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VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS, LLC

Invitation for Bids

IFB #2018-15-VIT

NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS Oil/Water Separator - Crane Maintenance

Building

GENERAL INFORMATION

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) TITLE Oil/Water Separator - Crane Maintenance Building

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NO: 2018-15-VIT

ISSUE DATE: 9 November, 2017

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This project involves the installation of two 3,000 gallon Oil Water Separators in line with existing storm drain piping. Work includes, but is not limited to, excavation, backfill, sheeting and shoring, oil water separators, storm drain manholes, storm drain pipe, asphalt pavement cut and patch, and other associated items.

DIRECT INQUIRIES FOR INFORMATION TO:

Neal Dewing at [email protected] *Deadline for questions: December 4th, 2017 @2:00 p.m. to [email protected]

Pre-Bid Meeting: A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on November 27th, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. at Norfolk International Terminal Operations Tower. A site visit will follow the meeting.

BIDS DUE DATE: December 13th, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. to [email protected]

EXPECTED SCHEDULE: Substantial completion within 90 days of Notice to Proceed. Final completion within 120 days of Notice to Proceed.

ITEMS TO BE RETURNED (as your response to this solicitation):

Attachment A – Bid Form Attachment B – Proof of Authority to Transact Business in Virginia Attachment C – Exceptions to Terms and Conditions Any other necessary literature/brochures

DELIVER RESPONSE & REFER ALL QUESTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ISSUING OFFICE: VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS

Attention: Neal Dewing, Procurement Analyst

*Bids and all other correspondence, including questions, shall be sent electronically to [email protected]. All email communication shall contain “IFB 2018-15-VIT” in the subject line followed by the Bidder’s name. *Bids must be returned via e-mail directly to: [email protected] no later than, December 13th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., local prevailing time. *Virginia International Terminals, LLC will not be responsible for delays in the delivery of bids. VIT’s mail exchange server has a limit of 50 MB for incoming bids. Bidders need to be aware that their internet service provider (ISP) may have a maximum server limit less than 50 MB, which could hinder bids from being delivered to VIT. VIT will not be responsible for bids not received due to these limitations and no special consideration shall be given to such bids. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that its bid response reaches [email protected] by the designated date and hour. *The Signed Response, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, and any other literature/ documentation necessary for VIT to evaluate your response shall be returned.

mailto:[email protected]






ATTACHMENT A SPECIFICATIONS & BID FORM/PRICING SCHEDULE All pages of Attachment A and Attachment B shall be returned in order to be considered responsive. PROJECT: Perform construction services in accordance with the solicitation: Refer to Attachments D & E for further details IFB BID #: 2018-15-VIT (Bids Due: December 13th, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m.) TO: Neal Dewing Procurement Analyst [email protected] The undersigned bidder proposes to furnish the following in accordance with the contract documents, including any Addenda issued, for the prices quoted below. Company Name: _________________________________________

DESCRIPTION (Furnish & Deliver) TOTAL PRICE 1. Installation of two 3,000 gallon Oil Water Separators at NIT Crane

Maintenance Building IAW the plans and technical specifications enclosed herewith as Attachments D and E.

$

This Bid is subject to the provisions of the Virginia International Terminal, LLC Procurement and Surplus Property Manual and the General and the Special Terms and Conditions herein.

In compliance with this Invitation for Bid and to all the conditions imposed herein, the undersigned bidder offers and agrees to furnish the goods/services at the price(s) indicated on the Bid Form. Your signature on this bid certifies your compliance to the Virginia International Terminal, LLC Procurement and Surplus Property Manual, the General Terms and Conditions, and the Special Terms and Conditions that are attached. I certify that the firm name given above is the true and complete name of the bidder and that the bidder is legally qualified to perform all work and provide the goods included in the scope of the Contract.

Signature________________________________________________________________________

Legal Representative of Firm Printed Name Date


ATTACHMENT B PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA

(Submit with RFP/IFB)

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL/BID, FAILURE TO INCLUDE THIS FORM MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL/BID

Pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2-4311.2 an Offeror/Bidder organized or authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth pursuant to Title 13.1 or Title 50 of the Code of Virginia shall include in its proposal/bid the identification number issued to it by the State Corporation Commission (“SCC”). Any Offeror/Bidder that is not required to be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a foreign business entity under Title 13.1 or Title 50 of the Code of Virginia or as otherwise required by law shall include in its proposal/bid a statement describing why the Offeror/Bidder is not required to be so authorized. If this bid for goods or services is accepted by VIT the undersigned agrees that the requirements of the Code of Virginia Section §2.2-4311.2 have been met. Please complete the following by checking the appropriate line that applies and providing the requested information. A.______ Offeror/Bidder is a Virginia business entity organized and authorized to transact business in Virginia by the SCC and such vendor’s Identification Number issued to it by the SCC is ____________________. B._______ Offeror/Bidder is an out-of-state (foreign) business entity that is authorized to transact business in Virginia by the SCC and such vendor’s identification Number issued to it by the SCC is __________________. C._______ Offeror/Bidder does not have an Identification Number issued to it by the SCC such vendor is not required to be authorized to transact business in Virginia by the SCC for the following reason(s): Please attach additional sheets if you need to explain why such Offeror/Bidder is not required to be authorized to transact business in Virginia. __________________________________________ Legal Name of Company (as listed on W-9) __________________________________________ Legal Name of Offeror/Bidder __________________________________________ Date __________________________________________ Authorized Signature __________________________________________ Print or Type Name and Title

RETURN THIS PAGE WITH COPIES OF DOCUMENTATION

ATTACHMENT C EXCEPTION PAGE

EXCEPTIONS: Provider must sign the appropriate statement below, as applicable:

( ) Provider understands and agrees to all terms, conditions, requirements, and specifications stated herein.

Firm:

Signature:

( ) Provider takes exception to terms, conditions, requirements, or specifications stated herein

(Provider must itemize all exceptions below, and return with their bid/response):

Firm:

Signature: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Providers should note that any exceptions taken from the stated terms and/or specifications may be cause for their submittal to be deemed “non-responsive”, risking the rejection of their submittal.

VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS

Technical Specifications

FOR

Oil/Water Separator

Crane Maintenance Building NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

October 30, 2017

NDewing

Typewritten Text

ATTACHMENT D

Oil/Water Separator 7434

Norfolk International Terminals, Norfolk, VA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000107 SEALS PAGE

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01019 EXISTING UTILITIES

01050 FIELD ENGINEERING

01200 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS

01210 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

01310 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

01340 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA

01370 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

01400 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

01410 PROGRESS MEETINGS

01450 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01550 ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING AREAS

01575 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

01710 CLEANING

01720 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

01740 WARRANTIES AND BONDS

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 SITE CLEARING

312000 EARTH MOVING

312319 DEWATERING



DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216 ASPHALT PAVING

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

334100 STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS



SEALS PAGE 000107 - 1

DOCUMENT 000107 - SEALS PAGE

1.1 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL OF RECORD

A. Civil Engineer: David M. Parker.

1. License Number: 21306.

END OF DOCUMENT 000107



EXISTING UTILITIES 01019 - 1

SECTION 01019 – EXISTING UTILITIES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Existing underground utilities and overhead power lines run around and through the

proposed site location. Special precautions shall be taken by the Contractor to avoid

damage to existing overhead and underground facilities owned and operated by the

Owner or by public or private companies.

B. The available information concerning the location of existing underground utilities is

shown on the Drawings. While it is believed that the locations shown are reasonably

correct, neither the Engineer nor the Owner can guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of

this information.

C. Before proceeding with the Work, the Contractor shall confer with all public or private

companies, agencies or departments that own and operate utilities in the vicinity of the

construction work. The purpose of the conference or conferences shall be to notify said

companies, agencies of the possible interference with the existing utilities that are shown

on the Drawings; arrange for necessary suspension of service; and make arrangements to

locate and avoid interference with all utilities that are now shown on the Drawings. The

Owner has no objection to the Contractor arranging for said utilities; however, the

Contractor shall bear the entire responsibility and cost of locating and avoiding, or

repairing damage to said existing utilities.

D. The Contractor shall locate all unknown metallic hazards, namely buried pipe, metals,

etc., by using a pipe locator. The pipe locator shall immediately precede the trench

ditching and all hazards located shall be marked in such a manner as to notify the

machine operator of such hazards. Where existing utilities or appurtenant structures,

either underground or aboveground, are encountered, they shall not be displaced or

disturbed unless necessary, and in such case shall be replaced in as good or better

condition than found as quickly as possible. Relocation and/or replacement of all utilities

and appurtenant structures to accommodate the construction work shall be at the

Contractor’s expense, unless such relocation and/or replacement is by statute or

agreement in which case it is the responsibility of the owner of the utility.

E. Call “MISS UTILITY” (1-800-552-7001) at least 48 hours prior to commencing any

excavation or ground penetration.



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There is no direct payment for work associated with this section. Payment is included in the Bid

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END OF SECTION 01019



FIELD ENGINEERING 01050 - 1

SECTION 01050 – FIELD ENGINEERING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall, immediately upon entering the project site for purposes of

beginning work, locate reference points and take such action as is necessary to layout his

work and be responsible for all lines, elevations, and measurements of all work executed

by him under the contract.

B. Work of all crafts and trades shall be laid out to lines and elevations as established by the

Contractor from the Drawings, or from instructions by the Engineer.

C. Unless otherwise shown, all Work shall be plumb and level, in straight lines and true

planes, parallel or square to the established lines and levels. The Work shall be

accurately measured and fitted to tolerances as established by the best practices of the

crafts and trades involved, and shall be required to fit all parts of the Work carefully and

neatly together.

1.2 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS

A. The Contractor shall set control points prior to starting Work, and preserve all permanent

reference points during construction.

1.3 LINES AND GRADE

A. The Contractor will lay out the axis of all structures and set permanent hubs marking

these lines. The Contractor shall be responsible for all other lines and grades, materials

and stakes for the construction of structures or reestablishment of hubs and lines.

B. Any detailed layout, including that required for establishing the grade of pipelines, shall

be accomplished by the Contractor.

C. Temporary bench marks required for reference shall be established by the Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, stakes and grade boards that are required for

layout either by the Owner or by the Contractor’s forces. In addition, the Contractor shall

furnish any aides required by the Owner in marking the location of the various facilities

on the ground, establishing bench levels and determining owner conditions after the

Work is completed. The Contractor’s personnel engaged in the layout work described

herein and the aides furnished to the Owner shall be fully capable of performing the

duties set out herein and shall be fully qualified survey party chiefs and/or chainmen, as

required.

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TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 01200 - 1

SECTION 01200 – TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS

AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Contractor shall make all arrangements for transportation, delivery and handling of

equipment and materials required for prosecution and completion of the Work.

B. Shipments of materials to Contractor or Subcontractors shall be delivered to the site only

during regular working hours. Shipments shall be addressed and consigned to the proper

party giving name of Project, street number and city. Shipments shall not be delivered to

Owner except where otherwise directed.

C. If necessary to move stored materials and equipment during construction, Contractor

shall move or cause to be moved materials and equipment without any additional

compensation.

1.2 DELIVERY

A. Arrange delivery of products in accordance with construction schedules and in ample

time to facilitate inspection prior to installation.

B. Coordinate deliveries to avoid conflict with Work and conditions at site and to

accommodate the following:

1. Work of other Contractors, or Owner.

2. Limitations of storage space.

3. Availability of equipment and personnel for handling products.

4. Owner’s use of premises.

C. Do not have products delivered to project site until related Shop Drawings/submittals

have been approved by the Engineer.

D. Do not have products delivered to site until adequate storage areas have been designated.

E. Have products delivered to site in manufacturer’s original, unopened, label containers.

Keep Engineer and Owner’s Representative informed of delivery of all equipment to be

incorporated in the Work.

F. Partial deliveries of component parts of equipment shall be clearly marked to identify the

equipment, to permit easy accumulation of parts and to facilitate assembly.

G. Immediately on delivery, Contractor shall inspect shipment to assure:



TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 01200 - 2

1. Product compliance with requirements of Contract Documents and review

submittals.

2. Quantities are correct.

3. Containers and packages are intact, labels are legible.

4. Products are properly protected and undamaged.

1. 3 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Contractor shall provide equipment and personnel necessary to handle products by

methods to prevent soiling or damage to products and packaging. Owner or Owner’s

representatives will not be responsible for accepting shipments of any kind. If Owner’s

Representative offers to assist with receipt of shipments, Owner’s Representative is not

liable for any damage to equipment or materials.

B. Provide additional protection handling as necessary to prevent scraping, marring or

otherwise damage to equipment or materials.

C. Handle products by methods to prevent bending or overstressing.

D. Lift heavy components only at designated lifting points.

E. Materials and equipment shall at all times be handled in a safe manner and as

recommended by manufacturer or supplier so that no damage will occur to them. Do not

drop, roll, or skid products off delivery vehicles. Hand carry or use suitable materials

handling equipment.

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STORAGE OF MATERIALS 01210 - 1

SECTION 01210 – STORAGE OF MATERIALS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Store and protect materials in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and

requirements of these Specifications. Contractor is advised that rubber tires of

ungrounded equipment and materials (e.g., pipe) stored on skids can build up a

considerable amount of electrical charge near electric power lines. The magnitude of this

buildup of electrical charge may be sufficient to cause a severe electrical shock to people.

Contractor shall take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of individuals coming into

contact with equipment, tools, and materials at the Work site.

B. Contractor shall make all arrangements and provisions necessary for the storage of

materials and equipment. All excavated materials, construction equipment, and materials

and equipment to be incorporated into the Work shall be placed so as not to injure any

part of the Work or existing facilities and so that free access can be had at all times to all

parts of the Work and to all public utility installations in the vicinity of the Work.

Materials and equipment shall be kept neatly and compactly stored in locations that will

cause a minimum of inconvenience to other contractors, public travel, adjoining owners,

tenants and occupants.

C. The materials for the project may be stored in the work area shown. If additional space is

requested, the Owner’s Representative will make every effort to find space on NIT;

however, Contractor is not guaranteed additional space.

D. Materials and equipment which are to become the property of the Owner shall be stored

to facilitate their inspection and insure preservation of the quality and fitness of the

Work, including proper protection against damage by freezing and moisture.

E. Lawns, grass plots or other private property shall not be used for storage purposes

without written permission of the Owner or other person in possession or control of such

premises

F. Contractor shall be fully responsible for loss or damage to stored materials and

equipment.

G. Do not open manufacturer’s containers until time of installation unless recommended by

the manufacturer or otherwise specified.

H. All storage of materials shall be done in a way as not to disrupt terminal traffic or cargo

handling.




1.2 COVERED STORAGE

A. Store products in buildings or trailers which have a concrete or wooden floor, a roof, and

fully closed walls on all sides.

B. Provide heated storage space for materials which would be damaged by freezing.

C. Protect mechanical and electrical equipment from being contaminated by dust, dirt, and

moisture.

D. Maintain humidity at levels recommended by manufacturers for electrical and electronic

equipment.

1.3 MAINTENANCE OF STORAGE

A. Maintain periodic system of inspection of stored products on scheduled basis to assure

that:

1. State of storage facilities is adequate to provide required conditions.

2. Required environmental conditions are maintained on continuing basis.

3. Products exposed to elements are not adversely affected.

1.4 PROTECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

A. Provide protection of installed products to prevent damage from subsequent operations.

Remove protection when no longer needed, prior to completion of Work.

B. Control traffic to prevent damage to equipment, materials, and surfaces.

C. Provide coverings to protect equipment and materials from damage.

1. Cover projections, corners, and openings, in areas used for traffic and for passage

of products in subsequent work.

a. For movement of heavy products, lay planking or similar materials in

place.

b. For storage or products, lay tight wood sheathing in place.

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES 01310 - 1

SECTION 01310 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

1.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Owner a construction progress schedule

for the Work in accordance with the General Conditions. The construction schedule shall

be prepared in Microsoft Project.

B. The Contractor shall submit revised progress schedules monthly with request for

payment.

C. Related Requirements in Specifications:

1. Shop Drawings and Product Data: Section 01340

2. General Conditions

1.2 FORM OF SCHEDULES

A. Prepare schedules in the form of a critical path method (CPM) in accordance with the

General Conditions.

B. Task Required: Major components, stages of construction and all items (or elements are

listed in the table of contents of the Specifications.

C. Format of Listings: The chronological order of the start of each item of Work (early start

date.)

D. Identification of Listings: By major specification section numbers.

1.3 CONTENT OF SCHEDULE

A. Construction Progress Schedule:

1. Show the complete sequence of construction by activity.

2. Show the dates for the beginning, and completion of, each element of

construction.

3. Show critical path activities.

1.4 PROGRESS REVISIONS

A. Indicate progress of each activity to date of submission.

B. Show changes occurring since previous submission schedule:

1. Major changes in scope.

2. Activities modified since previous submission.

3. Revised projections of progress and completion.

4. Other identifiable changes.

C. Provide a narrative report, as needed, to define:



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1. Problem areas, anticipated delays and the impact on the schedule.

2. Corrective action implemented, and its effect.

3. The effect of changes on schedules of other prime contractors.

1.5 SUBMISSIONS

A. Submit initial schedules within two weeks after Award of Contract:

1. Engineer will review schedules and return review copy within 10 days after

receipt.

2. If required, resubmit within 7 days after return of review copy.

B. Submit revised Progress Schedules within 7 days after signing the Contract.

C. Submit the number of copies which the Contractor requires, plus (3) three copies of

which two will be retained by the Owner and one by the Engineer.

1.6 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute copies of the review schedules to:

1. Job site file.

2. Subcontractors.

3. Other concerned parties.

B. Instruct Recipients to report promptly to the Contractor, in writing, any problems

anticipated by the projections shown in the schedules.

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SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA 01340 - 1

SECTION 01340 – SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Submit Shop Drawings and Product Data required by the Contract Documents.

Electronic submittals are encouraged in lieu of paper submittals.

B. Related Requirements Specified Elsewhere:

1. General Conditions.

2. Project Record Documents: Section 01720.

3. Construction Schedules: Section 01310.

C. Designate in the Construction Schedule, or in a separate coordinated schedule, the dates

for submission and the dates that reviewed Shop Drawings and Product Data will be

needed.

