City of Sheridan

Yamhill County, Oregon

VOLUME 2 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

Southside Park Rail Car Bridge Installation Project

June 2026

Topex Project No. 26031

Prepared By:

TOPEX INC.

www.topexeng-ls.com

59 Fred Taylor Rd ● Siletz, OR 97380

Ph 541.270.8432

Division 1 – General Requirements

Table of Contents

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. TITLE

SECTION 01010 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

SECTION 01028 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE

SECTION 01040 COORDINATION

SECTION 01046 PROTECTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 01050 FIELD ENGINEERING

SECTION 01060 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01100 REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 01300 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01310 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

SECTION 01400 QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 01570 TRAFFIC REGULATION

SECTION 01610 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

SECTION 01630 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

SECTION 01700 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

SECTION 01740 WARRANTIES

SECTION 01780 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS

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Section 01010

Summary of the Work

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SECTION 01010 – SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK SUMMARY: Southside Park Railcar Bridge Installation Project:

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete all work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

B. The work shall be performed within the City of Sheridan, Yamhill County, Oregon. The project is located within the City as identified in the Drawing sheets.

C. The Project Scope for the schedule is briefly described below.

D. Southside Park Railcar Bridge Installation Project –

The installation of a railcar bridge involves a series of site-specific tasks. These include establishing erosion and sediment controls, ensuring site security, and constructing ultra-block abutment foundations. Then unloading of a 60-foot railcar bridge, procured by the owner, from the delivery provided by owner organized trucking company. The bridge is then positioned onto the abutments and secured with appropriate anchor components.

ADA-compliant concrete ramps are constructed on either side of the bridge to facilitate access. Removable bollards are installed to enhance safety and manage access. The project concludes with site cleanup and the restoration of vegetation in areas that have been disturbed during the installation process. All of the above described components shall be installed as identified within the Project Specifications and as shown in the Project Drawings

E. Work shall not begin until Engineer has issued the Notice to Proceed to the Contractor.

1.02 WORK PROGRESS

A. It is the intent of these Contract Documents that the Work proceed in a systematic manner so that a minimum of inconvenience to the public results in the progression of the work. Suitable equipment will be required to properly execute the work with the least amount of disruption to services and access through the work area. Contractor shall contain operations to within the designated public properties, identified in the Project Drawings for this project.

B. Order and schedule delivery of materials in ample time to avoid delays in construction. If any item is found to be unavailable, notify the Engineer immediately to permit the Engineer's selection of suitable substitute. Timely delivery of all materials and equipment is Contractor's responsibility. No extensions in Contract Time will be allowed due to delays caused by late delivery of items. Availability of items should be determined during bidding.

C. The Contractor shall protect the work and materials from damage due to the nature of the work, the elements, carelessness of others, or from any other cause until the completion and final acceptance of the work. All loss or damage arising out of the nature of the work to be done under these Contract Documents, or from any unseen obstruction or defects which may be encountered in the execution of the work, or from the action of the elements, shall be sustained by the Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall remove completely all materials designated for removal, to the extent specified and/or indicated in the drawings. For such materials, removal, hauling, Section 01010

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disposal (including providing disposal location), and applicable precautions are entirely the Contractor's responsibility. Allow no excess accumulation of non-reusable material at job site(s).

E. Contractor is responsible for the protection of all existing improvements that are to remain in place. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to: existing utilities, roads, driveways, drainage ditches, culverts, fencing, shrubbery, and all landscaping structures and vegetation. Temporary enclosures, walls, covers, or other protection shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor as required. Contractor shall cooperate with the owners of such improvements, and shall restore and/or replace all damaged items as directed, without any additional expense to the Owner or payments to the Contractor.

1. The location and depth shown on the drawings for the existing waterlines/storm drain lines are approximate only and are based on Record Drawings, valve locations and other information.

F. Work must be conducted in a manner which provides residents with continued access to park facilities to the greatest extent practical. The Contractor shall coordinate with visitors and supply proper signage in advance of park driveway access and partial closure area.

G. The Contractor shall be responsible to properly phase all work to allow continued operations of existing system and facilities during course of construction.

END OF SECTION

Section 01028

Change Order Procedure

SECTION 01028 – CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURE

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Make such changes in the Work, in the Contract Sum, in the Contract Time of Completion, or any combination thereof, as described by Change Orders signed by the Owner, Engineer, and the Contractor.

B. See also applicable sections of the General Conditions and applicable portions of the Supplementary General Conditions.

