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Technical Specifications Table of Contents

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The Technical Specifications for the construction of the project referenced within these construction documents shall conform, except as noted below, to the most current governing agencies rules and regulations. In the event that a detail included within the approved construction plans varies from the most recently published standard details, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to inform the Engineer of the differences so that

Engineer may determine which detail will control for the purposes of this contract.

A copy of the reviewing agencies standard documents may be obtained at their office or may typically be accessed online at the reviewing agencies.

All measurements and payment for unit prices shall be in accordance with the project bid proposal.

Included as part of this project technical specifications are specifications for projects designed by Odyssey Engineering Group, LLC. A listing of these additional specifications is below. These specifications are in addition to the specifications provided by the governing agencies. In the event where the specifications provided by Engineer are different than the specifications published by the governing agency, the more stringent requirement, as determined by Engineer, controls.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 0000

0001 General Requirements ................................................................................... 0001-1 to 4

0002 Special Requirements ..................................................................................... 0002-1

0003 Measurement and Payment ......................................................................... 0003-1 to 3

0005 Construction Schedule ................................................................................... 0005-1 to 2

0010 Turf Establishment .......................................................................................... 0010-1 to 6

Division 1000

1002 Stripping, Stockpiling & Placing Topsoil................................................. 01002-1 to 2

1003 Site Grading ........................................................................................................ 01003-1 to 2

1039 Coordination and Meetings .......................................................................... 01039-1 to 2

1041 Project Coordination ....................................................................................... 01041-1 to 2

1090 Reference Standards ....................................................................................... 01090-1

1410 Testing Services ................................................................................................ 01410-1 to 3

1552 Storm Water Pollution Prevention ........................................................... 01552-1 to 2

1553 Care of Water During Construction .......................................................... 01553-1 to 2

1576 Waste Material Disposal ................................................................................ 01576-2 to 2

1578 Control of Ground and Surface Water ..................................................... 01578-1 to 9

1650 Starting of Systems .......................................................................................... 01650-1 to 2

Division 2000

2205 Soil Materials ...................................................................................................... 02205-1 to 4

2207 Aggregate Materials ........................................................................................ 02207-1 to 4

2370 Erosion Control Fabric ................................................................................... 02370-1 to 2

2375 Filter Fabric Fence ........................................................................................... 02375-1 to 3

2501 Ductile Iron and Fittings................................................................................ 02501-1 to 7

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2506 Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe ................................................................................. 02506-1 to 6

2528 Polyethylene Wrap .......................................................................................... 02528-1 to 4

2531 Gravity Sanitary Sewers ................................................................................ 02531-1 to 4

2532 Sanitary Sewer Force Mains ........................................................................ 02532-1 to 4

2607 Manholes and Covers ...................................................................................... 02607-1 to 4

2665 Water Systems ................................................................................................... 02665-1 to 9

2667 Site Water Lines ................................................................................................ 02667-1 to 9

2669 Valves and Couplings ...................................................................................... 02669-1 to 12

2675 Disinfection of Water Distribution Systems .......................................... 02675-1 to 3

2831 Fences and Gates .............................................................................................. 02381-1 to 5

2923 Landscape Grading .......................................................................................... 02923-1 to 2

2938 Sodding ................................................................................................................. 02938-1 to 5

Division 3000

3400 Construction Joints and Waterstops ........................................................ 3400-1 to 6

Division 5000

5010 Field Welding ..................................................................................................... 5010-1 to 2

5120 Structural Steel .................................................................................................. 5120-1 to 4

5500 Metal Fabrications ........................................................................................... 5500-1 to 5

Division 9000

9800 Painting ................................................................................................................ 9800-1 to 14

Division 11000

11231 Sludge Collector Equipment, Center Pier Supported ........................ 11231-1 to 8

11235 Hypochlorination Equipment Metering Pumps .................................. 11235-1 to 5

11311 Submersible Wastewater Pumps ............................................................... 11311-1 to 10

11335 Airlift Pumps ...................................................................................................... 11335-1 to 3

11372 Multistage Centrifugal Blowers .................................................................. 11372-1 to 11

11400 Aeration System ................................................................................................ 11400-1 to 8

11501 Wastewater Treatment Plant Process ..................................................... 11501-1 to 2

Division 13000

13150 Basket Strainer .................................................................................................. 13150-1 to 3

13178 Stainless Steel Slide & Weir Gates ............................................................. 13178-1 to 4

13420 Flow Meters ........................................................................................................ 13420-1 to 3

13550 Bladder Tank ...................................................................................................... 13550-1 to 3

Division 15000

15063 Steel Piping ......................................................................................................... 15063-1 to 5

15140 Pipe Hangers, Supports and Restraints .................................................. 15140-1 to 3

15180 Process Air Piping ............................................................................................ 15180-1 to 5

Additional Division 13000 and Division 16000 are listed separately as the Electrical

Technical Specifications.

