Specifications for Repairs to Little Grassy Bridge.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

REPAIRS TO LITTLE GRASSY

SPILLWAY BRIDGE

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Williamson County, Illinois

Submitted to

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Bloomington, Minnesota

Submitted by

Gannett Fleming, Inc.

207 Senate Avenue

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011 GF Project 61491

April 2020

John J. Zendek, Jr., P.E., C.B.S.I.

Project Engineer

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REPAIRS TO LITTLE GRASSY

SPILLWAY BRIDGE

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Williamson County, Illinois

DESIGNER CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that these specifications for the construction of Repairs to Little Grassy Spillway Bridge were prepared by me or under my direct supervision:

John J. Zendek, Jr., P.E., C.B.S.I.

Registered Professional Engineer

Pennsylvania P.E. No. PE059371

SIGNED: 4/23/2020

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SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 01001 – Selected Record Document References

Section 01010 – Summary of Work

Section 01061 – Project Permits

Section 01092 – Abbreviations

Section 01100 – Construction Sequence and Schedule

Section 01102 – Environmental Protection

Section 01104 – Protection of Endangered Species

Section 01114 – Cleanup and Disposal of Waste Materials

Section 01200 – Project Meetings

Section 01300 – Submittals

Section 01400 – Quality Control and Quality Acceptance

Section 01505 – Mobilization and Preparatory Work

Section 01551 – Construction Access

Section 01552 – Staging, Stockpile, and Waste Fill Areas

Section 01560 – Temporary Controls

Section 01590 – Field Offices and Temporary Utilities

Section 01610 – Safety

Section 01700 – Contract Closeout

Section 02110 – Site Clearing and Grubbing

Section 02139 – Temporary Impacts to Spillway

Section 02212 – Erosion Protection and Sediment Control

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Section 02901 – Reclamation of Disturbed Areas

Section 03920 – Repair of Existing Concrete Sidewalk

Section 05521 – Bearings

Section 07105 – Flowable Joint Filler

Section 07106 – Waterproofing Membrane System

Section 10720 – Weight Limit Sign Installation

Section 31281 – Riprap Placement

Section 34440 – Removal and Replacement of Bridge Deck Asphalt Overlay and Approach Pavement

Appendix A – 2017 Bridge Inspection and Appraisal Report: Little Grassy, Bridge Number 33610-00400

Appendix B – Bridge Number 33610-00400 Rating Summary Sheet

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SECTION 01001

SELECTED RECORD DOCUMENT REFERENCES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

The following documents will be provided as an appendix to these specifications:

A. 2017 Bridge Inspection and Appraisal Report:

Little Grassy, Bridge Number 33610-00400

B. Bridge Number 33610-00400 Rating Summary Sheet, Dated February 24, 2020.

This document includes the current eighteen (18) ton load rating for the Little Grassy Bridge, which supersedes the load rating included in the 2017 Bridge Inspection and Appraisal Report: Little Grassy, Bridge Number 33610-00400.

1.02 LIMITATIONS

A. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of the selected record documents for the Little Grassy Bridge. The Government represents only that such information shows conditions understood at the time of design.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 GENERAL

A. The work outlined in these Specifications includes repairs to the Little Grassy spillway bridge. Specific work items include but are not limited to:

B. Base Bid:

1. Replace the existing steel roller bearings at the East and West abutments with elastomeric expansion bearings.

2. Install Weight Limit signs at each approach to the bridge.

C. Bid Alternate No. 1:

1. Place Riprap, type RR4 behind the wingwalls on the north side of the structure.

2. Repair indicated concrete spalls on sidewalks.

3. Remove existing asphalt overlay on bridge deck and mill the top 3” of existing asphalt at the approaches for 50’ directly behind each abutment.

4. Perform required concrete bridge deck repairs and install waterproofing membrane system on the bridge deck.

5. Place 1½” thick hot-mix asphalt overlay on bridge deck and repave approaches to smooth transition to the bridge, match existing roadway cross slopes.

6. Saw-cut abutment joints and fill with flowable joint filler.

1.02 LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE

A. Project location is on federal government land in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Williamson County, Illinois. The road carried by the bridge is Grassy Road (County Highway 24) over the Little Grassy Dam Spillway. Exact location of Project is indicated on the "Location Map" on first sheet of the Drawings.

B. All inquires concerning these Specifications and Drawings prior to award may be made to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Construction/AE Acquisition Operations, Joint Administration Operations Division, 5600 American Blvd. West, Suite 990, Bloomington, MN 55437-1458. Phone: (612) 713-5187.

