Specifications_23Mar2024_1.pdf

03/18/24 GAOA Sand Mountain Recreation Area (SMRA) Road Safety Repairs and Construct Emergency Helipad

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary of Work 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 References 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 57 23 Temporary Stormwater Pollution Control 01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories 03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcing 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 75 16 Ground Set Flagpole

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 62 16 Steel Piles

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

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32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 43 00 Riprap

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

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SUMMARY 011000 - 3

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Project information.

2. Work covered by Contract Documents.

3. Contractor's use of site and premises.

4. Work restrictions.

5. Specification and Drawing conventions.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 015000 "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for limitations and procedures governing temporary use of Government's facilities.

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Identification: SMRA Road Safety Repairs and Emergency Helipad Construction.

1. Project Location: Sand Mountain Recreation Area (SMRA), US HWY 50 Fallon, NV 89406

B. Owner: Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District Office, Stillwater Field Office.

1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

This project is comprised of improvements on two separate roads in the Sand Mountain Recreation Area (SMRA). The primary road is a 1.3-mile two lane asphalt surfaced road that transitions to approximately 0.5 miles of naturally surfaced road and provides access to recreation opportunities in and around the SMRA. The secondary road 0.5-mile aggregate surface road provides access from the primary road to the Sand Springs Desert Study Area. The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following:

1. Construct two asphalt lanes of travel in both directions around the Fee Station in accordance with the Contract Documents (Base Bid).

a. Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to prepare the lanes for paving, including pit run course and aggregate base coarse in accordance with the drawings and specifications. (GAOA funded).

b. Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to pave the lanes of travel with Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) in accordance with the drawings and specifications. This includes, but is not limited to, tack coat, HMA, prime coat, and sealing and striping of the newly laid pavement. (Non-GAOA funded).

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2. Demolish the four existing reinforced concrete low water crossings and install four new reinforced concrete low water crossings with extended approach and exit pads in accordance with the Contract Documents. Seal and stripe new and existing paving as indicated. (GAOA Funded). (Base Bid).

3. Expand the existing concrete pad on the east side of the Fee Station to protect employees from traffic during fee collection in accordance with the Contract Documents. Seal and stripe new and existing paving as indicated. (GAOA Funded). (Base Bid).

4. Pave the remainder of the entrance road to the main kiosk (0.5-mile), also include paving around the restroom and the area between the restroom and the kiosk. Provide six asphalt aprons off the main access road at the spur roads to the camping area. Pave the turn-around/parking area at the first restroom. All work shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents. (Base Bid).

a. Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to prepare the entrance road and aprons for paving, including pit run course and aggregate base coarse in accordance with the drawings and specifications. (GAOA funded).

b. Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to pave the entrance road and aprons with HMA in accordance with the drawings and specifications. This includes, but is not limited to, tack coat, HMA, prime coat, and sealing and striping of the newly laid pavement. (Non-GAOA funded).

5. Provide a new 4-inch lift of compacted road base on the 0.5-mile aggregate road leading to the Sand Springs Pony Express Station (Sand Springs Road). (GAOA Funded). (Base Bid).

6. Construct new emergency helipad in accordance with the Contract Documents. Stripe new helipad as indicated (Non-GAOA Funded). (Bid Option 1).

7. And all other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.

8. Areas of disturbance shall be limited as follows:

a. For demo and installation of low water crossings, contractor shall not disturb areas greater than 10 feet off the existing roadway.

b. For new pavement, including Helipad, roads and/or lanes, contractor shall stay within 20 feet of the edge of new construction.

B. Type of Contract:

1. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. Use of Site: Contractor shall have full use of Project site for construction operations during construction period. Contractor's use of Project site is limited only by Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Limits on Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

C. Condition of Existing Grounds: Maintain portions of existing grounds, landscaping, and hardscaping affected by construction operations throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

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1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Comply with restrictions on construction operations.

1. Comply with limitations on use of public streets, work on public streets, rights of way, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: There are no utilities onsite.

D. Smoking and Controlled Substance Restrictions: Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances on Project site is not permitted.

1.6 SPECIFICATION AND DRAWING CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Content: The Specifications use certain conventions for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations.

These conventions are as follows:

1. Imperative mood and streamlined language are generally used in the Specifications. The words "shall," "shall be," or "shall comply with," depending on the context, are implied where a colon (:) is used within a sentence or phrase.

2. Text Color: Text used in the Specifications, including units of measure, manufacturer and product names, and other text may appear in multiple colors or underlined as part of a hyperlink; no emphasis is implied by text with these characteristics.

3. Hypertext: Text used in the Specifications may contain hyperlinks. Hyperlinks may allow for access to linked information that is not residing in the Specifications. Unless otherwise indicated, linked information is not part of the Contract Documents.

4. Specification requirements are to be performed by Contractor unless specifically stated otherwise.

B. Division 00 Contracting Requirements: General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to all Sections of the Specifications.

C. Division 01 General Requirements: Requirements of Sections in Division 01 apply to the Work of all Sections in the Specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 011000

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 013000 - 6

SECTION 013000 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Subcontract List: Submit a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work. Use CSI Form 1.5A.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

List e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.

C. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

D. Requests for Information (RFIs): On discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI. Use AIA Document G716.

E. Schedule and conduct progress meetings at weekly intervals. Notify Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. Require attendance of each subcontractor or other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities.

1. Record minutes and distribute to everyone concerned, including Contracting Officer.

1.2 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Electronic digital data files of the Contract Drawings will be provided by the Government for Contractor's use in preparing submittals.

1. Government will furnish Contractor one set of digital data drawing files of the Contract Drawings for use in preparing Shop Drawings and Project record drawings.

a. Government makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data drawing files as they relate to the Contract Drawings.

B. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

1. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

2. Submit three copies of each action submittal. Government will return two copies.

3. Submit two copies of each informational submittal. Government will not return copies.

4. Government will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than

Contractor.

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C. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Assemble complete submittal package into a single indexed file incorporating submittal requirements of a single Specification Section and transmittal form with links enabling navigation to each item.

2. Name file with unique identifier, including project identifier, Specification Section number, and revision identifier.

3. Provide means for insertion to permanently record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by Government.

D. Identify options requiring selection by Government.

E. Identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

F. Contractor's Construction Schedule Submittal Procedure:

1. Submit required submittals in the following format:

a. Working electronic copy of schedule file, where indicated.

b. PDF electronic file.

2. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Initial schedule, of size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period.

3. Coordinate Contractor's construction schedule with the submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Submit electronic submittals via email as PDF electronic files.

a. Government will return annotated file. Annotate and retain one copy of file as an electronic Project record document file.

2.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit three paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated. Government will return two copies.

B. Product Data: Mark each copy to show applicable products and options. Include the following:

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1. Manufacturer's written recommendations, product specifications, and installation instructions.

2. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

3. Printed performance curves and operational range diagrams.

4. Testing by recognized testing agency.

5. Compliance with specified standards and requirements.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Submit on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 30 by 42 inches (762 by 1067 mm). Include the following:

1. Dimensions and identification of products.

2. Fabrication and installation drawings and roughing-in and setting diagrams.

3. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring.

4. Notation of coordination requirements.

5. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed. Include name of manufacturer and product name on label.

1. If variation is inherent in material or product, submit at least [three] <Insert number> sets of paired units that show variations.

2.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals: Submit two paper copies of each submittal unless otherwise indicated.

Government will not return copies.

B. Qualification Data: Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of Governments and owners, and other information specified.

C. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product complies with requirements in the Contract Documents.

2.4 DELEGATED DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Government.

B. Delegated-Design Submittal: In addition to Shop Drawings, Product Data, and other required submittals, submit three copies of a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design

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professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional.

1. Indicate that products and systems comply with performance and design criteria in the Contract Documents. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

2.5 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Gantt-Chart Schedule: Submit a comprehensive, fully developed, horizontal Gantt-chart-type schedule within 30 days of date established for commencement of the Work.

B. Preparation: Indicate each significant construction activity separately. Identify first workday of each week with a continuous vertical line.

C. Cost Correlation: Superimpose a cost correlation timeline, indicating planned and actual costs.

On the line, show planned and actual dollar volume of the Work performed as of planned and actual dates used for preparation of payment requests.

D. Recovery Schedule: When periodic update indicates the Work is 14 or more calendar days behind the current approved schedule, submit a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and indicate date by which recovery will be accomplished.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to Government.

B. Government will review each action submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, will stamp each submittal with an action stamp, and will mark stamp appropriately to indicate action.

C. Informational Submittals: Government will review each submittal and will not return it or will return it if it does not comply with requirements. Government will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents may not be reviewed and may be discarded.

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3.2 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Updating: At monthly intervals, update schedule to reflect actual construction progress and activities. Issue schedule before each regularly scheduled progress meeting.

1. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

B. Distribute copies of approved schedule to Government, subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties.

END OF SECTION 013000

SUBMITTAL LIST

Project Title: Sand Mountain Recreation Area Road Safety Repairs and Construct Emergency Helipad

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01 30 00 2.5 Contractors' Construction Schedule X 01 35 23 1.2.A Accident Prevention Plan (APP) X

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Site Utilization Plan: Show temporary facilities, temporary utility lines and connections, staging areas, construction site entrances, vehicle circulation, and parking areas for construction personnel.

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Project Identification and Temporary Signs: Show fabrication and installation details, including plans, elevations, details, layouts, typestyles, graphic elements, and message content.

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Fire-Safety Program: Show compliance with requirements of NFPA 241 and authorities having jurisdiction. Indicate Contractor personnel responsible for management of fire-prevention program.

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP):

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EPA authorization under the EPA's "2017 Construction General Permit (CGP)."

01 57 23 1.4.C Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Training Log: For everyone performing Work under the SWPPP.

01 57 23 1.4.D Inspection reports.

01 70 00 1.2.A Contractor's List of Incomplete Items: Initial submittal at Substantial Completion.

01 70 00 1.2.B Certified List of Incomplete Items: Final submittal at Final Completion.

01 70 00 1.2.C Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit one copy of manual

01 70 00 1.2.D Record Drawings: Submit one set(s) of marked-up record prints.

01 70 00 1.2.E Record Product Data: Submit annotated PDF electronic files and directories of each submittal.

01 74 19 1.1.A.1 Waste Management Plan

01 74 19 1.1.B.1 Waste Reduction Reports X 01 74 19 1.1.B.2 Records of Donations and Sales X 01 74 19 1.1.B.3 Recycling and Processing Facility Records X 01 74 19 1.1.B.4 Landfil and Incinerator Disposal Records X

02 41 19 1.4.A Proposed Protection Measures

02 41 19 1.4.B Schedule of selective demolition activities with starting and ending dates for each activity

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02 41 19 1.4.C Predemolition photographs or video X

02 41 19 1.5.A Inventory of items that have been removed and salvaged X 03 10 00 1.2.A.1 Exposed surface form-facing material X 03 10 00 1.2.A.2 Concealed surface form-facing material X 03 10 00 1.2.A.3 Form ties X 03 10 00 1.2.A.4 Form-release agent X 03 10 00 1.3.A Field quality-control reports X 03 20 00 1.2.A.1 Each type of steel reinforcement X 03 20 00 1.2.A.2 Bar Supports X 03 20 00 1.2.A.3 Mechanical Splice Couplers X

03 20 00 1.2.B.1 Include placing drawings that detail fabrication, bending, and placement

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Include bar sizes, lengths, materials, grades, bar schedules, stirrup spacing, bent bar diagrams, bar arrangement, location of splices, lengths of lap splices, details of mechanical splice couplers, details of welding splices, tie spacing, hoop spacing, and supports for concrete reinforcement.

03 20 00 1.2.C Construction Joint Layout: Indicate proposed construction joints required to build the structure

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03 20 00 1.3.A.1 Reinforcement to Be Welded: Welding procedure specification in accordance with AWS D1.4/D1.4M

03 20 00 1.3.B.1 Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement: CRSI's "Epoxy Coating Plant Certification." X

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Steel Reinforcement: mill test analysis for chemical composition and carbon equivalent of the steel in accordance with ASTM A706/A706M

03 20 00 1.3.D Field Quality Control Reports X

03 30 00 1.1.A Product Data, concrete mix designs, and submittals required by

ACI 301

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07 92 00 1.1.A Product Data and color Samples. X X 10 14 00 1.2.A Product Data, Shop Drawings, and Samples X X X 10 75 16 1.2.A Product Data X 10 75 16 1.2.B Shop Drawings X

10 75 16 1.2.C Delegated Design Submittals: For Flagpoles and Foundation System

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10 75 16 1.3.A Operation and Maintenance Data: For flagpoles to include in operation and maintenance manuals.

26 05 26 1.1.A Product Data

31 20 00 1.4.A Material Test Reports X 31 62 16 1.2.A Product Data: For Each type of Product X 31 62 16 1.3.A Welding Certificates X

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31 62 16 1.3.B Mill Test Reports X 31 62 16 1.3.C Pile Driving Equipment Data X 31 62 16 1.3.D Pile Driving Records X 31 62 16 1.3.E Field Quality Control Reports X

32 12 16 1.4.A Product Data: Include technical data and tested physical and performance properties

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32 12 16 1.4.B Hot Mix Asphalt Design X X X 32 12 16 1.5.A Qualification Data X X 32 12 16 1.5.B.1 Aggregates X 32 12 16 1.5.B.2 Asphalt Binder X 32 12 16 1.5.B.3 Prime Coat X 32 12 16 1.5.B.4 Tack Coat X 32 12 16 1.5.B.6 Fog Seal X 32 12 16 1.5.C Field Quality Control Reports X 32 17 23 1.2.A.1 Pavement Marking Paint, acrylic X X 32 17 23 1.2.A.2 Glass Beads X X

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Shop Drawings: Indicate pavement markings, colors, lane separations, defined parking spaces, and dimensions to adjacent work.

32 31 13 1.2.A Product Data X 32 31 13 1.2.B Shop Drawings: For each type of fence and gate assembly. X 32 31 13 1.3.A Product Certificates X 32 31 13 1.3.B Product Test Reports X 32 31 13 1.3.C Sample Warranty X 33 43 00 1.2.A Material Data For Geotextile X 33 43 00 1.2.B Riprap Color Sample X

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Riprap physical properties, including material source, as outlined in Table 2.1

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 013523 - 5

SECTION 013523 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe working environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, resubmit the Plan within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities".

In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment. Retain copies of all operators licenses and/or certifications onsite.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents (per OSHA 29CFR 1904): A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer

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an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A. Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings shall be documented with topic and attendees.

3. First aid and rescue procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, BLM personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify work included under each phase, with an Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as cave-ins, earthquake, explosions, fires, floods, power outages, slides, and wind storms. Planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

2.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR

1926.95 Subpart E.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

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B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements. Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the Contracting Officer.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use the emergency response kit.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect, maintain, and document other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation. Retain inspection documentation onsite.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. Meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by construction personnel at the worksite.

Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one day after the meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. Meetings shall be used to review effectiveness of Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan. Contracting Officer’s Representative will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. Designate a hard hat use area. Hard hat area shall be posted by Contractor in a manner satisfactory to Contracting Officer.

B. Require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment that is in good repair. at all times. As a minimum, maintain six hard hats and all other APP required equipment.

3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 013523 - 8 flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

END OF SECTION 013523

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 014000 - 1

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspection services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Requirements for Contractor to provide quality-assurance and quality-control services required by Contracting Officer or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Experienced: When used with an entity or individual, "experienced" unless otherwise further described means having successfully completed a minimum of five previous projects similar in nature, size, and extent to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Field Quality-Control Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the Work and for completed Work.

C. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, assembly, and similar operations.

1. Use of trade-specific terminology in referring to a Work result does not require that certain construction activities specified apply exclusively to specific trade(s).

D. Preconstruction Testing: Tests and inspections performed specifically for Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work, to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria. Unless otherwise indicated, copies of reports of tests or inspections performed for other than the Project do not meet this definition.

E. Product Tests: Tests and inspections that are performed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) according to 29 CFR 1910.7, by a testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or by a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with specified requirements.

F. Source Quality-Control Tests and Inspections: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source; for example, plant, mill, factory, or shop.

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G. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. The term "testing laboratory" has the same meaning as the term "testing agency."

H. Quality-Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the Work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

I. Quality-Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the Work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the Work and completed construction comply with requirements. Contractor's quality-control services do not include contract administration activities performed by

1.3 DELEGATED DESIGN SERVICES

A. Performance and Design Criteria: Where professional design services or certifications by a design professional are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, provide products and systems complying with specific performance and design criteria indicated.