Odyssey Engineering Group

Technical Specifications 0001 – General Requirements

0001 - 1 Rev. 7/18/2023

SECTION 0001

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Work under this contract includes:

1. Furnishing and installing a 95,000 gallon per day steel basin wastewater treatment plant capable of producing an effluent of less than 20 mg/l Biochemical Oxygen

Demand (5-day) (BOD5); 20 mg/l Total Suspended Solids (TSS); and 126 E. Coli, colony forming units and all associated appurtenances.

2. Furnishing and installing a complete electrical system with electrical service, motor control center, natural gas backup generator, automatic transfer switch, control panels, instrumentation for a complete and operable system.

3. Coordination with electric and natural gas utilities to extend service to project site.

Assist Owner with necessary documentation.

4. Demolition of the existing 25,000 gallon per day steel wastewater treatment plant

1.02 ACCESS:

A. Project site is accessible as illustrated on the vicinity map and location map included in the construction plans.

B. All Work is to be performed on property owned by the Owner. Should the Contractor require use of additional space or construction easements, Contractor shall make arrangements with the property owner and return areas back to existing condition or better upon completion or termination of agreement with said property owner.

1.03 CONTRACTOR INTERFACE:

A. Prior to bidding the project, the Contractor should inspect the work sites and familiarize with the aerial and ground conditions of the site and that they are acceptable for construction.

The Contractor should note and notify the Engineer of issues relating to site accessibility as a result of the related construction activities.

B. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the District Operator for the referenced activities as required to facilitate construction and this shall be incidental to the contract and any bid items.

1.04 EXISTING UTILITIES:

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to protect from damage all existing utilities whether public or private. Any existing utilities reflected in the project plans or documents are for reference only and shall be protected by construction operations whether shown on the drawings or not. Where existing utilities are cut, broken or damaged, the Contractor shall

0001 - 2 be responsible for the immediate repair of the utility with the same material or better at Contractors own cost and expense.

B. Where utilities such as underground power, telephone or gas lines are exposed by the Contractor and conflict with the proposed construction, the Contractor shall notify the respective Owner and they shall be lowered or relocated by the respective Owners at no cost to the Contractor.

1.05 UTILITY SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION:

A. Contractor to make own arrangements of any required utility service for construction.

Expense of utility services will be paid for by Contractor.

1.06 PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENT TO EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC:

A. The Contractor shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of the public and workers and comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws pertaining to safety.

Where construction creates hazard to traffic or public safety, the Contractor shall furnish an approved Traffic Control Plan abiding by all local and state regulations pertaining to traffic control and maintain suitable traffic control measures at all times. Contractor is responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permits for traffic control. Contractor is to remove all safety measures when no longer necessary. Such measures are considered incidental to the contract unless a specific line item is included in the bid.

1.07 PROTECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF PROPERTY:

A. Where necessary to take down fences, signs, or other obstruction, Contractor will replace in their original condition and restore damaged property or make satisfactory restitution at no cost to Owner.

1.08 SANITARY FACILITIES:

A. Contractor is to provide and maintain sanitary facilities for persons on the job site; comply with the regulations of State and local departments of health. Enforce the use of sanitary facilities by construction personnel at the job site. Such facilities shall be enclosed. Pit-type toilets will not be permitted. No discharge will be allowed from these facilities. Collect and store sewage and waste so as not to cause a nuisance or health problem; have sewer and waste hauled off-site and properly disposed of in accordance with local regulations. Locate toilets near the Work site, secluded from public observation. Keep sanitary conveniences maintained and supplied throughout the course of the Work.

1.09 SITE PREPARATION AND CLEARING:

A. All excess spoils or waste is to be hauled off and legally disposed of by Contractor at the expense of the Contractor where the Contractor has a legal right and permission to dispose of such material at Direction of Engineer. All preparation and clearing shall be incidental to the other bid items established on the Bid Proposal form. If appropriate, Contractor shall conform to the specification 1001 Clearing and Grubbing.

1.10 FINAL GRADES AND CONDITIONS:

A. The Contractor shall restore all disturbed areas to original grades and previous conditions all on-site and off-site properties or facilities damaged by activity related to the work to

0001 - 3 existing or better condition upon completion. Contractor shall take adequate precautions to avoid sediment, materials, trash, etc. from entering adjacent properties, both public and private. This work shall be incidental to the Contract.

1.11 DISPOSAL OF SPOIL:

A. All excess material generated shall be graded to assure positive drainage. The Contractor will be responsible for providing positive drainage during all phases of construction and upon completion of construction operations. Additional excess material shall be disposed of in accordance with direction from the Engineer. In the event spoils are to be hauled off from the property, the spoils become the property of the Contractor who shall dispose of it off site in accordance with local laws and regulations.

