Solicitation VA-243-10-IB-0362: Replace Perimeter Walkways (#526-09-126)
Offerors must bid on each item listed below. An award is intended to be made on the Base Bid,
however should the bid exceed the availability of funds, then an award will be made on one of
the bid alternate items in descending order.
BID SHEET
A. Replace Perimeter Walkways, Project# 526-09-126:
A.
BASE BID:CONTRACTOR
SHALL PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, RESOURCES, MATERIALS,
TEMPORARY FENCING, SIGNAGE, PERMITS, SUPERVISION, ETC FOR THE REMOVAL
OF EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, STONE AND CONCRETE CURBS, EXCAVATION
AND GRADING, INSTALLATION OF NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, RETAINING WALLS,
CURB RAMPS, RE-POINTING OF
MORTAR ON EXISTING STONE RETAINING WALL,
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LANDSCAPED AREAS AROUND EXISTING TREES AS INDICATED
ON DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION ALONG WITH ALL OTHER WORK INDICATED ON
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Completion Time: 195 Calendar Days
BASE BID
B.
PRICE: $______________
ALTERNATE NO.1:
BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE (PART PLANS B, C AND D)
Completion Time: 135 Calendar Days
ALTERNATE #1
C.
ALTERNATE NO.2:
PRICE: $______________
BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE AND WEBB AVENUE PART PLANS B, C, D, F AND G.)
Completion Time: 105 Calendar Days
ALTERNATE #2
PRICE: $______________
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D.
ALTERNATE NO.3:
BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE, WEBB AVENUE AND W. KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE (PART PLANS
B,C,D,E,F AND G)
Completion Time: 75 Calendar Days
ALTERNATE #3
E.
PRICE: $______________
ALTERNATE NO.4:
BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE, WEBB AVENUE, W. KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE
AND WORK AREA AT
VA PARKING AREA ALONG WEB AVENUE.(PART PLANS B,C,D,E,F,G AND H)
Completion Time: 60 Calendar Days
F.
ALTERNATE #4
PRICE: $______________
ALTERNATE NO.5:
BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE, WEBB AVENUE, W. KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE
AND WORK AREA
ALONG THE PLAZA AREA AND THE EXISTING BUILDING (PART PLANS B,C,D,E,F,G
AND A)
Completion Time: 45 Calendar Days
ALTERNATE #5
PRICE: $______________
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Table of Contents
PART I - THE SCHEDULE
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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND
BONDS ...........................................................................................................................................5
INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO
BIDDERS/OFFERORS ................................................................................................................7
2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) ......................................................................7
2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO
ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION
(FEB 1999)..............................................................................................................................7
2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT -CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009) ......................................................................8
2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996) .............................................................................9
2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)...................................................................10
2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB
1995) .....................................................................................................................................11
2.7 VAAR 852.214-70 CAUTION TO BIDDERS--BID ENVELOPES (JAN 2008) ...............11
2.8 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED
AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS
(DEC 2009) ...........................................................................................................................11
2.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION (JAN 2008) .................................................................................................11
2.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998) .......................12
2.11 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN
2008) .....................................................................................................................................12
2.12 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(FEB 1998)............................................................................................................................13
REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ...........................................................................14
3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2009) ..........14
GENERAL CONDITIONS .................................................................................................................18
4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF
WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)............................................................18
4.2 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
REREPRESENTATION (APR 2009) ..................................................................................18
4.3 52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING
PAYMENT OF UNION DUES OR FEES (DEC 2004) ......................................................20
4.4 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (JAN 2009) ..........................22
4.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009) ...........25
4.6 52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN
1997) .....................................................................................................................................29
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4.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .........................................................30
4.8 52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984) ...........................................................................30
4.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008) ......................................30
4.10 852.211-75 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (JAN 2008) ...................................................30
4.11 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANOWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEC 2009) ...................................................31
4.12 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)................................32
4.13 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR
CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002) ............................................................................................32
4.14 VAAR 852.236-74 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002) .............................33
4.15 VAAR 852.236-76 CORRESPONDENCE (APR 1984) ....................................................33
4.16 VAAR 852.236-77 REFERENCE TO "STANDARDS" (JUL 2002) ..................................33
4.17 VAAR 852.236-78 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION (APR 1984) ...................................33
4.18 VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL (APR
1984) .....................................................................................................................................34
4.19 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR
1984) .....................................................................................................................................34
4.20 VAAR 852.236-82 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS) (APR 1984) ...................................................................35
4.21 VAAR 852.236-84 SCHEDULE OF WORK PROGRESS (NOV 1984) ...........................38
4.22 VAAR 852.236-85 SUPPLEMENTARY LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS
(APR 1984) ...........................................................................................................................38
4.23 VAAR 852.236-86 WORKER'S COMPENSATION (JAN 2008) ......................................39
4.24 VAAR 852.236-87 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (SEP 1993) ............................................39
4.25 VAAR 852.236-88 CONTRACT CHANGES--SUPPLEMENT (JUL 2002) ...................39
4.26 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008) ...................................................41
4.27 VAAR 852.236-91 SPECIAL NOTES (JUL 2002) ............................................................42
4.28 VAAR 852.273-76 ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION (Interim - October
2008) .....................................................................................................................................43
4.29 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) .........................43
4.30 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS ............................................................................................59
4.31 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................60
4.32 PROJECT SCHEDULES......................................................................................................74
4.33 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES ...............................................85
4.34 REFERENCE STANDARDS ...............................................................................................90
4.35 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES ..............................................................................92
4.36 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ..........................................................101
4.37 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT .................................................................109
4.38 DEMOLITION ...................................................................................................................116
4.39 (SHORT-FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE ...........................................................118
4.40 MASONRY MORTARING ...............................................................................................126
4.41 MASONRY GROUTING ...................................................................................................131
4.42 MASONRY TUCK POINTING .........................................................................................135
4.43 EARTH MOVING (SHORT FORM) .................................................................................137
4.44 CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS ..............................146
4.45 PLANTING.........................................................................................................................156
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INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE AND
BONDS
(a) Bidding materials consisting of drawings, specifications and contract forms may be
obtained by qualified General (Prime) Contractors interested in submitting bids direct to the
Department of Veterans Affairs. A maximum of sets may be issued when requested. Up to sets
of drawings and specifications will be furnished upon request to subcontractors for their use in
preparing subbids for General (Prime) Contractors. Suppliers and subcontractors listed above
shall show in their requests the work or equipment for which they intend to prepare subbids.
(b) One set of drawings and specifications may be obtained by Builders Exchanges, Chambers
of Commerce, Quantity Surveyors, trade and microfilming organizations.
(c) Bidding materials may be obtained only upon written application to the issuing office.
Bidders should allow 5 working days after receipt of their request by the issuing office for
reproduction, in addition to mail delivery time when requesting bidding material.
(d) Subcontractors, material firms and others interested in preparing subbids may, upon
application to the issuing office, obtain a list of organizations, such as Builders Exchanges,
Chambers of Commerce, Contractors and others, who have received bidding materials.
(e) While no deposit will be necessary, return of the bidding material, postage prepaid, to the
issuing office within 10 days after date of opening bids will be required. In case no bid is to be
submitted, the return of the bidding material, as soon as this fact has been determined and before
the date of opening bids, is requested. If you decide not to bid on this project, please advise the
issuing office of your reasons (the contracting officer should modify accordingly if a deposit is
required).
(f) A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall
not exceed $3,000,000. Failure to furnish the required bid guarantee in the proper form and
amount, by the time set for opening of bids, will require rejection of the bid in all cases except
those listed in FAR 28.101-4, and may be cause for rejection even then.
(g) If the contract will exceed $100,000 (see FAR 28.102-1 for lesser amount), the bidder to
whom award is made will be required to furnish two bonds, a Payment Bond, SF 25A, and a
Performance Bond, SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the
Specification. Copies of SFs 25 and 25A may be obtained upon application to the issuing office.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK (Base Bid):
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, RESOURCES, MATERIALS, TEMPORARY
FENCING, SIGNAGE, PERMITS, SUPERVISION, ETC FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, STONE AND CONCRETE CURBS, EXCAVATION AND GRADING,
INSTALLATION OF NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, RETAINING WALLS,
CURB RAMPS,
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RE-POINTING OF
MORTAR ON EXISTING STONE RETAINING WALL, CONSTRUCTION
OF NEW LANDSCAPED AREAS AROUND EXISTING TREES AS INDICATED ON DRAWINGS
AND SPECIFICATION ALONG WITH ALL OTHER WORK INDICATED ON DRAWINGS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
Cost Range: $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00.
(End of Clause)
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INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO
BIDDERS/OFFERORS
2.1 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)
The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this
solicitation.
(End of Provision)
2.2 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO
ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION
(FEB 1999)
(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action
Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.
(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the
Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are
as follows:
____________________________________________________________________
Goals for minority participation | Goals for female participation
for each trade
| for each trade
________________________________ | __________________________________
|
17.3 %
|
6.9 %
________________________________ | __________________________________
These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered
area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the
covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the
work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice
form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs office.
(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations
in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2)
specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action
Compliance Requirements for Construction," and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of
minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the
length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ
minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female
employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole
purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order
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11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be
measured against the total work hours performed.
(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following
award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work
under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the-(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;
(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;
(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;
(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and
(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.
(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered
area" is
(End of Provision)
2.3 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT -CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009)
(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material,"
"domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision,
are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials"
(Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).
Construction material, domestic construction material, and foreign construction material, as
used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).
(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination
regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act should submit the request to the
Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror
shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d)
of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination
regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not
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received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and
supporting data in the offer.
(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the
requirements of the Buy American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic
construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of
such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR
52.225-9.
(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign
construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an
exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception
based on unreasonable cost.
(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the
Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror
also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.
(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442
for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with
paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any
foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception
applies.
(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with
paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only
those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall
be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign
construction material for which an exception was requested-(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or
(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.
(End of Provision)
2.4 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)
(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for
opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.
(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond
supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money
order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department
regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid
guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the
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opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and
bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as
accepted.(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or , whichever is less.(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period
specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s)
within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the
contract for default.
(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of
acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset
the difference.
(End of Provision)
2.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)
(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed
directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government
Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows)
by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:
Hand-Carried Address:
Kathleen A. Johns
Department of Veterans Affairs
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
Network Acquisition & Logistics(10N3NAL)
130 West Kingsbridge Road 9B-62
Bronx NY 10468-3904
Mailing Address:
Kathleen A. Johns
Department of Veterans Affairs
James J. Peters VA Medical Center
Network Acquisition & Logistics(10N3NAL)
130 West Kingsbridge Road 9B-62
Bronx NY 10468-3904
(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of
filing a protest with the GAO.
(End of Provision)
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2.6 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)
(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and
Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this
solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the
work will be performed.
(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled forWednesday June 2, 2010 at 9:00am
(c) Participants will meet atVA James J. Peters Medical Center –Rm: 9B-01
Bronx NY, 10468
(End of Provision)
2.7 VAAR 852.214-70 CAUTION TO BIDDERS--BID ENVELOPES (JAN 2008)
It is the responsibility of each bidder to take all necessary precautions, including the use of
proper mailing cover, to insure that the bid price cannot be ascertained by anyone prior to bid
opening. If a bid envelope is furnished with this invitation, the bidder is requested to use this
envelope in submitting the bid. The bidder may, however, use any suitable envelope, identified
by the invitation number and bid opening time and date. If an Optional Form (OF) 17, Sealed
Bid Label, is furnished with this invitation in lieu of a bid envelope, the bidder is advised to
complete and affix the OF 17 to the lower left corner of the envelope used in submitting the bid.
(End of Provision)
2.8 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND
VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009)
Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned
small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are
encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable
bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation
or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.
(End of Provision)
2.9 VAAR 852.233-70 PROTEST CONTENT/ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION (JAN 2008)
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(a) Any protest filed by an interested party shall:
(1) Include the name, address, fax number, and telephone number of the protester;
(2) Identify the solicitation and/or contract number;
(3) Include an original signed by the protester or the protester's representative and at least one
copy;
(4) Set forth a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including a
description of resulting prejudice to the protester, and provide copies of relevant documents;
(5) Specifically request a ruling of the individual upon whom the protest is served;
(6) State the form of relief requested; and
(7) Provide all information establishing the timeliness of the protest.
(b) Failure to comply with the above may result in dismissal of the protest without further
consideration.
(c) Bidders/offerors and contracting officers are encouraged to use alternative dispute
resolution (ADR) procedures to resolve protests at any stage in the protest process. If ADR is
used, the Department of Veterans Affairs will not furnish any documentation in an ADR
proceeding beyond what is allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(End of Provision)
2.10 VAAR 852.233-71 ALTERNATE PROTEST PROCEDURE (JAN 1998)
As an alternative to filing a protest with the contracting officer, an interested party may file a
protest with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Materiel Management,
Acquisition Administration Team, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, or for solicitations issued by the Office of Construction and Facilities
Management, the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. The protest will not be considered if the interested party
has a protest on the same or similar issues pending with the contracting officer.
(End of Provision)
2.11 VAAR 852.270-1 REPRESENTATIVES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS (JAN
2008)
The contracting officer reserves the right to designate representatives to act for him/her in
furnishing technical guidance and advice or generally monitor the work to be performed under
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this contract. Such designation will be in writing and will define the scope and limitation of the
designee's authority. A copy of the designation shall be furnished to the contractor.
(End of Provision)
2.12 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same
force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will
make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include
blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of
submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph
identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text
of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm
(End of Provision)
52.214-3
52.214-4
52.214-5
52.214-6
52.214-7
52.214-18
52.214-19
AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS
FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS
SUBMISSION OF BIDS
EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND
WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS
PREPARATION OF BIDS--CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED
BIDDING--CONSTRUCTION
DEC 1989
APR 1984
MAR 1997
APR 1984
NOV 1999
APR 1984
AUG 1996
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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FEB 2009)
(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is
236220.
(2) The small business size standard is .
(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name,
other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it
did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation,
paragraph (d) of this provision applies.
(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently
registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use
paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual
representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option
applies by checking one of the following boxes:
[ ] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.
[ ] (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual
representations and certifications in the solicitation.
(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in ORCA are applicable to this
solicitation as indicated:
(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to
solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price
adjustment is contemplated, unless-(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;
(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding
procedures; or
(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.
(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain
Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $100,000.
(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not
include the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration.
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(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies
to solicitations that-(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;
(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and
(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.
(v) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to
solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(vi) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations
for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.
(vii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place
of performance is specified by the Government.
(viii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This
provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its
outlying areas.
(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD,
NASA, and the Coast Guard.
(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the
Coast Guard.
(ix) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by
sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.
(x) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to
solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.
(xi) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other
than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal
Opportunity.
(xii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This
provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.
(xiii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that
require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at
52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction
Contracts.
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(xiv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that
are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.
(xv) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations
containing the clause at 52.225-1.
(xvi) 52.225-4, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate.
(Basic, Alternate I, and Alternate II) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause
at 52.225-3.
(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.
(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with
its Alternate I applies.
(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $67,826, the provision with
its Alternate II applies.
(xvii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations
containing the clause at 52.225-5.
(xviii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification.
(xix) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution
Representation. This provision applies to-(A) Solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired
from higher educational institutions; and
(B) For DoD, NASA, and Coast Guard acquisitions, solicitations that contain the clause at
52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.
(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:
[ ](i) 52.219-19, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business
Competitiveness Demonstration Program.
[ ](ii) 52.219-21, Small Business Size Representation for Targeted Industry Categories
Under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.
[ ](iii) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.
[ ](A) Basic.
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[ ](B) Alternate I.
[ ](iv) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End
Products.
[ ](v) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for
Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.
[ ](vi) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for
Certain Services--Certification.
[ ](vii) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content
for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).
[ ](viii) 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.
[ ](ix) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.
[ ](A) Basic.
[ ](B) Alternate I.
[ ](x) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.
(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via
the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at
http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by
submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically
that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or
updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this
solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for
this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see
FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying
change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are
also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------FAR Clause #
Title
Date
Change
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result
in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK
(APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 15
calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work
diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 195 . The time stated
for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the
notice to proceed by. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after
the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the
delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the
contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the
offer.
(End of Clause)
4.2 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION
(APR 2009)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clauseLong-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.
However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the
period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under
the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.
Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned
and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government
contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size
standard in paragraph (c) of this clause. Such a concern is "not dominant in its field of operation"
when it does not exercise a controlling or major influence on a national basis in a kind of
business activity in which a number of business concerns are primarily engaged. In determining
whether dominance exists, consideration shall be given to all appropriate factors, including
volume of business, number of employees, financial resources, competitive status or position,
ownership or control of materials, processes, patents, license agreements, facilities, sales
territory, and nature of business activity.
(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern prior to award of this
contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size status according to paragraph (e) of this clause
or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon the occurrence of any of the following:
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(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after
modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior
to inclusion of this clause in the contract.
(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30
days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition
occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.
(3) For long-term contracts(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and
(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option
thereafter.
(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect
at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this contract. The small business size standard
corresponding to this NAICS code can be found at
http://www.sba.gov/services/contractingopportunities/sizestandardstopics/.
(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing a product which it does not
manufacture itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees.
(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the
rerepresentation required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its
representations in the Online Representations and Certifications Application and its data in the
Central Contractor Registration, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current
status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting office in writing within the timeframes
specified in paragraph (b) of this clause that the data have been validated or updated, and provide
the date of the validation or update.
(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award
of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by
paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.
(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not
have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is
required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along
with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:
The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code
236220 assigned to contract number .
[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title].
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(End of Clause)
4.3 52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING PAYMENT
OF UNION DUES OR FEES (DEC 2004)
(a) Definition. As used in this clause-"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern
Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, during the term of this contract, the
Contractor shall post a notice, in the form of a poster, informing employees of their rights
concerning union membership and payment of union dues and fees, in conspicuous places in and
about all its plants and offices, including all places where notices to employees are customarily
posted. The notice shall include the following information (except that the information pertaining
to National Labor Relations Board shall not be included in notices posted in the plants or offices
of carriers subject to the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 151-188)).
Notice to Employees
Under Federal law, employees cannot be required to join a union or maintain membership in a
union in order to retain their jobs. Under certain conditions, the law permits a union and an
employer to enter into a union-security agreement requiring employees to pay uniform periodic
dues and initiation fees. However, employees who are not union members can object to the use
of their payments for certain purposes and can only be required to pay their share of union costs
relating to collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment.
If you do not want to pay that portion of dues or fees used to support activities not related to
collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment, you are entitled to an
appropriate reduction in your payment. If you believe that you have been required to pay dues or
fees used in part to support activities not related to collective bargaining, contract administration,
or grievance adjustment, you may be entitled to a refund and to an appropriate reduction in
future payments.
For further information concerning your rights, you may wish to contact the National Labor
Relations Board (NLRB) either at one of its Regional offices or at the following address or toll
free number:
National Labor Relations Board
Division of Information
1099 14th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20570
1-866-667-6572
1-866-316-6572 (TTY)
To locate the nearest NLRB office, see NLRB's website at http://www.nlrb.gov.
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(c) The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13201 of February 17,
2001, and related implementing regulations at 29 CFR Part 470, and orders of the Secretary of
Labor.
(d) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with any of the requirements set forth in
paragraphs (b), (c), or (g), the Secretary may direct that this contract be cancelled, terminated, or
suspended in whole or in part, and declare the Contractor ineligible for further Government
contracts in accordance with procedures at 29 CFR Part 470, Subpart B--Compliance
Evaluations, Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Procedures. Such other sanctions or
remedies may be imposed as are provided by 29 CFR Part 470, which implements Executive
Order 13201, or as are otherwise provided by law.
(e) The requirement to post the employee notice in paragraph (b) does not apply to-(1) Contractors and subcontractors that employ fewer than 15 persons;
(2) Contractor establishments or construction work sites where no union has been formally
recognized by the Contractor or certified as the exclusive bargaining representative of the
Contractor's employees;
(3) Contractor establishments or construction work sites located in a jurisdiction named in the
definition of the United States in which the law of that jurisdiction forbids enforcement of unionsecurity agreements;
(4) Contractor facilities where upon the written request of the Contractor, the Department of
Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for Labor-Management Programs has waived the posting
requirements with respect to any of the Contractor's facilities if the Deputy Assistant Secretary
finds that the Contractor has demonstrated that-(i) The facility is in all respects separate and distinct from activities of the Contractor related
to the performance of a contract; and
(ii) Such a waiver will not interfere with or impede the effectuation of the Executive order;
or
(5) Work outside the United States that does not involve the recruitment or employment of
workers within the United States.
(f) The Department of Labor publishes the official employee notice in two variations; one for
contractors covered by the Railway Labor Act and a second for all other contractors. The
Contractor shall-(1) Obtain the required employee notice poster from the Division of Interpretations and
Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW, Room N-5605, Washington, DC 20210, or from any field office of the
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Department's Office of Labor-Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs;
(2) Download a copy of the poster from the Office of Labor- Management Standards website
at http://www.olms.dol.gov; or
(3) Reproduce and use exact duplicate copies of the Department of Labor's official poster.
(g) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in every subcontract or purchase
order that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, entered into in connection with this
contract, unless exempted by the Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for LaborManagement Programs on account of special circumstances in the national interest under
authority of 29 CFR 470.3(c). For indefinite quantity subcontracts, the Contractor shall include
the substance of this clause if the value of orders in any calendar year of the subcontract is
expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Pursuant to 29 CFR Part 470, Subpart B-Compliance Evaluations, Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Procedures, the Secretary
of Labor may direct the Contractor to take such action in the enforcement of these regulations,
including the imposition of sanctions for noncompliance with respect to any such subcontract or
purchase order. If the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor or vendor,
or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request
the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the
interests of the United States.
(End of Clause)
4.4 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (JAN 2009)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item-(1) Means any item of supply that is-(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at 2.101);
(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and
(iii) Offered to the Government, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in
the commercial marketplace; and
(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984
(46U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products. Per 46 CFR
525.1(c)(2), "bulk cargo" means cargo that is loaded and carried in bulk onboard ship without
mark or count, in a loose unpackaged form, having homogenous characteristics. Bulk cargo
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loaded into intermodal equipment, except LASH or Seabee barges, is subject to mark and count
and, therefore, ceases to be bulk cargo.
Employee assigned to the contract means an employee who was hired after November 6, 1986,
who is directly performing work, in the United States, under a contract that is required to include
the clause prescribed at 22.1803. An employee is not considered to be directly performing work
under a contract if the employee-(1) Normally performs support work, such as indirect or overhead functions; and
(2) Does not perform any substantial duties applicable to the contract.
Subcontract means any contract, as defined in 2.101, entered into by a subcontractor to furnish
supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not
limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.
Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or
services to or for a prime Contractor or another subcontractor.
United States, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(38), means the 50 States, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
(b) Enrollment and verification requirements.
(1) If the Contractor is not enrolled as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify at time of contract
award, the Contractor shall-(i) Enroll. Enroll as a Federal Contractor in the E-Verify program within 30 calendar days of
contract award;
(ii) Verify all new employees. Within 90 calendar days of enrollment in the E-Verify
program, begin to use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of all new hires
of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract,
within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); and
(iii) Verify employees assigned to the contract. For each employee assigned to the contract,
initiate verification within 90 calendar days after date of enrollment or within 30 calendar days
of the employee's assignment to the contract, whichever date is later (but see paragraph (b)(4) of
this section).
(2) If the Contractor is enrolled as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify at time of contract award,
the Contractor shall use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of-(i) All new employees.
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(A) Enrolled 90 calendar days or more. The Contractor shall initiate verification of all new
hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the
contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); or
(B) Enrolled less than 90 calendar days. Within 90 calendar days after enrollment as a
Federal Contractor in E-Verify, the Contractor shall initiate verification of all new hires of the
Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within
3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); or
(ii) Employees assigned to the contract. For each employee assigned to the contract, the
Contractor shall initiate verification within 90 calendar days after date of contract award or
within 30 days after assignment to the contract, whichever date is later (but see paragraph (b)(4)
of this section).
(3) If the Contractor is an institution of higher education (as defined at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); a
State or local government or the government of a Federally recognized Indian tribe; or a surety
performing under a takeover agreement entered into with a Federal agency pursuant to a
performance bond, the Contractor may choose to verify only employees assigned to the contract,
whether existing employees or new hires. The Contractor shall follow the applicable verification
requirements at (b)(1) or (b)(2), respectively, except that any requirement for verification of new
employees applies only to new employees assigned to the contract.
(4) Option to verify employment eligibility of all employees. The Contractor may elect to
verify all existing employees hired after November 6, 1986, rather than just those employees
assigned to the contract. The Contractor shall initiate verification for each existing employee
working in the United States who was hired after November 6, 1986, within 180 calendar days
of-(i) Enrollment in the E-Verify program; or
(ii) Notification to E-Verify Operations of the Contractor's decision to exercise this option,
using the contact information provided in the E-Verify program Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU).
(5) The Contractor shall comply, for the period of performance of this contract, with the
requirements of the E-Verify program MOU.
(i) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Social Security Administration
(SSA) may terminate the Contractor's MOU and deny access to the E-Verify system in
accordance with the terms of the MOU. In such case, the Contractor will be referred to a
suspension or debarment official.
(ii) During the period between termination of the MOU and a decision by the suspension or
debarment official whether to suspend or debar, the Contractor is excused from its obligations
under paragraph (b) of this clause. If the suspension or debarment official determines not to
suspend or debar the Contractor, then the Contractor must reenroll in E-Verify.
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(c) Web site. Information on registration for and use of the E-Verify program can be obtained
via the Internet at the Department of Homeland Security Web site: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
(d) Individuals previously verified. The Contractor is not required by this clause to perform
additional employment verification using E-Verify for any employee-(1) Whose employment eligibility was previously verified by the Contractor through the EVerify program;
(2) Who has been granted and holds an active U.S. Government security clearance for access
to confidential, secret, or top secret information in accordance with the National Industrial
Security Program Operating Manual; or
(3) Who has undergone a completed background investigation and been issued credentials
pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common
Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors.
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the requirements of this clause, including this
paragraph (e) (appropriately modified for identification of the parties), in each subcontract that-(1) Is for--(i) Commercial or noncommercial services (except for commercial services that are
part of the purchase of a COTS item (or an item that would be a COTS item, but for minor
modifications), performed by the COTS provider, and are normally provided for that COTS
item); or
(ii) Construction;
(2) Has a value of more than $3,000; and
(3) Includes work performed in the United States.
