Specifications_General_Requirements_-_2025-12-12_.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION (4)

VERSION: DECEMBER 2025

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to result in fully complete and usable systems and facilities. The Contractor shall bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO) during tendering. Failure to notify the CO of any discrepancies during tendering shall be the responsibility of the Contractor during construction.

B. The Contractor shall not take advantage of any apparent error, omission, discrepancy, or ambiguity on the Statement-of-Work or any other Solicitation Documents. If any error, omission, discrepancy, or ambiguity is found by the Contractor in the Drawings or Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately refer the same to the CO prior to beginning Work on affected task(s), for interpretation and decision via Request-for-Information (RFI), and such decision shall be final.

C. The CO shall have the right to correct apparent errors or omissions in the Statement of Work and to make such interpretations as they may deem necessary for the proper fulfillment of the Contract Documents. During the course of the Work, should any party discover any unaddressed conflicts, ambiguities, or discrepancies between the Drawings and the Specifications to which the Contractor has failed to call attention prior to submitting the offer, then the CO will interpret the intent of the Drawings and Specifications and the Contractor hereby agrees to abide by the interpretation of the CO and agrees to carry out the Work in accordance with the decision of the CO. In such event, the Contractor will be held to have included in the offer the most expensive material and/or method of construction.

D. Schedule of Items

1. Base Bid Tasks shall be included at Contract Award.

2. Option Bid Tasks may be exercised at the time of award or during the Contract Period of

Performance.

3. The price of any necessary ancillary Work (any trade), including mobilization and demobilization, shall be included as incidental to the price offered for the principal price line(s) listed in the solicitation.

4. The solicitation may include multiple Work Items (price lines), and the USFWS reserves the right to award any (or any combination of) Work Items to the extent of available funds.

E. Unless otherwise stated, the Contractor shall be solely responsible for carrying out all tasks, duties, and obligations specified throughout the General Requirements in fulfillment of the Work.

01 11 10 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Provide a written Action Plan for Demolition, Disposal, Recycling, and Construction Activities, which shall be approved by the CO and the COR before any demolition, disposal, recycling, and construction activities can begin in the area in its entirety. Demolition, disposal, recycling, and construction activities on the Station shall be coordinated with the Station Manager.

B. The procedures, means, and methods of construction are solely the responsibility of the Contractor, and the Contractor may choose any that follow general best practices and are calculated to secure results that satisfy the requirements of the contract; however, this is subject to the right of the CO to reject means and methods proposed which, in their opinion:

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

2. Will not produce finished Work in accordance with terms of the Contract.

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

C. Unless directly specified in the Solicitation Documents, the Government shall not provide or furnish any products, labor, equipment, materials, utilities, or security.

01 11 20 PRE-OFFER BID MEETING

A. Pre-Offer Bid Meeting: Refer to Solicitation for scheduled meeting day and time.

01 11 25 INQUIRIES

A. Questions shall be directed to the CO; refer to Solicitation.

01 11 30 SPECIAL NOTICES

A. Period of Performance: Refer to Solicitation.

B. Comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Buy American. The Contractor shall ensure employees and

Subcontractors are paid on time according to a predetermined pay period or pay schedule. The pay period or pay schedule shall be mutually agreeable between the Contractor and its employees and/or Subcontractors.

C. The Contractor or the Contractor’s designated representative (who will directly oversee the construction Work) shall attend a Preconstruction Meeting with the COR prior to mobilization onto the site. The Contractor or the Contractor’s designated representative shall be on site while any contract-related Work is in progress.

D. Remove and dispose of all demolition items in a legal manner off the USFWS property and in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local Regulations.

01 11 40 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Accomplish the Construction Work in a manner that does not interfere with ongoing field station operations.

B. Habitat Restrictions: Wildlife habitat issues may restrict building seasons. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR and the Station Manager for requirements.

C. Work Hours: Unless otherwise specified, onsite construction Work shall be conducted during normal business hours of operation for that facility, except on Federal holidays, unless approved otherwise.

Requests to change working hours shall be submitted in writing to the CO at least 48 hours in advance.

D. Site Access: The Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations during the construction period. The Contractor's use of premises is limited by the need of the USFWS for uninterrupted operations and the right to perform Work in affected areas.

1. Use of Site: Limit use of Project site to areas indicated within the Contract limits or approved of by the Contracting Officer (CO). Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

2. Time Log: The Contractor shall submit a log recording the time of entrance and time of exit of all personnel, including any Subcontractors and Suppliers.

