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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-58 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 95-58 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Cambium Site Contracting in respect to the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex - Landscaping. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS : 1 . THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington with the Corporation Seal, a contract between Cambium Site Contracting Inc . and said Corporation. 2 . THAT this agreement attached hereto as Schedule "A" form part of this By-law. By-law read a first and second time this 8th day of May, 1995 . By-law read a third time and finally passed this 8th day of May, 1995 . C-1w ��. Acting Mayor ler t ' GARNETT B. RICKARD COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWMANVILLE,ONTARIO ' CONTRACT DOCUMENTS CL95-17 ' Owner: The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street ' Bowmanvile,Ontario L1C 3A6 ' Consultant: Cosburn Giberson Landscape Architects 7270 Woodbine Avenue,Suite 100 ' Markham,Ontario L3R 4119 ' Project: 94-995 Date: May 15, 1995 ' GARNETT B.RICKARD ' COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWMANVILLE,ONTARIO CONTRACT DOCUMENTS CL95-17 w ' Owner: The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarin on rP P tY lrt ' 40 Temperance Street Bowmanvile,Ontario L1C 3A6 ' Consultant: Cosburn Giberson Landscape Architects 7270 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 100 ' Markham,Ontario L3R 4139 ' Project: 94-995 Date: May 15, 1995 TABLE OF CONTENTS Agreement (green pages) Instructions to Bidders (blue pages) Supplementary Instructions to Bidders (blue pages) General Conditions (pink pages) Supplementary Conditions (yellow pages) DIVISION 1-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 01005 General Requirements Section 01020 Allowances Section 01050 Lines and Levels Section 01060 Regulatory Requirements Section 01070 Abbreviations Section 01200 Site Administration Section 0.1300 Submittals Section 01400 Quality Control Section 01500 Temporary Facilities Section 01600 Products and Workmanship ' Section 01700 Project Closeout ^ Section 01710 Cleaning Section 01740 Extended Warranties ' DIVISION 2-SITE WORKS Section 02210 Earthworks ' Section 02215 Ledgerock Section 02487 Sodding Section 02490 Planting ' Section 02515 Unit Paving Section 02552 Asphalt Paving Section 02630 Manhole and Catchbasin Section 02640 Sub Drain DIVISION 3-CONCRETE ' Section 03300 Cast in Place Concrete ' LIST OF DRAWINGS Ll- Layout&Grading Plan L2- Planting Plan ' L3- Construction Details L4- Construction Details Standard Construction Document-CCDC 4 AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR for use when unit prices form the basis of payment and to be used only with the General Conditions ' of the Unit Price Contract This Agreement made this 15th day of May in the year Nineteen hundred and nine -five by and between THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON hereinafter called the"Owner" ' and CAMBIUM SITE CONTRACTING INC. hereinafter called the "Contractor' witnesses:that the Owner and Contractor agree as follows: ' ARTICLE A-1 THE WORK The contractor shall: (a) perform the Work required by the Contract Documents for Garnett B.Rickard Community ' Centre which have been signed by both the parties,and which were prepared by Cosburn Giberson Consultants Incorporated acting as,and hereinafter called,the"Engineer"and/or "Consultant"and/or"Landscape Architect". ' (b) do and fulfill everything indicated by this Agreement,and ' (c) commence the work by the 15th day of May 1995 and substantial performance of the Work,as certified by the Landscape Architect by the 4th day of August 1995. ' ARTICLE A-1 CONTRACT TABLE OF CONTENTS Agreement (green pages) ' Instructions to Bidders (blue pages) Supplementary Instructions to Bidders (blue pages) General Conditions (pink pages) Supplementary Conditions (yellow pages) DIVISION 1-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 01005 General Requirements Section 01020 Allowances Section 01050 Lines and Levels Section 01060 Regulatory Requirements Section 01070 Abbreviations Section 01200 Site Administration Section 01300 Submittals ' Section 01400 Quality Control Section 01500 Temporary Facilities Section 01600 Products and Workmanship Section 01700 Project Closeout F Section 01710 Cleaning Section 01740 Extended Warranties ' DIVISION 2-SITE WORKS Section 02210 Earthworks ' Section 02215 Ledgerock Section 02487 Sodding Section 02490 Planting Section 02515 Unit Paving Section 02552 Asphalt Paving Section 02630 Manhole and Catchbasin Section 02640 Sub Drain ' DIVISION 3-CONCRETE ' Section 03300 Cast in Place Concrete ' LIST OF DRAWINGS L 1- Layout&Grading Plan L2- Planting Plan ' L3- Construction Details L4- Construction Details ARTICLE A-3 CONTRACT PRICE ' ITEM DESCRIPTION EST. UNIT UNIT TOTAL NO. QTY' PRICE ' 1.0 Rough Grading Work, Lump Sum $ 3,630.00 including cutting and/or filling ' and disposal of surplus material if necessary. 2.0 Poured concrete paving. Detail 891 m2 $ 36.12 32,182.92 Sheet L-3 3.0 Raised concrete curb planters. 64 LM 95.25 6,096.00 Detail Sheet L.-4 ' 4.0 Area drain as detailed.Sheet L- 3 Ea. 1,210.00 3,630.00 4 ' 5.0 Sub drain from area drains, 47 LM 71.45 3,358.15^ 200 mm 6.0 P.V.C. ,250 mm dia. sub drain 50 LM 94.80 4,740.00 ' from catch basin including rip- rap outfall and insulation 7.0 100 mm dia. weeping tile and 70 LM 16.80 1,176.00 connection 8.0 Unit Paved banding and paving 156 m2 59.35 9.258.60 ' as per detail,Sheet L.3 9.0 Limestone ledgerock as 17 Ea. 293.00 4,981.00 specified. Sheet L.1, detailed Sheet L-4 10.0 Asphalt Paving as detailed 367 m2 19.22 7,053.74 Sheet L-3 ' 11.0 Catch Basin as per detail, Sheet 1 Ea. 1,658.00 1,658.00 L-4 ARTICLE A-3 CONTRACT PRICE ' ITEM DESCRIPTION EST. UNIT UNIT TOTAL NO. QTY' PRICE 12.0 Sunburst Honey Locust 8 Ea. 460.00 3,680.00 13.0 Crimson King Maple 4 Ea. 208.00 832.00 ' 14.0 Greenspire Linden 9 Ea. 164.00 1,476.00 15.0 Green Ash 4 Ea. 160.00 640.00 ' 16.0 Red Oak 2 Ea. 292.00 584.00 17.0 Norway Maple 1 Ea. 154.00 154.00 ' 18.0 Radiant Crabapple 9 Ea. 178.00 1,602.00 19.0 Blue Colorado Spruce 16 Ea. 185.00 2,960.00 ' 20.0 White Pine 5 Ea. 165.00 825.00« 21.0 White Spruce 2 Ea. 165.00 330.00 ' 22.0 Anthony Waterer Spirea 10 Ea. 21.00 210.00 23.0 Coral Beauty Cotoneaster 67 Ea. 18.90 1,266.30 ' 24.0 Emerald Gaiety Euonymus 48 Ea. 24.80 1,190.40 25.0 Arctic Willow 35 Ea. 18.00 630.00 26.0 Planting Bed Preparation Lump Sum 2,830.00 ' 27.0 Complete lighting system including all fixtures and ' connections as detailed and Lump Sum 6,760.00 specified. 28.0 Topsoil, fine grading 2000 m2 2.67 5,340.00 including re-re-routing of existing swale,and sodding 29.0 Cost of Performance Lump Sum 765.00 ' Bonding ARTICLE A-3 CONTRACT PRICE ' ITEM DESCRIPTION EST. UNIT UNIT TOTAL NO. QTY' PRICE 31.0 Mobilization and Lump Sum 915.00 demobilization of the job site of offices, ' conveniences, temporary facilities, construction plant and other items not required ' to form part of requirements of the contract not specifically related tot he preceding items herein. ' Include all cost to cover Division 1 requirements ' Items 1.0 to 31.0 $ 110,754.11' Sub-total 32.0 Goods and Services Tax @ $ 7,752.79 7% for items 1.0 to 35.0 ' inclusive 33.0 Testing Allowance $500.000 ' 34.0 Contingency Allowance $ 1-000.00 Total All Items S 120.006.90 ARTICLE A-4 PAYMENT ' a) The Owner shall pay the Contractor in Canadian funds for the performance of the Contract the P , amounts being determined by actual measured quantities of the individual work items ' contained in the Schedule of Contract Unit Prices in Article A-2 (c) of this Agreement, and measured in accordance with the methods of measurement given in the Specifications. ' b) Subject to applicable legislation and the provisions of the Contract Documents, and in accordance with legislation and statutory regulations respecting holdback percentages and, where such legislation or regulations do not exist or apply, subject to a holdback of 10%, the ' Owner shall: 1) Make monthly payment to the Contractor on account of the work performed as ' certified by the Landscape Architect,and 2) upon Substantial Performance of the Work as certified by the Landscape Architect pay ' to the Contractor the unpaid balance of monies then due. 3) upon total Performance of the Work as certified by the Landscape Architect pay to the Contactor the unpaid balance of monies then due. F C) In the event of loss or damage occurring where payment becomes due under the Property and ' Boiler Insurance policies, payment shall be made to the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of GC 20-INSURANCE ' d) If the Owner fails to make payments to the Contractor as they become due under the terms of the Contract or in an award by arbitration or court, interest of 18 percent per annum on such unpaid amounts shall also become due and payable until payment. Such interest shall be ' calculated and added to any unpaid amounts monthly. ' ARTICLE A-5 RIGHTS AND REMEDIES a) The duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and the rights and remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties,obligations,rights ' and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law. ' b) No action or failure to act by the Owner, Landscape Architect or Contractor shall constitute a waiver of any right or duty afforded any of them under the Contract, nor shall any such action or failure to act constitute an approval of or acquiescence in any breach thereunder, except as ' may be specifically agreed in writing. 1 i ' ARTICLE A-6 RECEIPT OF AND ADDRESS FOR NOTICES Communications in writing between the parties or between them and the Engineer shall be considered ' the have been received by the addressee on the date of delivery if delivered by hand to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the Corporation for whom they are intended or if sent by post or by telegram,to have been delivered within five(5)working days of the date of mailing , dispatch or ' of delivery to the telegraph company when addressed as follows: ' Owner 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville,Ontario L1C 3A6 The Contractor at 371 Bradwick Drive,Unit#5 Concord,Ontario ' L4K 2P4 ' The Landscape Architect at 7270 Woodbine Avenue#100 Markham,Ontario L3R 4B9 ' ARTICLE A-7 LANGUAGE OF THE CONTRACT When the Contract Documents are prepared in both the English and French languages,it is agreed that in the event ' of any apparent discrepancy between the English and French versions,the English language shall prevail. 1 ARTICLE A-8 SUCCESSION ' The general Conditions of the Unit Price Contract .4 reto annexed, and the other aforesaid Contract Documents, are to be read into and form part of th Agreement and the whole shall constitute the Contract between the parties and subject to law and the provisions of the Contract Documents shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective heirs, legal representatives,successors and assigns. ' In witness whereof the parties hereto have executed this Agreement under their respective corporate seals and by the hands of their proper officers thereunto duly authorized. ' SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of- OWNER Name: THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTOi+I Signa o DATE ' CONTRACTOR Name: CAMBIUM SITE CONTRACTING INC. ' Signature: DATE ' INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS Page 1 1. Scope of Work 1. Your bid shall include a unit price for all labour,materials, equipment and services to complete ' the work described in the specifications,drawings,details and addenda(if issued). 2. Delivery and Opening of Tenders 1. Tenders,sealed in envelopes which shall be clearly marked with the project title will be received by the clerk before 2:00 pm (Local Time) Friday, April 7, 1995 at the following address: The ' Clerk, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville Ontario L1C 3A6. Tenders will not be accepted unless submitted in the envelopes provided. 2. Tenders will be opened publicly after all submissions are received. ' 3. The use of the mails for delivery of a tender will be at the risk of the tenderer and delivery by the postal agency or the Government of Ontario or employee of the agency of the Crown,concerned ' with the reception or distribution of mail, will not be regarded as delivery unless the envelope comes into the possession of the above mentioned representative before said closing time. 3. Preparation of Tenders ' 1. All tenders must be made upon the standard construction document CCDC 4, 1982,tender form, based on unit prices. The tenderer must give the price for the work both in words and in figures. ' 4. Tender Acceptance and Contract Award ' 1. As soon as practicable after opening the tenders,the owner will act upon them. The acceptance of a tender will be notice in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of the owner,and no other act of the owner shall constitute the acceptance of a tender. Acceptance of a tender shall bind the successful tenderer to execute the contract. 2. The tenderer whose tender is accepted will be required to execute the contract within seven days (excepting Sundays and statutory holidays) after mailing of notice that the contract documents ' are available for execution. Failure to do so shall constitute a breach of the agreement effected by the acceptance of his tender. In the event that a tenderer, whose tender is accepted, fails or refuses to execute the contract as hereinbefore provided,the owner may at his option, determine ' that such tenderer has abandoned his tender and the acceptance thereof shall be null and void, and bid deposit will be due to owner. 5. Rejection of Tenders ' 1. The owner reserves the right to accept any tender or reject all tenders. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any tender which is incomplete, conditional, illegible or obscure or ' which contains additions not called for,reservations,erasures,alterations or irregularities of any kind may be rejected. ' INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS Page 2 ' 6. Discrepancies,Omissions,Interpretations 1. Should a tenderer find discrepancies in or omissions from the contract documents or be in doubt as to any meaning or have any questions whatsoever in connection with the tender, they should enquire directly from Mr. Brian Jakovina of Cosburn/Giberson Consultants Inc., telephone No. (905) 475-6988. No oral interpretations will be effective to modify any provisions of the ' contract documents,unless a written addendum has been issued by the landscape architect prior to tender closing. 