1. If criteria indicated are not sufficient to perform services or certification required, submit a written request for additional information to Contracting Officer.

B. Delegated Design Services Statement: Submit a statement, signed and sealed by the responsible design professional, for each product and system specifically assigned to Contractor to be designed or certified by a design professional, indicating that the products and systems are in compliance with performance and design criteria indicated. Include list of codes, loads, and other factors used in performing these services.

1.4 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Conflicting Standards and Other Requirements: If compliance with two or more standards or requirements is specified and the standards or requirements establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or quality levels, inform the Contracting Officer regarding the conflict and obtain clarification prior to proceeding with the Work. Refer conflicting requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer for clarification before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified is the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

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1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's record, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.6 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspection.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the

Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

1. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

2. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

3. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

4. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:

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1. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

2. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with requirements.

3. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification levels required;

individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units. As applicable, procure products from manufacturers able to meet qualification requirements, warranty requirements, and technical or factory-authorized service representative requirements.

C. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

E. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists will satisfy qualification requirements indicated and engage in the activities indicated.

1. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction supersede requirements for specialists.

F. Testing and Inspecting Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspection indicated, as documented according to ASTM E329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections;

and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

G. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

H. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect, demonstrate, repair, and perform service on installations of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

1. Contractor responsibilities include the following:

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a. Provide test specimens representative of proposed products and construction.

b. Submit specimens in a timely manner with sufficient time for testing and analyzing results to prevent delaying the Work.

c. When testing is complete, remove test specimens and test assemblies; do not reuse products on Project.

2. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Submit a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-assurance service to Contracting Officer, with copy to Contractor.

Interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

1.8 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor Responsibilities: Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor's responsibility. Perform additional quality-control activities, whether specified or not, to verify and document that the Work complies with requirements.

1. Engage a qualified testing agency to perform quality-control services.

a. Contractor will not employ same entity engaged by Owner, unless agreed to in writing by Owner.

2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspection will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as Contractor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspection requested by Contractor and not required by the Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

B. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

C. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Contracting Officer, and Contractor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Contracting Officer and Contractor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the locations from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected Work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Contractor.

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

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6. Do not perform duties of Contractor.

D. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Section 013000 "Administrative Requirements."

E. Manufacturer's Technical Services: Where indicated, engage a manufacturer's technical representative to observe and inspect the Work. Manufacturer's technical representative's services include participation in preinstallation conferences, examination of substrates and conditions, verification of materials, observation of Installer activities, inspection of completed portions of the Work, and submittal of written reports.

F. Contractor's Associated Requirements and Services: Cooperate with agencies and representatives performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspection. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.

5. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

6. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspection equipment at Project site.

G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and quality-control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspection.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TEST AND INSPECTION LOG

A. Test and Inspection Log: Prepare a record of tests and inspections. Include the following:

1. Date test or inspection was conducted.

2. Description of the Work tested or inspected.

3. Date test or inspection results were transmitted to Contracting Officer.

4. Identification of testing agency or special inspector conducting test or inspection.

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B. Maintain log at Project site. Post changes and revisions as they occur. Provide access to test and inspection log for Contracting Officer's reference during normal working hours.

1. Submit log at Project closeout as part of Project Record Documents.

3.2 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspection, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections or matching existing substrates and finishes. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for cutting and patching in Section 017000 "Execution and Closeout Requirements."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

C. Repair and protection are Contractor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

END OF SECTION 014000

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SECTION 014200 - REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey Contracting Officer's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Contracting Officer's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Contracting Officer. Other terms, including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted," have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms, including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified," have the same meaning as "indicated."

E. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "Install": Unload, temporarily store, unpack, assemble, erect, place, anchor, apply, work to dimension, finish, cure, protect, clean, and similar operations at Project site.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built.

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

B. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

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1. For standards referenced by applicable building codes, comply with dates of standards as listed in building codes.

C. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in construction on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its construction activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required construction activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they are to mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S." or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States."

B. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they are to mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. This information is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. DIN - Deutsches Institut fur Normung e.V.; www.din.de.

2. IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;

www.iapmo.org.

3. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

4. ICC-ES - ICC Evaluation Service, LLC; www.icc-es.org.

C. Federal Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents,…