HUNTER PARK TRAIL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS – BID SET

WEST VALLEY, UTAH

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CONTENTS

NOTE: Contractor shall reference the APWA 2017 Manual of Standard Specifications for all specification sections denoted with (APWA) following the section name. The APWA denoted specification sections are referenced in the Contents for reference only. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining the most current version of the reference specification and standard drawings and details. The plan set shall supersede any specifications if they are noted. 2017 APWA Standard Plans and Specifications are available for purchase in hard copy or electronic format at the following web address: http://utah.apwa.net/

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Division 01 General Requirements 010000 General Requirements 011100 Summary of Work 012300 Alternates 014000 Quality Control 015526 Traffic Control (APWA) 015600 Tree & Plant Protection 017700 Closeout Procedures 013113 Coordination (APWA)

Division 02 Existing Conditions 024112 Site Demolition and Clearing 024114 Pavement Removal (APWA)

Division 31 Earth Work 312000 Earthwork 312500 Erosion and Sediment Control (APWA)

Division 32 Exterior Improvements 321313 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 321313 Site Concrete 321613 Curb, Gutter, Driveways, and ADA Ramps 328400 Irrigation Systems 329000 Planting 329119 Fine Grading and Soil Preparation 329223 Sodding http://utah.apwa.net/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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010000 General Requirements 011100 Summary of Work 012300 Alternates 014000 Quality Control 015526 Traffic Control (APWA) 015600 Tree & Plant Protection 017700 Closeout Procedures 013113 Coordination (APWA)

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Related Documents

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division 01 Sections, shall apply to all work stated in this and subsequent sections.

B. Separation of the specifications into divisions and sections is for convenience only and is not intended to establish limits of work.

C. The Specifications (divisions/sections) and Drawings are complementary, and what is called for by anyone shall be as binding as if called for by all. Anything not expressly set forth in either, but which is reasonably implied, shall be furnished and performed the same as if it were both shown and mentioned. It is the intention of the documents to include all labor and materials, equipment, and transportation necessary to complete the work shown or indicated by the drawings or called for in the specifications, in accordance with the best practices prevailing for the work of the various kinds. Materials or work described in words or those which are implied and have a well-known trade or technical meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.

1.2 Definitions

A. County Representative shall be the:

Parks and Recreation Division

PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT SECTION

2001 South State St., #S4 700/ Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4575 Contact: Heidi Shegrud

(385) 468-1816

1. The person designated by Parks & Recreation Division to act in its behalf shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define policy and decisions, with respect to materials, equipment, elements and systems pertinent to proper execution of the work and hereafter be known as the Project Manager. Any deviation from the specifications and requirements of the contract must be authorized by the County Representative. In the event the Contractor deviates without approval from County Representative, such deviation will be at the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto will be borne by the Contractor

B. The County’s Technical/Design Representative shall be:

Joseph Wing G Brown Design, Inc.

678 E Vine Street, Suite #10 Salt Lake City, UT 84107

(801) 575-6066

1. The above representative or person designated by that company to act in its behalf and shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define decisions to ensure compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned, and advising the County Representative of any contract issues. The Technical/Design Representative cannot authorize deviations from specifications and requirements of this contract. In the event the Contractor deviates without approval from County Representative, such deviation will be at

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the risk of the Contractor and any cost related thereto will be borne by the Contractor.

1.3 Procedures

A. This Contractor shall provide all items, materials, operations and methods including all labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the successful completion of the project.

B. This Contractor shall be duly licensed for the work involved and shall secure all building permits and certificates, and obtain all inspections as might be required for the proper prosecution of the work.

C. This Contractor shall visit the site prior to submitting a bid to adequately determine the scope, intent and requirements of the project and its satisfactory completion.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. A Pre-Construction conference will be held before the start of any work, with the Contractor and authorized representatives of the County, to review the drawings, specifications, and applicable requirements pertaining to the work and to establish mutual understanding of procedures and precautions related to the proper prosecution of the work.

1. This conference will be managed by the

Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation Division;

PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT SECTION

B. The apparent low bidding contractor shall submit, using the County Sub-Contractor Form, a written list of all sub-contractors they propose to use in the work within 24 hours of request.

1. The County reserves the right to reject any or all sub-contractors who have previously performed unsatisfactorily for the county or who do not meet the requirements specified in other sections of these specifications.

1.5 Notice to Proceed

A. The County will issue the Contractor a "Notice to Proceed" for the contracted work after the pre-construction conference and when all requirements of the County with respect to contract administration, have been satisfied. The notice to proceed date will be that date agreed upon by the County and the Contractor as to when the work on the site will actually begin.

