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Reroofing, Ally L/D 4 & 5, Conemaugh & Mahoning Dam

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Description of Work

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.3.1 General

1.3.2 Access to Work Areas

1.3.3 Protection of Work Areas

1.3.4 Licenses and Permits

1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 Contract Drawings

1.4.2 Reference Drawings

1.5 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.5.1 Work Areas

1.5.2 Hauling Materials and Equipment

1.5.3 Contractor's Work Hours

1.5.4 Other Contractors

1.5.5 Storage Areas

1.5.6 Public Use

1.5.7 Utilities

1.6 Conditions of Work

1.6.1 Flammable Barge Shipments

1.6.2 Withdrawal of Equipment

1.6.3 Compensation and Extension of Contract Period, Suspension of

Work

1.7 MULTIPLE WORK SITES

1.8 DAMAGE TO WORK

1.9 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS AND PARTS OF STANDARD MANUFACTURE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TESTING

3.2 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

3.3 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

3.4 OPERATION OF PROJECT FACILITIES

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Description of Work

The general description of the work is to furnish all equipment, labor, layout of work, and supervision to construct the following:

Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4. The location of Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4 is shown on attached "Transportation Route to Allegheny Lock and Dam 4" which gives directions from downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

Replace Membrane Roof on Powerhouse Building The existing building roof consists of mechanically fastened EPDM membrane; the roof deck consists of a cast-in-place concrete deck. The EPDM membrane is present on the inner sides of the parapet and extends up the sides of the parapet and is terminated using a metal sealing strip screwed to the parapet. There is also a synthetic plaster system which was install on the walls which runs over the top and down the inside of the parapet wall to the EPDM sealing strip. Work on the building roof consists of removing existing ballast, EPDM membrane, insulation, and waterdam/drains/fascia. Installing new mechanically fastened polyisocyanurate board insulation, roof drains, and modified bitumen roofing with walking pad from the access door to the antenna and spot light. The new roof membrane shall be extended up the inner side of the parapet and secured with mechanical fasteners as well as cold-applied adhesive. New flashing shall be installed on all pipe vents and protrusions from the roof surface.

New metal cap flashing shall be installed on the top of the parapet wall as shown on the attached drawing (4AR & 5AR-1).

Tapered insulation shall be used to provide a minimum roof slope of 1/4 inch per foot. There is a smaller pitched wood with the roof access door and chimney. The metal chimney shall be removed and the contractor shall fabricate and install a wood cover with new mechanically fastened composition board/polyisocyanurate board insulation, modified bitumen roof, aluminum gravel stop/fascia.

There is an existing wood access door which shall be removed and a new exterior type insulated aluminum door shall be installed. The door shall be 30 inches wide by 36 inches high, have a stainless steel continuous piano hinge, and dual acting latch handles.

Replace Membrane Roof on Storage Garage The main roof consists of a ballasted EPDM membrane with 1-1/2" rigid board insulation; the roof deck consists of precast concrete roof units. The work consists of removing the ballasted EPDM roofing installing new mechanically fastened composition polyisocyanurate board insulation, modified bitumen roofing, roof drains, aluminum gravel stop, and fascia. Tapered insulation shall be utilized to provide a minimum roof slope of 1/4 inch per foot.

The Attached Shed roof consists of Ondura Corrugated Roofing Panels; the roof deck is plywood on wood roof tresses which is sloped to drain. The work consists of removing existing roof, SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 2 replacing four (4) sheets of plywood deck, installing new mechanically fastened composition board/polyisocyanurate board insulation, modified bitumen roof, and aluminum gravel stop/fascia. The roof has no drains and is sloped to drain toward the street.

Allegheny River Lock and Dam 5. The location of Allegheny River Lock and Dam 5 is shown on attached "Transportation Route to Allegheny Lock and Dam 5" which gives directions from downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

Replace Membrane Roof on Powerhouse Building The existing building roof consists of ballasted EPDM membrane and urethane board insulation over a previous built-up roof which still exists. The roof deck consists of a level cast-in-place concrete deck. EPDM membrane is present on the inner sides of the parapet and extends approximately twelve inches up the sides of the parapet and is terminated using a metal sealing strip screwed to the parapet. There is also a synthetic plaster system which was install on the walls which runs over the top and down the inside of the parapet wall to the EPDM sealing strip. Work on the building roof consists of removing existing ballast, EPDM membrane, insulation, and waterdam/drains/fascia. Installing new mechanically fastened polyisocyanurate board insulation, roof drains, and modified bitumen roofing with walking pad from the access door to the antenna. The new roof membrane shall be extended up the inner side of the parapet and secured with mechanical fasteners as well as cold-applied adhesive. New flashing shall be installed on all pipe vents and protrusions from the roof surface. New metal cap flashing shall be installed on top of the parapet wall as shown on the attached drawing (4AR & 5AR-1). Tapered insulation shall be used to provide a minimum roof slope of ¼ inch per foot. There is a smaller pitched wood with the roof access door and chimney. The metal chimney shall be removed and the contractor shall fabricate and install a wood cover with new mechanically fastened composition board/polyisocyanurate board insulation, modified bitumen roof, aluminum gravel stop/fascia. There is an existing wood access door which shall be removed and a new exterior type insulated aluminum door shall be installed. The door shall be 30 inches wide by 36 inches high, have a stainless steel continuous piano hinge, and dual acting latch handles.

