GMNF Rochester Fleet Garage_Specifications.pdf

ROCHESTER RANGER DISTRICT

GARAGE

SPECIFICATIONS

G R E E N M O U N T A I N N A T I O N A L F O R E S T R O C H E S T E R R A N G E R D I S T R I C T

Green Mountain NF Rochester Ranger District Garage

Division Section Title Pages

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY 2

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 6

014000 QUALITY CONTROL 2

017000 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 3

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 3

019000 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 1

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 11

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

133419 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 16

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260500 SCOPE OF WORK 4

260519 WIRE AND CABLE 3

260529 SUPPORTING DEVICES 1

260576 GROUNDING 2

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL 1

262416 PANELBOARDS 2

262726 WIRING DEVICES 2

265100 LIGHTING FIXTURES 1

265150 EMERGENCY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT 1

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

311000 SITE CLEARING 3

312000 EARTH MOVING 7

321216 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVING 3

329200 TURF AND GRASS 3

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location: Rochester Ranger District Office Garage. The Rochester Ranger District Office is located at 99 Ranger Road, Rochester, VT.

B. Project Statement of Work Description: The project includes but is not limited to the following:

1. New 2,520 gross square feet garage (BASE BID) with a 1,512 square foot open sided canopy (OPTIONAL BID ITEM).

2. Pre-engineered building with exterior to match appearance with existing Rochester Workshop. See Project Plans for style and configuration. Structure shall be supported by foundations below frost depth and design by the Contractor or building manufacturer.

Building shall have a concrete slab floor, power, lighting, site work, and other miscellaneous items as shown on the Project Plans.

3. See Project Plans for additional work required.

C. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities to perform the Project.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. The Government will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing project conditions prior to construction.

B. Work Hours – On-site work shall be scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. No work is permitted on weekends or on Federal Holidays. The Contractor may request in writing for the COR approval to work outside these limitations for certain specific tasks. The COR will base their decision on impacts to adjacent landowners such as noise, availability and need for Government inspections, Contractor’s internal quality control capabilities, and Contractor’s performance.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for providing employees with all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to hard hats, gloves, hearing protection and fall restraint and shall comply with all OSHA regulations.

D. Electrical and water service are available on the site. The Contractor may efficiently use these services for work related to this contract at no charge. The Contractor shall provide electric generators or other temporary means where electric service is not readily available or does not meet the Contractor’s needs.

E. Contractor shall be responsible to provide temporary sanitation utilities. Location to be approved by COR. The COR will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing project conditions prior to construction.

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F. The Government will be occupying the site during construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations. The Forest Service will require access to existing buildings and parking areas outside of the approved staging areas.

G. Staging area – Portions of the site may be used as staging areas for contractor equipment, material storage and temporary offices. The staging areas shall be cleaned and restored to original condition upon the completion of the project. See Project Plans for the site staging area.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS & PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011000

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION 013100 - 1

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

1.3 SPILL CONTROL

A. Develop plans to provide for containment of hazardous materials and unplanned spills.

1.4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for performance of the Work.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Construction Schedules shall be submitted within 15 days of award of contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, adjoining materials in place, and clean during handling and installation. Apply protective coverings for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction and provide maintenance to prevent damage, soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period.

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D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period.

END OF SECTION 013100

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300 - 1

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. See Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements" for submitting test and inspection reports.

C. See Division 01 Section "Closeout Procedures" for submitting warranties.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires COR's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require COR's responsive action.

Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on COR's 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.

1. Initial Review: Allow 10 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

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. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

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1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space approximately 6 by 8 inches (150 by 200 mm) on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by COR.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of COR.

d. Name and address of Contractor.

e. Name and address of subcontractor (if applicable).

f. Name and address of supplier (if applicable).

g. Name of manufacturer (if applicable).

h. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

i. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

j. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

k. Location(s) where product is to be installed, as appropriate.

l. Other necessary identification.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless COR observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

1. Additional copies submitted for maintenance manuals will be marked with action taken and will be returned.

F. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. COR will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

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 "Approved” or “Approved as Noted.”

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: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "Approved” or “Approved as Noted.” taken by COR.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

B. 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 printed 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 written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

f. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: Submit copies electronically by PDF.

C. 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.

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

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

f. Templates and patterns.

g. Schedules.

h. Notation of coordination requirements.

i. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

j. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

k. 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 (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 30 by 40 inches (750 by 1000 mm).

D. 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.

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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 appropriate Specification Section.

