Cuyahoga_Valley_Tie_Replacement_2015_SOW.pdf

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

AND

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR THE

CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

VALLEY RAILWAY

2015 TIE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART I - GENERAL

1.01 RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Contractor shall supply all the necessary materials and perform and complete all necessary work, using customary and proper construction and installation practices for all items of work whether specifically mentioned or not on the Plans or in the Specifications, and to include in the cost of each specified item, the costs, if any, associated with the supplying of materials, and the performing of the customary or necessary construction.

B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, tools and equipment and perform all operations necessary for the construction associated with the upgrading of the Valley Railway as described in the Contract Documents. This work shall include the performance of various kinds of construction associated with railroad track tie replacement and ballast installation

C. It is understood that the specific milepost designation is approximate and the material quantity is estimated amount for the specific work tasks and are shown only as a guide for the purpose of bidding. Should any questions arise as to the actual starting or terminating point, or the quantity of material required for a specific work task, the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be the sole judge of the limits of work and the amount of material required.

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work under this Contract consists of the replacement of railroad ties within approximately 26.3 miles of single track mainline railroad, under a single contract. Work to be performed under this Contract includes:

1. Crosstie replacement.

2. Out-of-face, Surfacing, and regulating mainline track.

3. Replacement of deteriorated stick rail sections in welded territory

4. Remove and replace at grade private crossings

1.03 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF WORKSITE

A. The Contractor shall keep the worksite available for access by National Park Service and C.V.S.R. personnel during the construction period.

B. The Contractor shall consider the safety of the work and that of people and property on and adjacent to the worksite, when determining the amount, location, movement, and use of materials and equipment on the worksite.

C. The Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

D. A passenger excursion train operates on this railroad. The Contractor recognizes that work may be done around a full operating schedule as outlined in Section 02450 and the track must be returned for revenue service at the end of each day except during approved and scheduled shutdowns.

E. In most locations the track is relatively inaccessible from the roadways, requiring work to be performed by on-track equipment.

F. When work on or near the track is to be performed on days with train operations, the Contractor must pay CVSR to have a qualified flagman present on-site at the work location(s) at all times. A contractor's representative must also complete a 4-hour class on CVSR rules. The contractor will be authorized to obtain CVSR work authority. The contractor must obtain on-track authority from CVSR, from the railroad’s dispatcher (phone: 440-526-7128). Failure to obtain ON-TRACK AUTHORITY prior to commencement of work can result in financial penalty and/or termination of contract.

All personnel operating hi-rail equipment or working directly on the track must be currently certified in FRA 214 Road worker Safety.

G. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project.

Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Install temporary construction fencing as required to protect existing trees and plants and root zones at the drip line of trees. Do not store material or equipment in these protected areas.

2. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

3. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

4. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

H. Existing Utilities: The Contractor shall notify the Contractor Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times of excavations.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall repair the utility at no additional cost to the Government.

2. The contractor must call OUPS (800-362-2764) 48 hours prior to beginning work

I. Hauling Restrictions: The Contractor shall comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state or local restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damage, which may result from moving of equipment.

J. Promptly vacate the worksite upon completion of the work by the Contractor and acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

1.04 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Other Contractors and Subcontractors may be working at sites within the project limits and in areas adjacent to the site during the Contract. The Contractor shall provide for any required coordination between his activities and those of other Contractors and Subcontractors.

B. Work must be accomplished no later than 180 days after Notice-to-Proceed unless other written permission is granted. Coordination will be needed as train traffic varies from month to month. This Contractor should schedule its work as to optimize periods without train traffic. The weekdays of Monday and Tuesday are generally open to work without scheduled train traffic. All track work that requires track outages must be scheduled in advance. All track work that requires track outages should be scheduled in advance with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

1.05 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. Space for Working Facilities: Space for working facilities and storage of materials is limited. Materials shall be delivered to the installation sites as required for erection or installation. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for off-site storage and staging area. Where on-site areas can be made available to the Contractor, the site shall be used under conditions as approved by the Contracting Officer. Arrangements for any on-site storage must be requested in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. On-site storage areas made available by the National Park Service, shall be returned in their original or equivalent condition when released in accordance with the Agreement for usage.

