Solicitation Attachment 5 - Pavement Repairs Union Village Dam Thetford VT Statement of Work.pdf

PAVEMENT REPAIRS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

THETFORD, VT

Seed Task Order Statement of Work for Paving MATOC Solicitation No. W912WJ20R0015 March 2020

A. General Description of the Work to be Performed

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under this statement of work and associated contract drawings.

The proposed project consists of repairing the pavement at the USACE Union Village Dam. The project includes two separate locations. One is approximately 1100 LF of the paved portion of Buzzell Bridge Road (Area 1) and the second area is an approximately 750 SF parking area off Academy Road (Area 2). The project will include the following:

• Full Depth Reclamation of the existing pavement within Area 1.

• Removal and disposal of existing pavement near gatehouse and at beginning of inlet works access road between Buzzell Bridge Road and access gate.

• Excavation of gravel/mixed fill at parking area within Area 2 and installing new gravel base course.

• Regrading, compaction, and placing new bituminous concrete binder and surface courses in Area 1 and

Area 2.

• Swale cleaning and installation of jute mesh in Area 1.

• Top soil and seed any areas disturbed by construction activities

Existing Conditions. Area 1 is an existing 16 foot wide paved access road with guardrail along the westerly side and a narrow vegetated swale separating the pavement and steep ledge along the easterly side (Photos 4, 5, 6). The road provides dam access via the “Buzzell Bridge Road” off of Rt 113 and allows access to the inlet works for regular maintenance. The scope within this area extends from the gate house northerly to the inlet works access road. The scope for Area 1 also includes a small area of paving along the face of approximately half of the width of the gate house to approximately 12 feet off the building face and running perpendicular to the edge of the existing pavement adjacent to the ledge face (Photo 1 & 3). The area can be accessed via the main entrance to the project office site or from the dam access road off of Academy Road. Refer to Figure 1 for site locus and contract drawing C-101 for limits of work.

The majority of the pavement in Area 1 is in fair condition with several locations of wheel path rutting and alligator cracking. The adjacent swale needs cleaning to provide better capture of runoff from the steep ledge face before flowing onto or beneath the existing paved road. The pavement along the face of portions of the gate house is poorly patched and beginning to show signs of failure. There are no utilities beneath or above the scoped area except for two cross culverts conveying runoff from the swale to the lower side of the road. There is a 14 foot clear opening vehicle gate adjacent to the gate house.

Area 2 is an existing gravel/mixed fill parking area at the beginning of the dam access road off of Academy Road. It is used primarily for parking by recreational users (Photo 7 & 8).

Any part of the work required under this statement of work that is not described nor shown on the contract drawings which is ancillary, necessary, or normally required as a part of such work, or is necessary or required to make such installation satisfactorily and legally operable, shall be performed by the Contractor as incidental work at no additional cost to the Government.

B. Project Location and Site Visit

The project office for Union Village Dam located at 2 Main Street, East Thetford, Vermont.

The project site is located near Union Village Dam. The dam is located approximately 1 mile off Vermont 132 (VT-132), 16 miles off Interstate Highway 91 (I-91) and approximately 80 miles north northwest of Concord, New Hampshire.

Technical Point of Contact, Heather Morse, Contact Number (978) 318-8469 or via email at Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil .

C. General Project Requirements

1. Contractor’s Responsibility. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, plant, equipment, materials, quality control, safety, and mobilization and demobilization and carry out all operations as necessary to accomplish the work of this project as described in this document and on the contract drawings.

2. Clean Up and Waste Disposal: The Contractor shall keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

3. Personal Protective Equipment: It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

4. Schedule. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The contractor shall submit an initial project schedule. An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly or with each pay request.

5. Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract within 10 days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, shall prosecute the work diligently, employing ample personnel and sufficient equipment, and shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 working days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The time included for completion shall include final cleanup of the project site. Additional restrictions concerning the prosecution and completion of work are as follows:

A. The Contractor shall attend a Preconstruction Conference prior to the start of on-site construction work (see paragraph entitled "Preconstruction Conference", below).

6. Preconstruction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction Conference the contractor shall provide to the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

ix. Security Verification

7. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all

Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operation.

The contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firm’s operation.

9. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

10. Quality Assurance – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

11. Other Contracts - The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees.

The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees

12. Receiving and Storing Materials – The Corps of Engineers may provide a storage area and parking for contractor personnel. The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material for supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

13. Contractor Conduct –Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

14. Payment – Payment shall be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the

Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Hartland Lake PO Box 55

North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

15. Utilities. The Contractor shall provide and pay for its own water and electricity that may be required in the prosecution of the work. There will be no Government provided water or electricity at the project site. The use of portable generators will be allowed for use onsite.

16. Temporary Electrical Equipment and Connections. The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. All required temporary electrical equipment and lines shall be furnished, installed, connected, and maintained by the Contractor according to U.S Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, 2014 edition), Section 11.E, NFPA 241,and NFPA 70, Article 305-6(b), "Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program". All temporary equipment and lines shall be removed prior to final acceptance of the work. Materials and equipment need not be new, but must be in good repair and serviceable condition. Periodic inspections of systems and devices will be made by the Contractor at intervals not to exceed one week.

17. Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. Comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations will be the Contractor's responsibility.

a. Environmental Protection Plan: Prior to commencing construction activities or delivery of materials and equipment to the work sites, the Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which the Contractor must address during construction. Issues of concern shall be defined within the Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall address each topic at a level of detail commensurate with the environmental issue and required construction task(s). The Environmental Protection Plan shall be current and maintained onsite by the Contractor.

b. Temporary Erosion and Sediment Controls: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary erosion and sediment control measures for storage and staging areas and other areas as appropriate for the work, in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The erosion and sediment controls selected and maintained by the Contractor shall be such that water quality standards are not violated as a result of the Contractor's construction activities. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time by construction operations should be kept to a minimum. The Contractor shall construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs). BMPs may include, but not be limited to, vegetation cover, slope stabilization, sedimentation control barriers, sediment traps, and inlet and outfall protection. Any temporary measures shall be removed after the area has been stabilized and prior to the completion of construction.

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c. Fuels and Lubricants: Storage, and fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and evaporation. Manage and store fuel, lubricants and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded shall be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with State, and local laws and regulations. Storage of fuel on the project site is not allowed. Fuel shall be brought to the project site each day that work is performed. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

18. Waste. The Contractor shall provide on-site containers for the collection of demolition debris, waste materials, construction debris, and rubbish. The Contractor shall clean the project site on a daily basis to prevent the accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from construction activities. The Contractor shall transport all solid waste off of the project site and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements for solid waste disposal. Upon completion of the construction work, the project site shall be returned to its pre-work condition.

19. Restoration of Staging and Storage Area. Upon completion of the project remove barricades, temporary utilities, sanitation facilities, construction vehicles, materials and equipment, temporary chain-link fencing, and any other temporary equipment, materials, or products from within and around the work areas and temporary staging and storage areas. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or removal of temporary materials, equipment, or utilities. Areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use, shall be restored to the original or better condition, including pavement repair, or topsoil and seeding as necessary. Gravel used to traverse grassed areas shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition, including topsoil and seeding as necessary. All seed mix shall be a conservation mix.

20. Contractor Use of Premises. Work shall be restricted to the areas requiring the work, access routes to the work site, and to staging and storage areas assigned to the Contractor under this contract. Access to the project site is currently available for construction traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for its equipment and plant to and from the work site.

a. Superintendence by the Contractor. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

b. Security. The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Union Village Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hour notice of any such closure. The contractor will verify all employees working at Union Vilage Dam project through the E-Verify website located at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify . The Contractor will submit verification documents to the Technical Point of Contact prior to or during the Preconstruction Conference or prior to any new employees joining the current project.

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

c. Traffic Regulation and Control. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations

21. Protection and Security. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the work sites by the Government. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

22. Damaged Property. Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

23. Contractor's Receipt of Supplies. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies to the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

24. Sanitary Facilities. In accordance with Section 2 of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers provisions for sanitation. Maintain these provisions at all times without nuisance. Upon completion of the work, all sanitary provisions and facilities shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor, leaving the premises clean and free from nuisance.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.C of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers an adequate supply of potable water for both drinking and personal cleansing. During hot weather, provide cool drinking water.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.E of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers adequate minimum field-type portable toilets. Portable toilets shall be properly secluded from public observation in such a manner as required or approved by the Contracting Officer. Periodically remove waste to a commercial facility that accepts sanitary sewage. Include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors. Any penalties and/or fines associated with improper discharge of wastewater shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Government toilet facilities will not be provided.