Conemaugh River Lake. The location of Conemaugh River Lake is shown on attached "Transportation Route to Conemaugh River Lake" which gives directions from downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

Replace Asphalt Shingle Roof on Dam Site Restroom The existing roof consists of asphalt shingles over tar paper on wood sheathing. Aluminum fascia, gutters and downspouts are present on all sides of the building, as well as wood fascia board and miscellaneous trim and flashing. Work on the building roof consists of complete removal of all existing roofing materials, including tar paper, shingles, nails, flashings on vents, chimney and waste stack vents, removal of all gutters and downspouts fascia, trim and flashings, and installing all new ice dam barrier, tar paper, shingles, new flashings, new gutters and downspouts, wood fascia and trim. Gutters and downspouts shall shall be the same size as original. Downspouts shall empty into existing drains.

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Mahoning Creek Lake. The location of Mahoning Creek Lake is shown on attached "Transportation Route to Mahoning Creek Lake" which gives directions from downtown Pittsburgh, PA.

Replace Roofs on Resources Manager's Office Buildings The existing roofs on both buildings consist of asphalt shingles over tar paper on wood sheathing. Each building has 2 porches that are also shingled. The roofs have aluminum fascia, gutters and downspouts. Work on the the roofs consist of complete removal of all existing roofing materials, including tar paper, shingles, nails, flashings on vents, chimney and waste stack vents, and installing all new ice dam barrier, tar paper and shingles. In addition, each building has some damaged fascia flashing on the gable ends as indicated in the photos. These areas shall have damaged flashing removed and replaced with new aluminum flashing.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.3.1 General

Responsibilities of the Contractor include, but shall not be limited to, all planning, programming, administration, coordination, and management to ensure that all work is performed in accordance with all laws, regulations, codes or directives. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the work performed meets or exceeds the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall perform all related Contractor administrative services necessary to perform the work, such as quality control, contractor financial control, and maintenance of accurate and complete records and files. The Contractor shall also be responsible for establishing and executing programs required to ensure that all work is performed in strict accordance with all health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, codes and directives, to protect the general public, as well as Contractor and Government employees.

1.3.2 Access to Work Areas

It is noted that various work areas at each facility may include areas that are located on the Lock walls or dam piers. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for determining the methods used to transport materials and equipment to and from the work sites as well as the removal of waste materials from the work sites. The Contractor shall ensure that his operations will not interfere with the operation of the project or the duties of project personnel. In no case shall navigation be interrupted for the convenience of the Contractor. Scaffolding, transport of materials and equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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1.3.3 Protection of Work Areas

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the work areas and Government property in the condition it existed prior to construction. The Contractor shall ensure adequate protective measures are in place to prevent damage from the Contractor's operations. The Contractor shall ensure that underlying and nearby surfaces are protected from heat, spills or other damage. The Contractor shall promptly remove all spillages of asphalt or other materials in a acceptable manner.

1.3.4 Licenses and Permits

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all state or local contractor licensing or registration laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing qualified personnel for work which requires specialized registration or training.

1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 Contract Drawings

The contract drawings reflect the work to be performed under this contract. In accordance with Section 00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, paragraph CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS, AND SPECIFICATIONS, the Contractor shall check all such drawings immediately upon receipt, and verify the figures, dimensions, and the representation of the work, and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies. Any omissions from the drawings or misdescription of details of the work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of work.

The following sketches are applicable to this work.

Drawing No. Title 4AR & 5AR-1 Parapet Detail Chimney Removal & Roofing and Access Door Sketch

1.4.2 Reference Drawings

Reference drawings show existing conditions to the best knowledge of the Government. Unless otherwise noted, dimension, elevations, and other features shown on contract drawings, are generally based on the reference drawings supplemented by field surveys. The Government cannot guarantee the accuracy of the dimensions, elevations, and features shown on reference drawings or on contract drawings which are based on the reference drawings, and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, whenever necessary, to verify all elevations and the dimensions by measurements in the field.

All elevations are referenced to the local datum used for the original construction of the structure. The Contractor shall verify elevations and dimensions before laying out the work. The Contracting Officer shall be notified of any discrepancies prior to commencing work.

