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JULY 2021 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions apply to this Section.

1.2 SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Project Description:

1. The Project consists of the following: Placing a 2-1/2” asphalt lift over an existing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) roadway. The project also includes subgrade/base course preparation and full depth asphalt sections in select areas identified on the project drawings.

B. Contractor Use of Premises:

1. General: During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the premises for construction operations, including use of the site. The Contractor’s use of the premises is limited by the Government’s ongoing operations.

2. General: Limit use of the premises to construction activities in areas indicated. Allow for Government occupancy and use by the public.

a. Confine operations to areas within Contract limits indicated. Portions of the site beyond areas in which construction operations are indicated are not to be disturbed.

b. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the occupants and public at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

C. Government Occupancy:

1. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy the premises during entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government operations.

1.3 SECTION 012000 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project.

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B. Coordination, General: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

C. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

D. Pre-Construction Conference:

1. The Government will schedule a pre-construction conference and organizational meeting at the Project site or other convenient location after award. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

2. Attendees: The Government, and their consultants, the Contractor and its superintendent, major subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other concerned parties shall each be represented at the conference by persons familiar with and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

3. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress.

4. The Contractor shall submit a work schedule and a value schedule at this time.

E. Pre-Installation Conferences:

1. Conduct a pre-installation conference at the site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction. The Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation, and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise the Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

a. Review the progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration at each pre-installation conference.

b. Record significant discussions and agreements and disagreements of each conference, along with the approved schedule. Distribute the record of the meeting to everyone concerned, promptly, including the Contracting Officer.

c. Do not proceed if the conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of Work and reconvene the conference at the earliest feasible date.

F. Coordination Meetings:

1. Conduct Project coordination meetings at regularly scheduled times convenient for all parties involved. Project coordination meetings are in addition to specific meetings held for other purposes, such as regular progress meetings and special pre-installation meetings.

2. Request representation at each meeting by every party currently involved in coordination or planning for the construction activities involved.

G. Progress Meetings:

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1. Conduct progress meetings at the Project site at regularly scheduled intervals. Notify the Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of the payment request.

2. Attendees: In addition to representatives of the Government, each subcontractor, supplier or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings by persons familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to progress.

H. Requests for Interpretation (RFI’s): Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI.

1.4 SECTION 013000 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

B. Submittal Procedures:

1. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

a. Processing: Allow sufficient review time so that installation will not be delayed as a result of the time required to process submittals, including time for resubmittals.

1) Allow 15 calendar days for initial review. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. The Contracting Officer will promptly advise the Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2) No extension of Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals to the Contracting Officer sufficiently in advance of the Work to permit processing.

2. Verification: The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions against details for mitigation prior to developing submittals. Bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Contracting Officer immediately.

3. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Indicate the name of the entity that prepared each submittal on the label or title block.

4. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal from Contractor to Contracting Officer using a transmittal form. Submittals received from sources other than the Contractor will be returned without action.

C. Contractor's Construction Schedule:

1. Bar-Chart Schedule: Prepare a fully developed, horizontal bar- chart type Contractor's construction schedule.

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a. Provide a separate time bar for each significant construction activity. Provide a continuous vertical line to identify the first working day of each week. Use the same breakdown of units of the Work as indicated in the "Value schedule".

b. Prepare the schedule on a sheet, or series of sheets, of stable transparency, or other reproducible media, of sufficient width to show data for the entire construction period.

c. Coordinate the Contractor's construction schedule with the value schedule, list of subcontracts, submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests and other schedules.

2. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work, including testing and installation.

3. Area Separations: Provide a separate time bar to identify each major construction area for each major portion of the Work. Indicate where each element in an area must be sequenced or integrated with other activities.

4. Distribution: Following response to the initial submittal, print and distribute copies to the Contracting Officer, subcontractors, and other parties required to comply with scheduled dates. Post copies in the Project meeting room and temporary field office.

