Technical Specifications B-0026.pdf

W911WN-09-B-0026

Generator and Electric Service Upgrades

Locks and Dams 6 and 7, Allegheny River Armstrong County Pennsylvania

Technical Specifications

July 2009

L/D 6&7 Allegheny River, Generator and Electric Service Upgrades

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 32 33 DIGITAL PROGRESS IMAGES

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 01 USACE QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

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 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 42 00 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00.00 00 ELECTRICAL WORK

26 28 21.00 40 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

26 32 14.00 10 ELECTRIC GENERATOR SETS

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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 Sign

1.1.1.1 Payment

1.1.1.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.1.3 Payment Item

1.1.2 Furnish and Install New Generators

1.1.2.1 Payment

1.1.2.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.2.3 Payment Item

1.1.3 Reimbursement for Power Company Services

1.1.3.1 Payment

1.1.3.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.3.3 Payment Item

1.1.4 New Electrical Service

1.1.4.1 Payment

1.1.4.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.4.3 Payment Item

1.1.5 Replace Heating System

1.1.5.1 Payment

1.1.5.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.5.3 Payment Item

1.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

1.2.1 Progress Photographs

1.2.1.1 Payment

1.2.1.2 Measurement

1.2.1.3 Unit of Measure

1.2.1.4 Payment Item

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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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 in Section 00010 SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum 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 for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.1.1 Project Sign

1.1.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with furnishing, installing, maintaining and removing project sign as specified in Section 01 50 10

PROJECT SIGNS.

1.1.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: lump sum.

1.1.1.3 Payment Item

0002 ARRA - Project Sign

1.1.2 Furnish and Install New Generators

1.1.2.1 Payment

Payment for this item shall constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to furnish and install the new generators, including removal and disposal of existing generators, construction of concrete slabs and enclosures, and modification of existing wiring as specified as specified in Sections 26 20 00 ELECTRICAL WORK, 26 28 21.00 40 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH, and 26 32 14.00 10 ELECTRIC

GENERATOR SETS.

1.1.2.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Lump Sum.

1.1.2.3 Payment Item

0004 ARRA - Furnish and Install New Generator, L/D 6 Allegheny River 0006 ARRA - Furnish and Install New Generator, L/D 7 Allegheny River

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1.1.3 Reimbursement for Power Company Services

1.1.3.1 Payment

The Contractor will be reimbursed by the Government for actual cost of power company services in connection with providing electrical service to the new generators. This reimbursement will be made only for costs directly associated with the generator electrical service, and shall not include any power company services related to providing electrical service to the Contractor's facilities or costs for Contractor usage costs of the new service. An amount has been inserted for bidding purposes. The Contractor shall be reimbursed the actual power company costs only, as established by invoice and evidence of full payment to the power company.

The Contractor shall submit receipts for reimbursement.

1.1.3.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Lump Sum.

1.1.3.3 Payment Item

0005 ARRA - Reimbursement For Power Company Services, L/D 6 Allegheny River 0008 ARRA - Reimbursement For Power Company Services, L/D 7 Allegheny River

1.1.4 New Electrical Service

1.1.4.1 Payment

Payment for this item shall constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to furnish and install the new electrical service at Lock and Dam 7, Allegheny River, including removal and disposal of existing equipment, and modification of existing wiring as specified as specified in Section 26 20 00 ELECTRICAL WORK.,

1.1.4.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Lump Sum.

1.1.4.3 Payment Item

0007 ARRA - New Electrical Service, L/D 7 Allegheny River

1.1.5 Replace Heating System

1.1.5.1 Payment

Payment for this item shall constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to furnish and install the new electrical heat pumps and unit heaters at Lock and Dam 7, Allegheny River, including removal and disposal of existing oil-fired boiler and associated items, and modification of existing wiring as specified as specified in Section 26 20 00 ELECTRICAL WORK.

1.1.5.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Lump Sum.

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1.1.5.3 Payment Item

0009 ARRA - Replace Heating System, L/D 7 Allegheny River

1.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract unit price 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 unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed unit price item most closely associated with the work involved. The unit 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 for each of the unit price items.

1.2.1 Progress Photographs

1.2.1.1 Payment

Payment for monthly progress images shall constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs for furnishing monthly digital progress images, as specified in Section 01 32 33 DIGITAL PROGRESS

IMAGES.

