Specifications.pdf

W911WN-15-B-0016

Right Bank Training Wall Access Improvements

Tionesta Dam Tionesta Creek Forest County, Pennsylvania

Certified Final Document – RTA W911WN-15-B-0016 Technical Specifications June 2015

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00.00 10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 00.00 08 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 01.00 08 USACE QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01.10 USACE QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 02.00 20 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS (AS-BUILT DRAWINGS)

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 42 00.00 08 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

31 23 00.00 20 EXCAVATION AND FILL

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

1.1.1 Clearing and Grubbing

1.1.1.1 Payment

1.1.1.2 Measurement

1.1.1.3 Unit of Measure

1.1.1.4 Payment Item

1.1.2 Excavation and Debris Removal

1.1.2.1 Payment

1.1.2.2 Measurement

1.1.2.3 Unit of Measure

1.1.2.4 Payment Item

1.1.3 Installation of New Fencing

1.1.3.1 Payment

1.1.3.2 Measurement

1.1.3.3 Unit of Measure

1.1.3.4 Payment Item

1.1.4 Installation of Gates

1.1.4.1 Payment

1.1.4.2 Measurement

1.1.4.3 Unit of Measure

1.1.4.4 Payment Item

1.1.5 Site Restoration and Bank Stabilization

1.1.5.1 Payment

1.1.5.2 Measurement

1.1.5.3 Unit of Measure

1.1.5.4 Payment Item

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 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract progress payments will be based are listed in the PRICE SCHEDULE and described below. 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.

1.1.1 Clearing and Grubbing

1.1.1.1 Payment

Payment shall include all costs of furnishing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and constitute full compensation for prerequisite clearing, grubbing, and removal of associated materials. Payment shall include all costs associated with disposal of cleared materials.

1.1.1.2 Measurement

Measure clearing and grubbing by the square yard of area cleared and grubbed.

1.1.1.3 Unit of Measure

Square Yard

1.1.1.4 Payment Item

0002 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

1.1.2 Excavation and Debris Removal

1.1.2.1 Payment

Payment shall include all costs of furnishing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and constitute full compensation for excavation and removal of debris and other earthen materials encountered. Payment shall also include on-site professional oversight/monitoring during excavation and debris removal operations as specified in Section 01 35 00.00 08 SPECIAL PROCEDURES paragraph Geotechnical Oversight. Payment shall also include all costs associated with disposal of excavated materials and debris.

1.1.2.2 Measurement

Measurement of volume of debris and other earthen material removed shall be by the average end area method or other methods approved by the Contracting Officer.

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1.1.2.3 Unit of Measure

Cubic Yard

1.1.2.4 Payment Item

0003 EXCAVATION / DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

1.1.3 Installation of New Fencing

1.1.3.1 Payment

Payment shall include all costs of furnishing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and constitute full compensation for each linear foot of new fencing installed, including anchoring posts, assembling framework, mounting wire fabric and all other such operations as are required to meet the requirements of the plans and specifications.

1.1.3.2 Measurement

Measurement shall be by the linear foot of new fence furnished and installed. Gates will be measured and paid for under a separate item.

1.1.3.3 Unit of Measure

Linear foot

1.1.3.4 Payment Item

0004 CHAIN-LINK FENCE

1.1.4 Installation of Gates

1.1.4.1 Payment

Payment shall include all costs of furnishing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and constitute full compensation for each personnel gate installed, including gate posts, assembling framework, and all other such operations as are required to meet the requirements of the plans and specifications

1.1.4.2 Measurement

Measurement shall be by the number of each type of gate furnished and installed.

1.1.4.3 Unit of Measure

Each

1.1.4.4 Payment Item

0005 PERSONNEL GATES

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1.1.5 Site Restoration and Bank Stabilization

1.1.5.1 Payment

Payment shall include all costs of furnishing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and constitute full compensation for restoring the work site and stabilizing the excavated areas, including final grading, providing topsoil, seeding, mulching as needed, providing turf mat, and all other items related to restoring and stabilizing the disturbed areas related to the work.

1.1.5.2 Measurement

Measure turf reinforcing mat by the square yard of area placed.

1.1.5.3 Unit of Measure

Square Yard

1.1.5.4 Payment Item

0006 RESTORATION / BANK STABILIZATION

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.2.2 Approving Authority

1.2.3 Work

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

1.4.2 Information Only

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

1.5.2 Electronic File Format

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.8 VARIATIONS

1.8.1 Considering Variations

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.10 SCHEDULING

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11.1 Review Notations

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.16 STAMPS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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 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. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 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 or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, 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. Examples include the following:

Certificates of insurance

Surety bonds

List of proposed Subcontractors

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List of proposed products

Construction progress schedule

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal register

Schedule of prices

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 ensuing 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

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 3 material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accordance 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. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

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. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

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.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, except those SD-01 Pre-Construction Submittals noted above, construction, materials, SECTION 01 33 00 Page 4 products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G, RO

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

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

1.4.2 Information Only

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

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) sample, attached in Volume 2 ATTACHMENTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, 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.