5. Schedule Updating: Revise the schedule after each meeting or activity, where revisions have been recognized or made. Issue the updated schedule concurrently with report of each meeting.

D. Shop Drawings:

1. Submit newly prepared information, drawn to accurate scale. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise indicate deviations from the Contract Documents. Do not reproduce Contract Documents or copy standard information as the basis of Shop Drawings. Standard information prepared without specific reference to the Project is not considered Shop Drawings.

2. Shop Drawings include fabrication and installation drawings, setting diagrams, schedules, patterns, templates and similar drawings. Include the following information:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products and materials included.

c. Compliance with specified standards.

d. Notation of coordination requirements.

e. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

3. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full- size Drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2" x 11" but no larger than 36" x 48".

4. Final Submittal: Submit blue- or black-line prints; submit additional prints where required for maintenance manuals.

5. Do not use Shop Drawings without an appropriate final stamp indicating action taken in connection with construction.

E. Product Data:

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

Product Data includes printed information such as manufacturer's installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates, standard wiring diagrams and performance curves. Where Product Data must be

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specially prepared because standard printed data is not suitable for use, submit as "Shop Drawings."

a. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products, some of which are not required, mark copies to indicate the applicable information. Include the following information:

1) Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2) Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3) Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

4) Application of testing agency labels and seals.

5) Notation of dimensions verified by field measurement.

6) Notation of coordination requirements.

b. Do not submit Product Data until compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents has been confirmed.

c. Final Submittals: Submit the following number of copies:

1) For Government; 2 copies.

2) For O&M Manuals; 2 copies when required.

3) In addition to the quantities listed above, include the number required by the

Contractor and/or sub-contractor(s) and/or material supplier(s).

d. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittal to installers, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and others required for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

1) Do not proceed with fabrication or installation until an applicable copy of Shop Drawings or Product Data is in the installer's possession.

2) Do not permit use of unmarked copies of Submittals in connection with construction.

3) Do not use Shop Drawings or Product Data without an appropriate final stamp indicating action taken in connection with construction.

F. Samples:

1. Submit full-size, fully fabricated Samples cured and finished as specified and physically identical with the material or product proposed. Samples include partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, cuts or containers of materials, color range sets, and swatches showing color, texture and pattern.

a. Generic description of the Sample.

b. Sample source.

c. Product name or name of manufacturer.

d. Compliance with recognized standards.

e. Availability and delivery time.

2. Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture, for a final check of these characteristics with other elements, and for a comparison of these characteristics between the final submittal and the actual component as delivered and installed.

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a. Where variation in color, pattern, texture or other characteristics are inherent in the material or product represented, submit multiple units (not less than 3), that show approximate limits of the variations.

3. Preliminary submittals: Where Samples are for selection of color, pattern, texture or similar characteristics from a range of standard choices, submit a full set of choices for the material or product.

a. Preliminary submittals will be reviewed and returned with the Contracting officer’s mark indicating selection and other action.

4. Submittals: Except for Samples illustrating assembly details, workmanship, fabrication techniques, connections, operation and similar characteristics, submit 3 sets; one will be returned marked with the action taken.

5. Maintain sets of Samples, as returned, at the Project site, for quality comparisons throughout the course of construction.

G. Government’s Action:

1. Except for submittals for record, information or similar purposes, where action and return is required or requested, the Contracting Officer will review each submittal, mark to indicate action taken, and return promptly.

a. Compliance with specified characteristics is the Contractor's responsibility.

2. Action Stamp: The Contracting Officer will mark each submittal with a uniform, self-explanatory action stamp. The mark will be appropriately marked, as follows, to indicate the action taken:

a. Approved: Where submittals are marked "Approved," that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with requirements of the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend upon that compliance.

b. Approved with Comment: When submittals are marked "Approved, Subject to Compliance with Attached Comments," that part of the Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided it complies with notations or corrections on the submittal and requirements of the Contract Documents; final acceptance will depend on that compliance.

c. Not Approved: When submittal is marked "Not Approved." do not proceed with that part of the Work covered by the submittal, including purchasing, fabrication, delivery, or other activity. Revise or prepare a new submittal in accordance with the notations; resubmit without delay. Repeat if necessary to obtain a different action mark.

