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NEW MEXICO STATE

UNIVERSITY

3735 TUNNEL SYSTEM

REPAIRS PHASE VI-B

SPECIFICATIONS

FEBRUARY 2021

PREPARED FOR:

NMSU LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

Job No. 20210222

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NAME

01010 Reference Standards 01015 Contractor’s Use of Premises 01022 Inspection Testing Allowance 01043 Utility Obstructions 01050 Field Engineering 01060 Regulatory Requirements 01150 Measurements and Payment 01152 Applications for Payment 01200 Project Meetings 01310 Construction Schedule 01340 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 01370 Schedule of Values 01410 Testing Laboratory Services 01530 Barriers 01570 Traffic Regulation 01710 Cleaning 01720 Project Record Documents 02151 Shoring and Bracing 02201 Subgrade Preparation 02220 Excavation and Backfill 02500 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 02510 Paving, Gravel Surfacing and Resurfacing 03050 Crystalline Waterproofing Admixture 03100 Concrete Formwork 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03300 Cast-in-place Concrete 04430 Stone Masonry 05501 Anchor Bolts and Chemical Anchors

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SECTION 01010

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Abbreviations and acronyms used in Contract Documents to identify reference

standards.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Applications: when a standard is specified by reference, comply with

requirements and recommendations stated in that standard, except when

requirements are modified by the Contract Documents or applicable codes

establish stricter standards.

B. Publication Date: the publication in effect on the date of bid, except when a

different publication date is specified.

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS, NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ORGANIZATIONS

A. Obtain copies of referenced standards direct from publication source, when

needed for proper performance of Work, or when required for submittal by

Contract Documents.

AA Aluminum Association

818 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington DC 20006

AASHTO American Association of State Highway

and Transportation Officials

444 North Capital Street, NW

Washington DC 20001

ACI American Concrete Institute

Box 19150

Redford Station

Detroit, MI 48219

AI Asphalt Institute

Research Park Drive



PO Box 14052

Lexington, KY 40512-4052

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

1221 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10020

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

1000 16th Street, NW

Washington DC 20036

ANSI American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

APWA American Public Works Association

2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 700

Kansas City, MO 64108-2625

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and

Air Conditioning Engineers

345 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

AWWA American Water Works Association

6666 West Quincy Avenue

Denver, CO 80235

AWS American Welding Society

2501 NW 7th Street

Miami, FL 33125

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2110

Chicago, IL 60601

FS Federal Specification

General Services Administration

Specifications and Consumer Information

Distributions Section (WESIS)

Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 197

Washington DC 20407



MIL Military Specification

Naval Publications and Forms Center

5801 Tabor Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19120

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association

2101 L Street, NW

Washington DC 20037

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

470 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA 02210

PCA Portland Cement Association

5420 Old Orchard Road

Skokie, IL 60076

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

PS Product Standard

U.S. Department of Commerce

Washington DC 20203

SDI Steel Door Institute

712 Lakewood Center North

Cleveland, OH 44107

SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

111 East Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60601

SJI Steel Joist Institute

1703 Parham Road, Suite 204

Richmond, VA 23229

UL Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingston Road

Northbrook, IL 60062

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01015

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. General requirements for the contractor’s use of premises.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01710: Cleaning

B. General conditions of the Contract.

1.03 AVAILABLE SITES

A. The Contractor shall provide adequate storage areas for materials and equipment

during the course of the work. Extents of available sites will be established

before construction begins in coordination with the Owner. The Contractor shall

make arrangements for securing and maintaining storage areas during

construction and be fully responsible for those areas while in use, regardless of

ownership.

1.04 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION

A. All existing features and improvements to or within the project area shall be

restored by the Contractor equivalent to those existing prior to construction at no

additional cost to the Owner.

B. Compliance with special requirements or considerations indicated on the

Drawings for the use of facilities shall be the Contractor’s responsibility at no


C. Trees and other landscaping within the project area shall be preserved and/or

replaced to their original condition, unless specifically indicated on the Drawings.

D. Contractor is permitted only to access site as shown on the plans or agreed upon

with the Owner. Under no circumstances is the Contractor to operate vehicles

outside the access and work area limits.

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E. All existing traffic control shall be kept in tact and be reinstalled as in place prior

to construction commencement. Replacement of damaged traffic control shall be

done at the Contractor’s expense to NMSU standards.

1.05 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS

A. Special and/or hand construction methods may be required to maintain existing

conditions and protect existing utilities and structures.

B. Such methods shall be used by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.06 CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Execute periodic cleaning to keep the Work, the site and adjacent properties free

from accumulation of waste materials, rubbish, and windblown debris resulting

from construction operations.

B. Provide on-site containers for the collection of waste materials, debris and

rubbish.

C. Remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from the site periodically, and

dispose of at legal disposal areas away from the site.

1.07 DUST CONTROL

A. Provide dust control as needed during construction to maintain access road and

work area. All local ordinances and requirements shall be adhered to.

1.08 STORM WATER PROTECTION

A. Contractor shall protect the Work, the site and adjacent properties from storm

water during the duration of the project. Special provisions shall be made as

necessary to prevent stormwater from entering the tunnel.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01022

INSPECTION TESTING ALLOWANCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 FIELD TESTING LABORATORY

A. Field testing will be performed by an independent materials-testing laboratory

selected and coordinated by the Owner and approved by the Contractor. The

laboratory to be employed is to provide testing and certification of construction

materials.

B. Owner shall pay the materials testing laboratory directly for the actual cost of all

such testing based on invoices received from the laboratories. The Contractor

will be held liable for the testing costs for work that fails to meet specifications.

Costs for retests shall be invoiced separately to the Contractor.

C. The allowance for construction materials testing shall apply to soils and density

testing, concrete testing and asphalt testing only.

D. No payments will be made for shipping or transport costs of testing covered by

the allowance. Sampling by the respective laboratory is an eligible cost item.

E. In all cases, the Engineer shall determine the number, type and location of tests.

F. The Contractor, at his expense, shall furnish necessary equipment, tools, and labor

to assist the testing laboratory in the performance of field tests.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01043

UTILITY OBSTRUCTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Provisions for bracing of transverse and parallel utilities to remain in service during

trenching and backfilling, and operations shall be considered incidental and no additional

payments shall be made.

B. The Engineer has made a reasonable effort to show the general location of existing

underground and overhead utility lines (gas, telephone, electrical, water, sewer) on the

Drawings.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02220: Excavation and Embankment

B. Section 02221: Trenching, Excavating and Backfilling

1.03 RELOCATION OF UTILITIES

A. Water, gas, electric, telephone, chilled water, steam, and other above and underground

utilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the appropriate utility

company to remove or relocate the existing utilities that interfere with his construction.

Any charges by any utility company for removal or relocation of utilities will be the

responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Additional Work: The work and materials including all fittings required to raise or lower

new or existing utilities or to effect minor adjustments in pipe alignment shall be at no


END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01050

FIELD ENGINEERING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Provide and pay for:

1. Survey work required in execution of Project.

2. Civil, structural or other Professional Engineering Services specified or

required to execute Contractor's construction methods including shoring

and bracing of existing utilities and structures.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. General conditions of the Contract.

B. Section 01010: Reference Standards

C. Section 01720: Project Record Documents

D. Section 02151: Shoring and Bracing

1.03 QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR OR ENGINEER

A. Qualified registered engineer or registered land surveyor in the state in which the

construction is being done, who is acceptable to both Contractor and Owner.

