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ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

FACILITY MODIFICATIONS AT SANTA ANA BUS BASE OPERATIONS BUILDING

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Division 01 General Requirements

Summary 01 11 00 Summary of Work .................................................................................... 4 pages 01 14 22 Rules and Hours of Operation .................................................................. 4 pages 01 14 23 Coordination with OCTA and Local Agencies…………. ........................... 2 pages 01 14 25 Procedures in Construction ...................................................................... 4 pages 01 14 27 Legal Relations and Responsibility .......................................................... 6 pages 01 14 43 Environmental Resources Protection ....................................................... 8 pages

Price and Payment Procedures

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures ........................................................................... 6 pages 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures ............................................................ 6 pages 01 26 13 Requests for Information ......................................................................... 4 pages 01 29 00 Payment Procedures ............................................................................... 4 pages

Administrative Requirements

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination .................................................... 8 pages 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation ..................................................... 6 pages 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures ............................................................................. 10 pages 01 35 13 Special Project Procedures ...................................................................... 4 pages 01 35 23 Owner Safety Requirements .................................................................... 4 pages

Quality Requirements

01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements ........................................................................ 4 pages 01 42 00 References ............................................................................................. .8 pages 01 42 16 Definitions ................................................................................................ 2 pages 01 43 00 Quality Assurance .................................................................................... 6 pages 01 43 01 Contractor Qualifications and Requirements ............................................ 4 pages 01 45 00 Quality Control ......................................................................................... 8 pages

Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls ............................................................ 6 pages 01 57 13 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control ........................................ 4 pages

Product Requirements

01 60 00 Product Requirements ............................................................................. 6 pages

FACILITY MODIFICATIONS

AT SANTA ANA BUS BASE

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C-25-0017

EXHIBIT B

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Execution and Closeout Requirements

01 71 13 Mobilization and Demobilization ............................................................... 2 pages 01 71 23 Field Engineering ..................................................................................... 4 pages 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching ................................................................................ 4 pages 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal ....................................... 6 pages 01 74 23 Cleaning .................................................................................................. 4 pages 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures ............................................................................... 4 pages 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals ............................................................................... 14 pages 01 78 36 Warranties, Guarantees, and Bonds ........................................................ 6 pages 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training ..................................................................... 6 pages

Division 02 Existing Conditions

02 41 00 Demolition ................................................................................................ 6 pages 02 41 19 Selective Demolition ................................................................................ 8 pages 02 41 19 A Selective Demolition – Appendix A ........................................................ 22 pages

Division 03 Concrete

03 15 16 Concrete Construction Joints ................................................................... 4 pages 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete ............................................................................ 8 pages

Division 06 Wood, Plastics and Composites

06 10 53 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry ............................................................ 10 pages 06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-Faced Architectural Cabinets ...................................... 10 pages 06 61 16.13 Solid Surfacing Countertops .................................................................... 6 pages

Division 09 Finishes

09 62 63 Stainless Steel Wall Base ........................................................................ 4 pages 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring .............................................................................. 6 pages

Division 31 Earthwork

31 10 00 Site Clearing ............................................................................................ 4 pages 31 20 00 Earthwork ................................................................................................ 6 pages

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Contract documents: The Contractor shall obtain all copies of the Contract Drawings and Specifications including all addenda through the OCTA CAMMNET website, as required to perform the work. The cost for obtaining any additional documents required for the contractor shall be included in the bid price and no additional compensation will be allowed.

B. All drawings, specifications, and other contract documents, and copies furnished by the Authority are its property. They are not to be used on other work and with the exception of signed contract sets are to be returned to the Authority upon request at the completion of the work. The location of the work, its general nature and extent, and the form and general dimensions of the project and appurtenant works are shown on the contract drawings which are hereby made a part of these specifications as listed herein.

C. The general intent of the contract, specifications, drawings, and other contract documents is that the Contractor shall:

1. Furnish tools, qualified labor, material, equipment, qualified superintendence, and services, assurances and guarantees, and assumptions of risk and responsibility, necessary for the performance of the Work as set forth in the contract documents unless otherwise specifically provided.

2. Begin work promptly and proceed expeditiously and continuously without cessation or shutdown of Work unless otherwise specifically approved in writing by the OCTA Project Manager, or directed by the contract documents.