C. Payment is provided for each bid set, schedule and alternate as outlined on the bid form for each.

1.02 PROCESSING CHANGE ORDERS

A. Change Orders will be numbered in sequence and dated. The Change Order will describe the changes and will be signed by the Owner, Engineer, and the Contractor. Request for estimates for possible changes are not to be considered Change Orders or direction to proceed with the proposed changes.

B. Change Orders will be prepared by the Engineer.

C. Contractor may request that the Owner consider a Change Order by sending a written Change Order Request to both Owner and Engineer to initiate the Change Order process. Any increase in cost or time requested by Contractor shall be reasonable and based on the provisions in the Contract Documents.

D. When requested, Contractor shall provide written evidence substantiating cost changes including receipts, cost proposals from suppliers, and wage forms showing labor used for a particular change.

E. Change Orders will be processed using the form shown in these Contract

Documents.

F. Change Order may include changes for costs, time, material selections, or other changes to the Contract Documents as necessary.

Section 01028

Change Order Procedure

Section 01040

Coordination

SECTION 01040 – COORDINATION

A. Restrict work to within the project site.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate their work with the following:

1. City of Sheridan Public Works Department

2. City procured bridge trucking service

3. Private Property Owners and general public

C. Coordinate with Owner for site access when needed. Notify Owner at least 2 days in advance of when work is to take place.

D. Permit and maintain access for the Owner and/or residents to any adjacent facilities that are not part of work included within the project.

E. Coordinate with Owner to determine the locations of underground piping, vaults, valves, and other items that could be damaged during construction.

F. Restoration and cleanup work shall be completed with each phase of the construction project. City of Sheridan properties shall be maintained and kept clean and clear of debris, dirt, and other materials.

Section 01040

Coordination

Section 01046

Protection of Existing Improvements

SECTION 01046 – PROTECTION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS

A. Where Contractor's operations are near utility systems, structures, or are adjacent to other property, no work shall be started until Contractor has made all arrangements necessary for protection thereof have been made. Contractor shall exercise all possible precautions to prevent damage to existing structures, improvements, and underground utilities which are to remain.

B. Approximate locations of known underground utilities are shown on the Plans.

Exact location or extent of such utilities is not guaranteed, and utilities may exist which are not shown on the Plans. Contractor shall call for utility locates prior to any digging. Contractor shall also pothole as required ahead of the work to verify the location and depths of affected utilities. No additional compensation will be given for such work or for utilities being different from shown on the plans.

1. All trench excavations and structure excavations within two (2) feet of any existing underground utility shall be performed by hand methods in accordance with state laws.

C. The Contractor shall be solely and directly responsible to the owner's and operator's of such properties and services for any damage, injury, expense, loss, inconvenience, delay, suits, actions, or claims of any character brought because of any injuries or damage which may result from the carrying out of the work to be done under this Contract.

D. Restoration of Existing Improvements. Except as shown on the Plans or as provided elsewhere in these specifications, the Contractor shall, at their own expense, repair and/or replace all utilities, services, landscaping, structures, substructures and other improvements damaged by the operations associated with this project, as directed. These repairs and replacements shall all be suitable and proper for intended use and in every respect acceptable to the Owner, Engineer and appropriate governing body or owner of such improvement.

At minimum, restoration will be required to match the existing adjacent structure/improvement in thickness, finish, quality, quantity, and aesthetics.

1. In the event of interruption of domestic water, electric, telephone, sewer, or other utility services, the Contractor shall promptly notify the proper authority and the Owner. The Contractor shall cooperate with the proper authority in restoration of service as promptly as possible and shall bear all costs of repair.

E. The Contractor shall pothole existing waterlines or other utilities ahead of his work so that potential conflicts can be minimized or that minor relocation of the new waterline routes can be made. Potholing is defined as exploratory excavation of existing waterlines or other utilities to verify their depth and location.

1.02 INTERFERING STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS AND LANDSCAPING

A. It shall be entirely the responsibility of the Contractor to locate and protect all existing structures, landscaping, and other improvements in advance of the work.

Neither the Owner, Engineer, nor any of their officers or agents shall be responsible to the Contractor for damages as a result of any structures or improvements being located differently than indicated in the drawings, nor which exist and are not indicated on the drawings.

B. If interfering power poles, telephone poles, guy wires, or anchors are encountered, the Contractor shall notify the affected utility and the Engineer at least seven (7) days in advance of construction to permit arrangements for protection or relocation of the structure. However, failure of utility to respond shall create no obligation on Owner, and Contractor shall protect all utilities against damage, or shall stand all costs involved thereof.