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

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

4. 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.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit copies electronically by PDF.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized 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.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Quality Requirements."

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination."

C. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

D. Installer Certificates: Prepare 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.

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

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

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

H. Material Test Reports: Prepare 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.

I. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating 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.

J. Preconstruction Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating, and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

K. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements in the Contract Documents.

L. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations.

Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads.

Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

M. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

N. Insurance Certificates and Bonds: Prepare written information indicating current status of insurance or bonding coverage. Include name of entity covered by insurance or bond, limits of coverage, amounts of deductibles, if any, and term of the coverage.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. 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 COR.

B. 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 COR'S ACTION

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

B. Action Submittals: COR will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. COR will stamp each submittal with an action stamp and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action taken, as follows:

1. “Approved” – Submittal is accepted as submitted

2. “Approved as Noted” – Submittal is accepted with minor changes and/or clarifications needed.

3. “Rejected” – Submittal does not meet the specifications or does not provide enough information to make a determination of compliance with specificiations

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

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered nonresponsive, and will be returned without review.

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

END OF SECTION 013300

QUALITY CONTROL 014000 - 1

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section and applicable FAR clauses include requirements for quality control services to verify quality assurance requirements specified elsewhere in the Contract.

B. The Government reserves the right to conduct independent tests.

C. This section includes requirements for quality control services: soil density compaction, and concrete tests.

D. The quality control services include tests and related actions, including reports, performed by the Contractor, independent agencies or governing authorities.

1.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall provide for tests, inspections and other quality control services where specified in the Contract or when required by authorities having jurisdiction. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the government.

B. The Contractor shall employ and pay for a qualified independent testing agency (Agency) to perform the quality control services.

C. Retesting: The Contractor is responsible for retesting, including repeated inspections and other services, where results of the initial tests, inspections or other quality control services indicate noncompliance with the requirements of the Contract.

D. Associated Services: The Contractor shall cooperate with others performing required tests, inspections and other quality control services, shall provide access to the work, and shall furnish incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate inspections and tests.

E. Take adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing or assist the agency in taking samples.

1. Deliver samples to testing laboratories.

2. Provide security and protection of samples and test equipment at the Project site.

F. The Agency shall provide qualified personnel to perform required inspections and tests.

G. The Agency shall notify the Government and the Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of their services.

H. The Agency is not authorized to change requirements of the Contract or approve or accept any portion of the Work. The Agency shall not perform any duties of the Contractor.

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1.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCIES

A. A qualified independent testing Agency shall be an accredited entity engaged to perform tests or inspections, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those tests or inspections.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Reports: The Contractor shall submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection or other quality control service to the Government.

B. Written reports shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making the test or inspection.

6. Designation of the work and test method.

7. Identifications of product and specification section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at the time of sample taking and testing.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting.

C. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For the Government's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 014000

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 017000 - 1

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section and applicable FAR clauses include certain general procedural requirements governing the Contractor's execution of the Work, including, but not limited to laying out the Work, general installation of products, correction of defective Work, and cleaning.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Workmanship Standards: Initiate and maintain procedures to ensure personnel performing the Work are skilled and knowledgeable in the methods and craftsmanship needed to produce the required levels of workmanship. Remove and replace Work that does not comply with workmanship specified and standards recognized in the construction industry for the applications indicated. Remove and replace Work damaged or deteriorated by faulty workmanship or replacement of other Work.

1. Manufacturer's Instructions: Where installations include manufactured products, comply with manufacturer's applicable installation instructions and recommendations to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in the Contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall be immediately notified of conflicts between manufacturer’s instructions and the Contract.

2. Minimum Quality and Quantity: The quality level or quantity shown or specified shall be the minimum required for the Work. Except as otherwise indicated, the Work shall comply exactly with that minimum or may be superior to that minimum. Specified numeric values are either minimums or maximums as indicated or as appropriate for the context of the requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LAYING OUT THE WORK

A. Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on the Drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks. If discrepancies are discovered notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) promptly.

B. Maintain existing benchmarks at the sites as indicated on the Drawings or replace at new locations.

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C. Existing Utilities and Equipment: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning site work, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities and other construction.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Site Improvements: The Contractor is responsible for all staking, maintaining and replacing of staking.

B. Existing Utilities: Furnish information necessary to adjust, move, or relocate existing structures, utility poles, lines, services, or other appurtenances located in or affected by construction. Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately. Make vertical work plumb and horizontal work level.