1.04 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS

A. Control Points:

1. Locate existing control points.

2. Reestablish original control points.

3. Protect control points prior to starting site work.

4. Require surveyor to replace Project control points which may be lost or

destroyed.

5. Establish replacements based on original survey control.

B. Preserve all permanent reference points during construction.

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

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2. Report to Engineer when any reference point is lost or destroyed, or

requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations.

C. Reconfirmation:

1. Reconfirm all existing and original vertical elevation control points prior

to the use of such points for project surveying.

2. Reference control point for such reconfirmation as shown on Drawings.

D. Discrepancies:

1. Refer any apparent discrepancies to Engineer for resolution.

2. Surveyor to assist Engineer with field work required for resolution of such

apparent discrepancies.

1.05 PROJECT SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

A. Establish lines and levels; locate and lay out by instrumentation and similar

appropriate means:

1. Site improvements.

a. Stakes for grading, fill and topsoil placement.

b. Utility slopes and invert elevations.

c. Batter boards for structures.

d. Controlling lines and levels required for mechanical and electrical

trades.

B. From time to time, verify layouts by same methods as required for control of the

Work and when requested by the Engineer.

C. Existing Objects:

1. The Contractor shall take reasonable efforts to protect all existing property

corners, permanent bench marks, right-of-way markers, government-

established monuments and similar reference points.

2. If any must be disturbed, the monuments must be referenced before

removal and replaced as soon as work in the area is completed.

3. Referencing and replacing shall be done by a licensed surveyor; in the

case of U.S.G.S. monuments and State Highway Department right-of-way

markers, it shall be a first-order survey work.

D. Roadways Surfaces

1. Existing roadway to be returned to the grade existing prior to construction.

2. Contractor to provide cross sections of existing roads at 50' intervals or all

streets to be repaved. Provide data point from fence to fence at all grade

breaks, edge of road, centerline of road, bottom of swale, etc.

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1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit name and address of surveyor and Professional Engineer to Engineer.

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

engineering work.

C. Survey data and computations for all Work.

D. Calculations and conclusions for structural engineering per Section 02151.

1.07 RECORDS

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

B. On completion of tunnel repairs, prepare record drawings showing all dimensions,

locations and elevations of construction.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 APPLICABLE CODES

A. All Work shall conform to all applicable building, mechanical, plumbing, and

electrical codes.

B. The Contractor shall comply with the following and all applicable codes,

standards, rule and regulations of any authority having jurisdiction over the

Project site or the Work performed.

1. International Building Code (IBC), Latest Adopted Edition

2. International Mechanical Code (IMC), Latest Adopted Edition

3. International Plumbing Code, (IPC), Latest Adopted Edition

4. Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Latest Edition

5. National Electrical Code (NEC), Latest Edition

6. Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law

91-596

7. NMSU Design Standards, Utilities – Volume 4, Division 33

1.02 OSHA REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment and facilities provided, including but not limited to trench boxes,

grating, hoists, equipment guards, ladders, etc., shall meet OSHA requirements,

whether or not such requirements are specifically indicated or described in the

Contract Documents.

1.03 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall strictly adhere to any local requirements that may apply.

1.04 CONFLICTS

A. In case of conflict between codes, the one having the more stringent requirement

shall govern. Drawings and specifications which exceed code requirements shall

govern.

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B. Any conflicts between OSHA requirements and Contract Documents shall be

brought to the attention of the Engineer on a timely basis for resolution.

1.05 NOTICE

A. Protection of life, health, and public welfare as it relates to the execution of the

construction contract is the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will provide observation, inspection,

supervision, or any comment on plans, procedures, or actions employed at the

project as they relate to safety to life, health, or public welfare.

C. If conditions are imposed by the Engineer or Owner which interfere with, or

imply actions detrimental to safety, written notices shall be issued by the

Contractor and a decision shall be returned to the Contractor for action prior to

effecting and unsafe procedure or condition.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01150

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Measurement for payments as herein defined.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Agreement and corresponding bid.

B. Section 01152: Application for Payment.

1.03 UNIT PRICE ITEMS

A. Estimated Quantities:

1. Estimated quantities in Bid Form are approximate and used only for:

a. Basis for estimating probable cost of Work.

b. For comparison of Bids submitted for Work.

2. Actual work done or materials furnished under Unit Price item may differ

from estimated quantities.

3. Basis of payment: Actual amount of Work as determined by applying the

appropriate unit price as bid.

4. Actual quantities within 10% of estimated quantities will not be

considered inequitable as defined by the General Conditions.

B. Other unit price items: Unit complete, in place, and ready for use including all

work.

1.04 LUMP SUM ITEMS

A. Payment for all lump sum bid items includes all work, labor and materials

required to provide a complete, ready-to-use installation. Lump sum items are

those as indicated in the Bid Schedule.

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1.05 ALLOWANCES

A. Allowances as shown in the Bid Schedule shall be used to reimburse the

Contractor the actual invoice cost of those items shown.

B. No separate payment for administration or handling of allowance pay items will

be made.

1.06 MATERIALS

A. Payment for materials delivered but not fully incorporated into the project will

only be made if such materials are included in the Schedule of Values.

1.07 INCIDENTAL WORK

A. General:

1. All work, labor, materials, appurtenances, activities and requirements to

complete the facilities, in place and ready for use, and to comply with all

requirements and conditions of the Contract Documents are considered

incidental work to the Contract Documents' bid items.

2. Any and all clearing and grubbing required during the construction of the

lift stations shall be considered incidental to the Contract Documents Bid

Items.

3. No separate, additional or special payment will be due the Contractor for

incidental work.

B. Above, on- or below-ground obstructions, utilities, features or improvements

interfering with the work or which must be moved, removed and/or restored to

accomplish the Work are considered as incidental work for which separate

payment will not be made if separate bid items are not specifically given for such

in the Contract Documents.

C. Construction staking for the project shall be performed by the Contractor and is

considered incidental work for no separate payment will be made. The Contractor

shall take care to protect existing control points shown on the Drawings.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01152

APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Submit Applications for Payment to Engineer in accordance with the schedule

established by conditions of the Contract and Agreement between Owner and

Contractor.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Agreement between Owner and Contractor: lump sum prices.

B. Conditions of the Contract: progress payments, retainages and final payment.

C. Section 01150: Measurement and Payment

D. Section 01720: Project Record Documents

1.03 FORMAT AND DATA REQUIRED

A. Submit applications in the form required by Owner in accordance with the

example to be provided with itemized data typed on 8½" x 11" white paper

continuation sheets.

B. Provide typed itemized data on continuation sheet:

1. Format, schedules, line items and values accepted by Owner.

2. For unit price contracts, pay items shall be the same as those listed in the

Bid Proposal plus executed changes.

1.04 PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR EACH PROGRESS PAYMENT

A. Application Form:

1. Fill in required information, including that for change orders executed

prior to date of submittal of application.

2. Fill in summary of dollar values to agree with respective totals indicated

on continuation sheets.

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3. Execute certification with signature of a responsible officer of Contract

firm.

B. Continuation Sheets:

1. Fill in total list of all scheduled component items of work, with item

number and scheduled dollar value for each item.

2. Fill in dollar value in each column for each scheduled line item when

work has been performed or products stored.

3. List each change order executed, prior to date of submission, at the end of

the continuation sheets.

