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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
COMPETITION
PUBLIC UTILITY – WASTEWATER SERVICE
UNITED STATES PENITENTIARY CANAAN
WAYMART, PENNSYLVANIA
Contractor: Waymart Area Authority
Period of Coverage: 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
Estimated Amount: $410,050.00
JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Wastewater Utility Service
(a) Pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1(a)(1), 6.302-1(b)(3), and the Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy (BPAP) 4100.05
Subpart 6.304(b), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) has determined that the procurement of sewer utility service for the United States Penitentiary (USP)
Canaan located near Waymart, Pennsylvania, meets the criteria established for other than full and open competition. It is further determined that only one responsible source and no other supplies and/or services will satisfy agency requirements. This limitation on competition is justified as supported by the following information in accordance with FAR Part 6.303-2(a) this justification contains sufficient facts and rationale to justify the use of the specific authority cited:
(b)(1) Identification of the Agency:
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
USP Canaan
P.O. Box 400, 3057 Easton Turnpike
Waymart, PA 18472
(b)(2) Nature and/or description of action being approved:
This action is for the acquisition of Sewer utility services supplied to USP Canaan, from the sole provider of such services for the period of October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017.
(b)(3) Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency needs:
The contractor Waymart Area Authority shall provide sewer utility services for the period from the October 1 through September 30, 2017.
The total estimated annual amount for sewer utility service is $410,050.
The figures were produced from previous usage history.
(b)(4) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:
The statutory authority for these services is found at 41 U.S.C.
253(c)(1). When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source. The application which permits use of the cited statutory authority are stated at FAR Part
6.302-1(b)(3), “When acquiring utility services (see 41.101), circumstances may dictate that only one supplier can furnish the service
(see 41.202).
(b)(5) A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited:
Sewer service is only available from Waymart Area Authority for the
JOFOC USP CANAAN
Sewer Utility Services geographic location of the facility. Waymart Area Authority is a municipally owned and operated provider of wastewater service in the USP Canaan area. Waymart Area Authority is not regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
<b)(6) A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable / including whether or not a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart
5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies;
As stated in FAR Part 5.202, Exceptions to transmitting a notice to the Government Point of Entry(GPE) at (a) (5), the contracting officer need not submit a notice when ^the proposed contract action is for utility services other than telecommunications services and only one source is available."
(b)(7) A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable:
The estimated average monthly cost for the sewer utility service is $34,170. The current rates offered by Waymart Area Authority are comparable to the market price levied other commercial and industrial users in the USP Canaan area. Waymart Area Authority has provided sufficient data to the FBOP contracting officer, pursuant to FAR 15.402, Pricing Policy, allowing the ability to make a preliminary determination that such anticipated costs appear to be fair and reasonable.
(b)(8) A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:
The market research conducted by the contracting office and the Facilities Department personnel determined that a GSA area-wide contract is not available, GSA has not pursued a single point contract, and GSA has delegated contracting authority to the FBOP for utility requirements. Also, Waymart Area Authority is the current sewer utility service provider for USP Canaan and has serviced the facility since the institution was dedicated.
(b)(9) Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:
The provision of sewer utility services is essential for the orderly operation of USP Canaan, which collectively houses 1550 inmates. State regulations and FBOP Construction Contracting have limited the providers of this service to only one provider.
Sewer Utility Services
(b)(10) A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:
No other sources have ever expressed an interest in this acquisition.
(b) (11) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required:
At the present time, full and open competition is not available for this requisition. GSA has not pursued an area-wide contract, pursuant to FAR Part 41. Contracting staff continue to conduct appropriate market research to determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirement exist. Sewer service provided by Waymart Area Authority to USP Canaan near Waymart, PA, has been under contract JXOOc-391 since the institution was constructed. The contract expired in August 2010.
The Facilities Manager has prepared and submitted a RCA package for the requirement.
Sewer Utility Services
(b)(12) Contracting Officer’s Certification:
I hereby certify that this request for Justification and Approval of other than Full and Open Competition is made in good faith, that the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I would not be making this request if it were feasible to fully compete this requirement. I further certify that this request is not the result of lack of advance planning or a desire to expend funds while those funds are still available.
