1240BH23R0015 - Project Specifications.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

(R-10) Alaska Region

Tongass National Forest

Thorne Bay Ranger District

GAOA EL CAP REC AREA:

CAVE TRAILHEAD AND ADMIN SITE

CONSTRUCTION

100% Technical Specifications

March 1, 2023

GAOA El Cap Rec Area: 100% Construction Documents 2023-03-01 Cave Trailhead & Admin Site Construction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section No. Section Title Page No.

01 10 00 Summary of Work 3 01 14 13 Site Access, Use and Storage 5 01 22 00 Measurement and Payment 12 01 33 00 Submittals 16 01 42 00 References and Definitions 23 01 43 00 Quality Control 27 01 53 00 Protection and Restoration of Existing Facilities 32 01 56 00 Temporary Environmental Control 34 01 56 10 Archaeological Protection 42 01 57 00 Erosion Control 44 01 71 13 Mobilization 49 01 74 23 Final Clean-Up and Site Restoration 50 01 77 00 Project Close Out 52 02 41 00 Demolition, Removal, Repair, and Reinstall of Site Features 55 02 72 00 Construction Surveying 58 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 60 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 80 06 13 00 Heavy Timber Construction 90 06 15 33 Wood Decking 96 06 16 00 Sheathing 104 06 74 13 Fiberglass Reinforced Gratings 108 09 93 00 Paints, Stains and Transparent Finishes 110 10 14 00 Signs 112 13 12 10 Shelter Construction 117 13 21 10 Vault Toilet 126 31 00 00 Earthworks 129 31 10 00 Clearing and Grubbing 136 31 20 00 Excavation and Embankment 138 31 37 00 Riprap 141 31 50 00 Trenching 143 32 11 23 Base Course 149 32 15 00 Aggregate Trail 152 32 29 50 Site Revegetation 157 33 32 00 Site Furnishings 160 33 41 00 Storm Sewer Pipe 163

SUMMARY OF WORK 01 10 00 - 1

SECTION 01 10 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

A. The Work covered in the Contract Documents generally includes the construction of the El Capitan (El Cap) Cave Trailhead and includes Work at the adjacent USFS Administrative Cabin and entrance to the El Capitan Cave.

B. The Work includes a Base Bid and three (3) Options.

1. Base Bid (El Capitan Trailhead): Major Work items include the demolition of the existing trailhead facilities (toilet, guide shack, trailhead surfacing, and related facilities). Construction includes gravel parking lot and driveway, aggregate trail, timber shelter and guide shack, signs, site furnishings, drainage improvements, installation of a vault toilet, and other miscellaneous work.

2. Option 1 (Admin Cabin): Major Work items include the demolition of the existing toilet at administrative cabin. Construction includes drainage improvements, installation of a vault toilet, structural improvements at the Admin Cabin, and other miscellaneous work.

3. Option 2 (Cave Entrance Deck): Major Work items include the demolition of the existing timber deck, stairs, and structural elements at the cave entrance.

Construction includes deck with structural elements, stairs and guardrails at cave entrance, and other miscellaneous work.

4. Option 3 (Overflow Parking): Major Work items include the construction of an expanded gravel overflow parking lot, drainage improvements, and other miscellaneous work.

1.2 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Safety: Contractor shall submit a written Safety Plan. The Safety Plan shall address safety of the public and contractor personnel, and protection of improvements. The Safety Plan shall comply with and reference all applicable OSHA Construction and Workplace requirements.

B. Site Security, and Site Usage and Operations Plan: Contractor shall submit written Plans. These Plans shall address, but not limited to, site security, wildlife avoidance, protection of existing recreation facilities and natural areas, identify the type of equipment being used and areas of operation, the storage of hazardous materials and refueling, storage of equipment and materials, and order of operation, while meeting Best Management Practices (BMP) of the USFS and other agencies having jurisdiction.

