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Spillway Bridge Structural Repair & Paint, Gavins Point Dam, NE GP67

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

1.6.2 Haul Roads

1.6.3 Joint Use of Transportation Facilities

1.6.4 Ramps

1.6.5 Drainage

1.7 PUBLIC ROADS

1.7.1 Lane Closure

1.7.2 Traffic Control Devices

1.7.3 Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)

1.7.4 Operations

1.7.4.1 Flaggers

1.7.5 Road Closure

1.7.6 State and Federal Highways

1.7.7 State and Local Public Roads

1.8 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

1.9 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

1.10 SUBMITTALS

1.11 PROJECT SIGN

1.12 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

1.13 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

1.14 PORTABLE TOILETS

1.15 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

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PART 3 NOT USED

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

Attachments: Standard Sign Detail

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

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.

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1.5 Project Survey and Layout

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.236-17 Layout of Work, the Contractor shall provide a licensed land surveyor to check initial project control, and to provide and set hubs for project construction. The Contractor shall use (and reference in all as-built data) project stationing as described on the contract drawings. In addition, a licensed land surveyor shall provide final project embankment survey (i.e. to include major breakpoints, riverward toe, profile, top of levee at riverward/landward and landward toe) prior to placement of surfacing for government review and approval. If applicable a licensed land surveyor shall also provide, set and verify as built condition of major flood control structures/features; i.e. flood wall control. These surveys shall provide and verify both horizontal and vertical project control. This survey shall be used for final as-built embankment profile and cross section, and major flood control structure records, and recorded on the as-built condition in accordance with Section, As-Built Drawings.

The Contractor may utilize their own quality control personnel to provide interim surveys for quantity determination for payment in accordance with paragraph entitled Quantity Surveys (Apr 1984).

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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 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.

1.6.2 Haul Roads

The Contractor shall construct haul roads as may be necessary for the conduct of the work without additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall arrange the hauling operations so as to cause a minimum interference with traffic and shall develop Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plan(s) and furnish all necessary traffic control devices and personnel as required to avoid additional hazards to the public. The

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Contractor shall perform routine day and night inspections of TTC elements as required by MUTCD and maintain all furnished traffic control devices at their expense and without additional cost to the Government. Lines, grades and widths for haul roads, shall be selected to fulfill the requirements for safe and efficient hauling operations and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to construction. Haul roads shall have ample width to provide safety. Preference shall be given to one-way haul roads when these are feasible. All roads shall be maintained in original as-built condition during all periods of their use. Roads shall be sprinkled whenever, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, control of dust is necessary to insure safe movements of construction traffic. Upon completion of work under this contract, roads shall be disposed of as directed by the Contracting Officer. All traffic control devices, culverts, guards, fences and other improvements on roads constructed for the Contractor's convenience and operations shall be removed from the project site and shall remain property of the Contractor. Use and repair of existing roads and bridges shall be subject to the requirements of local authorities. Prior to start of hauling operations on public roads, the Contractor shall furnish written 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.

1.6.3 Joint Use of Transportation Facilities

The Contractor may use jointly with Contractors and others, existing access and haul roads constructed by the Government or by others. Unless otherwise specifically authorized in writing, the Contractor will not be granted exclusive use of any access or haul road whether it be an existing road or one constructed by the Contractor. However, the use by others of roads constructed by or assigned to the Contractor primarily for the Contractor's use will be limited by the Contracting Officer to the minimum considered consistent with efficient prosecution of the work under this and other contracts in force. Maintenance of jointly used facilities shall be shared in proportion to use. In the event of a disagreement between this Contractor and others as to the use of any road, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final. The Contractor shall not obstruct any existing road on the land controlled by the Government.

1.6.4 Ramps

Ramps shall be provided and maintained for access of hauling equipment into excavation and waste areas. Locations, grades and width are subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer prior to construction.