//Signed// _7/26/2016____ Dennis Dempsey, Contract Specialist Date
Field Acquisition Office
(c) I hereby certify that the supporting data, provided by the technical and requirements personnel, which form the basis for this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
//Signed// 6/28/2016
Benjamin Bush, Facility Manager Date
USP Canaan
Concurrence:
//Signed// 6/28/2016
J. Gilley, Acting Warden Date
USP Canaan
Approved:
//Signed// 7/27/2016
Jill D. Ryan, Chief Date
Field Acquisition Office
| A12 CAA JOFOC Wastewater Utility Service FY-17.pdf |
| Rules & Regulations.pdf |
| Spec Section.pdf |
| 02221 Trenching Backfilling and Compacting BK |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Trench Excavation. |
| B. Bedding and backfilling. |
| C. Surface Restoration. |
| 1.2 DEFINITIONS |
| A. Subgrade: Trench bottom prepared as specified to receive pipe bedding, concrete cradle or concrete encasement or the bottom of excavations prepared to receive pipe line structures. |
| B. Bedding: That stone material placed under the pipe. |
| C. Haunching: That stone material placed from pipe bottom to the pipe centerline. |
| D. Initial Backfill: That stone material from the pipe centerline to twelve (12) inches above top of pipe. |
| 1.3 REFERENCES |
| A. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: |
| 1. AASHTO T99 - Moisture-Density Relations of Soils, Using a 5.5 lb. Rammer and a 12 in. Drop. |
| 2. AASHTO T191 - Standard Method of Test for Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand Cone Method. |
| B. The "PennDOT Sections" noted herein refer to sections contained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Publication 408 latest version. The references pertain only to materials, construction equipment, methods an |
| C. All workmanship, materials and contractor's responsibility for all work in and adjacent to PennDOT right-of-way shall be in compliance with PennDOT regulations, specifications and requirements. Where information in the specification is contradictory to |
| D. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications. |
| 1. PennDOT 408, Section 703 Aggregates. |
| E. State Code: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Code, Title 67. Transportation, Department of Transportation, Chapter 459, Occupancy of Highways by Utilities, July 1989 (PennDOT Chapter 459). |
| F. State Publication: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Transportation, Department of Transportation, Chapter 203, Work Zone Traffic Control (PennDOT Chapter 203). |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| A. Select Backfill: Excavated material free of cinders, ashes, refuse, vegetable or organic material, boulders larger than 6", rocks, stone, or other material which, in the opinion of the Professional, is unsuitable. If the excavated material is found to� |
| B. Aggregate Backfill, Bedding and Haunching: Fine aggregates and coarse aggregates conforming to AASHTO and PennDOT requirements, see plan for dimensions. |
| C. Classification of Backfill, Bedding and Haunching Materials: |
| 1. Aggregate Backfill of trench bottoms over-excavated at direction of Professional to correct unstable trench bottom conditions: PennDOT 2A or as directed. |
| 2. Pipe Bedding and Haunching: |
| a. AASHTO M43 Gradation No. 7 or 8. |
| 3. Initial Backfill: |
| a. AASHTO M43 Gradation No. 7 or 8. |
| 4. Final Backfill: |
| a. Select Backfill: Unless otherwise noted on drawings. |
| D. Underground Warning Tape: |
| 1. Printed polyethylene tape, three inches minimum width, color coded, one inch minimum lettering, printed with name of utility buried below, and suitable for installation in all soil types. |
| 2. Non-magnetic for ductile iron pipe. |
| 3. Magnetic for PVC and HDPE pipe. |
| 4. Provide for: |
| a. Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables – RED |
| b. Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Materials – YELLOW |
| c. Communications, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit – ORANGE |
| d. Potable Water – BLUE |
| e. Reclaimed Water, irrigation, and Slurry Lines – PURPLE |
| f. Sewers and Drain Lines – GREEN |
| g. Sludge – BROWN |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 TRENCH PREPARATION AND EXCAVATION |
| A. The Contractor shall notify PA One Call (1-800-242-1776) in accordance with the regulations of the Act. For those existing utilities on Township property, contact the Township and with their assistance locate the utilities on private property. |
| B. General: Excavation of every description and of whatever substances encountered shall be performed to the lines and grades indicated on the drawings and specified herein, or as directed by the Professional. |
| 1. Excavation shall be made by open cut, unless written permission to tunnel or bore is given by the Professional or is specifically outlined in the Specifications or shown on the Drawings. |
| 2. Trenches may be excavated and backfilled either by machinery or by hand as the Contractor may elect, provided, however, the Contractor shall use hand excavation where necessary to protect existing structures, utilities, or private or public properties a� |
| 3. The Contractor shall have no claim for extra compensation due to the fact that hand excavation, instead of machine excavation, may be made necessary from any cause whatsoever. |
| C. Stripping, Storing and Restoring Surface Items: The Contractor shall remove all topsoil, paving, sub-paving, curbing, gutters, brick, paving block, granite curing, flagging or other similar materials, and grub and clear the surface over the area to be � |
| 1. All materials which may be removed, including rock, earth and sand taken from the excavation, shall be stored, if practical, in the roadway or right-of-way or such other suitable place and in such manner as the Professional will approve. |
| 2. If more materials are removed from any trench than can be backfilled over the completed pipe or stored in the street, leaving space for traffic, the excess materials shall be removed and stored at a suitable site provided by the Contractor. |
| 3. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, bring back as much of the approved materials so removed as may be required to properly refill the trench or excavation. |
| 4. When directed by the Professional, the Contractor shall furnish such other suitable materials as may be necessary to properly refill the trench at no additional cost to the Township. |
| 5. The Contractor shall restore all shrubbery, fences, poles or other property and surface structures, removed or disturbed as a part of the Work, to a condition equal to that before the Work began, furnishing all labor and materials incidental thereto, wi� |
| 6. The Professional may mark certain trees, shrubs, or other items that are not to be disturbed or damaged. In the event such items are disturbed or damaged, they shall be replaced or compensated for at the Contractor's expense. |
