May 14 - Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park Upper Water System Improvements

Technical Specifications for
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Water System Upgrades
December 16, 2025
Prepared For:
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Park
Design and Construction
1522 Ninth Avenue
PO Boxes 200701
Helena, Montana 59620-0701
Prepared By:
Larson Civil Engineering, LLC
28 Antler A venue
Clancy, Montana 59634
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01/610 General Equipment Stipulations ............................................................... 1-6
SECTION 2 -SITE WORK
02/665 HDPE Water Pipe .................................................................................... 1-3
02/835 Wood Rail Fence ..................................................................................... 1-2
SECTION 3 -CONCRETE
03/305 Tank Leak Testing ................................................................................... 1-2
03/360 Grout ......................................................................................................... 1-3
SECTION 4 -MASONRY
04/230 Reinforced Hollow Unit Masonry .......................................................... 1-11
SECTION 5 - METALS
05/310 Metal Facia and Soffit.. ................................................................................ 1
SECTION 6 -WOOD AND PLASTIC
06/100 Carpentry .................................................................................................. 1-3
06/150 Premanufactured Trusses ............................................................................. 1
SECTION 7 -THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07/150 Vapor Barriers. ............................................................................................. l
07/210 Insulation .................................................................................................. 1-2
07/710 Metal Roofing ........................................................................................... 1-4
07/951 Sealants and Caulking ............................................................................... 1-4
SECTION 8 -DOORS AND WINDOWS
08/100 Metal Doors and Fratnes ........................................................................... 1-4
08/710 Finish Hardware. ....................................................................................... 1-6
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SECTION 9-FINISHES
09/250 Gypsum Wallboard ................................................................................... 1-6
09/900 Painting ................................................................................................... I -16
SECTION 11 -EQUIPMENT
11/080 Chlorination Equipment ........................................................................... 1-4
11/440 Electromagnetic Flowmeter ...................................................................... 1-3
11/580 Ve1tical Multistage Centrifugal Pumps .................................................... 1-6
11/790 Well Pumps .............................................................................................. 1-6
11/930 FRP Potable Water Tank ......................................................................... 1-2
SECTION 15 -MECHANICAL
15/060 Exposed Piping General ............................................................................ 1-7
15/101 Valves ....................................................................................................... 1-5
15/200 Plumbing .................................................................................................. 1-6
15/060-01 Detailed Piping Specification -Ductile Iron Pipe .................................... 1-2
15/060-12 Detailed Piping Specification -Galvanized Steel Pipe and Fittings ........... 1
15/060-36 Detailed Piping Specification -Cast Iron Soil Pipe .................................... I
SECTION 40 -INSTRUMENTATION
40 61 13 Instrumentation General Provisions. ......................................................... 1-4
40 61 96 Instrumentation Descriptions .................................................................... 1-4
40 63 00 Instrumentation Equipment. .................................................................... 1-12
40 68 00 Instrumentation Integration. .................................................................... 1-14
40 72 00 Instrumentation Systems ........................................................................... I -7
Note:
All other work shall be performed in compliance with the Montana Public Works
Specification- Sixth Edition. The Montana Public Works Specifications shall be modified
to require the Contractor to provide compaction testing through an independent testing
laboratory, not the Owner.
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GENERAL EQUIPMENT STIPULATIONS
SECTION 01/610
1. SECTION INCLUDES
A. All equipment furnished and installed under this Contract shall conform to the general
stipulations set forth in this section except as otherwise specified in other sections.
2. GENERAL
A. Manufacturer's Experience: Unless specifically named in the Specifications, a manufacturer
shall have furnished equipment of the type, size, and service specified which has been in
successful operation at two facilities for not less than the past five years.
B. Manufacture shall provide references from their installation including a contact name and
phone number upon request.
C. Workmanship and Materials:
1. CONTRACTOR shall guarantee all equipment against faulty or inadequate design,
improper assembly or erection, defective workmanship or materials, and leakage,
breakage, or other failure. Materials shall be suitable for service conditions.
2. All equipment shall be designed, fabricated, and assembled in accordance with
recognized and acceptable engineering and shop practice. Individual parts shall be
manufactured to standard sizes and gauges so that repair parts, furnished at any time,
can be installed in the field. Like parts of duplicate units shall be interchangeable.
Equipment shall not have been in service at any time prior to delivery, except as
required by tests.
3. Except where otherwise specified, structural and miscellaneous fabricated steel used
in equipment shall conform to AISC standards. All structural members shall be
designed for shock or vibratory loads. Unless otherwise specified, all steel which
will be submerged, all or in part, during normal operation of the equipment shall be
at least 1/4-inch thick.
D. Elevation: The elevation of the site is approximately 4400 feet above mean sea level. All
equipment furnished shall be designed to meet stipulated conditions and to operate
satisfactorily at this elevation.
E. Listed Manufacturers: The use of a manufacturer's name, model or catalog number is
intended to establish a standard of quality and the general configuration required only. Other
manufacturer's equipment will be considered in accordance with the GENERAL
CONDITIONS.