1) Do not permit submittals marked "Not Approved." to be used at the Project site, or elsewhere where Work is in progress.

1.5 SECTION 014000 - REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

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1. Approved: The term "approved," where used in conjunction with the Contracting Officer’s action on the Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, is limited to the Contracting Officer’s duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

2. Directed: Terms such as "directed," "requested," "authorized," "selected," "approved," "required," and "permitted" mean "directed by the Contracting Officer," "requested by the Contracting Officer," and similar phrases.

3. Indicated: The term "indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or other Paragraphs or Schedules in the Specifications, and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" are used, it is to help the reader locate the reference; no limitation on location is intended.

4. Regulations: The term "Regulations" includes laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

5. Furnish: The term "furnish" is used to mean "supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations."

6. Install: The term "install" is used to describe operations at project site including the actual "unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar operations."

7. Provide: The term "provide" means "to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use."

8. Installer: An "Installer" is the Contractor or an entity engaged by the Contractor, either as an employee, subcontractor, or contractor of lower tier for performance of a particular construction activity, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

Installers are required to be experienced in the operations they are engaged to perform.

a. The term "experienced," when used with the term "Installer," means having a minimum of five previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project, being familiar with the special requirements indicated, and having complied with requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

b. Trades: Use of titles such as "carpentry" is not intended to imply that certain construction activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespersons of the corresponding generic name.

c. Assignment of Specialists: Certain Sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by specialists who are recognized experts in the operations to be performed. The specialists must be engaged for those activities, and assignments are requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. Nevertheless, the ultimate responsibility for fulfilling Contract requirements remains with the Contractor.

1) This requirement shall not be interpreted to conflict with enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. It is also not intended to interfere with local trade union jurisdictional settlements and similar conventions.

9. Project Site: The term “project site” is used to describe space available to the Contractor for performance of construction activities. The extent of the Project Site is shown on

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Drawings and may or may not be identical with description of the land on which Project is to be built.

B. Specification Format and Content Explanation:

1. Specification Format: These Specifications are organized into Divisions and Sections based on the Construction Specifications Institute's 16-Division format and MASTERFORMAT numbering system.

2. Specification Content: This Specification uses certain conventions in the use of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations or circumstances. These conventions are explained as follows:

a. Abbreviated Language: Language used in Specifications and other Contract Documents is the abbreviated type. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate. Words that are implied, but not stated shall be interpolated as the sense required. Singular words will be interpreted as plural and plural words interpreted as singular where applicable and the context of the Contract Documents so indicates.

b. Imperative and streamlined language is used generally in the Specifications.

Requirements expressed in the imperative mood are to be performed by the Contractor. At certain locations in the text, for clarity, subjective language is used to describe responsibilities that must be fulfilled indirectly by the Contractor, or by others when so noted.

1) The words "shall be" shall be included by inference wherever a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

C. Industry Standards:

1. Applicability of Standards: Except where the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

2. Publication Dates: Comply with the standard in effect as of the date of the Contract Documents.

3. Conflicting Requirements: Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, and the standards may establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels. Refer requirements that are different, but apparently equal, and uncertainties to the Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

a. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. In complying with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate for the context of the requirements. Refer uncertainties to the Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

4. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on the Project is required to be familiar with industry standards applicable to that entity's construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

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a. Where copies of standards are needed for performance of a required construction activity, the Contractor shall obtain copies directly from the publication source.

5. Abbreviations and Names: Trade association names and titles of general standards are frequently abbreviated. Where such acronyms or abbreviations are used in the Specifications or other Contract Documents, they mean the recognized name of the trade association, standards generating organization, authority having jurisdiction, or other entity applicable to the context of the text provision. Refer to the "Encyclopedia of Associations," published by Gale Research Co., available in most libraries.

