Specifications.pdf

ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING INTERIORS PLANNING

Lewisburg USP

Lewisburg, PA

USP Utility Replacement Technical Specifications

Issue No. 1, June 24, 2005

Project Number 02-4196-07

2301 Chestnut Street P 215.569.2900 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania F 215.569.5963 19103 W www.kling.us

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SITE/CIVIL

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

WASHINGTON, D.C.

UTILITY REPLACEMENT

USP LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT PAGES

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL

01010 Summary of Work 01040 Project Coordination 01045 Cutting and Patching 01050 Field Engineering 01090 Codes, Regulations and Standards 01095 Definitions and Documentaiton Standards 01151 Unit Prices 01200 Project Meetings 01310 Construction Schedule 01320 Progress Reports 01340 Submittals 01370 Schedule of Values 01410 Inspection and Testing Services 01546 Safety and Health 01567 Environmental Protection 01700 Project Closeout 01720 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

02100 Clearing and Grubbing 02140 Dewatering 02211 Rock Removal

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SITE/CIVIL

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

WASHINGTON, D.C.

UTILITY REPLACEMENT

USP LEWISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT PAGES

02221 Utility Excavation 02225 Fill Backfill and Compaction 02435 Reinforced Concrete Storm Drain Pipe 02510 Asphaltic Concrete Paving 02552 Temporary Water Service 02580 Pavement Marking 02601 Precast Manholes and Catch Basins 02612 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation 02615 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings 02625 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe and Fittings 02649 Tracer Tape 02667 Water Supply Lines 02675 Disinfection and Testing of Water Lines 02722 Connections to Existing Structures 02730 Cured In-Place Pipe Liner 02731 Fold In-Place Pipe Liner 02735 Chemical Grouting 02901 Loaming and Seeding 03310 Site Concrete Work

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

15130 Grinder Pump Station

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Section 01010 Summary Of Work

Part 1 General

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Construction operations required by Contract Documents, defines aspects of

Contractor’s relationship with Government and Contract Administration Office (CAO), and lists special

Government requirements.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Project Coordination: Division 1.

C. Construction Schedules: Division 1.

D. Project Closeout: Division 1.

1.3 Project Description

A. Work Includes: Construction/renovation of underground utilities at USP Lewisburg, Pennsylvania including potable water, sanitary sewer and storm water drainage. For purposes of this project, the construction plans divide the Site into three main areas: “Penitentiary”, “Reservation”, and “Exterior

Areas”. The “Penitentiary” consists of the areas within and the areas immediately adjacent to the security wall. The “Reservation” refers to the staff housing area located off the FBOP’s entrance road and the “Exterior Areas” refer to all other areas outside the Penitentiary and staff housing areas. Work consists of, but not limited to, the following:

1. Site preparation.

2. Replacement of existing site utility systems including: potable water, sanitary sewer and storm water drainage at USP Lewisburg.

3. Installation of various site utility systems at USP Lewisburg.

4. Surface restoration of disturbed areas.

1.4 Contracts

A. Construct Work under a single lump sum Contract.

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1.5 Work Sequence

A. General: Perform Work in stages to accommodate Government's continuous use of adjacent premises during Construction Period. Coordinate Construction Schedule and operations with Contract

Administration Office (CAO).

1. Construct Work in stages to provide for public safety and convenience.

2. Do not close off use of facilities until alternate route of access is provided.

1.6 Contractor Use Of BOP Premises

A. General: The Contractor shall limit its use of the premises to the Work indicated, so as to allow for

Government occupancy and use.

1. Use of the Site: Confine operations at the site to the areas permitted under the Contract. Portions of the site beyond areas on which work is indicated are not to be disturbed. Conform to site rules and regulations affecting the Work while engaged in Project construction. Coordinate connection with existing utilities with Project Representative. See Section 01040 “Project Coordination”.

2. Work Hours: The Project Site will be open to the Contractor five (5) days a week, excluding

Federal holidays. The Project Schedule is based on a normal forty (40) hour work week. The

Contractor shall establish a normal work week schedule for the duration of the Project. Work hours and work days may be altered only with a forty-eight (48) hour advance approval of the CAO.

3. Contraband: The Contractor shall inform his employees that intoxicating beverages, drugs, weapons, will not be allowed on the site. Introduction of contraband shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Title 18 USC 1791.

4. Explosives: The use of explosives is absolutely forbidden without written authorization from the

CAO upon no less than thirty (30) days advance written request.

5. Parking: Parking areas, either on or off-site will be furnished for workmen by the Contractor at a location approved by the Project Representative.

6. Temporary Office: Any temporary field office used by the Contractor shall be located in an area approved by the Project Representative.