3. Condition of Existing Building: The Contractor shall maintain portions of existing buildings affected by construction operations in a weather-tight condition throughout construction period. The Contractor shall repair damage caused by construction operations.

E. Housing for Workers and campsites are not available on site unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the Task Order.

F. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of the Contractor’s materials, equipment, or tools. Government-owned equipment is not available for the Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work.

G. Existing Utility Interruptions:

1. Maintain in operating condition all active utilities servicing other facilities.

2. Repair any damage to active utilities servicing remaining facilities.

3. All work will be in accordance with local, state and national building codes and local regulations governing the utility concerned.

4. Limit all service outages to a maximum of 4 hours unless written permission is obtained from the COR and the Station Manager.

5. Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by the USFWS or others, unless having arranged to provide temporary utility services according to the requirements indicated and under the following conditions:

i. Notify the COR not less than 10 calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

ii. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without written permission from both the USFWS and the utility company.

01 20 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. No measurement of the Work shall be made unless unit prices are included in the Project.

B. Payment: Monthly payment shall be made for approved Work performed in accordance with the contract requirements under the items listed in the Schedule of Items and on the basis of the approved Schedule-of-Values.

C. Application for Payment:

1. Schedule of Values:

i. Prepare a Schedule-of-Values in the format (or approved equivalent format) of the USFWS Form E15.

ii. Submit a detailed Schedule-of-Values within 7 days prior to the start of onsite construction Work and shall format the Schedule-of-Values to match the Pricing Schedule and provide sufficient additional detail to allow accurate calculation of monthly progress payments.

2. Certified Payrolls: Submit certified payrolls to CO, current to within 1 week of payment application period.

3. Invoicing:

i. Submit the preliminary pay request to the COR via e-mail prior to uploading their pay request to the Internet Processing Platform (IPP) Website (https://www.ipp.gov/). The pay request shall include a Schedule-of-Values with percentage of Work completed.

https://www.ipp.gov/

ii. The COR will return a signed and approved invoice to the Contractor, who shall upload it into IPP.

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. The Government Standard Forms, specifications, associated plans, solicitation provisions, and contract clauses made a part of the contract are essential parts thereof; the requirements in one are as binding as though contained in all. They are intended to be mutually supplementary to describe and provide for a completed Project.

1. The provisions of Government Standard Forms shall govern in cases of conflict with specifications, contract provisions, and supplemental agreements forms. In all cases of dispute, the CO shall decide which part or parts of the specifications apply to any given parts of the Work with respect to such conflict.

B. Coordination

1. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various sections of specifications to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

2. Verify that utility requirement characteristics of operating equipment to be delivered in the

Work are compatible with building utilities.

3. Provide field surveying to accurately establish the horizontal and vertical locations of the Work.

C. Government-furnished drawings shall not be scaled to obtain missing or conflicting dimensions. The Contractor shall monitor dimensions and details throughout the progression of the Work. Any errors or discrepancies discovered shall be promptly reported to the COR.

D. Accomplish construction Work in a manner that does not interfere with ongoing station operations, nor allow any construction material, soil, or debris to enter waters of the State.

01 31 10 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A. Authority of the COR is limited to the following functions:

1. Inspect, and either accept or reject Construction Work and Materials, including approval or disapproval of materials, submittals, and shop drawings.

2. Ensure compliance with technical contract terms and conditions.

3. Clarify specifications and drawings in which clarification would not result in modifications of contract cost or time. Any resulting disagreements are to be immediately referred to the CO.

4. Verify and recommend payment estimates on progress payments and forward progress payments to the CO for approval.

5. Enforce safety requirements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), OSHA regulations, and any applicable Solicitation Documents and USFWS policies.

6. The COR may perform any duties of the Inspector in Section D.

B. The COR is not authorized to take the following actions, all of which remain the sole responsibility of the CO:

1. Make any changes to the contract provisions, period of performance, or contract terms and conditions.

2. Make decisions concerning any claims and disputes.

C. The COR shall immediately notify the CO of any problems encountered, including, but not restricted to, maintaining completion schedules.

D. Authority of the Inspector: An Inspector employed by the Government may assist the COR in observing the Work, obtaining measurements, and enforcing strict compliance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.

1. The Inspector shall have free access to the jobsite at all times while construction Work is in progress, and the Contractor shall furnish such information and assistance as is necessary.

