PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

LEXINGTON STATE HARBOR

MARINA REDEVELOPMENT

7411 HURON AVENUE

LEXINGTON, MI 48450

PREPARED FOR

STATE OF MICHIGAN

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

FACILITIES AND BUSINESS SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

P.O. BOX 30026

PREPARED BY

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR

EDGEWATER RESOURCES, LLC

518 BROAD STREET, SUITE 200

ST. JOSEPH, MI 49085

STATE OF MICHIGAN FILE NO.: 751/17282.BDW

EDGEWATER RESOURCES, LLC,

PROJECT NO.: 18-36 LSH – LEXINGTON

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

State File No.: 751/17282.BDW

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 93 00 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 – SITE AND MARINA WORK

02 00 00 SITE CONDITIONS

02 31 00 SOIL PREP AND FINE GRADING

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND REMOVALS

02 50 00 SITE ACCESS AND RESTORATION

05 52 00 RAILING

06 10 00 SERVICE PIER BUILDING

09 97 13 GALVANIZED STEEL COATINGS

12 93 00 SITE FURNISHINGS

26 00 00 ELECTRICAL

29 25 00 TOE-KICK EDGE PROTECTION

31 00 00 TOPSOIL

31 23 00 EXCAVATING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTION

31 25 00 SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE

32 12 12 CONCRETE PAVING

32 92 00 SEEDING

32 93 00 PLANT MATERIALS

33 12 00 MARINE PLUMBING

33 13 00 SANITARY SEWER

33 13 20 SANITARY MANHOLE CONNECTION

33 20 00 FUEL SYSTEM DEMOLITION

33 20 10 FUEL SYSTEM

33 30 00 STEEL SHEET PILING UTILITY PENETRATION

33 60 00 STEEL SHEET PILING LADDER

35 00 10 METAL FABRICATIONS

35 00 20 MISCELLANEOUS METALS

35 20 23 DREDGING AND SPOILS DISPOSAL

35 50 00 FLOATING DOCKAGE SYSTEM

35 50 10 MARINE LADDERS

35 50 20 GANGWAY RAMPS

35 52 13 FIXED PLATFORMS

35 59 29 STEEL PIPE PILES

35 65 00 UTILITY SERVICE STATIONS

35 65 10 FIRE PEDESTALS

36 00 30 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

LEXINGTON STATE HARBOR – MARINA REDEVELOPMENT LEXINGTON, MI

SITE CONDITIONS

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SITE CONDITIONS SECTION 02 00 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information.

Owner will not be responsible for any interpretation of, or conclusion drawn from data or information.

B. Indications of physical conditions on drawings and specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys, soundings, and subsurface explorations conducted by the Owner. Physical conditions shown on the drawings are indicative of those that prevailed at time of site investigations and may be different than those at the time of construction.

C. All information known about site subsurface conditions is presented in the construction documents. Any subsurface obstructions found during construction should be dealt with by the Contractor with no additional cost to the Owner. Obstructions shall be dealt with in a manner, to as much as possible, prevent work stoppage and deviation from the anticipated project construction schedule. The Contractor shall raise any concerns they may have about the subsurface site conditions to the Professional before the start of construction.

D. The Contractor shall report significant variations that would require changes to drawings or specifications to the Professional immediately.

1.2. TRANSPORATION FACILITIES

A. This locality is served by major highways and local roads. Investigate and obtain necessary information and data as to availability and use of access roads, dock facilities, and highways to project site.

B. The Contractor must, without additional expense to the Owner, be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits to operate on or across public highways and Village streets in connection with the execution of the work.

C. The surrounding site has active businesses. Employee and product delivery shall not be inhibited by construction activities.

1.1. LOCAL CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor must investigate and satisfy himself as to any hazards likely to arise from weather conditions during performance of the work. Weather records and reports may be obtained from the nearest U.S. Weather Bureau Office.

B. The Contractor must confine operations at the site as defined by the project drawings and these contract documents. Storage on site is limited.

C. The Contractor must schedule and segment work expeditiously for the public use of the site or portions of the site and buildings available for public usage in a timely manner.

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Any project site shutdowns will be kept to a minimum and must be discussed in prior meetings with the Owner.

D. Note that the basin area in this facility has small craft and commercial craft usage which must be maintained with the basin and the surrounding waters. Boats and floating docks adjacent to the site, within the marina basin, must be accessible at all times throughout the project

1.2. BOAT TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION

A. There is boat traffic in this facility's site area and adjacent site waters during the navigation season, consisting of fishing and recreation boats.

1. Coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard to assure that “Notice of Mariner” is issued prior to work activity in the water as needed at this project site. Comply with Coast Guard requirements.

2. The Owner will not undertake to keep waterways free from vessels or other obstructions except to extent of such regulations, if any, as may be prescribed by Secretary of the Army in accordance with provisions of Section 7 of River and Harbor Act approved August 8, 1947 (see Title 33, US CA Sec. 1).

3. Contractor must conduct work in such a manner as to obstruct navigation as little as possible and, in case the Contractor’s plant so obstructs the channel as to make difficult or endanger the passage of vessels, the Contractor must move plant promptly on approach of any vessel as may be necessary to afford practicable and safe passage.

