Specifications - Octagon Shelter.pdf

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Brecksville, Ohio

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Octagon Shelter Repairs

(PMIS: 236495)

DATED:

April 20, 2021

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERIOR REGIONS 3/4/5

OHIO MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01- GENERAL REQIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00- Division 01 Short Form General Requirements

DIVISION 02 SPECIFICATIONS

Section 07 11 13 Bituminous Damp Proofing

Section 32 13 13 Concrete Paving

Section 33 46 00 Below Grade Drainage Mat

Section 040140.62 Stone Repointing

Section 099123 Interior Painting

PICTURES/DRAWINGS

Photos plot map

SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: Project involves the following areas needing repairs: repoint 3 chimneys, sandstone flooring repairs, basement floor repairs, excavate and seal basement walls, add tile line and gravel fill at exterior foundation to improve drainage.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Cuyahoga National Park, Octagon Shelter 801 Truxell Rd Peninsula, OH 44264

B. Work consists of:

1. Repoint approximately 225 SF of chimney sandstone

2. Clean, repoint and seal approximately 2600 SF of sandstone floor.

3. Remove and replace approximately 900 SF of concrete floor with minimum of 4” of tamped gravel base.

4. Excavate approximately 225 LF around foundation, tuckpoint foundation where needed approximately 750 SF, install tile (4” schedule 30 tile and minimum of 36” washed 57 fill over tile.

5. Clean and paint 1350 SF of interior block foundation.

6. Waterproof approximately 1350 SF of exterior basement wall to include excavation to footer depth for damp proofing and drainage mat.

C. All work will be performed under a single contract.

D. Period of performance: Work shall be completed 120 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed

(NTP)

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2. Contractors responsibility to call OUPS or call before you dig for utility locations.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, Contractor shall report any damage to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the damage will be repaired at the expense of the contractor who caused the damage. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, Contractor must provide a cost estimate for any type of discovery or damage caused.

Before contractor moves forward with the repair/installation, the contractor must have written approval by the Contracting Officer (CO) before repair/installation of new materials begins. CO is the only Government Agent with the authority to approve changes to the terms, conditions or price of the contract. NO OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED to approve changes to the terms, conditions or price of the contract.

2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

2.4. Notify Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative no less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2.5 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

Refer to website: https://www.nps.gov/cuva/learn/management/upload/2020-Compendium-with-signature_Final.pdf

A. No signs or advertisements shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park.

B. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

C. Pubic Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

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A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative.

Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operation. Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated.

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

C. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to:

a. 50 feet beyond the building to the west.

b. 45 feet beyond primary building (if needed) for utility trenches

D. Security and Protection facilities installation:

3. Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR.

4. Site Enclosure Fence: Before construction operations begin, furnish and install construction fencing (or similar type fence) in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site and or storage areas.

a. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose portion determined sufficient to accommodate construction operations and storage

5. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities.

Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project area. Area to the east of the

Octagon Shelter could be used as a storage area located on plot map. Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer’s and/or Contracting Officer Representative’s approval. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: Contractor to repair any damage to lawn or landscape and grade to promote positive drainage away from building following site excavation. Contractor to coordinate with COR to apply approved grass seed and gravel around foundation.

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Match State and County road requirements for all park work/access.

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard. Immediately remove all hazardous rubbish. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. Provide onsite containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of work.

B. Dispose of waste materials legally off NPS property, Contractor to provide own dumpsters if needed.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings:

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the COR.

b. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

3.9 Photo Documentation:

All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within timeframe designated in the submittal section listed below.

A. Existing Condition Images: Before starting construction, take color, dated, digital images of project site and adjacent property/roads/etc. that may be impacted by construction activity/traffic.

Include existing items to remain or be salvaged from different vantage points and with context for location identification.

B. Construction Images:

1. Document all sub-surface work/ trenches etc. prior to backfill with enough overall field view to show location and then details.