The Contractor shall then be charged in time for each successive calendar day from that date until the work is complete.

1. Any work done prior to the Notice to Proceed, shall be at Contractor's risk.

B. The County will issue the Contractor a “Stop Work Order” should winter weather prohibit completion of the contracted work this year. The County will issue the Contractor a “Resume Work Order” for the remaining work to be completed next year when the weather allows the work to proceed.

1. Any work done after the “Stop Work Order” is issued and before the “Resume

Work Order” is issued, shall be at Contractor’s risk.

1.6 Liquidated Damages

A Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the time stated in the Agreement (from the date of Notice to Proceed) or within such additional time as may have been allowed by extension, there shall be deducted from any monies due, or that may become due, the Contractor shall pay the amount stipulated.

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1.7 Payment Procedures

A. Application for Payment shall be consistent with previous applications and payments as certified by Project Manager and paid for by County.

B. Payment Application Forms:

1. Submit one Application for Payment provided by the County. Each application must be signed by CONTRACTOR.

2. Use AIA Document G702 and AIA Document G703 continuation Sheets as form of Applications for Payment.

C. Application Preparation: Complete every entry on form. Notarize and execute by a person authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of the Contractor. Project Manager will return incomplete applications without action.

1. Entries shall match data on the Schedule of Values and Contractor’s

Construction Schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts of Change Orders issued before last day of construction period covered by the application D. Submit an updated progress schedule with each Application for Payment.

E. When Project Manager requires substantiating information, submit data.

F. Schedule of Values Form: Use AIA Form G703 - Application and Certificate for Payment

Continuation Sheet and AIA G723 – Project Application Summary, or EJCDC Form 1910- 8-E, or CONTRACTOR's standard form, or electronic media printout following one of the above standard forms. Follow the outline presented in the Bid Form. For each item, provide a column (or row) for listing each of the following:

1. Item number.

2. Description of work.

3. Scheduled values.

4. Previous applications.

5. Work in plan and stored materials under this application.

6. Authorized Change Orders.

7. Total completed and stored to date of application.

8. Percentage of completion.

9. Balance to finish.

10. Retainage.

11. Overhead and profit.

G. Submission Schedule: Comply with the time requirement of Paragraph 2.5B of the General Conditions when submitting the Schedule of Values. (Within 10 Days after the Effective Date of the Construction Contract.)

H. Revisions: Revise schedule of values to list approved Change Orders, with each Application for Payment.

1.8 Submittals

A. Submittal Procedure

1. Review submittals prior to transmittal. Determine and verify field measurements, field construction criteria, manufacturer's catalog numbers, and conformance of submittal with requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Coordinate submittals with requirements of Work and of Contract Documents.

3. Sign or initial each sheet of shop drawings and product data, and each sample label to certify compliance with requirements of Contract Documents. Notify ENGINEER in writing at time of submittal, of any deviations from requirements of Contract Documents.

4. Do not fabricate products or begin work that requires submittals until return of submittal with Project Manager acceptance.

5. Transmit submittals to Project Manager under transmittal form. Submit the

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number of copies that Project Manager requires, plus the number of copies required by Project Manager.

6. Comply with submittal sequences shown in the progress schedule.

7. When required by Laws and Regulations, affix licensed professional's stamp to submittal documents.

8. Identify pertinent Drawing sheet and detail number, and Specification section number.

9. Identify deviations from Contract Documents.

10. Identify the date when Project Manager must complete review of submittal.

11. Provide space for CONTRACTOR and Project Manager review stamps.

12. After Project Manager’s review of submittal, revise and resubmit as required, identifying changes made since previous submittal.

13. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned persons. Instruct recipients to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

B. Shop Drawings

1. Present drawings in a clear and thorough manner. Title each drawing with Project name and number. Identify each element of drawings by reference to sheet number and detail or equipment schedule.

2. Identify field dimensions. Show relation to adjacent or critical features or work or products.

3. Provide sheet size adequate for Project Manager’s review.

C. Product Data

1. Submit only pages which are pertinent. Mark each copy of standard printed data to identify pertinent products, referenced to the specification section and article number. Show reference standards, performance characteristics, and capacities;

wiring and piping diagrams and controls; component parts; finishes; dimensions, And required clearances.

2. Modify product data by deleting information that is not applicable to the Work or by marking each copy to identify pertinent data.

