W912QR-50146144_Specs_Vol2-0002.pdf

W912QR-50146144_Specs_Vol2-0002

511693 Covington Emergency Levee Repair 511693 Covington, KY

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

09/17

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PART 1 DESIGN OBJECTIVES

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

ACI 318 (2019; R 2022) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-19) and Commentary (ACI 318R-19)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A615 (2012) Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM A706 (2009b) Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 1110-2-2104 (2016) Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic Structures

EM 1110-2-1913 (2000) Engineering and Design -- Design and Construction of Levees

EM 1110-2-2902 (2020) Conduits, Pipes, and Culverts ________________________________Associated with Dams and Levee Systems

EM 1110-2-3105 (2020) Engineering and Design -- Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pump Stations

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

Design and construction must comply with the requirements contained in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The design and technical criteria contained and cited in this RFP and the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) establish minimum standards for design and construction quality. The Designers of Record must use the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and the requirements contained in this RFP to fully develop the technical specifications and construction drawings.

This contract consists of a base bid for the design and construction of a slope stabilization and outlet pipe repair located on the Licking River in Covington, KY. The length of the slope repair is approximately 150 feet in

SECTION 01 02 10.00 06 Page 1 Amendment 0002 - Certified Final length. The outlet pipe of Gatewell 16 is to be removed and replaced with a 30" Solid Wall High Density Polyethylene pipe. The sections of pipe will be field-welded. The outlet pipe must have a headwall, flap gate, and riprap erosion protection as represented on the conceptual drawings. The slope remediation must be designed in accordance with Part 5 of this specification section. The site drawings included in this RFP illustrate the conceptual design of the project.

1.3 APPLICABLE CRITERIA

Applicable design and construction criteria is specifically indicated, but not limited to that mentioned in this LRL Section 01 02 10.00 06. Criteria must be taken from the most current references as of the date of issue of the RFP, unless noted otherwise. Referenced codes and standards are minimum acceptable criteria. Administrative, contractual, and procedural features of the contract are described in other sections of the RFP.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS

The technical specifications are to be be developed from the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) by the Designers of Record. The Louisville District (LRL) versions of the UFGS must be used in all cases where applicable. If not available in UFGS, the Designer of Record must develop one using a SpecsIntact template. See LRL Section 01 03 00.00 06 DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AFTER AWARD for further technical specification preparation requirements.

1.5 DESIGN QUALITY

The main objectives of this solicitation are to obtain a slope stabilization repair and outlet pipe replacement, including associated site development within funds available, and to maximize design and materials quality.

Design and materials quality is achieved through systems for low-cost maintenance and operation, and an overall balance of aesthetics and functionality within the parameters provided herein.

1.6 DESIGN FREEDOM

Requirements stated and illustrated in this RFP are minimums. Innovative, creative, or cost-saving proposals which meet or exceed these requirements are encouraged and considered during the design charette and design submittal reviews.

1.7 PERMITS

The contractor is responsible for preparing, filing, and paying for any fees required to obtain all necessary permits for the construction of this project. Obtain licenses and permits required for the construction of the project and in accordance with FAR 52.236-7 - Permits and Responsibilities.

The following permits will be obtained by the government:

(1) 401 Water Quality Certification and Construction in Floodplain permit

(2) 404(b)(1) evaluation

The following permits will be obtained by the contractor:

(1) Sanitary District 1 Storm Sewer Drainage Review permit

(2) Any other permits Sanitary District 1 requires for clearing or grading

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PART 2 NOT USED

PART 3 SITE PLANNING AND DESIGN

3.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS

The project is located on the Covington levee system at station 172+87 on the Licking River. The project is located near gatewell 16 and is on the river side of the levee, across from Durrett St on the land side of the levee. There is a gravel surfaced nature trail at the riverside toe of the levee. The exact location is shown in the attached Plan set. The disturbance is approximately 0.068 acres.

3.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The site layout drawing provided is a conceptual layout and must be fully developed to include the requirements of this RFP. Provide a site development plan that fulfills the RFP requirements. Slope stabilization will be required to be provided at a length of 75' of each side of gatewell

16. The proposed staging area is located at a clearing accessible by the proposed haul route as shown on sheet VA101. The proposed contractor work limits are entirely within the Sponsor right of way (ROW) and City owned property. The ROW extends 30' from the toe of the levee. Provide an emergency response plan if a flood occurs during construction. The proposed haul route is adjacent to a private business and a gas utility ROW. Contact information for these entities:

Rizzo Bro. Painting Contractors, Inc.

1564 Water St, Covington, KY 41014 (859)-431-4700

Duke Energy 1902 Augustine St, Covington, KY 41014 (800)-777-9898

Provide an economical, compatible, and functional plan that utilizes the advantages of the site, preserves the maximum number of existing trees on the site, and organizes vehicular and pedestrian circulation. The site development plan must accommodate site opportunities, site constraints, RFP requirements, and applicable codes.

