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PH1 Draft Tube Stoplog Replacement, Fort Peck Dam, MT FP84

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

1.4 CARE OF WATER

1.5 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1.6 ACCESS ROADS AND HAUL ROADS

1.6.1 Access Roads

1.7 PUBLIC ROADS

1.7.1 State and Federal Highways

1.7.2 State and Local Public Roads

1.8 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

1.9 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

1.10 SUBMITTALS

1.11 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

1.13 USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

1.13.1 Gantry Crane Operation

1.13.2 Working Hours

1.14 Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment

1.15 PORTABLE TOILETS

1.16 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work covered in this section is outlined as a statement of construction requirements common to all the work. Specific requirements for materials and installations are provided under the Technical Sections herewith. No claims for extras shall be made on account of items presumed to have been omitted from this section.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

The Contractor will be assigned working areas or working right-of-way limits for use in the prosecution of work under this contract, subject to the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Operations and Storage Areas."

1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the work area from damage and upon completion of the work shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when the work started. All work, storage of materials, and construction plant shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. Prior to construction operations, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer's representative to determine the proximity of any possible under-ground obstructions, pipe or equipment which could be damaged as a result of construction operations.

Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the locations are otherwise made known to the Contractor shall be protected from damage, and if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing utility lines that are not shown or the locations of which have not been made known to the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review the information and discuss with the Contractor how to proceed. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of structures from any structural damage during the construction operations. Roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work or if damaged shall be repaired with equal materials at no additional expense to the Government. At all times the plant and work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste or surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the construction areas.

1.4 CARE OF WATER

Full responsibility for care of water shall be borne by the Contractor until completion of work under this contract. The Contractor shall provide the materials and equipment and perform all work necessary to facilitate construction and to protect the work from damage by water. The Contractor shall make the needed investigations and determinations of conditions, both existing and anticipated concerning care of water. Plans

SECTION 01 12 00 Page 2 for care of water are subject to approval by the Contracting Officer prior to construction. Facilities shall be removed upon completion of the work.

1.5 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

All buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition with strict observance of the rules of sanitation, safety and order as may be established by the Contracting Officer. Prior to final payment under the contract, all buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor for the Contractor's use shall be removed from the site by the Contractor.

1.6 ACCESS ROADS AND HAUL ROADS

1.6.1 Access Roads

Access roads as required for the prosecution of the work shall be maintained (including sprinkling for dust control, safety personnel, and traffic control) within the work areas assigned to the Contractor.

Consideration shall be given to the avoidance of interference with others, safety and frequency of traffic, subject to review and approval prior to construction. Access road areas shall be restored to their original or suitable condition upon completion of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of damage to existing roads caused by the Contractor's operation.

1.7 PUBLIC ROADS

1.7.1 State and Federal Highways

Where the Contractor hauls across or on State or Federal highways, the Contractor shall enter into all agreements with the State Highway Commission and shall comply with any restrictions they may impose relative to load limits, care of traffic and cleanup. Such agreements shall clearly relieve the Government of any responsibility for damages resulting from hauling across or on State highways. Copies of such agreements shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer before the Contractor begins hauling on these highways.

1.7.2 State and Local Public Roads

(a) Load Limits:

The MontanaDepartment of Transportation and local County Road Commissions restrict the load weights of haul vehicles using highways and county roads during the spring thaw period. The load restrictions are usually imposed from 1 April through June depending on actual weather conditions.

(b) Hauling Regulations:

Prior to start of hauling operations on public roads, the Contractor shall furnish evidence to the Contracting Officer that an agreement has been consummated with State and County officials on the use of public roads and bridges. Such agreements shall clearly relieve the Government of any responsibility for damage resulting from hauling across or on these roads.

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1.8 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate work with that of the State and others (public and private) working in the area during the life of this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate work with others to avoid undue interference and shall conduct operations, other than approved required access, within the limits of the assigned construction area or construction right-of-way limits. The Contractor shall cooperate with others as necessary in the interest of timely completion of all work and in the event of disagreement the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final.

1.9 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

The Contractor's employees shall not open, close or tamper with switches, valves or control devices for existing installed equipment. Only Government operating personnel will be authorized to open or close existing switches, valves and control devices to enable the Contractor to make connections or modifications to existing equipment. Work shall be coordinated and scheduled to reduce the "Outage" time of operating equipment or systems to a minimum. Work in the proximity of exposed energized equipment such as in the switchyard or work involving connections to existing energized or operating equipment or systems shall be performed only under the Safe Clearance Procedures. The Contractor will be instructed by the Contracting Officer in the proper procedure for requesting clearances. Only qualified supervisory personnel will be permitted to request clearances. Requests for outages must be submitted a minimum of 21 days prior to the requested date of the outage start.

Scheduling of "Outage" will be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

Leak testing will need to be performed when a crane operator is available to move the bulkheads. The crane operators will only be available Mondays through Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

1.10 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. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Proposed Methods of Operation; G-AO

Construction Right-of-Way

(Right-of-Way Agreements)

State and Federal Highways

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(Agreements for hauling on highways)

State and Local Public Roads

(Agreements for hauling on roads)

Temporary Traffic Control (TTC); G, AO

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SD-02 Shop Drawings

Care of Water; G-AO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Warranty of Construction

(List of warranties with copy of each)

1.11 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of--

(1) The Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor's expense.

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(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall--

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor's warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government's rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud. (FAR 52.246-21)

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

The Contractor is responsible for arranging telephone/Internet service for the Contractor's trailer through the local telephone company.

1.13 USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

1.13.1 Gantry Crane Operation

Government personnel only will operate the gantry crane. The Contractor will be responsible for furnishing and performing all rigging for all lifts. The Government must inspect and approve all rigging prior to performing the lift. The Contractor will be responsible for all off-loading, movement, and loading of required construction equipment.

Equipment will be lowered to and from the working level with the gantry crane.

1.13.2 Working Hours

The Contractor shall properly prepare and plan all lifts such that Government operators are required for a minimum number of occasions. Use of the crane will only be during normal Government working hours. A crane operator will not be furnished on a standby basis. The Contractor shall coordinate with the powerplant superintendent , in writing 24 hours in advance, the need for a crane operator. The Government will operate the crane during the normal daytime working hours of 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Thursday . {If operation after hours is required, the Contractor shall make arrangements for payment to the Government (see paragraph below).}

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1.14 Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment

Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment Coordinate with the CO and submit the planned method of transportation and operation of Contractor-furnished cranes and other heavy equipment to be used in the performance of this Contract for Government approval. The loading plan for cranes and heavy equipment shall include the type, size, loading, and placement of outriggers of all cranes or heavy equipment, maximum outrigger loading, the proposed transportation routes and work areas to be used on the project, and placement location of the bulkheads. Operation of heavy equipment adjacent to existing structures shall be avoided when possible.

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1.15 PORTABLE TOILETS

Toilet facilities will not be available for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilets for use by the Contractor's staff . Toilet(s) shall be placed at the location directed by the Contracting Officer. To prevent overturning by high winds, all portable toilets shall be anchored down.

1.16 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours from 0630 to 1700 hrs Monday through Friday, excluding any federally recognized holidays or observance days. The Contractor shall plan all work accordingly. These hours will be strictly adhered to unless the Government determines work outside this time is beneficial to the Government or a bilateral modification for extended working hours is executed.

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If the wage determination has a discrepancy with the above list of observed Federal holidays, then the wage determination takes precedence.

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