D. Safety

1. Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as described in Paragraph "2" below. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the APP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, 2014 edition), and all applicable Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

The APP shall detail how safety and health will be managed during the project. The APP shall address the requirements of applicable Federal, State and local safety and health laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause No. 52.236-13 for Accident Prevention, which is added by reference. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.14; 01.A.16; 01.A.17; Figure 1-2 AHA, and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). The APP shall be developed by a qualified person. The Contractor shall be responsible for documenting the qualified person’s credentials. Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented. A copy of a suggested weekly safety meeting form will be provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

An Excavation/Trenching Plan and/or Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) will be prepared by the Competent Person (CP) for Excavation or a Registered Professional Engineer (RPE), submitted and accepted by the GDA IAW EM 385-1-1 Section 25 prior to beginning operations.

Definition of Competent Person Excavation is as follows: Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching: A person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in the definitions of EM 385-1-1 Section 25 and 29 CFR Part 1926 who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

2. AHA: An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHA has been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Contractor to discuss the AHA contents with all engaged in the activity. The preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime Contractor and shall include all subcontractors and Government on-site representatives. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions or operations as appropriate.

3. Accident Reporting: All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1, Section 01.D., shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 (available from the Contracting Officer’s Representative) shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors), an EXCEL spreadsheet available from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

4. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): The Contractor shall designate one individual as the SSHO.

Documentation of SSHO qualifications shall be submitted for approval prior to initiating work. The SSHO shall have the qualification detailed below:

A. Shall have a minimum of two to five years of experience in implementing safety and health programs at similar projects;

B. Shall have working knowledge of construction safety procedures as well as Federal and state occupational safety and health regulations;

C. Shall have 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification or as an equivalent, 30 hours of formal construction safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour course;

The SSHO may act as the Contractor’s Site Quality Control Manager, but may not be the Contractor’s Site Superintendent.

5. Equipment: The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract. The Contractor, upon award of the contract, will be required to make available for suitability and safety compliance inspection all equipment proposed for use to perform the work of this contract. Equipment shall be made available for inspection by the Government Representative five working days prior to the start of construction. Any additional equipment added during the prosecution of the work shall also be made available for inspection prior to its use on the project. The Contractor shall keep equipment available for inspection by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) during the construction process. Equipment not accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) should be repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

E. General and Administrative Submittals Required

Items for Submission. The Contractor shall submit the items identified below for approval to the Contracting Officer. Government acceptance, as defined in EM 385-1-1, is required for safety related submittals (identified below with an “S” after the submittal name). The Contractor shall submit an electronic PDF copy and two paper copies of each submittal item (unless otherwise indicated) using a completed ENG FORM 4025-R cover sheet (a blank copy of this form is attached at the end of this document). The Contractor will be informed at the Preconstruction Conference to send all submittals to either the project Resident Office or to the project Area Engineer Office, or other office, as applicable.

Preconstruction Submittals: The following submittals shall be made by the Contractor and review action completed by the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of work at the site.

Initial Project Schedule: In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within five days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, submit for approval a practicable Initial Project Schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

Accident Prevention Plan (S): The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each major phase of work

SSHO Qualifications (S): Documentation of SSHO qualifications shall be submitted for approval.

Safety Inspection for all Heavy Equipment (S): The Contractor shall submit a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract

Work Plan: The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protection.

Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the Contracting Officer

Other Submittals: The following submittals shall be made by the Contractor to allow sufficient time for review action to be taken by the Contracting Officer and to comply with the approved Project Schedule, as appropriate.

Accident Reports (S)

Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure (S)

Periodic Schedule Updates: An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly or with each pay request.

As-Built Drawing: Hard copy and pdf.