D. Governing Regulations/Authorities:

1. The Government has contacted authorities having jurisdiction where necessary to obtain information necessary for preparation of Contract Documents. Contact authorities having jurisdiction directly for information and decisions having a bearing on the Work.

E. Submittals:

1. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For the Government’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, and similar documents, correspondence, and records established in conjunction with compliance with standards and regulations bearing upon performance of the Work.

1.6 SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. This Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, temporary field office, first aid, sanitary facilities, vehicular access, temporary barriers and controls, and project identification.

B. Use Charges:

1. Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum. Allow other entities to use temporary services and facilities without cost, including, but not limited to, Government construction forces, Contracting Officer, occupants of Project, testing agencies, and authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Submittals:

1. Water Pollution Prevention Plan: Submit Water Pollution Prevention Plan to Contracting Officer not less than 30 days prior to start of onsite construction work. Prepare Pollution Prevention Plan as required by storm water permit for discharges from construction sites.

2. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC): Submit SPCC Plan where location of construction site is such that oil from accidental spillage could reasonably be expected to enter into or upon navigable waters of United States or adjoining shorelines, and aggregate storage of oil at site is over 1,320 gallons or single container has capacity in excess of 660 gallons. Submit SPCC Plan to Contracting Officer at least 30 days prior to delivery or storage of oil at site. Plan shall have been reviewed and certified by registered professional engineer in accordance with 40 CFR, part 112, as required by section 311 of the Clean Water Act (Public Law 92-500 as amended).

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3. Traffic Control Plan: Submit requirements for specific signs, signals, channelizing and lighting devices, barricades, and flag persons in accordance with AASHTO Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

4. Recordkeeping: Submit records kept as required of EPA Clean Water Act, Section 402 permittee, as stated in Section 402 permit, which may include sampling, site inspections, or laboratory tests and results.

D. Quality Assurance:

1. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

2. Standards: Comply with NFPA 241 "Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations," ANSI A10 Series standards for "Safety Requirements for Construction and Demolition," and NECA Electrical Design Library "Temporary Electrical Facilities."

3. Comply with AASHTO Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part VI.

E. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Regulations: Comply with industry standards and applicable laws and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

a. Building Code requirements.

b. Health and safety regulations.

c. Utility company regulations.

d. Police, Fire Department and Rescue Squad rules.

e. Environmental protection regulations.

f. Prevention and control of water pollution.

F. Project Conditions:

1. Explosives: Use will not be permitted.

G. Installation:

1. Use qualified personnel for installation of temporary facilities. Locate facilities where they will serve the Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required.

2. Provide each facility ready for use when needed to avoid delay. Maintain and modify as required. Do not remove until facilities are no longer needed or are replaced by authorized use of completed permanent facilities.

H. Temporary Construction and Support Facilities Installation:

1. Locate field offices, storage sheds, sanitary facilities and other temporary construction and support facilities for easy access.

a. Maintain temporary construction and support facilities until near Substantial Completion. Remove prior to Substantial Completion. Personnel remaining after Substantial Completion will be permitted to use permanent facilities, under conditions acceptable to the Government.

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I. Sanitary Facilities:

1. Provide wash facilities and drinking water for use of construction personnel. Comply with authorities having jurisdiction for type, number, location, operation, and mainte-nance of fixtures and facilities.

J. Traffic Controls:

1. Provide, erect, and maintain traffic control devices, including traffic cones, delineators, concrete safety barriers, barricades, suitable and sufficient flasher lights, flag persons, danger signals, and signs, as required by State and local authorities having jurisdiction.

Take precautions for protection of work and safety of public on roads affected by work during contract period as construction work proceeds. Do not start construction work along public or private roads until proper traffic control devices for warning, channeling, and providing safety for motorists are in place at construction site. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

K. Dewatering Facilities and Drains:

1. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. Maintain Project site, excavations, and construction free of water.