C. Prospective bidders are encouraged to become familiar with existing site and conditions. The Refuge Headquarters is located at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, 8588 Route 148, Marion, Illinois, 62959. Prospective bidders can inspect the site, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., by making arrangements with the Refuge. Phone: (618) 997-3344.

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1.03 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in individual sections.

1. Where a conflict occurs between referenced documents and the Technical

Specifications, the Technical Specifications shall govern.

2. Where a conflict occurs between different referenced documents, the document containing the more stringent requirements governs.

3. The applicable version of a referenced document shall be the dated version specified for that document. When a date is not specified, the version current as of the date established for receipt of bids shall govern.

4. Materials, applications, and tests specified by reference to published standards of a society, association, code, or other published standards are included in the Specifications as if written in their entirety.

1.04 MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

A. Products and processes included in the Specifications shall conform to the manufacturer's latest published specifications, as of the date established for receipt of bids.

B. Provide sworn affidavits from manufacturers certifying that material, products, and processes delivered and used on the Project meet the specified requirements.

Affidavits shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility for full compliance with the requirements of the specifications.

1.05 SUBSTITUTIONS - REFER TO FAR 52.236-5, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

A. Provide all equipment, materials, and services as specified or noted on the Drawings, unless a written approval for substitution is obtained from the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer's decision regarding the acceptability of substitutions shall be final.

B. Where multiple manufacturers’ names are noted, the first named manufacturer shall indicate the basis for equipment design and drawing layout for the Project.

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1.06 MEANS AND METHODS

A. Means and methods of construction shall be such as the Contractor or Subcontractors may choose; subject, however, to the Contracting Officer's Representative's right to reject means and methods proposed which:

1. Constitute a hazard to the Work, persons, or property and/or

2. Will not produce finished work in accordance with terms of the Contract and/or

3. Are contrary to specified means or methods required in the Contract.

B. The right to reject means and methods of the Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be construed or interpreted as acceptance or control of means or methods by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

C. The Contracting Officer's Representative's approval or failure to exercise the right to reject means and methods shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to complete the Work required by the Contract.

D. Total responsibility for control of all means and methods lies with the Contractor for all work under this Contract and at all times.

1.07 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Prevent, abate, and control all environmental pollution arising from construction activities by complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

B. Follow the requirements of Section 01560 – Temporary Controls for pollution control.

1.08 COORDINATION

A. All utilities needed to perform the work required for this job shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Coordinate work so that Refuge operations will not be restricted or otherwise adversely impacted.

1.09 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for completing all work as described in these Contract documents unless a specific paragraph or provision of the specifications clearly indicates that someone other than the Contractor is responsible for completing that particular part of the Work.

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1.10 REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS

A. References are made to IDOT Specifications and Guide Specifications throughout these project specifications. Applicable section will be referenced but the exact portion of specification that applies from that section may not be distinctly called out.

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to read IDOT reference specifications and interpret the parts applicable to their means and methods. Any dispute on the interpretation of the specification will be decided by the Contracting Officer and their decision will be final.

A. All products to be used on this project shall conform to the Buy America Act as required in FAR 25.2.

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SECTION 01061

PROJECT PERMITS

A. This section includes, but is not limited to, permitting requirements necessary to complete the work. Permits to be obtained by the Contractor are described in Part 3 of this specification.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall submit copies of all permits obtained by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer’s Representative in accordance with Section 01300: Submittals.

3.01 PROJECT PERMITS OBTAINED BY CONTRACTOR

A. The Contractor shall be required to obtain all permits in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; including coordination with the County on any full or partial closures of travel lanes.

B. Permits required from the Refuge shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative; including those for use of reservoir water.

3.02 PROJECT PERMIT COMPLIANCE

A. By submitting a bid, the Contractor acknowledges an understanding of the terms and conditions of, and shall be fully responsible for, all project permits required for the execution of the work; including all project permits required to be obtained by the Contractor.

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4.01 MEASUREMENT

A. No work in this Section will be measured for payment.

4.02 PAYMENT

A. Compensation to the Contractor for all work required in this section shall be included in the prices bid in the schedule for other items of work. No separate payment to the Contractor will be made for the work required in this section.

