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MARK TWAIN NATIONAL FOREST

EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR HUZZAH DAM AND

LOGGERS LAKE DAM

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

USDA – FOREST SERVICE

401 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD

ROLLA, MO 65401

07-29-2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

011000 – SUMMARY

012700 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

012800 – MOBILIZATION

013250 – PROGRESS SCHEDULE

013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

EWS FOR HUZZAH DAM AND LOGGERS LAKE DAM

SUMMARY 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 - SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: Early Warning Systems for Huzzah Dam and Loggers Lake Dam

Project Location: This project is located in multiple Missouri Counties (Dent, Howell, Iron, Ripley, and Shannon) at the following dams:

1. Huzzah Pond #1 Dam: New System Installation Lat: 37.629606° Long: -91.277885°

2. Loggers Lake Dam: New System Installation Lat: 37.386550° Long: -91.262948°

3. Council Bluff Dam: Upgrade Existing SMUJr from 5W/7Ah to 10W/20Ah Lat: 37.729531° Long: -90.907255°

4. Crane Lake Dam: Upgrade Existing SMUJr from 5W/7Ah to 10W/20Ah Lat: 37.417387° Long: -90.617013°

5. Fourche Creek Dam: Upgrade Existing SMUJr from 5W/7Ah to 10W/20Ah

Lat: 36.597002° Long: -90.932867°

6. Sterling Hollow Dam: Upgrade Existing SMUJr from 5W/7Ah to 10W/20Ah Lat: 37.042237° Long: -92.014805°

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

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

(COR).

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Products:

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1. The Work consists of the following:

a. Measure the water depth, surface elevation, and spillway height to properly calibrate/set warning levels on the systems.

b. Upgrade and installation of 4 SMUJr units from 5W/7Ah to 10W/20Ah along with existing enclosures. The upgrades will take place at Council Bluff Dam, Crane Lake Dam, Fourche Creek Dam, and Sterling Hollow Dam.

c. Installation of early warning systems at Huzzah Pond Dam #1 and Loggers Lake Dam. The early warning systems shall match other systems installed at other Mark Twain National Forest Dams.

d. Contractor to secure the systems in order to prevent tampering and vandalism.

e. Existing Systems are manufactured by AMCI and major components include:

1) Satellite Monitoring Unit

2) Pressure Transmitter

3) Sensor vented cable

4) Mounting supplies

f. Systems shall be installed, set up with correct satellite positions, and registered to the Mark Twain National Forest’s AMCI account. The parameters entered into the AMCI site shall be specific data for each dam and shall either be gathered through field measurements or provided by the government.

g. Systems shall be fully functioning and operational (data is updating once per hour on the AMCI site, emergency contacts and system data has been entered) prior to final completion of the contract.

B. Submittals:

1. Product Data: Latest edition of Manufacturer's literature including performance data and installation procedures.

2. Plans to secure the systems from tampering/vandalism.

C. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling:

1. Packing and Shipping:

a. All components of the system shall be delivered to the site in the Manufacturer's packaging, clearly identified with the product type.

2. Storage and Protection:

a. The Contractor shall provide a dry storage area for all components. The storage shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. The Contractor is responsible for the security of the Contractor’s equipment and materials.

2. The site will be open during installation for public use, care will be exercised to adhere to the schedule and to secure the Government facility after hours. The Contractor will be responsible for signing, limiting access, and safety of public and/or government employees in the area.

3. Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner, Owner’s employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

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B. Staging and storage areas:

1. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the COR. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the COR to stage trailers on site.

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

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

to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated or approved by the COR.

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

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

C. Site Cleanup: Before leaving the Site each day the Contractor shall secure equipment, tools, and materials; pickup and dispose of paper and other debris/installation waste. The Site shall be left in a safe and secure manner with the public protected from hazards.

D. Before leaving the Site on Fridays a more complete policing, pickup and securing of the Site shall be performed. The Site shall be left in a neat and orderly manner as determined by the COR with the public protected from installation related hazards.

1.5 INSPECTION OF THE WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of the work and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.6 SAFETY

A. Contractor shall comply with all State and Federal safety regulations during the performance of the work.

1.7 FIELD VERIFICATION

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

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1.8 DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL

A. Contractor shall remove and legally dispose of all debris offsite.

1.9 CONTRACT TIME

A. 90 Calendar Days

1.10 NOTICE TO PROCEED

A. Performance of the contract shall begin within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will be issued by the Contracting Officer (CO) at the pre-work conference.

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 012700 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes:

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

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

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

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

B. Related Requirements:

1. Schedule of Items Form (SOI): The Contractor is required to complete the SOI Form, provided by the Government, as part of their Proposal or Bid.

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

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

Payroll hourly rates and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the established Wage Determination for the project.

1.2 AUTHORITY

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

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

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1.3 MEAUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

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

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

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

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

E. Designed Quantities (DQ): These quantities denote the final number of units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data included the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the quantity of unites SHOWN in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

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

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

3. As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design data used to determine design quantities that cause a pay item total to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

1.4 PAYMENT

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

1. All Certified Payroll forms from the general Contractor (including payroll from all subcontractors) for work covered by the pay request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 012700

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MOBILIZATION 012800 - 1

SECTION 012800 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

B. The maximum Mobilization bid price shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total base bid contract price or optional bid contract price (not including Mobilization).