3.3 GRADING AND DRAINAGE

The grading is to maintain existing topography while recognizing standard gradients. Balance of the quantity of cut and fill soils to create a smooth transition of graded areas into the existing natural site. Reflect selective site clearing in the plan to preserve as many trees as possible.

Grading is to manage site runoff to maintain rate of flow and quantity to pre-construction levels, or reduce site runoff where possible. Apply the principle of positive drainage to control the conditions that remove rainfall away from facilities and functions. Site designs seek to minimize the disturbance of land, and utilize natural drainage paths where possible. Federal, state and local regulations regarding the design of storm water management systems are to be considered the minimum design criteria. Maintain gatewell drainage until the new pipe is installed. This may include temporary pipe routing.

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PART 4 SITE ENGINEERING

4.1 GENERAL

Site development associated with the Covington Emergency Levee Repair consists of clearing and grubbing, slope stabilization, removal of outlet pipes, replacement of outlet pipe, installation of a headwall with flapgate, and riprap erosion protection. For guidance relating to the site planning and design, refer to TM 5-803-14 (http://armypubs.army.mil/eng/). Slope finished grade a minimum of 3:1 away from structures.. The use of contours for grading is acceptable for turfed areas.

4.1.1 Site Survey

A site survey was conducted by the Louisville District Corps of Engineers within the limits of the project. Coordinate with the COR for the survey POC. This survey includes all planimetric features such as buildings, sidewalks, roadways, parking areas (including type such as gravel, paved, concrete, etc.), visible utilities, trees (including trunk diameter), road culverts (including type, size and inverts). Rim, ground surface and invert elevations and pipe sizes at sanitary manholes, cleanouts, storm manholes, inlets and catch basins, location of fire hydrants and water valves, location and type of fences and walls are shown. This survey will be provided to the successful DB Contractor in electronic format. See the drawings in the appendices for survey data to be used for proposals However, work has been performed in the area after the survey was completed, that changed the conditions shown in this survey. Thus,the contractor is required to complete another survey for their design.

4.1.2 Notification Prior to Excavation

Perform notification a minimum of 30 days prior to the planned excavation to allow processing. Mark out known existing underground utilities in the work area. The marked location of the existing utilities is approximate.

Excavation by power driven equipment is not permitted within three (3) feet of either side of the marked utility. Hand excavate on each side of the indicated obstruction and continue until uncovered or clearance for the new grade is assured.

Report damage to underground utilities or subsurface construction immediately to the Contracting Officer. Damage to marked utilities will be satisfactorily repaired or replaced by the DB Contractor at no additional cost to the government. Damage to unmarked utilities will be repaired or replaced by the DB Contractor and be subject to an equitable adjustment in the contract amount. Repair is defined as permanent, code compliant measures as approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.2 DEMOLITION

This project requires removal of temporary and abandoned storm pipes. Any waste excavation is to be disposed of off-site, see 01 57 19.00 06, 1.13.

4.2.1 Abandoned Structures and Utilities

New structures often perform poorly and exhibit cracking when constructed over old floor slabs, footings, or other structures. The cracking is typically located in the area immediately over the old structures, resulting from variable support conditions. The site must be prepared to

SECTION 01 02 10.00 06 Page 4 provide relatively uniform subgrade support for the proposed development, including the removal of existing foundations, grade slabs, pavements, and old fill that may be encountered in discrete locations. Abandoned utility pipes within the project footprint are to be removed, so they do not serve as conduits for subsurface erosion which could result in formation of voids or depressions, with adverse effects on the levee slope.

4.3 STORM SEWER SYSTEM

Design a storm sewer system by the Designer of Record to facilitate positive drainage of the site. The design shall be for a 10 year 24-hr storm occurrence. All storm drainage system piping material is to be solid wall High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE). The new system shall connect to the existing infrastructure at the existing gatewell. Where design requires connection to a storm sewer between manholes, a new manhole shall be constructed over the existing pipe in order to form the junction. The existing storm sewer system is shown on the survey plans.

Analyze the existing system capacity.

The new storm sewer collection system shall be designed in accordance with the following manuals which are available on the internet web site http://armypubs.army.mil/eng:

TM 5-820-4 Drainage, Areas other than Airfields

4.4 SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL

Sediment and erosion control plans must be provided by the DB Contractor.

Diversion dikes and silt fences are to be placed around drainage structures to prevent sediment from entering the existing storm sewer system.

Perimeter silt fence are to be placed to prevent sediment from leaving the site via sheet flow.

4.4.1 Lawn Establishment

All disturbed areas of the site are to be hydro seeded. Use UFGS Section 32 92 19 SEEDING) with a blend of KYTC seed mix 1 as shown in table below, mulch and fertilizer. The hydro seeding mulch are to be spread by machine to cover the soil completely to establish a lawn and prevent erosion.

