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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK 000001-1

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

100_% Submittal

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. This project includes replacing existing galvanized steel piping with PEX piping at three homes in Panguitch, Utah. Associated fixtures will also be replaced and finishes will be repaired. The project also includes retrofitting the same 3 homes in Panguitch and a home and a bunkhouse in Escalante with central cooling.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project is located in the Powell and Escalante Ranger Districts of the Dixie National Forest. Building addresses are shown on the plans.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. The buildings will be occupied during construction. Contractor shall coordinate construction schedule with the COR and home occupants and give 48 hours notice prior to any work inside of a building.

2. All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands. The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brushguard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

3. Pick and edit the following items to fit the project.

4. Water and power are available at the site for construction purposes.

5. Toilet facilities are available at nearby Forest owned facilities, but not necessarily at the buildings in this contract.

1.4 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers on site.

B. No overnight camping will be allowed on site.

1.5 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and

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local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.6 START DATE

A. Anticipated 06/01/2025

1.7 CONTRACT TIME

A. Base Bid: 120 Calendar Days including material lead times.

1.8 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

Section 011250 - Measurement And Payment Section 011900 - Mobilization Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures Section 014100 - Quality Control Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal Section 024113 - Selective Site Demolition Section 220501 - Interior Pex Piping Section 221100 - Water Distribution Systems Section 230529 - Hangers And Supports For Hvac Piping And Equipment Section 230529 - Hangers And Supports For Hvac Piping And Equipment Section 230553 - Identification For Hvac Piping And Equipment Section 233113 - Metal Ducts Section 233713 - Air Registers And Grilles Section 238146 - Heat Pumps

END OF SECTION C

January 2025

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 011250-1

USDA FOREST SERVICE, R4

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

6. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

B. Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes."

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1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

2. 50lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 50lb bags of standard bentonite grout.

3. 94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

4. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b. Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c. Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery.

Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

5. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

6. Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

a. Measured volume in container.

b. Metered volume by approved metering system.

c. Commercially package volume.

7. Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

8. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point;

parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

9. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

10. Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

11. Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

12. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

13. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

14. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

1.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. ACTUAL QUANTITIES (AQ) - These quantities are determined from actual measurements of completed work.

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2. DESIGNED QUANTITIES (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the CO.

b. As a result of the CO determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the CO a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

3. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

4. STAKED QUANTITIES (SQ) - These quantities are determined from staked measurements prior to construction.

5. VEHICLE QUANTITIES (VQ) - These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

MOBILIZATION 011900-1

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-1

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

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

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

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

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

a. Project name.

b. Date.

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c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

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

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

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

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C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

E. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

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

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

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

D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

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

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution.

Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer. All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

3.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required

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submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive

– additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

TABLE 013000-1

Spec.

Section

Section Title Sub-sec-tion

Required Submittal

013300 Submittal Procedures 2.1D Construction Schedule 014100 Quality Control 1.3 A Contractor quality control plan 014100 Quality Control 1.3 B Permits, Licenses, and Certificates 014100 Quality Control 1.3 C Test and inspection reports 220501 Interior PEX Piping 1.3A Product Data 230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Pip-ing and Equipment 1.3A Product Data

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

1.3A Product Data

238146 Heat Pumps 1.3A Product Data 238146 Heat Pumps 1.3A Product Data

END OF SECTION 013300

QUALITY CONTROL 014100-1

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

1. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

3.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

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

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

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

7. Complete test or inspection data.

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8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

3.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions.

These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

B.

TABLE 014100-1

Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency

221000 2.3 Hydrostatic Testing Once Per Site 221000 2.4 A Bacteriological Examination Once Per Site

END OF SECTION 014100

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL 024100-1

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the loading, handling, hauling, and placing of excess excavation material, unsuitable excavation material, clearing and grubbing debris, and construction and demolition debris.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section. Waste material disposal is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WASTE MATERIAL TO BE HAULED TO A LANDFILL

A. All demolition materials, garbage, and other refuse generated shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed off of Government property in an approved landfill.

B. The contractor is responsible for all costs and permits associated with landfill disposal.

C. The Government is not responsible for waste material upon its departure from the project site.

END OF SECTION 024100

SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION 024113-1

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 024113 - SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This WORK consists of the removal and disposal of any obstructions that are not designated or permitted to remain. It shall also include salvaging, stockpiling and loading salvable materials, sandblasting, plugging structures, and sawing and cutting to facilitate controlled breaking and removal of obstructions a neat line. Except in areas to be excavated, the resulting trenches, holes, and pits shall be repaired.