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1.3 PROJECT LOCATION

A. El Capitan Recreation Area is located about 75 road miles north of Craig, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island at lat/long 56.16299, -133.32061. The site is typically accessed by road from Craig, Klawock, or Hollis, and includes long portions of gravel single lane road. Boat access is available via the adjacent USFS dock on site. Klawock and Craig are the nearest full-service communities.

1.4 SPECIAL SITE CONSIDERATIONS

A. The site is in a remote location without utilities or potable water. Communication and cell phone service is not available on site or in the immediate vicinity.

B. The Project is within a remote karst geological area. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prevent human-wildlife conflicts and protect the area’s sensitive karst landscape from construction impacts. Minimize impacts or potential harm to wildlife, existing recreation facilities to remain, and the surrounding landscape.

C. The Work related to the cave entrance is located on and adjacent to a steep cliff face where mechanized access may not be possible. The cave entrance is located 1,100 feet from the trailhead with an elevation gain of 250 feet. The existing trail to the cave includes approximately 375 timber steps.

D. Work is within an area where contaminated soils have been recorded and protection measures put in place by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to be aware, verify and protect these areas. These areas are conceptually indicated on Drawings.

1.5 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION (FAR Clause 36.204)

A. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $1 million and $5 million.

1.6 AGAR 452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

A. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 10 00

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SECTION 01 14 13 – SITE ACCESS, USE AND STORAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PROJECT SITE

A. The Contractor’s use of the project site shall include construction operations and storage of materials, and fabrication of facilities, only within limit of work identified on the Drawings or as approved by the CO.

B. The Contractor shall secure the site from public use during all staging and construction operations. No public access shall be allowed during demolition operations, during construction of deck at cave entrance, or when construction hazards limit access to the admin cabin, parking lot, trailhead, trail, or cave. Provide to the CO for approval all methods and materials for securing the project site from the public prior to installation.

C. Contractor shall schedule Work so that cave tours may operate as normal during the cave tour season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, inclusive of those holidays. Activities which inhibit access to the cave trail or cave entrance may not occur during that time.

D. The Contractor shall secure the site during seasonal (winter) shut down. Obtain CO approval of site conditions, securing of site, and allowed visitor access prior to Contractor leaving the site including any other periods when the Contractor leaves the site for more than a week (7 days) period. Before leaving the project area, remove from the work area and premises any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the CO.

E. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to secure the site, materials, tools, equipment, and the work when not on site.

1.2 GOVERNMENT USE OF THE PROJECT SITE

A. The Government shall be allowed access to the project site during construction. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the Government to facilitate safe access while minimizing interference with Contractor’s activities.

1.3 WORK BY OTHERS IN THE AREA

A. The Government anticipates a Contractor will be working in the vicinity of the project site.

Major work includes trail rerouting and improvements from the new trailhead parking lot to the cave entrance (the entire El Capitan Cave trail). Work by Others is scheduled start in spring 2023 and continue through November 30, 2023, exclusive of tour season.

B. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that Work may be conducted near the site by other Contractors during the performance of the Work under this Contract. The

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Contractor shall conduct its operations so as to avoid interference with the Work of such other Contractors, and shall cooperate fully with such Contractors to provide continued safe access to their respective portions of the site, as required to perform Work under their respective contracts.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following items for approval a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to the Pre- Construction conference. All plans shall be for the duration of the project.

1. Site Security Plan: Including but not limited to, securing the site from the public, bears and other wildlife, minimizing impacts to existing wildlife and karst topography, and safety protocol for human and wildlife interactions.

2. Site Usage and Operations Plan: Including but not limited to, site access, types of equipment, use areas, and travel routes, equipment storage, hazardous materials storage, power generation, laydown and materials storage, helicopter operating areas (if required), shop facilities, construction operations within sensitive areas, protection measures for sensitive areas, areas to be protected, and timing of all operations and use areas.