7. Contractor shall review site layout plan for staging, stockpiles, with Project Representative.

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1.7 Government Occupancy

A. Full Government Occupancy: The Government will be the resident on the site and shall be allowed access to the entire site and any existing buildings during the entire period of design and construction.

Cooperate fully with the Government Representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and to facilitate Government usage and access. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with other ongoing Government operations.

B. Partial Government Occupancy: The Government reserves the right to place and install equipment as necessary in completed project areas and to occupy such completed areas prior to substantial completion, provided that such occupancy does not substantially interfere with completion of the Work.

Such placing of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the Work or any part of the Work.

1.8 Inspection By Regulatory Authorities

A. This Project is subject to inspection by the following regulatory authorities:

1. U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons.

2. Other regulatory agencies or law enforcement agencies.

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Part 3 Execution

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Request for Interpretation (RFI) Form

Project: RFI No.:

Project Location: Kling Project No.:

Government: Government Project No.:

Date: Date of Resubmission:

Contractor

Interested Sub-Contractors and Suppliers:

Related Drawings, Details and Specifications:

Interpretation or Clarification Required:

Contractor’s Interpretation and Suggested Answer:

Attachments

Architect/Engineer Firm (A/E Firm)’s Response:

Clarification Required

Repeat or Duplicate RFI

Not a RFI, Some Other Form of Written Communication

Not a RFI, Contractor’s Coordination or Responsibility

Information Included in Documents

Incomplete Form or Unclear Request

Other

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Section 01040 Project Coordination

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Contractor’s responsibilities to coordinate Work and related administrative procedures including RFIs.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Summary of Work: Division 1.

C. Construction Schedules: Division 1.

D. Schedule of Values: Division 1.

E. Application for Payment: Division 1.

F. Progress Reports: Division 1.

G. Project Meetings: Division 1.

1.3 Submittals

A. Submit per the requirements of Division 1 and prior to or coincidental with initial Application for Payment:

B. List of Contractor’s Staff: Assigned to Project and responsibilities, including personnel on and off Project

Site. Include, for example, mailing address, delivery address, phone, fax, e-mail address and mobile phone. For at least three (3) staff, list phone numbers where personnel can be reached during non-working hours for emergencies.

C. List of Contractor’s Consultants: With similar requirements as above.

D. List of Subcontractors: With similar requirements as above.

E. List of Principal Suppliers and Fabricators: With similar requirements as above. No emergency phone number is required.

1.4 Observation Of Work By Others

A. Observation of Work by Contract Administration Office (CAO), FBOP’s Project Representative (Project

Representative), Inspection and Testing Agencies or any other party shall not be interpreted as relieving

Contractor from responsibility for coordination of all Work, superintendence of Work, and scheduling and direction of Work or any other requirement of Contract.

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1.5 Requests For Information (RFI) During Construction Between Contractor

A. Requests for Information (RFI): If clarification of any portion of Construction Documents is needed, a

Request for Information will be generated by the Contractor and submitted to the Contract Administration

Office (CAO) administering the Contract. RFI’s are for the purpose of clarification only. Changes to the construction documents shall be completed via the Change Order (Modification) requirements stated in this Section.

1. RFI Submission Process:

a. Contractor shall immediately submit RFI in writing to CAO when any issue requiring clarification arises. Concurrently, a copy of each RFI shall also be transmitted by email to the Project Representative for informational purposes.

b. Each RFI shall be numbered sequentially, using a unique series of numbers.

c. Each RFI, after review by the CAO, shall, upon request of CAO, be reviewed and responded to by the Project Representative.

d. Each RFI response, including any supplemental instructions, Drawings and additional information, shall be immediately submitted by Project Representative for CAO approval.

e. CAO shall forward to Contactor, with copy to Project Representative, the resolution of RFI.

f. The CAO, in his/her sole discretion, may require the Contractor to prepare supplemental

Drawings and additional instructions for clarification purposes.

1.6 Contractor’s Responsibilities

A. Coordinate and Schedule Work as specified under Division 1.

B. Establish a Schedule of Values for Work as specified under Division 1.

C. Coordinate construction activities included under various Contract Documents to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of Work. Coordinate construction operations included under various

Contract Documents that are dependent upon each other for proper installation, connection and operation.

1. Where installation of one (1) part of Work is dependent on installation of other components, either before or after its own installation, schedule construction activities in sequence required to obtain best results.

2. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to assure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where necessary, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings. Prepare similar memoranda for Government and Separate Contractors where coordination of their Work is required.

5. Coordinate compatibility of products. Refer to Material and Equipment: Division 1.

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D. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of Work. Such administrative activities shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of schedules.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

1.7 Subcontractor’s Responsibilities

A. Comply with written directions of Contractor in preparation of Construction Schedules and Schedule of

Values.

