Tech_Specs_Anan Obs Recon Ph1.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

(R-10) Alaska Region

Tongass National Forest Wrangell Ranger District

Anan Wildlife Observatory Reconstruction

Phase I 100% Technical Specifications

March 22, 2021

Anan Wildlife Observatory Reconstruction Phase I 2021-03-12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No. Section Title Page No.

01 10 00 Summary of Work 1 01 14 13 Site Access, Use and Storage 3 01 22 00 Measurement and Payment 8 01 23 00 Options 11 01 33 00 Submittals 13 01 42 00 References and Definitions 21 01 43 00 Quality Control 25 01 53 00 Protection and Restoration of Existing Facilities 29 01 56 00 Temporary Environmental Control 31 01 56 10 Archaeological Protection 39 01 57 00 Erosion Control 42 01 71 13 Mobilization 47 01 71 23 Construction Survey and Layout 48 01 74 23 Final Clean-Up and Site Restoration 51 01 77 00 Project Close Out 53 02 41 00 Demolition, Removal, Repair, and Reinstall of Site Features 56 05 71 13 Fabricated Metal Spiral Stairs 61 09 93 00 Paints, Stains and Transparent Finishes 66 10 14 00 Signs 70 13 21 10 Delegated Shelter Design and Construction 73 31 00 00 Earthwork 83 31 10 00 Clearing and Grubbing 90 31 20 00 Plant Protection 95 32 15 00 Aggregate Trail 100 32 29 50 Site Revegetation 107

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SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. The Work covered in the Contract Documents generally includes the demolition and reconstruction of the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Major work items include the demolition of the existing timber observation decks and stair structures, including footings, and a portion of the aggregate trail, removal and reinstall of the existing observation structure and toilet structure, construction of aggregate trail, observation decks and guardrails, footings, connector staircase, and structural elements, timber shelter and restroom structure, shelter cabinetry, signs, spiral staircase shop drawings, and other miscellaneous work.

1.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Safety: Contractor shall submit a written Safety Plan within fourteen (14) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, but prior to any on-site activities. The Safety Plan shall address safety of the public and contractor personnel, and protection of improvements.

The Safety Plan shall comply with and reference all applicable OSHA Construction and Workplace requirements.

B. Site Security, and Site Usage and Operations Plan: Contractor shall submit written Plans within fourteen (14) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, but prior to any on-site activities. These Plans shall address, but not limited to, site security, wildlife and fish avoidance, protection of existing recreation facilities and natural areas, identify the type of equipment being used and areas of operation, the storage of hazardous materials and refueling, storage of equipment and materials, and order of operation, with a priority on minimizing disturbance to the existing landscape, wildlife, and existing recreation facilities to remain while meeting USFS Best Management Practices (BMP) and other agencies having jurisdiction.

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION

A. Anan Wildlife Observatory is located about 30 air miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska at lat/long 56.183, -131.890. The site is typically accessed by boat or air from Wrangell.

Wrangell is the nearest full service community. There are no utilities or potable water at the project site. Cell phone service is not available at the project site or immediate vicinity.

1.4 SPECIAL SITE CONSIDERATIONS

A. The site is an active brown bear and black bear area in a remote location without communications. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to protect human life and bears from conflicts including potential attacks during construction. The site is adjacent to an

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anadromous stream requiring protection for construction impacts. Minimize impacts or potential harm to wildlife, the creek, existing recreation facilities to remain, and the surrounding landscape. The site and Work is located on and adjacent to a steep cliff face above the creek.

B. Work is within an area where rock fall is a potential hazard. A 2020 geological report of the project area states.

1. Although the overall integrity of the rock mass at the Anan Creek project site appears relatively sound, stability of the rock mass along the Anan Creek cliff faces has been compromised where boulder-size rock will continue to release, initiated by events such as earthquakes, heavy rainfall, soil erosion or construction activities.

1.5 AGAR 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

A. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications.

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SECTION 01 14 13 – SITE ACCESS, USE AND STORAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PROJECT SITE

A. The Contractor’s use of the project site shall include construction operations and storage of materials, and fabrication facilities, only within limit of work identified on the Drawings or as approved by the CO.

B. The Contractor shall secure the site from public use during all staging and construction operations. No public access to be allowed. It is the Contractors responsibility to secure the site, without impacting the natural movement of bears in the area due to perimeter fencing or other barriers. Provide to the CO for approval all methods and materials for securing the project site from the public prior to installation.

