Allegheny Specs.pdf

W911WN-09-B-0018

Reroofing Various Buildings

Locks and Dam 4 and 5, Allegheny River; Mahoning Creek Lake; Crooked Creek Lake; Conemaugh River Lake

Specifications

August 2009

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

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00.00 10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00.10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 17 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 45 01 USACE QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 10 PROJECT SIGNS

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 02.00 15 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS (AS-BUILT DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 22 00 DEMOLITION

02 42 00 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 ROOF INSULATION

07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES

07 55 10 MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOFING

07 60 00 SHEET METALWORK, GENERAL

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

1.1.1 Project Signs

1.1.1.1 Payment

1.1.1.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.1.3 Payment Item

1.1.2 Replace Membrane Roofs

1.1.2.1 Payment

1.1.2.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.2.3 Payment Items

1.1.3 Replace Asphalt Shingle Roofs

1.1.3.1 Payment

1.1.3.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.3.3 Payment Items

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 22 00.00 10

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required.

1.1.1 Project Signs

1.1.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, installing, maintaining and removing project signs at each of the four facilities as specified in Section 01 50 10 PROJECT SIGNS. One sign shall be placed at Allegheny Lock and Dam 4, Allegheny Lock and Dam 5, Conemaugh River Lake and Mahoning Creek Lake.

1.1.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: lump sum.

1.1.1.3 Payment Item

0002 ARRA - Project Signs

1.1.2 Replace Membrane Roofs

1.1.2.1 Payment

This work is specified in SECTION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY, SECTION 07 22 00 ROOF INSULATION, SECTION 07 55 10MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOFING and SECTION 07 60 00 SHEET METALWORK. Payment will be made for costs associated with operations necessary for construction of the features of work. The price shall include all costs of labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supervision, overhead, permits, quality control, submittals, preliminary site work, cleanup, and other costs of completing the construction as specified.

1.1.2.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Lump Sum

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1.1.2.3 Payment Items

0003 ARRA - Allegheny L/D 4 - Replace Membrane Roof on Powerhouse Building

0004 ARRA - Allegheny L/D 4 - Replace Membrane Roof on Storage Building 0005 ARRA - Allegheny L/D 5 - Replace Membrane Roof on Powerhouse

Building

1.1.3 Replace Asphalt Shingle Roofs

1.1.3.1 Payment

This work is specified in SECTION 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY, SECTION 07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES and SECTION 07 60 00 SHEET METALWORK. Payment will be made for costs associated with operations necessary for construction of the features of work. The price shall include all costs of labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supervision, overhead, permits, quality control, submittals, preliminary site work, cleanup, and other costs of completing the construction as specified.

1.1.3.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Lump Sum

1.1.3.3 Payment Items

0006 ARRA - Conemaugh - Replace Asphalt Shingle Roof on Dam Site Restroom

0007 ARRA - Mahoning - Replace Asphalt Shingle Roofs on Two Roofs at Resource Manager's Office

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 30 00.10

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 Other Contractors

1.5.4 Storage Areas

1.5.5 Public Use

1.5.6 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 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.

1.5.4 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.

1.5.5 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 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.

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1.5.6 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.

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

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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 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

SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 9 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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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 MONITORING CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

3.3 PROGRESS SCHEDULE - BAR CHART

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES :

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Bar Chart Schedule; G, RE

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative who shall be responsible for the preparation of all required project schedule reports.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, a Project Schedule as described below shall be prepared. The scheduling of construction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development.

Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. A bar chart shall be prepared in accordance with paragraph PROGRESS SCHEDULE - BAR CHART. The schedule shall be submitted within 20 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

3.2 MONITORING CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

The schedule shall be the basis for measuring Contractor progress. Lack of an approved schedule or scheduling personnel will result in an inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor's progress. Failure of the Contractor to provide all information, as specified below, shall result in the disapproval of the entire Project Schedule submission and the inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor progress for payment purposes. In the case where Project Schedule revisions have been directed by the Contracting Officer and those revisions have not been included in the Project Schedule, the Contracting Officer may hold retainage up to the maximum allowed by contract, each payment period, until revisions to the Project Schedule have been made.

