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NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE PO-12-B65 MARTIN RD WASTEWATER SYSTEM UPGRADES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MARTIN RD WASTEWATER SYSTEM UPGRADES

PROJECT PO-12-B65

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

AND ENGINEERING

PORTLAND AREA OFFICE

OLYMPIC DISTRICT OFFICE

ROGER HARGROVE, P.E.

DISTRICT ENGINEER

(360) 452-1196

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 1 – General Requirements 01100 Summary of Work 01270 Price and Payment 01310 Project Management and Coordination 01330 Submittal Procedures and Requirements 01335 Submittal Form 01335 Material Submittal Review Form 01420 References 01430 Quality Control/Quality Assurance 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01720 Staking and Construction Surveying 01770 Closeout Procedures 01780 Closeout Submittals 01785 O&M Manuals

Division 2 – Site Construction 02060 Basic Site Soils and Aggregates 02230 Clearing and Grubbing 02310 Grading 02315 Excavation, Trenching and Backfill 02320 Topsoil Seed and Fertilizer 02370 Erosion and Sediment Control 02532 Sewer Service Lines 02533 Sewer Force Mains 02540 Precast Concrete Vault 02544 Existing Tank Improvements 02545 STEP Tank 13430 STEP Pump Systems 16010 General Electrical

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SECTION 02060 – BASIC SITE SOILS AND AGGREGATES PAGE 1 OF 4

SECTION 02060

BASIC SITE SOILS AND AGGREGATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This section describes the basic soil and aggregate materials for the proposed work and lists their general uses. Additional requirements for placement, compaction, and testing are given in subsequent sections.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02230 – Clearing and grubbing B. Section 02310 – Grading C. Section 02315 – Excavation, trenching, and backfill D. Section 02541 – Drainfield Repair

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Washington DOT – Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction, most recent version

B. Washington DOH – Subsurface Drip Systems, Section 3.8 & Table 6

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Imported material for gravel pad: material and quantity, proving the selection is sufficient to construct a level pad as required in the Plans.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (AS APPLICABLE)

2.01 Native Materials

A. Top Soil

1. Native material produced in accordance with WSDOT specification 9-

14.1(2) for Topsoil Type B.

2. Organic material overlying the construction site.

B. Native Fill

1. Material generated from construction site excavations

a. General soil types:

(1) Silty Sand w/ Gravel.

2. Used to bring the site to its finished subgrade

3. May be used as structural fill if the following criteria are met:

a. Moisture content of excavated soil is within +/- 2 percent of the optimum required for structural fill

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b. Free of any organic material

c. Free of all cobbles and/or boulders larger than 4 inches in diameter.

4. Excess native fill may be used to for site grading in accordance with Section 02310.

5. Waste excess native fill in “embankment” areas and stabilize. Verify designated embankment areas with Owner.

2.02 Imported Materials and Aggregates

A. Select Borrow

1. Meets WSDOT Specification 9-03.14(2)

2. Basic Gradation:

Sieve Size

% Passing

6 ” Square 99-100 3” Square 75-100 U.S. No. 40 50 max U.S. No. 200 10.0 max

3. General Uses

a. Structural fill beneath major structure

b. Soft areas that need additional foundation before receiving native fill

B. Crushed Surfacing Base Course

1. Meets WSDOT Specification 9-03.9(3)

1 ¼” Square 99-100 1” Square 80-100 5/8” Square 50-80 U.S. No. 4 25-45 U.S. No. 40 3-18 U.S. No. 200 7.5 max

a. Subgrade to support foundation of major structures

b. Crushed Gravel Base for permanent access road(s) and pad(s)

C. Gravel Base

1. Meets WSDOT Specification 9-03.10

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2” Square 75-100 U.S. No. 4 22-100 U.S. No. 200 0-10

a. Imported Final Backfill for pipelines in accordance with Section 02315

b. Temporary surface stabilization (roads and staging areas)

D. Pipe Embedment Material

1. Meets WSDOT Specification 9-03.12(3)

1 ½ ” Square 99-100 1” Square 75-100 5/8” Square 50-100 U.S. No. 4 20-80 U.S. No. 40 3-24 U.S. No. 200 10.0 max

a. Imported fill in the Pipe Embedment Zone in accordance with Section 02315

b. Bedding for small structures (ie. manholes and vaults)

E. Drain Rock

1. Meets WSDOT Specification 9-03.12(4)

1” Square 99-100 ¾” Square 80-100 3/8” Square 0-40 U.S. No. 4 0-4 U.S. No. 200 0-2

3. General Uses:

a. Backfill around perimeter and foundation drains

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b. Check dams

F. Quarry Spalls

1. Meets WSDOT Specification 9-13.4(2) for Class A Rock for Erosion and Scour Protection

18” Square 100 16” Square 80-95 12” Square 50-80 8” Square 15-50 4” Square 15 max

a. Erosion control at water discharge points (overflow outfall)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 Addressed in subsequent sections.

