Specs.pdf

W912WJ20B0012

Fence Replacement

Naugatuck River Basin, Thomaston, CT

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

March 2020

Fence Replacement, Naugatuck River Basin, CT

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

1.3 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DURING FLOOD EVENTS

1.4 REFERENCES

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.7 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

1.8 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.8.1 Hours of Operations

1.8.2 Work Sequence

1.8.2.1 General

1.8.2.2 Initial Project Schedule

1.8.2.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

1.8.3 Organization at the Site

1.8.3.1 General

1.8.3.2 Rate of Progress

1.9 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

1.10 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.10.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

1.10.2 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

1.10.3 Work Limits

1.10.4 Protection and Security

1.10.5 Work By Other Contractors

1.10.6 Emergency Contacts

1.10.7 Damaged Property

1.10.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.10.9 Daily Clean Up

1.10.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.12 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.12.1 General

1.12.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.14 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.15 RECORD DRAWINGS

1.15.1 Preparation of Record Drawings

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under the project drawings and specifications.

The work of this project includes the removal of existing 4-foot chain link fence fabric and replacing with new 6-foot or 7-foot chain link fence fabric. A majority of the new fence will remain in its current alignment with the intent to reuse the existing fence post and replace the chain link fabric and hardware. Additionally, a new personnel access gate and the replacement of two existing vehicle access gates will be required.

The Contractor shall note that a site walk is required prior to the initiation of on site work to determine the preliminary fence alignment layout and the condition, alignment, final materials order, and other related features of the work.

The work of this project involves serious fall hazards in many locations.

The Contractor shall employ fall protection for workers as specified in Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Fall protection requirements will be strictly enforced by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Photographs taken during a site visit by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel on 31 July 2019 and 25 November 2019 showing the existing conditions of fencing and other project features are attached at the end of the specification. The photographs are attached for informational purposes only. The Contractor shall make their own investigations of existing conditions in the field prior to the start of work. Photo locations are shown on the contract drawings.

1.3 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS DURING FLOOD EVENTS

In the event that there is a potential flood event during the prosecution of the work which would result in inundation of the construction area, the Contractor shall have equipment, labor, and materials available to remove temporary staging, equipment and related items, from the work area to make it fully available for emergency operations within 48 hours notice by the Contracting Officer. In the event that such removal is required, the Contractor will be compensated via a request for equitable adjustment in the contract.

1.4 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Initial Project Schedule; G, RO

In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within 5 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, submit for approval a practicable project schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

SD-07 Certificates

Periodic Schedule Updates; G, RO

Request Application; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Record Drawings; G, DO

Record drawings showing all deviations which have been made from the contract drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval at the completion of work. See paragraph RECORD DRAWINGS for record keeping and submittal requirements.

1.6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

b. The qualified superintendent, and competent alternate, shall be capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language.

c. The project superintendent must have a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3 drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

d. The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project.

The superintendent is required to attend partnering meetings, and quality control meetings.

e. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

f. The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to insure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.7 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

a. The contractor shall not take or acccept any direction or instructions issued by any person, employed by the government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of contract actions, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letter. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract.

1.8 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.8.1 Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th

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1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.8.2 Work Sequence

1.8.2.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress charts submittal required by CONTRACT CLAUSE, entitled SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

1.8.2.2 Initial Project Schedule

The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart. This schedule will be the medium through which the timelineness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included and clearly indicated in the schedule.

The initial schedule shall be cost and resource loaded for contract monitoring and control purposes. Each activity shall have an early start/finish date, late start/finish date, task duration, and total float clearly indicated.

1.8.2.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly and with each pay request. Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

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1.8.3 Organization at the Site

1.8.3.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10.

1.8.3.2 Rate of Progress

Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

1.9 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities.

(3) Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any facilities or hauling routes.

1.10 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.10.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

Access to the project sites are available for construction traffic. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining access necessary for its equipment, material, and plant to and from the work area.

Access to temporary facilities and storage/staging areas shall be as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS and as shown on the contract drawings.

1.10.2 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS regarding temporary facilities, temporary utilities, and storage areas. Confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

1.10.3 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to the limits of the work as shown on the contract drawings and to storage areas as indicated in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS, as shown on the contract drawings, and as indicated by the Contracting Officer.

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1.10.4 Protection and Security

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government.

b. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

1.10.5 Work By Other Contractors

During the performance period of this contract, no other work is anticipated to occur by other contractors.

1.10.6 Emergency Contacts

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts to be used in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.10.7 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

1.10.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

1.10.9 Daily Clean Up

The Contractor shall at all times keep rubbish from entering surrounding lands and water. Rubbish accumulated at the temporary facilities shall be removed from the premises daily.