1.6.5 Drainage

The Contractor shall provide and maintain ditches, dikes and other facilities within and adjacent to the work areas to direct the surface and subsurface flow of water away from abutting private property and work in place or under construction by this and other contracts. The design, location, type and size of drainage facilities are subject to review and approval by the Contracting Officer prior to construction.

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1.7 PUBLIC ROADS

1.7.1 Lane Closure

One lane of the road must remain open at all times. The Contractor shall determine an appropriate method for the specific Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone one-lane, two-ways traffic control method in accordance with MUTCD requirements. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel and traffic control devices, perform routine day and night inspections of TTC elements, and maintain all furnished traffic control devices to provide safety for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, workers, enforcement/emergency officials, and equipment as required by MUTCD The Contractor is required to coordinate the road/lane closure with the NDOT, SDDOT, and USACE.

1.7.2 Traffic Control Devices

All traffic control devices (signs, arrow boards, barricades, lighting etc) by the Contractor, must conform with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

1.7.3 Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)

The Contractor shall be responsible for the safe control of traffic on all haul and access roads used primarily for the work under these specifications and at their crossings with roads used by others. The Contractor shall, at the Contractor's own expense, furnish all personnel, and traffic control devices necessary for the safe movement of all road users through or around Temporary Traffic Control zone. Traffic control plans, including a listing of equipment and its employment, shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction.

1.7.4 Operations

When operations are being conducted near a U. S. or State Highway or when construction equipment is being used on or adjacent to such highway, the Contractor shall furnish all necessary traffic control devices and personnel to provide safe and effective movement of all road users through or around Temporary Traffic Control zone as required by MUTCD All required state and/or local permits shall be obtained at the Contractor's expense in advance and shall be provided to the COR. The highways and streets shall be kept open at all times.

1.7.4.1 Flaggers

The Contractor shall provide flaggers when:

a) Construction equipment and/or vehicles are blocking the roadway making it difficult for vehicles to pass or see or due to terrain.

b) One-way traffic is required thru a construction zone.

c) Trucks are pulling onto and/or off of a roadway or operating at a reduced speed causing a hazardous situation for drivers.

d) Anytime the Contractor feels that road users are at risk due to Construction activity.

Flagger shall have all qualifications, high-visibility safety apparel, and appropriate hand-signaling devices in accordance with MUTCD requirements.

The flagger shall be properly trained as required by the state. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary traffic control devices to

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1.7.5 Road Closure

At each location designated by the Contracting Officer and where safe operation requires the closing of roads, streets or other travel arteries leading to the work under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all appropriate traffic control devices to provide safety for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, workers, enforcement/emergency officials, and equipment during construction as required by MUTCD. Arrangements for closure of roads, streets or other travel arteries shall be made by the Contractor with local State, County or City officials. The Contractor shall notify the appropriate official in writing at least ten (10) days in advance of the date desired to close a road to traffic and shall furnish a copy of the agreement and approved Temporary Traffic Control plans to the Contracting Officer prior to closure.

1.7.6 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.

1.7.7 State and Local Public Roads

(a) Load Limits:

The South Dakota Department 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.

Nebraska does not require a permit on State or Federal Highways provided the load is within legal limits. A permit from the Nebraska Department of Transportation is required for overloads. Copies of such overload permits shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer before the Contractor begins hauling on these highways.

(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.

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

SECTION 01 12 00 Page 6 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 "Down" time of operating equipment or systems to a minimum.

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

(Agreements for hauling on highways)

State and Local Public Roads

(Agreements for hauling on roads)

Temporary Traffic Control (TTC); G, AO

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 PROJECT SIGN

The Contractor shall provide a new project sign constructed in accordance with Standard Sign Detail bound herein. The sign shall be erected at the project site by the Contractor at the location determined by the Contracting Officer. The project sign shall remain the property of the Contractor and upon completion of the contract, work shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor. No separate payment will be made for the

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1.12 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.

(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

SECTION 01 12 00 Page 8 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)

1.13 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

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

1.14 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.

1.15 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours from 0700 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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