GAOA23Toilets_Specifications.doc

Accessibility Upgrade – Toilet Replacement – High Sierra Toilets - STF Specifications

February 1, 2023

GAOA High Sierra Toilet Replc. & Access. Upgrades Specification Index

1DIVISION 01 - GENERAL

101 10 00 - Summary of Work

301 10 10 - Applicable Codes and Standards

501 10 20 - Abbreviations

1001 10 30 - Definitions

1401 20 00 - Measurement and Payment

1601 30 00 – Work Schedule

1701 40 00 - Shop Drawings and Submittals

2001 50 00 – Quality Control and Quantity Measurement

2201 60 00 - Temporary Facilities and Utilities

2401 70 00 - Mobilization

2501 80 00 - Contract Closeout and Cleanup

27DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

2702 41 10 Structure Demolition

29DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

2903 20 10 - Concrete Reinforcement

3203 30 10 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

38DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

3813 40 00 Prefabricated Concrete Vault Toilet Buildings

48DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

4831 20 00 - Structural Excavation and Backfill

5331 31 19 - Weed and Disease Prevention

55DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

5532 11 00 Base Courses

5732 12 16 Asphaltic Concrete Paving and Base Material

6032 13 13 Sitework Concrete

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL

01 10 00 - Summary of Work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION

This project is located within the Calaveras and Summit Ranger Districts of the Stanislaus National Forest in Alpine, Calaveras, and Tuolumne County, California. Hermit Valley Campground is located on Highway 4 approximately 37 miles East of Arnold, CA. Mosquito Lakes is located on Highway 4 approximately 34 miles East from Arnold, CA. Sand Flat 4WD Campground is located 22 miles East of Arnold CA. Continue on Highway 4, past Big Meadows Campground and to Forest Route 7N02. Lodgepole Campground is located 27 miles East of Arnold, CA on Highway 4. Crabtree Cross Country Trailhead is located near Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, at the intersection of Dodge Ridge Road and Forest Route 4N06Y in Pinecrest, CA. Cascade Creek Campground is located 9 miles East of Strawberry, CA. Continue Highway 108 to Forest Route 5N28. A map of the project sites is in the Drawings.

1.2 SITE WORK

This contract is for the replacement of existing vault restroom facilities at Hermit Valley Campground, Mosquito Lakes, and Sand Flat Campground in the Calaveras Ranger District and at Cascade Creek Campground and Crabtree XC Trailhead in the Summit Ranger District. The work shall include cleanup and disposal of all removed building material from Forest Service lands. Additionally, new restroom facilities are to be constructed and placed in a manner that improves accessibility.

Optional Item – Lodgepole Campground

All work will be completed in accordance with Project Specifications and Drawings. The work includes: all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all the operations for the work specified.

1.3 OPTIONAL WORK ITEMS

There is a potential for optional work to be performed along with this Contract. This work consists of the replacement of the existing vault restroom facility at Lodgepole Campground in the Calaveras Ranger District. There is an optional item to install solar vent fans at each of the replacement sites listed above, for a total of 9 fans. Additionally, there are several optional site work items, including construction of parallel parking spots, boulder/log barriers, and ADA parking spots. The table below details all the optional work items included in this Contract. Please refer to the Schedule of Items for quantities.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PHASING

The recreation areas will be open to the public during construction. The Contractor will take precautions to protect Government, public and private property during construction. Work will be restricted to 7 AM to 5 PM Monday thru Friday. Site work may not be performed between May 21 and September 7 except at Crabtree Cross Country Trailhead location. Contractor will be responsible for providing temporary toilet facilities during construction at the following sites; Hermit Valley Campground, Lodgepole Campground, Sand Flat Campground, and Cascade Creek Campground. Temporary toilet facilities are not required at Mosquito Lakes or Crabtree XC Trailhead.

1.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES

(A) All temporary services use areas, and storage areas will be completely removed and the areas restored to pre-construction conditions upon completion of use.

(B) Water for construction purposes is available at Lodgepole Campground. Water is not available at Hermit Valley Campground or Mosquito Lakes Campground. Water may be obtained from nearby Pacific Valley Campground. Water is not available at Sand Flat Campground; it may be obtained at nearby Big Meadow Campground. Water is not available at Crabtree XC Trailhead or Cascade Creek Campground; it may be obtained at the nearby Summit Ranger Station. Contractor must coordinate with USFS prior to obtaining water and for use of any alternate sources.

(C) Transportation to and from the work site for the Contractor's personnel and materials will be provided at the Contractor's expense.

1.5 MATERIAL SOURCES

All materials will be obtained from a commercial source, unless noted otherwise.