4. Upon completion of the work, remove floating plant and equipment, including ranges, buoys, piles, and any other marks placed in navigable waters or on shore under this Contract.

B. Information and regulations pertaining to navigation may be obtained from the current issue of U.S. Great Lakes Pilot or United States Coast Pilot No. 6 issued by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Distribution Divions-C44, Riverdale Maryland 20840.

C. Data and forecasts are available through the publication entitled “Monthly Bulletin of

Lake Levels for the Great Lakes,” issued by the Department of the Army, Detroit District Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1027, Detroit, Michigan 48231.

1.3. SIGNAL LIGHTS

A. Display signal lights and conduct operations in accordance with General Regulations of Department of the Army Corp of Engineers and of the U.S. Coast Guard governing lights and day signals to be displayed by towing vessels with town on which no signal can be displayed, vessels working on wrecks, dredges, and vessels engaged in laying cables or pipe or in submarine or bank protection operations, lights to be displayed on dredge pile lines, and day signals to be displayed by vessels of more than 65 feet in length moored or anchored in a fairway or channel, and the passing by other vessels of floating plant

02 00 00 - 3 working in navigable channels, as approved by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard (33C.F.R. 80.18-80.31.a and 33C.F.R. 95.51-95.70).

1.4. COORDINATION

A. Coordinate, cooperate, and schedule all work with all other Contractors, the Owner, and the Professional. Other Contractors and the Owner will be working on this site at the same time.

END OF SECTION

SOIL PREPARATION AND FINE GRADING

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SOIL PREPARATION AND FINE GRADING SECTION 02 31 00

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All applicable requirements of other portions of the Contract Documents apply to the Work of this Section, including, but not limited to, all Drawings, all Specifications, General Conditions, and General Requirements including submittals.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 02 50 00 Site Access and Restorations

2. Section 31 00 00 Topsoil

3. Section 31 23 00 Excavating, Backfill, and Compaction

4. Section 32 92 00 Seeding

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

B. The work of this Section consists of soil preparation and fine grading. Fine grading is defined as earthwork where the change in finished elevation is less than 0.1 feet cut or fill.

C. All work will also include the preservation from injury or defacement of all vegetation and objects designated to remain as shown on the Drawings.

1.3 STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS:

A. The following standard(s) as referenced herein are applicable in their entirety to the work of this Section.

1. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials

2. AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

1.4 EXAMINATION OF SITE AND DOCUMENTS

A. Inspect the site prior to beginning work and request clarification regarding the disposition of any conditions that are not shown on the Drawings.

1.5 SAMPLES AND SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to the start of earthwork operations, Contractor shall follow due care plan.

1.6 PERMITS, CODES, AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with all rules, regulations, laws and ordinances of the City and State, and all other authorities having jurisdiction over the project site. All labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to make the work comply with such

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B. Comply with the provisions of the Manual for Accident Prevention in Construction of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., and the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United States Department of Labor.

C. Ensure that the Owner’s Representative has acquired all permits and licenses required to complete work specified herein and shown on the Drawings.

D. Do not close or obstruct any street, sidewalk, or passageway without permission from the Owner’s Representative.

1.7 LAYOUT AND GRADES

A. Licensed Surveyor or Civil Engineer: Employ a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer licensed in the state of Michigan to stake out lines and levels.

B. The Contractor will survey and layout work required for construction. Ensure that lines and grades have been established prior to beginning work.

C. The words "finished grade" as used herein shall mean final grade elevations indicated on the Drawings. Project site areas shall be given uniform slope between points for which finished grades are indicated or between such points and existing established grades except at the top and toe of slopes where curving, smooth and continuous slopes will be established.

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. All rules and regulations governing the respective utilities shall be observed during the execution of the work under this Section. All work shall be executed in such a manner as to prevent any damage to existing buildings, streets, curbs, paving, service utility lines, structures and adjoining property.

B. Locate and mark underground utilities to remain in service before beginning work.

C. Protect all existing utilities to remain during operations. Do not interrupt existing utilities except when authorized in writing by authorities having jurisdiction.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor will have not less than three years experience in the successful completion of the work specified.

B. Submit certificates of inspection, required by law, for transportation of materials with invoice. File copies of certificates after acceptance of materials on-site.

C. Inspection and/or certification of product at point of origin does not preclude rejection of materials at project site.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. GENERAL

1. Fill materials shall conform to the following material descriptions. AASHTO

T11, T27 and AASHTO M145 shall determine gradation requirements.

B. SOIL MIX FOR RESTORATION AREAS

1. Topsoil is defined as fertile, friable natural loam surface soil found in a depth of not less than 4 inches. Satisfactory topsoil is reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, brush, weeds and other litters, and free of roots, stumps, stones larger than ½”, and other extraneous or toxic matter harmful to plant growth.

2. It is anticipated that all existing soils can be tilled and that amendments will be tilled into the existing soils to conform with specifications for Planting Soil Mix. If claystone and other areas that are not tillable are encountered, contractor will remove existing material to a minimum depth of 12 inches below proposed finish grade then rip the underlying material to a depth of 24 inches below proposed finish grade and place Planting Soil Mix meeting the requirements of these specifications over the ripped area (to a depth of not less than 12 inches.)