(End of Clause)
4.5 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-"Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item"-(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);
(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and
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(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without
modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and
(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46
U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.
"Component" means any article, material, or supply incorporated directly into construction
material.
"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site
by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also
includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However,
emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation
systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are
produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material
regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to
the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not
construction material.
"Cost of components" means-(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation
costs to the place of incorporation into the end product (whether or not such costs are paid to a
domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or
(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture
of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition,
plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any
costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.
"Domestic construction material" means-(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;
(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States
exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same
class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic;
or
(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.
"Foreign construction material" means a construction material other than a domestic
construction material.
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"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.
(b) Domestic preference.
(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) by providing a
preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component
test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR
12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this
contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.
(2) This requirement does not apply to the construction material or components listed by the
Government as follows:
(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in
paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a
particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is
unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 6
percent;
(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American Act to a particular construction
material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or
(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States
in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.
(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American Act.
(1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with
paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of
the request, including-(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;
(B) Unit of measure;
(C) Quantity;
(D) Price;
(E) Time of delivery or availability;
(F) Location of the construction project;
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(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and
(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in
accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.
(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and
a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph (d) of this clause.
(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site
and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).
(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain
why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not
have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a
satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.
(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American
Act applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the
Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material.
However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction
material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i)
of this clause.
(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American Act applies,
use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American Act.
(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on
unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable
supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICE COMPARISON
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Unit of
Unit of
Price
Construction material description
Measure
Quantity
(dollars)*
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Item 1:
Foreign construction material
..............
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Domestic construction material
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Item 2:
Foreign construction material
..............
.............
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Domestic construction material
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[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed Attach copy of
response; if oral, attach summary.]
[Include other applicable supporting information.]
[*Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a
duty-free entry certificate is issued).]
(End of Clause)
4.6 52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN
1997)
(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire
performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in
the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.
(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting
Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required
insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change
adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective-(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed
prescribe; or
(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting
Officer, whichever period is longer.
(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in
subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require
subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the
contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance,
and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.
(End of Clause)
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4.7 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall
apply to this contract:
(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with
applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If
occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the
employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so
commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require
this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States
with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by
private carriers.
(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.
(c) Automobile liability: $200,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $20,000.00
property damage.
(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of
general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the
general liability coverage.
(End of Clause)
4.9 VAAR 852.203-70 COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING (JAN 2008)
The bidder or offeror agrees that if a contract is awarded to him/her, as a result of this
solicitation, he/she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising
in such a manner as to state or imply that the Department of Veterans Affairs endorses a product,
project or commercial line of endeavor.
(End of Clause)
4.10 852.211-75 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (JAN 2008)
The products offered under this solicitation shall be type , grade , in accordance with No. ,
dated and amendment dated , except for paragraphs and which are amended as follows:
(End of Clause)
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4.11 VAAR 852.219-10 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANOWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEC 2009)
(a) Definition. For the Department of Veterans Affairs, "Service-disabled veteran-owned small
business concern":
(1) Means a small business concern:
(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or,
in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is
owned by one or more service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses);
(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more
service-disabled veterans (or eligible surviving spouses) or, in the case of a service-disabled
veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran;
(iii) The business meets Federal small business size standards for the applicable North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code identified in the solicitation document;
and
(iv) The business has been verified for ownership and control and is so listed in the Vendor
Information Pages database, (http://www.VetBiz.gov).
(2) "Service-disabled veteran" means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a
disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).
(b) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from service-disabled veteran-owned small business
concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not service-disabled veteran-owned small
business concerns shall not be considered.
(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be made to a service-disabled veteranowned small business concern.
(c) Agreement. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern agrees that in the
performance of the contract, in the case of a contract for:
(1) Services (except construction), at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract
performance will be spent for employees of the concern or employees of other eligible servicedisabled veteran-owned small business concerns;
(2) Supplies (other than acquisition from a nonmanufacturer of the supplies), at least 50
percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the cost of materials, will be performed by the
concern or other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns;
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(3) General construction, at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred
for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible
service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns; or
(4) Construction by special trade contractors, at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract
performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of
other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.
(d) A joint venture may be considered a service-disabled veteran owned small business concern
if-(1) At least one member of the joint venture is a service-disabled veteran-owned small
business concern, and makes the following representations: That it is a service-disabled veteranowned small business concern, and that it is a small business concern under the North American
Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code assigned to the procurement;
(2) Each other concern is small under the size standard corresponding to the NAICS code
assigned to the procurement; and
(3) The joint venture meets the requirements of paragraph 7 of the explanation of Affiliates in
19.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(4) The joint venture meets the requirements of 13 CFR 125.15(b).
(e) Any service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern (non-manufacturer) must meet
the requirements in 19.102(f) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation to receive a benefit under
this program.
(End of Clause)
4.12 VAAR 852.228-70 BOND PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT (JAN 2008)
When net changes in original contract price affect the premium of a Corporate Surety Bond by
$5 or more, the Government, in determining the basis for final settlement, will provide for bond
premium adjustment computed at the rate shown in the bond.
(End of Clause)
4.13 VAAR 852.236-71 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION
(JUL 2002)
The clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction" in FAR 52.236-21 is
supplemented as follows:
(a) The contracting officer's interpretation of the drawings and specifications will be final,
subject to the disputes clause.
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(b) Large scale drawings supersede small scale drawings.
(c) Dimensions govern in all cases. Scaling of drawings may be done only for general location
and general size of items.
(d) Dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to connect
with existing work shall be verified by the contractor by actual measurement of the existing
work. Any work at variance with that specified or shown in the drawings shall not be performed
by the contractor until approved in writing by the contracting officer.
(End of Clause)
4.14 VAAR 852.236-74 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (JUL 2002)
The clause entitled "Inspection of Construction" in FAR 52.246-12 is supplemented as follows:
(a) Inspection of materials and articles furnished under this contract will be made at the site by
the resident engineer, unless otherwise provided for in the specifications.
(b) Final inspection will not be made until the contract work is ready for beneficial use or
occupancy. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer, through the resident engineer,
fifteen (15) days prior to the date on which the work will be ready for final inspection.
(End of Clause)
4.15 VAAR 852.236-76 CORRESPONDENCE (APR 1984)
All correspondence relative to this contract shall bear Specification Number, Project Number,
Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Number, title of project and name of facility.
(End of Clause)
4.16 VAAR 852.236-77 REFERENCE TO "STANDARDS" (JUL 2002)
Any materials, equipment, or workmanship specified by references to number, symbol, or title
of any specific Federal, Industry or Government Agency Standard Specification shall comply
with all applicable provisions of such standard specifications, except as limited to type, class or
grade, or modified in contract specifications. Reference to "Standards" referred to in the contract
specifications, except as modified, shall have full force and effect as though printed in detail in
specifications.
(End of Clause)
4.17 VAAR 852.236-78 GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION (APR 1984)
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(a) The work will be under the direction of the Department of Veterans Affairs contracting
officer, who may designate another VA employee to act as resident engineer at the construction
site.
(b) Except as provided below, the resident engineer's directions will not conflict with or change
contract requirements.
(c) Within the limits of any specific authority delegated by the contracting officer, the resident
engineer may, by written direction, make changes in the work. The contractor shall be advised of
the extent of such authority prior to execution of any work under the contract.
(End of Clause)
4.18 VAAR 852.236-79 DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIAL (APR 1984)
The contractor shall furnish to the resident engineer each day a consolidated report for the
preceding work day in which is shown the number of laborers, mechanics, foremen/forewomen
and pieces of heavy equipment used or employed by the contractor and subcontractors. The
report shall bear the name of the firm, the branch of work which they perform such as concrete,
plastering, masonry, plumbing, sheet metal work, etc. The report shall give a breakdown of
employees by crafts, location where employed, and work performed. The report shall also list
materials delivered to the site on the date covered by the report.
(End of Clause)
4.19 VAAR 852.236-80 SUBCONTRACTS AND WORK COORDINATION (APR 1984)
(a) Nothing contained in this contract shall be construed as creating any contractual
relationship between any subcontractor and the Government. Divisions or sections of
specifications are not intended to control the contractor in dividing work among subcontractors,
or to limit work performed by any trade.
(b) The contractor shall be responsible to the Government for acts and omissions of his/her
own employees, and of the subcontractors and their employees. The contractor shall also be
responsible for coordination of the work of the trades, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
(c) The Government or its representatives will not undertake to settle any differences between
the contractor and subcontractors or between subcontractors.
(d) The Government reserves the right to refuse to permit employment on the work or require
dismissal from the work of any subcontractor who, by reason of previous unsatisfactory work on
Department of Veterans Affairs projects or for any other reason, is considered by the contracting
officer to be incompetent or otherwise objectionable.
(End of Clause)
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4.20 VAAR 852.236-82 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS (WITHOUT NAS) (APR 1984)
(a) Retainage:
(1) The contracting officer may retain funds:
(i) Where performance under the contract has been determined to be deficient or the
contractor has performed in an unsatisfactory manner in the past; or
(ii) As the contract nears completion, to ensure that deficiencies will be corrected and that
completion is timely.
(2) Examples of deficient performance justifying a retention of funds include, but are not
restricted to, the following:
(i) Unsatisfactory progress as determined by the contracting officer;
(ii) Failure to meet schedule in Schedule of Work Progress;
(iii) Failure to present submittals in a timely manner; or
(iv) Failure to comply in good faith with approved subcontracting plans, certifications, or
contract requirements.
(3) Any level of retention shall not exceed 10 percent either where there is determined to be
unsatisfactory performance, or when the retainage is to ensure satisfactory completion. Retained
amounts shall be paid promptly upon completion of all contract requirements, but nothing
contained in this subparagraph shall be construed as limiting the contracting officer's right to
withhold funds under other provisions of the contract or in accordance with the general law and
regulations regarding the administration of Government contracts.
(b) The contractor shall submit a schedule of cost to the contracting officer for approval within
30 calendar days after date of receipt of notice to proceed. Such schedule will be signed and
submitted in triplicate. The approved cost schedule will be one of the bases for determining
progress payments to the contractor for work completed. This schedule shall show cost by the
branches of work for each building or unit of the contract, as instructed by the resident engineer.
(1) The branches shall be subdivided into as many sub-branches as are necessary to cover all
component parts of the contract work.
(2) Costs as shown on this schedule must be true costs and, should the resident engineer so
desire, he/she may require the contractor to submit the original estimate sheets or other
information to substantiate the detailed makeup of the schedule.
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(3) The sum of the sub-branches, as applied to each branch, shall equal the total cost of such
branch. The total cost of all branches shall equal the contract price.
(4) Insurance and similar items shall be prorated and included in the cost of each branch of
the work.
(5) The cost schedule shall include separate cost information for the systems listed in the table
in this paragraph (b)(5). The percentages listed below are proportions of the cost listed in the
contractor's cost schedule and identify, for payment purposes, the value of the work to adjust,
correct and test systems after the material has been installed. Payment of the listed percentages
will be made only after the contractor has demonstrated that each of the systems is substantially
complete and operates as required by the contract.
VALUE OF ADJUSTING, CORRECTING, AND TESTING SYSTEM
System
Pneumatic tube system.........................................
Percent
10
Incinerators (medical waste and trash)........................
5
Sewage treatment plant equipment..............................
5
Water treatment plant equipment...............................
5
Washers (dish, cage, glass, etc.).............................
5
Sterilizing equipment.........................................
5
Water distilling equipment....................................
5
Prefab temperature rooms (cold, constant temperature).........
5
Entire air-conditioning system (Specified under 600 Sections)
5
Entire boiler plant system (specified under 700 Sections) ....
5
General supply conveyors .....................................
10
Food service conveyors .......................................
10
Pneumatic soiled linen and trash system ......................
10
Elevators and dumbwaiters ....................................
10
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Materials transport system ...................................
10
Engine-generator system ......................................
5
Primary switchgear ...........................................
5
Secondary switchgear .........................................
5
Fire alarm system ............................................
5
Nurse call system ............................................
5
Intercom system ..............................................
5
Radio system .................................................
5
TV (entertainment) system ....................................
5
(c) In addition to this cost schedule, the contractor shall submit such unit costs as may be
specifically requested. The unit costs shall be those used by the contractor in preparing his/her
bid and will not be binding as pertaining to any contract changes.
(d) The contracting officer will consider for monthly progress payments material and/or
equipment procured by the contractor and stored on the construction site, as space is available, or
at a local approved location off the site, under such terms and conditions as such officer
approves, including but not limited to the following:
(1) The material or equipment is in accordance with the contract requirements and/or
approved samples and shop drawings.
(2) Only those materials and/or equipment as are approved by the resident engineer for
storage will be included.
(3) Such materials and/or equipment will be stored separately and will be readily available for
inspection and inventory by the resident engineer.
(4) Such materials and/or equipment will be protected against weather, theft and other hazards
and will not be subjected to deterioration.
(5) All of the other terms, provisions, conditions and covenants contained in the contract shall
be and remain in full force and effect as therein provided.
(6) A supplemental agreement will be executed between the Government and the contractor
with the consent of the contractor's surety for off-site storage.
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(e) The contractor, prior to receiving a progress or final payment under this contract, shall
submit to the contracting officer a certification that the contractor has made payment from
proceeds of prior payments, or that timely payment will be made from the proceeds of the
progress or final payment then due, to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with the
contractual arrangements with them.
(f) The Government reserves the right to withhold payment until samples, shop drawings,
engineer's certificates, additional bonds, payrolls, weekly statements of compliance, proof of
title, nondiscrimination compliance reports, or any other things required by this contract, have
been submitted to the satisfaction of the contracting officer.
(End of Clause)
4.21 VAAR 852.236-84 SCHEDULE OF WORK PROGRESS (NOV 1984)
(a) The contractor shall submit with the schedule of costs, a progress schedule that indicates
the anticipated installation of work versus the elapsed contract time, for the approval of the
contracting officer. The progress schedule time shall be represented in the form of a bar graph
with the contract time plotted along the horizontal axis. The starting date of the schedule shall be
the date the contractor receives the "Notice to Proceed." The ending date shall be the original
contract completion date. At a minimum, both dates shall be indicated on the progress schedule.
The specific item of work, i.e., "Excavation", "Floor Tile", "Finish Carpentry", etc., should be
plotted along the vertical axis and indicated by a line or bar at which time(s) during the contract
this work is scheduled to take place. The schedule shall be submitted in triplicate and signed by
the contractor.
(b) The actual percent completion will be based on the value of installed work divided by the
current contract amount. The actual completion percentage will be indicated on the monthly
progress report.
(c) The progress schedule will be revised when individual or cumulative time extensions of 15
calendar days or more are granted for any reason. The revised schedule should indicate the new
contract completion date and should reflect any changes to the installation time(s) of the items of
work affected.
(d) The revised progress schedule will be used for reporting future scheduled percentage
completion.
(End of Clause)
4.22 VAAR 852.236-85 SUPPLEMENTARY LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS (APR
1984)
(a) The wage determination decision of the Secretary of Labor is set forth in section GR,
General Requirements, of this contract. It is the result of a study of wage conditions in the
locality and establishes the minimum hourly rates of wages and fringe benefits for the described
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classes of labor in accordance with applicable law. No increase in the contract price will be
allowed or authorized because of payment of wage rates in excess of those listed.
(b) The contractor shall submit the required copies of payrolls to the contracting officer
through the resident engineer or engineer officer, when acting in that capacity. Department of
Labor Form WH- 347, Payroll, available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, may be used for this purpose. If, however, the
contractor or subcontractor elects to use an individually composed payroll form, it shall contain
the same information shown on Form WH-347, and in addition be accompanied by Department
of Labor Form WH-348, Statement of Compliance, or any other form containing the exact
wording of this form.
(End of Clause)
4.23 VAAR 852.236-86 WORKER'S COMPENSATION (JAN 2008)
Public Law 107-217 (40 U.S.C. 3172) authorizes the constituted authority of States to apply
their workers compensation laws to all lands and premises owned or held by the United States.
(End of Clause)
4.24 VAAR 852.236-87 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (SEP 1993)
The Resident Engineer on all assigned construction projects, or other Department of Veterans
Affairs employee if designated in writing by the Contracting Officer, shall serve as Safety
Officer and as such has authority, on behalf of the Contracting Officer, to monitor and enforce
Contractor compliance with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention. However, only the
Contracting Officer may issue an order to stop all or part of the work while requiring satisfactory
or corrective action to be taken by the Contractor.
(End of Clause)
4.25 VAAR 852.236-88 CONTRACT CHANGES--SUPPLEMENT (JUL 2002)
(a) Paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(4) apply to proposed contract changes costing over $500,000.
(1) When requested by the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit proposals for
changes in work to the resident engineer. Proposals, to be submitted as expeditiously as possible
but within 30 calendar days after receipt of request, shall be in legible form, original and two
copies, with an itemized breakdown that will include material, quantities, unit prices, labor costs
(separated into trades), construction equipment, etc. (Labor costs are to be identified with
specific material placed or operation performed.) The contractor must obtain and furnish with a
proposal an itemized breakdown as described above, signed by each subcontractor participating
in the change regardless of tier. When certified cost or pricing data are required under FAR
Subpart 15.403, the cost or pricing data shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 15.403-5.
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(2) When the necessity to proceed with a change does not allow sufficient time to negotiate a
modification or because of failure to reach an agreement, the contracting officer may issue a
change order instructing the contractor to proceed on the basis of a tentative price based on the
best estimate available at the time, with the firm price to be determined later. Furthermore, when
the change order is issued, the contractor shall submit a proposal, which includes the information
required by paragraph (a)(1), for cost of changes in work within 30 calendar days.
(3) The contracting officer will consider issuing a settlement by determination to the contract
if the contractor's proposal required by paragraphs (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this clause is not received
within 30 calendar days or if agreement has not been reached.
(4) Bond premium adjustment, consequent upon changes ordered, will be made as elsewhere
specified at the time of final settlement under the contract and will not be included in the
individual change.
(b) Paragraphs (b)(1) through (b)(11) apply to proposed contract changes costing $500,000 or
less:
(1) When requested by the contracting officer, the contractor shall submit proposals for
changes in work to the resident engineer. Proposals, to be submitted as expeditiously as possible
but within 30 calendar days after receipt of request, shall be in legible form, original and two
copies, with an itemized breakdown that will include material, quantities, unit prices, labor costs
(separated into trades), construction equipment, etc. (Labor costs are to be identified with
specific material placed or operation performed.) The contractor must obtain and furnish with a
proposal an itemized breakdown as described above, signed by each subcontractor participating
in the change regardless of tier. When certified cost or pricing data or information other than cost
or pricing data are required under FAR 15.403, the data shall be submitted in accordance with
FAR 15.403-5. No itemized breakdown will be required for proposals amounting to less than
$1,000.
(2) When the necessity to proceed with a change does not allow sufficient time to negotiate a
modification or because of failure to reach an agreement, the contracting officer may issue a
change order instructing the contractor to proceed on the basis of a tentative price based on the
best estimate available at the time, with the firm price to be determined later. Furthermore, when
the change order is issued, the contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days, a proposal that
includes the information required by paragraph (b)(1) for the cost of the changes in work.
(3) The contracting officer will consider issuing a settlement by determination to the contract
if the contractor's proposal required by paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this clause is not received
within 30 calendar days, or if agreement has not been reached.
(4) Allowances not to exceed 10 percent each for overhead and profit for the party performing
the work will be based on the value of labor, material, and use of construction equipment
required to accomplish the change. As the value of the change increases, a declining scale will be
used in negotiating the percentage of overhead and profit. Allowable percentages on changes will
not exceed the following: 10 percent overhead and 10 percent profit on the first $20,000; 7-1/2
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percent overhead and 7-1/2 percent profit on the next $30,000; 5 percent overhead and 5 percent
profit on balance over $50,000. Profit shall be computed by multiplying the profit percentage by
the sum of the direct costs and computed overhead costs.
(5) The prime contractor's or upper-tier subcontractor's fee on work performed by lower-tier
subcontractors will be based on the net increased cost to the prime contractor or upper-tier
subcontractor, as applicable. Allowable fee on changes will not exceed the following: 10 percent
fee on the first $20,000; 7-1/2 percent fee on the next $30,000; and 5 percent fee on balance over
$50,000.
(6) Not more than four percentages, none of which exceed the percentages shown above, will
be allowed regardless of the number of tiers of subcontractors.
(7) Where the contractor's or subcontractor's portion of a change involves credit items, such
items must be deducted prior to adding overhead and profit for the party performing the work.
The contractor's fee is limited to the net increase to contractor of subcontractors' portions cost
computed in accordance herewith.
(8) Where a change involves credit items only, a proper measure of the amount of downward
adjustment in the contract price is the reasonable cost to the contractor if he/she had performed
the deleted work. A reasonable allowance for overhead and profit are properly includable as part
of the downward adjustment for a deductive change. The amount of such allowance is subject to
negotiation.
(9) Cost of Federal Old Age Benefit (Social Security) tax and of Worker's Compensation and
Public Liability insurance appertaining to changes are allowable. While no percentage will be
allowed thereon for overhead or profit, prime contractor's fee will be allowed on such items in
subcontractors' proposals.
(10) Overhead and contractor's fee percentages shall be considered to include insurance other
than mentioned herein, field and office supervisors and assistants, security police, use of small
tools, incidental job burdens, and general home office expenses and no separate allowance will
be made therefore. Assistants to office supervisors include all clerical, stenographic and general
office help. Incidental job burdens include, but are not necessarily limited to, office equipment
and supplies, temporary toilets, telephone and conformance to OSHA requirements. Items such
as, but not necessarily limited to, review and coordination, estimating and expediting relative to
contract changes are associated with field and office supervision and are considered to be
included in the contractor's overhead and/or fee percentage.
(11) Bond premium adjustment, consequent upon changes ordered, will be made as elsewhere
specified at the time of final settlement under the contract and will not be included in the
individual change.
(End of Clause)
4.26 VAAR 852.236-89 BUY AMERICAN ACT (JAN 2008)
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(a) Reference is made to the clause entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials," FAR
52.225-9.
(b) Notwithstanding a bidder's right to offer identifiable foreign construction material in its bid
pursuant to FAR 52.225-9, VA does not anticipate accepting an offer that includes foreign
construction material.
(c) If a bidder chooses to submit a bid that includes foreign construction material, that bidder
must provide a listing of the specific foreign construction material he/she intends to use and a
price for said material. Bidders must include bid prices for comparable domestic construction
material. If VA determines not to accept foreign construction material and no comparable
domestic construction material is provided, the entire bid will be rejected.
(d) Any foreign construction material proposed after award will be rejected unless the bidder
proves to VA's satisfaction: (1) it was impossible to request the exemption prior to award, and
(2) said domestic construction material is no longer available, or (3) where the price has
escalated so dramatically after the contract has been awarded that it would be unconscionable to
require performance at that price. The determinations required by (1), (2), and (3) of this
paragraph shall be made in accordance with Subpart 825.2 and FAR 25.2.
(e) By signing this bid, the bidder declares that all articles, materials and supplies for use on the
project shall be domestic unless specifically set forth on the Bid Form or addendum thereto.
(End of Clause)
4.27 VAAR 852.236-91 SPECIAL NOTES (JUL 2002)
(a) Signing of the bid shall be deemed to be a representation by the bidder that:
(1) Bidder is a construction contractor who owns, operates, or maintains a place of business,
regularly engaged in construction, alteration, or repair of buildings, structures, and
communications facilities, or other engineering projects, including furnishing and installing of
necessary equipment; or
(2) If newly entering into a construction activity, bidder has made all necessary arrangements
for personnel, construction equipment, and required licenses to perform construction work; and
(3) Upon request, prior to award, bidder will promptly furnish to the Government a statement
of facts in detail as to bidder's previous experience (including recent and current contracts),
organization (including company officers), technical qualifications, financial resources and
facilities available to perform the contemplated work.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in this contract, where the use of optional materials or
construction is permitted, the same standard of workmanship, fabrication and installation shall be
required irrespective of which option is selected. The contractor shall make any change or
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adjustment in connecting work or otherwise necessitated by the use of such optional material or
construction, without additional cost to the Government.
(c) When approval is given for a system component having functional or physical
characteristics different from those indicated or specified, it is the responsibility of the contractor
to furnish and install related components with characteristics and capacities compatible with the
approved substitute component as required for systems to function as noted on drawings and
specifications. There shall be no additional cost to the Government.
(d) In some instances it may have been impracticable to detail all items in specifications or on
drawings because of variances in manufacturers' methods of achieving specified results. In such
instances the contractor will be required to furnish all labor, materials, drawings, services and
connections necessary to produce systems or equipment which are completely installed,
functional, and ready for operation by facility personnel in accordance with their intended use.
(e) Claims by the contractor for delay attributed to unusually severe weather must be supported
by climatological data covering the period and the same period for the 10 preceding years. When
the weather in question exceeds in intensity or frequency the 10-year average, the excess
experienced shall be considered "unusually severe." Comparison shall be on a monthly basis.
Whether or not unusually severe weather in fact delays the work will depend upon the effect of
weather on the branches of work being performed during the time under consideration.
(End of Clause)
4.28 VAAR 852.273-76 ELECTRONIC INVOICE SUBMISSION (Interim - October
2008)
(a) To improve the timeliness of payments and lower overall administrative costs, VA strongly
encourages contractors to submit invoices using its electronic invoicing system. At present,
electronic submission is voluntary and any nominal registration fees will be the responsibility of
the contractor. VA intends to mandate electronic invoice submission, subject to completion of
the federal rulemaking process. At present, VA is using a 3rd party agent to contact contractors
regarding this service. During the voluntary period, contractors interested in registering for the
electronic system should contact the VA's Financial Services Center at
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp.