1.5.2 Electronic File Format

Provide submittals other than material samples in both hard copy (paper) and electronic formats. The electronic submittal file must be compiled as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described in Paragraph 1.6.1. The electronic submittal file must be named specifically according to its contents (e.g. 01 45 00.00-1.2_Quality Control Plan.pdf).

Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Electronic format shall be in Adobe.PDF format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Whenever possible, PDF files shall be generated from original documents so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required. Files exceeding 30 pages shall be indexed and bookmarked to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature, or scan of a signature.

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Email electronic submittal documents fewer than 10MB to an email address as directed by the COR. Electronic documents over 10MB shall be provided on a CD/DVD, or through an electronic file sharing system such as the AMRDEC SAFE Web Application located at the following website:

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/

Provide hard copies of submittals as specified in this or other specification sections. Up to four additional hard copies of any submittal may be requested from the Contractor at the discretion of the COR, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

Five hard copies and one electronic Portable Document Format (PDF) copy on CD of all submittals shall be submitted to:

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

1.7 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.

1.8 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, FAR 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.8.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, after consulting with the DOR, 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.

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1.8.2 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, including the DOR's written analysis and approval. 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.

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

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

1.8.4 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.

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

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 materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is attached in Volume 2 ATTACHMENTS TO SPECIFICATIONS. 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.

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1.9.1 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.

1.9.2 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.

1.9.3 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.

1.10 SCHEDULING

Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Adequate time (a minimum of 14 calendar days exclusive of mailing time) 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

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 8 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. If a submittal is called for but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A."

c. Re-submit register and annotate monthly by the Contractor with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further re-submittal is required.

d. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received.

b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled, "Review Notations," of this section and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. Four copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and one copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

1.11.1 Review Notations

Contracting Officer review will be completed within 30 calendar days after date of submission. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" "or approved except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required, does not have

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 9 evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by Contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

Contractor shall make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, FAR 52.243-4, CHANGES shall be given to the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall be responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work which are not detailed on the contract drawings. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory.

Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for.

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor shall assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

Match the approved samples for materials and equipment incorporated in the work. If requested, approved samples, including those which may be damaged in testing, will be returned to the Contractor, at his expense, upon completion of the contract. Samples not approved will also be returned to the Contractor at his expense, if so requested.

Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proved

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Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the Contracting Officer for testing. Samples failing to meet contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals.

Contractor shallo replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

1.16 STAMPS

Stamps used by the Contractor on the submittal data to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

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| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) | | _____ Approved | | _____ Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or | | attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________ |

| TITLE: ______________________________________________________________ |

| DATE: _______________________________________________________________ |

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 Contract Drawings

1.4.2 Reference Drawings

1.5 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

1.6 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.6.1 Work Areas

1.6.2 Hauling Materials and Equipment

1.6.3 Storage Areas

1.6.4 Public Use

1.6.5 Utilities

1.7 OPERATION OF PROJECT FACILITIES

1.8 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

1.9 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1.10.1 Removal of Protective Measures and Clean up

1.11 DAMAGE TO WORK

1.12 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1.13 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

1.13.1 General

1.13.2 Geotechnical Oversight

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS AND PARTS OF STANDARD MANUFACTURE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SEQUENCE OF WORK

3.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

3.3 TESTING

3.4 RECORDS AND REPORTS

3.5 ANTITERRORISM (AT) REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1 AT Level I Training

3.5.2 IWatch Training

3.6 PROJECT SPECIFIC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

3.6.1 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

3.6.2 Contract for Work on Federal Contracts

3.6.3 Changes in Security Requirements

3.6.4 Identification Of Employees

3.6.5 E-Quip Information Needed for Contractors

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This section contains information of a general nature, and covers general requirements applicable to the performance of the work under this contract. The information provided, and the requirements specified are in addition to those specified in other sections of the contract.

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 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

HSPD-12 (2004) Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors

1.3 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

Geotechnical Oversight; G, RO

Submit qualifications of Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Professional Geologist prior to beginning excavation or debris removal.

Protection Of Existing Facilities; G, RO

SD-07 Certificates

AT Level I Training; G, RO IWatch Training; G, RO

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1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 Contract Drawings

The contract drawings reflect the work to be performed under this contract. The Contractor shall check all drawings immediately upon receipt, and verify the figures, dimensions, and representation of the work. The Contractor shall compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work. Dimensions marked on drawings shall, in general, be followed in preference to scale measurements. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies, and shall be responsible for an errors which might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph. Any omissions from the contract drawings and Specifications or incorrect description of details of the work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the contract drawings and Specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or incorrectly described details of work, but shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the Contract drawings and Specifications. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions and elevations, and other features shown on contract drawings are generally based on site surveys and measurements, and As-Built drawings. The Government cannot guarantee the accuracy of the dimensions, elevations, and features shown on the contract drawings which are based on the reference drawings, and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify all elevations and the dimensions shown by measurements in the field, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.2 Reference Drawings

The reference drawings show existing conditions of the site, including the original lock and dam, the existing facilities and structures at the site, and features of the new lock that have already been constructed or for which construction is currently in progress, to the best knowledge of the Government. Unless otherwise noted, dimensions and elevations, and other features shown are generally based on As-Built conditions. The Government cannot guarantee the accuracy of the dimensions, elevations, and features shown on the drawings, and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify all elevations and the dimensions shown by measurements in the field, at no additional cost to the Government. The Contracting Officer shall be notified of any discrepancies prior to commencing work.