B. All work associated with the disposal and leveling of excess material shall be incidental to the Contract unless specifically called out as a pay item in the Contract.

1.12 SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS:

A. Supplemental Pay Items that may be listed on the Bid Form are to be used only when directed by the Engineer using industry approved methods as directed by the Engineer and will be paid for at the Contract bid item prices. Utilization of these items will depend on site conditions at the time of construction.

1.13 ALTERNATE DESIGNS:

A. If alternate design features are proposed for convenience of Contractor, Contractor will submit design calculations and detail drawings covering changes and related modification of Contract Drawings to Engineer for approval after contract award. Contractor shall prepare “Record Drawings” for changes approved under this paragraph. The “Record Drawings” shall be suitable to replace each sheet affected by the change. Drawings shall be prepared in the latest release of AutoCAD.

1.14 VARIATIONS DUE TO EQUIPMENT:

A. Every effort has been made to design foundations, structural supports, electrical and piping installations. If the Contractor believes that a minor change or alteration to the scope defined on the plans will benefit the Owner, the Contractor is to establish communication with the Engineer in writing requesting a change in the project plans. If it cannot be finally determined until various items of equipment are purchased and manufacturer's certified shop drawings are secured, the Contractor shall in writing request approval from the Engineer for the change. Upon Engineer approval, Contractor is to make changes, at no cost to Owner. If substitute items of equipment are authorized which vary materially from those shown on Plans, prepare and submit equipment data and detailed drawings covering necessary modifications to Engineer for approval. Contractor shall prepare “Record Drawings” for changes approved under this paragraph. The “Record Drawings” shall reflect all approved changes to the original scope and be suitable to replace each sheet affected by the change.

1.15 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

A. Incorporate into work only new materials and equipment of domestic manufacture unless otherwise designated. Store these materials and equipment in a manner to protect them from damage. Manner of protection and storage location subject to approval of Engineer.

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B. In the case of materials or equipment for which a submittal is required, no such material or equipment shall be off-loaded at the site of the work unless a fully approved submittal document is on hand at the site. Non-conforming materials or equipment shall be removed from the site immediately at no cost to the Owner.

1.16 SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. Furnish Engineer shop and erection drawings, samples, schedules, and data sheets covering items of construction and equipment as called for in the Technical Specifications. Where drawings are required to be dimensioned and to-scale, they will be drawn to one of the scales on a standard Engineer’s scale and be presented in a format that permits scaling with such a scale.

B. Contractor will review and approve manufacturer shop drawings for compliance with the requirements of the Contract and will indicate on drawings any changes, which have been made other than those requested by Engineer.

C. Engineer will review submitted drawings and request corrections or revisions of any items not meeting the requirements of the Contract. Upon Engineer comments of non-conforming submittals, resubmit corrected documents that are acceptable to Engineer. Such procedure shall not be considered cause for delay and failure to make required changes on said submittal in an acceptable form within the specified time frame may be grounds for withholding payment. Obtain approval prior to purchase or fabrication. Approval of drawings by Engineer does not relieve Contractor of any requirements or terms of Contract.

1.17 GUARANTEES:

A. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor will provide a written guarantee in a form satisfactory to the Owner. It will guarantee all the work, including equipment installed, to be free from defects due to faulty workmanship or materials for a period of one year from date of final acceptance as defined in supplemental conditions. This guarantee may be superseded by any specific guarantee required in the applicable technical specification for an item.

Additional guarantees for specific items may also be required.

B. Upon notice from Owner, repair any defects in all construction which develop during specified period at no cost to Owner.

C. Neither final acceptance nor final payment nor any provision in Contract Documents relieves Contractor of above guarantee. Notice of observed defects will be given with reasonable promptness. Failure to repair or replace defects upon notice entitles Owner to repair or replace same and recover reasonable cost thereof from Contractor and/or Contractor’s surety.

D. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the one-year guarantee period and schedule an inspection with the Engineer. The Contractor will not be relieved of his guarantee responsibilities until such time as all deficiencies found during warranty inspection have been corrected and verified by Engineer.

END OF SECTION

Technical Specifications 0002 – Special Requirements

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SECTION 0002

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The items listed in Section 0001 – General Requirements

a. Furnishing and installing a 95,000 gallon per day steel basin wastewater treatment plant capable of producing an effluent of less than 20 mg/l Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-day) (BOD5); 20 mg/l Total Suspended Solids (TSS); and 126 E. Coli, colony forming units and all associated appurtenances.

b. Furnishing and installing a complete electrical system with electrical service, motor control center, natural gas backup generator, automatic transfer switch, control panels, instrumentation for a complete and operable system.

c. Coordination with electric and natural gas utilities to extend service to project site. Assist

Owner with necessary documentation.

d. Demolition of the existing 25,000 gallon per day steel wastewater treatment plant

B. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to plan construction activities, sequences, and phases to accomplish the project without interruption. Prior to beginning construction, the

Contractor shall prepare a proposed Sequence of Construction plan and submit it to the

Engineer for review.