1.10.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for the Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

b. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and

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Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

c. Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

d. The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated QARs at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit.

e. The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

f. The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

1.12 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.12.1 General

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations in accordance with Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, and shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with security and with fire safety regulations especially with regards to ingress and egress. Temporary closures shall not compromise life safety, security or fire safety.

1.12.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

The Contractor's project superintendent shall take an active role in enforcing the safety requirements by participation in safety conferences, hazard analysis, tool box meetings, walk-through inspections, correction of violations, etc., and including that of any subcontractor's work.

1.13 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To provide for control of all environmental pollution arising from construction activities, the Contractor and its subcontractors, in the performance of this contract, shall comply with Section 01 57 19 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection pollution control and abatement.

1.14 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference with key Contractor personnel. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel who will

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 8 be closely associated with the project. During the conference, the Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor concerning Job Safety, Quality Control, Labor Relations, and Environmental Protection. The Contractor's Superintendent, Quality Control Representative, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall attend this conference.

1.15 RECORD DRAWINGS

Maintain at the jobsite one set of full-size contract drawings marked to show all deviations which have been made from the contract drawings, including buried or concealed construction and utility features revealed during the course of construction. Record the horizontal and vertical location of all buried utilities that differ from the contract drawings.

These drawings shall be available for review by the Contracting Officer at all times. Upon completion of the work, submit the original marked set of prints to the Contracting Officer for approval. Requests for partial payments will not be approved if the marked prints are not current, and request for final payment will not be approved until the marked prints are submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.15.1 Preparation of Record Drawings

The entries shall be made in the jobsite set of prints at the time field changes are made, pertinent information collected, or need for corrections established, as a continuing process during the life of the contract. As revised drawings are issued by the Contracting Officer, revised prints shall be introduced into the set to replace the superseded drawings and all applicable notations previously made on the superseded drawings transferred to the current prints. Carefully prepared sketches, not less than 8-1/2" x 11", may be used to depict changes or added information in lieu of notations on the actual prints. Staple sketches to the prints affected by the change. All plan views, sections, elevations, profiles, diagrams, details, or schedules affected by a change shall be marked up as required to reflect the change. All notations or changes made on the prints shall be in sufficient detail to clearly depict the change. Colored pens or pencils shall be used to make notations on the record prints as follows:

Red pen or pencil shall be employed to indicate added or corrected work or information.

Green pen or pencil shall be used to show the deleted or incorrectly depicted work or information.

Blue or black pen or pencil shall be used to show information not to be recorded on the drawings but included on the marked-up prints for explanatory or clarification purposes for the benefit of the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

1.3 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

1.4 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 22 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-05 Design Data

Quantity Surveys

Submit originals of all field notes and all other records relating to quantity surveys.

1.2 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. The job price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.3 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract unit price payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. The unit price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for each of the unit price items. Submit originals of all field notes and all other records relating to Quantity Surveys.

1.4 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract progress payments will be based are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and are described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular Bidding Schedule job or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed item most closely associated with the work involved.

Base Bid Items

A. Item Number 0001, "Chain Link Fence, Existing Alignment at Thomaston

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Dam Outlet".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for chain link fencing along the existing alignment at the Thomaston Dam Outlet, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes demolition and disposal of existing fence fabric and related items, and furnishment and installation of the new fence fabric, rails, metal posts to attach to existing posts, and all connection hardware and appurtences. Also included is the furnishment and installation of a new personnel gate.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

B. Item Number 0002, "Chain Link Fence, Existing Alignment East Side of Spillway at Northfield Brook Lake Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for chain link fencing along the existing alignment East Side of Spillway at the Northfield Brook Lake Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes demolition and disposal of existing fence fabric and related items, and furnishment and installation of the new fence fabric, rails, metal posts to attach to existing posts, and all connection hardware and appurtenances.

Existing posts requiring removal and replacement due to deteriorated condition are covered by Bid Item Number 0004. Sections of the existing alignment which are not to be reused due to the installation of the new alignment shall be demolished and disposed of under this item. Also included in this item is the clearing and removal from the project site of tree limbs and trees along the existing alignment, if rquired by the Contractor's construction methods to facilitate the required fence installation.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

C. Item Number 0003, "Chain Link Fence, New Alignment at Northfield Brook Lake Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for chain link fencing along the new alignment at the Northfield Brook Lake Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES, and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes furnishment and installation of all new fencing materials, including posts, fabric, rails, and connection hardware and appurtenances, for just the length of chain link fence that composes the new alignment. Also included in this item is the clearing and removal from the project site of tree limbs and trees along the new alignment, if rquired by the Contractor's construction methods to facilitate the fence installation.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

D. Item Number 0004, "Chain Link Fence Posts Within Existing Alignment to be Replaced at Northfield Brook Lake Dam".

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All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for replacement of deteriorated fence posts within the existing fence alignment at Northfield Brook Lake Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES, and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes removal and disposal of the existing deteriorated post and furnishment and installation of a new post in its place.

Unit of Measure: Each (EA).

Optional Bid Items

E. Item Number 0005, "Chain Link Fence, Existing Alignment Along the Concrete Spillway at Thomaston Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for chain link fencing along the existing Alignment along the concrete spillway at the Thomaston Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes demolition and disposal of existing fence fabric and related items, and furnishment and installation of the new fence fabric, rails, metal posts to attach to existing posts, and all connection hardware and appurtences.

Existing posts requiring removal and replacement due to deteriorated condition are covered by Item Number 0007. Also included in this item is the clearing and removal from the project site of tree limbs and trees along the existing alignment, if rquired by the Contractor's construction methods to facilitate the fence installation.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

F. Item Number 0006, "Chain Link Fence, Existing Alignment Northeast of the Concrete Spillway at Thomaston Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for chain link fencing along the existing alignment northeast of the concrete spillway at the Thomaston Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes demolition and disposal of existing fence fabric and related items, and furnishment and installation of the new fence fabric, rails, metal posts to attach to existing posts, and all connection hardware and appurtences.

Existing posts requiring removal and replacement due to deteriorated condition are covered by Item Number 0007. Also included in this item is the clearing and removal from the project site of tree limbs and trees along the existing alignment, if rquired by the Contractor's construction methods to facilitate the fence installation.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

G. Item Number 0007, "Chain Link Fence Posts Within Existing Alignment to be Replaced at Thomaston Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for replacement of deteriorated fence posts within the existing fence alignment at Thomaston Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with

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Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES, and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes removal and disposal of the existing deteriorated post and furnishment and installation of a new post in its place.

Unit of Measure: Each (EA).

H. Item Number 0008, "Chain Link Fence, Existing Alignment West Side of Spillway at Northfield Brook Lake Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for chain link fencing along the existing alignment West Side of Spillway at the Northfield Brook Lake Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes demolition and disposal of existing fence fabric and related items, and furnishment and installation of the new fence fabric, rails, metal posts to attach to existing posts, all connection hardware and appurtences, and a six foot high vehicle access gate. Existing posts requiring removal and replacement due to deteriorated condition are covered by Item Number 0009. Also included in this item is the clearing and removal from the project site of tree limbs and trees along the existing alignment, if rquired by the Contractor's construction methods to facilitate the fence installation.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

I. Item Number 0009, "Chain Link Fence Posts Within Existing Alignment to be Replaced at West Side of Spillway at Northfield Brook Lake Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for replacement of deteriorated fence posts within the existing fence alignment at West Side of Spillway at Northfield Brook Lake Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES, and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes removal and disposal of the existing deteriorated post and furnishment and installation of a new post in its place.

Unit of Measure: Each (EA).

J. Item Number 0010, "New 7-foot Chain Link Fence and 7-Foot Vehicle Access Gate at Northfield Brook Lake Dam".

All costs for labor, equipment, and materials for new chain link fence and 7-foot high vehicle access gate at the Northfield Brook Lake Dam, as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES and other appropriate sections of the specifications. This item includes furnishment and installation of all new fencing and gate materials, including posts, fabric, rails, and connection hardware and appurtenances.

Unit of Measure: Linear Foot (LF).

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.2 SUPERVISION

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.4 PARTNERING

1.4.1 Informal Partnering

1.5 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by State law.

1.2 SUPERVISION

See Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, Subpart SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE

CONTRACTOR.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

See Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, Subpart PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE.

1.4 PARTNERING

To most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government requires the formation of a cohesive partnership within the Project Team whose members are from the Government, the Contractor and their Subcontractors. Key personnel from the Government Design and Construction team and Subject Matter Experts, the Installation, the Contractor and Subcontractors will be invited to participate in the Partnering process. The Partnership will draw on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a project that is without any safety mishaps, conforms to the Contract, and stays within budget and on schedule.

The Contracting Officer will provide Information on the Partnering Process and a list of key and optional personnel who should attend the Partnering meeting.

1.4.1 Informal Partnering

The Contracting Officer will organize the Partnering Sessions with key personnel of the project team, including Contractor personnel and Government personnel.

The Initial Partnering session should be a part of the Pre-Construction Meeting. Partnering sessions will be held at a location agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor (typically a conference room provided by the Resident Engineer office or the Contractor). The Initial Informal Partnering Session will be conducted and facilitated using electronic media (a video and accompanying forms) provided by the Contracting Officer. The Partners will determine the frequency of the follow-on sessions, at no more than three to six month intervals.

1.5 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

Establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments as text files, pdf files, SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2 and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the Contractor of base access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as hurricanes or terrorist threats.

Multiple email addresses are not allowed.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office(s). Promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

1.1.2 Project Type

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.2.2 Approving Authority

1.2.3 Work

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

1.4.2 For Information Only

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

1.5.2 Submittal Format

1.5.2.1 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.5.2.2 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

1.5.2.2.1 Drawing Identification

1.5.2.3 Format of SD-03 Product Data

1.5.2.3.1 Product Information

1.5.2.3.2 Standards

1.5.2.3.3 Data Submission

1.5.2.4 Format of SD-04 Samples

1.5.2.4.1 Sample Characteristics

1.5.2.4.2 Sample Incorporation

1.5.2.4.3 Comparison Sample

1.5.2.5 Format of SD-05 Design Data

1.5.2.6 Format of SD-06 Test Reports

1.5.2.7 Format of SD-07 Certificates

1.5.2.8 Format of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

1.5.2.8.1 Standards

1.5.2.9 Format of SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

1.5.2.10 Format of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data (O&M)

1.5.2.11 Format of SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1.5.3 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

1.5.3.1 Source Drawings

1.5.3.2 Terms and Conditions

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of SD-04 Samples

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.8 PROJECT SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.8.1 Submittal Management

1.8.2 Preconstruction Use of Submittal Register

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1.8.3 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.8.4 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.8.5 Action Codes

1.8.5.1 Contractor Action Codes

1.8.6 Delivery of Copies

1.9 VARIATIONS

1.9.1 Considering Variations

1.9.2 Proposing Variations

1.9.3 Warranting that Variations are Compatible

1.9.4 Review Schedule Extension

1.10 SCHEDULING

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11.1 Review Notations

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.16 STAMPS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

1.1.2 Project Type

The Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager are to check and approve all items before submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

Schedule and provide submittals requiring Government approval before acquiring the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Examples and descriptions of submittals identified by the Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles follow:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals that are required prior to or at the start of construction (work) or the next major phase of the construction on a multiphase contract.

Preconstruction Submittals include schedules and a tabular list of locations, features, and other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

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Certificates Of Insurance

Surety Bonds

List Of Proposed Subcontractors

List Of Proposed Products

Baseline Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal Register

Schedule Of Prices Or Earned Value Report

Accident Prevention Plan

Work Plan

Quality Control (QC) plan

Environmental Protection Plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 4 actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports

Daily logs and checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits

Text of posted operating instructions

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (SDS)concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve the submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on-site and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G, RO

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, variations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Government.

Government approval is required for any variations from the Solicitation or the Accepted Proposal and for other items as designated by the Government.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, submittals are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

a. Construction Division {"AO" (Area Office), "RO" (Resident Office), or "PO" (Project Office) Reviewer}: An "AO", "RO", or "PO" in column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by New England District Construction Division. Send all such submittals to the project Resident or Area Engineer, as applicable.

b. Engineering Division {"DO" (District Office) Reviewer): A "DO" on the attached submittal register, column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by the New England District, Engineering Division, or other organization in the District Office. Send all such submittals to the project Resident or Area Engineer for distribution to the appropriate approving authority.

c. Architect-Engineer Firm {"AE" reviewer): An "AE" on the attached submittal register, column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by the Architect-Engineer firm asscociated with the project.

d. Submittals with an "S" are for conformance to Section 01 33 29

SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.

e. Government acceptance is required for submittals with a "G, A" designation.

1.4.2 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are not considered to be "shop drawings."

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1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the ENG Form 4025-R transmittal form for submitting both Government-approved and information-only submittals. Submit in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms are attached at the end of this section and are included in the RMS CM software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.5.2 Submittal Format

1.5.2.1 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project, or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.5.2.2 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Provide shop drawings not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches nor more than 30 by 42 inches, except for full-size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless another form is required.

Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

a. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

b. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

Submit an electronic copy of drawings in PDF format.

1.5.2.2.1 Drawing Identification

Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph

IDENTIFYING SUBMITTALS.

Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

Reserve a blank space on the right-hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

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1.5.2.3 Format of SD-03 Product Data

Present product data submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume. Include a table of contents, listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted;

indicate the specification section number and paragraph…