4. List percent complete.

1.05 SUBSTANTIATING DATA FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A. Submit with each copy of Application:

1. Properly identified invoices supporting requests for materials payments.

2. Properly identified invoices for inspection testing allowance payments, if

any.

3. Wage rate certification in accordance with requirements of the NM

Department of Workforce Solutions.

4. If required by Owner, certificate of payment of all suppliers and

subcontractors for which payment has previously been received from

Owner in accordance with example form to be provided by Owner.

1.06 PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT

A. Fill in application form as specified for progress payments.

1.07 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A. Submit Applications for Payment to Owner at the times stipulated in the

Agreement.

B. Five printed copies, or one electronic copy of each Application required.

C. When Owner finds Application properly completed and correct, Owner will sign

and pay approved Applications.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01200

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Preconstruction conference to be scheduled by Owner.

B. Progress or special meetings as deemed necessary and scheduled by Owner.

C. Special and final inspections by Owner when requested.

D. Contractor to attend project meetings at no additional cost to Owner.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01310: Construction Schedules

1.03 SCHEDULE OF SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT

A. Weekly progress meetings between the Contractor and Owner.

B. Meetings shall be scheduled before start for coordination and scheduling.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01310

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Promptly after award of the Contract, prepare and submit to Owner estimated

construction progress schedules for the Work, with subschedules of related

activities essential to its progress.

B. Submit revised progress schedules.

C. Schedule subject to approval of Owner.

D. Schedule construction working hours.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Conditions of the Contract.

B. Section 01010: Reference Standards

C. Section 01152: Applications for Payment

D. Section 01200: Project Meetings

E. Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples

1.03 FORM OF SCHEDULES (A OR B)

A. Prepare schedules in the form of a horizontal bar chart.

1. Provide separate horizontal bar for each trade or operation.

2. Horizontal time scale: identify the first work day of each week.

3. Scale and spacing: to allow space for notations and future revisions.

B. Prepare schedules in the form of "C.P.M."

C. Format of listings: chronological order of the start of each item of work.

1.04 CONTENT OF SCHEDULES



A. Construction Progress Schedule:

1. Show the complete sequence of construction by activity.

2. Show projected percentage of completion for each item as of the first day

of each month.

B. Provide subschedules to define critical portions of prime schedules.

1.05 PROGRESS REVISIONS

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

B. Show changes occurring since previous submission of 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:

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

2. Corrective action to be taken.

1.06 SUBMISSIONS

A. Submit initial schedules within 15 days after award of Contract.

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

receipt.

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

B. Submit schedule marked up to show actual progress of Work with each

application for payment.

C. Submit revised progress schedules when requested by Owner or whenever project

is more than 5% behind approved schedule, as determined by monthly request for

payment.

1.07 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute copies of the reviewed schedule to:

1. Contractor's project field office.

2. Owner.

1.08 CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOURS SCHEDULING

A. Notify Owner at least 48 hours in advance of any work to be done outside of usual

working hours or any change in usual working hours. The usual working hours



are between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01340

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Submit Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples required by Contract

Documents.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Conditions of the Contract: Definitions and Additional Responsibilities of Parties.

B. Section 01720: Project Record Documents.

1.03 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Drawings shall be presented in a clear and thorough manner with sufficient detail

to show kind, size, and arrangement and function of component materials and

devices.

B. Minimum sheet size: 8-1/2" x 11"

1.04 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.

4. Show wiring or piping diagrams and controls.

5. For equipment for which electrical schematic is given in Drawings,

statement from manufacturer that equipment operation per schematic is

appropriate for equipment.

B. Installation data for all materials and equipment for which operation and

maintenance manuals will not be provided:

1. Manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations.

2. Referenced standards for installation.

3. Manufacturer's standard schematic drawings and diagrams:



4. Modify drawings and diagrams to delete information which is not

applicable to the Work.

5. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically

applicable to the Work.

1.05 SAMPLES

A. Office samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity to clearly illustrate:

1. Functional characteristics of the project, with integrally related parts and

attachment devices.

2. Full range of color, texture, and pattern.

1.06 CONTRACTOR 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.

5. Conflicts with other items of construction past or present.

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

Documents.

D. Notify the Engineer 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 Engineer's final review.

1.07 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Make submittals promptly and in such sequence as to cause no delay in the Work.

B. Number of submittals required:

1. Shop Drawings and Product Data: Submit the number of opaque

reproductions which the Contractor requires, plus four printed copies, or

one electronic copy which will be retained by the Engineer.

2. Samples: Submit the number stated in each specification section.

C. Submittals shall contain on the first two pages:



1. The date of submission and the dates of any previous submissions.

2. The Project title and number.

3. Contract identification.

4. The names of:

a. Contractor.

b. Supplier.

c. Manufacturer.

5. Identification of the product, with the specification section number and

Drawing number.

6. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.

7. Relation to adjacent or critical features of the Work or materials.

8. Applicable standards, such as ASTM or Federal Specification numbers.

9. Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

10. Identification of revisions on resubmittals.

11. A 3 in. x 3 in. blank space for Engineer's stamp.

12. Contractor's stamp or statement, initialed or signed, certifying to review of

submittal, verification of products, field measurements and field

construction criteria, coordination of the information within the submittal

with requirements of the Work and of Contract Documents, and the

represented products or materials meet all requirements of the Contract

Documents except for any specific deviations specifically stated and

requested.

1.08 RESUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Make any corrections or changes in the submittals required by the Engineer and

resubmit until final review.

B. Shop Drawings and Product Data:

1. Revise initial drawings or data, and resubmit as specified for the initial

submittal.

2. Indicate any changes which have been made other than those requested by

the Engineer.

C. Samples: Submit new samples as required for initial submittal.

1.09 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute reproductions of Shop Drawings and copies of Product Data which

carry the Engineer stamp of final review to:

1. Job site file.

2. Record documents file.

3. Subcontractors and suppliers as appropriate.



B. Distribute samples which carry the Engineer stamp of approval as directed by

Engineer.

1.10 ENGINEER DUTIES

A. Review and return submittals within 7 days of receipt of submittal.

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

review of submittal.

C. Return submittals to Contractor for distribution or for resubmission.

D. Engineer's review does not constitute acceptance or responsibility for accuracy or

dimensions, nor shall it relieve the Contractor from meeting any requirements of

the Contract Documents, nor shall it constitute approval for any deviation from

the Contract Documents unless such deviations are specifically stated as such on

the submittal and specifically allowed by the Engineer.

E. Engineer to return submittals with only cursory review when it becomes apparent

the submittal is not acceptable.

1.11 PAYMENT AND TIME FOR REVIEW OF EXCESSIVE SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals after first resubmittal:

1. Accompanied by Contractor's purchase order to Engineer for all

Engineer's review time and costs at Engineer's standard billing rates.

2. Be reviewed by Engineer at convenience of the Engineer.

1.12 TIMELINESS

A. All submittals to be submitted to allow final Engineer's review to be completed

within the scheduled number of calendar days of date Contract starts.

1. If submittals not reviewed within the scheduled time:

2. Owner may withhold payment if such delay results in a delay in receipt of

funding agency funds.

3. Contractor shall not terminate/suspend work.

4. No additional costs or contract time shall be claimed by Contractor.

B. No payments made for materials, equipment or supplies for which Engineer's

final review of submittal has not been made.

C. Materials, equipment or supplies for which Engineer's final review of submittal



has not been made shall not be allowed on the job site.