C. The Contractor shall secure the site during seasonal (winter) shut down and during high visitor use period of July 1, 2022 – September 15, 2022. Obtain CO approval of site conditions, securing of site, and allowed visitor access prior to Contractor leaving the site including any other periods when the Contractor leaves the site for more than a week (7 days) period. Before leaving the project area, remove from the work area and

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Contractor shall conduct its operations so as to cause a minimum of interference with the Work of such other Contractors, and shall cooperate fully with such Contractors to provide continued safe access to their respective portions of the site, as required to perform Work under their respective contracts.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following items for approval a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to the Pre- Work conference. All plans shall be for the duration of the project.

1. Site Security Plan: Including but not limited to, securing the site from the public, bears and other wildlife, minimizing impacts to existing wildlife and known bear routes, impacts to fish in the creek, and safety protocol for human and bear interactions.

2. Site Usage and Operations Plan: Including but not limited to, site access, types of equipment, use areas, and travel routes, equipment storage, hazardous materials storage, power generation, laydown and materials storage, helicopter operating areas, shop facilities, construction operations within sensitive areas and the creek, protection measures for sensitive areas, areas to be protected, and work in the creek, timing of all operations and use areas.

3. Camp Plan: Including but not limited to location and type of crew camp (field camp), facilities to be used, cooking facilities and storage, sanitation and water, and on-site power generation.

4. Site Restoration Plan: Including but not limited to, the clean-up and restoration of all areas impacted by construction operations and returning to a condition equal to or better than prior to construction activities. This includes any impacts to existing trails and related recreation facilities.

B. The CO will review submittals within 14 calendar days then either approve plans or require changes. If required for approval, modify the submittals within 5 calendar days of receiving comments from the Government.

C. The approved plans become part of the project. Both must be signed by the Contractor and the Government. A copy must be kept on site by the Contractor.

1.5 SECURING OF TRAIL AND OBSERVATORY (SITE SECURITY PLAN)

A. Existing public areas that include trails, shelters, toilets, and the observatory within the Project Limits shall be secured during performance of the Work for the protection and safety of the public. All closed routes shall be signed, and securely barricaded. Provide adequate signage with clearly-lettered, professional-appearing signs at all trailheads and access points that can be read from the water at a distance of 300 feet. Signage which will be read from an approaching trail must be legible from a distance of 100 feet. Coordinate and receive approval from the CO for securing the site from the public in the form of a Site Security Plan.

B. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the Work and the safety of the public. All signs, signals, and barricades shall conform to the

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requirements of Subpart G, Part 1926, of the OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction.

C. Coordinate with the Government known bear movement routes within and adjacent to the Project site. Include in the Site Security Plan. Obtain CO approval of securing of the site that does not impede the natural movement of bears or create human and bear conflicts.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S ACCESS, WORK AND STORAGE AREAS (SITE USAGE AND

OPERATIONS PLAN)

A. Coordinate and receive approval for access to the Project and storage of materials with the CO prior to beginning Work in the form of the Site Usage and Operations Plan.

Minimize impacts and damage to the existing natural environment (BMP 12.8; 12.9;

National BMP Road-9; Fac-2).

B. Water access to the site is available at high tide events at the Anan Lagoon landing facility. The landing will require coordination for use. The Contractor may use the landing for site access and storage of materials. Coordinate use of the area with the CO and as submitted in Site Usage and Operations Plan.

C. Limit access, work and storage to areas as indicated on the Drawings or as approved by the CO. Make provisions to minimize disturbance within these areas including, but not limited to, the use of mats, boards, cribbing, and other materials and techniques that minimize damage to trails and the natural environment, including existing grade, soils and vegetation and tree roots. Limit access from the water access to the site along the existing recreation trail only. Should the Contractor require additional area(s) for work or storage, these areas need to be identified on the Site Usage and Operations Plan for CO approval prior to mobilization, and supported by reasoning of need and mitigation. The request will not necessarily be granted and will be made by the CO.

D. Coordinate all Work within Site Usage and Operations Plan to minimize impacts to bears in the area including, but not limited to, areas of impact, noise and operations, and minimizing restrictions to bear movement along existing game trails.

E. For land-based motorized equipment, use appropriately scaled/sized excavators, track haulers and other equipment for work that minimize disturbance to the existing landscape and existing recreation facilities. Use land-based motorized equipment that is capable of operating on the trail without damage to the trail-bed or adjacent natural areas. Describe the type and size of equipment, how the equipment will be used, what mitigation measures will be followed to minimize adverse effects, how the equipment will be moved to and from the work areas, and other considerations in the Site Usage and Operations Plan. The CO may reject the Plan if the CO determines the plan does not minimize adverse effects to existing facilities, soil, and vegetation.