B. Materials removed and not designated to be salvaged or incorporated into the WORK shall become the property of CONTRACTOR.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 General.

A. CONTRACTOR shall raze, remove, and dispose of all structures and obstructions which are identified on the PROJECT, except utilities, structures and obstructions removed under other contractual agreements or as otherwise provided for in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, and salvable material designed to remain the property of FOREST SERVICE.

B. Salvable Material:

1. All salvable material designated in the CONTRACT or by COR to remain the property of FOREST SERVICE shall be removed without damage, in sections or pieces which may be readily transported, and shall be stockpiled by CONTRACTOR at specified locations within the PROJECT limits.

2. CONTRACTOR shall safeguard salvable materials and shall be responsible for the expense of repairing or replacing damaged or missing material until it is incorporated into the work, or is loaded onto FOREST SERVICE’s equipment by CONTRACTOR.

C. Pavements, Sidewalks, and Curbs:

1. All concrete pavements, sidewalks, structures, curbs, gutters, etc., designated for removal, shall be disposed of offsite by CONTRACTOR at CONTRACTOR’s expense.

2. Sawing of concrete and asphalt shall be done to a true line, with a vertical face, unless otherwise specified.

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3. The minimum depth of a saw cut shall be two (2) inches.

4. For reinforced concrete, the minimum depth shall be two (2) inches, or to the depth of the reinforcing steel, whichever occurs first.

3.2 PROTECTION

A. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

B. Remove temporary barricades and protections where hazards no longer exist.

END OF SECTION 322706

INTERIOR PEX PIPING 220501-1

FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 220501 - INTERIOR PEX PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. This Section includes domestic water piping inside the building.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. PEX: Crosslinked polyethylene plastic.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For pipe, tube, fittings, and couplings.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide components and installation capable of producing domestic water piping systems with 100 psig, unless otherwise indicated.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work is to be completed according to applicable Federal, State and Local codes.

B. NSF Compliance:

C. Comply with NSF 14, "Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials," for plastic, potable domestic water piping and components.

D. All products in contact with potable water shall comply with NSF 61 Annex G. All pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder and flux shall meet the 0.25% maximum lead content rules for all wetted components.

1.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment will be lump sum for Interior PEX Piping and will include pipes and fittings, valves, drains, and all other equipment, material, work and incidentals necessary to complete the item including repairs to interior finishes.

1. This item includes removing/abandoning all interior plumbing and installing a new PEX Piping System for all of the buildings designated on the Drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

INTERIOR PEX PIPING 220501-2

2.1 PEX PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PEX Distribution System: ASTM F 876 and F 877, SDR 9 tubing.

1. Fittings for PEX Tube: ASTM F 1807, metal-insert type with copper crimp rings and matching PEX tube dimensions.

2. Manifold: Multiple-outlet, plastic or corrosion-resistant-metal assembly complying with ASTM F 877 and with plastic or corrosion-resistant-metal valve for each outlet.

3. Joints for PEX Tubing, ASTM: Join in accordance with ASTM F1807 for metal insert and copper crimp ring fittings and ASTM F1960 for cold expansion fittings and reinforcing rings.

2.2 PEX VALVES

A. Meets ASME A112.4.14 or A112.18.1

B. Meets NSF 359

2.3 OTHER MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS

A. Other materials, products and incidentals necessary for a complete interior water system that are not specified above shall be according to the current version of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION, DESIGN, AND SIZING

A. Installation, design, sizing of Pipe shall be according to the current version of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).

3.2 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Support PEX tubing according to MSS SP-69 and manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Install vinyl-coated hangers for PEX tube, with maximum horizontal spacing and minimum rod diameters, to comply with manufacturer's written instructions, locally enforced codes, and authorities having jurisdiction requirements, whichever are most stringent.

C. Support vertical runs of PEX tube to comply with manufacturer's written instructions, locally enforced codes, and authorities having jurisdiction requirements, whichever are most stringent.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect domestic water piping as follows:

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1. Do not enclose, cover, or put piping into operation until it has been inspected and approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

2. During installation, notify authorities having jurisdiction at least 24 hours before inspection must be made. Perform tests specified below in presence of authorities having jurisdiction:

a. Roughing-in Inspection: Arrange for inspection of piping before concealing or closing-in after roughing-in and before setting fixtures.

b. Final Inspection: Arrange final inspection for authorities having jurisdiction to observe tests specified below and to ensure compliance with requirements.

3. Reinspection: If authorities having jurisdiction find that piping will not pass test or inspection, make required corrections and arrange for reinspection.

4. Reports: Prepare inspection reports and have them signed by authorities having jurisdiction.

3.4 FLUSHING OF PIPELINES AND PRESSURE TESTING

A. According to Section 221100 “Water Distribution Systems.”

3.5 DISINFECTION AND BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION

A. According to Section 221100 “Water Distribution Systems.”

END OF SECTION 220501

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FOREST WIDE HVAC AND PIPING

SECTION 221100 - WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section shall consist of furnishing and installing the following:

1. Potable water distribution pipe and fittings.

B. This Section shall also include the flushing, testing and disinfection of waterlines.

C. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 024100 “Waste Material Disposal.”

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. GSP: Galvanized Steel Pipe.

B. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene plastic.

C. NPWL: Non-potable waterline (includes sewerline).

D. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Pipe and fittings.

B. Plan for disposal of water used for testing and disinfection of waterlines.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work is to be completed according to applicable Federal, State and Local codes. This work includes, but is not limited to, materials, installation, testing and disinfection

B. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

C. NSF Compliance:

1. Comply with NSF 14 for plastic potable-water-service piping. Include marking "NSF-pw" on piping.

2. Comply with NSF 61 for materials for water-service piping and specialties for domestic water.

1.5 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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A. Unless otherwise noted, the minimum working pressure for piping and specialties shall be 160 psig.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver piping with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

B. Protect stored piping from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade.

C. Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties from moisture and dirt.

D. Store plastic piping protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending.

E. Handle Meters to avoid damage to exposed parts.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by the Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify the Contracting Officer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the Contracting Officer’s written permission.

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate connection to existing waterlines with Contracting Officer.

B. Verify piping materials, sizes, entry locations and pressure requirements are compatible with connection point.

C. Coordinate other utility impacts.

1.9 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Pay No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Construct the water system to the lines and grades shown or established in the field.

B. All waterline shall be graded to drain.

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C. All pipe, fittings, and appurtenances shall be handled and installed in strict conformance to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

D. Any section of pipe already installed and found to be defective shall be removed and replaced with new pipe at the Contractor’s expense.

E. Cutting and Handling of Pipe

1. Cutting of pipe for closure pieces or for other reasons shall be done in a neat manner by methods, which will not damage the pipe. The pipe and fittings shall be handled in such a manner as to insure delivery and final placement in good, undamaged condition. Particular care shall be exercised not to injure the pipe surfaces or coatings. Damaged pipe shall not be used in the work.

F. Branch Connections

1. Branch connections to the main shall be made with tees.

2. Horizontal tees for waterline laterals shall not be permitted. The branch side of tees shall be up when drainage is toward the tee, and down when drainage is away from the tee.

3. Waterline tees shall be the same diameter as the largest pipe connected to the tee.

G. Pipe Joints

1. Joints shall be made, using jointing materials and applied with the proper accessories, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Completed joints shall be watertight, and capable of passing the required hydrostatic testing. If pipe and fittings are assembled with a lubricant, it must be nontoxic.

2. Dissimilar Joints: Connections between two dissimilar pipes or fittings shall be installed in manner recommended by the pipe manufacturer and approved by the Contracting Officer. Use adapters compatible with both piping materials, outer diameters and system working pressure.

2.2 HYDROSTATIC TESTING

A. General

1. The Contractor shall conduct pressure and leakage tests on all newly constructed portions of the water system, including water mains, service lines, fittings, valves, and hydrants. New waterlines that are extensions or modifications of an existing water system shall be tested at the test pressure specified here unless the Contracting Officer specifies another pressure. Pneumatic testing will not be allowed.

2. The contractor shall ensure that any appurtenance attached to the pipeline at the time of testing is rated to withstand the pressures that will exist during testing.