3. Perform, complete, and make ready for its intended purpose, within the times specified, including additional times provided for certain conditions, the work or parts thereof covered by the contract, all in accordance with drawings, specifications, and modifications thereto and directions or instructions the OCTA Project Manager may give to supplement the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall retain sole responsibility and expense for quality control of the work.

D. Words and abbreviations which have well-known technical or trade meanings are used in the contract documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

E. The organization of the specifications into divisions, sections, parts, and paragraphs, and the arrangement of the drawings, shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of work to be performed by any trade. Study and compare the contract documents and immediately report to the OCTA Project Manager any error, inconsistency, or omission that may be discovered.

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Contractor shall be liable to OCTA for damage resulting from unreported errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the contract documents.

F. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to stage the construction activities at the project site, using the Site Specific Work Plan process (SSWP)

G. Ownership of Materials:

1. Materials furnished by the Contractor under this contract shall become the property of the OCTA.

H. General Summary of Work:

1. This project is classified as a facility modification project and Contractor is required to meet all facility modification project safety requirements specified in OCTA’s Level 3 Health Safety and Environmental Specifications.

2. Work to be performed by Contractor shall consist of the construction of the work shown on the drawings and detailed in the specifications.

3. The descriptions provided in this section are general in nature and are not meant to detail all work required by the contract documents.

4. The work under this contract generally includes replacement of interior finishes, replacement of exterior concrete flatwork, and related work at Santa Ana Bus Base Operations Building located at 4301 West MacArthur Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92704. The work under this contract is further described below.

a. Exterior demolition related work to facilitate new construction, which includes saw cutting, removal and legal disposal of materials.

b. Earthwork related work, which includes excavation, import and export of subgrade materials, subgrade preparation and compaction.

c. Construction of concrete related work.

d. Interior demolition related work to facilitate new construction, which includes removal and legal disposal of materials.

e. Installation of flooring related work, which includes new floor finish and wall base.

f. Installation of lobby millwork related work.

g. Any and all other related work.

I. Other features of the work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Complete mobilization and demobilization.

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2. Obtaining necessary construction and related permits from various jurisdictional agencies. Contractor shall be responsible for all related fees from various jurisdictional agencies.

3. Obtain and pay for all licenses required by all jurisdictions associated with the approval and requirements of the project.

1.02 INTENT OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. The intent of the drawings and specifications is to prescribe the details for construction and completion of the work that the Contractor undertakes to perform in accordance with the terms of the Contract. Where the drawings or specifications describe portions of the work in general terms, but not complete detail, it is understood that only the best industry practice is to prevail and that only materials and workmanship of the first quality are to be used. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and perform all the work involved in executing the contract in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner.

B. Drawings and specifications are essential parts of the Contract, and a requirement indicated in one is binding as though indicated in all. They are intended to be complementary and to describe and provide for the complete work.

C. Summaries or introductory descriptions of the work of individual sections do not limit requirements. The Contractor's responsibilities include all requirements for proper execution of the work.

D. Division 01 of the specifications governs all divisions. Comply with Division 01 requirements whether or not referenced in individual sections in Divisions 02-49.

E. References to the singular include the plural and do not imply that only one unit of a product is required.

F. Unless an object or activity is specified to be less than the total, the quantity or amount is all of the object or activity.

G. Unless a requirement is specified to apply for a limited time, it applies for the duration of the work.

H. "Including," "such as," "as follows," and similar terms do not limit the meaning to only items listed. The phrase "but not limited to" is understood to follow these expressions.

I. All items in a list apply unless the items are specified as choices.

1.03 REFERENCE MATERIAL

A. Reference specifications or standards referred to in the plans or specifications shall be the most recent version developed as of Contract award. Where referenced standards refer to the "specifications" or the "special conditions," this shall be understood by Contractor to mean the drawings and specifications of this contract.

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Contractor is responsible to obtain all reference material at its own expense and to make itself familiar with the requirements therein.

1.04 PROJECT ACCESS AND CONTRACT LIMITS

A. Contractor shall submit a Traffic Management Plan as required on Section 01 14 43

Environment Resource Protection, outlining access to the job site and maintaining the facility operational at all times.

B. Construction activity shall be within the normal work hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Construction area shall be cordoned off using temporary chain link fencing or other measures approved in writing by OCTA Project Manager.

See contract documents for additional information on phasing and work windows.

