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Powerhouse Restroom Rehabilitation - Fort Randall Dam, SD FR00107

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 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

1.7 ORDER OF WORK

1.8 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

1.9 SUBMITTALS

1.10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRESS CHARTS

1.11 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

1.13 PORTABLE TOILETS

1.14 GAS, VAPOR, FUME, DUST, SLURRY AND MIST CONTROL IN POWERHOUSE

1.15 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 FAR clause 52.236-10 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 for care of water are subject to approval by the Contracting Officer prior to construction. Facilities shall be removed upon completion of the

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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 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate work with that of others 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.

1.7 ORDER OF WORK

The purpose of this paragraph is to outline specific requirements for the times for constructing and completing the various features of work. This is necessary so that other work may begin while this contract is in force and to make certain features available for usage prior to completion of the total work. The specific features shall be scheduled for priority construction so that the dates specified for completion will be met. The Contractor shall submit for approval, within 15 days after receipt of notice to proceed a narrative description of the proposed methods of operation.

All restroom work on the upper level at elevation 1291 feet must be completed before work on the lobby level at elevation 1273 begins. *Am5- The powerhouse elevator is fully available for Contractor usage until 1 February 2025. **Am-5

1.8 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 "Down" time of operating equipment or systems to a minimum.

1.9 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

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Proposed Methods of Operation; G-AO

Progress Charts; G-AO

Construction Right-of-Way

(Right-of-Way Agreements)

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Care of Water; G-AO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Warranty of Construction

(List of warranties with copy of each)

1.10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRESS CHARTS

*Am-5 To be submitted in accordance with the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Schedule for Construction Contracts" shall indicate the required data for each of the principal features of the work. Contract changes or modifications will not include extensions of time unless the updated progress chart shows that the contract completion date is delayed due to the affect of the change on one or more principal features of the work.

To be submitted in accordance with the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Schedule for Construction Contracts", The Contractor shall, within 15 days after NTP or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare, and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the principal features of the work.

At a minimum, a practicable schedule will include all SD-01 Precon submittals identified in the Submittal Register, principal features of work including, but not limited to mobilization, demolition, installation, and demobilization, as well as any other contract requirements which can be considered to have unusually long lead times, including but not limited to fabrication and delivery of materials and goods.

Contract changes or modifications will not include extensions of time unless the updated progress chart shows that the contract completion date is delayed due to the effect of the change on one or more principal features of the work.

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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.

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(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.

(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)

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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 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.

1.14 GAS, VAPOR, FUME, DUST, SLURRY AND MIST CONTROL IN POWERHOUSE

Take all necessary measures to effect maximum control of all gases, vapors, fumes, dust, slurry and mists created by Contractor operations under this contract. To the maximum extent possible, remove all dust and dirt by vacuum cleaning and mopping, unless otherwise directed by the CO. The required dust and debris control measures include but are not limited to the following:

a. Provision of exhaust ducts which discharge outside the powerhouse structure where mechanical ventilation is used.

b. Controlled operation of power-driven tools.

c. Providing and removal of approved dust preventatives in areas that cannot be properly rendered free from excessive dusting by vacuum cleaning and mopping or other methods.

d. Vacuum cleaning and mopping (or other acceptable method) of spaces within the powerhouse where dust accumulates.

e. Only air, electrical, propane, or battery-driven equipment may be used inside the powerhouse.

f. Keep all doors closed when not in use.

g. Do not block doors for extended periods unless agreed upon in writing by the CO.

h. Methods to prevent exposure of employees to inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or contact with any material or substance at concentrations above those specified in 29 CFR 1910.1000 , 29 CFR 1926.55 and 29 CFR 1926.58 .

1.15 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours from 0730 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:

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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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