L. Storage/Staging Area:

1. Construct temporary area for trailers, equipment, and materials, located as approved by Contracting Officer. Fencing of materials or equipment shall not be required at this site.

Trailers, materials, or equipment shall not be placed or stored outside area unless trailers, materials, or equipment are assigned separate and distinct storage area by Contracting Officer away from vicinity of construction site but within Government property boundaries.

M. Security and Protection Facilities Installation:

1. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

2. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff and airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways, according to requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Stormwater Control: Comply with authorities having jurisdiction. Provide barriers in and around excavations and subgrade construction to prevent flooding by runoff of stormwater from heavy rains.

4. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

N. Water Pollution Control:

1. Contractor Water Pollution Violations: If noncompliance should occur, report noncompliance to Contracting Officer immediately (orally), with specific information

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submitted in writing within two calendar days. Consistent violations of applicable Federal, State, or local laws, orders, regulations, or Water Quality Standards may result in Contracting Officer stopping site activity until compliance is ensured. Contractor shall not be entitled to extensions of time, claims for damage, or additional compensation by reason of such work stoppages. Corrective measures required to bring activities into compliance shall be at Contractor's expense.

2. Stormwater Discharge Permit Associated with Construction Site:

a. Notice of Intent: Government and Contractor shall sign Notice of Intent (NOI) to obtain coverage under Construction General Permit to control stormwater discharges from construction site as required under Section 402 of Clean Water Act (Public Law 92-500, as amended).

b. Pollution Prevention Plan: Contractor shall prepare Pollution Prevention Plan as required by permit. Contractor shall comply with terms and conditions to obtain and maintain stormwater discharge permit.

c. Monitoring and Water Treatment: Provide monitoring and water treatment to achieve compliance with applicable Water Quality Standards, and provide recordkeeping required by stormwater discharge permit associated with construction activity.

3. Pollution Controls: Control pollutants by use of sediment and erosion controls, wastewater and stormwater management controls, construction site management practices, and other controls including State and local control requirements.

a. Sediment and Erosion Controls: Establish methods for controlling sediment and erosion which address vegetative practices, structural control, silt fences, straw dikes, sediment controls, and operator controls as appropriate. Institute stormwater management measures as required, including velocity dissipators, and solid waste controls which address controls for building materials and offsite tracking of sediment.

b. Wastewater and Stormwater Management Controls: Use methods of dewatering, unwatering, excavating, or stockpiling earth and rock materials which include prevention measures to control silting and erosion, and which will intercept and settle runoff of sediment-ladened waters. Prevent wastewater from general construction activities such as drainwater collection, aggregate processing concrete batching, drilling grouting, or other construction operations, from entering flowing or dry watercourses without use of approved turbidity control methods. Divert stormwater runoff from upslope areas away from disturbed areas.

c. Construction Site Management: Perform construction activities by methods that will prevent entrance, or accidental spillage, of solid matter, contaminants, debris, or other pollutants or wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, wetlands, reservoirs, or underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include: refuse, garbage, cement, sanitary waste, industrial waste, hazardous materials, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution.

O. Landscape Preservation:

1. Preservation: Preserve natural landscape and protect existing vegetation not authorized to be removed. Conduct operations to prevent injury to natural surroundings in vicinity

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of Work. Move crews and equipment within rights-of-way and over routes provided for access to Work in manner to prevent damage to grazing land, crops, or property.

2. Protection: Protect vegetation from damage or injury caused by construction operations, personnel, or equipment by use of protective barriers or other methods approved by Contracting Officer. Provide access routes as approved by Contracting Officer.

3. Anchorage: Do not use trees for anchorages. Use safety ropes where tree climbing is necessary; do not use climbing spurs.

