Notice is hereby given that the City of Washougal is accepting sealed bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofwashougal

Once you have completed account registration, download project documents. All Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to City of Washougal, City Hall 1701 C Street Washougal, WA 98671; to be opened and read aloud at time and date posted in the bid documents.

All Contractors and Consultants must be a member of the MRSC Roster to bid on projects, to join the MRSC Roster: https://mrscrosters.org/

The payment of prevailing wage or Davis Bacon wages are required on this project.

The city of Washougal in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 CONTRACT

A. Construction work will be under one general contract.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. References in the CSI Special Provisions to Architect or Engineer shall be understood to mean Owner’s designated representative.

1.03 PARTIAL OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. The public facilities in the project area will be open and operating during construction. Work shall be coordinated such that access is maintained to the public facilities.

B. The owner reserves the right to use or occupy the site or any part thereof, or to use equipment installed under the contract prior to final acceptance. Do not impede the use of the existing facilities and related site area.

C. Such use or occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the work or any part thereof.

1.04 PERMITS AND FEES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Permits and Fees: The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring and paying for all required trade permits, including but not limited to: a) Plumbing/water connections (not SDC’s) b) Electrical permit, high voltage c) Right-of-way permit

1.05 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

Allow for the existing facilities to remain in operation during construction. 

A. Proper security measures by the contractor must be maintained to protect the public and building occupants from construction-related activities.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on premises and for continued use of the existing facility and related site area.

C. Move any stored products which interfere with operations of owner.

D. Protect all parts of the buildings and site adjacent to but not included in the project work from damage to construction activities. Repair damage if it occurs to like new condition.

E. Damage to property adjacent to Owner’s property, as a result of construction activity, shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of respective property owners.

F. Contractor is responsible for security and safety of the work area.

1.06 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Noninterference with Serving Utilities:

1. Do not interrupt electric, gas, water, communications, or other services to existing Owner-occupied structures without prior notice and approval by the Owner. Notice will only be approved by the Owner if submitted as a definite start time and a definite duration of down time.

2. Arrange for and pay cost of disconnecting, removing, relocating, capping, replacing, or abandoning of public and private utilities in the way of construction operation in accordance with serving utilities, local regulations, and governing codes. Utilities, pipes, sewers, electrical conductors, and the like to be abandoned shall be capped in accordance with instructions of governing authority or as directed.

3. Protect sidewalks, asphalt paving, concrete, shrubs, and lawn areas at all times from spillage of materials used in carrying out the Work. Exercise care to preclude materials from clogging catch basins and yard drains. Leave all drainage items clean and in proper working condition.

4. Clean, repair, resurface, or restore existing surfaces to their original condition; or completely replace such surfaces to match existing, where damaged by construction operations.

B. With the exception of the existing City Hall overflow parking lot near the SE corner of the site, the contractor shall not start reconstruction of or use the existing parking lots for parking, staging, or other purposes until newly constructed parking lots are completed and accepted for service. If at least the proposed southwest parking lot is completed and open to the public for use, then the existing parking lots may be impacted.

1.07 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work sequence shall accommodate the following requirements:

1. Absolutely no construction traffic shall be allowed on the permeable subgrade under turf areas.

2. Fence posts shall be installed prior to placement of adjacent concrete curb, mow strip, edge band, slab, etc.

B. See plan sheet C010 for additional work sequence requirements.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor to coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The scope of work includes site, public right-of-way, and infrastructure labor, equipment, supervision, and other items as required to construct the Washougal Towncenter Revitalization project. Work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, clearing, grading, embankment, excavation, structures, concrete flatwork, asphalt paving, pre-cast interlocking pavers, fence installation, public water, public storm drainage, public sanitary sewer, electrical, street and parking lot lighting, landscaping, splash pad, irrigation, and related items.

B. Contractor’s duties are defined in the Project Manual.

1.03 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. See Section 01 64 00 for other related work performed by Owner’s vendors.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor to coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections.

1.02 DESCRIPTION

A. Materials and methods to be used in the base bid and in the alternates have been described on the drawings and in pertinent sections of these Specifications.

B. Method for stating the proposed Contract Sum is described in the Proposal Form.

C. Alternates

1. Deductive Alternate #1: Dog Park Shelter

a. Description: Removal of the Dog Park Shelter from the scope of work. This includes the above ground structure, below grade footing, and the electrical runs, conduits, and lights.

2. Deductive Alternate #2: Solid Basalt to Veneer a. Description: Substitutes concrete bases with 1.5” thick basalt veneer slabs in lieu of solid basalt per included landscape details.

3. Deductive Alternate #3: Upper Tiers

a. Description: Remove the upper tiers from Features VI & VII. Assumes Deductive Alternate #2 is applied prior to approving this alternate. 

4. Deductive Alternate #4: Pavers to Concrete in Event Space a. Description: Construct concrete pavement Type I in lieu of pavers in the outdoor community center event space.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. All alternates described in this Section are required to be reflected on the Proposal Form as submitted by bidders. Do not submit alternatives other than as described in this Section.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 ADVANCE COORDINATION

A. If the Owner elects to proceed on the basis of one or more of the described alternates, make all modifications to the Work required in furnishing and installing the selected Alternates to the approval of the Architect and at no additional cost to the Owner other than as proposed on the Form of Proposal.

