SN159205ExbDSpecs.doc

Specifications

Exhibit D

SONOMA DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

15000 ARNOLD DR.

ELDRIDGE, CA 95431

SR#4 REPLACE PIPES AND SAND MEDIA

I. GENERAL

A. Scope of work:

The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, tools, transportation, equipment, supervision, and other services necessary to remove and replace existing corroded pipe system , filter media and water filter sections as noted on the project drawings.

B. Project Location:

This project is located on the grounds of Sonoma Developmental Center at 15000 Arnold Drive, Eldridge, CA 95431 at the SDC Water Treatment Plant.

C. Project Description

Project includes the removal and replacement of existing sand media in (4) four water filters, removal and replacement of deteriorated piping as shown on the project drawings.

D. Reference Codes and Standards:

The reference documents below (latest edition unless otherwise indicated), form a part of these specifications.

20013 California Building Code

20013 California Mechanical Code

20013 California Plumbing Code

20013 California Electrical Code

20013 California Fire Code

Title 19 - State Fire Marshal Regulations

II.

JOB CONDITIONS

1. Coordinate and schedule all work with the Chief of Plant Operations III or designee.

2. Contractors will be required to sign in at Plant Operations every day that work is performed.

3. Work hours shall be Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. No work shall take place on State holidays.

4. Prior to beginning this project the contractor shall coordinate with SDC water treatment staff to ensure water demand can be met.

5. Disinfection of all piping, filter pits and equipment associated with this contract will be performed by the Contractor per applicable AWWA Standards prior to the system being returned to service.

6. All existing equipment, piping and valves shall be protected from damage during construction.

7. Contractor shall document configuration of piping and location of drain holes in filter pits prior to removal of existing piping.

8. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify in the field actual sizes and quantities of pipe, fittings, and all related parts and materials.

9. Contractor to submit data on new filter media for approval prior to project start date.

10. All new and temporary construction, including equipment and accessories shall be secured in such a manner, at all times, as to preclude damage.

11. Any damage to existing facilities above or below grade shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair at no cost to the State. Any necessary repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of the Chief of Plant Operations III before contract work continues. These repairs shall be completed in a timely manner to avoid disruption of service.

12. Testing, when required, will be in accordance with all pertinent codes and regulations.

III. SITE VISIT

At the mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit bidders shall visit the site and carefully examine the areas in question as to conditions, which may affect proper execution of the work. All dimensions and quantities shall be determined or verified by the Contractor.

IV.

COMPLETION

A. Prior to demobilization from site, the work shall be reviewed by the Chief of Plant Operations and the Contractor. All defects shall be noted, including noncompliance with the specifications of the recommendations of Manufacturer, and shall be itemized in a punch list. These items must be corrected immediately by the Contractor to satisfaction of the State and Manufacturer prior to demobilization.

B. All warranties of this specification shall have been submitted for approval and shall have been accepted at time of contract award.

V.

WARRANTY

1. A written two year warranty shall be provided by the contractor as a condition of payment.

2. All defects in workmanship shall be satisfactorily repaired by and at sole expense of contractor.

3. Any delay on part of contractor to meet schedule for repair of warranty work established by the Chief of Plant Operations or designee shall constitute breach of this Contract and State may proceed to have defects remedied, with costs involved paid by the contractor.

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