Attachment 1 - Specifications Kinzua Paving Corrected.pdf

Kinzua Dam Overlay Pavement of Maintenance Area and Full Depth Construction of Parking Pad

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. GENERAL

1.1.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all supplies, materials, equipment, and labor as necessary to complete the work as specified herein. The work consists of repair of a roadway and the construction of a new parking lot. For the parking lot, a full depth repair shall be conducted accommodate 8” of new 2A stone, and 5” of new PennDOT Superpave asphalt. Kinzua Dam is located in Warren County, Clearendon Township, adjacent to SR 59. The site of the work may be reached from state and local roads and streets.

1.1.2. Site plan and references sketches have been provided to indicate the location and general requirements for the repaving. Site plan been provided to indicate the general terrain conditions. Exact finished elevations of the pavement shall be determined in the field by the Contractor and Contracting Officer or their designated representative.

1.2. Coordination Meeting and Points of Contact (POCs)

1.3. Prior to commencement of any work being performed on site, the Contractor shall participate in a teleconference with the Administrative Contacting Officer (ACO) and the Kinzua:

1.3.1. Resource Manager – Mr. Douglas Helman, 814-726-0661, douglas.b.helman@usace.army.mil

1.3.2. Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) – Mr. David Conrad, 412-395-7679, or 412-600-2045, David.T.Conrad@usace.army.mil

1.4. SUBMITTALS

1.4.1. The Contractor shall provide submittals for Government Approval. 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. It will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work. The Government has the right to reject defective supplies or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall, in such event, promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor’s expense.

1.4.2. Required Submittals

1.4.2.1. SD-01 Preconstruction submittals Manufacturer's Literature

For all proposed materials to be furnished under this contract the contractor shall furnish manufacturer’s descriptive literature or catalog cuts, illustrations, specifications, and other data to show the proposed materials meet the specified requirements. All appropriate descriptive data shall be clearly indicated on the submittal.

1.4.2.2. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall complete and submit a Quality Control Plan. A QCP template is provided as an attachment to the specifications. There shall be one qualified Superintendent and one qualified Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager. The SSHO and the Contractor Quality Control Manager may be the same person and may be the designated representative (DR). The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce a product that complies with the contract requirements, cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The project Superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting

Officer. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct any inspections or perform any tests deemed necessary at any time during the execution of the contract to determine conformance with the requirements of these specifications. Superintendent and CQC Manager shall be on site at all times work is being done.

1.4.2.3. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

In addition to other requirements, the Accident Prevention Plan shall be coordinated with and refer to the Site Access and Work Plan to ensure proposed equipment can be used in a safe manner on the terrain encountered in the work area, including addressing the work conditions in the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

1.4.2.4. Project Schedule

Project Schedule must be provided in Excel format and updated as necessary or as required by the ACO.

1.4.2.5. Site Access and Work Plan

Contractor shall submit for approval a written plan describing in detail all phases of paving operations. Plan shall include all requirements specified in paragraph “Site Conditions and Site Access And Work Plan”. Plan shall address work sequencing, time projections, as well as how each step will be controlled, tested, and evaluated.

Plan shall address safety measures, equipment specifications, work scheduling around weather and record keeping.

1.4.2.6. SD-05 Design Data

1.4.2.6.1. Paving Plan

Contractor shall provide details for final layout and construction of the paving, inlcu for approval by the Contracting Officer. Reference sketches are attached for use.

1.4.2.7. SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Warranty

The Contractor shall provide a one-year service warranty from the date of final acceptance against defects in workmanship.

1.4.2.8. Contractor Data Submission

All Contractor data submissions shall be submitted electronically to: Mr. David Conrad, David.T.Conrad@usace.army.mil

1.5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS-AT/OPSEC

1.5.1. Access and General Protection and Security Policy and Procedures

The Contractor and all associated Subcontractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government Representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation the USACE Security Office. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes. The Contractor must submit the full name, Social Security Number/or/ valid driver’s license number with state of issue, Date of Birth, and Place of Birth/Citizenship for all associated Contractor or Subcontractor employees to the USACE Security Office, Andrew Wasko, (412) 395-7643, andrew.j.wasko@usace.army.mil, and Joseph M. Bali, 412-395-7162, joseph.m.bali@usace.army.mil.