F. Replace petroleum-based hydraulic fluid in all heavy equipment and bar oil in chainsaws with vegetable-based oil (biobased oil) to protect water quality while working adjacent and within the stream channel. (BMPs 12.8; 12.9; National BMP AqEco-2).

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G. The use of helicopters in the project area is allowed. Include in Site Usage and Operations Plan any landing zones, refueling areas, or other areas impacted by helicopter use prior to beginning operations.

H. Refuel all gas powered equipment including helicopters a distance of at least 150 feet from waterbodies. Include equipment refueling plan as part of Site Usage and Operations Plan. (BMP 12.8; 12.9; National BMP Road-10).

I. The Contractor shall limit the storage of hazardous materials on the Project site.

Protect hazardous materials from spills and potential impacts by wildlife. Do not store materials within sensitive areas or areas to be protected. Detail storage of hazardous materials in the Site Usage and Operations Plan and include within a Spill Prevention Control Countermeasures (SPCC) plan based on the types of hazardous materials/chemicals anticipated. Consult the Materials Safety Data Sheet and product label for information on use, hazards, and safe handling procedures for chemical products under consideration for use. Store chemicals/hazardous materials away from waterbodies (National BMP Chem-1; Chem-3; Road-10). Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage. Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

J. The Contractor shall make its own arrangements for any off-site storage or shop areas necessary for the proper execution of the Work. Should the Contractor find it necessary to use any additional land for staging or storing equipment or materials for other purposes during the construction of the Work, it shall provide for the use of such lands at its own expense and approval of land manager. The use of off-site storage or shop areas does not include National Forest lands beyond those identified as the Project area.

K. Do not allow materials or equipment to enter Anan Creek or other sensitive areas unless for the installation of structures or elements as indicated in the Drawings. No machinery shall be operated from within the creek. Minimize impacts to the stream bank and vegetation adjacent to the Work. Coordinate and receive approval from CO and permitting agencies for the timing and methods of all Work that impact or is located within the creek or other sensitive areas prior to beginning Work. Agencies may include, but are not limited to, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

L. Do not stockpile materials, or store or operate equipment in areas outside of the access, work, and storage areas as listed in the Site Usage and Operations Plan.

M. Upon completion of construction and clean-up and removal of materials, equipment and related items from the area, the CO will inspect all access, work, and storage areas. Restore all areas impacted by access, work, and storage areas to the satisfaction of the CO prior to demobilization and as indicated in the Site Restoration Plan.

N. No dogs or other pets are allowed at the project site at any time, due to bear activity and Government regulations.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR’S WORK CAMP AREA

A. The USFS Anan Bay Cabin may be rented by the Contractor under the same rules that apply to the general public.

B. Note that the Contractor for the Anan Trail Reconstruction project may also be in the area working and may have reserved the Anan Bay Cabin and has similar Work Camp requirements.

C. A Contractor owned barge or other water based Work Camp or bunk house can be located within Anan Bay. Obtain permission of CO for location and related logistics.

D. A land-based Work Camp location is contingent on the following requirements:

1. Between June 15 and September 15, any land-based work camp must be at least ½ mile away from the Anan Lagoon.

2. For any land-based work camp location, obtain permission of CO for location, facilities to be included, and footprint (limit of disturbance) of Work Camp.

3. Impacts from the land-based Work Camp shall be minimized to the existing site.

4. The site shall be restored and all land-based camp facilities removed to the satisfaction of the CO.

E. Handwashing and other potable water facilities are not available on site. Meet State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80 regarding potable water supplies for drinking and washing.

F. Toilet facilities are presently available at the site, however the Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities at the site during construction work. Comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72 for domestic sewage.

G. Ensure that the design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems are protected from bears and other wildlife and meet all Federal, State, and local requirements. Meet State of Alaska solid waste management regulations (18 AAC 60) and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, and 40 CFR 258. Remove solid wastes and/or residues and dispose of in approved commercial landfills.