C. Landscaping, Tree and Plant Protection. Provide adequate protection of existing landscaping against damage from construction operations, including all structures and vegetation. Protect roots, trunk and foliage of existing and new shrubs and trees from all damage including that possible from compaction and dust. Contractor shall be entirely responsible to remove and replace all property which is damaged by work related to the project. Contractor shall bear all costs associated with replacement of existing landscaping, and shall cooperate with the owner of such improvements, the Owner, and the Engineer in all protection and restoration/replacement that is required. In specific circumstances, Contractor may make special arrangements with property owners for removal of landscaping without replacement. Copies of written agreements for all such arrangements shall be furnished to the Engineer.

D. When construction operations will affect the property of a private citizen (such as driveways, landscaping, etc.), even when such improvements are in the road right-of-way, the Contractor shall notify the owner of such property and the Owner, at least seven (7) days in advance of any affecting Work, so that any desired preparations can be made.

1.03 ROADS AND ACCESS

A. All work shall be conducted to minimize damage to existing roadways, easements and parking lots, including limiting wheel loads to acceptable levels.

At all times keep roadways, shoulders, and ditches free from excess materials and debris.

B. Spillage of soil, dust, rock, mud, etc. on all roads (including State, County, City and private roads) used by the Contractor (and any working for Contractor) during construction, shall be prevented as much as possible. If spillage cannot be prevented, an hourly patrol shall be provided by the Contractor to police and sweep clean all spillage. At the conclusion of each workday, such traveled areas shall be left completely clean and free from all extraneous materials. Contractor is entirely responsible to prevent such spills and follow all related laws and regulations. If spillage of hazardous material occurs, Contractor shall immediately notify the proper authorities and remove the spill in the proper

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C. All damaged gravel, concrete and/or asphaltic concrete surfaces shall be repaired as required to conditions acceptable to the governing body and Engineer. No cleated or crawl-type equipment shall be operated on paved surfaces, except to cross a road when adequate protection of the surface is provided.

D. During construction the Contractor shall take necessary measures to avoid and abate excessive dust. Sprinkling of roadways and sites may be necessary and shall be conducted carefully to avoid over wetting while keeping dust to a minimum.

E. Contractor is responsible for constructing, maintaining, and removing any additional access that Contractor deems necessary for the Work. Contractor must notify Owner and Engineer, and must obtain written consent from the governing body, prior to construction of additional access not shown on the drawings. All applicable regulations shall be followed in such access construction, including obtaining any required permits.

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Section 01050

Field Engineering

SECTION 01050 – FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Construction stakeout – The Contractor shall be responsible for construction staking of each individual schedule/ project.

1. The Engineer will aid the Contractor by providing AutoCAD.dwg design files to aid in construction stakeout.

B. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for laying out the work from this stakeout control and no additional stakeout will be provided except at the expense of the Contractor.

C. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain and preserve the construction stakeout as provided. The Contractor will not be allowed time extensions or damages caused by the loss of control stakes. If control is lost and/or disturbed and in the judgment of the Engineer requires replacement, such replacement will be at the expense of the Contractor.

D. It is expected that minor revisions of the stakeout along the various schedules may be required during the course of construction. These revisions and relocations shall be made only as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional compensation for minor revisions or relocations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – NOT USED

PART 3 WORKMANSHIP – NOT USED

PART 4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

4.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT –

A. Payment for this item shall be included within the lump sum price for the project.

It shall include all activities related to construction staking as well as miscellaneous preparatory and final work/staking along the project.

Section 01050

Field Engineering

Section 01060

Regulatory Requirements

SECTION 01060 – REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all federal and state laws and lawful regulations issued and local laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the activities of the Contractor under this contract and further shall observe and comply with all orders or decrees as exist at present and those which may be enacted later by bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over such activities of the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible and liable for all accidents, damage or injury to any person or property resulting from any activity, duty, and obligation of the Contractor under this Contract for which the Contractor may be legally liable. The contractor shall hold blameless and harmless and shall indemnify the Owner and its officers, employees against any and all claims, demands, loss injury, damage, actions, and cost of actions whatsoever which they or any may sustain by reason of any act, omission or neglect of the Contractor or employees, agents, representatives, or assignees of the Contractor in connection with the activities, duties and obligations of the Contractor under this Contract.

Section 01060

Regulatory Requirements

Section 01100

Reference Standards

SECTION 01100 – REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.01 SUMMARY – All Schedules

Abbreviations and Acronyms. Whenever the following abbreviations are used in these specifications or in the drawings, the following definitions apply. Unless otherwise designated, all reference to the following standards, specifications and methods shall imply the latest adopted revision in effect at the time of bid opening. Such standard, except as modified herein, shall have full force and effect as though printed in the specifications.

A. AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation

Officials

B. ACI American Concrete Association

C. AIA American Institute of Architects

D. AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

E. ANSI American National Standards Institute

F. APWA American Public Works Association

G. ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

H. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

I. ASTM American Society of Testing Materials

J. AWWA American Water Works Association

K. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

L. DEQ Department of Environmental Quality (both Federal and State)

M. DWP Oregon Dept. of Human Services, Drinking Water Program

N. FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

O. FM Factory Mutual

P. NEC National Electric Code

Q. NEMA National Electric Manufacturers Association

R. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

S. NSF National Sanitation Foundation

Section 01100

Reference Standards

T. OAR Oregon Administrative Rules

U. ODOT Oregon Department of Transportation

V. OHA Oregon Health Authority

W. ORS Oregon Revised Statutes

X. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act (both Federal and State)

Y. UL Underwriters’ Laboratories

Z. USDA United States Department of Agriculture

AA. SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council or, The Society for Protective Coatings

1.02 The abbreviation of “N.I.C.” if shown on the plans or specifications represents work that is

“Not in Contract.” This work is to be completed at a later date by Owner or others and for which the Contractor will not be responsible.

Section 01300

Submittals

SECTION 01300 - SUBMITTALS

This section outlines in general the items the Contractor must prepare or assemble during the progress of the work, record drawings, and substitution requests. Submittals are required for each piece of equipment or material even when the item being proposed for use is the same as specified.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. General Conditions – Article 7.04 “Or-equals” and Article 7.05, Substitutes

B. Supplementary Conditions – SC 7.05

C. General Conditions – Article 7.16, Shop Drawings, Samples and Other Submittals

D. Section 01700 – Closeout Submittals

E. Section 01780 – Record Drawings

F. Various sections requiring submittals for equipment and materials

1.03 SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS

A. Where the specifications state “or-equal”, “or approved equal”, or similar statement, the Engineer alone will determine if the proposed substitute item is allowed.

B. Requests for substitution for items specified by manufacturer or manufacturer's model number as specified throughout the Contract Documents shall be in writing and be accompanied with sufficient information to allow the Engineer to identify the nature and scope of the request. Information to be provided shall include.

1. Reason the substitution request is being made.

2. All submittal information required for the specified item or equipment, including all deviations from the specified requirements necessitated by the proposed substitution.

3. Reproducible contract drawings, marked up to illustrate the alterations to all structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical systems required to accommodate the proposed substitution.

4. If the substitution requires any mechanical, electrical or structural changes, the

Contractor will be responsible for costs in evaluating a requested substitution.

The cost for such an evaluation will be determined on a case-by-case basis, after receipt of written request. The Engineer will notify the Contractor in writing of said cost. If the Contractor wishes to proceed, he shall advise the Engineer in writing and submit additional information as may be requested. Final approval of a substitution must be made by both the Engineer and Owner.

5. No additional costs of any kind will be incurred by the Owner or Engineer by approval or rejection of any substitution request.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Responsibilities

B. The Contractor shall furnish all drawings, specifications, descriptive data, certifications, dimensional drawings, samples, tests, methods, schedules and manufacturers installation and other instructions as required by the contract documents, or the Engineer, to demonstrate fully that the materials and equipment to be furnished and the methods of work comply with the provisions and intent of the contract documents.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall assure that the material, equipment or method of work shall be as described in the submittal. The Contractor shall verify that all features of all products conform to the specified requirements.

2. The Contractor shall ensure that there is no conflict with other submittals and notify the Engineer in each case where his submittal may affect the work as shown on the Plans.

3. The Contractor shall coordinate submittals among his subcontractors and suppliers.

4. Submittals shall coordinate with the work so that work will not be delayed.

Coordinate and schedule different categories of submittals, so that one will not be delayed for lack of coordination with another. No extension of time will be allowed because of failure to properly schedule submittals.

5. The Contractor shall not proceed with work related to a submittal until the submittal process is complete.

6. The Contractor shall certify on each submittal document that he has reviewed the submittal, verified final conditions and complied with the contract documents. The Contractor may authorize in writing a material or equipment supplier to deal directly with the Engineer. This interaction shall be limited to contract interpretations to clarify and expedite the work.

7. Charges will be documented and the Contractor will be charged for review of multiple non-conforming submittals for any one (1) item in excess of two (2) times.

8. Contractor shall submit a schedule of values describing the total work described in these project documents.

1.05 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. During the course of construction, Contractor shall maintain a marked-up set of the project drawings. See Section 01780.

1.06 ENGINEER’S REVIEW

A. Review shall not extend to means, methods techniques, sequences or procedures of construction, or to verify quantities, dimensions, weights or gages, or to fabrication processes, except when specifically indicated or required by the contract documents, or to safety precautions or programs.