2. The Inspector shall record the construction Work accomplished.

3. Unsuitable materials or construction Work that does not comply with the terms and conditions of the contract may be rejected by the CO as a result of inspections.

4. The Inspector shall observe and ensure construction is performed in conformance with the contract health and safety requirements.

5. The Inspector shall conduct wage rate interviews and report suspected labor standard violations to the CO.

6. The Inspector shall check and verify the progress payment requests.

01 31 20 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR

A. Provide the COR all reasonable facilities for obtaining information respecting the character of the materials and progress of the Work. Furnish information to include the number of Workers employed, their pay rate, time worked, and other elements of cost requested by the COR. No personal information from personnel should be included for PII purposes.

01 31 30 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Perform the Work in accordance with all Contract documents, including but not limited to drawings and technical specifications, and all provisions of the Contract.

B. The Contractor shall field-verify and validate dimensions, elevations, and Project area features before commencing construction. The Contractor shall promptly notify the CO and the COR of any conflicts upon discovery.

C. Welding shall be performed only by licensed welders and in compliance with American Welding Society (AWS) recommended practices. Welds shall have structural integrity and be neat in appearance.

01 32 00 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

A. Weekly Construction Reports: Submit weekly to COR, to include:

1. Construction Daily Reports: For the Duration of the Construction Contract, submit a

Construction Daily Report for each Work Day, which includes the Contract Number, Title and Location of Project, Report Number, Contractor Designation, Subcontractor Designation, Superintendent Designation, Morning Weather Description, Afternoon Weather Description, Maximum Daily Temperature, and Minimum Daily Temperature. Also, include the Day’s Scheduled Activity Number(s), Work Location(s), Work Description(s), Employer(s), Number of Worker(s), Trade(s), Number of Work Hour(s), Work Item(s) Completed, and Job Safety Checklist(s). The Contractor may include additional entry fields on their Construction Daily Reports at their own discretion.

2. Site Observation and Inspection Reports: For the Duration of the Construction Contract, prepare and submit Site Observation and Inspection Reports for each Work Day. Site Observation and Inspection Reports shall be prepared and submitted by the Third Party Testing Company under Subcontract to the Contractor. Where necessary, the Contractor will take corrective actions if the Inspection Company notes any deficiencies.

3. Provide daily activity logs and checklists to record daily activities and submit them weekly to the CO and COR.

4. Provide construction photographs of the Work on a weekly basis and a final set of photographs after date of Substantial Completion and all temporary structures have been removed.

5. Time Logs as per §01 11 40 (D) (2).

B. Schedule:

1. Submit an initial schedule at the Preconstruction Meeting.

2. Develop schedule on commercially available computer scheduling software.

3. Provide schedule showing Work breakdown structure or precedence diagram.

4. Identify day, date, duration, and float for each Work activity.

5. Break down activities by skillset or trade and by geographic location within Work

6. Identify all interfaces with Government that may impact schedule. Keep Government interfaces away from critical path to maximum extent practical.

7. Promptly update schedule to reflect any changes or delays in the Work.

8. Provide 3–4 week look-ahead Schedules. Update Schedule every week and submit to the COR.

Coordinate activities with Station Manager.

C. Project meetings

1. Preconstruction Meeting: COR will arrange a Preconstruction Meeting prior to start of any construction. Require attendance by all parties affected by the Work. Take and distribute meeting notes to all affected parties.

2. Progress Meetings: Coordinate progress job meetings as required by the progress of the Work and shall require attendance by all parties affected by the Work.

3. Record and distribute meeting notes to all affected parties. Notes shall be distributed within 72 hours of meetings.

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Master Submittal List: Submit comprehensive submittal register identifying all submittals required.

Submit register at Preconstruction meeting. Identify each submittal by title and appropriate specification section along with responsible party to review and approve. Sequentially number each submittal.

B. Electronically transmit submittals with the Government-furnished Submittal Form 4-18 that will also be used as the document for approving or disapproving submittals. Government shall furnish R1-67 in Word format for use. Submit R1-67 form in Word format for transmittal sheet of each submittal. Obtain written approval before items are ordered. Use a separate R1-67 form for each broad category of material to avoid confusion should a re-submittal be necessary.

C. Submit all submittals to the COR, viewed and signed by the Contractor, indicating they comply with the contract requirements. Submittals without the Contractor’s signature will be returned without action.

D. Submittals shall contain detailed product literature, shop drawings, material samples, and/or finish samples fully describing the items proposed for installation.

