SAWYER_RVR_BRDG_Amendment_0003_10_July_2018.pdf

Spot Painting, Sawyer River Bridge Number 3, Livermore, NH Amendment 0003

AMENDMENT 0003 OF SOLICITATION

1.1 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.1 Narrative Change

Section 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK, Subpart 1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, eigth paragraph; delete this paragraph in its entirety and insert the following in its place:

"The Sawyer River Bridge shall remain fully closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of this contract."

1.1.2 Revised Section

Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS is deleted and replaced with a revised section of the same section number. A copy of the revised Section 01 50 00 is attached to this amendment. Changes in the text are indicated by additions and deletions. Added text is identified by underscoring and deleted text is identified by overstrike.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EMPLOYEE PARKING

3.2 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

3.2.1 Temporary Electrical Equipment and Connections

3.3 SANITATION FACILITIES

3.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS (VOICE/DATA)

3.5 FIRE PROTECTION

3.6 TRAFFIC PROVISIONS

3.7 CONTRACTOR'S TEMPORARY FACILITIES

3.7.1 Safety

3.7.2 Administrative Field Offices

3.7.3 Storage Area

3.7.4 Maintenance of Storage Area

3.7.5 Security Provisions

3.7.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials

3.7.7 Access Roadway(s) to/from Storage Area

3.7.8 Usage of Fuels and Lubricants

3.7.9 Temporary Electrical System

3.7.9.1 Temporary Wiring

3.7.9.2 Construction Equipment

3.7.9.3 Circuit Protection

3.7.10 Weather Protection of Stored Equipment and Materials

3.7.10.1 Building and Site Storm Protection

3.7.11 Stormwater Pollution Prevention

3.7.12 Dust Control

3.8 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

3.9 PLANT COMMUNICATION

3.10 CLEANUP

3.10.1 Dumpster

3.10.2 Burning

3.11 RESTORATION OF STORAGE AREA AND OTHER AREAS

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SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

Requirements of this Section apply to, and are a component of, each section of the specifications.

1.2 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.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction,Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013; Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014; Errata 3-4 2014; AMD 4-6 2014) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2015; ERTA 1 2015) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 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. Submitted the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Site Plan; G, RO

Temporary Electrical System; G, RO

SD-03 Product Data

Barricades

Safety Fence

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Chain-Link Fence

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

Prior to the start of work, submit a site plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities including layouts and details, equipment and material storage areas both onsite and offsite, access and haul routes, avenues of ingress/egress to fenced areas (e.g., the assigned storage area), details of the fence installation (if used), and the number of trailers to be used. Show locations of safety and construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas. The plan shall also show where temporary utility hook-ups are to be located, if required, and how grounding of equipment and trailers will be achieved.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

Project identification and safety signs are not required for this project.

2.2 TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRICADES, SAFETY FENCE, AND CHAIN-LINK FENCE

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary concrete barricades and/or temporary safety fencing to limit public access to hazardous areas.

The Contractor may also erect a temporary six foot high chain-link fence around storage areas and trailers, if desired. Temporary barricades, safety fencing, and chain-link fencing need not be new, but shall be in overall good condition.

2.2.1 Temporary Concrete Barricades

Concrete barricades shall be required whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Concrete barricades shall be securely placed and clearly visible. All barricades shall be provided with a flashing light (amber yellow, 5 candelas effective intensity, 55-75 flashes per minute). All barricades must be anchored or of sufficient mass to retain an established position where they are placed. Continuous burning lights shall have an effective intensity of 10 candelas. Place barricades at 10 foot maximum intervals and use dual markers and lights at corners and ends. Flashing lights shall be maintained to operate nightly during construction with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night. The Contractor shall check each flashing light for operation every night before leaving the project area.

2.2.2 Temporary Safety Fencing

Temporary safety fencing shall be used to limit access to active construction areas. The safety fencing shall be a high visibility orange colored, high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 42 inches high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on maximum 10 foot centers.

2.2.3 Temporary Chain-Link Fence

Galvanized chain-link fence shall have a minimum height of six feet. The

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 3 fence posts shall be driven when installed in earth surfaces; concrete or metal bases placed on the ground surface shall be used when installation is in paved areas.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EMPLOYEE PARKING

Contractor employees shall park privately owned vehicles in an area designated by the Contracting Officer at the site of the work. This area will be along the access road to the bridge, as space is available, without tree removal.

3.2 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

Water and electricity required in the prosecution of the work shall be furnished by the Contractor at his own expense. The Government will not supply water and electricity.