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Contractor is to document meeting minutes on the Contractor’s Quality Control Daily Reports.

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

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

i. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management:

c. Noise Control: Perform demolition to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer.

d. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise: Permitted only during Daytime.

i. Do not exceed the following dB(A) limitations at 50 feet:

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise 70 More than 12 minutes in any hour 80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

ii. Maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A) Compressors 75 Pneumatic Tools 80 Pumps 75 Saws 75 Generators 75 Vibrators 75

e. Ambient Noise:

i. Maximum noise levels (dB) for receiving noise area at property line shall be as follows:

1. Residential receiving area:

Daytime: 65 dB // Nighttime: 45 dB

2. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

Daytime: 67 dB // Nighttime: 65 dB

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

(Block 11 of the SF 1442 or relevant section of the award document)

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. All bidders will be held to have the same knowledge concerning the site and the on ground conditions as if they had inspected the job site. No change orders will be approved for work obvious during a site visit.

Please see FAR 52.236-27 - Site Visit (Construction).

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, which may be used in the Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations may be found at the below https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

A. It is always the Contractor’s responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment in good repair. As a minimum, maintain four hard hats and all other APP required equipment.

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7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention Program: Prior to any work commencing on site, contractor must submit (as outlined below in Submittal section) an accident prevention plan. This plan must be submitted and approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program

2. First aid procedures

3. Training, both initial and continuing

4. Planning for possible emergency situations

5. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies

6. Recognition that work will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage

B. Meeting and Inspection Reports: Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute

"toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Submit a report of safety meetings and inspections.

Contractor is to document meeting minutes on the Contractor’s Quality Control Daily Reports.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the Contracting Officer or designee as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

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

7.7 Protective Equipment: It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

8.1 A pre-construction conference between the awarded contractor, contracting office and COR will be held prior to the notice to proceed being issued. All items needed in order to schedule the pre-construction conference and issue the Notice to Proceed are listed in Item # 9.

8.2 See FAR 52.236-26

ITEM 9 – SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General Submittal Procedures: Submittals shall be prepared and provided for the individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via email using National Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form.

Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1. Documents to be submitted to Contracting Office before Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued (all are due 10 calendar days after notice of contract award):

1. Signed Contract

2. Alternative Payment Protection - Must provide either a Payment Bond or Irrevocable

Letter of Credit for construction contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than $150,000

a. Payment Bonds - Must be provided for construction contracts exceeding $150,000

b. Performance Bond - Must be provided for any construction contracts exceeding $150,000

3. Certificate of Liability Insurance

4. Letter Designating the Project Manager and Site Superintendent and their authority as it pertains to this project

5. Safety/Accident Prevention Plan – must be approved before work can commence/start

If all of the documents listed above have not been received, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

2. Documents to be submitted to Contracting Office after NTP has been issued and work can be performed on-site/begin (all are due 10 calendar days after issuance of NTP or otherwise specified in the table below):

The following submittals shall be submitted with a CM-16 transmittal cover sheet to the CO/COR and submitted for approval as outlined below:

1. Work/Project Schedule -- delineating the various stages of work by phase (milestones)

2. Contractor shall provide, when applicable but not limited to, copies of product specifications, manufacturer’s literature and installation instructions of all materials and products to be furnished and installed. COR will verify that product specifications meet contract requirements.

3. Quality Control Plan

4. Schedule of Values (if applicable)

5. Documentation of licensing or certifications as an approved installer by manufacturer of materials for each individual product submittal and shop drawing (if required)

6. List of individuals working on the project

7. SF1413 – Statement of prime contractor/acknowledgement of subcontractor

8. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each individual product submittal and shop drawing (if required)

3. The following submittals are required to be submitted before final payment is made:

1. Unless otherwise specified in the specifications, Contractor is required to provide at the end of the project a series of before, during and after pictures of what was completed. The pictures will include all areas the contractor is authorized to work on.