E. Conspicuously mark the item submitted to explicitly indicate the specific options, models, mechanical/electrical characteristics, trim styles, colors, sizes, etc. Annotate the submittal to cross reference to the mark numbers/group numbers shown on the drawings and/or specification.

F. Tab and index submittals containing more than ten pages.

G. Explicitly and clearly indicate all features that differ from the contract requirements.

H. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor within 21 calendar days of the date received by the COR.

I. Submit documentation for all products, materials, and equipment proposed for use.

J. Material Certifications:

1. Submit manufacturer’s certificate indicating that the material or product conforms or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

2. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product but must be acceptable to the COR.

K. Samples:

1. Submit exact product or material to be used.

2. Submit product sample of size specified and of sufficient size to clearly show the characteristics, integral parts, and attachment of the product or system.

3. Submit interior and exterior color and texture samples at one time for coordinated review by the COR.

L. Submittal reviews by the USFWS does not waive or alter the contract requirements. Any deviation from the contract requirements must be specifically brought to the attention of the CO and the COR in writing and upon the drawings, or by appropriate change order.

01 34 00 BASELINE SUBMITTAL LIST

A. Descriptive Product Literature: Provide Descriptive Product Literature for the principal components of any trade Work. See also individual design drawings and technical specifications for specific requirements.

B. Progress Schedule: Submit the proposed progress Work schedule for approval within 15 days after award of contract. Itemize each principal component/phase of Work and the calendar days of anticipated performance. Submit a revised schedule any time the actual Work progress delays the scheduled time by more than 14 calendar days.

C. Schedule of Values: Submit a detailed Schedule-of-Values within 7 days prior to the start of onsite Work.

Format the Schedule-of-Values to match the Schedule-of-Items and show sufficient additional detail to allow accurate calculation of monthly progress payments. Lump sum items shall be broken down into their component parts as applicable with a cost shown for each, i.e., mobilization, bond and insurance, and the principal components of the Work.

D. Subcontract List: Submit each proposed Subcontractor on a SF 1413 (Statement and Acknowledgment) in accordance with Paragraph (d)(1) of FAR Clause 52.222-11. SF 1413s within 14 days after award of the contract.

E. Key Personnel Names: Within 14 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list work addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1. Project Superintendent with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in coordinating Subcontractors in the construction industry.

F. 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.

G. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: 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.

H. Quality Control Plan (QCP): Prepare and submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP). Provide delineation of Laboratory and Institute (Onsite) Tests and Inspections to be performed by the Contractor’s Independent Testing Agency under Subcontract. Refer to Technical Specifications for Scope and Quantity of Tests and Inspections required for the Project.

1. Refer to General Requirements Division 1, Section 01 44 00 Testing and Inspection and related Technical Specifications for specific requirements.

I. Quality Control Test Reports: For the Duration of the Construction Contract, perform Quality Control Tests and prepare and submit Quality Control Test Reports for each material to be provided and installed.

J. Close-Out Documents: Submit documents listed in Specification 01 78 00.

01 35 00 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

A. Immediately stop Work and notify the Inspector, the COR, and the CO if paleontological, archaeological, or historical remains, including burials or skeletal material, are encountered. The CO will notify the Regional Archaeologist so that the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act, 16 USC 470f, 54 USC 306108, 36 CFR 800, and other relevant laws, regulations, and standards are followed. Work will cease in the immediate vicinity until permitted to resume by written order from the CO. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the Regional Archaeologist.

B. Site Safety:

1. The Contractor is responsible for safety on the Project site at all times, from issuance of the

Notice to Proceed until final completion and acceptance of the Work by the CO.

2. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all onsite activities, equipment, and facilities constructed by the Contractor, Subcontractor, or Supplier conform fully to the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards) and 29 CFR 1926 (Safety and Health Regulations for Construction); and any applicable the DOI policies and the USFWS policies.

3. Adhere to all current Federal, State, and Local safety requirements. In the event where any safety standard referenced herein conflicts with another, the more stringent shall govern.

4. Prepare and submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan, a Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and a Health and Safety Plan (HSP) that is to include detailed Project data provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general Work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods, conditions, and Site conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections.

5. Initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect their employees from, and allow them to recognize, job-related safety and health hazards.

6. Each employee of the Contractor and all Subcontractors must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the Work environment.