3. Supplement standard information, if necessary, to provide additional information applicable to the Work.

4. Provide manufacturer's preparation, assembly, and installation instructions.

D. Samples

1. Submit 1 of each sample required by Contract Documents. Samples shall show the quality, type, range of color, finish, and texture of the material.

E. Certificates

1. Submit certificates, in duplicate, in accordance with the requirements of each

Specification section.

F. Submittal Completeness

1. Contractor shall ensure that each Submittal is complete, coordinated, and clearly indicates the specific products, materials, or systems proposed for use on the Project.

2. Product Data submittals shall have relevant materials, models, finishes, or performance data clearly highlighted, marked, or otherwise indicated to identify the item(s) being proposed.

3. Submittals that are incomplete, contain unmarked catalog pages, or do not clearly identify proposed products shall be returned without review.

4. Review by the Project Manager does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing complete and accurate information in conformance with the Contract Documents.

5. The Contractor shall bear all costs and schedule delays resulting from the return of incomplete or uncoordinated submittals.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 Products

A. Materials used by the Contractor or any Sub-contractor shall be new, unless noted otherwise, and shall be of specified quality and furnished in sufficient quantity to facilitate proper and speedy execution of the work. Materials must be delivered to the site in original packaging with labels and trademarks intact.

2.2 Substitutions

A. The contractor may submit for approval materials, fixtures, or equipment other than those specified. To obtain said approval, the Contractor must provide complete product data, the test results that might be required and any other information necessary to substantiate that the material or system is equal to or better than specified. Unless approval of requests is provided in writing, all materials used shall be as specified.

1. The County Parks and Recreation Division shall be the final authority in deciding the approval of any request for substitution or deviation from the plans and specifications.

2. Any proposed product substitutions shall be in accordance with the General Conditions; shall meet or exceed specified warranty; shall be equivalent in specific features and qualities such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect; shall be compatible with the rest of the work; and shall not require any changes or revisions to the Construction Documents.

B. Any material or equipment found installed on the site which is not that specified, or approved prior to bidding, shall be immediately removed and the specified item(s) installed at no additional cost to the County.

PART 3 - CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

3.1 Temporary Utilities

A. The Contractor shall provide service required for construction operations.

3.2 Barriers and Enclosures

A. Provide to prevent public entry to work areas and to protect existing trees and plants.

Provide as required to protect existing facilities, improvements, and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations. Repair damage at no cost to the County.

B. Provide barriers around trees and plants designated to remain. Protect against vehicular traffic, stored materials, dumping, chemically injurious materials, and puddling or continuous running water.

C. Provide protection against weather - rain, winds, storms, frost, or heat so as to maintain all work free from injury or damage. New work shall be covered if necessary.

3.3 Security

A. Provide temporary protection for installed products. Control traffic in the immediate area to minimize damage.

3.4 Temporary Controls

A. Surface Water, Erosion, and Sediment Control

1. Surface water shall be controlled so that the construction area is not allowed to become wet from runoff from adjacent areas. Surface water shall be directed

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away from these areas but not directed toward adjacent property, buildings, or any improvement that may be damaged by water. Surface water shall not be allowed to enter sanitary sewers.

2. Maintain excavations free of water. Provide and operate pumping equipment as needed.

3. Prevent erosion and sedimentation.

4. Provide temporary measures such as berms, dikes, and drains to prevent water flow.

5. Provide and maintain a public access road around the work area.

B. Construction Cleaning:

1. All public and private areas used as haul roads shall be continuously maintained and cleaned of all construction caused debris such as mud, sand, gravel, soils, pavement fragments, sod, etc. Care shall be taken to prevent spillage on haul routes. Any such spillage shall be removed immediately and the area cleaned.

2. Public roads shall be maintained in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations.

3. Throughout all phases of construction, including suspension of work, and until final acceptance of the project, the Contractor shall keep the work site clean and shall remove daily all refuse, dirt, damaged materials, unusable materials, and all other trash or debris that he has created from his construction activities.

4. Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site as soon as they are no longer necessary; and upon completion of the work and before final inspection, the entire work site shall be cleared of equipment, unused materials, and rubbish so as to present a satisfactory, clean and neat appearance. All cleanup costs shall be included in the Contractor's bid.

C. Dust Control:

1. Dust control measures shall be implemented by application of water to all work areas, storage areas, haul and access roads, or other areas affected by construction.

2. All work shall be in compliance with the Federal, State, and local air pollution standards, and not cause a hazard or nuisance to personnel and the public in the vicinity of the work.

3. Provide positive means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

4. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

3.5 Traffic Regulation

A. Control vehicular parking to prevent interference with public traffic and parking, access by emergency vehicles, and County's operations.

