Sycamore_Shoals_Slope_Stabilization_Specs.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

for

WATAUGA RIVER SLOPE STABILIZATION PLAN

(LANDFILL REGRADING DESIGN PROJECT)

Sycamore Shoals State Park (Greene Property) Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee

Revision 0 May 2025

Prepared for:

Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation Division of Remediation Nashville, Tennessee

Prepared by:

Environmental Information Logistics, LLC Downers Grove, Illinois

Issued for Construction

SECTION 01 11 00.1

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DEFINITION OF PARTIES

A. OWNER: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Remediation.

B. CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTOR: Individual, firm or corporation who has entered into contract with OWNER.

C. SUBCONTRACTOR: Individual, firm or corporation supplying materials and/or performing work at the site pursuant to separate agreement with CONTRACTOR.

D. ENGINEER/DESIGN ENGINEER: Individual, firm or corporation responsible for preparing the design documents including the Construction Drawings, Technical Specifications, and CQA Plan for the project.

E. CERTIFICATION ENGINEER: Individual appointed by the OWNER who is responsible for performing tasks outlined in the CQA Plan.

F. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: Individual responsible for overseeing construction of the project and representing the owner’s interests.

G. WORK AREA: Area used by CONTRACTOR in completing the project including staging areas and access roads to construction locations.

1.02 COORDINATION OF PARTIES

A. OWNER may delegate all or some of its responsibilities listed in the Technical Specifications to ENGINEER OR CERTIFICATION ENGINEER OR OTHER DESIGNATED PARTY in accordance with mutually agreed terms and contracts. All subsequent references to OWNER implicitly assume the above relationship regarding ENGINEER or CERTIFICATION ENGINEER or other designated party.

B. CONTRACTOR to contact OWNER for approvals required under these Technical Specifications. If any responsibility is unclear in performance of the Work, the CONTRACTOR is to request clarification from OWNER.

C. OWNER delegated responsibilities and the party that will fulfill those obligations will be identified in the pre-construction meeting.

1.03 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Listed sections in this summary are included to provide a reference to applicable requirements. CONTRACTOR is responsible for all work described in all applicable sections of the Technical Specifications whether expressly listed or not in this part.

B. The Scope of Work contained in this contract consists of the components of construction of the slope stabilization including stockpile area(s) requiring field monitoring and documentation under this plan including, but may not be limited to: erosion control features, clearing, site grading, geotextile placement, riprap placement, cover soil placement, topsoil with seeding and erosion control mat placement or hydroseeding, live siltation/stakes and bare root trees, and surveying activities for the Watauga River Slope Stabilization Plan at the Sycamore Shoals State Park (former Greene Property) located in Elizabethton, Tennessee.

C. The Work includes excavation and grading and covering necessary to facilitate construction of previously mentioned components of the facility referenced above.

D. The Work is to be executed in strict accordance with the most current permits and supporting documents and as described below:

1. Clearing/Earthwork/Site Grading/Subgrade: All clearing, removing, stockpiling, re-spreading, and compaction of subsoil, rough grading and finish grading, berms and any other items necessary or appropriate to perform and complete the work shown on the Drawings.

2. Geotextile: All stockpiling, handling, protection, placement, repair/replacement of defects, and documentation necessary or appropriate to perform and complete the work shown on the Drawings.

3. Rock Riprap: All stockpiling, handling, placement, documentation, and survey of emplaced material and any other items necessary or appropriate to perform and complete the work shown on the Drawings.

4. Cover Soil: All material approval, subgrade approval, Test Fill Construction, testing, stockpiling, handling, placement, compaction, repairs, and any other items necessary or appropriate to perform and complete the work shown on the Drawings.

5. Topsoil & Seeding and mulching with live Siltation/Stakes and bare root trees: All survey and approval of underlying cover soil, handling, spreading and repair of topsoil. All handling and placement of live siltation and live stakes. Survey of emplaced topsoil components and any other items necessary and appropriate to perform and complete the work shown on the Drawings. Additional work, equipment, handling, spreading and any other items necessary to maintain suitable vegetation coverage for six months after end of construction activities.

6. Erosion Control Mat: All subgrade soil inspection, subgrade preparation, material inspection/acceptance, material storage, erosion control mat installation, repairs of damaged areas and any other items necessary and appropriate to perform and complete the work shown on the Drawings.

7. Surveying: All work, materials, equipment and any other items necessary for documentation of existing conditions, excavation quantities, emplaced soils quantities, emplaced rip-rap quantities, and as-built conditions.