F. Technical Submittals Required

The Contract Drawing (C-101) is intended to convey the overall design intent of and general performance criteria for the work. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to submit documentation of all materials and/or components meeting the performance criteria and satisfying the design intent. A list of typical submittals addressing the technical requirements of this project are described below. A submittal register summarizing the required technical submittals is attached to the end of the technical specifications. The Contractor shall follow the procedures outlined in Part E above when making technical submittals.

1. General: Provide product data documenting performance characteristics and manufacturer’s cut sheets.

Provide shop drawings indicating layout, configuration, materials and method of installation.

2. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment, and size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials.

a) If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard published data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings (see below), not as Product Data.

b) Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

c) Include the following information, as applicable:

• Manufacturer’s catalog cuts.

• Manufacturer’s product specifications.

• Standard color charts.

• Statement of compliance with specified referenced standards.

• Testing by recognized agency.

• Application of testing agency labels and seals.

• Certification

• Notation of coordination requirements.

• Availability and delivery time information.

d) For equipment, include the following in addition to the above, as applicable:

• Printed performance curves.

• Operational range diagrams.

• Clearances required to other construction, if not indicated on accompanying Shop Drawings.

e) Submit Product Data before or concurrent with Samples, as applicable.

f) Submit Product Data in the following format:

• PDF electronic file.

g) Submit Product Data on the following

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

h) Submit Certification on the following:

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements shall be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further qualify the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

i) Submit Test Reports on the following

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements.

(Testing must have been within two years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

3. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data, unless submittal based on digital data drawing files provided by Contracting Officer is otherwise permitted.

a) Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

• Identification of products.

• Schedules.

• Compliance with specified standards.

• Notation of coordination requirements.

• Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

• Relationship and attachment to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

• Seal and signature of professional engineer, if specified.

b) Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheet at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches, but no larger than 22 by 34 inches.

c) Submit Shop Drawings in the following format:

• PDF electronic file

If it is impracticable to submit Shop Drawings in PDF format, paper format will be allowed.

G. Delivery, Handling and Storage

As appropriate, materials shall be delivered to the project site in the manufacturer’s original packaging with the brand and item identification reference clearly marked. Components shall be stored in a dry location that is adequately ventilated, free from dust, water, or other contaminants, and which is easily accessible for inspection and handling.

H. Material Warranties

The Contractor shall note that a Warranty of Construction is required for this project for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work, in accordance with the Contract Clauses. In addition, manufacturer’s standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1-year period shall be provided.

I. Coordination

Liaison with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, by the Contractor shall be maintained for the duration of the project by communication with the Technical Point of Contact assigned to this project. All Contractor project related questions, comments, clarifications, etc. shall be directed to the Technical Point of Contact for action.

J. Technical Requirements

J. References

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2009) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013;

Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014; Errata 3 2014) National Electrical Code

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

EM-385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S.

Army Engineering Manual

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Photo 1 – Poor pavement patching in front of gate house (Area 1)

Photo 2 – 14 foot wide gate adjacent to gate house looking downhill (Area 1)

Photo 3 – Poor pavement patching at gate house at beginning of scope (Area 1)

Photo 4 – New steel guardrail along road (Area 1)

Photo 5 – On Buzzell Bridge Road at inlet works access road facing southerly towards gate house (Area 1)

Photo 6 – On Buzzell Bridge Road facing westerly towards the access gate to the inlet works access road (Area 1)

Photo 7 – Parking area off Academy Road (Area 2)

Photo 8 – Parking area off Academy Road (Area 2)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Union Village Paving

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK AND SUBGRADE PREPARATION

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 17.61 SEALING CRACKS IN ASPHALT PAVING

32 10 00 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT

32 92 19 SEEDING

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 42 00

SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 42 00

SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

1.1 REFERENCES

Various publications are referenced in other sections of the specifications to establish requirements for the work. These references are identified in each section by document number, date and title. The document number used in the citation is the number assigned by the standards producing organization (e.g. ASTM B564 Standard Specification for Nickel Alloy Forgings). However, when the standards producing organization has not assigned a number to a document, an identifying number has been assigned for reference purposes.