3. Amended existing soil will comply with the following Planting Soil Mix specifications. Planting Soil Mix mechanical analysis will comply with the requirements for "fine sandy loam" or "sandy loam" as determined by mechanical analysis (ASTM D-422) and based on the "USDA Classification System". Planting Soil Mix shall have the following mechanical analysis:

Percentage Average Textural Class of Total Weight Percentage

Sand 45 - 75 50

(0.05 - 2.0 mm dia. range) Silt 15 - 35 35

(0.002-0.05 mm dia. range) Clay 5 - 20 15 max.

(less than 0.002 mm dia. range)

3. The maximum retained on a Number 10 sieve shall be 15 percent by weight, 20 percent by volume of the total sample.

4. Planting Soil Mix shall not contain less than 2 percent nor more than 4 percent organic matter as determined by the loss on ignition of oven-dried samples.

5. The acidity range of the Planting Soil Mix shall be pH 6.0 to 7.5.

6. Planting Soil Mix shall be free of debris and other extraneous matter. It shall be uncontaminated by salt, stumps, roots, rocks larger than ½ inch, brush, noxious weed seed, reproductive vegetation plant parts, heavy clay, hard clods, toxic substances, foreign matter and substances harmful to plant growth.

The electrical conductivity (EC2) of a 1:2 soil-water suspension shall be equal to or less than 1.0 milliohms/cm. (Test minus sieve Number 10 material). Soils shall not have levels of Aluminum greater than 200 parts per million.

7. No soil preparation shall be done on the site until the review and approval of Planting Soil Mix test results and recommendations by the Owner’s

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Representative, but such approval shall not constitute final acceptance. The Owner’s Representative will reject any material delivered to the site which, after on-site, post-delivery testing, does not meet these specifications.

2.2 SOIL ADDITIVES

A. Sulphur for adjustment of Planting Soil Mix pH shall be commercial or flour Sulphur, unadulterated, and shall be delivered in containers with the name of the manufacturer, material, analysis and net weight appearing on each container.

B. Organic soil additives shall be natural humus, free from excessive amounts of zinc, low in wood content, free from hard lumps and in a shredded or granular form. According to the methods of testing of A.O.A.C., latest edition, the acidity range shall be approximately 5.5 pH to 7.6 pH and the organic matter shall be not less than 85%. The minimum water absorbing ability shall be 200% by weight on an oven-dry basis. Acceptable materials are:

C. Humate:

Humate shall conform to the following:

3. Maximum 10% retained on a #50 mesh screen.

4. pH of 3 to 5.

5. Maximum 20% inert ingredient.

6. Minimum 80% organic matter with 40% minimum humic acid.

D. Mycorrhizae Fungus:

Mycorrhizae shall conform to the following:

1. Powder form to be added to hydromulch mixture, 100,000 spores/lb.

2. Minimum three endomycorrhizal species.

The Contractor shall submit a 2 lb. sample of the humate and fertilizer product and ¼ lb. sample of the mycorrhizae product four weeks before its use on the project site for the Landscape Architect 's approval. A Certificate of Compliance shall be provided to the Landscape Architect to verify the organic matter content, and pH of the humate product.

All soil to be seeded and/or sodded shall be amended with the humate and fertilizer product. The method of incorporation of amendments shall result in a uniform application of material as approved.

Liquid apply liquid organic fertilizer/humate/mycorrhizae mixture with hydroseeder hose. Hydromulching will occur within 24 hours of hand broadcasting of seed. If hand broadcast application to be used, 150% of drill seed application rate per acre of seed mix for hand broadcast areas only. Rake broadcast seed.

Dry organic fertilizer may be substituted for compost for up to 50% in sodded areas and up to 100% in seeded areas. For the purposes of this substitution 1 cubic yard of compost will be considered equivalent to 10 lbs of Dry Organic Fertilizer.

E. Sand

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1. Physical Properties (dry weight basis): at least 95 percent will pass a no. 20 sieve and no more than 20 percent will pass a no. 200 sieve. The sand shall be a naturally occurring smooth washed sand free from sharp, angular, interlocking fragments.

2. Chemical Properties:

a. Salinity: The saturation extract conductivity shall not exceed 3.0 milliohms/cm @ 25 degrees C.

b. Boron: The concentration in the saturation extract shall not exceed 1.0 ppm.

c. Sodium: The sodium absorption ratio (SAR) as calculated from analysis of the saturation extract shall not exceed 6.0.

F. Gypsum: Agricultural grade product containing 80% minimum calcium sulfate.

G. Iron Sulfate (Ferric or Ferrous): Supplied by a commercial fertilizer supplier, containing 20% to 30% iron and 35% to 40% Sulfur.