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SECTION 01092

ABBREVIATIONS

1.01 ABBREVIATIONS

A. Abbreviations that may be used throughout the Specifications and the organization or document represented are:

AA Aluminum Association AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer's Association AASHTO American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute AIA American Institute of Architects AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AMA American Materials Association ANSI American National Standards Institute ASA American Standards Association (now USAS) ASCE American Society for Civil Engineers ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWS American Welding Society AWWA American Water Works Association CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMP Corrugated Metal Pipe CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CS Commercial Standards of U.S. Department of Standards CSI Construction Specifications Institute FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations FML Flexible Membrane Lining FS Federal Specifications HASP Health and Safety Plan IBC International Building Code NBC National Building Code NBS National Bureau of Standards NGVD National Geodetic Vertical Datum NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System NRMCA National Ready Mix Concrete Association OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of

Labor PCA Portland Cement Association SPI Steel Products Institute SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

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UBC Uniform Building Code UL Underwriters Laboratories USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USBR U.S. Bureau of Reclamation USFWS U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

B. Additional abbreviations, if any, will be defined as they appear in the Specifications or covered by Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Section 101.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions used in these Specifications include:

1. Government - the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).

2. Contracting Officer (CO) - the person authorized by the USFWS to award and administer this Contract. The CO shall make all final decisions concerning contractual matters and has sole authority to direct changes to, or make any binding agreements concerning, this Contract.

3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - the person authorized by the USFWS and appointed by the CO, to represent the CO for all technical matters that arise under this Contract. The limited authorities and responsibilities of this person are specifically delegated in writing by the CO.

4. Testing Inspector - the Subcontractor(s) or third-party agency hired and paid for by the Contractor to perform independent testing and inspection of the Work performed under this Contract to ensure that it conforms to the Contract requirements.

5. Work - The entire construction of the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to be provided under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the result of performing or providing all labor, services, and documentation necessary to produce such construction, and furnishing, installing, and incorporating all materials and equipment into such construction, all as required by the Contract Documents.

6. Neat Lines - the dimension as shown on the Drawings of a line from a specified or labeled reference point.

B. Referenced IDOT Specifications and IDOT Guide Bridge Special Provisions shall be adjusted by the following substitutions to IDOT terminology:

1. All references made to “The Department” or “IDOT” are to be considered “The

Government and/or The Refuge”.

EXCEPTIONS:

A. IDOT Section 1024.02. “The Department” is considered to be the Illinois

Department of Transportation.

B. GBSP 26 states the Department will provide the Contractor with items such as EPA identification number, emergency response information, etc. All items stated to be “provided by the department” or “the Engineer” will be the responsibility of the “The Testing Inspector”.

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2. All references made to “The Engineer” are to be considered “The Contracting Officer”.

EXCEPTIONS:

A. IDOT Section 201.06, Part (a), third and fourth paragraphs. All references to

“the Engineer” are to be considered “the Testing Inspector”.

B. IDOT Section 281. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered “the

Testing Inspector”.

C. IDOT Section 406. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered “the

Testing Inspector”.

D. IDOT Section 440.04. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered

“the Testing Inspector”.

E. IDOT Section 506.05. Reference to “the Engineer” is to be considered “the

Testing Inspector” for observation of work at a hold point inspection.

F. IDOT Section 506.06. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered

“the Testing Inspector”.

G. IDOT Section 581.05. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered

“the Testing Inspector”.

H. IDOT Section 728. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered “the

Testing Inspector”.

I. GBSP 28. All references to “the Engineer” are to be considered to be “the

Testing Inspector”, except that determination of the limits of removal described in Construction Requirements, Part (b) Surface Preparation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 34440 of the Project Specifications.

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01100

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULE

1.01 SECTION DESCRIBES

A. Suggested construction sequence for selected work items.

B. Requirements for the Contractor’s construction schedule.

C. Requirements for Contractor’s schedule of values.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01300: Submittals

B. Section 02139: Temporary Impacts to Spillway

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit construction sequence plan in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 01300: Submittals.

B. Submit a detailed schedule of values for performance of the Work.

C. Submit a detailed construction schedule.

3.01 GENERAL

A. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to develop a construction sequence and schedule for the timely and effective performance of the Work in accordance with the requirements of these specifications.

3.02 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a detailed schedule of values for performance of the Work required by this contract.

1. The schedule of values shall be a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract

Bid Schedule, consisting of the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1. Break down

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Do not include general condition costs, overhead, or profit as a separate pay item.

2. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the bid amount for unit price items.

3. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The schedule of values will form the basis for progress payment as provided for in the clauses of the contract.

4. An acceptable schedule of values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative before the first progress payment is processed.

3.03 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit a detailed construction schedule for performance of the Work required by this contract. As a minimum, the schedule shall include the following information: all major Work tasks; estimated duration of each task; early and late start and finish dates for each task; slack time; the critical path for construction; and a schedule of submittals. The construction schedule shall be provided in a Gantt Chart format clearly showing the critical path of all Work items.