B. Monitor parking of construction personnel's vehicles. Construction personnel will be restricted to parking in designated areas only.

C. Prevent parking on or adjacent to access roads or in non-designated areas.

D. Consult with authorities, establish public thoroughfares to be used for haul routes and site access.

E. Confine construction traffic to haul routes and designated construction limits.

PART 4 - METHODS

4.1 Installations

A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable safety ordinances, including required O.S.H.A. standards.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting, fitting, and/or patching as may be required

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to complete the work or to make its several parts fit together properly. During the course of construction, every care shall be taken to prevent damage to existing buildings and landscape elements not a part of the contract. Any damaged areas shall be restored to a "like new" condition at no additional cost to the County.

4.2 Permits

A. The Contractor will be responsible for securing all permits that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the General Conditions.

4.3 Field Engineering

A. From information provided on the drawings and provided by the County as herein specified, the contractor shall establish grades, lines, and levels required for the completion of the work in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible for all site engineering and layout and shall provide construction staking as necessary. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate placement of improvements. Any inconsistencies or problems found during this work shall be reported to the Project Manager before proceeding with the work.

B. The County will establish property corners and boundaries when required; and will establish vertical and horizontal survey control points when indicated and shown on the drawings as being provided by the County.

4.4 Coordination

A. Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and shall not employ on the project, any unfit person or anyone unskilled in the work assigned to him.

B. The Contractor and Sub-contractor(s) shall coordinate their work with adjacent work of others and cooperate their efforts so as to facilitate the progress of the project. Each contractor shall afford the other contractor every reasonable opportunity for the installation and/or storage of their materials.

4.5 Utilities

A. The locations of existing underground utilities depicted on the drawings are shown in an approximate way only. The Contractor shall determine the exact location of all existing utilities, whether or not shown on the drawings, before commencing work. He agrees to be fully responsible for any and all damages which might be occasioned by his failure to exactly locate and preserve any and all underground utilities. If damaged or removed, the existing utility shall be restored or replaced by Contractor in as nearly the original condition and location as is reasonably possible, at no cost to the Owner and/or the County.

B. The Contractor shall notify all utility companies, including Blue Stake, whether identified on the site or not, of any required connections to, or modifications or abandonment of, existing lines and/or equipment during the execution of the work. The Contractor shall properly and timely notify each utility company involved so as to properly schedule the work and coordinate necessary inspections and acceptance.

1. All such work shall be done in compliance with each utility company's requirements and standards.

4.6 Clean-up

A. Contractor shall at all times keep premises free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish; shall immediately remove any demolition debris; and shall, at the completion of the work, leave the area clean and habitable with no additional maintenance work required by the County upon acceptance.

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4.7 Record Documents

A. Contractor shall maintain one (1) copy of all drawings, specifications, addenda, field orders, approved shop drawings and change orders as "Record Documents".

1. These documents shall be maintained in good condition and marked during construction so as to record all changes and modifications to the work and to document exact dimensions (from permanent features of the site), along with grades and elevations of all exterior and interior underground work, including conduit, piping, valves, and drains.

2. At Substantial Completion of the project, documentation of changes, red-lines, and as-builts will be submitted to Landscape Architect and Project Manager for review and approval.

4.7 Substantial Completion

A. Substantial Completion: The point in time when the Work is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, that the County can occupy or use the Work for its intended purpose. Substantial Completion shall be issued in writing by the Project Manager to the Contractor.

B. Substantial Completion procedures:

1. Before requesting substantial completion of the work from the Project Manager, Contractor shall have received approval on all building permit required inspections, as administered by the local governing municipality. The Contractor shall also supply proof of payment for all utility costs incurred during construction.

2. Contractor shall have received written acceptance of Turf Establishment from Project Manager.

3. The Contractor shall request in writing his intent to have the County review and accept the project as substantially complete.

4. This request must be submitted to the Project Manager at least five (5) calendar days prior to the requested observation date in order to give those involved time to schedule attendance.

a. If the work is found not substantially complete, or if the list of incomplete items is more than a few, the Contractor shall be charged for the time of those in attendance at this meeting. These monies shall be deducted from the amount due the contractor at the end of the project.