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION

The addresses of the standards publishing organizations whose documents are referenced in other sections of these specifications are listed below, and if the source of the publications is different from the address of the sponsoring organization, that information is also provided.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Ph: 877-909-2786 Internet: http://www.astm.org

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

Order AMS Publications from:

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (AMS)

Seed Regulatory and Testing Branch 801 Summit Crossing Place, Suite C Gastonia, NC 28054-2193 Ph: 704-810-8871 Fax: 704-852-4189 E-mail: seed.ams@usda.gov Internet: http://www.ams.usda.gov/lsg/seed.htm Order Other Publications from:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Program USDA Rural Development, Room 4051-S Mail Stop 1510 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250-1510 Phone: (202) 720-9540 TTY: (800) 877-8339 (Federal Relay Service) Fax: (202) 720-1725 Internet: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/utilities_lp.html

Vermont Agency of Transportation One National Life Drive North Hartland Paving

Montpelier, VT 05633-5001 internet:

https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/construct-material/ construct-services/pre-contractspecifications

Not used

Not used

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DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 00 00

EARTHWORK AND SUBGRADE PREPARATION

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Satisfactory Materials

1.3.2 Unsatisfactory Materials

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATION

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Gravel Base Course

2.1.2 Reclaimed Base Course

2.2 SAMPLING AND TESTING

2.2.1 Sample of Reclaimed Material and Gravel Material

3.1 EXCAVATION

3.1.1 General

3.1.2 Excavation

3.1.3 Stockpiles

3.2 PLACEMENT AND COMPACTION

3.2.1 Gravel and Reclaimed Base Courses

3.2.2 Subgrade Surface Preparation

3.2.3 Plate Vibrator

3.3 UTILIZATION OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING

3.4.1 General

3.4.2 Field Sampling and Density Tests

3.4.3 Laboratory and Field Test Results

SECTION 31 00 00

EARTHWORK AND SUBGRADE PREPARATION

This section covers all work in connection with the preparation of subgrades and construction of the new Reclaimed and Gravel Base courses within the limits shown on the contract drawings. New reclaimed base course work includes the on-site reclaiming of the existing bituminous pavements and existing Gravel Base Course.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM D6913/D6913M (2017) Standard Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils Using Sieve Analysis

ASTM D1557 2012; E 2015) Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3) (2700 kN-m/m3)

ASTM D2487 (2011) Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)

ASTM D6938 (2017) Standard Test Method for In Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

VERMONT AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION

State Specifications (2018) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR

CONSTRUCTION BOOK

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Satisfactory Materials

Satisfactory materials from required excavations or from Contractor furnished off-site sources, shall consist of any material classified by ASTM D2487 as GW, GP, GM, GP-GM, SW, SP, SM, and SP-SM.

1.3.2 Unsatisfactory Materials

Unsatisfactory materials shall be materials that do not comply with the requirements for satisfactory materials. Unsatisfactory materials include but are not limited to trash, debris, frozen materials, demolished concrete and masonry, pavement, stained soil, and materials classified in ASTM D2487 as PT, OH, CH, MH, CL, ML and

OL.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with the Statement of Work:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Equipment and Process for Reclaiming Existing Pavement and Base;

G, RO

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a description of the equipment and the process to be used for reclaiming the existing pavement and base course.

SD-03 Product Data

SD-04 Samples

Gravel Base Material; G, RO

Reclaimed Base Material; G, RO

The Contractor shall submit samples of the above materials.

SD-06 Test Reports

Laboratory and Field Test Results

1.5 CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATION

No consideration will be given to the nature of the materials, and all excavation will be designated as unclassified excavation.

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Gravel Base Course

Gravel base course shall meet the requirements of the Subsection

704.04 of State Specifications. All material shall pass the 3-inch sieve.

2.1.2 Reclaimed Base Course

Reclaimed base course material shall conform to the requirements of Section 310 of the State Specifications for Reclaimed Base Course.

Reclaimed base course material shall consist of a well-graded blend of the pulverized existing bituminous pavement and existing base course materials. All material shall pass the 3-inch sieve and not exceed 10 percent fines passing the No. 200 sieve.