B. An updated construction schedule shall be submitted with each pay request. Each updated construction schedule shall indicate all Work completed as of the date of the pay request, and any adjustments or revisions to the previously approved schedule.

C. The Contractor’s normal work schedule shall be 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No Work shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or federal holidays, unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

3.04 GENERAL SEQUENCE

A. The sequence of construction described herein is only a suggestion. It shall be the Contractor's sole responsibility to develop his own construction sequence for the timely and effective completion of the Work. Use of the construction sequence described herein, in whole or in part, shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility.

B. Conform to Article: Temporary Impacts to Spillway as described in Section 02139:

Temporary Impacts to Spillway.

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3.05 SUGGESTED CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

A. Install Weight Limit signs at each approach to bridge.

B. Replace the existing steel roller bearings at the East and West abutments with elastomeric expansion bearings.

C. Place Riprap, type RR4 behind the wingwalls on the north side of the structure.

D. Remove existing asphalt overlay on bridge deck and mill the top 3” of existing asphalt at the approaches for 50’ directly behind each abutment.

E. Repair all concrete spalls on sidewalks and repair existing concrete bridge deck as required.

F. Install waterproofing membrane system on the bridge deck.

G. Place 1½” thick hot-mix asphalt overlay on bridge deck and repave approaches to smooth transition to the bridge, match existing roadway cross slopes.

H. Saw-cut abutment joints and fill with flowable joint filler

A. Compensation to the Contractor for all Work required in this Section shall be included in the prices bid in the schedule for items for which construction sequencing and construction scheduling is required. No separate payment will be made to the Contractor for Work required in this Section.

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SECTION 01102

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.01 WORK SCOPE

A. Preservation of the existing site and landscape.

1.02 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

A. Preserve the work zone and adjacent areas per IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 201.

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, dated 2016.

1.04 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 02901: Reclamation of Disturbed Areas

B. Section 01104 – Protection of Endangered Species

PART 3 EXECUTION

NOT USED

A. Compensation to the Contractor for all work required in this Section shall be included in the prices bid in the Bid Schedule for other items of work. No separate payment will be made to the Contractor for work required in this Section.

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SECTION 01104

PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

1.01 WORK SCOPE

A. One biological species listed as federally endangered has been observed in the Refuge. This species is:

1. Indiana bat – Nesting during the months of April 1 through September 31 each year.

B. Federal legislation provides for the protection of these endangered species. The Contractor shall protect the Indiana bat and avoid disturbance of the Indiana bat nesting sites during execution of the Work.

C. By providing a bid for the Work, the Contractor agrees that should he or any of his employees in the performance of this contract discover evidence of new nesting sites in the work areas, he will notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Refuge Manager immediately, giving the location and nature of the findings. Written confirmation shall be forwarded within two (2) calendar days. If the new nesting site is within 100 yards of the work area, the Refuge Manager in consultation with the Contracting Officer's Representative will advise the Contractor of any restricted area(s) established for the protection of the new nesting site. The Contractor shall stop work immediately within any restricted area, until the Government issues a written order to resume work in that area. Work outside the restricted area(s) will be allowed.

D. Where appropriate by reason of a discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in time of performance or changes in the Work, or both. If such delays, or changes, or both, are ordered, the time of performance and contract price will be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract.

E. The Contractor shall insert this Section in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work at the site.

A. Section 01102: Environmental Protection

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3.01 IDENTIFICATION OF PROTECTED SPECIES

A. Prior to general mobilization, the Contractor shall educate themselves on the Indiana bat and how to locate the bats and potential nesting sites.

in the prices bid in the Bid Schedule for other items of Work, unless the Contracting Officer makes adjustments to the contract price in accordance with paragraph 1.01.D of this Section. No separate payment will be made to the Contractor for Work required in this Section, unless the Contracting Officer makes adjustments to the contract price in accordance with paragraph 1.01.D of this Section.

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SECTION 01114

CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS

A. At all times, keep the construction area, including storage areas used by the Contractor, free from accumulations of waste materials or rubbish.

B. Prior to completion of the Work, remove from the vicinity of the Work all plant facilities, buildings, rubbish, unused materials, concrete forms, and other like materials, belonging to the Contractor or used under the Contractor’s direction during construction. All work areas shall be graded and left in a neat manner conforming to the original appearance of the landscape in accordance with applicable provisions of Section 02901: Reclamation of Disturbed Areas.