H. Sulfate of Potash: Agricultural grade containing 50% to 53% of water-soluble potash.

I. Single Superphosphate: Commercial product containing 20% to 25% available phosphoric acid.

J. Ammonium Sulfate: Commercial product containing approximately 21% ammonia.

K. Ammonium Nitrate: Commercial product containing approximately 34% ammonia.

L. Calcium Nitrate: Agricultural grade containing 15-1/2% nitrogen.

M. Urea Formaldehyde: Granular commercial product containing 38% nitrogen.

N. I.B.D.U. (Iso-Butyldiene Diurea): Commercial product containing 31% nitrogen.

O. Iron Sequestrene: Geigy Iron Sequestrene 330 Fe.

2.3 WATER:

A. Clean, fresh and potable, as required for dust mitigation and soil compaction under this section of work.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GRADES AND ELEVATIONS

A. The Drawings indicate alignments, grade elevations and invert elevations. Establish the lines and grades in conformity with the Drawings. The Owner’s Representative, however, will make such adjustments in the field as are

02 31 00 - 6 found necessary in order to avoid interference with any special conditions encountered.

B. Project areas shall be given uniform slopes between points for which finished grades are indicated or between such points and existing established grades. All seeded, sodded, and planting areas shall slope at a minimum of 2%. Round the tops and toes of all slopes as directed by Owner’s Representative. Notify Owner’s Representative of any conditions that are encountered that will not allow adequate surface slope and request direction before proceeding.

C. Coordinate with the Owner’s Representative so that suitable grade stakes are located and maintained until finish grade is accepted. Maintain sufficient reference points at all times during construction to properly perform the contract installation.

3.3 FILLING, BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION

A. Grading:

1. Sub-grade shall be the graded surface prior to any fills.

2. At the completion of excavation and before placing any fills, compact subgrades that are determined to be unconsolidated, to the same compaction levels required for placed fills as required hereinafter.

3. Do not place fill that is too wet or too dry to be compacted to the required density. De-water or add water as required to comply with specifications.

4. Compaction of each lift shall be as specified herein and as determined by ASTM Test, Designation D1556. Fill shall be placed in successive horizontal lifts no thicker than eight inches and compacted to the required density as specified herein. Maximum dry density shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D698, Standard Proctor Density (SPD). The following percentages of maximum dry densities shall be achieved for fill materials or prepared subgrades.

a. Within seeding, sodding, and planting areas:

1) All fills to within 12 inches of finished subgrade 90% SPD

2) Top 12 inches to finished grade 80-85% SPD

B. Placing Planting Soil Mix, Sandy Soil, and Compacting:

1. Pier backfill material is highly compacted and has coal near the surface from years of off-loading on the site.

3.4 FINISH GRADING

A. General:

1. Grade smooth all planting areas after weeding, Planting Soil Mix spreading, soil preparation, and soil conditioning have been completed and soil has been thoroughly compacted.

2. Provide all grades for natural runoff of water without low spots or pockets.

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Accurately set flow line grades at 2% minimum gradient unless otherwise noted in Drawings.

3. Finish grades shall be smooth, even and on a uniform plane with no abrupt changes of surface. Slope uniformly between given spot elevations.

Minimum slope on lawn areas will be 2 percent, and maximum slope in sod areas will be 4:1.

4. Grades not otherwise indicated shall be uniform levels or slopes between points where elevations are given, or between points established by walks, paving, curbs or catch basins except at tops and toes of slopes.

5. Tops and toes of all slopes shall be rounded to produce a gradual and natural-appearing transition between relatively level areas and slopes.

B. Grades:

1. Tolerance: All planting areas, including lawn areas, shall be true to grade within 1 in. when tested in any direction with a 10 ft. straightedge.

2. Finished Grades:

a. Sodded areas: 1 inch below adjacent pavement, curbs, or headers.

b. Seeded areas: 1/2 inch below top of adjacent pavement, curbs or headers.

c. Shrub beds to receive mulch: 3 inches below top of adjacent pavement curbs, or headers.

3.6 CLEANUP

A. At the end of all filling and grading operations and before acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall remove all debris, rubbish, etc., from the site. The premises shall be left clean and presentable to the Owner's satisfaction.

PART 4 – METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

4.1 SOIL PREP AND FINE GRADING

A. There will be no measurement for payment of this item.

PART 5 – BASIS OF PAYMENT

5.1 SOIL PREP AND FINE GRADING

A. The cost of work described in this section is included in the price bid for other items.

DEMOLITION AND REMOVALS

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DEMOLITION AND REMOVALS SECTION 02 41 00

A. In accordance with pertinent provisions of this section, carefully remove and demolish, when applicable, from the site those items and utilities scheduled to be so demolished and removed.

1. The existing marine fixed dock structures with associated utility lines, equipment, and pile anchorage, including intermediate mooring piles.

2. The existing concrete promenade and selective portions of connected sidewalks as shown on the contract drawings.

3. The existing portions of decomposed granite sidewalk as shown on the contract drawings

4. Select existing floating dock structures with associated utility lines, equipment, and pile anchorages, including intermediate mooring piles.

5. Marina service pier building, including all attachments and equipment

6. Select existing electrical equipment and associated concrete pads along the North side of the MDNR Boater Service Building per the electrical plans.

