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W912WJ18B0024

Paint Spillway Bridge

Townshend Lake Dam, Townshend, Vermont

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

July 2018

Paint Spillway Bridge, Townshend Lake Dam, VT

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 19 16 PENETRATING SEALER

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 02 PREPARATION AND PAINTING OF BRIDGE

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 84 00 STEEL BEAM GUARD RAIL

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 As-Built Drawings

1.1.2 Photographs

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.5 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.1 Site Security

1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Hours of Operations

1.7.2 Work Sequence

1.7.2.1 General

1.7.2.2 Initial Project Schedule

1.7.2.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

1.7.3 Organization at the Site

1.7.3.1 General

1.7.3.2 Rate of Progress

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

1.9.2 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

1.9.3 Work Limits

1.9.4 Protection and Security

1.9.5 Work By Other Contractors

1.9.6 Emergency Contacts

1.9.7 Damaged Property

1.9.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

1.9.9 Daily Clean Up

1.9.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.11 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.11.1 General

1.11.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.13 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under the project drawings and specifications. There may be a winter shutdown on this project from December through March.

The work of this project involves painting of the spillway bridge at the Townshend Lake Dam Facility in Townshend, Vermont. Fall hazards exist on this project and fall protection for workers is required.

The spillway bridge is a single span, steel deck-type Pratt truss constructed in 1961. The span length center to center of bearings is 160'-0". The roadway width is 12'-4" between steel curbs, with a 1'-6" wide safety walk on both sides. On each side of the deck, there are 1'-0" wide by 10" high curbs. There are 3'-0" high steel guardrails on either side of the bridge. The deck consists of 5" deep open steel grating.

Supporting the deck are 12" deep rolled beams spaced transversely at 4'-0" on center. The rolled beams span 13'-4" between the upper chords of the north and south trusses which are 20'-0" deep between centerlines of top and bottom chords. The upper and lower chords and the end diagonals are built-up members. The trusses consist of 8 panels, each 20'-0" long. All connections are high strength bolts.

The east approach consists of a 90 degree turn from Vermont Route 30, while the west approach is straight extending across the crest of the dam. The substructure consists of L-type reinforced concrete abutments founded on rock shelves on both sides of the spillway channel.

The last painting of the steel members of the bridge occurred in the late 1990's and piecemeal sections in 2012. These projects involved removing the existing coatings to bare steel, including lead-containing coatings.

However, the Contractor shall not assume that the bridge is completely free of lead containing paint as residual lead containing coating materials remain under the paint applied previously. Lead testing has not been performed. (EPA RCRA ID Number: VTR000528224).

The existing paint system is in generally fair condition, but areas with peeling and loose paint and areas with corrosion exist on most steel members. For this project, the Contractor shall perform a maintenance painting of all steel members of the bridge. Maintenance painting involves preparing steel surfaces by solvent cleaning as required to remove grease and oil deposits, and then abrasive blasting to the brush-off grade of all steel surfaces, including the deck grating, joint cover plate and steel angle that is embedded in the concrete in approaches, bridge rails on both sides, brush curb on both sides, all superstructure members to include all four bearings down to and including the masonry plates and steel brackets bolted to the vertical concrete wall in the vicinity of the bridge. Water blasting is not permitted for preparation of steel surfaces for painting.

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Following steel preparation by blasting, a Micaceous Iron Oxide Reinforced Zinc-Rich Moisture-Cure Polyurethane Paint stripe coat shall be applied to all areas where existing paint is no longer present, areas where corrosion remains, and to edges, corners, welds, fasteners, and other surface irregularities. Following the stripe coat, two top coats of Micaceous Iron Oxide Reinforced Moisture-Cured Polyurethane, with aluminum, shall be applied.

The Contractor will be permitted to close the bridge to all traffic, vehicle and pedestrian, for the performance period of this contract.

Due to the likelihood that residual lead containing coatings may remain on the steel members of the bridge, the Contractor is required to implement worker health and safety measures and environmental protection measures as required by these specifications and by applicable Federal, State of Vermont, and local laws and regulations, including any applicable permits or licensing. The Contractor shall note that the State of Vermont requires the use of a licensed lead abatement contractor. Refer to Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and 09 97 02 PREPARATION AND PAINTING OF BRIDGE for additional requirements.