1.2.1.2 Measurement

Measurement will be made of the number of sets of progress images satisfactorily furnished as specified or directed.

1.2.1.3 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Sets.

1.2.1.4 Payment Item

0003 ARRA - Digital Progress Images

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.2.1 General

1.2.2 Licenses and Permits

1.3 DRAWINGS

1.3.1 Contract Drawings

1.3.2 Reference Drawings

1.4 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.4.1 Work Areas

1.4.2 Hauling Materials and Equipment

1.4.3 Other Contractors

1.4.4 Storage Areas

1.4.5 Public Use

1.4.6 Utilities

1.5 DAMAGE TO WORK

1.6 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS AND PARTS OF STANDARD MANUFACTURE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TESTING

3.2 PRECONSTRUCTION CONDITION SURVEY

3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

3.4 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

3.5 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES

3.6 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ROAD TRAFFIC

3.7 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

3.8 OPERATION OF PROJECT FACILITIES

3.8.1 Operating Hours

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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

1.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1.2.1 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.

1.2.2 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.

1.3 DRAWINGS

1.3.1 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.

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1.3.2 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 shown 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.

1.4 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.4.1 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.

1.4.2 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.

1.4.3 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.

1.4.4 Storage Areas

Storage areas at the site will be limited to areas 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

SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 3 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.

1.4.5 Public Use

The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that the work to be performed is located in areas accessible to 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.

1.4.6 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. Restroom facilities at the projects will not be made available to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide approved temporary sanitary facilities as required for personnel.

1.5 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.

1.6 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.

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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 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 PRECONSTRUCTION CONDITION SURVEY

Notwithstanding other Contract Clauses or Special Contract Requirements, the Contractor shall not begin construction until he has thoroughly documented the conditions of the site prior to construction. Documentation shall be DVD format videotape, which clearly shows the condition of the site prior to construction. All videotapes shall be labeled to clearly identify the location and date that the video was made. No separate payment will be made for video, and all costs in connection therewith shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Videotapes and other documentation shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.3 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

SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 5 and the employee's name. Additionally, a valid state driver's license is required for positive identification.

3.4 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.

3.5 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES

Notwithstanding the Section 00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, paragraph PROTECTION OF UTILITIES, and Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, paragraph

PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS, the Contractor shall locate and clearly identify all underground and above ground utility lines, wires, cables, pipes, poles, support lines, and culverts, within the Contractor's work area. The Contractor shall contact the Pennsylvania One Call System at telephone

(800) 242-1776 at least three days prior to beginning any Construction activity and comply with all applicable provisions of the state underground utility line protection laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for any costs associated with the utility locating services. The Contractor shall conduct his operations such that the utilities are not damaged or disturbed. Any damage to utilities caused by the Contractor's actions shall be repaired by him at no additional expense to the Government. The Contractor shall store materials and equipment in a manner that does not interfere with utility company services or utility company access to the facilities. The Contractor shall relocate any equipment or stockpiles, at no additional cost to the Government, that interfere with utility company operations, emergency repairs, or standard maintenance services.

3.6 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ROAD TRAFFIC

During construction the Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer. Such measures shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of State and local authorities having jurisdiction. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor shall submit his proposed traffic control plan for approval.

3.7 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Care shall be taken when working around any existing structure. Any damage from the Contractor's operations to any structure or facility shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government.

3.8 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

SECTION 01 30 00.10 Page 6 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.

3.8.1 Operating Hours

Locks and Dams 6 and 7 Allegheny River are normally open and operating Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 12:30 PM until 8:10 PM and on Monday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon thru October 24, 2009. Work at the either project at other times will require coordination at least 24 hours in advance by calling one of the following offices to make arrangements for Government personnel to be available at the site:

Lock and Dam 5 Allegheny River - (724) 295-2261 Locks and Dams Area Office - (412) 395-7650

Such coordination shall be made between the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 17

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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 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

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 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

SECTION 01 32 17 Page 2 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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DIGITAL PROGRESS IMAGES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Description

1.3.2 Digital Photographs

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT

3.2 PHOTOGRAPHY

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DIGITAL PROGRESS IMAGES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work under this section includes furnishing digital photographs showing the progress of the construction operations throughout the construction period.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having an "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. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Thumbnail Hard Copy Prints of Progress Images; G, RE Glossy Prints of Selected Official Progress Images; G, RE Electronic Copy of Selected Official Progress Images; G, RE Electronic Copy of All Other Progress Images; G, RE