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PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment shall be made under this section.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section consists of requirements for Contractor submittals to the OCTA Project

Manager including plans, procedures, certificates, shop drawings, product data, samples, and miscellaneous Work-related submittals. Individual submittal requirements are specified in the applicable specification section for each unit of Work. No construction work shall be commenced prior to submittals and acceptance of all submittals and shop drawings required per contract documents.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittals are categorized for convenience as follows:

1. Plans and Procedures: Include narrative descriptions, diagrams, equipment, procedures for excavation, demolition, site clearing, maintenance of traffic, etc.

2. Certificates: Include certified material test reports, certification of proper disposal of demolition materials, or tickets demonstrating compliance with materials, tests or specifications indicated.

3. Equipment: Include equipment specifications, manufacturer information and demonstration of suitability of equipment for intended use.

4. Product Data: Standard published information ("catalog cuts") and specially prepared data for the Work of the Contract, including standard illustrations, schedules, brochures, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and other information to illustrate a portion of the Work. Include standard printed information on materials, products and systems to be furnished by the Contractor for this Contract.

5. Shop Drawings: Include detailed manufacturing and layout information, drawings, diagrams, schedules, and illustrations, demonstrating the contractor’s understanding and approach to meeting the intent of the plans and specifications. Shop drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and comment on the conformance of the submitted information to the general intent of the design.

6. Samples: Include physical examples of materials either for limited visual inspection or selection, or (where indicated) for confirmation, testing, and analysis by the OCTA Project Manager.

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7. Miscellaneous Submittals: Such submittals shall be related directly to the Work, not administration related. Include but not be limited to asphalt concrete mix design, work schedule, phasing plans, warranties, guarantees, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, survey data and reports, physical work records, quality testing and certifying reports, copies of industry standards, record drawings, field measurement data, operating and maintenance materials, overrun stock (and similar information) and, devices and materials applicable to the Work but not processed as shop drawings, product data or samples. Beside the shop drawings required in the project plans or specifications, the OCTA Project Manager may require additional shop drawings demonstrating the contractor’s approach to meeting the intent of the plans and specifications as a part of Quality Control/Quality Assurance.

B. Product data, shop drawings, samples, and any other submittals are not contract documents.

1.03 SCHEDULE OF SUBMITTALS

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify the submittals that will be required in each section of specifications and on the contract drawings and determine the date on which each submittal will be made. The submittal schedule, the timeline for which Contractor plans to deliver required submittals to OCTA shall be submitted by the Contractor at time of initial construction meeting to the OCTA Project Manager for review and acceptance. Allow OCTA a minimum of 14 calendar days to review Schedule of Submittal. After review and return by the Engineer, resubmit Schedule of Submittal within 7 calendar days.

B. Throughout the duration of the Contract, Contractor shall, at the OCTA Project

Manager's request, submit all product or procedure documentation for any activity in the Contract.

1.04 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Administrative Requirements for Submittal: Submittals shall be made in accordance with requirements specified herein and in Product Sections of the Specifications.

B. Transmission of Submittals: Transmit all submittals through the Project Engineer, unless otherwise directed. Include all information specified below for identification of submittals and for monitoring of review process.

C. Make submittal at time required per the contract documents and per the Submittal Schedule accepted by the OCTA. Allow three (3) weeks for the OCTA’s Consultant to review and accept submittals.

D. OCTA Project Manager and Contractor shall discuss at the initial construction meeting, the exact procedure to be adopted for the processing of submittals.

Generally, submittals shall be made at the time indicated in Contractor's approved submittal schedule. OCTA Project Manager will process submittals within 21 calendar days after receipt of each of submittals and within 14 calendar days after

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E. Contractor shall be responsible for on time delivery and processing of submittals so as not to impede the progress of the Work.

F. Contractor shall provide, unless otherwise indicated, a PDF of each submittal.

G. Contractor shall, before making submittals, ensure that products will be available in the quantities and in the time required by the Contract.

H. Contractor shall coordinate and sequence different categories of submittals for same work, and interface units of work, so that one will not be delayed for coordination with another.

I. Contractor shall maintain a file of all approved submittal documents on work site.

J. Where required by California law, or as specified in the Contract Documents, submittals shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of California, or Land Surveyor licensed in the State of California as applicable.

K. Submittals shall be consecutively and uniquely numbered using a document identifier including Contract number and the appropriate suffix, which will include specification section number and submittal number. Submittals under each specification section shall be in a separate package.