1.2 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Drawings shall be presented in a clean and thorough manner:

1. Details shall be identified by reference to sheet and detail shown on Contract

Drawings.

B. Minimum sheet size: 8 ½ inches x 11 inches.

1.3 PRODUCT DATA

A. Preparation:

1. Clearly mark each copy to identify pertinent products or models.

2. Show performance characteristics and capacities.

3. Show dimensions and clearances required.

B. Manufacturer’s standard schematic drawings and diagrams:

1. Modify drawings and diagrams to delete information which is not applicable to

the Work.

2. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically applicable

to the Work.

1.4 CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Review Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples prior to submission.




B. Determine and verify:

1. Field measurements.

2. Field construction criteria.

3. Catalog numbers and similar data.

4. Conformance with Specifications.

C. Coordinate each submittal with requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.

D. Notify the Owner in writing, at time of submission, of any deviations in the submittals

from requirements of the Contract Documents.

E. Begin no fabrication or work which requires submittals until return of submittals with the

Owner’s approval.

1. 5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Shop Drawings shall be submitted well in advance of the need for the material or

equipment for construction and with ample allowance for the time required to make

delivery of material or equipment after data covering such is approved. The Contractor

shall assume the risk for all materials or equipment which are fabricated or delivered

prior to the review of Shop Drawings. Materials or equipment will not be included in

periodic progress payments until review and approval thereof has been obtained.

B. The Engineer will review and process all submittals promptly. A reasonable time, 14

calendar days initial review should be allowed for shop drawing review, shop drawing

revision and resubmittal, and returning of the approved shop drawings to the Contractor.

C. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review submittals made by his suppliers and

Subcontractors before transmitting them to the Engineer to assure proper coordination of

the Work and to determine that each submittal is in accordance with his desires and that

there is sufficient information about materials and equipment for the Engineer to

determine compliance with the Contract Documents. Incomplete or inadequate

submittals will be returned for revision without review.

D. The Contractor shall furnish required submittals with complete information and accuracy

in order to achieve required review of an item within three submittals.

E. Submittals shall contain:

1. The date of submission.

2. The project title number.

3. Contract identification.

4. The name of:

a. Contractor




b. Supplier

c. Manufacturer

5. Identification of the product, with the Specification section number.

6. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.

7. Copies of applicable standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, or AWWA.

8. Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

9. Identification of revisions or resubmittals.

10. A 4 inch x 3 inch blank space for the Engineer’s stamp on all pages and

drawings.

11. Contractor’s stamp, initialed or signed, certifying to review of submittals,

verification of products, field measurements and field construction criteria, and

coordination of the information within the submittals with requirements of the

Work and of Contract Documents. The Contractor’s review stamp shall be

worded in accordance with the requirement of the General Conditions Paragraph

24e.

F. The Contractor is to submit a shop drawing log within 10 days after Notice to Proceed.

Contract shall be responsible for updating, modifying, adding and deleting from the shop

drawing log according to his work plan, means and methods.

1.6 RESUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. After the Engineer completes his review, Shop Drawings will be marked with one of the

following notations:

1. Approved

2. Approved as Noted

3. Revise & Resubmit

4. No Action Taken

5. Rejected

B. If submittal is acceptable, it will be marked “Approved.” Excess copies of the submittal

will be returned to the Contractor.

C. Upon return of a submittal marked “Approved,” the Contractor may order, ship, or

fabricate the materials included on the submittal, provided it is in accordance with any

corrections noted.

D. If a Shop Drawing has extensive corrections or corrections affecting other drawings or

Work, the Engineer may require that the Contractor make corrections indicated thereon




and resubmit the Shop Drawings for record purposes. Such drawings will have the

notation, “Revise & Resubmit.”

E. If a submittal is unacceptable, excess copies will be returned to the Contractor with the

following notation:

1. Rejected

F. Upon return of a submittal marked “Resubmit,” the Contractor shall make the corrections

indicated and repeat the initial approval procedure.

G. Any related work performed or equipment installed without an “Approved” or

“Approved as Noted” Shop Drawing will be at the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.7 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute copies of Shop Drawings and Product Data which carry the Engineer’s stamp

of approval to:

1. Job site file.

2. Record Documents file.

3. Other affected contractors.

4. Subcontractors.

5. Supplier or Fabricator.

1.8 ENGINEER’S DUTIES

A. Review submittals within 14 calendar days and in accordance with schedule.

B. Affix stamp and initials or signature, and indicate requirements for resubmittals, if

required.

C. Return submittals to Contractor for resubmission if required.

D. Engineer shall distribute acceptable submittals as follows:

1. 2 copies to Owner.

2. 2 copies to Owner’s field representative.

3. 3 copies retained by Engineer.

4. Excess copies shall be returned to Contractor.

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SCHEDULE OF VALUES 01370 - 1

SECTION 01370 - SCHEDULE OF VALUES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

A. Procedures for preparation and submittal of Schedule of Values for progress and final

payment requests.

B. Quantities to be submitted for progress and final payment shall be verified with the

resident project manager prior to submittal of schedule.

1.2. FORMAT

Owner will provide copies of forms to be used when preparing payment request.

1.3. SUBMITTAL

A. Submit three copies of Schedule with each payment request.

B. Transmit by transmittal letter. Identify by title and number.

1.4. SUBSTANTIATING DATA

A. When Owner requires substantiating information, submit data justifying line item

amounts in question.

B. Provide one copy of data with cover letter for each copy of Application. Show

Application number and date, and line item by number and description.

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PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING 01400 - 1

SECTION 01400 – PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. 1 DESCRIPTION

A. Date, Time and Location: Conference will be held after execution of the Contract and

before construction is started at the site. The Owner Representative will fix date, time,

and location of the meeting.

B. Owner’s Representative shall prepare agenda, preside at meeting, and prepare and

distribute meeting minutes of proceedings to all parties.

C. Contractor shall provide data required, contribute appropriate items for discussion, and be

prepared to discuss all items on agenda.

1. 2 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE

A. Contractor(s) and major Subcontractors.

B. Owner’s representative.

C. Engineer.

1. 3 AGENDA

A. Agenda will include but will not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. Designation of responsible personnel.

2. Subcontractors.

3. Coordination with other contractors.

4. Construction schedule.

5. Processing of Shop Drawings.

6. Processing of field decisions and Change Orders.

7. Requirements for copies of Contract Documents.

8. Insurance in force.

9. Schedule of Values.

10. Schedule of Payment.

11. Use of premises.

12. Contractor(s) responsibility for safety and first aid procedures.



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13. Security and I.D. Cards.

14. Housekeeping.

15. Field offices.

16. Record Drawings.

17. QA/QC Requirements

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PROGRESS MEETINGS 01410 - 1

SECTION 01410 – PROGRESS MEETINGS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Date and Time:

1. Regular Progress Meetings will be held weekly in accordance with the General

Conditions or as directed by the Owner.

2. Other Meetings: On Call.

B. Place: Contractor’s office at Project site or other mutually agreed upon location.

C. The Owner’s Representative shall prepare agenda, preside at meetings, and prepare and

distribute meeting minutes of proceedings to all parties.

D. The Contractor shall provide data required and be prepared to discuss all items on

agenda.

1.2 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE

A. Contractor(s) and major Subcontractors.

B. Owner’s Representative.

1.3 AGENDA

1. Progress since last meeting.

2. Planned progress for next period.

3. Problems, conflicts, and observations.

4. Change Orders.

5. Applications for payment.

6. Quality standards and control.

7. Schedules, including off-site fabrication and delivery schedules. Corrective

measures required.

8. Coordination between parties.

9. Other business.

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 01450 - 1

SECTION 01450 – CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION

This specification covers requirements for Contractor Quality Control.

1.2. REFERENCES

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.

1. ASTM D 3740 (2001) Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in

the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering

Design and Construction.

2. ASTM E 329 (2000b) Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or

Inspection of Materials Used in Construction.

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3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an

effective quality control system. The quality control system shall consist of plans,

procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product that complies with the

contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both onsite and

offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The site project

superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job and is subject to

removal by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) for non-compliance with the quality

requirements specified in the contract. The site project superintendent in this context shall

be the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site,

including quality and production. The site project superintendent shall maintain a

physical presence at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the VPA, and

shall be responsible for all construction and construction related activities at the site.

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Contractor shall furnish for review by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA), not later

than 10 days after receipt of Notice To Proceed, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC)

Plan. The plan shall identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records,

and forms to be used. The VPA will consider an interim plan for the first 30 days of

operation. Construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the CQC Plan

or acceptance of an interim plan.

applicable to the particular feature of work to be started. Work outside of the features of

work included in an accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance




of a CQC Plan or another interim plan containing the additional features of work to be

started.

3.3 CONTENT OF THE C.Q.C. PLAN

The CQC Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction

operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, fabricators,

suppliers, and purchasing agents:

A. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of

authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff shall implement a control system for

all aspects of the work specified. The staff shall include a CQC System Manager who

shall report to the project superintendent.

B. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of

each person assigned a CQC function.

C. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the

firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately

perform the functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop work

which is not in compliance with the contract. The CQC System Manager shall issue

letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties,

authorities, and responsibilities. Copies of these letters shall also be furnished to the

VPA.

D. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including

those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents. These

procedures shall be in accordance with Section 01340 SHOP DRAWINGS AND

PRODUCT DATA.

E. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include

the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test

frequency, and person responsible for each test. (Independent Testing Laboratory

facilities will be submitted by the Contractor for approval by the VPA.)

F. Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control,

verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.

G. Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable

corrective action. These procedures shall establish verification that identified deficiencies

have been corrected.

H. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

3.4 ACCEPTANCE OF PLAN

Acceptance of the Contractor's plan is required prior to the start of construction.

Acceptance is conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during the

construction. The VPA reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his

CQC Plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the

quality specified.




3.5 NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES

After acceptance of the CQC Plan, the Contractor shall notify the VPA in writing of any

proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the VPA.

3.6 COORDINATION MEETING(S)

Before start of construction, and prior to acceptance by the VPA of the CQC Plan, the

Contractor shall meet with an Authorized VPA Representative and the VPA’s Quality

Assurance Contractor and discuss the Contractor's quality control system. The CQC Plan

shall be submitted for review a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the Coordination

Meeting. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details shall be

developed, including the forms for recording the CQC operations, control activities,

testing, administration of the system for both onsite and offsite work, and the

interrelationship of Contractor's Management and control with the VPA’s Quality

Assurance Contractor. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be

called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in

the CQC system or procedures which may require corrective action by the Contractor.

3.7 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

A. Personnel Requirements: The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System

Manager and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and

contract compliance. Personnel identified in the technical provisions as requiring

specialized skills to assure the required work is being performed properly will also be

included as part of the CQC organization. The Contractor's CQC staff shall maintain a

presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have complete authority

and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure contract compliance. The CQC

staff shall be subject to acceptance by the VPA. The Contractor shall provide adequate

office space, filing systems and other resources as necessary to maintain an effective and

fully functional CQC organization. The CQC organization shall be responsible to

maintain documents and records at the site at all times except as otherwise acceptable to

the VPA.

B. CQC System Manager: The Contractor shall identify as CQC System Manager an

individual within the onsite work organization who shall be responsible for overall

management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor.

The CQC System Manager shall be:

a) a certified engineer, architect, or a graduate of a four-year

construction management program, with a minimum of two (2) years

construction experience on projects similar to this contract.

b) a construction person with a minimum of eight (8) years in related

work.

This CQC System Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall

be employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be assigned by

the General Contractor and may have duties in addition to quality control. An alternate

for the CQC System Manager shall be identified in the plan to serve in the event of the

System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate shall be the same as for the

designated CQC System Manager.




C. CQC Personnel: At the very minimum, the Contractor’s CQC staff personnel shall be

experienced in, cast-in-place concrete, asphalt concrete pavement, sheet pile installation,

and work associated with utilities. It is not required that all members of this staff have

experience in all of these phases, but that the Contractor’s personnel have enough

collective experience to ensure that the work is completed according to plans and specs.

D. Organizational Changes: The Contractor shall maintain the CQC staff at full strength at

all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the CQC staff, the Contractor shall

revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Authorized

VPA representative for acceptance.

3.8 REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS

A. Test and Inspection Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports specified in

other Sections. Include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and

testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies

with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

B. Manufacturer's Technical Representative's Field Reports: Prepare written information

documenting manufacturer's technical representative's tests and inspections specified in

other Sections. Include the following:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of technical representative making report.

2. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of

product.

3. Statement that products at Project site comply with requirements.

4. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with

requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

5. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed

performance complies with requirements.

6. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

7. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

C. Factory-Authorized Service Representative's Reports: Prepare written information

documenting manufacturer's factory-authorized service representative's tests and

inspections specified in other Sections. Include the following:




1. Name, address, and telephone number of factory-authorized service

representative making report.

2. Statement that equipment complies with requirements.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed

performance complies with requirements.

4. Statement whether conditions, products, and installation will affect warranty.

5. Other required items indicated in individual Specification Sections.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Owner's records, submit copies of permits,

licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices,

receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents,

established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of

the Work.

3.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

E. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this article establish the minimum qualification

levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

F. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems

similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service

performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

G. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those

indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well

as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

H. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or

assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project,

whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service

performance.

I. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified

to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing

engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those

performed for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar in

material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

J. Specialists: Certain Specification Sections require that specific construction activities

shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations.

Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for

the activities indicated.

1. Requirements of authorities having jurisdiction shall supersede requirements for

specialists.

K. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with

the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as

documented according to ASTM E 329; and with additional qualifications specified in

individual Sections; and, where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is

acceptable to authorities.




1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

L. Manufacturer's Technical Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative

of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to observe and inspect

installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to

those indicated for this Project.

M. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative

of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of

manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those

indicated for this Project.

3.10 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

Submittals, if needed, shall be made as specified in Section 01340 Shop Drawings and

Product Data. The CQC organization shall be responsible for certifying that all submittals

and deliverables are in compliance with the contract requirements. Ensure adequate time

is allowed for each type of submittal required.

3.11 CONTROL

Contractor Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the

construction, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the

requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan that

encompasses all phases of the project and complies with the testing and procedural

requirements of the Specifications for submittal to the Virginia Port Authority prior to the

commencement of any work.

3.12 TESTS

A. Testing Procedure: The Contractor shall perform specified or required tests to verify that

the construction conforms to contract drawings and specifications. Upon request, the

Contractor shall furnish to the VPA duplicate samples of test specimens for possible

testing by the VPA’s designated Quality Assurance Contractor. Testing includes

operation and/or acceptance tests when specified. The Contractor shall procure the

services of a reputable testing laboratory. The Contractor shall perform the following

activities and record and provide the following data:

1. Verify that testing procedures comply with contract requirements.

2. Verify that facilities and testing equipment are available and comply with

testing standards.

3. Check test instrument calibration data against certified standards.

4. Verify that recording forms and test identification control number

system, including all of the test documentation requirements, have been

prepared.




5. Results of all tests taken, both passing and failing tests, shall be recorded

on the CQC report for the date taken. Specification paragraph reference,

location where tests were taken, and the sequential control number

identifying the test shall be given. If approved by the Owner, actual test

reports may be submitted later with a reference to the test number and

date taken. An information copy of tests performed by an offsite or

commercial test facility shall be provided directly to the Contracting

Officer. Failure to submit timely test reports as stated may result in

nonpayment for related work performed and disapproval of the test

facility for this contract.

B. Testing Laboratories Capability Check: The Virginia Port Authority reserves the

right to have the laboratory equipment in the proposed laboratory checked for

compliance with the standards set forth in the contract specifications and to check the

laboratory technician's testing procedures and techniques. Laboratories utilized for

testing soils, concrete, asphalt, and steel shall meet criteria detailed in ASTM D 3740

and ASTM E 329.

C. Capability Recheck: If the selected laboratory fails the capability check, the

Contractor will be assessed a charge of $10,000.00 to reimburse the VPA for each

succeeding recheck of the laboratory or the checking of a subsequently selected

laboratory. Such costs will be deducted from the contract amount due the Contractor.

D. Furnishing or Transportation of Samples for Testing: Costs incidental to the

transportation of samples or materials shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.13 COMPLETION INSPECTION

A. Punch-Out Inspection: Near the end of the work, or any increment of the work

established by the specifications, the CQC Manager and an Authorized VPA

representative shall conduct an inspection of the work. A punch list of items, which do

not conform to the approved drawings and specifications, shall be prepared. The list of

deficiencies shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected.

The CQC System Manager or staff shall make a second inspection to ascertain that all

deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, the Contractor shall notify

the VPA that the facility is ready for the Pre-Final inspection.

B. Pre-Final Inspection: The VPA will perform the pre-final inspection to verify that the

facility is complete and ready to be occupied. A VPA Pre-Final Punch List may be

developed as a result of this inspection. The Contractor's CQC System Manager shall

ensure that all items on this list have been corrected before notifying the VPA, so that a

Final inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Any items noted on the Pre-Final

inspection shall be corrected in a timely manner following the Pre-Final inspection.

C. Final Acceptance Inspection: The Contractor's Quality Control Inspection personnel, plus

the superintendent or other primary management person, and the Virginia Port

Authority’s Representative shall be in attendance at the final acceptance inspection.

Additional VPA personnel including may also be in attendance. The VPA’s

representative will formally schedule the final acceptance inspection after receipt of the

Contractor's written assurance that all specific items previously identified to the

Contractor as being unacceptable upon results of the Pre-Final inspection have been




corrected. It shall not occur until all remaining work performed under the contract, will

be complete and acceptable by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection.

Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this

inspection will be cause for the Authorized VPA representative to bill the Contractor for

VPA’s additional inspection cost.

3.14 DOCUMENTATION

A. The Contractor shall maintain current records providing factual evidence that required

quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. These records shall include

the work of subcontractors and suppliers and shall be on an acceptable form that includes,

as a minimum, the following information:

1. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

2. Operating plant/equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.

3. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

4. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to

specifications/drawings requirements. The control phase shall be

identified (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up). List of deficiencies noted,

along with corrective action.

5. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to

acceptability, storage, and reference to specifications/drawings

requirements.

6. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom,

and action taken.

7. Offsite surveillance activities, including actions taken.

8. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions

or corrective actions.

9. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

10. Contractor's verification statement

B. These records shall indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of

personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. These

records shall cover both conforming and deficient features and shall include a statement

that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the

contract. The original and one copy of these records in report form shall be furnished to

the VPA daily within 72 hours after the date covered by the report, except that reports

need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed. As a minimum, one

report shall be prepared and submitted for every 7 days of no work and on the last day of

a no work period. All calendar days shall be accounted for throughout the life of the

contract. Reports shall be signed and dated by the CQC System Manager. The report




from the CQC System Manager shall include copies of test reports and copies of reports

prepared by all subordinate quality control personnel.

3.15 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE

An Authorized VPA representative will notify the Contractor of any detected

noncompliance with the foregoing requirements. The Contractor shall take immediate

corrective action after receipt of such notice. Such notice, when delivered to the

Contractor at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If

the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Authorized VPA representative

may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has

been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders shall be made the subject of

claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.


There is no direct payment for work associated with this section. Payment is included in

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TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 01500 - 1

SECTION 01500 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain temporary facilities and controls

required for construction. Remove upon completion of work.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. Materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage,

must not create unsafe conditions; and must not violate requirements of applicable codes

and standards.

2.2 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY

A. Contractor shall obtain power required for construction from the nearest site of a

distributed electrical source. Contractor shall provide all necessary transformers and

branch circuit requirements of his subcontractors and for construction illumination.

B. Contractor shall pay costs of equipment and furnishing, installing, maintenance, and

removal or temporary service facilities.

C. Maintenance of temporary electric service shall be the sole responsibility of the

Contractor.

D. Contractor shall pay costs for electricity.

2.3 TEMPORARY LIGHTING

A. Furnish and install temporary lighting required for:

1. Construction needs

2. Safe and adequate working conditions

3. Public Safety

4. Security lighting

5. Temporary office and storage area lighting

B. Service periods:

1. Security lighting: All hours of darkness.

2. Safety lighting.

a. Within construction area: All times that authorized personnel are

present.




b. Public areas: At all times.

C. Cost of installation and operation:

1. Contractor shall pay all installation, maintenance and removal costs of temporary

lighting.

2. Contractor shall pay all power costs associated with his work.

D. Maintenance of temporary lighting service (replacement of bulbs, etc.) shall be the sole

responsibility of the Contractor.

E. Illumination levels for temporary lighting shall be in accordance with the applicable

standards of the ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY (IES), the

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) and the

VIRGINIA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS for the

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (29 CRF Part 1926.)

2.4 TEMPORARY TELEPHONE SERVICE

A. Contractor shall pay costs for the furnishing and installation, maintenance and removal of

temporary telephone, equipment, and services for construction needs throughout the

construction period.

B. Contractor shall pay service costs for all local telephone service and toll charges.

2.5 TEMPORARY WATER

A. Contractor shall pay costs of the furnishing, maintaining and removal of all temporary

water service and equipment, fixtures, hose, piping, etc.

B. Contractor shall pay costs for water.

2.6 PROTECTION AND SECURITY

A. Contractor shall provide barricades, flagmen, lanterns and other such signs and signals as

may be necessary to warn of the dangers in connection with open excavation and

obstructions.

B. Applicable requirements of OSHA and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

shall be adhered to at all times.

C. Provide an adequate system to secure the project area at all times, especially during

nonconstruction periods. Even though N.I.T. is a secured area, it does not release the

Contractor from the liability of securing the project area. Contractor shall be solely

responsible for taking proper security measures.

D. Contractor shall pay all costs for protection and security systems.

2. 7 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES




A. The Contractor shall furnish, install and maintain ample temporary toilets and sanitary

facilities for the workmen. Drinking water shall be provided from a proven safe source so

piped or transported as to be kept clean and fresh and served from single service

containers of satisfactory types.


3. 1 GENERAL

A. Maintain and operate systems to assure continuous service.

B. Modify and extend systems as work progress requires.

3. 2 REMOVAL

A. Completely remove temporary materials and equipment when their use is no longer

required.

B. Clean and repair damage caused by installations or use of temporary facilities.



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ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING AREAS 01550 - 1

SECTION 01550 – ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING AREAS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all temporary roadways and parking necessary for

the completion of the Work in accordance with Contract Documents. All such Work not

designated to remain shall be removed and their sites repaired and restored prior to Final

Payment.

B. This section contains requirements for the following temporary facilities:

1. Access roads.

2. Parking.

3. Protection of existing pavements and parking areas.

4. Protection of permanent pavements and parking facilities.

5. Maintenance.

6. Removal, Repair.

C. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:


2. Individual Sections; Specifications for Earthwork

3. Temporary Facilities and Controls; Section 01500

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. For temporary Construction: Contractor’s option, unless otherwise noted.


3. 1 PREPARATION

A. Clear areas, provide surface drainage of premises and adjacent areas.

3.2 ACCESS ROADS

A. Construct temporary access roads as needed, of a width and load-bearing capacity to

provide unimpeded traffic for construction purposes.

B. Provide temporary bridges and culverts to span low areas and allow unimpeded drainage.



ACCESS ROADS AND PARKING AREAS 01550 - 2

C. Contractor shall use construction entrances and roads where shown on drawings.

3.3 PARKING

A. Contractor’s personnel shall park in areas to be designated by the Owner. If a large work

force is in use, the parking area may be remote from the site and require the Contractor to

shuttle workers to and from the Work site.

3. 4 EXISTING PAVEMENTS AND PARKING AREAS

A. Protect all existing pavements during passage by tracked vehicles

3. 5 MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain traffic and parking areas in a sound condition free of excavated material,

construction equipment, and products. Promptly repair potholes, low areas, standing

water, and other deficiencies.

B. At the completion of the work repair all damage to existing roads and provide an asphalt

overlay of the repaired area.

3. 6 REMOVAL, REPAIR

A. Remove temporary materials and construction prior to Substantial Completion.

B. Repair existing facilities damaged by usage to original condition.



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TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 01575 - 1

SECTION 01575 – TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. 1 REFERENCE STANDARDS

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.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication

40 CFR 112 Oil Pollution Prevention

40 CFR 122.26 EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit

Regulations

40 CFR 173 Title

40 CFR 241 Guidelines for Disposal of Solid Waste

40 CFR 243 Guidelines for the Storage and Collection of Residential,

Commercial, and Institutional Solid Waste

40 CFR 258 Subtitle D Landfill Requirements

40 CFR 260 Hazardous Waste Management Systems: General

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 264 Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage,

and Disposal Facilities

40 CFR 265 Interim Status Standard for Owners and Operators of Hazardous

Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities

40 CFR 266 Management of Specific Hazardous Wastes and Specific Types

of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities

40 CFR 268 Land Disposal Restrictions

40 CFR 270 EPA Administrated Permit Programs: The Hazardous Waste

Permit Program

40 CFR 271 Requirements for Authorization of State Hazardous Waste

Programs




40 CFR 272 Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Programs

40 CFR 273 Universal Waste Management

40 CFR 279 Used Oil Regulations

40 CFR 280 Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks

40 CFR 300 National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency

Plan

40 CFR 355 Emergency Planning and Notification

40 CFR 372-SUBPART D EPA Toxic Chemical Release Reporting Regulations

40 CFR 716 Health and Safety Data Reporting

40 CFR 761 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing,

Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions

49 CFR 173 Shipments and Packagings

49 CFR 178 Packagings

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

EPA SW-846 (1996) Evaluating Solid Waste (Physical/Chemical Methods)

EPA 832-R-92-005 Storm Water Management for Construction Activities

1. 2 DEFINITIONS

A. Sediment: Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff

water or wind.

B. Solid Waste: Garbage, refuse, debris, sludge, or other discharged material (except

hazardous waste as defined in paragraph entitled "Hazardous Waste" or hazardous debris

as defined in paragraph entitled "Hazardous Debris"), including solid, liquid, semisolid,

or contained gaseous materials resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining,

or agricultural operations. Material not regulated as solid waste are: nuclear source or

byproduct materials regulated under the Federal Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended;

suspended or dissolved materials in domestic sewage effluent or irrigation return flows,

or other regulated point source discharges; regulated air emissions; and fluids or wastes

associated with natural gas or crude oil exploration or production.

1. Green waste: The vegetative matter from landscaping, land clearing and

grubbing, including, but not limited to, grass, bushes, scrubs, small trees and

saplings, tree stumps and plant roots. Marketable trees, grasses and plants that are

indicated to remain, be re-located, or be re-used are not included.

2. Surplus soil: Existing soil that is in excess of what is required for this work,

including aggregates intended, but not used, for on-site mixing of concrete,




mortars and paving. Contaminated soil meeting the definition of hazardous

material or hazardous waste is not included.

3. Inert construction and demolition debris: Broken or removed concrete, masonry,

and rock asphalt paving; ceramics; roofing paper and shingles. Inert materials

may be reinforced with or contain ferrous wire, rods, accessories and weldments.

4. Wood: Dimension and non-dimension lumber, plywood, chipboard, hardboard.

Treated and/or painted wood that meets the definition of lead contaminated or

lead based contaminated paint is not included.

5. Scrap metal: Scrap and excess ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as reinforcing

steel, structural shapes, pipe and wire that are recovered or collected and

disposed of as scrap. Scrap metal meeting the definition of hazardous material or

hazardous waste is not included.

6. Paint cans: Metal cans that are empty of paints, solvents, thinners and adhesives.

If permitted by the paint can label, a thin dry film may remain in the can.

7. Recyclables: Materials, equipment and assemblies such as doors, windows, door

and window frames, plumbing fixtures, glazing and mirrors that are recovered

and sold as recyclable. Metal meeting the definition of lead contaminated or lead

based paint contaminated may be included as recyclable if sold to a scrap metal

company. Paint cans may not be included as recyclable if sold to a scrap metal

company.

C. Debris: Non-hazardous solid material generated during the construction, demolition, or

renovation of a structure which exceeds 2.5 inch particle size that is: a manufactured

object; plant or animal matter; or natural geologic material (e.g. cobbles and boulders). A

mixture of debris and other material such as soil or sludge is also subject to regulation as

debris if the mixture is comprised primarily of debris by volume, based on visual

inspection.

D. Hazardous Debris: As defined in paragraph entitled "Debris" of this section, debris that

contains listed hazardous waste (either on the debris surface, or in its interstices, such as

pore structure) per 40 CFR 261; or debris that exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste

per 40 CFR 261.

E. Chemical Wastes: This includes salts, acids, alkalies, herbicides, pesticides, and organic

chemicals.

F. Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and

consumption of food.

G: Hazardous Waste: Hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR 261 or as defined by applicable

State and local regulations.

H. Oily Waste: Petroleum products and bituminous materials.

I. Regulated Waste: Those solid waste that have specific additional Federal, state, or local

controls for handling, storage, or disposal.




J. Hazardous Materials: Any material that is regulated as a hazardous material in

accordance with 49 CFR 173, requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in

accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, or which during end use, treatment, handling,

storage, transportation or disposal meets or has components which meet or have the

potential to meet the definition of a Hazardous Waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261.

Throughout this specification, hazardous material includes hazardous chemicals.

1. 3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01340.

1. Environmental protection plan

2. Test Reports: Laboratory analysis

3. Closeout Submittals: Some of the records listed below are also required as part of

other submittals. For the "Records" submittal, maintain on-site a separate three-

ring Environmental Records binder and submit at the completion of the project.

Make separate parts to the binder corresponding to each of the applicable sub-

items listed below.

a. Preconstruction survey

b. Solid waste disposal permit

c. Waste determination documentation

d. Disposal documentation for hazardous and regulated waste

e. Contractor 40 CFR employee training records

f. Regulatory notification

g. Erosion and sediment control inspection reports

h. Solid waste disposal report

i. Contractor Hazardous Material Inventory Log

1. 4 DIRT AND DUST CONTROL PLAN

A. Submit truck and material haul routes along with a plan for controlling dirt, debris, and

dust on the Richmond Marine Terminal roadways. As a minimum, identify in the plan the

subcontractor and equipment for cleaning along the haul route and measures to reduce

dirt, dust, and debris from roadways.

1. 5 LABORATORY ANALYSIS

A. Submit a copy of a laboratory analysis of solid waste and debris with the potential of

becoming classified as a hazardous waste (i.e., abrasive/sand blasting debris, etc.). Waste

stream determinations are required at the point of generation and must sufficiently

document whether the waste will be a solid waste, hazardous waste, or Resource




Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) exempt waste. Determinations must use EPA

approved methods and provide written rational for whether the waste is classified as

hazardous or non-hazardous. The Contractor shall bear the cost of the waste stream

determinations, and the Owner reserves the right to request waste stream determinations

on questionable waste streams.

1. 6 REPORTS

A. Regulatory Notification: The Contractor is responsible for all regulatory notification

requirements in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. The Contractor

shall forward copies to the Owner prior to commencement of work activities. Typically,

regulatory notifications must be provided for the following (this listing is not all

inclusive): demolition, renovation, NPDES defined site work, remediation of controlled

substances (asbestos, hazardous waste, lead paint).

B. Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Reports: Submit "Erosion and Sediment

Control Inspection Reports" (form provided at the pre-construction conference) to the

Owner’s Representative once every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a storm event

that produces 0.5-inch or more of rain.

C. Solid Waste Disposal Report: Monthly the Contractor shall submit a solid waste disposal

report to the Owner’s Representative. For each waste, the report shall state the

classification (using the definitions provided in this section), amount, location, and name

of the business receiving the solid waste. The Contractor shall include copies of the waste

handling facilities' weight tickets, receipts, bills of sale, and other sales documentation. In

lieu of sales documentation, the Contractor may submit a statement indicating the

disposal location for the solid waste which is signed by an officer of the Contractor firm

authorized to legally obligate or bind the firm. The sales documentation or Contractor

certification shall include the receiver's tax identification number and business, EPA or

State registration number, along with the receiver's delivery and business addresses and

telephone numbers. For each solid waste retained by the Contractor for his own use, the

Contractor shall submit on the solid waste disposal report the information previously

described in this paragraph.

1. 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide and maintain, during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined.

Plan for and provide environmental protective measures to control pollution that develops

during normal construction practice. Plan for and provide environmental protective

measures required to correct conditions that develop during the construction of

permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the project. Comply with

Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the environment, including water, air,

solid waste, hazardous waste and substances, oily substances, and noise pollution.

1. Contractor Liabilities for Environmental Protection: The Contractor is advised

that this project and NIT are subject to Federal, State, and local regulatory

agency inspections to review compliance with environmental laws and

regulations. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with any representative from

any Federal, State or local regulatory agency who may visit the job site and shall

provide immediate notification to the Owner’s Representative, who shall

accompany them on any subsequent site inspections. The Contractor shall




complete, maintain, and make available to the Owner’s Representative, station,

or regulatory agency personnel all documentation relating to environmental

compliance under applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. The

Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner’s Representative if a Notice of

Violation (NOV) is issued to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property

resulting from Contractor fault or negligence as well as for the payment of any

civil fines or penalties which may be assessed by any Federal, State or local

regulatory agency as a result of the Contractor's or any subcontractor's violation

of any applicable Federal, State or local environmental law or regulation. Should

a Notice of Violation (NOV), Notice of Noncompliance (NON), Notice of

Deficiency (NOD), or similar regulatory agency notice be issued to the Owner as

facility owner/operator on account of the actions or inactions of the Contractor or

one of its subcontractors in the performance of work under this contract, the

Contractor shall fully cooperate with the Owner in defending against regulatory

assessment of any civil fines or penalties arising out of such actions or inactions.

1. 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

A. Five days after the award of contract, the Contractor shall meet with the Owner to discuss

the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and develop a mutual understanding relative

to the details of environmental protection, including measures for protecting natural

resources, required reports, and other measures to be taken. The Environmental

Protection Plan shall be submitted in the following format and shall, at a minimum,

address the following elements (also refer to paragraph entitled "Protection of Natural

Resources" in this section):

1. Description of the Environmental Protection Plan

a. General overview and purpose

b. General site information

2. Protection of Natural Resources

a. Land resources

b. Tree protection

c. Replacement of damaged landscape features

d. Temporary construction

e. Wetland areas

3. Storm Water Management and Control

a. Ground cover

b. Erodible soils




c. Temporary measures

(1) Mechanical retardation and control of runoff

(2) Vegetation and mulch

d. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures and Notice of Intent 40 CFR

122.26, EPA 832-R-92-005. Provide a "Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan" (SWPPP) for the project. The SWPPP shall meet the

requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia general permit for storm

water discharges from construction sites. Submit the SWPPP along with

any required Notice of Intents, Notice of Termination, and appropriate

permit fees, via the Owner’s Representative, to the appropriate State

agency for approval, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the start of

construction. A copy of the approved SWPPP shall be kept at the

construction on-site office, and continually updated as regulations

require to reflect current site conditions.

(1) Identify potential sources of pollution which may be reasonably

expected to affect the quality of storm water discharge from the

site.

(2) Describe and ensure implementation of practices which will be

used to reduce the pollutants in storm water discharge associated

with industrial activity at the construction site.

(3) Ensure compliance with terms of state general permit for storm

water discharge.

(4) Select applicable management practices from EPA 832-R-92-

005.

(5) Provide completed copy of "Notice of Intent" and "Notice of

Termination" except for effective date.