B. Unless otherwise specified, within 14 calendar days after receipt of submittal, the Engineer will return the marked-up copies. The Contractor shall take appropriate action if the submittal needs to be resubmitted. If specified submittal material is to be used for O&M data, all corrections shall be made and new clean copies shall be submitted with the O&M data.

C. Review of contract documents, method of work or information regarding materials or equipment the Contractor proposes to provide, shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for errors therein and shall not be regarded as an assumption of risks or liability by the Engineer or Owner. The Contractor shall have no claim under the Contract on account of failure or partial failure of the method of work, material, or equipment so reviewed.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

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SECTION 01310 – CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Provide a progress schedule indicating the times for starting and completing the various stages of work, including any Milestones.

B. As work progresses, Contractor shall prepare and submit updated progress schedules as necessary.

C. Schedule duration of each activity shall be based on the work being performed during the normal 40-hour work week with allowances made for legal holidays and normal weather conditions.

D. Updates – Schedule shall be updated at least once per month as required to maintain accuracy.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Interim Schedule

1. Contractor shall submit within 10 days after the Notice to Proceed date, but before any scheduled pre-construction conference, an Interim Schedule setting forth all activities for the first two (2) months of construction.

2. Review comments by the Engineer concerning the Interim Schedule shall be considered in developing the Overall Schedule.

3. The Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of the Interim Schedule.

B. Overall Schedule

1. For Contract Periods exceeding 60 days, the General Contractor shall prepare and submit, within 30 days after the award of Contract, an Overall Schedule composed of all construction operations in connection with the Contract.

2. Overall Schedule, if it is sufficiently developed to equal or exceed the Interim

Schedule requirements, may be submitted in lieu of a separately prepared Interim

Schedule. In any event, the Interim Schedule shall form the basis for the Overall

Schedule and will be considered an integral part of the Overall Schedule.

3. Contractor shall submit three (3) copies to the Engineer for his review. Within seven

(7) days after receipt of the submittal, the Engineer shall review the submitted schedule and return one copy of the marked-up original to the Contractor. If the

Engineer finds that the submitted schedule does not comply with specified

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

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C. Two-week Look Ahead Schedule

1. The Contractor shall maintain a detailed two-week look ahead schedule identifying the work that will be taking place over the next 10 working days (14 calendar days).

This schedule shall identify any necessary testing or instances where observation by the Engineer is necessary.

2. The two-week look ahead schedule shall regularly be kept up to date and shall be reviewed at every project meeting.

D. Schedule Content

1. Schedules shall indicate the sequence of work and the time of starting and completion of each activity. Activities shall include, but not be limited to, the following items as they pertain to the Contract:

a. Each subcontractor’s items of work

b. Temporary provisions for continued service

c. Installation of specific major items

d. Submittals from Contractor to Engineer for review and return to the

Contractor. Material and equipment order, manufacture and delivery

e. Dates for performance of all testing procedures

f. Dates for tie-ins to existing systems

g. Final cleanup and Start-Up

h. Allowance for inclement weather

1.03 PROGRESS OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall execute work with such progress as necessary to prevent delay to the overall completion of the project and with such forces, materials and equipment to assure completion in the time established by the Contract.

B. The Contractor may find it necessary to work overtime, double shifts, weekends and/or holidays if such a schedule is required to complete the project within the time allowed.

Section 01400

Quality Control

SECTION 01400 – QUALITY CONTROL

A. Work shall conform to these specifications and the standards of quality contained herein.

1. Only new items of recent manufacturer and quality specified, free from defects, will be permitted on the Work, unless existing items are specifically noted to be reutilized. Remove rejected items immediately from the Work and replace with items of quality specified. Failure to remove rejected materials and equipment shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for quality and character of items used, nor from any other obligation imposed by the Contract.

2. No work defective in construction or quality, or deficient in any requirement of the drawings and specifications will be acceptable in consequence of the Owner's or the Engineer's failure to discover or to point out defects or deficiencies during construction; nor will the presence of Resident Project Representatives on the work relieve the Contractor from responsibility for securing the quality and progress of work as required by the Contract. Defective work revealed within the time required by guarantees shall be replaced by the Contractor with work conforming to the intent of the Contract. No payment, whether partial or final, shall be construed as an acceptance of defective work or improper materials.

Section 01400

Quality Control

Section 01500

Temporary Facilities and Controls

SECTION 01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. This section includes mobilization, temporary utilities, temporary construction, safety requirements, temporary environmental controls, and other temporary controls.

B. Submittals

1. Traffic control plan (see Section 01570).

2. Staging area plan and notification of any obstructions encountered during mobilization.

3. Plans for disposal of waste materials and excavated material not required for fill, including permits as required.

C. Permits:

1. Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits and fees required pertaining to temporary facilities and all other work.