1.13 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

A. For Schedule Which Follows:

1. AB = As-built Mylar

2. CE = Certificate

3. CD = Connection diagrams, Electrical

4. CS = Color Selection Chart

5. DM = Design Mix

6. EC = Engineering Computations

7. FI = Field O&M instruction required

8. GU = Guarantee

9. IQ = Installers qualifications

10. LT = Testing Laboratory Test Results

11. MI = Manufacturer's Installation Instructions

12. MR = Manufacturer's Representative at site

13. OR = Other; See section requirements

14. OM = O&M Manual

15. PB = Prebid submittal by equipment manufacturer and written prebid

Approval of Engineer required

16. PD = Product Data

17. SA = Sample

18. SC = Manufacturer's certification of control schematic

19. SD = Shop Drawing

20. SE = Schematic drawings, Electrical

21. SL = Spares inventory list

22. WA = Warranty

1.14 PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

Section Name Required 01050 Field Engineering OR 01310 Construction Schedules OR 01410 Testing Laboratory Services OR 01570 Traffic Regulation OR 01720 Project Record Documents OR 02151 Shoring and Bracing EC, PD 02201 Subgrade Preparation CE, LT 02220 Excavation and Backfill EC, LT 02510 Paving, Gravel Surfacing and Resurfacing DM, CE, SA 03100 Concrete Formwork DM, LT, PD 03200 Concrete Reinforcement LT, PD, SD 03300 Cast-in-place Concrete DM, CE, LT 05500 Metal Fabrications CE, PD, SD



05501 Anchor Bolts and Chemical Anchors PD

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Schedule of Values


SECTION 01370

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Submit to the Owner a Schedule of Values allocated to the various portions of the

Work.

B. Upon request of the Owner, support the values with data which will substantiate

their correctness.

C. The Schedule of Values, shall be used as the basis for the Contractor's

Application for Payment.

D. No request for payment may be made until the Schedule of Values is approved by

the Owner.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Conditions of the Contract.

B. Section 01152: Application for Payment.

1.03 FORM AND CONTENT OF SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Type schedule on 8-1/2 in. x 11 in. white paper, Contractor's standard forms and

automated printout will be considered for approval by Engineer upon Contractor's

request. Identify schedule with:

1. Title of Project and location.

2. Engineer and Project number.

3. Name and address of Contractor.

4. Contract designation.

5. Date of submission.

B. Schedule shall list the installed value of the component parts of the work in

sufficient detail to serve as a basis for computing values for progress payments

during construction.

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C. Follow the table of contents of this Project Manual as the format for listing

component items. Identify each line item with the number and title of the

respective major section of the specifications.

D. For each major line item list sub-values of major products or operations under the

item.

E. For the various portions of the Work each item shall include a directly

proportional amount of the Contractor's overhead and profit.

F. The unit values for the materials or equipment for which progress payments will

be requested prior to installation shall be broken down into:

1. Cost of the material or equipment, delivered and unloaded at the site, with

taxes paid.

2. Installation costs, including Contractor's overhead and profit.

G. The unit quantity for bulk materials shall include an allowance for normal waste.

H. The sum of all values listed in the schedule shall equal the total Contract Sum.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Testing Laboratory Services


SECTION 01410

TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Owner shall employ the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform

specifies services and testing. The Owner shall pay for the actual cost of testing

in accordance with Specification 01022.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Conditions of the Contract: inspections and testing required by laws, ordinances,

rules, regulations, orders or approval of public authorities.

B. Each specification section listed: laboratory tests required and standards for

testing.

1.03 QUALIFICATION OF LABORATORY

A. Must meet American Council of Independent Laboratories, "Recommended

Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification".

B. Must meet basic requirements of ASTM E329, "Standard of Recommended

Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete and Steel as Used in

Construction".

C. Must be authorized to operate in the state in which the project is located.

D. Testing equipment must be calibrated at reasonable intervals by devices of

accuracy traceable to either:

1. National Bureau of Standards.

2. Accepted values of natural physical constants.

E. Selected by the Owner, approved by the Contractor.



1.04 LABORATORY DUTIES

A. Cooperate with Owner and Contractor, provide qualified personnel after due

notice.

B. Perform specified inspections, sampling and testing of materials and methods of

construction.

1. Comply with specified standards.

2. Ascertain compliance of materials with requirements of Contract

Documents.

C. Promptly notify Owner and Contractor of observed irregularities or deficiencies

of work or products.

D. Written Report:

1. Promptly submit for each test and inspection.

a. Two copies to Engineer.

b. Number of copies as required to Contractor.

2. Each report shall include:

a. Date issued.

b. Project title and number.

c. Testing laboratory number, address and telephone member.

d. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

e. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

f. Record of temperature and weather conditions.

g. Date of test.

h. Identification of product and specification section.

i. Location of sample or test in the Project.

j. Type of inspection or test.

k. Results of tests and compliance with Contract Documents.

l. Interpretation of test results when requested by Engineer.

E. Perform additional tests as required by the Owner.

F. In all cases, the Engineer shall determine the number, type and location of tests.

1.05 LIMITATIONS OF AUTHORITY OF TESTING LABORATORY

A. Laboratory is not authorized to:

1. Release, revoke, alter or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

2. Approve or accept any portion of the works.

3. Perform any duties of the Contractor.

1.06 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES



A. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, provide access to Work and manufacturer's

operations.

B. Secure and deliver to the laboratory adequate quantities of representational

samples of materials proposed to be used and which require testing.

C. Provide to the laboratory the preliminary design mix proposed to be used for

concrete and other material mixes which require control by the testing laboratory.

D. Furnish copies of product test reports as required.

E. Furnish incidental labor and facilities:

1. To provide access to Work to be tested.

2. To obtain and handle samples at the Project site or at the source of the

product to be tested.

3. To facilitate inspections and tests.

4. For storage and curing of test samples.

F. Make arrangements with laboratory to pay for additional samples and tests

required for Contractor's convenience and retests required for previously failed

tests.

G. Make arrangements with testing laboratory on a timely basis for all testing

required by job progress, conditions or the Owner.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Barriers


SECTION 01530

BARRIERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish, install and maintain suitable barriers as required to prevent public entry,

and to protect the public, work and existing facilities.

B. Remove when no longer needed or at completion of Work.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01710: Cleaning

B. Section 02220: Excavation and Embankment

C. Section 02221: Trenching, Backfilling and Compacting

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Materials may be:

1. New or used.

2. Suitable for the intended purpose.

3. In conformance with the requirements of applicable codes and standards.

4. Materials to be Contractor's option, as appropriate, to serve required

purpose.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Install facilities in a neat and reasonable uniform appearance, structurally

adequate for required purposes.

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B. Maintain barrier during entire construction period.

C. Relocate barriers as required by progress of construction.

D. Provide barriers to protect the public from excavations and hazardous conditions

and operations.

E. If a trench or excavation, where accessible to the public, is left open at night or

weekends, barricade with flashing lights and orange mesh fence.

3.02 FENCES

A. Fence Location:

1. Enclosure:

a. Locate fence to enclose substantially entire Project site.

b. That portion that the Contractor establishes as required to

encompass entire Project construction operation.

2. Vehicular entrance gates:

a. Locate in suitable relation to construction facilities.

b. Avoid interference with traffic on public thoroughfares.

B. 6' Chain Link Fence, unless otherwise noted on the drawings.

C. Fence not generally required for surface, utility and street work with minimal or

short-term excavations.

D. Fence generally required for excavations that will remain open for more than a

few days.