4.29 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as
if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text
available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html
http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm
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52.202-1
52.203-3
52.203-5
52.203-6
52.203-7
52.203-8
52.203-10
52.203-12
52.204-4
52.204-7
52.204-9
52.209-6
52.214-26
52.214-27
52.214-28
52.219-8
52.222-1
52.222-3
52.222-4
JUL 2005
52.222-6
52.222-7
52.222-8
52.222-9
52.222-10
52.222-11
52.222-12
DEFINITIONS
JUL 2004
GRATUITIES
APR 1984
COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
APR 1984
RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO SEP 2006
THE GOVERNMENT
ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES
JUL 1995
CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY JAN 1997
OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER
ACTIVITY
PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR JAN 1997
IMPROPER ACTIVITY
LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE
SEP 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS
PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED
AUG 2000
ON RECYCLED PAPER
CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
APR 2008
PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF
SEP 2007
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST
SEP 2006
WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS
DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR
DEBARMENT
AUDIT AND RECORDS--SEALED BIDDING
MAR 2009
PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE COST OR
OCT 1997
PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS--SEALED
BIDDING
SUBCONTRACTOR COST OR PRICING
OCT 1997
DATA--MODIFICATIONS--SEALED BIDDING
UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS MAY 2004
NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR
FEB 1997
DISPUTES
CONVICT LABOR
JUN 2003
CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS
ACT-OVERTIME COMPENSATION
DAVIS-BACON ACT
WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS
PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS
APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES
COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT
REQUIREMENTS
SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS)
CONTRACT TERMINATION - DEBARMENT
JUL 2005
FEB 1988
FEB 1988
JUL 2005
FEB 1988
JUL 2005
FEB 1988
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COMPLIANCE WITH DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED
FEB
1988
52.227-4
ACT REGULATIONS
DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS
FEB 1988
CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY
FEB 1988
PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES
FEB 1999
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
MAR 2007
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE
FEB 1999
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR SPECIAL DISABLED SEP 2006
VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA,
AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH
JUN 1998
DISABILITIES
EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON SPECIAL DISABLED SEP 2006
VETERANS, VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA,
AND OTHER ELIGIBLE VETERANS
COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
FEB 2009
POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW AUG 2003
INFORMATION
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
MAY 2001
TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING
AUG 2003
RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN
JUN 2008
PURCHASES
AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT
DEC 2007
NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT DEC 2007
AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS DEC
52.228-2
52.228-11
52.228-12
ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY
OCT 1997
PLEDGES OF ASSETS
SEP 2009
PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR
OCT
52.222-14
52.222-15
52.222-21
52.222-26
52.222-27
52.222-35
52.222-36
52.222-37
52.222-50
52.223-5
52.223-6
52.223-14
52.225-13
52.227-1
52.227-2
2007
1995
52.228-14
52.228-15
52.229-3
52.232-5
BONDS
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
DEC 1999
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-NOV 2006
CONSTRUCTION
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES
APR 2003
PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION SEP
2002
52.232-17
52.232-18
52.232-23
52.232-27
CONTRACTS
INTEREST
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS
PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS
OCT 2008
APR 1984
JAN 1986
OCT 2008
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52.233-1
52.233-3
52.233-4
52.236-2
52.236-3
52.236-5
52.236-6
52.236-7
52.236-8
52.236-9
52.236-10
52.236-11
52.236-12
52.236-13
52.236-17
52.236-26
52.242-13
52.242-14
52.243-4
52.244-6
52.245-1
52.245-9
52.246-12
52.248-3
52.249-2
52.249-10
52.253-1
PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR
REGISTRATION
DISPUTES
PROTEST AFTER AWARD
APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF
CONTRACT CLAIM
DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS
SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS
AFFECTING THE WORK
MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP
SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR
PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER CONTRACTS
PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION,
STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND
IMPROVEMENTS
OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS
USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION
CLEANING UP
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
LAYOUT OF WORK
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
BANKRUPTCY
SUSPENSION OF WORK
CHANGES
SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
USE AND CHARGES
INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION
VALUE ENGINEERING--CONSTRUCTION
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE
GOVERNMENT (FIXED PRICE)
ALTERNATE I (SEPT 1996)
DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION)
COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS
MAY 1999
JUL 2002
AUG 1996
OCT 2004
APR 1984
APR 1984
APR 1984
APR 1984
NOV 1991
APR 1984
APR 1984
APR 1984
APR 1984
APR 1984
NOV 1991
APR 1984
FEB 1995
JUL 1995
APR 1984
JUN 2007
DEC 2009
JUN 2007
JUN 2007
AUG 1996
SEP 2006
MAY 2004
APR 1984
JAN 1991
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GENERAL DECISION: NY20100004 03/12/2010 NY4
Date: March 12, 2010 General Decision Number: NY20100004 03/12/2010
Superseded General Decision Number: NY20080004
State: New York
Construction Types: Building, Heavy and Highway
Counties: Broome and Chenango Counties in New York.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR BROOME COUNTY ONLY (does not
include single family homes and apartments up to and including 4 stories, HEAVY AND
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Modification Number
Publication Date 0
03/12/2010
* ASBE0030-001 05/01/2009
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Asbestos/Insulator Worker includes application of all materials, protective coverings, coatings
and finishings to all types of mechanical systems. Also the application of firestopping material
to openings and penetrations in walls, floors, ceilings, curtain walls and all lead abatement......$
28.15
14.53 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL HANDLER SCOPE OF WORK: DUTIES
LIMITED TO preparation, wetting, stripping, removal, scrapping, vacuuming, bagging, and
disposing of all insulation materials, whether they contain asbestos or not from mechanical
system...........$ 18.72
9.95 ---------------------------------------------------------------BOIL0197-001 10/01/2006
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BOILERMAKER......................$ 27.45
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18.76 ----------------------------------------------------
BINGHAMPTON CHAPTER
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BRICKLAYER BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, BROOME COUNTY Bricklayers, Cement
Masons, Stone Masons, Pointers, Caulkers and Cleaners...................$ 26.13
13.15 Marble
Masons, Tile Layers, and Terrazzo Workers....................$ 25.73
11.20 Marble, Tile and
Terrazzo Finishers..................$ 22.30
10.39 HEAVY AND HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION, BROOME & CHENANGO COUNTIES Cement Masons..............$ 27.56
14.96 ---------------------------------------------------------------- * CARP0281-001 07/01/2009
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CARPENTER (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION) BROOME COUNTY Carpenters, Carpet
Layer, Drywall Applicator, Floor Coverer, Lather............$ 22.51
13.09
Millwrights................$ 22.76
13.08 CARPENTER (HEAVY & HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION) BROOME COUNTY Carpenter..................$ 27.14
14.03
CHENANGO COUNTY Carpenter..................$ 25.06
17.81
FOOTNOTES:
a. Paid Holidays: Independence Day and Labor Day, provided the employee works his
scheduled day before and his scheduled day after the holiday and is on the payroll in the payroll
week in which the holiday falls. ---------------------------------------------------------------- *
ELEC0043-003 06/01/2009
CHENANGO (Twps of Columbus, New Berlin & Sherburne):
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ELECTRICIAN......................$ 30.00
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16.52 ------------------------------------------------------
BROOME, CHENANGO (Entire County, except Columbus, New Berlin and Sherburne
Townships)
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CABLE SPLICER....................$ 31.15
19.03 ELECTRICIAN......................$ 27.90
18.94 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ELEC1249-003 05/04/2009
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LINE CONSTRUCTION: Lineman (LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL Including any and
all Fiber Optic Cable necessary for Traffic Signal Systems, Traffic Monitoring systems and Road
Weather information systems) Flagman.....................$ 22.25 13.50+6.5%+a Groundman
Digging Machine Operator....................$ 32.74 11.75+6.5%+a Groundman Truck Driver
(tractor trailer unit)......$ 31.52 13.50+6.5%+a Groundman Truck Driver......$ 29.66
13.50+6.5%+a Lineman & Technician........$ 37.08 13.50+6.5%+a Mechanic....................$
29.66 13.50+6.5%+a
FOOTNOTE:
a. New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Day, plus President's Day, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Election Day for the
President of the United States and Election Day for the Governor of the State of New York,
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Line Construction: Overhead and underground distribution and maintenance work and all
overhead and underground transmission line work including any and all fiber optic ground wire,
fiber optic shield wire or any other like product by any other name manufactured for the dual
purpose of ground fault protection and fiber optic capabilities (where no other trades are or have
been involved): Cable Splicer..............$ 44.67
13.50+7%+a Flagman....................$ 24.37
13.50+7%+a Groundman digging machine operator...................$ 36.55
13.50+7%+a
Groundman truck driver (tractor trailer unit).....$ 34.52
13.50+7%+a Groundman Truck
driver.....$ 32.49
13.50+7%+a Lineman and Technician.....$ 40.61
13.50+7%+a
Mechanic...................$ 32.49
13.50+7%+a Overhead transmission line work (where
40.09other trades are or have been involved): Cable Splicer..............$ 46.41
12.00+7%+a
Overhead transmission line work (where other trades are or have been involved): Cable
Splicer..............$ 47.44
13.50+7%+a Flagman....................$ 25.88
13.50+7%+a
Groundman digging machine operator...................$ 38.82
13.50+7%+a Groundman truck
driver (tractor trailer unit).....$ 36.66
13.50+7%+a Groundman truck driver.....$ 34.50
13.50+7%+a Lineman and Technician.....$ 43.13
13.50+7%+a Mechanic...................$ 34.50
13.50+7%+a Substation: Cable Splicer..............$ 44.67
13.50+7%+a Flagman....................$
24.37
13.50+7%+a Ground man truck driver....$ 32.49
13.50+7%+a Groundman digging
machine operator...................$ 36.55
13.50+7%+a Groundman truck driver (tractor trailer
unit).....$ 34.52
13.50+7%+a Lineman & Technician.......$ 40.61
13.50+7%+a
Mechanic...................$ 32.49
13.50+7%+a Switching structures; railroad catenary
installation and maintenance, third rail type underground fluid or gas filled transmission conduit
and cable installations (including any and all fiber optic ground product by any other name
manufactured for the dual purpose of ground fault protection and fiber optic capabilities),
pipetype cable installation and maintenance jobs or projects, and maintenance bonding of rails;
Pipetype cable installation Cable Splicer..............$ 46.10
13.50+7%+a Flagman....................$
25.15
13.50+7%+a Groundman Digging Machine Operator...................$ 37.72
13.50+7%+a Groundman Truck Driver (tractor-trailer unit).....$ 35.62
13.50+7%+a
Groundman Truck Driver.....$ 33.53
13.50+7%+a Lineman & Technician.......$ 38.87
11.75+7%+a Mechanic...................$ 33.53
13.50+7%+a TELEPHONE, CATV
FIBEROPTICS CABLE AND EQUIPMENT Cable splicer/Central Office Person..............$
23.07
3.05+3% Groundman..................$ 11.61
3.05+3% Installer RepairmanTeledata Lineman/Tecnician- Equipment Operator.........$ 21.91
3.05+3% TREE
TRIMMER................$ 18.92
4.05+3%+b
FOOTNOTE:
a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Good Friday,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Election Day for the
President of the United States and Election Day for the Governor of New York State, provided
the employee works two days before or two days after the holiday.
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b. New Years Day, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday, Decoration Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
---------------------------------------------------------------- ELEV0062-002 01/01/2009
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Elevator Constructor Mechanics...................$ 36.93
18.285+a
FOOTNOTES: a. 8 Paid Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor
Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving; the Friday after Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Employer contributes 8% basic hourly rate for 5 years or more service or 6% basic hourly rate
for 6 months to 5 years of service as vacation pay credit. --------------------------------------------------------------- ENGI0106-001 07/01/2009
HEAVY & HIGHWAY
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Power equipment operators: GROUP 1.....................$ 32.73
18.75+a GROUP
2.....................$ 32.30
18.75+a GROUP 3.....................$ 31.39
18.75+a GROUP
4.....................$ 28.81
18.75+a GROUP 5.....................$ 33.91
18.75+a GROUP
6.....................$ 33.23
18.75+a GROUP 7.....................$ 33.73
18.75+a
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CLASSIFICATIONS (HEAVY & HIGHWAY)
GROUP 1: Boom Truck (over 5 tons), Crane, Cherry Picker (over 5 ton capacity), Derricks
(steel erection), Dragline, Overhead Crane (Gantry or Straddle type), Pile Driver, Truck Crane
GROUP 2: Automated Concrete Spreader (CMI), Automatic Fine Grader, Backhoe (Except
Tractor Mounted, Rubber Tired), Backhoe Excavator Full Swing (CAT 212 or similar type), Belt
Placer (CMI type), Black Top Plant (Automated), Boom Truck (5 tons and under), Cableway,
Caisson Auger, Central Mix Concrete Plant (Automated), Concrete Pump (8" or over), Dredge,
Dual Drum Paver, Excavator (All Purpose-Hydraulicly Operated) (Gradall or similar), Fork Lift
(Factory Rated 15 ft. and over), Front End Loader (4 c.y. and over), Head Tower (Sauerman or
equal), Hoist (2 or 3 Drum), Holland Loader, Mine Hoist, Mucking Machine or Mole, Pavement
Breaker (SP) Wertgen; PB-4 and similar type, Power Grader, Profiler (over 105 H.P), Quad 9,
Quarry Master (or equivalent), Scraper, Shovel, Side Boom, Slip Form Paver, Tractor Drawn
Belt-Type Truck Crane, Truck or Trailer Mounted Log Chipper (Self-Feeder), Tug Operator
(Except Manned Rented Equipment), Tunnel Shovel
GROUP 3: Asphalt Paver, Backhoe (Tractor Mounted, Rubber Tired), Bituminous Spreader
and Mixer, Blacktop Plant (Non-Automated), Blast or Rotary Drill (Truck or Tractor Mounted),
Boring Machine, Cage-Hoist, Central Mix Plant (Non-Automated) and All Concrete Batching
Plants, Cherry Picker (5 Tons Capacity and Under), Compressors (4 or less) Exceeding 2000
C.F.M. Combined Capacity, Concrete Paver (over 16S), Concrete Pump (Under 8"), Crusher,
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Diesel Power Unit, Drill Rigs (Tractor Mounted), Front End Loader (under 4 c.y.), Hi-Pressure Boiler (15 lbs. and over), Hoist (One Drum), Kolman Plant Loader and Similar Type Loaders,
L.C.M. Work Boat Operator, Locomotive, Maintenance Engineer/Greaseman/ Welder, Mixer
(For Stabilized Base Self-Propelled), Monorail Machine, Plant Engineer, Profiler (105 H.P. and
under), Pug Mill, Pump Crete, Ready Mix Concrete Plant, Refrigeration Equipment (For Soil
Stabilization), Road Widener, Roller (All Above Subgrade), Sea Mule, Self-contained Ride-onRock Drill, excluding Air-Track Type Drill, Skidder, Tractor with Dozer and/or pusher,
Trencher, Tugger Hoist, Vermeer saw (ride on, any size or type), Winch, Winch Cat
GROUP 4: A-Frame Winch Hoist on Truck, Ballast Regulator (Ride- On), Compressors (4 not
to exceed 2000 C.F.M. Combined Capacity, or 3 or less with more than 1200 C.F.M. but not to
exceed 2000 C.F.M.), Directional Drill Machine Locator Dust Collectors, Generators, Pumps,
Welding Machines, Light Plants (4 of Any Type Of Combination), Concrete Pavement Spreaders
and Finishers, Conveyor, Drill Core, Drill Well, Electric Pump Used In Conjunction with Well
Point System, Farm Tractor with Accessories, Fine Grade Machine, Fork Lift (under 15 ft.),
Grout Pump, Gunite Machine, Hammers (Hydraulic-Self-Propelled), Hydra- Spiker (Ride-On),
Hydro-Blaster Water, Post Hole Digger and Post Driver, Power Sweeper, Roller (Grade and
Fill), Scarifier (Ride-On Spansaw (Ride-On), Skid Steer loader (Bobcat or similar), Submersible
Electric Pump (When Used In Lieu Of Well Point System), Tamper (Ride-On), Tie Extractor
(Ride-On), Tie Handler, Tie Inserter (Ride-On), Tie Spacer (Ride-On), Tire Repair, Track Liner,
Tractor With Towed Accessories, Vibrator Compactor, Vibro Tamp, Well Point, Aggregate
Plant, Boiler (Used In Conjunction With Production), Cement and Bin Operator, Compressors (3
or less not to Exceed 1200 C.F.M. Combined Capacity), Dust Collectors, Generators, Pumps,
Welding Machines, Light Plants (3 or less of Any Type or Combination), Concrete or Mixer
(16S and under), Concrete Saw (Self-Propelled), Fireman, Form Tamper, Hydraulic Pump
(Jacking System), Light Plants, Mulching Machine, Oiler, Parapet-Concrete or Pavement
Grinder, Power Broom (Towed), Power Heaterman, Revinius Widener, Shell Winder, Steam
cleaner, Tractor
GROUP 5: Master Mechanic
GROUP 6: Crane Premium with Boom Length and Jib 150 Ft.- 199 Ft.
GROUP 7: Crane Premium with Boom Length and Jib 200 Ft. and over
Tower Crane Premium .50 Hazmat Work Premium 2.50 Hydrographic
.50
FOOTNOTE:
a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Good Friday,
Columbus Day, November Election Day and Veteran's Day --------------------------------------------------------------- ENGI0106-006 07/01/2009
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Power equipment operators: (BUILDING:) GROUP 1.....................$ 32.74
GROUP 2.....................$ 32.30
18.88+a GROUP 3.....................$ 31.39
GROUP 4.....................$ 28.82
18.88+a
18.88+a
18.88+a
Hazardous work- Anytime Operating Engineers are involved with Level C or above, $3.00 per
hour over regular rate.
FOOTNOTE: a. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR CLASSIFICATIONS (Building)
GROUP 1: Crane, hydraulic cranes, tower crane, locomotive crane, piledriver, cableway,
derricks, whirlies, dragline, boom trucks over 5 tons
GROUP 2: Shovel, all excavators (including rubber tire, full swing), gradalls, power road
grader all CMI equipment, front-end rubber tire loader, tractor-mounted drill (quarry master),
mucking machine, concrete central mix plant, concrete pump, belcrete system, automated asphalt
concrete plant, tractor road paver, boom trucks 5 tons and under, Maintenance Engineer, self
contained crawler drill-hydraulic rock drill.
GROUP 3: Backhoes (rubber tired backhoe/loader combination), bulldozer, pushcat, tractor,
traxcavator, scraper, LeTourneau grader, form fine grader, road roller, blacktop roller, blacktop
spreader, power brooms, sweepers, trenching machine, Barber Green loader, side booms, hydro
hammer, concrete spreader, concrete finishing machine, one drum hoist, power hoisting (single
drum), hoist two drum or more, three drum engine, power hoisting (two drum and over), two
drum and swinging engine, three drum swinging engine, hod hoist, A-L frame winches, core and
well drillers (one drum), post hole digger, model CHB VibroTamp or similar machine, batch bin
and plant operator, dinkey locomotive, skid steer loader, track excavator 5/8 cu. yd. or smaller.
GROUP 4: Fork lift, high lift, lull, oiler, fireman and heavy-duty greaser, boilers and steam
generators, pump, vibrator, motor mixer, air compressor, dust collector, selding machine, well
point, mechanical heater, generators, temporary light plants, concrete pumps, electric
submersible pump 4" and over, murphy type disel generator, conveyor, elevators, concrete mixer
and beltcrete power pack (belcrete system seeding and mulching machines pumps. --------------------------------------------------------------- IRON0060-001 05/01/2009
BROOME; CHENANGO (Twps. of Afton, Bainbridge, Coventry, German, Greene, Gilford,
McDonough, Norwich, Oxford, Preston, and Smithville):
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Mover & Rigger, Fence Erector, Stone Derrickman, Welder, Sheeter, Sheeter Bucker-up..$ 25.75
18.15 ---------------------------------------------------------------- IRON0440-003 05/01/2009
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CHENANGO (Twps. of Columbus, New Berlin, North Norwich, Plymouth, Sherburne and
Smyrna):
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Fence Erector, Stone Derrickman..................$ 23.63
19.16 --------------------------------------------------------------- LABO0007-002 07/01/2009
BROOME; CHENANGO (Remainder of Counties):
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LABORER LABORER HEAVY AND HIGHWAY: GROUP 1....................$ 23.61
13.36+a GROUP 2....................$ 23.81
13.36+a GROUP 3....................$ 24.01
13.36+a GROUP 4....................$ 24.21
13.36+a GROUP 5....................$ 25.61
13.36+a
LABORER CLASSFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Laborers, flaggers, outboard and hand boats
GROUP 2: Bull float, chain saw, concrete aggregate, bin concrete bootman, gin buggy, hand
or machine vibrator, jackhammer, mason tender, mortar mixer, pavement breaker, handlers of all
steel mesh, small generators for laborers' tools, installation of bridge drainage pipe, pipelayers,
vibrator type rollers, tamper, drill doctor tail or screw operator on asphalt paver, water pump
operator (1 1\2' and single diaphragm), nozzle (asphalt gunnite, seeding and sandblasting),
laborers on chain link fence erection, rock splitter and power unit, pusher type concrete saw and
all other gas, electric, oil and air tool operators, wrecking laborers
GROUP 3: All rock or drilling machine operators (except quarry master and similar type),
acetylene torch operators and asphalt paver, powderman
GROUP 4: Blasters, form setters, stone or granite curb setters
GROUP 5: Asbestos and hazardous waste removal --------------------------------------------------------------- * LABO0007-003 07/01/2008
BROOME (Remainder of County)
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LABORER LABORERS BUILDING: GROUP 1....................$ 19.75
2....................$ 20.50
11.45 GROUP 3....................$ 21.75
11.45 GROUP
11.45
LABORERS CLASSIFICATION:
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GROUP 1: Common laborers
GROUP 2: Masonry forklifts, bob cats, rock drilling equipment and blasters
GROUP 3: Asbestos and hazardous waste removal --------------------------------------------------------------- * LABO0017-003 06/01/2009
TWPS. OF COLUMBUS, SHERBURNE AND NEW BERLIN IN CHENANGO COUNTY
Rates
Fringes
LABORER HEAVY and HIGHWAY GROUP 1....................$ 25.60
2....................$ 25.70
16.90+a GROUP 3....................$ 28.55
4....................$ 30.65
16.90+a
16.90+a GROUP
16.90+a GROUP
FOOTNOTES: a. Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor
Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Washington's Birthday, Election Day, Veterans Day
provided the employee works one day in the calendar week during which the holiday occurs
HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Flagperson, gateperson
GROUP 2: General Laborers, Chuck Tenders, Handling and Distributing of Drinking Water,
Distributing all Tools and Supplies of Laborers, AFL-CIO Trades Tenders, Nipper, Powder
Carrier, Magazine Tender, Warehousemen, Concrete Men, Vibrator Men, Mason Tender, Mortar
Men, Spraying, Brushing and Covering of Concrete for Curing and Preservative Purposes,
Traffic Striper, Scaffold Builder, Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Form Setters, permanent traffic
striping and reflective devices, placing and maintenance of all flares, cones, lights, signs,
barricades, traffic patterns, and all temporary reflective type materials for traffic control,
custodial work, traffic directors, temporary heat or light tenders, tool room, dewatering pump
men, pitman, dumpmen, snow removal and firewatch, asphalt man, joint setter, signal person,
pipelayer, pipelining and relining, wellpoints, conduit and duct layer, wire puller, rip rap and dry
stone layer, steel rod carrier core drill, rock splitter, Hilti gun, air or electric, jackhammer, bush
hammer, pavement breaker, chipping hammer, wagon drill, air track, jib rig, joy drill, gunite and
sand blasting, coal passer and other machine operators, power tool operator sprayer and nozzle
man on mulching and seeding machine, all guard rail and fence, all seeding and sod laying, all
landscape work, grade checker, all bridge work, walk behind self-propelled power saw grinder,
groover or similar type machine, walk behind tamper and roller of all types, salvage, stripping,
wrecking and dismantling laborer (including barman, cutting torch and burner man), sheeting
and shoring coming under laborers jurisdiction, bit grinder, operator of form pin puller and
drivers, sandblasting joint and jet sealer, filling and wiring baskets for gabion walls, permanent
sign man, median barrier, sta-wall or similar type product, chain saw operator, railroad track
laborer, waterproofer, pre-stressed and pre-cast concrete brick, block and stone pavers, power
tools used to perform work usually done by laborers, power buggy and pumpcrete operator,
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fireproof, plaster and acoustic pump, asbestos, toxic, bio-remediation, phyto-remediation, lead or
hazardous materials abatement when protective clothing and equipment is not required, power
brush cutter, retention liners, artificial turf, retaining walls, walk behind surface planer, welding
related to laborers work, remote controlled equipment normally operated by laborers, all
technician work including but not limited to stitching, seaming, heat welding, fireproof sprayer,
mortar mixer, concrete finisher, form setter for concrete curbs and flatwork, gunite nozzle man,
stone cutters, granite stone layer, manhole, catch basin or inlet installing, laser men, ground man
on milling machine
GROUP 3: Ingersoll Rand heavy duty crawler master type HCMZ, any drill using 4" or larger
bit, asbestos, toxic, bio-remediation, phyto-remediation, lead or hazardous material abatement
when protective clothing and equipment is required, all working foremen including grade, pipe,
concrete, clearing, blacktop drill, paving and blaster etc., hydraulic drill or similar, forklift for
masonry only, blaster and asphalt screedman
GROUP 4: Asbestos, toxic, lead or hazardous material abatement foreman --------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN0004-032 05/01/2007
Rates
Fringes
Painters: Bridges.....................$ 31.00
16.10 Epoxy-Brush & Roller........$ 21.31
10.89 Painters and Tapers.........$ 21.06
10.89 Spray Epoxy.................$ 22.31
10.89
Spray Work/Steeple Jack (over 100 ft)...............$ 22.06
10.89 Structural Steel (buildings)
Spray Work......$ 21.56
10.89 Swing Scaffold, Boatswain Chair, Spray, Sandblasting,
Steam Cleaning, Acid and High Pressure Water, Paperhangers, Vinyl Hangers, Power Grinders
w/respirator................$ 21.56
10.89 ---------------------------------------------------------------* PAIN0677-003 05/01/2009
Rates
Fringes
GLAZIER..........................$ 21.10
------ PLUM0112-010 05/01/2009
12.60 ----------------------------------------------------------
BROOME COUNTY Townships of Lisle, Triangle, Barker, Nanticoke, Newark Valley,
Owego, Maine, Union, Vestal, Kirkwood, Conklin, Chenango, Fenton, Colesville, Windsor and
Stanford
CHENANGO COUNTY Townships of Linklaen, Otselic, Smyrna, Sherburne, Columbus,
Pitcher, Pharsalia, Plymouth, North Norwich, New Berlin, German, McDonough, Preston,
Norwich, Smithville, Oxford, Guilford
Rates
Fringes
PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER Southern Zone...............$ 26.88
----------------------------------- ROOF0203-001 06/01/2007
16.99 -----------------------------
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Rates
Fringes
ROOFER, Including Built Up, Composition and Single Ply Roofs............................$ 21.20
10.34 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SFNY0669-001 04/01/2008
Rates
Fringes
SPRINKLER FITTER.................$ 29.90
-------------- SHEE0058-002 05/01/2009
16.30 --------------------------------------------------
CHENANGO COUNTY:
Rates
Fringes
SHEETMETAL WORKER (HVAC Duct Installation Only) Projects with sheetmetal work
contracts totalling $10 million or less.........$ 25.85
15.56 SHEETMETAL WORKER,
Including HVAC Duct Installation Projects over $10 million...$ 26.85
15.56 --------------------------------------------------------------- SHEE0112-003 05/01/2004
BROOME COUNTY
Rates
Fringes
Sheet Metal Worker...............$ 23.05
--------- TEAM0693-001 05/01/1991
Rates
9.93 -------------------------------------------------------
Fringes
Truck drivers: HEAVY & HIGHWAY GROUP 1....................$ 16.20
4.14+a GROUP
2....................$ 16.25
4.14+a GROUP 3....................$ 16.30
4.14+a GROUP
4....................$ 16.45
4.14+a GROUP 5....................$ 16.60
4.14+a
FOOTNOTES: a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, provided the employee works the day before and
the day after the holidays.