L. Submittals Identification: Identify each submittal by Specification Section number in order of submittal submitted to OCTA starting from 001 as the first submittal. Re-submittals shall use same number as original submittal, followed by a point number indicating sequential re-submittal. For example:

001 First submittal of the project

002 Second submittal of the project

002.1 First re-submittal of second submittal of the project

002.2 Second re-submittal of second submittal of the project

1. Title each submittal with Project name, the Contract number (C-25-0017), Submittal number, Contractor's Project number and submission date.

2. Identify each element on submittal by reference to Drawing sheet number, detail, schedule, number, assembly or equipment number, Specifications article and paragraph, and other pertinent information to clearly correlate submittal with Contract Drawings. Identify field dimensions clearly and relationships to adjacent or critical features of Work, any deviations from the contract documents and applicable standards, ASTM, ACI, OSHA, ect.

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M. Contractor’s review of submittals: Prior to submission to the Engineer for review, Contractor shall review each submittal for completeness and conformance to specified requirements. Contractor shall stamp each submittal with a review action stamp and sign each copy certifying that:

1. Field measurements have been determined and verified.

2. Field construction criteria have been verified.

3. Catalog numbers and similar data are correct.

4. Conformance with requirements of Contract Drawings and Specifications is confirmed.

5. All deviations from requirements of Drawings and Specifications have been identified and noted, and product is available.

N. Submittals which are received from sources other than through Contractor’s office or which have not undergone Contractor’s review, will be returned marked “Without Action”.

O. Contractor shall be responsible for timely delivery of submittals in the proper specified format for each submittal category.

P. Except as otherwise indicated in individual work sections, the Contractor shall comply with requirements specified herein for each indicated category of submittal.

Q. The Contractor shall include an up-to-date log of submittals in each submittal package.

R. Grouping of Submittals: Unless otherwise specifically permitted by the Engineer, make all submittals in groups containing all associated items. The Engineer may reject partial submittals as incomplete or hold them until related submittals are made.

Submittals under a specification section shall be in one submittal package.

S. Unsolicited Submittals: Unsolicited submittals will be returned un-reviewed.

T. Record Submittals: Submit record submittals when specified. Record submittals will not be reviewed but will be retained for historical and maintenance purposes.

1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop drawings shall be prepared using AutoCAD. Unless otherwise approved by the OCTA Project Manager or indicated in specific sections of the project specific specifications, shop drawings shall be scaled sufficiently large to accurately show all pertinent aspects of the item and its relationship to the work. Acceptable shop drawings sizes are 22” x 34”, 11” x 17” and 8½” x 11” and are scalable. The Contractor shall submit the shop drawing via email or otherwise instructed by OCTA.

Native files of shop drawings shall be submitted to OCTA upon request.

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B. Shop drawings shall be original drawings prepared for submittal review, fabrication and execution of Work. Direct copies and modified reproductions of Contract Drawings will not be accepted for review. Provide space for review action stamps.

Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions and all measurements on site before preparing and submitting shop drawings.

C. Shop drawings shall show, at a minimum, the following:

1. General project information:

a. The original date of issue;

b. The dates of all applicable revisions;

c. The project title, project number, and address;

d. The names of contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, separate detailers, etc…

2. Detailed manufacturing and layout information.

3. Drawings, diagrams, schedule and illustrations.

4. Bill of materials including materials types, dimensions and weights, quantities, origin of the materials, material certifications.

5. Welding procedure specifications.

6. Erection or installation plans.

7. Any other important items related to specific work of the Project and as requested by the OCTA’s Project Manager.

D. Detailed work drawings shall be submitted by Contractor for temporary structures and for such other temporary work as may be required for construction, but which does not become an integral part of the completed project. Submittals shall include back-up calculations or any information needed to explain the structure or system or its intended use.

E. Where a submittal involves engineering computations or original design work is depicted, the submittal shall show the name, the State of California registration number, seal, and signature of the Professional Engineer certifying that such computations or design work are correct and in conformance with standards, codes, and acceptable engineering practice.

1.06 PRODUCT DATA

A. Contractor shall collect required data into one submittal for each unit of work or system, and mark each copy to show which choices and options are applicable to the Project.

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B. Contractor shall include the manufacturer's standard printed recommendations for application and use, certification of compliance with standards, notation of field measurements, which have been checked, and special coordination requirements. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be submitted for each product.