3.03 REMOVAL

A. Completely remove barricades, including foundations, when construction has

progressed to the point where they are no longer needed.

B. Cleaning:

1. Clean and repair damage caused by installation.

2. Fill and grade areas of the site to required elevations and slopes.

3. Clean the area.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Traffic Regulation


SECTION 01570

TRAFFIC REGULATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. To submit a traffic control plan to ENGINEER and OWNER for approval.

B. Provide, operate and maintain equipment, services and personnel with traffic control

and protective devices as required to expedite public vehicular traffic flow, parking

areas and any areas affected by construction operations. This item includes signs,

sign posts (permanent or portable), barricades, cones, drums, flags, flaggers, and any

other incidental items as shown on the plans or as required by the OWNER. All

traffic control devices and procedures shall meet the minimum requirements as stated

in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

C. Remove temporary equipment and facilities when no longer required; restore

grounds to original or specified conditions.

D. All personal vehicles of contractor employees shall comply to the NMSU parking

requirements.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01340: Submittals

B. Section 01530: Barriers

1.03 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. Traffic shall meet or exceed requirements as stipulated by New Mexico State

University.

B. Whenever a street or thoroughfare is to be closed or partially closed, the

CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER of such closing and the length of time the

street will be closed to traffic. This notice shall be given forty-eight (48) hours prior

to the closing and shall be coordinated with the ENGINEER.

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1.04 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND SIGNS

A. Traffic control plan and methods of handling traffic shall be submitted to the

OWNER for approval prior to issuance of Right of Way permit.

B. Provide traffic control and directional signs for all closures and detours, mounted

on barricades or standard posts with warning flashing lights.

C. Traffic control shall be in full conformance with Department of Transportation

"Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways," latest

edition. Any deviation from "MUTCD" requires prior approval of ENGINEER.

1.05 CONSTRUCTION PARKING CONTROL

A. Control CONTRACTOR'S and construction personnel's private vehicular parking

to preclude interference with public traffic or paving, access by emergency

vehicles or OWNER'S operations.

1.06 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PROJECT

A. Provide traffic and detour controls and signs as required per approved traffic

control plans.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall have a responsible person on site during working

hours and on call during non-working hours to inspect and maintain project traffic

control.

C. Removal:

1. All non-applicable signing shall be removed or covered completely with

an opaque, non-light-transmitting material.

2. All remaining, non-applicable traffic control devices are to be removed.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Anchor Bolts and Chemical Anchors


SECTION 05501

ANCHOR BOLTS AND CHEMICAL ANCHORS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Equipment anchor bolts. B. Structural anchor bolts. C. Chemical anchors.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples B. Section 01600: Materials and Equipment

C. Section 03300: Cast-In-Place Concrete

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: sufficient to verify compliance with Section 01340 specification. 1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver anchor bolts and templates in time to permit setting when structural concrete is placed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MATERIALS

A. Bolts: 1. Carbon steel: ASTM A307. 2. Galvanized steel:

a. Carbon steel, hot-dip galvanized, ASTM A153. b. Zinc plates, ASTM A164 type GS.



3. Stainless steel where scheduled. B. Nuts:

1. Same material as bolts. 2. Carbon steel: ASTM A307, Grade B, heavy, hexagonal. 3. Self-locking: prevailing torque, IFI-100, Grade A.

C. Washers:

1. Same material as bolts. 2. Flat: ANSI B27.2. 3. Locking: spring-type, ANSI B27.1.

D. Sleeves:

1. Pipe: ASTM A120, galvanized. 2. Bearing plates: ASTM A36, galvanized.

E. Chemical Anchors

1. Fastener or connector: Bolt, threaded rod or deformed rod as shown on Drawings, material as indicated.

2. Screen Sleeves: For attachment to hollow masonry walls, provide stainless steel screen sleeves specifically manufactured for the purpose and approved by the manufacturer of the adhesive to be used.

3. Chemical adhesive: Two component system to be mixed at the site and placed into predrilled holes.

4. Acceptable products: Subject to compliance with the requirements of these specifications: a. HIT RE 500 (Hilti) b. Engineering approved equivalent

2.02 FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

A. Anchor Bolts: 1. ¾" minimum, except as indicated on the Drawings. 2. Type:

a. General use: L-shaped, hook type. b. Where indicated on Drawings or specified:

i. Straight bolt with square head. ii. Straight bolt with square plate welded to bolt and nut

welded to plate and bolt. iii. Through-bolt with sleeve and square plate assembly. iv. Coupled bolt with sleeve welded to square plate and bolt.



PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 INSPECTION

A. Verify that holes for anchor bolts in forms and templates match applicable equipment Shop Drawings.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Anchor Bolts: 1. Where installed in cast-in-place concrete prior to concrete placement,

install a nut on the concrete side of the form or supporting template. 2. Provide:

a. Three nuts for each anchor bolt for which a lock nut is indicated. b. Two for others.

3. Sleeved anchor bolts: a. Centered in pipe sleeve. b. Sleeve ID: approximately 2½ x bolt OD. c. Sleeve length: approximately 8 x bolt OD. d. Bearing plate minimum thickness: ½ x bolt OD.

4. Through bolts: a. Sleeved with bearing plates. b. Bearing plates welded to bolt and plate welded to sleeve. c. Dimension: as specified for sleeved anchor bolts.

B. Chemical Anchors:

1. Install in conformity with the manufacturer's instructions.

3.03 SCHEDULE

A. Anchor bolts to be stainless steel unless noted otherwise.

B. All sleeves and plates to be hot dipped galvanized unless noted otherwise.

C. All anchor bolts to be pre-placed or chemical anchors if installed after concrete placement unless noted otherwise.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Cleaning


SECTION 01710

CLEANING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Execute cleaning during progress of the Work and at completion of the Work, as

required by General Conditions.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Conditions of the Contract

B. Each Specification Section: Cleaning for specific products or work.

1.03 DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

A. All excess material (suitable or unsuitable) and all vegetation, trash, debris, etc,

from the excavation shall be disposed of off-site at a permitted landfill.

B. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for disposal subject to

submission of proof to the Owner that the owner(s) of the proposed site(s) have a

valid fill permit issued by the appropriate governmental agency.

C. The Contractor shall provide watertight conveyance of any liquid, semi-liquid, or

saturated solids which tend to bleed or leak during transport. No liquid loss from

transported materials will be permitted whether being delivered to the

construction site or being hauled away for disposal. Fluid materials hauled for

disposal must be specifically acceptable at the selected disposal site.

D. The Contractor shall comply with all necessary permits, licenses and

authorizations regarding the removal, transport and disposal of waste as are

required by all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

E. Trash burning will not be permitted on the construction site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS



2.01 MATERIALS

A. Use only those cleaning materials which will not create hazards to health or

property and which will not damage surfaces.

B. Use only those cleaning materials and methods recommended by manufacturer of

the surface material to be cleaned.

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

manufacturer.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Execute periodic cleaning to keep the Work, the site and adjacent properties free

from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and windblown debris resulting

from construction operations, at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. Provide on-site containers for the collection of waste materials, debris and

rubbish.

C. Remove waste materials, debris and rubbish from the site periodically and dispose

of at legal disposal areas away from the site.

3.02 DUST CONTROL

A. Dust shall be minimized by wetting down bare soils during windy periods, or if

requested by the Owner.

B. The operation of dumping rock and of carrying rock away in trucks shall be so

conducted as to cause a minimum of noise and dust.