H. All food shall be stored in a location and manner as not to attract or allow access by bears and other wildlife.

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SECTION 01 22 00 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Payment for the various items of the Bid Schedule, as further specified herein, shall include all compensation to be received by the Contractor for furnishing all tools, equipment, supplies, and manufactured articles, and for all labor, operations, transportation, and incidentals appurtenant to the items for Work being described, as necessary to complete the various items of the Work all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, including all appurtenances thereto, and including all costs of permits and cost of compliance with the regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction, including Safety and Health Requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Standards of the Alaska Department of Labor, Division of Labor Standards and Safety.

B. No separate payment will be made for any Pay Item that is not specifically set forth in the Bid Schedule, and all costs therefore shall be included in the prices named in the Bid Schedule for the various appurtenant items of Work.

C. In addition to the other incidental items of Work listed elsewhere in the contract, the following items shall also be considered as incidental to other items of Work under this contract:

1. Maintenance and provision of all services including power, fuel, water, and others

2. Transportation of goods and materials to a remote site

3. Providing remote facilities for all laborers related to the Work including remote accommodations, food, communication and sanitary facilities

4. Archeological protection and monitoring

5. Bear and human safety operations

6. Final clean-up and site restoration

7. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan including permitting, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring

8. Removal and replacement of survey monuments and markers disturbed during construction, whether shown on the Drawings or not.

1.2 BASE BID AND OPTIONS

A. The project includes six (6) Base Bid Pay Items as Lump Sum and two (2) Option Pay Items as Lump Sum, as described below.

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1.3 BASE BID: MOBILIZATION (Pay Item No. 0001AA) PRICE BASED ON LUMP SUM

PAY UNIT

A. Measurement for payment for Mobilization will be based upon the completion of the entire Work as a Lump Sum Pay Unit, complete, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Payment for Mobilization will be made at the amount shown on the Schedule of Items under Pay Item No 0001AA which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Section 017113 - Mobilization, as required to complete the Work and as directed by the CO.

C. Progress payments for mobilization will be made as follows:

1. Reimburse for bond premiums before issuing the Notice to Proceed if evidence of payment is received.

2. When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other Pay Items, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

3. When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other Pay Items, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

4. Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

1.4 BASE BID: RECONSTRUCTION OF ANAN WILDLIFE OBSERVATORY (Pay Item No.

0001AB) PRICE BASED ON LUMP SUM PAY UNIT

A. Measurement for payment for Reconstruction of Anan Wildlife Observatory will be based upon the completion of the entire WORK as a Lump Sum Pay Unit, complete, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Reconstruction of Anan Wildlife Observatory will include all resources to demolish the existing facility and reconstruction of the facility; including, but not limited to, the demolition and removal of the existing timber observation decks, and stair structures, including footings, and a portion of the aggregate trail, removal and reinstall of the existing timber observation structure and outhouse structure, construction of new aggregate trail, new observation decks, spiral staircase, footings and structural elements, new timber shelter and restroom structure, signs, and other miscellaneous work related to the Project.

C. The Government will allow progress payments per Sections G and I.

D. Payment for Reconstruction of Anan Wildlife Observatory will be made at the Unit Price named in the Schedule of Items under Pay Item No. 0001AB, which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Specifications and as shown on the Drawings, excluding option items, and as directed by the CO.

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1.5 OPTION #1: POWER, COMMUNICATION AND VIDEO SYSTEMS (Pay Item No.

1001AA) PRICE BASED ON LUMP SUM PAY UNIT

A. Measurement for payment for Power, Communication, and Video Systems will be based upon the completion of the entire WORK as a Lump Sum Pay Unit, complete, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Power, Communication, and Video Systems will provide a fully functioning system to include all resources to provide the power source, photovoltaic panels, batteries, conduit and cables, controls, camera, video displays and other miscellaneous work related to the Project.

C. The Government will allow progress payments per Sections G and I.

D. Payment for Power, Communication, and Video Systems will be made at the Unit Price named in the Schedule of Items under Pay Item No. 1001AA, which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Specifications and as shown on the Drawings, and as directed by the CO.

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SECTION 01 23 00 – OPTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Option: An amount proposed by bidders and stated on the Bid Form for certain work defined in the bidding requirements that may be added to the base bid amount if the Government decides to accept a corresponding change either in the amount of construction to be completed or in the products, materials, equipment, systems, or installation methods described in the Contract Documents.

1. Options described are part of the Work only if enumerated in the Agreement.

2. The cost or credit for each Option is the net addition to the Contract Sum to incorporate alternate into the Work. No other adjustments are made to the Contract Sum.

1.2 PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Revise or adjust affected adjacent work as necessary to completely integrate work of the option into Project.

