A02_PWS_SPECS_2018_Picnic_Table_Installation_.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION OF PRECAST CONCRETE PICNIC TABLES

ENID LAKE

Fiscal Year 2018

1. SCOPE: The work covered under these specifications consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools and supplies necessary to complete all operations in connection with:

demolition, removal, and disposal of existing concrete picnic table units; as well as site preparation, installation, and finishing site work, of supplied precast concrete picnic table units, at various locations as described in these specifications.

1.1 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE:

a. Demolition of existing concrete tables

b. Disposal of debris

c. Site preparation and/or repair

d. Installation of new unit

e. Finishing grade work

f. Sod placement

g. Site clean up

2. LOCATION: The thirty-three (33) picnic tables to be removed and replaced are located in Persimmon Hill Recreation Area (GPS Coordinates, Latitude: 34.136342°Longitude: - 89.902833°, in decimal degrees).

3. MATERIALS DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING: The precast picnic tables are fully assembled units; 96”L x 62”W x 35”H; consisting of concrete and steel reinforcement;

weighing approximately 3,500 lbs. These units will be furnished by the Government. The units will be stored in the general vicinity of each work area in a predetermined “staging area”. The Contractor will be responsible for handling and moving each unit from the “staging areas” to the specific sites for installation. Handling of the individual units will be done in such a manner as to minimize undue stress and prevent damage. Any unit sustaining damage during the handling and installation process will be the responsibility of the contractor and replaced at no additional expense to the Government.

4. REQUIREMENTS: Tasks performed under this contract are to be completed in phases. Each phase is identified as a grouping of five (5) picnic table units, in close proximity one to another.

The contractor may determine the units to be included in each phase to be removed and/or replaced. There shall be no more than five units being demolished and replaced in any one phase of work. Units will be specifically marked for ease of identification as a unit for, removal only, or removal and replacement. Identifying marks for each type are:

• Picnic Units for Removal and Replacement:

o Units will be marked with red painted dots on the bench and table legs.

A single phase must be completed before beginning on a new phase. Circumstances may allow for exceptions, in low public visitation areas, however prior approval by the Natural Resource

Manager is required for any deviation. The contractor may be allowed to begin a separate phase of work in another locale providing it is not contained in the same campground or day use area.

4.1 PHASE OF WORK: Each task identified is to be completed for each unit in a phase of work before beginning another phase.

4.1.1 REMOVAL: Each existing concrete picnic unit is to be removed in its entirety.

The contractor is responsible for avoiding damage to all existing utilities, structures, facilities, trees, and private property. Any damage to such items will immediately reported for inspection and repaired or replaced at no cost to the government.

4.1.2 DISPOSAL: All debris is to be hauled offsite in a legal manner. Trucks and or trailers are to be loaded in a manner that they prevent loss of material and must conform to all state highway laws and regulations. Any debris that falls from loaded trucks or trailers is the sole responsibility of the contractor and must be removed at the contractor’s liability and expense. All demolition debris is to be hauled to a specific unloading area as designated.

4.1.3 SITE PREPARATION AND/OR REPAIR: The placement site of the new picnic unit must be prepared such that the finished slab elevation rests higher than the surrounding average elevation. The placed unit will not be allowed to be inundated by drainage or rainwater runoff. The site preparation shall consist of a thoroughly compacted fill material base and a minimum of two inches of sand for level placement of the new unit.

4.1.4 UNIT PLACEMENT: The picnic units must be solidly placed, plumb and level in all directions.

4.1.5 FINISH GRADE WORK: The finish grade work should be sloped away from the picnic unit in all directions, where applicable. Drainage and rainwater runoff should run off and around the unit. Water must not be allowed to pool or stand directly around the finished and installed unit.

4.1.6 SOD PLACEMENT: Sod is to be placed on all sides of the picnic unit slab, 4 feet out in all directions.

4.1.7 SITE CLEAN UP: All picnic unit sites are to be free of trash or debris, excess site prep materials (i.e. sand, gravel, fill dirt, etc.) and equipment ruts or turf damage. Any areas disturbed by equipment during any processes are to be repaired, properly seeded with Bermuda grass, and covered with hay, upon completion of unit demolition and placement.

5. QUALITY CONTROL: Contractor shall provide their own quality control over all operations to assure strict compliance with all specifications. At no time, shall the Contractor deviate from these specifications without prior written authorization from the Government.

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Compliance inspections will be made by the Natural Resource Manager or his authorized representative to insure that picnic units are installed as directed under these specifications. The Natural Resource Manager or his representative will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with the specified requirements. A written description of any deficient work will be furnished the Contractor. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor or his/her representative at the site of work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Natural Resource Manager or his/her representative may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

7. PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary licenses and permits, and complying with any applicable Federal, State or local laws, codes or ordinances, in connection with the performance of this work.

8. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS: The Contractor must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1. The manual is available online at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf. The Contractor shall strictly comply with this manual as it relates to his or her activities under this contract and also insure that all employees, subcontractors, if any, and agents involved in the performance of the work are fully familiar with the applicable portions of the safety manual as well as all hazards associated with the work. The Natural Resource Manager reserves the right to suspend operations whenever, in his opinion, conditions at the job site make operations unsafe.

8.1 PUBLIC SAFETY: Due to the nature of these work areas, specific consideration should be taken to protect public safety. All areas of work are contained in recreational areas with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The contractor must provide personnel for traffic control and truck and equipment spotting during operations to prevent injury and damage to public or private property. In addition proper signage and traffic control measures should be implemented to prevent accidents in a manner that does not impede traffic for extended periods.

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9. WORK COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION: The Government will notify the contractor of the work commencement date, two (2) weeks in advance. The Contractor shall prosecute the work diligently. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday during the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Work shall not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal holidays unless approved in advance by the Resource Manager or his representative. The Contractor has thirty (30) working days to complete work specified under this contract. This thirty (30) day period will begin upon issuance of a notice to proceed by the Natural Resource Manager to the Contractor. Work shall not begin until this notice to proceed has been issued. Days unsuitable for work due to inclement weather will not be held against the Contractor provided prior non-work approval is obtained from the Natural Resource Manager or his representative.