1.02 PRE-APPROVAL FOR “OR-EQUAL” ITEMS:

A. Items of equipment for which the phrase “Pre-Approved Equal” is included under paragraphs specifying acceptable manufacturers may be considered for inclusion. To be considered for inclusion, the Engineer shall be provided with a comprehensive comparison of the proposed equipment to the relevant specification. The information shall be submitted as specified in Section 0006 – Submittal Procedures in the form of addressing each paragraph in the relevant Section(s) of the Technical Specifications and shall show that the proposed meets or exceeds the specified requirements. It shall be at the Engineer’s sole discretion to accept the proposed equipment.

1.03 ELECTRICAL SERVICE CONVERSION

A. It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Subcontractor to identify and eliminate any and all Ground Faults or Partial Ground Faults prior to conversion from Delta to Wye

Service.

1.04 CONTRACTOR OPERATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall not operate any valves, pumps, or other equipment at any Facility without immediate supervision by the Owner’s Operator except in cases of an emergency that would threaten the facility’s operation without the Contractor’s intervention.

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Contractor is to coordinate all work with the Facility Operator during construction and schedule activities sufficiently in advance to permit the Operator to be present to operate facility components where necessary for the work.

Technical Specifications 0003 – Measurement and Payment

0003-1 REV. 10/27/23

SECTION 0003

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures for measurement and payment plus conditions for nonconformance assessment and nonpayment for rejected products.

1.02 AUTHORITY

A. Measurement methods delineated in Specification sections are intended to complement the criteria of this section. In the event of conflict, the requirements of the Specification section shall govern.

B. Engineer will take all measurements and compute quantities accordingly.

C. Contractor shall assist by providing necessary equipment, workers, and survey personnel as required by the Engineer.

1.03 UNIT QUANTITIES SPECIFIED

A. Quantity and measurement estimates stated in the Agreement are for contract purposes only. Quantities and measurements supplied or placed in the Work and verified by the Engineer shall determine payment as stated in Article 9 of the Standard General Conditions.

B. If the actual Work requires greater or lesser quantities than those quantities indicated in the Bid Form, provide the required quantities at the unit prices contracted, except as otherwise stated in Article 9 of the Standard General Conditions.

1.04 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. Measurement by Weight: Reinforcing steel, rolled or formed steel or other metal shapes will be measured by CRSI or AISC Manual of Steel Construction weights. Welded assemblies will be measured by CRSI or AISC Manual of Steel Construction or scale weights.

B. Measurement by Volume:

1. Stockpiles: Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width, and height or thickness.

2. Excavation and Embankment Materials: Measured by cubic dimension using the average end area method.

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C. Measurement by Area: Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius.

D. Linear Measurement: Measured by linear dimension, at the item centerline or mean chord.

E. Stipulated Price Measurement: By unit designated in the agreement.

F. Other: Items measured by weight, volume, area, or lineal means or combination, as appropriate, as a completed item or unit of the Work.

1.05 PAYMENT

A. Payment Includes: Full compensation for all required supervision, labor, products, tools, equipment, plant, transportation, services, and incidentals; and erection, application or installation of an item of the Work; and Contractor's overhead and profit.

B. Total compensation for required Unit Price Work shall be included in Unit Price bid in the Bid Form. Claims for payment as Unit Price Work, but not specifically covered in the list of unit prices contained in the Bid Form, will not be accepted.

C. Interim payments for stored materials will be made only for materials to be incorporated under items covered in unit prices, unless disallowed in Supplementary Conditions.

D. Progress payments will be based on the Engineer's observations and evaluations of quantities incorporated in the Work multiplied by the unit price.

E. Final payment for Work governed by unit prices will be made on the basis of the actual measurements and quantities determined by the Engineer multiplied by the unit price for Work which is incorporated in or made necessary by the Work.

1.06 NONCONFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

A. Remove and replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to the Contract Documents.

B. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, the Engineer will direct one of the following remedies:

1. The nonconforming Work will remain as is, but the unit price will be adjusted to a lower price at the discretion of the Engineer.

2. The nonconforming Work will be modified as authorized by the Engineer, and the unit price will be adjusted to a lower price at the discretion of the Engineer, if the modified work is deemed to be less suitable than originally specified.

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C. Specification sections may modify the above remedies or may identify a specific formula or percentage price reduction.