3. Conduct piping tests before joints are covered and after thrust blocks, if required, have hardened sufficiently. Joints shall remain uncovered until testing is completed satisfactorily.

4. The Contractor shall furnish the pump, pipe, gauge, measuring device, connections, and all other necessary equipment, and shall furnish the necessary personnel to

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conduct the tests. All equipment, gauges, and attachments shall be subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

5. The Contracting Officer shall be present during the testing period.

6. Waterlines shall be tested in sections not to exceed 2,000 ft in length or a maximum pressure differential of 30 psi in the test section.

7. No paints, asphalts, tars, enamels, or other types of pipe compounds shall be used to eliminate leaks.

B. Pressure and Leakage Test

1. The test pressure shall:

a. Equal at least 100 psi at the highest elevation of the test but not exceed 160 psi at any point being tested.

b. Not exceed the thrust restraint design pressures.

c. Not vary by more than +/- 5 psi from the established test pressure.

d. Not exceed twice the rated pressure of valves when the test section includes closed valves.

e. Be not less than 100 psi for all piping within buildings.

2. Pressure Test Procedure

a. Equipment: The test pressure shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

b. Preparation: Fill pipeline 24 hours before testing. Use only potable water.

Each valved section of pipeline shall be slowly filled with water and all air shall be expelled from the pipeline. Apply test pressure to stabilize system.

c. Pressurization:

1) Increase pressure in 50-psig increments and inspect each joint between increments.

2) Hold at test pressure for 1 hour.

3) Decrease to 0 psig.

4) Slowly increase again to test pressure and hold for 1 more hour. If the test pressure cannot be sustained within +/- 5 psi during this time, then the system will be determined to have leakage.

5) Leakage shall be verified by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

6) Locate and repair leaking joints with new materials and repeat test until leakage is within allowed limits. All visible leaks are to be repaired regardless of the amount of leakage.

d. Examination: All exposed pipe, fittings, valves, and joints shall be carefully examined. Any cracked or defective pipe, fitting, or valve discovered shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at his own expense with new material and the test repeated until satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

3. Results

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a. The Contractor shall furnish a written report to the Contracting Officer describing the results of each test. The report must identify the specific portions of the pipeline tested, the pressure, the duration of the tests, and the amount of leakage.

2.3 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION

A. Clean and disinfect water-distribution piping as follows:

1. Purge new water-distribution piping systems and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired before use.

2. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in AWWA C651 or as described below:

a. Flushing Pipelines

1) After the pressure and leakage testing has been completed, all water pipes shall be thoroughly flushed.

2) Flushing shall remove all debris from the pipeline, including HDPE pipe shavings, gravel and any other material that may have accidentally entered the pipeline during construction.

3) Remove all self-closing faucets and drinking fountains from hydrants before flushing lines. Failure to do so will likely clog the internal parts of the faucet.

4) If no hydrants or other outlets are installed at the end of the waterline, an outlet at the end of each lateral shall be provided. Outlets shall be large enough to develop a velocity in the waterlines of at least 2.5 feet per second (see Table l for necessary flows). If necessary, use a booster pump or other method to obtain the necessary flows.

5) Minimum velocities must be obtained in all mainlines, laterals and drainlines.

6) Ensure flushing outlets have adequate drainage and no damage or erosion will occur from the flushing process. Install hoses and/or pipe extensions if necessary.

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TABLE 1

Required Flow in Gallons per Minute (GPM) to provide 2.5 feet per second

Flushing Velocity

Type of Pipe

Nominal Pipe Size (inches)

HDPE

(SDR 9)

PVC

(160 psi)

Galv. Steel (Schedule 40)

1 6 9 7 1 ¼ 10 15 12 1 ½ 13 19 16 2 20 30 27

2 ½ - 44 38 3 44 64 58

3 ½ - 84 77 4 72 106 100 5 103 162 156 6 157 229 225 8 266 388 390 10 413 603 615 12 581 848 872

b. Requirement of Chlorination

1) Pipelines: After flushing, all new waterlines and repaired portions of, or extensions to, existing waterlines shall be disinfected by chlorination. Chlorination shall provide a minimum of 25 mg/l residual after 24 hours contact in the system. This may be expected with an application of 50 mg/l, although some conditions may require more.