| 7. Any tree which is approved by the Professional for removal shall be cut into four foot lengths and become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. |
| D. The Contractor must work around existing utilities at no additional cost to the Township for this work. If the Contractor must repair or replace any damaged utilities, he must do so at his own expense. |
| E. Width of Trench: Pipe trenches shall be sufficiently true in alignment to permit the pipe to be laid in the approximate center of the trench. The trench shall be wide enough to provide a free working space on each side of the pipe. |
| F. Length of Trench: |
| 1. No trench shall be opened more than 100 feet in advance of the pipe lines laid. Contractor shall provide all safety items such as sheeting, shoring and bracing. |
| 2. The Contractor shall limit all trench openings to a distance commensurate with all rules of safety and the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan. |
| 3. If the Work is stopped either totally or partially by his own accord or the direction of others, the Contractor shall refill the trench and temporarily repave or restore over the same at his expense and the trench shall not be opened until he is ready t� |
| G. Pumping and Draining: The Contractor shall remove by pumping, draining, or otherwise, any water which may accumulate in the trenches and other excavations and shall build all dams and do all other work necessary to keep the trenches or other excavation� |
| 1. Where it is impractical to completely drain the trench, special pipe of jointing materials may be authorized at no additional expense to the Township. |
| 2. While the pipelines are being laid, the Contractor shall have sufficient pumping machinery ready for immediate use. |
| 3. All surface waters shall be prevented from entering the open ditches or excavations by proper grading of the surface in the vicinity of the excavation. |
| 4. Sediment laden water will be pumped to an appropriately located “Dirtbag” as shown on Erosion and Sedimentation Control Drawing. |
| H. Accommodations of Drainage: The Contractor shall keep gutters, sewers, drains and ditches open at all times so that the flow of storm or other waters shall not be obstructed. If the material excavated from the trenches must temporarily extend over gut� |
| I. Protection of Utilities, Property and Structures: The existence and location of underground utilities as indicated on the Drawings is presented merely to serve as a notification that such utilities do exist in the general proximity of the work. Any ut� |
| 1. The Contractor shall notify all utility companies in advance of construction, to include requesting the companies to establish location of their utilities, in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 287/172, as amended. Cooperate with agents of these companie� |
| 2. Whenever the Contractor, during the progress of the excavation, shall uncover service pipes or lines, which because of injury or age are in poor condition, he shall immediately notify the proper authority in order that steps may be taken for replacement� |
| 3. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, sustain in their places, and protect from direct or indirect injury, all pipes, conduits, existing sewerage systems, septic tanks, tile fields, and other structures or property in the vicinity of his work, wheth� |
| 4. Pipes and underground conduits exposed as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be adequately supported along their entire exposed length by timber or planking, installed in such manner that the anchorage of the supporting members will not be di� |
| 5. The cost of all work related to utility protection and repair shall be included in the price of pipe installed. No separate payment will be made for utility relocation or repairs. |
| J. Where lines are to be constructed on rights-of-way or easements in open areas, the maximum width of trench at the top specified hereinbefore may be exceeded only if the construction is kept entirely within the limits of the right-of-way or easements and� |
| K. In locations other than rights-of-way or easements, the Professional may, as warranted by working conditions, and where permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry requirements, waive the requirements that the maximum width of trench � |
| 3.2 PIPE BEDDING AND TRENCH BACKFILL |
| A. Bedding and Haunching: The trench shall be excavated to a depth of six inches below the outside diameter of the pipe barrel, or deeper if so specified. The resultant subgrade shall be undisturbed, or compacted as approved by the Professional if distur� |
| B. Special Bedding: |
| 1. Concrete Cradle and Concrete Encasement: if concrete cradle and/or encasement is indicated on the Drawings or required by the Professional, the trench shall be excavated to a depth of twelve inches below the outside of the barrel of pipes. All of this � |
| 2. Unstable Subgrade: Where the bottom of the trench at subgrade is found to be unstable or to include ashes, cinders, any type or refuse, vegetable, or other organic material, or large pieces or fragments of inorganic material, which, in the opinion of t� |
| a. Before pipe is laid, the subgrade shall be made by backfilling with aggregate material, as directed by the Professional, in six inch (compacted thickness) layers thoroughly tamped and the bedding prepared as hereinbefore specified. |
| b. Aggregate Backfill when used at the direction of the Professional to stabilize trench subgrade will be paid for in accordance with the unit price Bid for Miscellaneous Aggregate Backfill per the actual dimensions of the area backfilled in accordance wit� |
| c. Additional excavation required to remove unstable material will be paid for in accordance with the applicable unit price Bid for Miscellaneous Unclassified Excavation. |
3. Special Foundations: Where the bottom of the trench at the subgrade is found to consist of material which is unstable to such a degree that, in the opinion of the Professional, it cannot be removed and replaced with an approved material thoroughly comp�
| C. Backfilling Methods: |
| 1. General: Backfilling shall not be done in freezing weather except by permission of the Professional, and it shall not be done with frozen material. Do not backfill when the material already in the trench is frozen. |
| a. Where Aggregate Backfill is not indicated on the Drawings or specified herein, and in the opinion of the Professional should be used in any part of the Work, the Contractor shall furnish and backfill with aggregate as directed. |
| b. Payment will be made in accordance with the unit price Bid for Miscellaneous Aggregate Backfill in lieu of select backfill. |