B. Cooperate with all other Subcontractors and with Contractor as indicated above.

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Part 3 Execution

3.1 Attachment

A. Request for Interpretation (RFI) Form (one (1) page).

Section 01045 Cutting And Patching

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Cutting, fitting and patching, including related excavation and backfill, required to complete Work, including:

1. Make Project parts come together properly.

2. Uncover portions of Work to provide for installation of ill-timed work.

3. Remove and replace defective work.

4. Remove Samples of installed Work for testing as indicated.

5. Provide penetrations for installation of piping, and electrical conduit.

6. Repair surfaces indicated to remain in Finished Work which are damaged in process of demolition.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

A. Submit per the requirements of Division 1.

B. Demolition Procedures and Operational Sequences: For review and acceptance by Contractor and the

FBOP’s Project Representative (Project Representative).

C. Calculations: For shoring if structural elements are to be altered, removed or redesigned.

Part 2 Products

2.1 Materials

A. Provide materials that match materials being cut or patched. If matching materials are not available, provide with new materials with installed performance matching or exceeding cut or patched material.

Comply with Specifications and Standards for each material involved.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 Inspection

A. Inspect existing conditions, including Work subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching.

B. Report unsatisfactory conditions to the Project Representative. Do not proceed until directed.

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3.2 Preparation

A. Provide temporary support as required to maintain structural integrity of Work.

B. Provide materials and methods to protect other Work from damage, including exposure to elements.

3.3 Protection

A. Do not interfere with use of adjacent building areas.

B. Prevent movement or settlement of structure(s). Provide and place bracing or shoring as required.

C. Provide, erect and maintain barricades, lighting, and guardrails as required by applicable regulatory advisory to protect occupants of building, public and workers.

D. Maintain legal egress from building at all times. If demolition work encroaches on a required exit, provide an enclosed fire rated passageway to such exit. Keep required exits unencumbered at all times, and artificially lighted.

E. Maintain legal fire lanes and access to fire hydrants. If Work encroaches on fire lanes or encompasses hydrants, provide new fire lanes and hydrants as required.

3.4 Performance

A. General: Cutting, fitting and patching shall be performed in compliance with governing code regulations related to firestopping and smoke penetration.

B. Do not cut or alter Work of another Contractor without written consent of Project Representative.

C. Do not cut structural steel, structural concrete or load-bearing unit masonry without written approval of

Project Representative.

D. Execute cutting and demolition by methods which shall prevent damage to Work of other Sections, and provide proper surfaces to receive installation of repairs.

E. Perform excavating and backfilling by methods which will prevent settlement or damage to Work of other

Sections. Maintain excavations free of water.

F. Where cutting and patching of materials provided under this Contract is required, employ original installer or fabricator to perform cutting and patching of:

1. Structural steel and concrete.

2. Weather-exposed elements.

3. Moisture or corrosion resistant elements.

4. Sight-exposed finished surfaces.

G. Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide a finished installation to comply with specified products, functions, tolerances and finishes.

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H. Restore Work to remain, or be reused, which has been cut or removed. Provide new products to make complete Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

I. Refinish entire surface to provide an even finish to match adjacent surfaces. Refinish surfaces to nearest intersection. For assembly, refinish entire unit.

3.5 Removal Of Debris

A. Dispose of unusable material and debris resulting from Work in a legal dumpsite off of Project Site, and leave areas clean and ready for succeeding Work of other Sections.

Section 01050 Field Engineering

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Contractor shall engage services of a Surveyor to establish all grades, lines and levels, and to perform surveys for measurement and payment, based on Unit Costs, of all Work performed under Project Sitework: Division 2 including, but not limited to, earthwork, Project Site utilities installation and abandonment, and landscaping.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Application for Payment: Division 1.

C. Unit Prices: Division 1.

D. Project Closeout: Division 1.

E. Project Record Documents: Division 1.

A. Submit per the requirements of Division 1.

B. Surveyor Data: Name, Address, and Telephone Number of Surveyor, prior to starting survey work.

C. Certifications:

1. Documentation certifying accuracy of survey work, upon request.

2. Documentation signed and sealed by Surveyor stating that elevations and locations of all improvements are or are not in conformance with Contract Documents.

D. Reference Point Survey: Including field notes for record.

E. Record Documents: In accordance with Division 1.

1.4 Quality Control

A. Surveyor: Licensed in State of Pennsylvania and acceptable to the FBOP Project Representative

(Project Representative).

1.5 Project Record Documents

A. Maintain complete, accurate log of control and survey work as it progresses.

B. Record on Project Record Documents all pertinent information in accordance with Division 1.

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C. On completion of major Project Site improvements, prepare a certified survey showing dimensions, locations, angles, and elevations of construction and Project Site work.