The following reference drawings are applicable to this work.

Allegheny River, Lock 4

Drawing No. Title

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Power House AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 1 Power House, Plans & Sections, Sheet 1 AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 3 Power House, Sections, Sheet 3 AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 5 Power House, Details, Sheet 5 AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 6 Power House, Reinforcement, Sheet 6 O38-L4-70/1.1 (L/D 4) Exterior Synthetic Plaster System, Plans and Sections O38-L4-70/2 (L/D 4) Exterior Synthetic Plaster System, Sections and Details

Storage Garage 4AR-LWSG-1 Lock 4, Allegheny River, Storage Garage (Sketch)

Allegheny River, Lock 5

Drawing No. Title

Power House AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 1 Power House, Plans & Sections, Sheet 1 AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 3 Power House, Sections, Sheet 3 AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 5 Power House, Details, Sheet 5 AR 4-32(AR4&AR5) Sheet 6 Power House, Reinforcement, Sheet 6 O38-L5-70/1.1 (L/D 5) Exterior Synthetic Plaster System, Plans and Sections O38-L5-70/2 (L/D 5) Exterior Synthetic Plaster System, Sections and Details

Conemaugh River Lake

Drawing No. Title

Dam Site Restroom 038AB-U1-79/1.1 Public Sanitary Building, Plans, Elevations and Sections

Mahoning Creek Lake

Drawing No. Title

Resource Managers Offices O38a.5-U1-74/1.1 Dwellings, Site Map and Plot Plan O38a.5-U1-74/2.1 Dwellings, Floor Plans O38a.5-U1-74/3 Dwellings, Elevations O38a.5-U1-74/4.1 Dwellings, Sections and Piping Systems O38a.5-U1-74/5 Dwellings, WALL Sections and Stair Details

1.5 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.5.1 Work Areas

As required by Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, paragraph OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, all operations of the Contractor shall be confined to areas required to accomplish the work under this contract and as authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer. Work areas will be limited to the

SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 6 building involved and a limited area adjacent to the building as approved by the Contracting Officer. Access for Government personnel shall be maintained to all buildings and along all lock walls at all times.

1.5.2 Hauling Materials and Equipment

If the Contractor proposes to haul materials or equipment by road to the work site, such hauling shall be in accordance with all permits, bonds and other requirements of the state highway department and local authorities as applicable. No heavy hauling on public roads will be permitted until all permits and bonds have been obtained as required. The Contractor shall be responsible for investigating the load limits for local roads. All damage to transportation facilities, public or private property, or utilities caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government. Dirt, mud, debris and other materials which are deposited on the highways and roads shall be removed, as necessary or as determined by the Contracting Officer, to prevent creation of a dust nuisance or safety hazard. Upon completion of all work requiring use of the local roads, the roadways shall be restored to their preconstruction condition by cleaning and or reconstruction of damaged drainage facilities, base courses, and pavements as necessary. Repairs shall be made in the same manner as the original construction. No separate payment will be made for maintaining and restoring the condition of the roads, and all costs in connection therewith shall be considered as incidental to performance of the work.

1.5.3 Contractor's Work Hours

The Contractor will be allowed to work only during normal project operating hours, of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, or as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will not be allowed to work at the site when Government employees are not present, nor on Federal holidays.

1.5.4 Other Contractors

The Contractor is alerted to the fact that other contractors may be employed by the Government or local interests at, or in the vicinity of the site. See also Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES paragraph WORK UNDER OTHER

CONTRACTS.

1.5.5 Storage Areas

Storage areas at the site will be limited to areas identified shown on the drawings and as required for performance of the work under this contract.

No other areas will be made available at the project for storage of equipment and materials. All such work and storage areas and adjacent facilities shall be protected from damage by the Contractor's operations.

Any damage caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor's use of such storage areas shall not interfere with operation of the facilities.

1.5.6 Public Use

The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that the work to be performed is located in areas heavily used for recreational activities by the public. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide the controls necessary to prevent any interference by the public to his operations. The Government will cooperate with the Contractor in keeping

SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 7 the work areas clear so that the work may be performed with efficiency.

The Contractor shall schedule his work to provide for these restrictions and all costs resulting therefrom shall be considered incidental to the costs of performing the work.

1.5.7 Utilities

The Government will not make any utilities or services available to the Contractor; and the Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all utilities and services required for performance of the work under this contract.

1.6 Conditions of Work

1.6.1 Flammable Barge Shipments

It is noted that occasional barge shipments include such materials as gasoline, propane gas or other flammable materials. The Government will usually have not more than 4 hours notice that such materials will arrive at a particular navigation lock. The Government will promptly notify the Contractor of such shipments, and the Contractor shall ensure that no exposed flames exist while such shipments are locking through the navigation lock.

