FONE_Specs,_FONE_VC_Play_Surface_Demo.doc

FORT NECESSITY

NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

VISITOR CENTER PLAYGROUND

REMOVE EXISTING POURED-IN-PLACE

RUBBER PLAYGROUND SURFACE

PREPARE EXISTING SUB-BASE FOR NEW INSTALLATION

Section 01010 Summary of Work

Part 1:

General

1.1 Description

A. The work of this contract consists of the removal and disposal of the existing poured-in-place rubber playground surface at the Fort Necessity National Battlefield Visitor Center playground.

B. Regrade and compact the existing aggregate sub-surface. Provide three (3) nuclear density tests distributed over compacted aggregate subsurface area.

C. All work will be performed under a single contract.

1.2 Location: Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Farmington, PA 15437

1.3 Contractors use of premises:

A. Access to and from the Visitor Center read door must be maintained for employees and visitors B. Confine storage of materials to areas approved by the Contracting Officers Technical Representative [COTR]

C. Preservation of historic fabric and features: N/A

1. Provide temporary barriers to protect work area from unauthorized entry.

1.4 Special Construction Requirements: N/A

1.5 Field Verification:

Field verifies all dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering materials.

1.6 Government Furnished Items: None

Part 2 Products Not used.

Part 3 Execution Not used.

End of Section

Section 01170 Accident Prevention

Part 1:

General

1.1 Description:

The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program. The COTR shall review the proposed plan for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires revisions or corrections, the contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

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

2. Weekly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each phase, and the methods proposed t o ensure property protection and safety to the public, National Park Service employees, and contractor’s employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Housekeeping:

Section 01560

1.3 Quality Assurance

A. Equipment or tools not meeting the requirements of OSHA will not be permitted on the project site. Failure to comply with these requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualification of Employees:

1. Assure that all 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.

1.4 Accident Reporting

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

Part 2:

Products

2.1 First Aid and Facilities: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and type of work being performed.

2.2 Personal Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA.

Part 3:

Execution

3.1 Emergency Instructions:

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

3.2 Safety Meetings:

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly safety meetings. Meeting is to be conducted by a foreman at the site.

3.3 Training:

A. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous in a safe and approved method of handling and storage.

End of Section Section 01300 Submittals Part 1:

General 1.1 Description:

The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during this contract.

1.2 Related Requirements:

Closeout submittals, Section 01700

1.3 Schedules:

As soon as possible after notice of award and before beginning any work, submit progress schedule and schedule of values as a package. Contracting officer will review the progress schedule and schedule of values for content.

A.

Progress Schedule:

Submit 2 copies of progress schedule [normally in bar chart] showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. First progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable progress scheduled has bee n submitted and approved.

B.

Schedule of Values:

Submit a schedule of dollar values based on the contract bid schedule including all bid items.

1.4 Product Data, and Samples

A. General Procedures

1. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to the C.O.T.R. at least 14 days before the need of approval.

2. List submittal on National Park Service form DSC-1. Contracting Officer will provide the project identification stamp.

3. Submittals will not be accepted for review if identification stamp is missing or are placed on the back of the submittal.

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

B. Specific Procedures:

1. Manafacturers’ Literature:

Submit only pertinent pages; make each copy of standard printed data to identify products referenced in specification section.

C. Contracting Officers Review:

1. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return all copies to the contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes.

2. Any work done before approval shall be at the contractors own risk.

1.5 Approved Equals:

A. For each proposed approved equal item submit a separate request. With each request submit supporting data including:

1. Comparison of the qualities of the proposed item with that specified.

2. Changes required in other elements of work due to the substitution request.

3. Manufacturer’s supporting literature for the item / product.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that the contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and has determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Haas determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

1.6 Manufacture’s Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to the C.O.T.R...

End of Section Section 01560 Temporary Controls Part 1:

General 1.1 Description:

The work of this section consists of providing temporary controls.

Part 2:

Products:

Not used.

Part 3:

Execution

1.1 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly and safe at all times.

B. Provide enough refuge containers for debris collection.

3.2 Disposal:

A. Dispose of all debris in a legal manner off site.

End of Section

Section 01700 Project Closeout Part 1:

General 1.1 Description:

The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, and final inspection procedures.

Part 2:

Products Not Used

Part 3:

Execution

3.1 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish. Restore or refinish damage that has resulted from the work of this contract. At the time of final inspection project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

3.2 Closeout Submittals:

Submit before final inspection request.