4. Prevention of Releases to the Environment

a. Procedures to prevent releases to the environment

b. Notifications in the event of a release to the environment

5. Protection of the Environment from Waste Derived from Contractor Operations

a. Control and disposal of solid and sanitary waste

b. Control and disposal of hazardous waste (Hazardous Waste Management

Section): This item shall consist of the management procedures for all

hazardous waste to be generated. As a minimum, include the following:

(1) Procedures to be employed to ensure a written waste

determination is made for appropriate wastes which are to be

generated;




(2) Sampling/analysis plan;

(3) Methods of hazardous waste accumulation/storage (i.e., in tanks

and/or containers);

(4) Management procedures for storage, labeling, transportation, and

disposal of waste (treatment of waste is not allowed unless

specifically noted);

(5) Management procedures and regulatory documentation ensuring

disposal of hazardous waste complies with Land Disposal

Restrictions (40 CFR 268);

(6) Management procedures for recyclable hazardous materials such

as lead-acid batteries, used oil, and the like;

(7) Used oil management procedures in accordance with 40 CFR

279;

(8) Pollution prevention\hazardous waste minimization procedures;

(9) Plans for the disposal of hazardous waste by permitted facilities;

(10) Procedures to be employed to ensure all required employee

training records are maintained.

B. Environmental Protection Plan Review: Fourteen days after the environmental protection

meeting, submit the proposed Environmental Protection Plan for further discussion,

review, and approval. Commencement of work shall not begin until the environmental

protection plan has been approved.

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3. 1 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

A. Land Resources: Except in areas to be cleared, do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or

destroy trees or shrubs without the Owner’s permission. Do not fasten or attach ropes,

cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorages unless authorized by the Owner.

Where such use of attached ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be

responsible for any resultant damage.

1. Protection of Trees: Protect existing trees which are to remain and which may be

injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by construction operations.

Remove displaced rocks from uncleared areas. By approved excavation, remove

trees with 30 percent or more of their root systems destroyed.




2. Replacement: Remove trees and other landscape features scarred or damaged by

equipment operations, and replace with equivalent, undamaged trees and

landscape features. Obtain Owner’s approval before replacement.

B. Water Resources

1. Oily and Hazardous Substances: Prevent oil or hazardous substances from

entering the ground, drainage areas, or navigable waters. In accordance with 40

CFR 112, surround all temporary fuel oil or petroleum storage tanks with a

temporary berm or containment of sufficient size and strength to contain the

contents of the tanks, plus 10 percent freeboard for precipitation. The berm shall

be impervious to oil for 72 hours and be constructed so that any discharge will

not permeate, drain, infiltrate, or otherwise escape before cleanup occurs.

3. 2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES

A. Protection of Erodible Soils: Immediately finish the earthwork brought to a final grade, as

indicated or specified. Immediately protect the side slopes and back slopes upon

completion of rough grading. Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of

exposure of unprotected soils.

B. Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils: Use the following methods to prevent erosion

and control sedimentation:

1. Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff: Mechanically retard and control

the rate of runoff from the construction site. This includes construction of

diversion ditches, benches, berms, and use of silt fences and straw bales to retard

and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

2. Sediment Basins: Trap sediment in temporary sediment basins. Pump dry and

remove the accumulated sediment, after each storm. Use a paved weir or vertical

overflow pipe for overflow. Remove collected sediment from the site.

3. Vegetation and Mulch: Provide temporary protection on sides and back slopes as

soon as rough grading is completed or sufficient soil is exposed to require

erosion protection. Protect slopes by accelerated growth of permanent vegetation,

temporary vegetation, mulching, or netting. Stabilize slopes by hydroseeding,

anchoring mulch in place, covering with anchored netting, sodding, or such

combination of these and other methods necessary for effective erosion control.

a. Seeding: Provide new seeding where ground is disturbed. Include topsoil

or nutriment during the seeding operation necessary to establish a

suitable stand of grass.

3. 3 CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTES

A. Pick up solid wastes, and place in covered containers which are regularly emptied. Do not

prepare or cook food on the project site. Prevent contamination of the site or other areas

when handling and disposing of wastes. At project completion, leave the areas clean.

Remove all solid waste (including non-hazardous debris) from RMT property and

dispose off-site at an approved landfill. Solid waste disposal off-site must comply with




most stringent local, State, and Federal requirements including 40 CFR 241, 40 CFR 243,

and 40 CFR 258.

3. 4 CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTES

A. Hazardous Waste/Debris Management: The Contractor shall identify all construction

activities which will generate hazardous waste/debris. The Contractor must provide a

documented waste determination for all resultant waste streams. Hazardous waste/debris

shall be identified, labeled, handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all

Federal, State, and local regulations including 40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 262, 40 CFR 263, 40

CFR 264, 40 CFR 265, 40 CFR 266, and 40 CFR 268. Hazardous waste shall also be

managed in accordance with the approved Hazardous Waste Management Section of the

Environmental Protection Plan. Store hazardous wastes in approved containers in

accordance with 49 CFR 173 and 49 CFR 178. Prior to removal of any hazardous waste

from RMT property, all hazardous waste manifests must be signed by the Owner. No

hazardous waste shall be brought onto RMT property. Provide to the Owner a copy of

waste determination documentation for any solid waste streams that have any potential to

be hazardous waste or contain any chemical constituents listed in 40 CFR 372-

SUBPART D. For hazardous wastes spills, verbally notify the Contracting Officer

immediately.

B. Hazardous Material Control: The Contractor shall include hazardous material control

procedures in the Safety Plan. The procedures shall address and ensure the proper

handling of hazardous materials, including the appropriate transportation requirements.

The Contractor shall submit a MSDS and estimated quantities to be used for each

hazardous material to the Owner prior to bringing the material on RMT. Typical

materials requiring MSDS and quantity reporting include, but are not limited to, oil and

latex based painting and caulking products, solvents, adhesives, aerosol, and petroleum

products. At the end of the project, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with the

maximum quantity of each material that was present at the site at any one time, the dates

the material was present, the amount of each material that was used during the project,

and how the material was used. The Contractor shall also ensure that hazardous materials

are utilized in a manner that will minimize the amount of hazardous waste that is

generated. The Contractor shall ensure that all containers of hazardous materials have

NFPA labels or their equivalent. Copies of the MSDS for hazardous materials shall be

kept on site at all times and provided to the Owner at the end of the project. The

Contractor shall certify that all hazardous materials removed from the site are hazardous

materials and do not meet the definition of hazardous waste per 40 CFR 261.

C. Petroleum Products: Conduct the fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor

vehicles in a manner that protects against spills and evaporation. All used oil generated

on site shall be managed in accordance with 40 CFR 279. The Contractor shall determine

if any used oil generated while on-site exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste. In

addition, used oil containing 1000 parts per million of solvents will be considered a

hazardous waste and disposed of at Contractor's expense. Used oil mixed with a

hazardous waste will also be considered a hazardous waste. All hazardous waste will be

managed in accordance with the paragraph entitled Hazardous Waste/Debris

Management of this section and shall be managed in accordance with the approved

Environmental Protection Plan.




D. Releases/Spills of Oil and Hazardous Substances: Take precautions to prevent

releases/spills of oil and hazardous substances. In the event of any releases of oil and

hazardous substances, chemicals, or gases; immediately (within 15 minutes) notify the

Owner’s Representative and Owner’s Environmental Program Manager. The Contractor

is responsible for verbal and written notifications as required by the federal 40 CFR 355,

State, local regulations. Spill response shall be in accordance with 40 CFR 300 and

applicable State and local regulations. Contain and clean up these spills without cost to

the Owner. If Owner-assistance is requested or required, the Contractor shall reimburse

the Owner for such assistance. Provide copies of the written notification and

documentation that a verbal notification was made within 20 days.

3. 5 DUST CONTROL

A. Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle or treat, with

dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations.

Dry power brooming will not be permitted. Instead, use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet

sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air blowing will be permitted only for cleaning

nonparticulate debris such as steel reinforcing bars. Only wet cutting will be permitted for

cutting concrete blocks, concrete, and bituminous concrete. Do not unnecessarily shake

bags of cement, concrete mortar, or plaster.

3. 6 ABRASIVE BLASTING

A. Blasting Operations: The use of silica sand is prohibited in sandblasting. Provide

tarpaulin drop cloths and windscreens to enclose abrasive blasting operations to confine

and collect dust, abrasive, agent, paint chips, and other.

B. Disposal Requirements: Submit analytical results of the debris generated from abrasive

blasting operations per paragraph entitled Laboratory Analysis of this section. Hazardous

waste generated from blasting operations shall be managed in accordance with paragraph

entitled "Hazardous Waste\Debris Management" of this section and with the approved

HWMP. Disposal of non-hazardous abrasive blasting debris shall be in accordance with

paragraph entitled, "Control and Disposal of Solid Wastes."

3. 7 NOISE

A. Make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the EPA.

Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the

Owner, and then only during the designated times. Confine pile-driving operations to the

period between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays, unless

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SECTION 01700 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

1. 1 GENERAL

A. Comply with requirements stated in Conditions of the Contract and in Technical

Specifications for administrative procedures in closing out the Work.

B. Related Requirements Specified in Other Sections:


2. Supplementary General Conditions.

3 Cleaning: Section 01710.

4. Project Record Documents: Section 01720.

5. Warranties and Bonds: Section 01740.

1.2 INSPECTION FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

A. When the Contractor considers the Work substantially complete, he shall submit written

notification by completing a CO-13.2a form and submitting to the Owner in accordance

with the General Conditions.

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS TO THE OWNER

A. Evidence of compliance with requirements of governing authorities:

1. Certificates of inspection required by authorities having jurisdiction over the

work.

2. Warranties and Bonds: To requirements of governing authorities.

3. Evidence of Payment and Release of Liens: To requirements of General and

Supplementary Conditions.

4. Certificate of Insurance for Products and Completed Operations.

5. Project Record Documents.

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SECTION 01710 - CLEANING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Maintain premises free of accumulation of waste, debris, and rubbish, caused by

operations.

B. At completion of Work, remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery

and surplus materials, and clean all sight-exposed surfaces. Leave project site clean and

ready for public use.

C. Related Requirements Specified in Other Sections:


2. Project Closeout: Section 01700.

3. Cleaning for Specific Products or Work: Specification Sections for the Work.

1.2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Hazard Control

1. Store Volatile wastes in covered metal containers, and remove from premises

daily.

2. Prevent accumulation of wastes which create hazardous conditions.

3. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

B. Conduct cleaning and disposal operations to comply with local ordinances and anti-

pollution laws.

1. Do not burn or bury rubbish and waste materials on project site.

2. Do not dispose of volatile wastes, such as mineral spirits, oil, or paint thinner, in

storm or sanitary drains.

3. Do not dispose of wastes into streams or waterway.

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2.1 MATERIALS

A. Use only cleaning materials recommended by manufacturer for surface to be cleaned.

B. Use cleaning materials only on surfaces recommended by cleaning material

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3.1 DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Execute cleaning to ensure that grounds, and public properties are maintained free from

accumulations of waste materials and rubbish.

B. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to lay fugitive dust and prevent blowing dust.

C. Provide adequate on-site containers for collection of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

D. At reasonable intervals during progress of Work, remove waste materials, debris and

rubbish from site and legally dispose of at public or private dumping areas.

E. Handle materials in a controlled manner with as few handlings as possible.

F. Insure that all existing drainage ditches and conduits within the Project area are kept

open.

3.2 FINAL CLEANING

A. Employ experienced workmen, or professional cleaner, for final cleaning.

B. Remove grease, dust, dirt, stains, labels, fingerprints, and other foreign materials from or

on exterior finished surfaces.

C. Repair, patch and touch up marred surfaces to specified finish, to match adjacent

surfaces.

D. Broom clean paved surfaces. Rake clean other surfaces or ground.

E. Maintain cleaning until Project, or portion thereof, is accepted by the Owner.



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SECTION 01720 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. GENERAL

A. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to maintain Project Record Documents. This

shall be in addition to any project records that may be kept by the Owner’s Field

Representative.

B. Related Requirements Specified in Other Sections


2. Shop Drawings and Product Data: Section 01340.

1.2 MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain at job site one copy of:

1. Contract Documents

2. Specifications

3. Addenda

4. Reviewed Shop Drawings

5. Change Orders

6. Field Orders

7. Other Modifications to Contract

B. Store documents in approved locations, apart from documents used for construction.

C. Provide files and racks, as necessary, for storage of documents.

D. Maintain documents in clean, dry, legible condition.

E. Do not use Record Documents for construction purposes.

F. Make documents available at all times for inspection by the Owner.

1.3 MARKING DEVICES

Provide colored pencil or felt-tip marking pen for all marking.




1.4 RECORDING

A. Label each document “PROJECT RECORD” in 2-inch high printed letters.

B. Keep Record Documents current.

C. Do not permanently conceal any Work until required information has been recorded.

D. Drawings, legibly marked to record actual construction:

1. Location of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction

referenced to visible and accessible features of structure.

2. Field Changes of dimension and detail.

3. Changes made by Change Order.

4. Details not on original Contract Drawings.

E. Specifications and Addenda, legibly marked with each Section to record:

1. Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number, and supplier of each product and item

of equipment actually installed.

2. Changes made in Change Order.

3. Other material not originally specified.

1.5 SUBMITTAL

A. At completion of project, deliver Record Documents to the Owner.

B. Accompany submittal with transmittal letter, in duplicate, containing:

1. Date

2. Project Title and Number

3. Contractor’s Name and Address

4. Title and Number of each Record Document

5. Certification that each Document as submitted is complete and accurate

6. Signature of Contractor, or his authorized Representative

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SECTION 01740 - WARRANTIES AND BONDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Compile specified warranties and bonds.

B. Compile specified service and maintenance contracts.

C. Co-execute submittals when so specified.

D. Review submittals to verify compliance with Contract Documents

E. Submit to Engineer for review.

F. Related Requirements in Other Parts of the Specifications or Sections:


2.. Supplementary General Conditions

3. Bid or Proposal Bonds: Instruction to Bidders.

4. Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond: General Conditions

of the Contract.

5. General Warranty of Construction: General Conditions Sections 30 and 45.

6. Contract Closeout: Section 01700

1.2 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Assemble warranties, bonds and service contracts, executed by each of the respective

manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

B. Number of original signed copies required: 3

C. Table of Contents: Neatly typed, in orderly sequence. Provide complete information for

each item.

1. Product of work item.

2. Firm, with name of principal, address and telephone number.

3. Scope.

4. Date of beginning of warranty, bond or service and maintenance contract.

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6. Provide information for the Owner’s personnel.

a. Proper procedure in case of failure.

b. Instances which might affect the validity of warranty or bond.

7. Contractor, name of responsible principal, address and telephone number.

D. Form of Submittals

1. Prepare in triplicate packets.

2. Format:

a. Size 8-1/2 X 11 inch, punch sheets for 3-ring binder.

b. Fold larger sheets to fit into binders.

3. Cover: Identify each packet with typed or printed title “WARRANTIES AND

BONDS”. List:

a. Title of Project

b. Name of Contractor

E. Binders: Commercial quality, three-ring, with durable and cleanable plastic covers.

1.3 TIME OF SUBMITTALS

A. Make submittals within ten days after Date of Completion, prior to final request for

payment.

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SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Protecting existing vegetation to remain.

2. Removing existing vegetation.

3. Clearing and grubbing.

4. Stripping and stockpiling topsoil.

5. Removing above- and below-grade site improvements.

6. Disconnecting, capping or sealing, and abandoning site utilities in place.

7. Temporary erosion- and sedimentation-control measures.

B. Related Sections:

1. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for temporary utility services,

construction and support facilities, security and protection facilities, and temporary

erosion- and sedimentation-control measures.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Subsoil: All soil beneath the topsoil layer of the soil profile, and typified by the lack of organic

matter and soil organisms.

B. Surface Soil: Soil that is present at the top layer of the existing soil profile at the Project site.

In undisturbed areas, the surface soil is typically topsoil; but in disturbed areas such as urban

environments, the surface soil can be subsoil.

C. Topsoil: Top layer of the soil profile consisting of existing native surface topsoil or existing in-

place surface soil and is the zone where plant roots grow.

D. Tree-Protection Zone: Area surrounding individual trees or groups of trees to be protected

during construction, and indicated on Drawings.

E. Vegetation: Trees, shrubs, groundcovers, grass, and other plants.




1.4 MATERIAL OWNERSHIP

A. Except for stripped topsoil and other materials indicated to be stockpiled or otherwise remain

Owner's property, cleared materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed

from Project site.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Existing Conditions: Documentation of existing trees and plantings, adjoining construction, and

site improvements that establishes preconstruction conditions that might be misconstrued as

damage caused by site clearing.

1. Use sufficiently detailed photographs or videotape.

2. Include plans and notations to indicate specific wounds and damage conditions of each

tree or other plants designated to remain.

B. Record Drawings: Identifying and accurately showing locations of capped utilities and other

subsurface structural, electrical, and mechanical conditions.


A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied

or used facilities during site-clearing operations.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities

without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by Owner or

authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Salvable Improvements: Carefully remove items indicated to be salvaged and store on Owner's

premises.

C. Utility Locator Service: Notify Miss Utility for area where Project is located before site

clearing.

D. Do not commence site clearing operations until temporary erosion- and sedimentation-control

measures are in place.

E. The following practices are prohibited within protection zones:

1. Storage of construction materials, debris, or excavated material.

2. Parking vehicles or equipment.

3. Foot traffic.




4. Erection of sheds or structures.

5. Impoundment of water.

6. Excavation or other digging unless otherwise indicated.

7. Attachment of signs to or wrapping materials around trees or plants unless otherwise

indicated.

F. Do not direct vehicle or equipment exhaust towards protection zones.

G. Prohibit heat sources, flames, ignition sources, and smoking within or near protection zones.

H. Soil Stripping, Handling, and Stockpiling: Perform only when the topsoil is dry or slightly

moist.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Satisfactory Soil Material: Requirements for satisfactory soil material are specified in

Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

1. Obtain approved borrow soil material off-site when satisfactory soil material is not

available on-site.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Protect and maintain benchmarks and survey control points from disturbance during

construction.

B. Locate and clearly identify trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to remain. Flag each tree trunk at

54 inches above the ground.

C. Protect existing site improvements to remain from damage during construction.

1. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to Owner.

3.2 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

A. Provide temporary erosion- and sedimentation-control measures to prevent soil erosion and

discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways,

according to erosion- and sedimentation-control Drawings and requirements of authorities

having jurisdiction.