7. Portions of the existing fuel system to include: the existing fuel transition sump box and attached fuel lines per SECTION 33 20 00 – Fuel System Demolition

B. In accordance with pertinent provisions of this section, carefully remove and salvage, when applicable, from the site those items scheduled to be so in accordance with the contract drawings.

1. The existing 15’ x 8’ marina gangway located on the Northeast floating dock

2. The existing Westernmost floating dock structure, including the floating dock, access ramp, and all associated utility lines, equipment, and pile anchorages, including intermediate mooring piles.

C. Related work specified elsewhere:

1. Section 02 50 00, Site Access and Restoration

2. Section 33 20 00, Fuel System Demolition

3. Section 35 20 23, Dredging and Spoils Placement

1.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

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A. Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work of this section.

1.3. SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and follow an organized plan and schedule for the removal of items. SUBMIT

PLAN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

1. Review existing utility/structure systems prior to removal. Inspect project removals and structural work with the Professional prior to removal work. If during removals, other areas of concern become notices by the Contractor, notify the Professional immediately.

2. Shut off, cap, and otherwise protect existing utility lines in accordance with requirements of the public agency, utility or the Owner having jurisdiction.

Coordinate and schedule with the Owner, Utility Companies, Other Contractors, and the Professional.

3. Completely remove items, utilities, and supports scheduled to be so demolished and removed, leaving surfaces clean, solid, and ready to receive new materials specified elsewhere as work progresses. Saw cut limits of concrete items to be removed, match existing joints where possible. Grind edges of removed surface steel that is embedded in concrete surfaces or removed/cut edges of steel that remains. Legally dispose of all removed items, utilities, materials, and supports.

4. In all activities, comply with pertinent regulations of governmental agencies having jurisdiction.

5. Schedule demolition and placement of new and removal of existing utilities to minimize interference with existing facility utility operations.

6. For utilities to be repositioned for new construction clearances, remove utility products and contents as required by code or agencies, reposition or place new line with bend connections as shown herein. Reconnect utilities and test for soundness and no leakage is allowed. Pressure test as required.

7. See Section 33 20 00 Fuel System Demolition for handling of the removal of the existing fuel system

1.4. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 02 00 00 – Site Conditions.

B. Contractor to notify the Engineer and the Owner if any potentially contaminated material is encountered during demolition.

C. Following careful removal of the noted to be salvaged items, Contractor to dutifully stockpile structures and all related mounting brackets, hardware, connection assemblies, utilities, anchorages etc. at an approved upland location (Confirm with engineer)

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS

A. Turbidity curtain:

1. Fabric shall be a minimum at 22 oz. - 500 lb./inch tensile strength vinyl coated fabric.

2. Floatation material shall be marine quality expanded polystyrene which provides 50 lb./ft. of buoyancy.

3. Ballast shall be provided by an enclosed galvanized chain weighing approximately

1.5 lb./ft. and having a break strength of 10,600 lbs.

4. Underwater tension cables shall be vinyl sheathed galvanized steel cables with break strengths of 18,400 lbs.

5. Depth of curtain shall be based on anticipated water elevation and actual bottom elevations at the barrier location.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1. GENERAL

A. During Marine demolition, the Contractor shall be required to observe and to comply with all laws of the United States, all requirements of the USACE, MDEQ, and all local, state, and federal authorities in relation thereto. State of Michigan LARA Demolition Permit will be required prior to demolition, Contractor responsible for obtaining construction permits from LARA Building Division.

B. Bidders shall examine the site and make their own estimates of the types and quantities of demolition, which will be required to fulfill the Contract requirements to the limits shown on the drawing.

C. All materials removed during demolition shall become the property of the Contractor unless otherwise noted.

D. Contractor shall take appropriate measure to prevent material from falling into Lake Huron.

Any material that falls in the water shall be removed immediately by the Contractor.

E. Prior to beginning demolition, an approved turbidity curtain shall be installed around the demolition area to contain all debris, surficial scum and foaming, as required by permits.

F. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring all transfer areas, structures, haul roads, public roads and other facilities are free from spilled material both during and after removal operations. Material temporarily stockpiled shall be adequately contained utilizing temporary barriers and appropriate erosion and sediment control measures as needed to prevent sediment from returning back to the marina and to site sewer systems. Temporary stockpile areas shall be cleaned and restored to preexisting conditions including, but not limited to, storm sewers affected by the project. Contractor responsible for restoring any damage to the site improvements including, but not limited to, signs, curb, and pavement resulting from the project to Owner’s satisfaction.

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G. Contractor shall ensure all connected utilities are turned off to existing pier mounted buildings prior to demolition

3.2. SITE CONDITIONS

A. Any damage to existing surfaces/structures/utilities to remain caused by Contractor’s operations must be repaired at no additional cost to Owner.

B. Examine the areas and conditions under which work of this section will be performed.

Note equipment clearance on roads leading to the site. Correct conditions detrimental to timely and property completion of the work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

C. All items included under Demolition and Removals shall be constructed in accordance with standard MDOT specifications.

D. Contractor shall use extreme caution during demolition operations. Damage caused by the Contractor to existing items, including, but not limited to docks, structures and pavement, shall be repaired by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner. Contractor is responsible for reviewing and following the site access requirements in Specification 02500 – Site Access and Restoration.