D. Mobilization shall include de-mobilization and consist of preparatory work and operations, including but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to and from the project site; for the establishment of offices, buildings and other facilities necessary for work on the project; for premiums on bond and insurance for the project, and for other work and operations which the Contractor must perform or costs he must incur before beginning work on the project and after completion of the project.

E. Access of Government Officials. Authorized representatives of the Federal, State and

Local Governments shall at all times have safe access to the Work, whenever in preparation or in progress, and Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and inspections.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Contractor shall provide all materials necessary for all work this Section.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 WORKMANSHIP

1. The Contractor shall provide chemical toilets of suitable types and maintain them in a sanitary condition at all times, conforming to code requirements and acceptable to the health authorities. They shall be of watertight construction so that no contamination of the area can result from their use. Arrangements shall be made for frequent emptying of the toilets. Upon completion of the work, toilets shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition.

a. Portable toilet facilities shall be located only at locations approved by the Owner.

2. Water

a. Water is not available for aggregate moisture content or on site dust control. Contractor responsible for meeting these requirements by alternate means.

3. Safety Requirements

a. Proper traffic control shall be provided in accordance with Section 01570.

b. Access for Police, Fire, and School Bus Service

c. Notify the fire department, police department and, when applicable, the

School District before closing any street or portion thereof, and no closing shall be made without the Engineer's approval. Notify said departments when the streets are again passable for emergency vehicles. Do not block off emergency vehicle access to any area, such as consecutive arterial crossings or dead-end streets, in excess of 300 linear feet, unless the Contractor obtains special written permission from the chief of the fire department. Conduct operations so as to cause the least interference with any fire station access and at no time prevent such access.

d. The Contractor shall furnish a list of emergency telephone numbers to both the Engineer and the Owner so that contact may be made easily at all times in cases of emergencies.

e. Fire Prevention. Contractor shall perform all work in a fire-safe manner.

Contractor shall supply and maintain on site all fire-fighting equipment, supplies, and capable personnel for extinguishing incipient fires as required by all Federal, State and local laws and regulations. Each piece of internal combustion engine-driven equipment shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher in accordance with the appropriate recommendation of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). All engines shall be equipped with functional spark arrestors and sound suppression devices.

4. Temporary Environmental Controls

a. The Contractor shall maintain affected areas from his construction free from environmental pollution that would be in violation of federal, state or local regulations.

5. Air Pollution Control

a. Minimize air pollution likely to occur from construction operations by wetting down bare soils to control dust and requiring proper combustion emission control devices on construction vehicles.

b. Give unpaved streets, roads, and detours or haul roads in the construction area a dust preventative treatment or periodically water to prevent dust. Strictly adhere to applicable environmental regulations for dust prevention.

6. Water Pollution Control and Erosion Control

a. Discharge from dewatering, or flushing operations shall not directly impact existing water courses.

b. Turbidity shall not exceed 10 percent above natural stream turbidities as a result of the project. The turbidity standard may be exceeded for a limited duration, provided all practicable erosion control measures have been implemented, including, but not limited to:

c. Use of filter bags, sediment fences, silt curtains, leave strips or berms, placing mulch and hay bale silt fences, or other measures sufficient to prevent offsite movement of soil.

d. Use of an impervious material to cover stockpiles when unattended or during a rain event.

e. Graveled construction accesses to prevent movement of material offsite via construction vehicles.

f. Sediment traps or catch basins to settle out solids prior to water entering ditches or waterways.

g. Spreading mulch on exposed embankments greater than 3 feet in height.

h. Place hay bale silt fence at any locations where soil erosion potential is evident and as directed by the Engineer.

i. Constructing sediment basins where surface runoff is causing soil erosion or as directed by the Engineer.

j. Erosion control measures shall be maintained as necessary to ensure their continued effectiveness.

k. Petroleum products, chemicals, or other deleterious materials shall not be allowed to enter the water.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT –

A. Mobilization, Bonding, and Insurance - Payment for this item shall be on a lump sum basis for the project and shall include all activities related to mobilization and demobilization on the project, preparatory work, insurance and bonding costs, project closeout, and other facilities and equipment necessary for work on the project.

B. Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls - Payment for work in this item shall be on a lump sum basis for the project and shall include all temporary construction facilities, traffic control, project offices, miscellaneous equipment, costs related to scheduling, coordination, submittals, and all other Division 1 activities within the scope of work not designated as separate payment items shall be included in the project lump sum amount.