The painting firm for this project shall demonstrate its qualifications by providing proof of certification in the following standards promulgated by The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC):

a. SSPC QP 1, Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures), 2012.

b. SSPC QP 2, Standard Procedure for the Qualification of Painting Contractors (Field Removal of Hazardous Coatings from Complex Structures), 2009, revisions 2013. Category A required.

Additional work includes:

• Conduct Traffic Control with signage to warn traffic that the bridge is closed during the bridge painting operations.

• Replace several nuts and bolts that have rusted so badly as to experience section loss.

• Apply sealant to the concrete approach slabs on both approaches.

• Replace the damaged guardrail support posts, concrete, and guardrail on the south side of the east end of the bridge, where it joins Highway 30.

• Repair grout pads at fixed (west) bearings.

1.1.1 As-Built Drawings

As-built drawings of this structure are shown on the drawings. The Contractor shall make his own investigations of existing conditions in the field prior to the start of work.

1.1.2 Photographs

Information photographs of the fixed bearing grout pads are shown at the end of this section.

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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.

SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC QP 1 (2012; E 2012) Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures)

SSPC QP 2 (2009; E 2013) Standard Procedure for the Qualification of Painting Contractors (Field Removal of Hazardous Coatings from Complex Structures)

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. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Initial Project Schedule; G, RO

In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within 5 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, submit for approval a practicable project schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the Contracting Officer.

SD-03 Product Data

Non-Shrink Grout

SD-07 Certificates

Periodic Schedule Updates; G, RO

Request Application; G, RO

Request Application to work outside the hours of operation.

1.4 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

a. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

b. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 4 site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

c. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

1.5 COORDINATION AND DIRECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

a. The Contractor shall not take or accept any direction or instructions issued by any person, employed by the Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer that changes the terms and conditions of contract actions, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the Contracting Officer will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letter. If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract. See the Contracting Officer’s Representative clause of this contract.

1.6 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.1 Site Security

The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracting Officer or local police as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment and grounds while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel.

1.7 WORK SEQUENCE AND SCHEDULING

1.7.1 Hours of Operations

Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer.

The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January

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Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.2 Work Sequence

1.7.2.1 General

There are certain essential criteria relative to the preparation of a work sequence and time schedule which the Contractor will be required to implement and follow during the prosecution of the work. Minor variations in the sequence of the items of work as specified may be made by the Contractor, provided such variations do not conflict with critical elements of the schedule. Proposed minor variations shall be noted on the progress charts submittal required by CONTRACT CLAUSE, entitled SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Variations shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to implementation.

1.7.2.2 Initial Project Schedule

The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart. This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included in the schedule.

1.7.2.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly or with each pay request. Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

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1.7.3 Organization at the Site

1.7.3.1 General

The Contractor shall employ ample personnel and sufficient equipment to accomplish the work of this contract in the least amount of time, within the prosecution period specified in SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, Clause 1.

1.7.3.2 Rate of Progress

Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

1.8 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF FACILITIES AND HAULING ROUTES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Determining the trucking and hauling routes and associated restrictions to and from the work, to include the coordination for the use of such routes with local, State, and Federal authorities.

(3) Complying with all local, State, and Federal regulations and restrictions when using any facilities or hauling routes.

1.9 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.9.1 Access to the Site and Storage/Staging Areas

Access to the project site is available for construction traffic. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining access necessary for its equipment, material, and plant to and from the work area.

Access to temporary facilities and storage/staging areas shall be as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS.

1.9.2 Temporary Facilities and Utilities, and Storage Areas

The Contractor shall conform to Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS regarding temporary facilities, temporary utilities, and storage areas. Confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

1.9.3 Work Limits

Work shall be restricted to the bridge, to storage areas as indicated in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS, and as indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1.9.4 Protection and Security

a. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government.

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b. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury.

c. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

1.9.5 Work By Other Contractors

There are no other Contractors expected to be working during the prosecution of this contract.

1.9.6 Emergency Contacts

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.9.7 Damaged Property

Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

1.9.8 Contractor's Receipt of Supplies

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

1.9.9 Daily Clean Up

The Contractor shall at all times keep rubbish from entering surrounding lands and water. Rubbish accumulated at the temporary facilities shall be removed from the premises daily.