C. In the event of the Contractor's failure to perform the above work, the Work may be performed by the Government, at the expense of the Contractor, and the Contractor’s surety or sureties shall be liable, therefore.

D. Materials to be disposed of shall be classified in three categories:

1. Excess Excavated Earthwork Materials - Includes only those Earthwork materials listed in the Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, dated 2016, Section 202.03, that are in excess of the quantity required for the Work or are otherwise not suitable for the Work. No material listed in Section

202.03 is permitted to be used/wasted in the Little Grassy Lake Dam embankment.

2. Cleared Vegetation - Includes vegetation cleared from within the limits of site disturbance and from the Contractor’s staging and stockpile areas.

3. Waste Materials - Includes, but is not limited to, milled asphalt pavement, existing roller bearings to be removed, demolished concrete, unapproved excavated materials, sediment, loose demolished concrete reinforcement, demolished metalwork which is not to be salvaged, geotextile fabrics removed from temporary construction, oil and other petroleum products, solvents, paints and stains, refuse, garbage, debris, rubbish, sanitary waste, crank case oil, grease, paint thinner, cleaning solvents, or any other materials used in maintenance or operation of construction equipment.

E. The following materials shall be disposed off site:

1. Excess Excavated Earthwork Materials described in Paragraph D above.

2. Cleared vegetation described in paragraph D above.

3. Waste materials described in paragraph D above.

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F. All materials to be disposed off site shall be removed from the construction area and off Government property prior to completion of the Work under this Contract. All materials to be removed off site shall be the property of the Contractor.

G. Burning of cleared vegetation, rubbish, and waste materials is allowed only if a permit and approval is obtained from the Refuge Manager.

H. All materials to be disposed off site shall be disposed of in a licensed waste facility.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make any necessary arrangements with private parties and with appropriate County officials relative to locations and regulations of the landfill areas and waste disposal facilities in the vicinity of the Project. Any fees or charges required to be paid for disposal of materials shall be paid by the Contractor. In the event that certain materials cannot be disposed of in a local waste disposal facility, the Contractor shall identify a suitable alternative approved waste disposal facility and shall dispose of the material at such facility at no additional cost to the Government.

A. Section 02901: Reclamation of Disturbed Areas B. Section 05521: Bearings C. Section 34440: Removal and Replacement of Bridge Deck and Approach Pavement

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Illinois Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, dated 2016

B. Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/)

C. Illinois DOT Guide Bridge Special Provision (GBSP) 26 – Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues

3.01 LEAD PAINT REMOVAL

A. The existing roller expansion bearings utilize lead based paint. When removing, handling and disposing of the existing lead based paint, follow OHSA 1926.62 and the procedures prescribed in the references listed above. Remove only lead paint required to complete the scope of work (existing roller bearing replacements).

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3.02 ASBESTOS REMOVAL

A. There is potential for encountering asbestos material when removing the existing asphalt overlay on the bridge deck as part of this project. If any asbestos is encountered, follow OSHA 1926.1101 and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/) for guidance on containment and disposal of asbestos material.

A. All work required in this Section will not be measured for payment.

A. Compensation to the Contractor for all Work required in this Section shall be included in the prices bid in the schedule for items for which cleanup and disposal of waste materials is required. No separate payment will be made to the Contractor for Work required in this Section.

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SECTION 01200

PROJECT MEETINGS

1.01 JOBSITE ADMINISTRATION

A. Superintendence, Subcontract administration and Quality Control, is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Final decisions relative to items in conflict shall be made by the Contracting Officer.

C. The Government shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the Work for such time as necessary because of the failure on the part of the Contractor to perform any of the provisions of the Contract. No extension of contract performance time will be permitted until the Government determines that the deficiencies in performance, which caused the temporary suspension, have been corrected.

D. The Contractor shall have responsible superintendence on site during all project operations. Contractor shall notify Government of any changes of superintendents.

E. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion of all Work specified herein. Upon completion of the Work, the COR shall proceed with the final inspection which shall be completed as promptly as practicable. The time required for such inspection and for performing any corrective Work shall be included in the contract performance time.

1.02 MODIFICATION/CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. In the event of the need for a Change Order, the Contractor will receive a letter requesting a price quote for proposed changes to the Contract.

B. For evaluation purposes, the Contractor's quote shall be broken down to show the costs of labor and materials for each proposed category of Work included with the change, along with the total cost for Contractor's overhead, profit, and bond for the proposed changes.

C. All Contract time extensions required as a result of a proposed change must be justified and supported in detail at the time of the proposal.