B. Verify that flows of water redirected from construction areas or generated by construction

activity do not enter or cross protection zones.




C. Inspect, maintain, and repair erosion- and sedimentation-control measures during construction

until permanent vegetation has been established.

D. Remove erosion and sedimentation controls and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during

removal.

3.3 TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

A. General: Protect trees and plants remaining on-site.

B. Repair or replace trees, shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain or be relocated that are

damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Owner.

3.4 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Owner will arrange for disconnecting and sealing indicated utilities that serve existing structures

before site clearing, when requested by Contractor.

1. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before proceeding with site

clearing.

B. Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap utilities indicated to be removed or abandoned in

place.

1. Arrange with utility companies to shut off indicated utilities.

2. Owner will arrange to shut off indicated utilities when requested by Contractor.

C. Locate, identify, and disconnect utilities indicated to be abandoned in place.

D. Interrupting Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or

others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide

temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Owner's written permission.

E. Excavate for and remove underground utilities indicated to be removed.

3.5 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Remove obstructions, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation to permit installation of new

construction.

1. Do not remove trees, shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain or to be relocated.

2. Grind down stumps and remove roots, obstructions, and debris to a depth of 18 inches

below exposed subgrade.

3. Use only hand methods for grubbing within protection zones.

4. Chip removed tree branches and dispose of off-site.




B. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations with satisfactory soil material

unless further excavation or earthwork is indicated.

1. Place fill material in horizontal layers not exceeding a loose depth of 8 inches, and

compact each layer to a density equal to adjacent original ground.

3.6 TOPSOIL STRIPPING

A. Remove sod and grass before stripping topsoil.

B. Strip topsoil to depth of 6 inches in a manner to prevent intermingling with underlying subsoil

or other waste materials.

1. Remove subsoil and nonsoil materials from topsoil, including clay lumps, gravel, and

other objects more than 2 inches in diameter; trash, debris, weeds, roots, and other waste

materials.

C. Stockpile topsoil away from edge of excavations without intermixing with subsoil. Grade and

shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust and erosion by water.

1. Limit height of topsoil stockpiles to 72 inches.

2. Do not stockpile topsoil within protection zones.

3. Dispose of surplus topsoil. Surplus topsoil is that which exceeds quantity indicated to be

stockpiled or reused.

4. Stockpile surplus topsoil to allow for respreading deeper topsoil.

3.7 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

A. Remove existing above- and below-grade improvements as indicated and necessary to facilitate

new construction.

B. Remove slabs, paving, curbs, gutters, and aggregate base as indicated.

1. Unless existing full-depth joints coincide with line of demolition, neatly saw-cut along

line of existing pavement to remain before removing adjacent existing pavement. Saw-

cut faces vertically.

2. Paint cut ends of steel reinforcement in concrete to remain with two coats of antirust

coating, following coating manufacturer's written instructions. Keep paint off surfaces

that will remain exposed.

3.8 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS

A. Remove surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished materials, and waste

materials including trash and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.




B. Separate recyclable materials produced during site clearing from other nonrecyclable materials.

Store or stockpile without intermixing with other materials and transport them to recycling

facilities. Do not interfere with other Project work.




EARTH MOVING 312000 - 1

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

PART 1 - GENERAL




1.2 SUMMARY


1. Preparing subgrades for pavements.

2. Excavating and backfilling for structures.

3. Subbase course for asphalt paving.


1. Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" for temporary controls, utilities,

and support facilities; also for temporary site fencing if not in another Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Borrow Soil: Satisfactory soil imported from off-site for use as fill or backfill.

B. Excavation: Removal of material encountered above subgrade elevations and to lines and

dimensions indicated.

1. Authorized Additional Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond

indicated lines and dimensions as directed by Virginia Port Authority (VPA) or VPA’s

Designated Representative. Authorized additional excavation and replacement material

will be paid for according to Contract provisions for changes in the Work.

2. Bulk Excavation: Excavation more than 10 feet in width and more than 30 feet in length.

3. Unauthorized Excavation: Excavation below subgrade elevations or beyond indicated

lines and dimensions without direction by VPA or VPA’s Designated Representative.

Unauthorized excavation, as well as remedial work directed by VPA or VPA’s

Designated Representative, shall be without additional compensation.

C. Fill: Soil materials used to raise existing grades.

D. Subbase Course: Aggregate layer placed between the subgrade and base course for hot-mix

asphalt pavement, or aggregate layer placed between the subgrade and a cement concrete

pavement or a cement concrete or hot-mix asphalt walk.

E. Subgrade: Uppermost surface of an excavation or the top surface of a fill or backfill

immediately below subbase, drainage fill, drainage course, or topsoil materials.




1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of the following manufactured products required:

1. Geotextiles.

2. Warning tapes.

B. Qualification Data: For qualified testing agency.

C. Material Test Reports: For each on-site and borrow soil material proposed for fill and backfill

as follows:

1. Classification according to ASTM D 2487.

2. Laboratory compaction curve according to ASTM D 1557.

D. Preexcavation Photographs or Videotape: Show existing conditions of adjoining construction

and site improvements, including finish surfaces that might be misconstrued as damage caused

by earth moving operations. Submit before earth moving begins.


A. Geotechnical Testing Agency Qualifications: Qualified according to ASTM E 329 and

ASTM D 3740 for testing indicated.


A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied

or used facilities during earth moving operations.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities

without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by Owner or

authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Utility Locator Service: Notify "Miss Utility" for area where Project is located before

beginning earth moving operations.

C. Do not commence earth moving operations until temporary erosion- and sedimentation-control

measures, specified in Division 31 Section "Site Clearing," are in place.

D. The following practices are prohibited within protection zones:

1. Storage of construction materials, debris, or excavated material.

2. Parking vehicles or equipment.

3. Foot traffic.

4. Erection of sheds or structures.

5. Impoundment of water.

6. Excavation or other digging unless otherwise indicated.




7. Attachment of signs to or wrapping materials around trees or plants unless otherwise

indicated.

E. Do not direct vehicle or equipment exhaust towards protection zones.

F. Prohibit heat sources, flames, ignition sources, and smoking within or near protection zones.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SOIL MATERIALS

A. General: Provide borrow soil materials when sufficient satisfactory soil materials are not

available from excavations.

B. Satisfactory Soils: Soil Classification Groups GW, GP, GM, SW, SP, and SM according to

ASTM D 2487, or a combination of these groups; free of rock or gravel larger than 3 inches in

any dimension, debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetation, and other deleterious matter.

1. Liquid Limit: 30 maximum.

2. Plasticity Index: 9 maximum.

C. Unsatisfactory Soils: Soil Classification Groups GC, SC, CL, ML, OL, CH, MH, OH, and PT

according to ASTM D 2487, or a combination of these groups.

1. Unsatisfactory soils also include satisfactory soils not maintained within 2 percent of

optimum moisture content at time of compaction.

D. Subbase Material: Comply with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) 2007 Road

and Bridge Specifications for No. 21A and 21B size aggregates.

E. Engineered Fill: Naturally or artificially graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, crushed

stone, and natural or crushed sand; ASTM D 2940; with at least 90 percent passing a 1-1/2-inch

sieve and not more than 12 percent passing a No. 200 sieve.

F. Bedding Course: Comply with VDOT 2007 Road and Bridge Specifications for No. 57 size

aggregate.

G. Filter Material: Narrowly graded mixture of natural or crushed gravel, or crushed stone and

natural sand; ASTM D 448; coarse-aggregate grading Size 67; with 100 percent passing a 1-

inch sieve and 0 to 5 percent passing a No. 4 sieve.

H. Sand: ASTM C 33; fine aggregate.

I. Impervious Fill: Clayey gravel and sand mixture capable of compacting to a dense state.

2.2 GEOTEXTILES

A. Subsurface Drainage Geotextile: Nonwoven needle-punched geotextile, manufactured for

subsurface drainage applications, made from polyolefins or polyesters; with elongation greater




than 50 percent; complying with AASHTO M 288 and the following, measured per test

methods referenced:

1. Survivability: Class 2; AASHTO M 288.

2. Grab Tensile Strength: 157 lbf; ASTM D 4632.

3. Sewn Seam Strength: 142 lbf; ASTM D 4632.

4. Tear Strength: 56 lbf; ASTM D 4533.

5. Puncture Strength: 56 lbf; ASTM D 4833.

6. Apparent Opening Size: No. 40 sieve, maximum; ASTM D 4751.

7. Permittivity: 0.5per second, minimum; ASTM D 4491.

8. UV Stability: 50 percent after 500 hours' exposure; ASTM D 4355.

B. Separation Geotextile: Woven geotextile fabric, manufactured for separation applications,

made from polyolefins or polyesters; with elongation less than 50 percent; complying with

AASHTO M 288 and the following, measured per test methods referenced:

1. Survivability: Class 2; AASHTO M 288.

2. Grab Tensile Strength: 247 lbf; ASTM D 4632.

3. Sewn Seam Strength: 222 lbf; ASTM D 4632.

4. Tear Strength: 90 lbf; ASTM D 4533.

5. Puncture Strength: 90 lbf; ASTM D 4833.

6. Apparent Opening Size: No. 60 sieve, maximum; ASTM D 4751.

7. Permittivity: 0.02 per second, minimum; ASTM D 4491.

8. UV Stability: 50 percent after 500 hours' exposure; ASTM D 4355.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by

settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by earth moving

operations.

B. Protect and maintain erosion and sedimentation controls during earth moving operations.

C. Protect subgrades and foundation soils from freezing temperatures and frost. Remove temporary

protection before placing subsequent materials.

3.2 DEWATERING

A. Prevent surface water and ground water from entering excavations, from ponding on prepared

subgrades, and from flooding Project site and surrounding area.

B. Protect subgrades from softening, undermining, washout, and damage by rain or water

accumulation.

1. Reroute surface water runoff away from excavated areas. Do not allow water to

accumulate in excavations. Do not use excavated trenches as temporary drainage ditches.




3.3 EXPLOSIVES

A. Explosives: Do not use explosives.

3.4 EXCAVATION, GENERAL

A. Unclassified Excavation: Excavate to subgrade elevations regardless of the character of surface

and subsurface conditions encountered. Unclassified excavated materials may include rock, soil

materials, and obstructions. No changes in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time will be

authorized for rock excavation or removal of obstructions.

1. If excavated materials intended for fill and backfill include unsatisfactory soil materials

replace with satisfactory soil materials.

3.5 EXCAVATION FOR WALKS AND PAVEMENTS

A. Excavate surfaces under walks and pavements to indicated lines, cross sections, elevations, and

subgrades.

3.6 SUBGRADE INSPECTION

A. Notify Owner when excavations have reached required subgrade.

B. If Owner determines that unsatisfactory soil is present, continue excavation and replace with

compacted backfill or fill material as directed.

C. Proof-roll subgrade below pavements with a pneumatic-tired and loaded 10-wheel, tandem-axle

dump truck weighing not less than 15 tons to identify soft pockets and areas of excess yielding.

Do not proof-roll wet or saturated subgrades.

1. Completely proof-roll subgrade in one direction, repeating proof-rolling in direction

perpendicular to first direction. Limit vehicle speed to 3 mph.

2. Excavate soft spots, unsatisfactory soils, and areas of excessive pumping or rutting, as

determined by Owner, and replace with compacted backfill or fill as directed.

D. Authorized additional excavation and replacement material will be paid for according to

Contract provisions for changes in the Work.

E. Reconstruct subgrades damaged by freezing temperatures, frost, rain, accumulated water, or

construction activities, as directed by Owner, without additional compensation.

3.7 UNAUTHORIZED EXCAVATION

A. Fill unauthorized excavation under foundations or wall footings by extending bottom elevation

of concrete foundation or footing to excavation bottom, without altering top elevation. Lean

concrete fill, with 28-day compressive strength of 2500 psi, may be used when approved by

Owner.




1. Fill unauthorized excavations under other construction, pipe, or conduit as directed by

Owner.

3.8 STORAGE OF SOIL MATERIALS

A. Stockpile borrow soil materials and excavated satisfactory soil materials without intermixing.

Place, grade, and shape stockpiles to drain surface water. Cover to prevent windblown dust.

1. Stockpile soil materials away from edge of excavations. Do not store within drip line of

remaining trees.

3.9 SOIL FILL

A. Plow, scarify, bench, or break up sloped surfaces steeper than 1 vertical to 4 horizontal so fill

material will bond with existing material.

B. Place and compact fill material in layers to required elevations as follows:

1. Under grass and planted areas, use satisfactory soil material.

2. Under walks and pavements, use satisfactory soil material.

3. Under steps and ramps, use engineered fill.

4. Under building slabs, use engineered fill.

5. Under footings and foundations, use engineered fill.

C. Place soil fill on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

3.10 SOIL MOISTURE CONTROL

A. Uniformly moisten or aerate subgrade and each subsequent fill or backfill soil layer before

compaction to within 2 percent of optimum moisture content.

1. Do not place backfill or fill soil material on surfaces that are muddy, frozen, or contain

frost or ice.

2. Remove and replace, or scarify and air dry, otherwise satisfactory soil material that

exceeds optimum moisture content by 2 percent and is too wet to compact to specified

dry unit weight.

3.11 COMPACTION OF SOIL BACKFILLS AND FILLS

A. Place backfill and fill soil materials in layers not more than 8 inches in loose depth for material

compacted by heavy compaction equipment, and not more than 4 inches in loose depth for

material compacted by hand-operated tampers.

B. Place backfill and fill soil materials evenly on all sides of structures to required elevations, and

uniformly along the full length of each structure.

C. Compact soil materials to not less than the following percentages of maximum dry unit weight

according to ASTM D 1557:




1. Under structures, building slabs, steps, and pavements, scarify and recompact top 12

inches of existing subgrade and each layer of backfill or fill soil material at 95 percent.

2. Under walkways, scarify and recompact top 6 inches below subgrade and compact each

layer of backfill or fill soil material at 92 percent.

3. Under turf or unpaved areas, scarify and recompact top 6 inches below subgrade and

compact each layer of backfill or fill soil material at 85 percent.

4. For utility trenches, compact each layer of initial and final backfill soil material at 85

percent.

3.12 GRADING

A. General: Uniformly grade areas to a smooth surface, free of irregular surface changes. Comply

with compaction requirements and grade to cross sections, lines, and elevations indicated.

1. Provide a smooth transition between adjacent existing grades and new grades.

2. Cut out soft spots, fill low spots, and trim high spots to comply with required surface

tolerances.

B. Site Rough Grading: Slope grades to direct water away from buildings and to prevent ponding.

Finish subgrades to required elevations within the following tolerances:

1. Turf or Unpaved Areas: Plus or minus 1 inch.

2. Walks: Plus or minus 1 inch.

3. Pavements: Plus or minus 1/2 inch.

3.13 SUBBASE AND BASE COURSES UNDER PAVEMENTS AND WALKS

A. Place subbase course and base course on subgrades free of mud, frost, snow, or ice.

B. On prepared subgrade, place subbase course and base course under pavements and walks as

follows:

1. Install separation geotextile on prepared subgrade according to manufacturer's written

instructions, overlapping sides and ends.

2. Place base course material over subbase course under hot-mix asphalt pavement.

3. Shape subbase course and base course to required crown elevations and cross-slope

grades.

4. Place subbase course and base course 6 inches or less in compacted thickness in a single

layer.

5. Place subbase course and base course that exceeds 6 inches in compacted thickness in

layers of equal thickness, with no compacted layer more than 6 inches thick or less than 3

inches thick.

6. Compact subbase course and base course at optimum moisture content to required grades,

lines, cross sections, and thickness to not less than 95 percent of laboratory maximum

density according to ASTM D 1557.




3.14 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Special Inspections: Owner or Owner’s Designated Representative will perform the following

special inspections:

1. Determine prior to placement of fill that site has been prepared in compliance with

requirements.

2. Determine that fill material and maximum lift thickness comply with requirements.

3. Determine, at the required frequency, that in-place density of compacted fill complies

with requirements.

B. Testing Agency: Owner will engage a qualified geotechnical engineering testing agency to

perform tests and inspections.

C. Allow testing agency to inspect and test subgrades and each fill or backfill layer. Proceed with

subsequent earth moving only after test results for previously completed work comply with

requirements.

D. Footing Subgrade: At footing subgrades, at least one test of each soil stratum will be performed

to verify design bearing capacities. Subsequent verification and approval of other footing

subgrades may be based on a visual comparison of subgrade with tested subgrade when

approved by Owner.

E. Testing agency will test compaction of soils in place according to ASTM D 1556,

ASTM D 2167, ASTM D 2922, and ASTM D 2937, as applicable. Tests will be performed at

the following locations and frequencies:

1. Paved and Building Slab Areas: At subgrade and at each compacted fill and backfill

layer, at least one test for every2000 sq. ft.or less of paved area or building slab, but in no

case fewer than three tests.

2. Trench Backfill: At each compacted initial and final backfill layer, at least one test for

every150 feet or less of trench length, but no fewer than two tests.

F. When testing agency reports that subgrades, fills, or backfills have not achieved degree of

compaction specified, scarify and moisten or aerate, or remove and replace soil materials to

depth required; recompact and retest until specified compaction is obtained.

3.15 PROTECTION

A. Protecting Graded Areas: Protect newly graded areas from traffic, freezing, and erosion. Keep

free of trash and debris.

B. Repair and reestablish grades to specified tolerances where completed or partially completed

surfaces become eroded, rutted, settled, or where they lose compaction due to subsequent

construction operations or weather conditions.

1. Scarify or remove and replace soil material to depth as directed by Owner; reshape and

recompact.




C. Where settling occurs before Project correction period elapses, remove finished surfacing,

backfill with additional soil material, compact, and reconstruct surfacing.

1. Restore appearance, quality, and condition of finished surfacing to match adjacent work,

and eliminate evidence of restoration to greatest extent possible.

3.16 DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS AND WASTE MATERIALS

A. Remove surplus satisfactory soil and waste materials, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and

debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.

B. Transport surplus satisfactory soil to designated storage areas on Owner's property. Stockpile or

spread soil as directed by Owner.