D. The authority of the Engineer to assess the nonconforming work and identify payment adjustment is final.

1.07 NONPAYMENT FOR REJECTED PRODUCTS

A. Payment will not be made for any of the following:

1. Products wasted or disposed of in a manner that is not acceptable to the Engineer.

2. Products determined as nonconforming before or after placement.

3. Products not completely unloaded from transporting vehicle.

4. Products placed beyond the lines and levels of the required Work.

5. Products remaining on hand after completion of the Work, unless specified otherwise.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used

Technical Specifications 0005 – Construction Schedule

0005-1 REV. 10/10/2023

SECTION 0005

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Prepare and submit to the Engineer an initial Construction Schedule as required by this section for the Project within 10 days of Notice to Proceed. Construction schedule is to be provided as a Gantt Bar chart format.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for work required under this Section. The contractor will include all costs of the requirements of this Section in the appropriate bid item(s) on the Bid Form.

1.03 FORM AND CONTENT OF INITIAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Gantt Bar Chart:

1. Show all major construction activities specific to project including Critical Path Method (CPM) in order of work sequence such as clearing and grubbing, pipe laying, foundation construction, pavement removal and replacement, testing, clean up and punch list mentioned as separate activities on the schedule.

2. Show separate activities for each work sequence and product data submittal that are critical to timely completion.

3. Provide separate horizontal rows for each activity. List start and finish date for each activity.

4. Scale and Spacing: Notes must be legible, and Contractor must allow space for notations and future revisions.

B. Order of Listings: order bar chart listings by phases or other approved groups of activities that are contiguous. Activities shall be in chronological order within each phase or group.

Schedule shall include connecting lines between bars to indicate sequence that activities will be accomplished such that if activity's start or finish is modified, then impact will be known by the corresponding changes to preceding or succeeding activities identified by the connecting lines. Submit a minimum of 3 copies of the bar chart on 11-inch by 17-inch.

1.04 PROGRESS REVISIONS

A. Submit progress revisions monthly as part of Application for Payment or if any work falls behind more than three (3) weeks of previously submitted schedule, or as requested by Engineer or Owner. Application for Payment shall not be considered complete or processed for payment until progress revision is submitted and approved. When required, resubmittal

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for rejected revision must be made, reviewed and approved prior to the current months’ pay application being processed. Pay Applications for any following month will not be processed until resubmittal is approved and Progress Revision is accepted by Engineer or Owner.

B. Provide Narrative Report to describe:

1. Major changes in scope.

2. Revised projections in progress, and completion, or changes in activity duration.

3. Other identifiable changes.

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

5. Effect of changes on schedules or other prime contractors.

6. Material delivery delays.

C. Additional data to be included with Bar Chart described in Paragraph 1.02A of this section:

1. Original dates shown for each activity in the approved initial progress schedule shall be reflected in the revised schedule.

2. Date that each activity started or finished if an event has occurred. Actual dates must be clearly identified in two right-most columns in the left portion of 11-inch by 17-inch chart.

3. Indicate percentage progress of each activity to the date of submission.

1.05 SUBMISSIONS

A. Submit initial progress schedule within 10 days after Notice to Proceed has been issued. The Engineer will review the schedule and return the reviewed copy within 14 days after receipt.

B. The cut-off date for progress revision may be as early as the fifteenth of the month so that submittal can be made without delay to processing of Application for Payment. Use the same cutoff day for all revisions as used in the first approved revision.

C. When required by Engineer, resubmit within 7 days after return of review copy.

Technical Specifications 0010 – Turf Establishment

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SECTION 0010

TURF ESTABLISHMENT

1.01 SCOPE

A. This section provides minimum requirements for acceptance of turf establishment for erosion control.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 FERTILIZER

A. Deliver fertilizer in bags or containers clearly labeled with name and address of the manufacturer, weight and guaranteed analysis.

1. Bulk fertilizer, if approved by the Engineer, must be accompanied by an invoice or label with the name and address of the manufacturer and guaranteed analysis and appropriate means to accurately measure and record weight of fertilizer used.

2. Deliver fertilizer in clean, unopened and undamaged bags.

B. Turf Establishment – Planting Methods: Dry Application, Overseeding, and Sodding:

1. Provide granulated fertilizer which has the specified analysis.

2. The guaranteed analysis represents the percent nitrogen (total N), percent water insoluble nitrogen (where applicable), percent phosphate (citrate soluble P as P2O5) and percent potash (water soluble K as K2O) nutrients as determined by the methods of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists.

C. Turf Establishment – Planting Method: Hydroseeding with Mulch:

1. Use a complete soluble synthetic fertilizer with an analysis ratio of 1:1:1 (N:P:K), such as 15:15:15 or as directed by the Engineer.

D. Reject fertilizer containing objectionable material that may hinder proper distribution.

E. Use dry and free-flowing fertilizer. Caked fertilizer will be considered nonconforming.

2.02 SEED

A. Provide seed that complies with the Texas Seed and Plant Certification Act and Standards, Sections 21.9, 31.10 & 21.11 and U.S. Department of Agriculture Rules and Regulations –

Federal Seed Act..