1.6.2 Withdrawal of Equipment

It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to withdraw any equipment that would be subject to damage by rising water levels from such affected areas, before they are subject to damage. The Contractor shall monitor the prevailing river conditions at the project site, referring to the project river gauge, weather forecasts issued by the National Weather Services, and shall determine when to withdraw equipment. The withdrawal of equipment shall ultimately be the Contractor's decision and will not be directed by the Government. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to determine the time necessary to make a complete and safe withdrawal of equipment.

The Contractor shall resume all work, and remobilize equipment from its moored location when a falling water condition is forecasted.

1.6.3 Compensation and Extension of Contract Period, Suspension of Work

The withdrawal of equipment is considered an incidental condition of work dictated by the nature of the work site. The Contractor's withdrawal of equipment shall not be construed as a direction on the part of the Government or Contracting Officer, under the provisions of Contract Clause SUSPENSION OF WORK, which shall not apply to this work condition. No compensation will be made to the Contractor for withdrawal of this equipment nor will any delay costs be made for the period during which work cannot be accomplished. In accordance with Contract Clause DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION), the contract period will be extended equitably for the withdrawal of equipment.

1.7 MULTIPLE WORK SITES

The Contractor shall have the staffing, capabilities, and equipment to mobilize, manage, and complete multiple projects simultaneously, with supervision as specified herein.

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1.8 DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, paragraph PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. However, if, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, any part of the permanent work performed by the Contractor is damaged by flood or earthquake, which damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, the Contractor shall make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer. An equitable adjustment in the contract price will be made pursuant to Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, paragraph CHANGES, and such adjustment shall constitute full compensation for the repairs of the permanent work. Except as herein provided, damage to all work (including temporary construction), utilities, materials, equipment and plant shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense, regardless of the cause of such damage.

1.9 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

Not withstanding other provisions of this contract, all materials and work to be performed under this contract shall be inspected and accepted by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative(s). Inspections and acceptance will be performed on phases of the work, before the next definable sequential phase of work commences, OR may be performed at the completion of all of the work, as determined appropriate by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer or his authorized representative shall be the individual(s) solely authorized to reject materials, disapprove or approve any work in progress, or order or direct any revision or change to the plans and specifications as presently shown and stated.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS AND PARTS OF STANDARD MANUFACTURE

All materials, supplies and articles furnished so as to be incorporated into the work under this contract shall, whenever so specified and otherwise practicable, be standard products of recognized reputable manufacturers. Standard products of manufacturers other than those specified in the contract will be accepted when it is proven to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, in accordance with the Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, paragraph MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP, that they are equal in performance, strength, durability, usefulness and convenience for the purpose intended. Any changes required in the details and dimensions shown on the drawings as a result of the substitution of standard products, other than those provided for, shall be properly made as approved by the Contracting Officer, and at the expense of the Contractor. All products specified by "similar or equal to" a particular brand name are for descriptive purposes only and are not to imply that the product is available from only that source. Each major piece of equipment furnished under the contract shall be provided with a substantial nameplate securely fastened or cast in place and clearly inscribed with the manufacturer's name, year of manufacture, principal rating data and other pertinent data.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TESTING

Where testing is specified herein to be performed by the Government, the

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Government will perform the testing or will have the testing performed at a commercial laboratory at the expense of the Government. Where items or additional samples from items which have been previously tested and approved at the expense of the Government are required to be retested, the Government will bear the costs of such retesting. Where retesting is required because of the failure of previously tested samples, the expenses of all such retesting shall be borne by the Contractor at no extra expense to the Government. The Contractor shall pay for all additional retesting required due to subsequent test failures. Where so required for original testing, retesting will be performed either in the Government laboratories or at such commercial laboratories as may be approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing an identification badge/card to each employee prior to the employee working on-site and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification.

Identification shall consist of name tags with the name of the Contractor and the employee's name. Additionally, a valid state driver's license is required for positive identification.

3.3 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

The Contractor shall at all times protect and preserve all materials, supplies and equipment of every description (including property which may be Government-furnished or owned) and all work performed. A11 reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. If, as determined by the Contracting Officer, material, equipment, supplies and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payments due him.

3.4 OPERATION OF PROJECT FACILITIES

Government facilities shall remain in operation at all times. The Contractor shall perform his work in a manner which will not interfere with the operation of the project facilities and the duties of Government personnel. Particular care shall be taken during all operations under this contract to prevent damage to any operating equipment or facilities at the project. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the workers in accordance with the applicable provisions of EM 385-1-1. Contractor operations shall be performed in such a manner to ensure that project personnel and the public are protected at all times.

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