3. Camp Plan: Including but not limited to location and type of crew camp (field camp), facilities to be used, cooking facilities and storage, sanitation and water, and on-site power generation. See Section 01 56 00 Temporary Environmental Control, 1.12 Use of Premises, F.

4. Quarry Development Plan (if using USFS managed quarry on FS Road 15 (FSR-15), adjacent to site): To access royalty-free materials in this quarry, a quarry development plan shall be developed to meet USFS standards in conjunction with the CO and the Thorne Bay Ranger District. The Contractor shall contact the CO, Ranger District and USFS Heritage Department regarding the quarry and developing the quarry plan.

5. Invasive Species Management Plan: Measures to ensure that invasive species contamination does not occur from equipment, materials, and tools used during construction.

6. Health and Safety Plan: Shall address safety of the public and contractor personnel, and protection of improvements. The Safety Plan shall comply with and reference all applicable OSHA Construction and Workplace requirements.

7. Site Restoration Plan: Including but not limited to, the clean-up and restoration of all areas impacted by construction operations and returning to a condition equal to or better than prior to construction activities. This includes any impacts to roads, facilities, and existing and adjacent recreation facilities.

B. The CO will review submittals within 14 calendar days then either approve plans or require changes. If required for approval, modify the submittals within 5 calendar days of receiving comments from the Government.

C. The approved plans become part of the project. Both must be signed by the Contractor and the Government. A copy must be kept on site by the Contractor.

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1.5 SECURING OF FACILITIES (SITE SECURITY PLAN)

A. Existing recreation facilities and areas not open to the public within the Project Limits shall be secured during performance of the Work for the protection and safety of the public. All closed routes shall be signed, and securely barricaded. Provide adequate signage with clearly-lettered, professional-appearing signs at all trailheads and access points that can be read at a distance of 100 feet. Coordinate and receive approval from the CO for securing the site from the public in the form of a Site Security Plan.

B. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the Work and the safety of the public. All signs, signals, and barricades shall conform to the requirements of Subpart G, Part 1926, of the OSHA Safety and Health Standards for Construction.

1.6 CONTRACTOR'S ACCESS, WORK AND STORAGE AREAS (SITE USAGE AND

OPERATIONS PLAN)

A. Coordinate and receive approval for access to the Project and storage of materials with the CO prior to beginning Work in the form of the Site Usage and Operations Plan. Minimize impacts and damage to the existing natural environment (BMP 12.8; 12.9; National BMP Road-9; Fac-2).

B. Water access to the site is available at the USFS El Cap dock and float facility. Coordinate use of the area with the CO and as submitted in Site Usage and Operations Plan.

C. Limit access, work and storage to areas as indicated on the Drawings or as approved by the CO. Make provisions to minimize disturbance within these areas including, but not limited to, the use of mats, boards, cribbing, and other materials and techniques that minimize damage to existing recreation facilities and the natural environment, including existing grade, soils and vegetation and tree roots. Should the Contractor require additional area(s) for work or storage, these areas need to be identified on the Site Usage and Operations Plan for CO approval prior to mobilization, and supported by reasoning of need and mitigation. The request will not necessarily be granted and will be made by the

CO.

D. Coordinate all Work within Site Usage and Operations Plan to minimize impacts to existing vegetation to remain, the karst topography, and wildlife in the area.

E. For land-based motorized equipment, use appropriately scaled/sized excavators, track haulers and other equipment for work that minimize disturbance to the existing landscape, roads, facilities, and existing recreation facilities. Describe the type and size of equipment, how the equipment will be used, what mitigation measures will be followed to minimize adverse effects, how the equipment will be moved to and from the work areas, and other considerations in the Site Usage and Operations Plan.

F. Contractors are cautioned that the existing Forest Service Road 15 (FSR-15) that accesses the Project and roadways connecting to FSR-15 are single lane gravel roads.

Construction equipment and materials may subject the roadway to weight loads it is not designed to support. This is especially critical during periods of excessive moisture.