B. Install products at the time and under conditions that will produce satisfactory results.

C. Conduct construction operations so that no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

D. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to withstand stresses, vibration and physical distortion. Anchor each component securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other Work.

E. Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding.

3.4 CORRECTION OF DEFECTIVE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

B. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and proper adjustment of operating equipment.

C. Remove and replace damaged surfaces that are exposed to view if the surfaces cannot be repaired without visible evidence of repair.

D. Repair components that do not operate properly. Remove and replace operating components that cannot be repaired to operate properly.

E. Remove and replace chipped, scratched, or broken surfaces.

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3.5 CLEANING

A. Maintain the project site and work areas free of waste material and debris.

B. Clean areas where Work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the work.

1. Remove liquid spills promptly.

C. Remove debris from concealed spaces prior to enclosing the space.

D. Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at the time of project completion.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed work from soiling and damage.

B. Protective Coverings: Provide appropriate protective coverings for work that might be damaged by subsequent operations. Maintain protective coverings in place until project completion.

END OF SECTION 017000

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 017700 - 1

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for Contract close out.

B. Substantial Completion is defined as that state when the Contractor has complied with the Contract, except for minor deviations, and the project is sufficiently complete and capable of being occupied and used by the Government for the intended purpose.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for Substantial Completion, complete the following.

1. Submit a list to the Contracting Officer (CO), of incomplete items, the value of incomplete construction, and reasons the Work is not complete.

2. Submit operation and maintenance manuals, and As-Built Drawings.

3. Complete instruction of the Government operation and maintenance personnel.

Discontinue and remove temporary facilities from the site, along with mockups, construction tools, and similar elements.

B. Inspection Procedures: The Contracting Officer (CO) will notify the Contractor of Substantial Completion following an inspection or advise the Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before Substantial Completion.

1. The Government will repeat the inspection when requested and when assured that the Work is substantially complete.

2. Results of the completed inspection will form the basis of the requirements for Final Acceptance.

1.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for Final Acceptance, complete the following:

1. Submit releases and supporting documentation not previously submitted and accepted.

2. Submit an updated final statement accounting for final additional changes to the Contract price.

3. Submit a certified copy of the previous Substantial Completion inspection list of items.

4. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance agreements, final certifications, and similar documents.

5. Submit record documents and similar final record information.

6. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra stock, and similar items.

7. Complete final clean-up requirements including touch-up painting of marred surfaces.

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B. Final Inspection Procedure: The Government will inspect the Work upon receipt of notice from the Contractor that the Work, including inspection list items from earlier inspections, has been completed, except for items whose completion is delayed under circumstances acceptable to the

CO.

1. Upon completion of inspection, the CO will notify the Contractor of Final Acceptance or will advise the Contractor of Work that it is incomplete or of obligations that have not been fulfilled and are required for Final Acceptance.

1.4 RECORD DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS

A. Record Drawings: Maintain a clean, undamaged set of blue or black line prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings. Mark the set to show the actual installation where the installation varies substantially from the Work as originally shown. Mark the drawing that is most capable of showing conditions fully and accurately. Where Shop Drawings are used, record a cross-reference at the corresponding location on the Contract Drawings. Give particular attention to concealed elements that would be difficult to measure and record at a later date.

B. Record Product Data: Maintain one copy of each Product Data submittal. Note related Change Orders and markup of Record Drawings and Specifications.

1. Mark these documents to show significant variations in actual Work performed in comparison with information submitted. Include variations in products delivered to the site and from the manufacturer’s installation instructions and recommendations.

2. Give particular attention to concealed products and portions of the Work that cannot otherwise be readily determined later by direct observation.

1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Organize operation and maintenance data in suitable sets of manageable size (2 copies). Bind properly indexed data in individual, heavy-duty, 2-inch (51 mm), 3-ring, vinyl-covered binders, with pocket folders for folded sheet information. Mark appropriate identification on front and spine of each binder. Include the following types of information.

1. Spare parts lists.

2. Copies of warranties.

3. Inspection procedures.

4. Shop Drawings and Product Data.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

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A. Operation and Maintenance Instructions: Arrange for each Installer of equipment that requires regular maintenance to meet with the Government’s personnel to provide instruction in proper operation and maintenance. Provide instruction by manufacturer’s representatives or installers.