D. Submit Project Record Documents as specified.

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Part 3 Execution

3.1 Inspection

A. Verify locations of survey control points prior to starting Work. Promptly notify the Project

Representative of any discrepancies discovered.

3.2 Survey Reference Points

A. Protect survey control points prior to starting Project Site work; preserve permanent reference points during construction. Make no changes without prior written notice to the Project Representative.

B. Promptly report to the Project Representative destruction of any reference point or relocation required because of changes in grades or other reasons. Replace dislocated survey control points based on original survey control.

3.3 Survey Requirements

A. Use instruments to establish a minimum of two (2) permanent benchmarks on Project Site. Reference benchmarks to data established by survey control points. Record benchmark locations with horizontal and vertical data for Project Record Documents. Reference these benchmarks to finished floor lines and grades. Provide accurate alignment and level of Work, and correct slope and curvatures as required.

B. Periodically verify layouts and elevations by same means. No extra charges will be allowed for differences between dimensions and elevations indicated and actual measurements. Advise the Project

Representative of any differences. Do not provide filler pieces or closures without approval of Project

Representative.

C. Prepare Project Record Documents of grading, layout and Project Site utility plan showing final installation of all Project Site improvements and utilities, including stormwater, sanitary, water, gas and electric lines for permanent record.

3.4 Surveys For Measurement And Payment

A. Perform surveys to determine quantities of Unit Price Work, including control surveys to establish measurement reference lines. Notify the Project Representative prior to starting Work.

B. Contractor's Engineer shall sign Surveyor's field notes or keep duplicate field notes, and shall calculate and certify quantities for payment purposes.

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3.5 Grading Survey

A. After notification of completion of rough grading and again after finish grading, survey grades for verification of compliance with Contract. Identify areas which need to be regraded. Report survey results to the Project Representative.

Section 01090 Codes, Regulations And Standards

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Contractor’s responsibilities regarding codes, regulations and standards included in

Contract Documents by reference.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. All technical Sections.

1.3 Applicable Codes, Regulations And Standards

A. Comply with the following in accordance with Division 1.

1. The following codes, regulations and standards are applicable to Project. List includes, but not limited to: American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Water Works Association

(AWWA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Sanitary Foundation, Standard 61, 2003 International Plumbing Code, National Association of Sewer Service Companies

(NASSCO), American Concrete Institute's "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete”, National Electric Code (NEC), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI).

1.4 Referenced Standards

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or Federal Standards, comply with requirements of standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes or intended use.

B. Referenced standards shall have same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into Contract

Documents to extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of Contract Documents by reference.

C. Should indicated reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from

FBOP’s Project Representative (Project Representative) before proceeding. Most stringent requirement shall apply.

D. In absence of specific instructions in Specifications, materials, products, equipment, and their installation shall conform to applicable codes, regulations and standards indicated.

E. Contractual relationship of parties to Contract shall not be altered from Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any referenced document.

F. Dates of reference standards:

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1. Standards referenced in the applicable building codes and regulations having jurisdiction: Version of standard recognized by code or regulation.

2. Standards included but not referenced in applicable codes and regulations: Version published 180 calendar days prior to date of issue of Contract Documents.

1.5 Associations, Institutions And Societies

A. Associations, Institutions, and Societies and their abbreviations, shall be as generally recognized in industry. Refer to “Encyclopedia of Associations” published by Gale Research Company for unlisted abbreviations, addresses and phone numbers.

Part 2 Products

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Section 01095 Definitions And Documentation Standards

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Definitions of terms used in Contract Documents and explains documentation standards for format, usage and language interpretation.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including Contract Conditions apply to this Section.

1.3 Complementary Drawings

A. Drawings with notes and Specifications, including schedules and bound-in Drawings, shall be interpreted as a whole, each part complementary to the other. Cross-referencing between information is implied by similar naming, graphics and by direct notation. Absence of a direct cross-reference or notation does not relieve Contractor of any requirements that may reasonably be interpreted from particular information.

Refer to Article, Overlapping Or Conflicting Requirements of this Section for overlapping or conflicting requirements.

1.4 Definitions

A. Indicated: Term “indicated” refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on Drawings, other

Paragraphs or Schedules in Specifications, and similar requirements in Contract Documents. Terms such as indicated, noted, scheduled, and specified are used to help reader locate reference. There is no limitation on location.

B. Directed: Terms such as “directed”, “requested”, “authorized”, “selected”, “approved”, “required”, and

“permitted” mean directed by FBOP’s Project Representative (Project Representative), requested by

Project Representative, and similar phrases.

C. Approved: Term “approved” refers to Project Representative’s action on Contractor’s submittals.

D. Regulations: Term “regulations” includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of Work.

E. Typical: Where term “typical” is used to describe, for example, an assembly, system, material and detail, incorporate indicated element into all other situations with matching or similar conditions, even if not cross-referenced back to original location.