2.2 SAMPLING AND TESTING

2.2.1 Sample of Reclaimed Material and Gravel Material

A 50 pound bulk sample of reclaimed base and gravel base courses material shall be submitted for approval of gradation and for approval of the soundness and durability of the gravel and sand particles. Test samples shall be representative samples taken in the presence of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Testing of the material for compliance shall be submitted with the bulk sample for approval.

3.1 EXCAVATION

3.1.1 General

Reclamation, excavation, subgrade preparation, and construction of the base courses shall be done in accordance with the requirements specified herein. Base courses of the thickness shown on the contract drawings shall be constructed at the locations and to the limits indicated.

3.1.2 Excavation

Materials to be excavated will be unclassified, and shall consist of the removal of all materials of any description from within the limits indicated on the contract drawings and specified herein.

Excavation may consist of the removal of existing bituminous concrete pavement, existing gravel and mixed fill material, including all cobbles, and existing subgrade as indicated and where shown on the contract drawings. All boulders and cobbles shall be removed which protrude within the limits of the new base course or trench linings. Depressions formed by the removal of boulders and cobbles extending below subgrade shall be refilled with Gravel Base Course material and compacted as specified below.

3.1.3 Stockpiles

All stockpiles shall be constructed in areas as directed by the Contracting Officer and shall require a sediment control barrier around the perimeter. The construction of a stockpile at a location where, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, its presence will affect the stability of an excavation slope or face will not be permitted. Stockpiled materials used in the permanent work shall be protected from contamination of other stockpiles. Stockpiled materials not used in the permanent work shall be excavated and disposed of off-site. Prior to completion of the contract all stockpile areas shall be cleaned to preconstruction conditions including the removal of all gravel, rocks, and stones of the stockpiled materials and graded as directed. Prior to demobilization, the cleaned stockpile areas shall be inspected for approval by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 PLACEMENT AND COMPACTION

3.2.1 Gravel and Reclaimed Base Courses

Gravel and Reclaimed Base Courses shall be constructed in accordance with the specified construction methods of Section 301 for gravel base course and Section 310 for reclaimed base course of the State Specifications, except as specified herein. The existing bituminous pavement and base materials shall be pulverized to a uniform depth indicated on the contract drawings. The reclaiming equipment shall be capable of processing materials to a continuous uniform depth and into a well-graded uniform homogenous mass. Prior to pulverizing the existing pavement, the Contractor shall locate and protect existing drainage and utility structures, underground pipes and other appurtenances. Reclaimed base course shall be spread, graded, and thoroughly compacted. The material shall be wetted and compacted with a power roller weighing not less than 10 tons, or an equivalent vibratory roller. The reclaimed base course shall be compacted to a firm, even, surface satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, and shall be compacted to at least 95 percent of the maximum density in accordance with ASTM D1557.

3.2.2 Subgrade Surface Preparation

Subgrade is defined as the surface material on which the reclaimed or gravel base course material is to be placed. Prior to placement of any backfill, all soft and yielding material and other portions of the subgrade which will not compact readily when rolled, vibrated, or tamped, shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory material. The surface shall be compacted uniformly with an approved power roller or a vibratory roller or compactor. Include any moistening or aerating to obtain a thoroughly compacted surface. The rolling or vibrating shall be continued until the entire subgrade is uniformly and thoroughly compacted. No backfill material shall be placed on any subgrade until the area has been inspected and approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.2.3 Plate Vibrator

Where compaction of subgrade and a layer of material cannot be accomplished with rollers as specified herein due to space limitations, subgrade surface and each layer of material shall be placed in 4-inch lifts and compacted with at least 6 passes with the active contact face of the vibrator. The plate vibrator shall be designed specifically for the compaction of soils by vibration. The surface contact plate shall be at least 18 inches in width.

3.3 UTILIZATION OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS

Excavated material not needed or unsatisfactory for backfill shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL TESTING

3.4.1 General

Quality control testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Tests shall be performed by an U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved commercial testing laboratory, or by the Contractor subject to approval of the Contracting Officer. Sampling and testing shall be repeated as necessary and as directed to ensure the required compaction is being achieved and that the materials are in compliance with the specifications. Areas improperly compacted shall be re-excavated to the depth directed, then refilled and compacted to the density specified at no additional cost to the Government.