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B. Provide seed bags with tags affixed for inspection in the field. Bags without tags will be considered nonconforming.

C. Seed shall be tested and certified by a commercial or State laboratory not more than 9 months prior to the date of planting.

D. Provide seed in clean, unopened and undamaged bags.

E. Provide seeds containing no objectionable material, such as sticks, stems and unthrashed seed heads, which will hinder proper distribution.

F. Seed that is wet, moldy, starting to germinate or otherwise damaged, will be considered nonconforming and will be rejected.

2.03 SOD

A. Provide live, growing Bermuda grass or “Raleigh” St. Augustine grass sod, as required by the

Engineer.

B. Provide dark green sod with a healthy vigorous system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout the soil of the sod for a minimum depth of 1 inch (+/- ¼ inch), excluding top growth and thatch.

C. Provide sod that contains no more than 5 percent noxious weeds and other crop and weed contaminants.

D. Provide sod free of diseases and harmful insects.

E. Cut sod in uniform panels or rolls. Broken panels or panels or rolls with torn or uneven ends will not be accepted.

F. Sod panels shall be strong enough to support their own weight and retain size and shape when suspended vertically from a firm grasp on the upper 10 percent of the panel.

G. Harvest, deliver and install sod within a 36-hour period. Sod not planted within this time period must be inspected and approved by the Engineer prior to installation.

H. Sod that has been allowed to dry out by exposure to the sun and air is unacceptable and will be considered nonconforming and will be rejected.

I. Provide 6 inch x 1 inch x 6 inch, 11 gauge steel “u” staples.

2.04 MULCH

A. Provide mulch products free of noxious weeds and foreign materials.

B. Provide mulch free of mold and rot.

C. Provide commercial quality paper mulch consisting of paper cellulose fiber mulch made from post-consumer recovered paper materials such as Pro-Mat®, International Cellulose® or approved equal.

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D. Provide hay mulch of prairie grass, Bermuda grass or other hay as approved by Engineer.

E. Provide screened, mature compost or other organic materials as approved by the Engineer.

2.05 TACKIFIER

A. Provide organic biodegradable tackifier manufactured from muciloids or guar gum.

B. Other Soil Stabilizers such as SoilMaster-WR, Soil Sement, UltraBond 2000 or approved equal, may be applied when approved by Engineer.

C. Provide product and manufacturer’s name along with application recommendations for tackifier and soil stabilizers.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Perform turf establishment as soon as practical after construction activities, but not later than 14 calendar days.

B. Long term exposure of bare earth will not be permitted.

C. Engineer may stop work on the project until exposed areas receive the designated turf establishment.

D. Do not perform work on wet areas so that equipment operation causes rutting of the ground or when the soil is in a non-tillable condition.

3.02 SEED BED PREPARATION

A. Seedbed is defined as the soil designated to support turf grass and/or sod, 4-6 inches in depth below the design surface or as directed by the Engineer.

B. Correct irregularities in finished seedbed surfaces to eliminate depressions.

C. Disk, harrow, rake or grade the seedbed until it is free of clods and roots.

D. Remove roots and woody plants over 1 inch in diameter.

E. Leave final surface in a loosened condition.

F. Avoid surface crusting of the seedbed after rainfall, prior to turf establishment. Disk, harrow, or rake to loosen soil surface.

G. Grade the seedbed adjacent to existing turf grass or pavement for areas receiving sod to permit sod to be flush with adjacent surfaces.

H. Protect prepared seedbeds from damage by pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

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I. Obtain prepared seedbed inspection and acceptance from the Engineer prior to other turf establishment activities.

3.03 SEEDING

A. Seed shall be applied in accordance with the following Seed Plans: (Initial Turf Establishment

Seed Plan)

*Indicates MAXIMUM APPLICATION RATE ALLOWED

B. Planting dates are approximate. Engineer will determine which Seed Plan to use prior to the start of seeding.

C. Seed Plan 1 is used when the average maximum daylight air temperature for the preceding two calendar weeks is less than 75 degrees F.

D. Seeding rate is for “Pure Live Seed (PLS)”. Percentage of purity, germination and dormant seeds, as shown on the seed tag, shall be used to determine the actual application rate of bulk material to obtain required amount of PLS per acre. PLS = (%germination + %dormant seed) x

% purity.

3.04 DRY APPLICATION

A. Seed Bed Preparation:

1. Disk 3 to 4” deep

2. Rake or Harrow

B. Seeding:

1. Plant seed with a broadcast seeder or a Culti-packer seeder. Plant grass seed no deeper than

¼ inch and the distance between rows 12 inches or less. Distribute seed evenly.