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F. Remove: Term “remove” shall mean, for example, remove construction elements, materials, products or system complete including all anchors, hangers, supports and accessories from construction. Upon removal, all materials become property of Contractor, unless otherwise indicated. Dispose of all removed materials legally off Project Site.

G. Replace: Term “replace” in Contract Documents shall be interpreted as “restore”, “renew”, “make good”, “reconstruct, using new materials”, as applicable to type of Work requiring replacement.

H. Salvage: Term “salvage” shall mean to carefully remove without damage construction elements, materials, products, or system complete and deliver to Government or save for re-use indicated.

Remove, for example, anchors, hangers and supports remaining after salvage. If plumbing, mechanical, electrical or other similar connections were disconnected from salvaged item, then remove system feeder back to main line or panel box, and cap.

I. Furnish: Term “furnish” means supply and deliver to Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

J. Install: Term “install” describes operations at Project Site, including actual unloading, unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations.

K. Provide: Term “provide” means to furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use.

L. Installer: An “Installer” is Contractor or other entity engaged by Contractor, either as an employee, Subcontractor, or Contractor of lower tier, to perform a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations. Installers are required to be experienced in operations they are engaged to perform.

1. Term “experienced”, when used with term “Installer”, unless otherwise indicated, means having a minimum of five (5) previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with special requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of authority having jurisdiction.

2. Within Contract Documents, term “trade” shall mean workers or mechanics having special skills, or firms that hire them, as applicable.

3. Trades: Using terms such as “carpentry” is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as carpenter. It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of corresponding generic name.

4. Requirements for installers shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcing building codes and similar regulations governing Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

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M. Project Site: Project Site is space available to Contractor for performing construction activities either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other Work as part of Project. Extent of Project Site is indicated and may or may not be identical with description of land on which Project is to be built.

N. Inspection and Testing Agency: An Inspection and Testing Agency is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at Project Site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those inspections or tests.

O. Products, Materials, Equipment: Refer to Material and Equipment: Division 1.

P. Contractor’s Option: A written provision where indicated in Contract Documents giving Contractor the option of selecting certain specified materials, methods or systems without change in Contract Sum or

Contract Time.

Q. Non-Inclusive: Lists following a heading of “non-inclusive” give examples by may not include every occurrence affected under the heading. “Non-inclusive” shall be interpreted as “including but not limited to:”.

1.5 Specifications Format And Content

A. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on

Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) 16 Division format and MASTERFORMAT numbering system.

B. Specification Content: These Specifications use certain conventions regarding style of language and intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words that are implied, but not stated, shall be interpolated as sense requires. Singular words shall be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable as context of Contract Documents indicates.

a. Where omission of such words as “the Contractor”, “shall”, “a”, “an”, “and”, “the”, “all”, and the like are omitted, sentence structure shall be considered to include such words to effect that Specifications are directional in describing Work to be provided by Contractor.

b. Within Contract Documents, singular and plural references shall mean one (1) or more like items of Work as necessary to complete Work, unless otherwise indicated or directed.

c. Term “any” in Contract Documents shall be interpreted as “any and all” whenever more than one (1) item would be applicable for completion of Work; for example, “any other general expenses”.

d. Term “and” in Contract Documents shall be interpreted inclusively as “and/or” whenever only one (1) item would be applicable for completion of Work.

e. Term “or” in Contract Documents shall be interpreted inclusively as “and/or” whenever more than one (1) item would be applicable for completion of Work.

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2. Imperative and streamlined language is generally used in Specifications. Requirements expressed in imperative mood are to be performed by Contractor. At certain locations in text, subjective language is used for clarity to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by Contractor or by Others when so indicated.

3. Where term “Contractor” is modified in any way, such as, “this Contractor”, “Plumbing Contractor”, “Electrical Contractor”, modified term shall be deemed to refer to Trade Contractor or Subcontractor involved with Work mentioned, but such meaning does not relieve Contractor from his responsibility for all Work, whether or not such Work is sublet.

4. Examples are listed after terms “the following”, “such as”, “for example” and “including” for

Contractor’s convenience. Contents of example list are not inclusive of every possible example, and exclusion from example list does not relieve Contractor from his responsibility for all Work.

Terms such as “without limit”, “but not limited to” and “non-inclusive” are included at some points but do not mean that examples listed without presence of these terms are all inclusive.

5. Abbreviations are listed on Drawings. Unlisted abbreviations shall be interpreted by Project

Representative.