1.5 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

Attention is directed to the fact that other Contractors may be employed by the Government at or in the vicinity of the work covered by these specifications. Unless specified otherwise, all Contractors shall have equal rights to the use of access roads and other areas which are not identified on the Contract Drawings as work areas or laydown areas for specific contractors, so far as practicable, and the Contractor employed under this contract shall cooperate with other Contractors so that the work may be performed with maximum efficiency. Should a disagreement occur between Contractors as to the use of facilities or in other matters, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall govern. See also Section 00800

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, 00800-10 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

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1.6 WORK AREAS AND RESTRICTIONS

1.6.1 Work Areas

As required by Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, all operations of the Contractor shall be confined to areas shown on the drawings and as authorized and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.2 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.

1.6.3 Storage Areas

Storage areas at the site will be limited to areas within the identified work area. No other areas will be made available at the project for storage of equipment and materials.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.

1.6.4 Public Use

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

1.6.5 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.

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1.7 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.

1.8 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

The Contractor shall at all times protect and preserve all materials, supplies and equipment of every description 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.

1.9 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES

Notwithstanding Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, 52.236-9 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.

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Prior to the start of construction operations, the Contractor shall provide protection for the existing structures, equipment and other facilities so that no dust, debris, or other contaminants shall come into contact with the these items.

1.10.1 Removal of Protective Measures and Clean up

Upon completion of all work for which protection is provided, the Contractor shall remove the protection, inspect the items being protected, and clean up as required to return the items to their original condition prior to the construction operations.

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1.11 DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, FAR 52.236-7 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 and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable contract unit prices as fixed and established in the contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there are no contract unit prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment pursuant to the Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES,FAR 52.243-4 CHANGES, will be made as full compensation for the repairs of that part of the permanent work for which there are no applicable contract unit prices. 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.

1.12 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Safety and Health Requirements shall conform to Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, EM 385-1-1, and the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Where provisions of EM 385-1-1 vary with OSHA requirements, the more stringent requirements shall be applied.

1.13 INSPECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

1.13.1 General

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. 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 so authorized 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.

1.13.2 Geotechnical Oversight

The Contractor shall provide a Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Professional Geologist, licensed to practice in a State of the United States or the District of Columbia, to monitor excavation and debris removal. The intent is to ensure that only talus or slide debris is removed and to provide direction to Contractor personnel during excavation and debris removal operations.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS AND PARTS OF STANDARD MANUFACTURE

All materials, supplies and articles furnished so as to be incorporated

SECTION 01 35 00.00 08 Page 7 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 will be accepted when it is proven to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, in accordance with the Section 00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES, FAR 52.236-5 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 SEQUENCE OF WORK

The work shall be prosecuted in such order of precedence as best suits the Contractor's construction schedule and the restrictions imposed on the drawings and as specified herein.

3.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

As-built drawings shall be maintained and submitted in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 01 78 02.00 15 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

(AS-BUILT DRAWINGS).

3.3 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.

3.4 RECORDS AND REPORTS

All records, test reports and similar documentation produced in connection with quality control operations shall be promptly submitted to the Contracting Officer as required by the specifications.

3.5 ANTITERRORISM (AT) REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1 AT Level I Training

All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring

SECTION 01 35 00.00 08 Page 8 access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at.

3.5.2 IWatch Training

The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. An IWatch poster will be furnished by the Contracting Officer for posting on the Contractor's project bulletin board.

3.6 PROJECT SPECIFIC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

This paragraph contains information for security requirements for work on Government Property. The purpose of these security requirements is to ensure that all Contractor or subcontractor employees working on this contract have received proper clearance for access to the Government property. Identification of Critical Infrastructure and submission of required employee information will be discussed at the Preconstruction Meeting. Required employee information shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer and Pittsburgh Office of Security and Law Enforcement, as applicable, at least 15 calendar days prior to required employee access to the project.

3.6.1 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the Contracting Officer no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

3.6.2 Contract for Work on Federal Contracts

All Contractor and subcontractor employees working on this contract who require access to identified Pittsburgh District critical infrastructure are required to have a favorable background investigation in accordance with HSPD-12.

This background investigation shall be completed by the Pittsburgh Office of Security & Law Enforcement, who will make the final determination on an employee's suitability for work on Government property, and who shall have the right to deny a Contractor or subcontractor employee from working on a contract based on results of the background investigation.

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