7. Withdrawal Of Qualifying Tenders 1. A tenderer may withdraw or revise his tender at any time up to the official closing time by submitting a letter bearing his signatures and seal as in his tender to the Municipality Clerk,who ' will mark thereon the time and date of receipt and will place the letter in the tender box. The tenderer shall show his name and the project title on the envelope containing such letter. No telegrams or telephone calls will be considered. ' 8. Required Information 1. Any Tenderer may be required to supply any or all of the following information prior to tender ' awardor contract execution. a) Details of the tenderer's experience including details of the work performed, for whom and the value. b) Numbers and functions of personnel to be employed on the work. ' c) Proposed construction schedule showing clearly,in the stages,the proposed progress of the work to the time of completion as stated in the tender. d) List of construction equipment to be provided on the work to enable construction to progress according the the proposed construction schedule. 9. Bid Deposit ' 1. A bid deposit is required with this tender. Deposit shall be in the form of a certified cheque by the bank on which it is drawn, bank draft, money order equal to, or greater than, the amount ' shown in the table below,unless otherwise stipulated. Total Amount of Tender Minimum Deposit Require ' $ 20,000.00 or less $ 1,000.00 $ 20,000.01 to $ 50,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 50,000.01 to $ 100,000.00 $ 5,000.00 ' $ 100,000.01 to $ 250,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 250,000.01 to $ 500,000.00 $25,000.00 $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00 $50,000.00 $ 1,000,000.01 to $2,000,000.00 $100,000.00 ' $2,000,000.01 to $3,000,000.00 $200,000.00 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS Page 3 $3,000,000.01 to $4,000,000.00 $300,000.00 $4,000,000.01 to $5,000.000.00 $400,000.00 $5,000,000.01 to $6,000,000.00 $500,000.00 $6,000,000.01 or over $600,000.00 2. Security Deposit will be returned within a reasonable time to all except the low and second low bidders. Upon execution of the contract by the successful tenderer, the second low bidder's deposit will be returned. The successful bidder will receive his security deposit after a satisfactory performance bond has been received and an Agreement or Contract has been signed. 10. Letter of Performance A letter from a bonding company acceptable to the owner, agreeing to issue the required Performance Bond to the tenderer. Said bond shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum and shall guarantee the faithful carrying out of the work to satisfactory completion. ' 11. Submissions Required ~ 1. The following documents are required to be submitted prior to signing of contract documents. a) Performance Bond b) Insurance Policies C) Workers'Compensation Insurance Compliance Refer to the appropriate sections in the contract documents for the specific information required ' of the aforementioned. 2. The bidder agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Municipality of Clarington for all actions, ' suites, claims and demands and costs arising by reason on injury and death to any person from the work of this tender. ' 3. The bidder shall take out and keep in force, a policy of comprehensive liability and property damage insurance in an amount of not less than$2,000,000.00 inclusive each occurrence or such larger amount as may be required by the Town and shall include as a named insured THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON. A certified copy of such ' policy or certificate of such insurance shall be provided prior to commencement of work. 4. The bidder shall provide the Town with a Certificate of Clearance Form from the Worker's ' Compensation Board prior to the commencement of work and prior to any payment after completion of the works, certifying that all liabilities payable to the Board have been paid, that the bidder is in good standing with the Board, and the Municipality will not be liable to the ' Board for future payments in connection with the bidder's completion of the project. All of the bidders personnel must be covered by the Board at the bidder's expense. Further Certificate of Clearance Forms must be provided as, and when, required by the ' Municipality. INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS Page 4 5. The Contractor shall obey all Federal, Provincial and Municipal Laws, Acts, Ordinances, Regulations, Orders-in-Council and By-Laws,which could in any way pertain to the work out- lined in the Contract or to the Employees of the Contractor. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,the contractor shall satisfy all statutory requirements imposed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations made thereunder, on a Contractor, a Constructor and/or Employer with respect to or arising out of the performance of the Contractor's obligations under this Contract. 6. The contractor shall be aware of and conform to all governing regulations including those established by the Municipality relating to employee health and safety. The contractor shall keep employees and subcontractors informed of such regulations. 7. Under the requirements of the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works Programme,the contractor is required to document to the contract administrator the actual number of person weeks of work generated by the contract on completion of construction. ' 8. The award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval by Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Works Programme. 12. Starting Dates 1. The project shall begin May 1, 1995 13. Completion Dates ' 1. The project shall be certified substantially complete on or before July 15, 1995. 2. If the contactor does not successsfully complete the project within the time limit, a penalty will be enforced. The penalty shall be $250.00 (two hundred and fifty dollars) per day until the project is certified substantially complete by the consultant. END GENERAL CONDITIONS Page 1 1.0 Governing Documents 1. The following documents shall govern as the general conditions for this project: ' Standard Construction Document CCDC 4 File 00530,00720 ' 1982 Unit Price Contract Available at: Toronto Construction Association Construction Centre 1 Sparks Avenue ' Willowdale,Ontario M2H 2W1 (416)4994000 ' 2.0 Amendments 1. The 1982 Amendment to CCDC 4 shall integrally form part of the General Conditions. a) GC 14-Certificates and Payments Substitute the new 1982 versions of GC 14.12 and GC 14.13. Add a new general condition as GC 14.14. ' b) GC 19-Indemnification Substitute the new 1982 versions of GC 19.1, 19.2 and 19.3. Add a new general condition as GC 19.14. C) GC 20-Insurance Substitute the new 1982 version of GC 20.1(a). END SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS Page 1 The Definitions and General Conditions for Unit Price Contract, CCDC No. 4, 1982 File 00530 are amended as follows: ' 1. Definitions 1. Item No.2-Contract Documents a) Add: ' The Contract Documents shall also include the Instructions to Bidders, the completed tender as submitted by the successful bidder, the Schedule of Unit Prices, and the completed list of Subcontractors. ' Item No.4-Engineer a) Change: ' The word engineer shall mean landscape architect. The words"reviewed","satisfactory","directed","instructed"and similar words,shall be understood to be followed by "by Landscape Architect", unless the context clearly indicates ' otherwise. GC Documents: 1. In paragraph 1.1 change duplicate to read quadruplicate. ' GC 23 Bonds: Change paragraph 23.1 to read: ' The contractor shall promptly provide and pay for a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred(100)percent of the Contract Price covering the performance of the Contract including the requirements fo GC 24-Warranty. ' GC 36 Contingency Allowance Add as paragraph 26.4 ' "The contractor shall refer to Division 1 - Contingency Allowances, for dollar amounts to allowed for in the tender sum." 1 ' SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS Page 2 GC 14 Certificates and Payment: 1. Change paragraph 14.2 to read: The Owner shall make payment to the Contractor on account in accordance with the provisions of Article A-4 PAYMENT no later than thirty (30) days after the issuance of a certificate for ' payment by the Landscape Architect. ' GC 12 Valuation and Certificates or changes in the work Change: 1 Whenever reference is made to 15%of the estimated quantities,it shall be changed to mean the owner has the right to revise or otherwise delete unlimited quantities without a change in ' Contract Unit Prices. Change: ' When changes occur by more than 15% of the estimated quantities, the contractor may not revise the Contract Unit Price. GC 24 Warranty ' Change:24.2 to read: Subject to paragraph 24.1 the Contractor agrees to correct promptly,at his own expense,defects ' or deficiencies in the Work which appear prior to and during the period of two years from the date of Substantial Performance of the Work, as set out in the certificate of Substantial Performance of the Work, or such longer periods as may be specified for certain products or work. END 1 ' GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 01005 ' Page 1 ' 1.1 General 1. Comply with requirements of General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions. 2. Division 1 requirements apply to all sections of work. ' 3. In case of conflict between General Conditions and Division 1 requirements,General Conditions shall govern. 1.2 Summary of Work 1. Provide all items, articles,materials, services and incidentals,whether or not expressly specified or shown on drawings,to make finished work complete and fully operational,consistent with the ' intent of the contract documents. 1.3 Examination ' 1. Examine the site and surrounding areas and be fully informed as to the conditions_and- limitations under which the work has to be executed. Claims for additional costs will not be entertained with respect to conditions which could reasonably have been ascertained by an inspection of the site prior to tender closing. 2. Prior to commencement of work, make careful examination of previously executed work, ' existing conditions, levels, dimensions and clearances. Promptly advise consultant of unsatisfactory preparatory work and substrate conditions; commencement of work implies acceptance of conditions. ' 1.4 Division of Work 1. Work specified in the specification has been divided into technical sections for the purpose of ' ready reference. Division of work among subcontractors and suppliers is solely the contractor's responsibility and consultant assumes no responsibility to act as an arbiter to establish subcontract limits between sections or divisions of work. ' 1.5 Metric Project ' 1. This project is based on the International System of Units(SI). Measurements are expressed in metric (SI)units and depending on the progress made in the various sectors of the industry are either hard or soft converted units. 2. All metric units specified shall be taken to the minimum acceptable unless otherwise noted. 3. It is the contractor's responsibility to check and verify with manufacturers and suppliers on the availability of materials and products in either metric or imperial sizes. 4. Where a material or product cannot be obtained in the metric size specified, provide the next larger imperial size available. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 01005 ' Page 2 ' 5. Where both metric and imperial sizes or dimensions are shown, the metric size or dimension shall govern. ' 1.6 Protection 1. Ensure that no damage is caused to existing structures,buildings,foundations,pavement,fences, ' curbs,grounds,plants,property,utilities, services, finishes during the progress of work. Repair and make good any damage caused at no extra cost to owner to the complete satisfaction of the respective property owners and authorities having jurisdiction. Do not proceed with repairs or remedial work without written permission of the consultant. Only trades specifically capable of performing the work will be allowed to make remedial or repair work. 2. Keep municipal roads clean of mud and debris resulting from construction traffic. 1 3. Prevent soiling of pavement due to spillage,mixing of material or any other cause. Make good any damages caused. ' 4. Protect new work from damage with suitable protective coverings. ' 1.7 Safety and Security 1. Be responsible for security of all areas affected by work of this contract until taken over by owner.Take steps to prevent entry to the work by unauthorized persons and guard against theft, ' fire and damage by any cause. 2. A regular full-time watchman is generally not required on site, but if in the opinion of the ' consultant,the work is not adequately protected by the contractor,the owner may demand that a watchman be employed by the contractor at no extra cost to the contract. 3. Maintain fire protection for work. Store paints and volatile substances in a separate and controlled location and inspect frequently. Inspect temporary wiring, drop cords, extension ' cables for defective insulation or connections frequently. Remove combustible wastes frequently. Prohibit smoking in areas where volatile and flammable substances are used. ' 1.8 Use of Site and Premises 1. Accept full responsibility for the site from the time of contract award until Substantial ' Performance of the work. 2. Check means of access and egress, rights and interests which may be interfered with. Do not block lanes,roadways,entrances or exits. ' 3. Where encroachment beyond property limits is necessary make arrangement with respective property owners. ' 1.9 Services and Utilities ' GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 01005 Page 3 1. Consult with utility companies and other authorities having jurisdiction to ascertain the locations of existing services on or adjacent to site. ' 2. Information as to the location of existing services,if shown on the drawings,does not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to determine the exact number and location of existing services. ' 3. Give proper notices for new services as may be required. Make arrangements with authorities and utilities for service connections required. ' 4. Pay any charges levied by utilities or authorities for work carried out by them in connection with this contract,unless specified otherwise. 