1.9.10 Government Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are not available on site for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors as specified in Section 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

b. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government.

Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

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c. Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

d. The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated QARs at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit.

e. The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

f. The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

1.11 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.11.1 General

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in observing safety regulations in accordance with Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, and shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government property. The Contractor shall perform the work in a manner consistent with security and with fire safety regulations especially with regards to ingress and egress. Temporary closures shall not compromise life safety, security or fire safety.

1.11.2 Contractor's Project Superintendent

The Contractor's project superintendent shall take an active role in enforcing the safety requirements by participation in safety conferences, hazard analysis, tool box meetings, walk-through inspections, correction of violations, etc., and including that of any subcontractor's work.

1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

To provide for control of all environmental pollution arising from construction activities, the Contractor and its subcontractors, in the performance of this contract, shall comply with Section 01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection pollution control and abatement.

1.13 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

The Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference with key Contractor personnel. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel who will be closely associated with the project. During the conference, the Contracting Officer will inform the Contractor concerning Job Safety, Quality Control, Labor Relations, and Environmental Protection. The Contractor's Superintendent, Quality Control Representative, and Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall attend this conference.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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Photo 1 – North truss fixed bearing hole in grout pad.

Photo 2 – North truss fixed bearing hole in grout pad.

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 22 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES (Not Applicable)

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

1.4 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

1.5 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 22 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES (Not Applicable)

1.2 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-05 Design Data

Quantity Surveys

Submit originals of all field notes and all other records relating to the quantity surveys.

1.3 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.4 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract unit price payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. The unit price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for each of the unit price items. Submit originals of all field notes and all other records relating to Quantity Surveys.

1.5 BIDDING SCHEDULE - PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract progress payments will be based are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and are described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular Bidding Schedule lump sum or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum or unit price item most closely associated with the work involved.

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a. Item Number 0001, "Paint Bridge"."

This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum for the cleaning, preparation, and painting of the Spillway Bridge as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. The price shall include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, testing, and submittals incidental to the completion of this item.

Unit of measure: Lump Sum (LS).

b. Item Number 0002, "Replace Nuts and Bolts"..

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price for the removal and replacement of approximately 24 deteriorated sets of bolts and nuts at the Spillway Bridge's bearing panel points as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. The price shall include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, testing, and submittals incidental to the completion of this item.

Unit of measure: Each (EA).

c. Item Number 0003, "Seal Concrete Approach Slabs".

This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum for the application of a penetrating sealer to the approach slabs on each side of Spillway Bridge as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. The price shall include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, testing, and submittals incidental to the completion of this item.

Unit of measure: Lump Sum (LS).

d. Item Number 0004, "Repair Concrete Grout Pads".

This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum for the repair of both concrete bearing pads at the West abutment as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. The price shall include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, testing, and submittals incidental to the completion of this item.

Unit of measure: Lump Sum (LS).

e. Item Number 0005, "Replace Guardrail".

This work will be paid for at the contract lump sum for the removal and replacement of guardrail as shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with the specifications. The price shall include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, testing, and submittals incidental to the completion of this item.

Unit of measure: Lump Sum (LS).

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.2.2 Approving Authority

1.2.3 Work

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

1.4.2 Information Only

1.4.3 Sustainability Reporting Submittals (S)

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

1.5.2 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

1.5.2.1 Terms and Conditions

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.8 VARIATIONS

1.8.1 Considering Variations

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.9.4 Copies Delivered to the Government

1.10 SCHEDULING

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11.1 Review Notations

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.16 STAMPS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections.

Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract, includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work.