SEED

PLAN

PLANTING

DATES

SEED RATE/

PLANT SPECIES

POUNDS/

ACRE

1 October 1

To

March 31

*”Gulf” Annual Ryegrass

* Hulled Common Bermudagrass

Fertilizer (15:15:15)

2 April 1

To

Sept 30

*German Foxtail Millet

*Hulled Common Bermudagrass

Fertilizer (15:15:15)

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2. Roll the planted seedbed with a Culti-packer immediately after seeding and prior to applying mulch cover.

3. Seed may be broadcast by hand for small areas or areas inaccessible to seeding equipment, as approved by the Engineer. Areas seeded by hand shall be rolled or lightly compacted, if possible.

C. Mulching:

1. Spread straw or hay mulch on seeded areas with a slope steeper than 6H:1V immediately after application of seed.

2. Apply straw or hay mulch at a rate per acre of 2000lbs., to create a uniform mat of coverage a minimum of ½ inch thick to protect the seedbed.

3. Secure straw or hay mulch with hydromulch or other approved methods.

a) Apply a hydromulch, consisting of a homogeneous aqueous mixture of recycled paper fiber, water and tackifier or soil stabilizer, to achieve a rate of 1,000 pounds of paper fiber mulch per acre over the straw mulch. Apply guar gum tackifier at a minimum rate of 50 pounds (dry weight) per acre.

b) Application rate for other tackifier or soil stabilizer compounds shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and approved by the Engineer.

3.05 HYDROSEEDING WITH MULCH

A. Hydroseeding with mulch is the application of a homogeneous aqueous mixture of seed, water, fertilizer, dye, and recycled paper mulch and tackifier/soil stabilizer to the seedbed.

B. Add completely water soluble synthetic fertilizer with an analysis ratio of 1:1:1 (N:P:K), such as

15:15:15 to the aqueous mixture no more than 30 minutes prior to application to prevent damage to the seed.

C. Apply guar gum tackifier at a minimum rate of 50 pounds (dry weight) per acre.

D. Apply recycled paper mulch at a rate of 2,000 pounds (dry weight) per acre.

E. Application rate for other tackifier or soil stabilizer compounds shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and approved by the Engineer.

3.06 FERTILIZATION

A. Deliver fertilizer in bags or containers clearly labeled with name and address of the manufacturer, weight and guaranteed analysis.

1. Bulk fertilizer, if approved by the Engineer, must be accompanied by an invoice or label with the name and address of the manufacturer and guaranteed analysis and appropriate means to accurately measure and record weight of fertilizer used.

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B. Deliver fertilizer in clean, unopened and undamaged bags.

C. Reject fertilizer containing objectionable material that may hinder proper distribution.

D. Use dry and free-flowing fertilizer. Caked fertilizer will be considered nonconforming.

E. Apply synthetic fertilizer at a rate of 50 pounds Nitrogen/acre, which is 500 pounds of fertilizer/acre of 15:15:15.

3.7 SODDING

A. Place sod in areas as shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.

B. As a minimum:

1. Spread fertilizer evenly and uniformly and incorporate by disking, harrowing or raking into the seedbed prior to placing sod.

2. Sod Panels:

a) Place sod panels tightly against each other in rows.

b) Stagger lateral joints. Exercise care to ensure the sod is not stretched or overlapped and joints are butted tightly with no spaces between strips.

c) Place a minimum of two (2) staples per sod panel or as directed by the Engineer.

Technical Specifications 1002 – Stripping, Stockpiling and Placing Topsoil

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SECTION 1002

STRIPPING, STOCKPILING AND PLACING TOPSOIL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Work under this item shall consist of removal of topsoil from designated areas, stockpiling of approved materials in designated areas by approved methods, and placement of stockpiled materials in accordance with the construction plans.

1.02 CLASSIFICATIONS

A. Topsoil: Top six (6) to twelve (12) inches of insitu soil that contains organics and produces the growth of grass or other vegetation. Topsoil includes grasses and other non-clearing and grubbing vegetation.

B. Stripping of Topsoil: Removal of topsoil by approved methods and transporting topsoil by approved means to the stockpile area.

C. Stockpiling: Storage of approved materials in areas selected by Contractor and approved by Engineer.

D. Placement of Topsoil: Placement of stockpiled topsoil materials in its final location by methods approved by the Engineer.

PART 2 MATERIALS – NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 STRIPPING

A. Stripping should commence as soon as practical, after all clearing and grubbing activities are completed.

B. Deleterious material (roots, rocks, miscellaneous debris, etc.) shall be removed from stripping’s prior to stockpiling and disposed of by the Contractor.

C. Stripping activities should only occur where other work will immediately follow.

3.02 STOCKPILING

A. Stockpiling should be performed in conjunction with stripping.

B. Stockpile locations shall be located by Contractor in areas that will not interfere with other construction activities or disrupt activities on, or access to, adjacent property and are subject to approval of the Engineer.