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This may require appropriate selection and scheduling of equipment and materials to minimize impacts to roadways and adjacent facilities. Any roadway damage resulting from operations will be corrected by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

G. Replace petroleum-based hydraulic fluid in all heavy equipment and bar oil in chainsaws with vegetable-based oil (biobased oil) to protect water quality while working adjacent to and within karst topography. (BMPs 12.8 and 12.9).

H. The use of helicopters in the project area is allowed. Include in Site Usage and Operations Plan any landing zones, refueling areas, or other areas impacted by helicopter use prior to beginning operations.

I. Refuel all gas-powered equipment including helicopters a distance of at least 150 feet from waterbodies. Include equipment refueling plan as part of Site Usage and Operations Plan.

(BMP 12.8; 12.9; National BMP Road-10).

J. The Contractor shall limit the storage of hazardous materials on the Project site. Protect hazardous materials from spills and potential impacts to the existing landscape and waterbodies. Do not store materials within sensitive areas or areas to be protected. Detail storage of hazardous materials in the Site Usage and Operations Plan and include a Hazardous Materials Control Plan (HMCP) based on the types of hazardous materials/chemicals anticipated. Consult the Materials Safety Data Sheet and product label for information on use, hazards, and safe handling procedures for chemical products under consideration for use. Store chemicals/hazardous materials away from waterbodies (National BMP Chem-1; Chem-3; Road-10). Meet the requirements of 40 CFR 112 (Oil Pollution Prevention) for fuel storage. Meet the requirements of 33 CFR 150 and 33 CFR 154 for facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials in bulk.

K. The Contractor shall make its own arrangements for any off-site storage or shop areas necessary for the proper execution of the Work. Should the Contractor find it necessary to use any additional land for staging or storing equipment or materials for other purposes during the construction of the Work, it shall provide for the use of such lands at its own expense and approval of land manager. The use of off-site storage or shop areas does not include National Forest lands beyond those identified as the Project area.

L. Do not allow materials or equipment to enter the adjacent saltwater, streams, El Cap Cave, areas of known contaminated soils, or other sensitive areas. Minimize impacts to sensitive areas and vegetation adjacent to the Work. Coordinate and receive approval from CO and permitting agencies for the timing and methods of all Work that may impact sensitive areas.

M. Do not stockpile materials, or store or operate equipment in areas outside of the access, work, and storage areas as listed in the Site Usage and Operations Plan.

N. Upon completion of construction and clean-up and removal of materials, equipment and related items from the area, the CO will inspect all access, work, and storage areas.

Restore all areas impacted by access, work, and storage areas to the satisfaction of the CO prior to demobilization and as indicated in the Site Restoration Plan.

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1.7 CONTRACTOR’S WORK CAMP AREA

A. The USFS Admin Cabin may be used by the Contractor with CO approval. The Contractor shall clean and restore the building, site, and facilities impacted by Contractor use to the satisfaction of the CO.

B. A Contractor owned barge or other water-based Work Camp or bunk house can be located at the USFS El Cap dock and float. Obtain permission of CO for location and related logistics.

C. A land-based Work Camp can be located between the trailhead and dock along the existing gravel loop road and is contingent on the following requirements:

1. For any land-based work camp location, obtain permission of CO for location, facilities to be included, and footprint (limit of disturbance) of Work Camp.

2. Impacts from the land-based Work Camp shall be minimized to the existing site.

3. The site shall be restored and all land-based camp facilities removed to the satisfaction of the CO.

D. Handwashing and other potable water facilities are not available on site. Meet State of Alaska drinking water regulations 18 AAC 80 regarding potable water supplies for drinking and washing.

E. Toilet facilities are presently available at the site; however, the Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities at the site during construction work. Comply with State of Alaska wastewater disposal regulations 18 AAC 72 for domestic sewage. Do not use, or make available for public use, toilet facilities installed as part of Work until installation is inspected, Work is accepted by the Government, and public use is authorized.