2. In or adjacent to state highways all backfill shall be in accordance with PennDOT requirements.
| D. Initial Backfill: Following placement of bedding and haunching material, initial backfill shall be placed to a depth of twelve (12) inches over the crown of the pipe. Compact the initial backfill in maximum twelve (12) inch (compacted thickness) layer� |
| E. Aggregate Backfill to Restoration Depth (within State Highway or as directed by the Professional): From six inches above the top of the pipe to Restoration Depth, the trench shall be backfilled by hand or by approved mechanical methods. Backfill in thi� |
| F. Select Backfill to Restoration Depth: From twelve (12) inches above the top of the pipe to restoration depth, the trench shall be backfilled by hand or by approved mechanical methods. Backfill in this section of the trench shall be excavated material � |
| 1. Compacted layers may exceed eight (8) inches provided the Contractor can demonstrate that the compaction results as described in the follow sub-section (Compacting and Compaction Tests) are being obtained throughout the lifts of backfill. |
| G. Underground Warning Tape: For the purpose of early warning and identification of buried pipes during future trenching or other excavation, provide continuous identification tapes in trenches. Install in accordance with printed recommendations of the t� |
| H. Compacting and Compaction Tests: |
| 1. The Contractor will be required to perform a sample backfilling of a pipe segment early on in the construction, adequately justifying to the Professional that his backfill and compaction operations are adequate to obtain the desired compaction resu... |
| 2. Use mechanical tampers to compact backfill materials in trench refill operations to produce a density of backfill in each layer of not less than those specified below as a percentage of maximum standard density determined in accordance with AASHTO T99 o� |
| a. Areas subject to vehicular traffic: 100%. |
| b. Grassed areas: 95%. |
3. During the course of backfilling and compacting work, the Professional or Township may, at any location or depth of trench, require the Contractor to make tests to determine whether the Contractor's compaction operations are sufficient to meet specified�
| 3.3 RESTORATION AND CLEAN-UP OF SURFACE |
| A. Restoration by Contractor: |
| 1. The Contractor shall restore all driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, curbing, gutters, shrubbery, guiderail, fences, mailboxes, coachlight standards, poles, sod or other property and surface structures removed or disturbed as a part of the Work to a con� |
| B. Clean-up and Maintenance of Surfaces: |
| 1. General: During construction, the surfaces of all areas including, but not limited to, roads, streets, and driveways shall be maintained on a daily basis to produce a safe, desirable, and convenient condition. Streets shall be swept and flushed after � |
| a. All surplus materials furnished by the Contractor and temporary structures shall be removed form the site by the Contractor. |
| b. All dirt, rubbish and excess earth from the excavation shall be disposed of by the Contractor in a manner and place acceptable to all governing agencies. |
| c. The construction site shall be left clean at the end of each working day to the satisfaction of the Township and Professional. |
| d. All surplus materials furnished and delivered by the Contractor will be removed by the Contractor. |
| 2. Repair or Correction of Unsatisfactory Conditions: All unsatisfactory conditions resulting from the work shall be corrected. |
| a. Any hazardous condition caused by the Work, on any surface, shall be repaired or corrected within two hours of observance or notification of its existence. If repairs or corrections are not made within this period, the Township will have the work compl� |
| b. There will be no additional payment made for maintenance work. |
| C. Restoration of Meadows and Cultivated Fields: |
| 1. General: Final restoration of all areas shall be performed in accordance with the Specifications for the particular land use as herein defined. |
| a. Final restoration shall be performed no later than the start of the next planting season following construction. The planting season shall be as established by the U.S. Agricultural Service for the area of construction for pasture and meadows. |
| b. Topsoil shall be free from subsoil, brush, weeds, or other litter, clay lumps and stones, but may contain decaying vegetable matter as is present in good topsoil. |
| c. Precautions shall be exercised as necessary to conform with laws relating to erosion and sedimentation control. |
| d. Seed shall be labeled for the current growing season. Germination tests of seeds shall be made not more than six months prior to seeding. Seed which has become wet, moldy or otherwise damaged shall not be used. |
| e. All seed mixtures formulas shall be submitted to the Professional for approval prior to seeding. |
| f. The Contractor shall be responsible to produce a stand of grass in all seeded or sodded areas. Erosion, drought, or any other condition encountered shall not relieve the Contractor of this requirement. |
| 2. Lawns: Finish grade and sodding in accordance with applicable sections of these specifications. |
| 3. Pasture Grass, and Meadow Grass: Prior to construction, the full depth of the existing topsoil, but no less than 12 inches, shall be stripped from all areas anticipated to be disturbed, and shall be stockpiled during construction. Upon completion of t |
| a. The sod and/or seed mixture shall be as stated in other specification sections. |
| b. If the topsoil thickness is less than twelve (12) inches, the Contractor shall import suitable topsoil so that a good stand of grass can be established at no additional cost to the Township. |
| 02605 Manholes BK |
| SECTION 02605 - MANHOLES |
| 02606 Pre Cast Vaults BK |
| 02731 Gravity Wastewater Sewer BK |
| SECTION 02731 - GRAVITY WASTEWATER SEWER |
| 02732 Force Mains BK |
| SECTION 02732 - FORCE MAINS |
| 02733 LPSS Piping BK |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Low Pressure Sewer Pipe and Fittings. |
| B. Site Conditions. |
| C. Excavation, Bedding & Backfill. |
| D. Anchorage. |
| E. Tests. |
| F. Submittals. |
| G. Product Delivery, Storage and Handling. |
| 1.2 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting, Section 02221. |