C. Stockpiles should be constructed and maintained in a manner to limit erosion and allow adequate

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D. Stockpiles shall be constructed of a size and shape so as to facilitate cross sectioning or other means of measurement to determine stockpile volume.

3.03 PLACEMENT OF TOPSOIL

A. Final placement of topsoil shall not commence until all other grading operations are completed and approved by the Engineer.

B. Final grade elevations shown in the Construction Plans include placement of topsoil.

1. Topsoil shall be placed in fill areas as the final lift.

2. Topsoil should be distributed uniformly and spread evenly.

3. Topsoil should not be compacted.

4. Final grading, which includes topsoil placement, should not allow localized low spots that for standing water.

5. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that an even amount of topsoil can be distributed across the fill sites with a minimum depth of four (4) inches, using onsite topsoil or supplying from offsite at no additional expense.

3.04 MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor is responsible for ensuring all graded sites maintain in accordance with the Construction plans, until acceptance by the governing agency. Any portion of the surface that becomes eroded or otherwise damaged shall be repaired to re-establish the condition and grade prior to topsoil placement; then topsoil shall be replaced. Contractor is responsible for ensuring there is adequate onsite topsoil available for repair or supplying it at no additional expense.

3.05 MATERIAL DISPOSAL

A. Excess Material: Unless otherwise specified, excess material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work Site and disposed of in a manner not to cause damage tor expense to the Owner.

B. Waste Material: Unless otherwise specified, unacceptable material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work Site or disposed of in a manner not causing damage or expense to the Owner.

Technical Specifications 1003 – Site Grading

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SECTION 1003

SITE GRADING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section covers all areas disturbed by construction and/or where the elevation of natural ground is to be altered.

B. After construction has been substantially completed, clear ground surface of all foreign materials.

Make fill as necessary in order to bring site to uniform smooth finished grade as shown on the construction drawings.

1.02 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for work required under this section unless specifically identified on bid proposal. Contractor will include all costs of the requirements of this section in the appropriate bid item(s) on the bid form.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIAL

A. Use approved excess excavation or approved borrow material. Material excavated from site may be used for general site fill, provided such material is free of rubbish and other objectionable matter.

2.02 FILL UNDER STRUCTURES

A. Place dirt fill (see plans for material to be used) in 8-inch maximum lifts, measured loose, and compact, at or near optimum moisture, with tamping roller (sheepsfoot) pulled with crawler-mounted tractor to at least 95 % AASHTO Standard T-99 density. Fill to be placed to subgrade elevation without addition of topsoil. Where fill to subgrade elevation is less than 6 inches, scarify to a depth of 6-inches or as shown on plans and compact as specified before.

2.03 SITE FILL

A. Place approved fill to within 4 inches of finish grade shown on all areas not covered by structures or roads in 8-inch maximum lifts, measured loose, and compact at or near optimum moisture to at least 90 % AASHTO standard T-99 density. Place final four inches in one lift; disc if material contains large lumps.

2.04 WASTE

A. Stripped materials not suitable for re-use are to be removed from job-site. Remove or spread other waste material as directed. If waste material is permitted to be spread on site, dress by blading and slope to provide drainage.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEANUP

A. Remove from site of work temporary structures, rubbish, waste materials, and construction debris.

On-site burial of form lumber, concrete and concrete blocks, brick and other similar type of debris left from construction is not permitted. Dispose of excess excavated materials (beyond that needed to establish final grade indicated in the contract plans) offsite. Grade project site (including storage areas and other areas disturbed by construction operations) to level all washes, ruts, depressions, and mounds.

Technical Specifications 1039 – Coordination and Meetings

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SECTION 01039

COORDINATION AND MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and Project Conditions

B. Field Engineering

C. Preconstruction Meeting

D. Progress Meetings

1.02 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various sections of the Project to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate sections in preparation for Substantial Completion.

C. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents to minimize disruption of Owner’s activities.

1.03 FIELD ENGINEERING

A. Control datum for survey is that shown on Drawings.

1.04 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Engineer will schedule a meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and major Subcontractors.

C. Agenda:

1. Distribution of Contract Documents.

2. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of Products, schedule of values, progress schedule, and anticipated pay request schedule.

3. Designation of personnel representing the parties in Contract and the Engineer.

4. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

5. Scheduling.

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6. Contractor's access to site.

7. Coordination of tie-ins.

D. Engineer to record minutes and distribute copies within five (5) days after meeting to participants.

1.05 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. If deemed necessary by Owner or Engineer, schedule and administer monthly meetings throughout progress of the Work.

B. Engineer will decide for meetings, prepare agenda with copies for participants and preside at meetings.

C. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major Subcontractors and suppliers, Owner, Engineer, Resident Project Representative, as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

7. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

8. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

9. Coordination of projected progress.

10. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

11. Other business relating to work.

E. Engineer will record minutes and distribute copies within five (5) days after meeting to participants.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used

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