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 012800

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PROGRESS SCHEDULE 013250 - 1

SECTION 013250 –PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Preliminary Schedule

1.2 SUBMITTALS

a. Submit a comprehensive, fully developed schedule within 5 days of Notice to

Proceed date.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTENT

A. Preparation: Indicate each significant installation activity and the location on the site separately.

Identify first workday of each week.

B. Show complete sequence of installation by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of installation.

C. Identify each item by specification section number.

D. Show accumulated percentage of completion of each item, and total percentage of Work completed, as of the first day of each week.

E. Contractor to revise schedule is Work is more than one week behind schedule.

END OF SECTION 013250

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300 - 1

SECTION 013300 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section include requirements for Shop Drawings. Shop drawings and Designs may include drawings, specifications, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance, and test data furnished by the Contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the Contract.

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

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

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

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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a. Project name and Forest Service contract number.

b. Date.

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

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

e. Category and description of submittal.

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

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

h. Signature of transmitter.

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

B. Submit 3 hardcopies of each submittal to the COR for review unless otherwise stated. One copy will be returned to the Contractor and two copies will be retained, one for the COR and one for the Inspector.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS AND DESIGNS

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

B. Submittals: Submit three blue-line or black-line prints of each drawing submittal. One print will be marked with action taken and returned. Distribution: When submittal is approved, the Contractor shall prepare and submit three final copies.

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

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

1.4 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each system or element of installation. Mark each copy to show specific product choices and options applicable to the project. Product Data shall include the following information, where applicable:

1. Manufacturer's printed recommendations.

2. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

3. Compliance with recognized testing standards.

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4. Applicability of testing agency labels and seals.

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

6. Notation of coordination requirements.

B. Preliminary Submittal: Prior to submittal of complete Product Data, submit a preliminary single copy of that part of Product Data when selection of options is required, such as for color charts.

Preliminary submittal will be returned, with selection noted, for the Contractor's use in subsequent submittals.

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

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

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

1.5 SAMPLES

A. Submit full-size, fully fabricated samples, cured and finished in the manner specified. Samples shall be physically identical to the material or product proposed for use.

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

1.6 OTHER QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

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

1.7 REVIEW ACTION ON SUBMITTALS

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 013300

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CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES 017700 - 1

SECTION 017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Phased Project completion and Final Contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following: The Government reserves the right to conduct independent tests.

1. Systems Commissioning including Demonstration and Training.

2. Record Documents including Record Drawings and Product Data.

3. Substantial and Final completion procedures.

4. Final cleaning.

5. Securing the system to reduce vandalism and destruction.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Substantial Completion - The point at which the project, or a major phase of the project, is complete such that it can be safely and effectively used by the public without further delays, disruption, or other impediments.

B. Final Completion – The point at which the project is 100% complete, accepted by the Government and ready for final payment.

1.3 RECORD DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS

A. Record Product Data: Maintain one copy of each Product Data submittal. Note related Change Orders and markup of Record Drawings and Specifications.

1. Mark these documents to show significant variations in actual Work performed in comparison with information submitted. Include variations in products delivered to the site and from the manufacturer’s installation instructions and recommendations.

2. Give particular attention to concealed products and portions of the Work that cannot otherwise be readily determined later by direct observation.

1.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES

A. Submittals Prior to Final Completion Inspection and Final Acceptance: Submit the following a minimum of 10 days before scheduling a final inspection for determining Final Completion and Acceptance:

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1. Submit a final Schedule of Items (SOI) form to reflect the final payment values in accordance with Section 012700 "Measurement and Payment."

2. Submit all remaining Certified Payrolls for the project not previously submitted.

3. Submit completed, signed Contract Release form.

4. Submit a signed copy of the Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Government CO/COR. Certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

5. Submit all remaining specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance agreements, final certifications and similar documents not previously submitted.

6. Submit all remaining record documents and similar final record information not previously submitted.

7. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra stock and similar items not previously delivered.

8. Complete final clean-up requirements including touch-up painting of marred surfaces, adjustments, lubrication, etc.

B. Final Inspection Procedure: The Government will inspect the Work upon receipt of notice from the Contractor that the Work, including punch list items from earlier inspections, has been completed.

1. Upon completion of inspection, the CO will notify the Contractor of Final Acceptance and Final Payment or will advise the Contractor of Work that it is incomplete or of obligations that have not been fulfilled and are required for Final Acceptance.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FINAL CLEANING

A. Perform final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage or septic systems.

1. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project:

a. Clean Project site of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

b. Clean exposed exterior and interior hard-surfaced finishes to a dirt-free condition, free of stains, films, and similar foreign substances. Avoid disturbing natural

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weathering of exterior surfaces. Restore reflective surfaces to their original condition.

c. Remove labels that are not permanent.

d. Leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

e. Secure the system to reduce vandalism and destruction.

B. Waste Disposal: Comply with waste-disposal requirements in all applicable specification sections. Remove waste materials from the site and dispose of it lawfully.

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B. Submit 3 hardcopies of each submittal to the COR for review unless otherwise stated. One copy will be returned to the Contractor and two copies will be retained, one for the COR and one for the Inspector.

B. Waste Disposal: Comply with waste-disposal requirements in all applicable specification sections. Remove waste materials from the site and dispose of it lawfully.