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WILLOW CREEK CAMPGROUND TOILET REPLACEMENT

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 00250 - Construction Surveying Section 01010 - Summary of Work Section 01020 - Control of Materials Section 01025 - Measurement and Payment Section 01300 - Submittals Section 01442 - Quality Control and Quantity Measurement Section 01505 - Mobilization Section 01510 - Government Furnished Material Section 01561 - Soil Erosion and Pollution Control Section 01600 - Material and Equipment Section 01710 - Clean Up and Disposal

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

Section 02020 - Obliteration of Abandoned Roadway and Demolition of Facilities Section 02221 - Excavation and Embankment Section 02519 - Aggregate Trails Section 02933 - Seeding and Mulching

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 03301 - Concrete, Formwork and Reinforcement Section 03400 - Precast Concrete

DIVISION 5 – METALS

Section 05120 - Structural Steel Section 05500 - Metal Fabrication Section 05520 - Access Hole Ring and Cover Section 05530 - Miscellaneous Metals

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

Section 06000 - Reference Codes, Standards and Specifications Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry Section 06192 - Prefabricated Wood Trusses Section 06200 - Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07165 - Dampproofing and Vault Epoxy Coating Section 07210 - Building Insulation

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Section 07311 - Asphalt Shingles Section 07620 - Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim Section 07920 - Joint Sealants

DIVISION 8 – DOORS AND WINDOWS

Section 08110 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames Section 08650 - Special Windows Section 08710 - Finish Hardware

DIVISION 9 – PAINTING

Section 09725 - Epoxy Floor Coating System Section 09900 - Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Section 10800 - Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section 13601 - Stick Built Toilet Structure

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

Section 15010 - General Provisions Section 15201 - Toilet Stools Section 15315 - Manholes, Risers, and Cleanout

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CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

SECTION 00250

CONSTRUCTION STAKING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This work shall consist of the construction staking of comfort stations and associate pathways in accordance with the drawings and specifications. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, instruments, materials, transportation and other incidentals necessary to complete the construction staking in accordance with these specifications and acceptable engineering practice.

B. Construction staking shall be accomplished under the direction of a Civil Engineer, Engineering Technician, or Land Surveyor closely associated and familiar with construction staking; periodic visits to the project site are required.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SURVEY CONTROL SHEETS

A. The Government will provide the contractor with a set of survey control sheets showing horizontal and vertical control for parking areas and access roads.

2.02 STAKES

A. Identification stakes and hubs shall be of sufficient length and width to provide and solid set in the ground and to provide space for marking above ground when applicable. Other dimensions and materials may be used, such as steel reinforcing bars, wire flagging and markers, and metal pins, if approved in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO). The top 2 inches of all slope, guard, reference, clearing, and structure stakes shall be painted or marked with plastic flagging. Colors used on stakes or for flagging shall be as follows:

1. Comfort station, excavation and grading -Yellow

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall be required to provide all necessary staking and control for all phases of construction. The contractor shall use the data and information shown on the project drawings to establish the location of all facilities to be constructed under this contract. The Contractor may choose any method of establishing horizontal and vertical controls provided the following minimum precision and accuracy requirements are met.

B. Allowable deviation of cross section line projection from a true perpendicular to tangents, 00250-4

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

a true bisector of angle points, or a true radius of curves: +/-3 degrees.

3.02 ESTABLISING AND REFERENCING IMPROVEMENT LOCATIONS

A. Paths and Recreation Facilities

1. Paths and recreation facilities shall be staked on the ground by the contractor and approve in the field the CO prior to starting work.

B. Comfort Stations

1. Slope stakes and slope stake references shall be established as necessary to provide adequate construction control.

3.03 DISCREPANCIES

A. The contractor shall compare the staked centerline horizontal and vertical alignment with the design data. Differences between previously recorded and observed elevations of bench marks shall be referred to the Contracting Officer. Differences in centerline profile elevations exceeding 1 foot at any two or more consecutive points shall be reported to the contracting Officer for evaluation and possible revision. Staking of these areas shall be deferred until the Contacting Officer resolves these differences.