TRAFFIC REGULATION

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SECTION 01570 – TRAFFIC REGULATION

A. This section includes traffic control related safety requirements as may be required for the project.

B. Contractor shall comply with all rules and regulations of County, State, City, and Federal authorities regarding the closing, detouring, and loading of all public streets or highways.

C. No road (public or private) shall be closed or detoured by the Contractor to the public, except by express written permission of the Engineer and entity governing such roadways. Traffic must be kept open on all roads and streets where no detour is possible. The Contractor shall, at all times, conduct the work so as to assure the least possible obstruction to traffic and normal commercial pursuits. The convenience of the general public and residents, safety, and the protection of property is of prime importance and shall be provided for by the Contractor in an adequate and satisfactory manner.

D. Submittals

1. If road closures, lane closures, or detours are required, Contractor shall prepare, and submit for approval a Traffic Control Plan.

2. Traffic control plan shall conform to the Oregon Temporary Traffic Control

Handbook, latest edition.

3. The Contractor is responsible for acquiring associated permits for temporary traffic control from the agency with jurisdiction over the associated roadway.

4. All traffic control plans and associated permits shall be submitted to the

Engineer for review and approval.

A. Contractor shall furnish all barricades, warning signs, lights, signals, etc. as required to comply with regulations and provide safety.

B. All signs, lights, flags and other warning and safety devices shall meet the current ODOT safety manual affecting the location of construction, or to applicable City/County standards.

C. Barricades shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction of the

State Highway Department affecting the location of construction, or to City or County

Standards where applicable.

A. Contractor shall, at their own expense, and without further or other order, provide, erect and maintain at all times during the progress or temporary suspension of the work, suitable barricades, fences, signs or other adequate warnings or protection and shall provide, keep and maintain such danger lights, signals, and flaggers as may be necessary or as may be ordered by the Engineer to insure the safety of the public as well as those engaged in connection with the work.

B. Failure of the Engineer to notify the Contractor to maintain barricades, barriers, lights, flares, danger signals, or watchmen, shall not relieve the Contractor from this responsibility. All barricades and obstructions shall be protected at night by signal lights which shall be suitably distributed and kept burning from sunset to sunrise. Barricades shall be of substantial construction and shall be suitably painted to increase their visibility at night.

C. Whenever the Contractor's operations create a hazardous condition, Contractor shall furnish flagmen and guards as necessary, or as directed, to give adequate warning to the public of any dangerous conditions to be encountered. Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain approved fences, barricades, lights, signs, and any other devices that may be necessary to prevent accidents and to avoid damage and injury to the public.

Flaggers and guards, while on duty and assigned to give warning to the public, shall be equipped with approved red wearing apparel and a red flag which shall be kept clean and in good repair.

D. Contractor shall provide access to private properties at all times, except during urgent stages of construction when it is impractical to carry on the construction and maintain traffic simultaneously. Coordinate all construction activities with the affected property owners.

E. Contractor shall patrol the traffic-control area and reset all disturbed signs and traffic-control devices immediately and will remove or cover all non-applicable signs during periods not needed.

F. At the end of each day, the Contractor shall leave work in such condition that it can be traveled without damage to the work and without danger to the public.

G. If, in the opinion of the Engineer or other governing traffic authority, traffic control is lacking or otherwise unsafe or deficient, the Engineer may require that all work be halted until the traffic control measures can be improved to an acceptable level.

4.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Payment for this item shall be included within the lump sum price for the project. It shall include all activities related to traffic regulation and traffic safety control on the project.

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Section 01610

Storage and Protection

SECTION 01610 – STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Protect products scheduled for use in the Work by means as described in this Section and as recommended by the manufacturer.

1.02 MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Except as otherwise approved by the Owner, determine and comply with manufacturers' instructions on product handling, storage and protection.

1.03 PACKAGING

A. Deliver products to the job site in their manufacturer's original container, with the labels intact and legible.

B. Maintain packaged materials with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.

C. Promptly remove damaged material and unsuitable items from the job site, and promptly replace with material meeting the specified requirements at no additional cost to the

D. The Owner may reject as non-complying such material and products that do not bear identification satisfactory to the Owner as to the manufacturer, grade, quality and other pertinent information.

1.04 STORAGE

A. Store materials on-site in coordination with the Owner to provide suitable site access and clearance.

B. Do not store unnecessary materials that will not be incorporated into the work.

1.05 PROTECTION

A. Protect stored materials from moisture and temperature, and unauthorized handling.

B. Provide protection for finished surfaces.

C. Maintain finished surfaces clean, unmarred and suitably protected until accepted by the

D. Provide proper protection for all workers.

1.06 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

A. In event of damage, promptly make replacements and repairs to the approval of the Owner and at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. Additional time required to secure replacements and to make repairs will not be considered by the Owner to justify an extension of the Contract Time of Completion.