TRUCK DRIVERS HEAVY & HIGHWAY CLASSIFICATIONS:
GROUP 1: Pickups; panel trucks; flatboy material trucks (straight jobs); single-axle dump
trucks; dumpsters; receivers; greasers; truck tiremen
GROUP 2: Tandems; batch trucks mechanics
GROUP 3: Semi-trailers; low-boy trucks; asphalt distributors trucks; agitator; mixer trucks and
dumpcrete type vehicles; truck mechanic; fuel truck
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GROUP 4: Specialized earth moving equipment - euclid type or similar off-highway
equipment, where not self loaded; straddle (ross) carrier; self contained concrete unit
GROUP 5: Off-highway tandem back-dump; twin engine equipment and double hitched
equipment where not self loaded ---------------------------------------------------------------WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is
incidental.
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Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications
listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR
5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
---------------------------------------------------------------In the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates listed under the identifier do not
reflect collectively bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations indicate unions
whose rates have been determined to be prevailing.
---------------------------------------------------------------WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:
* an existing published wage determination * a survey underlying a wage determination * a
Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter * a
conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should
be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the
response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.)
should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact
should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department
of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the
action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29
CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
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Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by
any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the
requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly
to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
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END OF GENERAL DECISION
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4.30 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS
TSECTION 00 01 15
LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS
The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.
Drawing No.
T-1
Title
Title Sheet, Area Map, Drawing List,
General Notes
C-1
Work Area Plan
A-1
Part Plan A
A-2
Part Plan B
Part Plan C
A-3
Part Plan D
A-4
Part Plan E
A-5
Part Plan F
Part Plan G
A-6
Part Plan H
A-7
Details
A-8
Photographs
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4.31 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 01 00 00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 GENERAL INTENTION................................................................................................. 61
1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) ................................................................................ 62
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR..................................... 62
1.4 construction security requiremenets ..................................................... 62
1.5 FIRE SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 64
1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS ...................................................................... 66
1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES .................................................................... 69
1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION..................................................................................... 70
1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,
UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS ......................................................................... 70
1.10 RESTORATION............................................................................................................. 71
1.11 As-Built Drawings .............................................................................................. 71
1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS ................................................................................................... 72
1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS .............................................................................................. 72
1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES ....................................... 72
1.15 Construction area Sign .................................................................................. 72
1.16 HISTORIC PRESERVATION..................................................................................... 72
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SECTION 01 00 00
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 GENERAL INTENTION
A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations,
including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish
labor and materials and perform work for Replacement of Perimeter
Walkways as required by drawings and specifications.
B. Offices of Kenneth Irving Architect PC, as Architect-Engineers, will
render certain technical services during construction. Such services
shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be
construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government
without affirmations by Contracting Officer or his duly authorized
representative.
C. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing
laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor
shall notify the Resident Engineer in sufficient time to enable testing
laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper
taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice
shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by
the Resident Engineer.
D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply
with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA
police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from
unauthorized access.
E. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a
OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will
maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or
subcontractors are present.
F. Training:
1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the
30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other
relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP with input from
the ICRA team.
2. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before
the start of work.
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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)
A. BASE BID:CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL TOOLS, RESOURCES, MATERIALS,
TEMPORARY FENCING, SIGNAGE, PERMITS, SUPERVISION, ETC FOR THE REMOVAL
OF EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, STONE AND CONCRETE CURBS, EXCAVATION
AND GRADING, INSTALLATION OF NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALKS, RETAINING WALLS,
CURB RAMPS, RE-POINTING OF
MORTAR ON EXISTING STONE RETAINING WALL,
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LANDSCAPED AREAS AROUND EXISTING TREES AS INDICATED
ON DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION ALONG WITH ALL OTHER WORK INDICATED ON
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
B. ALTERNATE NO.1: BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE (PART PLANS B, C AND D)
C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE AND WEBB AVENUE PART PLANS B, C, D, F AND G.)
D. ALTERNATE NO. 3: BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE, WEBB AVENUE AND W. KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE (PART PLANS
B,C,D,E,F AND G)
E. ALTERNATE NO. 4: BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE, WEBB AVENUE, W. KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE
AND WORK AREA AT
VA PARKING AREA ALONG WEB AVENUE.(PART PLANS B,C,D,E,F,G AND H)
F. ALTERNATE NO. 5: BASE BID WITH A DEDUCT OF THE WORK INVOLVED ALONG
SEDGWICK AVENUE, WEBB AVENUE, W. KINGSBRIDGE AVENUE
AND WORK AREA
ALONG THE PLAZA AREA AND THE EXISTING BUILDING (PART PLANS B,C,D,E,F,G
AND A)
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR
A. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at
Contractor's expense, from reproducible sepia prints furnished by
Issuing Office. Such sepia prints shall be returned to the Issuing
Office immediately after printing is completed.
1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENETS
A. Security Plan:
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1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security
procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the
project.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply
with these regulations.
B. Security Procedures:
1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site
without appropriate badge.
They may also be subject to inspection
of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.
2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract,
The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the Contracting
Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the
employees.
This notice is separate from any notices required for
utility shutdown described later in this section.
3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission
of the Contracting Officer.
4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site
and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the
event of a national emergency.
The General Contractor may return to
the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.
C. Document Control:
1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors
shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the
approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of
“sensitive information”.
2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all
drawings, project manual and other project information.
This
information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to
accomplish the project.
3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may
be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.
Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access
to only those who will need it for the project.
Return the
information to the Contracting Officer upon request.
4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from
the project site without the written approval of Contracting
Officer.
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5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall
be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.
6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately
when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.
7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location
following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document
Management Software (EDMS).
a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both
scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the
EDMS system.
b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents
may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures
are followed.
D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions
1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle
entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours
before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to
picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.
2. Separate permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its
employees for parking in designated areas only.
1.5 FIRE SAFETY
A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this
Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by
basic designations only.
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
E84-2008.............Surface Burning Characteristics of Building
Materials
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
10-2006..............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
30-2007..............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
51B-2003.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding,
Cutting and Other Hot Work
70-2007..............National Electrical Code
241-2004.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction,
Alteration, and Demolition Operations
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
29 CFR 1926..........Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
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B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in
accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan
detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic
status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer and Facility Safety
Manager for review for compliance with contract requirements in
accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND
SAMPLES Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors
beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the
general contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This
briefing shall include information on the construction limits, VAMC
safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations
of restrooms, use of VAMC equipment, etc. Documentation shall be
provided to the Resident Engineer that individuals have undergone
contractor’s safety briefing.
C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to
facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency
response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.
D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and
dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in
accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20
feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).
E. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including
paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with
Resident Engineer and facility Safety Manager.
F. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed
egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to
Resident Engineer and facility Safety Manager .
G. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction
areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA
241 and NFPA 10.
H. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in
accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.
I. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with
NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with Resident Engineer. Obtain
permits from facility Safety Manager Officer at least 24 hours in
advance. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire
prevention program manager to permit hot work.
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J. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire
construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and
corrective actions weekly to Resident Engineer and facility Safety
Manager.
K. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas
inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate
and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except
in designated smoking rest areas.
L. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from
buildings daily.
M. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in
accordance with 29 CFR 1926.
1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS
A. The Contractor shall 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.
B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities
may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the
Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials
furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The
temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the
Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon
completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting
Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be
removed.
C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting
Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways
constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting
Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work,
vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by
the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or
local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or
sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The
Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs,
sidewalks, or roads.
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D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as
determined by the Resident Engineer.
E. Workmen are subject to rules of Medical Center applicable to their
conduct.
F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal
functioning of Medical Center as a whole, including operations of
utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment,
and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that
transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not
permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly
by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as
permitted by Resident Engineer where required by limited working space.
1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.
2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate
construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of
Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work
days. Provide unobstructed access to Medical Center areas required
to remain in operation.
3. Where access by Medical Center personnel to vacated portions of
buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and
equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.
G. Phasing: To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the
Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which
the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of
site. In addition, Contractor shall notify the Resident Engineer two
weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific
area of site. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of
this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Medical Center
Director, Resident Engineer and Contractor, in order to maintain the
safe and continuous access through all areas at all times:
H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor
shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet)
minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings
or around where an individual phase is being performed. Provide gates
as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and
padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and
to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum
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375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch)
above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.
I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services forMedical
Center at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials,
equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.
Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air
pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire
protection systems and communications systems (including telephone),
they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in
absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer.
1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity,
or fire protection systems and communications systems may be
interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer. Electrical
work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment
de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work
on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without
the Medical Center Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.
2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to
Resident Engineer, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed
interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and
approximate duration of such interruption.
3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or
of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least
inconvenience to operations of Medical Center. Interruption time
approved by Medical Center may occur at other than Contractor's
normal working hours.
4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at
least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be
performed as directed by the Resident Engineer.
5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be
interrupted on approval of Resident Engineer. Such approval will be
confirmed in writing as soon as practical.
6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public
utility provider for new permanent service to the construction
project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam,
payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government
and not the Contractor.
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J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of
Medical Center traffic, comply with the following:
1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to
occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris
and standing construction equipment and vehicles.
2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of
existing walks and entrances must be approved by the Resident
Engineer.
K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction
operations as directed by Resident Engineer. This includes the
scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article,
USE OF ROADWAYS.
1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES
A. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment
(ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the
construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action
immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.
B. Establish and maintain a dust control program as part of the
contractor’s infection preventive measures in accordance with the
guidelines provided by ICRA Group. Prior to start of work, prepare a
plan detailing project-specific dust protection measures, including
periodic status reports, and submit to Resident Engineer and Facility
ICRA team for review for compliance with contract requirements in
accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND
SAMPLES.
1. All personnel involved in the construction or renovation activity
shall be educated and trained in infection prevention measures
established by the medical center.
C. Medical center Infection Control personnel shall monitor for airborne
disease (e.g. aspergillosis) as appropriate during construction. A
baseline of conditions may be established by the medical center prior
to the start of work and periodically during the construction stage to
determine impact of construction activities on indoor air quality.
D. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during
construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.
1. Dampen debris to keep down dust.
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a. There shall be no standing water during construction. All
accidental spills must be cleaned up and dried within 12 hours.
Remove and dispose of porous materials that remain damp for more
than 72 hours.
1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION
A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition
of structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:
1. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be
removed by Contractor from Medical Center Cemetery.
1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND
IMPROVEMENTS
A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment,
and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the
work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably
interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor
shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and
shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs
or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the
careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall
trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a
tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.
B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and
utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third
party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by
the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those
facilities, including those that are the property of a third party,
resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract
or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the
Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the
Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge
the cost to the Contractor.
(FAR 52.236-9)
C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for
additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the
environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and
"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning
repair of damage to structures and site improvements.
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1.10 RESTORATION
A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as
necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified,
do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, plumbing, steam, gas,
or electric work without approval of the Resident Engineer. Existing
work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any
way, shall be reported to the Resident Engineer before it is disturbed.
Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type
and quality to that of original existing construction, except as
otherwise shown or specified.
B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.
Existing work (lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed
as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched,
repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and
left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.
C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to
service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to
existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services
or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including
telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled
for discontinuance or abandonment.
D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings
or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to
contract time and price.
1.11 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings
which will be kept current during construction of the project, to
include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.
B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the
contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be
made available for the Resident Engineer's review, as often as
requested.
C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built
drawings to the Resident Engineer within 15 calendar days after each
completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident
Engineer.
D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.
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1.12 USE OF ROADWAYS
A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Medical
Center property which are necessary in the performance of contract
work.
1.13 TEMPORARY TOILETS
A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample
temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water
connections; or, when approved by Resident Engineer, provide suitable
dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies,
and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be
removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly
clean.
1.14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES
A. Contractor shall provide all utilities required to perform the work in
this contract.
1.15 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGN
A.
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SIGNAGE FOR EACH PHASED WORK AREA. SIGNAGE
SHALL READ:
CONSTRUCTION AREA
AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION
PLEASE USE ALTERNATE PATH
PROVIDE DIRECTIONAL ARROW(S) TO INDICATE PROPOSED ALTERNATE ROUTE.
SIGNAGE SHALL BE SECURELY FASTENED TO CONSTRUCTION FENCE. SIGNS SHALL
BE EACH END OF THE WORK AREA AND ALONG THE SIDES AT A MINIMUM OF 40'-0"
OC. SEE CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNAGE.
B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two
coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with
gloss paint of colors noted.
C. Detail drawing of construction area sign showing characteristics of
sign is shown on the drawings.
1.16 HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or
during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible
archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor
shall immediately notify the Resident Engineer verbally, and then with
a written follow up.
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4.32 PROJECT SCHEDULES
SECTION 01 32 16.15
PROJECT SCHEDULES
(SMALL PROJECTS – DESIGN/BID/BUILD)
PART 1- GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. The Contractor shall develop a Critical Path Method (CPM) plan and schedule
demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements (Project Schedule), and shall keep
the Project Schedule up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section and
shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this
contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers).
Conventional Critical Path Method (CPM) technique shall be utilized to satisfy both time
and cost applications.
1.2 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE:
A. The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative responsible for the Project
Schedule including preparation, review and progress reporting with and to the
Contracting Officer's Representative (COTR).
B. The Contractor's representative shall have direct project control and complete authority to
act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section.
C. The Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule
within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant. If an outside
scheduling consultant is utilized, Section 1.3 of this specification will apply.
1.3 CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTANT:
A. The Contractor shall submit a qualification proposal to the COTR, within 10 days of bid
acceptance. The qualification proposal shall include:
1. The name and address of the proposed consultant.
2. Information to show that the proposed consultant has the qualifications to meet the
requirements specified in the preceding paragraph.
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3. A representative sample of prior construction projects, which the proposed consultant
has performed complete project scheduling services. These representative samples
shall be of similar size and scope.
B. The Contracting Officer has the right to approve or disapprove the proposed consultant,
and will notify the Contractor of the VA decision within seven calendar days from receipt
of the qualification proposal. In case of disapproval, the Contractor shall resubmit another
consultant within 10 calendar days for renewed consideration. The Contractor shall have
their scheduling consultant approved prior to submitting any schedule for approval.
1.4 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES
A. The contractor shall provide monthly, to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), all
computer-produced time/cost schedules and reports generated from monthly project
updates. This monthly computer service will include: three copies of up to five different
reports (inclusive of all pages) available within the user defined reports of the scheduling
software approved by the Contracting Officer; a hard copy listing of all project schedule
changes, and associated data, made at the update and an electronic file of this data; and
the resulting monthly updated schedule in PDM format. These must be submitted with
and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request and the signed look
ahead report. The COTR shall identify the five different report formats that the contractor
shall provide.
B. The contractor shall be responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computerproduced reports. The Contractor shall also responsible for the accurate and timely
submittal of the updated project schedule and all CPM data necessary to produce the
computer reports and payment request that is specified.
C. The VA will report errors in computer-produced reports to the Contractor’s
representative within ten calendar days from receipt of reports. The Contractor shall
reprocess the computer-produced reports and associated diskette(s), when requested by
the Contracting Officer’s representative, to correct errors which affect the payment and
schedule for the project.
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1.5 THE COMPLETE PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL
A. Within 45 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit
for the Contracting Officer's review; three blue line copies of the interim schedule on
sheets of paper 765 x 1070 mm (30 x 42 inches) and an electronic file in the previously
approved CPM schedule program. The submittal shall also include three copies of a
computer-produced activity/event ID schedule showing project duration; phase
completion dates; and other data, including event cost. Each activity/event on the
computer-produced schedule shall contain as a minimum, but not limited to,
activity/event ID, activity/event description, duration, budget amount, early start date,
early finish date, late start date, late finish date and total float. Work activity/event
relationships shall be restricted to finish-to-start or start-to-start without lead or lag
constraints. Activity/event date constraints, not required by the contract, will not be
accepted unless submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer. The contractor
shall make a separate written detailed request to the Contracting Officer identifying these
date constraints and secure the Contracting Officer’s written approval before
incorporating them into the network diagram. The Contracting Officer’s separate
approval of the Project Schedule shall not excuse the contractor of this requirement.
Logic events (non-work) will be permitted where necessary to reflect proper logic among
work events, but must have zero duration. The complete working schedule shall reflect
the Contractor's approach to scheduling the complete project. The final Project Schedule
in its original form shall contain no contract changes or delays which may have been
incurred during the final schedule development period and shall reflect the Contractors as
bid schedule. These changes/delays shall be entered at the first update after the final
Project Schedule has been approved. The Contractor should provide their requests for
time and supporting time extension analysis for contract time as a result of contract
changes/delays, after this update, and in accordance with Article, ADJUSTMENT OF
CONTRACT COMPLETION.
B. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complete project interim Project Schedule
and the complete final Project Schedule, the Contracting Officer or his representative,
will do one or both of the following:
1. Notify the Contractor concerning his actions, opinions, and objections.
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2. A meeting with the Contractor at or near the job site for joint review, correction or
adjustment of the proposed plan will be scheduled if required. Within 14 calendar
days after the joint review, the Contractor shall revise and shall submit three blue line
copies of the revised Project Schedule, three copies of the revised computer-produced
activity/event ID schedule and a revised electronic file as specified by the Contracting
Officer. The revised submission will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer and, if
found to be as previously agreed upon, will be approved.
C. The approved baseline schedule and the computer-produced schedule(s) generated there
from shall constitute the approved baseline schedule until subsequently revised in
accordance with the requirements of this section.
D. The Complete Project Schedule shall contain approximately 15 work activities/events.
1.6 WORK ACTIVITY/EVENT COST DATA
A. The Contractor shall cost load all work activities/events except procurement activities.
The cumulative amount of all cost loaded work activities/events (including alternates)
shall equal the total contract price. Prorate overhead, profit and general conditions on all
work activities/events for the entire project length. The contractor shall generate from this
information cash flow curves indicating graphically the total percentage of work
activity/event dollar value scheduled to be in place on early finish, late finish. These cash
flow curves will be used by the Contracting Officer to assist him in determining approval
or disapproval of the cost loading. Negative work activity/event cost data will not be
acceptable, except on VA issued contract changes.
B. The Contractor shall cost load work activities/events for guarantee period services, test,
balance and adjust various systems in accordance with the provisions in Article, FAR
52.232 – 5 (PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS) and
VAAR 852.236 – 83 (PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS).
C. In accordance with FAR 52.236 – 1 (PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE
CONTRACTOR) and VAAR 852.236 – 72 (PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE
CONTRACTOR), the Contractor shall submit, simultaneously with the cost per work
activity/event of the construction schedule required by this Section, a responsibility code
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for all activities/events of the project for which the Contractor's forces will perform the
work.
D. The Contractor shall cost load work activities/events for all BID ITEMS including
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT. The sum of each BID ITEM work shall equal the value of
the bid item in the Contractors' bid.
1.7 PROJECT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
A. Show on the project schedule the sequence of work activities/events required for
complete performance of all items of work. The Contractor Shall:
1. Show activities/events as:
a. Contractor's time required for submittal of shop drawings, templates, fabrication,
delivery and similar pre-construction work.
b. Contracting Officer's and Architect-Engineer's review and approval of shop
drawings, equipment schedules, samples, template, or similar items.
c. Interruption of VA Facilities utilities, delivery of Government furnished
equipment, and rough-in drawings, project phasing and any other specification
requirements.
d. Test, balance and adjust various systems and pieces of equipment, maintenance
and operation manuals, instructions and preventive maintenance tasks.
e. VA inspection and acceptance activity/event with a minimum duration of five
work days at the end of each phase and immediately preceding any VA move
activity/event required by the contract phasing for that phase.
2. Show not only the activities/events for actual construction work for each trade
category of the project, but also trade relationships to indicate the movement of trades
from one area, floor, or building, to another area, floor, or building, for at least five
trades who are performing major work under this contract.
3. Break up the work into activities/events of a duration no longer than 20 work days
each or one reporting period, except as to non-construction activities/events (i.e.,
procurement of materials, delivery of equipment, concrete and asphalt curing) and
any other activities/events for which the COTR may approve the showing of a longer
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duration. The duration for VA approval of any required submittal, shop drawing, or
other submittals will not be less than 20 work days.
4. Describe work activities/events clearly, so the work is readily identifiable for
assessment of completion. Activities/events labeled "start," "continue," or
"completion," are not specific and will not be allowed. Lead and lag time activities
will not be acceptable.
5. The schedule shall be generally numbered in such a way to reflect either discipline,
phase or location of the work.
B. The Contractor shall submit the following supporting data in addition to the project
schedule:
1. The appropriate project calendar including working days and holidays.
2. The planned number of shifts per day.
3. The number of hours per shift.
Failure of the Contractor to include this data shall delay the review of the submittal until
the Contracting Officer is in receipt of the missing data.
C. To the extent that the Project Schedule or any revised Project Schedule shows anything
not jointly agreed upon, it shall not be deemed to have been approved by the COTR.
Failure to include any element of work required for the performance of this contract shall
not excuse the Contractor from completing all work required within any applicable
completion date of each phase regardless of the COTR’s approval of the Project
Schedule.
D. Compact Disk Requirements and CPM Activity/Event Record Specifications: Submit to
the VA an electronic file(s) containing one file of the data required to produce a schedule,
reflecting all the activities/events of the complete project schedule being submitted.
1.8 PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR:
A. Monthly, the contractor shall submit the AIA application and certificate for payment
documents G702 & G703 reflecting updated schedule activities and cost data in
accordance with the provisions of the following Article, PAYMENT AND PROGRESS
REPORTING, as the basis upon which progress payments will be made pursuant to
Article, FAR 52.232 – 5 (PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS) and VAAR 852.236 – 83 (PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS). The Contractor shall be entitled to a monthly
progress payment upon approval of estimates as determined from the currently approved
updated project schedule. Monthly payment requests shall include: a listing of all agreed
upon project schedule changes and associated data; and an electronic file (s) of the
resulting monthly updated schedule.
B. Approval of the Contractor’s monthly Application for Payment shall be contingent,
among other factors, on the submittal of a satisfactory monthly update of the project
schedule.
1.9 PAYMENT AND PROGRESS REPORTING
A. Monthly schedule update meetings will be held on dates mutually agreed to by the COTR
and the Contractor. Contractor and their CPM consultant (if applicable) shall attend all
monthly schedule update meetings. The Contractor shall accurately update the Project
Schedule and all other data required and provide this information to the COTR three
work days in advance of the schedule update meeting. Job progress will be reviewed to
verify:
1. Actual start and/or finish dates for updated/completed activities/events.
2. Remaining duration for each activity/event started, or scheduled to start, but not
completed.
3. Logic, time and cost data for change orders, and supplemental agreements that are to
be incorporated into the Project Schedule.
4. Changes in activity/event sequence and/or duration which have been made, pursuant to
the provisions of following Article, ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT
COMPLETION.
5. Completion percentage for all completed and partially completed activities/events.
6. Logic and duration revisions required by this section of the specifications.
7. Activity/event duration and percent complete shall be updated independently.
B. After completion of the joint review, the contractor shall generate an updated computerproduced calendar-dated schedule and supply the Contracting Officer’s representative
with reports in accordance with the Article, COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES,
specified.
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C. After completing the monthly schedule update, the contractor’s representative or
scheduling consultant shall rerun all current period contract change(s) against the prior
approved monthly project schedule. The analysis shall only include original workday
durations and schedule logic agreed upon by the contractor and resident engineer for the
contract change(s). When there is a disagreement on logic and/or durations, the
Contractor shall use the schedule logic and/or durations provided and approved by the
resident engineer. After each rerun update, the resulting electronic project schedule data
file shall be appropriately identified and submitted to the VA in accordance to the
requirements listed in articles 1.4 and 1.7. This electronic submission is separate from the
regular monthly project schedule update requirements and shall be submitted to the
resident engineer within fourteen (14) calendar days of completing the regular schedule
update. Before inserting the contract changes durations, care must be taken to
ensure that only the original durations will be used for the analysis, not the reported
durations after progress. In addition, once the final network diagram is approved,
the contractor must recreate all manual progress payment updates on this approved
network diagram and associated reruns for contract changes in each of these update
periods as outlined above for regular update periods. This will require detailed
record keeping for each of the manual progress payment updates.
D. Following approval of the CPM schedule, the VA, the General Contractor, its approved
CPM Consultant, RE office representatives, and all subcontractors needed, as determined
by the SRE, shall meet to discuss the monthly updated schedule. The main emphasis shall
be to address work activities to avoid slippage of project schedule and to identify any
necessary actions required to maintain project schedule during the reporting period. The
Government representatives and the Contractor should conclude the meeting with a clear
understanding of those work and administrative actions necessary to maintain project
schedule status during the reporting period. This schedule coordination meeting will
occur after each monthly project schedule update meeting utilizing the resulting schedule
reports from that schedule update. If the project is behind schedule, discussions should
include ways to prevent further slippage as well as ways to improve the project schedule
status, when appropriate.
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1.10 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETION
A. If it becomes apparent from the current revised monthly progress schedule that phasing or
contract completion dates will not be met, the Contractor shall execute some or all of the
following remedial actions:
1. Increase construction manpower in such quantities and crafts as necessary to
eliminate the backlog of work.
2. Increase the number of working hours per shift, shifts per working day, working days
per week, the amount of construction equipment, or any combination of the foregoing
to eliminate the backlog of work.