The entire system including the storage tank or spring box shall be filled with the disinfecting solution. All taps, hydrants, and other outlets shall be opened and left open until chlorine is noticeable by odor or testing in the water coming from each. Immediately close taps, hydrants, and other outlets. The chlorinated water shall be retained in the waterlines for at least 24 hours. An alternative of introducing a chlorine solution of 300 mg/l for a period of 3 hours is also approved.

2) Reservoirs Only: For large reservoirs where water is not going to be reused to disinfect connecting distribution lines, or where it is not economical to treat the entire contents with 50 mg/l of chlorine, disinfection can be accomplished by swabbing or spraying the walls, floor, and ceiling with a chlorine solution containing 300 mg/l of available chlorine. A minimum of 3 hours shall elapse before the structure is flushed and returned to service.

c. Preparation of Disinfecting Mixture: Chlorine-bearing compounds used for disinfection shall comply with ANSI/NSF 60.

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1) Calcium hypochlorite must be prepared as a water mixture for introduction into the waterlines. The powder should first be made into a paste and then thinned to either a 1 percent or 5.25 percent chlorine solution.

2) Sodium hypochlorite is already a water mixture.

3) Table 2 gives the amount of chlorine-bearing compound to mix to obtain either a 1 percent or 5.25 percent solution.

4) Table 3 gives the amount of a 1 percent or 5.25 percent solution required to obtain a 50 mg/l solution for various volumes.

5) Table 4 gives the volume of water contained in each 100 feet of pipe of various sizes.

TABLE 2

Amount of Chlorine-bearing Compound to Mix to Obtain a 1% or 5.25% Solution

Product 1% Solution 5.25% Solution Amount of Compound

Gallons of Water

Amount of Compound

Gallons of Water

Calcium Hypo-chlorite (65% Cl)

1 pound 7.67 1 pound 1.36

Sodium Hypochlorite (5.25% Cl)

1 gallon 4.25 1 gallon 0

TABLE 3

Amount of Chlorine-Water Solution Required to make 50 mg/l

Chlorine Solution for Various Volumes Volume

(Gallons) 5.25%

Solution 1.00%

Solution 100 1.52 cup 0.50 gal.

500 0.48 gal. 2.50 gal.

1,000 0.95 gal. 5.00 gal.

5,000 4.76 gal. 25.0 gal.

10,000 9.52 gal. 50.0 gal.

50,000 47.6 gal. 250 gal.

100,000 95.2 gal. 500 gal.

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TABLE 4

Volume in Gallons per 100 feet of Pipe

Type of Pipe Nominal Pipe Size

(inches)

HDPE

(SDR 9)

PVC

(160 psi) Galv. Steel

(Schedule 40) 1 4.1 5.8 4.5

1 1/4 6.6 9.6 7.8 1 1/2 8.6 12.6 10.6

2 13.4 19.6 17.4 2 1/2 - 28.8 24.9

3 29.2 42.6 38.4 3 1/2 - 55.6 51.4

4 48.3 70.4 66.1 5 68.8 107.5 103.9 6 104.6 152.6 150.1 8 177.3 258.6 259.9 10 275.5 401.8 409.6 12 387.3 565.2 581.4

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d. Method of Chlorine Application: The preferred method is to fill the storage tank (for a distribution system) or the spring head box (for a supply system) with chlorinated water of the proper strength. The water shall then be released through the outlet lines to the remainder of the system and retained there for the required period of time. If either of these points of application is unavailable, chlorinated water of the proper strength may be added to the beginning of the pipeline extension, or to any valved section of the extension, through a corporation stop installed by the Contractor in the top of the pipe.

Other methods may be approved by the Contracting Officer.

e. Testing of Chlorine Residual: To ascertain the concentration, the chlorine residual shall be measured by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the procedures described in the current edition of “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,” or AWWA M12, or by using an appropriate high-range chlorine test kit

f. Final Flushing and Testing: Following the retention period, as specified in this Section, all heavily chlorinated water shall be thoroughly flushed from the pipeline until the chlorine concentration in the water leaving any part of the line is no higher than 1 mg/1.

g. Disposal:

1) Heavily chlorinated water shall not be drained directly into streams, rivers, lakes or drainage ditches which lead to surface water.

2) When emptying the lines or tank after the 24-hour period, whether the system has passed or failed, the chlorine solution shall be neutralized before being…