F. Ensure that the design, operation, and maintenance of all solid waste systems are protected from bears and other wildlife and meet all Federal, State, and local requirements. Meet State of Alaska solid waste management regulations (18 AAC 60) and Federal regulations contained in 40 CFR 243, 40 CFR 245, 40 CFR 257, and 40 CFR 258.

Remove solid wastes and/or residues and dispose of in approved commercial landfills.

G. The area may be visited by black bears. Bears may be attracted by activity and food and become habituated to humans and learn to associate them with food. Do not allow bears or other wildlife access to human food, garbage, or other attractants. Store food in bear-proof containers or hang at least 12 feet above ground if working from a camp. Do not leave food scraps at any time in camp or within Project area.

1.8 QUARRY PLAN

A. The existing Government managed quarry located approximately ¼ mile to the east of Project area on FSR-15 may be used for quarrying and obtaining aggregate materials, if desired by Contractor and the quarry plan is approved by CO.

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B. The royalties for material obtained from this quarry used on Project will be waived.

Materials blasted and not used will remain property of the Government. All related quarry Work including clean-up is at the expense of the Contractor including any required permits or monitoring.

C. The quarry plan and activities must comply with Forest Service Manual (FSM) 6745, Explosives and Blasting Material and meet specifications as outlined in FHWA Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14) and be approved by CO prior to beginning quarry related Work.

D. Limit of work within Government managed quarry on FSR-15:

1. Disturbance and rock removal is not allowed to extend westward, or along the western side of the existing quarry pit. Quarrying and material removal is only allowable to the north and east of existing quarry pit. Submit quarry plan to also meet this requirement for review and approval by CO and USFS Heritage Department prior to quarry development. Verify approved limits of quarry development as part of the Archaeological Coordination Meeting with the COR and Archaeological Monitor to discuss schedule, limits of work, equipment and methods to be used.

E. A sample Government Quarry Plan template is included at end of Drawings as “Quarry Plan Template T-01” for use by the Contractor.

F. The following are added to FP-14, Section 205 Rock Blasting.

1. Add the following to Subsection 205.06:

a. 205.06 Preblast Condition Survey and Vibration Monitoring and Control.

Limit blasting induced vibrations in saturated soils or on steep slopes as designated or as directed by the CO.

Notify the Owners of nearby facilities at least 24 hours before blasting.

2. Add the following to Subsection 205.07:

a. 205.07 Test Blasting.

Test blast at all new sources, when rock type changes, and when blast layout changes due to slope or other changes.

3. Add the following to the bulleted list in the eighth paragraph of Subsection 205.08:

a. 205.08 Blasting.

Precipitation exceeds 1 inch in any 24 hour period.

Precipitation exceeds 3 inches in any 96 hour period.

Precipitation exceeds 4 inches in any 144 hour period.

A landslide occurs within 300 feet of a blast site under any precipitation conditions.

G. The following are added to FP-14, Section 314 Stockpiled Aggregates.

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1. Add the following to Subsection 314.01:

a. 314.01 Description.

Pit or quarry development work consists of clearing, grubbing, stripping topsoil, removing overburden, constructing access roads, conducting restoration activities, and performing other incidental work required for pit or quarry development.

2. Add the following to Subsection 314.04 after the first sentence of second paragraph:

a. 314.04 Stockpile Site.

Submit a plan of operation according to Section 105.02. Perform the work in accordance with MSHA 30 CFR, part 56.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 22 00 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Payment for the various items of the Bid Schedule, as further specified herein, shall include all compensation to be received by the Contractor for furnishing all tools, equipment, supplies, and manufactured articles, and for all labor, operations, transportation, and incidentals appurtenant to the items for Work being described, as necessary to complete the various items of the Work all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, including all appurtenances thereto, and including all costs of permits and cost of compliance with the regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction, including Safety and Health Requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Standards of the Alaska Department of Labor, Division of Labor Standards and Safety.