E. As previously described, construction of the various components of the facility include:

erosion control features, clearing, site grading, geotextile placement, riprap placement, cover soil placement, topsoil with seeding and erosion control mat placement or hydroseeding, live siltation/stakes and bare root trees, and surveying. At the onset of construction, the Constructor shall provide a proposed construction sequencing plan and schedule for review and approval by the Certification Engineer and OWNER. The general construction sequence envisioned to accomplish this project consists of the following major activities/items for the slope areas and the stockpile areas:

Establishing erosion control features along river (and carried out for the facility);

Clearing trees, chipping and stockpiling or removing, as directed;

Establishing haul roads to stockpile areas;

Clearing stockpile areas;

Stripping and stockpiling removed soil and topsoil;

Initiating slope excavation, site grading, and subgrade preparation;

Placing geotextile;

Placing riprap;

Placing cover soil;

Placing topsoil;

Seeding and Erosion control mat placement or hydroseeding;

Live staking and planting bare root trees; and

Surveying as required as the project progresses.

F. The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate with OWNER and other CONTRACTORS so that the OWNER's work or work by other CONTRACTORS can be carried out smoothly without interfering or delaying the Work.

G. The Work is to be constructed in accordance with the following schedule: Work will commence on or before ___________. OWNER reserves the right to pursue liquidated damages for not accomplishing the agreed upon completion dates in the schedule submitted at the time of the bid in the amount of $5,000/day.

1.04 CONTRACTS

A. The Work will be constructed under a Unit Price Contract for the items specified on the bid sheets according to the specifications, CQA Plan, and drawings. The unit price on the bid sheets shall include all materials, labor, equipment supervision, shipping, taxes, installation experts, and all incidentals necessary to satisfactorily complete the Work.

B. CONTRACTOR shall limit his use of the premises for Work and for storage, to allow for:

1. OWNER's existing operations.

2. Public use of streets.

3. Private use of adjoining properties.

C. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate use of premises under direction of OWNER or OWNER's Representatives. Any damage to existing monitoring points, structures, or piping not specifically called out in the drawings shall be replaced in kind by CONTRACTOR at no expense to OWNER.

D. CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract stored on the site.

E. CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for protection of the Work performed under this Contract.

F. CONTRACTOR shall move any stored products, under CONTRACTOR's control, which interfere with operations of the OWNER or separate CONTRACTOR.

G. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for the use of additional storage or work areas needed for operations.

H. CONTRACTOR's on-site activities shall not impact the private adjoining properties.

I. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all stormwater management within and adjacent to project area for the duration of the project.

1.05 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A. The following reference documents apply to all the Technical Specifications and work for this project. Conflicts between the Drawings and Technical Specifications and CQA Plan prepared for the project and other standards referenced shall be brought to the attention of the OWNER prior to purchasing or constructing. OWNER is not responsible for the cost of work not constructed in accordance with the standard specifications and details or as otherwise approved by OWNER.

B. Engineering Design Drawings or Drawings - “Watauga River Slope Stabilization Plan – Construction Drawings”, Sycamore Shoals State Park (Former Greene Property)”, Elizabethton, Tennessee, April 2025. (Note, these may be referred to as Drawings or Construction Drawings or Engineering Drawings or Plans throughout these documents, but refer to the same set of Drawings).

C. Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Plan, Watauga River Slope Stabilization Plan, Sycamore Shoals State Park (Former Greene Property), April 2025.

1.06 CODES AND REGULATIONS

A. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities CGP

B. Applicable local ordinances.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. Tests called for in the Technical Specifications or Drawings, or as required by code or regulation, will be performed by CQA Team or its authorized representative except when indicated otherwise in the Technical Specifications.

1.08 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Use the latest version of referenced standards, unless otherwise noted in Contract Document.

B. CONTRACTOR shall request clarification from ENGINEER before proceeding should specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents.

C. The contractual relationship of the parties to the Contract shall not be altered from the Contract Documents by mention or inference otherwise in any reference document.

1.09 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Disposal of Waste Material:

1. Burning will not be permitted on site, except as provided and authorized under Section 31 10 00.

2. Remove all demolished and used material from site and dispose of properly in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

B. Fire Prevention and Protection: Extreme fire conditions may be present at project site.

Perform all work in a fire-safe manner. Comply with applicable local and State fire prevention regulations.

C. Temporary Electric Power: No electric power is immediately available at the facility. Make arrangements for electric power for use during construction period until final acceptance by OWNER and pay all costs for same.

D. Sanitary Facilities: CONTRACTOR to provide and maintain sanitary facilities for its employees and subcontractor's employees.

E. Temporary Telephone Service: No telephone service is available at the facility. It is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to ensure that it can communicate with its employees and SUBCONTRACTORS while on site during the project.