3.3 PROGRESS SCHEDULE - BAR CHART

The progress chart to be prepared by the Contractor pursuant to Section

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00700 CONTRACT CLAUSE, paragraph "SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS" shall consist of a bar chart as described herein. In preparing this schedule, the scheduling of construction is the responsibility of the Contractor and contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development. The chart may be prepared in a format proposed by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. Each activity shall include the applicable Price Schedule item number and show the estimated cost. The chart shall be prepared in sufficient detail to clearly show the Contractor's planned progress and the relationship of the various items of work. Larger activities shall be broken down into smaller activities with clearly defined limits (i.e. Excavation between STA xx and STA yy). In general, the estimated cost of any individual activity should not exceed $50,000. The selection and number of activities shall be subject to the Contracting Officer's approval. The chart shall be updated monthly to show actual progress and percentage of work completed for each activity. The Contractor shall submit, as part of his monthly request for payment, updated copies of his progress schedule identifying the work completed during the reporting period. If the Government issues changes to the existing work or adds additional work items to the contract, the Contractor shall revise his progress schedule accordingly. All costs associated with revising the schedule shall be included as part of the modification of the contract. If the Contractor's progress falls behind his planned work effort, a revised schedule shall be furnished to show how the Contractor proposes to complete the remaining work within the contract time. If the Contractor fails to submit updates as required, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of partial payment estimates, until such submittals are made.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.1.2 Approving Authority

1.1.3 Work

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.3.1 Government Approved

1.3.2 Information Only

1.4 PREPARATION

1.4.1 Transmittal Form

1.5 SUBMITTAL DELIVERY

1.6 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.7 VARIATIONS / SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS

1.7.1 Considering Variations

1.7.2 Proposing Variations

1.7.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

1.7.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

1.8 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.8.1 Use of Submittal Register

1.8.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.8.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.8.4 Contractor Action Code and Action Code

1.8.5 Copies Delivered to the Government

1.9 SCHEDULING

1.10 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.12 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.14 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.15 STAMPS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations samples remaining upon completion of the work.

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections.

Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to a notice to proceed. Submittals required prior to the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract. Schedules or tabular list of data or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work, submitted prior to commencement of construction to which the submittal applies.

Certificates of insurance Surety bonds List of proposed subcontractors List of proposed products Submittal register Schedule of prices

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Health and safety plan Work plan Quality control(QC) plan Environmental protection plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

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Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.1.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

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SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G, RE

Submit the Submittal Register within 30 days after award of the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.3.2 Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.

They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.4 PREPARATION

1.4.1 Transmittal Form

Use the attached sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms are included in the QCS software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.5 SUBMITTAL DELIVERY

All submittals shall be made to the following address:

Lower Mon Field Office 1811 Schoonmaker Ave.

Monessen, Pa 15062

1.6 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals.

The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work;

and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

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1.7 VARIATIONS / SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS

Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to Contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.7.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal

(VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal.

The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

1.7.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.7.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.8 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

At the end of this section is a submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications for construction; this list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. The Contractor shall maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with Section 01 45 01.10

USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS).

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data which is output in columns (c), (d), (e), and (f) as delivered by Government; retain data which is output in columns (a), (g), (h), and

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(i) as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. Maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with Section 01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS). The Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format with the following fields completed, to the extent that will be required by the Government during subsequent usage.

Column (c): Lists specification section in which submittal is required.

Column (d): Lists each submittal description (SD No. and type, e.g. SD-02 Shop Drawings) required in each specification section.

Column (e): Lists one principal paragraph in specification section where a material or product is specified. This listing is only to facilitate locating submitted requirements. Do not consider entries in column (e) as limiting project requirements.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government.

1.8.1 Use of Submittal Register

Submit submittal register. Submit with QC plan and project schedule.

Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the QC plan and the project schedule:

Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date Contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control.

1.8.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor with each submittal throughout contract.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC.

Column (l) List date of submittal transmission.

Column (q) List date approval received.

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1.8.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

Column (m) through (p)List Date related to review actions.

Column (q) List date returned to Contractor.

1.8.4 Contractor Action Code and Action Code

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