The email name check request must contain the USACE Pittsburgh District contract number and location. The mailto:andrew.j.wasko@usace.army.mil mailto:joseph.m.bali@usace.army.mil required information may be faxed to 412-395-7173 with a coversheet which identifies the USACE Pittsburgh District contract number and location and an email address for the requesting Contractor. The District retains the right to deny any Contractor and Subcontractor employee from working on one of its contracts based on final background investigation results.

1.5.2. Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.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 enrollment 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 (KO) no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.5.3. Employee Identification and Background Check

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

Identification shall consist of name tags with the name of the Contractor and the employee's name. Additionally, a valid state driver's license or other Government-issued photo identification card is required for positive identification. Each employee shall be subject to a background check in accordance with "Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors" (HSPD- 12). Only those individual employees that were specifically identified and approved shall be cleared to work on Government property.

1.6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, all work shall comply with the most recent edition of the USACE Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules, and regulations. If there are any standards that require interpretation, submit matters to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before the commencement of work. Where the requirements herein, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern. The Superintendent, CQC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if any of the required regulatory requirements are not being effectively carried out.

If dismissal occurs, project work will be stopped and no work shall proceed until a suitable replacement is approved and the appropriate requirements are assured to be effectively carried out. The latest version of the EM 385-1-1 is available online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_ 385-1-1.pdf.

1.6.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document that shall be contract-and/or job-specific. The APP shall be developed by the Contractor and shall interface with the Contractor's overall Safety and Health Program, such that any portions of the Contractor's overall program referenced in the APP shall be included as appropriate. The Contractor shall develop the APP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, and shall address each of the elements/sub-elements in the outline contained in the appendix in the order that they are provided in the manual, and as supplemented herein. If an item is not applicable because of the nature of the work to be performed, the Contractor shall state this exception and provide a justification. The APP shall be written in English by the Prime Contractor and shall articulate the specific work, work processes, equipment to be used, and hazards pertaining to the contract.

The non-mandatory APP Checklist, Form A-2 of the EM 385-1-1, may be used to ensure each area of required information has been provided as part of the APP to the Contracting Officer. The APP shall be submitted to the Contracting Office Representative (COR) for review and acceptance within 15 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and prior to any commencement of work. Work cannot begin without an accepted APP.

Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and all attachments will be enforced as part of the contract.

Disregarding provisions of this contract or the accepted APP is a cause for stopping of that portion of the work at the direction of the Contracting Officer until the matter has been rectified. Each sub-Contractor shall be provided a file://COE-LRPNV002PIT.LRP.DS.USACE.ARMY.Mil/OfficeShare$/OR/Facility%20Support%20Section%20(FSS)/02%20-%20FRM%20(Reservoirs)/0%20-%20Northern%20Area/Union%20City/Paving%202022/(http:/www.uscis.gov/e https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_ https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf copy of the accepted APP and a copy shall be available on the worksite at all times. A signature log shall be completed by each sub-Contractor supervisor attesting that they have read and understand the APP. All sub- Contractors shall comply with the APP. The Contractor shall provide on-going evaluations of the APP throughout the life of the project.

Changes, revisions, and updates to the APP shall be reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer, project Superintendent, SSHO, and Contractor Quality Control Manger.

1.6.2. Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, all Contractors that perform operations on LRP USACE-owned/operated facilities are to include an Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan as an addition to their overall APP. The plan shall describe how the Contractor will implement the requirements and best practices issued by Federal, State, and Local authorities in order to prevent the spread of COVID and/or other infectious diseases.

1.6.3. Risk Management

A risk management assessment tool, such as activity hazard analysis (AHA), job safety analysis (JSA), or job hazard analysis (JHA) shall be developed by the Contractor performing the work for each activity, task, or defined feature of work (DFOW). The assessment shall identify the work sequence, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel, and the control measures to be implemented to control the hazards. If Qualified or Competent Persons are required for a particular activity, they shall be identified and included in the assessment, and their competency/qualification identified. Work shall not begin until the assessment has been accepted by the Contracting Officer and discussed with all engaged in the activity.