1.6 Overlapping Or Conflicting Requirements

A. Overlapping or conflicting requirements shall be described in writing and submitted to Project

Representative for determination but, generally, more restrictive requirement shall apply. Contract

Administration Office (CAO) and Contractor shall submit written descriptions of overlaps or conflicts as soon as they are uncovered.

B. Order of preference for interpretation between various components of Contract Documents shall be in accordance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

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Section 01151 Unit Prices

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Unit Prices and describes the method of pricing the change in quantity of the item of

Work for which the price is stated. Unit Prices may be used to price additions and subtractions to

Contract Amount.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Method of Determining Cost of Changes in the Work.

C. Incorporation of Unit Prices into the Work: Government-Contractor Agreement.

D. Schedule of Values: Division 1.

E. Field Engineering: Division 1.

F. Referenced Sections of Specifications stipulate pertinent requirements for products and methods to achieve Work required for each Unit Price. For applicable Specification Sections, refer to Schedule of

Unit Prices in Paragraph 1.3, F.

1.3 Unit Prices

A. Payment for additional Work and credit for deductions in Work, ordered under the applicable provisions of the Contract Conditions shall be computed in accordance with the following Schedule of Unit Prices, which shall remain in effect until all Work of the Contract has been completed and accepted.

B. Unit Prices shall be firm lump sums all-inclusive cost of the materials, work, layout, drafting, balancing, testing, tools, sundries, scaffolding, trucking, transportation, cleaning, supervision, overhead, profit, and any and all other costs of whatsoever nature for each of the items listed. The linear foot pipe costs must include excavation, trench support, bedding materials, backfill and compaction. The catch basin and manhole costs are for complete installation including excavation, excavation support, inverts, gaskets, bituminous coating, and locking frame and cover.

C. Calculations for determining the number of Units of Work shall be of actual surface, volume, length, hours or number of individual items listed for the class of work, complete in place and accepted or omitted. No allowance for waste, loss, breakage, damage, or difficulties shall be made.

D. Determination of number of Units of Work for Work performed under Division 2: Specification Sections is specified in Field Engineering: Division 1.

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E. Number of Units of Work for all other Work will be determined by Contractor.

F. Schedule of Unit Prices:

No. Description of Work Unit Spec Section No.

1. 1” Copper Water Line LF 02267

2. 2” PVC Water Line LF 02625

3. 8” DI Water Line LF 02615

4. 10” DI Water Line LF 02615

5. 12” DI Water Line LF 02615

6. Water Line Pressure Testing And Disinfection LF 02675

7. 10” RCP Storm Drainage Piping LF 02435

8. 12-18” RCP Storm Drainage Piping LF 02435

9. Catch Basin EA 02601

10. Manhole 8 -12’ Deep EA 02601

11. Manhole 12-16’ Deep EA 02601

12. Manhole 16-18’ Deep EA 02601

13. 6-8” PVC Sanitary Sewer Piping LF 02625

14. 10-12” PVC Sanitary Sewer Piping LF 02625

15. 12” Pipe Lining (lining existing sanitary sewer pipe) LF 02730 or 02731

16. Earth Trench Excavation CY 02221

17. Rock Trench Excavation CY 02211

18. Trench Backfill and Compaction CY 02225

20. Loam and Seed SF 02901

21. Sidewalk replacement SF 02510

22. Asphaltic concrete pavement SF 02510

23. Test Pit to Locate Underground Utility (assume 10 ft depth) EA 02221

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Section 01200 Project Meetings

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for Project Meetings.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Project Coordination: Division 1.

C. Construction Schedules: Division 1.

1.3 Administration

A. Contract Administration Office (CAO) shall schedule and administer Preconstruction Meetings, periodic

Project Meetings, and specially called meetings throughout progress of Work. Perform the following:

1. Prepare agenda for meetings: Agenda to be published at least 4 working days prior to meeting.

2. Distribute by email written notice of each meeting four (4) working days in advance of meeting date.

3. Make physical arrangements for meetings.

4. Preside at meetings.

5. Record minutes, including all significant proceedings and decisions.

6. Reproduce and distribute by email in PDF format copies of minutes within three (3) calendar days after each meeting.

a. To all participants in meeting.

b. To all parties affected by decisions made at meeting.

7. Representatives of Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers attending meetings shall be qualified and authorized to act on behalf of entity each represents.

1.4 Preconstruction Meeting

A. Schedule within ten (10) calendar days after Date of Notice to Proceed.

B. Location: A central site, convenient for all parties within reasonable distance to construction site. .

C. Attendance:

1. CAO and site representatives.

2. FBOP’s Project Representative.

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3. Contractor's Representative.

4. Major Subcontractors.

5. Major suppliers.

6. Others as appropriate.

D. Suggested Agenda:

1. Discussion on major subcontracts and suppliers and projected Construction Schedules.

2. Critical work sequencing and schedule.

3. Major material and equipment deliveries and priorities.

4. Project coordination and designation of responsible personnel.

5. Procedures and processing of Field Changes, Change Order Requests, Submittals, Change

Orders and Applications for Payment.