1. Remove waste materials, including unsatisfactory soil, trash, and debris, and legally

dispose of them off Owner's property.




DEWATERING 312319 - 1

SECTION 312319 - DEWATERING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes construction dewatering.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Dewatering Performance: Design, furnish, install, test, operate, monitor, and maintain

dewatering system of sufficient scope, size, and capacity to control hydrostatic pressures and to

lower, control, remove, and dispose of ground water and permit excavation and construction to

proceed on dry, stable subgrades.


A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before

beginning dewatering. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having

jurisdiction.

B. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Provide temporary grading to facilitate dewatering and control of surface water.

B. Monitor dewatering systems continuously.

C. Protect and maintain temporary erosion and sedimentation controls, which are specified in

Division 01 Section "Temporary Facilities and Controls" during dewatering operations.

D. Install dewatering system utilizing wells, well points, or similar methods complete with pump

equipment, standby power and pumps, filter material gradation, valves, appurtenances, water

disposal, and surface-water controls.

1. Space well points or wells at intervals required to provide sufficient dewatering.

2. Use filters or other means to prevent pumping of fine sands or silts from the subsurface.



DEWATERING 312319 - 2

E. Before excavating below ground-water level, place system into operation to lower water levels.

Operate system continuously until drains, sewers, and structures have been constructed and fill

materials have been placed or until dewatering is no longer required.

F. Provide an adequate system to lower and control ground water to permit excavation,

construction of structures, and placement of fill materials on dry subgrades. Install sufficient

dewatering equipment to drain water-bearing strata above and below bottom of foundations,

drains, sewers, and other excavations.

1. Do not permit open-sump pumping that leads to loss of fines, soil piping, subgrade

softening, and slope instability.

G. Reduce hydrostatic head in water-bearing strata below subgrade elevations of foundations,

drains, sewers, and other excavations.

1. Maintain piezometric water level a minimum of 24 inches below surface of excavation.

H. Provide standby equipment on site, installed and available for immediate operation, to maintain

dewatering on continuous basis if any part of system becomes inadequate or fails. If dewatering

requirements are not satisfied due to inadequacy or failure of dewatering system, restore

damaged structures and foundation soils at no additional expense to Owner.

1. Remove dewatering system from Project site on completion of dewatering. Plug or fill

well holes with sand or cut off and cap wells a minimum of 36 inches below overlying

construction.




ASPHALT PAVING 321216 - 1

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

PART 1 - GENERAL




B. Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Road and Bridge Specifications.

1.2 SUMMARY


1. Hot-mix asphalt patching.

2. Hot-mix asphalt paving.


1. Division 31 Section "Earth Moving" for aggregate subbase.

1.3 DEFINITION

A. Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Terminology: Refer to ASTM D 8 for definitions of terms.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include technical data and tested physical

and performance properties.

1. Job-Mix Designs: For each job mix proposed for the Work.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Material Certificates: For each paving material, from manufacturer.

B. Material Test Reports: For each paving material.





A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in manufacturing hot-mix asphalt

similar to that indicated for this project with a record of successful in-service performance.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with materials, workmanship, and other applicable

requirements of Virginia DOT for asphalt paving work.

1. Measurement and payment provisions and safety program submittals included in standard

specifications do not apply to this Section.


A. Environmental Limitations: Do not apply asphalt materials if subgrade is wet or excessively

damp. Comply with VDOT requirements.

B. Pavement-Marking Paint: Proceed with pavement marking only on clean, dry surfaces comply

with VDOT standards.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 AGGREGATES

A. General: Use materials and gradations that have performed satisfactorily in previous

installations.

B. Coarse Aggregate: Angular crushed stone, or crushed gravel complying with VDOT standards.

C. Fine Aggregate: Sharp-edged natural sand or sand prepared from stone, or gravel complying

with VDOT standards.

2.2 ASPHALT MATERIALS

A. Asphalt Binder: Conform to VDOT standards.

B. Asphalt Cement: Conform to VDOT standards.

C. Tack Coat: Comply with VDOT standards.

D. Water: Potable.

2.3 MIXES

A. Hot-Mix Asphalt: Dense, hot-laid, hot-mix asphalt plant mixes in accordance with VDOT

standards and complying with the following requirements:




1. Provide mixes with a history of satisfactory performance in geographical area where

Project is located.

2. Base Course: as indicated on Drawings.

3. Intermediate Course: as indicated on Drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that subgrade is dry and in suitable condition to begin paving.

B. Proof-roll subgrade below pavements with heavy pneumatic-tired equipment to identify soft

pockets and areas of excess yielding. Do not proof-roll wet or saturated subgrades.

1. Completely proof-roll subgrade in one direction, repeating proof-rolling in direction

perpendicular to first direction Limit vehicle speed to 3 mph.

2. Proof roll with a loaded 10-wheel, tandem-axle dump truck weighing not less than 15

tons.

3. Excavate soft spots, unsatisfactory soils, and areas of excessive pumping or rutting, as

determined by Owner’s Representative, and replace with compacted backfill or fill as

directed.

C. Proceed with paving only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PATCHING

A. Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement: Saw cut perimeter of patch and excavate existing pavement

section to sound base. Excavate rectangular or trapezoidal patches, extending 12 inches (300

mm) into adjacent sound pavement. Cut excavation faces vertically. Remove excavated

material. Recompact existing unbound-aggregate base course to form new subgrade.

B. Tack Coat: Apply uniformly to vertical surfaces abutting or projecting into new, hot-mix

asphalt paving at a rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gal./sq. yd. (0.2 to 0.7 L/sq. m).

1. Allow tack coat to cure undisturbed before applying hot-mix asphalt paving.

2. Avoid smearing or staining adjoining surfaces, appurtenances, and surroundings.

Remove spillages and clean affected surfaces.

C. Patching: Partially fill excavated pavements with hot-mix asphalt base mix and, while still hot,

compact. Cover asphalt base course with compacted, hot-mix surface layer finished flush with

adjacent surfaces.

3.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. General: Immediately before placing asphalt materials, remove loose and deleterious material

from substrate surfaces. Ensure that prepared subgrade is ready to receive paving.




B. Tack Coat: Apply uniformly to surfaces of existing pavement at a rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gal./sq.

yd.

1. Allow tack coat to cure undisturbed before applying hot-mix asphalt paving.

2. Avoid smearing or staining adjoining surfaces, appurtenances, and surroundings.

Remove spillages and clean affected surfaces.

3.4 HOT-MIX ASPHALT PLACING

A. Machine place hot-mix asphalt on prepared surface, spread uniformly, and strike off. Place

asphalt mix by hand to areas inaccessible to equipment in a manner that prevents segregation of

mix. Place each course to required grade, cross section, and thickness when compacted.

1. Place hot-mix asphalt base course in number of lifts and thicknesses indicated.

2. Place hot-mix asphalt surface course in single lift.

3. Spread mix at minimum temperature of 250 deg F.

4. Begin applying mix along centerline of crown for crowned sections and on high side of

one-way slopes unless otherwise indicated.

5. Regulate paver machine speed to obtain smooth, continuous surface free of pulls and

tears in asphalt-paving mat.

B. Place paving in consecutive strips not less than 10 feet wide unless infill edge strips of a lesser

width are required.

1. After first strip has been placed and rolled, place succeeding strips and extend rolling to

overlap previous strips. Complete a section of asphalt base course before placing asphalt

surface course.

C. Promptly correct surface irregularities in paving course behind paver. Use suitable hand tools

to remove excess material forming high spots. Fill depressions with hot-mix asphalt to prevent

segregation of mix; use suitable hand tools to smooth surface.

3.5 JOINTS

A. Construct joints to ensure a continuous bond between adjoining paving sections. Construct

joints free of depressions, with same texture and smoothness as other sections of hot-mix

asphalt course.

1. Clean contact surfaces and apply tack coat to joints.

2. Offset longitudinal joints, in successive courses, a minimum of 6 inches.

3. Offset transverse joints, in successive courses, a minimum of 24 inches.

4. Construct transverse joints at each point where paver ends a day's work and resumes

work at a subsequent time. Construct these joints using either "bulkhead" or "papered"

method according to AI MS-22, for both "Ending a Lane" and "Resumption of Paving

Operations." Compact joints as soon as hot-mix asphalt will bear roller weight without

excessive displacement.

5. Compact asphalt at joints to a density within 2 percent of specified course density.




3.6 COMPACTION

A. General: Begin compaction as soon as placed hot-mix paving will bear roller weight without

excessive displacement. Compact hot-mix paving with hot, hand tampers or with vibratory-

plate compactors in areas inaccessible to rollers.

1. Complete compaction before mix temperature cools to 185 deg F.

B. Breakdown Rolling: Complete breakdown or initial rolling immediately after rolling joints and

outside edge. Examine surface immediately after breakdown rolling for indicated crown, grade,

and smoothness. Correct laydown and rolling operations to comply with requirements.

C. Intermediate Rolling: Begin intermediate rolling immediately after breakdown rolling while

hot-mix asphalt is still hot enough to achieve specified density. Continue rolling until hot-mix

asphalt course has been uniformly compacted to the following density:

1. Average Density: 96 percent of reference laboratory density according to ASTM D 6927,

but not less than 94 percent nor greater than 100 percent.

D. Finish Rolling: Finish roll paved surfaces to remove roller marks while hot-mix asphalt is still

warm.

E. Edge Shaping: While surface is being compacted and finished, trim edges of pavement to

proper alignment. Bevel edges while asphalt is still hot; compact thoroughly.

F. Repairs: Remove paved areas that are defective or contaminated with foreign materials and

replace with fresh, hot-mix asphalt. Compact by rolling to specified density and surface

smoothness.

G. Protection: After final rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on pavement until it has cooled

and hardened.

H. Erect barricades to protect paving from traffic until mixture has cooled enough not to become

marked.

3.7 INSTALLATION TOLERANCES

A. Pavement Thickness: Compact each course to produce the thickness indicated within the

following tolerances:

1. Base Course: Plus or minus 1/2 inch.

2. Surface Course: Plus 1/4 inch, no minus.

B. Pavement Surface Smoothness: Compact each course to produce a surface smoothness within

the following tolerances as determined by using a 10-foot straightedge applied transversely or

longitudinally to paved areas:

1. Base Course: 1/4 inch.

2. Surface Course: 1/8 inch.




3. Crowned Surfaces: Test with crowned template centered and at right angle to crown.

Maximum allowable variance from template is 1/4 inch.


A. Testing Agency: Owner or Owner’s Designated Representative will perform tests and

inspections.

B. Thickness: In-place compacted thickness of hot-mix asphalt courses will be determined

according to ASTM D 3549.

C. Surface Smoothness: Finished surface of each hot-mix asphalt course will be tested for

compliance with smoothness tolerances.

D. Density: In accordance with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications.

E. Replace and compact hot-mix asphalt where core tests were taken.

F. Remove and replace or install additional hot-mix asphalt where test results or measurements

indicate that it does not comply with specified requirements.

3.9 DISPOSAL

A. Except for material indicated to be recycled, remove excavated materials from Project site and

legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill.

1. Do not allow milled materials to accumulate on-site.




STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING 334100 - 1

SECTION 334100 - STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL




1.2 SUMMARY


1. Pipe and fittings.

2. Expansion joints and deflection fittings.

3. Drains.

4. Manholes.

5. Curb and gutter.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Manholes and oil/water separators. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, frames,

and covers.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Show pipe sizes, locations, and elevations. Show other piping in same

trench and clearances from storm drainage system piping. Indicate interface and spatial

relationship between manholes, piping, and proximate structures.

B. Product Certificates: For each type of pipe and fitting, and concrete mix from manufacturer.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protect pipe, pipe fittings, and seals from dirt and damage.

B. Handle manholes according to manufacturer's written rigging instructions.

C. Handle oil/water separators according to manufacturer's written rigging instructions.





A. Interruption of Existing Storm Drainage Service: Do not interrupt service to facilities occupied

by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after

arranging to provide temporary service according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of service without Owner's written permission.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Reinforced-Concrete Sewer Pipe and Fittings: ASTM C 76.

1. Bell-and-spigot or tongue-and-groove ends and gasketed joints with ASTM C 443, rubber

gaskets.

a. Class III, Wall C.

2.2 MANHOLES

A. Standard Precast Concrete Manholes:

1. Description: Comply with VDOT Standards

2. Diameter: Comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards.

3. Ballast: Increase thickness of precast concrete sections or add concrete to base section as

required to prevent flotation.

4. Base Section: Comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards.

5. Riser Sections: Comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards.

6. Top Section: Comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards.

7. Joint Sealant: Comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards.

8. Resilient Pipe Connectors: ASTM C 923 (ASTM C 923M), cast or fitted into manhole

walls, for each pipe connection.

9. Steps: Individual steps or ladder, galvanized steel, wide enough to allow worker to place

both feet on one step and designed to prevent lateral slippage off step. Cast or anchor

steps into sidewalls at 12- to 16-inch (300- to 400-mm) intervals. Omit steps if total

depth from floor of manhole to finished grade is less than 48 inches.

10. Grade Rings: Reinforced-concrete rings, 6- to 9-inch (150- to 225-mm) total thickness,

to match diameter of manhole frame and cover, and height as required to adjust manhole

frame and cover to indicated elevation and slope.

B. Manhole Frames and Covers:

1. Description: Comply with VDOT Standards Include indented top design with lettering

cast into cover, using wording equivalent to "STORM SEWER."

2. Material: Cast Iron.




2.3 CONCRETE

A. General: Cast-in-place concrete according to ACI 318, ACI 350/350R, and the following:

1. Cement: ASTM C 150, Type II.

2. Fine Aggregate: ASTM C 33, sand.

3. Coarse Aggregate: ASTM C 33, crushed gravel.

4. Water: Potable.

B. Portland Cement Design Mix: 4000 psi minimum, with 0.45 maximum water/cementitious

materials ratio.

1. Reinforcing Fabric: ASTM A 185/A 185M, steel, welded wire fabric, plain.

2. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (420 MPa) deformed steel.

C. Ballast and Pipe Supports: Portland cement design mix, 3000 psi minimum, with 0.58

maximum water/cementitious materials ratio.

1. Reinforcing Fabric: ASTM A 185/A 185M, steel, welded wire fabric, plain.

2. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60 (420 MPa) deformed steel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Excavation, trenching, and backfilling are specified in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans and details indicate general location and

arrangement of underground storm drainage piping. Location and arrangement of piping layout

take into account design considerations. Install piping as indicated, to extent practical. Where

specific installation is not indicated, follow piping manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Install piping beginning at low point, true to grades and alignment indicated with unbroken

continuity of invert. Place bell ends of piping facing upstream. Install gaskets, seals, sleeves,

and couplings according to manufacturer's written instructions for use of lubricants, cements,

and other installation requirements.

C. Install manholes for changes in direction unless fittings are indicated. Use fittings for branch

connections unless direct tap into existing sewer is indicated.

D. Install proper size increasers, reducers, and couplings where different sizes or materials of pipes

and fittings are connected. Reducing size of piping in direction of flow is prohibited.

E. Install gravity-flow, nonpressure drainage piping according to the following:

1. Install piping pitched down in direction of flow, unless indicated otherwise.




2. Install reinforced-concrete sewer piping according to ASTM C 1479 and ACPA's

"Concrete Pipe Installation Manual."

3.3 PIPE JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Join gravity-flow, nonpressure drainage piping according to the following:

1. Join reinforced-concrete sewer piping according to ACPA's "Concrete Pipe Installation

Manual" for rubber-gasketed joints.

3.4 MANHOLE INSTALLATION

A. General: Install manholes, complete with appurtenances and accessories indicated.

B. Install precast concrete manhole sections with sealants according to ASTM C 891.

C. Where specific manhole construction is not indicated, follow manhole manufacturer's written

instructions.

D. Set tops of frames and covers flush with finished surface of manholes that occur in pavements.

Set tops 3 inches above finished surface elsewhere unless otherwise indicated.

3.5 CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. Place cast-in-place concrete according to ACI 318, and VDOT Road and Bridge Standards.

3.6 CONNECTIONS

A. Make connections to existing piping and underground manholes.

1. Make branch connections from side into underground manholes and structures by cutting

into existing unit and creating an opening large enough to allow 3 inches of concrete to

be packed around entering connection. Cut end of connection pipe passing through

structure wall to conform to shape of and be flush with inside wall unless otherwise

indicated. On outside of manhole, or structure wall, encase entering connection in 6

inches of concrete for minimum length of 12 inches to provide additional support of

collar from connection to undisturbed ground.

a. Use concrete that will attain a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3000 psi

unless otherwise indicated.

b. Use epoxy-bonding compound as interface between new and existing concrete and

piping materials.

2. Protect existing piping, manholes, and structures to prevent concrete or debris from

entering while making tap connections. Remove debris or other extraneous material that

may accumulate.




3.7 IDENTIFICATION

A. Materials and their installation are specified in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving." Arrange

for installation of green warning tape directly over piping and at outside edge of underground

structures.

1. Use detectable warning tape over nonferrous piping and over edges of underground

structures.


A. Inspect interior of piping to determine whether line displacement or other damage has occurred.

Inspect after approximately 24 inches of backfill is in place, and again at completion of Project.

1. Submit separate reports for each system inspection.

2. Defects requiring correction include the following:

a. Alignment: Less than full diameter of inside of pipe is visible between structures.

b. Deflection: Flexible piping with deflection that prevents passage of ball or

cylinder of size not less than 92.5 percent of piping diameter.

c. Damage: Crushed, broken, cracked, or otherwise damaged piping.

d. Infiltration: Water leakage into piping.

e. Exfiltration: Water leakage from or around piping.

3. Replace defective piping using new materials, and repeat inspections until defects are

within allowances specified.

4. Reinspect and repeat procedure until results are satisfactory.

B. Test new piping systems, and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or

repaired, for leaks and defects.

1. Do not enclose, cover, or put into service before inspection and approval.

2. Test completed piping systems according to requirements of authorities having

jurisdiction.

3. Schedule tests and inspections by authorities having jurisdiction with at least 24 hours'

advance notice.