1. Include as part of each option, miscellaneous devices, accessory objects, and similar items incidental to or required for a complete Work whether or not indicated as part of option.

B. Notification: Immediately following award of the Contract, the CO shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the status of each option. Indicate if options have been accepted, rejected, or deferred for later consideration. Include a complete description of negotiated revisions to options.

C. Execute accepted options under the same conditions as other Work of the Contract.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS

A. Descriptions of the options are found in the Schedule of Items and Contract Documents.

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SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Wherever submittals are required hereunder, all such submittals by the Contractor shall be submitted to the CO.

B. Within 14 days after the date of Notice to Proceed as stated in the Notice to Award, the Contractor shall submit the following items to the CO for review:

1. A preliminary schedule of Shop Drawings, Samples, and proposed Substitutes or “Or-Equal” submittals.

2. A list of all permits and licenses the Contractor shall obtain indicating the agency required to grant the permit and the expected date of submittal for the permit and required date for receipt of the permit.

3. A complete progress schedule for all phases of the Project.

4. All required Material Safety Data Sheets.

5. A plan for temporary erosion control and pollution control, as required.

6. A letter designating the Contractor's Superintendent, defining that person’s responsibility and authority.

7. A letter designating the Contractor's safety representative and the EEO Officer and that person’s responsibility and authority.

8. A letter designating the Contractor’s quality control representative, defining that person’s responsibility and authority.

9. All Operations and Work Coordination Plans as indicated in Quality Control, and

Site Access, Work, and Storage Sections and elsewhere in the Specifications.

These include, but are not limited to:

a. Site Security Plan

b. Site Usage and Operations Plan

c. Camp Plan

d. Archaeological Protection Plan

e. Salvage Plan

f. Erosion and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

g. Site Restoration and Revegetation Plan

h. Quality Control Plan

i. Hazardous Materials Control Plan

j. Invasive Species Management Plan

k. Stream Crossing/In-Stream Work Plan (if stream crossing or in-stream work is requested by Contractor)

10. Qualifications as indicated in the Specifications. These include, but are not limited to:

a. Project Supervisor/Superintendent

b. Concrete Supervisor

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c. Welder Supervisor

d. Quality Control Supervisor

C. Within 90 days or deemed acceptable duration by Contractor and CO, after the date of commencement as stated in the Notice to Award, the Contractor shall submit the following items to the CO for review:

1. Delegated Design Submittals: Signed and stamped Engineering drawings and calculations for Delegated Design/Performance Based items:

a. Shelter including complete shelter with finishes including partition walls, cabinetry and other elements.

1) Submittal for Shelter shall have Government interim review at 60% and 95% completion prior to final stamped submittal. This allows Government review of timber frame design and finishes to verify and refine aesthetics.

b. Foundation for reinstalled Observation Structure

c. Foundation for reinstalled Toilet Structure

d. Audio-Visual System and Video Surveillance System (Option 1)

2. Shop Drawings as indicated on Structural General Notes and Specifications on Plans. These include, but are not limited to:

a. Steel and Aluminum Framing

b. Timber Framing

c. Shelter Framing

d. Concrete Reinforcement

e. Connector Staircase (Option Item)

f. Spiral Staircase (Option Item)

g. Others as indicated on Drawings and Specifications

D. No payments shall be made to the Contractor until all these items are submitted in their entirety, as determined by the CO.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Wherever called for in the Contract Documents, or where required by the CO, the Contractor shall furnish to the CO, for review, one digital copy of each submittal as a pdf.

B. The term "Shop Drawings" as used herein shall be understood to include detail design calculations, shop drawings, fabrication, and installation drawings, erection drawings, lists, graphs, operating instructions, catalog sheets, data sheets, and similar items.

C. All Shop Drawing submittals shall be accompanied by the Contractor's standard submittal transmittal form. Any submittal not accompanied by such a form, or where all applicable items on the form are not completed, will be returned for re-submittal.

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D. Normally, a separate transmittal form shall be used for each specific item or class of material or equipment for which a submittal is required. Transmittal of a submittal of various items using a single transmittal form will be permitted only when the items taken together constitute a manufacturer's “package” or are so functionally related that expediency indicates review of the group or package as a whole. A multiple-page submittal shall be collated into sets, and each set shall be stapled or bound, as appropriate, prior to transmittal to the CO.

