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SECTION C

SPECIFICATIONS

NORWAY BEACH RECREATION AREA

WASTEWATER SYSTEM DECOMMISSIONING

Project No. CH 10619

DATED 3-16-2023

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

SECTION 012700 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 012800 - MOBILIZATION

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 014100 – CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING AND STAKING

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 024116 - STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 260500 - BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 311100 - SITE CLEARING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

SECTION 312319 - DEWATERING

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 329200 - TURF AND GRASSES

APPENDIX “A” – NORWAY BEACH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY CLOSURE PLAN

NWB Recreation Area Wastewater System Decommissioning 02/22

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SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Requirements of the Offeror’s Proposal.

3. Work covered by Contract Documents.

4. Work under separate contracts.

5. Contractor's use of site and premises.

6. Coordination with occupants/Government occupancy.

7. Work restrictions.

8. Specification and Drawing conventions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Traffic Control" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Owner's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification/Project Name: Norway Beach Recreation Area Wastewater System Decommissioning, Project No. CH 10619

1. Project Location: The project is located at the Norway Beach Recreation Area, approximately 4.2 miles east of the municipality of Cass Lake, Minnesota in the Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District in Cass County.

B. Owner: Government or Owner refers to the USDA Forest Service.

1. Owner's Representative: The Federal Contracting Officer (CO) and his/her designated representative(s), as named in writing. Contracting Officer (CO) refers to the person assigned by the USDA Forest Service to administer the Contract. Soon after Contract award, the Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officers Representative

(COR).

1.3 REQUIREMENTS OF THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

A. The Government DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS are the basis for this Contract.

B. Those products listed in the SPECIFICATIONS are preferred products, chosen for compatibility, longevity, durability, and quality. Equal or better alternatives submitted by the OFFERER will be considered but must be approved by the CO/COR prior to use in the Project.

Bidders are cautioned to bid the Project as designed, as assumed equal or better alternatives

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may not be accepted by the Government and the selected Contractor will be required to provide the Work as specified.

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Mobilization to site, construction surveying and staking, quality control including sampling and testing, erosion control, traffic control and protection of the public users and other occupants of the Recreation Area for the duration of the contract.

2. Building demolition, selective demolition/removal of sanitary sewer lines and sanitary system structures, testing and disposal of sludge and sanitary liquid waste from three wastewater treatment lagoons, cleaning, removal and disposal of synthetic liners from the three wastewater lagoons, excavation and embankment for filling in and re-grading the wastewater lagoons, tree/vegetation clearing and grubbing, associated primary and secondary electrical removals and improvements and site restoration work.

3. Other work indicated in the Contract Documents.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract pending availability of funds.

2. The intent of this solicitation is to award a single contract that will include all Base Bid Items and any and all Optional Bid Items that can be awarded within the project budget.

3. Any Optional Bid Items not awarded through this solicitation will be completed later, under separate contract.

1.5 WORK UNDER SEPARATE CONTRACTS

A. Work by Wastewater Treatment System Operator:

1. Mark Saunders, DBA Northern Wastewater, 218-390-1836, nwominnesota@gmail.com, is currently under contract with the US Forest Service as a MPCA certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. He is responsible for coordinating the requirements of the MPCA Permit Close-Out as follows:

a. Coordinate the decommissioning documentation submittal requirements with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

b. Plan and coordinate the final spray irrigation activities to be performed by the Forest Service for the purpose of disposing of as much effluent water as possible.

c. Facilitate any required testing of the sludge (take samples, coordinate with labs, deliver samples to labs). FS will pay lab fees separately, outside of this contract.

d. Collect and compile the required documentation of the disposal of sludge or biosolids plus any other documentation required by MPCA. Prepare this info for submission to the MPCA.

mailto:nwominnesota@gmail.com

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B. General: Cooperate fully with separate Government contractors, volunteers, and employees so that work performed on those contracts to operate the Norway Beach Recreation Area may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying Work under this Contract or other contracts. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. The Government will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing project conditions prior to construction.

B. Restricted Use of Site: Contractor shall have limited use of Project site for construction operations as indicated on Drawings by the Contract limits and as indicated by requirements of this Section.