3.2.1 Temporary Electrical Equipment and Connections

The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. All required temporary electrical equipment and lines shall be furnished, installed, connected, and maintained by the Contractor according to EM 385-1-1, Section 11.E, NFPA 241, and NFPA 70, Article 305-6(b), "Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program". All temporary equipment and lines shall be removed prior to final acceptance of the work. Materials and equipment need not be new, but must be in good repair and serviceable condition. Periodic inspections of systems and devices will be made by the Contractor at intervals not to exceed one week.

3.3 SANITATION FACILITIES

In accordance with Section 2 of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers provisions for sanitation. Maintain these provisions at all times without nuisance. Upon completion of the work, all sanitary provisions and facilities shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor, leaving the premises clean and free from nuisance.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.C of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers an adequate supply of potable water for both drinking and personal cleansing. During hot weather, provide cool drinking water.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.E of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers adequate minimum field-type portable toilets. Portable toilets shall be properly secluded from public observation in such a manner as required or approved by the Contracting Officer. Periodically empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system, or remove waste to a commercial facility. Include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors. Any penalties and/or fines associated with improper discharge of wastewater shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Government toilet facilities will not be provided.

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3.4 TELECOMMUNICATIONS (VOICE/DATA)

Make arrangements, provide, and maintain telecommunication (voice and data) services desired.

3.5 FIRE PROTECTION

Provide temporary fire protection equipment for the protection of personnel and property during construction. Remove debris and flammable materials daily to minimize potential hazards.

3.6 TRAFFIC PROVISIONS

During construction the Contractor shall provide access as necessary to maintain traffic. The Bridge shall remain openclosed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the project.

The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall be as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations.

3.7 TEMPORARY SAFETY FENCING

The temporary safety fencing shall be installed as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 days after the date established for commencement of work.

The Contractor shall furnish and erect temporary project safety fencing at the work site to limit access to active construction areas and at other areas as needed to control access by unauthorized people or vehicles. The safety fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor during the life of the contract, adjusted and moved as appropriate to the progress of the work and, upon completion and acceptance of the work, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site. This requirement is in addition to the optional chain link fence around storage areas and trailers.

3.7 CONTRACTOR'S TEMPORARY FACILITIES

3.7.1 Safety

Protect the integrity of any installed safety systems or personnel safety devices. If entrance into systems serving safety devices is required, the Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer. If it is temporarily necessary to remove or disable personnel safety devices in order to accomplish contract requirements, provide alternative means of protection prior to removing or disabling any permanently installed safety devices or equipment and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer.

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3.7.2 Administrative Field Offices

The Contractor shall provide and maintain administrative field office facilities, if desired, within the construction or storage areas at the designated site as directed by the Contracting Officer. Field Office/Trailers utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes must present a clean and neat exterior appearance and be in a state of good repair. Trailers which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, require exterior painting or maintenance will not be allowed on Government property.

3.7.3 Storage Area and Temporary Chain Link Fencing

The storage area for use by the Contractor, for work and storage of equipment, materials, and trailers during the life of this contract will be determined at the Preconstruction Conference, and shall be adjacent to the access road in the vicinity of the bridge, as space is available. Small brush and grass may be removed as needed to create open areas in the designated storage area, but no trees over six feet in height smhall be removed. The Contractor shall confine storage areas to the limits as designated or approved by the Contracting Officer and shall be responsible for the security of the area. Upon completion of the contract, and at no additional cost to the Government, remove all equipment and materials, except as otherwise specified, and restore the site to its original condition as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view with the exception of those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the storage area in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the storage area at the end of each work day.

At the designated storage area, the Contractor may erect temporary chain-link fencing, if desired. Except for equipment and materials which are in support of ongoing work on any given day or unless such equipment or materials are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the Contracting Officer away from the vicinity of the construction site but within the project site boundaries, equipment and materials shall be stored and placed inside the temporary chain-link fencing.

3.7.4 Maintenance of Storage Area

Temporary chain-link fence, if used, shall be kept in a state of good repair and proper alignment. Should the Contractor elect to traverse, with construction equipment or other vehicles, grassed or unpaved areas which are not established roadways, such areas shall be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of mud onto paved or established roadways; gravel gradation shall be at the Contractor's discretion. Grass located within the boundaries of the construction site shall be mowed for the duration of the project. Grass and vegetation along fences, buildings, under trailers, and in areas not accessible to mowers shall be edged or trimmed neatly.

3.7.5 Security Provisions

Adequate outside security lighting shall be provided by the Contractor at the Contractor's temporary facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for the security of its own equipment.

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3.7.6 Storage of Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials shall be stored using a secondary containment system at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, waterbodies (rivers, streams, lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

3.7.7 Access Roadway(s) to/from Storage Area

Access to and from the storage area shall be along paved or established roadways. Mud tracked onto paved or established roadways shall be removed immediately.

3.7.8 Usage of Fuels and Lubricants

Refer to Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, subpart "Chemical Materials Management and Waste Disposal", subparagraph "Fuel and Lubricants".