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1.03 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Before the start of construction, the Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with the Contractor. The preconstruction conference agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Correspondence procedures.

2. Designation of responsible personnel.

3. Labor standards provisions.

4. Payroll reports.

5. Modifications.

6. Payments to Contractor.

7. Subcontractors.

8. Safety program (compliance with the “Accident Prevention” clause of the contract).

9. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor).

10. Accident reporting.

11. Contractor’s Quality Control Program.

12. Documents required under the contract.

13. Refuge rules and regulations.

14. Recycling Program.

15. Saturday, Sunday, holiday, and night work.

16. Staging and Stockpile Areas.

17. Initial proposed construction schedule and sequence of work (including site access plans)

18. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals.

19. Project closeout requirements.

20. Construction Waste Management.

1.04 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Contractor shall schedule and administer progress meetings a minimum of once a week. Additional meetings may be requested by the Contracting Officer’s Representative or the Contractor when it is deemed necessary to discuss any work issues, raise any significant questions, establish new guidelines, introduce a new aspect to the Project, or discuss any other items that affect work progress.

B. The Contractor shall notify the following individuals of all project progress meetings:

1. Contracting Officer.

2. Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated representative.

3. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Manager.

4. Contractor Superintendent.

5. Contractor QC Manager.

6. Contractor Health and Safety Officer.

7. Subcontractors, as appropriate to the agenda.

8. Suppliers, as appropriate to the agenda.

9. Other personnel, as requested by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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C. The Contractor shall prepare meeting agendas, make physical arrangements for meetings, preside at meetings, and record and distribute meeting minutes that document significant proceedings and decisions.

D. The progress meeting agenda will include the following, as a minimum:

1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress.

5. Review of Contractor’s Quality Control Program and activities.

6. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

7. Review of off-site fabrications and delivery schedules.

8. Status of project record drawings (monthly).

9. Status of operation and maintenance data manuals (monthly).

10. Maintenance of progress schedule.

11. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

12. Planned progress during succeeding 2-week work period.

13. Coordination issues.

14. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

15. Effect of proposed modifications on progress schedule and coordination.

16. Safety.

17. Other business relating to work.

1.05 SPECIAL MEETINGS

A. Special meetings shall be held if a problem or deficiency occurs, or upon request of the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contractor. At a minimum, the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contractor will attend special meetings.

The purpose of these meetings will be to define and resolve problems or recurring work deficiencies.

B. The Contractor shall prepare meeting agendas, make physical arrangements for meetings, and record and distribute meeting minutes that document significant proceedings and decisions.

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SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

A. This Section includes provisions for providing submittals to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.02 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Refer to FAR 52.236-5, Materials and Workmanship, and Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

B. Do not order, use, or install any item specified as requiring a submittal prior to approval. The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's/supplier’s literature containing detailed specifications, test results, and performance data or shop drawings fully describing the items. The Contractor is solely responsible for any item that has been ordered/delivered prior to submittal approval.

C. Provide a copy of Government-furnished submittal form titled “Transmittal of Shop

Drawings, Equipment Data, Material Samples, or Manufacturer’s Certificates of Compliance”, which shall be the document for approving or disapproving the information submitted, with all submittals. The Contractor shall submit five (5) hard copies of data to allow the Government to retain three (3) hard copies and return two

(2) hard copies to the Contractor. If acceptable to the CO and COR, Contractor has option to provide submittals by use of digital means (e.g. email, .pdf, or SharePoint site). Note that digital submittals too large for the Government email system to handle and physical material samples may still need to be submitted by hard copy.

Submittals shall be numbered sequentially using the appropriate specification section as a prefix (e.g., 02223.1, 02223.2, etc.). The first re-submittal of a particular submittal shall have a suffix "A" added to that original submittal number, and the second re-submittal of that same submittal shall have a suffix "B" added to the original submittal number, and so on. For example, the first re-submittal of Submittal 02223.1 shall be designated 02223.1A, and the second re-submittal of Submittal 02223.1 shall be designated 02223.1B, and so on.

D. The typical review time for the Government shall be approximately 14 days, unless a longer review time is indicated in Table 1.

E. A list of required submittals is in Table 1 of this Section.

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F. Do not order items or perform work related to shop drawings, samples or material requiring testing prior to obtaining the required approvals of shop drawings or samples from the Contracting Officer's Representative.

G. Where testing is required for submittal purposes of products or materials to show compliance with Specification requirements, such testing shall be performed by and at the expense of the Contractor. Qualifications for the Testing Inspector employed by the Contractor for such purposes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative. All required test results shall be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative before installation. In addition, only approved products or materials shall be delivered and stockpiled/stored at the site.