These risk assessment tools are considered living documents and shall be updated as needed. If the RAC increases from what was originally accepted by the Contracting Officer, the assessment shall be re-submitted for acceptance prior to work proceeding. Changes that do not increase the RAC are not required to be resubmitted for acceptance.

The risk assessment shall be developed in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 1, or as specified by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may use the AHA form in Attachment _ to assist with completion of their risk assessments. Risk assessments shall be submitted for review at least 15 working days prior to the start of the activity, task, or defined feature of work is set to begin. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to revise and resubmit any documents if they fail to effectively identify the work sequence, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel, and the control measures to be implemented.

Each employee performing work as part of an activity, task, or defined feature of work shall review the risk assessment for the activity and sign the signature log designated for the assessment prior to beginning work. A signature log shall be maintained for each risk assessment.

1.6.4. Implementation of Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person at each project site to function as the primary Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program and the Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The SSHO is a full-time responsibility and shall be an employee other than the supervisor (unless specified differently in the contract and coordinated with the local SOH Office), that reports directly to a senior project, or corporate, official. The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations during the shift. The SSHO shall meet all training and experience qualifications as outlined in EM 385-1-1 Section 01, Paragraph A.17. The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent. SSHO shall attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings, including preparatory and periodic in-progress meetings.

1.6.5. Mishap Reporting

A mishap is any unplanned, undesired event that occurs during the course of work being performed, to include, accidents, incidents, and near misses. All mishaps shall be reported to the Contracting Officer within 24-hours after notification from the affected employee(s). Contractors are responsible for maintaining an OSHA Log of Work- Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) and complying with all reporting and recordkeeping requirements specified in 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1904.

1.6.6. Damage Reports

All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer and Resource Manager.

1.6.7. Minimum Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is governed in all areas by the nature of work personnel are performing based on conducted hazard evaluations. AHAs shall detail the PPE to be used that will provide appropriate protection for the work to be performed when required. All PPE shall be provided by the Contractor, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition whenever the hazard dictates use.

Mandatory PPE, at minimum, shall include hardhat (construction sites), long pants, short sleeve shirts, and leather or protective work shoes or boots. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) shall be worn at all times when working above or near water in which other fall protection methods do not provide the appropriate protection.

1.6.8. Designated Persons

The Contractor shall provide Qualified and/or Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, ANSI, and where specified herein. All Qualified and Competent Persons shall be designated in writing and shall meet the requirements for the specific activity for which they are designated. Competent Persons identified in the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program and Government-accepted APP shall be onsite at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with the competency is being performed. Certificates of Qualification/Competency shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for review and provided as part of the applicable AHAs and appendices of the APP.

1.6.9. Hazardous Material Exclusion

Notwithstanding any other hazardous material used in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing/non-ionizing radiation (with the exception of radioactive material and devices used in accordance with EM 385-1-1 such as, nuclear density meters for compaction testing and laboratory equipment with radioactive sources) as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Diisocyanates, lead, lead-based paint (LBP), and hexavalent chromium, are prohibited. The Contracting Officer, upon written request by the Contractor, may consider exceptions to the use of any of the above excluded materials.

Low mercury lamps used within fluorescent lighting fixtures are allowed as an exception without further Contracting Officer approval. Notify the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Safety Office, and the Contracting Officer prior to excepted items of radioactive material and devices being brought on site.

1.6.10. Unforeseen Hazardous Materials

All known hazardous materials will be identified by the Government to the Contractor. If materials that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance are encountered during the performance of contract work, that portion of the work shall be stopped, and the COR immediately notified.

2. PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

2.1. Photos and Site Plan

Photos, site plan, and sketches have been provided to show existing conditions to the best knowledge of the Government. The photos, sketches, site plan are intended to assist the Contractor in evaluating how to perform the work safely and in accordance with Paragraph “Site Conditions and Site Access And Work Plan”. The Government cannot guarantee the accuracy of the dimensions, elevations, and features shown or stated, and it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, if necessary, to verify all elevations and the dimensions by measurements in the field. 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.