3.3. STRUCTURE AND ITEM REMOVALS

A. All structures and items designated for removal shall be done so carefully so as to avoid impact on existing work to remain, as well as the surrounding areas and/or waterways.

Removed items shall be transported to an approved upland disposal location (contractor to submit for engineer approval).

B. Where applicable, carefully disconnect bolts and cut off welded steel members to be removed. Do not damage portions of structure or items to remain and ensure all remaining items are in proper working order. Any damages to existing structure to remain will be fixed or replaced at no cost to the owner and at the discretion of the project professional.

3.4. DEMOLITION AND REMOVALS

A. The Contractor must remove all items as indicated on drawings and in contract documents. Coordinate, schedule and cooperate with Owner.

B. By careful study of the Contract Documents, determine the location and extent of removals to be performed.

C. In company with the Professional, visit the site and verify the extent and location of removals required.

1. Carefully identify limits of removals.

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2. Mark interface surfaces as required to enable workmen also to identify items to be removed and items to be left in place intact.

D. Use whatever means necessary to prevent dust becoming a nuisance to the public, to neighbors, and to other work being performed on or near the site.

3.5. DISPOSAL AND RECYCLE

A. The Contractor will be required to removal all materials, rubble and debris from the site as the work progresses. Contractor demolished material must be considered to be property of the Contractor and must be completely removed from the job site.

1. If Contractor does not salvage materials, he must legally dispose of removed materials.

B. The burning of combustible materials at the site will not be permitted.

C. All hauling must be done in such a manner as to avoid spillage on public streets and road right-of-ways. The Contractor must be responsible for dust control and for cleaning up all spillage. This applies to both on site and off site.

3.6. REPLACEMENT

A. In the event items not scheduled to be demolished are removed, promptly replace such items to the approval of the Professional and at no additional cost to the Owner.

4.1 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

A. Site Demolition and Removals will be measured on a LUMP SUM basis for payment for all elements upland of the existing water’s edge

B. Marine Demolition and Removals will be measured on a LUMP SUM basis for payment for elements waterward of the existing water’s edge.

5.1 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

The basis of payment shall be Lump Sum for demolition and removals in each specified area and will include, but not limited to, the demolition, removal, disposal, associated fees and any incidental for the demolition and removal of all items shown on the plans.

The amount bid shall include all labor, materials and equipment required to complete the work.

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Payment will be made under:

ITEM NO. ITEM PAY UNIT

02 41 00.01 Site Demolition and Removals Lump Sum

02 41 00.02 Marine Demolition and Removals Lump Sum

SITE ACCESS AND RESTORATION

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SITE ACCESS AND RESTORATION SECTION 02 50 00

1.1 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

A. The General Provisions of Michigan Department of Transportation, Standard

Specifications for Construction

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. Work includes all labor, supervision, equipment, and services necessary for and reasonably incidental to the proper completion of the following items listed:

1. Establish and maintain site access as shown on contract drawings

2. Finish grading of the site after construction to restore pre-construction site topography and elevations

3. Topsoil, seeding, and mulching of restored areas

4. Restoration or replacement of existing surfaces, utilities, and any other damaged items as determined necessary and directed by the project professional

5. Restoration of all damaged existing established turf with topsoil (minimum 6” depth), seed, and erosion control, including maintenance until accepted new turf establishment.

6. Final restoration will account for any areas disturbed during the construction activities – including sidewalk demolition areas.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor to observe and document, by video, photograph or other means, pre-construction site conditions including, but not limited to, approximate grades, curbs, signage, pavement, striping, utilities, turf, landscape plantings and trees. This documentation is especially important within the limits of construction as identified on plans or in any other areas potentially being used during construction.

B. Contractor responsible for ensuring public safety, contractor to utilize temporary fencing and barricades as necessary to prevent public interface with restoration operations. All barricades to remain in place until restoration efforts are identified as complete by the project professional and should be removed thereafter.

C. Contractor to utilize appropriate soil erosion and sediment control measures as necessary to stabilize the restoration area. Contractor to furnish and install additional measures if deemed necessary by the Engineer. Mulch blankets shall be compliant with EGLE permit requirements and shall not contain an plastic mesh netting or similar material that could entangle snakes.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit for approval: Site restoration plan

1. Site photographs or video accurately documenting pre-construction and post-restoration conditions.

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B. Contractor may submit alternate construction access plan for review by the project professional and respective agencies. If access plan is found to cover all necessary and applicable requirements with respect to site access, the alternate plan may be approved.

C. Contractor shall submit drawings and material information for all items to be replaced or restored for approval prior to construction.

D. Certification statement from seed mixture vendor stating botanical and common names, percentage by weight, and percentage of purity and germination for each type of grass seed provided in mixture.

E. Certification statement from material manufacturers for fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides and pesticides, and any other chemicals that may be required, including instructions for proper application method.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Provide all required personnel, equipment, materials, labor, and erosion control measures, as needed, for the restoration of pre-construction conditions.