1.6 STORAGE AREAS

Materials and equipment storage area will be confined to the areas identified by the Contracting Officer.

1.7 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL

Disposal of waste material will be off National Forest Land and in compliance with local laws regarding disposal of construction waste.

1.8 TRAFFIC

Warning devices and barricades will be maintained in the construction area at all times and will be in conformance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Safety precautions will be in accordance with the latest edition of the State of California Construction Safety orders. The Contractor will keep the project area open for administrative and emergency traffic at all times.

1.9 PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Protection of Work: The Contractor will take precautions to protect all work during the construction period and will provide and maintain adequate protection during severe weather conditions to prevent damage to the work and the materials.

Safety: The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding employees, public, existing facilities, and forest resources from these operations. The Contractor will erect signs and chain-link fencing barricades as necessary to make unguarded operations safe. Signs and barricades will be maintained at night and on weekends. Precautions such as lowering tractor blades and safely storing materials will be practiced to prevent injury to others in the area.

Security: No security will be provided by the Government. The Contractor will take all precautions deemed necessary to secure the worksite, improvements and equipment. This may include security fencing.

1.10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payment will be made for the work of this section.

This work will be considered incidental to other Sections.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 10 00***

01 10 10 - Applicable Codes and Standards

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This section describes the codes and standards which apply to the work in this contract.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

The following codes and standards will apply to the work in this contract. Where no date is specified, the applicable edition will be the one in effect on the date of solicitation.

A. International Building Code (IBC) 2006

B. Uniform Plumbing Code 2006

C. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

D. National Electrical Code 2005

E. Uniform Mechanical Code 2006

F. Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) / Architectural Barriers Act (A.B.A)

G. American Society for Testing Materials

H. American Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers

I. International Conference of Building Officials

J. Underwriters’ Laboratories

K. Woodwork Institute of California’s Manual of Millwork

L. Architectural Sheet Metal Manual A.I.A File No. 12-L

M. Manufacturers’ Instructions

N. As required by the applicable listing or testing agency

O. As noted in the specifications

1.3 DEFINITIONS

Administrative Authority as used in the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and the National Electrical Code will be the Contracting Officer.

Building Official as used in the International Building Code will be the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

All products and materials used in the completion of work will meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards referenced in Section 1.2 of this Specification, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings or in the Specifications. When more stringent requirements are called out in these specifications or on the Drawings, the more stringent requirement will take precedence over the codes and standards.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

All work in the contract will meet the standards and requirements of the codes and standards referenced in Section 1.2 of this Specification, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings or in the Specifications. When more stringent requirements are called out in these specifications, or on the Drawings, the more stringent requirements will take precedents over the codes and standards. This Section describes the codes and standards which apply to the work in this contract.

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 10 10***

01 10 20 - Abbreviations

PART 1 – GENERAL

Whenever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning will be interpreted as follows. Reference to a specific standard of specification will mean the latest edition or amendment in effect on date of invitation to bid.

1.1 ORGANIZATIONS AND STANDARDS

· AASHTO--American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

· ACI--American Concrete Institute

· AISC--American Institute of Steel Construction

· AISI--American Iron and Steel Institute

· AITC--American Institute of Timber Construction

· ANSI--American National Standards Institute

· APA--American Plywood Association

· API--American Petroleum Institute

· ASME--American Society of Mechanical Engineers

· ASTM--American Society for Testing and Material

· ATCC--American Type Culture Collection

· AWPA--American Wood Preservers Association

· AWPB--American Wood Preservers Bureau

· AWS--American Welding Society

· AWWA--American Water Works Association

· CFR--Code of Federal Regulations

· CRSI--Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

· CS--Commercial Standard issued by U.S. Department of Commerce

· DEMA--Diesel Engine Manufacturers Association

· FAR--Federal Acquisition Regulation

· FED SPEC. or FS-- Federal Specifications

· FSS--Federal Specifications and Standards

· GSA--General Services Administration

· MIL--Military Specifications

· MSHA--Mine Safety and Health Administration

· MUTCD--Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

· NBFU--National Board of Fire Underwriters

· NBS--National Bureau of Standards

· NEMA--National Electrical Manufacturers Association

· NESC--National Electrical Safety Code

· NFPA--(Fire)--National Fire Protection Association

· NFPA--(Forest)--National Forest Products Association

· NWMA--National Woodwork Manufacturers Association

· OSHA--Occupational Safety and Health Administration

· PCA--Portland Cement Association

· PCI--Prestressed Concrete Institute

· PS--Product Standard issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce

· PTI--Post-Tensioning Institute

· RIS-Redwood Inspection Service

· SAE--Society of Automotive Engineers

· SF--Standard Form

· SSPC--Steel Structures Painting Council

· UL--Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

· USASI--United States of America Standards Institute

· WCLIB--West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

· WWPA--Western Wood Products Association

1.2 PAY ITEMS & PAY UNITS

· Aluminum

AL.