Include the following:

1. Maintenance manuals.

2. Record documents.

3. Spare parts and materials.

4. Tools.

5. Identification systems.

6. Hazards.

7. Cleaning.

8. Warranties and bonds.

9. Maintenance agreements and similar continuing commitments.

3.2 FINAL CLEANING

A. Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each surface or unit to the condition expected in a normal, commercial cleaning and maintenance program.

Comply with manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for Final Acceptance.

a. Remove labels that are not permanent labels.

b. Clean transparent materials, including mirrors and glass in doors and windows.

Remove glazing compounds and other substances that are noticeable vision-obscuring materials. Replace chipped or broken glass and other damaged transparent materials.

c. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dust-free condition, free of stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Restore reflective surfaces to their original condition. Leave concrete floors broom clean. Wipe surfaces of mechanical and electrical equipment. Remove excess lubrication and other substances. Clean plumbing fixtures to a sanitary condition. Clean light fixtures and lamps.

d. Clean the site, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, litter and other foreign substances. Sweep paved areas broom clean, and remove stains, spills, and other foreign deposits. Rake beach areas and other grounds that are neither paved nor planted to a smooth, even-textured surface.

B. Compliance: Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from the site and dispose of it lawfully.

END OF SECTION 017700

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMETN 019000 - 1

SECTION 01900 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: Applies to method of measurement and basis of payment for work items listed in the Bid Schedule.

1.2 WORK: Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and other incidentals necessary to success-fully complete the project or any portion of it, and carrying out all duties and obligations im-posed by the contract on the Contractor.

1.3 PAYMENT: For each individual item listed here and in the Bid Schedule, payment shall be in full compensation for all work related to the particular item in accordance with these specifica-tions, as shown on the drawings and as staked in the field.

PART 2 – PAYMENT

2.1 BASE BID – For each individual item in the Bid Schedule

A. Measurement: Completely in place and functional.

B. Payment: At the contract lump sum price including all materials, labor, equipment, and inciden-tals necessary to complete the work.

END OF SECTION 01900

CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 033000-1

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies cast-in place concrete, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, mix design, placement procedures, and finishes.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of blended hydraulic cement, fly ash and other pozzolans, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, and silica fume.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of manufactured material and product indicated.

B. Design Mixes: For each concrete mix. Include alternate mix designs when characteristics of materials, project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.

1. Indicate amounts of mix water to be withheld for later addition at Project site.

C. Material Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that substitutions, where permitted, comply with specified requirements and are equivalent to the specified products.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: An experienced installer who has successfully completed concrete Work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project.

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

1. Manufacturer must be certified according to the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities.

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency qualified to conduct the testing indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548.

1. Personnel conducting field tests shall be qualified as ACI Concrete Field Testing

Technician, Grade 1, according to ACI CP-1 or an equivalent certification program.

D. Source Limitations: Obtain each type or class of cementitious material of the same brand from the same manufacturer's plant, each aggregate from one source, and each admixture from the same manufacturer.

E. ACI Publications: Comply with the following, unless more stringent provisions are indicated

1. ACI 301, "Specification for Structural Concrete."

2. ACI 117, "Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials."

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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A. Deliver, store, and handle steel reinforcement to prevent bending and damage.

1. Avoid damaging coatings on steel reinforcement.

2. Repair damaged epoxy coatings on steel reinforcement according to

ASTM D 3963/D 3963M.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FORM-FACING MATERIALS

A. Smooth-Formed Finished Concrete: Form-facing panels that will provide continuous, true, and smooth concrete surfaces. Furnish in largest practicable sizes to minimize number of joints.

1. At all exposed concrete use plywood, metal, or other approved panel materials, unless indicated otherwise.

B. Rough-Formed Finished Concrete: Plywood, lumber, metal, or another approved material.

1. At all concrete not exposed to view C. Form-Release Agent: Commercially formulated form-release agent that will not bond with, stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces and will not impair subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces

1. Formulate form-release agent with rust inhibitor for steel form-facing materials.

D. Form Ties: Factory-fabricated, removable or snap-off metal or glass-fiber-reinforced plastic form ties designed to resist lateral pressure of fresh concrete on forms and to prevent spalling of concrete on removal.

1. Standard Form Ties:

a. Furnish units that will leave no corrodible metal closer than 1 inch (25 mm) to the plane of the exposed concrete surface.

b. Furnish ties that, when removed, will leave holes not larger than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter in concrete surface.

2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed.

B. Plain Steel Wire: ASTM A 82/A 82M, as drawn.

C. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185/A 185M, as drawn, flat sheet.