2.2. Verification of Field Conditions

The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and conditions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work. Prior to mobilization, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer or their designated representative shall conduct a joint inspection of access routes to the construction site, work areas, and the construction site.

2.3. Work Areas

The Contractor shall ensure that his operations will not interfere with the operation of the project or the duties of project personnel. Transport of materials and equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for determining the methods used to transport materials and equipment to and from the areas as well as the removal of waste materials from such spaces. The approved laydown and work area will be coordinated and agreed on with the ACO.

2.4. Site Access And Work Plan

Transport of materials and equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for determining the methods used to transport materials and equipment to and from the areas as well as the removal of waste materials from such spaces. The Contractor shall ensure that his operations shall not interfere with the operation of the project or the duties of project personnel. Work areas shall be coordinated and agreed on with the Lockmaster, dependent on other contracts being carried out at the time.

2.5. Time of Performance

The Contractor shall notify the Points of Contact prior to start of work. The Contractor shall schedule work through the ACO. The Contractor shall coordinate work with the ACO at least 3 days before starting work. The Contractor shall confine all operations at the work site between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved by the ACO. Work will not be permitted on weekends or Federal holidays unless otherwise approved. The following is a list of federal holidays:

New Year's Day January 1 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Third Monday in January Washington's Birthday Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19 (June 20, 2022, Observed) Independence Day July 4 Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

2.6. Period of Performance

The Contractor shall complete all work within 300 calendar days, but no later than 15 June 2023, after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Coordination shall occur with the ACO at least 5 working days prior to the start of work.

Due to work by others currently at site, no work shall begin before 7 Oct 2022.

2.7. Protection of Government Property

The Contractor shall protect all government property during the performance of this contract. All damage to existing government property as a result of the Contractors work shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

2.8. Protection of Personnel

The Contractor shall ensure that adequate measures are in place to protect workers, facility operation personnel and the public from injury due to the operations being performed. All protective measures shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

2.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

2.9.1. Daily Inspection Report

Submit one copy of the daily inspection report to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the date recorded.

2.9.2. Pre-work Conference

After approval of submittals and before performing the paving work, hold a Pre-work conference to review the following:

Drawings, specifications, and submittals related to the work; Site access and work plan installation; Safety requirements; and Proposed schedule.

2.9.3. Coordinate pre-work conference scheduling with the Contracting Officer. The conference must be attended by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer's designated personnel, personnel directly responsible for the paving operation.

2.10. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

2.10.1. JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the PRICE SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job item, shall be included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job 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.

2.10.1.1. Leveling Course

Payment: Payments shall constitute full compensation for all costs to complete the work, including, but not limited to, design, materials, application, equipment costs for placing a leveling course on existing pavement after milling as well as any tack coat required for material placement.

All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the applicable pavement to which the work applies.

Measurement: The measure shall be the required materials to complete for up to 150 square yards of leveling course.

Unit of Measure:SY Payment Item: 0002 LEVELING COURSE

2.10.1.2. Full Depth Parking Pad

Payment: Payments for bituminous paving shall constitute full compensation for all costs to complete the work, including, but not limited to, excavation, geotextile, base course, prime coat, binder course placement and compaction, tack coat, and wearing course placement and compaction.

All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the applicable pavement to which the work applies.

Measurement: The area of wearing course in place and accepted will be determined by a measurement of the actual area of pavement, properly placed and compacted to the specified thickness. The estimated area is 220 SY.

Unit of Measure: Square Yards (SY) Payment Item: 0003 FULL DEPTH PARKING PAD

2.10.1.3. Bituminous Surface Pavement

Payment: Payments for bituminous paving shall constitute full compensation for all costs to complete the work, including, but not limited to, prime coat, binder course placement and compaction, tack coat, and wearing course placement and compaction. All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the applicable pavement to which the work applies.

Measurement: The area of wearing course in place and accepted will be determined by a measurement of the actual area of pavement, properly placed and compacted to the specified thickness.

The estimated area is 2800 SY.