· Asphalt

ASP.

· Barbed Wire B.W.

· Bituminous Coated Corrugated Steel Pipe B.C.C.S.P.

OR

B.C.C.S. PIPE

· Bituminous Surface Treatment

BST

· Cement

CEMT.

· Cement Treated

CEMT.-T.

· Cement Treated Base

CTB

· Clearing & Grubbing

CLEAR & GRUB

· Compaction

CMPCT.

· Concrete

CONC.

· Corrugated Metal Pipe

CMP

· Corrugated Steel Pipe C.S.P.

· Corrugated Steel Pipe Arch

C.S.P. ARCH

· Cubic Yard C.Y.

· Cubic Yard Mile

C.Y.MI.

· Diameter

DIA.

· Each

EA.

· Emulsified

EMLSFD.

· Erosion and Pollution Control

E&P CONTROL

· Fabricated

FABR.

· Finish Floor Elevation F.F.E.

· Foundation

FOUND.

· Furnished

FURN.

· Gallon

GAL.

· Grade

GR.

· Height

HT.

· High Strength

H. STRENGTH

· Horizontal

HOR.

· Hour

HR.

· Linear Foot L.F.

· Liquid

LIQ.

· Loading

LD.

· Lump Sum L.S.

· Material

MAT'L

· Maximum

MAX.

· Method M.

· Mile

MI.

· Minimum

MIN.

· One Thousand Feet Board Measure

MFBM

· One Thousand Gallons

M.GALS.

· One Thousand Gallons Mile

M.GALS.MI.

· One Thousand Square Feet M.S.F.

· Polyvinylchloride

PVC

· Pounds

LBS.

· Reflectorized

REFLECT.

· Section

SEC.

· Square Foot S.F.

· Square Yard S.Y.

· Station

STA.

· Station Yard

STA. YD.

· Strand S.

· Structural

STRUCT.

· Structural Steel

S. STEEL

· Stump

STMP

· Target Value

TV

· Thickness

TH.

· Ton Mile T.M.

· Tops and Limbs T&L

· Utilization of Timber

UOT

· Vertical

VERT.

· Welded Wire Fabric W.W.F.

· White

WH.

· Width W.

· With W/

· Without W/O

· Woven wire W.W.

· Yellow

YE.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 10 20***

01 10 30 - Definitions

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

Wherever in these specifications, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning will be interpreted as follows:

Adjustment in Contract Price. "Adjustment in contract price" will mean "equitable adjustment" as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Arch Pipe. A culvert section, usually formed of bolted structural plates, that is an arc of a circle (usually one-half or less); that is, a bottomless culvert.

Base Course. The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subbase or subgrade to support a surface course.

Bearings. The portion of a beam, girder, or truss that transmits the bridge superstructure load to the substructure.

Berm. Curb or dike constructed to control runoff water or traffic flow.

Change. "Change" means "Change Order" as used in the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Clearing Limits. The limits of clearing as designated on the ground or on the Drawings.

Conduit. A natural or artificial channel for carrying fluids, as water pipes, canals, and aqueducts.

Construction Slash. All vegetative material not meeting utilization standards, such as tops and limbs, timber, brush, and grubbed stumps associated with construction or reconstruction of a facility.

Contracting Officer (CO). The person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) The Government-authorized representative designated in writing by the CO responsible for onsite administration of the contract.

Contractor. The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of the work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or sub-Contractors.

Controlled Felling. Directing the placement of trees in felling by wedges, jacks, cable tension, or distribution of holding wood or any combinations of these which will ensure that trees are dropped into previously cleared areas, or clear of any objects that are to remain.

Culvert. A conduit or passageway under a road, trail, or other obstruction. A culvert differs from a bridge in that it is usually constructed entirely below the elevation of the traveled way.

Cushion Material. Native or imported material generally placed over rocky sections of unsurfaced roads to provide a usable and maintainable traveled way.

Defect. A failure to meet a requirement with respect to a single quality characteristic.

Drawings. The documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials showing details for construction of a facility.

Embankment. A structure of soil, aggregate, or rock material placed on the prepared ground surface and constructed to subgrade.

Equipment. All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, as well as tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Excess Excavation. Material from the excavation in excess of that needed for construction of designed roadways and facilities.

Forest Service. The United States of America, acting through the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Gauge. The term "gauge" when used in connection with the measurement of plates will mean the U.S. Standard Gauge, except when reference is made to the measurement of metal sheets used in the manufacture of corrugated metal, pipe, metal plate culverts and arches, and metal cribbing, then the term means the "gauge" or "thickness" specified in AASHTO M 36, M 167, M 196, and M 219, as applicable. When the term "gauge" refers to the measurement of wire, it will mean the wire gauge specified in AASHTO M 32.

Government Land. National Forest System lands, and other lands controlled or administered by the Forest Service or by other Federal agencies.

Inspector. The Government-authorized representative designated in writing by the CO or COR responsible for detailed inspection.

Job-Mix Formula. The percentage of each material in a mixture intended for a particular use.

Laboratory. A testing laboratory of the Government or any other testing laboratory approved by the Contracting Officer.

Materials. Any substance specified for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Maximum Density. The highest density that can be obtained under stated conditions.

Measurement. Determining and expressing the quantities of work or materials.

Multi-Beam Girder. A precast, prestressed concrete member where the concrete deck is precast as an integral part of the member.

Neat Line. A line defining the proposed or specified limits of an excavation or structure.

Nominal Dimensions or Weights. The numerical values shown on the Drawings or in the specifications as measurements of material to be used in the construction.

Nominal Maximum Particle Size. The largest sieve size listed in the applicable specification upon which any material is permitted to be retained.

Overbreak. Material beyond the neat line of an excavation that is removed in the process of excavation, usually by blasting.

Pavement Structure. Subbase, base, or surface course, or combination thereof, placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed.

Pipe. A culvert that is circular (round) in cross-section.

Pipe-Arch. A pipe that has been factory-deformed from a circular shape such that the width (or span) is larger than the vertical dimension (or rise).

Profile Grade. The trace of a vertical plane, as shown on the Drawings, intersecting the top surface at the centerline of the proposed facility construction.

Random Sampling. Sampling at times or locations determined in advance by the use of a table of random numbers.

Reasonably Close Conformity. Unless working tolerances are specified, all work performed and materials furnished will be in reasonably close conformity with lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements shown on the Drawings, indicated in the specifications, or designated on the ground. "Reasonably close conformity" is compliance with reasonable and customary manufacturing and construction tolerances.

Roadway. The portion of the road within the limits of excavation and embankment, including slope rounding.

Schedule of Items. A schedule in the contract that contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, methods of measurement, unit price, and amount.

Second Samples. A sample taken when the initial sample indicates that the material is defective.

Sidewalk. The portion of the roadway constructed primarily for pedestrian use.

Specifications. A description of the technical requirements for a material, product, or service that includes criteria for determination whether these requirements are met.

Standard Specifications. Specifications approved for general application and repetitive use.

Subbase. The layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subgrade to support a base course.

Subgrade. The layers of roadbed that bring it up to the top surface, upon which subbase, base, or surface course is constructed. For roads without base course or surface course, that portion of roadbed prepared as the finished wearing surface.

Tackifier. Binder for vegetative mulch.

Target Value. The percentage of each material in a mixture intended for a particular use from which allowable variations are measured.

Unit of Measurement. The unit and fractions of units shown in the Schedule of Items.

Unsuitable Material. The material excavated during roadway construction that is not usable in embankment and must be disposed of or that can be used only in certain locations or for limited purposes.

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 10 30***

01 20 00 - Measurement and Payment

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS

Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work and materials will be considered incidental to and included in the payment of the pay items in the Schedule of Items.

1.2 PAYMENT

One (1) of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item.

(A) Designed Quantities (DQ) These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, Drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units of the originally contemplated work will not be made unless authorized under one (1) or more of the following conditions:

(1) As a result of changes authorized by the Contracting Officer in the originally contemplated work. Minor changes to adjust balance points, etc., will not be considered changes in quantities.

(2) As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities that cause a pay item to change by fifteen (15) percent.

(3) As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total to change by fifteen (15) percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, Drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

Final payment will be made for the designed quantities at the unit price shown in the Schedule of Items, subject to the Variation in Quantities Provision.

(B) Actual Quantities (AQ) These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work.

(C) Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ) These quantities denote one (1) complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure.

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 20 00***

01 30 00 – Work Schedule

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This section includes the requirements for the submittal of the Contractor’s proposed work schedule for the project.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payments will be made for this section. This work will be considered incidental to other Sections.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 WORK SCHEDULE

(A) At the pre-work meeting, the Contractor will submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, a proposed work schedule for the project. The Contracting Officer shall be notified at least 24 hours prior to any activity which requires his inspection, acceptance, or approval. The Contractor will update approved schedule as necessary when significant changes occur during the progress of the work, or when requested by the Contracting Officer.

(B) The Contractor will be restricted from operations on all weekends and federal holidays without prior approval from the Contracting Officer. Work will be restricted to 7 AM to 5 PM Monday thru Friday. Site work may not be performed between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

(C) The Contractor shall post appropriate signage indicating dates and lengths of restroom closure 72 hours prior to construction.

3.2 SUBMITTALS

One electronic copy of the written work schedule will be submitted for approval.

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 30 00***

01 40 00 - Shop Drawings and Submittals

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

Preform all work necessary and required for the construction of the project as indicated. Such Work includes but is not limited to the following:

(A) Shop Drawings

(B) Samples

(C) Catalog Data

(D) Operation and Maintenance Manuals

(E) Certificates and Warranties

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submittals will include all pertinent data required to understand the quality of components, dimensional relationships, integration with other materials, assembly techniques, structural aspects, color, finish, texture, and other such characteristics as may be necessary to fully describe the item and its intended use.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payments will be made for this section. This work will be considered incidental to other Sections.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTALS

It is the Contractor responsibility to submit all items with such promptness as to cause no delay in work. Approval must be obtained before starting work which involves the item. The Contractor will allow fourteen (14) days for review by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE AND SHOP DRAWINGS

Submit three (3) copies to the Contracting Officer for approval on the items required herein.

Submittal specifications are to be submitted in the following format:

(A) The specifications and salient qualities of the item specified in the contract.

(B) The specifications and salient qualities of the submittal item.

(C) A listing of the differences and a comparison between the two (2), including but not limited to the structural qualities, operational qualities, any modifications necessary to accomplish installation of unit, and guarantee and warranty.

(D) A cost comparison between the specified and submitted item(s) with the cost reduction benefit to the Government or adequate justification for a cost increase to the Government.

(E) Shop Drawings of submitted item(s) including wiring or layout diagrams.

If there are any modifications necessary to facilitate installation, a set of drawings showing installation of specified item and a set showing how the submittal item will be installed.

If the specified item is to be ADA accessible the submittal item needs to show ADA access on submitted Drawings, not just state it is available as ADA accessible.

Submittals are required, but not limited to, the following sections:

01 30 00 – Work Schedule Project Schedule

02 41 10 – Structure Demolition

Selective Demolition Schedule

03 20 10 – Concrete Reinforcement

Horizontal and Vertical Reinforcement Plan

03301 - Cast-in-Place Concrete Mix Design

Admixtures

Deliver Tickets 13 40 00 – Prefabricated Concrete Vault Toilet Buildings

Shop Drawings

Specifications and Installation Manual

Manufacturer’s Literature

Concrete Mix Requirements

Operations and Maintenance Manual

31 31 19 - Weed and Disease Prevention

Visual Equipment Inspection Reports

32 11 00 - Base Courses

Material Certificates

32 12 16 – Asphaltic Concrete Paving and Base Material

Material Certificates

Weight or Load Slip

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 40 00***

01 50 00 – Quality Control and Quantity Measurement

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This work will consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection of construction provisions of this contract to ensure compliance with the Drawings, Specifications, and provisions of the contract, and measuring the quantities of completed work in conformance with the provisions of the applicable specification. The Contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of this specification. The On-The-Job Superintendent will not be the Quality Control Manager without written permission from the Contracting Officer.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

General Provisions FAR 52.236-5, Material and Workmanship

General Provisions FAR 52.236-6, Superintendence by the Contractor General Provisions FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payment will be made for the work of this section.

This work will be considered incidental to other Sections

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SAMPLING, TESTING, INSPECTION, AND MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

The Contractor will provide and maintain appropriate measuring and testing devices, equipment, and supplies to accomplish the required measurement, testing, and inspection in a timely manner. Tests, measurements, and certifications will be made as required by the Drawings and specifications. The Contractor will take samples and perform inspections and tests necessary to achieve the quality of construction required by the contract and make required measurements of work under this contract performed onsite or offsite. Sampling and testing frequency for specific items will be specified in the related section.

The Contractor will maintain current records of all inspections and tests performed. The following information will be acceptable to the Government:

PROJECT NAME:_________________CONTRACT No._____________________

Pay Item No.

Test Date Location Standard Results Test By

(Initials)

The Contractor will engage inspection and testing agencies which are prequalified as complying with the recommendations of "Independent Laboratory Qualification" by the American Council of Independent Laboratories, and which specialize in the types of inspections and tests to be performed.

The Contractor will protect construction exposed by or for quality control service activities and protect repaired construction. Upon completion of inspection and testing repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes to eliminate deficiencies. The Contractor is responsible for repair and protection of inspected work, whether inspection is performed by the Contractor or by the Government.

The Contractor will certify in writing that all inspections and tests were performed in accordance with specifications.