Copies of digital progress images in electronic form and hard copy form shall be submitted monthly for approval in accordance with paragraph PHOTOGRAPHY. Progress images shall be submitted in a timely manner as coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Description

The Contractor shall, during the progress of the project (including progress of fabrication), furnish the Contracting Officer progress photographs to depict progress of construction throughout the life of the contract. The photographs shall be taken using digital photography equipment furnished by the Contractor. Electronic copies of approved photographs shall be furnished on CD-ROM or other storage media as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3.2 Digital Photographs

Digital photographs shall comply with the requirements of paragraph PHOTOGRAPHY. The Contractor shall furnish, using Microsoft Word 97 or later version, a file with each set of photographs which lists the following identifying information for each photographic image:

Name and location of project Contract number Date taken Contractor (and subcontractor, if applicable) Orientation of view and brief description of work depicted

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Each photograph shall be sequentially numbered. The identifying data shall be placed in the document accompanying the photographs. No identifying data, except the date stamp, shall appear on the photographs.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all photographic equipment to perform the work specified by this section. The camera shall have a CCD resolution no less than 7.0 million pixels per image (3072 by 2304) which will provide enough detail to print an 8" by 10" high-resolution photograph. The camera shall produce files that allows the user to download the images onto an IBM-compatible personal computer running Windows XP, and allow the images to be saved in one of the following graphic formats: JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) or BMP (Windows Bitmap).

3.2 PHOTOGRAPHY

The Contractor shall, during the progress of the work, furnish the Contracting Officer digitally produced progress photographs to depict the progress of the work both on-site and off-site at fabrication facilities.

All progress images shall be taken at the camera's highest resolution. In coordination with the Contracting Officer, one set of progress photographs per month shall be taken over the full duration of this contract, except photographs will not be required for periods when no work is in progress.

Thumbnail Hard Copy Prints of Progress Images shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval between the first and fifth day of each month. The Contracting Officer will select from the thumbnail views, unless directed otherwise, at least ten views to become official progress images. The selected official progress images shall be printed in color in 8" by 10" format, shall be identified on the back in accordance with paragraph Digital Photographs, and shall be submitted for approval. Glossy Prints of Selected Official Progress Images and Electronic Copy of Selected Official Progress Images shall be furnished within ten days of approval of the thumbnail images. Electronic copies shall be furnished on CD-ROM with file of required photographic information. Electronic Copy of All Other Progress Images (including those not selected) shall be furnished on separate CD-ROM with file of required photographic information with the selected official progress images. Digital photographs shall be taken continuously throughout each month in which work is in progress. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, photographs will not be required for periods of time in which work is not being performed.

Additional sets of photographs shall be taken as directed by the Contracting Officer. Enough digital photographs shall be taken to adequately depict each phase of the work and shall show progress made during those phases and at the completion of the project. Digital photographs shall show work accomplished since the previous photographs.

Progress photographs shall be submitted as specified herein and in paragraph SUBMITTALS.

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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

1.4.2 Procedures

1.5 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.6 VARIATIONS / SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS

1.6.1 Considering Variations

1.6.2 Proposing Variations

1.6.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

1.6.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

1.7 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.7.1 Use of Submittal Register

1.7.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.7.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.7.4 Contractor Action Code and Action Code

1.7.5 Copies Delivered to the Government

1.8 SCHEDULING

1.9 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.10 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.11 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.12 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.13 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.14 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-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.

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

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 3 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-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

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.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G, RE

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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.

1.4.2 Procedures

Five copies of submittals shall be submitted to:

Resident Engineer Upper Ohio Area Office 3510 Grand Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15225

11.5 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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1.6 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.

1.6.1 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.

1.6.2 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.

1.6.3 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.

1.6.4 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.

1.7 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

(i) as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 6 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.

1.7.1 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.

1.7.2 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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1.7.3 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.

1.7.4 Contractor Action Code and Action Code

Entries for columns (j) and (o), are to be used are as follows (others may be prescribed by Transmittal Form):

NR - Not Received

AN - Approved as noted

A - Approved

RR - Disapproved, Revise, and Resubmit

1.7.5 Copies Delivered to the Government

Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request.

1.8 SCHEDULING

Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Adequate time (not less than 14 calendar days) shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval. Include certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential resubmittal of requirements.

b. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register.