C. No fuels, explosives or other volatile or hazardous materials shall be stored within the limits of the National Park's operating areas.

D. The Contractor is fully responsible for the protection of his material stored on site.

E. The Government will not be liable for any damage, deterioration, vandalism, theft, or destruction of stored material. The Contractor fully understands that all allocated areas for storage are granted on a temporary basis.

F. The Contractor's activity within storage areas shall safely clear operations on adjacent tracks.

1.06 TEMPORARY SERVICES

A. Temporary services which are necessary for the conduct and protection of the construction work shall be provided by the Contractor, unless specifically stated otherwise in the Specifications, to the extent as specified hereinafter.

B. Temporary facilities shall be made available by the Contractor at such time as required by the status of the work. They shall be maintained continuously during the execution of all Contract construction work as required by the job conditions until final completion of the work; or until such time that the permanent facilities can replace the temporary facilities, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. If the Contractor fails to carry out his responsibilities in providing temporary facilities, he shall be held responsible for such failures, and the Government shall have the right to take such action as it deems proper for the conduct and protection of the work. Any cost involved shall be deducted from the amounts due the Contractor.

D. No temporary service shall be connected to National Park Service facilities.

1.07 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. The Contractor shall field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this Contract before ordering products.

1.08 REFERENCES

A. All work will conform to the American Railway Engineers and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering and AREMA Portfolio of Trackwork Plans (2011 edition); State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Construction and Material Specifications, 2010.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Separate measurement and payment will not be made for the work of this Section but all costs will be included in the Contract Lump Sum or Unit prices for the work to which they pertain.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01170

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work under this Section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, the Contractor shall submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be processed until the program is approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

7. Housekeeping: Section 01560.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sties. Failure to comply with the requirements of this Section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.04 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupation disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer a DI-134 form, which may be obtained from Contracting Officer.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting

Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

2.01 MATERIALS

A. First Aid Facilities: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

B. Personnel Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

3.01 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.02 ESCAPE ROUTES

Provide and maintain adequate escape routes at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101-85). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with escape routes.

3.03 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.04 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the Contracting

Officer so that he may attend. These meeting shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will enter the results of the meetings into his daily log.

3.05 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the Contracting Officer. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide three hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3.06 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

A. Separate measurement and payment will not be made for the work of this Section but all costs will be included in the payment items for the work to which they pertain.

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART I – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this Section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

B. The Contractor shall make all submittals required by the Contract Documents, and revise and resubmit as necessary to establish compliance with the specified requirements.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Closeout Submittals: Section 01700.

1.03 SCHEDULES

A. Within ten (10) days after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit Progress Schedule Contracting Officer will review the Progress Schedule for format and content. Progress Schedule: Submit four copies of Progress Schedule (normally in bar chart form utilizing scheduling software) showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work.

1.04 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

A. General Procedures:

1. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least fourteen (14) days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit five (5) copies of each shop drawing, three (3) specimens of each sample, and five (5) copies of all other submittals requested, all of which will be retained by Contracting Officer. Submit any additional copies that are to be returned.

2. Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract requirements. Forward submittals, related to or affect one another, as a package to facilitate coordinated review.

3. List submittal on National Park Service form DSC-1(CS). Contracting Officer will provide forms. Stamp the front of each sheet or item with Contractor’s approval stamp.

4. Submittals will not be accepted for review, if identification or approval stamps are missing or are placed on the back of the submittal, an incorrect amount of submittals are submitted, the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out, submittals are not coordinated, or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval.

All submittals must have the contract number clearly printed or typed on the front of the submittal.

5. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Contracting Officer’s Approval:

1. Contracting Officer will indicate approval or disapproval of each submittal and the reasons for disapproval.

2. After Contracting Officer’s review, revise and resubmit as required. Identify changes made since previous submittal.

3. When Contracting Officer has approved submittals, Contractor’s copies will be returned. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor’s own risk.

PART 2 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Submittals will not be separately measured and paid for but will be considered incidental to the items of work in the Contract.

SECTION 01560

TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART I – GENERAL

A. This Section specifies the minimum requirements for furnishing, installing, operating and removing temporary controls in addition to the requirements specified in this Contract.

1.02 HOUSEKEEPING

A. Keep project site neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

B. Provide enough refuse containers for collecting construction debris.

C. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust.

D. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

E. Utilize excavated material as soon as possible.

1.03 DISPOSAL

A. The Contractor shall dispose of excess excavated material that cannot be used in construction outside the park at an approved site.

B. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the

Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park

C. Immediately remove hazardous rubbish from project site. Place other construction debris in refuse containers at least daily. Dispose of refuse at least weekly, in a legal manner, outside the park. Do not burn or bury refuse inside the park.

D. Unusable spikes, nuts, bolts and other OTM shall be collected and disposed of properly off-site. This material shall not be disposed of on-site.

1.04 AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction.

1.05 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

A. Existing Surfaces and Facilities:

1. Take positive action to protect all existing surfaces and facilities from any damage resulting from construction operations unless modifications to the surfaces or facilities are required as part of the Contract.

2. Protect all paving, landscaping, and utility facilities for damage caused by mobile and stationary equipment, including vehicles delivering materials to the site.

1.06 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Furnish for the work force on this project, the necessary toilet conveniences, secluded from public observation. The conveniences shall be kept in a clean, sanitary condition and shall comply with the requirements and regulations of the agencies having jurisdiction.

1.07 OTHER TEMPORARY UTILITY SERVICES

A. Determine the need for such other temporary services as may be required to prosecute the work and make arrangements with utility companies and municipal agencies for such service. Remove all materials and equipment involved with such temporary utility services as part of final clean up, except as specified.

B. The Contractor shall bear all costs incurred, to include obtaining permits, utility services, including connection and disconnection; and furnishing, installing, maintaining and removing such materials as may be required.

1.08 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Perform all work in accordance with rules, regulations, procedures and safe practices of the National Park Service, OSHA, and all other governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the property.

1.09 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK

A. Until final acceptance of the work by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall have the charge and care, and shall take every reasonable precaution against injury or damage to any part, by the action of the elements, theft, vandalism, or from any other cause, whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the work. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore, and make good, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, all injuries or damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any of the above causes before final acceptance and shall bear the expense at no cost to the Government.

1.10 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS REMOVAL

A. Remove and dispose of all project temporary facilities and controls used in conjunction with the work. All costs for such removal and disposal shall be borne by the Contractor.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

PART 3 – EXECUTION

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Temporary Controls will not be separately measured and paid for during construction but will be considered incidental to the items of work in the Contract.

SECTION 01700

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

This Section specifies the requirements for closing out the project in addition to those requirements specified in the Agreement.

1.02 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION (FINAL ACCEPTANCE)

A. Contractor to submit written certification that:

1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.

2. Project has been inspected for compliance with Contract Documents.

3. Work has been completed in accordance with Contract Documents.

4. Project is completed and ready for final inspection.

B. The Contracting Officer will make final inspection within ten (10) days after receipt of certification.

C. Should the Contracting Officer consider that the work is finally complete in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents, he shall request the Contractor to make Project Closeout submittals. After Project Closeout submittals have been submitted and approved, the Contracting Officer will prepare and issue a Certificate of Final Acceptance.

D. Should the Contracting Officer consider that the work is not finally complete:

1. He shall notify the Contractor, in writing, stating reasons.

2. The Contractor shall take immediate steps to remedy the stated deficiencies, and send a second written notice to the Contracting Officer certifying that work is complete.