Botanical Name Common Name Maximum Percent

Festuca arundinacea Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue 75

Agrostis gigantea Red Top 10

Trifolium repens White Dutch Clover 5

Lolium perenne Ryegrass (perennial) 10

4.3.2 RipRap

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Determine the design flows of the pipe and size riprap erosion protection accordingly.

PART 5 LEVEE WORK & SLOPE STABILIZATION

5.1 SLOPE STABILIZATION

A geotechnical summary of the site history discussing critical design considerations and minimum design requirements are provided in Appendix A.

5.2 ALL EXCAVATION & DRILLING ACTIVITIES

All excavation and drilling activities associated with the work will required a Drilling & Invasive Program Plan (DIPP), prepared in accordance with ER 1110-1-1807 Drilling and Invasive Activities at Dams and Levees, dated 1 June 2023.

The project area and the surrounding areas have experienced historic and ongoing slope stability issues. As such, care should be taken to not induce additional movement of the slopes during the remediation process (e.g., by storing equipment or stockpiling material on the levee or riverbank slope or storing equipment or stockpiling material at the crest of the riverbank). Materials may be stockpiled and equipment stored only in approved areas. Stockpiled materials and equipment may not be stored within the failed areas. This does not include laydown materials to be used that day and equipment that is operating.

In addition, construction procedures must be in accordance with Louisville District Levee Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as provided on the Louisville District Levee Safety Section 408 website (https://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Levee-Safety/Alterations/).

Selected SOPs are provided in Appendix H.

5.3 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

A geotechnical report has not been prepared as part of this RFP. Instead borings from past geotechnical studies in the area have been provided for reference. Past subsurface information, including stick logs and borings (where available), have been included with the Request For Proposal in Appendices B and C for information only. In addition, selected past reports prepared by USACE and others are provided in Appendices D and E for information only. Past inclinometer readings are provided in Appendix G.

If the DB Contractor requires additional subsurface information to prepare a design meeting the RFP requirements, the DB Contractor is responsible for obtaining said information.

5.4 EARTHWORK

Earthwork specifications shall be based on Section 31 00 00.00 06 Earthwork.

Soil type, layers, and compaction must be achieved in accordance with Louisville District Standard Operating Procedures. USACE Louisville District Standard Operating Procedures for General Earthwork Associated with Levees, Installing Pipes Across the Levee Alignment, and Controlled Low-Strength Material Backfill are provided in Geotechnical Appendix H.

Material must be moistened or aerated as necessary to provide the moisture

SECTION 01 02 10.00 06 Page 6 content that must readily facilitate obtaining the compaction specified with the equipment used. Each layer of fill placement should be no greater than 8 inches thick.

Compaction requirements must be verified by an independent geotechnical testing agency and modifications recommended by the consulting professional geotechnical engineer in the report wherever engineering, soils, or climatic factors indicate the necessity. Any modification to the stated compaction requirements must require the approval of the Contracting Officer.

PART 6 MECHANICAL DESIGN

6.1 DESIGN GOALS

Provide a functional and low maintenance flap gate on the newly installed headwall. .

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6.2 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Except as specified otherwise in the RFP, design and construction of the flap gate shall comply with the latest editions (as of the date of the RFP issue) of the following. Major criteria references for building design are listed below; additional requirements are included throughout the RFP.

EM 1110-2-1913 Design and Construction of Levees

EM 1110-2-3105 Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pump Stations

EM 1110-2-2902 Conduits, Pipes, and Culverts Associated with Dams and Levee Systems

ASME B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard

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EM 1110-2-2902 Conduits, Pipes, and Culverts associated with Dams and Levee Systems

EM 1110-2-6054 Inspection, Evaluation and Repair of Hydraulic Steel Structures

EM 1110-2-3105 Mechanical and Electrical Design of Pumping Stations

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6.3 MECHANICAL PARTS AND COMPONENTS

All mechanical components shall comply with the requirements of the applicable standards, codes, and criteria as well as industry standards and commonly accepted methods of practice.

6.3.1 FLAP GATE

The flap gate shall be medium duty with circular openings that are

SECTION 01 02 10.00 06 Page 7 double-hinged with adjustable top pivot points. The flap gate shall be capable of accommodating 30 inch Solid Wall (SW) HDPE pipe. One-piece cast-iron covers shall be provided by the contractor with necessary reinforcing rib, lifting eye for manual operation, and bosses to provide a pivot point connection with the links. Fasteners shall be stainless steel.

6.3.1.1 SEATS

Contractor shall provide bronze seats with a raised section around the perimeter of the waterway opening to provide the seating face. The angle of seating shall be 5 degrees, as typical for gates below 48 inches in diameter.