PART 4 - MEASUREMENT

4.01 METHOD

A. Measurement shall be lump sum for surveying and staking the project through all phases of construction.

PART 5 - PAYMENT

5.01 BASIS

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Payment to the contractor for work completed will not be made until the applicable inspection report(s), indicating compliance with the contract specifications, have been submitted to the Government and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

Incidental to pay items

END OF SECTION

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF THE WORK

1.01 LOCATION

A. From the Sulfur Ranger District Information Office head east on 10-mile Dr. toward US- 40 W. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-40w and travel for 2.0 miles. Turn right onto US-34 E and travel for 5.2 miles. Turn left onto CO Rd 40 and travel for 3.7 miles to reach Willow Creek Campground at CO Rd 40, Granby, CO 80446.

B. Alternative route through private may be authorized for use if needed by the District Ranger if permit from landowner is completed. From the Sulfur Ranger District information office head east on 10-mile Dr. toward US-40 W. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-40w and travel for 2.0 miles. Turn right onto US-34 E and travel for 5.2 miles.

C. If the above alternative access rout is required for construction, it shall be through a private road with FS access agreement. Access scheduling and timing for use shall be coordinated between the Contractor, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Forest Service and Landowner. Preferred access timing is on Thursdays between 1000am and 1200pm.

There is low hanging sign with a rope to pull it up out of the way if needed.

D. Willow Creek Campground coordinates: 40.142545129077426, -105.95307059587206

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall furnish all management, labor, equipment, supervision, tools, materials, transportation, operating supplies, supervision, workman’s compensation, unemployment insurance and incidentals necessary to perform the work in accordance with the specification and provisions of the contract. Rock may be encountered during excavation. Any excess material shall be incorporated and blended into the site. Seed and straw all disturbed areas

B. Base: This base project consists of the removal and replacement of two (2) existing toilet that were damaged in 2020 fires. The new stick-built toilets shall be double toilets with a concrete vault and constructed superstructure. The replacement toilet will be in the same location as the existing toilets.

C. Option: Line item 5 includes construction of ADA pathways to (3) three toilet structures (two new and one existing) on site. This will include preparation, placing bedding, and leveling.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The specifications establish the construction procedures and materials to be employed throughout the contract.

B. Some variation in construction details will be allowed for offsite construction of subsystems or total units, provided that the final product is equal to or superior to that shown and specified. Use of the finish materials shall remain as specified or as shown on the drawings.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

C. Offsite construction of major subsystems or the units themselves will require the contractor to notify the Contracting Officer or his designated representative of progress and schedules to permit full inspection for conformance with the contract.

1.04 MEALS AND LODGING

A. Meals and lodging are commercially available within 45 miles of the construction site.

Meals or lodging will not be available at Forest Service facilities.

1.05 WEATHER

A. The construction site experiences snowfall and cold temperatures, with snow on the ground typically intermittently before June and after September.

1.06 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

A. No dumping of waste products of any type will be permitted. All waste shall be transported to a sanitary landfill off National Forest lands.

B. No on-site sanitary facilities are available for Contractor’s use. Contractor shall provide facilities for construction employees. Human waste disposal shall conform to Colorado State Laws. Use of existing or new toilet facilities will not be allowed unless otherwise approved in writing.

C. Materials for construction and construction vehicles and equipment may be stockpiled and staged at the project site in an area designated by the Contracting Officer.

D. The Contractor shall take precautions to protect all work during the construction period.

E. The Contractor is responsible for safeguarding the public and employees from construction operations.

F. Camping will not be allowed.

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CONTROL OF MATERIALS

SECTION 01020

CONTROL OF MATERIALS

1.01 HANDLING MATERIALS

A. All materials shall be transported and handled to preserve their quality and fitness for the work.

B. Aggregates shall be stockpiled, loaded, and transported in a manner that will preserve specified gradation and avoid contamination. Stockpiles of aggregate having different gradations shall not be intermingled.

1.02 WEIGHING DEVICES

NOT APPLICABLE

1.03 SAMPLING & TESTING

A. For contractor-furnished sources, the contractor shall submit test results and a Certificate of Compliance that states that the aggregate meets the contract requirements.

1.04 MATERIAL SOURCES

A. Designated Sources. Specific government designated sources are not available.

B. Contractor-Furnished Sources. Sources shall be non-Forest Service sources supplied from a commercial rock source.

C. Quality testing in conformance with applicable requirements and acceptable to the Engineer to establish the equivalency of the product shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Test results shall be furnished to the Engineer.

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01025

MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. All other work and materials will be considered as included in the payment for items shown.

1.02 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

The following measurements and calculations are used to determine contract quantities.

A. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations will be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for seeding, mulching, geotextiles, netting, erosion control blankets, and sodding will be along slope lines.

B. The average end area method will be used to compute volumes of excavation or embankment. However, if in the judgment of the Engineer, the average end area method is impractical, measurement will be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three dimensional methods.

C. Structures will be measured according to neat lines SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS or as altered by the Engineer in writing to fit field conditions.

D. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, and underdrains, measurements will be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed. Pipe and pipe arch culverts shall be measured along center of invert and arches shall be measured at spring line.

E. For standard manufactured items--such as precast concrete toilets-- identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances will be accepted.

1.03 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment will be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Lump Sum. Do not measure directly. The bid amount is complete payment for all work described in the contract and necessary to complete the work for that item.

2. Linear Feet (LF). One linear foot measured horizontally.

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.04 METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

A. One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each pay item:

1. Designed Quantities (DQ). These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units SHOWN in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

a. As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

b. As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

c. As a result of the contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

2. Actual Quantities (AQ). These quantities are determined from measurements of completed work. The contractor shall be responsible for measuring all "AQ" items.

3. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

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SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01300

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submittals required for performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Shop Drawings.

3. Product Data.

4. Samples.

5. Quality assurance submittals.

B. Administrative Submittals: Refer to other Division Sections and other Contract Documents for requirements for administrative submittals. Such submittals include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Permits.

2. List of subcontractors.

3. Quality Control Plan

4. Construction Schedule

5. Erosion Control Plan

6. Construction Signing Plan

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Transmit each submittal sufficiently in advance of performance of related construction activities to avoid delay.

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

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2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related elements of the Work so processing will not be delayed by the need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

3. Processing: To avoid the need to delay installation as a result of the time required to process submittals, allow sufficient time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals.

B. Submittal Preparation: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification. Indicate the name of the entity that prepared each submittal on the label or title block.

1. Provide a space approximately 4 by 5 inches on the label or beside the title block on

Shop Drawings to record the Contractor’s review and approval markings and the action taken.

2. Include the following information on the label for processing and recording action taken.

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of the Contractor.

d. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

C. Submittal Transmittal: Package each submittal appropriately for transmittal and handling.

Transmit each submittal from the Contractor to the Contracting Officer using a transmittal form. The Contracting Officer will not accept submittals received from sources other than the Contractor.

1. On the transmittal, record relevant information and requests for data. On the form, or separate sheet, record deviations from Contract Document requirements, including variations and limitations. Include Contractor’s certification that information complies with Contract Document requirements.

1.04 CONTRACTOR’S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Bar-Chart Schedule: Prepare a fully developed, horizontal bar-chart-type, contractor’s construction schedule.

1.05 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Submit newly prepared information drawn accurately to scale. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise indicate deviations from the Contract Documents. Do not reproduce Contract Documents or copy standard information as the basis of Shop Drawings. Standard information prepared without specific reference to the Project is not a Shop Drawing.

B. Shop Drawings include fabrication and installation Drawings, setting diagrams, schedules, patterns, templates and similar Drawings. Include the following information:

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1. Dimensions.

2. Identification of products and materials included by sheet and detail number.

3. Compliance with specified standards.

4. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns and similar full-size Drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 36 by 48 inches.

5. Submittal: Submit 3 blue- or black-line prints for the Contracting Officer’s review.

The Contracting Officer will return one print.

6. Do not use Shop Drawings without an appropriate final stamp indicating action taken.

1.06 PRODUCT DATA

A. Collect Product Data into a single submittal for each element of construction or system.

Product Data includes printed information, such as manufacturer’s installation instructions, catalog cuts, standard color charts, roughing-in diagrams and templates, standard wiring diagrams, and performance curves.

1. Mark each copy to show applicable choices and options. Where printed Product Data includes information on several products that are not required, mark copies to indicate the applicable information. Include the following information:

a. Manufacturer’s printed recommendations.

b. Compliance with trade association standards.

c. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

d. Application of testing agency labels and seals.

e. Notation of dimensions verified by field measurement.

2. Do not submit Product Data until compliance with requirements of the Contract

Documents has been confirmed.

1.07 SAMPLES

A. Submit full-size, fully fabricated Samples cured and finished as specified and physically identical with the material or product proposed. Samples include partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components, cuts or containers of materials, color range sets, and swatches showing color, texture, and pattern.

1. Mount or display Samples in the manner to facilitate review of qualities indicated.

Prepare Samples to match the Contracting Officer’s sample.

a. Product name or name of the manufacturer.

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b. Compliance with recognized standards.

2. Submittals: Except for Samples illustrating assembly details, workmanship, fabrication techniques, connections, operation, and similar characteristics, submit 3 sets. The Contracting Officer will return one set marked with the action taken.

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Submit quality-control submittals, including design data, certifications, manufacturer’s instructions, manufacturer’s field reports, and other quality-control submittals as required under other Sections of the Specifications.

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QUALITY CONTROL AND QUANTITY MEASUREMENT

SECTION 01442

PART 1 -GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of preparing and executing a quality control program.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control Plan: At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer. No work shall begin until the CQC is approved by the Contracting Officer. The plan shall include:

1. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

2. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's quality control supervisor outlining assigned duties.

3. Names and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

4. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

5. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

B. Submittals: Submit Quality Control Report showing all inspections and tests within 3 days following the date covered by the report.

C. Tests: Submit triplicate copies of complete test results not later than three calendar days after the test was performed. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

D. Off Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

E. Progress Payments: If the CQC plan and Daily Quality Control Reports are not submitted in a timely manner, the Contracting Officer may retain an appropriate amount of the applicable progress payment.

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1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Except for tests or other items of work specified to be performed by the Government, the quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

B. Quality Control Staff: The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used for quality control, supplemented as necessary by additional technicians. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be employed full time at the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

C. Submit certified independent testing laboratory to perform sampling and testing approved by Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 OFF-SITE CONTROL

A. Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

3.02 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

B. Preparatory: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

1. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work.

2. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

C. Initial: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship. Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

D. Follow-Up: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

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3.03 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Daily Quality Control Reports of quality control activities and tests. Daily Quality Control Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under the General Provisions, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

3.04 ENFORCEMENT

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer.

Construction shall not proceed on any feature of work containing uncorrected work.

A. The method of measurement, as described in Section 01025, will be designated in the

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Quality control shall include all incidental items, including but not limited to: travel, per diem, transport of samples, testing of samples, and lab supplies.

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS. Payment to the contractor for work completed will not be made until the applicable inspection report(s), indicating compliance with the contract specifications, have been submitted to the Government and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

Payment is incidental to individual line items.

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MOBILIZATION

SECTION 01505

MOBILIZATION

A. This work shall consist of preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or that cause costs to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site.

A. The method of measurement, as described in Section 01025, will be DESIGNATED in the

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

A. Mobilization will be paid for at the contract unit price for the item as shown in the

Progress payments will be made as follows:

1. When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 50 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

2. When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other pay items, 100 percent of the amount for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less, will be paid.

3. Upon completion of all work on the project, any unpaid amount for mobilization will be paid.

The total of all payments, including bonding, shall not exceed the original contract amount for this item.

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GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

SECTION 01510

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

A. Applies to materials that shall be provided by the Government and installed by the

Contractor.

1.02 MATERIAL STORAGE

A. The materials specified here will be available at the Granby Ranger District Office; 9

Ten Mile Drive, Granby, Colorado, 80446.

B. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 14 days prior to needing

Government- furnished materials.

1.03 LIABILITY

A. The Contractor's liability for Government-furnished material shall start at the time he accepts the materials and shall terminate upon completion and final acceptance of the work.

1.04 REPLACEMENT AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

A. If the quantity of Government-furnished material accepted by the Contractor is insufficient to complete the specified work, supplemental materials complying with these specifications shall be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor.

B. The Government shall not replace any materials that, in the opinion of the Engineer, are damaged or lost due to the Contractor's negligence after the Contractor accepts the materials. Such materials shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense.

PART 2 -PRODUCTS

2.01 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. Government-furnished materials shall be limited to:

1. Forest Service Locksets for Toilet Building. Contractor shall be responsible for attachment and mounting hardware.

PART 3 -EXECUTION

A. Installation of Government-furnished materials shall comply with the applicable contract specifications covering work requiring the use of such materials.

3.02 LOCATION

A. Unless otherwise shown on the drawings, signs shall be installed at the locations designated by the Government and as staked on the ground.

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SOIL EROSION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

SECTION 01561

1.01 SUMMARY

A. This work consists of furnishing, constructing, and maintaining permanent and temporary erosion and sediment control measures.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit an erosion control plan to the Contracting Officer no later than at the pre-construction meeting. The erosion control plan shall show the quantity and location of each erosion control measure on the project site plan.

B. Submit documentation to the Contracting Officer from the manufacturer of each product based on laboratory and field tests that demonstrates the product meets the contract requirements.

1. Erosion control bales, wattles, logs, and rolls, if used

2. Silt Fence

3. Seed

4. Mulch

2.01 REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials shall meet the requirements of the following:

1. Erosion control bales, wattles, logs, and rolls

a. Straw Bales. Furnish bales tied with either commercial quality baling wire or string. Conform to the following:

1) Furnish certified weed free straw from oats, wheat, rye, or other grain crops that is free from mold or other objectionable material. Furnish straw in an air-dry condition.

2) Approximate length of 3.5 feet

3) Rectangular shape

4) Approximate mass of 70 pounds

b. Wood excelsior bales. Furnish bales of curled wood excelsior. Tie the bales

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1) Approximate dimensions of 16 by 18 by 36 inches

2) Approximate mass of 70 pounds

c. Excelsior fiber wattles, logs, or rolls. Furnish wattles, logs, or rolls of curled excelsior fiber rolled into a cylindrical shape and encased in a seamless photodegradable tubular netting. Conform to the following:

1) Diameter of 12 inches, minimum

2) Mass of 3 pounds per foot, minimum

d. Straw wattles, logs, or rolls. Furnish straw wattles that are manufactured from weed free straw and wrapped in a tubular photodegradable plastic netting made from 85% high density polyethylene, 14% ethyl vinyl acetate, and 1% color for UV inhibition. Conform to the following:

1) Furnish certified weed free straw from oats, wheat, rye, or other grain crops that is free from mold or other objectionable material. Furnish straw in an air-dry condition.

2) Diameter of 9 inches, minimum

3) Netting strand thickness of 0.030 inches

4) Netting know thickness of 0.055 inches

5) Mass of netting 0.315 to 0.3185 ounces per foot

2. Silt fence. Conform to AASHTO M 288.

3. Agricultural limestone

a. Agricultural limestone shall be a calcic or dolomitic ground limestone containing not less than 85 percent of total (calcium and magnesium) carbonates.

b. Limestone shall meet the following sieve analysis: at least 40 percent passing a

No. 100 sieve and at least 95 percent passing a No. 8 sieve.

c. Granulated slag or other approved natural sources of lime may be used, provided the application rate is adjusted to equal the total neutralizing power of the specified ground limestone.

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4. Fertilizer:

a. Fertilizer shall be a standard commercial grade and provide the minimum percentage of available nutrients specified below:

b. Fertilizer shall be furnished in new, clean, and sealed containers with the name, weight, and guaranteed analysis of contents clearly marked. Fertilizer failing to meet the specified analysis may be used providing sufficient materials are applied to supply the specified nutrients without additional cost to the Government.

c. A liquid form of fertilizer containing the minimum percentage of available nutrients may be used.

5. Seed:

a. Submit to the Contracting Officer a proposed seed mix at the pre-construction meeting. Do not order the seed until receiving written approval from the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, the seed shall conform to the following:

Minimum % of total seed mix

Seed Type Germination (%) Dormant or hard seed (%)

18.76 Fringed

Bromegrass

75 0

9.81 Tufted Hairgrass 75 0

29.24 Slender

Wheatgrass 75 0

7.72 Idaho Fescue 75 0

11.81 Rocky Mountain

Fescue

6.28 Junegrass 75 0

10.30 Alpine Bluegrass 75 0

6.07 Trisetum 75 0

0.01 Forbes 75 0

b. Seed shall conform to the Federal Seed Act, the Federal Noxious Weed Act, and applicable Federal, State, and local seed and noxious weed laws and regulations.

Do not use wet, moldy, or otherwise contaminated or damaged seed. Furnish each seed type in separate sealed container. Clearly label each container with:

(a) Name and type of seed, (b) Lot number, (c) Net mass, (d) Percent purity, germination, and hard seed, (e) Percent of maximum weed seed content, (f) Seed origin, (g) Noxious weeds present, (h) Other crop seed, (i) Inert matter, (j) Name and address of seed distributor, and (k) Mixture percent of each component.

c. Seed shall be furnished separately or in mixture in standard containers with (1) seed name; (2) lot number; (3) net weight; (4) percentages of purity and of germination (in case of legumes, percentage of germination to include hard seed); and (5) percentage of maximum weed seed content clearly marked for each kind of seed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer (CO).