B. Immediately after award of the Contract, or as soon thereafter as the Owner has made decision on which if any Alternates will be selected, thoroughly and clearly advise all necessary personnel and suppliers as to the nature and extent of Alternates selected by the Owner. Use all means necessary to alert those personnel and suppliers involved as to all changes in the Work caused by the Owner’s selection or rejection of Alternatives.

END OF SECTION 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor to coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections.

1.02 CONTRACTOR’S OPTIONS

A. For products specified only by reference standards, or by description only, select any product meeting standards by any manufacturer.

B. For products specified by naming one or more acceptable manufacturers, prospective proposer must submit request for any manufacturer or product not specifically named.

1.03 PRE-BID SUBSTITUTIONS

A. During bidding, requests from bidders for substitution or clarification shall be submitted to be reviewed and approved by the owner and Engineer prior to inclusion in the bid.

1. If a request for substitution is sent directly to a Consultant of the Engineer, a detailed transmittal of the request shall be delivered simultaneously to the Engineer.

2. If the bid date is changed, the deadline date for a substitution request is not changed, unless specifically stated by Addendum.

B. Method of delivery shall be:

1. Email, US Post Office, UPS, FedEx, etc.

2. Hand delivery

C. Include in request:

NOTE: It is incumbent upon the substitution proposer to convince the Engineer their product is an acceptable substitution. It shall not be the duty of the Engineer to research proposed substitutions.

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with Contract Documents.

2. For products:

a) Product identification, including manufacturer’s name and address.

b) Manufacturer’s literature

c) Product description

d) Performance and test data

e) Reference standards

f) Cross-over chart listing comparison of substitution product components with the specified product components as listed in specification.

g) Samples, when appropriate

h) Name and address of similar projects on which product was used, and date of installation.

3. For construction methods: 

a) Detailed description of proposed method and Drawings illustrating methods

b) Itemized comparison of proposed substitutions with product or method specified.

c) Data relating to changes in construction schedule.

4. In making request for substitution, Bidder/Contractor represents:

a) They have personally investigated proposed product or method and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b) They will provide the same guarantee for substitution into Work, making such changes as may be required for Work to be complete in all respects.

c) They waive all claims for additional costs related to substitution, which consequently becomes apparent.

d) Their product will not impact costs for other suppliers or labor increases for trades working with this product.

D. Substitutions will not be considered if:

1. They are indicated or implied on shop Drawings or project data submittals without formal request.

2. Acceptance will require revision of Contract documents.

E. Engineer is sole judge of acceptability of proposed substitutions. Only accepted substitutions permitted on Contract work. Substitution acceptance does not relieve Contractor from responsibility for proper execution of Work and compliance with other Contract requirements.

1.04 SUBSTITUTION AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT

A. Substitution or approval of products will not be considered after Contract is executed; except under one or more of the following conditions.

1. Unavailability beyond control of Contractor, such as strikes, lockouts, discontinuance by the manufacturer or his authorized supplier.

2. Requirements for compliance with final interpretation of code requirements or insurance regulations.

3. Owner or Engineer requests a substitution.

4. If it can be shown that specified product or system is not well suited for proposed application or that another is superior and/or less costly. Attach detailed documentation including cost savings/increase.

5. Subsequent information or data discloses inability of specified product to perform properly in the design for which it was intended.

6. Manufacturer or fabricator refusal to certify or guarantee performance of specified product as required.

7. Subsequent information that a long delivery date will not be compatible with Contract construction period.

8. If the Contractor can substantiate that approved manufacturers or suppliers did not submit a bid at bid time, the Contractor may submit substitution requests for approval by Engineer.

9. Proof for any of the above set forth conditions shall be submitted to the Engineer in writing with all pertinent data for Engineer’s deliberation and shall be in the form of a Change Order. Any price consideration resulting from a less costly substitution shall be credited to Owner’s account.

1.05 CONTRACT COMPLIANCE

A. Substitution approval does not relieve Contractor from responsibility for proper execution of work and compliance with other contract requirements.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A. A pre-bid conference will not be held for the project.

1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Purpose:

1. To discuss items of interest in such detail that the Contractor shall have a clear understanding of the Owner's requirements, Contact Documents, and conditions affecting the Work. Items to be discussed include, but are not limited to:

a. Roles of Engineer, Architect, Owner, Contractor, and Inspectors.

b. Procedures for handling change orders, requests for payment, and other administrative details.

c. Procedures for handling shop drawing, substitutions, inspections, etc.

d. Scheduling of the work.

e. Contractor's comments on any inaccuracies or ambiguities found in the Contract Documents.

f. To discuss any and all questions by the Contractor to make sure that the Contractor is aware of all conditions affecting the work prior to the awarding of the Contract.

2. For the General Contractor to discuss with the Owner, Engineer, Architect, subcontractors, and other interested parties the design, methods, organization, schedule of the work, contract requirements, mutual understandings relative to the Contract Documents, and procedures of the Administration of the Contract. Items to be discussed include, but are not limited to:

a. Construction Schedule.

b. Project Coordination: Designation of responsible personnel.

c. Procedures and processing of submittals, pay requests, change orders.

d. Record Document maintenance.

e. Hazardous materials.

B. Date of Conference: Before actual construction begins, when scheduled by the Owner’s Representative.

C. Attendance: The Owner’s Representative(s), Engineer, Architect, Contractor, and his superintendent shall attend as well as subcontractors and suppliers designated by the Owner’s Representative, Architect, or Contractor.

