Irrigation Improvement Project

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Region 2 Nebraska National Forest & National Grassland Bessey Ranger District May 2024 BESSEY RECREATION AREA IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS 100% Final Specifications -- 1 of 158 -- BESSEY REC. SITE IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS 010100-1 NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST & GRASSLANDS LIST OF DRAWINGS & SPECS SECTION 010100 LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS B. LIST OF CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS a. Index of Specifications: DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 010100 LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS Section 010150 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 010200 Section 010250 Section 013200 Section 013223 Section 013300 Section 014420 Section 015050 Section 015100 Section 016000 Section 017100 CONTROL OF MATERIALS MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION CONSTRUCTION SURVEY & STAKING SUBMITTAL PROCEEDURES QUALITY CONTROL & QUANTITY MEASUREMENTS MOBILIZATION GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL -- 2 of 158 -- BESSEY REC. SITE IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS 010100-2 NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST & GRASSLANDS LIST OF DRAWINGS & SPECS DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS Section 024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION DIVISION 22 - PUMBING Section 220500 Section 220523.12 Section 220523.14 Section 221116 Section 221119 Section 221120 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING BALL VALVES CHECK VALVES DOMESTIC WATER PIPING DOMESTIC WATER PIPING – SPECIALTIES SUBMERSIBLE WELL PUMPS DIVISION 26 - ELECTRIC Section 260100 Section 260519 Section 260533.13 Section 262923 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL LOW-VOLTAGE ELEC. POWER CONDUCTORS & CABLES CONDUITS FOR ELECTICAL SYSTEMS VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLERS DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK Section 311100 Section 312317 Section 312500 SITE CLEARING & GRUBBING TRENCHING, BEDDING, & BACKFILL FOR UTILITIES TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS Section 328400 PLANTING IRRIGATION DIVISION 33 – SITE UTILITIES Section 330500 Section 331112 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR UTILITIES WATER DISTRIBUTION END OF SECTION 010100 -- 3 of 158 -- BESSEY REC. SITE IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS 010150 – 1 NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST & GRASSLANDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 010150 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. The intent of this section is to provide a general outline of the work required under this contract and identify special project conditions and/or requirements. It is not intended to provide detailed specifications for materials, labor, and workmanship. These are covered in other sections of these specifications. B. The Bessey Recreation Area (Bessey) has seen some recent improvements to the nursey portion of the site. However, the public facing day-use developed recreation site has not been so fortunate. This project covers irrigation system automation and improvements as well as addressing much needed deferred maintenance. 1.2 LOCATION A. Bessey is located west of the town of Halsey, Nebraska a. Address – 40637 River Loop, Halsey, Nebraska 69142 b. Bessey coordinates: 41° 54' 02.64"N, 100° 17' 54.43"W 1.3 SPECIFICATIONS A. The specifications establish the construction procedures and materials to be employed throughout. 1.4 GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS AND WEATHER A. The elevation of the site is approximately 2,720 feet above mean sea level. The site generally experiences moderate to high temperatures in the summer and cold, windy, and snowy conditions in the winter. The average annual temperatures range from 56 degrees F to 86 degrees F in summer and 7 to 34 degrees F in the winter. This area sees approximately 23.3 inches of rain per year, which is about 60% of the national average. 1.5 SITE ACCESS A. Directions from North Platte, NE: Travel approximately 64.8 miles north on US-83. Turn east (right) onto NE-2 and travel east approximately 15.3 miles. Turn south (right) onto NE-86B and travel south approximately 0.2 miles. The Bessey Day-Use project site and Ranger Station facility will be on your east (left). 1.6 USE OF FACILITIES AND UTILITIES A. Water should be available on-site. B. There is cell phone coverage in this area. -- 4 of 158 -- BESSEY REC. SITE IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS 010150 – 2 NEBRASKA NATIONAL FOREST & GRASSLANDS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS C. Restrooms will be available for contractor use at the site during the project. D. Electrical service is available at this site and can be utilized for the project. 1.7 STAGING AREA A. An area at or near the project site will be made available for use as a staging area. Staging areas shall be approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to use. Camping may be available on-site at the campground or location approved by CO. Security and clean-up of this area shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. 1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS A. Nonsmoking Buildings: Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances. 1.9 SCHEDULE A. Pre-work conference shall be conducted virtually with the Forest Service and the Prime. B. The Contractor shall not work on weekends, federally recognized holidays, or holiday weekends. C. See Section 13200 Construction Progress Documentation for “Project Schedule General Requirements.” 1.10 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC A. Bessey will likely remain open during construction and every precaution shall be taken to protect the public. B. Install and maintain suitable barriers to ensure the protection of the public, employees, and facilities. 1. Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry to the work area. 2. Erect and maintain barricades and warning signs in accordance with ANSID6.1. 3. Material may be new or used but shall be suitable for intended purpose. 4. Fences and barriers shall be structurally adequate and neat in appearance. 1.11 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. Confine storage of materials to areas as approved by the CO. B.…