6.3.1.2 FLANGE

In regards to drilling and facing, the contractor shall adhere to ASME B16.47. The contractor shall use 125 pound drilling standard. The wall penetration shall be made using ductile iron wall pipes that are flanged on both ends with a water-stop collar. Wall pipe shall be cast in place.

Flanged ends shall be tapped, one side for flap gate mounting, the other for pipe connection. Coordinate bolt hole locations with connecting features to ensure that the flap gate is oriented level according to the manufacturer's requirements and relevant standards.

PART 7 STRUCTURAL DESIGN

7.1 GENERAL

No particular structural system is selected or recommended by the government; therefore, the structural design is the contractor's responsibility within the parameters given in this Section 01 02 10.00 06.

The criteria established herein shall be used for the determination of structural loads, the analysis and design of all structural systems, and the construction of all structural systems. All structural calculations shall be checked and initialed by a registered engineer other than the original design engineer. Construction documents (drawings and specifications) shall be sealed and signed by a Professional Engineer registered to perform work in the jurisdiction.

7.2 DESIGN STANDARDS, CODES, AND CRITERIA

Design and construction of the structural systems shall comply with the latest editions (as of the issue date of the RFP) of the following standards, codes, and criteria. Where the criteria conflict, the most stringent requirement(s) shall apply.

EM 1110-2-2104, Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic Structures

ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

7.2.1 Minimum Loading Requirements

Minimum loads must meet requirements in EM 1110-2-2104.

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7.2.2 Construction Drawings

All drawings shall be composed in accordance with and shall provide information as required by the International Building Code, IBC, Chapter 16

- Structural Design, Section 1603 - Construction Documents.

7.3 STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS.

All structural components and systems shall comply with the requirements of the applicable standards, codes, and criteria as well as industry standards and commonly accepted methods of practice.]

Elements To Be Evaluated And Addressed.

Total Life Cycle cost effectiveness of the system.

Constructability.

Experience level of local contractors and labor force.

Availability and use of local materials.

7.3.1 Headwall

A headwall that functions for a 30" pipe must be used. For additional information on existing soils, certification, and soil compaction, see PART

4 - SITE ENGINEERING.

7.3.1.1 Concrete

All structural reinforced concrete must conform to ACI 318 including design, compressive strength, and mix design.

7.3.1.2 Reinforcing Steel

Reinforcing steel must conform to ASTM A615 or ASTM A706.

7.4 JOINTS

All joints and details must comply with the requirements of the applicable standards, codes, and criteria.

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DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AFTER AWARD

05/20

Amendment 0002

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This section contains information needed after the successful Offeror has been selected. This information is provided to all Offerors as an outline of the Design requirements to be anticipated after award.

The information contained in this section applies to the design required for Covington Emergency Levee Repair in Covington, KY.

1.2 DESIGNER OF RECORD

Identify the Designer of Record for each area of work, also to be indicated in the Design Quality Control Plan. One Designer of Record may be responsible for more than one area. All areas of design disciplines including geotechnical and civil must be accounted for by a listed, Professional Registered, Designer of Record. The Designers of Record are to stamp, sign, and date each design drawing submitted under their responsible discipline for the 100% Design; Corrected Final Design; and Released for Construction Design submittals.

Designers of Record must be employees of, or contracted directly by, the Prime Contractor, or be an employee of an independent design firm that is contracted directly by the Prime Contractor. The Designer of Record can not be an owner, employee, agent, or consultant of a construction sub-contractor hired for this project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AFTER AWARD

3.1.1 Design Quality Control Plan

The DB Contractor must submit for Government Acceptance, a Design Quality Control Plan in accordance with LRL Section 01 45 04.10 06 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL before design may proceed.

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3.1.2 Design Charette

Arrange for and conduct a design charette within 30 days after NTP at the project site. All Designers of Record must participate in the charette.

Provide an agenda, charette goals, meeting place, and meeting time to charette participants at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Charette goals include production of the following items prior to adjourning the charette to assure all participants agree with the contractor's intended design direction: schematic end products of a site plan, tentative wall

SECTION 01 03 00.00 06 Page 1 system description and details, proposed engineering approach to slope stability analysis, general engineering assumptions, and basis for assumptions.

Within 10 days after the charette, prepare charette meeting minutes, including drawings developed during the charette, must be prepared in Word format and provide the charette meeting minutes to all charette participants by email. Include the charette minutes in the Design Analysis for record.

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3.1.3 Design Submittals

Design Submittals: The DB Contractor must design and detail a complete and useable end product as outlined in this solicitation. The design phase of this project is to be submitted as indicated below. The DB Contractor may propose additional design submittals in the Project Schedule. The design submittals must include specifications, drawings, and design analysis in hardcopy and on CD as required in the Distribution List at the end of this section.

65% Design for all disciplines.

100% Design for all disciplines.

Corrected Final Design for all disciplines.

Released for Construction Design for all disciplines.