B. No separate payment will be made for any Pay Item that is not specifically set forth in the Bid Schedule, and all costs therefore shall be included in the prices named in the Bid Schedule for the various appurtenant items of Work.

C. In addition to the other incidental items of Work listed elsewhere in the contract, the following items shall also be considered as incidental to other items of Work under this contract:

1. Maintenance and provision of all services including power, fuel, water, and others

2. Transportation of goods and materials to a remote site

3. Providing remote facilities for all laborers related to the Work including remote accommodations, food, communication and sanitary facilities

4. Archeological protection and monitoring

5. Wildlife and human safety operations

6. Final clean-up and site restoration

7. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan including permitting, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring

8. Removal and replacement of survey monuments and markers disturbed during construction, whether shown on the Drawings or not.

1.2 BASE BID AND OPTIONS

A. The project includes one (1) Base Bid Pay Item, and three (3) Option Pay Items, as described below.

1. Base Bid (El Capitan Trailhead): Major Work items include the demolition of the existing trailhead facilities (toilet, guide shack, trailhead surfacing, and related facilities). Construction includes gravel parking lot and driveway, aggregate trail, MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 01 22 00 - 2 timber shelter and guide shack, signs, site furnishings, drainage improvements, installation of a vault toilet, and other miscellaneous work.

2. Option #1 (Admin Cabin): Major Work items include the demolition of the existing toilet at administrative cabin. Construction includes drainage improvements, installation of a vault toilet, structural improvements at the Admin Cabin, and other miscellaneous work.

3. Option #2 (Cave Entrance Deck): Major Work items include the demolition of the existing timber deck, stairs, and structural elements at the cave entrance.

Construction includes deck with structural elements, stairs and guardrails at cave entrance, and other miscellaneous work.

4. Option #3 (Overflow Parking): Major Work items include the construction of an expanded gravel overflow parking lot, drainage improvements, and other miscellaneous work.

B. The Government intends to exercise Options no later than 60 days following Base Bid award to avoid costs associated with re-mobilizing equipment and personnel separately from Base Bid work.

1.3 017113 MOBILIZATION PRICE BASED ON LUMP SUM PAY UNIT

A. Measurement for payment for Mobilization will be based upon the completion of the entire Work for Base Bid as a Lump Sum Pay Unit, complete, all-in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Payment for 017113 Mobilization will be made at the amount shown on the Schedule of Items which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Section 017113 - Mobilization, as required to complete the Work as shown on the Drawings and as approved by the CO for El Capitan Trailhead and as directed by the

CO.

C. Progress payments for mobilization will be made as follows:

1. Reimburse for bond premiums if evidence of payment is received.

2. When 5 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other Pay

Items, pay mobilization at the rate of 50 percent, or up to 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

3. When 10 percent or more of the original contract amount is earned from other Pay Items, pay mobilization at the rate of 100 percent, or up to 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is less.

4. Pay any unpaid amount for mobilization upon final acceptance of all work items.

1.4 BASE ITEM: EL CAPITAN TRAILHEAD, PRICE BASED AS NOTED ON THE SCHEDULE

OF ITEMS

A. Measurement for payment for Base Item will be based upon the completion of the en-tire WORK, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

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B. Base Item will include all items noted in the Schedule of Items.

C. The Government will allow progress payments.

D. Payment for Base Item will be made at the Unit Prices noted in the Schedule of Items, of which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Specifica-tions and as shown on the Drawings, and as directed by the CO.

1.5 OPTION ITEM 1: ADMINISTRATIVE CABIN SITE WORK, PRICE BASED AS NOTED ON

THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

E. Measurement for payment for Option Item 1 will be based upon the completion of the entire WORK, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

F. Option Item 1 will include all items noted in the Schedule of Items.

G. The Government will allow progress payments.

H. Payment for Option Item 1 will be made at the Unit Prices noted in the Schedule of Items, of which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Specifications and as shown on the Drawings, and as directed by the CO.