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SECTION – 01100 Summary of Work PAGE 1 of 4

SECTION 01100

SUMMARY OF WORK

A. This section summarizes the work to be performed under this contract by the contractor for the construction improvements to the Martin Rd Wastewater System on off-reservation trust land of the Nooksack Indian Tribe, held in trust for individual allottees.

1.02 WORK REQUIRED

A. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to construct the following facilities as described by these specifications and drawings. All work, materials and services not expressly listed as being provided by others or that are called for in the contract or necessary to provide a complete and operational system will be furnished, installed and performed by the contractor.

B. Description of Work: This project proposes to construct improvements to the

Martin Rd Wastewater System. All work shall be conducted/scheduled by the Contractor to ensure that no homes are without sewer services more than 8 hours. In the event of an unplanned event due to the Contractor’s actions that causes homes to be without sewer service for more than 8 hours, the Contractor shall provide portable toilet facilities for each home affected at no additional cost for the duration of the outage.

The work shall include:

1. Mobilization and Demobilization

2. Clearing and Grubbing

3. Existing Tank Riser and Lid Improvements

4. Installation of Pump and Controls

5. Installation of STEP Tanks

6. Pump out Septic/Pump Tanks

7. Abandon Septic/Pump Tanks

8. Construction of 1.5" SDR 21 P.C. 200 PVC Transport Pipes

9. Construction of 2" SDR 21 P.C 200 PVC Force main

10. Construction of 2" Force main Cleanouts

11. Construction of 4" SDR 35 Sewer Pipes

12. Construction of Two-way Home Cleanouts

13. STEP Connection to Force main

14. Connection to Existing Force main

15. Force main Cleanout Valve/Plug Replacements

16. Flush Existing Force mains Between Cleanouts

17. Replace D-Box Outlet Structure and Piping

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Optional Items at government’s discretion:

18. Remove Sediment from Existing Drain Field Laterals and Camera Results

19. Electrical Panel Replacements

C. Proposed improvements are shown on the drawings.

1.03 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Weather and Flood Risks

1. The construction site is in northern Washington State. The area is subject to heavy and persistent rain causing muddy, wet conditions.

Parts of the work are within areas subject to flooding. Rain, wet soils, mud, and flooding are inherent risks.

2. Costs associated with delays, extended lodging stays, damage to the work requiring repairs or redoing work, or difficulty of working in these conditions shall be anticipated in the bid prices and shall not be considered justification for changes in prices, change orders or price increase modifications to the contract.

3. With the concurrence of the Contracting Officer, time extensions may be granted for weather related delays.

B. Utilities

1. Known buried utilities are shown on the drawings as an indication as to what the contractor may encounter, NOT FOR LOCATION PURPOSES. Locations, material and sizes of any shown are approximate and not meant as a complete representation.

Contractor is responsible to obtain locations with sufficient precision to avoid damage to the utilities. Utilities may include:

a. Water and sewer facilities consist of individual and shared wells, and septic tanks that pump to a shared drain field via an effluent force main. There is no established utility organization that is responsible for these services.

b. Telephone/Internet, Ziply Fiber, Customer Service, 1-866-699- 4759.

c. Telephone/Internet/Cable: CenturyLink, Eric Nagy, Field Manager, 360-457-3332. Ziply Fiber, Customer Service, 1- 866-699-4759. Comcast, Customer Service, 1-800-391-3000.

d. Electrical, Puget Sound Energy, 888-225-5773, possible POC:

Lanny Nesmith, Whatcom County, 425-456-2202.

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e. Roads: Whatcom County Public Works, Engineering Division, 360-778-6220; Nooksack Public Works, Ross Cline, Jr., Planning Manager, 360-303-8153.

f. Electrical, Puget Sound Energy, Lanny Nesmith, Whatcom County, 425-456-2202.

2. Other utilities may exist. Call 811 for utilities to locate and mark before any construction.

3. Protect existing utilities during construction.

4. Immediately notify Tribal Contact and Project Engineer of any damaged utilities.

5. Any damage that results from work under this contract shall be promptly repaired at the expense of the Contractor.

C. Roads

1. Nooksack Public Works, Ross Cline, Jr., Planning Manager, 360- 303-8153.

2. Whatcom County Public Works, Engineering Division, 360-778-

D. Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO)

1. The Nooksack Indian Tribe does not have TERO requirements.

E. Site Ownership

1. The construction site is entirely located on off-reservation trust land allotments of Nooksack Indian Tribal members.

2. Contractor shall ask permission from the Tribe to access private property to get to the drain field.

1.04 SEQUENCE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall construct work in phases or stages to accommodate continuous and uninterrupted operation of the existing facility. The Contractor shall coordinate the construction schedule and operations with the Project Engineer.

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The contractor shall submit a schedule for construction in accordance with Section 01310.

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SECTION 01270

PRICE AND PAYMENT

A. Work covered by this section includes method of measurement and basis of payment for all divisions included.

B. All measurements and payments will be based on completed and accepted work performed in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications.

C. Respective prices and payment shall constitute full compensation for all work completed including incidentals.

D. Record drawings must be current and be inspected by the project engineer before progress payments will be approved.

E. An updated project construction schedule is required before progress payments will be approved.

PART 2 – BID SCHEDULE ITEMS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Payment shall be full compensation to complete the work items in good faith, including incidental work.