3. Reschedule the work in conformance with the specification requirements.
B. Prior to proceeding with any of the above actions, the Contractor shall notify and obtain
approval from the COTR for the proposed schedule changes. If such actions are
approved, the representative schedule revisions shall be incorporated by the Contractor
into the Project Schedule before the next update, at no additional cost to the Government.
1.11 CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE
A. Within 30 calendar days after VA acceptance and approval of any updated project
schedule, the Contractor shall submit a revised electronic file (s) and a list of any
activity/event changes including predecessors and successors for any of the following
reasons:
1. Delay in completion of any activity/event or group of activities/events, which may be
involved with contract changes, strikes, unusual weather, and other delays will not
relieve the Contractor from the requirements specified unless the conditions are
shown on the CPM as the direct cause for delaying the project beyond the acceptable
limits.
2. Delays in submittals, or deliveries, or work stoppage are encountered which make
rescheduling of the work necessary.
3. The schedule does not represent the actual prosecution and progress of the project.
4. When there is, or has been, a substantial revision to the activity/event costs regardless
of the cause for these revisions.
B. CPM revisions made under this paragraph which affect the previously approved
computer-produced schedules for Government furnished equipment, vacating of areas by
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the VA Facility, contract phase(s) and sub phase(s), utilities furnished by the Government
to the Contractor, or any other previously contracted item, shall be furnished in writing to
the Contracting Officer for approval.
C. Contracting Officer's approval for the revised project schedule and all relevant data is
contingent upon compliance with all other paragraphs of this section and any other
previous agreements by the Contracting Officer or the VA representative.
D. The cost of revisions to the project schedule resulting from contract changes will be
included in the proposal for changes in work as specified in FAR 52.243 – 4 (Changes)
and VAAR 852.236 – 88 (Changes – Supplemental), and will be based on the complexity
of the revision or contract change, man hours expended in analyzing the change, and the
total cost of the change.
E. The cost of revisions to the Project Schedule not resulting from contract changes is the
responsibility of the Contractor.
1.12 ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION
A. The contract completion time will be adjusted only for causes specified in this contract.
Request for an extension of the contract completion date by the Contractor shall be
supported with a justification, CPM data and supporting evidence as the COTR may
deem necessary for determination as to whether or not the Contractor is entitled to an
extension of time under the provisions of the contract. Submission of proof based on
revised activity/event logic, durations (in work days) and costs is obligatory to any
approvals. The schedule must clearly display that the Contractor has used, in full, all the
float time available for the work involved in this request. The Contracting Officer's
determination as to the total number of days of contract extension will be based upon the
current computer-produced calendar-dated schedule for the time period in question and
all other relevant information.
B. Actual delays in activities/events which, according to the computer- produced
calendar-dated schedule, do not affect the extended and predicted contract completion
dates shown by the critical path in the network, will not be the basis for a change to the
contract completion date. The Contracting Officer will within a reasonable time after
receipt of such justification and supporting evidence, review the facts and advise the
Contractor in writing of the Contracting Officer's decision.
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C. The Contractor shall submit each request for a change in the contract completion date to
the Contracting Officer in accordance with the provisions specified under FAR 52.243 –
4 (Changes) and VAAR 852.236 – 88 (Changes – Supplemental). The Contractor shall
include, as a part of each change order proposal, a sketch showing all CPM logic
revisions, duration (in work days) changes, and cost changes, for work in question and its
relationship to other activities on the approved network diagram.
D. All delays due to non-work activities/events such as RFI’s, WEATHER, STRIKES, and
similar non-work activities/events shall be analyzed on a month by month basis.
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4.33 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES
SECTION 01 33 23
SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES
1-1.
Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION
(FAR 52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91.
1-2.
For the purposes of this contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), test
reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the
previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as
SUBMITTALS.
1-3.
Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of
the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract
requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work
shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in
brand or make will be permitted unless:
A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer,
that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;
B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent
necessity or;
C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to
be in best interest of the Government.
1-4.
Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action
by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of
contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals
(including any laboratory samples to be tested)will not serve as a basis for extending
contract time for completion.
1-5.
Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by
Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by Resident Engineer on behalf of
the Contracting Officer.
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1-6.
Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer will assign a file number thereto.
Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification
number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.
1-7.
The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not
particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by
the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment
in contract price and time will be made.
1-8.
Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for
use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer.
However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying
schedules. The Contracting Officer and Architect- Engineer assumes no responsibility for
checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed
positioning of items.
1-9.
Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting
Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in
such submittals.
A. Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings,
schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in quadruplicate, except
where a greater number is specified.
B. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed
by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail and shall contain the list of
items, name of Medical Center, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable
specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information
required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand,
ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as
may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition,
catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.
1.
A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without
identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited
time only.
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2.
Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to
indicate the name and location of the Medical Center, name of Contractor,
manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification
Number as applicable and location(s) on project.
3.
Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of
manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor.
C. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding
Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory Tests (those preceded by
symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the
expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by Contracting Officer.
1. Laboratory shall furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that it is
fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with
specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent
establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with
manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.
2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects upon which
laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.
3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to approved commercial testing
laboratory.
4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to both Resident Engineer and to
Architect-Engineer simultaneously with submission of material to a commercial
testing laboratory.
5. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to Resident Engineer for appropriate
action.
6. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a
comparative list of the laboratory test results. When tests show that the material
meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.
7. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or
disapproval of tested item.
D. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as
possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked
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"Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified
information required on label and in transmittal letter.
E. Approved samples will be kept on file by the Resident Engineer at the site until
completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to Contractor as
Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved
samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At
completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor
only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to
completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by
Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.
F. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for
work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified
employees of Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract
requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by
Contractor certifying to such check.
1. For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or vellum
reproducible.
2. Reproducible shall be full size.
3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including
Medical Center location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to
contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section
Number.
4. A space 120 mm by 125 mm (4-3/4 by 5 inches) shall be reserved on each
drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.
5. Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, fully protected for
shipment.
6. One reproducible print of approved or disapproved shop drawings will be
forwarded to Contractor.
7. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings
shall be submitted to Architect-Engineer under one cover.
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1-10. Samples (except laboratory samples), shop drawings, test reports, certificates and
manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval to
Kenneth Irving Architect PC
42 Memorial Plaza, Suite 301
Pleasantville, NY 10570
1-11. At the time of transmittal to the Architect-Engineer, the Contractor shall also send a copy
of the complete submittal directly to the Resident Engineer.
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4.34 REFERENCE STANDARDS
SECTION 01 42 19
REFERENCE STANDARDS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This section specifies the availability and source of references and
standards specified in the project manual under paragraphs APPLICABLE
PUBLICATIONS and/or shown on the drawings.
1.2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL
SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS FPMR PART 101-29
(FAR 52.211-1) (AUG 1998)
A. The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item
Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 and copies of specifications, standards,
and commercial item descriptions cited in the solicitation may be
obtained for a fee by submitting a request to – GSA Federal Supply
Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L’Enfant Plaza,
SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202)
619-8978.
B. If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or
Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy
of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in
this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a
request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional
copies will be issued for a fee.
1.3 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA
INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
(FAR 52.211-4) (JUN 1988)
The specifications and standards cited in this solicitation can be
examined at the following location:
DEPARMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Office of Construction & Facilities Management
Facilities Quality Service (00CFM1A)
811 Vermont Avenue, NW - Room 462
Washington, DC 20420
Telephone Numbers: (202) 461-8217 or (202) 461-8292
Between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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1.4 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL
SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-3)
(JUN 1988)
The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the
associations or organizations listed below.
AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials
http://www.aashto.org
ACI
American Concrete Institute
http://www.aci-int.net
AGC
Associated General Contractors of America
http://www.agc.org
AISI
American Iron and Steel Institute
http://www.steel.org
ANSI
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
http://www.ansi.org
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
http://www.astm.org
AWWA
American Water Works Association
http://www.awwa.org
CLFMI
Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute
http://www.chainlinkinfo.org
CPMB
Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau
http://www.cpmb.org
CRSI
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
http://www.crsi.org
GSA
General Services Administration
http://www.gsa.gov
\ICAC
Institute of Clean Air Companies
http://www.icac.com
NBS
National Bureau of Standards
See - NIST
PCA
Portland Cement Association
http://www.portcement.org
PCI
Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute
http://www.pci.org
UBC
The Uniform Building Code
See ICBO
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4.35 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES
SECTION 01 45 29
TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
This section specifies materials testing activities and inspection services required during
project construction to be provided by a Testing Laboratory retained and paid for by
Contractor.
1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.
B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
T27-06 ....................................Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
T96-02 (R2006) .....................Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate
by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
T99-01 (R2004) .....................The Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 Kg
(5.5 lb.) Rammer and a 305 mm (12 in.) Drop
T104-99 (R2003) ...................Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium Sulfate or
Magnesium Sulfate
T180-01 (R2004) ...................Moisture-Density Relations of Soils using a 4.54 kg (10 lb.)
Rammer and a 457 mm (18 in.) Drop
T191-02(R2006) ....................Density of Soil In-Place by the Sand-Cone Method
C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):
506.4R-94 (R2004) ................Guide for the Evaluation of Shotcrete
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A325-06 .................................Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum
Tensile Strength
A370-07 .................................Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
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A416/A416M-06 ....................Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed
Concrete
A490-06 .................................Heat Treated Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksi Minimum
Tensile Strength
C31/C31M-06 ........................Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33-03....................................Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M-05 ........................Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C109/C109M-05 ....................Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
C138-07..................................Unit Weight, Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of
Concrete
C140-07..................................Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related
Units
C143/C143M-05 ....................Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
C172-07..................................Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C173-07..................................Air Content of freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric
Method
C330-05..................................Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
C567-05..................................Density Structural Lightweight Concrete
C780-07..................................Pre-construction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars
for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
C1019-08................................Sampling and Testing Grout
C1064/C1064M-05 ................Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
C1077-06................................Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for
Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation
C1314-07................................Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
D698-07 .................................Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
Standard Effort
D1143-07 ...............................Piles Under Static Axial Compressive Load
D1188-07 ...............................Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted
Bituminous Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens
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D1556-07 ...............................Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone
Method
D1557-07 ...............................Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
Modified Effort
D2166-06 ...............................Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil
D2167-94(R2001) ..................Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Rubber
Balloon Method
D2216-05 ...............................Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of
Soil and Rock by Mass
D2922-05 ...............................Density of soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear
Methods (Shallow Depth)
D2974-07 ...............................Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and Other
Organic Soils
D3666-(2002) .........................Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and
Inspection Bituminous Paving Materials
D3740-07 ...............................Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the
Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Material
E94-04 ....................................Radiographic Testing
E164-03 ..................................Ultrasonic Contact Examination of Weldments
E329-07 ..................................Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or
Testing
E543-06 ..................................Agencies Performing Non-Destructive Testing
E605-93(R2006) ....................Thickness and Density of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material
(SFRM) Applied to Structural Members
E709-(2001) ...........................Guide for Magnetic Particle Examination
E1155-96(R2008) ..................Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness
Numbers
E. American Welding Society (AWS):
D1.1-07 ..................................Structural Welding Code-Steel
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1.3 REQUIREMENTS:
A. Accreditation Requirements: Construction materials testing laboratories must be
accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of
the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The laboratory’s scope of
accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e.; E 329, C 1077, D 3666,
D3740, A 880, E 543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications. Laboratories
engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA.
The policy applies to the specific laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the
“Corporate Office.”
B. Inspection and Testing: Testing laboratory shall inspect materials and workmanship and
perform tests described herein and additional tests requested by Resident Engineer. When
it appears materials furnished, or work performed by Contractor fail to meet construction
contract requirements, Testing Laboratory shall direct attention of Resident Engineer to
such failure.
C. Written Reports: Testing laboratory shall submit test reports to Resident Engineer,
Contractor, unless other arrangements are agreed to in writing by the Resident Engineer.
Submit reports of tests that fail to meet construction contract requirements on colored
paper.
D. Verbal Reports: Give verbal notification to Resident Engineer immediately of any
irregularity.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 LANDSCAPING:
A. Test topsoil for organic materials, pH, phosphate, potash content, and gradation of
particles.
1. Test for organic material by using ASTM D2974.
2. Determine percent of silt, sand, clay, and foreign materials such as rock, roots, and
vegetation.
B. Submit laboratory test report of topsoil to Resident Engineer.
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3.2 SITE WORK CONCRETE:
Test site work concrete including materials for concrete as required in Article
CONCRETE of this section.
3.3 CONCRETE:
A. Batch Plant Inspection and Materials Testing:
1. Perform continuous batch plant inspection until concrete quality is established to
satisfaction of Resident Engineer with concurrence of Contracting Officer and
perform periodic inspections thereafter as determined by Resident Engineer.
2. Periodically inspect and test batch proportioning equipment for accuracy and report
deficiencies to Resident Engineer.
3. Sample and test mix ingredients as necessary to insure compliance with
specifications.
4. Sample and test aggregates daily and as necessary for moisture content. Test the dry
rodded weight of the coarse aggregate whenever a sieve analysis is made, and when it
appears there has been a change in the aggregate.
5. Certify, in duplicate, ingredients and proportions and amounts of ingredients in
concrete conform to approved trial mixes. When concrete is batched or mixed off
immediate building site, certify (by signing, initialing or stamping thereon) on
delivery slips (duplicate) that ingredients in truck-load mixes conform to proportions
of aggregate weight, cement factor, and water-cement ratio of approved trial mixes.
B. Field Inspection and Materials Testing:
1. Provide a technician at site of placement at all times to perform concrete sampling
and testing.
2. Review the delivery tickets of the ready-mix concrete trucks arriving on-site. Notify
the Contractor if the concrete cannot be placed within the specified time limits or if
the type of concrete delivered is incorrect. Reject any loads that do not comply with
the Specification requirements. Rejected loads are to be removed from the site at the
Contractor’s expense. Any rejected concrete that is placed will be subject to removal.
3. Take concrete samples at point of placement in accordance with ASTM C172. Mold
and cure compression test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C31. Make at least
three cylinders for each 40 m3 (50 cubic yards) or less of each concrete type, and at
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least three cylinders for any one day's pour for each concrete type. After good
concrete quality control has been established and maintained as determined by
Resident Engineer make three cylinders for each 80 m3 (100 cubic yards) or less of
each concrete type, and at least three cylinders from any one day's pour for each
concrete type. Label each cylinder with an identification number. Resident Engineer
may require additional cylinders to be molded and cured under job conditions.
4. Perform slump tests in accordance with ASTM C143. Test the first truck each day,
and every time test cylinders are made. Test pumped concrete at the hopper and at the
discharge end of the hose at the beginning of each day’s pumping operations to
determine change in slump.
5. Determine the air content of concrete per ASTM C173. For concrete required to be
air-entrained, test the first truck and every 20 m3 (25 cubic yards) thereafter each day.
For concrete not required to be air-entrained, test every 80 m3 (100 cubic yards) at
random. For pumped concrete, initially test concrete at both the hopper and the
discharge end of the hose to determine change in air content.
6. If slump or air content fall outside specified limits, make another test immediately
from another portion of same batch.
7. Perform unit weight tests in compliance with ASTM C138 for normal weight
concrete and ASTM C567 for lightweight concrete. Test the first truck and each time
cylinders are made.
8. Notify laboratory technician at batch plant of mix irregularities and request materials
and proportioning check.
9. Verify that specified mixing has been accomplished.
10. Environmental Conditions: Determine the temperature per ASTM C1064 for each
truckload of concrete during hot weather and cold weather concreting operations:
a. When ambient air temperature falls below 4.4 degrees C (40 degrees F), record
maximum and minimum air temperatures in each 24 hour period; record air
temperature inside protective enclosure; record minimum temperature of surface
of hardened concrete.
b. When ambient air temperature rises above 29.4 degrees C (85 degrees F), record
maximum and minimum air temperature in each 24 hour period; record minimum
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relative humidity; record maximum wind velocity; record maximum temperature
of surface of hardened concrete.
11. Inspect the reinforcing steel placement, including bar size, bar spacing, top and
bottom concrete cover, proper tie into the chairs, and grade of steel prior to concrete
placement. Submit detailed report of observations.
12. Observe conveying, placement, and consolidation of concrete for conformance to
specifications.
13. Observe condition of formed surfaces upon removal of formwork prior to repair of
surface defects and observe repair of surface defects.
14. Observe curing procedures for conformance with specifications, record dates of
concrete placement, start of preliminary curing, start of final curing, end of curing
period.
15. Observe preparations for placement of concrete:
a. Inspect handling, conveying, and placing equipment, inspect vibrating and
compaction equipment.
b. Inspect preparation of construction, expansion, and isolation joints.
16. Observe preparations for protection from hot weather, cold weather, sun, and rain,
and preparations for curing.
17. Observe concrete mixing:
a. Monitor and record amount of water added at project site.
b. Observe minimum and maximum mixing times.
18. Measure concrete flatwork for levelness and flatness as follows:
a. Perform Floor Tolerance Measurements FF and FL in accordance with ASTM
E1155. Calculate the actual overall F- numbers using the inferior/superior area
method.
b. Perform all floor tolerance measurements within 48 hours after slab installation
and prior to removal of shoring and formwork.
c. Provide the Contractor and the Resident Engineer with the results of all profile
tests, including a running tabulation of the overall FF and FL values for all slabs
installed to date, within 72 hours after each slab installation.
19. Other inspections:
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a. Grouting anchor bolts and reinforcing steel in hardened concrete.
C. Laboratory Tests of Field Samples:
1. Test compression test cylinders for strength in accordance with ASTM C39. For each
test series, test one cylinder at 7 days and one cylinder at 28 days. Use remaining
cylinder as a spare tested as directed by Resident Engineer. Compile laboratory test
reports as follows: Compressive strength test shall be result of one cylinder, except
when one cylinder shows evidence of improper sampling, molding or testing, in
which case it shall be discarded and strength of spare cylinder shall be used.
2. Make weight tests of hardened lightweight structural concrete in accordance with
ASTM C567.
3. Furnish certified compression test reports (duplicate) to Resident Engineer. In test
report, indicate the following information:
a. Cylinder identification number and date cast.
b. Specific location at which test samples were taken.
c. Type of concrete, slump, and percent air.
d. Compressive strength of concrete in MPa (psi).
e. Weight of lightweight structural concrete in kg/m3 (pounds per cubic feet).
f. Weather conditions during placing.
g. Temperature of concrete in each test cylinder when test cylinder was molded.
h. Maximum and minimum ambient temperature during placing.
i. Ambient temperature when concrete sample in test cylinder was taken.
j. Date delivered to laboratory and date tested.
3.4 MASONRY:
A. Mortar Tests:
1. Laboratory compressive strength test:
a. Comply with ASTM C780.
b. Obtain samples during or immediately after discharge from batch mixer.
c. Furnish molds with 50 mm (2 inch), 3 compartment gang cube.
d. Test one sample at 7 days and 2 samples at 28 days.
2. Two tests during first week of operation; one test per week after initial test until
masonry completion.
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B. Grout Tests:
1. Laboratory compressive strength test:
a. Comply with ASTM C1019.
b. Test one sample at 7 days and 2 samples at 28 days.
c. Perform test for each 230 m2 (2500 square feet) of masonry.
C. Prism Tests: For each type of wall construction indicated, test masonry prisms per ASTM
C1314 for each 460 m2 (5000 square feet) of wall area. Prepare one set of prisms for
testing at 7 days and one set for testing at 28 days.
3.5 TYPE OF TEST:
Approximate
Number of
Tests
Required
A. Landscaping:
Topsoil Test
1
B. Concrete:
Making and Curing Concrete Test Cylinders (ASTM C31)
12 per phase
Compressive Strength, Test Cylinders (ASTM C39)
1 per phase
Concrete Slump Test (ASTM C143)
4 per phase
Concrete Air Content Test (ASTM C173)
8 per phase
Unit Weight, Lightweight Concrete (ASTM C567)
3 per phase
Aggregate, Normal Weight:
Gradation (ASTM C33)
1 per phase
Deleterious Substances (ASTM C33)
1 per phase
Soundness (ASTM C33)
1 per phase
Abrasion (ASTM C33)
1 per phase
Aggregate, Lightweight
Gradation (ASTM C330)
1 per phase
Deleterious Substances (ASTM C330)
1 per phase
Unit Weight (ASTM C330)
1 per phase
Flatness and Levelness Readings (ASTM E1155) (number of days)1 per phase
C. Masonry:
Sampling and Testing Mortar, Comp. Strength (ASTM C780)
Sampling and Testing Grout, Comp. Strength (ASTM C1019)
D. Inspection:
Technical Personnel (Man-days)
3
3
4 per phase
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4.36 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
SECTION 01 57 19
TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
EP-1. DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies the control of environmental pollution and damage that the
Contractor must consider for air, water, and land resources. It includes management of
visual aesthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy, and radioactive materials, as well as
other pollutants and resources encountered or generated by the Contractor. The
Contractor is obligated to consider specified control measures with the costs included
within the various contract items of work.
B. Environmental pollution and damage is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or
biological elements or agents which:
1. Adversely effect human health or welfare,
2. Unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life,
3. Effect other species of importance to humankind, or;
4. Degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and historical purposes.
C. Definitions of Pollutants:
1. Chemical Waste: Petroleum products, bituminous materials, salts, acids, alkalis,
herbicides, pesticides, organic chemicals, and inorganic wastes.
2. Debris: Combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as leaves, tree trimmings,
ashes, and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair
work.
3. Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by runoff water.
4. Solid Waste: Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials resulting
from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community
activities.
5. Surface Discharge: The term "Surface Discharge" implies that the water is discharged
with possible sheeting action and subsequent soil erosion may occur. Waters that are
surface discharged may terminate in drainage ditches, storm sewers, creeks, and/or
"water of the United States" and would require a permit to discharge water from the
governing agency.
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6. Rubbish: Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass and
crockery, metal and lumber scrap, tin cans, and bones.
7. Sanitary Wastes:
a. Sewage: Domestic sanitary sewage and human and animal waste.
b. Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and
consumption of food.
EP-2. QUALITY CONTROL
A. Establish and maintain quality control for the environmental protection of all items set
forth herein.
B. Record on daily reports any problems in complying with laws, regulations, and
ordinances. Note any corrective action taken.
EP-3. REFERENCES
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.
B. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):
33 CFR 328 ............................Definitions
EP-4. SUBMITTALS
A. In accordance with Section, 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES, furnish the following:
1. Environmental Protection Plan: After the contract is awarded and prior to the
commencement of the work, the Contractor shall meet with the Resident Engineer to
discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual
understanding relative to details of environmental protection. Not more than 20 days
after the meeting, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Resident Engineer
for approval, a written and/or graphic Environmental Protection Plan including, but
not limited to, the following:
a. Name(s) of person(s) within the Contractor's organization who is (are) responsible
for ensuring adherence to the Environmental Protection Plan.
b. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for manifesting hazardous
waste to be removed from the site.
C. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for training the Contractor's
environmental protection personnel.
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d. Description of the Contractor's environmental protection personnel training
program.
e. A list of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permits concerning
environmental protection, pollution control, noise control and abatement that are
applicable to the Contractor's proposed operations and the requirements imposed
by those laws, regulations, and permits.
f. Methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas
including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ground cover, landscape features, air and
water quality, fish and wildlife, soil, historical, and archeological and cultural
resources.
g. Procedures to provide the environmental protection that comply with the
applicable laws and regulations. Describe the procedures to correct pollution of
the environment due to accident, natural causes, or failure to follow the
procedures as described in the Environmental Protection Plan.
h. Permits, licenses, and the location of the solid waste disposal area.
i. Drawings showing locations of any proposed temporary excavations or
embankments for haul roads, material storage areas, structures, sanitary facilities,
and stockpiles of excess or spoil materials. Include as part of an Erosion Control
Plan approved by the District Office of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and the
Department of Veterans Affairs.
j. Environmental Monitoring Plans for the job site including land, water, air, and
noise.
k. Work Area Plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and
identifying the areas of limited use or nonuse. Plan should include measures for
marking the limits of use areas. This plan may be incorporated within the Erosion
Control Plan.
B. Approval of the Contractor's Environmental Protection Plan will not relieve the
Contractor of responsibility for adequate and continued control of pollutants and other
environmental protection measures.
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EP-5. PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
A. Protect environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside
the limits of permanent work during the entire period of this contract. Confine activities
to areas defined by the specifications and drawings.
B. Protection of Land Resources: Prior to construction, identify all land resources to be
preserved within the work area. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land
resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, top soil, and land forms without
permission from the Resident Engineer. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to
trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized, or where special emergency use is
permitted.
1. Work Area Limits: Prior to any construction, mark the areas that require work to be
performed under this contract. Mark or fence isolated areas within the general work
area that are to be saved and protected. Protect monuments, works of art, and markers
before construction operations begin. Convey to all personnel the purpose of marking
and protecting all necessary objects.
2. Protection of Landscape: Protect trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, land forms, and other
landscape features shown on the drawings to be preserved by marking, fencing, or
using any other approved techniques.
a. Box and protect from damage existing trees and shrubs to remain on the
construction site.
b. Immediately repair all damage to existing trees and shrubs by trimming, cleaning,
and painting with antiseptic tree paint.
c. Do not store building materials or perform construction activities closer to
existing trees or shrubs than the farthest extension of their limbs.
3. Reduction of Exposure of Unprotected Erodible Soils: Plan and conduct earthwork to
minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Clear areas in reasonably
sized increments only as needed to use. Form earthwork to final grade as shown.
Immediately protect side slopes and back slopes upon completion of rough grading.
4. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Devices: The erosion and sediment controls
selected and maintained by the Contractor shall be such that water quality standards
are not violated as a result of the Contractor's activities
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5. Handle and dispose of solid wastes in such a manner that will prevent contamination
of the environment. Place solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) in containers that
are emptied on a regular schedule. Transport all solid waste off Government property
and dispose of waste in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements.
6.
Store chemical waste away from the work areas in corrosion resistant containers and
dispose of waste in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
7.
Handle discarded materials other than those included in the solid waste category as
directed by the Resident Engineer.
C. Protection of Water Resources: Keep construction activities under surveillance,
management, and control to avoid pollution of surface and ground waters and sewer
systems. Implement management techniques to control water pollution by the listed
construction activities that are included in this contract.
1. Washing and Curing Water: Do not allow wastewater directly derived from
construction activities to enter water areas. Collect and place wastewater in retention
ponds allowing the suspended material to settle, the pollutants to separate, or the
water to evaporate.
2. Control movement of materials and equipment at stream crossings during
construction to prevent violation of water pollution control standards of the Federal,
State, or local government.
3. Monitor water areas affected by construction.
D. Protection of Fish and Wildlife Resources: Keep construction activities under
surveillance, management, and control to minimize interference with, disturbance of, or
damage to fish and wildlife. Prior to beginning construction operations, list species that
require specific attention along with measures for their protection.