C. Vehicles carrying rock, concrete, or other material shall be routed over such

streets as will cause the least annoyance to the public.

D. Clean interior spaces prior to the start of finish painting and continue cleaning on

an as-needed basis until painting is finished.



E. Schedule operations so that dust and other contaminants resulting from the

cleaning process will not fall on wet or newly coated surfaces.

3.03 FINAL CLEANING

A. Employ skilled workmen for final cleaning.

B. Remove grease, mastic, adhesives, dust, dirt, stains, fingerprints, labels and other

foreign materials from sight-exposed interior and exterior surfaces.

C. Wash and shine glazing and mirrors.

D. Polish glossy surfaces to a clear shine.

E. Ventilating Systems:

1. Clean permanent filters and replace disposable filters if units were

operated during construction.

2. Clean ducts, blowers and coils if units were operated without filters during

construction.

F. Broom clean exterior paved surfaces; rake clean other surfaces of the grounds.

G. Prior to final completion or Owner occupancy, Contractor shall conduct an

inspection of sight-exposed interior and exterior surfaces, and all work areas, to

verify that the entire site is clean.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Record Drawings


SECTION 01720

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Maintain for the Owner at the site one record copy of:

1. Drawings.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

5. Engineer field orders or written instructions.

6. Approved shop drawings, product data and samples.

7. Approved Operation and Maintenance data.

8. Field test records.

9. Receipts for delivery of items to Owner.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01152: Applications for Payment

B. Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples


A. General: Delegate the responsibility for maintenance of record documents to one

person on the Contractor’s staff an approved in advance by the Owner.

B. Accuracy of Records: Thoroughly coordinate all changes within the record

documents, making adequate and proper entries on each page of specifications

and each sheet of drawings and other documents where such entry is required to

properly show the change. Accuracy of records shall be such that future search

for items shown in the contract documents may reasonably rely on information

obtained from the approved record documents.

C. Timing of Entries: Make all entries within 24 hours after receipt of information.

1.04 MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES



A. Store documents and samples in Contractor's field office separately from

documents used for construction.

1. Provide files and racks for storage of documents.

2. Provide locked cabinet or secure storage space for storage of samples.

B. File documents and samples in accordance with specification format.

C. Maintenance:

1. Maintain documents in a clean, dry, legible condition and in good order.

2. Do not use record documents for construction purposes.

D. Make documents and samples available at all times for inspection by the Owner.

1.05 MARKING DEVICES

A. Provide felt-tip marking pens for recording information in a color code acceptable

to Engineer.

1.06 RECORDING

A. Label each document "PROJECT RECORD" in neat, large, printed letters.

B. Record information concurrently with construction progress.

C. Do not conceal any work until required information is recorded.

D. Drawings: legibly mark to record actual construction of:

1. Depths of various elements of foundation in relation to established data.

2. Horizontal and vertical locations of underground utilities and

appurtenances, referenced to permanent surface improvements.

3. Location of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in the

construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the structure.

4. Field changes of dimension and detail.

5. Changes made by Field Order or Change Order.

6. Details not on original contract Drawings.

7. Sewer lines:

a. Invert elevations at manholes, line and manhole alignment and

locations.

b. Location of each service line, referenced by distances from

downstream manhole and sewer centerline to end of service line.

8. Facility:

a. Flow line elevations from the entrance works to the discharge.

b. Location of all valves.



9. Demolished features:

a. Locations and inverts of all pipe terminations/plugs

b. Locations of all electrical wiring terminations.

E. Specifications and addenda: legibly mark each section to record:

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

and item of equipment actually installed.

2. Changes made by Field Order or Change Order.

1.07 SUBMITTAL

A. At Contract close-out, 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. Signature of Contractor or his authorized representative.

1.08 PAYMENT

A. Project record documents are incidental to the Work for which no separate

payment will be made.

B. No payment will be made to the Contractor on any portion of the work for which

project record documents, including recording, are not complete.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Shoring and Bracing


SECTION 02151

SHORING AND BRACING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. This section includes furnishing materials, services, equipment and labor

necessary to provide sheeting, shoring, bracing and other support where required for the protection of structures, utilities, utility support assemblies, excavations

and the safety of personnel.

B. Shoring, bracing and supports shall be furnished, placed, maintained and removed by the Contractor.

C. If so noted, sheeting and shoring systems shall be left in place after backfilling.

1.02 SEQUENCING

A. When construction sequence of structures requires transfer of bracing to

completed portion of any structure, the Contractor shall secure written acceptance of the Owner prior to installation of such bracings.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. The design of shoring and bracing, including temporary utility supports inside the

tunnel, shall be sealed by a New Mexico registered structural engineer and submitted with all calculations to the Engineer for review prior to installation.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Structure: Any load bearing structure or support, including, but not limited to

tunnel walls, roofs, access hatches, and utility supports.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT INCLUDED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL



A. Maintenance of Excavation

1. The design, planning, installation and removal of all sheeting, shoring and bracing shall be such as to maintain the required trench or excavated

section and maintain the undisturbed state of the soils adjacent to the trench at and below the excavation bottom.

2. Sheeting and bracing shall prevent any movement of earth which could in any way diminish the width of the excavation to less than the dimension

required for construction or otherwise endanger the work or adjacent

structure or construction. 3. The Contractor and his subcontractors shall comply with OSHA standards

at all times.

3.02 SUPPORT

A. Horizontal strutting shall not be used below the barrel of a pipe and the use of a

pipe as support for trench making shall not be permitted.

3.03 SHEETING

A. General: 1. Where possible, sheeting shall be driven ahead of the excavation to avoid

loss of material from behind the sheeting. 2. If it becomes necessary to excavate beyond the sheetings, care shall be

taken to avoid trimming behind the face along which the sheeting will be

driven. 3. Care shall be taken to prevent voids outside the sheeting, but if voids

occur, they shall be immediately filled with sand and compacted. 4. The Owner may direct that sheeting and bracing be cut off at any specified

elevation.

3.04 SHORING

A. Shoring required for the temporary support of structures and interior tunnel

utilities shall be installed by the Contractor and designed by a professional

engineer, registered in the State of New Mexico per this specification.

B. Shoring can include, but is not limited to, lumber, Unistrut members, shore jacks, or other steel bracing and their anchorage.

3.05 REMOVAL

A. Sheeting and Bracing to Remain Behind:



1. If indicated on the Drawings, or directed by the Owner, in writing, sheeting and bracing shall remain in place to be embedded in backfill or

concrete. 2. Trench sheeting below the top of the pipe shall be left in place.

B. Removed Sheeting and Bracing:

1. All sheeting and bracing not left in place shall be carefully removed in such a manner as to prevent subsequent settlement of pipe or additional

backfill loadings which might overload the pipe.

2. All voids left or caused by the withdrawal of the sheeting shall be backfilled immediately using materials and compaction methods as

specified in Section 02220.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Subgrade Preparation


SECTION 02201

SUBGRADE PREPARATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Preparing the completed subgrade under all areas of construction prior to

placement of select fill, base course or concrete to the grade and dimensions

indicated on the Drawings.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02220: Excavation and Backfilling

1.03 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials:

1. ASTM D1556, “Density of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method”.

2. ASTM D1557, “Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils (Modified

Proctor) Using 10-lb Hammer and 18-in Drop”.

3. ASTM D2216, “Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Soil”.

4. ASTM D2922, “Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear

Methods (Shallow Depth)”.

5. ASTM D3017, “Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by

Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)”.


A. Contractor shall provide material testing for quality control during subgrade

preparation.

B. Test Frequencies:

1. One modified proctor for each material encountered or mixed material

created.

2. One field-density and moisture-content test for every 250 square feet of

area prepared.

3. One field-density and moisture-content test under all isolated footings,

slabs less than 200 square feet in area.

4. At locations designated by the Engineer.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 SUITABLE MATERIALS

A. Suitable materials shall consist of materials obtained on or off site and approved

by the Engineer for the purpose of subgrade preparation.

B. Remove all grass and other vegetation prior to preparing to a depth of 6" prior to

preparing subgrade.

C. Any underlying soft or otherwise unsuitable material shall be removed and

replaced with suitable material.

2.02 WASTE

A. Disposal of excavated materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and

can be stockpiled at a designated location on site as directed by the owner.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Excavations and embankments for site grading shall be finished to the shapes,

dimensions and elevations shown on the Drawings.

B. Perform clearing operations prior to beginning excavation, grading and

embankment operations.

C. Scarify, water and compact subgrade to not less than 95% of modified Proctor

density (ASTM D-1557) at optimum moisture content ±2%, to a depth of 8"

minimum or as shown on the drawings.

3.02 GRADING

A. Provide uniform slopes and rounded changes in slope, free of low spots.

B. Drainage:

1. Provide and maintain positive surface water drainage around and away

from open excavations.

2. Keep opened excavations dry.

3. Remove free water in excavation promptly.

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Excavation and Backfilling


SECTION 02220

EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Structure and site excavation and backfilling.

B. Finish grading.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01050: Field Engineering

1.03 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials:

1. ASTM D1556, Density of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method.

2. ASTM D1557, Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils (Modified

Proctor) Using 10-lb Hammer and 18-in Drop.

3. ASTM D2216, Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Soil.

4. ASTM D2922, Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear

Methods (Shallow Depth).

5. ASTM D3017, Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by

Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

1.04 PROTECTION

A. Protect trees, shrubs, lawns, and other features remaining as a portion of final site.

B. Protect bench marks, existing structures, fences, sidewalks, paving, and curbs

from equipment and vehicular traffic.

C. Protect above and below grade utilities which are to remain.

D. Notify Owner of unexpected subsurface conditions and discontinue affected work

in area until notified to resume work.



E. Protect bottom of excavations and soil adjacent to and beneath foundations from

frost.

F. Grade excavation top perimeter to prevent surface water run-off into excavation.

G. Protect structure walls, foundation, and similar features from structural stress

during backfilling operations.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Laboratory test results for select fill, ordinary fill, and pea gravel.

1. Moisture-density relationships

2. Gradation

3. Liquid limit, plastic limit, plasticity index

4. Field densities during placement

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Engineered fill:

1. Clean, well graded, relatively cohesionless material free of organic or

frozen matter.

2. Largest rock or clod dimension: 2".

3. Plasticity index less than 15.

4. Liquid Limit less than 30.

5. Maximum percent passing sieve:

6. 2": 70-100%.

7. #4: 50-100%.

8. #200: 65% max.

9. Or as approved by Engineer.

B. Ordinary fill:

1. Clean, free of organic or frozen matter.


3. Normally acceptable are Unified Soil Classification System Classified

Materials: GW, GP, SW, SP, GM, SM, or GC.

C. Normal Backfill:

1. Excavated earth or sand thoroughly mixed to create uniform material.

2. Free of trash, debris, organic or frozen matter.




D. Pea Gravel:

1. Mineral aggregate graded 0.25" to 0.38".

2. Free of soil, clay and shale; free of organic, frozen debris, foreign matter.

E. Flowable Backfill:

1. Used where indicated on drawings or in lieu of select, normal, or ordinary

backfill

2. Provide a flowable fill mix design in accordance with the following limits:

a. Cement, maximum 50 lbs/yd³.

b. Fly Ash, from 150 lbs/yd³ to 300 lbs/yd³.

c. Air Content, optional, 20% maximum

d. Slump, from 6 in to 11 in.

e. Water/cement ratio, proportioned by weight to produce a slump

within the

f. prescribed limits.

g. Consistent aggregate throughout the concrete mixture.

h. Compressive strength at 28 days: 60 psi minimum, 150 psi

maximum.

i. Provide a uniform mixture of fine aggregate or coarse and fine

aggregate. Provide coarse and fine aggregate with a gradation in

accordance with the following table:

Aggregate Mixture Gradation Requirements

Sieve Size % Passing

1 in. 100

3/8 in. 95-100

No. 4 80-100

No. 8 60-95

No. 16 45-80

No. 3 25-60

No. 50 5-45

No. 100 5-35

No. 200 0-30

3. Proportioned and mixed in accordance with ASTM C-94

4. Compressive strength determined prior to use

F. All Materials:

1. Approval of Engineer before use.

2. All materials used shall be free of contaminants that may endanger public

health. Mine tailings may be incorporated into the Work only with the

prior written approval of the Engineer.

PART 3 EXECUTION



3.01 PREPARATION

A. Excavation:

1. Identify required lines, levels, contours, and datum.

2. Identify all underground utilities and other facilities. Stake and flag

locations.

3. Identify and flag surface and aerial utilities.

4. Maintain and protect existing utilities remaining which pass through work

area.

B. Backfilling:

1. When necessary, compact subgrade surfaces to density requirements for

backfill material.

2. Cut out soft areas of subgrade not readily capable of in situ compaction.

Backfill with select fill and compact to density equal to requirements for

subsequent backfill material.

3.02 EXCAVATION

A. Excavate subsoil required for building foundations, construction operations, and

other work.

B. Machine slope banks.

C. Fill over-excavated areas under structure bearing surfaces with select fill and

compact to density equal to requirements for subsequent backfill material or

construction.

3.03 BACKFILLING

A. Backfill areas to contours and elevations shown on Drawings using unfrozen

materials.

B. Backfill systematically, as early as possible, to allow maximum time for natural

settlement. Do not backfill over porous, wet or spongy subgrade surfaces.

C. Place and compact fill materials in continuous layers not exceeding 8 inches loose

depth.

D. Protect all structures, foundations, and walls from structural stress during

backfilling.

E. Slope grade away from building minimum: 2 inches in 10 feet unless noted

otherwise.



F. Make changes in grade gradual. Blend slopes into level areas.

G. Finish surface by grading to provide finished appearance.

3.04 FLOWABLE FILL PLACEMENT

A. Discharge fill as close as practical to its final location.

B. Vibrate with spud vibrator during placement to improve consolidation.

C. Place in lifts not to exceed 4'.

D. All penetrations in their proper location prior to placement.

3.05 TOLERANCES

A. Top Surface of Backfilling: Plus or minus 0.10'.

3.06 COMPACTION TESTING

A. Compaction testing will be performed in accordance with ASTM D1556.

B. If tests indicate work does not meet specified requirements, remove work, replace,

and retest at no cost to Owner.

C. Perform one field density test for each horizontal layer of structural fill or each

500 square feet, whichever is less.

3.07 SCHEDULE OF FILL AND BACKFILL

AREA

TYPE OF MATERIAL DEGREE OF COMPACTION

Fills under structures & as shown on the

Drawings or directed by the Engineer

Engineered Fill

95%

General fills and embankments on the Site

Ordinary Fill

95%

Non-structural areas except as otherwise

shown on the Drawings or directed by the

Engineer

Ordinary Fill

95%



Backfill under roadway surfaces for installing

of miscellaneous utilities, unless otherwise

shown on the Drawings or as directed by the

Engineer

Normal Backfill 95%

Backfill under roadway surfaces within 12

inches of the surface, unless otherwise shown

on the Drawings or a directed by Engineer

Ordinary Fill

95%

Backfill except as described above

Normal Backfill

95%

END OF SECTION

February 2021 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement


SECTION 02500

ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Subgrade preparation.

B. Crushed aggregate base course.

C. Prime penetrating coat.

D. Hot Mixed Asphaltic Concrete surface course.

E. Paving repair and replacement.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples

B. Section 02220: Excavation and Backfilling

C. Section 02221: Trenching, Backfilling, and Compacting

1.03 REFERENCES

A. Asphalt Institute Manuals:

1. MS-2, "Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete".

2. MS-3, "Asphalt Plant Manual".

3. MS-8, "Asphalt Paving Manual".

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit, in accordance with Section 01340, shop drawings showing details of the

following items:

1. Aggregate: material certificates and laboratory analysis.

2. Prime and tack coats: material certificates for each load.

3. Asphaltic Concrete:

a. Job mix formula for each type supported by:

i. Evidence of mix design procedure.



ii. Complete aggregate analysis.

iii. Marshall curves.

iv. Mixing and placing temperatures.

b. Job mix formula may be one successfully used in the area if

supported by recent certified test reports

1.05 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Testing: representative samples shall be taken from the asphalt plant and the

laydown surface for testing in accordance with the following standard test

procedures:

1. ASTM D1559-73, "Resistance to Plastic Flow".

2. ASTM D1118 or 2726, "Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous

Mixtures".

3. ASTM D2171, "Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous

Paving Mixtures".

4. ASTM C136, "Sieve or Screen Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates",

(extracted sample).

5. "Density of Bituminous Concrete in Place":

a. ASTM D2950 47.

b. ASTM D1188.

c. ASTM D2726.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Subgrade:

1. Existing in place soil except that organic materials, solid constructions,

muck and other unsuitable materials shall be removed.

2. Filling pockets in the subgrade with base course material or asphalt will

generally not be permitted.

B. Crushed Aggregate Base Course:

1. Base course aggregate shall be composed of materials consisting of:

a. Crushed stone.

b. Crushed or screened gravel.

c. Caliche.

d. Sand.

e. A combination of such materials.

2. Base course aggregate shall be free from vegetable matter and all other

deleterious materials.



3. When the stationary plant method is used, base course aggregate will be

accepted immediately following mixing based on periodic samples taken

from the pugmill output.

4. When road mix method is used, base course aggregate will be tested for

acceptance on samples taken from the watered and completely processed

windrow.

5. Testing: base course aggregate will be tested in accordance with AASHTO

methods provided below or in accordance with other approved methods:

a. AASHTO T-27, Mechanical Analysis.

b. AASHTO T-11, Passing No. 200 Sieve.

c. AASHTO T-89, Liquid Limit.

d. AASHTO T-96, Los Angeles Abrasion.

e. AASHTO T-14, Soundness (5-cycle Magnesium Sulfate Solution).

f. Linear Shrinkage Materials Testing Control Manual.

6. Base course aggregate materials shall be combined in such proportions

that the resulting composite blend meets the requirements of one of the

following classes:

Sieve Size % Passing

1" 100

¾" 80 100

No. 4 30 60

No. 10 20-45

No. 200 3 10

Soundness 18 or less

L.A. Abrasion 50 or less

L.L. 25 or less

50% by weight of all + No. 4 materials shall have a minimum of two

mechanically fractured faces.

C. Prime and tack coats: emulsified asphalt suitable for the intended use and local

soil conditions.

D. Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete: mixture of mineral aggregate and paving asphalt

(asphalt cement) mixed at a central mixing plant delivered as specified:

1. Asphalt cement: as recommended in the approved job mix formula.

2. Aggregates:

a. Tested in accordance with the following AASHTO methods:

i. AASHTO T-30, Mechanical Analysis.

ii. AASHTO T-27, Passing No. 200 Sieve.

iii. AASHTO T-89, Liquid Limit.

iv. AASHTO T-96, Los Angeles Abrasion.

v. AASHTO T-104, Soundness (Magnesium Sulfate).

b. Asphalt concrete aggregate shall have a percent of wear of 40 or

less, and the course aggregate shall have a soundness loss of 15 or

less.

c. All material passing the No. 40 sieve shall be non plastic.



d. The amount of crushing shall be regulated so that at least 60% by

dry weight, of the plus No. 4 sieve material shall have a minimum

of two fractured faces.

e. NMDOT Standards

f. The grading of the combined aggregates as selected or the job mix

design shall be within the designated limits and shall not vary from

the high limit on one sieve to the low limit on the adjacent sieve, or

vice versa, but shall be uniformly graded from coarse to fine.

g. The percentages shown are based on the weight of dry aggregate

only.

h. Sieve analysis shall be made in accordance with ASTM C136 or

AASHTO T-30.

3. Proportioning: the job mix formula designed to achieve the following test

properties subject to verification by field testing:

Stability (Marshall 75 Blow Briquette) 1600 lbs+

Flow (Marshall) 8 16

Percent of Voids 3 7

Percent of Voids Filled With Asphalt 75 85

Percent Asphalt Cement Content by Weight

Optimum of Total Mix +0.4%

Sand Equivalent 40 or more

Compaction (% of max. theoretical density) 94% minimum

4. Tolerances: if a mixture produced varies from the designated amounts by

more than the following tolerances, proper changes shall be made until

subsequent mixtures are within those tolerances:

Passing No. 10 and larger sieves +/- 6%

Passing No. 40 sieve +/- 4%

Passing No. 200 sieve +/- 2%

Bitumen (tank strap method) +0.3%

Bitumen (extraction method) +0.5%

Temperature of Mixture +20° F

Hydrated Lime +0.3%

Portland Cement +0.3%

5. Voids: for the purpose of calculating the percentage of voids in total mix

and voids filled with asphalt, the specific gravities of the various

aggregates shall be selected as follows:

a. When the absorption of the aggregate, as determined by applicable

ASTM C 138 or ASTM C 127, is less than 1%, the apparent

specific gravity shall be used.

b. When the absorption of the aggregate, as tested by ASTM C 128 or

ASTM C 127, is 1% or greater, the mean between the bulk and the

apparent specific gravity shall be used.

c. Test properties shall be determined from the average of three Rice

test specimens (see ASTM D 2041-78) (or the residue from 3 test

specimens).



d. Price adjustments for pavement density will be based on Table

401-C, page 156 of the NMSHTD Standard Specifications for

Highway and Bridge Construction.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SUBGRADE PREPARATION

A. Rough grading requirements: Section 02220, Excavation and Backfill.

B. Any underlying soft or otherwise unsuitable material shall be removed and

replaced with suitable material from excavation or borrow.

C. Scarified, watered, and compacted to 95% of modified Proctor density (AASHTO

T-180) at optimum moisture content +2%, to depth as shown on the Drawings.

D. Subgrade:

1. Subgrade upon which pavement, sidewalk, curb-and-gutter, driveways or

other structures are to be directly placed shall not vary more than ¼" from

the specified grade and cross section.

2. Subgrade upon which subbase or base material is to be placed shall not

vary more than ½" from the specified grade and cross sectio