Design Milestone Schedule Notice to Proceed (NTP) Day 0 Design Quality Control Plan (DQCP) NTP + 14 Days Design Kickoff Meeting (on-site) NTP + 30 Days Charette Report (FIO) NTP + 40 Days 65% package NTP + 100 Note: Gov review period will be 14 days 100% package NTP +145 Note: Gov review period will be 14 days Corrected Final Submittal NTP + 152 Days Certified Final NTP + 162 Days

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3.1.4 Design Requirements

Complete the design in accordance with the requirements, codes, and standards itemized in LRL Section 01 02 10.00 06 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS and further detailed in other sections in this RFP document.

3.1.5 Design Documents Released for Construction

Provide a complete set of construction drawings, specifications, and design analysis, as defined in this RFP. This LRL Section 01 03 00.00 06 provides instructions for preparing design documents, Released for Construction, which differ from industry standard procedures, requiring a more complete and extensive analysis and documentation than is customary in private practice.

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3.2 SUBMISSION OF DESIGN DOCUMENTS

Submit design documents with cover letter by overnight mail at each design submittal. Indicate in the letter the project name, due date for comments to be provided in DrChecks, and where/when the review meeting will be held.

Prepare and submit for review a complete design as required for the design submittal Parts below. The DB Contractor's Designers of Record must independently confirm and be responsible for the technical accuracy and adequacy of all aspects of the project design. The submission requirements outlined herein are the MINIMUM requirements. The Government may request that additional data be included in the design analysis and drawings for record through review comments to support design decisions.

3.2.1 Design Review Meetings

Hold formal Design Reviews for the following milestone meetings, similar for each designed "part" proposed by the DB Contractor:

65% Design Submittal, held at 1730 Russell Street, Covington, KY 41011 100% Design Submittal, held virtually

Design reviews must not be taken as an approval or acceptance and do not relieve the DB Contractor from responsibility for compliance with the RFP solicitation, code regulations, or betterments, either listed with the DB Contractor's proposal or identified during the proposal evaluation.

3.2.2 Construction NTP

Submit a set of corrected final hardcopy drawings, specifications, and design analysis to the Contracting Officer. Construction may not proceed until the Government has verified the incorporation of resolutions of all review comments. The DB Contractor will be notified in writing when the design has been cleared for construction, accepted by the Government, and therefore considered Released for Construction documents.

Until the Released for Construction documents have been issued, any construction work performed is at the DB Contractor’s expense and risk and is subject to inspection and correction of any non-conforming work. No progress payments will be made for such work under FAR 52.232-5, PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS , subparagraph (b) Progress Payments, until the Released for Construction documents have been issued and the work inspected and accepted by the Government in accordance with

FAR 52.246-12, INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION.

3.2.3 Design Submittal Delivery

Document quantities and delivery addresses are specified at the end of this specification section for each required submittal.

3.2.4 Drawing Requirements

Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawings are to be organized and easily referenced electronically, presenting complete construction information. Prepare the drawings with the expectation that the Corps of Engineers, in the role of supervision, can construct the facility with any contractor.

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Drawings must be complete. Avoid unnecessary graphics, duplicate views, notes, and repetitive details. Do not include any details not applicable to the project and minimize blank page space. Do not include details of standard products or items adequately covered by specifications.

Detail the drawings such that conformance with the RFP can be confirmed, and to the extent that shop drawings can be checked. Do not use shop drawings as design drawings.

Comply with the latest release of the A/E/C CADD STANDARD for presentation graphics, level/layer assignments, electronic file naming, and standard symbology. The standard is located on internet site, https://cadbim.usace.army.mil/CAD.

The design documents consist of drawings on a 34" x 22" format. Use the Corps of Engineers standard sheet border, available by download on internet site, https://cadbim.usace.army.mil/CAD, on all drawings with the appropriate DB Contractor firm name included within the title block area.

3.2.4.1 CADD System Requirements

Prepare all CADD drawings with the Using Agency's Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system indicated in LRL Section 00 80 50.00 06 SPECIAL PROVISIONS, paragraph AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS FOR DESIGN BUILD PROJECTS.

3.2.4.2 Electronic Drawing Files (PDF)

In addition to the native CADD files, provide separate electronic drawing files for each project drawing in Adobe 6.0 or newer pdf format. Each file contains all the data for one complete drawing, including the date, submittal phase, and border. Each drawing file must be completely independent of any data in any other file.

3.2.4.3 Drawing Index

Provide an index of drawings sheet in CADD as part of the drawing set, and an electronic list in Microsoft Excel of all drawings required for the submittal. Include the electronic file name, the sheet reference number, the sheet number, and the sheet title, containing the data for each drawing.

3.2.4.4 Hard Copies

Plot submitted hard copy drawings directly from the electronic PDF files and copy for quantities and sizes indicated in the distribution list at the end of this specification section. The original hard copy sheets must be stamped and signed by the Designers of Record for 100% Design, Corrected Final Design, and Released for Construction documents, with copies provided for distribution from this set.