C. Limits on Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limited space on the premises is available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, as staked by the Government. Schedule deliveries and disposal operations to minimize on-site storage of material and equipment.

2. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site.

D. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to same condition as pre-construction condition.

1.7 COORDINATION WITH OCCUPANTS/GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. Partial Owner Occupancy: The Owner and the Public will occupy the premises during entire construction period. Cooperate with Owner during construction operations to minimize conflicts and disruption and facilitate usage by the Owner and Public. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Owner's operations. Maintain existing exits unless otherwise indicated.

B. Owner Limited Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Owner reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed portions of the Work, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and limited occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

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B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in all project areas to normal business working hours of 8 a.m.

to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

1. No work is permitted without written authorization on Government Holidays or weekends.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with utility interruptions.

D. Noise, Vibration, Dust, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, dust, odors, or other disruption to Owner occupancy with Owner.

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed disruptive operations.

2. Obtain Owner's written permission before proceeding with disruptive operations.

E. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted. Use of any type of marijuana on federal property is illegal.

1.9 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Contracting Requirements: General provisions of the Government Award/Contract, including all referenced Sections and Federal Contract Clauses apply to all Portions of the Drawings and Specifications.

B. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

C. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence- Uniform Contract Format, any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1. The Schedule (excluding the specifications).

2. Representations and other instructions.

3. Contract clauses.

4. Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

5. The specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 012700 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings entitled “Norway Beach Recreation Area – Wastewater System Decommissioning” and applicable provisions of the Solicitation/Contract including but not limited to: Section B - Schedule of Items (and associated Schedule of Values), Section C - Statement of Work, Section G - Contract Administration Data/Invoices and Payments and Section I - Contract Clauses.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes:

1. Measurement and payment criteria applicable to the work performed.

2. Administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and process Applications for Payment.

3. Defect assessment and non-payment for rejected work.

4. General description of work included under each pay item.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Schedule of Values Form (SOV): The Contractor is required to complete the SOV Form, provided by the Government, as part of their Proposal or Bid together with the completed Section B – Schedule of Items. Totals from the SOV Form must agree exactly with the corresponding item totals on the Schedule of Items.

2. Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System: All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic IPP System. The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP as prescribed in communications from USDA and Treasury. This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Ensure your company has registered at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollmentvendors.htm to establish your account. Offeror must have an established account prior to commencement of work.

3. Certified Payrolls: Certified payrolls for construction work must be submitted to the CO/COR for review at regular intervals as work progresses. At least one week prior to Contractor requesting payment via IPP, all certified payrolls related to the subject pay request work must have been received by the CO/COR. Incomplete or inaccurate payroll submittal will result in rejection of the IPP invoice. Contractor and all subcontractors, through the Prime Contractor, shall furnish all certified payrolls covering payments to laborers and mechanics for on-site work. Payroll hourly rates and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the established Wage Determination for the project.

1.3 AUTHORITY

A. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will take all measurements and compute quantities accordingly.

1.4 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollmentvendors.htm

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A. Linear Measurement: Measured by the linear dimension, (i.e. LF = lineal foot), at the item centerline or mean chord. Measurement will be made to the nearest given linear unit.

B. Each: Measured by the number of individual items of work completed.

C. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ): These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the Contract, including all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

D. Actual Quantities (AQ): These quantities denote completed units of work, as described in the Contract, including all necessary materials, equipment, and labor, to complete the job. They will be measured in the field.

E. Designed Quantities (DQ) - These quantities denote the final number of 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 quantity of units SHOWN in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

1. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

2. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design data used to determine designed quantities, which cause a pay item to change by 15 percent or more.

3. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total 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.

1.5 PAYMENT

A. Pay Request Documentation from Contractor: Contractor must submit the following documentation to the CO/COR for review and approval at least seven (7) days prior to requesting a payment via IPP.

1. All Certified Payroll forms from the Prime Contractor (including payrolls from all sub-contractors) for work covered by the pay request.

2. A completed draft Schedule of Values (SOV) Form for work covered by the pay request, indicating the percent complete for each line item in the SOV.