6. Method for distribution of Contract Documents.

7. Procedures for maintaining Record Documents.

8. Use of premises, office, work and storage areas, and CAO requirements.

9. Construction facilities.

10. Temporary utilities.

11. Housekeeping procedures.

12. Dispute resolution.

13. Bureau of Prisons consideration regarding security and other factors relating to working at an active prison site.

1.5 Progress, Preinstallation And Coordination Meetings

A. Schedule regular and special meetings, as required by progress of Work, at least weekly or sooner as directed by CAO.

B. Location of Meetings: Project Field Office of Contractor.

C. Attendance:

1. CAO and site representatives.

2. FBOP’s Project Representative.

3. Contractor's Representative.

4. Subcontractors as appropriate to agenda.

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5. Suppliers as appropriate to agenda.

6. Others as appropriate.

D. Suggested Agenda:

1. Review and approval of minutes of previous meeting.

2. Review of work progress since previous meeting.

3. Field observations, problems, conflicts.

4. Problems which impede Construction Schedule.

5. Review of off Project Site fabrication, Delivery Schedules.

6. Corrective measures and procedures to regain projected schedule.

7. Revisions to Construction Schedule.

8. Plan progress, schedule, during succeeding work period.

9. Coordination of schedules.

10. Review Submittal Schedules; expedite as required.

11. Review of outstanding RFI’s, expedite as required.

12. Maintenance of quality standards.

13. Review proposed changes for:

a. Effect on Construction Schedule and on Completion Date.

b. Effect on other Contracts of Project.

14. Review Record Drawings.

15. Other business.

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Section 01310 Construction Schedules

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for schedules prepared by Contractor.

1.2 Related Requirements Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Summary of Work: Division 1.

C. Submittal Register: Division 1.

D. Submittals: Division 1.

E. Project Coordination: Division 1.

F. Application for Payment: Division 1.

1.3 Submittals

A. Submit per the requirements of Division 1.

B. Construction Schedule: As indicated.

C. Schedule of Submittals: As indicated.

1.4 Construction Schedule

A. Prepare Construction Schedules, including all phases of Work outlined as follows:

1. Initial Construction Schedule: Within 21 calendar days after Award of Contract or Notice to

Proceed, whichever is later, submit for approval, an initial Construction Schedule, showing basic elements of construction, including: Excavation, Utility installation and abandonment, concrete work, mechanical work and electrical work. This Schedule shall conform to time frame stated in

Bid. Coordinate schedule with the following:

a. For prepurchased products, see Summary of Work.

b. Allowances.

c. Application for Payments.

d. Coordination Drawings.

e. Mock-ups.

f. Schedule of Submittals.

g. Schedule of Values.

h. Submission required in Material and Equipment.

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2. Final Construction Schedule: Within 42 calendar days after Award of Contract or Notice to

Proceed, whichever is later, submit for approval, a complete detailed Construction Schedule showing each activity having impact upon timely completion of Project. Activities shall be broken down generally similar to individual Specification Sections. Schedule shall include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Schedule each activity with a time limit per activity not to exceed ten (10) working days.

b. Time frames for testing of materials.

c. Time frames for shop fabrication and delivery of all parts of Work. Identify by Specification

Section Number and Title. Coordinate with Schedule of Submittals. Allow time for reviews, resubmissions and approval.

d. Work of Separate Contracts.

e. Decision dates for selection of finishes and colors.

f. Decision dates for selection of products specified by Allowances.

g. Deadlines for submissions of substitutions.

h. Identification for Work of separate phases or other logically grouped activities.

i. Separate network for each trade or operation.

B. Format:

1. Initial Construction Schedule: Horizontal bar chart form divided vertically by weeks.

2. Final Construction Schedule: Horizontal bar chart form showing each trade or operation.

OR

3. Final Construction Schedule: Critical Path Method (CPM).

1.5 Schedule Of Submittals

A. Coincidental with Contractor’s initial Construction Schedule, prepare a complete Schedule of Submittals.

in Excel format. Submit a preliminary Schedule of Submittals for submittals within thirty (30) calendar days after Notice to Proceed with initial Construction Schedule. Submit Final Schedule with Contractor’s

Final Construction Schedule in Microsoft Project, or approved equal, format.

B. Coordinate Submittal Schedule with list of Subcontracts, Schedule of Values, Submittal Register and

Contractor’s Construction Schedule.

C. Coordinate interrelated submissions to allow for concurrent review. Data included in submissions shall be coordinated. For example, exterior enclosure, operating and interconnected systems.