Unit of Measure: Square Yards (SY) Payment Item: 0004 BITUMINOUS SURFACE PAVEMENT

Payment Item Description Quantity U/M U/P Amount

0001 0001 PERFORMANCE AND

PAYMENT BOND

1 EA

0002 0002 LEVELING COURSE

150 SY $ $

0003 0003 FULL DEPTH PAVING

PARKING PAD

220 SY $

0004 0004 BITUMINOUS SURFACE

PAVEMENT

2800 SY

Total $

2.11. MATERIALS

2.11.1. Bituminous Binder Course

Bituminous surface treatment shall be supplied and placed in accordance with the applicable requirements of PADOT PUB 408, SECTION 413, with a nominal maximum aggregate size of 9.5mm.

2.11.2. Bituminous Wear Course

Bituminous surface treatment shall be supplied and placed in accordance with the applicable requirements of PADOT PUB 408, SECTION 413, with a nominal maximum aggregate size of 19 mm.

2.12. Bituminous Course - Coarse Aggregate

Coarse aggregates shall consist of clean, sound durable particles of crushed limestone or washed gravel meeting the requirements of PADOT PUB 408 SECTION 703.2, type A

2.13. Bituminous Course – Fine Aggregate

Fine aggregates shall consist of natural sand or sand manufactured from stone or gravel meeting the requirements of PADOT PUB 408 SECTION 703.1.

2.14. Bituminous Course – Asphalt Binder

The asphalt binder shall conform to PADOT PUB 408 SECTION 413.2 (a) 1 “Virgin Mix”. It shall have a viscosity designation meeting SUPERPAVE PG64E-22.

2.15. Bituminous Prime and Tack Coat

The bituminous tack coat shall meet the requirements of PADOT PUB 408 SECTION 460 with a residual rate of 0.04-0.08 gal/SY.

2.16. Aggregate Base

The aggregate base shall meet the requirements PennDOT 2A Coarse Aggregate

3. EXECUTION

3.1. Preparation

3.1.1. Material removal

Excavate existing material 13” in areas of full depth paving to accommodate new base course (8”), binder course (3.5”) and wearing course (1.5”)

Dispose material in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Provide documentation that material was properly disposed of.

Mill pavement in parking lot area 1 1/2”, to accommodate new 1 1/2” asphalt pavement

3.1.2. Bituminous Tack Coat

All areas that are to receive the bituminous surface treatment, and the interface between pavement layers, shall be sprayed with a bituminous tack coat. Immediately before applying the bituminous tack coat, remove all loose material from the surface to be treated by means of a power broom or blower. The surface shall be dry and clean at the time of treatment. The tack coat shall be applied uniformly at a residual rate of between 0.04-0.08 gallons per square yard of pavement surface.

3.2. Construction

3.2.1. Bituminous Pavement

The bituminous pavement shall be applied in a manner so that uniform distribution is obtained over all the areas treated. Compaction and rolling equipment shall follow as closely behind the paving machine as possible. Areas inaccessible to rollers shall be compacted by mechanical vibratory tampers. Compaction shall continue until no marks or tracks are left from the compaction or rolling equipment. The bituminous surface course shall be constructed in one compacted lift equal to a minimum 1.5 inches in thickness. Areas of full depth construction shall receive 5” of compacted bituminous binder course, followed by 1.5” of wear course, in separate compacted lifts. Unless otherwise directed, the bituminous pavement shall not be placed when temperature of the surface of the existing pavement is below 40 degrees F.

3.2.2. Geotextile

Place woven geotextile on the subbase in areas of full depth paving. Prepare the surface and remove any object that may puncture the geotextile. Roll out the geotextile over the prepared surface. Place fabric in a loose and unstretched condition, but without folds or wrinkles. Do not drag the geotextile on the ground during placement and handling. Overlap fabric roll-ends and edges a minimum of 6 inches with adjacent material. Place cover material by back dumping then spread the cover material ahead of all equipment. Do not make abrupt turns with tracked equipment that would result in pulling, folding, or tensioning of the fabric. Steel pins may be used to secure the fabric before placement of the cover material to prevent lifting of the fabric by wind.