E. Except as may otherwise be provided herein, the CO will respond and return one digital copy of each submittal to the Contractor within 14 calendar days following their receipt by the CO. It is considered reasonable that the Contractor shall make a complete and acceptable second re-submittal to the CO if the initial submittal is rejected or deemed unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to withhold monies due the Contractor to cover additional costs of the CO review beyond the second submittal. The CO's maximum review period for each submittal including all re-submittals will be 14 days per submission. In other words, for a submittal that requires 2 re-submittals before it is complete, the maximum review period for that submittal could be 42 days.

F. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN," formal revision and re-submission of said submittal will not be required.

G. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED," formal revision and re-submission of said submittal will not be required.

H. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "AMEND-RESUBMIT," the Contractor shall revise said submittal and shall resubmit the required number of copies of said revised submittal to the CO.

I. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "REJECTED-RESUBMIT," the Contractor shall revise said submittal and shall resubmit the required number of copies of said revised submittal to the CO.

J. Fabrication of an item may be commenced only after the CO has reviewed the pertinent submittal and returned copies to the Contractor marked either "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN" or "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED." Corrections indicated on submittal shall be considered as changes necessary to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents and shall not be taken as the basis for changes to the Contract requirements. Only a modification signed by the CO can alter the contract price, time, or requirements.

K. All Contractor submittals shall be carefully reviewed by an authorized representative of the Contractor, prior to submission to the CO. Each submittal shall be dated, signed, and certified by the Contractor, as being correct and in strict conformance with the Contract Documents. In the case of shop drawings, each sheet shall be so dated, signed, and certified. No consideration for review by the CO of any Contractor submittal will be made for any items which have not been so certified by the Contractor. All non-certified submittals will be returned to the Contractor without action taken by the CO, and any delays caused thereby shall be the total responsibility of the Contractor.

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L. The CO's review of Contractor shop drawing submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of the entire responsibility for the correctness of details and dimensions. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility and risk for any misfits due to any errors in Contractor submittals. The Contractor shall be responsible for the dimensions and the design of adequate connections and details.

1.3 RECORD DRAWINGS SUBMITTAL

A. The Contractor shall keep and maintain, at the job site, one record set of Drawings. On these, it shall mark all Project conditions, locations, configurations, and any other changes or deviations which may vary from the details represented on the original Contract Drawings, including buried or concealed construction and utility features which are revealed during the course of construction. Special attention shall be given to recording the horizontal and vertical location of all buried construction that differ from the locations indicated, or which were not indicated on the Contract Drawings. Said record drawings shall be supplemented by any detailed sketches as necessary or directed to indicate, fully, the Work as actually constructed. These master record drawings of the Contractor's representation of as-built conditions, including all revisions made necessary by addenda, modifications, and the like shall be maintained up-to-date during the progress of the Work.

B. In the case of those drawings which depict the detail requirement for equipment to be assembled in the factory, such as the spiral staircase and the like, the record drawings shall be updated by indicating those portions which are superseded by modification drawings or final shop drawings, and by including appropriate reference information describing the modifications by number and the shop drawings by manufacturer, drawing, and revision numbers.

C. Record drawings shall be accessible to the CO at all times during the construction period and shall be delivered to the CO on the 20th working day of every third month after the month in which the Notice to Proceed is given as well as upon completion of the Work.

D. Final payment will not be acted upon until the Contractor-prepared record drawings have been delivered to the CO.

1.4 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. The progress schedule shall be in Bar Chart or Critical Path Method (CPM) form, as required by the CO.

B. The progress schedule shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry out the Work and the contemplated date on which the Contractor and their subcontractors will start and finish each of the salient features of the Work, including any scheduled periods of shutdown. The schedule shall also indicate any anticipated periods of multiple-shift work.

C. Upon substantial changes to the Contractor’s progress schedule of Work or upon request of the CO, the Contractor shall submit a revised progress schedule(s) in the

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form required. Such revised schedule(s) shall conform with the Contract Time and take into account delays which may have been encountered in the performance of the Work. In submitting a revised schedule, the Contractor shall state specifically the reason for the revision and the adjustments made in its schedule or methods of operation to ensure the completion of all the Work within the contract time.

1.5 PROPOSED SUBSTITUTES OR "OR-EQUAL" ITEM SUBMITTAL

A. Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Contract Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function, and quality required. If the name is followed by the words "or-equal" indicating that a substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other Suppliers may be accepted by the CO if sufficient information is submitted by the Contractor to allow the CO to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named, subject to the following requirements:

1. The burden of proof as to the type, function, and quality of any such substitute material or equipment shall be upon the Contractor.