3. Contracting Officer will re-inspect work.

1.03 GUARANTEES, WARRANTIES, BONDS

A. Submit all guarantees, warranties, and bonds to the Contracting Officer prior to receipt of final payment, for all of the work, materials, and equipment provided under this Contract.

B. The effective time limits of all guarantees and warranties shall commence on the date of

Final Acceptance.

C. Refer to Specifications for specific items covered by special guarantee or warranty.

1.04 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

A. Project Conditions:

1. Leave the premises ready for use and occupancy without the need for further cleaning of any kind.

2. Remove all tools, rubbish, materials, and equipment.

3. Leave work in proper condition and in proper adjustment.

B. Furnish Closeout Documentation including: (Where Applicable)

(Note: All forms submitted must be signed and notarized)

1. Specific guarantees for materials and equipment.

2. All certificates obtained in connection with the work.

3. Field books and stakeout data (if applicable).

4. Final certificate of labor wages.

5. Quality Control records and Test Results.

C. Final Inspection:

1. Verify completion of punch list items.

1.05 FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit final application in accordance with requirements of the Agreement.

1.06 POST-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

A. Prior to expiration of one year from Date of Final Acceptance, the Contracting Officer will make a visual inspection of Project in the company of the Contractor to determine whether correction of work is required, in accordance with provisions of the Agreement.

B. The Contracting Officer will promptly notify the Contractor, in writing, of any observed deficiencies.

A. Project Closeout will not be separately measured and paid for but will be considered incidental to the items of work in the Contract.

SECTION 01742

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following:

1. Salvaging nonhazardous demolition and construction waste.

2. Recycling nonhazardous demolition and construction waste.

3. Disposing of nonhazardous demolition and construction waste.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Construction Waste: Building and site improvement materials and other solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes packaging.

B. Demolition Waste: Building and site improvement materials resulting from demolition or selective demolition operations.

C. Solid Waste: Garbage, debris, sludge, or other discharged material (except hazardous waste) including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operations.

D. Debris: Non-hazardous solid waste generated during the construction, demolition, or renovation of a structure which exceeds 2.5 inch (60 mm) particle size that is: a manufactured object; plant or animal matter; or natural geologic material (e.g.

cobbles and boulders). A mixture of debris and other material such as soil or sludge is also subject to regulation as debris if the mixture is comprised primarily of debris by volume, based on visual inspection.

E. Disposal: Removal off-site of demolition and construction waste and subsequent sale, recycling, reuse, or deposit in landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

F. Environmental Pollution and Damage: The presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare;

unfavorably alter ecological balances; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, or historical purposes.

G. Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

H. Hazardous Materials: Any material that is regulated as a hazardous material in accordance with 49 CFR 173, requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, or which during end use, treatment, handling, storage, transportation or disposal meets or has components which meet or have the potential to meet the definition of a Hazardous Waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261.

I. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in preparation for reuse.

J. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent sale or reuse in another facility.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: This project shall minimize the creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste to protect and restore natural habitat and resources. Factors that contribute to waste such as over packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination shall be minimized. A Waste Management Plan shall be developed to ensure that existing site and building materials are reused, salvaged, or recycled. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized.

B. Salvage /Recycle Requirements: Develop waste management plan that results in end-of-Project rates for salvage/recycling of 7 5 percent by weight of total waste generated by the Work. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from a landfill:

1. Land clearing debris (chipped debris can be used on site for mulch or erosion control)

2. Clean dimensional wood, palettes

3. Asphaltic concrete (can be transported to a asphalt recycling facility)

4. Cardboard, paper, packaging, newsprint

5. Metals (from banding, rail spikes, trimmed rail, tie plates, spike buckets, bolts, washers, nuts, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze)

6. Other mixed construction and demolition waste as appropriate

C. If any waste materials encountered during the deconstruction/demolition or construction phase are found to contain lead, asbestos, PCBs, or other harmful substances, they are to be handled and removed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste.