D. Estimate quantity of resubmissions required for each submittal based on complexity. However, Submittal Schedule in no way binds Project Representative to approve a submittal to meet Submittal

Schedule or Construction Schedule. It is Contractor’s sole responsibility to prepare acceptable submissions in a timely fashion in order to maintain schedule.

E. Allow ten (10) working days plus time for transit for Project Representative review of each submission and resubmission.

F. Prepare schedule in chronological order. Provide the following information:

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1. Scheduled date for first submittal.

2. Related Specification Section Number.

3. Submittal category.

4. Name of Subcontractor.

5. Description of part of Work covered.

6. Scheduled date for resubmittal or resubmittals.

7. Scheduled date of A/E Firm’s final release or approval.

G. Distribution: Following response to initial submittal, print and distribute copies to Project Representative, Contract Administration Office (CAO) and other parties required to comply with submittal dates indicated.

Post copies in Project Meeting Room and Field Office.

1. When revisions are made, distribute to same parties and post in same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of Work and are no longer involved in the Work.

1.6 Coordination

A. Prepare an overall schedule, including all trades and contracts.

1.7 Updating

A. Update Final Construction Schedule and Schedule of Submittals monthly basis.

B. Show changes occurring since previous submission of updated schedules.

C. Indicate progress of each activity and show completion dates.

D. Include major changes in scope, activities modified since previous updating, revised projections due to changes and other identifiable changes.

1.8 Distribution

A. Distribute copies of reviewed schedules to:

1. CAO.

2. Project Representative.

3. Project Site File.

4. Other Prime Contractors.

5. Subcontractors.

6. Other Concerned Parties, including Surety and Insurance Carrier.

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B. Instruct recipients to report inability to comply, and provide detailed explanation, with suggested remedies.

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Section 01320 Progress Reports

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for progress reports prepared by

Contractor.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Construction Schedules: Division 1.

C. Application for Payment: Division 1.

1.3 Submittals

A. Submit per the requirements of Division 1.

B. Weekly Reports: As indicated.

C. Monthly Reports: As indicated.

1.4 Weekly Reports

A. Contractor shall submit Weekly Reports to CAO and Project Representative, including:

1. Name of project.

2. Project number.

3. Date of report.

4. Weather conditions.

5. Manpower status on each type of work being performed.

6. Overtime worked and planned.

7. Work progress.

8. Environmental problems and corrections.

9. Other information, such as special events or occurrences, accidents, recommendations, suggestions, visitors, major equipment or materials received, tests, inspections, equipment startup and checkout, and occupancy.

10. Reports to be distributed by email in PDF format.

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1.5 Monthly Reports

A. Contractor shall submit Monthly Reports to CAO and Project Representative containing a synopsis of previous month's activities, including:

1. Name of project.

2. Project number.

3. Date of report.

4. Weather conditions for month compared to normal.

5. Work progress from previous month.

6. Copies of all previous month’s schedules.

7. Updated schedules with explanations of deviation from previous schedules.

8. Milestone schedule events for upcoming month.

9. Corrective measures and procedures to regain projected Construction Schedule.

10. Review of status of submittals.

11. Review of status of Change Orders and/or requested Change Orders.

12. Other information of importance from previous month or forecasted for upcoming month.

13. Bind or embed in submission of Construction Photographs.

14. Bind or embed in submission of monthly settlement survey.

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Section 01340 Submittals

1.1 Summary (Non-inclusive)

A. Section Includes: Administrative and procedural requirements for submission of Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Calculations, Certifications, and other information as required by Contract

Documents.

1.2 Related Work Specified Elsewhere (Non-inclusive)

A. Applicable Sections: Division 1.

B. Construction Schedules: Division 1.

1.3 Definitions

A. Submittals: Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Calculations, Certifications, and other similar data required by Contract Documents and prepared by Contractor to illustrate some portion of Work.

1. Submittals are not part of Contract Documents.

2. Purpose of submittals is to demonstrate, for portion of Work for which submittal is required by

Contract Documents, the way by which Contractor proposes to conform to information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

1.4 Shop Drawings

A. Shop Drawings: Contractor's drawings, diagrams, schedules or other data made specifically for this

Project to illustrate some portion of Work.

1. Individual piece fabrication or tooling drawings, shop tickets, or other similar drawings prepared for manufacturing may not be considered Shop Drawings as determined by Project Representative.

B. Indicate sufficient data to establish compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Show field dimensions, clearly identified as such.

2. Identify finishes.

3. Show shipping and operating weights when required or applicable.

4. Show gauges, fastenings, reinforcements, and welding details.

5. Indicate relationships with adjacent construction.

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6. Do not use reproductions of Drawings as Shop Drawings unless specifically permitted in Contract

Documents.

7. Identify details…