D. Place: To be designated by the Owner’s Representative.

1.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Purpose: Project meetings will be held each week, from beginning of construction to final acceptance, to discuss items of mutual interest regarding coordination and progress of the work.

B. Day of Week: To be mutually determined by the Engineer, Architect, Owner, and the Contractor. 

C. Attendance: The Owner’s Representative(s), Engineer, Architect (if applicable), Contractor, and his superintendent shall attend, or their representatives. Other subcontractors, suppliers, or manufacturer's representatives shall attend when requested by the Contractor, Owner’s Representative, or Engineer.

D. Place: Project site or as otherwise designated by the Owner’s Representative.

E. Chairman: The Owner’s Representative shall chair the meeting.

F. Meeting Date Changes: Only the Owner’s Representative can change the meeting date after 24-hour notice. The Architect (if applicable) will set the new date.

G. Meeting Report: The Owner’s Representative will later issue a meeting report to the Contractor and Engineer.

H. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying subcontractors and other representatives of scheduled construction meetings where their attendance is requested.

I. At each meeting, Contractor shall provide updates to the overall schedule as well as a 3-week look ahead schedule.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor shall coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. Submittals shall be identified by Specification section number with sequential submittal number under each section (example: 03 21 14-1, 03 21 14-2...). Identification shall be indicated on transmittals and on Contractor’s review stamp on each submittal copy. Resubmittals to be indicated on each transmittal and on each submittal.

2. No submittal will be reviewed without Contractor’s stamp indicating the Contractor has reviewed each submittal for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3. Submittals shall be labeled so as to identify for which product(s) the Contractor is seeking approval, i.e., “Drain Rock,” etc. Unlabeled or unorganized submittals will be returned unreviewed.

4. Submittals shall be grouped and submitted for an entire specification section (or more) at a time.

5. Contractor shall identify all long-lead items critical to the schedule.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop Drawings shall be original Drawings prepared by Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or distributor, which illustrate in complete detail various parts of the work. Drawings shall show fabrications, size, materials, features, setting or installation details, dimensions and clearances required, performance characteristics and capacities; all as necessary to completely illustrate the item of equipment and/or work and its installation requirements. May be submitted electronically.

2. Owner and Engineer will review and approve or take other appropriate action for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents.

3. Allow 5 working days for Owner and Engineer to review.

4. Shop Drawings may be accompanied by manufacturer or fabricator’s catalog sheets, diagrams, illustrations, or other descriptive data to complement the shop Drawings.

5. Shop Drawings shall be prepared from field measurements and construction criteria.

6. Notify the Owner with documentation, of any deviations in the submittal from requirements of the Contract Documents.

7. Fabrication and/or installations shall not commence until receipt of Drawings bearing Owner’s or Engineers stamp of review.

8. Submit 1 copy electronically, or 1 paper copy unless noted otherwise. The Owner/Engineer will return 1 scanned copy electronically.

C. Samples:

1. When requested by Owner, submit physical samples of items or equipment. Samples shall be examples to illustrate materials, equipment, finishes, workmanship, and to establish standards by which completed work is to be judged.

2. After review, samples (if applicable and approved) may be incorporated into the work.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Throughout the Contract Documents, reference is made to codes and standards which establish qualities and types of workmanship and materials, and which establish methods for testing and reporting on the pertinent characteristics.

B. Application edition of References and Standards shall be the edition as adopted and amended and current as of the Date of the Contract Documents.

C. Where materials or workmanship are required by these Contract Documents to meet or exceed the specifically named code or standard, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide materials and workmanship which meet or exceed the specifically named code standard.

D. It is also the Contractor’s responsibility, when so required by the Contract Documents or by written request from the Engineer, to deliver to the Engineer all required proof that the materials or workmanship, or both, meet or exceed the requirements of the specifically named code or standard. Such proof shall be in the form requested in writing by the Engineer, and generally will be required to be copies of a certified report of tests conducted by a testing agency approved for that purpose by the Engineer.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Familiarity with pertinent codes and standards: In procuring all items used in this Work, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the detailed requirements of the specifically named codes and standards and to verify that the items procured for use in this Work meet or exceed the specified requirements.

B. Rejection of non-complying items: The Engineer reserves the right to reject items incorporated into the Work, which fail to meet the specified minimum requirements. The Engineer further reserves the right, and without prejudice to other recourse the Engineer may take, to accept non-complying items subject to an adjustment in the Contract Amount as approved by the Engineer and the Owner.

C. Applicable standards listed in these Specifications include, but are not limited to, standards promulgated by the following agencies and organizations:

1. AASHTO – American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials a. 341 National Press Building, Washington, D.C. 20004

2. AISC – American Institute of Steel Construction 

a. 400 North Michigan Ave.; 8th Floor; Washington, DC 20036

3. AISI – American Iron and Steel Institute

a. 1000 16th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20036

4. ANSI – American National Standards Institute successor to USASI and ASA

a. 1430 Broadway New York, New York 10018

5. ANSS (ANSI Z60.1) – American Nursery Standard for Nursery Stock

a. 2130 Stella Court, Columbus, OH 43215 

6. APWA – American Public Works Association

a. 1313 E 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. 

7. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

a. 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

8. AWS – American Welding Society

a. 550 NW Lejeune Rd; Miami, FL 33135.

9. AWWA – American Water Works Association, Inc.

a. 6666 W Quincy Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80235.