3. Written Quality Control testing results if applicable to items in the payment request.

B. Payment Includes: Full compensation for all required labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services, and incidentals; erection, application, or installation of an item of the Work; overhead and profit.

1. "Incidentals" are to be considered as an additional obligation to the other work required for the item(s). Incidental work is not payable directly but is to be considered included in the contract price for the item(s) of work specified.

2. All work not specifically identified as a separate bid item is "Incidental".

C. The accepted quantities will be paid for at the contract unit price for each item as shown in the Schedule of Items.

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D. Payment will not be made for any of the following:

1. Products or construction placed beyond the lines and levels of the required work.

2. Products or construction determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

3. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable.

4. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work.

5. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

1.6 DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS

The following information describes generally what items of work are included in each bid item. See individual specification sections and the drawings for more detailed information.

BASE BID ITEMS: The intent of this solicitation is to award all items listed as Base Bid Items.

OPTIONAL BID ITEMS: Some, all, or none of the Optional Bid Items will be awarded based on the availably of project funds. Any Optional Bid Items included in a contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded at the time of initial contract award.

BASE BID ITEMS:

A. DIVISION 1 – MOBILIZATION:

1. Description of work - Pay Item #1: This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, and material (including incidentals) to and from the project site as necessary to accomplish all work in the contract. This work also includes obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ) – See SECTION 012800 for partial payment criteria.

B. DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Description of work - Pay Item #2: Construction Surveying and Staking, Contractor Sampling and Testing, Temporary Facilities and Traffic Control and Closeout Procedures to include Record Submittals, Materials Submittals and Final Site Clean-up.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

C. BUILDING DEMOLITION:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #3: Demolition and disposal of three buildings at the lagoon WW Treatment Facility.

D. WASTEWATER - TREATMENT LAGOON CELLS DECOMMISSIONING:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #4: Liquid Sludge Waste Testing, Mixing, Pumping, Transportation and Disposal. Synthetic Liner Cleaning.

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2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

E. WASTEWATER - COLLECTION SYSTEM STRUCTURE DECOMMISSIONING:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #5: Sawcut Bituminous Pavement Full-Depth for MH #2 at Day Use Parking and MH #3 & MH #5 at Chippewa CG. Remove Bituminous Pavement for MH #2 at Day Use Parking and MH #3 & MH #5 at Chippewa CG. Sanitary Manhole Full or Partial Removal including partial pipe removal, equipment removal and pipe sealing; (23 Structures). Decommission Lift Station #2. Decommission Lift Station #3.

Decommission Submarine Lift Station and Wet Well. Decommission two-way Sanitary Cleanout including partial pipe removal and pipe sealing; (10 Structures). Remove and Salvage submersible pumps, pump mounts, lifting rail systems, pump controls, float switches and float switch wires from Lift Station #2 and Lift Station #3.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

F. WASTEWATER – LAGOON TREATMENT AREA STRUCTURE DECOMMISSIONING:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #6: Seal inlet pipes to Manholes #15 and #16. Seal outlet pipe from Irrigation Pump Station and Valve Manhole. Chlorine Contact Chamber- Abandon in-place including grouting, concrete floor restoration and pipe sealing. Irrigation Field Sprinkler Head-Full Removal including support post and pipe sealing. Cleaning of all manholes within the Lagoon WW Treatment Plant (MH#15, 16, 17, 18). Cleaning of Special Structures within the Lagoon WW Treatment Plant (Truck Dump Station, Irrigation Pump Station, Chlorine Contact Chamber). Cleaning of all piping within the Lagoon WW Treatment Plant.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

G. ELECRICAL WORK ITEMS:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #7: Decommission 3-Phase Electrical Service at Lift Station #2. Decommission 3-Phase Electrical Service at Lift Station #3. Disconnect Submarine Lift Station Electric Service from Power Source.

H. EARTHWORK:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #8: Embankment - Sanitary Structure Decommissioning Backfill (Compacted Volume). Granular Borrow - Sanitary Structure Decommissioning Backfill (Compacted Volume). Class 5 Aggregate - Sanitary Structure Decommissioning Backfill (Compacted Volume). Topsoil Borrow - Sanitary Structure Decommissioning (Placed Volume).