B. Provide all required personnel, equipment, materials, labor, and erosion control measures, as needed, for the proper replacement of any damaged site items. These items may include, but are not limited to, asphalt parking lot, asphalt drive, striping, roadway, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, asphalt sidewalk, utilities, and any other damaged items as determined necessary and directed by the project professional. All restoration or replacement of damaged items must be constructed in accordance with the most recent MDOT standard practices and must match, as closely as possible in material and construction, the adjacent elements and pre-construction conditions. The project professional will have the final say as to what items shall be removed and replaced as part of these restoration efforts. All standard testing of materials and construction shall comply with and be followed, at the contractor’s expense, and at the discretion of the project professional.

C. Any topsoil material shall be in accordance with MDOT Standard Specification 917 – TURF AND

LANDSCAPING MATERIALS

D. Any seed used for restoration efforts shall be in accordance with MDOT Standard Specification

917 – TURF AND LANDSCAPING MATERIALS.

3.1 GENERAL

A. All site access efforts shall be done in accordance with contract drawings and specifications. It is the contractor’s responsibility to understand the limits and intent of the site access efforts and include all elements as part of this pay item.

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B. All restoration efforts shall be done in accordance with contract drawings and specifications. It is the contractor’s responsibility to understand the limits and intent of the project’s restoration efforts and include all elements as part of this pay item.

C. Existing vegetation or organic matter that is cleared to allow for proper construction shall be removed from the project site and disposed of properly, as part of this item, and at no additional cost to the owner. No vegetation or organic matter shall be buried on site, used in backfill or disposed of inappropriately or in an illegal matter.

D. All items determined to be removed and replaced, whether by the contractor themselves or by the project professional, shall be identified and be accompanied by constriction drawings, details, material information to be approved by the project professional prior to construction.

3.2 SITE ACCESS

A. Site access for construction shall be limited to the location shown on the contract drawings. The contractor may submit an alternate plan for review by the project professional and respective agencies.

B. All temporary removal of utilities shall be coordinated with local utility departments. Any fixtures, signage, etc. shall be preserved and restored in similar, undamaged condition.

3.3 SITE RESTORATION

A. If artifacts are discovered during construction, work is to stop, in the immediate area of the artifact discovery as well as any legitimately suspected artifact areas. The Professional and/or the Owner are to be notified immediately.

B. Any and all turf establishment as part of the restoration efforts shall be done in accordance with MDOT Standard Specification 816 – TURF ESTABLISHMENT.

PART 4 – METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

4.1 MEASUREMENT

A. The quantity will be measured for payment on a LUMP SUM basis. The Contractor must be responsible for the various tasks noted in this section and as shown on the plans.

B. Prior to acceptance and final payment, the Engineer shall observe site conditions with the owner for approval. The engineer shall review the required site photograph submittals documenting pre-existing and post-restoration conditions prior to acceptance.

5.1 PAYMENT

A. The LUMP SUM price for Site Access & Restoration shall constitute full compensation for all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment for the satisfactory restoration work, 02 50 00 - 4 including removals, grading, and all other incidentals necessary for completion of the work per contract documents.

02 50 00.01 Site Access and Restoration Lump Sum

STEEL RAILING

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RAILING SECTION 05 52 00

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. This work shall include furnishing and installing new steel and timber railing systems, including galvanized steel tubing, mounting plates, and timber members, including all noted connectors, fasteners, hardware, and required accessories necessary to comply with these specifications and contract drawings.

B. Standard platform and concrete mounted railings shall be provided in the locations shown on the drawings.

C. The following specifications shall be regarded as minimum sizes and standards for design and construction. Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to fabrication.

D. Related work specified elsewhere:

1. Section 35 52 13, Fixed Platforms

2. Section 09 97 13, Galvanized Steel Coatings

3. Section 35 00 10, Metal Fabrications

4. Section 35 00 20, Miscellaneous Metals

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fabricator Qualifications: Furnish references listing projects of similar size and scope.

B. Structural Performance: Engineer, modify, and install railing systems to withstand, when tested per ASTM E 935, loadings required by applicable building and safety codes but not less than the following:

1. Concentrated and uniform loading need not be applied simultaneously.

2. Uniform load: 50 pounds per foot (74.3 kg/m) applied at the top in any direction.

3. Concentrated load: 200 pounds (90.6 kg) applied at the top in any direction.

C. Regulatory Requirements

1. Components and installation are to be in accordance with state and local code authorities.

2. Components and installation are to follow current ADA and ICC/ANSI A117.1 guidelines.

D. Certifications

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1. Furnish certification that all components and fittings are furnished by the same manufacturer or approved by the primary component manufacturer.

2. Furnish certification that components were fabricated and installed in accordance with the proper applicable engineering requirements to meet the specified design loads.

1.03 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver railing components to the job site in good condition and properly protected against damage to finished surfaces.

B. Storage on site:

1. Store material in a location and in a manner to avoid damage. Stacking shall be done in a way which will prevent bending.

2. Store material in a clean, dry location away from uncured concrete and masonry.

Cover with waterproof paper, tarpaulin, or polyethylene sheeting in a manner that will permit circulation of air inside the covering.