10. CSI – Construction Specification Institute

a. 110 South Union St., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22314.

11. Fed Specs and Fed Standards – Specifications Sales (3FRI)

a. Bldg. 197, Washington Navy Yard, General Services Administration, Washington, D.C. 20407.

12. NAAMM – Metal Manufacturers

a. 1033 S Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302.

13. NCMA – National Concrete Masonry Association

a. 13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Hermon, VA 20171.

14. NEC – National Electrical Code (see NFPA).

15. NEMA – National Electrical Manufacturers Association

a. 155 E 44th Street, New York City, New York 10017.

16. NSF – National Sanitation Foundation

17. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (US Department of Labor), Government Printing Office

a. Washington, DC 20402. 

18. PCA – Portland Cement Association a. 5420 Old Orchard Road; Skokie, IL 60077

19. SSPC – Steel Structures Painting Council

a. 4400 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15123

20. UL – Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

a. 207 E Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611

21. WSDOT – Washington State Department of Transportation

a. 310 Maple Park Avenue SE, Olympia, WA 98504

22. WWPA – Western Wood Products Association (Grading Rules)

a. 700 Yeon Building; Portland, OR 97204

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. All labor, materials, equipment, transportation and services pertaining to the construction of tree protection fencing systems including but not limited to the following:

1. Tree Protection Fencing.

2. Tree Protection Signage.

3. Wood Chips.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. 02 40 00 – Demolition.

B. 31 11 00 – Site Preparation.

C. 31 22 00 – Grading.

D. 32 84 00 – Irrigation.

E. 32 91 00 – Soil Preparation.

F. 32 92 00 – Turf and Grasses.

G. 32 93 00 – Plants.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. International Society of Arboriculture – Arborists' Certification Study Guide. 1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Refer to discipline drawings for additional requirements.

B. In the event of conflicting requirements between discipline notes and the requirements in this specification, the most stringent requirements apply.

C. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to provide all required notifications, submittals, and information outlined in this specification in a timely manner, without reliance on requests or reminders from the Design Team, Owner’s Authorized Representative, Owner, or other parties. Failure to comply with these requirements shall not relieve the Contractor of any obligations under the contract, and any resulting delays or additional costs shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.05 PROVISIONS

A. Do not store construction materials debris excavated material, permit vehicular traffic or repeated foot traffic in protected areas as indicated by the Project Arborist.

B. No construction trailers shall be placed within the tree protection areas; no other use of the tree protection area is permitted

C. Provide protection of existing root systems of trees from dumping of chemically injurious material or liquids, and continual puddling of running water.

D. Review method of tree protection to be implemented with the Landscape Architect prior to commencement of work.

E. This specification shall be applied concurrently and in conjunction with other plant material protection measures herein described and specified.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Tree and Landscape Protection Plan: Prior to any site disturbance, submit for Owner's Authorized Representative approval a “Tree and Landscape Protection Plan” developed in consultation with the Project Arborist for all trees, vegetation indicated to remain. Submit the name and credentials of the Project Arborist with the plan.

1.07 DEFINITIONS

A. Critical Root Zone (CRZ): Is the area around a tree where the minimum amount of roots that are biologically essential to the structural stability and health of the tree are located.

B. Certified Arborist: Synonymous with Project Arborist. An arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.

C. Dripline: The dripline of a tree is the area beneath the farthest reach tree's canopy away from the trunk.

D. Tree Protection Zone (TPZ): Is an area defined during site development, where construction activities and access are limited to protect the tree(s) and soil from damage and to sustain tree health and stability during construction. This zone is intended to protect root systems, soils, and the aboveground parts of trees.

1.08 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

A. Contractor to assume all landscape shall be protected, unless indicated to be removed in the Contract Documents, and shall be responsible for all damaged and/or disturbance within the TPZ of trees indicated to remain such as, cutting or skinning of roots, skinning or bruising of bark, compaction of root zones, and breaking of branches.

1. Damage and/or disturbance which can be remedied by corrective maintenance shall be immediately repaired by the Contractor upon written notice by the Owner's Authorized Representative.

a. The Contractor shall employ a Project Arborist to repair damage to trees.

2. Trees or shrubs which are injured or irreparably damaged shall be replaced by the Contractor with new trees or shrubs of the same size and type at no expense to the Owner.

3. If replacement of damaged trees is determined impracticable by the Owner’s Authorized Representative, the full replacement cost shall be borne by the Contractor at values based upon the square inches of cross sectional area of trunk measured at four (4) feet above grade, in accordance with the following criteria:

a. $75.00/square inch for trees less than or equal to six (6) inch diameter.

b. $50/square inch for trees greater than six (6) inch and less than eighteen (18) inch diameter

c. $40.00/square inch for trees greater than or equal to eighteen (18) inch diameter.

B. Trees or shrubs which require removal and/or replacement due to damage by construction shall be removed to a depth of two (2) feet below grade and include the refilling and repair of the ground surface, with costs to be borne by the Contractor.

C. Protection and maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, replacement of damaged protection fencing; aeration of compacted soils; control of temporary irrigation water runoff; pruning and treatment of damaged roots, limbs, and branches’ and replacement of wood chips within tree protection areas.

D. Site damage and/or disturbance caused by the contractor outside the project site shall be repaired or replaced, and all costs shall be borne by the Contractor.