4. Submit separate report for each test.

5. Gravity-Flow Storm Drainage Piping: Test according to requirements of authorities

having jurisdiction, UNI-B-6, and the following:

a. Exception: Piping with soiltight joints unless required by authorities having

jurisdiction.

b. Option: Test concrete piping according to ASTM C 924.

C. Leaks and loss in test pressure constitute defects that must be repaired.

D. Replace leaking piping using new materials, and repeat testing until leakage is within

allowances specified.




3.9 CLEANING

A. Clean interior of piping of dirt and superfluous materials. Flush with potable water.


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ATTACHMENT E

EXHIBIT A GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J.

K. L.

M. N. O. P.

Q. R. S. T. U. V.

W. X. Y. Z.

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Advertising Anti-Discrimination Antitrust Applicable Laws and Courts Assignment and Subcontracting Audit Authorization to Conduct Business In The Commonwealth Availability of Funds Bid Acceptance Period Bid Price Currency Changes to the Contract Clarification of Terms Confidential Relationship Debarment Status Default Drug Free Workplace Policy Statement Ethics in Contracting Force Majeure General Relationship Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Indemnification Mandatory Use of Form and Terms and Conditions of IFBs New Features No Oral Modifications To The Contract Operating Authority and Credentials Payment Terms Precedence of Terms Prime Contractor Responsibilities Procurement and Surplus Property Manual Qualifications of Bidders Representations Strict Loyalty Subcontracts Superseding Effect Taxes Termination and Suspension Termination for Convenience

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

A. Advertising: The Contractor shall give no indication of the sale and/or the provision of services to the VIT in product literature or advertising without the advance written consent of the VIT.

B. Anti-Discrimination: By entering into a Contract, the Contractor certifies to the Virginia International Terminals that it will, where applicable, conform to the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as the Virginia Fair Employment Contracting Act of 1975, the Virginians With Disabilities Act, and the Americans With Disabilities Act, all of which as may be amended from time to time.

In every contract over $10,000 the following provisions apply: 1. During the course of this Contract, the Contractor agrees that:

a. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex or national origin, or disabilities, except where religion, sex or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Contractor. The Contractor will post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause.

b. The Contractor, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, will state that such Contractor is an equal opportunity employer.

c. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting these requirements.

2. The Contractor will include the provisions of 1. Above in every subcontract or purchase order over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

C. Antitrust:

By entering into a contract, the Contractor conveys, sells, assigns, and transfers to the Virginia International Terminals all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of the action, it may now have or hereafter acquire, under the antitrust laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, relating to the particular goods or services purchased or acquired by the Virginia International Terminals under said contract.

D. Applicable Laws and Courts: This solicitation and any resulting Contract shall conclusively be deemed to have been prepared, executed and entered into in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and any Contract resulting there from, including its formation, operation, and performance, shall be governed, construed, performed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sales of Goods shall not apply to this solicitation or any resulting Contract or to any of the transactions contemplated under any

such Contract. Any litigation with respect to such Contract shall be brought in the courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

E. Assignment and Subcontracting: Any Contract awarded or any interest thereunder shall not be assigned, subcontracted, or transferred, in whole or in part, by the Contractor without the prior written consent of the VIT. The Contractor shall not assign any monies due or to become due to him, without the prior written consent of the VIT. No assignment shall relieve the Contractor from its obligations under the Contract.

F. Audit: The Contractor hereby agrees to keep adequate records of any direct labor costs and all other costs of the performance of this Contract and to retain all books, records, and other documents relative to this contract for five (5) years after final payment, or until audited by the Commonwealth of Virginia, whichever is sooner. The VIT, its authorized agents, and/or State auditors shall have full access to, and the full right to examine, any of said materials during said period.

G. Authorization to Conduct Business In The Commonwealth: A contractor organized as a stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership or registered as a registered limited liability partnership shall be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a domestic or foreign business entity if so required by Title 13.1 or Title 50 of the Code Virginia or as otherwise required by law. Any business entity described above that enters into a contract with the VIT shall not allow its existence to lapse or its certificate of authority or registration to transact business in the Commonwealth, if so required under Title 13.1 or Title 50, to be revoked or cancelled at any time during the term of the contract. A public body may void any contract with a business entity if the business entity fails to remain in compliance with the provision of this section.

H. Availability of Funds: It is understood and agreed between the parties herein that the agency shall be bound hereunder only to the extent of the funds available or which may hereafter become available for the purpose of this agreement.

I. Bid Acceptance Period: Any bid resulting from this solicitation shall be valid for ninety (90) days. At the end of the ninety (90) days, the bid may be withdrawn at the written request of the Offeror. If the bid is not withdrawn at that time, it remains in effect until an award is made or the solicitation is canceled.

J. Bid Price Currency: Unless stated otherwise in the solicitation, bidders shall state bid prices in US dollars.

K. Changes to the Contract: Changes can be made to the Contract in any one of the following ways: 1. The VIT may order changes within the general scope of the Contract at any time by

written notice to the Contractor. Changes within the scope of the Contract include, but are not limited to, things such as the method of packing or shipment, the place of delivery or installation, and changes in the specifications, including drawings and

designs. The Contractor shall comply with the notice upon receipt. The Contractor shall be compensated for any additional costs incurred as the result of such order and shall give the VIT a credit for any savings. Said compensation shall be determined by one of the following methods: a) By mutual agreement between the parties in writing; or b) By agreeing upon a unit price or using a unit price set forth in the Contract, if

the work to be done can be expressed in units, and the Contractor accounting for the number of units of work performed, subject to the VIT's right to audit the Contractor's records and/or to determine the correct number of units independently; or

c) By ordering the Contractor to proceed with the work and to keep a record of all costs incurred and savings realized. A markup for overhead and profit may be allowed if provided by the Contract. The same markup shall be used for determining a decrease in price as the result of savings realized. The Contractor shall present the VIT with all vouchers and records of expenses incurred and savings realized. The VIT shall have the right to audit the records of the Contractor as it deems necessary to determine costs or savings. Any claim for an adjustment in price under this provision must be asserted by written notice to the VIT within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written order from the VIT. If the parties fail to agree on an amount of adjustment, the question of an increase or decrease in the Contract price or time for performance shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures for resolving disputes provided by the Disputes Clause of this Contract or, if there is none, in accordance with the disputes provisions of the VIT Purchasing and Surplus Property Manual. Neither the existence of a claim or a dispute resolution process, litigation or any other provision of this Contract shall excuse the Contractor from promptly complying with the changes ordered by the VIT or with the performance of the Contract generally.

2. The parties may agree in writing to modify the scope of the Contract. Any increase or decrease in the price of the Contract resulting from such modification shall be agreed to by the parties as a part of their written agreement to modify the scope of the Contract. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Contract or any document referenced therein, the VPA’s Sr. Director of Contracts & Real Estate is the only individual authorized to make changes in or redirect the work required by the Contract. If VPA’s approval is required under the terms of the Contract, it shall be construed to mean the approval of VPA’s Sr. Director of Contracts & Real Estate. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any other person, the change shall be considered as having been made without authority, and no adjustment shall be made in the Contract price or delivery schedule as a result thereof.

L. Clarification of Terms:

If any prospective Offeror has questions about the specifications or other solicitation documents, the prospective Offeror should contact the VPA’s Sr. Director of Contracts & Real Estate. Any revisions to the solicitation will be made only by addendum issued by the Sr. Director of Contracts & Real Estate.

M. Confidential Relationship:

The Contractor shall keep in strictest confidence, and treat as proprietary to both VIT and its operating affiliate, Virginia International Terminals, LLC, all information that may be acquired in connection with, or as a result of, this Contract. During the term of the Contract and at all times thereafter, the Contractor shall not, without the prior written consent of VPA, publish, communicate, divulge, or use (except in the performance of the Contract itself) any such information unless it is in the public domain.

N. Debarment Status: By submitting their bids/proposals, Offerors certify that they are not currently debarred from submitting bids or proposals on Contracts by any public entity within or without the United States, nor are they an agent of any person or entity that is so debarred.

O. Default: In case of failure to deliver goods or services in accordance with the Contract terms and conditions, the VIT, after due oral or written notice, may procure them from other sources and hold the Contractor responsible for any resulting additional purchase and administrative costs. This remedy shall be in addition to any other remedies which the VPA may have.

P. Drug Free Workplace Policy Statement: The Contractor acknowledges and certifies that he understands that the following acts by the Contractor, his employees, and/or agents performing services on state property are prohibited: • The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of alcohol or other

drugs; and • Any impairment or incapacitation from the use of alcohol or other drugs (except the use

of drugs for legitimate medical purposes). • The Contractor further acknowledges and certifies that he understands that a violation

of these prohibitions constitutes breach of contract and may result in default action being taken by the VPA in addition to any criminal penalties that may result from such conduct.

Q. Ethics in Contracting: By submitting their bids/proposals, Offerors certify that their proposals are made without collusion or fraud and that they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other Offeror, supplier, manufacturer or subcontractor in connection with their proposal, and that they have not conferred on any employee of VIT, any payment, loan, service, or any other thing of whatever nature, of more than nominal value, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value was exchanged.

R. Force Majeure Unexpected or uncontrollable events, including those caused by nature that can impact the

contracts price, terms and conditions. These events are not due to contractor negligence and may excuse contractor performance during the events and under certain conditions caused by them. Acts of God or disruptive conditions for which a contractor or carrier will not be held responsible.

S. General Relationship:

In all matters relating to this Contract, the Contractor shall be acting as an independent contractor. Neither the Contractor nor employees of the Contractor are employees of VIT under the meaning or application of any federal or state unemployment or insurance laws or workers’ compensation laws, or otherwise. The Contractor shall assume all liabilities or obligations imposed by any one or more of such laws with respect to employees of Contractor in the performance of this Contract. The Contractor shall not have any authority to assume or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of VIT, and the Contractor shall have no authority to represent itself as an agent, employee, or in any other capacity of VIT.

T. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: By submitting their bid/proposal, Offerors certify that they do not and will not, during the performance of this contract, employ illegal alien workers or otherwise violate the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

U. Indemnification: The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Virginia Port Authority, Virginia International Terminals, LLC, and their officers, agents, and employees from any claims, damages and actions on account of bodily injury (including sickness and death) or damage to property, whether at law or in equity, arising from or caused by the use of any materials, goods, equipment, or services of any kind or nature furnished by the Contractor except to the extent that such liability is caused by or is attributable to the sole negligence of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Virginia Port Authority, or Virginia International Terminals, LLC.

V. Mandatory Use of Form and Terms and Conditions of IFBs: Failure to submit a bid on the official Virginia International Terminals form (Transmittal Page) provided for that purpose may be a cause for rejection of the bid. Modification of or additions to the General Terms and Conditions of the solicitation may be cause for rejection of the bid; however, the Virginia International Terminals reserves the right to decide, on a case-by-case basis, in its sole discretion, whether to reject such a bid.

W. New Features: In the event Contractor, prior to completion of the work hereunder and whether or not in connection with the performance of such work, develops (1)any improvement in the work called for by the Contract which is not incorporated in the work to be performed, or (2) any alternative or improved method of accomplishing the work under the Contract, which is not employed in the performance thereof, Contractor shall promptly give notice in writing to VIT of any such improvement or method. The notice shall include a general description sufficient to show the relationship of it to the work under the Contract and a statement giving the Contractor’s best appraisal as to the prospective effect or influence that such improvement or method would have on the work required under the Contract if such improvement or method were incorporated as a requirement herein. Any savings or additional costs caused by any improvement or alteration requested or ordered by VIT shall be determined in accordance with item L, Changes to the Contract.

X. No Oral Modifications To The Contract:

No modification of, or addition to, the provisions of the Contract shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by the parties to the Contract.

Y. Operating Authority And Credentials: Wherever and whenever during the course of performing any work under this Contract, the Contractor will ensure that all vehicles utilized to accomplish the terms of the Contract are properly titled, registered, plated and have the required operating authority and credentials in accord with the Code of Virginia.

Z. Payment Terms: Invoices for items ordered, delivered and accepted shall be submitted by the Contractor directly to Virginia International Terminals Attention Accounts Payable, 1431 Terminal Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23505 all invoices shall show the VPA Contract number; social security number (for individual contractors) or the federal employer identification number (for proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.) Any payment terms requiring payment in less than 30 days will be regarded as requiring payment 30 days after invoice or delivery, whichever occurs last. This shall not affect offers of discounts for payment in less than 30 days, however.

AA. Precedence Of Terms: The following descending order of precedence shall govern in the event of a conflict between the documents of the Contract entered into pursuant to this solicitation.

(a) Articles of the Contract (b) Exhibit A, General Terms & Conditions

(c) Exhibit B, Special Terms & Conditions (d) Exhibit C, Contractor’s Bid

If any discrepancy, ambiguity, divergence, inconsistency, deficiency, design or construction impracticality, or omission from, in or among any of the above documents is found, notice shall immediately be given by the party finding the same to the other party, specifying the discrepancy, ambiguity, divergence, inconsistency, deficiency, design or construction impracticality or omission, and the VPA shall issue instructions in regard thereto; provided, however, no such matter shall vitiate or impair the obligations of the Contractor under the Contract. No instruction given by the VPA under this clause shall amount to a change to the Contract, and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any extension of time or extra payment in respect thereof; the cost of implementing the instruction shall be deemed to be included in the Contract price.

BB. Prime Contractor Responsibilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for completely supervising and directing the work under this Contract and all subcontractors that it may utilize with the prior written consent of VIT, using its best skill and attention. Subcontractors who perform work under this Contract shall be responsible to the prime Contractor. The Contractor agrees that it is as fully responsible for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors as it is for the acts and omissions of its own employees.

CC. Procurement and Surplus Property Manual:

This solicitation is subject to the provisions of the Virginia International Terminals Procurement and Surplus Property Manual and any revisions thereto, which are hereby incorporated into this contract in their entirety. A copy of the manual may be obtained by requesting via e-mail at [email protected] only.

DD. Qualifications of Bidders: The VIT may make such reasonable investigations as it deems proper and necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work or furnish the item(s) contemplated herein and the Bidder shall furnish to the VIT all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The VIT reserves the right to inspect Bidder's physical facilities prior to award to satisfy questions regarding the Bidder’s capabilities. The VIT further reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigations of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the VIT, in its sole discretion, that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work or furnish the item(s) contemplated therein.

EE. Representations: The Bidder hereby represents and warrants that (1) as of the date hereof, and on and as of the date of the provision of goods or services contemplated herein, the Bidder is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization; (2) the Bidder has the full right, power and authority and has taken all necessary action under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization to authorize it to execute and deliver a Contract, to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and in the Contract and to perform its obligations thereunder. The Bidder hereby agrees to furnish to the VIT any and all certificates of governmental authorities and/or officers or directors of the Bidder that the VIT may reasonably require in order to confirm the due authorization and execution of the proposal and the Contract and the Bidder’s right, title and authority to perform its obligations under the Contract.

FF. Strict Loyalty: The Contractor and its employees shall avoid all circumstances and actions that would place the Contractor in a position of divided loyalty with respect to the obligations undertaken under this Contract.

GG. Subcontracts: No portion of the work shall be subcontracted, assigned, or delegated without the prior written consent of the Virginia International Terminals. In the event that the Contractor desires to subcontract, assign, or delegate some part of the work specified herein, the Contractor shall furnish the Virginia International Terminals the names, qualifications and experience of its proposed subcontractors or assignees. The Contractor shall, however, remain fully liable and responsible for the work and shall assure compliance with all requirements of the Contract.

HH. Superseding Effect: This Contract supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, if any, between the parties, and constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

II. Taxes:

Sales to the Commonwealth of Virginia, including the Virginia Port Authority, are normally exempt from State sales tax. State sales and use tax certificates of exemption, Form ST-12, will be issued upon request. Deliveries against the Contract shall be free of Federal excise and transportation taxes. The Commonwealth's excise tax exemption registration number is 54-74-0076K.

JJ. Termination and Suspension: The VIT may terminate or suspend the delivery of the items contemplated hereunder without liability to the Contractor, if (a) the Contractor fails to deliver the items in conformance with the provisions of this Contract by the date contracted for by the Contractor and VIT and such non-delivery continues for any significant period of time; (b) the Contractor breaches or otherwise fails to perform any of its other obligations under the Contract and fails to cure such nonperformance promptly after notice thereof from VIT and after a reasonable time to cure such non-performance; (c) Contractor is or becomes insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they become due; (d) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is commenced by or against Contractor; or (e) application is made for appointment of a receiver or custodian for the Contractor or any of Contractor's properties, or for an assignment for the benefit of Contractor's creditors. The duration of any such suspension shall continue only until such time as the aforementioned events continue to exist. Any termination or suspension by VPA shall be without prejudice to any claims for damages or other rights of the VIT against Contractor.

KK. Termination for Convenience: The VIT may cancel this Invitation For Bid at any time prior to an award, and is not required to furnish a statement of the reason why a particular bid was not deemed to be the most advantageous. The VIT may terminate any Agreement(s) resulting from this solicitation at any time, for any reason or for no reason, upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to the Contractor(s). In the event of such termination, the Contractor(s) shall be compensated for services and work performed prior to termination.

EXHIBIT B SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION 2. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES 3. CONTRACTOR’S TITLE TO MATERIALS 4. DELIVERY 5. DELIVERY NOTIFICATION 6. EMERGENCY EVENT PRICING 7. EXTRA CHARGES NOT ALLOWED 8. FINAL INSPECTION 9. INSPECTION OF JOB SITE 10. INSTALLATION 11. INSURANCE 12. LABELING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 14. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 15. MAINTENANCE MANUALS 16. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS 17. NEGOTIATION WITH THE LOWEST BIDDER 18. NEW FEATURES 19. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 20. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 21. PRODUCT ASSEMBLY 22. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY/SUBSTITUTION 23. PRODUCT SUPPORT 24. QUANTITIES 25. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT 26. RISK OF LOSS 27. SECURITY LICENSE 28. SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING AND EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE 29. TESTING, INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE 30. TRAINING IN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT 31. TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING 32. WARRANTY 33. WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL) 34. WORK ESTIMATES (TIME AND MATERIAL CONTRACTS) 35. WORK SITE DAMAGES

1. CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION: The contractor assures that information and data obtained as to personal facts and circumstances related to VIT will be collected and held confidential, during and following the term of this agreement, and unless disclosure is required pursuant to court order, subpoena or other regulatory authority, will not be divulged without the individual’s and VIT’s written consent and only in accordance with federal law or the Code of Virginia. Contractors who utilize, access, or store personally identifiable information as part of the performance of a contract are required to safeguard this information and immediately notify VIT of any breach or suspected breach in the security of such information. Contractors shall allow VIT to both participate in the investigation of incidents and exercise control over decisions regarding external reporting. Contractors and their employees working on this project may be required to sign a confidentiality statement.