7. Where Work affects transportation assets, provide traffic control conforming to the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration as necessary to safeguard the Public, Workers, and Government personnel, to include:

i. Furnishing, transporting, and installing barricades, warning signs, and delivery truck routing signs.

ii. Furnishing, transporting, and installing traffic control devices, such as cones, drums, flashers, barricades, and signs to safely channel or direct traffic.

iii. Flag persons in conjunction with traffic control devices when necessary.

8. Unless otherwise specified, buried utilities have not been located by the Government. The

Contractor shall have all underground hazards and utilities investigated and located prior to construction and shall protect all utilities throughout the Work. Notification of effected utility companies is the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Hazardous Materials: The proposed Work areas are believed not to contain any materials regulated as “hazardous” or similar designation. However, immediately stop Work and notify the COR in writing should any unknown hazardous materials be encountered.

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for Quality Control (QC), but such authority may be delegated to Subcontractors or construction managers to ensure the construction process and final product meet specified standards. QC involves on-site inspections, material testing, and monitoring workmanship to identify and address defects or issues promptly. The Contractor and Subcontractors are responsible for detecting and rectifying deficiencies to prevent any compromise to the overall quality of the Project.

Detailed records of inspections, observations, corrective actions, and completion must be maintained throughout the QC process.

1. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the overall quality of all its own Work and the Work performed by their Subcontractors under this contract.

2. All Work performed must meet or exceed the standards outlined in the technical divisions of this specification.

3. If the CO identifies Work that does not comply with the specifications or drawings, the Contractor will be notified in writing of the nonconformance. The Contractor must correct the deficiencies and provide the CO with written documentation of the corrective actions taken within seven (7) calendar days.

4. Supervision: A Project Manager or Project Superintendent must be present during all on-site Work. This individual should have a thorough understanding of the Project and be able to read, write, and speak fluent English to ensure effective communication.

B. Noncompliance with Quality Control Requirements: Failure of the Contractor to comply with the above requirements may be cause for Termination-for-Default.

C. Quality Control Procedures:

1. Monitor quality control over the Contractor staff, Subcontractors, Suppliers, manufacturer's, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship.

2. Comply fully with manufacturer's published instructions, including each step-in-sequence of installation.

3. Request clarification from CO before proceeding if manufacturer's published instructions conflict with Contract Documents.

D. Comply with specified standards as a minimum quality for Work, except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Perform Work by persons who are thoroughly qualified and trained in their respective trade, to produce workmanship of specified quality.

F. Perform tests required by governing authorities and utilities having jurisdiction.

G. Maintain check-off list of Work that does not comply with Contract Documents, stating specifically what is non-complying, the date on which faulty Work was originally discovered, and the date on which faulty Work was corrected. There is no requirement to report deficiencies corrected same day it was discovered. Submit copy of Non-Compliance Check-Off List of non-complying Work items to CO on a weekly basis.

H. Prior to final acceptance by CO, submit a certification signed by the Contractor to the CO stating that all Work has been inspected and all Work, except as specifically noted, is complete and in compliance with Contract Documents.

01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, regulations, and standards, including but not limited to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and those related to building design and construction, noise levels, air and water quality, and cultural resources.

2. Design and construct in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local codes and regulations (latest edition at the time of contract award), with the following establishing the minimum requirements:

i. International Building Code

ii. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code

iii. National Electrical Code

iv. International Plumbing Code

v. International Mechanical Code

vi. ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals

vii. ASHRAE/IENSA 90.1 - 2016 Energy Standard for Buildings.

viii. ASHRAE Standard 55-2017, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

ix. ASHRAE 62.1 -2016 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

x. OSHA Regulations (Federal and State)

xi. Consumer Product Safety Commission 16CFR 1201 Safety Standards for Architectural

Glazing Materials

xii. Clean Water Act

xiii. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

xiv. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines

xv. American Welding Society Standards

xvi. American Concrete Institute Codes

xvii. American Institute of Steel Construction Manual

xviii. American Society of Civil Engineers Design Loads on Structures During Construction

xix. Portland Cement Association Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures

xx. US DOT FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

xxi. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Prescriptive Specifications

3. The more stringent code provision(s) shall govern in any conflict between code provisions. In any instances where the Design Drawings and Technical Specifications do not specify explicit materials or methods, the Contractor shall perform the Work in accordance with the minimum requirements of the code applicable to the Work.

4. Failure of this document to provide all applicable codes does not absolve the Contractor from such requirement. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to identify and apply all applicable codes to the Work.

B. Permit Responsibility:

1. Customary mechanical and electrical trade permits may be required. The Contractor shall arrange for, obtain, and pay for any customary mechanical and electrical trade permits and licenses.