4. Damaged Vegetation: Repair or treat injured vegetation; replace trees or shrubs as directed by Contracting Officer.

5. Replacement: Remove damaged or injured trees or shrubs as directed by Contracting Officer. Replace removed trees or shrubs with new of same species, or other approved species, of maximum size practicable to plant and sustain in particular environment. Guy as required, water, and maintain replacement trees and shrubs for period of one year.

Remove and replace replacement trees or shrubs that die within one year of planting.

P. Operation, Termination, and Removal:

1. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

2. Maintenance: Maintain temporary structures, facilities, and controls in good operating condition as required for safe and proper completion of Work and as directed by Contracting Officer, until removal.

3. Termination and Removal: Remove temporary structures, facilities, and controls when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed because of interference with temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

1.7 SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements governing the Contractor's selection of products for use in the Project.

B. Quality Assurance:

1. Source Limitations: To the fullest extent possible, provide products of the same kind, from a single source.

2. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given option of selecting between two or more products for use on Project, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

C. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

1. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Product Selection:

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1. General Product Requirements: Provide products that comply with the Contract Documents, that are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, that are new at time of installation.

a. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation and indicated use and effect.

b. Standard Products: If available, and unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects.

2. Product Selection Procedures: Product selection is governed by the Contract Documents and governing regulations, not by previous Project experience. Procedures governing product selection include the following:

a. Proprietary Specification Requirements: Where only a single product or manufacturer is named, provide the product indicated. No substitutions will be permitted.

b. Semiproprietary Specification Requirements: Where two or more products or manufacturers are named, provide one of the products indicated. No substitutions will be permitted.

1) Where products or manufacturers are specified by name, accompanied by the term "or equal," or "or approved equal" comply with the Contract Document provisions concerning "substitutions" to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.

c. Non-Proprietary Specifications: When the Specifications list products or manufacturers that are available and may be incorporated in the Work, but do not restrict the Contractor to use of these products only, the Contractor may propose any available product that complies with Contract requirements. Comply with Contract Document provisions concerning "substitutions" to obtain approval for use of an unnamed product.

d. Descriptive Specification Requirements: Where Specifications describe a product or assembly, listing exact characteristics required, with or without use of a brand or trade name, provide a product or assembly that provides the characteristics and otherwise complies with Contract requirements.

e. Performance Specification Requirements: Where Specifications require compliance with performance requirements, provide products that comply with these requirements, and are recommended by the manufacturer for the application indicated. General overall performance of a product is implied where the product is specified for a specific application.

1) Manufacturer's recommendations may be contained in published product literature, or by the manufacturer's certification of performance.

f. Compliance with Standards, Codes and Regulations: Where the Specifications only require compliance with an imposed code, standard or regulation, select a product that complies with the standards, codes or regulations specified.

g. Visual Matching: Where Specifications require matching an established Sample, the Contracting Officer’s decision will be final on whether a proposed product matches satisfactorily.

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1) Where no product available within the specified category matches satisfactorily and also complies with other specified requirements, comply with provisions of the Contract Documents concerning "substitutions" for selection of a matching product in another product category, or for noncompliance with specified requirements.

h. Visual Selection: Where specified product requirements include the phrase "...as selected from manufacturer's standard colors, patterns, textures..." or a similar phrase, select a product and manufacturer that complies with other specified requirements. The Contracting Officer will select the color, pattern and texture from the product line selected.

E. Product Substitutions:

1. Timing: Contracting Officer will consider requests for substitution if received within 30 days after the Notice to Proceed. Requests received after that time may be considered or rejected at discretion of Contracting Officer.

2. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for substitution when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Requested substitution offers Government a substantial advantage in cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Government must assume. Government additional responsibilities may include compensation to Government for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Government, and similar considerations.

b. Requested substitution does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents.

c. Requested substitution is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce indicated results.

d. Substitution request is fully documented and properly submitted.

e. Requested substitution will not adversely affect Contractor's Construction

Schedule.

f. Requested substitution has received necessary approvals of authorities having jurisdiction.

g. Requested substitution is compatible with other portions of the Work.

h. Requested substitution has been coordinated with other portions of the Work.

i. Requested substitution provides specified warranty.