3. Keep handling on site to a minimum. Exercise particular care to avoid damage to finishes of material.

1.04 SEQUENCING

A. Ensure that locating templates and other information required for installation of products of this section are furnished to affected trades in time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

B. Coordinate with other site contractors to ensure proper layout of railing with regard to final location of nearby project elements.

1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside of acceptable absolute limits.

B. Contractor shall have sole responsibility for accuracy of all measurements, estimates of material quantities and sizes, and site conditions that will affect work.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings:

1. Show complete layout; plan views, elevations, connections, details for fabrication, relationship to adjoining work and other installation details, including but not limited to, fixed platform framing members, decking & nailers, sheet pile wall, concrete promenade and other installation details. All drawings shall be submitted prior to fabrication for review and approval.

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2. Provide a sample of proposed galvanized finish to the Owner’s Representative for approval prior to use.

B. Verification Samples: For railing finish specified, supply one sample, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual railing product, finish galvanized flat finish and material.

C. Mock-Up: Fabricate one complete section of railing for review and approval by the Owner’s Representative prior to construction of all other railing. Approved rail may become part of the finished work.

D. Manufacturer's Certificates: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.07 WARRANTY

A. Materials and Workmanship

1. The Contractor shall warrant to the Owner that the materials and workmanship related to the production and installation of the edge protection railing will be free from defects under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation.

2. The Contractor will repair or replace, without cost to the Owner, any part, assembly, or portion thereof, which shall be determined to be defective.

B. Effective Date of Warranty: The effective date of the warranty shall be the date of acceptance by the Owner.

2.01 STEEL RAILING SYSTEM

A. Steel Members

1. Steel tube members shall be in the sizes shown on the drawings and meet ASTM Grade A500 at a minimum. Mounting plates shall be 3/8” A572 GR. 50 steel. All steel members, fasteners, and connecting hardware to be hot-dipped galvanized.

B. Timber Members

1. Timber members shall be 2x6 Kebony timber deck boards – See Specification 35 52 13 Fixed Platforms – Section 2.01B (Attachment per Contract Drawings)

2. All connecting hardware shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel, in the sizes and locations as noted on the contract drawings and at minimum meet NDS guidelines for minimum edge and end distance requirements.

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2.02 FABRICATION

A. Steel Railing System

1. Cut, drill, and punch metals cleanly and accurately. Remove burrs and ease edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch, unless otherwise indicated. Remove sharp or rough areas on exposed surfaces.

2. Form work true to line and level with accurate angles and surfaces.

3. Fabricate connections that will be exposed to weather in a manner to exclude water. Provide weep holes where water may accumulate.

4. Connections: Remove, cut, and weld railings as necessary in accordance with the contract drawings. Welds to match thickness of the base material with finish to match existing sections.

5. Welded Connections: Cope components at connections to provide close fit, or use fittings designed for this purpose. Weld all around at connections, including at fittings.

a) Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals.

b) Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap.

c) Remove flux immediately.

d) At exposed connections, finish exposed surfaces smooth and blended so no roughness shows after finishing and welded surface matches contours of adjoining surfaces.

6. All open tubing ends shall be capped and smoothed prior to finishing.

2.03 FINISH

A. Galvanized Finish: All railing shall be hot-dipped galvanized by a dry kettle method, with a zinc-nickel alloy in accordance with ASTM A123, A153, and A385 as applicable. Galvanizing shall be done with a nickel enrichment of the galvanizing tank such as “NiGalv.” or approved equal.

B. Field Coating: All attempts shall be made to prevent damage to the original galvanized coating. Galvanizing repair paint shall have at least 93% zinc by weight. Thickness of galvanizing repair paint shall be not less than the original coating. Touch-up of galvanized surfaces with aerosol spray, silver paint, bright paint, or aluminum paints is not acceptable.

All field coating locations shall be properly cleaned and degreased prior to coating..

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION:

A. Steel Railing System

1. Perform cutting, drilling, and fitting required for installing railings. Set railings accurately in location, alignment, and elevation; measured from established lines and levels and free of rack.

2. For face mounted railings onto fixed platforms, execute welded connections as noted on the contract drawings.

3. For surface mounted rail onto the concrete promenade use galvanized anchors to attach railing mounts, per the sizes and grades shown on the drawings.

4. Surface mounting with applicable hardware shall be approved prior to fabrication.

Any mounting shall meet all performance requirements

5. Assumed surface mounting conditions shall be verified by contractor prior to installation. Any railing mounting shall meet all performance requirements.

6. Set railing sections plumb within a tolerance of 1/16 inch in 3 feet.

7. Align rails so variations from level for horizontal members and variations from parallel with rake of steps and ramps for sloping members do not exceed 1/4 inch in 12 feet. Ensure all gaps are <4” to be in compliance with building code.

PART 4 - METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

4.01 RAILING

A. The work associated with the railing at each gangway platform will be measured on a Lump Sum basis for the quantities shown on the Contract Drawings for each platform.

PART 5 - BASIS OF PAYMENT

5.01 RAILING

A. The Lump Sum price for railing installation shall include all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to complete the fabrication and installation of the proposed new railing installation, including all hardware, connections, and other components as described in this section and any incidentals necessary for…