2. Include fees for items above as a line item in the Schedule-of-Values.

3. The Contactor shall obtain natural resource permits associated with in-stream Work.

4. The Contractor is solely responsible for paying any fees, permits, inspections, taxes, and similar associated with the Work, unless otherwise specified.

01 42 00 REFERENCES

A. Acronyms

1. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS, US FWS, US

FWS, FWS, Owner, Government, and Service, are all intended to mean:

ATTN: Scott Gronbach (NWRS/IMB) United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region (4) 1875 Century Boulevard NE, Suite 222 Atlanta, GA 30345

2. CO: Contracting Officer

3. COR: USFWS Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

4. JAO: Joint Administrative Operations

5. DOI: Department of the Interior

6. D/B: Design–Builder or Design–Build entity

7. FF&E: Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment

8. NWR: National Wildlife Refuge

9. NWRC: National Wildlife Refuge Complex

10. NFH: National Fish Hatchery

11. NFHC: National Fish Hatchery Complex

12. RFI: Request-for-Information

B. Definitions

1. Work: Includes all necessary management, fees, assessments, ancillary or required design, permitting, construction, and other services required by the Contract Documents, including procuring and furnishing all materials, equipment, services, labor, and labor superintendence reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents.

2. Work is comprised of costs to design and construct the Project or portion of the Project in accordance with the contract documents.

3. Project: Cumulative effort of all Work to be completed on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which may include one or multiple Scopes of Work.

4. Allowance(s): A specific monetary sum included in the basic contract amount for a contract element that is undefined. Allowance includes all labor, materials, incidental expenses, taxes, and contractor markups for incorporation of the element into the Project. Should the allowance amount exceed the actual cost, savings will accrue to the USFWS. Should the allowance not cover the cost, an equitable contact modification may be issued.

5. Authority Having Jurisdiction: Infrastructure Management Branch, Region 4, United States Fish and Wildlife Service

6. Industry Standard: A reference standard that establishes a level of quality, performance, or other characteristic of a material or system.

7. Local Authority Having Jurisdiction: Duly adopted Local code authority, agency, or serving utility governing or serving the location of the Project.

8. Remove and Replace (RR): Remove existing component or assembly and replace in kind with new materials of same type, design, quality, and operating characteristics.

9. Remove and Salvage (RSALV): Remove component, equipment or assembly intact and turn over to Government for their use.

10. Refurbish (RFR): Restore component, equipment, or assembly “as new”. Refurbishing includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, restoring finishes, making inoperable items operable, rewiring, relamping, custom manufacturing unavailable parts, and replacing missing parts. If necessary for refurbishment, remove component, equipment, or assembly intact, refurbish, and reincorporate it into the Project.

11. Remove and Reinstall (RSR): Remove component, equipment, or assembly intact. Store and protect removed items, and reincorporate them into the Project in same condition prior to removal.

12. Unit Price: Establishment of a price based on a per unit basis or task basis for Work to be provided in the Project. Unit prices will be good for the duration of the Project. Quantities will be measured and only actual quantities installed will be paid for. Unit prices should include all costs, including taxes and fees, for furnishing and installing into the Project. When unit prices are within 10% of estimated amounts, the initial unit price will be valid. When unit price quantity exceeds 10% of estimated amounts, unit price may be renegotiated.

01 45 23 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Subcontract and pay for services of an independent third-party testing agency or laboratory acceptable to the USFWS to perform specified testing.

1. Prior to start of Work, submit name, address, and telephone number of testing laboratory, and the names of the full-time specialist(s) and the responsible officer. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of

Standards during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of deficiencies reported by inspection.

B. The independent firm will perform tests, inspections and other services specified in individual specification sections and as required by AHJ.

1. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in the State in which the work is being performed.

2. Laboratory Staff: Maintain full time specialist on staff to review services.

3. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to

NIST or accepted values of natural physical constants.

C. Testing, inspections, and source quality control may occur on or off Project site, as appropriate. Perform testing as required.

D. Reports will be submitted by independent firm to the USFWS, the Contractor, and local authority having jurisdiction, indicating observations and results of tests, and indicating compliance or noncompliance with Contract Documents.

E. Cooperate with independent firm; furnish samples of materials, design mix, equipment, tools, storage, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested.

F. Testing and contracting of testing agency or laboratory shall not relieve the Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

G. The Government will perform inspections of the progress of Work for its own benefit, but the Contractor is responsible for performing their own inspections for quality control and quality assurance.