3.2.3. Aggregate Base

Place a minimum of 8 inches of base material in areas of full depth construction. Add additional material depth as required to level roadway between pavement interfaces. Compact each lift of the base course. Compact mixture with hand-operated power tampers. Compact base to a condition of non-movement under the compaction equipment. Non-movement under compaction equipment is defined as creating a stable condition of the compacted material. A stable condition occurs when there is no rutting, displacement, or shear wave under compaction equipment. Maintain base in a surface damp condition, but not wet (no excess moisture) at the time of compaction.

3.2.4. Bituminous Surface Treatment

The roadway shall receive an overlay of bituminous surface treatment as indicated on the sketches. Prior to the overlay, the existing asphalt shall be cleaned from dirt and debris and be coated with a bituminous tack coat as described above. No water shall be present prior to placement of overlay. Bituminous surface treatment shall be placed in accordance with the applicable requirements of PENNDOT PUB 408. The bituminous overlay shall be applied in a manner so that uniform distribution is obtained over all the areas treated. Compaction and rolling equipment shall follow as closely behind the paving machine as possible.

Areas inaccessible to rollers shall be compacted by mechanical vibratory tampers. Compaction shall continue until no marks or tracks are left from the compaction or rolling equipment. The bituminous surface treatment shall be constructed in one compacted lift equal to a minimum of 1 1/2 inches in thickness. Unless otherwise directed, the bituminous surface treatment overlay shall not be placed when temperature of the surface of the existing pavement is below 40 degrees F.

3.2.4.1. Thickness Control

As the bituminous layers is placed, the Contractor shall monitor the thickness to verify conformance with the design thicknesses. The thickness of the asphalt concrete wearing course shall be measured at intervals of no less than 25 linear feet along the centerline of the roadway or parking lot. The total measured thickness of the overlay shall be within +/- 1/4-inch of their total combined design thickness. The overlay areas that do not comply with the minimum thickness shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor. Such areas shall be corrected by removing the bituminous surface treatment to its full thickness and placing and compacting additional new overlay to the proper design thicknesses. No additional payment will be made for areas that receive additional thickness of bituminous surface treatment.

3.2.4.2. Existing Paving Interface

As the bituminous layers is placed, the Contractor shall monitor the thickness to verify conformance with the design thicknesses. The thickness of the asphalt concrete wearing course shall be measured at intervals of no less than 25 linear feet along the centerline. At interfaces with existing Portland cement concrete pavement, including thresholds of maintenance building doors, a smooth, level transition shall be made with no abrupt elevation changes.

2.

REFERENCE PHOTOS

Site Plan

View of pavement transition, eastern end. Area to be milled at right (west) in photo

Typical view of pavement condition on roadway. Note manhole cover for sanitary sewer

Typical condition of pavement facing west.

View of eastern parking lot, note 2’ wide Portland Cement Paving for utility bank, no milling or paving shall be conducted in this area.

View of gate adjacent to maintenance building, mill and pave to within 6” of the fence line

View of western maintenance building, paving work to stop at face of building

General View of Western maintenance parking lot

View of northern parking lot turn off. Mill pavement into turn off to accommodate new pavement depth

View of material, to be removed by government prior to construction, note, tank to remain. Paving shall not be conducted under the tank.

4x6’ Concrete pad to be placed by others west of the maintenance building, note pavement thickness.

Site Reference Sketch

Dimensional Sketch

Reference Drawings

Typical new parking pad profile, slope pavement to drain west, towards the existing maintenance building

Typical mill overlay pavement profile, cross slope, crowning and superelevation locations to match existing pavement profiles.

ABBREVIATED QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Location Project Contractor Name Contractor Address

1. SIGNATURE SHEET.

This QUALITY CONTROL PLAN was

Prepared By:

Name Title of Preparer

Approved By:

Name President/Owner

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Contractor: Name Address City, State Zip

Contract Number W911WN-##-#-####

Project Name: Enter Name of Project

Project Description: Enter description of work

3. Organization Name of the (QCSM) Person will perform the duties and responsibilities of the Quality Control System Manager (QCSM) for this contract.

It is acknowledged that Name of the (QCSM) Person shall conduct 3-phase inspections for all the definable features of work.