2. The CO will be the sole judge as to the type, function, and quality of any such substitute material or equipment and the CO's decision shall be final.

3. The CO may require the Contractor, to furnish at the Contractor's expense, additional data about the proposed substitute.

4. The CO may require the Contractor to furnish at the Contractor's expense a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.

5. Acceptance by the CO of a substitute item proposed by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for full compliance with the Contract Documents and for adequacy of the substitute item.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for resultant changes and all additional costs which the accepted substitution requires in the Contractor's Work, the Work of its subcontractors and of other contractors, and shall effect such changes without cost to the Government. This shall include the cost for redesign and claims of other contractor affected by the resulting change.

B. The procedure for review by the CO will include the following:

1. If the Contractor wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment, the Contractor shall make written application to the CO for acceptance thereof. The substitution application must meet the criteria set in paragraphs C and D below.

2. Unless otherwise provided by law or authorized in writing by the CO, the "Substitution Requests" shall be submitted within the 21-day period after Notice of Award.

3. Wherever a proposed substitute material or equipment has not been submitted within said 21-day period, or wherever the submission of a proposed substitute material or equipment has been judged to be unacceptable by the CO, the Contractor shall provide material or equipment named in the Contract Documents.

4. The Contractor shall certify that the proposed substitute will perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the general design, be similar

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and of equal substance to that specified, and be suited to the same use as that specified.

5. The CO will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed substitute. In no case will this reasonable time period be less than 14 days.

6. As applicable, no shop drawing submittals will be made for a substitute item nor will any substitute item be ordered, installed, or utilized without the CO's prior written acceptance of the Contractor's "Substitution Request".

C. The Contractor's application using the "Substitution Request" shall contain the following statements and/or information which shall be considered by the CO in evaluating the proposed substitution:

1. The evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not impact the Contractor's achievement of substantial completion on time.

2. Whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will require a change in any of the Contract Documents to adopt the design to the proposed substitute.

3. Whether or not incorporation or use of the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty.

4. All variations of the proposed substitute for that specified will be identified.

5. Available maintenance, repair, and replacement service and its estimated cost will be indicated.

6. Itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such substitute, including cost of redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change.

D. Submit separate requests for each substitution. Support each request with the following:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution item(s) with the requirements stated in contract documents:

a. Product identification, including manufacturer’s name and address;

b. Manufacturer’s literature, identifying:

1) Product description;

2) Reference standards, and;

3) Performance and test data.

c. Samples, as applicable (see AGAR 452.236-76);

d. Name and address of similar projects on which the substitution product has been used, and date of the installation;

e. Comparative data of item(s) to be deleted through substitution. Include drawing to the same (or larger) scale as pertinent portion of contract documents and marked to show how differences will be accommodated;

f. Show the complete system/assembly as revised to accommodate the proposed alternative for difference in performance, size, configuration, connection(s) service, accessibility, or any other signification characteristics;

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g. Show the complete layout of the system except that which is identical to contract documents, unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances, etc.;

h. Include complete detail drawings of supports for all substitute equipment, and complete load calculations for adequacy of support prepared and signed by a registered structural engineer.

2. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with product specified; list significant variations.

3. Data relating to changes in construction schedule.

4. Any effect of substitution on separate contracts.

5. List of changes required in other work or products.

6. Accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.

7. Proposed amount of change to the contract value.

8. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

9. Designation of availability of maintenance services, and/or sources of replacement materials.

10. Substitutions will not be considered for acceptance when:

a. They are merely indicated or implied on shop drawings, or product data submittals without a formal request received from the Contractor;

b. They are requested directly by a subcontractor or supplier;

c. Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents, or;

d. Substitution has not been requested in a way this and related contract clauses.

11. Substitute products must not be ordered or installed without written acceptance by the CO.

12. The CO will determine acceptability of proposed substitutions in consultation with other Government employees with knowledge of the project and/or product(s).

13. Number of Substitution Submittals: only one proposed alternative will be considered for each substituted item. The Contractor must provide the originally-specified item(s) if the substitution proposal is rejected.

1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBSTITUTION REQUEST REPRESENTATION AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. In making a formal request for substitution of item(s), the Contractor represents that:

1. Have investigated the product proposed to substitute the originally-specified item, and have determined that it is either equal to, or superior to, the original item in all respects to that originally-specified item;

2. Will provide the same or better warranties and bond(s) for the substitute as for the originally-specified item;

3. Will coordinate the installation of any accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be completed in all respects;

4. Will waive any and all claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may not be readily apparent, and may become apparent only subsequently, and;

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, other than:

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a. Costs under separate contracts, and;

b. CO costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

6. The Contractor assumes full responsibility that the substitution and/or alternate item(s) or procedure(s) will meet the job requirement(s).