1.07 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

A. Certificates of Compliance shall be submitted by Contractor to OCTA Project Manager for those materials and products for which no samples and test results are specified. The certificates shall:

1. State that the product complies with the respective contract specification and contract drawing requirements.

2. Be accompanied by a certified copy of test results pertaining to the product. All test equipment used shall be verified to be in calibration at the time of each test and test reports shall so indicate. No test shall be made without such verification.

When required by the Contract Documents or by law, certified test results shall be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of California.

3. Show product represented and its location in the Contract, producer's name, product trade name and catalog number as applicable, place of product origin, test date, testing organization's name and address, quantity of the product to be furnished, and the related Contract Drawing and specification section numbers.

1.08 SAMPLES

A. Provide samples of each color, texture and pattern identical with final condition of proposed materials or products for the work. Include range of samples (not less than three units) where unavoidable variations may be expected. Submit one item only of actual assembly or product. Full-size and complete samples may be returned or may be incorporated into field mock-up and the Work.

B. Submit actual samples. Photographic or printed reproductions will not be accepted.

For manufacturer’s products, the Contractor shall submit samples from manufacturer, with manufacturer’s finish.

C. Include information with each sample showing generic description, source or product name, manufacturer and compliance with standards and specifications.

D. Samples are submitted for review and confirmation by OCTA Project Manager. The Engineer will review and select material for Project only after all samples are received, so that materials may be probably coordinated. OCTA Project Manager will not test samples (except as otherwise indicated) for compliance with specifications.

Contractor shall have the exclusive responsibility of demonstrating material compliance.

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1.09 SURVEY DATA

A. As required per contract documents and/or by OCTA Project Manager, Contractor shall submit survey data, signed and sealed by a Land Surveyor licensed to practice in the State of California. Refer to Section 01 71 23, Field Engineering for requirements.

1.10 GENERAL DISTRIBUTION

A. Contractor shall provide distribution of OCTA Project Manager’s reviewed submittals (not included in foregoing copy submittal requirements) to subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators and installers, governing authorities, and others as necessary for proper performance of the Work.

B. Contractor shall include such additional copies of transmittal to OCTA Project Manager, where required, to receive status marking before final distribution.

1.11 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be a communication aid between Contractor and the Engineer by which interpretation of Contract Documents requirements may be confirmed in advance of construction. OCTA Project Manager will review submittals for general conformance with the design concept only. Such review by OCTA Project Manager shall not relieve Contractor or any subcontractor of responsibility for full compliance with contract requirements, for proper design of details, for proper fabrication and construction techniques, for proper coordination with other trades, or for providing all devices required for safe and satisfactory construction and operation.

B. Changes shall only be authorized by separate written Change Order or Construction Change Authorization, in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract and Section 01 26 00 - Contract Modification Procedures.

1.12 SUBMITTAL STATUS

A. Submittals reviewed by OCTA Project Manager and returned to Contractor will be marked with one of the following designations:

1. No Exception Taken

2. Revise and Resubmit

3. Rejected

4. Without Action

5. Reviewed As Noted

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B. Contractor shall not proceed with procurement, manufacture or fabrication of items submitted for review, until such submittals have been designated by OCTA Project Manager as "No Exception Taken". Until submittal items receive a conforming designation by OCTA Project Manager, any costs associated with procurement for these items shall be at the Contractor’s risk.

1.13 SUBMITTALS DESIGNATED AS "NO EXCEPTION TAKEN"

A. Each copy of the submittal so designated by OCTA Project Manager will be identified accordingly by being so stamped and dated.

B. One reproducible copy will be returned to Contractor.

C. When a submittal has been designated as "No Exception Taken" by OCTA Project Manager, Contractor shall carry out construction in accordance therewith and no further changes shall be made therein except upon written approval and instructions from OCTA Project Manager.

D. Contractor shall take responsibility for and bear all cost of damages, which may result from the ordering of any material or from proceeding with any part of the Work prior to submittal being marked "No Exception Taken" by OCTA Project Manager.

E. Submittals stamped “No Exception Taken” do not relieve the contractor from the responsibility of performance of Work as intended in the plans and specifications.

Refer to 1.11 of this Section.

1.14 SUBMITTALS DESIGNATED AS “REVISE AND RESUBMIT” OR “REJECTED”

B. One copy will be returned to Contractor.

C. If corrections to the submittals are required, copies returned to Contractor will be marked "Revise and Resubmit“ or "Rejected”, and the required corrections shall be made on the re-submittal copies.