B. Payment shall be full compensation for the following:

1. labor

2. materials

3. equipment

4. tools

5. testing equipment

6. Surveying and utility locating services

7. General requirements, including

a. submittals

b. record drawings

c. temporary facilities and treatments

d. operation and maintenance manuals

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2.02 BID ITEMS

A. MAIN ITEMS

1. Mobilization and Demobilization:

a. Measurement: Lump Sum split into two payments.

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall cover the cost of equipment and labor to move equipment to and from the job site.

c. Shall not exceed 10% of total bid price.

d. Shall be paid in two payments:

(1) Mobilization: 70% of bid line item

(2) Demobilization: 30% of bid line item

e. Basis of Payment: Payment shall cover the cost of equipment and labor to move equipment to and from the job site.

f. Demobilization shall not be paid until Post-Construction submittals (Section 01335) completed and approved.

2. Clearing and Grubbing

a. Measurement: Lump Sum

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at a lump sum price.

Payment shall include compensation for: clearing of vegetation on Homes 3 and 4 and drain field area; removal of stumps, as needed;

disposal of removed materials to an approved disposal site; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

c. Work related to this payment is addressed in Sections:

02230 – Clearing and Grubbing

3. Existing Tanks Riser and Lid Improvements:

a. Measurement: Each

b. Basis for Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each tank improvement. Payment shall include: excavation; retrofit of risers and lids; protection of existing utilities; final backfill using native materials;

compaction; grading; and all necessary work to complete the work.

02310 – Grading 02315 – Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling 02545 – Existing Tank Improvements

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4. Pump and Controls

b. Basis for Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each pump and controls installed. Payment shall include compensation for:

excavation; trenching; provision of new pump, float switch, wiring, control panel and post as needed; wiring connection to home;

temporary sewage bypass pumping system as needed; protection of existing utilities; final backfill using native materials; compaction;

grading; Labor and Industries inspection, permits and fees; testing;

homeowner training; and all equipment and materials required to install an operational pumping system.

02315 – Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling 02533 – Sewage Bypass Pumping 16010 – General Electrical

5. STEP Tank

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each STEP tank installed. Payment shall include compensation for: provision of new STEP tank; excavation; trenching; soil compaction; backfilling using native materials; provision of temporary sewage bypass as needed; disposal of excess materials; and all other equipment and materials necessary to complete the work.

02060 – Basic Soils and Aggregates 02310 – Grading 02315 – Excavation, Trenching, and Backfill 02545 – Septic and Pump Tank

6. Pump Out Septic/Pump Tank

b. Basis for payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each tank pumped out. Payment shall include compensation for removal of

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7. Abandon Septic/Pump Tank in Place

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each abandoned septic or pump. Payment shall include compensation for:

provision of soil, gravel or other flowable fill for abandonment; removal and disposal of excess waste materials to an approved disposal site;

grading; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

8. 1.5” SDR 21 P.C. 200 PVC Transport Pipe

a. Measurement: Linear Foot

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at the unit price per linear foot of pipe installed. Payment shall include compensation for: pipe and fittings; joint restraint; pipe connection from septic/pump tank and to existing force main; pressure testing; surveying and utility locating services; temporary sewage bypass as needed; construction staking and surveying; excavation, trenching, and backfilling; soil compaction;

grading; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

02310 – Grading

02532 – Sewer Service Lines

9. 2” SDR 21 P.C. 200 PVC Force main

d. Measurement: Linear Foot

e. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at the unit price per linear and fittings; joint restraint; tracer wire; pipe connection from septic/pump tank and to existing force main; pressure testing;

surveying and utility locating services; temporary sewage bypass as

SECTION - 01270 PRICE AND PAYMENT PAGE 5 of 8 needed; construction staking and surveying; excavation, trenching, and backfilling; soil compaction; grading; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

f. Work related to this payment is addressed in Sections:

02310 – Grading

10. 2” Sewer Force main Cleanout

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at the unit price per linear cleanout installed. Payment shall include compensation for: pipe and fittings; joint restraint; enclosure pipe, CI frame and cover; gravel;

concrete collar; construction staking and surveying; excavation, trenching, and backfilling; soil compaction; grading; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

11. 4” SDR 35 Sewer Pipe

d. Measurement: Linear Foot

e. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at the unit price per linear and fittings; pipe connection from home stub out and to septic/pump tank; leak testing; temporary sewage bypass as needed; construction staking and surveying; excavation, trenching, and backfilling; soil compaction; grading; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

02310 – Grading

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12. Two-way Home Cleanout

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each two-way cleanout installed. Payment shall include compensation for: two-way cleanout; connection to sewer pipe; leak testing; temporary sewage bypass as needed; construction staking and surveying; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

13. STEP Connection to Force main (Including box and valves)

b. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each connection made between septic tank effluent pump (STEP) system to force mains (new or existing). Payment shall include compensation for: box, lid, insulation, gate valve, ball valve, check valve, unions, pipe, ball corp, saddle, tee, gravel, rebar, miscellaneous fittings and components, construction staking and surveying; excavation, backfill and all other necessary items to complete the work.