7. The Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of redesign and modification(s) to this and other parts of the work caused by the substitution(s) or alternate item(s) furnished.

PART 2 - PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 42 00 – REFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Titles of Sections and Paragraphs. Captions accompanying Specification sections and paragraphs are for convenience of reference only, and do not form a part of the Specifications.

B. Applicable Publications. Whenever in these Specifications references are made to published specifications, codes, standards, or other requirements, it shall be understood that wherever no date is specified, only the latest specifications, standards, or requirements of the respective issuing agencies which have been published as of the date that the Work is advertised for bids, shall apply; except to the extent that said standards or requirements may be in conflict with applicable laws, ordinances, or governing codes. No requirements set forth herein or shown on the Drawings shall be waived because of any provision of, or omission from, said standards or requirements.

1.2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS

A. Without limiting the generality of other requirements of the Specifications, all Work specified herein shall conform to or exceed the requirements of applicable codes and the applicable requirements of the following documents.

B. References herein to "Building Code" or "International Building Code" shall mean International Building Code of the International Code Council.

C. Similarly, references to "Electric Code" or "National Electric Code (NEC)" shall mean the National Electric Code of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The latest edition of the codes as approved by the City and Borough of Wrangell, Alaska and used by the local agency as of the date that the Work is advertised for bids, as adopted by the agency having jurisdiction, shall apply to the Work herein, including all addenda, modifications, amendments, or other lawful changes thereto.

D. In case of conflict between codes, reference standards, Drawings and the other Contract Documents, the most stringent requirements shall govern. All conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the CO for clarification and directions prior to ordering or providing any materials or furnishing labor. The Contractor shall bid for the most stringent requirements.

E. The Contractor shall construct the Work specified herein in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and the referenced portions of those referenced codes, standards, and specifications listed herein.

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F. References herein to "OSHA Regulations for Construction" shall mean Title 29, Part 1926, Construction Safety and Health Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA), including all changes and amendments thereto.

G. References herein to "OSHA Standards" shall mean Title 29, Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA), including all changes and amendments thereto.

H. The technical specifications, standards, and guidelines referenced elsewhere in the Specifications and Drawings and listed below are hereby incorporated into the Work.

1. The Federal Highways Administration Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14 (abbreviated as FP-14), are included by reference. An electronic copy is available upon request.

2. The Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines 2013

(FSORAG).

3. The Architectural Barrier Act Standards.

4. Forest Service Handbook Alaska Region (R10) Juneau, AK. FSH2509.22 Soil and Water Conservation Handbook for National Forest System Lands in Alaska.

R-10 Amendment 2509.22-2006-2.

5. USDA Forest Service National Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands. Vol 1: National Core BMP Technical Guide, FS-990a.

6. Forest Service Supplements to FP-14

7. Sign and Poster Guideline for the Forest Service EM 7100-15 (Revised October

2013)

8. Forest Service Standard Specification for Construction of Trails and Trail Bridges on Forest Service Projects, 10/30/2014. Note: this version supersedes EM-7720- 103, Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails (1996).

Copies of the Forest Service Specifications can be purchased from:

a. Government Printing Office, 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98174,

206.553.4270 or

b. Viewed online at: https://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/trail-management/documents/plans/supporting_documents/Trail_Specifications.

pdf

9. Government and SHPO Memorandum of Agreement for the Anan Wildlife Observatory Shelter Relocation (XBC-00079).

10. Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation (USDI NPS 2017).

11. Any project related permits obtained by the Government or Contractor and the conditions and restrictions contained within.

I. In case of conflict between codes, reference standards, Drawings and the other Contract Documents, the most stringent requirements shall govern. All conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the CO for clarification and directions prior to ordering or providing any materials or furnishing labor. The Contractor shall bid for the most stringent requirements.

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1.3 DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following words have the meaning defined in the Technical Portions of the Work:

1. Construction Documents: The Drawings and technical specifications that describe the Work and are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

2. Contracting Officer (CO): Representative of the Government overseeing the project.

3. Demolish: Typically through mechanical means, the complete removal of existing construction or existing features and legally dispose of off-site.

4. Existing to Remain/Retain/Protect: Existing items or features that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

5. Furnish: To…