1. Repairs shall include, but are not limited to, pruning or removing damaged vegetation, replacement of damaged vegetation and/or lawn restoration, soil remediation to alleviate over-compaction, and temporary irrigation to establish new plantings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Contractor to confirm Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) minimum tree protection requirements. In the event of conflicting requirements between discipline notes and the AHJ, the most stringent requirements apply.

B. Tree Protection Fencing

1. Posts:

a. Material: Galvanized steel.

b. Size: 2 1/2" diameter.

c. Length: 8'.

2. Fencing:

a. Material: Galvanized wire mesh.

b. Size: 2" mesh.

C. Tree Protection Signage:

1. Material: Laminated or weatherproofed florescent yellow signage.

2. Size: 11"x17".

3. Attachment: Permanently secure signage along the fencing at twenty (20) foot intervals.

4. Text: Signage to read "TREE PROTECTION ZONE. KEEP OUT! TREES ENCLOSED BY THIS FENCE ARE TO BE RETAINED & PROTECTED. ANY INCURSION INTO THE PROTECTED AREA MUST BE APPROVED BY A PROJECT ARBORIST. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE CONDITIONS MAY LEAD TO FINES AND/OR PENALTIES."

D. Wood Chips

1. Material: Cedar wood chips free of fines.

2. Accessories:

a. Geotextile Fabric: Mirafi 140N or approved equal.

b. Landscape Staples: Vigoro Fabric and Garden Staples or approved equal.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 ON-SITE PRE-INSTALLATION MEETING

A. Prior to on-site mobilization, the Contractor shall arrange a pre-installation meeting with the Authorized Owner’s Representative and the Project Arborist or Landscape Architect to identify and stake out all areas of trees, plants, and lawn that are to be protected or removed. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to landscape features that results from the failure to schedule and attend the pre-installation meeting.

3.02 SITE SURVEY

A. Inspect trees shown on plans to be protected, prior to the start of construction.

1. Existing root systems are to be located by air spading methodology prior to commencement of any type of work by the Project Arborist or Owner's Authorized Representative.

2. Document and photograph any unusual conditions as well as any trees in poor condition prior to construction.

3. Submit copies of documentation to the Project Arborist and Owner's Authorized Representative prior to beginning work.

4. The Project Arborist to verify conditions regarding tree protection with the Owner's Authorized Representative prior to any site disturbance.

3.03 GENERAL

A. Trees and shrubs indicated to remain within the Project site shall have protection fencing located along the TPZ.

B. When access is required within the TPZ, wood chips are to be installed over the area that will be accessed to mitigate soil compaction caused by regular foot traffic. If vehicular access is required within the TPZ, notify the Owner's Authorized Representative and coordinate with the Project Arborist or Landscape Architect on strategies for mitigating impacts.

C. All site work within the TPZ shall be performed by hand. However, the use of heavy equipment to perform work within the TPZ may be requested by the Contractor for approval by the Owner's Authorized Representative and Project Arborist or Landscape Architect. The Contractor shall perform approved heavy equipment work from angles and directions that minimize compaction to tree roots in the protection area.

D. All site work within the CRZ is not recommended and should be avoided if possible. Contact the Owner's Authorized Representative and Project Arborist or Landscape architect if site work is required within the CRZ. The use of heavy equipment to perform work within the CRZ is not allowed.

E. The Contractor shall utilize a Project Arborist to tie back all flexible limbs and overhead branches which may be damaged by the passage or activity of construction equipment.

F. Materials shall not be stored and equipment shall not be operated under the branches of existing trees which are to remain, except as approved by the Owner's Authorized Representative.

G. Protect root systems of trees, and adjacent (neighboring properties) shrubs, and ground covers from smothering, damage due to noxious materials in solution and from flooding, erosion, or excessive wetting.

H. Trees to be removed shall be clearly marked with construction flagging, tree marking paint, or other methods approved in advance by the Project Arborist.

3.04 TREE PROTECTION FENCING

A. Contractor to confirm AHJ minimum tree protection requirements. In the event of conflicting requirements between discipline notes and the AHJ, the most stringent requirements apply.

B. Protection fencing shall be secured to posts placed no further than ten (10) feet apart and shall be installed at the edge of the TPZ.

C. Signage designating the TPZ and penalties for violations shall be secure in a prominent location on each fence.

D. The following is prohibited within TPZ fencing or outside of development impact area

1. Ground disturbance or construction activity including:

a. Vehicle access

b. Equipment and material storage; including soils

c. Stockpiling

d. Structures

e. Impervious surfaces

f. Underground utilities

g. Excavation, fill, trenching or other work activities

E. Tree Protection Fencing shall be installed before any ground-disturbing activities including clearing, grading, or construction starts; and shall remain in place until final inspection.

3.05 DEMOLITION

A. The Project Arborist is to provide a scaled plan of exact locations of tree protection fencing prior to beginning work.

B. The Project Arborist or Owner's Authorized Representative is to be notified a minimum of Fortyeight (48) hours prior to the beginning of any type of demolition. The Owner's Authorized Representative is to visit the site periodically throughout the demolition process and document findings.

C. Protect existing trees to remain against unauthorized cutting, breaking, or skinning roots and branches, skinning, and bruising of bark. Where cutting is determined to be necessary, review conditions with Project Arborist before proceeding, and comply with directives of the Owner's Authorized Representative.