E. Protection of Air Resources: Keep construction activities under surveillance,
management, and control to minimize pollution of air resources. Burning is not permitted
on the job site. Keep activities, equipment, processes, and work operated or performed, in
strict accordance with the State of New York Air Pollution Statue, Rule, or Regulation 44
and Federal emission and performance laws and standards. Maintain ambient air quality
standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency, for those construction operations
and activities specified.
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1. Particulates: Control dust particles, aerosols, and gaseous by-products from all
construction activities, processing, and preparation of materials (such as from
asphaltic batch plants) at all times, including weekends, holidays, and hours when
work is not in progress.
2. Particulates Control: Maintain all excavations, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent and
temporary access roads, plant sites, spoil areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas
within or outside the project boundaries free from particulates which would cause a
hazard or a nuisance. Sprinklering, chemical treatment of an approved type, light
bituminous treatment, baghouse, scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, or other
methods are permitted to control particulates in the work area.
3. Hydrocarbons and Carbon Monoxide: Control monoxide emissions from equipment
to Federal and State allowable limits.
4. Odors: Control odors of construction activities and prevent obnoxious odors from
occurring.
F. Reduction of Noise: Minimize noise using every action possible. Perform noiseproducing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Resident
Engineer. Maintain noise-produced work at or below the decibel levels and within the
time periods specified.
1. Perform construction activities involving repetitive, high-level impact noise only
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m unless otherwise permitted by local ordinance or the
Resident Engineer. Repetitive impact noise on the property shall not exceed the
following dB limitations:
Time Duration of Impact Noise
Sound Level in dB
More than 12 minutes in any hour
70
Less than 30 seconds of any hour
85
Less than three minutes of any hour
80
Less than 12 minutes of any hour
75
2. Provide sound-deadening devices on equipment and take noise abatement measures
that are necessary to comply with the requirements of this contract, consisting of, but
not limited to, the following:
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a. Maintain maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 15 m (50
feet) (dBA):
EARTHMOVING
MATERIALS HANDLING
GRADERS
75
CONCRETE MIXERS
75
BACKHOES
75
CONCRETE PUMPS
75
TRUCKS
75
JACK HAMMERS
75
SAWS
75
ROCK DRILLS
80
GENERATORS
75
PNEUMATIC TOOLS
80
COMPRESSORS
75
VIBRATORS
75
b. Use shields or other physical barriers to restrict noise transmission.
c. Provide soundproof housings or enclosures for noise-producing machinery.
d. Use efficient silencers on equipment air intakes.
e. Use efficient intake and exhaust mufflers on internal combustion engines that are
maintained so equipment performs below noise levels specified.
f. Line hoppers and storage bins with sound deadening material.
g. Conduct truck loading, unloading, and hauling operations so that noise is kept to a
minimum.
3. Measure sound level for noise exposure due to the construction at least once every
five successive working days while work is being performed above 55 dB(A) noise
level. Measure noise exposure at the property line or 15 m (50 feet) from the noise
source, whichever is greater. Measure the sound levels on the A weighing network of
a General Purpose sound level meter at slow response. To minimize the effect of
reflective sound waves at buildings, take measurements at 900 to 1800 mm (three to
six feet) in front of any building face. Submit the recorded information to the
Resident Engineer noting any problems and the alternatives for mitigating actions.
G. Restoration of Damaged Property: If any direct or indirect damage is done to public or
private property resulting from any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct, the Contractor
shall restore the damaged property to a condition equal to that existing before the damage
at no additional cost to the Government. Repair, rebuild, or restore property as directed or
make good such damage in an acceptable manner.
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H. Final Clean-up: On completion of project and after removal of all debris, rubbish, and
temporary construction, Contractor shall leave the construction area in a clean condition
satisfactory to the Resident Engineer. Cleaning shall include off the station disposal of all
items and materials not required to be salvaged, as well as all debris and rubbish resulting
from demolition and new work operations.
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4.37 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
SECTION 01 74 19
CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This specification covers the requirements for management of non-hazardous
recyclable waste, building construction and demolition waste; universal wastes and
hazardous wastes. Medical Center is also termed the “Generator” for environmental
concerns under Federal jurisdiction and “Owner” for environmental issues governed
by New York State law and may be referred to as Generator or Owner hereafter
where applicable.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.
B. Demolition and removal of roads, walks, curbs, and on-grade slabs outside buildings
to be demolished: Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (SHORT FORM) .
C. Disconnecting utility services prior to demolition: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS.
D. Reserved items which are to remain the property of the Government: Section 01 00
00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.3 GOVERNMENT POLICY
A. Contractor shall practice efficient waste management when sizing, cutting and
installing building construction products.
B. Contractor shall use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste
from landfills and incinerators and facilitate their recycling.
C. Contractor shall be responsible for implementation of any special programs involving
rebates or similar incentives related to recycling and any revenues or savings obtained
from salvage or recycling shall accrue to the Contractor.
D. Contractor shall ensure that facilities used for recycling, reuse and disposal shall be
permitted for the intended use to the extent required by federal, state and local
regulations.
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E. Under the direction of the Contracting Officer (CO) the Contractor/Sub Contractor(s)
shall (a) conduct a site assessment prior to the start of work in order to characterize
wastes to be generated and prepare for their on-site management and final disposal or
recycling; (b) submit a comprehensive Waste Management Plan for approval to
design criteria containing all required elements as noted in Section 1.4B below prior
to contract award and start of work; (c) practice efficient waste management when
sizing, cutting and installing building construction products and recycle all recyclable
construction debris to the greatest extent practical; (d) mitigate the potential for spill
or release of any hazardous materials or universal waste associated with the project
and prepare all hazardous waste manifests and non-hazardous waste manifests/bills of
lading; (e) select environmentally preferable and recycled building materials as
specified in (http://www.wbdg.org) and (f) provide tonnage figures for recycled
demolition/construction debris to the GEMS Coordinator, through the CO, for
Agency reporting. Contractor shall provide completed hazardous waste manifests
within 30 days of the waste leaving Medical Center property.
F. Contactor and/or Subcontractors shall make all necessary notifications and obtain
environmental permits as required by Federal, State and Local regulations with the
exception of Storm Water Permits which must be completed by the Owner per New
York State regulation. Medical Center Director of Facilities Management Service
Center shall make the application for a Construction Storm Water Permit 0-08-001
for projects involving disturbance of 1 or more acres, cumulative (1 acre = 43,560 sq.
ft.). (Note: Permit forms may be downloaded for paper submission at the following
site http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/43133.html).
1.4 PLAN
A. Contractor shall conduct a construction site assessment to estimate the types of
materials that will be generated by demolition at the construction site. The Whole
Building Design Guide website (http://www.wbdg.org) has a Construction Waste
Management Database that contains information on companies that haul, collect, and
process recyclable debris from construction projects. Contractor shall select a
trained, licensed and insured company to pick up, haul and recycle all recyclable
wastes; Contractor shall select a licensed and insured subcontractor to pick up and
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dispose of any hazardous or universal wastes in accordance with Federal, State, Local
and Agency guidelines.
B. Written Waste Management Plan – Contractor shall submit a written waste
management plan prior to contract award that includes at a minimum all of the
following elements: (a) name of onsite waste manager(s) for the duration of the
project; (b) photocopies of permits, licenses and insurance for the Contractor, all
Subcontractors, recycling facilities, Temporary Storage Disposal Facility (TSDF); (c)
photocopies of DOT permits and licenses for all transportation of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes generated from project; (d) management plan for lead wastes if
applicable to project in accordance with established Federal, State and Local
guidelines, including Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) analysis for
lead or other heavy metal wastes to properly characterize the waste as RCRA
hazardous waste and copies of licenses and permits for all workers involved in
removal of lead or other heavy metal wastes and identity of the laboratory performing
the TCLP analysis; (e) management plan for asbestos wastes if applicable to project
in accordance with established Federal, State and Local guidelines, including TEM
and/or PCM laboratory analysis for asbestos-containing materials and potentially
asbestos containing materials to properly characterize the waste as asbestos and
copies of licenses and permits for all workers involved in removal of asbestoscontaining wastes and identity of the laboratory performing the TEM and/or PCM
analysis; (f) management plan for mercury if applicable to project, to include
decontamination of prior mercury use areas/equipment before the start of the
construction job in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations; (g) copy
of storm water permit and Notice of Intent filed by Owner per Section 1.3F; (h)
management plans for all other types of waste identified in checklist found in
Attachment B; (i) estimated job site waste to be generated by type and quantity; (j)
list of equipment being removed/de-installed and associated waste streams that
require management; (k) proposed alternatives to land filling; (l) on-site methods
handling for recyclable materials; (m) on-site methods handling for hazardous and
universal wastes generated from project, with methods in accordance with Federal,
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State and Local regulations; (n) name of mixed debris recycling facility and list of
materials to be recycled.
C. On-site waste management – Contractor/Sub Contractor shall (a) appoint a
licensed/trained on-site waste manager for duration of project; (b) provide necessary
containers, bins and storage areas to facilitate effective waste management.
Contractor shall ensure containers are clearly identified so that recyclable materials
are separated from trash and can be transported to a respective recycling facility for
processing. Contractor shall keep all containers covered except when adding waste to
the container/recycling bin to protect contents from the weather. Where required,
secondary containment shall be provided by the Contractor and used by the
contractor/subcontractor to reduce the likelihood of environmental contamination
from runoff, protect sewers and drains and to contain the wastes. (Note: Contractor
shall ensure drums/buckets containing oils or solvents must be kept on a secondary
containment pad at all times.) Contractor shall follow the guidance established in
Attachment C for on-site segregation of wastes prior to final disposition according to
all Federal, State and Local regulations.
D. Waste Labeling Requirements - Contractor shall ensure all containers and drums used
to collect hazardous and universal waste meet all of the following EPA labeling
requirements: (a) hazardous waste containers have a label with WHITE background
and RED LETTERING reading “HAZARDOUS WASTE” on it with the identity of
the waste clearly written; (b) hazardous waste labels will have a date on it in mm/ dd/
yyyy format the day the waste container becomes full; (c) universal wastes/waste
containers will have a label with BLACK background and WHITE LETTERING
reading “UNIVERSAL WASTE” on it with the identity of the waste clearly written
and the date the first waste item was introduced into the container written in
mm/dd/yyyy format clearly written on the label. Contractor shall ensure all labels
remain on said wastes for duration of time at the Medical Center prior to pickup for
disposal by Sub-Contractor.
E. Selection of Green or Environmentally Preferable Materials – Contractor shall give
preference to Construction Materials and other goods integral to the project and/or
renovation that meet Environmental Protection Agency recycled content standards.
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Guidance is provided below. (Note: As per the Solid Waste Disposal Act, Section
(c)(1) “Requirements”, a decision not to procure these items can be made on the basis
of (a) unavailability of items; (b) item doesn’t meet performance requirements for its
intended use or (c) unreasonable price of items.”)
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/factshts.htm
F. Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to reuse and recycle materials to
the greatest extent feasible based upon the contract, the construction and demolition
debris management plan, the estimated quantities of materials, and the availability of
recycling facilities.
G. Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a written demolition
debris management plan. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following
information:
a. Contractor and project identification information;
b. Procedures Contractor shall use for debris management;
c. A listing of the materials Contractor shall reuse, recycle, or take to the landfill.
(Note: Examples of recyclable material are found in attached Appendix A.)
d. The names and locations of reuse and recycling facilities or sites Contractor shall
select for this project.
e. Clearly stated waste diversion goals as a percentage of total project waste to be
diverted from landfill by Contractor.
f. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting and disposing of materials that cannot
be delivered to a source-separated or mixed materials recycling facility to a transfer
station or disposal facility that can accept the materials in accordance with State law.
g. Contractor-identified landfill or incinerator for disposal of building or demolition
materials that cannot be recycled nor have no practical use.
1.5 COLLECTION
A. Contractor shall provide necessary containers, bins and storage areas to facilitate
effective waste management.
B. Contractor shall clearly identify all containers so that recyclable materials are
separated from trash and can be transported to respective recycling facility for
processing.
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C. Contractor shall ensure containers designated for hazardous or universal waste will
have a hazardous or universal waste label on it, identifying the contents of the
container with a date on it that the waste was introduced into the container, in
accordance with EPA regulations.
1.6 DISPOSAL
A. Contractor shall be responsible for transporting and disposing of materials that cannot
be delivered to a source-separated or mixed materials recycling facility to a transfer
station or disposal facility that can accept the materials in accordance with state law.
B. Contractor shall be responsible for prompt removal of hazardous and universal wastes
by Sub-Contractor and avoid on-site storage of wastes at the conclusion of each Phase
of the project within the Medical Center or on its grounds.
C. Building or demolition materials with no practical use or that cannot be recycled shall
be disposed of at a landfill or incinerator by Contractor and/or Sub-Contractor.
1.7 REPORT
A. With each application for progress payment, the Contractor shall submit a
summary of construction and demolition debris diversion and disposal, quantifying
all materials generated at the work site and disposed of or diverted from disposal
through recycling, itemized separately for all identified wastes. Contractor shall provide
“Generator Copy” of signed hazardous waste manifests to Medical Center
representative prior to and up to the day the waste leaves the facility, containing
signature of Sub-Contractor for hazardous waste removal and Medical Center
representative. Contractor shall provide “Designated Facility to Generator Copy” of
same completed Hazardous Waste Manifests within 30 days of waste leaving the
Medical Center, containing additional signature of Temporary Storage Disposal
Facility representative and date of receipt of waste. Contractor shall make sure
completed hazardous manifests shall include a list and volume of all hazardous
wastes removed including associated EPA waste codes. Fines and penalties assessed
by Generator (Medical Center) for missing manifests to determine regulatory fees in
accordance with Environmental Conservation Law 72-0402 shall become the
responsibility of the Contractor.
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B. Project COTR shall ensure completed and signed hazardous waste manifests, bills
of lading and associated paperwork with waste removal is given to GEMS
Coordinator within 3 working days of the waste leaving the Medical Center.
C. GEMS Coordinator shall send a copy of all signed hazardous waste manifests
from construction projects to New York State within 15 calendar days of waste
leaving the Medical Center.
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4.38 DEMOLITION
SECTION 02 41 00
DEMOLITION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
This section specifies demolition of site work.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
A. Demolition and removal of roads, walks, curbs, fence footing from previously removed
fence and on-grade slabs outside buildings to be demolished: EARTH MOVING
(SHORT FORM).
B. Disconnecting utility services prior to demolition: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS.
C. Reserved items that are to remain the property of the Government: Section 01 00 00,
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
D. Environmental Protection: Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROLS.
E. Infectious Control: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article 1.7,
INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES.
1.3 PROTECTION:
A. Perform demolition in such manner as to eliminate hazards to persons and property; to
minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of
use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of
structures.
B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning
lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during
demolition and removal operations. Comply with requirements of Section 01 00 00,
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article 1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING
VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS.
C. Maintain fences, barricades, lights, and other similar items around exposed excavations
until such excavations have been completely filled.
D. Prevent spread of flying particles and dust. Sprinkle rubbish and debris with water to
keep dust to a minimum. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable
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condition such as, but not limited to; ice, flooding, or pollution. Vacuum and dust the
work area daily.
E. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine
the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The contractor shall
take necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be
reused, or to remain the property of the Medical Center; any damaged items shall be
repaired or replaced as approved by the Resident Engineer. The Contractor shall
coordinate the work of this section with all other work and shall construct and maintain
shoring, bracing, and supports as required.
F. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
G. The work shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS, Article 1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)
PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 DEMOLITION:
A. Completely demolish and remove site work as indicated on the drawings or as require to
complete the scope of work indicated on the drawings and specifications.
B. Debris, including brick, concrete, stone, metals and similar materials shall become
property of Contractor and shall be disposed of by him daily, off the Medical Center to
avoid accumulation at the demolition site.
D. Remove and legally dispose of all materials, other than earth to remain as part of project
work, from any trash dumps shown. Materials removed shall become property of
contractor and shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable federal, state or local
permits, rules and/or regulations.
3.2 CLEAN-UP:
On completion of work of this section and after removal of all debris, leave site in clean
condition satisfactory to Resident Engineer. Clean-up shall include off the Medical
disposal of all items and materials not required to remain property of the Government as
well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition operations.
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4.39 (SHORT-FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
SECTION 03 30 53
(SHORT-FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
This section specifies cast-in-place structural concrete and material and mixes for other
concrete.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
A. Materials testing and inspection during construction: Section 01 45 29, TESTING
LABORATORY SERVICES.
B. Concrete roads, walks, and similar exterior site work: Section 32 05 23, CEMENT AND
CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS.
1.3 TOLERANCES:
A. ACI 117.
B. Slab Finishes: ACI 117, F-number method in accordance with ASTM E1155.
1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
A. ACI SP-66 ACI Detailing Manual
B. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.
1.5 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
B. Concrete Mix Design.
C. Shop Drawings: Reinforcing steel: Complete shop drawings.
D. Manufacturer's Certificates: Air-entraining admixture, chemical admixtures, curing
compounds.
1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced.
Publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.
B. American Concrete Institute (ACI):
117R-06..................................Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials
211.1-91(R2002) ....................Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass Concrete
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211.2-98(R2004) ....................Proportions for Structural Lightweight Concrete
301-05 ....................................Specification for Structural Concrete
305R-06..................................Hot Weather Concreting
306R-2002..............................Cold Weather Concreting
SP-66-04 ...............................ACI Detailing Manual
318/318R-05 ..........................Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
347R-04..................................Guide to Formwork for Concrete
C. American Society for Testing And Materials (ASTM):
A185-07 .................................Steel Welded Wire, Fabric, Plain for Concrete
Reinforcement
A615/A615M-08 ....................Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement
A996/A996M-06 ....................Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel
Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C31/C31M-08 ........................Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33-07....................................Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M-05 ........................Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C94/C94M-07 ........................Ready-Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M-05 ....................Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement
Concrete
C150-07..................................Portland Cement
C171-07..................................Sheet Material for Curing Concrete
C172-07..................................Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C173-07.Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C192/C192M-07 ....................Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the
Laboratory
C231-08..................................Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure
Method
C260-06..................................Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C330-05..................................Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
C494/C494M-08 ....................Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
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C618-08..................................Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for
Use in Concrete
D1751-04.Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural
Construction (Non-extruding and Resilient Bituminous
Types)
D4397-02 ...............................Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction, Industrial and
Agricultural Applications
E1155-96(2008) .....................Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness
Numbers
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 FORMS:
Wood, plywood, metal, or other materials, approved by Resident Engineer, of grade or
type suitable to obtain type of finish specified.
2.2 MATERIALS:
A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150, Type I or II.
B. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class C or F including supplementary optional requirements
relating to reactive aggregates and alkalis, and loss on ignition (LOI) not to exceed 5
percent.
C. Coarse Aggregate: ASTM C33, Size 67. Size 467 may be used for footings and walls
over 300 mm (12 inches) thick. Coarse aggregate for applied topping and metal pan stair
fill shall be Size 7.
D. Fine Aggregate: ASTM C33.
E. Lightweight Aggregate for Structural Concrete: ASTM C330, Table 1
F. Mixing Water: Fresh, clean, and potable.
G. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C260.
H. Chemical Admixtures: ASTM C494.
I. Vapor Barrier: ASTM D4397, 0.25 mm (10 mil).
J. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A615 or ASTM A996, deformed.
K. Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM A185.
L. Expansion Joint Filler: ASTM D1751.
M. Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete: ASTM C171.
N. Abrasive Aggregates: Aluminum oxide grains or emery grits.
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O. Liquid Hardener and Dustproofer: Fluosilicate solution or magnesium fluosilicate or zinc
fluosilicate. Magnesium and zinc may be used separately or in combination as
recommended by manufacturer.
P. Liquid Densifier/Sealer: 100 percent active colorless aqueous siliconate solution.
Q. Grout, Non-Shrinking: Premixed ferrous or non-ferrous, mixed and applied in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations. Grout shall show no settlement or vertical drying
shrinkage at 3 days or thereafter based on initial measurement made at time of placement,
and produce a compressive strength of at least 18mpa (2500 psi) at 3 days and 35mpa
(5000 psi) at 28 days.
R. Stainless Steel Reinforcing bars : ASTM A995.
2.3 CONCRETE MIXES:
A. Design of concrete mixes using materials specified shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor as set forth under Option C of ASTM C94.
B. Compressive strength at 28 days shall be not less than 4000 psi.
C. Establish strength of concrete by testing prior to beginning concreting operation. Test
consists of average of three cylinders made and cured in accordance with ASTM C192
and tested in accordance with ASTM C39.
D. Maximum slump for vibrated concrete is 100 mm (4 inches) tested in accordance with
ASTM C143.
E. Cement and water factor (See Table I):
TABLE I - CEMENT AND WATER FACTORS FOR CONCRETE
Concrete: Strength
Non-Air-Entrained
Air-Entrained
Min. 28 Day Comp.
Str.
MPa (psi)
Min. Cement
kg/m3 (lbs/c.
yd)
Max. Water
Cement Ratio
Min. Cement
kg/m3
(lbs/c. yd)
Max. Water
Cement Ratio
35 (5000)1,3
375 (630)
0.45
385 (650)
0.40
30 (4000)1,3
325 (550)
0.55
340 (570)
0.50
25 (3000)1,3
280 (470)
0.65
290 (490)
0.55
25 (3000)1,2
300 (500)
*
310 (520)
*
1. If trial mixes are used, the proposed mix design shall achieve a compressive strength
8.3 MPa (1200 psi) in excess of f'c. For concrete strengths above 35 Mpa (5000 psi),
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the proposed mix design shall achieve a compressive strength 9.7 MPa (1400 psi) in
excess of f’c.
2. Lightweight Structural Concrete. Pump mixes may require higher cement values.
3. For concrete exposed to high sulfate content soils maximum water cement ratio is
0.44.
*
Determined by Laboratory in accordance with ACI 211.1 for normal concrete or ACI
211.2 for lightweight structural concrete.
F. Air-entrainment is required for all exterior concrete and as required for Section 32 05 23,
CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS. Air content shall
conform with the following table:
TABLE I - TOTAL AIR CONTENT
FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF COARSE AGGREGATES (NORMAL CONCRETE)
Nominal Maximum Size of
Coarse Aggregate
Total Air Content
Percentage by Volume
10 mm (3/8 in)
6 to 10
13 mm (1/2 in)
5 to 9
19 mm (3/4 in)
4 to 8
25 mm (1 in)
3 1/2 to 6 1/2
40 mm (1 1/2 in)
3 to 6
2.4 BATCHING & MIXING:
A. Store, batch, and mix materials as specified in ASTM C94.
1. Job-Mixed: Concrete mixed at job site shall be mixed in a batch mixer in manner
specified for stationary mixers in ASTM C94.
2. Ready-Mixed: Ready-mixed concrete comply with ASTM C94, except use of
non-agitating equipment for transporting concrete to the site will not be permitted.
With each load of concrete delivered to project, ready-mixed concrete producer shall
furnish, in duplicate, certification as required by ASTM C94.
3. Mixing structural lightweight concrete: Charge mixer with 2/3 of total mixing water
and all of the aggregate. Mix ingredients for not less than 30 seconds in a stationary
mixer or not less than 10 revolutions at mixing speed in a truck mixer. Add remaining
mixing water and other ingredients and continue mixing. Above procedure may be
modified as recommended by aggregate producer.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 FORMWORK:
A. Installation conform to ACI 347. Sufficiently tight to hold concrete without leakage,
sufficiently braced to withstand vibration of concrete, and to carry, without appreciable
deflection, all dead and live loads to which they may be subjected.
B. Treating and Wetting: Treat or wet contact forms as follows:
1. Coat plywood and board forms with non-staining form sealer. In hot weather cool
forms by wetting with cool water just before concrete is placed.
2. Clean and coat removable metal forms with light form oil before reinforcement is
placed. In hot weather cool metal forms by thoroughly wetting with water just before
placing concrete.
3. Use sealer on reused plywood forms as specified for new material.
C. Inserts, sleeves, and similar items: masonry ties, anchors, inserts, sleeves and other items
specified as furnished under this and other sections of specifications and required to be in
their final position at time concrete is placed shall be properly located, accurately
positioned and built into construction, and maintained securely in place.
D. Construction Tolerances:
1. Contractor is responsible for setting and maintaining concrete formwork to assure
erection of completed work within tolerances specified to accommodate installation
or other rough and finish materials. Remedial work necessary for correcting excessive
tolerances is the responsibility of the Contractor. Erected work that exceeds specified
tolerance limits shall be remedied or removed and replaced, at no additional cost to
the Government.
2. Permissible surface irregularities for various classes of materials are defined as
"finishes" in specification sections covering individual materials. They are to be
distinguished from tolerances specified which are applicable to surface irregularities
of structural elements.
3.2 REINFORCEMENT:
Details of concrete reinforcement, unless otherwise shown, in accordance with ACI 318
and ACI SP-66. Support and securely tie reinforcing steel to prevent displacement during
placing of concrete.
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3.3 PLACING CONCRETE:
A. Remove water from excavations before concrete is placed. Remove hardened concrete,
debris and other foreign materials from interior of forms, and from inside of mixing and
conveying equipment. Obtain approval of Resident Engineer before placing concrete.
Provide screeds at required elevations for concrete slabs.
B. Before placing new concrete on or against concrete which has set, existing surfaces shall
be roughened and cleaned free from all laitance, foreign matter, and loose particles.
C. Convey concrete from mixer to final place of deposit by method which will prevent
segregation or loss of ingredients. Do not deposit in work concrete that has attained its
initial set or has contained its water or cement more than 1 1/2 hours. Do not allow
concrete to drop freely more than 1500 mm (5 feet) in unexposed work nor more than
900 mm (3 feet) in exposed work. Place and consolidate concrete in horizontal layers not
exceeding 300 mm (12 inches) in thickness. Consolidate concrete by spading, rodding,
and mechanical vibrator. Do not secure vibrator to forms or reinforcement. Vibration
shall be carried on continuously with placing of concrete.
D. Hot weather placing of concrete: Follow recommendations of ACI 305R to prevent
problems in the manufacturing, placing, and curing of concrete that can adversely affect
the properties and serviceability of the hardened concrete.
E. Cold weather placing of concrete: Follow recommendations of ACI 306R, to prevent
freezing of thin sections less than 300 mm (12 inches) and to permit concrete to gain
strength properly, except that use of calcium chloride shall not be permitted without
written approval from Resident Engineer.