3.2.5 Specifications

3.2.5.1 Specification Format

Provide project specifications in electronic document files using the SpecsIntact system and translating to Word format. The designers are expected to learn to properly use this system to generate printouts of indexes, submittal registers, automatic page numbering, automatic paragraph numbering, and specifications with mark-ups. Indexes, submittal registers, paragraph numbering, and formatting are created through the print command

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The SpecsIntact system can be loaded from the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) internet site, http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php. A teaching tutorial is provided with the system.

The master UFG specifications can be loaded from the same WBDG site.

Louisville District (LRL) versions of the guide specifications can be loaded from the district internet site, http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Engineering/GuidePubFTC.aspx, select"Louisville District Guide Specs".

3.2.5.2 Page Numbering

Provide page numbering at the bottom of each page for each specification section. Incorporate the specification section number with the page number (e.g. Section 01 03 00.00 06 Page 1).

3.2.5.3 Editing

Submit marked-up or final draft technical specifications as required for design submittals. Technical requirements provided in this RFP indicate minimum requirements that must be used by the Designers of Record to develop the corresponding UFGS. The Designers of Record must edit appropriate Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) in preparation of the technical specifications for the project. The Louisville District (LRL) versions of the technical guide specifications must be used in all cases where they are applicable. All other specifications must be the UFGS army edition guide specifications unless otherwise noted or allowed by the Government. Use only this specification source for the project.

Unless allowed by the Government or instructions herein, make no additions or deletions to the products and execution methods of the UFGS. When editing the UFGS, the Designers of Record must fill in all blanks, make choices indicated by brackets, delete entire paragraphs pertaining to items not required in the project, and follow all recommendations in the hidden "Notes".

Use the technical requirements in the form of discipline specifications included in this RFP must be used to develop the technical specifications for the project by the Designers of Record.

If the design is based on a specific product, the specification must consist of the important features of the product in addition to the product and manufacturer. The specification is to be detailed enough such that another product meeting the specification could be substituted and it would not adversely impact the project.

3.2.5.4 Divisions 00 and 01

Do not edit or reproduce Divisions 00 and 01. To assure consistency, do not include copies of Division 00 and 01 with the technical specifications; use only the contract documents for Divisions 00 and 01.

Divisions 00 and 01 are contract requirements; therefore, can only be changed by contract modification.

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3.2.5.5 Hard Copies

Print submitted hard copy documents directly from the electronic specification files including an index of all specifications and, for each specification section, a specification index, the body of the specification, and the specification's submittal register. Provide adequate copies for quantities indicated in the distribution list at the end of this specification section.

3.2.5.6 Submittal Register

Develop the submittal requirements during construction at the design phase of the contract by producing a DB Contractor Submittal Register using the SpecsIntact system. List all required submittals necessary to insure the project requirements are met. The submittal register must identify submittal items such as shop drawings, manufacturer's literature, certificates of compliance, material samples, guarantees, test results, etc. that the DB Contractor will submit for review and action during the life of the construction contract to the Designers of Record and Government.

In addition to submittals specifically identified with "G" in the UFG Specifications, mark submittals considered critical by the Designer of Record as "G" in the specifications after the appropriate submittal. All submittals with "G" designation must be approved by the Designer of Record prior to purchase and installation. Submittals with no designation must default to being submitted for information only (FIO), and must be reviewed by the Designers of Record for compliance to the design. See Division 1 specifications in the RFP Package for additional construction submittal requirements.

Place all the Submittal Register pages for each specification in an appendix of the 65%, 100%, corrected final, and released for construction specifications.

3.2.6 Electronic Data

Electronic data of the drawings and specifications documents must be provided with each submittal. Data must be on ISSO 9660 compact disc(s).

3.2.7 Design Analysis

The Designers of Record must prepare a design analysis for record and review to support decisions made during the design process in accordance with the ER 1110-345-700; ENGINEERING AND DESIGN - DESIGN ANALYSIS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, which is available on the internet at the following website:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerRegulations.aspx Assemble the design analysis as a single document with the following information included:

Table of Contents Design Quality Control Plan Site Design Narrative

Structural Design Narrative Mechanical Design Narrative

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Civil Calculations Structural Calculations

Mechanical Calculations

Meeting Minutes and Official Correspondence All Annotated Review Comments (those received in the previous review)

Provide a complete explanation of the basis for design including a scope of work, applicable criteria, seismic analysis, economic factors influencing system choices, results of field investigations, operation and maintenance requirements, and any other items that warrant special attention in the narratives.

Design calculations must be computed and checked by separate individuals.

Include designer and checker with firm name on calculations. Show all design loads and conditions. List the source of loading conditions, formulas, and references. Explain assumptions and conclusion.