D. Existing items and material to be removed during the deconstruction/demolition phase shall be reused in the construction phase of the Project. Items that cannot be reused shall be recycled. Items considered for reuse must be in refurbish able condition and must meet the quality standards set forth in these specifications. The Contractor shall ensure that the quality of the item(s) in question will meet or exceed accepted industry or trade standards for first quality commercial grade application. During construction, deconstruction, or demolition the Contracting Officer may designate other objects or materials for reuse.

E. Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous demolition and construction waste as possible including the following materials:

1. Timber cross ties

2. Spikes and tie plates

3. Welding molds

4. Bolts, washers, nuts and angle bars

5. Used ballast

6. At-grade crossing timbers

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Waste Management Plan: After award of the contract and prior to the scheduled Pre-

Construction Conference, the Contractor shall submit a draft Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. Submit t w o ( 2 ) c o p i e s of plan.

Revise and resubmit Plan as required by the Contracting Officer. Approval of the Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Progress Documentation: Supplemental to the Waste Management Plan, document solid waste disposal, diversion, and cost/revenue analysis and submit a completed worksheet on a monthly basis. Use Appendix A - Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet, and report totals to date for all column headings. Use Appendix B for solid waste volume to weight conversions.

C. Waste Reduction Calculations: Before request for Substantial Completion, submit two (2) copies of calculated end-of-Project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of total waste generated by the Work.

D. Records of Donations: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste donated to individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax exempt.

E. Records of Sales: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste sold to individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax exempt.

F. Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them.

Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

G. Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

H. Progress payment requirements:

1. With each Application for payment, submit updated Project Waste

Management Plan worksheet for solid waste disposal and diversion.

2. With each Application for Payment, submit manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the Project and waste material.

I. Closeout Submittals

1. With Closeout Submittals, submit a summary of the Project Waste Management Plan worksheet for solid waste disposal and diversion. Submit on form in Appendix A of this Section.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Waste Management Meeting: Conduct separate meeting or cover in the Pre-

Construction Conference and comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Project Management and Coordination." Review methods and procedures related to waste management including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Review and discuss waste management plan including responsibilities of

Waste Management Coordinator.

2. Review requirements for documenting quantities of each type of waste and its disposition.

3. Review and finalize procedures for materials separation and verify availability of containers and bins needed to avoid delays.

4. Review procedures for periodic waste collection and transportation to recycling and disposal facilities.

5. Review waste management requirements for each trade.

2.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. General: Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. Indicate quantities by weight or volume, but use same units of measure throughout waste management plan.

B. Waste Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of demolition and construction waste generated by the Work. Include e s t im a t e d q u a n t i t i e s a nd assumptions for estimates.

C. Waste Reduction Work Plan: List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator. Include points of waste generation, total quantity of each type of waste, quantity for each means of recovery, and handling and transportation procedures.

1. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this Project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the Work.

2. Salvaged Materials for Sale: For materials that will be sold to individuals and organizations, include list of their names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

3. Salvaged Materials for Donation: For materials that will be donated to individuals and organizations, include list of their names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

4. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept. Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

5. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of.

Include name, address, and telephone number of each landfill and incinerator facility.

6. Handling and Transportation Procedures: Include method that will be used for separating recyclable waste including sizes of containers, container labeling, and designated location on Project site where materials separation will be located.

D. Cost/Revenue Analysis: Indicate total cost of waste disposal as if there was no waste management plan and net additional cost or net savings resulting from implementing waste management plan. Include the following:

1. Landfill tip fees/ton

2. If diverted, tip fee savings from landfill diversion

3. Costs of recycling, salvage, or reuse

4. Revenue from recycling, salvage, or reuse

5. Total cost or savings from diversion (Calculate by using tip fee savings and subtracting costs of recycling or adding revenue from recycling)

SECTION 02450

RAILROAD WORK

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work Included: The work of this Section includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Tamping, Surfacing and Regulating.

2. Crosstie Installation.

3. Removal and installation of private crossings

4. Replacement of stick rail sections in welded rail territory

1.02 SUBMITTALS (When Applicable)

A. All submittals shall conform to the requirements specified in Section 01300.

B. The Contractor shall submit prepared work plans detailing general construction procedures to meet the track work requirements. The work plan shall include descriptions and sketches of the following:

1. Construction sequences and schedules.

1. Material handling procedures.

3. Handling and placing ties.

4. Handling and placement of ballast.

C. Manufacturer's data, catalog cuts, and specifications for each product.

D. Source of ballast and results of sample ballast tests.

E. Source of ties and inspection reports.

1.03 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Points of Measurement:

1. Track Alignment: Measurement between points 5/8 inch below the top of the rail on the gage side of the high rail on curves and the north or west rail on tangents.

2. Profile and Super elevation: Measured at points on the center of the top of rail.

Through curves, the top of low rail shall be the grade rail.

B. Design Gage:

1. On tangent: 4 feet 8-1/2 inches.

2. On spirals, curves and special track work: 4 feet 8-1/2 inches.

C. Maximum Allowable Tolerances:

1. Gage:

a. Deviation from design gage on tangents: Plus or minus 1/8 inch.

b. Deviations from design gage on curves, spirals, and within turnouts: Plus or minus 1/8 inch.

2. Horizontal Track Alignment:

a. Deviation of the mid-offset of a 62 foot line on tangent from zero to any point: Plus or minus 1/4 inch.

b. Deviation of the mid-ordinates of a 62 foot chord on curves, from design ordinate, at any point: Plus or minus 5/8 inch.

3. Surface:

a. Deviation from designed profile at any point: Plus or minus 3/4 inch.

b. Deviation from zero cross level on tangents at any point: Plus or minus 5/8 inch.

c. Deviation from designed super elevation on spirals at any point: Plus or minus 5/8 inch.

d. Deviation from designated super elevation on curves at any point beyond spirals: Plus or minus 5/8 inch.

e. Variations in cross level on tangents between any two points 62 feet or less apart: 5/8 inch.

f. Variations in cross level on spirals between any two points 31 feet or less apart: 5/8 inch.

g. Variations in cross level on spirals between any two points 62 feet or less apart: 3/4 inch.

h. Maximum runoff in any 31 feet of track at the end of a profile adjustment shall be 3/4 inch.

D. Ties:

1. Ties shall be spaced at 21 inches on center unless otherwise specified or directed.

1.04 STANDARDS

A. All work shall conform to the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering and AREMA Portfolio of Track work Plans (2011 edition); State of Ohio Department of Transportation, Construction and Materials Specifications (2014 edition); and all other applicable standards.

1.05 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (10) years experience working on out-of-face tie and surfacing work, working on Class 1 or Class 2 railroads or transit systems.

1.06 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE (If Applicable)

A. Load, transport, unload, and store all materials in such a manner that the material is kept clean and free from injury. Store materials above ground on platform, skids, or other supports, and cover and protect them from corrosion or deterioration.

B. Ties shall be bundled and shipped in groups according to type, size and length.

C. Handle prepared ballast at the producing plant and at the site in such manner that material is clean and free from segregation.

D. Any materials damaged during shipping, handling and storage will be rejected by the Contracting Officer and replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

1.07 SCHEDULE (Where Applicable)

A. All work shall be scheduled through the Contracting Officer. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) will issue written track authority prior to the work. Track shall not be occupied without written track authorization.

B. All work must be done without disrupting normal excursion train runs. Track occupancy requests shall be submitted for approval by 10:00 am Friday for work to be performed the following week. Permission must be obtained prior to any work being done at night.

This Contractor recognizes that other Contractors may be working on the right-of-way and working schedules may have to be adjusted accordingly.

C. The work identified by the Specifications will be spread over several miles. The

Contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for access to the work site and storage of materials and track equipment.

1.08 SAFETY OF OPERATIONS:

A. Responsibility: The work covered by this contract will involve the safety of persons, equipment and property on a live railroad. Therefore, unusual skill and experience is required of the Contractor to perform the work safely. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of his construction operations. He shall therefore be expected to post adequate watchmen or protective devices to protect his crews, equipment and the work site.

B. Flagman: (See Section 01010 Summary of Work, par. 1.03 F)

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (If Applicable)

2.01 BALLAST

A. Material: Ballast shall consist of crushed trap rock and shall conform to the latest edition of American Railway Engineer Association Manual for Railway Engineering Chapter 1, "Specifications for Prepared Stone, Slag and Gravel Ballast" except as modified herein.

B. Gradation: Use area gradation size No. 4A.

C. Approval of Source: The Contractor shall designate the proposed source of ballast which shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Sampling and Testing: The Contractor shall engage an approved individual, agency or company to perform the following tests at his expense to assure that the ballast from the designated source meets the specified requirements. Certified test results shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer for approval. Ballast shall not be delivered to the job site until such reports have been reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer and the source or sources of ballast have been approved.

2.02 NEW TIMBER CROSS TIES AND CROSSING TIMBERS

A. General: Conform to AREMA Manual, Chapter 3, Part 1, Timber Cross Ties, except as supplemented and modified herein:

1. Acceptable Woods:

Black Locust Honey Locust Red Oak White Oak Black Walnut

2. Size:

a. Dimensions of timbers shall not be averaged.

b. Standard crossties to conform to AREMA Chapter 3.9.1 Specifications for timber industrial grade crossties: 7" X 9” X 8'-6".

c. Dimensions of crossing timbers shall match existing.

3. Sawed tops, bottoms, and sides. Make top and bottom sides parallel and cut ends square.

4. Anti-Splitting Devices:

a. General: Install end plate anti-splitting devices in both ends of all ties and timbers prior to treatment.

b. Steel End Plate: Eighteen gauge galvanized sheet steel, sized to cover a minimum of 75% of the end of the tie and centered on the end of the tie.

c. For end plate application, clamping machines shall have a clamping capability of 250 pounds per square inch. Ties shall be clamped, and end plated in one continuous operation.

B. Seasoning: Conform to AREMA Manual, Part 3, Chapter 6, "Wood Preserving", except as modified as follows:

1. Air season ties for a minimum period of 12 months prior to treatment unless the situation is such that air seasoned ties cannot be produced within the required time for use in this Contract. In which case, ties seasoned by the boultonizing method, or equivalent, shall be acceptable upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. Do not boultonize ties which have been partially air seasoned.

2. Bottom layer of ties shall be at least 12 inches above the ground. Decayed ties shall not be used as sills.

C. Treatment:

1. Preservative: 60/40 creosote coal-tar solution (Grade C); AREMA Manual, Chapter 3, Part 7, Specifications for Preservatives.

2. Treatment shall be performed by Rueping process with an initial air pressure of 40 psi.

3. The preservative shall be introduced until the cylinder is filled, and air pressure shall be maintained constant during filling operations. The pressure shall be raised to a minimum of 180 psi upon completion of filling. Material shall be held under pressure until there is obtained the largest practicable volumetric injection that can be reduced to the stipulated retention by ejection of surplus preservative from expansion of the air initially introduced and by a quick, high vacuum.

4. Preservative temperature during the entire pressure period shall not exceed 210 degrees Fahrenheit, and shall average at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. After the pressure period is completed, the cylinder shall be emptied speedily of preservative and a vacuum, of not less than 22 inches at sea level, created promptly and maintained until the ties can be removed from the cylinder free of dripping preservative.

6. A minimum retention of 8 pounds of preservative per cubic foot of wood shall be required.

D. Inspection:

1. The inspection and acceptance of ties and timbers will be done by inspectors approved by the Contracting Officer, with all costs borne by the Contractor.

a. Suggested inspection agencies:

1) A.W. Williams

P.O. Box 2107 Mobile, AL 36601 Telephone: (205) 438-3691

2) Dolby & Associates, Inc.