F. Work Hours: Normal work hours at the facility are 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday (M-F). CONTRACTOR cannot work hours other than the site’s standard work hours without approval of OWNER. CONTRACTOR is responsible for supplying lights if needed at no additional cost to OWNER.

G. Traffic: CONTRACTOR to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close, block or otherwise obstruct streets, walks or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the OWNER.

H. Parking: Space for parking at the project site is limited. CONTRACTOR to ensure that parking of employees including Subcontractor employees does not impact traffic or damage any existing space on OWNERS property. Damage caused by CONTRACTOR’s employees shall be repaired by CONTRACTOR at no cost to OWNER.

I. Other Controls:

1. Wherever trucks and/or vehicles leave the site and enter surrounding paved streets, the CONTRACTOR shall prevent any material from being spilled onto the pavement.

2. Wastewater shall not be discharged into existing streams, waterways, or drainage systems such as gutter and catch basins unless treated to comply with Department of Health pollution regulations.

a) No waste or foreign object shall be disposed in the stream or within the vicinity of the project.

3. Trucks hauling materials to and from this project shall be constructed, covered or loaded so as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, blowing, spilling, or otherwise escaping therefrom except as allowed under Tennessee regulation. Trucks hauling fine materials shall be covered.

1.10 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES

A. CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for correctness of work and shall report errors or inconsistencies in the Drawings and Technical Specifications to ENGINEER before executing work.

B. Responsibility for Damage to Existing Structures: Repair or replace structures or facilities damaged by CONTRACTOR at no additional cost to OWNER.

1. The CONTRACTOR shall verify the locations and depths of utilities in the project area and exercise proper caution during excavation or trenching. CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER immediately if any existing utility is damaged during construction. CONTRACTOR to repair existing utilities as expeditiously as possible at no cost to OWNER whether expressly identified on the Drawings or not.

C. CONTRACTOR shall obtain all necessary building permits including electrical if necessary based on the scope of the project.

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Prior to beginning site work, locate all site infrastructure such as monitoring wells, piezometers, utility boxes, valve boxes, or other utilities in Work area or adjacent to on-site traffic routes. OWNER or ENGINEEER can assist with locating these structures during the pre-construction meeting.

B. Install markers identifying the location of these objects.

C. Protect objects as necessary to prevent damage during Work, as approved by ENGINEER or OWNER.

D. Repair or replace objects damaged during construction by CONTRACTOR at no cost to

OWNER.

1.12 DIMENSIONS AND MEASUREMENTS

A. Figured dimensions marked with "ref." are for CONTRACTOR'S reference only and may vary.

B. Verify dimensions shown and notify ENGINEER of discrepancies prior to proceeding with work.

C. Properties and dimensions on the Drawings and in these Technical Specifications are expressed in U.S. units unless otherwise noted.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 11 00.2

INTENT OF DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. The intent of the Drawings and Technical Specifications is to describe work that CONTRACTOR shall perform in a manner acceptable to OWNER and in full compliance with the terms of Contract, and applicable Rules and Regulations.

1. They are to be the basis for the preparation of shop and field drawings as appropriate.

B. CONTRACTOR shall provide OWNER with a complete and operable system, even though the Drawings and Technical Specifications may not specifically call out all items of work required of CONTRACTOR to complete his tasks, install incidental appurtenances, materials, and the like.

C. CONTRACTOR is to perform work in accordance with lines, grades, cross sections, and dimensions shown on the Drawings. Deviations shall be approved in writing by OWNER or ENGINEER prior to making deviation.

D. Dimensions on the Drawings are presumed to be correct, but CONTRACTOR shall check dimensions prior to beginning Work. If errors or omissions are discovered by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify ENGINEER in writing.

1.02 CHANGES TO DRAWINGS

A. It is inherent in the nature of construction that some changes in the Drawings and Technical Specifications may be necessary during the course of construction to adjust them to field conditions, and it is the essence of the Contract to recognize a normal and expected margin of change. OWNER shall have the right to make such changes, from time to time, in the Drawings and Technical Specifications, in the character of the work as may be necessary or desirable to ensure the completion of the work in the most satisfactory manner without invalidating the Contract.

1.03 COORDINATION AND INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. Drawings, Technical Specifications, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, Contract Change Orders, and all supplementary documents are essential parts of Contract, and a requirement occurring in one is as binding as though occurring in all. They are intended to be coordinated, complementary, and to describe and provide for a complete Work.