3.4 PROTECTION AND CURING:
Protect exposed surfaces of concrete from premature drying, wash by rain or running
water, wind, mechanical injury, and excessively hot or cold temperature. Curing method
shall be subject to approval by Resident Engineer.
3.5 FORM REMOVAL:
Forms remain in place until concrete has a sufficient strength to carry its own weight and
loads supported. Removal of forms at any time is the Contractor's sole responsibility.
3.6 SURFACE PREPARATION:
Immediately after forms have been removed and work has been examined and approved
by Resident Engineer, remove loose materials, and patch all stone pockets, surface
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honeycomb, or similar deficiencies with cement mortar made with 1 part portland cement
and 2 to 3 parts sand.
3.7 FINISHES:
A. Slab Finishes:
1. Broom Finish: Finish all exterior slabs, ramps, and stair treads with a bristle brush
moistened with clear water after the surfaces have been floated.
2. Finished slab flatness (FF) and levelness (FL) values comply with the following
minimum requirements:
Slab on grade & Shored suspended
slabs
Specified overall value
Minimum local value
Unshored suspended slabs
FF 25/FL 20
Specified overall value
FF 25
FF 17/FL 15
Minimum local value
FF 17
3.8 SURFACE TREATMENTS:
A. Surface treatments shall be mixed and applied in accordance with manufacturer's printed
instructions.
3.9 RETAINING WALLS:
A. Concrete for retaining walls shall be as shown and air-entrained.
B. Install and construct expansion and contraction joints, waterstops, weep holes,
reinforcement and railing sleeves as shown.
C. Finish exposed surfaces to match adjacent concrete surfaces, new or existing.
D. Porous backfill shall be placed as shown.
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4.40 MASONRY MORTARING
SECTION 04 05 13
MASONRY MORTARING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
Section specifies mortar materials and mixes.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
A. Mortar used in Section:
1. Section 04 05 16, MASONRY GROUTING.
2. Section 04 05 31, MASONRY TUCK POINTING.
1.3 TESTING LABORATORY-CONTRACTOR RETAINED
A. Engage a commercial testing laboratory approved by Resident Engineer to perform tests
specified below.
B. Submit information regarding testing laboratory's facilities and qualifications of technical
personnel to Resident Engineer.
1.4 TESTS
A. Test mortar and materials specified.
B. Certified test reports.
C. Identify materials by type, brand name and manufacturer or by origin.
D. Do not use materials until laboratory test reports are approved by Resident Engineer.
E. After tests have been made and materials approved, do not change without additional test
and approval of Resident Engineer.
F. Testing:
1. Test materials proposed for use for compliance with specifications in accordance with
test methods contained in referenced specifications and as follows:
2. Mortar:
a. Test for compressive strength and water retention; ASTM C270.
b. Mortar compressive strengths 28 days as follows:
Type M: Minimum 17230 kPa (2500 psi) at 28 days.
Type S: Minimum 12400 kPa (1800 psi) at 28 days.
Type N: Minimum 5170 kPa (750 psi) at 28 days.
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3. Cement:
a. Test for water soluble alkali (nonstaining) when nonstaining cement is specified.
b. Nonstaining cement shall contain not more than 0.03 percent water soluble alkali.
4. Sand: Test for deleterious substances, organic impurities, soundness and grading.
G.
During progress of work, testing laboratory specified in Section 01 45 29, TESTING
LABORATORY SERVICES, takes and tests samples as specified in that section. Testing
procedures and test methods in ASTM C780.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
B. Certificates:
1.
Testing laboratory's facilities and qualifications of its technical personnel.
2. Indicating that following items meet specifications:
a. Portland cement.
b. Masonry cement.
c. Mortar cement.
d. Hydrated lime.
e. Fine aggregate (sand).
f.
Color admixture.
C. Laboratory Test Reports:
1. Mortar, each type.
2. Admixtures.
D. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Cement, each kind.
2. Hydrated lime.
3. Admixtures.
4. Liquid acrylic resin.
1.6 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver masonry materials in original sealed containers marked with name of
manufacturer and identification of contents.
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B. Store masonry materials under waterproof covers on planking clear of ground, and
protect damage from handling, dirt, stain, water and wind.
1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below form a part of specification to extent referenced. Publications
are referenced in text by basic designation only.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
C40-04....................................Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C91-05....................................Masonry Cement
C109-07..................................Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using
2-in. or 50-MM Cube Specimens)
C144-04..................................Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150-05..................................Portland Cement
C207-06..................................Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C270-07..................................Mortar for Unit Masonry
C307-03..................................Tensile Strength of Chemical - Resistant Mortar, Grouts,
and Monolithic Surfacing
C321-00/R05 ..........................Bond Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars
C348-02..................................Flexural Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars
C595-08..................................Blended Hydraulic Cement
C780-07..................................Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for
Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
C979-05..................................Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
C1329-05................................Mortar Cement
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 HYDRATED LIME
ASTM C207, Type S.
2.2 AGGREGATE FOR MASONRY MORTAR
A. ASTM C144 and as follows:
1. Light colored sand for mortar for laying face brick.
B. Test sand for color value in accordance with ASTM C40. Sand producing color darker
than specified standard is unacceptable.
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2.3 BLENDED HYDRAULIC CEMENT
ASTM C595, Type IS, IP.
2.4 MASONRY CEMENT
A. ASTM C91. Type N, S, or M.
2.5 MORTAR CEMEMT
ASTM C1329, Type N, S or M.
2.6 PORTLAND CEMENT
A. ASTM C150, Type I.
2.7 LIQUID ACRYLIC RESIN
A formulation of acrylic polymers and modifiers in liquid form designed for use as an
additive for mortar to improve physical properties.
2.8 WATER
Potable, free of substances that are detrimental to mortar, masonry, and metal.
2.9 POINTING MORTAR
A. For Cast Stone or Precast Concrete: Proportion by volume; One part white Portland
cement, two parts white sand, and 1/5 part hydrated lime.
2.10 MASONRY MORTAR
A. Conform to ASTM C270.
B. Admixtures:
1. Do not use mortar admixtures and color admixtures unless approved by Resident
Engineer.
2. Submit laboratory test report showing effect of proposed admixture on strength, water
retention, and water repellency of mortar.
3. Do not use antifreeze compounds.
C. Colored Mortar:
1. Maintain uniform mortar color for exposed work throughout.
2. Match mortar color in approved sample.
3. Color of mortar for exposed work in alteration work to match color of existing
mortar.
D. Color Admixtures:
1. Proportion as specified by manufacturer.
2.11 COLOR ADMIXTURE
A. Pigments: ASTM C979.
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B. Use mineral pigments only. Organic pigments are not acceptable.
C. Pigments inert, stable to atmospheric conditions, nonfading, alkali resistant and water
insoluble.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 MIXING
A. Mix in a mechanically operated mortar mixer.
1. Mix mortar for at least three minutes but not more than five minutes.
B. Measure ingredients by volume. Measure by the use of a container of known capacity.
C. Mix water with dry ingredients in sufficient amount to provide a workable mixture which
will adhere to vertical surfaces of masonry units.
D.
Mortar that has stiffened because of loss of water through evaporations:
1. Re-tempered by adding water to restore to proper consistency and workability.
2. Discard mortar that has reached its initial set or has not been used within two hours.
E.
Pointing Mortar:
1. Mix dry ingredients with enough water to produce a damp mixture of workable
consistency which will retain its shape when formed into a ball.
2. Allow mortar to stand in dampened condition for one to 1-1/2 hours.
3. Add water to bring mortar to a workable consistency prior to application.
3.2 MORTAR USE LOCATION
A. Use Type N mortar for masonry work, except as otherwise specified.
B. Use Type N mortar for tuck pointing work.
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4.41 MASONRY GROUTING
SECTION 04 05 16
MASONRY GROUTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
Section specifies grout materials and mixes.
1.2 TESTS:
A. Test grout and materials specified.
B. Certified test reports.
C. Identify materials by type, brand name and manufacturer or by origin.
D. Do not use materials until laboratory test reports are approved by Resident Engineer.
E. After tests have been made and materials approved, do not change without additional test
and approval of Resident Engineer.
F. Testing:
1. Test materials proposed for use for compliance with specifications in accordance with
test methods contained in referenced specifications and as follows:
2. Grout:
a. Test for compressive strength; ASTM C1019.
b. Grout compressive strength of 13790 kPa (2000 psi) at 28 days.
3. Sand: Test for deleterious substances, organic impurities, soundness and grading.
1.3 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
B. Certificates:
1. Indicating that following items meet specifications:
a. Portland cement.
b. Masonry cement.
c. Grout.
d. Hydrated lime.
e. Fine aggregate (sand).
f. Color admixture.
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C. Laboratory Test Reports:
1. Grout, each type.
2. Admixtures.
D. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Cement, each kind.
2. Hydrated lime.
3. Admixtures.
4. Liquid acrylic resin.
1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
A. Deliver masonry materials in original sealed containers marked with name of
manufacturer and identification of contents.
B. Store masonry materials under waterproof covers on planking clear of ground, and
protect damage from handling, dirt, stain, water and wind.
1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. Publications listed below form a part of specification to extent referenced. Publications
are referenced in text by basic designation only.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
C40-04....................................Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C91-05....................................Masonry Cement
C150-05..................................Portland Cement
C207-06..................................Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C404-07..................................Aggregate for Masonry Grout
C476-07..................................Grout for Masonry
C595-08..................................Blended Hydraulic Cement
C979-05..................................Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
C1019-05................................Sampling and Testing Grout
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 HYDRATED LIME:
ASTM C207, Type S.
2.2 AGGREGATE FOR MASONRY GROUT:
ASTM C404, Size 8.
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2.3 BLENDED HYDRAULIC CEMENT:
ASTM C595, Type IS, IP.
2.4 MASONRY CEMENT:
A. ASTM C91. Type N, S, or M.
B.
Use white masonry cement whenever white mortar is needed to match existing.
2.5 PORTLAND CEMENT:
A. ASTM C150, Type I.
B.
Use white Portland cement wherever white mortar is needed to match existing.
2.6 LIQUID ACRYLIC RESIN:
A formulation of acrylic polymers and modifiers in liquid form designed for use as an
additive for mortar to improve physical properties.
2.7 WATER:
Potable, free of substances that are detrimental to grout, masonry, and metal.
2.8 GROUT:
A. Conform to ASTM C476 except as specified.
B. Grout type proportioned by volume as follows:
1. Fine Grout:
a. Portland cement or blended hydraulic cement: one part.
b. Hydrated lime: 0 to 1/10 part.
c. Fine aggregate: 2-1/4 to three times sum of volumes of cement and lime used.
2. Coarse Grout:
a. Portland cement or blended hydraulic cement: one part.
b. Hydrated lime: 0 to 1/10 part.
c. Fine aggregate: 2-1/4 to three times sum of volumes of cement and lime used.
d. Coarse aggregate: one to two times sum of volumes of cement and lime used.
3. Sum of volumes of fine and coarse aggregates: Do not exceed four times sum of
volumes of cement and lime used.
2.9 COLOR ADMIXTURE:
A. Pigments: ASTM C979.
B. Use mineral pigments only. Organic pigments are not acceptable.
C. Pigments inert, stable to atmospheric conditions, nonfading, alkali resistant and water
insoluble.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 MIXING:
A. Mix in a mechanically operated grout mixer.
1. Mix grout for at least five minutes.
B. Measure ingredients by volume. Measure by the use of a container of known capacity.
C. Mix water with grout dry ingredients in sufficient amount to bring grout mixture to a
pouring consistency.
3.2 GROUT USE LOCATIONS:
A. Use fine grout for filling wall cavities of stone units where the smallest dimension is 50
mm (2 inches) or less.
B. Use either fine grout or coarse grout for filling wall cavities of stone units where the
smallest dimension is greater than 50 mm (2 inches).
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4.42 MASONRY TUCK POINTING
SECTION 04 05 31
MASONRY TUCK POINTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This section specifies requirements for tuck pointing of existing stone work.
1.2 RELATED WORK
Mortars: Section 04 05 13, MASONRY MORTARING.
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced.
Publications are referenced in the text by basic designation only.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
C67-07....................................Brick and Structural Clay Tile, Sampling and Testing
C216-07..................................Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or
Shale)
C270-07..................................Mortar for Unit Masonry
C. International Masonry Institute: Recommended Practices and Guide Specifications for
Cold Weather Masonry Construction.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TUCK POINTING MORTAR
As per appendix X3 of ASTM C270.
2.2 REPLACEMENT MASONRY UNITS
A. Units to match existing.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CUT OUT OF EXISTING MORTAR JOINTS
A. Cut out existing mortar joints (both bed and head joints) and remove by means of a
toothing chisel or a special pointer's grinder, to a uniform depth of to 19 mm (3/4-inch),
or until sound mortar is reached. Take care to not damage edges of existing masonry units
to remain.
B. Remove dust and debris from the joints by brushing, blowing with air or rinsing with
water. Do not rinse when temperature is below freezing.
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3.2 JOB CONDITIONS
A. Protection: Protect newly pointed joints from rain, until pointed joints are sufficiently
hard enough to prevent damage.
B. Cold Weather Protection:
1. Tuck pointing may be performed in freezing weather when methods of protection are
utilized.
2. Comply with applicable sections of "Recommended Practices for Cold Weather
Construction" as published by International Masonry Industry All Weather Council.
3. Existing surfaces at temperatures to prevent mortar from freezing or causing other
damage to mortar.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF TUCK POINTING MORTAR
A. Immediately prior to application of mortar, dampen joints to be tuck pointed. Prior to
application of pointing mortar, allow masonry units to absorb surface water.
B. Tightly pack mortar into joints in thin layers, approximately 6 mm (1/4-inch) thick
maximum.
C. Allow layer to become "thumbprint hard" before applying next layer.
D. Pack final layer flush with surfaces of masonry units. When mortar becomes "thumbprint
hard", tool joints.
3.4 TOOLING OF JOINTS
A. Tool joints in patch work with a jointing tool to match the existing surrounding joints.
3.5 CLEANING
A. Clean exposed masonry surfaces on completion.
B. Remove mortar droppings and other foreign substances from wall surfaces.
C. First wet surfaces with clean water, then wash down with a solution of soapless detergent
specially prepared for cleaning brick.
D. Brush with stiff fiber brushes while washing, and immediately thereafter hose down with
clean water.
E. Free clean surfaces from traces of detergent, foreign streaks or stains. Protect materials
during cleaning operations including adjoining construction.
F. Use of muratic acid for cleaning is prohibited.
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4.43 EARTH MOVING (SHORT FORM)
SECTION 31 20 11
EARTH MOVING (SHORT FORM)
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1:DESCRIPTION:
This section specifies the requirements for furnishing all equipment, materials, labor and
techniques for earthwork including excavation, fill, backfill and site restoration utilizing
fertilizer, seed and/or sod.
1.2 DEFINITIONS:
A. Unsuitable Materials:
1. Fills: Topsoil, frozen materials; construction materials and materials subject to
decomposition; clods of clay and stones larger than 75 mm (3 inches); organic
materials, including silts, which are unstable; and inorganic materials, including silts,
too wet to be stable.
2. Existing Subgrade (except footings): Same materials as above paragraph, that are not
capable of direct support of slabs, pavement, and similar items, with the possible
exception of improvement by compaction, proofrolling, or similar methods of
improvement.
B. Degree of Compaction: Degree of compaction is expressed as a percentage of maximum
density obtained by the test procedure presented in D1557, Method A.
C. The term fill means fill or backfill as appropriate.
1.3 RELATED WORK:
A. Materials testing and inspection during construction: Section 01 45 29, TESTING
LABORATORY SERVICES.
B. Protection of existing utilities, existing equipment, roads, and pavements: Section 01 00
00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.4 CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATION:
A. Unclassified Excavation: Removal and disposal of pavements and other man-made
obstructions visible on the surface; utilities, and other items including underground
structures indicated to be demolished and removed; together with any type of materials
regardless of character of material and obstructions encountered.
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B. Classified Excavation: Removal and disposal of all material not defined as rock.
C. Rock Excavation:
1. Solid ledge rock (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock).
2. Bedded or conglomerate deposits so cemented as to present characteristics of solid
rock which cannot be excavated without blasting; or the use of a modern power
excavator (shovel, backhoe, or similar power excavators) of no less than 0.75 m3 (1
cubic yard) capacity, properly used, having adequate power and in good running
condition.
3. Boulders or other detached stones each having a volume of 0.4 m3 (1/2 cubic yard) or
more.
1.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT FOR ROCK EXCAVATION:
A. Measurement: Cross section and measure the uncovered and separated materials, and
compute quantities by the Registered Professional Land Surveyor or Registered Civil
Engineer, specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Do not measure
quantities beyond the following limits:
1. 300 mm (12 inches) outside of the perimeter of formed footings.
2. 600 mm (24 inches) outside the face of concrete work for which forms are required,
except for footings.
3. 150 mm (6 inches) below the bottom of pipe and not more than the pipe diameter plus
600 mm (24 inches) in width for pipe trenches.
4. The outside dimensions of concrete work for which no forms are required (trenches,
conduits, and similar items not requiring forms).
B. Payment for Differing Site Conditions: When rock excavation, as classified, is
encountered, the contract price and time will be adjusted.
1.6 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA,
AND SAMPLES.
B. Rock Excavation Report:
1. Certification of rock quantities excavated.
2. Excavation method.
3. Labor.
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4. Equipment.
5. Land Surveyor's or Civil Engineer's name and official registration stamp.
6. Plot plan showing elevations.
1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
Publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.
B. American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA):
2004........................................American Standard for Nursery Stock
C. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
T99-01 (R2004) .....................Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
Rammer and a 305 mm (12 inch) Drop
T180-01 (2004) ......................Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg [10
lb] Rammer and a 457 mm (18 inch) Drop
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
D698-07 .................................Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
Standard Effort
D1557-02 ...............................Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
Modified Effort
E. Standard Specifications of (Insert name of local state) State Department of
Transportation, latest revision.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS:
A. Fills: Materials approved from on site and off site sources having a minimum dry density
of 1760 kg/m3 (110 pcf), a maximum Plasticity Index of 6, and a maximum Liquid Limit
of 30.
B. Granular Fill:
1. Under concrete slab, crushed stone or gravel graded from 25 mm (1 inch) to 4.75 mm
(No. 4).
2. Bedding for sanitary and storm sewer pipe, crushed stone or gravel graded from 13
mm (1/2 inch) to 4.75 mm (No. 4).
C. Fertilizer: (5-10-5) delivered to site in unopened containers that clearly display the
manufacturer's label, indicating the analysis of the contents.
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D. Seed: Grass mixture comparable to existing turf delivered to site in unopened containers
that clearly display the manufacturer's label, indicating the analysis of the contents.
E. Sod: Comparable species with existing turf. Use State Certified or State Approved sod
when available. Deliver sod to site immediately after cutting and in a moist condition.
Thickness of cut must be 19 mm to 32 mm (3/4 inch to 1 1/4 inches) excluding top
growth. There shall be no broken pads and torn or uneven ends.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SITE PREPARATION:
A. Clearing: Clearing within the limits of earthwork operations as described or designated
by the Resident Engineer. Work includes removal of trees, shrubs, fences, foundations,
incidental structures, paving, debris, trash and any other obstructions. Remove materials
from the Medical Center.
B. Stripping Topsoil: Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings, the limits of earthwork
operations shall extend anywhere the existing grade is filled or cut or where construction
operations have compacted or otherwise disturbed the existing grade or turf. Strip topsoil
as defined herein, or as indicated in the geotechnical report, from within the limits of
earthwork operations as specified above unless specifically indicated or specified
elsewhere in the specifications or shown on the drawings. Topsoil shall be fertile, friable,
natural topsoil of loamy character and characteristic of the locality. Topsoil shall be
capable of growing healthy horticultural crops of grasses. Stockpile topsoil and protect as
directed by the Resident Engineer. Eliminate foreign material, such as weeds, roots,
stones, subsoil, frozen clods, and similar foreign materials, larger than 0.014 m3 (1/2
cubic foot) in volume, from soil as it is stockpiled. Retain topsoil on the station. Remove
foreign materials larger than 50 mm (2 inches) in any dimension from topsoil used in
final grading. Topsoil work, such as stripping, stockpiling, and similar topsoil work, shall
not, under any circumstances, be carried out when the soil is wet so that the tilth of the
soil will be destroyed.
1. Concrete Slabs and Paving: Score deeply or saw cut to insure a neat, straight cut,
sections of existing concrete slabs and paving to be removed where excavation or
trenching occurs. Extend pavement section to be removed a minimum of 300 mm (12
inches) on each side of widest part of trench excavation and insure final score lines
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are approximately parallel unless otherwise indicated. Remove material from the
Medical Center.
C. Disposal: All materials removed from the property shall be disposed of at a legally
approved site, for the specific materials, and all removals shall be in accordance with all
applicable Federal, State and local regulations. No burning of materials is permitted
onsite.
3.2 EXCAVATION:
A. Shoring, Sheeting and Bracing: Shore, brace, or slope to it's angle of repose banks of
excavations to protect workmen, banks, adjacent paving, structures, and utilities, in
compliance with OSHA requirements.
1. Extend shoring and bracing to the bottom of the excavation. Shore excavations that
are carried below the elevations of adjacent existing foundations.
2. If the bearing of any foundation is disturbed by excavating, improper shoring or
removal of shoring, placing of backfill, and similar operations, provide a concrete fill
support under disturbed foundations, as directed by Resident Engineer, at no
additional cost to the Government. Do not remove shoring until permanent work in
excavation has been inspected and approved by Resident Engineer.
B. Excavation Drainage: Operate pumping equipment, and/or provide other materials,
means and equipment as required, to keep excavations free of water and subgrades dry,
firm, and undisturbed until approval of permanent work has been received from Resident
Engineer. Approval by the Resident Engineer is also required before placement of the
permanent work on all subgrades. When subgrade for foundations has been disturbed by
water, remove the disturbed material to firm undisturbed material after the water is
brought under control. Replace disturbed subgrade in trenches by mechanically tamped
sand or gravel. When removed disturbed material is located where it is not possible to
install and properly compact disturbed subgrade material with mechanically compacted
sand or gravel, the Resident Engineer should be contacted to consider the use of flowable
fill.
C. Blasting: Blasting shall not be permitted.
D. Site Earthwork: Excavation shall be accomplished as required by drawings and
specifications. Remove subgrade materials, that are determined by the Resident Engineer
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as unsuitable, and replace with acceptable material. If there is a question as to whether
material is unsuitable or not, the Contractor shall obtain samples of the material, under
the direction of the Resident Engineer, and the materials shall be examined by an
independent testing laboratory for soil classification to determine whether it is unsuitable
or not. When unsuitable material is encountered and removed, the contract price and time
will be adjusted. Adjustments to be based on meters (yardage) in cut section only.
E. Finished elevation of subgrade shall be as follows:
1. Pavement Areas - bottom of the pavement or base course as applicable.
2. Planting and Lawn Areas - 100 mm (4 inches) below the finished grade, unless
otherwise specified or indicated on the drawings.
3.3 FILLING AND BACKFILLING:
A. General: Do not fill or backfill until all debris, unsatisfactory soil materials, obstructions,
and deleterious materials have been removed from the excavation. Proof-roll exposed
subgrades with a fully loaded dump truck. Use excavated materials or borrow for fill and
backfill, as applicable. Do not use unsuitable excavated materials. Do not backfill until
foundation walls have been completed above grade and adequately braced, waterproofing
or dampproofing applied, and pipes coming in contact with backfill have been installed,
and inspected and approved by Resident Engineer.
B. Proof-rolling Existing Subgrade: Proof-roll with a fully loaded dump truck. Make a
minimum of one pass in each direction. Remove unstable uncompactable material and
replace with granular fill material completed to mix requirements specified.
C. Placing: Place material in horizontal layers not exceeding 200 mm (8 inches) in loose
depth and then compacted. Do not place material on surfaces that are muddy, frozen, or
contain frost.
D. Compaction: Use approved equipment (hand or mechanical) well suited to the type of
material being compacted. Do not operate mechanized vibratory compaction equipment
within 3000 mm (10 feet) of new or existing building walls without the prior approval of
the Resident Engineer. Moisten or aerate material as necessary to provide the moisture
content that will readily facilitate obtaining the specified compaction with the equipment
used. Compact each layer until there is no evidence of further compaction to not less than
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95 percent of the maximum density determined in accordance with the following test
method D1557, Method A.
3.4 GRADING:
A. General: Uniformly grade the areas within the limits of this section, including adjacent
transition areas. Smooth the finished surface within specified tolerance. Provide uniform
levels or slopes between points where elevations are indicated, or between such points
and existing finished grades. Provide a smooth transition between abrupt changes in
slope.
B. Cut rough or sloping rock to level beds for foundations. In unfinished areas fill low spots
and level off with coarse sand or fine gravel.
C. Slope backfill outside the building away from the building walls for a minimum distance
of 3048 mm (10 feet)at a minimum five percent (5%) slope.
D. The finished grade shall be 150 mm (6 inches) below bottom line of windows or other
building wall openings unless greater depth is shown.
E. Place crushed stone or gravel fill under concrete slabs on grade tamped and leveled. The
thickness of the fill shall be 150 mm (6 inches), unless otherwise indicated.
F. Finish subgrade in a condition acceptable to the Resident Engineer at least one day in
advance of the paving operations. Maintain finished subgrade in a smooth and compacted
condition until the succeeding operation has been accomplished. Scarify, compact, and
grade the subgrade prior to further construction when approved compacted subgrade is
disturbed by contractor's subsequent operations or adverse weather.
G. Grading for Paved Areas: Provide final grades for both subgrade and base course to +/- 6
mm (0.25 inches) of indicated grades.
3.5 LAWN AREAS:
A. General: Harrow and till to a depth of 100 mm (4 inches), new or existing lawn areas to
remain, which are disturbed during construction. Establish existing or design grades by
dragging or similar operations. Do not carry out lawn areas earthwork out when the soil is
wet so that the tilth of the soil will be destroyed. Plant bed must be approved by Resident
Engineer before seeding or sodding operation begins.
B. Finished Grading: Begin finish grading after rough grading has had sufficient time for
settlement. Scarify subgrade surface in lawn areas to a depth of 100 mm (4 inches).
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Apply topsoil so that after normal compaction, dragging and raking operations (to bring
surface to indicated finish grades) there will be a minimum of 100 mm (4 inches) of
topsoil over all lawn areas; make smooth, even surface and true grades, which will not
allow water to stand at any point. Shape top and bottom of banks to form reverse curves
in section; make junctions with undisturbed areas to conform to existing topography.
Solid lines within grading limits indicate finished contours. Existing contours, indicated
by broken lines are believed approximately correct but are not guaranteed.