D. Re-submittals will be handled in the same manner as first submittals. Direct specific attention in writing on re-submittals to revisions other than the corrections requested by OCTA Project Manager on previous submittals. A resubmittal shall contain all information required specifically for the submittal per contract documents including corrections requested and approved information in the previous submittals. A resubmittal will supersede the previous version of a submittal and/or resubmittal as applicable. Incomplete or missing information submittals/resubmittals will be returned without review.

E. Contractor shall notify OCTA Project Manager prior to execution of any correction, which constitutes a change of the contract requirements indicated on the submittals.

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1.15 SUBMITTALS DESIGNATED AS “WITHOUT ACTION” OR “REVIEW AS NOTED”

B. One reproducible copy will be returned to Contractor.

C. Submittals made by the Contractor that are not required by the contract documents or were not otherwise requested shall be designated “Without Action” or “Reviewed as Noted”.

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SECTION 01 45 00

QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Authority of OCTA Project Manager.

2. Responsibilities of the Contractor.

3. Inspection and testing by OCTA Project Manager.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 01 14 23, Coordination with OCTA and Local Agencies.

2. Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures.

3. Section 01 41 00, Regulatory Requirements.

4. Section 01 43 00, Quality Assurance.

5. Section 01 60 00, Product Requirements.

1.02 AUTHORITY OF OCTA PROJECT MANAGER

A. OCTA Project Manager will determine whether the work is completed in accordance with the contract documents. OCTA Project Manager will decide all questions that may arise as to the quality or acceptability of materials furnished and work performed, and interpretations of the contract documents.

B. OCTA Project Manager may require the Contractor to finish a section on which work is in progress before work is started on any additional section. Refer to Section 01 14 22, Rules and Hours of Operation for requirements.

C. OCTA Project Manager may require the Contractor to submit additional shop drawings or documents to demonstrate the Contractor's understanding the intents of contract plans and specifications as part of quality control.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. ASTM D3740 - Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection Used in Engineering Design and Construction.

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1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Regulatory Requirements for Testing and Inspection: Inspections, testing and approvals as required by authorities having jurisdiction. Refer to Section 01060 - Regulatory Requirements.

1. California Code of Regulations (CCR) - Title 24, State Building Code (Uniform

Building Code with State of California Amendments), latest edition, as adopted and interpreted by authorities having jurisdiction.

2. California Code of Regulations (CCR) - Title 22, Sections 94065, 94067 and 94069.

1.05 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

A. Cooperate with OCTA Project Manager and with other contractors as detailed in Section 01 14 23, Coordination with OCTA and Local Agencies.

B. Ensure that products, services, workmanship and site conditions comply with requirements of the Drawings and Specifications by coordinating, supervising, testing and inspecting the Work and by utilizing only suitably qualified personnel.

C. Perform the work to achieve the level of quality prescribed in the contract documents, including by reference, all Codes, laws, rules, regulations and standards.

The no quality basic is prescribed, the quality shall be in accordance with the best accepted practices of the construction industry for the locale of the Project, for projects of this type.

D. Perform the work in the proper sequence in relation to the requirements of the OCTA and other contractors, all as may be directed by OCTA Project Manager.

E. Employ and assign knowledgeable and skilled personnel as necessary to perform quality control functions to ensure that the Work is provided as required.

F. Be responsible for any damage done by it or its agents to the work performed by the OCTA or another contractor.

1.06 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

A. Give the work the constant attention necessary to facilitate the progress of the work.

B. Be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the work under the contract.

Permission given by OCTA Project Manager to use any particular methods, equipment, or appliances shall not be construed to relieve the Contractor from furnishing other equipment or other appliances or adopting other methods when those in use prove unsatisfactory, or as to bind OCTA Project Manager to accept work which does not comply with the contract.

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C. Immediately remove from the work, when so ordered by OCTA Project Manager, and do not re-employ on any of the work, without written permission from OCTA Project Manager, any contractor or subcontractor employee doing unsafe, improper, or defective work; who, in OCTA Project Manager’s judgment, refuses or neglects the direction of OCTA Project Manager given to the Contractor; who is deemed incompetent or disorderly; or who commits trespassing on public or private property in the vicinity of the work.