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

I. SITE RESTORATION:

1. Description of work – Pay Item #9: Bituminous Asphalt Patch - 3-inch depth. Turf Establishment in Sanitary Structure Decommissioning areas; MNDOT Seed Mix 25-121

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Applied at 61 Pounds per Acre. MNDOT Type 6 Mulch Applied at 3,000 Pounds per Acre.

MNDOT Type 2 Fertilizer Applied at 300 Pounds per Acre.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

OPTIONAL BID ITEMS:

J. DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Description of work - Option Item #1: Temporary Erosion Control at the Lagoon WW Treatment Plant.

K. MONITORING WELL SEALING AND ABANDONMENT:

1. Description of work – Option Item #2: Abandon and Seal eight (8) groundwater monitoring wells per MDH regulations.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

L. ITEMIZED MISCELLANEOUS REMOVALS:

1. Description of work – Option Item #3: Remove 6 Ft. Chain Link Fence and steel gate including wood posts and brace rails.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

M. WASTEWATER - TREATMENT LAGOON CELLS DECOMMISSIONING:

1. Description of work – Option Item #4: Synthetic Liner Removal and Disposal.

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

N. WASTEWATER – LAGOON TREATMENT AREA STRUCTURE DECOMMISSIONING:

1. Description of work – Option Item #5: Sanitary Manhole Full or Partial Removal including partial pipe removal, equipment removal and pipe sealing; (6 Structures). Truck Dump Station Full Removal including pipe removal and equipment removal. Irrigation Pump Station and Valve Manhole-Full Removal including pipe and concrete pipe support removal and pipe sealing. Concrete Aerator Docking Station at Cell #1 and Cell #2 -Full Removal including jib crane, pipe, valve, and valve box. Wood Aerator Storage Rack-Full Removal. 4 Ft. x 4 Ft. x 4" Concrete Splash Block- Full Removal. Concrete Aerator Tie- Down Anchors- Full Removal including electrical service connections for aerator units.

Remove and Salvage five (5) Floating Lagoon Aerator Pump Units.

O. ELECRICAL WORK ITEMS:

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1. Description of work – Option Item #6: Decommission 3-Phase Electrical Service at WW Treatment Lagoon Site. Furnish and Install Single Phase Electrical Service at WW Treatment Lagoon Site. Electrical Upgrades at WW Treatment Lagoon Site to convert from 3-Phase Electrical Service to Single Phase Electrical Service.

P. EARTHWORK:

1. Description of work – Option Item #7: Common Excavation - Lagoon Site Grading (In- Place Volume). Embankment - Lagoon Site Grading (Compacted Volume). Granular Borrow - Lagoon Site Grading (Compacted Volume). Topsoil Borrow - Lagoon Site Grading (Placed Volume).

2. Measurement: Lump Sum (LSQ)

Q. SITE RESTORATION:

1. Description of work – Option Item #8: Turf establishment in Lagoon Site Grading area;

MNDOT Seed Mix 25-121 Applied at 61 Pounds per Acre. MNDOT Type 6 Mulch Applied at 3,000 Pounds per Acre. MNDOT Type 2 Fertilizer Applied at 300 Pounds per Acre.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 012700

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SECTION 012800 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work consists of moving personnel, equipment, and material (including incidentals) to and from the project site, as necessary to accomplish all work in the contract. This work also includes obtaining permits, insurance, and bonds (if required).

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Method of Measurement will be by Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

B. The maximum Mobilization bid price shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total contract price (not including Mobilization).

C. Progress Payments for Mobilization will be in accordance with the following schedule:

1. The cost of premiums paid for performance and payment bonds are considered incidental to Mobilization and will not be paid for separately.

2. Progress payments for the Mobilization lump sum price will be prorated as follows:

a. 50 percent of the lump sum, not to exceed 5 percent of the original contract amount will be paid following completion of 5 percent of the original contract amount (not including mobilization).

b. 100 percent of the lump sum, not to exceed 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid following completion of 50 percent of the original contract amount (not including mobilization).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 012800

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SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes certain administrative provisions for managing and coordinating construction operations.

1.2 GENERAL PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordination of Trades: Coordinate construction operations to provide an efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

1.3 CONSERVATION

A. Use best management practices for the conservation of energy, water and materials during construction operations.

1.4 SPILL AND EROSION CONTROL

A. Spill and Erosion Control Plans: The Contractor shall develop a plan to minimize site erosion from construction activities, to prevent sediment from entering wetlands or waters of the United States and to provide for containment of hazardous materials and unplanned spills in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Submit a plan in accordance with paragraph 1.7 in this section. Permit will not be required for work on federal land.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL

A. In addition to meeting the requirements of FAR 52.236-6 for an on-site Project Superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for performance of the Work.

1.6 CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

A. Pre-construction Conference: The Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative will schedule a pre-construction conference before starting construction at a time and place agreeable and convenient to both the Contractor and Government and will review responsibilities and personnel assignments in accordance with FAR 52.236-26

B. Progress Meetings: Progress meetings at the Project Site shall be conducted at regular intervals.

Dates of meetings shall be coordinated with preparation of the payment request in accordance with FAR 52.232-5.

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1. Agenda: Include topics for discussion as appropriate to the status of the Project. Include review of the Contractor's Construction Schedule and of the present and future needs of each entity present.

2. Schedule Updating: If the progress of the work falls behind the approved Contractor’s Construction Schedule, the Contractor shall submit a supplementary schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 52.236-15. The COR will keep the Contractor informed of any scheduled events that may impact the contractor’s work schedule. It is imperative the Contractor provide an accurate Work Schedule to the COR and shall update it whenever the current Work Schedule is not accurate.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Spill and Erosion Control Plans shall be submitted within 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

B. Staff Names: Within 5 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, submit a list of principal staff assignments, including the Superintendent and other primary personnel. Identify individuals by name, duties and responsibilities, home address, and business/cell and home (in case of emergencies after hours) telephone numbers. Post copies of this list in the temporary field office (if present).

C. Construction Schedules shall be submitted as directed in FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL COORDINATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Prior to installations, require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed.

B. Construction in Progress: Keep construction in progress, adjoining materials in place, and clean during handling and installation. Apply protective enclosures or coverings for protection from damage or deterioration.

C. Completed Construction: Clean completed construction and provide maintenance to prevent damage, soiling or other deterioration through the remainder of the construction period. Adjust and lubricate operable components to assure operability without damage.

D. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to prevent exposure of any part of construction, completed or in progress, to harmful, dangerous, damaging or otherwise deleterious conditions during the construction period.

END OF SECTION 013100

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section and FAR 52.236-21 include requirements for Shop Drawings, as defined by

FAR 52.236-21 and Designs. Shop drawings and Designs may include drawings, specifications, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data furnished by the Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.

B. This section includes requirements for Samples. Samples may include mailed samples, field samples or mock-ups of full-size physical examples erected on-site or elsewhere.

C. This section includes requirements for Product Data. Product Data includes manufacturer's standard catalogs, manuals, pamphlets and other printed materials, and includes but is not limited to the following: product specifications and installation instructions, color charts and catalog cuts, rough-in diagrams and templates, wiring diagrams, performance curves, operational range diagrams, mill reports, test reports, shop drawings and code approvals.

D. This section includes other quality assurance submittals such as certifications of compliance or conformance, manufacturer's instructions and field reports, and mix designs.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

1. Allow 15 calendar days each for submittal review, corrections following the initial review and re-submittal review before activities scheduled after the submittal approval.

2. Incomplete submittals will be returned to the Contractor with no further review. Delays due to incomplete or rejected submittals will not be excused and no compensation in the form of monetary or time will be provided to the Contractor.

3. When the Contractor desires to submit for approval a product for an “approved equal”, the Contractor MUST provide documentation of the original specified product and the Contractor proposed product in a side-by-side comparison, such as a table, which clearly demonstrates the Contractor proposed product meets or exceeds the originally specified product. If this product comparison is not done the first time it is submitted, the proposed product will be rejected, and the Contractor will be required to provide the specified product. The Government is not obligated to review a re-submittal for a rejected product.

4. Submittal Transmittal: Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Government by use of one transmittal form per submittal. Transmittal format to be approved by CO and shall include the following information on the transmittal form.

a. Project name and Forest Service contract number.

b. Date.

c. Name, address and telephone number of firm or entity that prepared the submittal

d. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier, etc. as applicable.

e. Category and description of submittal.

f. Section of Specifications or Drawing sheet number the Submittal is representing.

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g. Certification by Contractor stating that submittal complies with the Contract, or statement of deviations from the requirements of the Contract.

h. Signature of transmitter.

i. Space to record Contractor's review and approval markings, and for Government response.

5. Submit one digital copy of each submittal to the COR for review unless otherwise stated.

One reviewed digital copy will be returned to the Contractor and one copy will be retained by the COR. The COR will print copies as needed for field use.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND DESIGNS

A. Submit originally prepared information, drawn accurately to scale.

B. Submittals: Submit one digital copy of each drawing or design. One print will be marked with action taken and returned. Distribution: When submittal is approved, the Contractor shall prepare and submit final copies.

C. Shop drawings shall be done in AutoCAD format. Upon final approval the drawings shall be sent on a thumb drive or via email to the COR.

D. Specifications shall be done in Microsoft Word format and a copy sent on a thumb drive or via email to the COR.

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of construction.

Mark each copy to show specific product choices and options applicable to the project.

Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

5. Notation of dimensions verified for fit by field measurements.

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

B. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts. Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

C. Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated, submit 3 copies of each Product Data submittal. Two copies will be retained, and the remaining copy will be marked with action taken and returned.

The COR may allow electronic copies to be transmitted in lieu of hard copies.

D. Material and Product substitution shall be in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 and Section 013300-1.2.A.3.

1.5 SAMPLES

A. Submit full-size, fully fabricated samples, cured and finished in the manner specified.

Samples shall be physically identical to the material or product proposed for use.

B. Preliminary Submittal: Where color, pattern, texture or similar characteristics are to be selected from a manufacturer's range of standard choices, submit a preliminary single set sample of available choices when required by the CO.

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1.6 OTHER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit other quality assurance submittals in compliance with requirements in the individual specification sections.

1.7 REVIEW ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

A. Except for submittals for the record or for information or for another purpose where no action and return is required, the Government will review submittals and mark returned copies to indicate action taken within a maximum time period of 15 calendar days.

B. Submittals that do not contain an appropriate marking of approval by the Government shall not be used for construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 013300

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SECTION 014000 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section, FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements and FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction, include requirements for Contractor quality control services used to verify quality assurance requirements specified elsewhere in the Contract.

B. The Government reserves the right to conduct independent tests.

C. This section includes requirements for quality control services such as soil density compaction testing, concrete mix and strength testing and granular material gradation tests as they apply to the work being performed. Specific quality control test and testing requirements are referenced in the individual specification sections.

D. The quality control services include tests and related actions, including reports, performed by the Contractor, independent testing agencies or governing authorities.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCIES

A. A qualified independent testing Agency shall be an accredited entity engaged to perform tests or inspections, and to report on and, if required, to interpret results of those tests or inspections.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Reports: The Contractor shall submit a certified written report, in duplicate (or electronic format), of each test, inspection or other quality control service to the Government.

B. Written reports shall include but not be limited to 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 and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making the test or inspection.

6. Designation of the work and test method.

7. Identifications of product and specification section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Ambient conditions at the time of sample taking and testing.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting.

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1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Method of Measurement will be by Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

B. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. Payment for lump sum pay items will be prorated based on the progress of the work under this Section.

C. Progress Payments and Final Payment for Quality Control will be in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. The Government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall provide for tests, inspections and other quality control services where specified in the Contract or when required by authorities having jurisdiction. Costs for these services are included in the Contract price. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government.

B. The Contractor shall employ and pay for a qualified independent testing agency (Agency) to perform the quality control services.

C. Retesting: The Contractor is responsible for retesting, including repeated inspections and other services, where results of the initial tests, inspections or other quality control services indicate noncompliance with the requirements of the Contract.

D. Associated Services: The Contractor shall cooperate with others performing required tests, inspections and other quality control services, shall provide access to the work, and shall furnish incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate inspections and tests.

E. Take adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing or assist the Agency in taking samples.

1. Deliver samples to testing laboratories.

2. Provide security and protection of samples and test equipment at the Project site.

F. The Agency shall provide qualified personnel to perform required inspections and tests.

G. The Agency shall notify the Government and the Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of their services.

H. The Agency is not authorized to change requirements of the Contract or approve or accept any portion of the Work. The Agency shall not perform any duties of the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 014000

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SECTION 014100 – CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING AND STAKING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work consists of performing surveying, staking, calculating, and recording data for the control of the site grading construction work. See FAR Clause 52.236-17 Layout of Work.

B. The Contractor shall provide technically qualified survey personnel experienced in construction survey and staking. Survey personnel shall be capable of performing the work in a timely and accurate manner.

C. The Government reserves the right to conduct independent survey work for quality assurance purposes.

D. Control Point (CP) data. A minimum of three benchmark control points (X,Y and Z coordinates), one point near each of the three WW Lagoon cells, shall be established by the Contractor prior to the start of construction. Reformatting and additional calculations may be required by the Contractor for the convenient use of the Government-furnished drawings and elevation data.

Provide immediate notification to the CO/COR of apparent errors in the Government-furnished data.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall provide a price breakdown by individual tasks for construction surveying and staking for use in making progress payments and price adjustments.

B. Include staking activities in the construction schedule. Include the dates and sequence of each staking activity.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Method of Measurement will be by Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ).

B. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. Payment for lump sum pay items will be prorated based on the progress of the work under this Section.

C. Progress Payments and Final Payment for Construction Surveying and Staking will be in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. The Government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 RESPONSIBILITIES

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A. The Contractor is responsible for all survey work and construction staking associated with this project.

B. The Contractor shall employ or pay for a qualified Professional Land Surveyor, licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota to be responsible for direct supervision of the construction surveying and staking.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall provide a survey crew supervisor on the project whenever surveying and staking is in progress.

B. The Contractor shall furnish survey instruments and supporting equipment capable of achieving the specified tolerances.

C. The Contractor shall furnish acceptable tools and supplies of the type and quality suitable for project survey work. Furnish stakes and hubs of sufficient length to provide a solid set in the ground with sufficient surface area above ground for necessary legible and durable markings.

D. Record survey and measurement field data in an approved format. Submit as-staked data and corrections made to the Government-furnished survey data. Submit survey and measurement data at least weekly. Field data and supporting documentation become the property of the Government upon completion of the work.

E. Discuss and coordinate the following with the CO/COR before surveying or staking:

1. Surveying and staking methods.

2. Stake marking.

3. Grade control for courses of material.

4. Referencing.

5. Field staking data.

6. Other procedures and controls necessary for the work.

F. Preserve initial reference and control points. Notify the CO/COR of missing control points or stakes at least 10 calendar days before beginning construction. The Government will reestablish control points missing before the beginning of construction.

G. Acceptance of the construction staking does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for correcting errors discovered during the work and for bearing additional costs associated with the error.

H. Maintain legibility of stake markings for the duration of the project or until notified in writing the stakes are no longer needed. Replace stakes if necessary, to ensure markings are maintained.

I. Remove and dispose of flagging, paint, lath, stakes, and other staking material after the project is complete.

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3.2 SURVEY AND STAKING REQUIREMENTS

A. Perform survey, staking, recording of data, and calculations as necessary to construct the project from the initial layout to final completion. Survey and set stakes to the tolerances in Table - B.1.

Reset stakes, refine 3D data, or both as many times as necessary to construct the work.

1. Control Points. Locate initial horizontal and vertical control points that will not be disturbed by construction operations. Furnish the coordinates, elevations, and supporting documentation for the points before commencement of construction. Set durable monuments for survey control that uniquely identify the points.

2. Original ground topographic verification. Retake existing ground and feature shots as necessary to verify existing ground topography to mapping.

3. Grading slope and reference stakes. Set slope stakes on the toe of slope at the catch point.

If the theoretical catch point is not within a horizontal tolerance of ±2.5 feet of the actual catch point, perform original ground topographic verification according to this section.