1.6 OPTION ITEM 2: CAVE ENTRANCE DECK, PRICE BASED AS NOTED ON THE

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Measurement for payment for Option Item 2 will be based upon the completion of the entire WORK, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Option Item 2 will include all items noted in the Schedule of Items.

C. The Government will allow progress payments.

D. Payment for Option Item 2 will be made at the Unit Prices noted in the Schedule of Items, of which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Specifications and as shown on the Drawings, and as directed by the CO.

1.7 OPTION ITEM 3: TRAILHEAD OVERFLOW PARKING, PRICE BASED AS NOTED ON

THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Measurement for payment for Option Item 3 will be based upon the completion of the entire WORK, all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. Option Item 3 will include all items noted in the Schedule of Items.

C. The Government will allow progress payments.

D. Payment for Option Item 3 will be made at the Unit Prices noted in the Schedule of Items, of which payment will constitute full compensation for all WORK described in Specifications and as shown on the Drawings, and as directed by the CO.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 22 00

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SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Wherever submittals are required hereunder, all such submittals by the Contractor shall be submitted to the CO.

B. Within 90 days or deemed acceptable duration by Contractor and CO, after the date of commencement as stated in the Notice to Award, the Contractor shall submit the following items to the CO for review:

1. Shop Drawings, Samples, and proposed Substitutes or “Or-Equal” submittals.

a. Shop Drawings as indicated on Structural General Notes and Specifications on Plans include, but are not limited to:

1) Concrete Reinforcement

2) Reinforcing Steel

3) Fiberglass Reinforced Gratings

4) Fabricated Steel Connection Plates

5) Others as indicated on Drawings and Specifications

C. Unless previously submitted and no less than 30 days prior to beginning Work on site, the Contractor shall submit the following items to the CO for review:

1. Shop Drawings, Samples, and proposed Substitutes or “Or-Equal” submittals not previously submitted.

2. A list of all permits and licenses the Contractor has obtained indicating the agency granting the permit and expected date for receipt of the permit if not already in hand.

3. A complete progress schedule for all phases of the Project, including a Daily Work Schedule and related submittals as per Section 01 56 10 Archaeological Protection.

4. All required Material Safety Data Sheets.

5. A letter designating the Contractor's Superintendent, defining that person’s responsibility and authority.

6. A letter designating the Contractor's safety representative and the EEO Officer and that person’s responsibility and authority.

7. A letter designating the Contractor’s quality control representative, defining that person’s responsibility and authority.

8. All Operations and Work Coordination Plans as indicated in Quality Control, and

Site Access, Use, and Storage Sections and elsewhere in the Specifications.

These include, but are not limited to:

a. Site Security Plan

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b. Site Usage and Operations Plan

c. Camp Plan

d. Quarry Plan, if using Government quarry

e. Archaeological Protection Plan

f. Erosion and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

g. Quality Control Plan

h. Hazardous Materials Control Plan (HMCP)

i. Invasive Species Management Plan

j. Health and Safety Plan

9. Qualifications as indicated in the Specifications. These include, but are not limited to:

a. Project Supervisor/Superintendent

b. Concrete Supervisor

c. Quality Control Supervisor

D. No payments shall be made to the Contractor until all these items are submitted in their entirety, as determined by the CO.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Wherever called for in the Contract Documents, or where required by the CO, the Contractor shall furnish to the CO, for review, one digital copy of each submittal as a pdf.

B. B. The term "Shop Drawings" as used herein shall be understood to include detail design calculations (if applicable), shop drawings, fabrication, and installation drawings, erection drawings, lists, graphs, operating instructions, catalog sheets, data sheets, and similar items.

C. C. All Shop Drawing submittals shall be accompanied by the Contractor's standard submittal transmittal form. Any submittal not accompanied by such a form, or where all applicable items on the form are not completed, will be returned for re-submittal.