D. Demolition of existing buildings and asphalt removal is to occur with as little impact to existing trees as possible. Project Arborist to be on-site during excavation of building and asphalt within Thirty (30) feet for any of the trees that are to remain on site. Any condition thought to be detrimental to the long-term survival of the existing trees is to be immediately reported to the Owner's Authorized Representative.

E. Project Arborist is to oversee the pruning of branches of the existing trees in accordance with good horticultural practice to accommodate demolition to occur with no impacts and future scaffolding to occur.

3.06 DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. TPZ Maintenance:

1. The protection fencing shall not be moved, removed, or entered by equipment except under the direction of the Project Arborist or Owner’s authorized representative.

B. Storage of Material or Equipment:

1. The contractor shall not store materials or equipment within the TPZ.

C. Excavation within the TPZ:

1. Excavation with the TPZ shall be avoided if alternatives are available.

2. All excavation within the TPZ shall be performed by hand. However, the use of heavy equipment to perform work within the TPZ may be requested by the Contractor for approval by the Owner's Authorized Representative and Project Arborist or Landscape Architect. The Contractor shall perform approved heavy equipment work from angles and directions that minimize compaction to tree roots in the protection area.

3. All excavation within the CRZ is not recommended and should be avoided if possible. If excavation within the CRZ is unavoidable, the Project Arborist or Landscape Architect shall evaluate the proposed excavation to determine methods to minimize impacts to trees. This can include tunneling, hand digging, or other approaches. The use of heavy equipment to perform work within the CRZ is not allowed.

4. All construction within the TPZ shall be under the on-site technical supervision of the Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

D. Tree Protection Inspection: The Project Arborist or Owner’s Authorized Representative shall monitor construction activities and progress, and provide written reports to the Owner at regular intervals

E. Final Report: After the project has been completed, the Project Arborist shall provide a final report that describes the measures needed to maintain and protect the remaining trees.

3.07 EXCAVATION AROUND TREES

A. Notify the Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours prior to any type of excavation work around existing trees. The Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect will visit the site periodically during the excavation process and document findings.

B. Excavate around trees only in areas indicated by the Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

C. Where trenching is required within tree protection areas, tunnel under or around roots by hand digging or boring. Do not cut main lateral roots or taproots; cut smaller roots, which interfere with installation of new work. Trench toward trunk of trees and tunnel under central root mass to avoid severing lateral roots on side of trench. Use narrow tine spading forks and comb soil to expose roots. Relocate roots in backfill areas wherever possible. The Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect to be on-site to supervise any trenching or digging within the tree protection areas.

D. Do not allow exposed roots to dry out before permanent backfill is placed; provide temporary earth cover, or pack with peat moss and wrap with burlap. Water and maintain in moist condition until relocated and covered with backfill.

E. Water roots exposed as directed by the Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

F. Backfill roots after inspection approval by the Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

1. Backfill around root excavations only with clean imported topsoil free from materials detrimental to root growth.

2. Backfill to eliminate voids, utilize water to eliminate air voids in the soil. Do not compact manually as that may damage roots.

3. Water sufficient to settle topsoil and eliminate voids or air pockets around roots.

4. Allow for natural settlement of soil surface, and furnish and apply topsoil sufficient to bring to original finish grade after backfill settlement.

G. The Project Arborist or Landscape Architect is to notify the Owner's Authorized Representative immediately of any conditions that threaten survivability of protected trees or that affect the stability of the integrity of root systems.

3.08 GRADING AND FILLING AROUND TREES

A. Maintain existing grade within the drip line of trees unless otherwise indicated by the Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

3.09 LANDSCAPING

A. The Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect is to be notified a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours prior to any type of rototilling or trenching.

B. No rototilling or trenching is to occur within the drip lines of trees designated to be retained without the approval of the Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

3.10 MAINTENANCE OF PROTECTIVE MEASURES

A. Maintain protective measures throughout the construction process.

1. Repair any alteration to protection measures throughout the construction process.

2. Repair or reinstall protective measures upon alteration. Alteration to the fence is to be completed only after receiving written authorization from the Owner's Authorized Representative, Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

3. Monitor protective measures daily.

4. Pruning and/or repairs must be approved in advance and at completion by the Owner’s Authorized Representative after notification of Project Arborist or Landscape Architect.

5. The contractor is responsible for cost of repair caused by his actions or by actions of subcontractors.

3.11 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING

A. Remove fencing, barricades, and guards as required.

B. Remove debris and dispose of it in a legal manner.

END OF SECTION 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor shall coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections. See plan sheet C001 for a list of items with manufacturer and specification section references.

1.02 OWNER FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR INSTALLED ITEMS (O.F.C.I.)

A. Owner will furnish the following products and/or materials for incorporation into the project.

1. Restroom Items (see Section 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories)

a. Soap Dispensers

b. Toilet Paper Dispensers

c. Hand Dryers d. Baby Changing Tables

2. Site Furnishings (see Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings)

a. Art Features Types I through III.

b. Pet Waste Stations

c. Pet Drinking Fountains

d. Tree Grates

e. Grating Types I through III.

f. Bike Racks

3. Stone Masonry Items (see Section 04 43 00 Stone Masonry)

a. Bench Type IV b. Play Boulder

B. Owner will coordinate the timing of delivery of materials to the site with the contractor and if necessary, arrange for secure storage of the items until the time of installation.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for complete assembly, erection, and installation of O.F.C.I. items per the plans, details, and manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to the plans and details for partial installation requirements of O.F.C.I. items including contractor-furnished components (concrete foundations, fasteners, etc.).