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Duplicate signed copies of a statement by the vendor, certifying that each lot of seed has been tested by a recognized laboratory for seed testing within 6 months of date of delivery. This statement shall include (1) name and address of laboratory, (2) date of test, (3) lot number for each kind of seed, and (4) results of tests as to name, percentages of purity and of germination, and percentage of weed content for each kind of seed furnished, and, in case of a mixture, the proportions of each kind of seed. Legume seed shall be inoculated with approved cultures in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.

6. Mulch:

a. Wood Chips: Wood chips shall be obtained from green hardwood. They shall be 1/8-inch nominal thickness with 50 percent having an area of not less than 1 square inch, and not more than 6 square inches. All wood chip mulch shall be free of leaves, twigs, shavings, bark, or materials injurious to plant growth.

Wood chips from elm trees will not be used when State or Federal regulation prohibits such use, or when the trees are diseased.

b. Straw: Straw for mulching shall be from grain crops that are free from noxious weeds, mold, or other objectionable material. Straw mulch shall be in an air-dry condition.

c. Hay: Grass hay shall be of approved herbaceous mowing, free of noxious weeds, mold, or other objectionable material. Grass hay shall be in an air-dry

d. Wood Cellulose Fiber: Natural wood cellulose fiber mulch shall be produced from clean; whole wood chips and has the property of dispersing readily in water. The material shall contain no weed seed and shall be heat-processed to eliminate factors that inhibit growth and germination. The material shall have no toxic effect when combined with seed or other materials and shall have the following physical and chemical properties:

Moisture Content 7-13% Organic Matter (Oven-dried Basis) .99.1% min.

Ash Content 0.9% max.

pH @ 3% Concentration .4.7 to 7.0 pH Water-holding Capacity . 200% by weighton oven dry basis.

The material shall readily blend with water, grass seed, fertilizer, and other additives to form a homogeneous slurry or mixture capable of application with power spray equipment. A colored dye that is noninjurious to plant growth and that fades rapidly with exposure to light may be used. Wood cellulose fiber shall be packaged in new, labeled containers in an air-dry condition.

e. Peat Moss: Peat moss shall be a granulated sphagnum peat moss nearly free of woody substances consisting of at least 75 percent of partially decomposed stems and leaves of sphagnum and essentially brown in color. The texture may vary from porous fibrous to spongy fibrous and shall be free of sticks, stones, and mineral matter. Peat moss shall be in an air-dry condition, show an acid

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f. Peat Humus: Peat humus shall be natural peat or peat humus from fresh water-saturated areas, consisting of sedge, sphagnum, or reed peat and be of a physical condition that will pass through a 1/2-inch mesh screen. The humus shall be free of sticks, stones, roots, and other objectionable materials. Samples taken at the source of supplies shall have the following characteristics when analyzed:

Acidity range . . . . . . . . . .. 4.0 to 7.5 pH Minimum water absorbing ability. 200 percent by weight Minimum organic content .60 percent when dried at 105 C

1) Freshly excavated peat, if saturated with water, shall be stored for a sufficient length of time to condition it for workability.

g. Grass Straw Cellulose Fiber: Natural or cooked straw (grass processed to remove seed) cellulose fiber shall have the property of dispersing readily in water and shall have no toxic effect when combined with seed or other materials. The processed fiber shall contain no growth inhibiting factors or weed seed. The homogeneous slurry or mixture shall be capable of application with power spray equipment. A green colored dye that is noninjurious to plant growth may be used. The fiber shall be packaged in new, labeled containers, shall be of uniform weight (plus or minus 5 percent) in an air-dry condition, and shall bear the name of the manufacturer and the air-dry weight content. The fiber shall meet the following characteristics when tested:

Acidity range 6.5 - 7.5 pH Moisture content (packaged fiber). 8 - 12% Organic Matter 90.0 - 100.0% Ash Content 0.0 - 10.0%

1) The contractor shall submit a Certificate of Compliance from the supplier that states their product meets all of the foregoing requirements, based on laboratory and field tests.

h. Other: Mulch products made of other materials intended for this purpose shall be as specified below:

7. Erosion Control Net & Blanket Material:

a. All erosion control materials shall be made of new material, clean, sound, free of rips or tears, free of decay, and furnished in lengths of at least 200 feet.