H. The approval of submittals shall not relieve the Contractor to comply with the terms and conditions of the Contract Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible to determine correct dimension, design, connection, detail and satisfactory construction of all Work.

I. All submittals shall be sent to Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to final payment request.

1.03 SAMPLES

A. Submit all samples in duplicate.

B. Provide samples of sufficient size to permit an accurate appraisal of color, texture, finish, workmanship, and other specified characteristics.

C. Samples shall be submitted with shop drawings when both are required.

1.04 MODIFICATION COST PROPOSALS

A. Refer to FAR 52.243-4, Changes.

1.05 SUBCONTRACTOR’S LIST

A. Submit a list of subcontractors who will be working on the project.

B. Indicate the Testing Inspector that will perform independent testing and inspection services and submit their qualifications separately as per Section 01400. Proof and examples of prior inspection and testing of at least 3 similar projects shall be included in the submittal of qualifications.

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1.06 DELIVERY TICKETS

A. The Contractor shall submit to the COR one legible copy of each delivery ticket for all material delivered to the construction site.

B. The delivery ticket shall show brand name, catalog number, and number of items received.

1.07 WASTE MANIFESTS

A. The Contractor shall submit copies of all waste manifests.

B. Manifests shall state type of waste (i.e., construction debris, hazardous asbestos, etc.), location of disposal, landfill designation, EPA registration of landfill, and EPA registration for transportation of any hazardous wastes.

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TABLE 1

LIST OF SUBMITTALS

Item Reference

Section Submittals Required Due Date

Project Permits 01061 All Project Permits Obtained by the Contractor

Prior to performing work as stipulated by the permit(s)

Construction Sequence 01100

Construction Sequence Plan Prior to Work

Schedule of Values Prior to Work

Detailed Construction Schedule Prior to Work

Quality Control 01400 Qualifications of all Testing Inspectors hired by Contractor Prior to Work

Mobilization 01505 List of proposed equipment Prior to Work

Construction Access Roads and Parking Areas

01551 Design of Temporary Access Roads or Paths, as needed Prior to Work

01551 Traffic Control Plan, as needed 14 Days Prior to Work

Staging 01552 Proposed Staging and Stockpile Areas 14 Days Prior to Work

Temporary Controls 01560 Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measure Plan (SPCC), as required Prior to Work

Field Offices and Temporary Utilities 01590 Field office and temporary utility plan

(if required) Prior to Work

Safety 01610 Preconstruction Safety Checklist Prior to Work

Health and Safety Plan (HASP) Prior to Work

Contract Closeout 01700 Record documents, Test Reports, Guaranties and Certificates Prior to Final Payment

Site Clearing and Grubbing 02110 Limits of required site clearing and grubbing 14 Days Prior to Work

Temporary Impacts to Spillway 02139 Temporary Impacts to Spillway Plan Prior to Work

Erosion Protection and Sediment Control 02212 Erosion Protection and Sediment

Control Plan 14 Days Prior to Work

Reclamation of Disturbed Areas 02901

Grass Seed Suppliers and mixtures 14 Days Prior to Work

Seeding Equipment and Proposed Reclamation Procedure 14 Days Prior to Work

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Section Submittals Required Due Date

Repair of Existing Concrete 03920

Contractor Qualifications 21 Days Prior to Work

Product Manufacturer Qualifications Within 14 days prior to work

Product Data Within 14 days prior to work

Concrete Repairs 03920

Samples Following testing

Repair Plan 30 Days Following Award

As-Built Drawings Prior to Final Payment

Certification that all repair materials were supplied by one manufacturer Prior to Final Payment

Certification that all repairs were installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and project specifications

Prior to Final Payment

Bearings 05521

Contractor/Personnel Qualifications 21 Days Prior to Work

Paint Manufacturer Certifications 21 Days Prior to Work

Quality Control Program 21 Days Prior to Work

Surface Preparation/Painting Plan 21 Days Prior to Work

Containment Plan 21 Days Prior to Work

Progress Schedule 21 Days Prior to Work

Weight Limit Signs 10720 Sign Panel and Post Shop Drawings 21 Days Prior to Work

Vandal-Resistant Mounting Hardware 21 Days Prior to Work

Flowable Joint Filler 07105 Sealant data, Manufacturer’s color range, Safety Date Sheet, and installation instructions

21 Days Prior to Work

Waterproofing Membrane System 07106

Certification that coal tar pitch emulsion and penetrating primer meet the requirements of the project specifications

21 Days Prior to Work

Utility Location Plans Utility Location Confirmation 7 Days Prior to Excavation

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TABLE 2

LIST OF TESTING AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

Section Procedures Required

Concrete Sidewalk Repairs 03920 Construction Inspection to be performed by the Testing Inspector.