3.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor will maintain a set of the contract Drawings depicting as-built conditions. These Drawings will be maintained in a current condition and will be available for review. All variations from contract Drawings will be indicated in red on the Drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, As-Built-Drawings will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.3 CERTIFICATES AND MEASUREMENTS

Certification:

The Contractor will furnish certificates executed by the manufacturer, supplier, or vendor, stipulating that all offsite produced materials incorporated into the work meet the applicable requirements Shown on the Drawings or stated in the Specifications. Incidental purchases needed to remedy minor shortages of material will be certified by the Contractor. Earth, aggregate and concrete material will be certified and accurately completed indicating weights, volumes, and batch times where appropriate.

Measurements:

The Contractor will make all measurements for computation of quantities for all work items except those specified for payment by Designed Quantity (DQ). The Contractor will compute the quantities for periodic progress payments; the Contracting Officer will compute the quantities for the final payment based on measurements taken by the Contractor. All Contractor measurements are subject to verification. The Contractor will submit all field notes, calculation sheets, and other data used to determine quantities. The Contractor will certify in writing as to the accuracy of the measurements and computations submitted.

The following format or one (1) containing the following information will be acceptable to the Government:

PROJECT NAME:_______________________CONTRACT No.__________________

Pay Item

Date

Measurement

Test By

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 50 00***

01 60 00 - Temporary Facilities and Utilities

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work of this section includes providing all temporary facilities and controls needed for the project. The Contractor will furnish all equipment, labor, materials, and incidentals necessary to hook-up, install and maintain the facilities. Such facilities include but are not limited to:

1. Sanitary facilities

2. Water

3. Directional signs, safety signs, and barricades

4. Temporary utilities such as water

1.2 SAFETY ASSURANCE

OSHA Complaisance: Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Requirements for Construction (29 CFR 1926).

Hazardous Materials Compliance: For hazardous materials regulated by OSHA see 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart Z.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate payment will be made for the work specified in this section. This work will be considered incidental to other Sections.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SANITARY FACILITIES

Contractor may use existing Government sanitary facilities after they are opened for public use. In the event that the existing Government facilities are not yet open to the public, the Contractor will provide temporary sanitary facilities for all workers and maintain the facilities in a clean and sanitary state. Temporary sanitary facilities will be provided at a rate of one seat per ten workers on site. Contractor furnished facilities will be available for Government personnel and public use.

3.2 WATER

Contractor may use existing Government water facilities after they are opened for public use, to the extent of available capacity. In the event that the existing Government facilities are not yet open to the public, the Contractor will provide temporary watering equipment. Watering equipment, including piping, shall be watertight. Tanks shall be of known capacity. Watering equipment used for dust control and finishing operations of subgrade and surface will provide uniform and controlled application of water from the driver’s position at all times.

3.3 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

Operation and storage areas will be restricted to the project site, as directed by the Contracting Officer and show on the Drawings.

3.4 COSTS

All fees and costs for the hook-up, installation, use, maintenance and removal of temporary facilities and controls will be paid by the Contractor.

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 60 00***

01 70 00 - Mobilization

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This work will consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

1.2 MEASUREMENT

Progress payments will be made as follows:

The Contractor can request payment for performance and payment bonds. The amount of the premium, including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, will be paid upon receipt of evidence of full payment to the surety. When separate payment for bonding cost is made, the bonding cost will be subtracted from the total contract amount for this pay item and the balance paid in accordance with the progress payment schedule outlined below.

(A) When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(B) When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 100 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

(C) Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization will be paid.

Any bonding costs in excess of the total contract amount of this pay item will be paid under one (1) or more other pay items under this contract as determined by the Contracting Officer. In no circumstance will the total amount of this contract be increased as a result of bonding costs exceeding the total contract amount of this pay item.

The total of all payments will not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

1.3 PAYMENT

Payment will be made under:

PAY ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY UNIT

01 70 00 Mobilization (Including Bonding Cost) L.S.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 70 00***

01 80 00 - Contract Closeout and Cleanup

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This section includes the requirements covering the disposal of excess materials resulting from construction operations and the cleanup work required in areas affected by the construction.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate payment will be made for work specified in this section. This work will be considered incidental to other Sections.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXCESS MATERIALS AND REFUSE

All refuse and unused materials generated by the Contractor’s operations. This will include all vegetative materials and the like will be dispersed evenly throughout the area. Any material deemed unsuitable for dispersement by the Contracting Officer will be disposed of off of National Forest lands in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 CLEANUP DURING CONSTRUCTION

Cleanup shall be on a daily basis at the job site. Contractor shall be responsible for hauling off and disposing of any debris generated by contract work.