C. Fertilizing: Incorporate fertilizer into the soil to a depth of 100 mm (4 inches) at a rate of
12 kg/100 m2 (25 pounds per 1000 square feet).
D. Seeding: Seed at a rate of 2 kg/100 m2 (4 pounds per 1000 square feet) and accomplished
only during periods when uniform distribution may be assured. Lightly rake seed into bed
immediately after seeding. Roll seeded area immediately with a roller not to exceed 225
kg/m (150 pounds per foot) of roller width.
E. Sodding: Topsoil shall be firmed by rolling and during periods of high temperature the
topsoil shall be watered lightly immediately prior to laying sod. Sod strips shall be tightly
butted at the ends and staggered in a running bond fashion. Placement on slopes shall be
from the bottom to top of slope with sod strips running across slope. Secure sodded
slopes by pegging or other approved methods. Roll sodded area with a roller not to
exceed 225 kg/m (150 pounds per foot) of the roller width to improve contact of sod with
the soil.
F. Watering: The Resident Engineer is responsible for having adequate water available at
the site. As sodding is completed in any one section, the entire sodded area shall be
thoroughly irrigated by the contractor, to a sufficient depth, that the underside of the new
sod pad and soil, immediately below sod, is thoroughly wet. Resident Engineer will be
responsible for sod after installation and acceptance.
3.6 DISPOSAL OF UNSUITABLE AND EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIAL:
A. Disposal: Remove surplus satisfactory soil and waste material, including unsatisfactory
soil, trash, and debris, and legally dispose of it off Medical Center property.
B. Place excess excavated materials suitable for fill and/or backfill on site where directed.
C. Remove from site and dispose of any excess excavated materials after all fill and backfill
operations have been completed.
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D. Segregate all excavated contaminated soil designated by the Resident Engineer from all
other excavated soils, and stockpile on site on two 0.15 mm (6 mil) polyethylene sheets
with a polyethylene cover. A designated area shall be selected for this purpose. Dispose
of excavated contaminated material in accordance with State and Local requirements.
3.7 CLEAN-UP:
Upon completion of earthwork operations, clean areas within contract limits, remove
tools, and equipment. Provide site clear, clean, free of debris, and suitable for subsequent
construction operations. Remove debris, rubbish, and excess material from the Medical
Center.
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4.44 CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
SECTION 32 05 23
CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section shall cover site work concrete constructed upon the prepared subgrade and in
conformance with the lines, grades, thickness, and cross sections shown. Construction
shall include the following:
B. Curb.
C. Pedestrian Pavement: Walks.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Laboratory and Field Testing Requirements: Section 01 45 29, TESTING
LABORATORY SERVICES.
B. Subgrade Preparation: Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (Short Form).
C. Concrete Materials, Quality, Mixing, Design and Other Requirements: Section 03 30 53,
(Short Form) CAST-IN-PLACE-CONCRETE.
1.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design all elements with the latest published version of applicable codes.
1.4 WEATHER LIMITATIONS
Placement of concrete shall be as specified under Article 3.4 PLACING for cold and hot
weather placements.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND
SAMPLES, furnish the following:
B. Manufacturers' Certificates and Data certifying that the following materials conform to
the requirements specified.
1. Expansion joint filler
2. Hot poured sealing compound
3. Reinforcement
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4. Curing materials
1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Refer to the
latest edition of all referenced Standards and codes.
B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):
M31 ........................................Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement (ASTM A615/A615M-96A)
M55M/55M ............................Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement
(ASTM A185)
M147 ......................................Materials for Aggregate and Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base
and Surface Courses (R 1996)
M148 ......................................Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing
Concrete (ASTM C309A)
M171 ......................................Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete (ASTM C171
M182 ......................................Burlap Cloth Made from Jute or Kenaf
M213 ......................................Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and
Structural Construction (Non-extruding and Resilient
Bituminous Type) (ASTM D1751)
T99 .........................................Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 kg. (5.5 lb)
Rammer and a 305 mm (12 in.) Drop
T180 .......................................Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54 kg (10
lb.) Rammer and a 457 mm (18 in.) Drop
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
C94/C94M..............................Ready-Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M..........................Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
Concrete shall be Type C, air-entrained as specified in Section 03 30 35, (SHORT
FORM)CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE, with the following exceptions:
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TYPE
MAXIMUM SLUMP*
Curb & Gutter
75 mm (3")
Pedestrian Pavement
75 mm (3")
Vehicular Pavement
50 mm (2") (Machine Finished)
100 mm (4") (Hand Finished)
Equipment Pad
75 to 100 mm (3" to 4")
* For concrete to be vibrated: Slump as determined by ASTM C143. Tolerances
as established by ASTM C94.
2.2 REINFORCEMENT
A. The type, amount, and locations of steel reinforcement shall be as shown on the drawings
and in the specifications.
B. Welded wire-fabric shall conform to AASHTO M55.
C. Dowels shall be stainless steel, plain steel bars conforming to AASHTO M31 or M42.
Tie bars shall be deformed steel bars conforming to AASHTO M31 or M42.
2.3 FORMS
A. Use metal or wood forms that are straight and suitable in cross-section, depth, and
strength to resist springing during depositing and consolidating the concrete, for the work
involved.
B. Do not use forms if they vary from a straight line more than 3 mm (1/8 inch) in any 3000
mm (ten foot) long section, in either a horizontal or vertical direction.
C. Wood forms should be at least 50 mm (2 inches) thick (nominal). Wood forms shall also
be free from warp, twist, loose knots, splits, or other defects. Use approved flexible or
curved forms for forming radii.
2.4 CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS
A. Concrete curing materials shall conform to one of the following:
1. Burlap conforming to AASHTO M182 having a weight of 233 grams (seven ounces)
or more per square meter (yard) when dry.
2. Impervious Sheeting conforming to AASHTO M171.
3. Liquid Membrane Curing Compound conforming to AASHTO M148 (ASTM C309),
Type 1 and shall be free of paraffin or petroleum.
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2.5 EXPANSION JOINT FILLERS
Material shall conform to AASHTO M213.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SUBGRADE PENETRATION
A. Prepare, construct, and finish the subgrade as specified in Section 31 20 11, EARTH
MOVING (Short Form).
B. Maintain the subgrade in a smooth, compacted condition, in conformance with the
required section and established grade until the succeeding operation has been
accomplished.
3.2 SETTING FORMS
A. Base Support:
1. Compact the base material under the forms true to grade so that, when set, they will
be uniformly supported for their entire length at the grade as shown.
2. Correct imperfections or variations in the base material grade by cutting or filling and
compacting.
B. Form Setting:
1. Set forms sufficiently in advance of the placing of the concrete to permit the
performance and approval of all operations required with and adjacent to the form
lines.
2. Set forms to true line and grade and use stakes, clamps, spreaders, and braces to hold
them rigidly in place so that the forms and joints are free from play or movement in
any direction.
3. Forms shall conform to line and grade with an allowable tolerance of 3 mm (1/8 inch)
when checked with a straightedge and shall not deviate from true line by more than 6
mm (1/4 inch) at any point.
4. Do not remove forms until removal will not result in damaged concrete or at such
time to facilitate finishing.
5. Clean and oil forms each time they are used.
3.3 EQUIPMENT
A. The Resident Engineer shall approve equipment and tools necessary for handling
materials and performing all parts of the work prior to commencement of work.
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B. Maintain equipment and tools in satisfactory working condition at all times.
3.4 PLACING REINFORCEMENT
A. Reinforcement shall be free from dirt, oil, rust, scale or other substances that prevent the
bonding of the concrete to the reinforcement.
B. Before the concrete is placed, the Resident Engineer shall approve the reinforcement,
which shall be accurately and securely fastened in place with suitable supports and ties.
The type, amount, and position of the reinforcement shall be as shown.
3.5 PLACING CONCRETE - GENERAL
A. Obtain approval of the Resident Engineer before placing concrete.
B. Remove debris and other foreign material from between the forms before placing
concrete. Obtain approval of the Resident Engineer before placing concrete.
C. Before the concrete is placed, uniformly moisten the subgrade, base, or subbase
appropriately, avoiding puddles of water.
D. Convey concrete from mixer to final place of deposit by a method which will prevent
segregation or loss of ingredients. Deposit concrete so that it requires as little handling as
possible.
E. While being placed, spade or vibrate and compact the concrete with suitable tools to
prevent the formation of voids or honeycomb pockets. Vibrate concrete well against
forms and along joints. Over-vibration or manipulation causing segregation will not be
permitted. Place concrete continuously between joints without bulkheads.
F. Install a construction joint whenever the placing of concrete is suspended for more than
30 minutes and at the end of each day's work.
G. Workmen or construction equipment coated with foreign material shall not be permitted
to walk or operate in the concrete during placement and finishing operations.
3.6 PLACING CONCRETE FOR CURB AND PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT
A. Place concrete in the forms in one layer of such thickness that, when compacted and
finished, it will conform to the cross section as shown.
B. Deposit concrete as near to joints as possible without disturbing them but do not dump
onto a joint assembly.
C. After the concrete has been placed in the forms, use a strike-off guided by the side forms
to bring the surface to the proper section to be compacted.
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D. Consolidate the concrete thoroughly by tamping and spading, or with approved
mechanical finishing equipment.
E. Finish the surface to grade with a wood or metal float.
F. All Concrete pads and pavements shall be constructed with sufficient slope to drain
properly.
3.7 CONCRETE FINISHING - GENERAL
A. The sequence of operations, unless otherwise indicated, shall be as follows:
1. Consolidating, floating, straight-edging, troweling, texturing, and edging of joints.
2. Maintain finishing equipment and tools in a clean and approved condition.
3.8 CONCRETE FINISHING CURB
A. Round the edges of the gutter and top of the curb with an edging tool to a radius of 6mm
(1/4 inch) or as otherwise detailed.
B. Float the surfaces and finish with a smooth wood or metal float until true to grade and
section and uniform in textures.
C. Finish the surfaces, while still wet, with a bristle type brush with longitudinal strokes.
D. Immediately after removing the front curb form, rub the face of the curb with a wood or
concrete rubbing block and water until blemishes, form marks, and tool marks have been
removed. Brush the surface, while still wet, in the same manner as the gutter and curb
top.
E. Except at grade changes or curves, finished surfaces shall not vary more than 3 mm (1/8
inch) for gutter and 6 mm (1/4 inch) for top and face of curb, when tested with a 3000
mm (10 foot) straightedge.
F. Remove and reconstruct irregularities exceeding the above for the full length between
regularly scheduled joints.
G. Visible surfaces and edges of finished curb shall be free of blemishes, form marks, and
tool marks, and shall be uniform in color, shape, and appearance.
3.9 CONCRETE FINISHING PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT
A. Walks:
1. Finish the surfaces to grade and cross section with a metal float, trowled smooth and
finished with a broom moistened with clear water.
2. Brooming shall be transverse to the line of traffic.
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3. Finish all slab edges, including those at formed joints, carefully with an edger having
a radius as shown on the Drawings.
4. Unless otherwise indicated, edge the transverse joints before brooming. The
brooming shall eliminate the flat surface left by the surface face of the edger. Execute
the brooming so that the corrugation, thus produced, will be uniform in appearance
and not more than 2 mm (1/16 inch) in depth.
5. The completed surface shall be uniform in color and free of surface blemishes, form
marks, and tool marks. The finished surface of the pavement shall not vary more than
5 mm (3/16 inch) when tested with a 3000 mm (10 foot) straightedge.
6. The thickness of the pavement shall not vary more than 6 mm (1/4 inch).
7. Remove and reconstruct irregularities exceeding the above for the full length between
regularly scheduled joints.
3.10 JOINTS - GENERAL
A. Place joints, where shown, conforming to the details as shown, and perpendicular to the
finished grade of the concrete surface.
B. Joints shall be straight and continuous from edge to edge of the pavement.
3.11 CONTRACTION JOINTS
A. Cut joints to depth as shown with a grooving tool or jointer of a radius as shown or by
sawing with a blade producing the required width and depth.
B. Construct joints in curbs by inserting 3 mm (1/8 inch) steel plates conforming to the cross
sections of the curb.
C. Plates shall remain in place until concrete has set sufficiently to hold its shape and shall
then be removed.
D. Finish edges of all joints with an edging tool having the radius as shown.
E. Score pedestrian pavement with a standard grooving tool or jointer.
3.12 EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Use a preformed expansion joint filler material of the thickness as shown to form
expansion joints.
B. Material shall extend the full depth of concrete, cut and shaped to the cross section as
shown, except that top edges of joint filler shall be below the finished concrete surface
where shown to allow for sealing.
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C. Anchor with approved devices to prevent displacing during placing and finishing
operations.
D. Round the edges of joints with an edging tool.
E. Form expansion joints as follows:
1. Without dowels, about structures and features that project through, into, or against any
site work concrete construction. Except where indicated on drawings where stainless
steel dowels with one side greased and installed in an expansion tube to allow
horizontal movement while preventing vertical movement are indicated
2. Using joint filler of the type, thickness, and width as shown.
3. Installed in such a manner as to form a complete, uniform separation between the
structure and the site work concrete item.
3.13 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
A. Place transverse construction joints of the type shown, where indicated and whenever the
placing of concrete is suspended for more than 30 minutes.
B. Use a butt-type joint with dowels in curb and gutter if the joint occurs at the location of a
planned joint.
C. Use keyed joints with tiebars if the joint occurs in the middle third of the normal curb and
gutter joint interval.
3.14 FORM REMOVAL
A. Forms shall remain in place at least 12 hours after the concrete has been placed. Remove
forms without injuring the concrete.
B. Do not use bars or heavy tools against the concrete in removing the forms. Promptly
repair any concrete found defective after form removal.
3.15 CURING OF CONCRETE
A. Cure concrete by one of the following methods appropriate to the weather conditions and
local construction practices, against loss of moisture, and rapid temperature changes for
at least seven days from the beginning of the curing operation. Protect unhardened
concrete from rain and flowing water. All equipment needed for adequate curing and
protection of the concrete shall be on hand and ready to install before actual concrete
placement begins. Provide protection as necessary to prevent cracking of the pavement
due to temperature changes during the curing period. If any selected method of curing
does not afford the proper curing and protection against concrete cracking, remove and
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replace the damaged pavement and employ another method of curing as directed by the
Resident Engineer.
B. Burlap Mat: Provide a minimum of two layers kept saturated with water for the curing
period. Mats shall overlap each other at least 150 mm (6 inches).
C. Impervious Sheeting: Use waterproof paper, polyethylene-coated burlap, or polyethylene
sheeting. Polyethylene shall be at lease 0.1 mm (4 mils) in thickness. Wet the entire
exposed concrete surface with a fine spray of water and then cover with the sheeting
material. Sheets shall overlap each other at least 300 mm (12 inches). Securely anchor
sheeting.
D. Liquid Membrane Curing:
1. Apply pigmented membrane-forming curing compound in two coats at right angles to
each other at a rate of 5 m2/L (200 square feet per gallon) for both coats.
2. Do not allow the concrete to dry before the application of the membrane.
3. Cure joints designated to be sealed by inserting moistened paper or fiber rope or
covering with waterproof paper prior to application of the curing compound, in a
manner to prevent the curing compound entering the joint.
4. Immediately re-spray any area covered with curing compound and damaged during
the curing period.
3.16 CLEANING
A. After completion of the curing period:
1. Remove the curing material (other than liquid membrane).
2. Sweep the concrete clean.
3. After removal of all foreign matter from the joints, seal joints as herein specified.
4. Clean the entire concrete of all debris and construction equipment as soon as curing
and sealing of joints has been completed.
3.17 PROTECTION
The contractor shall protect the concrete against all damage prior to final acceptance by
the Government. Remove concrete containing excessive cracking, fractures, spalling, or
other defects and reconstruct the entire section between regularly scheduled joints, when
directed by the Resident Engineer, and at no additional cost to the Government. Exclude
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traffic from vehicular pavement until the concrete is at least seven days old, or for a
longer period of time if so directed by the Resident Engineer.
3.18 FINAL CLEAN-UP
Remove all debris, rubbish and excess material from the Station.
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4.45 PLANTING
SECTION 32 90 00
PLANTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This work consists of furnishing and installing all planting materials required for
landscaping hereinafter specified in locations as shown.
1.2 EQUIPMENT
Maintain all equipment, tools and machinery while on the project in sufficient quantities
and capacity for proper execution of the work.
1.3 RELATED WORK
A.
Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (Short Form), Stripping Topsoil and
Stock Piling.
B. Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES, Topsoil Testing.
C. Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (Short Form), Topsoil Materials.
D. Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Certificates of Conformance or Compliance: Before delivery, notarized certificates
attesting that the following materials meet the requirements specified shall be submitted
to the Resident Engineer for approval:
1. Fertilizers.
2. Lime
3. Seed
1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. Delivery:
1. Deliver fertilizer and lime to the site in the original, unopened containers bearing the
manufacturer's warranteed chemical analysis, name, trade name or trademark, and in
conformance to state and federal law. In lieu of containers, fertilizer and lime may be
furnished in bulk and a certificate indicating the above information shall accompany
each delivery.
B. Storage:
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1. Keep seed, lime, and fertilizer in dry storage away from contaminants.
1.6 TURF INSTALLATION SEASONS AND CONDITIONS
A. No work shall be done when the ground is frozen, snow covered, too wet or in an
otherwise unsuitable condition for planting. Special conditions may exist that warrants a
variance in the specified planting dates or conditions. Submit a written request to the
Resident Engineer stating the special conditions and proposal variance.
1.7 TURF ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD
A. The Establishment Period for turf shall begin immediately after installation, with the
approval of the Resident Engineer, and continue until the date that the Government
accepts the project or phase for beneficial use and occupancy. During the Plant and Turf
Establishment Period the Contractor shall:
1. Water all turf to maintain an adequate supply of moisture within the root zone. An
adequate supply of moisture is the equivalent of 25 mm (1 inch) of absorbed water
per week either through natural rainfall or augmented by periodic watering. Apply
water at a moderate rate so as not to displace the mulch or flood the plants and turf.
2. Provide the following turf establishment:
a. Eradicate all weeds. Water, fertilize, overseed, and perform any other operation
necessary to promote the growth of grass.
b. Replant areas void of turf 0.1 m2 (one square foot) and larger in area.
c. Mow the new lawn at least three times prior to the final inspection. Begin mowing
when grass is 100 mm (4 inches) high. Mow to a 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) height.
1.8 TURF WARRANTY
A. All work shall be in accordance with the terms of the Paragraph, "Warranty" of FAR
clause 52.246-21, including the following supplements:
1. A One Year Turf Warranty will begin on the date that the Government accepts the
project or phase for beneficial use and occupancy. The Contractor shall have
completed, located, and installed all turf according to the plans and specifications. All
turf is expected to be living and in a healthy condition at the time of final inspection.
2. The Contractor will replace any areas void of turf immediately. A one year warranty
for the turf that was replaced, will begin on the day the work is completed.
3. The Government will reinspect turf at the end of the One Year Warranty. The
Contractor will replace any dead, missing, or defective turf immediately. The
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Warranty will end on the date of this inspection provided the Contractor has complied
with the work required by this specification. The Contractor shall also comply with
the following requirements:
a. Complete remedial measures directed by the Resident Engineer to ensure turf
survival.
e. Repair damage caused while making turf replacements.
1.9 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below, form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.
The publications are referenced in the text by basic designation only.
B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications:
ANSI Z60.1-04 ......................Nursery Stock
ANSI Z133.1-06 ....................Tree Care Operations-Pruning, Trimming, Repairing,
Maintaining, and Removing Trees and Cutting BrushSafety Requirements
C. Hortus Third, A Concise Dictionary of Plants Cultivated in the U.S. and Canada.
D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications:
C136-06..................................Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C516-02..................................Vermiculite Loose Fill Thermal Insulation
C549-06..................................Perlite Loose Fill Insulation
D977-05 .................................Emulsified Asphalt (AASTHO M140)
D2028-97 (Rev. 2004) ...........Cutback Asphalt (Rapid-curing Type)
D2103-05 ...............................Polyethylene Film and Sheeting
E. Turfgrass Producers International:
Turfgrass Sodding.
F. U. S. Department of Agriculture Federal Seed Act.
1998........................................Rules and Regulations
G. American Wood Protection Association (AWPA):
C2-02......................................Lumber, Timbers, Bridge Ties and Mine Ties, Pressure
Treatment
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL
All turf material will conform to the varieties specified or shown in the plant list and be
true to botanical name as listed in Hortus Third.
2.2 TOPSOIL
A. Topsoil shall be a well-graded soil of good uniform quality. It shall be a natural, friable
soil representative of productive soils in the vicinity. Topsoil shall be free of admixture of
subsoil, foreign matter, objects larger than 25 mm (one inch) in any dimension, toxic
substances, weeds and any material or substances that may be harmful to plant growth
and shall have a pH value of not less than 5.0 nor more than 7.5.
B. Obtain material from stockpiles established under Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING
(Short Form), subparagraph, Stripping Topsoil, that meet the general requirements as
stated above. Amend topsoil not meeting the pH range specified by the addition of pH
Adjusters.
C. If sufficient topsoil is not available on the site to meet the depth as specified herein, the
Contractor shall furnish additional topsoil. At least 10 days prior to topsoil delivery,
notify the Resident Engineer of the source(s) from which topsoil is to be furnished.
Obtain topsoil from well drained areas. Additional topsoil shall meet the general
requirements as stated above and comply with the requirements specified in Section 01
45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES. Amend topsoil not meeting the pH range
specified by the addition of pH adjusters.
2.3 LIME
Lime shall be agricultural limestone containing not less than 90 percent calcium and
magnesium carbonates. Lime must be ground to such a fineness that not less than 90%
must pass No. 8 mesh and not less than 25% must pass No. 100 mesh. Moisture is not to
exceed 10%.
2.4 TURF FERTILIZER
Provide turf fertilizer that is commercial grade, free flowing, uniform in composition, and
conforms to applicable state and federal regulations. Granular fertilizer shall bear the
manufacturer's warranteed statement of analysis. Granular fertilizer shall contain a
minimum percentage by weight of 14 nitrogen (of which 50 percent shall be organic), 22
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available phosphoric acid, and 10 potash. Liquid starter fertilizer for use in the hydro seed
slurry will be commercial type with 50 percent of the nitrogen in slow release form.
2.5 WATER
Water shall not contain elements toxic to plant life..
2.6 SEED
Seed shall be state-certified seed of the latest season's crop and shall be delivered in
original sealed packages bearing the producer's warranteed analysis for percentages of
mixtures, purity, germination, weed seed content, and inert material. Seed shall be
labeled in conformance with U. S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations under
the Federal Seed Act and applicable state seed laws. Seed that has become wet, moldy, or
otherwise damaged will not be acceptable. Onsite seed mixing shall be done only in the
presence of the Resident Engineer. Seed mixtures shall be proportioned by weight as
follows:
NAME OF GRASS
(Botanical and Common)
Percent by Weight
Montauk Turf - Type Tall Fescue
40%
Onyx Turf - Type Tall Fescue
35%
Plymouth Perennial Ryegrass
25%
Germinates in 10-20 days
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 TILLAGE FOR TURF AREAS
Thoroughly till the soil to a depth of at least 100 mm (4 inches) by scarifying, disking,
harrowing, or other approved methods. This is particularly important in areas where
heavy equipment has been used, and especially under wet soil conditions. Remove all
debris and stones larger than 25 mm (one inch) remaining on the surface after tillage in
preparation for finish grading. To minimize erosion, do not till areas of 3:1 slope ratio or
greater. Scarify these areas to a 50 mm (one inch) depth and remove debris and stones.
3.2 FINISH GRADING
After tilling the soil for bonding of topsoil with the subsoil, spread the topsoil evenly to a
minimum depth of 6 mm (inches). Incorporate topsoil at least 50 to 75 mm (2 to 3 inches)
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into the subsoil to avoid soil layering. Do not spread topsoil when frozen or excessively
wet or dry. Correct irregularities in finished surfaces to eliminate depressions. Protect
finished topsoil areas from damage by vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Complete lawn
work only after areas are brought to finished grade.
3.3 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND LIME FOR TURF AREAS
A. Apply turf fertilizer at the rate of 35 pounds per 1,000 square feet. In addition, adjust soil
acidity and add soil conditioners as required herein for suitable topsoil under PART 2,
Paragraph, TOPSOIL.
B. Spread lime at the rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
C. Incorporate fertilizers and lime into the soil to a depth of at least 100 mm (4 inches) as
part of the finish grading operation. Immediately restore the soil to an even condition
before any turf work.
3.4 MECHANICAL SEEDING
A. Broadcast seed by approved sowing equipment at the rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square
feet. Sow one half of the seed in one direction, and the remainder sown at right angles to
the first sowing. Cover seed to an average depth of 6 mm (1/4 inch) by means of
spike-tooth harrow, cultipacker, or other approved device.
B. Immediately after seeding, firm up the entire area with a roller not exceeding 225 kg/m
(150 pounds per foot) of roller width. Where seeding is performed with a cultipacker-type
seeder or where seed is applied in combination with hydro-mulching, no rolling is
required.
C. Immediately after preparing the seeded area, evenly spread an organic mulch of straw by
hand or by approved mechanical blowers at the rate of 0.5 kg/m2 (2 tons per acre).
Application shall allow some sunlight to penetrate and air to circulate but also reduce soil
and seed erosion and conserve soil moisture. Anchor mulch by either a mulch tiller,
asphalt emulsion, twine, or netting. When asphalt emulsion is used, apply either
simultaneously or in a separate application. Take precautionary measures to prevent
asphalt materials from marking or defacing structures, pavements, utilities, or plantings.
3.5 WATERING
Apply water to the turf areas immediately following installation at a rate sufficient to
ensure thorough wetting of the soil to a depth of at least 100 mm (4 inches). Supervise
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watering operation to prevent run-off. Supply all pumps, hoses, pipelines, and sprinkling
equipment. Repair all areas damaged by water operations.
3.6 PROTECTION OF TURF AREAS
Immediately after installation of the turf areas, protect against traffic or other use by
erecting barricades, as required, and placing approved signs at appropriate intervals until
final acceptance.
3.7 RESTORATION AND CLEAN-UP
Where existing or new turf areas have been damaged or scarred during planting and
construction operations, restore disturbed area to their original condition. Keep at least
one paved pedestrian access route and one paved vehicular access route to each building
clean at all times. In areas where planting and turf work have been completed, clear the
area of all debris, spoil piles, and containers. Clear all other paved areas when work in
adjacent areas are completed. Remove all debris, rubbish and excess material from the
station.
3.8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
All work and Contractor operations shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 57
19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
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