14. Connection to Existing Force main (Including box and valves)

d. Measurement: Each

e. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each connection made between new force mains and existing force mains.

Payment shall include compensation for: box, lid, insulation, gate valve, ball valve, check valve, unions, pipe, ball corp, saddle, tee, gravel, rebar, miscellaneous fittings and components, construction staking and surveying; utility locating services; excavation, backfill and all other necessary items to complete the work.

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15. Force main Cleanout Valve/Plug Replacements

Payment shall include compensation for: valves, plugs, surveying and utility locating services, exposing cleanouts, and all other necessary items to complete the work.

16. Flush Existing Force Main Between Cleanouts

d. Measurement: Lump Sum

e. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at a lump sum price.

Payment shall include compensation for: flushing of force main and d-box by an approved pumper; disposal of sewage to an approved disposal site; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

17. Replace D-box Outlet Structure and Piping

a. Measurement: Lump Sum

Payment shall include compensation for: removal of existing d-box and disposal to an approved disposal site; provision of new concrete d-box and components; replacement of adjacent pipe as needed;

excavation, trenching, and backfilling; soil compaction; grading;

surveying and utility locating services; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

02315 – Excavation, Trenching and Backfilling

Optional Items (awarded at government’s discretion):

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18. Remove Sediment from Existing Drain field Laterals and Camera Results

g. Measurement: Lump Sum

h. Basis of Payment: Payment shall be made at a lump sum price.

Payment shall include compensation for: removing sediment from drain field laterals; collection and disposal of removed septage and sludge to a State-approved disposal site; camera interior of laterals after sediment removal; surveying and utility locating services; and all other necessary items to complete the work.

i. Work related to this payment is addressed in Sections:

19. Electrical Service Panel Replacements

d. Measurement: Each

e. Basis for Payment: Payment shall be full compensation for each electrical panel replaced. Payment shall include compensation for:

panel, wiring, conduit, miscellaneous electrical components and fittings, electrical services, permits, testing and inspections; removal and disposal of old electrical panels at an EPA approved disposal site;

Labor and Industries inspection, permits and fees; and all equipment and materials required to install an operational electrical panel that meets code, is suitable for the home in which is installed including the new facilities installed under this project.

16010 – General Electrical

SECTION 01310 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PAGE 1 OF 3

SECTION 01310

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Section includes the preconstruction conference, construction scheduling and coordination requirements.

B. Costs associated with project management and coordination are incidental to the contract work and are included in the contract unit and lump sum costs.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE AND PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Prior to beginning construction, but following contract award, the Contractor, Subcontractors and other interested parties must participate in a Preconstruction Conference.

B. Periodically throughout the contract performance period, the Contractor and

Subcontractors shall avail themselves to project progress meetings either on site or through calls or virtual meetings as requested by the Contracting Officer (CO). These meetings shall be held as often as the CO determines is necessary, but will be at least once every month.

C. Representatives from the following shall attend each meeting:

1. Prime Contractor

2. Subcontractors

3. Contracting Officer, when CO deems it necessary

4. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), when CO deems it necessary

5. Project Engineer and Inspector

6. Tribal Project Manager (if assigned)

D. Contractor is responsible for notifying Subcontractors of meeting time and date.

E. Meeting Minutes:

1. Meeting Minutes will be recorded, typed up in a memorandum and distributed to all attendees by the Project Engineer.

2. Any attendee may question or challenge the content of the meeting minutes, in writing to the Project Engineer, prior to the next project meeting. If the meeting minutes are unchallenged, they will be accepted as an accurate representation of the meeting discussions and decisions.

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3. Challenges will be resolved as “old business” at the subsequent project progress meeting. The CO shall determine the final meeting minutes to be recorded.

1.03 ADVANCED NOTIFICATION OF CRITICAL WORK

A. Contractor shall notify Project Manager and COR when critical portions of the work are to be performed at least three (3) working days in advance of the work. Critical work includes, but is not limited to:

1. Start of construction

2. Prior to installation of structures such as septic tanks and pump tanks

3. Start up and testing of facilities

4. Electrical inspections

1.04 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Present preliminary construction schedule (electronic or hard copies) showing the following as a minimum (all times referenced to calendar dates):

5. submittals

6. delivery of materials

7. mobilization

8. start of construction

9. major component installations

10. pre-final inspection

11. final inspection

B. Provide enough detail to allow the Engineer to evaluate work progress both on-site and off-site.

C. Review of the schedule by the Engineer shall not constitute endorsement of the Contractor’s approach, means, methods sequences or procedures nor shall it constitute assignment of the Contractor’s responsibility to provide superintendence and project management.

D. Provide the Engineer with a revised schedule whenever major changes occur to the schedule.

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1.04 WEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

A. Provide the Engineer with a written weekly activity schedule (email is acceptable) indicating planned activities, locations, and approximate schedules.

B. Note the planned visits by manufacturer’s representatives, testing firms, or other site visitors that may be of significance to the Engineer.

C. Provide the weekly activity schedule to the engineer by noon on the last day of the workweek for activities during the following week.

SECTION 01330 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE PAGE 1 OF 3

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

A. This section includes information on submittal procedures and general submittal requirements. Materials requiring submittal are listed in the appropriate specification section.

1.02 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Submit two (2) original copies of submittals to the project engineer.

B. Identify each cut sheet or shop drawing with the following information:

1. Contract number.

2. Supplier.

3. Specification section, plan sheet or detail drawing number to which the submittal pertains.

C. Submit the following information, as applicable, in accordance with the submittal requirements of each section.

1. Manufacturer’s cut sheets indicating compliance with references and standards (e.g. applicable ASTM, AWWA standards).

2. Laboratory results, as applicable.

3. Dimensional drawings or shop drawings, as applicable.

4. Other specific information required by the particular section of the specification.

D. Variations from Contract Documents or Products Specified:

1. Bring all submitted variations to the attention of the Project Engineer.

2. Variations not brought to the Project Engineer’s attention, in writing, and that conflict with the Contract Documents, do not relieve the contractor from the requirements of the contract documents.

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E. Revisions and Resubmittals:

1. Revise and resubmit submittals as required and identify all changes made since previous submittal.

2. Engineer Obligations for Resubmittals:

a. The engineer will be obligated to review the original submittal and one resubmittal for each item requiring submittal.

3. Incomplete submittals or rejected submittals that result in the need for the

Contractor to resubmit cannot be grounds for a contract time extension or equitable adjustment to contract price, unless the engineer did not meet the obligations outlined in Paragraph 1.02, Subparagraphs E and G.

F. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to concerned parties, (i.e. suppliers, sub-contractors).

G. Submittal Time Requirements:

1. Submit information to the Project Engineer at least three weeks in advance of the work to be performed.

2. The Engineer will have up to 14 calendar days, from the date received in the Engineer’s office, to respond to the submittal or resubmittal.

3. If the Engineer takes longer than 14 calendar days to respond to a submittal or resubmittal and if the Contractor can show damage resulting from the Engineer’s delay in responding, the contractor will receive a contract time extension and/or equitable adjustment for the number of days in excess of 14 calendar days that the Engineer held the particular submittal.

4. Repeated resubmittals resulting from “Rejected” or “Incomplete

Submittals” (as defined in Article 1.03) will not be grounds for a contract time extension.

5. Lack of response does not constitute approval.

H. Approval Required Before Installation:

1. Approval of submittals must be provided by the Project Engineer prior to installation of materials.

2. Materials installed without written submittal approval will be at the

Contractor’s risk, and may require removal, at no expense to the Owner or Government.

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1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Approved: Deemed to be acceptable for use in accomplishing the requirements of the plans and specifications, but does not extend to the means, methods, or procedures of construction (except where specific means, methods, or procedures are specifically required by the contract documents) and does not imply approval of the system or construction in which the submitted item is a part.

B. Conditionally Approved: Deemed to be acceptable for use in accomplishing the requirements of the plans and specifications, if the conditions noted in the submittal approval letter are met. The approval does not extend to the means, methods, or procedures of construction (except where specific means, methods, or procedures are specifically required by the contract documents) and does not imply approval of the system or construction in which the submitted item is a part.

C. Rejected: Deemed unacceptable for the use for which it was submitted.

D. Incomplete Submittal: Information is insufficient to ascertain acceptability.

Neither approval nor rejection is implied.

SECTION 01335 – SUBMITTAL FORM PAGE 1 OF 2

SECTION 01335

SUBMITTAL REVIEW FORM

Contract:

NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBE

MARTIN RD WASTEWATER SYSTEM

UPGRADES

Contract Number:

Contractor:

Contractor’s Signature

Date

Initial

Received by Project Engineer

Returned to Contractor

MATERIAL SUBMITTALS REQUIRED

Pre-Construction Submittals (must be completed and approved prior to start of construction)

Item No.

Item Description and Specification Reference

Contractor Indicate: Type, Model Number, Manufacturer, Sub- Contractor, etc.

Approved/Rejected and Date

Sub-contractors including licenses

2 Compaction Testing Services Provider

3 Septage Disposal Hauler and Disposal Facility

4 Method of Removing Sediment from Existing Drain Field (written plan)

Camera for Drain Field Post-Work Inspection (Make, Model, video file output type)

Electrical Panels (Homes 3 & 4)

7 Top Soil, Seed, Fertilizer and Mulch (Section 02920)

8 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and Products (Section 02370)

9 Pump and Controls (Section 13430)

10 Risers and Lids (Sections 02544 & 02545)

11 Effluent Filters (for replacement on existing tanks) (Section 02544)

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12 STEP Tank and Components (Sections 02545 & 13430)

13 Pump Vault and Effluent Filter (Section 02545)

2” Sewer Force Main PVC Pipe, Fittings and Joint Restraint (Section 02533)

15 Sewer Force Main Warning Tape, Flexible Markers and Tracer Wire

16 1.5” PVC Sch 80 Transport Pipe (Section 02532)

4” PVC Sch 40 Sewer Pipe, Fittings and Cleanout (Section 02532)

18 D-box (Section 02540)

19 Two-way Cleanout (Section 02530)

20 Sewage Bypass Pumping Plans (written plan of any bypass needed)

Portable Toilet Services Provider

Post-Construction Submittals (must be completed and approved prior to Final/Demobilization payment)

Item No.

Item Description and Specification Reference

Notes

Approved/Rejected and Date

22 As-built, Redline Drawings (Section 02315 – 16010)

Labor and Industries Inspection Reports for Electrical Work (Section 16010)

24 Pressure Test Report (Section 02533)

SECTION 01420 – REFERENCES PAGE 1 OF 2

SECTION 01420

REFERENCES

A. This section includes a list of organizations, associations or appropriate agencies with jurisdiction that have references, standards, laws or regulations cited in these specifications.

B. Use latest revision of all references, standards, laws or regulations.

1.02 LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS & AGENCIES

A. National Standards Organizations & Associations

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 444 North Capital Street NW, Suite 249 Washington DC, 20001

(202) 624-5800 www.aashto.org

American Concrete Institute (ACI) ACI International PO Box 9094 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333-9094

(810) 848-3700 www.aci-int.org

American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM)

100 bar Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, Pa 19428-2959

(610) 832-9585 www.astm.org

American Water Works Association AWWA 6666 West Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235

(303) 794-7711 www.awwa.org

National Electric Code (NEC) National Fire and Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269-9959 1 888 632-2633 www.nec.com

National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association

NEMA

1300 North 17th Street Rosslyn, VA 22209

(703) 841-3200 www.nema.org

Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. UL 333 Pfingston Road Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 272-8800 www.ul.com

B. Federal Agencies

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) U.S. EPA Region 10 1200 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

(206) 553-1200 http://www.epa.gov/region10

Occupational Health and Safety Administration 1111 Third Avenue, Suite 715 Seattle, Washington 98101-3212

(206) 553-5930

(206) 553-6499 FAX

www.osha.gov http://www.aashto.org/ http://www.aci-int.org/ http://www.astm.org/ http://www.awwa.org/ http://www.nec.com/ http://www.nema.org/ http://www.ul.com/ http://www.epa.gov/region10 http://www.osha.gov/

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C. State Agencies

Washington Department of Transportation Engineering Publications PO Box 47304 Olympia, WA 98504-7304

(360) 705-7430 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals/

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries 7273 Linderson Way SW Tumwater, WA 98501

(360) 902-5316 http://www.lni.wa.gov/

Washington Department of Ecology Department of Printing P.O. Box 798 Olympia, WA 98507-0798

(360) 649-7276 http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/manuals/ http://www.lni.wa.gov/ http://www.ecy.wa.gov/

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SECTION 01430

QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. This section includes prerequisites and procedures to ensure the quality of the construction and to provide assurance that the Contractor is capable of meeting quality requirements.

B. The intent of all quality control requirements is that the Owner will be provided with a complete, properly functioning system upon completion.

C. The costs for Contractor Quality Control/Quality Assurance measures are incidental to the overall contract and are included in the applicable contract line items.

1.02 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

A. The General Contractor performing work shall be registered in the State of

Washington for the type of construction and magnitude of construction being performed.

1.03 INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS

A. Trade work shall be performed under the direct supervision of personnel licensed in the State of Washington for the trade being performed.

1.04 CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Inspect materials for acceptability when delivered to the site.

B. Store and handle materials to prevent damage.

C. Inspect materials, services, and workmanship to ensure that work is performed in accordance with the specifications.

D. Comply with manufacturers’ instructions.

E. Should manufacturers’ instructions conflict with contract documents, request clarification from Project Engineer before proceeding.

F. Correct defective work to the satisfaction of the Project Engineer.

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1.05 SAMPLES

A. When requested by the Project Engineer, supply samples of materials proposed for use.

1.06 START-UP

A. Prior to start-up, ensure that all equipment is ready for its use, as designed.

B. Ensure that all power sources are balanced and ready for use.

C. Provide the services of manufacturers’ field representative for start-up, testing, and adjustment of all major equipment items.

D. Provide reports from the manufacturer, including their observations and documentation of workmanship to the Project Engineer within 30 days of manufacturer’s visit, unless a sooner response is required by the applicable specification section.

E. Work will not be considered complete until all systems and subsystems have been tested for proper functionality and proper adjustment.

1.07 WARRANTY

A. Provide a minimum one (1) year warranty from date of final acceptance for all materials and labor, covering defects in the materials or deficiencies resulting from contractor installation.

B. Provide additional warranties as required by specific sections.

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SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. The work covered by this section includes all temporary facilities and controls needed to complete work under the Contract in a manner that protects public safety and worker safety, that preserves both public and private property and that appropriately involves local governments, emergency and law enforcement.

A. All work under the contract.

A. Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Millennium Edition

B. OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry, 29 CFR Part 1926

C. Washington Administrative Code 246-290-490 – Cross Connection Control

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Provide temporary facilities and controls that are necessary to carry out the requirements of the Contract in a manner

1. that protects public safety and worker safety in accordance with 29 CFR §

1926, OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry

2. that preserves both private and public property

3. that communicates and cooperates with local authorities and governments.