B. Should it appear that the Work or other matters relative thereto are not sufficiently detailed or explained in Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall apply to ENGINEER for such further explanations in the form of a Request for Information (RFI) as may be necessary and shall conform to OWNER’s response as part of the Contract.

C. In the event of a doubt or question arising regarding the true meaning of the Contract Documents, reference shall be made to OWNER, whose decision thereon shall be final.

D. In the event of a discrepancy between a Drawing and the figures and or dimensions written thereon, the figures and or dimensions shall be taken as correct. Figured dimensions shall govern over scaled dimensions. Scaled dimensions shall not be used in the performance of the Work. Cross sections and details take precedent over general plan views.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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SECTION 01 20 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT

A. Performed according to United States Standard measure.

B. Based on actual units installed or neat line dimensions of work completed.

C. Compute all quantities of Work performed, or of materials and equipment delivered to the site for final payment purposes. Calculation of final quantities will be as described in the Bid Schedule provided with Bid Form. OWNER or OWNER’s designated representative for this purpose may verify all quantities.

D. All linear and area measurements for payment are to be based on horizontal (2D) dimension measurements.

1.02 PAYMENT

A. In accordance with unit prices and amounts shown on the Bid Schedule provided with Bid Form and attached to the Agreement.

B. Includes all costs for overhead and profit and for supplying materials, labor, equipment, and tools, necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the Technical Specifications, Drawings, and Contract Conditions.

1.03 VALUES OF UNIT PRICES

A. The number of units and quantities listed in the Bid Schedule are approximate only, and final payment will be made for the actual number of units and quantities incorporated in the work or made necessary to complete the project.

B. In the event that work and materials or equipment are required to be furnished to a greater or lesser extent than is indicated in the Bid Schedule, such work and materials or equipment will be furnished in greater or lesser quantities.

1.04 CHANGES AND EXTRA WORK

A. Changes and extra work will be measured and paid for in accordance with the requirements of written Change Orders.

1.05 REJECTED MATERIALS

A. Quantities of material wasted or disposed in a manner not called for in the Technical Specifications; rejected loads of material, including material rejected after it has been placed by reasons of the failure of the CONTRACTOR to conform to the provisions of the Technical Specifications; material not unloaded from the transporting vehicle; material placed outside the limits indicated by the Drawings or established by OWNER; or material remaining on hand after completion of the Work, will not be paid for, and such quantities will not be included in the final total unit price quantities. No compensation will be permitted for loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected material.

1.06 GENERAL PAYMENT INFORMATION

A. Payment for Lump Sum Bid Items

1. Total final payment for Lump Sum Bid Items and accepted Optional Lump Sum Bid Items shall be the value listed in “Lump Sum Bid Item Amounts” on the Bid Schedule provided with Bid Form and attached to Agreement.

B. Payment for Unit Price Bid Items

1. Total payment for unit price bid items shall be the unit price stated in Bid Schedule/Agreement multiplied by the final number of units installed or completed.

C. Progress payments shall be made in accordance with unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule/Agreement multiplied by the number of units completed during that pay period.

D. Payment includes cost for Division 1 Work with the exception of those Division 1 items listed in the Bid Schedule/Agreement.

E. Payment includes costs for overhead and profit, and for supplying materials, labor, equipment, tools and other incidentals necessary to complete Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

1.07 BID ITEM MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

A. See Bid Schedule provided with Bid Form and attached to Agreement for descriptions of work included in each pay item and for the method that various units of unit price work will be measured.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and supervisory requirements necessary for Project coordination including, but not necessarily limited to:

1. Construction Drawings.

2. Administrative and supervisory personnel.

3. General installation provisions.

4. Cleaning and protection.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Progress meetings, coordination meetings and pre-installation conferences are included in Part 1.6 of this Section.

2. Requirements for CONTRACTOR's Construction Schedule are included in Section 01 32 00 "Construction Schedule".

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. RFI: Request from CONTRACTOR seeking interpretation or clarification of the Contract Documents.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included under different Sections of these Specifications to assure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work.

Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other CONTRACTORS to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

B. Where necessary, prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and attendance at meetings.

1. Prepare similar memoranda for OWNER and separate CONTRACTORS where coordination of their Work is required.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of CONTRACTOR’s Construction Schedule.

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

3. Delivery and processing of submittals.

4. Progress meetings.

5. Project closeout activities.

D. Conservation: Coordinate construction activities to ensure that operations are carried out with consideration given to conservation of energy, water, and materials.

1. Salvage materials and equipment involved in performance of, but not actually incorporated in, the Work. Refer to other sections for disposition of salvaged materials that are designated as OWNER's property.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare and submit Coordination Drawings where close and careful coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated off-site by separate entities, and where limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components.

1. Show the interrelationship of components shown on separate Shop Drawings.

2. Indicate required installation sequences.

3. Comply with requirements contained in Section "Submittals."

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of Notice to Proceed, submit a list of CONTRACTOR's principal staff assignments, including the Superintendent and other personnel in attendance at the site; identify individuals, their duties and responsibilities; list their addresses and telephone numbers.

1. Post copies of the list in the Project meeting room, the temporary field office, and distribute the list via-email to project participants.

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. General: Schedule and conduct meetings and conferences at Project site, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Attendees: Inform participants and others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. Notify OWNER and Resident Construction Manager (RCM) of scheduled meeting dates and times.

2. Agenda: Prepare the meeting agenda. Distribute the agenda to all invited attendees.

3. Minutes: Record significant discussions and agreements achieved. Distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, including OWNER and RCM, within three days of the meeting.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to OWNER, RCM, and Engineer, but no later than 15 days after execution of the Agreement. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments.

1. Attendees: Authorized representatives of OWNER, RCM, Engineer, and their consultants;

CONTRACTOR and its superintendent; major subcontractors; suppliers; and other concerned parties shall attend the conference. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following:

a. Tentative construction schedule.

b. Critical work sequencing and long-lead items.

c. Designation of key personnel and their duties.

d. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders.

e. Procedures for RFIs.

f. Procedures for testing and inspecting.

g. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment.

h. Distribution of the Contract Documents.

i. Submittal procedures.

j. Preparation of Record Documents.

k. Use of the premises.

l. Work restrictions.

m. OWNER's occupancy requirements.

n. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls.

o. Construction waste management and recycling.

p. Parking availability.

q. Office, work, and storage areas.

r. Equipment deliveries and priorities.

s. First aid.

t. Security.

u. Progress cleaning.

v. Working hours.

w. Safety Measures.

3. Minutes: Record and distribute meeting minutes.

C. Progress Meetings: Conduct progress meetings at appropriate intervals. Coordinate dates of meetings with preparation of payment requests.

1. Attendees: In addition to representatives of OWNER, RCM, and Engineer, each CONTRACTOR, subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. CONTRACTOR's Construction Schedule: Review progress since the last meeting.

Determine whether each activity is on time, ahead of schedule, or behind schedule, in relation to CONTRACTOR's Construction Schedule. Determine how construction behind schedule will be expedited; secure commitments from parties involved to do

so. Discuss whether schedule revisions are required to ensure that current and subsequent activities will be completed within the Contract Time.

1) Review schedule for next period.

b. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site utilization.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Work hours.

10) Hazards and risks (Safety Measures).

11) Progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Status of correction of deficient items.

14) Field observations.

15) RFIs.

16) Status of proposal requests.

17) Pending changes.

18) Status of Change Orders.

19) Pending claims and disputes.

20) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Record the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to parties who should have been present.

a. Schedule Updating: Revise CONTRACTOR's Construction Schedule after each progress meeting where revisions to the schedule have been made or recognized.

Issue revised schedule concurrently with the report of each meeting.

D. Daily Meetings: Conduct brief daily meetings at 8:00 a.m. or other time designated by OWNER or OWNER’s Rep each morning Monday through Friday to discuss the proposed day’s events if necessary. In the event of a holiday or non-working day, the meeting may be omitted.

1. Attendees: Representatives of OWNER, CONTRACTOR of superintendent level or higher, and CQA shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Discuss day’s events, safety issues, and new issues. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Include topics for discussion as appropriate to status of Project.

a. Review present and future needs of each entity present, including the following:

1) Interface requirements.

2) Sequence of operations.

3) Status of submittals.

4) Deliveries.

5) Off-site fabrication.

6) Access.

7) Site utilization.

8) Temporary facilities and controls.

9) Work hours.

10) Hazards and risks (Safety Measures).

11) Progress cleaning.

12) Quality and work standards.

13) Status of correction of deficient items.

14) Field observations.

15) RFIs.

16) Status of proposal requests.

17) Pending changes.

18) Status of Change Orders.

19) Pending claims and disputes.

20) Documentation of information for payment requests.

3. Minutes: Record the meeting minutes.

4. Reporting: Include minutes of the meeting in daily reports.

1.7 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (RFIs)

A. Procedure: Immediately on discovery of the need for interpretation of the Contract Documents, and if not possible to request interpretation at Project meeting, prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. RFIs shall originate with CONTRACTOR. RFIs submitted by entities other than CONTRACTOR will be returned with no response.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in CONTRACTOR's work or work of subcontractors.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name.

2. Date.

3. Name of CONTRACTOR.

4. Name of Engineer and RCM.

5. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

6. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

7. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

8. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

9. CONTRACTOR's suggested solution(s). If CONTRACTOR's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, CONTRACTOR shall state impact in the RFI.

10. CONTRACTOR's signature.

11. Attachments: Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Supplementary drawings prepared by CONTRACTOR shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

C. Hard-Copy RFIs: [Form at end of this Section].

1. Identify each page of attachments with the RFI number and sequential page number.

D. Software-Generated RFIs: Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

E. Engineer’s and Construction Manager's Action: Engineer and Construction Manager will review each RFI, determine action required, and return it. Allow seven working days for Engineer’s response for each RFI. RFIs received after 1:00 p.m. will be considered as received the following working day.

1. The following RFIs will be returned without action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

d. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

e. Requests for interpretation of Engineer's actions on submittals.

f. Incomplete RFIs or RFIs with numerous errors.

2. Engineer’s action may include a request for additional information, in which case Engineer’s time for response will start again.

3. Engineer’s action on RFIs that may result in a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum may be eligible for CONTRACTOR to submit Change Order Proposal according to Bid Package

a. If CONTRACTOR believes the RFI response warrants change in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, notify Engineer and Construction Manager in writing within 10 days of receipt of the RFI response.

F. On receipt of Engineer's and Construction Manager's action, update the RFI log and immediately distribute the RFI response to affected parties. Review response and notify Engineer and Construction Manager within seven days if CONTRACTOR disagrees with response.

G. RFI Log: Prepare, maintain, and submit a tabular log of RFIs organized by the RFI number.

Submit log weekly. Include the following:

1. Project name.

2. Name and address of CONTRACTOR.

3. Name and address of Engineer and Construction Manager.

4. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

5. RFI description.

6. Date the RFI was submitted.

7. Date Engineer's and Construction Manager's response was received.

8. Identification of related Minor Change in the Work, Construction Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

9. Identification of related Field Order, Work Change Directive, and Proposal Request, as appropriate.

PART 3 EXECUTION

SECTION 01 31 10

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 AUTHORITY OF ATTENDEES

A. Representatives of CONTRACTOR, ENGINEER (via conference call if appropriate), OWNER, subcontractors, and suppliers attending meetings shall be authorized to act on behalf of entity each represents.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Meeting will be held at location and time selected by OWNER.

B. Attendance:

1. CONTRACTORS’ Office Representative and Superintendent.

2. Subcontractors or supplier's representatives whom CONTRACTOR may invite or OWNER may request.

C. The agenda will include, but not be limited to, the following subjects:

1. Proposed construction schedule.

2. Required bonds and insurance certifications prior to Notice to Proceed.

3. Explanation of liquidated damages (if applicable), other penalties, and required completion dates.

4. Procedures for handling submittals such as substitutions and shop drawings.

5. Arrangement for progress meetings for involved parties.

6. Requirements for laboratory testing of materials.

7. Applications for payment, and progress payment procedures.

8. OWNER'S site rules.

1.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS AND AGENDA

A. CONTRACTOR shall schedule and administer progress meetings.

B. Meetings to be held weekly, or more frequently, if requested by OWNER.

C. Attendance:

1. CONTRACTOR's Superintendent.

2. Subcontractors and suppliers as appropriate to agenda.

3. ENGINEER

4. OWNER

D. Meeting requirements:

1. Perform the following general requirements for progress meetings:

a) Prepare agenda for meetings.

b) Make physical arrangements for meetings.

c) Preside at meetings.

d) Record significant proceedings and decisions of meeting.

e) Reproduce and distribute copies of meeting record within 3 days after each meeting to participants in meeting and to parties affected by decisions made at meeting.

E. Suggested Agenda:

1. Review progress of Work since previous meeting.

2. Field observations, problems, and conflicts.

3. Revisions to construction schedule.

4. Planned progress during work period.

5. Review submittals; expedite as required.

6. Maintenance of quality and safety standards.

7. Pending changes and substitutions.

8. Review proposed changes for effect on construction schedule and completion date, and on other contractors.

9. Update of the Drawings and Technical Specifications.

10. Health and Safety.

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SECTION 01 32 00

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR to provide OWNER a proposed schedule and construction sequencing attached to the bid including an estimated start date and finish date. Promptly after award of the Contract, CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit to OWNER's Representative a final construction progress schedule for the Work, with sub-schedules of related activities that are essential to its progress. This final schedule will become part of the contract.

Tree clearing is not allowed from March 31 to November 1 due to the potential presence of federally listed bat species.