3.2.8 As-Built Documents

Provide as-built drawings and specifications in accordance with LRL Section 00 80 00.00 06, SPECIAL PROVISIONS, paragraph AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS FOR DESIGN

BUILD PROJECTS.

3.3 DESIGN REVIEW & ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS

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3.3.1 Review Period

The Government requires 14 calendar days of review time for design submittal phases of the 65% and 100% design submittals, and 7 days for the Corrected Final submittal. The Project Schedule must allow 14 calendar days after the Government's receipt of documents for review for the 65% and 100% design submittals. If the submittal is considered incomplete by the Contracting Officer (not including required items as indicated in the paragraph above), the 14 day review period will start over upon the Government's receipt of the complete submittal.

The Project Schedule must allow adequate time for mailing, designers receipt and review of comments, coordination and occurrence for a review meeting, acceptance by reviewers of comment resolutions, correction of the documents by all designers for the following submittal, and backchecking for corrections in accordance with comment resolutions by the DB Contractor prior to the following submittal.

DrChecks must be used by the contractor and designers of record to monitor progress in comment resolution and respond to all comments from government reviewers.

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3.3.2 DrChecks Review Comments

Distribute review sets as shown on the attached distribution list. Provide copies of DrChecks comments at review meetings to discuss preliminary responses. Designers of Record must be prepared to discuss the comments at the meetings since the comments are immediately available in the DrChecks system.

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Keep the minutes of the meetings. Monitor DrChecks to assure all comments (including comments made on previous review submittals) are annotated and agreed to by the designers and reviewers prior to the next submittal.

Print and include the DrChecks comments and responses in the design analysis for record with meeting minutes.

The Government's review will likely result in a significant number of comments. Reviewers will expect coordination between Design Analysis calculations and the submitted design. Reviewers will also focus on the design submittal's satisfaction of the RFP Package, previously made review comments, and UFGS requirements.

The Designers of Record must answer each comment in DrChecks with a formal response prior to the next submittal, clearly indicating what action will be taken and what drawing/specification will change. Designers of Record are encouraged to directly contact reviewers to discuss and agree to the formal comment responses rather than relying only on DrChecks and review meetings to discuss comments. With the next submittal, reviewers will backcheck answers to the comments against the submittal, in addition to reviewing additional design work.

Comments that, in the DB Contractor's opinion, require effort outside the scope of the contract will be clearly indicated as such in DrChecks. Do not proceed with work outside the contract until a modification to the contract is properly executed.

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3.3.2.1 DrChecks Initial Account Set-Up

To initialize an office's use of DrChecks, choose a POC within the office and call the LRL POC (Jennifer Lopp 502-315-6465 ), and request a new office be set-up through ProjNet. ProjNet will issue the POC an office Vendor ID to distribute to others in the office. Individuals can then go to the www.projnet.org website and register as a first time user with this Vendor ID. Upon registration, each user will be given a personal password to the DrChecks system.

Once the office and individuals are registered, the COE project manager or lead reviewer can assign the individuals and/or offices to the specific project for review. At this point, persons assigned can make comments, annotate comments, and close comments, depending on their particular assignment.

3.3.2.2 DrChecks Reviewer Role

The role of the reviewer is to review the submittal and enter comments into the DrChecks system. To enter comments:

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1. Log into DrChecks.

2. Click on the appropriate project.

3. Click on the appropriate review (60%, 95%, etc.). An Add comment screen will appear.

4. Select or fill out the appropriate sections (particularly comment discipline and type of document for sorting) of the comment form and enter the comment in the space provided.

5. Click the Add Comment button. The comment will be added to the database and a fresh screen will appear for the next comment you have.

6. Once comments are all entered, exit DrChecks by choosing "My Account" and then Logout.

3.3.2.3 DrChecks Comment Evaluation

The role of the designers of record is to evaluate and respond to the comments entered by reviewers. To respond to comments:

1. Log into DrChecks.

2. Click on the appropriate project.

3. Under “Evaluate” click on the number under “Pending”.

4. Locate the comments that require your evaluation. (Note: If you know the comment number you can use the Quick Pick window on your home page in DrChecks; enter the number and click on go.)

5. Select the appropriate evaluation (concur, non-concur, for information only, or check and resolve) and add the response.

6. Click on the Add button. The evaluation will be added to the database and a fresh screen will appear with the next comment.

7. Once evaluations are all entered, exit DrChecks by choosing "My Account" and then Logout.

3.3.2.4 DrChecks Backcheck

Reviewers will backcheck comment annotations against new submittals to verify that the designers' responses are acceptable and completed. To backcheck comments:

1. Log into DrChecks.

2. Click on the appropriate project.

3. Under “My Backcheck” click on the number under “Pending”.

4. If you agree with the designer’s response select “Close Comment” and add a closing response if desired.

5. If you do not agree with the designer’s response or the submittal does not reflect the response given, select “Issue Open”, enter

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6. Click on the Add button. The backcheck will be added to the database and a fresh screen will appear with the next comment.