| B. Manholes, Section 2605 |
| C. Cast-in-Place Concrete, Section 03300. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE (HDPE) |
| A. The pipe and fittings shall be made of High Density, Extra High Molecular Weight (EHMW) polyethylene with a standard thermoplastic material designation code of PE3408 and having a cell classification of 345464E per ASTM D3350. The molecular weight categ |
| B. The manufacturer shall provide certification that the stress regression testing has been performed on the specific product in accordance with ASTM D2837 “Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials”. The |
| C. HDPE pipe manufactured from materials meeting the specifications of this section shall have an Environmental Stress Crack Resistance of no failures in 10,000 hrs. (ESCR: FROR>10,000) when tested in accordance with ASTM F1248. |
| D. The pipe and fittings shall have product traceability. The manufacturer shall include a printline on the pipe. This shall notate the manufacturer’s name, date of manufacture, the lot and supplier of raw material, plant location, and production shift. Th� |
| E. Both pipe and fittings shall carry the same pressure rating. All fittings shall be pressure rated to match the system piping to which they are joined. At the point of fusion, the outside diameter and minimum wall thickness of the fitting shall match the� |
| F. Force main and lateral HDPE pipe shall meet the dimensional requirements of SDR 11 and SDR 11.5 with a pressure rating of not less than 160 psi. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 INSTALLATION |
| A. Installation shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASTM F585, “Standard Practice for Insertion of Flexible Polyethylene Pipe into Existing Sewers.” |
| B. The system shall be complete, including special equipment for transport and fusion joining of HDPE pipe. The Contractor shall be familiar with the procedures of installation and joining of pipe sections. |
| C. Pipe shall be installed in such a way as to not create tension or compression forces in the pipe. Concrete encasement thrust blocking shall be placed at curvatures greater than forty-five degrees, or where pipe movement is likely to occur, at the direc� |
| 3.2 SITE CONDITIONS |
| A. Environmental Requirements |
| 1. Keep trenches dewatered until pipe joints have been made and concrete cradle or encasement, if any, have cured. |
| 2. Under no circumstances lay pipe in water or on bedding containing frost. |
| 3. Do not lay pipe when weather conditions are unsuitable, as determined by the Engineer, for pipe laying work. |
| 3.3 EXCAVATION, BEDDING & BACKFILL |
| A. Non-metallic force mains to be installed with magnetic underground warning tape. |
| B. Where force main is benched into a sewer trench, the sewer backfill shall be installed to the elevation of the force main prior to the force main installation and backfill. |
| 3.4 JOINING |
| A. Heat Fusion Joining Systems: Pipe and fittings shall be thermal butt fusion, saddle fusion, or socket fusion according to manufacturer recommended procedures. |
| B. The manufacturer shall provide fusion training. The Contactor (actual installers) and the onsite joint inspector shall be trained by the manufacturer or manufacturer’s authorized representative. |
| C. It will not be permitted to join unlike SDR’s to one another. Transition from unlike SDR’s shall be accomplished by mechanical couplings capable of identical pressure ratings or machined polyethylene nipples where a thicker wall polyethylene has been m� |
| D. Mechanical Joining Systems: HDPE pipe and fittings shall be connected by means of a polyethylene flange adapter and backup ring. The polyethylene flange adapter will be of the same specifications as the LightView except will be made from black plate s� |
| E. Mechanical couplings shall be installed in accordance with the mechanical coupling manufacturer’s recommended procedures. |
| F. Equipment: The fusion equipment and operator shall be required to demonstrate successful field experience. |
| 3.5 TESTS |
| A. Pressure/Leakage Test of Force Mains. Upon completion of the installation and backfilling of each portion of the force main, a formal pressure leakage test will be required of the force mains, valves and fittings in the system constructed. Where any s� |
| B. The Engineer shall be furnished a written report of the results of the hydrostatic test that identifies the specified length of pipe testing, the pressures (minimum 1.5 times working pressure), the duration of the test, and the amount of leakage. |
| C. If any test of pipe laid discloses leakage greater than specified in Unibell UNB-3, the Contractor shall at his own expense locate and repair the defective pipe or joints until the leakage is within the specified allowance. |
| D. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for or incidental to satisfactory testing, and shall be responsible for any damage to the pipe line or to adjoining property, due to this work. |
| 3.6 WARRANTY |
| A. The manufacturer shall provide evidence that their standard Terms and Conditions of Sales for warranty and guarantee have been one year from date of manufacture for a period of at least five years. It will not be permitted for a manufacturer to waive t� |
| 3.7 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Shop Drawings and Product Data: Furnish completely dimensioned shop drawings, catalog cuts or other data as required, to provide a complete description of piping and piping specialties. |
| B. Certificates |
| 1. Certified records or reports of results of shop tests, such records or reports to contain a sworn statement that shop tests have been made as specified. |
| 2. Manufacturer's sworn certification that pipe will be manufactured in accordance with specified reference standards for each pipe type. |
| 3.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |
| A. Transport, handle and store pipe materials and other products specified herein in a manner recommended by the respective manufacturers to prevent damage and defects. |
| 02966 Valve Boxes BK |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 DESCRIPTION |
| A. Refer to details. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| A. Type 1: Roadway Style – 5-1/4” inside diameter, cast iron, asphaltic coated 3-piece adjustable valve box, round head, with the word “SEWER” printed on top. |