H. Re-testing or re-inspection required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by same independent firm on instructions by the USFWS and at cost to the contractor.

I. Testing Agency Responsibilities:

1. Test samples of mixes submitted by the Contractor.

2. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with the USFWS Representative and the

Contractor in performance of services.

3. Perform specified sampling and testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

4. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

5. Promptly notify the USFWS Representative and the Contractor of observed irregularities or nonconformance of Work or products.

6. Perform additional tests required by the USFWS.

7. Attend preconstruction meetings and progress meetings.

J. Testing Agency Reports: After each test, promptly submit two copies of report to the USFWS, the Contractor, and authority having jurisdiction. Provide interpretation of test results. Include the following:

1. Date issued

2. Project title and number

3. Name of Inspector

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection

5. Identification of product and specifications section

6. Location in Project

7. Type of inspection or test

8. Date of test

9. Results of tests

10. Conformance with Contract Documents

K. Limits On Testing Authority:

1. Agency or laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Agency or laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

3. Agency or laboratory may not assume duties of the Contractor.

4. Agency or laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.

01 51 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Provide all temporary facilities and utilities required for completion of the Work, including heat, light, power, water, telephone, sanitary facilities, material handling equipment, job offices, storage enclosures, safety devices, construction aids, and support equipment. The contractor is responsible for all temporary connections and disconnections.

B. Coordinate on-site parking and access with Station Manager.

C. Maintain all fire access lanes and fire parking areas clear of all construction materials, vehicles, and equipment.

D. Protect adjacent vegetation, property, structures, and improvements from damage.

E. Coordinate with the USFWS Station Manager to select a construction staging area.

F. Provide safety equipment and methods as necessary to perform the Work in a safe manner in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local health and safety regulations. Provide temporary fencing, barricades, and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers, and Government personnel.

01 61 00 BASIC PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. Definition: “Product” means new material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems of current manufacturer included in the Work, and not including machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying, and erection of the Work. Products may include existing materials or components required for reuse.

B. Provide Products that comply with Contract Documents and are new and undamaged at time of installation.

C. Provide Products complete with accessories, trim, finish, safety guards, and other devices and details needed for complete installation and intended use and effect.

D. Substitutions may be considered when the Contractor becomes aware of a product or procedure that is more environmentally sensitive.

E. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacturer, for similar components.

F. The use of lead-based paint (LBP) or asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in this Work is strictly prohibited.

G. Product Selection:

1. Comply with specified industry standards.

2. Provide products in size, type, and quantity indicated and specified, unless variations are accepted by the CO in writing.

3. Provide products with capacities, sizes, and performance ratings indicated and specified, unless variations are accepted by the CO in writing.

4. Two or more products of the same kind shall be identical and by the same manufacturer.

01 63 00 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

A. Product Options

1. For Products specified by Reference Standards or by description only, select any Product meeting those standards or description.

2. For Products specified by naming one or more manufacturers and allowing no options for substitutions, use products of manufacturers named and meeting specifications.

3. For Products specified by naming one or more manufacturers with a provision for substitutions, the Contractor must submit a Request for Substitution for any manufacturer not specifically named.

4. Use of the terms “or equal”, “approved”, or “approved substitution”, means that substitutions are allowed.

5. When a single product or material is identified and substitutions are allowed, it is the intent of the specified product or material to provide a level of quality, design, and performance for evaluation of substitutions.

B. Substitution Representations

1. A substitution request constitutes a representation that the Contractor has investigated the proposed product and determined that it meets or exceeds the quality level of the specified product or system. In such case, the Contractor shall:

i. Provide the same warranty for the substitution as for the specified product.

ii. Coordinate the installation and make changes to the Work, which may be required for the Work to be completed with no additional cost to the Government.

iii. Waive claims for additional costs or time extensions which may subsequently become apparent.

iv. Reimburse the Government for review or redesign services associated with re-approval.

C. Substitution Procedures

1. Submit substitution requests on a copy of the CSI Substitution Request Form.

2. Submit a separate request for each product, supported with complete data, drawings, and samples as appropriate.

3. Substitution requests for a multiple list of mechanical and electrical components in one category of Work by one manufacturer may be listed on one Substitution Request Form.