Bearings 05521 Construction Inspection and Quality Control Inspections as outlined in GBSP 26 to be performed by the Testing Inspector.

Waterproofing Membrane System 07106 Construction Inspection to be performed by the Testing Inspector.

Weight Limit Signs 10720 Construction Inspection to be performed by the Testing Inspector.

Riprap Placement 31281 Construction Inspection to be performed by the Testing Inspector.

Removal and Replacement of Bridge Deck Asphalt Overlay and Approach Pavement

34440 Construction Inspection to be performed by the Testing Inspector.

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SECTION 01400

QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ACCEPTANCE

A. Requirements for Quality Control and Quality Acceptance during construction.

B. Tolerances.

C. References.

D. Inspecting and testing laboratory services; including the Contractor’s responsibility to hire a Testing Inspector to perform testing and inspection services to show that all Work is in compliance with Contract requirements.

1.03 GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Contractor and the Testing Inspector hired by Contractor are responsible for monitoring quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce work of specified quality. Refer to FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction.

B. Quality control of specific items which refence IDOT Standard Specifications for

Road and Bridge Construction sections shall be adhered to.

C. Submit Testing Inspector Qualifications per Section 01300 – Submittals.

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A. Compensation to the Contractor for all work required in this section shall be included in the prices bid in the schedule for items for which quality control testing is required.

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SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK

A. Mobilize all necessary facilities and equipment to perform the work in the time specified in the contract.

B All facilities and equipment that are established at, or brought to, the work site shall be deemed to be subject to provisions of this Section unless the Contracting Officer specifically provides otherwise in writing for a particular item or items. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the adequacy, efficiency, use, protection, maintenance, repair, and preservation of all facilities and equipment. No facilities or equipment shall be dismantled or removed from the work site prior to completion of Work without the written permission of the Contracting Officer.

C. All facilities and equipment on the work site shall also be subject to the Government's right to take possession of and utilize the same for the purposes of completion of the Work should the Contractor's right to proceed be terminated. In addition, any encumbrance, lien, or other security interest on any such facilities or equipment shall be subordinated to the Government's rights.

1.02 SUBMITTAL

A. Submit a complete list of equipment proposed to be mobilized to include type, number of units, and any other data necessary to permit the Contracting Officer's Representative to judge that adequate equipment will be provided to complete the Work in a timely manner.

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SECTION 01551

CONSTRUCTION ACCESS

A. Primary access roads to the Work Site shall be the existing paved County road (County Highway 24, “Grassy Road”) and the parking area identified in the plans.

B. All other Refuge roads shall be closed to the Contractor's use during construction unless access is specifically approved by the Refuge Manager.

C. The Little Grassy Spillway Bridge, Bridge No. 33610-00400, is posted for a weight restriction of eighteen (18) tons. Combinations of material stockpiles, vehicles, other materials, and equipment shall not exceed the eighteen (18) ton weight restriction.

1.02 PROTECTION OF EXISTING ROADS AND STRUCTURE

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to Refuge and County roads and the Little Grassy Spillway Bridge beyond the work limits detailed in the Project Drawings and Specifications resulting from his construction activities. The Contractor shall repair all damages to Refuge and County roads and the Little Grassy Spillway Bridge, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer’s Representative in accordance with all County and refuge requirements, at no additional cost to the Government.

B. Any damage to the existing Refuge access roads or spillways caused by construction activity shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer's Representative, and at no additional cost to the Government.

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

B. Section 02901: Reclamation of Disturbed Areas

1.04 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROADS

A. The Contractor may construct temporary access roads or paths for his operations, if prior written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative.

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B. If temporary access roads or paths are approved and constructed, they shall be maintained throughout construction. At the end of construction remove all temporary access roads or paths, as required by the Contracting Officer's Representative, in accordance with the provisions of Section 02901: Reclamation of Disturbed Areas.

1.05 PARKING AREAS

A. Parking for employees of the Contractor and for Government personnel will be approved by the Refuge Manager.

1.06 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Provide traffic control on Refuge and County roads during construction, as needed to perform the Work or as required by the Refuge Manager.

1.07 SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit a traffic control plan and road signage plan to the County, the Contracting Officer’s…