| 1. Manufacturers: Bringham & Taylor, Mueller or Tyler. |
| B. Type 2: Curb Stop Box: 1” inside diameter upper section, asphaltic coated 2-piece cast iron with operating rod and lid with brass head plug. |
| 1. Manufacturer: Ford Model EA2-40-40-24R or Mueller. |
C. Adjustable Pipe Supports: Provide Standon S92 saddle support for 2- and 3-inch pipes and C92 saddle clamp support for 2-inch pipe with ASTM A36 saddle strap, threaded stud, base plate and ASTM A53 collar/base cups with MIG welding and a corrosion resis
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 INSTALLATION |
| A. Install Type 1 valve boxes at every distribution valve, blow-off valve, and hydrant isolation valve. |
| B. Provide valve box length as required to accommodate valve depth. |
| C. Provide Type 2 valve boxes with extended rods for curb stops. |
| D. Support valve boxes in accordance with details. |
| E. Valve boxes shall be flush with the finish grade. |
| F. Locate curb stop valve box in concrete sidewalk. If area does not specify for the installation of sidewalk, provide 4” thick concrete pad a minimum of 12” square as noted on the standard details. |
| 02967 Valves and Flushing Connections BK |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 DESCRIPTION |
| A. The Contractor shall provide the equipment and materials listed herein as part of Contract. |
| 1.2 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Shop drawings and product data. |
| 1.3 RELATED SECTIONS |
| A. Precast Concrete Structure, Section 02605. |
| B. Valve Boxes, Section 02966. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| A. Sewage Combination Air Valve: Provide APCO Model 443WA.1 (2-inch inlet and 1-inch outlet) air release valve where shown on the drawings. Valves shall be provided with shutoff valve, blowoff valve, flush valve and minimum 5-feet rubber hose with quick d |
| B. Ball Valve: Provide Nordstrom poly-water HDPE valves for flushing connections as shown on the Drawings. Valves shall be of drop-light shutoff, multiple elastomeric steam seals, smooth full bore, EPDM seat, flanged ends, and 200 psi rated pressure. |
| C. Adjustable Pipe Supports: Provide Standon S92 saddle support for 2- and 3-inch pipes and C92 saddle clamp support for 2-inch pipe with ASTM A36 saddle strap, threaded stud, base plate and ASTM A53 collar/base cups with MIG welding and a corrosion resis |
| D. Flushing Hydrants: Provide 2" Flushing hydrants for the intermediate and terminal cleanout assemblies. The 2" flushing hydrants are to be hidden underground within a heavy duty precast concrete junction box with cover. Provide a 2-1/2" brass NSFT dis� |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 EQUIPMENT |
| A. Equipment described in this Section to be installed at the location shown on the drawings, as applicable. Where equipment is not shown, or where equipment is a portable item, deliver to Owner prior to completion of Contract. |
| 03300 Cast in Place Concrete BK |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Concrete materials and mixes for the following: |
| 1. Concrete Cradle and/or Encasement. |
| 2. Reaction Backing (Thrust Blocks). |
| 3. Manhole Base Channel Fill. |
| 4. Manhole Bases. |
| 5. Anti-Flotation Rings. |
| 6. Concrete Footings, Equipment Foundations, Slabs on Grade. |
| 1.2 REFERENCES |
| A. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AASHTO M182 Burlap cloth made from Jute or Kenaf. |
| B. American Concrete Institute: |
| 1. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings. |
| 2. ACI 304 - Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete. |
| 3. ACI 305R - Hot Weather Concreting. |
| 4. ACI 306R - Cold Weather Concreting. |
| 5. ACI 308 - Standard Practice for Curing Concrete. |
| 6. ACI 309 - Standard Practice for Consolidation of Concrete. |
| 7. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete. |
| C. American Society for Testing and Materials: |
| 1. ASTM C33 - Concrete Aggregates. |
| 2. ASTM C39 - Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens. |
| 3. ASTM C94 - Ready Mixed Concrete. |
| 4. ASTM C143 - Slump of Portland Cement Concrete. |
| 5. ASTM C150 - Portland Cement. |
| 6. ASTM C171 - Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete. |
| 7. ASTM C171 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete. |
| 8. ASTM C173 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method. |
| 9. ASTM C231 - Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method. |
| 10. ASTM C260 - Air Entraining Admixtures for Concrete. |
| 11. ASTM C309 - Liquid Membrane - Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete. |
| 12. ASTM C494 - Chemical Admixtures for Concrete. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150 of the following type: |
| 1. For concrete which will be in contact with sewage: Type II, Moderate Sulfate Resistance. |
| 2. For all other uses: Type I, Normal. |
| B. Aggregates: Meeting requirements of ASTM C33. |
| C. Water: Potable quality, clean and free of injurious amounts of oil, acid, alkali, organic matter, suspended matter, and other deleterious substances. |
| D. Concrete Admixtures: |
| 1. Air-Entraining Admixture: Use a product conforming to ASTM C260, certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other required admixtures. |
| 2. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494, Type A, and containing not more than 0.1 percent chloride ions. |
| 3. High-Range Water-Reducing Admixture (Super Plasticizer): ASTM C494, Type F or Type G and containing not more than 0.1 percent chloride ions. |
| 4. Water-Reducing, Non-Chloride Accelerator Admixture: ASTM C494, Type E, and containing not more than 0.1 percent chloride ions. |
| 5. Water-Reducing, Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494, Type D, and containing not more than 0.1 percent chloride ions. |
| 6. Prohibited Admixtures: Calcium chloride thyocyanates or admixtures containing more than 0.1 percent chloride ions are not permitted. |
| E. Moisture-Retaining Cover: One of the following, complying with ASTM C171. |
| 1. Waterproof paper. |
| 2. Polyethylene film. |
| 3. Polyethylene-coated burlap. |
| F. Liquid Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: Liquid type membrane-forming curing compound complying with ASTM C309, type I, Class A. Moisture loss not more than 0.055 gr/sq cm when applied at 200 sq ft/gal. |