7. Once backchecks are all entered, exit DrChecks by choosing "My Account" and then Logout.

The review is completed when there are no pending comments to be evaluated and there are no pending or open comments under backcheck.

3.3.3 NOT USED

3.3.4 Design Acceptance

The Government's review is a quality assurance review rather than a quality control review. Provide internal quality control as required by the DB Contractor's Design Quality Control Plan (LRL Section 01 45 04.10 06 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL) before the design is submitted to the Government. The DB Contractor's entire design team must agree with the submitted design documents before submitting to the Government. Each design submittal must be stamped "approved" by the DB Contractor, major constructors, and each designer of record involved, prior to submission for review. The Government's review or acceptance of design documents does not relieve the DB Contractor of his responsibility to provide a safe, functional project in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Include signatures and seals by the Designers of Record on all copies of drawings submitted for the 100%, Corrected Final, and Released for Construction documents . Implement quality control procedures consisting of design and/or checking by the registered Designers of Record and an Independent Technical Review completed by a separate design professional.

Include complete names of designers and independent reviewers in each drawing title block to signify their review an approval.

3.3.5 Project Design Progress Meetings

The DB Contractor (including appropriate design representatives) must participate in project design progress meetings at the Louisville District Office and/or through phone conferences as dictated by the Contracting Officer. Prepare and distribute meeting minutes to all subcontractors, designers of record, and the Contracting Officer. Meeting requirements include the following:

Monthly Design Progress Meetings - At a minimum, the Construction Project Manager, Design Project Manager, and appropriate Design Professionals must attend.

Additional meetings may be required, if in the Government's opinion, they are required to facilitate the design process.

3.4 DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION

Notice-to-Proceed for construction will be provided in writing from the Contracting Officer to the DB Contractor after the entire design has been completed and approved by the Designers of Record, all comments have been cleared through DrChecks, the revised Corrected Final documents have been reviewed by the Government, and any corrections made to the satisfaction of

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3.4.1 Documents Released for Construction

As the first item of work after notice to proceed is given for construction to begin, the DB Contractor must furnish to the Government 4 sets 11"x17" and 4 full size 22"x34" sets of the approved final drawings and 4 sets of the approved final specifications for its use during construction.

Provide "Released for Construction" hardcopy drawings, specifications, and design analysis. Also provide native CADD files, drawing pdf files, native specification files, specification pdf files, and design analysis pdf files on CD. See Distribution List for quantity and distribution.

3.4.2 Construction and Design Progress

Construction must only be allowed on work for which the design has been reviewed and approved by the Designers of Record and accepted by Government reviewers.

3.4.3 Construction Progress Meetings

The DB Contractor (including appropriate design representatives) must participate in project progress meetings at the project site. Prepare and distribute meeting minutes to all subcontractors, designers of record, and the Contracting Officer. Meeting minutes must include a list of those in attendance and notes from any site visits after the meeting with the designers of record. Meeting requirements include the following:

(1) Weekly Coordination Meetings - At a minimum, the Construction Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Design Project Manager, and appropriate sub-contractors must attend.

(2) Additional meetings may be required, if in the Government's opinion, they are needed to facilitate the construction process.

3.4.4 Site Visits

The Designers of Record must visit the site during construction, prior to and during critical work. Schedule site visits with the Contracting Officer for a minimum of 3 site visits per discipline for appropriate Designers of Record for which work is taking place.

3.4.5 Construction Submittals

The Designers of Record must review and approve all project construction submittals.

3.5 65% DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit 65% design submittal including 65% complete drawings, specifications, and design analysis for all work. Submission must include computer rendering. The government will NOT accept the 65% design submittal for review if any of these items are not provided at 65% completion.

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3.5.1 Drawings

Submit 65%, 11"x17" hardcopy review drawings complete with all RFP requirements incorporated into the documents to provide a 65% design for all work.

3.5.2 Design Analysis

The designers of record must prepare an independent design analysis with calculations necessary to confirm and support all design documents submitted for the 65% design submittal review. For parts including sitework, include civil specific calculations. For parts including geotechnical work, include geotechnical calculations.

3.5.3 Specifications

The designers of record must edit and expand the appropriate Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) to insure that all project design requirements, current code requirements, and regulatory requirements are met. Specifications must be provided by printing specs through SpecsIntact with tags off, red-lined deletions on, and under-lined additions on.

Provide SpecsIntact native files on CD.

3.6 100% SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit the 100% design submittal with complete drawings, specifications, design analysis, and ECIFP for all work. The government will NOT accept the design submittal for review if any of these items are not provided at 100% completion.

3.6.1 Drawings

Submit 11"x17" review drawings…