1) Burlap: Burlap shall be of standard weave with a weight of 3.5 to 5.0 ounces per square yard.

2) Jute Mesh: Jute mesh shall be of a uniform, plain weave with warp and weft yarns of approximately the same size. The physical requirements shall be:

a) Width of 45 to 48 inches, plus or minus 1 inch.

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b) 78 warp ends per width.

c) 41 weft ends per yard.

3) The weight of cloth shall average 1.80 pounds per running yard with a 5 percent minimum tolerance to an average of 1.22 pounds per running yard with a 5 percent minimum tolerance at standard atmospheric conditions.

a) Woven Paper or Sisal Mesh Netting: Woven paper or woven sisal mesh netting shall be woven from twisted yarns available in rolls at least 45 inches wide. Mesh shall have a 3-inch by 3-inch maximum opening. Shrinkage after wetting shall not exceed 20 percent of the surface area. Netting shall have a minimum dry weight of 0.8 pound per square yard, plus or minus 10 percent.

b) Excelsior Blanket: Excelsior blanket shall consist of a machine produced mat or curled wood excelsior to 80 percent 6-inch or longer fiber length with consistent thickness and the fiber evenly distributed over the entire area of the blanket. Fiber dimensions shall be 0.021 by 0.042 inch plus or minus 25 percent. Average weight per square yard to be 0.975 pounds plus or minus 10 percent at time of manufacture.

c) Photodegradable Plastic Mesh Netting: Material shall be extruded, rectangular mesh and weigh approximately 3.0 pounds per 1,000 square feet, (plus 1/2 pound) and have a mesh opening and color as

SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

8. Water:

a. Water used in the planting or care of vegetation shall be free of oils, acids, alkalis salts, or any substance injurious to plant life. The Contracting Officer shall approve water sources.

9. Tackifier shall be emulsified asphalt Grade SS-1, SS-1h or CSS-1.

3.01 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide permanent and temporary erosion control measures to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction according to the approved erosion control plan, contract permits, applicable laws and regulations, and this Section. Do not modify the type, size, or location of any control or practice without approval from the Contracting Officer.

B. The approved erosion control plan reflects special concerns and measures to protect resources. An alternate erosion control proposal, with all necessary permits, may be submitted for acceptance according to Section 01300. Submit alternate erosion control

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C. When erosion control measures are not functioning as intended, immediately take corrective action.

D. Apply erosion control measures to finished slopes and ditches within 14 days after completion of construction on a portion of the site. Do not seed during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet, frozen, snow covered, extremely dry, cloddy, hard pan, or not friable.

3.02 CONTROLS AND LIMITATIONS ON WORK

A. Before grubbing and grading, construct all erosion controls around the perimeter of the project including filter barriers, diversions, and settling structures.

B. Construct erosion control and sediment control measures as follows:

1. Construct temporary erosion controls in incremental stages as construction proceeds.

2. Construct temporary slope drains, diversion channels, and earth berms to protect disturbed areas and slopes.

3. Construct outlet protection as soon as culverts or other structures are complete

4. Construct permanent erosion controls including waterway linings and slope treatments as soon as practical or upon completion of the project.

5. Construct and maintain erosion controls on and around soil stockpiles to prevent soil loss.

6. Following each day’s grading operations, shape earthwork to minimize and control erosion from storm runoff.

3.03 SEEDING SEASONS

A. Seeding materials shall not be applied during windy weather or when the ground is excessively wet or frozen. Work shall be performed during each specified seeding season on all completed and previously untreated sections.

3.04 SOIL PREPARATION

A. The areas to be seeded shall be finished as required by other applicable Sections to the lines and grades SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. Areas that are damaged by erosion or other causes shall be restored. The surface soil shall be in a roughened condition favorable for germination and growth. Remove all weeds, sticks, stones 2 inches in diameter and larger, and other debris detrimental to application, growth, or maintenance of the turf. Cultivate the seeding area to a minimum depth of 4 inches and prepare a firm but friable seedbed before seeding. Limestone, when required, shall be applied uniformly either prior to or after soil preparation at the rate specified below:

3.05 APPLICATION METHODS FOR SEED, FERTILIZER, & LIMESTONE

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A. Material shall be placed by the Dry Method.