| 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: |
| a. Masterseal; Master Builders. |
| b. L&M Cure; L&M Construction Chemicals. |
| c. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section 01600. |
| 2.2 PROPORTIONING AND DESIGN OF MIXES |
| A. Prepare design mixes for each type and strength of concrete by either laboratory trial batch or field experience methods as specified in ACI 301. |
| B. Compressive Strength: |
| 1. Provide concrete with 28 day compressive strength as specified in other Specification Sections. |
| 2. Where no compressive strength is specified, use 3,000 psi concrete. |
| C. Admixtures: |
| 1. Use water-reducing admixture or high range water-reducing admixture (super plasticizer) in concrete as required for placement and workability. |
| 2. Use non-chloride accelerating admixture in concrete slabs placed at ambient temperatures below 50PoPF. |
| 3. Use high-range water-reducing admixture in pumped concrete, concrete required to be watertight, and concrete with water/cement ratios below 0.50. |
| 4. Use air-entraining admixture in exterior exposed concrete, unless otherwise indicated. Add air-entraining admixture at manufacturer's prescribed rate to result in concrete at point of placement having total air content with a tolerance of plus-or-minus� |
| a. Concrete exposed to freezing and thawing, deicer chemicals, or subjected to hydraulic pressure: |
| D. Water-Cement Ratio: Provide concrete for following conditions with maximum water-cement (W.C.) ratios as follows: |
| 1. Concrete with 28 day compressive strength required to be 3,000 or higher: 0.58 maximum (non air-entrained), 0.40 maximum (air-entrained). |
| E. Slump Limits: Proportion and design mixes to result in concrete slump at point of placement as follows: |
| 1. Slump: Not less than 1" nor more than 4", except when super plasticizer is used, slump may be as high as eight inches. |
| 2.3 CONCRETE MIXES |
| A. Job-Site Mixing: Not Allowed. |
| B. Ready-Mix Concrete: Comply with requirements of ASTM C94, and as herein specified. |
| 1. During hot weather, or under conditions contributing to rapid setting of concrete, a shorter mixing time than specified in ASTM C94 may be required. |
| 2. When air temperature is between 85PoPF and 90PoPF, reduce mixing and delivery time from 1-1/2 hours to 75 minutes, and when air temperature is above 90PoPF, reduce mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 CONCRETE PLACEMENT |
| A. General: comply with ACI 304 "Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete", and as herein specified. |
| B. Cold Weather Placing: Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength which could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures, in compliance with ACI 306. |
| C. Hot Weather Placing: When hot weather conditions exist that would seriously impair quality and strength of concrete, place concrete in compliance with ACI 305. |
| 3.2 CONCRETE CURING AND PROTECTION |
| A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures. |
| 1. Start initial curing as soon as free water has disappeared from concrete surface after placing and finishing. Weather permitting, keep continuously moist for not less than seven days. |
| 2. Begin final curing procedures immediately following initial curing and before concrete has dried. Continue final curing for at least seven days in accordance with ACI 301 procedures. Avoid rapid drying at end of final curing period. |
B. Curing Methods: Perform curing of concrete by curing and sealing compound, by moist curing, by moisture-retaining cover curing, and by combinations thereof, in accordance with ACI 308.
| 3.3 FINISHES |
| A. Provide a steel troweled floor finish on the floors of the generator stations. |
| 3.4 QUALITY CONTROL |
| A. Sampling and testing for quality control during placement of concrete may include the following, as directed by Engineer. |
| 1. Sampling Fresh Concrete: ASTM C172, except modified for slump to comply with ASTM C94. |
| 2. Slump: ASTM C143; one test at point of discharge for each day's pour of each type of concrete; additional tests when concrete consistency seems to have changed. |
| 3. Air Content: ASTM C173, volumetric method; ASTM C231 pressure method; one for each day's pour of each type of air-entrained concrete. |
| 4. Concrete Temperature; Test hourly when air temperature is 40PoP F and below, and when 80PoPF and above; and each time a set of compression test specimens made. |
| 5. Compressive Strength Tests: ASTM C39; one set for each day's pour exceeding 5 cubic yards plus additional sets for each 50 cubic yards over and above the first 25 cubic yards of each concrete class placed in any one day; one specimen tested at seven da� |
| REVISED DRAFT Sewage Pumping Stations BK |
| A. Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting, Section 02221. |
| B. Force Mains, Section 2732 |
| C. Valves and Flushing Connections, Section 02967 |
| D. Cast-in-Place Concrete, Section 03300. |
| A. The intent of this section of the specifications is to provide the Developer / Contractor with General Guidelines for the design and construction of sewage pumping stations. Each pumping station is unique and will need to be designed and constructed as |
| B. Nothing in these specifications shall preclude the Developer / Contractor from conformance with the PADEP Domestic Wastewater Facilities Manual. Where conflicts occur the more stringent requirement shall govern. |
| A. Pressure ratings of sewage pumps and discharge piping components shall be at least 150% of the sewage pump discharge pressure but not less than 150 psig. |
| B. Force main velocities shall be a minimum of 2 ft/sec with 3 to 3.5 ft/sec preferred. Maximum velocity shall be 6 ft/sec. |
| 1.5 SUBMITTALS |
| 1. Manufacturer's published detail drawings showing the wiring diagrams, pipe, joints, fittings, connection details, equipment, materials, procedures for fabrication and erection, adapters, appurtenances, procedures for earthwork, shoring, bracing, pr... |
| 1. Manufacturer: AC Miller Concrete Products or approved equal. |
| 2. Manufacturer: AC Miller Concrete Products or approved equal. |
| 3. Slamlock – The hatch shall be equipped with a watertight stainless steel slamlock with threaded plug, removable outside key, and fixed inside handle. The slamlock must latch onto a stainless steel catch that is bolted to the frame. |