Cleanup will be performed by the Contractor as required to prevent accidents to personnel and protect all work in-place. Construction cleanup will consist of the removal of all dirt, trash, scrap, debris, and excess materials from any floor space or walking surface that may cause the tripping or sliding of workers, ladders or equipment.

Clean up each site prior to moving on to the next building.

3.3 FINAL CLEANUP

Immediately prior to the Contractor’s request for final inspection of the project, final cleanup will be performed. During the final inspection the Contractor and Contracting Officer will review the as-built drawings on site.

3.4 QUALITY OF CLEANUP

Site: Remove all trash and debris. Items that will be discarded shall be disposed of off of National Forest lands in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.5 SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

Salvageable items not intended for use in this contract and not specifically designated to remain the property of the Government shall become the property of the Contractor

***END OF SPECIFICATION 01 80 00***

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 - Structure Demolition

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

(A) Structure Demolition:

(1) Demolition of designated building structures.

(2) Demolition of designated site improvements including paving, curbing, site walls, and utility structures.

(3) Demolition of below-grade foundations and site improvements to depth to avoid conflict with new construction or site work.

(4) Salvage of designated items.

(5) Protection of site work and adjacent structures.

(6) Disconnection, capping, and removal of utilities.

(7) Pollution control during building demolition, including noise control.

(8) Removal and legal disposal of materials.

(9) Protection of designated site improvements and adjacent construction.

1.2

SUBMITTALS

(A) Submit under provisions of Section 01 40 00 – Shop Drawings and Submittals

(B) Schedule: Submit for approval selective demolition schedule, including schedule and methods for capping utilities to be abandoned and maintaining existing utility service.

1.3

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Codes and Regulations: Comply with governing codes and regulations. Use experienced workers.

1.4

SEQUENCING

(A) Immediate areas of work will not be occupied during selective demolition. The public, including children, may occupy adjacent areas.

(B) No responsibility for buildings and structures to be demolished will be assumed by the Owner.

(C) Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement is Designed Quantity. Payment of the amount bid under Pay Item 02 41 10 in the Schedule of Items will be made for satisfactory completion of all work required in this specification. Such amount will constitute full compensation for all work and incidentals.

Payment will be made under:

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

(A) Demolition Operations: Do not damage building elements and improvements indicated to remain. Items of salvage value, not included on schedule of salvage items to be returned to Government, shall be removed from structure. Storage or sale of items at project site is prohibited.

(B) Utilities: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off utilities in buildings to be demolished.

(C) Shoring and Bracing: Provide and maintain interior and exterior shoring and bracing.

(D) Operations: Cease operations if public safety or remaining structures are endangered. Perform temporary corrective measures until operations can be continued properly.

(E) Security: Provide adequate protection against accidental trespassing. Secure project after work hours.

3.2

SCHEDULE

(A) Items for Protection During Demolition and Construction:

(1) Designated site improvements, trees, and plantings

(2) Adjacent construction

***END OF SPECIFICATION 02 41 19***

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 20 10 - Concrete Reinforcement

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies reinforcement for use in cast-in-place concrete construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

· 03 10 00 - Concrete Formwork

· 03 30 10 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

· 03 35 00 - Concrete Finishing

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payment will be made for the work of this Section.

This work will be considered incidental to Section 13 40 00.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 REINFORCING

Reinforcing steel will conform to ASTM A 615, Grade 60 unless otherwise Shown on the Drawings. Welded wire mesh will conform to ASTM A 185.

(A) Condition: All reinforcement will be new, free from dirt, oil, paint, grease, loose mill scale, and loose or thick rust when placed.

(B) Storage: Store off the ground in a manner to prevent bending, rusting, and accumulations of dirt or soil.

2.2 REINFORCING FIBERS

Fibers used to control shrinkage cracking will be synthetic (polymeric) at a rate of one and half (11/2) to three (3) pounds per cubic yard. Fibers used for secondary or primary reinforcement in slabs-on-ground will be steel at a rate of fifteen (15) to two-hundred and fifty (250) pounds per cubic yard, depending on type of loading. The mix design will use information published by the Portland Cement Association and American Concrete Institute specifically detailing fiber reinforced concrete design.

2.3 SUBMITTALS

Prior to the pouring of the concrete the Contractor will submit the following items for approval by the Contracting Officer per Specification 01300 – Submittals.

(A) Horizontal and Vertical Reinforcement Plan: showing reinforcement layout.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PLACEMENT

Place reinforcement as Shown on the Drawings and as herein specified. All reinforcement including that is not Shown on the Drawings will meet the requirements of ACI 318. Steel reinforcement will be centered in the concrete member unless otherwise Shown on the Drawings.