B. CONTRACTOR shall prepare revised progress schedules and submit to OWNER on a weekly basis.

1.2 FORM OF SCHEDULES

A. CONTRACTOR shall prepare schedules in the form of a horizontal bar chart with the following provisions:

1. Separate horizontal bar for each trade or operation.

2. Horizontal time scale identifying the first workday of each week.

3. Scale and spacing sufficient to allow space for notations and future revisions.

4. Minimum sheet size: 8-1/2" x 11".

B. Format of listings shall be the chronological order of the start of each item of work.

C. Identification of listings shall be by major specification section numbers.

1.3 CONTENT OF SCHEDULES

A. The Construction Progress Schedule shall show:

1. The complete sequence of construction by activity.

2. The calendar dates for the beginning and completion of each major element of construction. Where applicable, specifically list:

a. Site Clearing.

b. Site Grading

c. Cover Construction

d. Rip Rap Placement

e. Stockpile Construction

f. Erosion Control and Seeding

g. Life staking and dry root tree planting

h. Projected percentage of completion for each item, as of the first day of each month.

B. Submittals Schedule for Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples shall show:

1. The dates for CONTRACTOR's submittals.

2. The dates approved submittals will be required from Resident Construction Manager

(RCM).

C. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit sub-schedules for, at a minimum, each separate stage of work specified in Section 01 11 00.1.

D. CONTRACTOR shall provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of prime schedules.

1.4 PROGRESS REVISIONS

A. CONTRACTOR shall indicate progress of each activity to date of submission.

B. CONTRACTOR shall show changes occurring since previous submission schedule including:

1. Major changes in scope.

2. Activities modified since previous submission.

3. Revised projections of progress and completion.

4. Other identifiable changes.

C. CONTRACTOR shall provide a narrative report as needed to define:

1. Problem areas, anticipated delays, and the impact on the schedule.

2. Corrective action recommended, and its effect.

3. The effect of changes on schedules of other CONTRACTORS.

1.5 SUBMISSIONS

A. CONTRACTOR shall submit initial schedules with the bid. CONTRACTOR shall submit final schedules within 7 days after the bid is awarded or prior to mobilization to the site.

1. RCM will review schedule and return reviewed copy within 7 days after receipt.

2. If required, CONTRACTOR shall resubmit within 7 days after return of reviewed copy.

B. Revised progress schedules shall be submitted with each application for payment.

C. CONTRACTOR shall submit the number of opaque reproductions that CONTRACTOR requires, plus two copies that will be retained by RCM.

1.6 DISTRIBUTION

A. CONTRACTOR shall distribute copies of the reviewed schedules to:

1. Job site files

2. Subcontractors

3. Other concerned parties

B. CONTRACTOR shall instruct recipients to report promptly, in writing, to CONTRACTOR any problems anticipated by the projections shown in the schedules.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Where required by the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACTOR shall submit descriptive information that will enable ENGINEER to determine whether CONTRACTOR’s proposed materials, equipment, and WORK methods are in general conformance to the design concept and in accordance with the DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

The information submitted may consist of drawings, specifications, descriptive data, certificates, samples, test results, product data, and such other information, all as specifically required in the DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. In some instances, specified submittal information describes some, but not all features of the material, equipment, or WORK method.

1.02 PROCEDURES

A. Direct all submittals to ENGINEER unless specified otherwise.

B. Transmittal of Submittal:

1. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall ensure that the material, equipment, or WORK method shall be as described in the submittal.

a) CONTRACTOR shall verify that all features of all products conform to the requirements of the DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

b) CONTRACTOR shall ensure that there is no conflict with other submittals and notify

ENGINEER in each case where its submittal may affect the work of OWNER or others.

c) CONTRACTOR shall ensure coordination of submittals among the SUBCONTRACTOR(s).

2. Unless a different number is called for in the individual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION sections, one (1) copy of each submittal is required.

a) Faxed submittals will not be accepted.

3. CONTRACTOR shall complete, sign, and transmit with each submittal package, one Transmittal of CONTRACTOR’s Submittal form in format meeting the following.

4. Submittal Identification shall include:

a) A unique number, sequentially assigned, shall be noted on the transmittal form accompanying each item submitted.

b) Original submittal numbers shall have the following format: “XXX-Y;” where “XXX” is the originally assigned submittal number and “Y” is a sequential letter assigned for resubmittals (for example, A, B, or C being the first, second, and third resubmittals, respectively). Submittal 25B, for example, is the second resubmittal of Submittal 25.

c) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION section and paragraph to which submittal applies.

d) PROJECT name and PROJECT number, and references to applicable DRAWINGS and

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

e) Date of transmittal.

f) Names of CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, or supplier, and manufacturer as appropriate.