2. CONTINUITY OF SERVICES: a. The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to VIT and must be

continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration, a successor, either VIT or another contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees:

i. To exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient

transition to a successor; ii. To make all VPA and VIT owned facilities, equipment, and data available to any

successor at an appropriate time prior to the expiration of the contract to facilitate transition to successor; and

iii. That the VIT Contracting Officer shall have final authority to resolve disputes related to the transition of the contract from the Contractor to its successor.

b. The Contractor shall, upon written notice from the Contract Officer, furnish phase-in/phase-

out services for up to ninety (90) days after this contract expires and shall negotiate in good faith a plan with the successor to execute the phase-in/phase-out services. This plan shall be subject to the Contract Officer’s approval.

c. The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable, pre-approved phase-in/phase-out costs

(i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit) under this contract. All phase-in/phase-out work fees must be approved by the Contract Officer in writing prior to commencement of said work.

3. CONTRACTOR’S TITLE TO MATERIALS: No materials or supplies for the work shall be purchased by the Contractor or by any subcontractor subject to any chattel mortgage or under a conditional sales or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller. The Contractor warrants that he has clear title to all materials and supplies for which he invoices for payment.

4. DELIVERY: Delivery of goods or performance of services shall be within the number of calendar days stated below after receipt of order (ARO) by the bidder/offeror. VIT requires the (bidder/offeror) to deliver within a reasonable time after ARO. If the bidder/offeror does not insert a stated delivery time in the blank below, the (bidder/offeror) will be deemed to offer delivery in accordance with VIT’s desired delivery time as stated below:

VIT’s desired delivered time: _____ calendar days ARO

BIDDER’S/OFFEROR’S STATED DELIVERY TIME: ____ CALENDAR DAYS ARO

5. DELIVERY NOTIFICATION: VIT shall be notified hours prior to delivery of any items so that personnel may be available to allow access to the building and verify items received. Notification shall be made to :

________________________________________ __________________________. Name Phone

6. EMERGENCY EVENT PRICING:

a. Subsection (b) below shall take effect if 1) the Commonwealth or the federal government declares a state of emergency affecting the area where the venue is located within 5 days of the event, or 2) if state or local government offices are closed on an emergency basis in the area in which the venue is located within 5 days of the event:

b. If an event described in subsection (a) occurs, the Commonwealth may cancel any number

of hotel reservations, conference reservations, and any amount of food and beverage services for the event or all reservations and all food and beverage services. In that event, the Commonwealth shall pay Contractor 25% of the contract price of those reservations and services as listed below;

i. 25% of the catering revenue based on the difference between the attendees

anticipated and the number of attendees fully paid for

ii. 25% of the difference in revenues between the lodgers anticipated and the number of lodgers fully paid for

iii. 25% of the venue rental fees

c. These limits include any applicable taxes and service charges. No other cancelation policy or liability

shall be effective if the Commonwealth exercises this option.

7. EXTRA CHARGES NOT ALLOWED: The Contract price shall be for complete installation

ready for use, and shall include all applicable freight and installation charges; extra charges will not be allowed, except as may be allowed under Paragraph J. (Changes to the Contract) of the General Terms and Conditions.

8. FINAL INSPECTION: At the conclusion of the work, the contractor shall demonstrate to the authorized owners representative that the work is fully operational and in compliance with contract specifications and codes. Any deficiencies shall be promptly and permanently corrected by the contractor at the contractor’s sole expense prior to final acceptance of the work.

9. INSPECTION OF JOB SITE: My signature on this solicitation constitutes certification that I have inspected the job site and am aware of the conditions under which the work must be accomplished. Claims, as a result of failure to inspect the job site, will not be considered by VIT.

10. INSTALLATION: All items must be assembled and set in place, ready for use. All crating and other debris must be removed from the premises.

11. INSURANCE: By signing and submitting a proposal under this Solicitation, the Contractor and its subcontractors, if any, shall procure and maintain during the term of the Agreement the following

minimum insurance coverages. Contractor and its subcontractors shall purchase the insurance required herein from underwriters authorized to conduct business and sell insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Insurance Coverage and Limits Required:

a) Worker's Compensation Virginia statutory requirements and benefits with limits not less than One Million Dollars, and an endorsement for coverage under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.

b) Employers Liability with liability limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000).

c) Commercial General Liability with liability limits not less than Ten Million Dollars$10,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit to include, but not limited to, product and completed operations coverage; bodily injury; illness; death; and property damage. Liability limits may be met with a combination of primary general liability and Excess/Umbrella liability policies. The policy shall be primary and noncontributory to any other insurance.

d) Automobile Liability with liability limits not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) per occurrence and combined single limit. The liability limits may be met with a combination of primary automobile liability and Excess/Umbrella liability insurance. This policy shall be primary and noncontributory to any other insurance.

e) Installation Floater Liability Insurance with liability limits not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), per occurrence and combined single limit.

f) Contractor’s Pollution Liability Insurance with liability limits not less than Five

Million Dollars ($5,000,000) on a claims made basis combined single limit. The policy term shall extend three years after Contractor receives final payment under the Agreement. The policy shall cover the transportation of debris removed from the Work site to an off-site disposal facility. This policy shall be primary and noncontributory to any other insurance.

g) Professional Liability insurance with liability limits not less than One Million Dollars

($1,000,000), on a claims made basis. The policy term shall extend three years after Contractor receives final payment under the Agreement. This policy shall be primary and noncontributory to any other insurance, if applicable.

h) Additional Insureds: Virginia Port Authority, Virginia International Terminals, LLC,

HRCP II, LLC and the Commonwealth of Virginia must be added as additional insureds on all liability policies required herein.

None of the above insurance coverages nor their liability limits shall be subject to cancellation or reduction without thirty (30) advance written notice being given to VIT. All required insurance coverages shall contain waiver of subrogation and contractual indemnity clauses. Contractor shall furnish VIT with

Certificate(s) of Insurance evidencing that the insurance required by this section has been procured. Certificates of Insurance must be emailed to [email protected] no later than 3 business days prior to commencement of the Work under this Agreement. Contractor and its subcontractors must procure and maintain the same insurance coverages and liability limits set forth in this section.

12. LABELING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: If the items or products requested by this solicitation are “Hazardous Substances” as defined by § 1261 of Title 15 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) or “Pesticides” as defined in § 136 of Title 7 of the United States Code, then the bidder/offeror, by submitting his bid/proposal, certifies and warrants that the items or products to be delivered under this contract shall be properly labeled as required by the foregoing sections and that by delivering the items or products the bidder/offeror does not violate any of the prohibitions of Title 15 U.S.C. § 1263 or Title 7 U.S.C. § 136.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, neither party will be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or damages from loss of profits, revenue, data or use of the supplies, equipment and/or services delivered under this contract. This limitation of liability will not apply, however, to liability arising from: (a) personal injury or death; (b) defect or deficiency caused by willful misconduct or negligence on the part of the contractor; or (c) circumstances where the contract expressly provides a right to damages, indemnification or reimbursement.

14. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

A. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, GOODS AND NONPROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Delivery is required not later than __________________. It is understood and agreed by the bidder/offeror that time is of the essence in the delivery of supplies, services, materials, or equipment of the character and quality specified in the bid/proposal document. In the event these specified supplies, services, materials, or equipment are not delivered by the date specified there will be deducted, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages, the sum of $_____________ per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time specified; except that if the delivery be delayed by any act, negligence, or default on the part of VIT, public enemy, war, embargo, fire, or explosion not caused by the negligence or intentional act of the contractor or his supplier(s), or by riot, sabotage, or labor trouble that results from a cause or causes entirely beyond the control or fault of the contractor or his supplier(s), a reasonable extension of time as the procuring public body deems appropriate may be granted. Upon receipt of a written request and justification for any extension from the contractor, the purchasing office may extend the time for performance of the contract or delivery of goods herein specified, at the purchasing office’s sole discretion, for good cause shown.

B. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, FURNISH AND INSTALL: Work shall begin calendar days after receipt of purchase order or contract and all work shall be completed in calendar days. It is hereby understood and agreed by the bidder that time is of the essence in the delivery of supplies, services, materials, or equipment of the character and quality specified in the bid document. In the event these specified supplies, services, materials, or equipment are not delivered by the date specified, there will be deducted, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages, the sum of $_____________ per day for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time specified; except that if the delivery be delayed by any act, negligence, or default on the part of VIT, public enemy, war, embargo, fire, or explosion not caused by the negligence or intentional act of the contractor or his supplier(s), or by riot, sabotage, or labor trouble that results from a cause or causes entirely beyond the control or fault of the contractor or his supplier(s), a reasonable extension of time as the procuring public body deems appropriate may be granted. Upon receipt of a written request and justification for an extension from the contractor, the


purchasing office may extend the time for performance of the contract or delivery of goods herein specified at the purchasing office’s sole discretion for good cause shown.

15. MAINTENANCE MANUALS: The contractor shall provide with each piece of equipment an

operations and maintenance manual with wiring diagrams, parts list, and a copy of all warranties.

16. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS: Material Safety Data Sheets and descriptive literature shall be provided with the bid/proposal for each chemical and/or compound offered. Failure on the part of the bidder/offeror to submit such data sheets may be cause for declaring the bid/proposal as nonresponsive.

17. NEGOTIATION WITH THE LOWEST BIDDER: Unless all bids are cancelled or rejected, VIT reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder to obtain a contract price within the funds available to VIT whenever such low bid exceeds VIT’s available funds. For the purpose of determining when such negotiations may take place, the term “available funds” shall mean those funds which were budgeted by VIT for this contract prior to the issuance of the written Invitation for Bids. Negotiations with the low bidder may include both modifications of the bid price and the Scope of Work/Specifications to be performed. VIT shall initiate such negotiations by written notice to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder that its bid exceeds the available funds and that VIT wishes to negotiate a lower contract price. The times, places, and manner of negotiating shall be agreed to by VIT and the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

18. NEW FEATURES: In the event Contractor, prior to completion of work hereunder and whether or not in connection with the performance of such work, develops (1) any improvement in the work called for by the Contract which is not incorporated in the work to be performed, or (2) any alternative or improved method of accomplishing the work under the Contract, which is not employed in the performance thereof, Contractor shall promptly give notice in writing to VIT of any such improvement or method. The notice shall include a general description sufficient to show the relationship of it to the work under the Contract and a statement giving the Contractor’s best appraisal as to the prospective effect or influence that such improvement or method would have on the work required under the Contract if such improvement or method were incorporated as a requirement herein. Any savings or additional costs caused by any improvement or alternation requested or ordered by VIT shall be determined in accordance with General Terms and Conditions Paragraph J., Changes to the Contract.

19. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: The successful bidder shall deliver to the

purchasing office executed Commonwealth of Virginia Standard Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, each in the sum of the contract amount, with the Commonwealth of Virginia as obligee. The surety shall be a surety company or companies approved by the State Corporation Commission to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. No payment shall be due and payable to the contractor, even if the contract has been performed in whole or in part, until the bonds have been delivered to and approved by the purchasing office. Standard bond forms will be provided by the purchasing office prior to or at the time of award.

20. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: The contractor shall provide necessary preventive maintenance,

required testing and inspection, calibration and/or other work necessary to maintain the equipment in complete operational condition during the warranty period.

21. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY/SUBSTITUTION: Substitution of a product, brand or

manufacturer after the award of contract is expressly prohibited unless approved in writing by the Contact Officer. VIT may, at its discretion, require the contractor to provide a substitute item of equivalent or better quality subject to the approval of the Contract Officer, for a price no greater

than the contract price, if the product for which the contract was awarded becomes unavailable to the contractor.

22. PRODUCT ASSEMBLY: All items must be assembled and set in place, ready for use. All crating

and other debris must be removed from the premises.

23. PRODUCT SUPPORT: Contractor warrants that the items delivered under the Contract, including subassemblies, spare parts, and service shall be available to VIT during the operational life of the items or ten (10) years after date of the last delivery under the Contract, whichever is later. If, after the period set forth above, Contractor discontinues the manufacture of the aforementioned items, subassemblies, spare parts, and service therefore and does not provide for another qualified source, Contractor shall make available to VIT all drawings, specifications, and know-how that will enable VIT to service and to make, have made, or procure said items, subassemblies, spare parts, and service under a royalty-free license, which is hereby granted.

24. QUANTITIES: Quantities set forth in this solicitation are estimates only, and the contractor shall supply at bid prices actual quantities as ordered, regardless of whether such total quantities are more or less than those shown.

25. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT: VIT in its sole discretion, reserves the right to renew this contract(s) annually for an aggregate of ten (10) years. Said renewal(s) shall be based upon negotiations, if any, prior to each renewal period.

26. RISK OF LOSS: The Contractor assumes the risk of, and shall be responsible for, any loss or damage to the items furnished under the Contract until its delivery to VIT. The Contractor’s risk and loss shall be limited to the scope of work.

27. SECURITY LICENSE: In accordance with Code of Virginia § 9.1-139 the bidder/offeror or their subcontractor shall be licensed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for solicitations which include the following work: installation, service, maintenance, or design of security equipment; security officer service; and/or private investigator service. Licenses must be obtained prior to submitting a bid/offer. The bidder/offeror shall place their license number or their subcontractor’s license number in the space provided below:

Bidder/Offeror Private Security Services Business License Number:______________________________

Subcontractor Private Security Services Business License Number:______________________________

For assistance, bidders/offerors may contact the Department of Criminal Justice Services at 804- 786-4700.

28. SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING AND EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE:

Where it is practicable for any portion of the awarded contract to be subcontracted to other suppliers, the contractor is encouraged to offer such subcontracting opportunities to small businesses. This shall include SBSD-certified women-owned and minority-owned businesses when they have received SBSD small business certification. If small business subcontractors are used, the prime contractor agrees to report use of small business subcontractors by providing the purchasing office at a minimum the following information: name of small business, phone number, total dollar

amount subcontracted, category type (small, women-owned, or minority-owned), and type of product/service provided.

29. TESTING, INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE: VIT may terminate or suspend the delivery of the items contemplated hereunder without liability to the Contractor, if (a) the Contractor fails to deliver the items in conformance with the provisions of this Contract by the date contracted for by the Contractor and VIT and such non-delivery continues for any significant period of time; (b) the Contractor breaches or otherwise fails to perform any of its other obligations under the Contract and fails to cure such nonperformance promptly after notice thereof from the VPA or VIT and after a reasonable time to cure such non-performance; (c) Contractor is or becomes insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they become due; (d) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding is commenced by or against Contractor; or (e) application is made for appointment of a receiver or custodian for the Contractor or any of Contractor's properties, or for an assignment for the benefit of Contractor's creditors. The duration of any such suspension shall continue only until such time as the aforementioned events continue to exist. Any termination or suspension by VIT shall be without prejudice to any claims for damages or other rights of VIT against Contractor.

30. TRAINING IN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT: The Contractor, in conjunction with its subcontractors and suppliers, shall provide VIT’s personnel with instruction in the proper operation and maintenance of the items and related controls provided under the Contract.

31. TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING: By submitting their proposals, all Offerors certify and warrant that the price offered includes only the actual freight rate costs at the lowest and best rate and is based upon the actual weight of the goods to be shipped. Except as otherwise specified herein, standard commercial packaging, packing and shipping containers shall be used. All shipping containers shall be legibly marked or labeled on the outside with purchase order number, commodity description and quantity.

32. WARRANTY: All materials and equipment shall be fully guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ______________ following date of delivery. Should any defect be noted by the owner, the Purchasing Office will notify the contractor of such defect or non-conformance. Notification will state either (1) that the contractor shall replace or correct, or (2) the owner does not require replacement or correction, but an equitable adjustment to the contract price will be negotiated. If the contractor is required to correct or replace, it shall be at no cost to VIT and shall be subject to all provisions of this clause to the same extent as materials initially delivered. If the contractor fails or refuses to replace or correct the deficiency, the office issuing the purchase order may have the materials corrected or replaced with similar items and charge the contractor the costs occasioned thereby or obtain an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

33. WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL): The contractor agrees that the goods or services furnished under any award resulting from this solicitation shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties the contractor gives any customer for such goods or services and that the rights and remedies provided therein are in addition to and do not limit those available to VIT by any other clause of this solicitation. A copy of this warranty should be furnished with the bid/proposal.

34. WORK ESTIMATES (TIME AND MATERIAL CONTRACTS): Under this time and material contract, the contractor shall furnish VIT with a non-binding written estimate of the total costs to complete the work required. The estimate must include the labor category(ies), the contractor’s hourly rates specified in the contract, and the total material cost. Material costs shall be billed at contractor’s actual invoice costs (contractor shall furnish copies of all invoices for materials) or discount off the list price, whichever is specified in the contract. If VIT determines that the estimated

price is not fair and reasonable, VIT has the right to ask the contractor to reevaluate the estimate. If the revised estimate is determined to be not fair and reasonable, VIT reserves the right to obtain additional quotes from other vendors. A work order will be issued to the contractor, as the authority to proceed with the work, which will incorporate the contractor’s estimate and the terms and conditions of the contract. The contractor and his/her personnel shall log in with the designated contract administrator each day before and after work to confirm labor hours.

35. WORK SITE DAMAGES: Any damage to existing utilities, equipment or finished surfaces resulting from the performance of this contract shall be repaired to VIT’s satisfaction at the contractor’s expense.

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