(A) Wire Mesh: No more than two (2) layers of welded mesh will be allowed in any concrete section to provide the required steel area. When two (2) layers of mesh are used mesh openings will be shifted half (1/2) mesh opening size both ways, one (1) layer relative to the other.

(B) Supports: Accurately place and adequately support reinforcing steel and wire mesh in final position with approved dobie supports prior to starting placement of concrete. Supports will be include integral wire ties. All reinforcement will be securely held in place throughout the concrete placement and tamping operations.

(C) Splices: Reinforcing steel will be continuous around corners between adjacent walls and between walls and floor slabs as Shown on the Drawings. Use full lengths of reinforcing steel whenever possible and keep the number of splices to a minimum. When splices are necessary on long runs, splices will be alternated on opposite sides of the component for adjacent steel bars and will be lapped as specified herein.

(D) Splice Lengths:

(A) Lap bars #4 or smaller: a minimum of twelve (12) inches. Lap bars larger than #4: a minimum of twenty-four (24) bar diameters.

(B) Lap welded wire mesh one and a half (1½) times mesh opening size.

3.2 TOLERANCES

The maximum allowable variation for center-to-center spacing of reinforcing steel is half (1/2) inch.

3.3 BENDING

Bend bars cold unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. No field bending of bars partially embedded in concrete will be permitted.

3.4 GENERAL

Steel reinforcement Shown on the Drawings is designed to carry live load and dead load anticipated on the structure after the structure is installed at the permanent site. The Contractor will add reinforcement as needed to accommodate loads imposed by their handling, transportation, and assembling components of the concrete and masonry structures.

3.5 FIBER REINFORCING

Steel fibers may be used in slabs-on-grade as secondary or primary reinforcing when Shown on the Drawings. Synthetic fibers may be used to control shrinkage cracking when Shown on the Drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor may submit a fiber reinforcing design to the Contracting Officer as an alternative to the reinforcing steel shown. Submittals will include all design calculations, dosage rates, and concrete mix design alterations.

***END OF SPECIFICATION 03 20 10***

03 30 10 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies concrete to be used for cast-in-place concrete construction.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

· 03 10 00 - Concrete Formwork

· 03 20 10 - Concrete Reinforcement

· 03 35 00 - Concrete Finishing

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payment will be made for the work of this Section.

This work will be considered incidental to Section 13 40 00.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

(A) Mix Design: A mix design showing the proposed weights of aggregate, water, cement and other components per cubic yard of concrete will be furnished to the Contracting Officer a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the placement of concrete. No concrete will be placed without prior approval of this mix design.

(B) Admixtures: Complete information on proposed admixtures, as specified herein, will be submitted for the Contracting Officer's approval a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the placement of concrete.

(C) Deliver Tickets: Provide Contracting Officer with a delivery ticket in accordance with ASTM C-94 for each load of concrete.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CEMENT

Type I or Type II portland cement unless otherwise specified - ASTM C-150. Only one (1) brand of cement will be used.

2.2 AGGREGATE

Aggregate will meet the requirements of ASTM C 33, "Specifications for Concrete Aggregate". Coarse aggregate will be Size Number 67 as specified therein.

2.3 ADMIXTURES FOR CONCRETE

(A) Air Entrainment: Air-entraining admixtures will meet the requirements of ASTM C- 260.

(B) Water Reducers: Water-reducing, set-retarding, and set-accelerating admixtures will meet the requirements of ASTM C 494.

(C) Submittals: Furnish the following information to the Contracting Officer for approval:

(1) Brand name of the admixture.

(2) Amount of admixture to be used per cubic yard of concrete.

(3) Reason for requesting the use of the admixture.

2.4 CURING MATERIALS

Curing materials will meet the following requirements:

(a) Burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AASHTO M 182

(b) Sheet materials for curing concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C 171

(c) Membrane-forming curing compounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTM C-309, Type 1 or 1-D

2.5 WATER

Potable water will be used for mixing, curing, or other applications.

2.6 JOINT FILLER

Minimum compressive strength of concrete will be 3,500 psi. Proportion concrete within the limits below:

Minimum Cement Content

5.5 sacks/cubic yard

Maximum Water Content

6 gallons/sack

Entrained Air

3 to 6 per cent

Slump

1 to 4 inches

2.7 PROPORTIONING CONCRETE FOR COLD WEATHER

For concrete placed under "Cold Weather Concreting and Curing" conditions, the Contractor may elect to alter the required proportions in one (1) of the following ways:

Type III Cement: Type III cement may be substituted in equal quantities for Type I or II cement.

Additional Cement: An additional sack per cubic yard of Type I or Type II cement may be added.