A.

Guarantees and Bonds:

As specified in individual sections.

3.3 Substantial Completion and Final Inspection:

Submit written certification that the project or designated portion of the project is substantially completed and request in writing a final inspection. Contracting Officer will make an inspection within 10 days of the receipt of request.

A. When Contracting Officer determines that the work is substantially complete, he / she will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final inspection and issue a letter of substantial completion.

B. If the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not substantially complete, he / she will notify the contractor in writing, stating reasons. After completing the work, contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

3.4 Acceptance of The Work:

After all deficiencies have been corrected a letter of acceptance will be issued.

End of Section

SECTION 02224 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

1 PART 1

GENERAL

PART 1

GENERAL

1 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of demolition of approximately 2,240 square feet of 1-3/4 inch thick poured-in-place EPDM rubber playground surface. The work includes removal and disposal.

1 .2 RELATED WORK

Not Used

1 .3 SUBMITTALS

A. Landfill load tickets indicating proper disposal of demolished material.

1 .4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with safety requirements for demolition, ANSI A10 .6-90.

1 .5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Keep dust and dirt pollution to a minimum.

B. Ensure safety of persons in demolition area. Provide temporary barricades as required.

1 .6 SCHEDULING

A. Provide progress schedule indicating beginning and end of demolition.

2 PART 2

PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

Not used.

3 PART 3

EXECUTION

PART 3

EXECUTION

3 .1 PREPARATION

A. Not Used

3 .2 DEMOLITION

A. Work systematically.

B. Exercise caution while working around visitors.

3 .3 RESTORATION AND CLEAN-UP

A. Repair, restore and clean adjacent surfaces damaged or soiled by demolition work.

B. Remove equipment, temporary protection and barriers, and debris. Dispose of unsalvageable material at a certified landfill.

4 PART 4

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 4

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4 .1 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

A. Payment will be made at the contract lump-sum price.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 02725 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

5 PART 1

GENERAL

PART 1

GENERAL

5 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of furnishing and placing aggregate, and filler if required, on a prepared subgrade.

5 .2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit quarry ticket indicating 2A modified crushed limestone was used to regrade playground sub-surface.

B. Two copies of certified weight tickets for each load of aggregate delivered to project site.

C. If materials are obtained from a commercial source, submit certification from the supplier certifying that aggregate base course meets the requirements of this section.

5 .3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Testing required to determine compliance with the requirements for the work of this section will be the responsibility of the Government. The Contractor shall cooperate by rerouting equipment or by temporarily closing the immediate work area being tested.

6 PART 2

PRODUCTS

PART 2

PRODUCTS

6 .1 AGGREGATE

A. Clean, hard, durable fragments or particles of crushed stone or natural gravel. Materials that break up due to freeze‑thaw or wet‑dry cycling shall not be used.

B. 2A modified crushed limestone.

7 PART 3

EXECUTION

PART 3

EXECUTION

7 .1 PLACING

A. Aggregate is to be placed to accommodate 2% slope toward yard drain and per drawing L15.

B. Finished aggregate grade, when compacted, must accommodate placement of new 2 inches thick poured-in-place rubber playground surface.

7 .2 COMPACTION

A. Compact each layer to a density of not less than 95 percent of the maximum density, as determined by AASHTO T180‑74, Method D. Contracting Officer will test density in‑place, in accordance with AASHTO T191‑61, T205‑64, or other recognized method. Random tests for compacted depth will be made during the progress of the work.

7 .3 SURFACE FINISHING

A. Compacted base course surface shall be smooth and free from waves and other irregularities. Unsatisfactory portions of base course shall be torn up, reworked, relaid, and rerolled, at no additional expense to the Government.

7 .4 MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Acceptance will be based on periodic samples and tests taken following mixing and before laying.

7 .5 TOLERANCES

A. Surface: The Contracting Officer will test finished surface of the base course with a 10‑foot straightedge or other device. The variation between any two contacts with the surface shall not exceed 3/8 inch. Any areas not complying with these tolerances shall be reworked to obtain conformity.

B. Width: Plan dimension, plus or minus 2 inches.

C. Thickness: Plan dimension, plus or minus 1/2 inch.

7 .6 MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain base course in a satisfactory condition until surfaced or until final acceptance.

8 PART 4

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 4

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

8 .1 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

A. Payment will be included in the bid item to which this work relates.

END OF SECTION

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