1.03 OWNER FURNISHED/OWNER INSTALLED ITEMS (O.F.O.I.)

A. Owner will furnish and install the following portions of the work through vendors.

1. Drop Boxes (Utility Bill, Library Return, Ballots)

a. Final products to be determined.

2. EV Chargers

a. Final products to be determined. 

3. Play Features Type I through VII a. See Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings.

4. Trash Receptacles a. See Section 32 33 00 Site Furnishings.

5. Synthetic Turf a. SynLawn Playground Turf, see plans for additional information.

B. The Contractor shall provide time in the construction schedule to accommodate O.F.O.I. items.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of the O.F.O.I. work with the owner's vendors and personnel, as well as the work of trades which overlap or interface with the O.F.O.I. items, such as preparation of subgrade and aggregate base for synthetic turf, etc.

D. Contractor shall provide access and staging area for Owner’s vendors to perform the work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other contract documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor to coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections.

1.02 WORK INCLUDED

A. Expeditious transportation and delivery of products to project site undamaged, on a schedule to avoid delay of the work.

B. Provide equipment and personnel at the site to unload and handle products in a manner to avoid damage to products.

C. Provide secure storage and protection for products after installation and until completion of the work.

1.03 DELIVERY

A. Arrange deliveries of products in accordance with construction progress schedules and in ample time to facilitate inspection prior to installation.

B. Coordinate deliveries to avoid conflict with work and conditions at site. Conditions may include: 1. Work of other contractors, or owner. 2. Limitations of storage space. 3. Availability of equipment and personnel for handling products.

C. Deliver products in undamaged condition in original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible.

D. 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.

E. Immediately upon delivery, inspect shipment to assure:

1. Product complies with requirements of the Contract Documents and reviewed submittals.

2. Quantities are correct.

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

4. Products are properly protected and undamaged. Minor damage may be repaired, provided the finished items are equal in all respects to new work.

1.04 PRODUCT HANDLING

A. Provide equipment and personnel necessary to handle products, including those provided by owner, by methods to prevent soiling or damage to products or packaging.

B. Provide additional protection during handling as necessary to prevent scraping, marring, or otherwise damaging products, or surrounding surfaces.

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

D. Lift heavy components only at designated lifting points.

1.05 STORAGE 

A. Store products immediately on delivery and protect until installed in the work. Store the products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible.

B. Store products subject to damage by elements in substantial weather-tight enclosures.

C. Maintain temperatures within ranges required by manufacturer’s instructions.

D. Exterior storage:

1. Provide substantial platforms, blocking, or skids to support fabricated products 4” above ground, prevent soiling or staining.

2. Cover products, subject to discoloration or deterioration from exposure to the elements, with impervious sheet coverings. Avoid use of non-vented plastic or canvas shelters, which could create humidity chambers. Provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

3. Store loose granular materials on solid surfaces such as paved areas or provide plywood or sheet materials to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

a) Provide surface drainage to prevent flow or ponding of rainwater.

b) Prevent mixing of refuse or chemically injurious materials or liquids.

E. Arrange storage in manner to provide easy access for inspection.

F. Move stored products, under Contractor’s control, which interfere with work in progress, the operations of the owner or separate contractor. Moving of stored products shall be at no additional cost to the owner.

1.06 PROTECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

A. Provide protection of installed products to prevent damage from subsequent operations. Remove when no longer needed, prior to completion of work.

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

C. Provide coverings to protect finished surfaces from damage.

1.07 DAMAGED PRODUCTS

A. Damaged or deteriorated materials shall be removed from the premises. Replace materials which have been damaged.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Contractor shall provide and pay for field engineering and surveying services required for all portions of the work including but not limited to:

1. Survey work required in execution of the project.

2. Civil, structural, or other professional engineering services specified, or required to execute contractor’s construction methods.

B. Locate, identify, and maintain existing control points and property line corner stakes indicated on the drawings, as required.

1.02 QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR OR ENGINEER

A. Qualified engineer or registered land surveyor, licensed in the State of Washington acceptable to contractor and owner.

1.03 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS

A. Existing basic horizontal and vertical control points for the project are those designated on drawings.

B. Locate and protect control points prior to starting site work and preserve all permanent reference points during construction.

C. Make no changes or relocations without prior written notice to Engineer.

D. Report to Engineer when any reference point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations.

E. Require surveyor to replace project control points and monuments which may be lost or destroyed.

1.04 PROJECT SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

A. Establish lines and levels, locate, and lay out, by instrumentation and similar appropriate means:

1. Site improvements: stakes for grading and complete layout of improvements.

B. From time to time, verify layouts by the same methods as originally used.

1.05 RECORDS

A. Maintain a complete, accurate log of all control and survey work as it progresses.

1.06 SUBMITTAL

A. Submit name and address of surveyor and professional engineer to architect.

B. On request of Engineer, submit documentation to verify accuracy of field work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor shall coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections,

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This section describes an orderly and efficient transfer of the completed work to the Owner.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Prior to requesting an inspection by the Owner, the Contractor shall use adequate means to assure that the work is completed by every subcontractor in accordance with the specified requirements and is ready for the requested inspection. If the quality of the completed work is obviously below acceptable standards, the Owner may refuse the inspection until the subcontractors complete their own inspection and correct the work.