5. If CONTRACTOR proposes to provide materials, equipment, or WORK methods that deviate from the DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, it shall be indicated under “deviations” on the transmittal form accompanying the submittal copies.

C. Format:

1. Submittals regarding material and equipment shall be presented directly to ENGINEER and be accompanied by a transmittal form.

a) A separate form shall be used for each specific item, class of material, equipment, and items specified in separate TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for which the submittal is required.

b) Submittals for various items shall be made with a single form when the items taken together constitute a manufacturer’s package or are so functionally related that expediency indicates checking or review of the group or package as a whole.

2. Submittals that are related to or affect each other shall be forwarded simultaneously as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Uncoordinated submittals will be rejected.

3. Any comments by CONTRACTOR shall be duplicated on all copies submitted.

4. When catalog pages are submitted, applicable items must be clearly identified.

5. Submittals that do not have all the information required, including deviations, are not acceptable and will be returned without review.

D. Timelines: Schedule and submit in accordance with the requirements of the individual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION sections or as necessary.

E. Resubmittals: Clearly identify each correction or change made.

F. Review Procedure:

1. Submittals are required for those materials, equipment, and WORK methods that can be selected based on CONTRACTOR’s judgment of their conformance to the DRAWINGS and

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

a) Other materials, equipment, and WORK methods are specified in a manner that enables CONTRACTOR to determine acceptable options without submittals.

2. The review procedure is based on CONTRACTOR’s guarantee that all materials, equipment, and WORK methods not requiring submittals conform to the DRAWINGS and

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

3. Review will not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction or to verifying quantities, dimensions, weights or gages, or fabrication processes (except where specifically indicated or required by the DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS) of separate items, and as such, will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions.

4. ENGINEER will review submittals for overall design intent and returned to CONTRACTOR with suggested or necessary revisions.

5. Deviations from CONTRACT requirements:

a) Deviations from CONTRACT requirements will be reviewed by ENGINEER.

b) CONTRACTOR shall describe such variations in writing, separate from the appropriate submittal at time of submission.

c) If ENGINEER approves any such variations, an appropriate CONTRACT

MODIFICATION may be issued unless the variation is minor and does not involve a change in price or in time of performance.

6. If the items or system proposed are acceptable, but the major part of the individual drawings or documents are incomplete or require revision, the submittal will be returned with requirements for completion.

7. The right is reserved for ENGINEER to require submittals in addition to those called for in the individual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION sections.

8. The returned submittal will indicate one of the following:

a) If the review determines that the material, equipment, or WORK method complies with the DRAWINGS and TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, submittal copies will be marked “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN.” In this event, CONTRACTOR may begin to implement the WORK method or incorporate the material or equipment covered by the submittal.

b) If the review determines limited corrections are required, copies will be marked “FURNISH AS NOTED.” CONTRACTOR may begin implementing the WORK method or incorporating the material and equipment covered by the submittal in accordance with the noted corrections. Where submittal information will be incorporated in Operation and Maintenance data, a corrected copy shall be provided.

c) If the review indicates that the submittal is insufficient or contains incorrect data, copies will be marked “REVISE AND RESUBMIT.” Except at its own risk, CONTRACTOR shall not undertake WORK covered by this submittal until it has been revised, resubmitted, and returned marked either “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “FURNISH AS NOTED.”

d) If the review indicates that the material, equipment, or WORK method does not comply with the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, copies of the submittal will be marked “REJECTED.” Submittals with deviations that have not been identified clearly may be rejected. Except at its own risk, CONTRACTOR shall not undertake the WORK covered by such submittals until a new submittal is made and returned marked either “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “FURNISH AS NOTED.”

9. It shall be CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to ensure that required items are corrected and resubmitted. Any WORK done before approval shall be at CONTRACTOR’s own risk.

10. Processing Time: Unless otherwise specified, ENGINEER will review the submittal and return copies with comments/required actions within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the submittal.

G. Effect of Review of CONTRACTOR’s Submittals:

1. Review of SHOP DRAWINGS, data, WORK methods, or information regarding materials or equipment CONTRACTOR proposes to provide shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the responsibility for errors therein and will not be regarded as an assumption of risks or liability by ENGINEER or OWNER, or by any officer or employee thereof; and CONTRACTOR shall have no claim under the CONTRACT on account of the failure or partial failure of the WORK methods, materials, or equipment so reviewed.

2. A mark of “NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN” or “FURNISH AS NOTED” will mean that OWNER has no objection to CONTRACTOR, upon its own responsibility, using the WORK method…