4. COR will notify the Contractor, in writing, of decision to accept or reject substitution request.

01 66 00 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

A. Transport and handle Products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, theft, and other losses.

B. Schedule Product delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

C. Coordinate Product delivery with installation schedule to assure minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

D. Deliver Products to Project site in undamaged condition in manufacturer's original sealed container or other packaging system, complete with labels and instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

E. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure that Products comply with Project requirements, and are correct in quantity, undamaged, and protected.

1. Store and protect Products in accordance with manufacturers' published instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible.

i. Products subject to damage by elements shall be stored above ground, under cover in impervious weathertight sheeting enclosure, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation or degradation of the Product. Maintain temperature and humidity within range required by manufacturer's published instructions.

ii. For exterior storage of fabricated Products, place on sloped supports, above ground.

F. Provide offsite storage and protection when Project site does not permit on-site storage or adequate protection.

G. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in a well-drained area. Prevent mixing with foreign matter.

01 71 00 EXAMINATION AND PREPARATIONS

A. Verify and confirm all dimensions and conditions shown or implied on the Drawings and Specifications are internally consistent and consistent with all field measurements, surfaces, substrates, and conditions;

and that the Project Site is ready to receive Work. Notify the COR of any discrepancies for resolution prior to start of Work.

B. Report in writing to the COR prevailing conditions that will adversely affect satisfactory execution of the Work. Do not proceed with Work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

C. By beginning Work, the Contractor accepts conditions and assumes responsibility for correcting conditions encountered at no additional cost to the USFWS.

01 73 00 EXECUTION

A. Manufacturer’s Instructions

1. Handle, store, fabricate, erect, install, connect, apply, clean, condition, and adjust products and systems in accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions and in conformance with requirements specified herein.

2. Obtain and distribute copies of manufacturer’s printed fabrication, installation, and application instructions to parties involved in the construction.

3. Review and resolve conflicts between manufacturer’s instructions and contract documents with the COR prior to fabrication and installation of products and systems.

B. Perform the Work in accordance with the technical specifications and other provisions of this contract.

01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Accomplish cutting and patching to:

1. Incorporate new Work into existing Work

2. Remove defective and/or noncomplying Work

3. Uncover defective Work or Work not installed in proper sequence

4. Observe Work covered by the Contractor prior to acceptance

5. Provide openings in elements of Work for penetration of mechanical, electrical, and other utility

Work

6. Remove samples of Work for testing

B. Employ original or skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching.

C. Execute cutting and remove materials by methods which will prevent damage to other Work and provide proper substrate for installation of repairs or new Work.

D. Submit written request in advance of cutting or altering elements that may affect:

1. Structural integrity of element

2. Integrity of weather exposure or moisture resistance of elements

3. Efficiency, maintenance, or safety of element

4. Visual qualities of sight-exposed elements

5. Work of USFWS or separate contractor

E. Identify any hazardous material or hazardous condition exposed during the cutting to the COR for decision or remedy.

F. Provide shoring, bracing, and support to maintain structural integrity of the Project.

G. Restore Work with new products in accordance with specified requirements.

H. Patch and repair adjacent surfaces to comply with specified tolerances and finishes.

I. Refinish exposed surfaces to natural breaks in the existing finished surface.

J. Refinish continuous surfaces or elements to nearest intersection.

K. Refinish entire unit or assembly.

L. Fill openings made oversized to install equipment, utility lines, and sleeves until finished surface is tight against penetrating material, allowing for movement of penetrating member.

M. Maintain integrity of fire rating of wall assemblies, floor assemblies, roof and ceiling assemblies, and any other elements.

01 74 00 CLEANING

A. Cleaning During Construction:

1. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain Work areas and site in a clean and orderly condition.

2. Periodically collect and remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from Work areas.

3. Upon Substantial Completion of the Work, or a portion of the Work, remove all debris, trash, construction waste, materials, equipment, machinery, and tools arising from the Work to permit Government to occupy the Project or a portion of the Project for its intended use.

4. Restore Contractor-used areas to their original or better condition.

5. Minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste. Minimize factors that contribute to waste such as over-packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination.

6. Develop a Waste Management Plan to ensure that existing site and building materials are reused, salvaged, or recycled.

7. Minimize the total Project waste sent to landfills by diverting as much waste as possible. Dispose of all materials that cannot be salvaged, reused, or recycled in a legal manner at licensed off-site disposal facilities.

B. Final Cleaning:

1. Leave Work neat, tidy, clean, and ready for occupancy.

2. Remove temporary protection and facilities installed during construction to protect previously completed installations during remainder of…