2. Manufacturers recommended care and cleaning requirements (if applicable)

3. Receipts from recycling companies showing quantity of material being recycled.

4. Warranty documentation for workmanship (as outlined in the Specifications/Statement of

Work: Start date of warranty will be the date shown on the Final Inspection Checklist/Report)

5. Product warranties (if applicable)

6. Pay applications

7. Certified payrolls – should be sent weekly

8. Contractor quality control daily reports (any outstanding)

9. Release of Claims - must be for the full amount of the contract (to include modifications)

10. SF1413 (any outstanding) - Statement of prime contractor/ acknowledgement of subcontractor

11. Drawings/pictures (if applicable), etc.

12. Testing Reports (if applicable)

13. Final Inspection Checklist/Report (initiated by the COR, all parties sign once complete)

A. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this Specification Section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

B. The items in the Submittal List shall be submitted in accordance with the “Date Completed” column. If all of these documents have not been received in the timeframe outlined in the column, the Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued. Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference after contract award.

Description Quantity/ Format

Date Completed

Signed Contract.

Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice of Award

Payment Bond/Performance Bond or irrevocable letter of credit.

Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice of Award

Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice of Award

Letter designating Project Superintendent and Site Superintendent and their authority as it pertains to this project.

10 calendar days after Notice of Award

Documentation of licensing or certification as an approved installer by manufacturer of materials to be used.

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

Project Schedule Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

List of individuals working on the project

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

Safety/ Accident Prevention Plan Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed; before any work is conducted/begins

Product Specifications manufacturer’s literature and installation instructions of all materials (when applicable)

Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

List of all subcontractors Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF1413).

Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all applicable materials (if applicable)

Electronic Copy

10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed

Required photographs - before, during and after pictures of what was completed.

Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as specified in the specifications

Manufacturers recommended care and cleaning requirements (if applicable)

Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion

Receipts from recycling companies showing quantity of material being recycled (if applicable)

Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion

Warranty documentation for workmanship Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion

Product warranties (if applicable) Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion

Pay applications Electronic

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as needed for progress payments

Certified payrolls Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as needed for progress payments

Contractor quality control daily reports (any outstanding)

Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as needed for progress payments

Release of Claims - must be for the full amount of the contract (to include modifications)

Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion

SF1413 (any outstanding) - Statement of prime contractor/ acknowledgement of subcontractor

Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as needed before and throughout the life of the contract

Drawings/pictures (if applicable), etc. Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as specified in the specifications

Testing Reports (if applicable) Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion or as specified in the specifications

Final Inspection Checklist/Report Electronic Copy

At the time of contract acceptance/completion

Technical Section specified documents as outlined in the Specifications/SOW

Electronic Copy

As required to maintain the project schedule and with product lead times

9.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet in the form of the CM-16 transmittal cover sheet.

A. Shop Drawings: See technical specifications

B. Product Data: See technical specifications

C. Samples: See technical specifications

D. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to CO and COR: See technical specifications

E. Submittals are to be provided electronically, except in the case of otherwise specified physical color or materials samples (if required). After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy of the approved submittal to the Contractor. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return copy of the disapproved submittal that was provided electronically, not to include color and material samples submitted, to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Contractor will be required to resubmit, correcting the identified reasons in the returned disapproved submittal. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 Approved Equals: If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 3 manufacturers, the product description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are specified in the solicitation or relevant specification.

A. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

C. Approved Equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

9.4 Project Schedule: Within 10 calendar days after issuance of NTP and before beginning any work, submit Project Schedule. Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer will review the Project Schedule for format and content. Submit Project Schedule electronically (normally in Gantt Chart format) showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. The first progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable project schedule is submitted. The following information must accompany submission of project schedule prior to processing any pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

B. Schedule of Values: Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for payment.

The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values will be provided by the Contracting Officer Representative.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 Description: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services required for Contractor's performance of the work of this Contract.

10.2 Fire Prevention and Protection:

A. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures, and safety precautions.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

11.3 Final Inspection/Project Closeout: Submit written certification that project is complete, and a final inspection must be requested to the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative in writing. The Contracting Officer or designee will inspect within 10 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

A. If the work is determined to be complete, following the final inspection, the Contracting Officer

Representative will prepare and complete the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document and provide acceptance of the work to the Contracting Officer representative.

Contracting Officer will then make final approval of the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document issuing final acceptance of the project.

B. If the work is not determined to be complete following the final inspection, the Contracting

Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative will notify Contractor in writing and prepare the Punchlist Items on the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document. Contractor shall request a new final inspection after completing the work. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List items as documented on the final project closeout checklist/inspection document.

D. If Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items, Contracting Officer will issue documentation of final acceptance/project completion of the work by issuing final approval on the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document, resulting in issuing final acceptance of the project.

E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

F. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Final Acceptance: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

Contractor will be required to submit all items as outlined in the submittal section above before final payment will be approved and finalized.

11.5 Warranties

A. 1-year Construction Warranty on all labor and workmanship shall be based on date of final acceptance. This is determined/issued by COR/CO and contractor during the project closeout phase. This warranty does not include the individual manufacturer’s part or product implied warranties.

B. Provide All Warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extents and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance/project completion.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted material.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

All product/materials contained in the below sections are subject FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.

Despite a manufacturer and product being listed, it is a suggested product, but all products/materials are brand name or “or equal”.

Brand name or equivalent product must use manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for product installation/application.

SECTION 07 11 13

BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

PART 1 - GENERAL

A Work at the following location: Octagon Shelter 801 Truxell Rd. Peninsula OH 44264 and include applying dampproofing to approximately 1350 SF of foundation

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Cold-applied, emulsified-asphalt dampproofing.

B. ACTION SUBMITTALS

1. Product Data: For each type of product.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. VOC Content: Products shall comply with VOC content limits of authorities having jurisdiction unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 COLD-APPLIED, EMULSIFIED-ASPHALT DAMPPROOFING

A. Manufacturers

1. Henry Company

2. Mar-flex Waterproofing & Building Products

3. W.R. Meadows, Inc.

4. Other approved equals submitted per Section 01 10 00 “Division 01 General

Requirements.” B. Trowel Coats: ASTM D1227, Type II, Class 1.

C. Fibered Brush and Spray Coats: ASTM D1227, Type II, Class 1.

D. Brush and Spray Coats: ASTM D1227, Type III, Class 1.

2.3 AUXILIARY MATERIALS

A. Furnish auxiliary materials recommended in writing by dampproofing manufacturer for intended use and compatible with bituminous dampproofing.

B. Emulsified-Asphalt Primer: ASTM D1227, Type III, Class 1, except diluted with water as recommended in writing by manufacturer.

C. Protection Course: ASTM D6506, semirigid sheets of fiberglass or mineral-reinforced-asphaltic core, pressure laminated between two asphalt-saturated fibrous liners.

1. Thickness: Nominal 1/8-inch.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION, GENERAL

A. Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions for dampproofing application, cure time between coats, and drying time before backfilling unless otherwise indicated.

1. Apply dampproofing to provide continuous plane of protection.

2. Apply additional coats if recommended in writing by manufacturer or to achieve a smooth surface and uninterrupted coverage.

B. Where dampproofing footings and foundation walls, apply from finished-grade line to top of footing; extend over top of footing and down a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) over outside face of footing.

1. Extend dampproofing 12 inches (300 mm) onto intersecting walls and footings, but do not extend onto surfaces exposed to view when Project is completed.

2. Install flashings and corner protection stripping at internal and external corners, changes in plane, construction joints, cracks, and where indicated as "reinforced," by embedding an 8-inch- (200-mm-) wide strip of asphalt-coated glass fabric in a heavy coat of dampproofing. Dampproofing coat for embedding fabric is in addition to other coats required.

3.2 COLD-APPLIED, EMULSIFIED-ASPHALT DAMPPROOFING

A. Concrete Foundations: Apply one fibered brush or spray coat at not less than 3 gal./100 sq. ft. (1.2

L/sq. m).

B. Unparged Masonry Foundation Walls: Apply primer and one fibered brush or spray coat at not less than 3 gal./100 sq. ft. (1.2 L/sq. m).

3.3 PROTECTION COURSE INSTALLATION

A. Install protection course over completed-and-cured dampproofing. Comply with damp -proofing material and protection-course manufacturers' written instructions for attaching protection course.

SECTION 33 46 00

BELOW GRADE DRAINAGE MAT

PART 1 - GENERAL

A Work at the following location: Octagon Shelter 801 Truxell Rd. Peninsula OH 44264 and include applying drainage mat to approximately 1350 sf of foundation

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Foundation Drainage Mat, Vertical application at foundation wall.

B. Related Sections: Masonry, Dampproofing/Waterproofing, and Subdrainage Piping.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Standards of the following as referenced

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data for each product and installation instructions.

B. Product Test Reports

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Preinstallation Conference: Coordinate with conference scheduled for waterproofing materials.

Follow requirements indicated in waterproofing materials section.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to site in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer.

B. Store materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Schedule installation after waterproofing installation bur prior to backfill.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer’s material warranty.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DRAINAGE MAT, FOUNDATION DRAINAGE ROLL

A. Drainage mat shall have, at minimum, all of the following qualities:

1. Core Material: High impact polypropylene

a. Light duty, impermeable polymeric sheet.

b. Compression: 11,000 psf minimum.

c. Foundation drainage rate: 9 gal/min/ft2 minimum.

2. Fabric Material: Non-woven filter fabric

a. Flow: 120 gal/min/ft2 minimum.

b. Puncture: 65 lbs.

2.2 ACCESSORY MATERIALS

A. Provide proprietary accessory materials or comparable, as recommended by manufacturer, and compatible with waterproofing.

2.3 MANUFACTURERS

1. Duro-Last, Inc.

2. Mar-Flex Waterproofing & Building Products

3. Sika Corporation

4. Other approved equals submitted per Section 011000 “Division 01 General Requirements.”

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Comply with the most current written installation instructions and recommendations of the manufacturer.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Site Verification of Condition:

1. Verify that dampproofing is in place.

2. Verify that site conditions are acceptable for application of the roll, per manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Notify COR if surfaces are not acceptable. Do not begin installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Surface Preparation

1. Application of waterproofing membrane.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. Install drainage mats after membrane has been applied. Place and secure to substrate according to manufacturer’s current written instructions.

1. While the membrane is still tacky, begin installation at a corner. Install horizontally against the waterproofing membrane with the polypropylene geotextile mat side facing out-ward.

2. Install panels from top of footing extending to finish grade level. If there is overlapping off the membrane once you have reached the grade line, a utility knife or similar tool can be used to cut the rolls to the correct height.

3. For good adherence, apply uniform pressure throughout the surface area, not just the edges and corners.

4. When two edges come together from two separate pieces, overlap the dimples to create a continuous coverage of the wall.

5. Secure the board to the wall with concrete fasteners.

6. If the board overlaps the membrane once you have reached the grade line, a utility knife or similar tool can be used to cut the boards to the correct height.

B. Backfill and Drainage

1. Backfill per drawing and specifications.

2. Coordinate backfill per manufacturer’s recommendation.

SECTION 321313

CONCRETE PAVING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: Remove existing concrete floor. Replace with 4 inches of concrete over 4 inches of tamped gravel to maintain existing floor elevation.

A. Project Location: Cuyahoga National Park, 15610 Vaughn Rd Brecksville OH 44141

B. Work consists of the following: Replace 900sf of concrete floor at: Octagon Shelter 801 Truxell Rd Peninsula OH 44264

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes Concrete Paving, Including the Following:

1. slabs

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1. Review methods and procedures related to concrete paving, including but not limited to, the following:

a. Concrete mixture design.

b. Quality control of concrete materials and concrete paving construction practices.

2. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with concrete paving to attend, including the following:

a. Contractor's superintendent.

b. Concrete paving Subcontractor.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each of the following:

1. Concrete paving

B. Shop Drawings

C. Grass seed mix.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified ready-mix concrete manufacturer.

B. Material Test Reports: For each of the following:

1. Aggregates

1.6 SUBMITTAL COORDINATION

A. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this Specification Section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of the submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Ready-Mix-Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C 94 requirements for production facilities and equipment.

1. Manufacturer certified according to NRMCA’s “Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities” (Quality Control Manual – Section 3, “Plant Certification Checklist”).

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Traffic Control: Maintain access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required for other construction activities.

B. Cold-Weather Concrete Placement: Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength that could be caused by frost, freezing, or low temperatures. Comply with ACI 306.1 and the following:

1. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below 40 deg F, uniformly heat water and aggregates before mixing to obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 50 deg F and not more than 80 deg F at point of placement.

2. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow.

3. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators unless otherwise specified and approved in design mixtures.

C. Hot-Weather Concrete Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and as follows when hot-weather conditions exist:

1. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature below 90 deg F at time of placement. Chilled mixing water or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated in total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to cool concrete is Contractor’s option.

2. Cover steel reinforcement with water-soaked burlap, so steel temperature will not exceed ambient air temperature immediately before embedding in concrete.

3. Fog-spray forms and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade moisture uniform without standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE, GENERAL

A. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 775 or ASTM A 934; with ASTM A 615, Grade 60 deformed bars.

B. Epoxy-Coated, Joint Dowel Bars: ASTM A 775; with ASTM A 615, Grade 60 plain-steel bars.

C. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars, welded-wire reinforcement, and dowels in place. Manufacture bar supports according to CRSI’s “Manual of Standard Practice” from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete of greater compressive strength than concrete specified, and as follows:

1. Equip wire bar supports with sand plates or horizontal runners where base material will not support chair legs.

2. For epoxy-coated reinforcement, use epoxy-coated or other dielectric-polymer-coated wire bar supports.

2.3 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Cementitious Materials: Use the following cementitious materials, of same type, brand, and source throughout Project:

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, gray portland cement Type I/II.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33 , uniformly graded. Provide aggregates from a single source with documented service-record data of at least 10 years’ satisfactory service in similar paving applications and service conditions using similar aggregates and cementitious materials.

1. Maximum Coarse Aggregate Size: 1 inch nominal.

C. Chemical Admixtures: Admixtures certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures and to contain not more than 0.1 percent water-soluble chloride ions by mass of cementitious material.

1. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494.

2. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494.

3. Plasticizing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 1017.

2.4 CURING MATERIALS

A. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B, dissipating.

1. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed concrete design mixtures for the trial batch method.

2. When automatic machine placement is used, determine design mixtures and obtain laboratory test results that comply with or exceed requirements.

B. Add air-entraining admixture at manufacturer’s prescribed rate to result in normal-weight concrete at point of placement having an air content as follows:

1. Air Content: 6 percent plus or minus 1-1/2 percent for ¾-inch nominal maximum aggregate size.

C. Chemical Admixtures: Use admixtures according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

1. Use water-reducing and retarding admixture when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse placement conditions.

D. Concrete Mixtures: Normal-weight concrete.

1. Compressive Strength (28 Days): 4000 psi for slabs.

2. Maximum W/C Ratio at Point of Placement: 0.45.

3. Slump Limit: 3 inches, plus or minus 1 inch.

2.5 CONCRETE MIXING

A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, and mix concrete materials and concrete according to ASTM C 94. Furnish batch certificates for each batch discharged and used in the Work.

1. When air temperature is between 85 and 90 deg F, reduce mixing and delivery time from 1-1/2 hours to 75 minutes; when air temperature is above 90 deg F, reduce mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes.

B. Project-Site Mixing: Measure, batch, and mix concrete materials and concrete according to ASTM C 94. Mix concrete materials in appropriate drum-type batch machine mixer.

1. For concrete batches of 1 cu. Yd. or smaller, continue mixing at least 1-1/2 minutes, but not more than 5 minutes after ingredients are in mixer, before any part of batch is released.

2. For concrete batches larger than 1 cu. Yd., increase mixing time by 15 seconds for each additional 1 cu. Yd.

3. Provide batch ticket for each batch discharged and used in the Work, indicating Project identification name and number, date, mixture type, mixing time, quantity, and amount of water added.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SITE CLEARING

A. Remove slabs: approximately 900 sf of concrete floor as indicated.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine exposed subgrades and subbase surfaces for compliance with requirements for dimensional, grading, and elevation tolerances.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Uniformly moisten or aerate subgrade and each subsequent fill or backfill soil layer before compaction to within 2 percent of optimum moisture content.

1. Do not place backfill or fill soil material on surfaces that are muddy, frozen, or contain frost or ice.

2. Remove and replace, or scarify and air dry, otherwise satisfactory soil material that exceeds optimum moisture content by 2 percent and is too wet to compact to specified dry unit weight.

B. Under pavement and walks, scarify and recompact the top 12 inches of existing subgrade and each layer of backfill or fill soil material to a minimum distance of two feet beyond the edge of paving at 95 percent of maximum dry unit weight according to ASTM D698.

C. Remove loose material from compacted subbase surface immediately before placing concrete.

D. Protect subgrades from freezing temperatures and frost. Remove temporary protection before placing subsequent materials.

E. Repair and reestablish grades where completed or partially completed surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they lose compaction due to subsequent construction operations or weather conditions.

3.4 STEEL REINFORCEMENT INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with CRSI’s “Manual of Standard Practice” for fabricating, placing, and supporting reinforcement.

B. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, ice, or other bond-reducing materials.

C. Arrange, space, and securely tie bars and bar supports to hold reinforcement in position during concrete placement. Maintain minimum cover to reinforcement.

D. Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement: Use epoxy-coated steel wire ties to fasten epoxy-coated reinforcement. Repair cut and damaged epoxy coatings with epoxy repair coating according to

ASTM D 3963/D 3963M.

3.5 JOINTS

1. Sawed Joints: Form contraction joints with power saws equipped with shatterproof abrasive or diamond-rimmed blades. Cut 1/8-inch- wide joints into concrete when cutting action will not tear, abrade, or otherwise damage surface and before developing random contraction cracks. Finishes.

3.6 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. Remove snow, ice, or frost from subbase surface before placing concrete. Do not place concrete on frozen surfaces.

B. Moisten subbase to provide a uniform dampened condition at time concrete is placed. Do not place concrete around manholes or other structures until they are at required finish elevation and alignment.

C. Comply with ACI 301 requirements for measuring, mixing, transporting, and placing concrete.

D. Do not add water to concrete during delivery or at Project site. Do not add water to fresh concrete after testing.

E. Deposit and spread concrete in a continuous operation between transverse joints. Do not push or drag concrete into place or use vibrators to move concrete into place.

F. Consolidate concrete according to ACI 301 by mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand spading, rodding, or tamping.

1. Consolidate concrete along face of forms and adjacent to transverse joints with an internal vibrator. Keep vibrator away from joint assemblies, reinforcement, or side forms. Use only square-faced shovels for hand spreading and consolidation. Consolidate with care to prevent dislocating joint devices.

G. Screed paving surface with a straightedge and strike off.

H. Commence initial floating using bull floats or darbies to impart an open-textured and uniform surface plane before excess moisture or bleedwater appears on the surface.