D. Be responsible for securing all work areas by barricade in accordance with local and State requirements as applicable at the end of each day.

1.07 QUALITY OF THE WORK

A. Quality of Products: Unless otherwise indicated or specified, all products shall be new, free of defects and fit for the intended use.

B. Quality of Installation: All Work shall be produced plumb, level, square and true, or true to indicated angle, and with proper alignment and relationship between the various elements. New material shall be installed so that drainage merges with existing flow patterns on the site towards the drains.

C. Protection of Existing and Completed Work: Take all measures necessary to preserve and protect existing and completed Work free from damage, deterioration, soiling and staining, until Acceptance by the Authority.

D. Standards and Code Compliance and Manufacturer's Instructions and Recommendations: Unless more stringent requirements are indicated or specified, comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, reference standards and building code research report requirements in preparing, fabricating, erecting, installing, applying, connecting and finishing Work.

E. Deviations from Standards and Code Compliance and Manufacturer's Instructions and Recommendations: Document and explain all deviations from reference standards and building code research report requirements and manufacturer's product installation instructions and recommendations, including acknowledgement by the manufacturer that such deviations are acceptable and appropriate for the Project.

F. Verification of Quality: Work shall be subject to verification of quality by the Authority or Engineer in accordance with provisions of the Conditions of the Contract.

1. Contractor shall cooperate by making Work available for inspection by the Authority or Engineer or their designated representative.

2. Such verification may include mill, plant, shop, or field inspection as required.

OCTA designated Inspector shall access to material inspection.

3. Provide access to all parts of the Work, including plants where materials or equipment are manufactured or fabricated.

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4. Provide all information and assistance as required, including that by and from subcontractors, fabricators, materials suppliers and manufacturers, for verification of quality by the Authority or Engineer.

5. Contract modifications, if any, resulting from such verification activities shall be governed by applicable provisions in the Conditions of the Contract.

G. Observations by the Engineer and Engineer's Consultants: Periodic and occasional observations of Work in progress may be made by the Engineer and Engineer's consultants as deemed necessary to review progress of Work and general conformance with design intent.

H. Limitations on Inspection, Test and Observations: Neither employment of an Inspector of Record, independent testing and inspection agency, or observations by the Engineer and Engineer's consultants shall in no way relieve Contractor of obligation to perform Work in full conformance to all requirements of Contract Documents and applicable Building Code and other regulatory requirements.

I. The Engineer's Acceptance and Rejection of Work: The Engineer reserves the right to reject all Work not in conformance to the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications.

J. Correction of Non-Conforming Work: Non-conforming Work shall be modified, replaced, repaired or redone by the Contractor at no change in Contract Sum or Contract Time.

K. Acceptance of Non-Conforming Work: Acceptance of non-conforming Work, without specific written acknowledgement and approval of the Authority, shall not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to correct such Work.

L. Contract Adjustment for Non-conforming Work: Should the Authority or Engineer determine that it is not feasible or in Authority's interest to require non-conforming Work to be repaired or replaced, an equitable reduction in Contract Sum shall be made by agreement between the Authority and Contractor. If equitable amount cannot be agreed upon, a Construction Change Directive will be issued and the amount in dispute resolved in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract.

M. Non-Responsibility for Non-Conforming Work: The Engineer and the Engineer's consultants disclaim any and all responsibility for Work produced not in conformance with the Drawings and Specifications.

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A. The work is to be completed in accordance with the specifications, the drawings, and such instructions or directions as OCTA Project Manager may give to supplement drawings and specifications. Wherever the words "directed," "permitted," "approved," "acceptable," "satisfactory to," or similar words or phrases occur in the contract documents, they shall be understood to be functions of OCTA Project Manager to be exercised at his discretion.

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B. The OCTA shall not be responsible for and shall not have control or charge over the acts or omissions of the Contractor, subcontractors, or any of their agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the work.

C. Inspections and Tests by Authorities Having Jurisdiction: Contractor shall cause all tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction to be made for Work under this Contract, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Health Department, AQMD, SCE and similar agencies. Except as specifically noted, scheduling, conducting and paying for such inspections shall be solely the Contractor's responsibility.

D. Inspections and Tests by Serving Utilities: Contractor shall cause all tests and inspections required by serving utilities to be made for Work under this Contract.

Scheduling, conducting and paying for such inspections shall be solely the Contractor's responsibility.