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Storage and Protection

C. Repair all scratches and damage to painted surfaces promptly with proper color and material.

D. Backfill or other soil materials to be incorporated into the Work which have become too wet due to improper storage and protection shall be properly dried or replaced prior to incorporation into the Work.

Section 01630

Product Substitutions

SECTION 01630 – PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. This Section describes procedures for securing approval of proposed product substitutions.

1.02 PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. The Contract is based on standards of quality established in the Contract Documents.

B. See Section 01300 Submittals, and the General Conditions (Sections 7.04, 7.05 and 7.16) for additional information on submittals and substitutions.

C. In agreeing to the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Contractor has accepted the responsibility to verify that the specified products will be available and to place orders for all required materials in such a timely manner as is needed to meet his agreed construction schedule.

D. The Owner has not agreed to the substitution of materials or methods called for in the

Contract Documents, except as they may specifically otherwise state in writing.

E. Where materials and methods are specified by naming one single manufacturer or model number, without stating that equal products will be considered, only the material and method named is approved for incorporation into the Work.

F. Where materials and methods are specified by name or product number, followed by the words "or equal approved in advance", materials and methods proposed by the Contractor to be used in lieu of the named materials and methods shall in all ways be equal or exceed the qualities of the named materials and methods. For consideration as an "equal approved in advance", complete detailed submittals (5 copies) must be received by the Engineer at least fourteen (14) days prior to the bid opening date.

Approved substitute items will be listed by addendum prior to bid opening.

G. Where the phrase "or equal," or "or approved equal," occurs in the Contract Documents, do not assume that the materials, equipment or methods will be approved as equal unless the item has been specifically so approved for this Work. Prepare detailed submittal and submit to Engineer. Substitutes will not be incorporated into the work unless submittal is approved by the Owner via the Engineer.

H. Submittals shall include all technical information and diagrams as necessary to allow

Engineer to evaluate the proposed substitution. Any/all differences between the specifications or specified equipment and the proposed substitution shall be clearly noted in the submittal. Submittals shall clearly indicate the specific model numbers, part numbers, and options of the proposed substitution.

1.03 DELAYS

A. Delays in construction arising because of the time required for approval of substitution requests will not be considered by the Owner as justifying an extension of the agreed Time of Completion.

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Product Substitutions

Section 01700

Contract Closeout

SECTION 01700 – CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. Section includes procedures and requirements for finalizing and closing out the Project(s).

B. Final clean-ups and restorations shall be done prior to requesting final inspections.

PART 2 PRODUCTS-NOT USED

3.01 RESTORATION AND CLEAN-UP

A. Upon completion of any portion of the work, promptly remove temporary facilities generated by that portion of the work, including surplus materials, equipment and machinery unless directed otherwise by the Engineer or the Owner. All construction work by the Contractor shall be clean and free of rubbish, dirt, overspray, and extraneous materials to the satisfaction of the Engineer before acceptance of the work.

B. Street/Road Cleanup. All roadways affected during construction shall be cleaned and restored. All ditches and culverts shall be cleaned and re-graded for proper drainage.

Culverts broken or damaged by construction activities shall be restored to their original condition and location. Immediately following construction, remove all dirt, mud, rock, gravel, and other foreign material at the completion of the day or as otherwise required by the Engineer.

C. Site Restoration and Cleanup. Restore or replace any ground covering (e.g., bark chips, cinders, gravel, river rock, etc.) to the original condition or better. Replace topsoiled areas, rake and grade to conform to their original contours. Replace any damaged landscaping or plantings to prior conditions in manner acceptable to Owner. Reseed grass areas as approved. Seed and protect any disturbed slopes.

3.02 CERTIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall provide certifications in accordance with the Standard General Conditions Article 15 and Supplementary Conditions SC-15.01 prior to final payment.

B. See Section 01740 for Warranty requirements.

A. This item shall be considered incidental, and no separate measurement and payment will occur.

Section 01700

Contract Closeout

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Section 01740

Warranties

SECTION 01740 – WARRANTIES

A. Installed Materials Warranties. Prior to 75% completion and payment for work under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner through the Engineer, all warranty and/or guarantee forms normally furnished by the manufacturer of equipment. Warranty form shall include the specific equipment installed, the duration of the warranty, details of the warranty, and the installer’s name, address and phone number. Installation date will be filled in by the Owner and will coincide with date of substantial completion of the work under this contract. All such warranties shall name the Owner as the warranted party.

B. Attention is directed to various other sections of the Contract Documents where specific material or installation warranties may be required for items specified.

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