1.04 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Prior to requesting determination of completion, Contractor shall perform their own punch list to review the completed work against the plans and specifications. Submit comprehensive list of items to be completed or corrected.

B. Notify the Owner when the project is ready for Substantial Completion inspection.

1.05 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Contractor shall submit final closeout documentation and certify that all work on punch lists has been completed, prior to submission of final pay applications.

B. Contractor will notify Owner of final completion.

C. The Owner and Engineer will inspect to verify status of completion.

D. Should the Owner/Engineer determine that the work is incomplete or defective:

1. The Engineer will notify the Contractor, in writing, listing the incomplete or defective work.

2. The Contractor will remedy the deficiencies promptly and notify the Engineer when ready for re-inspection.

E. When the Owner/Engineer determines the Project is complete, the Engineer will prepare a letter of final completion.

1.06 TRAINING

A. The Contractor will instruct the Owner's personnel in proper operation and maintenance of systems, equipment, and similar items which were provided as part of the work.

B. General Operating and Maintenance Instructions: Arrange for each installer of operating equipment and other work that requires regular or continuing maintenance, to meet at the site with the Owner's personnel to provide necessary basic instruction in the proper operation and maintenance of the entire Work. Where installers are not experienced in the required procedures, include instruction by the manufacturer's representatives. All participants sign in. No more than four hours in one day. 

1. As part of this instruction provide a detailed review of the following items (as applicable):

a) Maintenance manuals

b) Record Documents

c) Spare parts and materials

d) Tools

e) Lubricants

f) Fuels

g) Identification systems

h) Control sequences

i) Trouble shootingj) Hazards k) Cleaning

2. Warranties, bonds, maintenance agreements and similar continuing commitments.

3. As part of this instruction for operating equipment, demonstrate the following procedures:

a) Start-up

b) Shut-down

c) Emergency operations

d) Noise and vibration adjustments

e) Safety procedures

f) Economy and efficiency adjustments

g) Effective energy utilization.

4. Demonstrations are required for the following:

a) Splash Pad b) Controls – Lighting, Irrigation

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The other Contract Documents complement the requirements of this section.

B. Other sections of this Specification may relate and may impose additional work and/or additional materials upon this section. Contractor to coordinate any cross-referencing of Specification sections.

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This section describes an orderly and efficient transfer of the completed closeout submittals.

1.03 PROCEDURES

A. One complete Operations and Maintenance manual, for preliminary review, shall be submitted for review by Engineer and Owner prior to scheduled substantial completion of the project work.

B. Copies shall be bound with three-ring binders. Covers shall be imprinted with the name of the job, Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and the year of completion. The back edge shall be imprinted with the name of the job, Owner, and year of completion. Each copy shall have a typewritten index, and tabbed dividers between categories.

C. The preliminary copy shall be complete and comply with all requirements.

D. Engineer and Owner will review preliminary manual, note corrections required and return to Contractor. Corrections noted shall be made.

E. Three (3) final manuals shall then be returned to the Engineer prior to final completion.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Approvals

1. City of Washougal Engineering/Public Works

2. Building Department

3. Electrical (Labor and Industry)

B. Certificate of Final Completion

C. Final Payment Application with Final Change Orders

D. Extra materials and spare parts delivered to Owner in boxes that are substantial and in good condition.

E. Warranties F. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

1. Manuals are to be provided in .pdf document format with bookmarks for each section.

2. Contents are to be clearly marked to show specific items used. Where information on multiple items is shown, cross out items that do not apply.

3. Contents for each O&M Manual are to include the following:

a) Title Page: Project Name, year built, and content title (comprehensive, general, mechanical, etc.).

b) Table of Contents: Complete listing of contents of this O&M manual. 

c) Part 1: Listing of all Contractors, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors for all tiers. Information to include names, addresses, phone number, email addresses, and area of work. Include a copy of the emergency service information.

d) Part 2: Finish Schedule, including material manufacturers, model names, model numbers, colors.

e) Part 3: Copies of all signed general construction building permits and inspection reports.

f) Part 4: Copies of all manufacturers' warranty and guarantee forms, and any specified special guarantees, fully executed.

g) Part 5: Provide a divider sheet for every applicable Section by Divisions in the Project Manual. For every Section provide the following information:

i. Index listing materials and equipment used.

ii. List of suppliers with address, phone number, and email addresses.

iii. Catalog cuts, data sheets, engineering calculations, schedules, wiring diagrams, and complete parts lists for all products and equipment incorporated into the project. Literature shall be clearly marked to indicate each specific item. Include copies of approved submittal data as part of this information.

iv. Manufacturer's printed operating instructions for all equipment. Include trouble shooting and emergency instructions.

v. Sequence of operation for each system.

vi. Cleaning and maintenance instructions.

G. Record Documents:

1. Submit the completed total set of Record Documents to the Engineer. Participate in review meeting or meetings as required by the Engineer, make all required changes in the Record Documents, and promptly deliver the final Record Documents to the Engineer.

2. Project “As-Built” documents: include copies of the Drawings and Specifications, marked to show all actual construction, actual suppliers, manufacturers, trade names, models of supplied equipment, and changes made by Change Orders.

3. Coordinate changes/redlines with Engineer for use in Engineer’s preparation of City required drawings of record.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

END OF SECTION

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This project is financed through Several Funds including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).  The contract will be subject to regulations of the contractor and will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

As amended (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). When required by Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-Federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction”). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week.