4.8 Close-Out Documents and Final Payment

A. Submit the following Close-out Documents:

1. Final Application for Payment

2. One year warranty letter

3. Lien Waiver

4. Record documents

5. Provide Operations & Maintenance manuals and instruct County's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

6. Submit demonstration and training videotapes.

7. Irrigation invoices, GPS locations of irrigation, etc. as required by specification section 328400.

4.9 One Year Warranty Period and Final Project Acceptance

A. The Contractor warrants to the County that materials, equipment, and systems furnished under the Contract will be new and of good quality, that the work will be free from defects in quality and workmanship, and that the work will conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. If, within one year after the date of the Notice of Substantial

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Completion any of the work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of written notice from the Project Manager. The Contractor's warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear under normal usage.

1. At the conclusion of the one year warranty period, a final project acceptance inspection will be performed by the County.

2. Any items needing repair or replacement will then be performed by the Contractor without additional charge or cost to the County.

3. Once all work is complete, County will release all bonds.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 011100 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Description of Work

The work for this project shall consist of, but not be limited to preparing the site and furnishing all labor materials, and equipment to complete the following improvements with quality workmanship, in a timely manner, and in compliance with project plans and specifications:

Construction Time Schedule:

Project to Begin (N.T.P.): Estimated May 2026 Project Completion Date: August 28, 2026

1. Review and accept existing site conditions.

2. Obtaining all required permits and approvals for construction work required by the drawings and specifications and coordinating with Salt Lake County for County to pay associated permit fees. Assist contractors and facilitate timely permitting, if required.

3. Protect all adjacent properties and steep slopes from water and erosion damage during construction.

4. Protect existing walks and other site amenities as much as possible during construction.

Repair or replace any items damaged during construction.

5. Contractor shall provide the survey, engineering, and construction staking needed to complete the project. All surveying and construction staking shall be done under the supervision of a licensed land surveyor.

6. Perform site clearing as required in the construction documents.

7. Contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing of existing vegetation and other materials that are required to be removed in order to properly execute this contract.

All material shall be legally disposed of off-site.

8. Perform grading and earthwork as required in the construction documents.

9. Furnish and install concrete walks as required in the construction documents.

10. Furnish and install concrete curb and gutter walls as required in the construction documents.

11. Furnish and install asphalt patch and repair as required in the construction documents.

12. Furnish and install concrete mow curb

13. Furnish and install all irrigation system components as required in the construction documents.

14. Furnish and install all trees, plants, sod, seed, and native seed as required in the construction documents.

15. Furnish and install Planting Soil Mixes as required in the construction documents.

16. Provide the owner with As-Built Drawings as required in the construction documents

17. Maintain and establish all trees and plants for a period specified in the construction documents. Follow specified maintenance practices during the establishment period.

18. Provide warranty on all items for one (1) year following the date of Substantial Completion.

1.2 Minimum Licensing Requirements:

Minimum Licensing requirements shall include Utah State licensed E100 - General Engineering Contractor or B100 General Building Contractor; Utah State licensed S330 - Landscape Contractor;

S260 General Concrete Contractor, S380 Swimming Pool and Spa Contractor and any other classes of licenses to complete the work, as shown by the plans and specifications.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

1.3 Responsibility

It is intended that the General Contractor herein after referred to as the Contractor, shall be responsible for the overall management of the construction work. This includes any work done by their employees directly or through sub-contractors. The Contractor shall properly coordinate all work done, expediting the work of various trades, as necessary, so that different elements are built and installed in proper sequence. They must function properly and, as intended, at the completion of the project.

The Contractor shall visit the site prior to submitting a bid to adequately determine the scope, intent, and requirements of the project and its satisfactory completion.

1.4 Coordination

The Contractor shall see to it that orders for manufactured items called for by the various specifications, are ordered by the various trades and are delivered at the proper time.

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ALTERNATES

ALTERNATES – SECTION 012300

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing Alternates.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions: An alternate is an amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the Bidding Requirements that may be added to the Base Bid amount if the Owner decides to accept a corresponding change in either the amount of construction to be completed, or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. The cost for each alternate is the net addition to or deduction from the contract sum to incorporate the alternate into the work. No other adjustments shall be made to the contract sum

1.4 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Modify or adjust affected adjacent Work as necessary to completely and fully integrate that Work into the Project.

1. Include as part of each alternate, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the Alternate.

B. Notification: Immediately following the Award of the Contract, notify each party involved, in writing, of the status of each Alternate. Indicate whether alternates have been accepted or rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated modifications to alternates.

C. Execute accepted alternates under the same conditions as other Work of this Contract.

D. Schedule: A “Schedule of Alternates” is included at the end of this Section. Specification Sections referenced in the Schedule contain requirements for materials necessary to achieve the Work Described under each alternate.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES

A. The provided drawings convey the information for the complete project, including both the Base Bid and Bid Alternate(s). The contractor must provide all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to install items within the Base Bid and Bid Alternates #1, #2, AND #3 Boundary as depicted in the Drawings.

1. The Base Bid includes, but is not limited to, the following:

The Base Bid shall include all site preparation and improvements within the Base Bid boundary as shown on the Drawings. Work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Construction of the hardscape elements shown in the Base Bid.

b. All associated site clearing, grubbing, and grading.

c. Adjustment of any irrigation impacted by this work.

d. Patch, repair, and restore all areas affected by the work, including surfaces, finishes, and adjacent disturbed areas, to match existing conditions.

2. Bid Alternate #1 includes, but is not limited to the following:

Bid Alternate No. 1 shall include construction of the proposed concrete walkway within the limits indicated on the Drawings. Work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Construction of the concrete walkway within the boundary shown.

b. All associated site clearing, grubbing, and grading.

c. Adjustment of any irrigation impacted by this work.

3. Bid Alternate #2 includes, but is not limited to the following:

Bid Alternate No. 2 shall include construction of the proposed concrete walkway within the limits indicated on the Drawings. Work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Construction of the concrete walkway and all planting within the boundary shown.

b. All associated site clearing, grubbing, and grading.

c. Adjustment of any irrigation impacted by this work.

4. Bid Alternate #3 includes, but is not limited to the following:

Bid Alternate No. 3 shall include construction of the proposed concrete walkway, ADA Ramp, and Stairs within the limits indicated on the Drawings. Work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

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a. Construction of the concrete walkway, associated stairs, and ADA-compliant ramp, and all planting within the boundary shown.

b. All associated site clearing, grubbing, and grading.

c. Adjustment of any irrigation impacted by this work.

d. Patch, repair, and restore all areas affected by the work, including surfaces, finishes, and adjacent disturbed areas, to match existing conditions.

B. The Contractor shall include all incidental Work, materials, and coordination necessary to provide complete, functional, and finished improvements for each accepted Alternate, whether or not every item is specifically indicated or referenced in the Drawings and Specifications.

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QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. General Quality Control B. Workmanship C. Manufacturer’s Instructions D. Manufacturer’s Certificates E. Manufacturer’s Field Services F. Testing Laboratory Services

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this section.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL – GENERAL

A. Maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce work of specified quality.

1.4 WORKMANSHIP

A. Comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.

B. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.

C. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, and racking.

1.5 MANUFACTURERS' INSTRUCTIONS

A. Comply with instructions in full detail, including each step in sequence. Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

1.6 MANUFACTURERS' CERTIFICATES

A. When required by individual Specifications Section, submit manufacturer's certificate, in duplicate, that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.7 MANUFACTURERS' FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified in respective Specification Sections, require supplier to provide qualified personnel to observe field conditions, quality of workmanship, as applicable, and to make appropriate recommendations.

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QUALITY CONTROL

B. Representative shall submit written report to Engineer listing observations and recommendations.

1.8 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

A. Owner will employ and pay for services of an Independent Testing Laboratory to perform inspections, tests, and other services required by individual Specification Sections.

B. Services will be performed in accordance with requirements of local jurisdiction having authority and with specified standards.

C. Reports will be submitted to Owner in duplicate giving observations and results of tests, indicating compliance or non-compliance with specified standards and with Contract Documents.

D. Contractor shall cooperate with Testing Laboratory personnel; furnish tools, samples of materials, mix design, equipment, storage and assistance as requested.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

PART 3 EXECUTIONS

Not Used.

END OF SECTION 014000

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TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

SECTION 015600 - TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this Section consists of providing all equipment and materials and doing all work necessary for the protection of existing trees, shrubs, and other plant materials from damage as a result of the Contractor's operations, as indicated on the Contract Documents and as specified. Tree and plant protection shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Tree protection fencing.

2. Boxing of tree trunks.

3. Root pruning.

4. All other tree and plant protection indicated.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. The following standards shall apply to the work of this Section.

1. International Society of Arboriculture, Savoy, IL 61874 (ISA): Guide for Plant Appraisal

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Proposed methods, materials, and schedule for tree and plant protection shall be submitted for approval.

B. Proposed methods, materials, and schedule for root pruning and tree fertilization shall be submitted for approval.

C. Certifications: Submit appropriate evidence of certification of all arborists to be employed on the Project.

D. Licenses: Submit appropriate evidence of licensing of all chemical applicators to be employed on the Project.

E. MSDS: Submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all chemicals to be applied on the Project.

At least 30 days prior to ordering materials, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner’s Representative, representative samples, certifications, manufacturer's product data and certified test results for materials as specified below. No materials shall be ordered or delivered until the required submittals have been reviewed and approved by the Owner’s Representative.

Delivered materials shall closely match the approved samples. Approval shall not constitute final acceptance. The Owner’s Representative reserves the right to reject, on or after delivery, any material that does not meet these Specifications.

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1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Work of root pruning, fertilizing, spraying, and similar activities shall be undertaken only by certified Arborists and chemical applicators, as pertinent to the work being performed.

1. Application of chemicals shall be performed by licensed chemical applicators.

2. Arborist shall be a professional Certified Arborist with a minimum five years experience, who has successfully completed a certification program.

1.5 LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

A. The Contractor shall be liable for all damage and/or disturbance to existing trees and shrubs not otherwise designated for removal. For bidding and general work guidelines prior to on-site tree protection conference, the Contractor shall assume all trees within the Limit of Work shall be saved unless specifically designated to be removed on the Plans. Actual charges for damage to plants shall be in accordance with the schedules defined herein, with assessed charges to be deducted from sums payable under the Construction Contract.

1. Damage which, in the Owner’s Representative's opinion, can be remedied by corrective maintenance shall be repaired immediately.

2. Trees or shrubs which are damaged irreparably shall, at the Owner’s Representative's discretion, be replaced by the Contractor with new trees or shrubs of the same size and type.

3. In the event that replacement of damaged trees is not feasible as determined by the Owner’s Representative, the full replacement costs will be assessed to the Contractor's account at values based upon the square inches of cross sectional area of trunk (measured at 4 ft. above grade), in accordance with the Trunk Formula Method described in the ISA Guide described herein, and the following table:

$75.00/square inch for trees less than or equal to 6 inch diameter $50.00/square inch for trees greater than 6 inch and less than 18 inch diameter $40.00/square inch for trees greater than or equal to 18 inch diameter

B. Damaged trees or shrubs which require removal and/or replacement shall be removed according to the Specification requirements for removals, including refilling and repair of ground surface, with such costs to be borne by the Contractor in addition to assessed charges described herein.

C. The Contractor shall be liable for all damage and/or disturbance to existing adjacent lands beyond the Limit of Work. Actual damage to these areas, caused by the Contractor, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative, at no additional cost to the Owner.

Repairs may include pruning or removing damaged vegetation in accordance with current horticultural practices, replacement of damaged vegetation, restoration of the ground plane to its original condition, and any other work required to restore the area to its original condition as depicted in the site photographs taken at the beginning of construction. The project will not be accepted until all repair work is complete.

1.6 DAMAGE PENALTIES

A. A fine of $1,000 will be levied against the Contractor for each incident of construction inside tree protection areas.

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B. Visible damage to the tree trunks or to tree roots within the protected areas will cause the Owner to withhold from the Contractor an amount in accordance with and as described under Paragraph titled, Liability for Damages, in this Section, for a period of two years. After that period the impact of the damage will be assessed by the Owner’s Representative and Owner, If in the opinion of the Owner’s Representative or Owner, the tree is in fair to good health the damage fine will be refunded; if the tree is in poor condition or lost the fine will not be refunded.

1.7 ON-SITE PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Before the start of any work on the site, preceding the arrival of equipment, materials or vehicles to the site, and prior to the commencement of any clearing on the site, the Contractor shall arrange a preconstruction conference on the site with the Owner’s Representative and the Owner’s Representative to identify trees and shrubs that are to be protected or removed. Do no clearing without a clear understanding of existing conditions to be preserved. In addition to the responsibilities and penalties described in this Part of the Specification, the Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all clearing, damage or destruction to plant material that results from the Contractor’s failure to schedule and attend the preconstruction conference on site. In the event of said clearing, damage or destruction the Contractor will be assessed the full penalties described in this Section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TREE PROTECTION FENCING

A. Tree protection fencing shall be equal to the following:

1. New high density polyethylene laminar netting. Mesh dimensions shall be 3-3/4 in. x 2 in.

with 1/2 in. strands. Fabric color shall be safety orange.

2. Stakes for fencing shall be 6 ft. long wood or metal drive stakes, commonly used to support fencing. Attachment shall be by staples to wood or wiring to metal.

3. Unless otherwise indicated, height of fencing shall be 6 ft.

B. Tree protection fence is not to be substituted for construction security fencing.

2.2 BOXING

A. Existing trees indicated to remain and which may, in the Owner’s Representative's opinion, be damaged by the Contractor's equipment and operations shall be protected by boxing.

B. Boxing shall be 4 in. x 4 in. with two 2 in. x 4 in. rails. Box shall be approximately 8 ft. x 8 ft. in size centered on the tree trunk, to a height of approximately 6 ft.

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2.3 FERTILIZERS

A. Fertilizer shall be a commercial product complying with the State and United States fertilizer laws. Deliver to the site in the original unopened containers that shall bear the manufacturer's certificate of compliance covering analysis. Liquid fertilizer for subsurface hydraulic injection to correct soil nutrient deficiencies shall be a product meeting the requirements of ANSI 300 and as modified by this paragraph. Liquid fertilizer shall include a slow release form of nitrogen (50% of N to be water insoluble), phosphorus and potassium; shall be chloride free; shall have a low salt content; and shall have a wetting agent to aid with dispersion. Fertilizer shall contain required micro-nutrients established by soil test analysis.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 IDENTIFICATION OF TREES AND SHRUBS TO REMAIN

A. Before any clearing is done, the Contractor shall arrange a conference on the site with the Owner’s Representative to identify trees and shrubs that are to be protected or removed. Do no clearing without a clear understanding of existing conditions to be preserved.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing trees and plants designated to remain for the length of the construction period, including liability for all damages as specified herein. The placement of protection devices additional to those specified shall, however, be at the Contractor's discretion and with no additional cost to the Owner.

3.2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES AND SHRUBS

A. Trees to remain within work area shall have tree protection fencing, posts, and bracing erected.

1. Protection shall be maintained throughout the duration of the Project. Fencing does not relieve the Contractor of other protection responsibilities.

2. Repair or replace trees indicated to remain which are damaged by construction operations, in a manner acceptable to Owner’s Representative. Employ licensed arborist to repair damage to trees.

3. Such trees which are injured due to the Contractor's operations to such a degree that, in the opinion of the Owner’s Representative, their usefulness or appearance are significantly impaired, shall be replaced with equivalent items at the Contractor's expense.

B. Materials and equipment shall not be stored or operated under the branches of existing trees which are to remain, except as actually required to construct the proposed work in those areas.

C. Suitable barricades, fences, or other barriers shall be provided at the drip line to protect existing trees from damage during construction.

D. Existing trees indicated to remain and which may, in the Owner’s Representative's opinion, be damaged by the Contractor's equipment and operations shall be protected by the following method:

1. Boxing of Tree with Wood: Boxing shall be 4 in. x 4 in. posts with two 2 in. x 4 in. rails.

Box shall be approximately 8 ft. x 8 ft. in size centered on the tree trunk, to a height of approximately 6 ft.

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E. Water trees and other vegetation to remain within Limits of Contract work as required to maintain their health during course of construction operations. Hand water plant material if necessary.

3.3 TREE CUTTING, PRUNING AND REMOVAL

A. Pruning shall be performed in accordance with current horticultural practices.

B. Tree removal shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of current horticultural practices.

C. Trees and plants designated to be saved shall be protected during pruning operations and all subsequent construction. The Contractor shall provide the handwork necessary to complete pruning operations without damage to adjacent trees in accordance with current horticultural practices, of this Contract. The Contractor shall provide the means necessary to prevent scrapes and scars to trunks and branches, and such damage shall require the Contractor to be assessed as previously specified above, or to replace damaged material to the satisfaction of the Owner’s Representative.

3.4 ROOT PRUNING

A. Where construction will be in close proximity to existing trees designated to remain, roots shall be pruned prior to trenching and tunneling operations. Root pruning shall be performed as early as possible before trenching or tunneling operations. Proximity shall be as determined in the field by the Owner’s Representative.

B. Root pruning is the physical cutting of tree roots to minimize root damage and promote healing.

Root prune using a sharpened spade for all roots smaller than one inch diameter. Root prune using an ax or chainsaw for all roots greater than one inch diameter. Any method which tears roots or disturbs the soil beyond the grading limit is unacceptable. Don’t use a backhoe bucket or any other excavating machine to root prune.

C. Backfill root pruning trench with existing soil mixed with peat moss to a mixture of approximately 75% loam and 25% humus by volume. Tamp soil in six-inch lifts. Each lift shall be compacted to a point at which a foot print makes only a 1/16 inch impression.

D. Apply mulch to a depth of 4 inches at minimum 10 ft. to 15 ft. radius around tree to reduce compaction and increase moisture retention.

3.5 FERTILIZING

A. Fertilization of designated trees shall be by soil injection of liquid fertilizer.