E. Inspections and Tests by Manufacturer's Representatives: Contractor shall cause all tests and inspections specified to be conducted by materials or systems manufacturers to be made. Additionally, all tests and inspections required by materials or systems manufacturers as conditions of warranty or certification of Work shall be made, the cost of which shall be included in the Contract Sum.

F. Inspections by Independent Testing and Inspection Agency or Agencies: The following applies to tests and inspections:

1. The Authority will select and pay for an independent testing and inspection laboratory or agency, to conduct tests and inspections as indicated on Drawings or Specifications, and as required by authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Costs for additional tests, inspections and related services, due to the following, shall be reimbursed to the Authority by the Contractor and no change in Contract Time shall result.

a. Failure to properly schedule or notify testing and inspection agency or authorities having jurisdiction.

b. Changes in sources, lots or suppliers of products after original tests or inspections.

c. Changes in means methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction which necessitate additional testing, inspection and related services.

d. Changes in material after review and acceptance of submittal.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: After each inspection and test, one copy of report shall be promptly submitted to the Engineer, Engineer's consultant (as applicable), Authority, Contractor, City Inspector, and to agency having jurisdiction (if required by Code).

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a. Reports shall clearly identify the following:

Date issued.

Project name and number.

Identification of product and Specifications Section in which Work is specified.

Name of inspector.

Date and time of sampling or inspection.

Location in Project where sampling or inspection was conducted.

Type of inspection or test.

Date of test.

Results of tests.

Comments concerning conformance with Contract Documents and other requirements.

b. Test reports shall indicate specified or required values and shall include statement whether test results indicate satisfactory performance of products.

c. Samples taken, but not tested, shall be reported.

d. Test reports shall confirm that methods used for sampling and testing conform to specified test procedures.

G. Contractor shall provide OCTA Project Manager, independent testing and inspection agency personnel, inspector of record and OCTA’s consultant with full access to the work and reasonable time for inspection for ascertaining whether or not the work is performed in accordance with the requirements and intent of the contract. No work shall be covered or materials used without making the work or materials available for inspection by OCTA Project Manager. If OCTA Project Manager so requests, the Contractor shall, at any time before acceptance of the work, remove or uncover such portions of the finished work as may be directed.

H. After examination, Contractor shall restore the work to the standard required by the contract documents. Inspection will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the quality of this work and to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.

I. All materials and every process of manufacture and construction shall be subject to inspection at all times. OCTA Project Manager and his designated representatives shall have free access to all operations. Contractor shall provide necessary materials and OCTA Project Manager shall have the right to select suitable samples of materials for testing or examination which the contractor shall supply without charge. In case such samples must be shipped to some other point for inspection or testing, Contractor shall box or crate samples as necessary and shall deliver them at points designated for shipment without charge. Omission of inspection shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligations to produce the work required by the contract documents. Materials not in compliance with contract requirements shall be removed promptly from the vicinity of the work, and the Contractor, at its expense, shall promptly remove, reconstruct, replace, and make good any defective work as directed in writing by OCTA Project Manager. Oversight or error in judgment of inspectors, or previous acceptance of the work, shall not relieve Contractor from the obligation to correct defects whenever discovered.

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J. If the Contractor does not correct nonconforming work or remove rejected materials within a reasonable time fixed by written notice, OCTA Project Manager may direct that removals and corrections be performed by other contractors. Charges for such removals and corrections shall be deducted from the Contractor’s payment due under this contract or may be paid for by the Contractor's bonds held for this contract.

K. All inspection by OCTA Project Manager is for the protection of the OCTA and its interest and shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing work in accordance with the contract documents. After completion of the work, a final inspection will be made and any previous inspection or acceptance will not preclude rejection at the final inspection of any item that is not satisfactory to OCTA Project Manager or is not in accordance with the contract documents.

L. If, within the period of time prescribed by law or by the terms of any applicable special warranty required by the contract documents, whichever is longer, any of the work is found to be defective or not in accordance with the contract documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of a written notice from OCTA Project Manager. This obligation shall survive acceptance of the work or termination of the contract. In the event the OCTA prefers to accept or not require correction of defective or nonconforming work, the OCTA may do so instead of requiring its removal and correction, in which case OCTA Project Manager shall determine an appropriate sum to be deducted from the contract price or otherwise charged against the Contractor, which determination shall be final and binding upon the parties.