B. The Owner reserves the right to remedy any neglect on the part of the Contractor as regards the protection of the work and public as follows:

1. The Owner may issue a written notice outlining the Contractor’s public safety neglect.

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2. The Contractor must respond to and remedy the situation within 24 hours, otherwise the Owner will remedy the situation and deduct any costs from money due the Contractor.

3. If the Owner determines an emergency situation to exist, the Owner may elect to immediately remedy the situation and deduct any costs from money due the Contractor.

3.02 TEMPORARY WATER

A. Obtain permission from the owner of the facility or water system from which water is obtained.

B. Install temporary service connections where necessary. Disconnect and permanently close the connection after use.

C. If the Owner does not have a water supply, arrange to obtain water and pay for it at no direct cost to the project.

D. Cross Connection Control: When connecting to the Owner’s water supply, protect the water supply from contamination and provide appropriate backflow prevention devices that meet the Washington Administrative Code 246-290-490.

3.03 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide a minimum of one toilet, one urinal, and one hand washing facility.

Increase this number by one for each increment of 40 jobsite workers.

B. Provide chemical toilet and foot-pump hand washing facilities or equivalent.

C. Place temporary facilities in an inconspicuous place and maintain in a sanitary and clean condition.

D. Schedule regular maintenance, restocking and emptying of temporary facilities to ensure sanitary conditions.

E. Remove temporary sanitary facilities after completion of the project.

3.04 FENCING

A. Protect existing fencing where possible.

B. Repair and replace all moved fencing.

C. Provide adequate fencing for safety purposes.

3.05 SIGNS, SIGNALS AND BARRICADES

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A. Provide traffic barriers that result in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration 29 CFR Part 1926 and the Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Millennium Edition.

B. Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas.

C. Provide barriers to protect adjacent properties from damage.

D. Provide barriers to protect all stored materials, the site and structures from damage.

3.06 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Conduct all traffic control operations in accordance with OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926 and the FHWA Millennium Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

B. Within State or County Rights-of-Way, adhere to the conditions of their permit or franchise.

C. Haul Routes:

1. Consult with authority having jurisdiction in establishing public thoroughfares to be used for haul routes and site access.

2. Confine construction traffic to designated haul routes.

3. Provide traffic control at critical areas of haul routes to regulate traffic, to minimize interference with public traffic.

3.07 ACCESS ROADS

A. Construct and maintain temporary roads accessing public thoroughfares to serve construction area.

B. Extend and relocate as work progress requires.

C. Provide detours necessary for unimpeded traffic flow.

D. Provide and maintain access to fire hydrants, free of obstructions.

3.08 PARKING

A. If the site is large enough, the Contractor may park their own and employees' vehicles on the site without charge after obtaining permission from the Owner.

B. If the site is not large enough, the Contractor shall make parking arrangements.

C. Prevent interference with the flow of local traffic.

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D. Prevent interference with emergency vehicle functions.

3.09 ROAD SURFACE MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain publicly traveled gravel roads in a condition equal to that at the outset of construction.

1. Fill potholes resulting from construction traffic, as soon as possible.

2. Prevent washboarding due to construction traffic.

B. Maintain publicly traveled asphalt roads in a condition equal to that at the beginning of construction, unless being excavated across under this contract.

3.10 WATER CONTROL

A. Follow the Section 02370 – Erosion and Sediment Control.

3.11 DUST CONTROL

A. Use measures to minimize dust caused by the project.

B. Avoid dust-creating activities during dry, windy conditions.

3.12 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

A. Protect installed work and provide temporary and removable protection for installed products.

B. Protect finished surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, or damage.

C. Prohibit traffic from landscaped areas.

D. Restore or repair damage caused by lack of protection or from vandalism.

3.13 SECURITY

A. The Contractor is responsible for security on the site of work.

B. The Contractor will be held responsible for loss or injury to persons or property where their work is involved.

C. Provide such watchmen and take such other precautionary measures as deemed necessary to protect facilities during the contract period.

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3.14 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

B. Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site weekly and dispose off-site in a solid waste disposal facility that is licensed to receive the level of waste generated.

3.15 REMOVAL OF UTILITIES, FACILITIES & CONTROLS

A. Remove temporary above grade or buried utilities, equipment, facilities, and materials.

B. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work.

C. Restore existing facilities and site to original condition if affected by construction.

3.16 MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AID

A. Follow OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D requirements for posting of medical emergency information.

B. Follow OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart D requirements for first aid.

1. Ensure that first aid materials are readily available to workers.

2. First Aid Kit Minimum Requirements: Meet ANSI Z308.1-1978

3.17 TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

A. Provide temporary fire protection in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F, and applicable Tribal and State Law.

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SECTION 01720

STAKING AND CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

A. This section outlines the staking and surveying work related to provide reference points in the field. The section clarifies Project Engineer responsibilities and Contractor responsibilities.