The Name of the (QCSM) Person and the Quality Control staff reports to the project manager or someone higher (President or Owner of the Company) in the organization. List the name of the Individual that CQC reports too.

The Project Superintendent is Name the Superintendent. (if specs permit, the Superintendent may be the QCSM)

4. Personnel and Assignments Name of the (QCSM) Person Name of the (QCSM) Person and name the staff all work for the Name of the Contractor.

Provide the qualification of QCSM and any staff in a Resume format.

Name of the (QCSM) Person has the authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. (See copy of letter) In addition to the above experience and/or education requirements the CQC System Manager must have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management for Contractors". This course is periodically offered by the Pittsburgh District and sponsored by the Contractors Association of Western Pennsylvania.

Completion of the course offered by other Corps of Engineers Districts will be accepted upon presentation of a valid certificate. Submit a copy of the Certificate.

Name of Superintendent

The Major definable features of work for this contract List the Major definable features of work for this contract.

Also list any test that may be required to be performed for each definable feature of work.

A definable feature of work is a task which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, and may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment. Although each section of the specifications may generally be considered as a definable feature of work, there are frequently more than one definable feature under a particular section. This list will be agreed upon during the coordination meeting.

5. 3-Phase Control Inspections The Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQC-SM) Name of the (QCSM) Person, will conduct a minimum of three phases of control for each definable feature of work to ensure that the construction, including sub-contractors and suppliers complies with the requirements of the contract. The three phases of control are:

Preparatory Phase Initial Phase Follow Up Phase

Three Phase Control Inspections will be tracked by the CQC-SM on the Three Phase Inspection Checklist included in the Attachments Section of this Plan.

Preparatory Phase Inspection After all required plans, documents and materials are approved and before work begins on each definable feature of work, a Preparatory Phase Inspection will be performed. The CQC-SM will conduct a meeting attended by the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, other QC personnel (as applicable), Subcontractors, and the foreman responsible for the definable feature. The results of the preparatory phase actions will be documented by separate minutes prepared by the CQC-SM and attached to the Daily QC Report. The superintendent and/or foreman responsible for the work will instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

The CQC-SM will prepare a Preparatory Inspection Checklist (see sample in Attachments Section of this plan) and submit it for approval to the Contracting Officer before any Preparatory Inspection Meetings. At least 48-hour notice will be provided to the government for all Preparatory Inspection Meetings.

Items covered-at- Preparatory Inspection Meetings will-be-as follows, - - A review of each paragraph of applicable Specifications.

A review of the Contract Drawings.

A check to ensure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested; submitted and approved.

A review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

An examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract.

A physical examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to verify that all items are on hand, are properly stored and conform to the approved submittals.

A review of the appropriate Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to assure safety requirement is met.

A discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies. Document construction tolerances and workmanship standards.

Initial Phase Inspection At the beginning of a definable feature of work, Initial Phase Inspections will be performed by the QC Personnel assigned to the work. Initial Phase Inspections will be repeated for each new crew to work on site, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are not being met.

The Contracting Officer will be notified by the CQC-SM at least 48 hours in advance of beginning the Initial Phase Inspection. The CQC-SM will prepare an Initial Inspection Checklist (see sample in Attachments Section of this plan) to document the inspection and attach it to the Daily QC Report. The exact location of the Initial Inspection will be indicated for future reference and comparison with Follow-Up Inspections.

Items covered at Initial Phase Inspections will be as follows.

A check of work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements. Review minutes of the preparatory meeting.

A verification of the adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance. Verify required control inspection and testing.

Establish the level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards. Compare with required samples as appropriate.

Resolve all differences.

Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the Safety Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).

Review the AHA with each worker.

Follow-up-Phase Inspection – Daily checks will be performed to assure control activities, including control testing are providing continued compliance with contract requirements until completion of the particular Feature of Work.

Those daily checks shall be documented on the Contractor's Daily Quality Control Report. Control testing reports shall be attached to the Daily Quality Control Report.

Final Follow-Up Inspections will be conducted, and all deficiencies corrected prior to the start of additional features of work that may be affected by the deficient work. All deficiencies will be addressed before follow-on work is initiated.