1. Hydraulic Method: The seed or seed and fertilizer shall be mixed with water in the amounts and mixtures specified below to produce slurry and then applied under pressure at the rates specified below. When wood cellulose or grass straw mulch materials are to be incorporated as an integral part of the slurry mix, they shall be added after all other materials have been thoroughly mixed in the tank.

a. Legume seed shall be inoculated with approved cultures in accordance with instructions of the manufacturer. The inoculums used for hydraulic seeding shall be four times that recommended for dry seeding.

2. Dry Method: Mechanical seeders, seed drills, landscape seeders, cultipacker seeders, fertilizer spreaders, or other approved mechanical seeding equipment shall be used to apply the seed or seed and fertilizer in the amounts and mixtures specified below:

a. Fertilizer in dry form and ground limestone shall be spread separately at the rates specified below and incorporated in one operation to the required depth on those areas SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.

b. Hand-operated seeding devices may be used when seed, fertilizer, and ground limestone are applied in dry form.

3.06 APPLICATION OF MULCH

A. Mulch shall be placed by the Dry Method.

1. Hydraulic Method: Wood cellulose or grass straw fiber mulch and fertilizer may be applied in one operation by means of hydraulic equipment that uses water as the carrying agent. A continuous agitator action that keeps the materials in uniform suspension must be maintained throughout the distribution cycle. The discharge line shall provide an even distribution of the solution to the seedbed. Mulching shall not be done in the presence of free surface water.

2. Application to areas SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS shall start at the top of the slope and work downward. If necessary, the use of extension hoses may be required to reach the extremities of slopes. The rate of application shall be as specified below:

3. Dry Method: Mulch shall be applied after seeding and fertilizing are completed. The mulch shall be applied uniformly at the rate specified below. Mulch shall be

4. When a binder is to be used for mulch, the material shall be applied at the rate specified below. It shall be immediately distributed evenly over the mulch. The contractor shall prevent asphalt adhesive materials from marking or defacing structures, appurtenances, pavements, utilities, or plant growth.

B. Care During Construction:

1. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting and caring for seeded areas until final acceptance of the work. The contractor shall repair all damage to seeded areas

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A. The method of measurement, as described in Section 01025, will be designated in the

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract unit price for each pay item shown in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.

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MATERIAL AND EQUIMENT

SECTION 01600

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. The work of this section consists of the general procedures for handling, storing, and protecting material and equipment.

1.02 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible. Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/reusable packaging which uses the minimum amount of packaging possible.

1.03 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels accessible for inspection.

B. Interior Storage: Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.

C. Exterior Storage:

1. Store products subject to damage by the elements in weathertight enclosures.

2. Store fabricated products above the ground, on blocking or skids; prevent soiling or staining.

3. Cover products subject to damage or deterioration with impervious sheet coverings;

provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

4. Store loose granular materials in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

D. Protection After Installation: Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction. Remove when no longer needed.

1.04 NOXIOUS WEED PREVENTION

A. Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on the project that all equipment is free of noxious weeds, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds.

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MATERIAL AND EQUIMENT

B. Contractor shall clean equipment prior to moving on the site and utilize whatever cleaning methods deemed necessary to ensure the equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized tools will not be required.

C. Contractor shall certify in writing that such equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to start-up.

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CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 01710

CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL

1.01 Description

Works shall include removing and disposing of old building, removing and disposing of old steel or concrete vaults and floor, and removing and disposing of any contaminated soil around the old vault, if necessary. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing building. The building shall be removed from the National Forest land.

1.02 CLEAN UP

A. The contractor shall keep the work site free from accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from the work.

B. Before final acceptance of the project by the Government, the contractor shall remove from the site all waste materials and rubbish resulting from this work.

1.03 DISPOSAL

A. The building shall become the property of the contractor, and may be salvaged, if desired. If the building is not salvaged, then it shall be disposed of to an approved sanitary landfill

B. Washing waste material down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

C. If the soil surrounding the old vaults is contaminated by leaking vault waste, it shall be removed to a depth of 24 inches below the surface of the contaminated ground. Excavated material shall be removed and disposed of to an approved sanitary landfill.

D. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 24 hours in advance of removing old vaults.

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OBLITERATION OF ABANDONED ROADWAY

SECTION 02020

OBLITERATION OF ABANDONED ROADWAY

AND DEMOLITION OF FACILITIES

A.…