F. Comparable Products:

1. Conditions: Contracting Officer will consider Contractor's request for comparable product when the following conditions are satisfied. If the following conditions are not satisfied, Contracting Officer will return requests without action, except to record noncompliance with these requirements:

a. Evidence that the proposed product does not require extensive revisions to the Contract Documents, that it is consistent with the Contract Documents and will produce the indicated results, and that it is compatible with other portions of the Work.

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b. Detailed comparison of significant qualities of proposed product with those named in the Specifications. Significant qualities include attributes such as performance, weight, size, durability, visual effect, and specific features and requirements indicated.

c. Evidence that proposed product provides specified warranty.

d. List of similar installations for completed projects with project names and addresses and names and addresses of architects and owners, if requested.

e. Samples, if requested.

G. Installation of Products:

1. Comply with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for installation of products in the applications indicated. Anchor each product securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other Work.

a. Clean exposed surfaces and protect as necessary to ensure freedom from damage and deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

1.8 SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes general procedural requirements governing execution of the Work.

B. Examination:

1. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of site improvements, utilities, and other construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems and other construction affecting the Work.

2. Existing Utilities: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Before beginning sitework, investigate and verify the existence and location of underground utilities and other construction affecting the Work.

3. Acceptance of Conditions: Examine substrates, areas, and conditions, with Installer or Applicator present where indicated, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. Record observations.

C. Preparation:

1. Existing Utility Information: Furnish information to Contracting Officer that is necessary to adjust, move, or relocate existing utility structures, utility poles, lines, services, or other utility appurtenances located in or affected by construction. Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly.

Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

3. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to

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Contracting Officer. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

D. Construction Layout:

1. Verification: Before proceeding to lay out the Work, verify layout information shown on Drawings. If discrepancies are discovered, notify Contracting Officer promptly.

2. Site Improvements: Locate and lay out site improvements, including pavements, grading, fill and topsoil placement.

E. Installation:

1. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

2. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

3. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results.

Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

4. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

5. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels.

6. Templates: Obtain and distribute to the parties involved templates for work specified to be factory prepared and field installed. Check Shop Drawings of other work to confirm that adequate provisions are made for locating and installing products to comply with indicated requirements.

7. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work.

8. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated, arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

9. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

F. Progress Cleaning:

1. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Coordinate progress cleaning for joint-use areas where more than one installer has worked. Enforce requirements strictly. Dispose of materials lawfully.

2. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

3. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

4. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted.

Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the construction completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period.

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6. Environmental Considerations: Excavate areas of fuel or oil spills occurring during Work to depth of 12 inches beyond contaminated material and remove from the work location. Observe prescribed measures to prevent water pollution to nearby water resources.

G. Protection of Installed Construction:

1. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

H. Correction of Work:

1. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Do not initiate repair of damage to new or existing construction and equipment resulting from construction procedures, prior to notification of Contracting Officer. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1.9 SECTION 018000 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout.

B. Substantial Completion:

1. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for Substantial Completion, complete the following. List exceptions in the request.

a. In the Application for Payment that coincides with, or first follows, the date Substantial Completion is claimed, show 100 percent completion for the portion of the Work claimed as substantially complete. Include supporting documentation for completion as indicated in these Contract Documents and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the Contract Sum.

1) If 100 percent completion cannot be shown, include a list of incomplete items, the value of incomplete construction, and reasons the Work is not complete.

b. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance agreements, final certifications and similar documents.

c. Obtain and submit releases enabling the Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities; include occupancy permits, operating certificates and similar releases.

d. Submit record drawings, maintenance manuals, final project photographs, damage or settlement survey, property survey, and similar final record information.

e. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra stock,…