| 4. As part of the start-up, the manufacturer's representative shall instruct the operating personnel of the Owner on the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment. Eight (8) hours and two (2) separate visits shall be included in the bid price. |
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| Spec Section.pdf |
| 02221 Trenching Backfilling and Compacting BK |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES |
| A. Trench Excavation. |
| B. Bedding and backfilling. |
| C. Surface Restoration. |
| 1.2 DEFINITIONS |
| A. Subgrade: Trench bottom prepared as specified to receive pipe bedding, concrete cradle or concrete encasement or the bottom of excavations prepared to receive pipe line structures. |
| B. Bedding: That stone material placed under the pipe. |
| C. Haunching: That stone material placed from pipe bottom to the pipe centerline. |
| D. Initial Backfill: That stone material from the pipe centerline to twelve (12) inches above top of pipe. |
| 1.3 REFERENCES |
| A. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials: |
| 1. AASHTO T99 - Moisture-Density Relations of Soils, Using a 5.5 lb. Rammer and a 12 in. Drop. |
| 2. AASHTO T191 - Standard Method of Test for Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand Cone Method. |
| B. The "PennDOT Sections" noted herein refer to sections contained in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications Publication 408 latest version. The references pertain only to materials, construction equipment, methods an |
| C. All workmanship, materials and contractor's responsibility for all work in and adjacent to PennDOT right-of-way shall be in compliance with PennDOT regulations, specifications and requirements. Where information in the specification is contradictory to |
| D. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications. |
| 1. PennDOT 408, Section 703 Aggregates. |
| E. State Code: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Code, Title 67. Transportation, Department of Transportation, Chapter 459, Occupancy of Highways by Utilities, July 1989 (PennDOT Chapter 459). |
| F. State Publication: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Transportation, Department of Transportation, Chapter 203, Work Zone Traffic Control (PennDOT Chapter 203). |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| A. Select Backfill: Excavated material free of cinders, ashes, refuse, vegetable or organic material, boulders larger than 6", rocks, stone, or other material which, in the opinion of the Professional, is unsuitable. If the excavated material is found to� |
| B. Aggregate Backfill, Bedding and Haunching: Fine aggregates and coarse aggregates conforming to AASHTO and PennDOT requirements, see plan for dimensions. |
| C. Classification of Backfill, Bedding and Haunching Materials: |
| 1. Aggregate Backfill of trench bottoms over-excavated at direction of Professional to correct unstable trench bottom conditions: PennDOT 2A or as directed. |
| 2. Pipe Bedding and Haunching: |
| a. AASHTO M43 Gradation No. 7 or 8. |
| 3. Initial Backfill: |
| a. AASHTO M43 Gradation No. 7 or 8. |
| 4. Final Backfill: |
| a. Select Backfill: Unless otherwise noted on drawings. |
| D. Underground Warning Tape: |
| 1. Printed polyethylene tape, three inches minimum width, color coded, one inch minimum lettering, printed with name of utility buried below, and suitable for installation in all soil types. |
| 2. Non-magnetic for ductile iron pipe. |
| 3. Magnetic for PVC and HDPE pipe. |
| 4. Provide for: |
| a. Electric Power Lines, Cables, Conduit and Lighting Cables – RED |
| b. Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum, or Gaseous Materials – YELLOW |
| c. Communications, Alarm or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit – ORANGE |
| d. Potable Water – BLUE |
| e. Reclaimed Water, irrigation, and Slurry Lines – PURPLE |
| f. Sewers and Drain Lines – GREEN |
| g. Sludge – BROWN |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 TRENCH PREPARATION AND EXCAVATION |
| A. The Contractor shall notify PA One Call (1-800-242-1776) in accordance with the regulations of the Act. For those existing utilities on Authority property, contact the Authority and with their assistance locate the utilities on private property. |
| B. General: Excavation of every description and of whatever substances encountered shall be performed to the lines and grades indicated on the drawings and specified herein, or as directed by the Professional. |
| 1. Excavation shall be made by open cut, unless written permission to tunnel or bore is given by the Professional or is specifically outlined in the Specifications or shown on the Drawings. |
| 2. Trenches may be excavated and backfilled either by machinery or by hand as the Contractor may elect, provided, however, the Contractor shall use hand excavation where necessary to protect existing structures, utilities, or private or public properties a� |
| 3. The Contractor shall have no claim for extra compensation due to the fact that hand excavation, instead of machine excavation, may be made necessary from any cause whatsoever. |
| C. Stripping, Storing and Restoring Surface Items: The Contractor shall remove all topsoil, paving, sub-paving, curbing, gutters, brick, paving block, granite curing, flagging or other similar materials, and grub and clear the surface over the area to be � |
| 1. All materials which may be removed, including rock, earth and sand taken from the excavation, shall be stored, if practical, in the roadway or right-of-way or such other suitable place and in such manner as the Professional will approve. |
| 2. If more materials are removed from any trench than can be backfilled over the completed pipe or stored in the street, leaving space for traffic, the excess materials shall be removed and stored at a suitable site provided by the Contractor. |
| 3. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, bring back as much of the approved materials so removed as may be required to properly refill the trench or excavation. |
| 4. When directed by the Professional, the Contractor shall furnish such other suitable materials as may be necessary to properly refill the trench at no additional cost to the Authority. |
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