Certificates of insurance

Surety bonds

List of proposed Subcontractors

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List of proposed products

Construction Progress Schedule

Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

Submittal register

Schedule of prices

Accident Prevention Plan

Work plan

Quality Control(QC) plan

Environmental protection plan

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within two years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements shall be dated after award of project contract and clearly

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Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or Subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further qualify the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (MSDS)concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, except those SD-01 Pre-Construction Submittals noted above, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

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. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittal Register; G, RO

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

a. Construction/Operations Division {"AO" (Area Office), "RO" (Resident Office), or "PO" (Project Office) Reviewer}: An "AO", "RO", or "PO" in column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by New England District Construction/Operations Division. Send all such submittals to the project Resident or Area Engineer, as applicable.

b. Engineering/Planning Division {"DO" (District Office) Reviewer): A

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"DO" on the attached submittal register, column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by the New England District, Engineering/Planning Division, or other organization in the District Office. Send all such submittals to the project Resident or Area Engineer for distribution to the appropriate approving authority.

c. Architect-Engineer Firm {"AE" reviewer): An "AE" on the attached submittal register, column "f" indicates that the submittal review action is by the Architect-Engineer firm asscociated with the project.

1.4.2 Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.

They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.4.3 Sustainability Reporting Submittals (S)

Submittals for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party Certification (TPC) are indicated with an "S" designation. Submit the information required by the technical sections that demonstrates compliance with the sustainable requirement, and for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook as required by Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. A full submittal for an item may be provided under another SD; however, for the "S" submittal, only provide that portion of the submittal that demonstrates compliance with the sustainable requirement. If the sustainable submittal does require Government Approval, it may be tagged under another SD with a "G."

Schedule submittals for these items throughout the course of construction as provided; do not wait until closeout.

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Use the attached sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms will be furnished to the Contractor and are included in the QCS software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract. Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.5.2 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

The entire set of Source Drawing files (DWG) will not be provided to the Contractor. Only those requested by the Contractor to prepare shop drawings may be provided. Request the specific Drawing Number only for the preparation of Shop Drawings. These drawings may only be provided after award.

1.5.2.1 Terms and Conditions

Data contained on these electronic files must not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of

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The Contractor must make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor must, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

These electronic Source Drawing files are not construction documents.

Differences may exist between the Source Drawing files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic Source Drawing files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractor hardware or software. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished Source Drawing files, the signed and sealed construction documents govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these Source Drawing files does not relieve the Contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project.

If the Contractor uses, duplicates or modifies these electronic Source Drawing files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, remove all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates).

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples required for SD-04 Samples items. In addition to the electronic submittal, provide seven hard copies of the submittals. Compile the submittal file as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described within. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, coordinate the file naming convention with the Contracting Officer. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer. Generate PDF files from original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature, or scan of a signature.

Email electronic submittal documents fewer than 10MB to an email address as directed by the Contracting Officer. Provide electronic documents over 10MB on an optical disc, or through an electronic file sharing system such as the AMRDEC SAFE Web Application located at the following website:

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/.

Up to two additional hard copies of any submittal may be requested at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of

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The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications, will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work, and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

1.8 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.8.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, after consulting with the DOR, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation that results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government, including the DOR's written analysis and approval. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item.

Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals that include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal.

The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor, including its Designer(s) of Record, warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

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1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data which is output in columns (c), (d), (e), and (f) as delivered by Government; retain data which is output in columns (a), (g), (h), and

(i) as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. Maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with Section 01 45 01 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM). The Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format with the following fields completed, to the extent that will be required by the Government during subsequent usage.

Column (c): Lists specification section in which submittal is required.

Column (d): Lists each submittal description (SD No. and type, e.g. SD-02 Shop Drawings) required in each specification section.

Column (e): Lists one principal paragraph in specification section where a material or product is specified. This listing is only to facilitate locating submitted requirements. Do not consider entries in column (e) as limiting project requirements.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government.

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

Submit submittal register. Submit with QC plan and project schedule.

Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the QC plan and the project schedule:

Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date Contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control.

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields with each submittal throughout contract.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC.

Column (l) List date of submittal transmission.

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Column (q) List date approval received.

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

Column (m) through (p) List Date related to review actions.

Column (q) List date returned to Contractor.

1.9.4 Copies Delivered to the Government

Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request.

1.10 SCHEDULING

Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Include certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential resubmittal of requirements.

b. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register. If a submittal is called for but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A".

c. Re-submit register and annotate monthly by the Contractor with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further re-submittal is required.

d. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register".

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received.

b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in

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Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. Two copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and the remaining copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

1.11.1 Review Notations

Contracting Officer review will be completed within 30 calendar days after date of submission. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" "or approved except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required, does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete.