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Project Number: 228730 WWTE SCADA Upgrades
Issue Date: August 2017 Nashua, NH

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OVERALL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1-— GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies the overall general requirements for execution of the Work,
supplements items in the General and Supplemental General Conditions, and
applies to all Specifications and Drawings, including: administrative and
procedural requirements (relating to the process of contract administration, and the
methods of communicating, controlling, and assuring quality); general execution
requirements; and startup/commissioning and performance testing.

B. Section Includes

1.02 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
Schedule of Values
Payment Procedures
Change Procedures
Measurement and Payment Procedures
Correlation of Submittals

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Project Management and Coordination; Meetings
Documentation of Progress
Submittal Procedures
Closeout Procedures

1.04 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Reference Standards and Regulatory Requirements
Qualifications

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
General
Independent Testing Agency Certification
Factory Testing

2.02 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
General
Transportation and Handling
Storage and Protection

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Project Number: 228730 WWTE SCADA Upgrades
Issue Date: August 2017 Nashua, NH

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL
Project Identification
Progress Cleaning and Waste Removal

3.02 OVERALL EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS
Coordination
Record Documents

3.03 STARTUP, TESTING, AND COMMISSIONING
Spare Parts
Checkout and Starting Systems
Starting, Adjusting, and Balancing
Startup and Commissioning/Performance Testing

3.04 ATTACHMENTS

1.02 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
A. Schedule of Values
1. Submit preliminary and final Schedule of Values.

2. Provide sufficient detail to allow for determination of the value of the Work
at any degree of completion. Identify number and title of related
specification sections in accordance with the Table of Contents.

B. Payment Procedures
1. Use application for payment form attached.
2. Payment Period: at intervals stipulated in the Agreement.

C. Change Procedures

1. Utilize forms included included in the Contract Documents or attached to
this section.

a. Field Order: issued by Engineer or Owner to advise of minor
changes in the Work not involving an adjustment to Contract Price
or Contract Time.

b. Change Request: issued by Engineer, Owner or Contractor to
request or authorize minor variations and deviations, amendments
or supplements to the Contract Documents. Initiate requests for
substitute items using a Change Request.

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include social security contributions, unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and
retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto. The expenses of performing
Work outside of regular working hours, on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the
extent authorized by OWNER.

2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including costs of transportation
and storage thereof, and Suppliers’ field services required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall accrue
to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds with CONTRACTOR with which to make payments, in which case
the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER. All trade discounts, rebates and refunds and returns from sale of
surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER, and CONTRACTOR shall make provisions so that they may
be obtained.

3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR to Subcontractors for Work performed by Subcontractors. If required by
OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from subcontractors acceptable to OWNER = and
CONTRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER, who will then determine, with the advice of ENGINEER, which
bids, if any, will be acceptable. If any subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on the basis of Cost
of the Work plus a fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work and fee shall be determined in the same manner as
CONTRACTOR's Cost of the Work and fee as provided in this paragraph 11.01.

4. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to ENGINEERs, architects, testing laboratories, surveyors,
attorneys, and accountants) employed for services specifically related to the Work.

5. Supplemental costs including the following:

a. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel, and subsistence expenses of CONTRACTOR's employees
incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.

b. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment, machinery,
appliances, office, and temporary facilities at the Site, and hand tools not owned by the workers, which are
consumed in. the performance of the Work, and cost, less market value, of such items used but not consumed
which remain the property of CONTRACTOR.

c. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery, and the parts thereof whether rented from
CONTRACTOR or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by OWNER with the advice of
ENGINEER, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal thereof.
All such costs shall be in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such
equipment, machinery, or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work.

6. Rental rates shall be determined as follows:

a. The base rates shall be those established in publications and revisions thereto entitled “Rental Rate Blue
Book for Construction Equipment” or the “Rental Rate Blue Book for Older Construction Equipment” as
published by K-IIl, 1735 Technology Drive, Suite 401, San Jose, CA 95110-1313, Phone (408) 467-6700.

b. Attachments (e.g. tractor with ripper and dozer or tractor with loader and backhoe) will be included in the
hourly rental rate only when deemed essential to the work as determined the ENGINEER. When multiple
attachments are approved for use and are being used interchangeably, the attachment having the higher
rental rate shall be the only one included for payment.

c. No direct payment will be made for necessary accessories (including replenishing blades, augers, teeth,
hoses, bits, etc.) if not listed in the Rental Rate Blue Book.

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1) Engineer or Owner to include a detailed description of a
proposed change with supplementary or revised Drawings
and Specifications, including a change in Contract Times
related to the change (with a stipulation for any overtime
work required) and the period of time during which the
requested price will be considered valid. Prepare and submit
an estimate within 15 days.

2) Contractor to describe the proposed change and its full effect
on the Work. Describe the reason for the change and the
effect on the Contract Price and Contract Time with full
documentation (and a statement describing the effect on
Work by separate or other contractors). Document any
requested substitutions.

Work Change Directive: issued by Engineer or Owner, signed by
Engineer or Owner and instructing Contractor to proceed with a
change in the Work. Work authorized in a Work Change Directive
will be included in a subsequent Change Order. Document will
describe changes in the Work, and designate method of determining
any change in Contract Price or Contract Time. Promptly execute
the change.

Change Order: issued by Owner.

1) Stipulated Price Change Order: based on Contractor's
maximum price quotation or Contractor's request for a
Change Order as approved by Owner.

2) Unit Price Change Order: for pre-determined unit prices
and quantities and executed on a fixed unit price basis.
Execute Work under a Work Change Directive for unit costs
or quantities of work not pre-determined. Changes in
Contract Price and Contract Time to be computed as
specified for Time and Material Change Order.

3) Time and Material Change Order. based on itemized
account and supporting data after completion of change.
Owner and Contractor to determine the change allowable in
Contract Price and Contract Time. Maintain detailed records
of work done on this basis, provide full information required
for evaluation of proposed changes, and substantiate costs
for changes in the Work.

Substitutes and “Or Equals”: Request substitute items as a Change
Request in accordance with subparagraph C.1.b. above, with
complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution
with Contract Documents.

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1) Substitute items will be processed in accordance with
subparagraph 1.03.C.6 below.

2) Substitute items will not be considered when indicated or
implied on Shop Drawing or material and equipment data
submittals without separate written request, or when
acceptance will require revision to the Contract Documents.

D. Measurement and Payment Procedures

1. Take measurements in presence of Engineer and compute quantities.
Engineer or Owner to verify and also take measurements and quantities.
Notify Engineer or Owner in advance when measurements must be taken.

2. Unit quantities and measurements indicated in the Bidding Documents, if
any, are for Contract purposes only. Actual quantities and measurements
supplied or placed in the Work determine amount of payment.

3. Payment includes full compensation for required labor, material and
equipment, tools, plant, transportation, services and incidentals; erection,
application or installation and construction of an item of the Work; and
overhead and profit, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Correlation of Submittals

1. Promptly revise Schedule of Values and Applications for Payment to record
each authorized Change Order as a separate line item and adjust the
Contract Price.

2. Promptly revise Progress Schedule to reflect any change in Contract Times
and revise sub-schedules to adjust time for other items of the Work affected
by the change.

3. Promptly enter changes in Project Record Documents.

1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Project Management and Coordination; Meetings

1. Contact information for Owner and other entities related to the Project and
special coordination requirements and contacts during prosecution of the
Work will be provided at the pre-construction conference.

2. Inform Owner and Engineer of the address for sending official
correspondence and the address and telephone number of Contractor's
representative who will be project manager and Site superintendent for the
Contract and identify the 24 hour, 7 days per week emergency response
telephone or cell phone number that is staffed by a person (not a passive

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answering machine) or provide that a phone call will be returned within one
hour.

3. During periods of construction and testing keep Owner and Engineer
informed in writing with name, address, and telephone number of
Contractor's representative who will be responsible and available outside of
normal working hours for emergency repairs and the maintenance of safety
devices.

4. Identify correspondence, drawings, data and materials, packing slips or
other items associated with this Contract as follows:

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5. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work of the various Specifications
to effectuate an efficient and orderly sequence for installing interdependent
construction elements, with provisions for accommodating items installed

later.
6. Preconstruction Conference and Site Mobilization Meeting
Owner to schedule an initial preconstruction conference.
b. Attendance required by Owner, Contractor, Engineer, Contractor's
Superintendent, Project Manager, Subcontractors and major
Suppliers as needed.
C. Agenda

e Distribute Contract Documents

e Discuss design concepts

e Discuss preliminary Progress Schedule, Schedule of Submittals,
Schedule of Values and preliminary cash flow projections.

e Designate personnel representing each party; communication
procedures

e Procedures and processing of submittals, substitutions,

applications for payments, Change Orders and Contract closeout

procedures

Scheduling

Use of premises by Owner and Contractor

Owner's requirements and partial occupancy

Construction facilities and controls provided by Owner

Temporary utilities provided by Owner and Contractor

Survey and Site Layout

Security and housekeeping procedures

Schedules

Procedures for testing

Procedures for maintaining record documents

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e Requirements for start-up

e Inspection and acceptance of equipment put into service during
construction period

e Access, laydown and coordination with others

Engineer will record minutes and distribute draft copies prior to the
next scheduled meeting to Owner and Contractor for review, then
revise as required and distribute within 2 weeks thereafter to
meeting participants, with copies to Owner and Contractor, and
those affected by decisions made.

Progress Meetings

a.

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Owner to schedule progress meetings beginning no later than 60
days after the Initial Conference and continue thereafter on a
monthly basis throughout progress of the Work.

Attendance required by Contractor, Contractor's Superintendent,
major Subcontractors and Suppliers, Owner and Engineer as
appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting.

Agenda:

Review minutes of previous meetings

Unresolved Issues

Review Work progress

Observations, problems, and decisions

Identification of problems which impede planned progress
Review of Schedule of Submittals and status of submittals
Review of off-Site fabrication and delivery schedules
Maintenance of progress schedule

Corrective measures to regain projected schedules
Planned progress during succeeding Work period
Coordination of projected progress

Maintenance of quality and Work standards

Effect of proposed changes on Progress Schedule and
coordination

e Other business relating to Work

Engineer will record minutes and distribute draft copies prior to the
next scheduled meeting to Owner and Contractor for review, then
revise as required and distribute within 2 weeks thereafter to
meeting participants, with copies to Owner and Contractor, and
those affected by decisions made.

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8. Pre-installation Conference and Coordination Meetings

a.

When required, convene a pre-installation conference at Site before
commencing certain Work that requires coordination or has special
requirements or approvals or convene coordination meetings as may
be generally required.

Attendance required by parties directly affecting, or affected by,
Work of the specific Specification section. Notify Owner and
Engineer 5 days in advance of pre-installation conference. Party
requesting general coordination meeting to notify other party.

Review conditions, preparation and procedures, and coordination
with related Work.

B. Documentation of Progress

1. Submit preliminary and final Progress Schedules.

a.

Show complete sequence of construction by activity, identifying
Work of separate stages and other logically grouped activities.
Indicate the early and late start, early and late finish, float dates, and
duration.

Indicate estimated percentage of completion for each item of Work
at each submission.

Indicate dates for fabrication, factory testing, delivery, shipping and
field testing, and material and equipment delivery dates, including
those furnished by Owner. Coordinate with Schedule of Submittals.

2. Submit revised Progress Schedule on monthly basis and with each
Application for Payment, identifying changes since previous version.
Coordinate content with Schedule of Values, if any.

3. Submit weekly Safety Reports signed by the responsible on-Site person.

4. Provide documentation of pre-construction conditions, construction
progress, and final conditions with photographs*. Identify date, time,
orientation and Project identification.

a.

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Provide photographs PDF or JPG format, minimum 300 dpi quality
and a minimum resolution of 6.0 megapixels.

1) Photograph all areas of the Project Site in the presence of the
Engineer to establish a record of pre-construction conditions.
Ensure existing conditions of roadway surfaces, curbing,
berms, sidewalks, driveways, property bounds, landscaped
areas, abutters’ property and any other items that might be
affected by the Work are clearly recorded.

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2) Photograph construction progress and submit monthly with
Payment Application during progress of Work.

3) Photograph all areas of the Project Site to document final
conditions and submit with Application for Final aPayment.

b. Submit a copy of photographs to the Engineer for review of quality.
Once approved, submit 2 copies of photographs. Re-take any
photograph furnished which, in the opinion of the Engineer, is of
poor quality or incomplete at no additional cost to Owner.

C. Submittal Procedures

1.

Schedule submittals to expedite the Project and coordinate with schedules
required by Paragraph 1.03.B above. Deliver each submittal in the quantity
indicated to Engineer (with copy to Owner where required) as follows..
Coordinate submission of related items.

Engineer:
Woodard & Curran, Inc.
980 Washington St, Suite 325
Dedham, MA 02026-6797
Attention: Robert Davis,
Telephone: (781) 613-0641
Email: rdavis@woodardcurran.com

Owner:
Nashua Wastewater Department
2 Sawmill Rd.
Nashua, NH 03060
Attention: William Keating, P.E., Project Manager
Email: KeatingW@nashuanh.gov

Present submittals in a clear and thorough manner, in English and using
English units. Use sheet size of not less than 8 1/2 by 11 inches and not
more than 24 by 36 inches. Provide space for Contractor, Engineer, and
Owner's review stamps.

Revise and resubmit documents as required. Identify all changes made
since previous submittal. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals to
concerned parties. Instruct parties to promptly report any inability to
comply with provisions. Submittals not requested on the submittal schedule
may not be recognized or processed.

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4. Schedule _of Submittals) Submit preliminary and final Schedule of
Submittals. Include all submittals specified in Contract, General and
Special Conditions, and other Specification sections.

a. Include description of each submittal, date by which each submittal
will be delivered to Engineer and Owner date by which each
submittal must be approved to maintain project schedule, and
relevant section reference.

b. Allow 15-30 days from receipt of submittal/resubmittal for Engineer
review of submittals and possible resubmittal.

5. Shop Drawings and Samples: Submit 2 prints and electronic files in PDF
format by email in accordance with the Schedule of Submittals required in
subparagraph 1.03.C.4 above.

a. Complete the submittal transmittal form included as an attachment
to this Section as is indicated, numbering each submittal
consecutively. Assign resubmittals the same transmittal number as
the original with a suffix of a sequential letter to indicate the
resubmittal (e.g. the first resubmittal of submittal 25 would be
number 25A.) Include only those documents previously issued
under original transmittal number in resubmittals. Do not combine
new submittals with resubmittals.

b. Attach a transmittal form to each group of Shop Drawings,
manufacturer's literature, equipment data and Samples submitted.
Use a sufficient number of transmittal forms so that: items on a
single transmittal form pertain to the same equipment item,
specification section or element of Work; items on a single
transmittal form are either original submittals or the same number
resubmittal; and each Sample is listed on a separate transmittal form.
Data shown on the Shop Drawings shall be complete with respect to
quantities, dimensions, specified performance and design criteria,
materials, and similar data to show Engineer the services, materials,
and equipment Contractor proposes to provide.

C. Submittals which do not have a fully completed transmittal form
will be returned along with unreviewed attachments. Returned
submittals, even though incomplete, will be counted as a submittal.

d. Before submitting each Shop Drawing or Sample, Contractor shall
have:
1) reviewed and coordinated each Shop Drawing or Sample

with other Shop Drawings and Samples and with the
requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents;

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