A. Section 02315 – Excavation, Trenching and Backfill for Pipelines

B. Section 02317 – Structural Fill

C. Section 02330 – Embankment and Engineered Fill

1.03 WORK PERFORMED BY THE ENGINEER

A. Sewer Main Spot Repairs:

1. For the purposes of clearing and grubbing, the Project Engineer will flag and/or stake the clearing limits.

B. Drianfield Repairs:

1. For the purposes of clearing and grubbing, the Project Engineer will flag and/or stake the drain field components to be repaired.

1.04 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

A. Provide slope staking, grade staking, offset staking, temporary bench marks, and supplementary control points as necessary to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications.

B. Request clarification from the Project Engineer regarding apparent conflicts before proceeding with installation of facilities.

C. Preserve all control points and benchmarks placed by the Project Engineer, until such time as the pipeline and other facilities are installed. Control points and benchmarks needing replacement due to Contractor negligence to secure the site during non-construction hours or due to Contractor error shall be replaced by a professional land surveyor hired by the Contractor.

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D. All permanent survey points / property corner markers and bench marks not directly in the line of work shall be preserved, and permanent survey markers disturbed or destroyed shall be replaced, at the cost of the Contractor, by a hired Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Washington.

Documentation of reestablishment shall be forwarded to the Project Engineer.

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SECTION 01770

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Section includes information on closeout procedures and final cleaning.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01270 – Price and Payment B. Section 01430 – Quality Control / Quality Assurance

C. Section 01780 – Closeout Submittals

1.03 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Substantial Completion Process:

1. Provide the engineer certification that work is substantially complete and that facilities are ready for beneficial use by the Owner.

2. If the engineer concurs, the engineer will document a warranty date for substantially complete facilities.

B. Final Inspection:

1. Submit written certification that work is complete in accordance with contract documents and ready for final inspection at least five (5) calendar days prior to final inspection.

2. Perform and coordinate the final inspection with the engineer, representatives of the owner and other funding partners (i.e.

funding agencies) involved in the project.

3. Final Punch List: Remaining deficiencies will be listed, in a written letter, from the Project Engineer.

4. Provide warranties and record documents (e.g. as-built drawings) to Project Engineer within ten (10) days of final inspection.

C. Final Completion: Final completion will be established once the final punch list deficiencies are remedied and applicable General and Contracting Requirements are met.

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SECTION 01780

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. This section describes the requirements for closeout submittals including, record drawings, warranty information and general operation and maintenance information.

A. Section 01430 – Quality Control/Quality Assurance B. Section 01770 – Closeout Procedures

1.03 DELIVERY

A. Provide all closeout submittals meeting these requirements and any specific requirements of each section.

B. All closeout submittals must be received in a correct and complete manner before final payment can be made.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Record Drawing: A drawing showing the actual installation of facilities, showing changes from the plans, and showing detail enough that future persons can readily locate all objects.

B. Ties: Measurements from three permanent easily located objects to an installed object.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Provide record data in the following manner:

1. On a set of project drawings, neatly draw tie measurements and changes.

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B. Provide three (3) swing tie measurements to all buried utility objects installed under the contract, that may need to be located in the future, including, but not limited to:

1. Gate valves

2. Corporation stops

3. Curb stops

4. Water main fittings

5. Couplings to existing water systems.

6. Cleanouts

7. Sewer wyes.

8. Utility crossings.

C. Provide offset measurements for buried utilities (e.g. water main) installed parallel to roads.

D. Provide revised elevation data for all items that have elevations shown on the plan drawings, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Elevations of pipe entering and leaving structures

3.02 WARRANTIES

A. Submit all warranty information regarding the materials installed.

B. Minimum warranty information is listed in Section 01430. Specific warranties may be required for each Section of specifications.

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SECTION 01785

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Work under this section defines the requirements to complete an operation and maintenance manual.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01430 – Quality Control/Quality Assurance B. Section 01770 – Closeout Procedures C. Section 02540 – Precast Concrete Vault D. Section 02541 – Drain field Repair E. Section 02545 – Septic and Pump Tank F. Section 13430 – STEP Pumps

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUAL

A. Provide three (3) electronic copies in PDF format and three (3) copies of a bound operation and maintenance manuals for the following systems:

1. D-box

2. Septic and Pump Tanks

3. STEP Pumps and Controls

B. Contents of the Facilities O&M Manual

1. A Table of Contents

2. Operation and Maintenance manuals for all components and subcomponents integrated into the treatment system that require regular operation, trouble-shooting or maintenance, including the following at a minimum:

a. Control Systems

i. A revised set of custom circuit drawings specific to the wastewater control system indicating any changes from the submittals.

ii. A revised narrative description of the operation of the wastewater control system indicating any changes from the submittals.

iii. A revised enclosure dimension print indicating any changes from the submittals.

iv. A revised layout illustration showing component locations and labels indicating any changes from the submittals.

v. All drawings and diagrams shall be in an 11” x 17” or ANSI D format developed using AutoCAD 2012 or newer.

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3. Troubleshooting information.

4. A list of replacement parts and sources for purchasing them; including addresses, phone number and website.

5. A list of service technicians qualified to service the…