F. Single Source: Like items of equipment shall be the end product of one manufacturer in
order to achieve standardization.
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G. Manufacturer's Representative:
1. Manufacturer shall provide a Manufacturer's Representative where specified to
assist in the installation, adjustment, startup, certification and operating training.
2. Manufacturer's Representative shall be an employee of manufacturer who is factory
trained and knowledgeable in the technical aspects of the products and systems
including both operation and maintenance.
3. When the services of the representative are specifically required for a listed time
period, the days shall represent 8 hours straight time exclusive of Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays. Travel time is considered incidental to the work and will not
apply to the required listed time.
4. If listed time is not required or is modified, an appropriate adjustment in payment
shall be made. If the provided Manufacturer's Representative is found deficient in
training or experience by the Owner or Engineer, the manufacturer shall furnish
another acceptable representative.
5. Any training shall be at the job site at times scheduled by the resident engineer. And
will be considered concluded only when the resident engineer is satisfied in regard
to complete and thorough coverage.
3. ACCESSORIES
A. General: All equipment shall be provided with the following accessories as applicable.
B. Safety Guards: All belt or chain drives, fan blades, couplings, and other moving or rotating
parts shall be covered on all sides by a safety guard in complete accordance with the
requirements of OSHA. Each guard shall be designed for easy installation and removal. All
necessary supports and accessories shall be provided for each guard. Supports and
accessories, including bolts, shall be galvanized. All safety guards in outdoor locations shall
be designed to prevent the entrance of rain and dripping water.
C. Anchor Bolts: Equipment manufacturers shall provide anchor bolt size, location and loads,
including seismic loading. Anchor bolts will be provided by others, unless noted to be
supplied by the equipment manufacturer in the Equipment Specifications.
D. Lifting Lugs: Equipment weighing over 100 pounds shall be provided with lifting lugs.
E. Special Tools: Equipment requiring periodic repair and adjustment shall be furnished
complete with all special tools, instruments, and accessories required for proper
maintenance. Equipment requiring special devices for lifting or handling shall be furnished
complete with those devices.
F. Spare Parts:
1. Furnish all spare parts specified or purchased prior to requesting the issuance of a
Certificate of Completion and/or operation of the equipment by the Owner.
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2. Spare parts and special tools shall be properly packaged to avoid damage, in their
original cartons insofar as possible, and shall be stored in a location as determined
by the Engineer. Any spare parts found to be damaged or otherwise inoperable at the
time of delivery shall be replaced or, if approved by the Engineer, satisfactorily
repaired.
3. Spare parts and special tools shall be labeled with a minimum 3-inch by 6-inch
manila spare parts tag with such information as the part description, the
manufacturer's part number, the applicable equipment description and manufacturer,
the quantity of parts delivered in each package, the applicable specification section,
and the CONTRACTOR'S and Project's name. This tag shall be firmly affixed to,
and prominently displayed on the outside of each package.
4. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Lubrication:
1. Equipment shall be adequately lubricated by systems which require attention no
more frequently than weekly during continuous operation. Lubrication systems shall
not require attention during startup or shutdown and shall not waste lubricants.
2. Lubricants of the type recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be
provided in sufficient quantity to fill all lubricant reservoirs and to replace all
consumption during testing, startup, and operation prior to acceptance of equipment
by Owner. Unless otherwise specified or permitted, the use of synthetic lubricants
will not be acceptable.
3. Lubrication facilities shall be convenient and accessible. Oil drains and fill openings
shall be easily accessible from the normal operating area or platform. Drains shall
allow for convenient collection of waste oil in containers from the normal operating
area or platform without removing the unit from its normal installed position.
B. Shop Painting:
1. All steel and iron surfaces shall be protected by suitable paint or coatings applied in
the shop. Surfaces which will be inaccessible after assembly shall be protected for
the life of the equipment. Exposed surfaces shall be finished, thoroughly cleaned,
and filled as necessary to provide a smooth, uniform base for painting. Electric
motors, speed reducers, starters, and other self-contained or enclosed components
shall be coated with a high-grade, oil resistant enamel. Coatings shall be suitable for
the environment where the equipment is installed. Color shall be the manufacturer's
standard, unless stated otherwise in the Technical Specifications.
5. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
A. Preparation:
1. All equipment shall be suitably packaged to facilitate handling and protect against
damage during transit and storage. All equipment shall be boxed, crated, or
otherwise completely enclosed and protected during shipment, handling, and
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storage. All equipment shall be protected from exposure to the elements and shall be
kept dry at all times.
2. Painted surfaces shall be protected against impact, abrasion, discoloration, and other
damage. Painted surfaces which are damaged prior to acceptance of equipment shall
be repainted to the satisfaction of Engineer.
3. Grease and lubricating oil shall be applied to all bearings and similar items.
4. Each item of equipment shall be tagged or marked as identified in the delivery
schedule or on the Shop Drawings. Complete packing lists and bills of material shall
be included with each shipment.
6. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS
A. In addition to any requirement of other specifications, the manufacturer shall furnish three
(3) copies of a complete instruction manual for installation, operation, maintenance, and
lubrication requirements for each component of mechanical and electrical equipment or
system. Each instruction manual furnished shall be clearly labeled to designate the system or
equipment for which it is intended with reference to the building and equipment number. and
the specification section where the item is specified.
B. The manuals shall be furnished at least 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled completion of
the work; but in no case shall submission of the manuals be delayed beyond 75 percent
completion point of the work. Submission of the manuals shall precede payment for all work
completed in excess of the 75 percent completion level on the particular equipment and
systems for which the manuals are due. Any deficiencies found by the Engineer to exist in
the manuals submitted shall be corrected within 30 calendar days following notification of
the deficiencies.
C. Each instruction manual shall include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Diagrams and illustrations.
2. Detailed description of the function of each principal component of the system.
3. Performance and nameplate data.
4. Installation instructions.
5. Procedure for starting.
6. Proper adjustment.
7. Test procedures.
8. Procedure for operating.
9. Shutdown instructions.
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10. Emergency operating instruction and troubleshooting guide.
11. Safety precautions.
12. Maintenance and overhaul instruction which shall include detailed assembly
drawings with part numbers, parts list, instructions for ordering spare parts, and
complete preventive maintenance instructions required to ensure satisfactory
performance and longevity of the equipment.
13. Lubrication instructions, which shall list points to be greased or oiled, shall
recommend type, grade, and temperature range of lubricants, and shall recommend
frequency of lubrication.
14. List of electrical relay settings and control and alarm contact settings.
15. Electrical interconnection wiring diagram for equipment, including all control and
lighting systems.
D. Manuals shall be complete in all respects for all equipment, controls, accessories, and
associated appurtenances.
E. Manuals shall be assembled in one or more binders, each with title page, typed table of
contents, and heavy section dividers with numbered plastic index tabs. Each manual shall be
divided into sections paralleling the Equipment Specifications. Binders shall be three-ring,
hard-back type. All data shall be punched for binding and composition and printing shall be
arranged so that punching does not obliterate any data. The project title, division designation,
and manual title printed thereon shall be as furnished by the Engineer.
F. When more than one binder is required, they shall be labeled "Vol. I." "Vol. 2," and so on.
The table of contents for the entire set, identified by volume number, shall appear in each
binder. Submit manual organization and format to the Engineer for approval prior to manual
preparation.
G. Each O&M Manual shall be transmitted to the Engineer prior to installation of the equipment
and all equipment shall be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
prior to operation. A service record shall be maintained on each item of equipment and shall
be delivered to the Engineer prior to final acceptance of the project.
7. WARRANTY
A. A manufacturer's warranty is required for each piece of equipment as defined in the Contract
General Conditions. The One-Year Correction Period shall begin at Substantial Completion
of the entire project and end one year after final acceptance of the project.
8. TESTS
A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for
proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final tests will not be
conducted unless pre-tested.
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B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of authorized
representative of the Contracting Officer. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials,
equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.
END OF SECTION 01/610
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SECTION 02/665
HDPE WATER PIPE
PART 1 GENERAL
1. GENERAL
A. This specification covers the materials (pipe and fittings), joining methods, and installation
requirements for High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) potable water piping systems.
2. SUBMITTALS
A. Submittals shall include the following information:
1. Manufacturers information sheets for both pipe and fittings including material
information, dimensional details and certification.
2. ASTM/NSF 61 certification
3. Provide certification that personal responsible for fusing pipe have been trained and
are qualified per ASTM F3190.
3. REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. ANSI/AWWA C901 - Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and tubing, 3/4-inch through 3-inch
for water service.
B. ANSI/AWWA C906 - Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and tubing, 4-inch through 65-inch
for waterworks.
C. ASTM/NSF standard 61
PART 2 PRODUCTS
1. RESIN AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
A. All material shall be manufactured from a PE 4710 resin listed with the Plastic Pipe Institute
(PPI) as TR-4. The resin material shall meet the specifications of ASTM D3350 with a
minimum cell classification of 445474C or 445574C. HDPE pipe and fittings shall contain
no recycled compounds except that generated in the manufacturer's own plant from resin of
the same specification from the same raw material. HDPE products shall be homogeneous
throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, voids, or other injurious
defects.
2. HDPE PIPE
A. Pipe sizes 3-inches DIPS/4-inches IPS and larger shall have a manufacturing standard of
ASTM F714, while IPS pipe 3-inches and smaller shall be manufactured to the dimensional
requirements listed in ASTM D3035. Dimension Ratio (DR) and Outside Diameter
(IPS/DIPS) shall be as specified on plans.
B. Pipe shall be made of HDPE material with a minimum material designation code of PE4710
and with a minimum Cell Classification as noted above. The polyethylene compound shall
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