3.7.9 Temporary Electrical System

a. Provide a temporary electrical distribution system for temporary power and lighting, to include equipment and connections, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, NFPA 70, and NFPA 70E. The Contractor, or his delegated subcontractor, shall enforce all the safety requirements of electrical extensions for the work of all subcontractors. All work shall be accomplished by skilled electrical tradesmen in a workmanlike manner, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

b. Temporary lighting circuits shall be separate from electrical tool circuits. Receptacle circuits shall be dedicated to either temporary lighting or electric tools and shall be labeled "LIGHTS ONLY" or "TOOLS ONLY," as acceptable.

c. A sketch of the proposed temporary electrical system shall be submitted and accepted by the Contracting Officer before temporary power and lighting is installed. The sketch shall indicate the location, voltages, and means of protection of all circuits, including receptacles, disconnecting means, grounding, GFCIs, and lighting circuits.

3.7.9.1 Temporary Wiring

Provide temporary wiring in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 70, Article 305-6(b), Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program. Include frequent inspection of all equipment and apparatus.

3.7.9.2 Construction Equipment

In addition to the requirements of EM 385-1-1, all temporary wiring conductors installed for operation of construction tools and equipment shall be either Type TW or THW contained in metal raceways, or may be multiconductor cord. Temporary wiring shall be secured above the ground or floor in a workmanlike manner and shall not present an obstacle to persons or equipment. Open wiring may only be used outside of buildings, and then only in strict accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code.

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3.7.9.3 Circuit Protection

In addition to the requirements in EM 385-1-1 and NFPA 70, all 15 and 20-ampere receptacle outlets used for obtaining power during construction shall have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) for personnel protection. All generator-powered 15- and 20-ampere, 60 Hertz receptacle outlets shall have GFCI'S, and shall be properly grounded. A testing means shall be provided which will impose a measured fault of 5 milliamperes, plus or minus 1 milliamperes, and result in tripping the GFCI unit.

3.7.10 Weather Protection of Stored Equipment and Materials

Take necessary precautions to ensure that stored equipment and materials, and openings and other critical openings in the temporary storage area are monitored carefully. Take immediate actions required to seal off such openings when rain or other detrimental weather is imminent, and at the end of each workday. Ensure that the openings are completely sealed off to protect materials and equipment in the temporary facilities from damage.

3.7.10.1 Building and Site Storm Protection

When a warning of gale force winds is issued, take precautions to minimize danger to persons, and protect the work and nearby Government property.

Precautions must include, but are not limited to, closing openings;

removing loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations; and removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work. Close openings in the work when storms of lesser intensity pose a threat to the work or any nearby Government property.

3.7.11 Stormwater Pollution Prevention

To prevent sediment laden runoff from entering any resource areas such as lakes, ponds, rivers, or wetlands, provide erosion prevention and sediment controls (such as entrenched staked straw bales and sediment (silt) fence) in areas where land disturbance has resulted from the installation of temporary facilities and use of storage areas.

3.7.12 Dust Control

Dust control methods and procedures must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Treat dust abatement on access roads with applications of calcium chloride, water sprinklers, or similar methods or treatment.

3.8 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

A Government field office is not required for this project.

3.9 PLANT COMMUNICATION

Whenever the Contractor has the individual elements of its plant so located that operation by normal voice between these elements is not satisfactory, the Contractor shall install a satisfactory means of communication, such as telephone or other suitable devices and made available for use by Government personnel.

3.10 CLEANUP

Construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like shall be removed from the work site daily. Any dirt or mud which is tracked onto

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 8 paved or surfaced roadways shall be cleaned away on a daily basis.

Materials resulting from demolition activities which are salvageable shall be stored within the storage area. Stored material not in trailers, whether new or salvaged, shall be neatly stacked when stored.

3.10.1 Dumpster

Provide dumpsters for the collection of trash and debris, or remoaval all debris from the site on a daily basis. Equip dumpsters with a secure cover. Keep cover closed at all times, except when being loaded with trash and debris. Empty site dumpsters at least once a week or as needed to keep the site free of trash and debris

3.10.2 Burning

Burning of brush, trash, or debris will not be permitted on the project site nor Government property.

3.11 RESTORATION OF STORAGE AREA AND OTHER AREAS

Upon completion of the project remove barricades, temporary utilities, sanitation facilities, construction vehicles, materials and equipment, temporary chain-link fencing, and any other temporary equipment, materials, or products from within and around the work areas and temporary storage areas. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or removal of temporary materials, equipment, or utilities. Areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use, shall be restored to the original or better condition, including pavement repair, or top soil and seeding as necessary.

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3.11 RESTORATION OF STORAGE AREA AND OTHER AREAS