2.3 REINFORCEMENT ACCESSORIES

A. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars and welded wire fabric in place. Manufacture bar supports according to CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice" from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete or fiber-reinforced concrete of greater compressive strength than concrete.

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B. Joint Dowel Bars: Plain-steel bars, ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420). Cut bars true to length with ends square and free of burrs.

C. Expansion and Epoxy Anchors: Provide and install expansion or epoxy anchor system as indicated on drawings as manufactured by Hilti or approved equal. Substitutions from the specified anchor shall be accompanied by engineering calculations indicating the anchor design capacity using all applicable strength reductions including embedment, base material strength, edge distance, and anchor spacing.

2.4 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I.

1. Fly Ash: ASTM C 618, Class C or F.

2. Fly Ash: ASTM C 618, Class F.

3. Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag: ASTM C 989, Grade 100 or 120.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregate: ASTM C 33, uniformly graded, and as follows:

1. Interior foundation walls, footings, piers, columns, beams and slabs. Use gravel or crushed stone meeting MDOT 6A or ASTM C33 gradation.

2. Exterior Exposed Slabs, retaining walls, and foundation walls: Use crushed limestone, MDOT 6AA or ASTM C33 exposure 5S.

3. Maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be not larger than:

a. 1/5 the narrowest dimension between sides of forms, nor

b. 1/3 the depth of slabs, nor

c. 3/4 the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars

d. Maximum aggregate size 1-1/2".

C. Fine Aggregate: Clean, well graded sand, MDOT 2NS or ASTM C-33.

D. Water: Potable and complying with ASTM C 94.

2.5 ADMIXTURES

A. General: Admixtures certified by manufacturer to contain not more than 0.1 percent water-soluble chloride ions by mass of cementitious material and to be compatible with other admixtures and cementitious materials. Do not use admixtures containing calcium chloride. Use admixtures as necessary to meet concrete placement or weather conditions.

B. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.

C. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A.

D. High-Range, Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type F.

E. Water-Reducing and Accelerating Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type E.

F. Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type D.

2.6 AGGREGATE BASE: (Below Slabs-On-Grade):

A. Aggregate Base should consist of processed sand and gravel or crusher run stone, free of clay, organics and friable or deleterious particles. The material should meet the requirements of the following general gradation limits.

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SIEVE

DESIGNATION

PERCENT BY MASS

(WEIGHT) PASSING

SQUARE MESH SIEVES

2 inch 100

1 inch 80 – 100

3/4 inch 64 – 94

3/8 inch 40 – 69

No. 4 31 – 54

No. 200 4 – 7

2.7 VAPOR RETARDERS

A. Sheet Vapor Retarder, Class A: ASTM E1745, not less than 10 mils thick. Include manufacturer's recommended adhesive or pressure-sensitive tape.

2.8 CURING MATERIALS

A. Evaporation Retarder: Waterborne, monomolecular film forming, manufactured for application to fresh concrete.

1. Available Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Eucobar; Euclid Chemical Co.

b. Confilm; Master Builders, Inc.

c. SikaFilm; Sika Corporation.

B. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. (305 g/sq. m) dry.

C. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171, polyethylene film or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.

D. Water: Potable E. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B.

a. Aqua Cure VOX; Euclid Chemical Co.

b. Vocomp-20; W. R. Meadows, Inc.

c. Kure-N-Seal WB; Sonneborn, Div. of ChemRex, Inc.

F. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B, 18 to

22 percent solids.

a. Diamond Clear VOX; Euclid Chemical Co.

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b. Vocomp-20; W. R. Meadows, Inc.

c. Kure-N-Seal W; Sonneborn, Div. of ChemRex, Inc.

G. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing and Sealing Compound: ASTM C 1315, Type 1, Class A.

a. Kure-N-Seal 30, Sonneborne Division of Chem Rex, Inc.

b. Lumiseal WB Plus; L&M Construction Chemicals, Inc.

c. Vocomp-30; W. R. Meadows, Inc.

2.9 RELATED MATERIALS

A. Joint-Filler Strips: ASTM D 1751, asphalt-saturated cellulosic fiber.

B. Joint-Filler Strips: ASTM D 1752, flexible foam, closed cell joint filler strips where indicated on drawings. Provide 2" tear off top where joint sealant is indicated.

2.10 CONCRETE MIXES

A. Prepare design mixes for each type and strength of concrete determined by either laboratory trial mix or field test data bases, as follows:

1. Proportion normal-weight concrete according to ACI 211.1 and ACI 301.

B. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed mix designs for the laboratory trial mix basis.

C. Slab-on-Grade: Proportion normal-weight concrete mix as follows:

1. Exposure Class: ACI 318, F1, S0, C1

2. Minimum Compressive Strength (28 Days): 3,500 psi

3. Maximum w/cm: 0.45

4. Maximum Coarse Aggregate Size, plus or minus 1 inch

4. Air Content: 6% plus or minus 1.5%

D. Cementitious Materials: Limit percentage, by weight, of cementitious materials other than portland cement in concrete as follows:

1. Fly Ash: 25 percent.

E. Limit water-soluble, chloride-ion content in hardened concrete to 0.15 percent by weight of cement.

F. Admixtures: Use admixtures according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1. Use water-reducing admixture or high-range water-reducing admixture (superplasticizer) in concrete, as required, for placement and workability.

2. Use water-reducing and retarding admixture when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse placement conditions.

2.11 FABRICATING REINFORCEMENT

A. Fabricate steel reinforcement according to CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice."

2.12 CONCRETE MIXING

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

B. Project-Site Mixing: Not Allowed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FORMWORK

A. Design, erect, shore, brace, and maintain formwork, according to ACI 301, to support vertical, lateral, static, and dynamic loads, and construction loads that might be applied, until concrete structure can support such loads.

B. Clean forms and adjacent surfaces to receive concrete. Remove chips, wood, sawdust, dirt, and other debris just before placing concrete.

C. Construct formwork so concrete members and structures are of size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position indicated, within tolerance limits of ACI 117.

D. Construct forms tight enough to prevent loss of concrete mortar.

E. Fabricate forms for easy removal without hammering or prying against concrete surfaces. Do not use rust-stained steel form-facing material.

F. Set edge forms, bulkheads, and intermediate screed strips for slabs to achieve required elevations and slopes in finished concrete surfaces. Provide and secure units to support screed strips; use strike-off templates or compacting-type screeds.

G. Coat contact surfaces of forms with form-release agent, according to manufacturer's written instructions, before placing reinforcement.

3.2 EMBEDDED ITEMS

A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items 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.

1. Install anchor bolts, accurately located, to elevations required.

3.3 REMOVING AND REUSING FORMS

A. General: Formwork, for sides of beams, walls, columns, and similar parts of the Work, that does not support weight of concrete may be removed after cumulatively curing at not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) for 24 hours after placing concrete provided concrete is hard enough to not be damaged by form-removal operations and provided curing and protection operations are maintained.

B. Clean and repair surfaces of forms to be reused in the Work. Split, frayed, delaminated, or otherwise damaged form-facing material will not be acceptable for exposed surfaces. Apply new form-release agent.

C. When forms are reused, clean surfaces, remove fins and laitance, and tighten to close joints.

Align and secure joints to avoid offsets. Do not use patched forms for exposed concrete surfaces unless approved by Architect.

3.4 VAPOR RETARDERS

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A. Vapor Retarder: Place, protect, and repair vapor-retarder sheets according to ASTM E 1643 and manufacturer's written instructions.

3.5 Aggregate Base (Below Slabs-On-Grade)

A. Aggregate Base Material: Place material, moisten, and compact with mechanical equipment to elevation tolerances of plus 0 inch (0 mm) or minus 3/4 inch (19 mm).

3.6 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. General: Comply with CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice" for placing reinforcement.

1. Do not cut or puncture vapor retarder. Repair damage and reseal vapor retarder before placing concrete.

B. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, ice, and other foreign materials.

C. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement. Locate and support reinforcement with bar supports to maintain minimum concrete cover. Do not tack weld crossing reinforcing bars.

D. Set wire ties with ends directed into concrete, not toward exposed concrete surfaces.

E. Install welded wire fabric in longest practicable lengths on bar supports spaced to minimize sagging. Lap edges and ends of adjoining sheets at least one mesh spacing. Offset laps of adjoining sheet widths to prevent continuous laps in either direction. Lace overlaps with wire.

F. Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement: Use epoxy-coated steel wire ties to fasten epoxy-coated reinforcement. Repair cut and damaged epoxy coatings with epoxy repair coating according to

ASTM D 3963/D 3963M.

3.7 JOINTS

A. General: Construct joints true to line with faces perpendicular to surface plane of concrete.

B. Construction Joints: Install so strength and appearance of concrete are not impaired, at locations…