6. Completion Inspections Punch-Out Inspection Near the completion of all work or any increment thereof established in the contract, the Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQC-SM) will conduct an inspection of the work and develop a punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings and specifications. The punch list of deficiencies will be provided to the Project Superintendent for corrections. The CQC-SM will make a second inspection to ensure that all deficiencies have been addressed. Once this is accomplished, the CQC-SM will notify the Contracting Officer that the work is ready for the Government

Pre-Final Inspection.

The government will perform this inspection to verify that the work is complete. A Government Pre-Final Punch List may be developed as a result of this inspection. The CQC-SM will ensure that items on this list have been corrected before notifying the Contracting Officer that the work is ready for Final Inspection.

Final Acceptance Inspection The CQC-SM will provide 14 - days’ notice to the Contracting Officer that the work is ready for Final Inspection.

The Contracting Officer will schedule the Final Inspection. The CQCSM, the Project Superintendent and the Contracting Officer will be in attendance.

7. Deficiency Tracking Procedures The CQC-SM will review inspections and tests conducted either by Name of the Contractor or Subcontractors-for compliance with the contract-documents. Corrective-actions to repair unsatisfactory items will be monitored and documented using the following procedures.

a. Discrepancies in Contract Documents The following procedures will be followed as soon as Subcontractors, vendors or field personnel discover discrepancies in the contract documents or field layout.

CQC-SM will prepare a Request for Information (RFI) and submit it to the Contracting Officer for review and comment.

All RFls and government responses will be submitted and tracked electronically in the Construction

b. Deficiencies in Workmanship All Quality Control Representatives will report deficiencies in the work they are inspecting to the CQC-SM immediately for corrective action. The CQC-SM will report to the Contracting Officer immediately upon receiving reports from his field staff.

c. Tracking The QCS/RMS system will be used to track deficiencies. Deficiencies identified by the QC staff will be numerically tracked using QC punch list items. QCS will be used to maintain a current log of all QC punch list items. The Contracting Officer will track deficiencies they have identified using its QA punch list item log. The CQC-SM will regularly update the correction status of QC punch list items.

8. Daily Quality Control Reports A Daily Quality Control Report will be prepared at the end of each shift, detailing activities performed on that particular day. At a minimum, this report will contain the following information.

• Date & Shift

• Description & Location of Work

• Weather (including delay time, if applicable)

• Subcontractors on Site

• Work Performed Today (location & description), listed by Contractor/Subcontractor

• Results of Surveillance (satisfactory work completed or deficiencies with action to be taken)

• Test Required by Plans & Specs with Results of Tests

• Verbal Instructions Received from Government Personnel

• Remarks (conflicts in plans, specifications, or instructions)

• Accident Reports.

The CQC-SM will compile reports received from all QC Representatives and prepare the Daily QC Report for submission to the Contracting Officer within 24-hours of the period being recorded. The Daily QC Report will be compiled and submitted on-line within the QCS system and a written a copy.

Place on Company Letter Head

(Date) Reference: Contract Number Contract Title

Subject: Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) Appointment and Responsibilities

Name of the (QCSM) Person

Please be advised that you are appointed as the Contractor Quality Control Systems Manager (CQCSM) for the above referenced project. You are charged with establishing and maintaining an effective quality control system consisting of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by Subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers and purchasing agents. Your specific responsibilities are as follows.

Ensure that your Contractor Quality Control staff maintains a presence at the site during all progress of the work.

Organize and maintain complete records of all letters, submittals, schedules, and all other project documentation at the site.

Certify that all submittals are in compliance with the contract requirements.

Administer the Corps of Engineers' 3-Phase Control System, consisting of Preparatory Inspections, Initial Inspections and Follow-up Inspections for each definable feature of work.

Verify that all materials used in the project conform to the requirements of the contract by insuring that specified or required tests are performed.

Conduct Final Inspections and make sure deficiencies are corrected.

Prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a Daily Contractor Quality Control Report that documents all required quality control activities and/or tests that have been performed.

As the CQCSM for the project, you have complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure contract compliance, including the authority to stop work that is not in compliance with the contract, and shall report directly to me.

Regards, Signed by President/Owner of Company