1307 Mall Building 325 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

3) McCallum Inspection Agency

P.O. Box 13266 Chesapeake, VA 23325

4) Timber Product Inspection

884 Blacklawn Road Conyers, GA 30207 Telephone: (404) 922-8000

2. An initial inspection of each tie will be made prior to treatment and a final inspection made after treatment. Ties will be inspected at points of shipment or treating plants at suitable and convenient places satisfactory to the inspector.

3. Additional inspections by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representatives may be made at the time of delivery. Material found non-compliant with this Specification shall be rejected.

4. Perform inspection of ties in accordance with AREMA Manual, Chapter 3, Part 1, and as follows:

a. The inspector may, any time, to test the preservative used in treating the ties. Samples may be taken from any container in which the preservative is stored or used. The inspector may examine any of the equipment used in and process or method of treatment at any stage in the treatment process.

5. Complete the forms for "Records and Treatment and Reports of Inspection" as found in AREMA Manual, Chapter 3, "Ties and Wood Preservation" and submit to the Project Manager.

E. Transportation and Handling:

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe transportation and handling of all timber products. Any ties damaged in shipment will be rejected by the Contracting Officer and replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

2. Ties shall be bundled and shipped in groups according to type, size and length.

Crossties specified as AREMA 7” Grade Crossties shall be grouped together.

2.03 OTHER TRACK MATERIALS (OTM)

A. General: All OTM to be incorporate with 132# rail shall be new and manufactured for use with a 6 inch rail base.

B. Tie Plates: Reuse existing tie plates. The Contractor shall replace corroded, bent or damaged tie plates with new or relay 7-3/4" by 14" double shouldered tie plates.

C. Rail Anchors: Rail anchors shall be replaced if damaged or broken and shall be installed to AREMA standards. Existing anchors in usable condition may be reinstalled, EXCEPT all fair type drive on anchors shall be replaced with new anchors. New replacement anchors shall be "Trueloc" as manufactured by True Temper or "Unit Spring Anchor" as manufactured by Unit Rail Anchor or approved equal suited to the rail section at the required location is acceptable. Unit drive-on style anchors will be permitted.

D. Drive Spikes: ¾” x 12” with 6” threaded length. As manufactured by Lewis Bolt and Nut Company, or approved equal conforming to ASTM Specification A66.

E. Rail: Shall be new or relay quality conforming to the requirements of AREMA chapter 4 section 3:13 for class 1 main line use. Acceptable rail sections are 132 RE.

2.04 FIELD WELD KIT:

A. Provide self-tapping, thermite weld type as manufactured by Boute, Orgo-Thermite, Calorite or approved equal. Obtain approval from the Contracting Officer for the weld kit to be used.

3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall arrange for location and marking of signal and fiber optic lines and conduits within the project limits. The Contractor shall not begin work without a thorough understanding of these locations. No utilities are shown on the drawings.

Contact Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) 1-800-362-2764, 48 hours in advance of any excavations.

B. All existing facilities, signs, markers, etc. at or near the work area are to be protected from damage. The Contractor will repair or restore any such damage at no expense to the Government.

C. The entire Valley Railway is considered welded rail territory

3.02 TOLERANCES

A. Gage, alignment and surface tolerances are as described in Paragraph 1.03.C in this Section.

3.03 CROSSTIE INSTALLATION

A. All ties to be replaced have been marked in the field.

B. Standard tie spacing of cross ties shall be 21 inches or as otherwise designated. Joint ties must be carefully located and centered for proper joint support.

C. For single tie replacement, the centerline of the new tie shall be within plus or minus 2 inches of the centerline between existing ties.

D. Ties shall be placed at right angles to the rail. Skewing in excess of 1 inch measured at the gauge line shall not be permitted.

E. Place ties with…