5. Operate and maintain all utility systems affected by work of this contract, until the project or ' specific portions thereof have been accepted by the owner. 6. Report existing unknown services encountered during excavation to consultant for instructions; ' cutback and cap or plug unused services. Be responsible for the protection of all active services encountered and for repair of such services if damaged. ' 1.10 Site Access 1. Site access to any component of the project is the contractor's full responsibility to review during the tender stage,and to include the necessary costs accordingly. These costs are to be included ' in the miscellaneous section-Mobilization/Demobilization. Upon completion,restore all access routes to original condition. ' 2. Access shall be from the West Parking Lot. 1.11 Limit of Contract ' 1. All areas beyond Limit of Contract disturbed or affected by construction are to be restored to original condition. All costs incurred are the contractors responsibility. END i iALLOWANCES Section 01020 i Page 1 i1.1 Related Instructions 1. Comply with requirements of GC 35 Cash Allowances of the General Conditions. 1.2 Authorization i 1. Expenditures from allowances included in the contract price must be authorized in writing by the consultant. 1.3 Allowances 1. Include the following allowances in the Contract. Testing Allowance $500.00 Contingency Allowance $3,000.00 Culvert Allowance $ 1,500.00 i1.4 Quotations 1. Should the contractor have to obtain quotations for any work in the Allowance Section,the time expended for obtaining such quotes is the contractor's cost. If the owner accepts the quotation,then the cost for time spent bidding is billable as overhead expense. It may be billed only when that particular product or service is delivered or installed at the project. 1 1.5 Limitations 1. All work listed in Allowances may or may not be incorporated in the work. The owner has full iright to delete any or all parts without claim. END 1 i 1 1 LINES AND LEVELS Section 01050 Page 1 1.1 Lines and Levels 1. Verify all elevations,lines,levels and dimensions as indicated and report any errors,conflicts,or inconsistencies to the consultant before commencing work or as soon as discovered. 2. Accurately lay out work and establish lines and levels in accordance with requirements of contract documents. 3. Set up, maintain and protect permanent reference points and provide general dimensions and elevations for all sections of work. 1.2 Dimensions 1. Check and verify dimensions wherever referring to work.Dimensions,when pertaining to work of another section, shall be verified with section concerned. Details and measurements of work which is to fit or conform with work installed shall be taken at site. 2. Do not scale drawings. If there is ambiguity, lack of information or inconsistency, immediately- consult consultant for directions. Be responsible for extra costs involved through the disregarding of this notice. 3. .While the contractor is responsible for own survey control,the owner reserves the right to check completed work. Any discrepancy shall be addressed immediately. Fully correct any work not built per plans. END 1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Section 01060 Page 1 1.1 Permits,Licenses,Fees 1. Where permits, licenses and inspection fees are required by authorities having jurisdiction for specific trade functions, they shall be obtained and paid for by the particular subtrade responsible for that work. 1.2 Building Code By-laws,Regulations 1. Carry out work in accordance with requirements of the Ontario Building Code, latest issue, including all amendments and revisions. 2. Comply with requirements,regulations and ordinances of other authorities having jurisdiction. 1 3. Where it is necessary to carry out work outside property lines, such as sidewalks, paving or concrete curbs, comply with applicable requirements of municipal authorities having jurisdiction. 4. Promptly submit written notice to consultant of observed variance of Contract Documents from requirements of Building Code and authorities having jurisdiction. Assume responsibility for work known to be contrary to such requirements and performed without notifying consultant. 1.3 Safety Requirements 1. Be governed by pertinent safety requirements of Federal or Provincial Governments and of municipal bodies having authority, particularly the Ontario Construction Safety Act, and regulations of Ontario Ministry of Labour, and work in conjunction with proper safety associations operating under the authority of Ontario Workers'Compensation Act. 2. Do not, in the performance of the work, in any manner endanger the safety or unlawfully interfere with the convenience of the public. 1.4 Fire Protection Requirements 1. Refer to technical Sections of Specifications and Drawings for fire protection requirements. 2. Test methods used to determine fire hazard classification and fire endurance rating shall be as required by Ontario Building Code. 3. Upon request, furnish to consultant with evidence of compliance with project fire protection requirements. 1 1 1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Section 01060 Page 2 1.5 Safety Regulations 1. The contractor shall ensure that all contract staff are trained under the provision of the W.H.M.I.S.(Workplace Hazardous Material Information System)regulations. 2. The contractor shall ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets are available for all chemicals used on site. 3. The contractor shall conform to and enforce strict compliance with the Construction Safety Act and regulations made under the act. 4. The contractor shall be aware of and conform to Town Health and Safety Policies made available by the Deputy Director of Community Services and Facilities. 5. For purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,the contractor will be designated as the constructor for this project and will assume all of the responsibility of the constructor set out in that Act and its regulations. 6. The contractor shall ensure that all necessary measures are taken to protect Town employees, general public and workers from injury. END I 1 S ABBREVIATIONS Section 01070 Page 1 1. When the following abbreviations are used in the contract documents, they shall have the meanings shown. ABBREVIATION MEANING AA The Aluminum Association ACI American Concrete Institute ASTM American Society For Testing And Materials AWPA American Wood Preservers Association AWS American Welding Society CCA Canadian Construction Association CCRC Canadian Code For Residential Construction CEC Canadian Electrical Code CFUA Canadian Fire Underwriters Association CGA Canadian Gas Association CGSB Canadian General Standards Board CIQS Canadian Institute Of Quantity Surveyors F CISC Canadian Institute Of Steel Construction CITC Canadian Institute Of Timber Construction CLA Canadian Lumbermen's Association CMHA Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation COFI Council Of Forest Industries Of British Columbia CPCI Canadian Prestressed Concrete Institute CSA Canadian Standards Association CSC Construction Specification Canada CSI Construction Specifications Institute(USA) CSPI Corrugated Steel Pipe Institute CUA Canadian Underwriters'Association CWB Canadian Welding Bureau CWC Canadian Wood Council IES Illuminating Engineering Society LTIC Laminated Timber Institute Of Canada NBC National Building Code Of Canada NBS National Bureau Of Standards USDC NLGA National Lumber Grades Authority NRCC National Research Council Of Canada PCA Portland Cement Association PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute RAIC Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada ULC Underwriters'Laboratories Of Canada END SITE ADMINISTRATION Section 01200 1 Page 1 1.1 Pre-Construction Meeting 1. Immediately prior to construction, upon notification, attend at location of owner's choice, pre- construction meeting along with authoritative representatives of certain key subcontractors as specifically indicated in the conference notice. 2. Purpose of meeting is as follows: a) Review project communications procedures. b) Review contract administration requirements including submittals,payment and change order procedures. C) Identify all critical points on construction schedule for positive action. d) Identify any product availability problems and substitution request. e) Establish site arrangements and temporary facilities. f) Revise any points which, in owner's, consultant's and contractor's opinion, require clarification. 1.2 Site Meetings i1. Prior to the commencement of the work the contractor, together with the consultant, shall mutually agree to a sequence for holding regular"on site meetings". 2. Organize all necessary site meetings. Ensure that persons, whose presence is required, are present and that relative information is available to allow meetings to be conducted efficiently. 3. The consultant will record minutes of each meeting and promptly distribute copies to all participants not later than seven days after the meeting has been held. 1.3 Supervision 1. Employ an experienced and qualified superintendent who shall devote his time exclusively to the work of this contract and who shall be in complete charge of the work from commencement to completion. A working foreman will not be acceptable. The superintendent shall not be changed after commencement of work without the consultant's approval. 2. Supervise, direct, manage and control the work of all forces carrying out the work, including subcontractors and suppliers. Carry out daily inspections to ensure compliance with the contract documents and the maintenance of quality standards. Ensure that the inspection staff includes personnel competent in supervising the mechanical and electrical trades. SITE ADMINISTRATION Section 01200 Page 2 1.4 Progress Record 1. Maintain, on site, permanent written record of progress of work. Record shall be open to inspection by consultant at all times and a copy shall be furnished to consultant upon request. 2. This record shall show weather conditions,dates of commencement,progress and completion of various trades and items of work. Particulars pertaining to erection and removal of forms, pouring of concrete,and other critical or major components as well as number of employees of various trades and type and quantity of equipment employed daily shall be noted. 3. Display a copy of the construction schedule on site from start of construction to completion. Superimpose actual progress of work on schedule at least once each week. 1.5 Record Drawings 1. Obtain and keep on site at all times a complete and separate set of black line white prints. 2. Note clearly,neatly, accurately and promptly as the work progresses all architectural, structural' mechanical and electrical changes,revisions and additions to the work and deviations from the contract documents. 3. Accurate location, depth, position, size and type of concealed and underground services, both inside and outside shall be included as part of these record drawings. 4. Record drawings shall be available for review at each site meeting. 5. Refer to Section 01700 for requirements on submission of record drawings. 1.6 Documents On Site 1. The contractor shall at all times have in his possession a complete set of contract documents (drawings and specifications) with all addenda, site instructions, change orders, reviewed shop drawings and samples,colour schedule,paint materials schedules,hardware list,progress reports and meeting minutes. END SUBMITTALS Section 01300 Page 1 1.1 General 1. Unless specified otherwise,make all submissions to the consultant at his office. 2. Make all submissions required by the contract documents with reasonable promptness and in orderly sequence so as to cause no delay in the work. 1.2 Related Work 1. Submission of maintenance and record documents: Section 01700-Project Closeout. 2. Submission of maintenance materials:Section 01700 Project Closeout. 1.3 Construction Schedule 1. Within 7 days after award of contract submit, in form approved by consultant, construction schedule for work of entire contract. 2. Show in schedule start and completion times of each item of work, including erection and dismantling of temporary services. 1.4 Shop Drawings 1. Submit shop drawings required by contract documents,in accord with requirements of GC 34. 2. Prepare shop drawings in metric measurements only. Shop drawings containing imperial measurements will be rejected. 3. Unless otherwise directed by the consultant,submit the following number of prints for each shop drawing required: a) Landscape Architectural shop drawings: 2 prints b) Structural,mechanical,electrical shop drawings: 3 prints,if required. 4. Shop drawings which require the approval of a legally constituted authority having jurisdiction shall be submitted by contractor to such authority for approval. Such shop drawings shall receive final approval of authority having jurisdiction before consultant's final review. 5. No work requiring a shop drawing submission shall be commenced until the submission has received consultant's final review. t SUBMITTALS Section 01300 Page 2 6. The consultant's review is for the sole purpose of ascertaining conformance with the general design concept. This review shall not mean that the consultant approves the detail design which is inherent in the shop drawings, responsibility for which shall remain with the contractor submitting same,and this review shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for meeting the requirements of the contract documents. The contractor is responsible for dimensions to be confirmed and correlated at the job site for information that pertains solely to fabrication processes or to techniques of construction and installation and for coordination of the work of all subtrades. 1.5 Samples 1. Submit samples required by contract documents and as directed by the consultant. 2. Unless indicated otherwise,submit samples in duplicate. 3. Submit samples with identifying labels bearing material or component description, manufacturer's name and brand name, contractor's name, project name, location in which material or component is to be used,and date. 4. Prepay any shipping charges involved for delivering samples to destination point and returning to point of origin if required. 5. No work requiring a sample submission shall be commenced until the submission has received consultant's final review. END i t 1 I t 1 QUALITY CONTROL Section 01400 Page 1 1.1 General 1. Requirements specified in this section apply to independent inspection and testing specified under technical specification sections. 2. Requirements specified in this section do not apply to the following: a) Inspection and testing required by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of public authorities. b) Inspection and testing performed exclusively for contractor's convenience. 3. Failure by independent testing agency to detect defective work or materials shall not in any way prevent later rejection, when such defect is discovered, nor shall it obligate consultant for final acceptance. 1.2 Related Instructions 1. Cash allowance for independent inspection and testing: Section 01020 2. Specific inspection and testing requirements:Divisions 2 to 16 inclusive. 1.3 Duties&Authority of Testing Agency 1. Testing agency is expected to do the following: a) Act on a professional and unprejudiced basis and carry out inspection and testing functions to establish compliance with requirements of contract documents. b) Check work as it progresses and prepare reports stating results of tests and conditions of work and state in each report whether specimens tested conform to requirements of contract documents,specifically noting deviations. C) Distribute reports as follows: Consultant-three(3)copies Contractor-two(2)copies 2. Testing agency is not authorized to amend or release any requirements of contract documents, nor approve or accept any portion of work. 3. Contractor shall do the following: a) Notify testing agency minimum 48 hours in advance of operations to allow for assignment of personnel and scheduling of tests without causing delay in work. Ib) Provide testing agency with access to work at all times. C) Supply material samples for testing. QUALITY CONTROL Section 01400 Page 2 d) Supply casual labour and other incidental services required by testing agency. e) Provide facilities for site storage of samples. 4. When initial inspection and testing indicates non-compliance with contract documents, any subsequent re-inspection and re-testing occasioned by non-compliance shall be performed by same testing agency and cost thereof borne by contractor. END TEMPORARY FACILITIES Section 01500 Page 1 1.1 General 1. Provide all temporary facilities and controls required for the proper execution of the work. 2. Provide and maintain temporary systems in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements. Arrange for,obtain and pay for any permits required. 3. Location of temporary facilities shall be subject to consultant's approval. 1.2 Temporary Electricity,Lighting and Water 1. Provide temporary electrical lighting and power system and water for use by all sections. 2. Arrange,obtain and pay for service including meter,if required,of sufficient size to allow use of required tools and equipment and to ensure adequate lighting levels for the proper execution of work. 3. Install and maintain temporary electrical systems in accordance with Construction Safety' Association's "Temporary Wiring Standards on Construction Sites",the Ontario Electrical Code 1 and other authorities having jurisdiction. 1.3 Temporary Heating I 1. Furnish equipment, labour and fuel to provide temporary heat as required for proper execution of work. 1.4 Temporary Telephone 1. Provide telephone service for duration of contract until completion. A mobile phone is acceptable. 2. Make telephone available to all sections.Long distance calls shall be paid by party making call. 1.5 Temporary Sanitary Facilities 1. Provide toilet facilities for all personnel on site. 2. Keep facilities clean and sanitary and provided with required supplies at all times. 3. Except where temporary sanitary facilities are connected to municipal sewer system,periodically remove wastes from site. I 1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES Section 01500 Page 2 1.6 Temporary First-Aid Facilities 1. Provide site equipment and medical facilities necessary to supply first-aid service to injured personnel in accordance with regulations of the Worker's Compensation Act. Maintain facilities for duration of contract. 1.7 Temporary Fire Protection 1. Provide and maintain in proper working order, fire extinguishers, prominently placed, until completion of work. 2. Fire extinguishers shall be minimum 3 kg.4A60BC type. 3. Remove fire extinguishers from site upon completion of work or when directed by consultant. 4. Where gas welding or cutting is to be done within 3 in or above combustible material, or above space that may be occupied by persons, interpose shields of non-combustible material. Tanks supplying gases for welding or cutting shall be placed at no greater distance from the work than- is necessary and shall be securely fastened in an upright position. Such tanks shall be free from exposure to the sun or high temperature. 1.8 Construction Aids 1. Provide temporary stairs, ladders, ramps required for movement and placing of materials, equipment and personnel. 2. Provide mechanical hoisting equipment and fully qualified operators as required during construction. 3. Erect required scaffolding independent of walls, arranged to avoid interference with work of other sections as much as possible. 4. Provide and maintain required shoring and bracing in accordance with Construction Safety Act and other applicable regulations. 5. Shoring and all false work over one tier in height shall be designed and shall bear the stamp of a registered professional engineer having experience in this field. 6. The use of explosive power tools must be approved in writing by the consultant. The use of explosive power tools will not be permitted under any circumstances unless equipped with a ' device which positively prevents free flight of the stud. 1.9 Barriers 1. Protect public and workmen from injury. i 1 Section 01500 TEMPORARY FACILITIES Page 3 2. Provide and maintain required barricades, warning signs, guardrails and lightguards in accordance with applicable regulations. 1.10 Temporary Controls I. Provide protective coverings to protect work against damage caused by weather including but not necessarily limited to rain,snow,ice,wind,frost and excessive heat. 2. Provide wind breaks and sun shade to allow proper setting and curing of cementious materials. 3. Protect excavations and building materials from freezing. 4. Provide and maintain adequate temporary pumping and drainage systems to keep excavations and structures free of water. Prevent flow of surface water into excavations.Locate sumps away from foundation elements. Prevent pumped water from carrying soil in suspension in sufficient quantity to case settlement of adjacent earth. Provide sufficient standby equipment to ensure continuity of pumping system. 5. Prevent sprayed materials from contaminating air beyond application area by providing temporary enclosures. 6. Cover or wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and debris. 1.11 Signs I. Except as specified here do not erect any signs unless approved by the consultant. 2. Erect signs relating to safety on the work or mandatory regulation notices. 3. Erect the consultants' project sign by supplying and setting three steel T-bar stakes. Wire the sign securely to the stakes. consultant to provide the sign. Return the sign at the end of the job. 1.12 Field Office and Sheds I. Provide temporary covers,sheds and platforms of weatherproof construction as may be required for protection and preservation of materials, small tools,equipment which may be susceptible to damage. END PRODUCTS AND WORKMANSHIP Section 01600 Page 1 1.1 Product Quality 1. Products supplied for work shall be new, and as far as possible, and unless otherwise specified, of Canadian manufacture. 2. Materials used for temporary facilities are not required to be new,provided they are structurally sound and in suitable and safe operation condition. 1.2 Standards and Terminology 1. Where a standard has been adopted by these specifications, incorporate minimum requirements of such standard into the work. Where requirements of specifications are more stringent than those of the standard,follow more stringent requirements. 2. Reference to standards, specifications, handbooks and manufacturer's catalogues, refer to latest edition thereof and all amendments or revisions applicable at tender closing date, unless date suffix is included with document number. ^ 3. Wherever words "acceptable", "approved", "satisfactory", "selected", "directed", "designated", "permitted", "inspected", "instructed", "required", "submit",or similar words or phrases are used in standards or elsewhere in contract documents, it shall be understood that "by (to) the consultant"follow,unless context provides otherwise. 4. Where the word"provide"is used in these contract documents,it shall be taken to mean "supply and install"unless specifically noted otherwise. 1.3 Availability and Substitution 1. Products which are specified by their proprietary names or by part of catalogue number from the basis for contract. No substitutes for these may be used without consultant's approval in writing. ' 2. Where it is found that specified materials have become unavailable for incorporating into work, notify consultant immediately of proposed substitution. 3. Proposed substitution shall be any top quality product considered by the consultant to be suitable for purpose intended. 4. Products proposed as substitutions, and which are considered by consultant to be suitable for purpose intended, but which are in his opinion of lesser value and quality than those specified shall only be accepted as substitution if reasonable credits are allowed for their use. 5. In order to substantiate equivalency of proposed materials, products or processes, submit samples,printed product description's test data, installation instructions, standards, certification, samples,guarantee/warranty forms, list of successful products incorporating such proposals and similar information requested by consultant. Section 01600 PRODUCTS AND WORKMANSHIP Page 2 6. Whenever a substitute is proposed, any change to contract price as a result of acceptance of proposed product shall include any adjustments to adjacent structure or space in order to accept minor differences in size or weight between proposed items and corresponding specified items. 7. Prevent any substitution or request for substitution from delaying construction progress in any way. 8. Requests for substitution resulting from failure to place orders in time will not be entertained. Be responsible for ordering products in time to ensure their required delivery; bear all costs for failure to comply with these requirements. 9. Upon consultant's request submit copies of material and equipment purchase orders. 1.4 Product Delivery,Handling&Storage ' 1. Suitably pack, crate and protect products during transportation to site to preserve their quality_ and fitness for purpose intended. 2. Store products in original,undamaged condition with manufacturer's labels and seals intact until they are being incorporated into completed work. 3. Handle and store materials in accordance with manufacturer's and supplier's recommendations so as to ensure preservation of their quality,appearance and fitness for work. 4. Arrange materials so as to facilitate prompt inspection,and remove faulty,damaged or rejected materials immediately from site. 1.5 Product Delivery Schedule ' 1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that the supplier or distributor of materials specified or alternatives accepted, which he intends to use, has materials on the site when required. The contractor shall obtain confirmed delivery dates from the supplier. 2. The contractor shall contact the consultant immediately upon receipt of information indicating that any material or item will not be available on time, in accordance with the original schedule, and similarly it shall be the responsibility of all subcontractors and suppliers to so inform the contractor. ' 3. The consultant reserves the right to receive from the contractor at any time,upon request,copies of actual purchase or work orders of any material or products to be supplied for the work. 1.6 Workmanship 1. All work shall be carried out in accordance with the best trade practice,by mechanics skilled in the type of work concerned. 2. Products,materials, systems and equipment shall be applied, installed,connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance with the applicable manufacturer's printed directions. Section 01600 PRODUCTS AND WORKMANSHIP Page 3 3. Where specified requirements are in conflict with the manufacturer's written directions, follow manufacturer's directions. Where specified requirements are more stringent than manufacturer's directions,comply with specified requirements. END r ' PROJECT CLOSEOUT Section 01700 Page 1 ' 1.1 Operating and Maintenance Manuals 1. Provide operating and maintenance data, prepared on 8 1/2" x 11" sheets in printed or ' typewritten form,preferably double-sided,contained in D-ring binders with soft vinyl covers. 2. Manual contents shall be assembled in systematic order generally following the specification ' format. Provide labeled, celluloid covered tabs fastened to hard paper dividers to identify different sections. 3. Binders shall have clear plastic pocket at back of spine for identification. Insert label containing title"Operating and Maintenance Data",project name and volume number if applicable. 4. Include the following material in each manual: a) Title sheet labeled "Operating and Maintenance Data" and listing project name, date, volume number, if applicable and names and addresses of contractor, mechanical subcontractors,consultant and subconsultants. ^ b) List of contents. If more than one volume is required, provide a cross-reference contents page at front of each volume. ' c) Complete list of subcontractors and suppliers. d) Copy of finished hardware list,complete with all amendments and revisions. e) Schedule of paints and coatings. Include sufficient explanation to fully identify each surface with the applicable paint or coating used.Enclose copy of colour schedule. 0 Maintenance instructions for all finished surfaces. ' g) Brochures,cuts of all equipment and fixtures. h) Operating and maintenance instructions for all equipment. i) Extended warranties. j) Maintenance contracts. k) Other data required elsewhere in contract documents or deemed necessary by consultant. ' PROJECT CLOSEOUT Section 01700 ' Page 2 1.2 Record Drawings 1. Upon completion of work, prior to total performance, obtain and pay for one set of mylar transparencies and transfer record information compiled during construction from white prints to mylars. 2. Quality of drafting and lettering shall match that of original drawings and shall be suitable for microfilming. 1.3 Operating Instructions 1. At substantial performance, at a time acceptable to owner and consultant, but not before operating and maintenance manuals have been reviewed and accepted by consultant, instruct owner's representative in the operation of all systems and equipment. 1.4 Substantial Performance ' 1. Prior to requesting a substantial performance deficiency inspection,submit the following: ' a) Three copies of operating and maintenance manuals. b) Two copies of inspection and acceptance certificates required from regulatory agencies. ' 2. Advise the consultant, in writing, when the project has been substantially completed. If consultant agrees that this stage has been reached, prepare a complete list of deficiencies and submit one copy of this list to consultant. 3. On receipt of the above deficiency list,in a satisfactory form,the consultant,accompanied by the subconsultants,the contractor and his project superintendent,and the owner if deemed desirable, will carry out an inspection of the project. 4. Add to the deficiency list, in accordance with consultant's directions, any additional deficiencies which are identified during inspection and re-issue updated deficiency list to all concerned. 1.5 Total Performance 1. Prior to requesting a final inspection,do the following: a) Submit one complete set of mylar record drawings. ' b) Submit one complete set of reviewed shop drawings of mechanical and electrical items, folded to 8'/z"by 11"size,contained in heavy manila envelopes,numbered and labeled. Follow specification format with no more than one section per envelope. C) Submit a final request for payment incorporating all approved changes to the contract price, including adjustments to the cash allowances listed in Section 01020 - Allowances. Section 01700 PROJECT CLOSEOUT Page 3 1 d) Upon completion of all items noted on the deficiency list, clean all areas, surfaces and components affected by corrections and completion of deficient items, as directed by the consultant. ' e) Ensure that all services,equipment,apparatus are properly tested and adjusted. 2. After all deficiencies have been corrected, submit a written request to the consultant for a final inspection. This inspection shall be carried out by the same parties involved in the substantial performance deficiency inspection. ' 3. If all deficiencies have not been corrected,in the opinion of the consultant,a final deficiency list will be prepared in the same manner as specified herein for the substantial performance deficiency inspection and the inspection procedure repeated until all items have been completed ' to the satisfaction of the consultant. w END 1 r ' CLEANING Section 01710 Page 1 ' 1.1 General 1. Be responsible for cleanliness of site and structures to satisfaction of consultant. Maintain work ' in neat and orderly condition at all times. 2. Periodically,or when directed by the consultant,remove from site and legally dispose of rubbish ' and waste materials. 3. Burning or burying of rubbish and waste materials on site is not permitted. 4. Use only cleaning materials recommended by manufacturer of surface to be cleaned. 5. Use cleaning material only on surfaces recommended by cleaning material manufacturer. ' 6. While on the premises, all hazardous waste shall be properly identified and stored so as not to pose a safety hazard to employees,workers or the general public. ' 7. Utilize recycling programs and efforts for material disposal whenever and wherever possible!- Guidance into various recycling efforts can be obtained by contacting the municipality. 1.2 Cleaning During Construction 1. Remove debris,packaging and waste materials frequently. ' 2. Keep dust and dirt to an acceptable level as directed. ' 3. Remove oily rags,waste and other hazardous substances from premises at close of each day, or more often if required. 1.3 Final Cleaning 1. Prior to substantial performance, thoroughly clean all surfaces and components. Provide professional cleaning of all areas and surfaces to allow owner to occupy without further cleaning. 2. Remove stains,dirt and smudges from finished surfaces. ' END ' EXTENDED WARRANTIES Section 01740 Page 1 ' 1.1 Definition 1.Warranty=Guarantee 1.2 Submission Requirements ' 1. Submit extended warranties as part of"Operation and Maintenance Manuals" in accordance with requirements of Section 01700-Project Closeout. ' 2. Arrange extended warranties in systematic order matching specification format. Include a table of contents listing warranties in same order. 3. Each warranty must show: a) Name and address of project b) Name of owner C) Section Number and Title ^ 4. All extended warranties must be presented under contractor's letterhead,seal and signature and must bear similar wording to that specified in contract documents. END EARTHWORKS Section 02210 Page I ' PART 1 -GENERAL L 1 General Instructions I. Comply with requirements of Division 1. ' 1.2 Related Work 1. Asphalt Paving Section 02552 ' PART 2-PRODUCTS Not applicable PART 3 -EXECUTION ' 3.1 Existing Site Conditions ' I. The contractor must review and make known, the acceptance of the site contour relative to the graphic contour shown on the plans. 2. In a situation where rough grading and the establishment of the sub-grade has been carried out ' by others, the Contractor shall verify such sub-grades on the site and report all discrepancies in writing to the Consultant,before commencing work. ' 3. Failure to do so will imply acceptance by the contractor of surfaces and conditions,and no claim made thereafter for damages or extras resulting from such surfaces and conditions will be accepted. ' 3.2 Topsoil Stripping 1. The topsoil shall be stripped from the site in a fully dry condition. Stockpile in a location ' acceptable to the Consultant. Strip all topsoil which occurs below proposed paved areas and structures. Areas not requiring significant grade changes may utilize on site topsoil to achieve finished grade. Topsoil stripping will not be required in this case. ' 3.3 Cut and Fill Balance ' 1. The plans have been prepared with an intention to balance cut and fill. However, the owner/consultant will not guarantee a balance. The balancing of cut/fill is the contractor's responsibility. ' 2. Supply all materials and execute the works as is necessary to bring the grades to the finished elevations. As shown on Sheet L.I Grading Plan. ' EARTHWORKS Section 02210 Page 2 ' 3.4 Filling 1. Unless otherwise specified,the contractor shall,where required,supply and spread sufficient fill ' materials to raise existing grades to the specified level as indicated on the drawings. 2. Such fill materials shall be free of any debris subject to rot or corrosion, and shall be approved ' by the consultant before placing. 3. Prior to placing fill,the existing grade shall be scarified to a minimum depth of 75mm to provide a good bond and prevent slipping of fill. 4. Fill materials shall be placed in loose layers not exceeding 250 mm in depth. Each layer shall be compacted to 95% Standard Proctor Modified Dry Density (S.P.M.D.D.) before placing subsequent layers. 5. The preparation of the finished sub-grade,prior to placing of topsoil under sodding, shall be as ' specified under Section 02487,Sodding. h 6. All fill materials shall be compacted when the moisture content, as determined by laboratory ' tests, is suitable for obtaining the required density. When the moisture content is too low, water shall be applied by means of an approved distributor. When the material is too wet, it shall be thoroughly mixed with dry material,or the wet material shall be dried by blading,dicing or other approved method. ' 7. The surface shall be shaped at all times to ensure adequate surface run-off and prevent ponding and scouring. ' 3.5 Excavating 1. Before proceeding with excavating work for paving, the areas shall be staked out and approval ' obtained from the consultant. 2. All areas for paving shall be excavated to the specified depths as indicated on drawings. ' 3. The final sub-grade shall be maintained parallel to the finished grade and shall be thoroughly compacted to 98%S.P.M.D.D.minimum. ' 4. Submit written evidence that the specified compaction has been realized and obtain approval from the Consultant before commencing work. ' 5. All structures such as walks,steps,etc.shall be staked out on the site to the consultant's approval before commencing excavating work. ' 6. The excavations for all foundations shall be carried to undisturbed soil, or to a minimum depth of 1200mm unless specified otherwise. ' EARTHWORKS Section 02210 Page 3 ' 7. The bearing capacity of the soil on which the footings are to be founded shall be capable of supporting the imposed loads. 8. Where the bearing capacity appears to be insufficient, soil investigations shall be carried out with the approval of the landscape architect. Costs of such investigations shall be paid for out of the Cash Allowance as stipulated in the Special Conditions. ' 9. Where it is necessary to carry excavations deeper than specified,until a firm bearing is obtained, fill extra excavation with concrete and/or granular fill as directed. Under no circumstances will ' earth filling under footings be permitted,unless otherwise approved. 10. The cost of extra excavations and extra concrete will be paid for at the unit prices quoted in the tender. Where such extra costs are the result of the contractor's error or misinterpretation, no ' extra payment will be made. 11. All excavations shall be sufficiently shored and braced to prevent caving in and support existing ' structures,roads,services,etc. 12. All shoring shall be done in strict accordance with local regulations and approval obtained from local authorities. 13. Warning signs and protective barriers shall be erected in accordance with local regulations. ' 14. Be responsible for all damages and subsequent repairs to underground utilities and structures resulting from contractor's operations. ' 15. All excavations shall be protected from freezing and water. Provide and operate as many pumps as are necessary to keep excavations free of water at all times. ' 16. All surplus excavated material shall be removed and disposed of, unless approved by the consultant for filling or backfilling. Surplus material and unacceptable materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of. ' 17. All excavated rocks and boulders shall be immediately buried at approved locations to depths of 1.5 in below finished grade. END LEDGEROCK Section 02215 Page 1 PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1 1. Comply with requirements of Division 1. ' 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 PART 2-PRODUCTS 1. All stonework shall be Limestone Ledgerock. Possible sources,but not limited to: a) Evanco Quarry,Orillia ' b) Steetly Quarry,Hamilton M1 C) Ebel Quarry,Wiarton 2. The intent of the project is to have exposed the weathered rock face. There is a tolerance acceptable to adjust adjacent grades and rock elevations to avoid excessive splitting. ' 3. The stone shall be true cap-rock material,that is, having a complete weathered top surface and front face. ' 4. All tooled splitting shall be chiseled to represent a natural edge. 5. The stones shall be of uniform thickness. ' 6. Sizes shall be as follows: 2 metre length x 1 metre width x.500 metre thick 7. Position stones as per the layout plan,and on-site direction by Landscape Architect. a PART 3 -EXECUTION 1. Have stone lowered into place by crane or alternate approved method. 2. Any damage caused to the side of the stone from unloading shall be repaired by chiseling. 3. The boulders must butt together sufficiently to prevent erosion. Install filter fabric as detailed. 4. The plans do not intend to show exact boulder size,but do specify elevations to be met. 5. Have the granular base compacted and inspected by the consultant prior to placing stones. LEDGEROCK Section 02215 1 Page 2 4. The plans do not intend to show exact boulder size,but do specify elevations to be met. 5. Have the granular base compacted and inspected by the consultant prior to placing stones. 1 6. Mortar fill all gaps in between stones which are in excess of 5 mm. ' END r 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 SODDING Section 02487 Page 1 PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Requirements 1. Comply with the requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 2. Planting Section 02490 PART 2-PRODUCTS ' 2.1 Topsoil 1. Topsoil shall be as specified in Planting Section,placed to a compacted depth of 150mm, unless specified otherwise. ^ 2.2 Sod 1. Sod shall be a Certified No. 1 sod,grown and sold in accordance with the latest specifications of the Nursery Sod Growers Association of Ontario(NSGA), composition of 50%Kentucky Blue Grass and 50%Merion Blue Grass. ' 2. At the time of delivery, sod shall have a strong, fibrous root system, be free of disease, stones, burned or bare spots,with a healthy green color and contain not more than 1%twitch grass and other weeds. 3. Sod shall be cut and rolled in sections of.836 sq. m. in area and approximately 32 mm thick as specified by the NSGA. 4. Wooden pegs,for staking of sod on slopes 1:3 and steeper,shall be approved hardwood pegs 25 mm x 25 mm square and at least 225 mm long, or longer, as required to provide satisfactory anchorage. 5. Fertilizer shall be a commercial fertilizer having a 10-10-10 ratio and shall be applied such that actual nitrogen shall be 10.5 kg. 100 sq.m. 2.3 Delivery and Storage 1. Protect sod during transportation for delivery to the site in a fresh and healthy condition. 2. Install sod immediately-no later than 48 hours after arrival on site. Keep moist and fresh until installation. 3. Handle sod carefully to prevent breaking or tearing. Immediately remove damaged or dried-out sod from the site. SODDING Section 02487 Page 2 PART 3 -EXECUTION 1 3.1 Site Preparation 1. Adjust and grade sub-grade to allow the placing of topsoil to minimum depths below finished grade as specified. 2. Scarify sub-grade to at least 75 mm deep and remove debris and all stones 50 mm in diameter and larger. 3. Arrange for inspection of finished sub-grade by the consultant. 4. Spread and grade topsoil evenly over approved sub-grade. 5. Unless recommended otherwise on soil test report,apply a 10-10-10 fertilizer at the rate of 10.5 1 kg/100 sq.m. 6. Work fertilizer well and uniformly into the topsoil within 48 hours before laying sod. 7. Fine-grade, rake and roll surface until smooth and firm against foot prints, and free of depressions,lumps and irregularities. 3.2 Installation 1. Place sod closely knit together so that no open joints are visible and pieces are not overlapping. 2. Install sod to blend tight and uniformly with adjoining grass areas and to be flush with paving, top of curbs,etc. 3. On slopes of 3:1 and steeper, place sod perpendicular to the slope and stake every row with wooden pegs at 600 mm intervals.Drive pegs flush with sod. 4. Immediately after installation, water with sufficient amount to saturate sod and underlying topsoil. 5. As soon as sod has dried sufficiently to prevent damage,roll with roller to ensure a good bond between sod and topsoil and to remove minor depressions and irregularities. 6. Clean up all areas and remove debris. 3.3 Maintenance 1. Maintain all sodded areas immediately after installation until all project work has been inspected,approved and accepted. 2. Maintenance shall include all necessary measures to establish and maintain grass in a healthy, vigorous growing condition. ' SODDING Section 02487 Page 3 3. Maintenance shall include,but not be limited to,the followin g work: 1 a) Mow grass areas at regular intervals as required to maintain grass at a maximum height of 50 mm. Not more than 1/3 of grass blade shall be cut during one mowing. Hand clip where necessary and keep edges neatly trimmed. Remove heavy clippings immediately after mowing and trimming. A minimum of three cuttings is considered part of this contract.Do not let grass exceed 100 mm height. b) Weed and disease control when necessary. Use chemicals in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and be fully responsible for all damages resulting from use of chemicals. C) Fertilize and water, when necessary, with sufficient quantities of water to prevent sod and underlying soil from drying out. Water is considered contractor's cost. Id) Roll all sodded areas to remove minor depressions and irregularities. ^ e) Repair all erosion damage resulting from faulty workmanship. f) Replace all grass which has deteriorated or which shows bare spots. g) Protect all grass areas against damage,including erosion and trespassings,by providing and maintaining proper safeguards.Remove safeguards at end of maintenance period. END I 1 1 1 1 1 Section 02490 PLANTING Page 1 PART 1-GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1 1. Comply with the requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 2. Sodding Section 02487 PART 2-PRODUCTS 2.1 Topsoil 1. Topsoil shall be natural loam with an acidity range from 6.0 pH to 7.5 pH; containing organic matter of 4%for clay loams and a minimum of 2%for sandy loams;and free of stones and roots over 50 mm dia., and subsoil, clay lumps, other solid materials, noxious weeds, weed seeds or other deleterious materials. 22 Peatmoss 1. Peatmoss shall consist of partially decomposed fibrous or cellular stems of Sphagnum Mosses and shall have a porous to spongy fibrous texture,with a pH ranging from 4.5 to 6.0. The peatmoss shall be supplied in bales,which shall be free of decomposed colloidal residue,wood,sulphur and iron and shall be finely shredded into particles not larger than 6 mm. 23 Bonemeal 1. Bonemeal shall be a commercial, clean bonemeal, finely ground and analyzing to a minimum 5% nitrogen and 20%phosphoric acid. 2.4 Fertilizer 1. Fertilizer shall be inorganic,complete fertilizers containing not less than 60%ureaformaldehyde. 2.5 Plant Materials 1. All plants shall be No. 1 Grade, nursery-grown stock of a grade and quality conforming to the horticultural standards and grown under proper cultural practices as adopted by the Canadian Nursery Trades Association(CNTA). 2. - Nursery stock shall be transplanted and/or root pruned regularly,but not later than nine (9) months prior to arrival on project site. 3. Plants shall conform to all regulations requiring inspection for disease and insect control. Plants which require chemical treatment as ordered by the Department of Agriculture shall be prohibited. 4. All plants shall be true to name in accordance with the plant list,with botanical names conforming to Section 02490 PLANTING Page 2 5. Plants shall be tagged with their name and size.Labels shall not be removed until after final inspection at the end of the maintenance period. 6. Substitutions for the specified plants are not allowed unless approved by the landscape architect in wrting. 7. Any plants dug from native stands, wood lots, and which have not received proper cultural maintenance as advocated by the CNTA,shall be designated as"Collected Plants". 8. The supply and planting of"Collected Plants"will not be permitted unless approved, in writing and subject to inspection by the landscape architect at the original growing location. Be responsible for all costs related to such inspection. 9. The guarantee period for approved"Collected Plants" shall be one (1) year longer than the specified guarantee period for nursery-grown plants. 10. Plants shall be supplied from nurseries located within the same hardiness zone,and grown in the same soil conditions as the project site,and in accordance with the Plant List,unless otherwise approved. 11. Plants shall be freshly dug and be in a healthy vigorous condition upon arrival at the site. Heeled-in plants or plants from cold storage are not allowed. 12. Plants shall be sound, healthy and well-branched, free of disease and insects, and possess all the characteristics of the specified species. Headers shall be straight and intact and stems and trunks free of sun scalds,frost cracks,abrasions and other damages. 13. Old injuries shall be completely callused over with pruning wounds showing vigorous bark on all edges and all parts showing live green cambium tissue when cut. 14. Plants shall be measured when the branches are in their normal position with height and spread dimensions referring to the main body of the plant. 1 15. Trees are specified by caliper which is the diameter of the trunk measured at 150 mm above grade. 16. Root balls shall contain at least 75%of the fibrous roots and shall conform to the sizes specified in the Guide Specification for Nursery Stock of the Canadian Nursery Trades Association. 17. Root balls shall be supplied wrapped in burlap as follows: Root Ball Diameter 1 a) Up to 450 mm 5 oz.Hessian burlap b) 450 mm to 750 mm double burlap c) 900 mm and up double burlap and drum laced Iwith 6 mm rope at 200 mm spacing r Section 02490 PLANTING Page 3 r 2.6 Accessories r1. Wrapping material for tree trunks shall be burlap or approved equal, at least 27,0g/m2in weight and ranging in width from 150 mm to 250 mm. 2. Stakes for support of small trees and large shrubs shall be as detailed or an approved equal, painted with two coats of dark brown stain. • 3. Supports for large trees, as detailed,shall consist of zinc-coated guy cables,eye bolts and turnbuckles or an approved equal. Cables shall be used for trees 150 mm in caliper and over. 4. Wires.for tree supports shall be #9 gauge galvanized steel wire encased in new black two-ply 12 mm diameter rubber hose. 5. Anti-dessicant,where required,shall be"Wilt Proof"or an approved equal. r �h 2.7:1rtu1 1. Mulch in planting areas and tree saucers shall be approved pine bark mulch shredded. 2. Pine bark mulch shall be pieces not larger than 50 mm and shall be free of sticks and chopped or broken branches. 2.8 Quality Assurance 1. All planting work shall be carried out by experienced workmen under the direction and supervision of experienced and qualified plantsmen. 2. All plants shall be No.1 Grade nursery stock grown and supplied in accordance with current standards as adopted by the Canadian Nursery Trades Association latest metric edition. 3. All plants shall meet or exceed all pertinent regulations with respect to inspection for plant disease and insect controL 4. Submit samples of specified mulches and plant accessories when required by the landscape architect. Keep approved sample(s) on site in an approved, protected location until work has been inspected, approved and accepted 5. All topsoil shall be tested for N.P.K and minor elements as well as for clay and organic matter content,and acidity(pH)range,when required by landscape architect. After being tested,written test reports shall be submitted and approved by the landscape architect,before being used on site. r2.9 Inspections 1. All plant materials shall be available for inspection at the nursery by the landscape architect and representatives of the municipality. The contractor shall give timely notice of availability of the material for inspection. i 1 1 Section 02490 PLANTING Page 4 2. Approval of plants at the nursery does not impair the right of the landscape architect to inspect plants upon arrival at site and reject plants which have been damaged,are in poor condition,or otherwise do not conform to the specifications. 3. Do not remove plant labels until plants have been inspected and approved by the landscape architect. PART 3-EXECUTION 3.1 Delivery and Storage 1. Deliver all materials in their original containers with all labels intact and legible. Containers with fertilizers, peatmoss, bonemeal, etc., shall clearly indicate contents, weight, analysis and manufacturer's name. 2. All materials which are subject to deterioration from weather shall be stored in a dry, protected weather-proof area. 3. Plants shall be protected from damage and drying out from the time they are dug, during ' transportation,until planting on the site. 4. Plants which cannot be planted immediately after arrival on the site shall be properly heeled in, protected and kept moist until they can be planted. 3.2 Site Preparation 1. Excavate to the specified depth,as detailed,or in accordance with the following schedule: a) Shrubs and Evergreens 450 mm minimum b Groundcovers,perennial and annual plants 300 mm minimum c) Pits shall be deep enough to allow at least 150 mm of topsoil under root ball. I 2. Stake out the locations of all tree pits and planting areas to the landscape architect's approval before planting. 3. Scarify sub-grade in tree pits and planting areas to a minimum depth of 150 mm. 33 Installation 1. Plant during periods suitable with respect to climatic conditions, locally accepted practice and to the landscape architect's approval. 2. Plants shall be installed to give the best appearance and to the landscape architect's approval. 3. Plants shall be set plumb in the centre of pits and at the same relationship to grade as in their original growing locations. Section 02490 PLANTING Page 5 4. Remove ropes,wires,etc.and pull away burlap from top 1/3 of rootball. 5. Backfill in 150 mm layers firmly tamping each layer around the roots and taking care not to leave air pockets. 6. Thoroughly water when planting pit is half full and again when completely filled. 7. Allow each plant and tree to be about 75 mm above surrounding grade to permit natural settlement. 8. Surround each plant,except when planted in a bed,with an earth saucer as large as the planting pit in order to retain water. Remove saucer at the end of the maintenance period. 9. Thoroughly water all planting areas and trees immediately after planting. 3.4 Tree Wrapping 1. Immediately after planting, wrap all tree.trunks with burlap or an approved equal. Tie with cord to keep wrapping snug and neat. Prior to applying wrapping,spray trunks with a wettable powder of long residual insecticide. 3.5 Tree Support 1. Install tree supports as detailed. Tighten guys without placing undue strain. Encase wires in rubber hose at points of contact with bark. 3.6 Pruning 1. Prune all plants as necessary to remove dead and broken branches and to compensate for the loss of roots as a result of transplanting and digging in nursery. 2. Preserve the natural character;do not remove leader or small branches along trunks. t3. Use clean,sharp tools and make cuts clean and flush without leaving stubs. 4. Cut back to living tissue all cuts,scars and bruises,shaped so as not to retain water. 5. Paint all cuts 25 mm and larger with tree paint. 3.7 Maintenance 1. Maintain all plants and planting areas immediately after installation until all project work has been inspected, approved and accepted. Further, maintain all plant material for the duration of the warranty period. 2. Maintenance shall include all necessary measures to establish and maintain plants in a healthy, vigorous growing condition and planting areas neat and tidy. ' Section 02490 PLANTING Page 6 3. Maintenance shall include,but not belimited to the following work: a) Maintenance, repair and replacement, where necessary, of all accessories such as wrappings, tree guys and stakes,turnbuckles,etc. ' b) Regular inspection of all plants and control of insects and diseases. c) Fertilizing,watering and pruning as necessary. Water is considered the contractors cost. ' d Removal of debris, broken branches, etc. to keep planting areas in a neat and tidy condition at all times. 4. Failure to maintain plant material will result with the owner paying separate contractors to do the work,and said value to be deducted from the contract price. 5. All plants shall be free of diseases and insect infestations in a healthy, good growing condition, and planting areas free of weeds and freshly cultivated,at time of final inspection. 6. Chemicals.for control of weeds, insects and disease shall be used in strict accordance with manufacturers'recommendations. 7. The contractor shall be fully responsible for all damages resulting from use of chemicals. 8. Protect all planting areas against damage, including erosion and trespassing, by providing and maintaining proper safeguards. Remove safeguards at the end of the maintenance period. 3.8 Guarantee 1. All plants accepted shall be guaranteed for a period of one(1)year from date of project acceptance. 2. All plants shall be inspected at the time of the guarantee period(s). Plants which,at that time,are not 1 in a healthy vigorous growing condition to the landscape architect's approval, shall be replaced at no extra charge. 3. Replacements shall be supplied and planted in strict accordance with drawings, plant list and the ' specifications and shall be subject to the specified guarantee periods. 4. Replacements shall be planted as soon as possible, but during the proper planting season, in accordance with accepted horticultural practice. S. All replacement trees shall be clearly marked in a visible manner. ' 6. - Notify owner and landscape architect,in writing,when replacements are to be planted. 7. Replacements required because of vandalism, theft, or other causes beyond the contractor's control, are not part of this contract. END UNIT PAVING Section 02515 Page 1 tPART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with the requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 2. Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 03300 PART 2-PRODUCTS 2.1 Materials 1. Unit pavers shall be of manufacture and style as listed on the contract drawings. Color to be ' selected upon sample submission supplied to the Landscape Architect by the Contractor. 2. Sand for setting bed shall be clean,natural coarse masonry sand or limestone fines. 3. Granular base shall consist of a clean, crushed stone, or rock, Granular "A" in accordance with MTO Form No. 1010. 4. Joints shall be a clean natural fine sand or screenings. 5. Conform to CSA Specification CAN 3-A231.2-M85. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.1 Preparation ' 1. Stake out all paving to the consultant's approval. Co-ordinate with layout of adjacent construction. 2. Excavate to the specified depth after compaction as detailed. ' 3. Excavate all soft unstable areas in sub-grade, backfill with approved granular material and compact. 4. Maintain sub-grade parallel to finished grade and keep excavation free of water at all times. 5. Compact sub-grade parallel to finished grade and have sub-grade tested. 6. Install granular base and compact to minimum 98% Standard Proctor Modified Dry Density (S.P.M.D.D.)until the minimum specified depth,as detailed,has been established. 7. The outside edge of the paving work shall be mortar supported both below and on the side where paving stones abut sodded areas or planting beds. UNIT PAVING Section 02515 Page 2 3.2 Installation 1. Install pavers in sequence as per manufacturer's recommendations. Pattern to be Double Soldier Course. 2. Mechanically saw cut all pavers as necessary to fit in corners,ends,etc. Do not guillotine cut. 3. All paving pattern layouts shall be symmetrical between the outside fixed points. 4. No spaces are acceptable between stones, and spacing shall be consistent to obtain a uniform pattern. 5. Spread sand on paver surface. Tamp and make level the pavers with a vibrating plate compactor or equal. Sweep sand into joints not yet filled. 6. Thoroughly wash surface. ' 3.3 Inspection 1. Unit paving shall receive final inspection by the consultant upon completion of all paving work. 2. The surface of the fmished paving shall be true to grade as shown on drawings and shall be free of irregularities exceeding 3 mm as measured with A 3000 mm straight-edge parallel to the centre line of the paving. 3. Any part of the completed paving not meeting the requirements of the drawings and the 1 specifications shall be removed and replaced prior to acceptance and at the contractor's expense. END ASPHALT PAVING Section 02552 Page 1 PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with the requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 PART 2-PRODUCTS 2.1 Materials i1. The granular base course shall conform to the requirements of OPS Form 1010. 2. Paving mixtures shall be a hot mix, hot laid asphaltic concrete installed to the minimum compacted thickness shown on the details. 3. The mixture shall be composed of coarse and fine aggregates,mineral filler and asphalt cement, uniformly mixed and meeting the gradation requirements specified hereinafter. 4. Coarse aggregates shall be a crushed rock, slag or gravel, or combinations thereof, free of clay, ' silt or other deleterious materials and meeting the gradation requirements of OPS Form 1010, latest edition. 5. Fine aggregates shall be composed of clean,hard durable particles of natural sand,manufactured sand or screenings resulting from the crushing of rock,stone or gravel. Material shall be free of clay,silt or other objectionable material. 6. The mineral filler shall consist of finely ground particles of limestone, hydrated lime or other mineral dust approved by the consultant. It shall be free of clay, silt or other deleterious matter and shall conform to the following gradation requirements. ' Sieve Size Percentage Passine No.30 100 No. 100 80 7. Asphalt cement shall conform in all respects with OPS Form 301-02-1 (See Appendix A). ' 8. Where a priming base is required, it shall be a homogenous medium curing liquid asphalt,MC- 30. ' 9. Material for painting the joints shall be slow setting asphalt emulsion, SS - 1, meeting the requirements as set out in Appendix C. ' ASPHALT PAVING Section 02552 Page 2 2.2 Equipment 1. Plants used by the contractor for the preparation of asphalt paving mixtures shall meet the ' requirements of the OPS Form 310.06.01 to 310.06.02. 2. All equipment required for work described shall be maintained in satisfactory working condition for the duration of the work. 3. Spreading equipment and rollers shall meet the requirements of the OPS Form 310.06.01 to 310.06.02. 4. The contractor shall have copies of the above mentioned sub-sections on the site for the duration of the work. PART 3-EXECUTION ' 3.1 Inspection 1. During construction, the density and thickness of each course shall be carefully controlled and ' shall be in full accordance with the drawings and specifications. 2. The average thickness of each course shall at no point vary more than 6 mm from the specified thickness. ' 3. The density of the completed pavement shall be equal to or greater than 97% of a laboratory specimen prepared as specified in Sub-Section 7. ' 4. Each course shall be inspected and tested for density and thickness to the approval of the consultant before placing subsequent courses. 5. Asphalt paving shall receive final inspection by the consultant upon completion of all asphalt work. ' 6. The surface of the finished paving shall be true to grade as shown on drawings and shall be free of irregularities exceeding 3 mm as measured with 3000 mm straight-edge parallel to the centre line of the paving. ' 7. All defective areas shall immediately be remedied by cutting out the course, as required, and replacing it with fresh, hot mix which shall immediately be compacted to conform with the surrounding paving and shall be thoroughly bonded to it. 8. Any part of the completed paving not meeting the requirements of the drawings and the specifications shall be removed and replaced prior to acceptance and at the contractor's expense. ' Section 02552 ASPHALT PAVING Page 3 3.2 Cleaning ' 1. After completion of asphalt work and prior to final inspection,the contractor shall remove from all concrete walks, curbs, steps, walls and other structures, such contamination by asphaltic or other materials resulting from the work. ' 3.3 Testing 1. Laboratory test specimens of the paving mixtures shall be prepared and tested in accordance with the current procedures of the Ministry of Transportation. 2. When required by the consultant,all coarse and fine aggregates and mineral fillers to be used in the paving mixture shall be tested to determine conformance with the requirements of the specifications. 3. The contractor shall notify the consultant when aggregates and fillers are available for sampling and testing in order to determine the composition of the paving mixture(s). w 4. Ample time shall be given to allow a period of not less than three (3) weeks for testing and designation of paving mixture prior to commencement of production. 5. The costs of such tests shall be charged as provided for in the special conditions. 6. Asphalt cement shall be guaranteed by the supplier to meet the requirements of the specifications at the time of arrival on the site. When required by the consultant the asphalt cement shall be sampled and tested, free of charge, in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM-13140. Cost ' of sampling and testing shall be paid for by the supplier. 7. Liquid asphalts shall be guaranteed by the supplier to meet the requirements of the specifications at time of arrival on site. 8. Asphalt emulsions shall be guaranteed by the supplier to meet the requirements of the specifications at time of arrival on site. 9. When required by the consultant, asphalt emulsions shall be tested in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM-13244. Test samples shall be taken in accordance with ASTM-D 140. The costs of samples and testing shall be the responsibility of the supplier. 3.4 Site Preparation ' 1. All rough grading, filling where required, excavating and preparation of sub-grade under all asphalt paving,shall be described under Section 02210 Earthworks. ' 2. The final sub-grade under asphalt paving shall have the approval of the consultant prior to placing of granular base course(s). 3. Any underground wiring or other utility occurring below a paved area shall be fully compacted to 100% Standard Proctor Modified Dry Density (S.P.M.D.D.). Do not place asphalt and later Section 02552 ASPHALT PAVING. Page 4 cut for installation of utilities. Fully inspect and duly accept wire crossings by the electrical contractor. ' 4. Upon approval of sub-grade, the contractor shall spread the approved specified granular base course materials in accordance with the drawings. ' 5. Granular materials shall be spread in layers not exceeding four 100 mm in depth,per layer. The contractor shall take care that granular materials do not become contaminated by deleterious materials.6.1mmediately following spreading,each layer shall be compacted to 98%S.P.M.D.D.. Areas adjacent to curbs,catchbasins,manholes and other areas not accessible to rollers, shall be properly compacted with approved mechanical or hand tamping devices. 7. Depth indicated on drawings shall be the minimum depth after proper compaction. ' 8. All irregularities or depressions resulting from rolling shall be corrected and compacted until the surface is smooth and uniform and true to line and level. ' 9. Final grade of granular base shall be subject to the approval of the consultant before placing of asphalt. 10. The contractor shall arrange for compaction tests to be carried out by an independent testing firm and submit test results to the consultant prior to placement of asphalt. Have enough work prepared to justify four hours of work by the testing company. ' 11. The cost for such tests shall be paid for as provided for in the special conditions. Where re- testing is required, because of insufficient compaction, the cost of re-testing shall be the ' responsibility of the contractor. 3.5 Base Preparation ' 1. The approved granular base shall be proof rolled and inspected by the consultant. Excavate and re-work all soft areas. ' 2. Where the new asphalt surfacing is to be applied over existing asphalt, concrete or other hard surfacing,a tack coat shall be applied over the existing surfaces. ' 3. Tack coat shall be an asphalt emulsion SS-1, or approved equal, applied at the rate of 0.5 litres per square metre. 4. The surfaces of all existing curbs, gutters, walls, vertical faces of existing pavements and all ' structures in actual contract with new asphalt mixes, shall be painted with a complete, thin coating of asphalt emulsion SS-1, or approved equal, to provide a closely bonded, water-tight joint. ASPHALT PAVING Section 02552 ' Page 5 3.6 Joints ' 1. All joints made during paving operations shall be straight, clean, vertical and free of broken or loose material. Where joints occur between new courses and existing previously laid down courses,the course shall be cut back sufficiently to provide a clean,vertical surface. 2. Vertical faces of all joints shall be painted with a thin, continuous coating of SS-1 to provide a tight,waterproof bond. 3.7 Placing of Asphalt Mixtures 1. All paving courses shall be spread within twelve (12) hours after the previous course has been spread and compacted. 2. Paving mixture shall not be placed when the temperature surface is less than or steady at 2 degrees Celsius. The base upon which the mixture is to be laid shall be dry and weather ' conditions suitable. 3. The temperature of the mixture shall not be less than 118° C immediately after spreading and prior to initial rolling. ' 4. All courses shall be laid and spread by means of approved equipment. For walkways,form long smooth edges.Do not create straightline chords on curved edges. 5. Immediately after spreading and screening, the surface shall be checked and all irregularities corrected before compaction is started. 6. Where hand-spreading is necessary, this shall be done simultaneously with machine-spreading or immediately afterwards to ensure a good bond. ' 3.8 Compaction 1. Each paving course shall be compacted with approved rolling equipment to produce a pavement ' with a density equal to or greater than 97%of the density of the laboratory compacted mixture. 2. Rolling shall be started as soon as possible after placing the mixture when it will bear the roller without checking or undue displacement. 3. Rolling shall be carried out in three (3) operations in close sequence. Each pass of the roller shall overlap previous passes to ensure a smooth surface free of roller marks. ' a) The first "breakdown" rolling shall be carried out as close as possible to the paver, using either three-wheeled or two wheeled rollers,depending on the width of paving to ' be compacted. ASPHALT PAVING Section 02552 ' Page 6 ' b) The second rolling with pneumatic-tired rollers, shall follow the first rolling as soon as possible while the paving mix is still warm enough to result in the maximum specified density. C) Final rolling shall be done with two-axle or three-axle tandems while the material is still warm enough for the removal of roller marks. ' 4. Hand tamping shall be carried out with hot tampers in all areas not accessible to the rolling equipment. ' 3.9 Scheduling 1. Do not place final course of asphalt until all machinery and the like has permanently left the site. ' The owner shall receive a fresh surface,not damaged or driven on. END 1 ' CATCH BASIN Section 02630 ' Page 1 ' PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 1.3 Description of Work 1. The work covered by this specification shall consist of the supply of all labor, material, consumables and equipment necessary for the installation of fittings, manholes, frame and covers, safety grates, catchbasins and any other appurtenances necessary for the complete construction, testing and flushing of the sewer systems as specified in the specifications and/or on the Contract drawings. PART 2-PRODUCTS 2.1 General 1. All materials shall meet the specifications of the contract. 2. All materials shall be fumished by the contractor and shall be delivered and distributed at the site by the contractor. 3. All materials shall be handled at all times with care and diligence so as not to inflict damage to the material which may adversely affect its performance. 4. Any damaged materials must be replaced or repaired by the contractor at his expense as ordered by the consultant. 2.2 Manholes 1. Precast manholes shall conform to ASTM C478 with rubber gaskets conforming to ASTM C443. 2. The manhole frame and covers shall be gray cast iron conforming to ASTM A48 (Class 30) with the cover pattern as specified. 3. The manhole ladder rungs and safety grates shall be aluminum Type 6061 T4 alloy conforming to CSA HAS. 4. Precast manhole adjuster rings shall conform to ASTM C478. 5. All manholes shall be supplied in accordance with OPS standards. ' CATCH BASIN Section 02630 Page 2 2.3 Catchbasins 1. Catchbasms frame and covers shall conform to ASTM A48 (Class 30)with the grating style as per standards as detailed. 2. Precast catchbasin adjuster rings shall conform to ASTM C478. 3. All catchbasnns shall be supplied in accordance with standards as detailed. 2.4 Bedding 1. Granular C to OPS Form 1010. 2.5 Concrete 1. Concrete shall conform with OPS Form 904 except modified as follows: a) Unless otherwise specified,all concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 25 MPa @ 28 days. b) All concrete shall have a maximum slump of 75 mm. C) A 5% air-entraining admixture shall be employed in all exterior concrete exposed to freezing and thawing. d) Reinforcing steel shall conform to CSA G30.12 and G30.13 and shall be Grade 60 minimum. 2.6 Headwall Grate 1. The concrete headwall shall be supplied in accordance with municipal standard. 2.7 Catchbasin In-let Control Devices(ICD) I. Catchbasin inlet control devices are to be Scepter Type 'B" (1.0 cfs) framed ICDs or an approved equal. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.1 Excavation 1. Excavation and trenching shall be in accordance with Section 02210. ' CATCH BASIN Section 02630 ' Page 3 1 3.2 Manholes 1. Manholes shall be installed at the locations shown on contract drawings. 2. Manholes shall be equipped with safety gratings as specified on contract drawings. 3. Drop connections shall be constructed in locations as indicated on the contract drawings. 4. Each pipe entering a manhole shall be cut flush to the inside face of the manhole wall and be grouted into the manhole wall. 5. Each pipe entering a manhole shall have a pipe joint within one metre of the outside wall of the manhole. 6. Manhole benching is to be a minimum of 230 mm wide. Manhole chamber openings are to be located on the upstream side of the manhole. 7. Manhole frames and grates not located in an asphalt area shall be set 0.1 m above finished grade 3.3 Catchbasins 1. Catchbasins and leads shall be installed at the locations shown on the contract drawings and in accordance with municipal standards. 2. Catchbasin leads shall be cut flush with the inside face of the catchbasin wall and be grouted into the catchbasin wall. 3. Catchbasin leads shall be bedded to undisturbed ground with concrete. 4. The top of the catchbasin concrete shall be set at the elevation of the subgrade (if applicable). Unless otherwise specified, precast adjusting rings shall be utilized in adjusting the catchbasin frame and grate to the desired interim of final elevation. 3.4 Headwall 1. Concrete headwall to be constructed in accordance with OPS 804.03. 2. Headwall grate to be constructed and affixed to the concrete headwall in accordance with municipal standards. 3.5 Catchbasin In-let Control Devices(ICD) 1. Catchbasin in-let control devices are to be installed in the catchbasins specified on the contract drawings and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. END ' Section 02640 SUB DRAIN Page 1 PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Unit Paving Section 02515 2. Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 03300 PART 2-PRODUCTS 2.1 Pipe 1. Pipe to be 200 mm and 250 mm diameter Canron SDR-35drain pipe or approved equal. It shall be polyvinyl chloride,CSA approved. 2.2 Backfill 1. Backfill material to be 20 mm clear crushed limestone. 2.3 Miscellaneous 1. All couplings,tee,end caps,reducers,elbows,etc.to be PVC,securely fastened. PARTS-EXECUTION 3.1 Inspection 1. Obtain the consultants approval prior to backfilling trenches. 3.2 Excavation 1. All areas for drainage shall be excavated to the specified depths as shown on drawings and details. 2. Excavate trenches in straight lines and,if deviation from plans occur,make as-built drawings. 3. De-water trenches if required during rain periods. SUB DRAIN Section 02640 I Page 2 ' 3.3 Backfilling 1. Backfill with materials as indicated on the drawings, to 90% Standard Proctor Modified Dry 1 Density(S.P.M.D.D.)around the pipe. 2. Backfill in 225 mm lifts and consolidate each layer of fill. t3. Fill materials above the drainage pipe shall be mechanically compacted,up to the finished grade, to 95% S.P.M.D.D. Be responsible for making good any subsequent settlement of fill and/or work placed on top of it. 3.4 Installation 1. At all ends,install insert end caps. 2. Ensure a continuous fall of 1.0%is achieved. 3. Fully grout and patch at point of connections to any catch basin and/or manhole,if applicable: END 1 Section 02870 SITE FURNITURE Page 1 PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 2. Cast in Place Concrete Section 03300 1.3 Shop Drawings 1. Submit detailed shop drawings.Indicate sizes,materials and fastening methods. PART 2-PRODUCTS F 1. Supply and install the following products: ' a) Bench: A&R Products type Park 6 b) Trash Receptacle: Trystan,Model No.FS4 ' 2. All products to have bush hammered finish. PART 3-EXECUTION 3.1 Installation 1. Install all products in locations shown in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 2. Ensure grades below furniture are horizontally level. END CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Section 03300 Page 1 PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1. Earthworks Section 02210 PART2-PRODUCTS 2.1 General 1. Cement shall be a standard grey Portland cement conforming to CSA-A.5. 2. Water shall be clear and free from injurious amounts of oil,acid,alkali,organic matter,sediment or any other deleterious substances in accordance with CSA-A23.1. 3. Aggregates shall meet the requirements of CSA-A23.1. 4. Chemical concrete admixtures may be used only when approved by the landscape architect and shall then meet the requirements of ASTM-C494 and shall be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 5. Air-Entraining admixtures shall conform to ASTM-C260. 6. Reinforcement shall be in accordance with CSA-G.30. 7. Expansion joint fillers shall be an approved bituminous,pre-molded fibre joint filler conforming ' to ASTM-D 1751 or approved self-expanding cork conforming to ASTM-D.1752. 8. Granular base course materials shall be of clear,natural crushed stone,rock or gravel, Granular ' "A"in accordance with OPS Form No. 1010. 9. All materials for poured in place concrete shall be proportioned and mixed so as to produce a mix meeting the following requirements,and in accordance with CSA-A23.9. a) Strength,at 28 days as detailed b) Aggregate 20 mm maximum c) Maximum 75 mm slump at point of deposit d) Air Entrainment 6% ' CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Section 03300 Page 2 2.2 Forms 1. All forms shall be wood or metal. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.1 Placement and Preparation 1. Remove soft and unstable areas in sub-grade and backfiII and compact with approved granular ' material. 2. Compact sub-grade uniformly to minimum 95% Standard Proctor Modified Dry Density (S.P.M.D.D.). 3. Place granular base course materials to the specified minimum depths as detailed. 4. Keep granular materials clean and free of deleterious materials at all times. 5. Maintain final grade of granular base course parallel to finished grade and obtain approval of base before proceeding with work. 6. Submit all written test reports. 7. Comply with CSA-A23.1 with respect to conveying and placing of concrete. 8. Transport concrete from mixer to point of deposit and deposit in its final position as quickly as possible to prevent separation and loss of materials. 9. Do not use re-tempered concrete or concrete which has been contaminated by foreign substances. 10. Place concrete in a continuous operation until section is completed or between joints. When required,place construction joints in accordance with CSA-A23.1.24. ' 11. Consolidate concrete,by approved means, while it is being placed. Thoroughly work concrete around reinforcement and embedded fixtures and into corners of forms. 12. Maintain constant quality control to ensure that finished concrete is dense, uniform and free of honey-combing and that no separation of materials can occur. ' 13. Place expansion joints where shown on drawings and as detailed. 14. Do not continue reinforcing bars through expansion joints but stop on either side of joint. 15. Install joint filler as detailed and to the specified depth. Expansion joint shall be true to line and plumb. ' 16. Seal expansion joints as soon as curing of concrete has been completed. 1 Section 03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE ' Page 3 17. Apply sealant in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Clean joints thoroughly before sealing and remove all laitance. 3.2 Weather Protection t1. During cold weather protect concrete and concreting operations in accordance with CSA- A23.1.19. 2. During hot weather comply with the requirements of AC 1-605. 3.3 Curing ' 1. After concrete has sufficiently set, keep exposed surfaces continuously moist for at least seven (7)days. 2. Concrete shall be moist-cured with the use of burlap, or an approved equal, which shall ba thoroughly wetted when applied and kept moist continuously during the curing period. 3. The use of curing compounds must be approved by the consultant and shall then meet the requirements of ASTM-C309. ' 4. Curing compounds shall be approved and shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations,or as directed. ' 3.4 Admixtures 1. It is the contractors full responsibility to adjust the proportioning and/or admixtures in order to prevent cracking, spalling, etc. due to weather or any other reason. Submit written report from supplier when doing so. 3.5 Repairs ' i. Curb cracking may be repaired by sawcut only if done in a vertical position otherwise break-out and re-pour new concrete. 2. Repair all concrete curbs before final course of asphalt is laid. 3.6 Testing ' 1. Concrete testing shall be done by taking three (3) concrete control cylinders for each fifty (50) metres of concrete placed but, in any event, not less than one(1) test for each day concrete is ' poured. 2. Cylinders shall be taken from the concrete as it is delivered to the job site in the presence of,and as directed by,the testing engineer. CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Section 03300 Page 4 ' 3. Cylinders shall be cured under laboratory conditions and shall be tested for compressive strength, slump and air content, in full accordance with CSA-A23. One cylinder shall be tested at seven(7)days and two cylinders at twenty-eight(28)days. 4. All freshly mixed concrete shall be tested for air content at time of placement, in accordance ' with CSA-A23.2.19. 5. Be responsible for the costs of all such tests and of additional tests resulting from: a) failure of test specimens to meet specified requirements. b) changes in materials, proportions and mix design and supply when requested by the contractor. C) Re-testing due to failure of test specimens. ' 6. Submit complete,written test reports to the consultant. ' END ' TIMBER AND WOODWORK Section 06130 ' Page 1 ' PART 1 -GENERAL 1.1 General Instructions 1. Comply with the requirements of Division 1. 1.2 Related Work 1 Earthworks Section 02210 PART 2-PRODUCTS 1. All structural lumber,including supports,posts,shall be supplied to the sizes shown on drawings and shall conform to the basic minimum size and grade provisions of C.S.A.-0141,latest edition. All lumber shall be straight, sound and free of splits, warps, cracks, large knots and other defects. 2. All lumber shall be pressure treated and shall bear the inspection and classification label of the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada. Unless specified otherwise, lumber shall be ' vacuum/pressure impregnated to .40 ground contact retention under C.S.A. specification using Chromated Copper Arsenate formula from"Timber Specialties Company". 3. Where at all possible,pressure-treated members shall be cut and machined prior to application of preservative. Where pre-cutting is not feasible then untreated surfaces,exposed due to cutting or boring, shall be thoroughly soaked with the same preservative used in the initial treatment(in concentrated form). 4. Nails, spikes,bolts, lagscrews,etc. shall be hot-dipped galvanized or shall be an approved non- ferrous type. Conform to C.S.A.Standard G164. 5. All connecting steel shall be medium structural steel conforming to C.S.A. - G40.4, latest edition. All connecting steel shall be hot-dipped galvanized where it is subjected to severe moisture conditions or where rust stains may develop. ' PART 3-EXECUTION ' 3.1 Installation 1. The work shall be laid out true to line and level, plumb and true. Structural supports and members shall be accurately placed in position and securely braced to remain plumb and true ' until permanently fixed. 2. All structural members and supports shall be capable of supporting the imposed loads safely. ' Any discrepancies in this respect shall immediately be reported to the landscape architect. 3. All surfaces which have been exposed due to cutting or drilling shall be thoroughly treated with approved preservative before installation. TIMBER AND WOODWORK Section 06130 ' Page 2 ' 4. Fastening shall be done with nails, spikes, bolts or framing anchors as detailed. All bolts and nuts shall be countersunk where exposed. Bolt holes shall be bored 2 mm larger than diameter ' of bolt. 5. Do all necessary welding where required in accordance with C.S.A. - W59. Welding shall be done by a fabricator,fully approved by the Canadian Welding Bureau under the requirements of C.S.A.-W47. Grind or file all exposed welds smooth and flush. 6. Touch up all shop coats of primer in the field before final finishing. r7. Arrange for inspection by the consultant upon completion of work before commencement of final finishing. 3.2 Finishes 1. Overhead Trellis shall be stained with a solid colour stain from Olympic Stain,or satisfactory ' to the Landscape Architect equal. 2. Colour shall be selected by the Landscape Architect from approved colour samples provided for review and selection by the Contractor. END 1