D. Color samples/selection shall be submitted as hard copy (sample) on or of the chosen material unless approved otherwise; digital files will not be accepted for color sample/selection submittals.

E. Normally, a separate transmittal form shall be used for each specific item or class of material or equipment for which a submittal is required. Transmittal of a submittal of various items using a single transmittal form will be permitted only when the items taken together constitute a manufacturer's “package” or are so functionally related that expediency indicates review of the group or package as a whole. A multiple-page submittal shall be collated into sets, and each set shall be stapled or bound, as appropriate, prior to transmittal to the CO.

F. Except as may otherwise be provided herein, the CO will respond and return one digital copy of each submittal to the Contractor within 14 calendar days following their receipt by the CO. It is considered reasonable that the Contractor shall make a

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complete and acceptable second re-submittal to the CO if the initial submittal is rejected or deemed unacceptable. The Government reserves the right to withhold monies due the Contractor to cover additional costs of the CO review beyond the second submittal. The CO's maximum review period for each submittal including all re-submittals will be 14 days per submission. In other words, for a submittal that requires 2 re-submittals before it is complete, the maximum review period for that submittal could be 42 days.

G. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN," formal revision and re-submission of said submittal will not be required.

H. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED," formal revision and re-submission of said submittal will not be required.

I. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "AMEND-RESUBMIT," the Contractor shall revise said submittal and shall resubmit the required number of copies of said revised submittal to the CO.

J. If submittal is returned to the Contractor marked "REJECTED-RESUBMIT," the Contractor shall revise said submittal and shall resubmit the required number of copies of said revised submittal to the CO.

K. Fabrication of an item may be commenced only after the CO has reviewed the pertinent submittal and returned copies to the Contractor marked either "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN" or "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED." Corrections indicated on submittal shall be considered as changes necessary to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents and shall not be taken as the basis for changes to the Contract requirements. Only a modification signed by the CO can alter the contract price, time, or requirements.

L. All Contractor submittals shall be carefully reviewed by an authorized representative of the Contractor, prior to submission to the CO. Each submittal shall be dated, signed, and certified by the Contractor, as being correct and in strict conformance with the Contract Documents. In the case of shop drawings, each sheet shall be so dated, signed, and certified. No consideration for review by the CO of any Contractor submittal will be made for any items which have not been so certified by the Contractor. All non-certified submittals will be returned to the Contractor without action taken by the CO, and any delays caused thereby shall be the total responsibility of the Contractor.

M. The CO's review of Contractor shop drawing submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of the entire responsibility for the correctness of details and dimensions. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility and risk for any misfits due to any errors in Contractor submittals. The Contractor shall be responsible for the dimensions and the design of adequate connections and details.

1.3 RECORD DRAWINGS SUBMITTAL

A. The Contractor shall keep and maintain, at the job site, one record set of Drawings. On these, it shall mark all Project conditions, locations, configurations, and any other

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changes or deviations which may vary from the details represented on the original Contract Drawings, including buried or concealed construction and utility features which are revealed during the course of construction. Special attention shall be given to recording the horizontal and vertical location of all buried construction that differ from the locations indicated, or which were not indicated on the Contract Drawings. Said record drawings shall be supplemented by any detailed sketches as necessary or directed to indicate, fully, the Work as actually constructed. These master record drawings of the Contractor's representation of as-built conditions, including all revisions made necessary by addenda, modifications, and the like shall be maintained up-to-date during the progress of the Work.

B. Record drawings shall be accessible to the CO at all times during the construction period and a shall be delivered to the CO upon completion of the Work.

C. Final payment will not be acted upon until the Contractor-prepared record drawings have been delivered to the CO.

1.4 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. The progress schedule shall be in a mutually agreeable format and approved by the

CO.

B. The progress schedule shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry out the Work and the contemplated date on which the Contractor and their subcontractors will start and finish each of the salient features of the Work, including any scheduled periods of shutdown. The schedule shall also indicate any anticipated periods of multiple-shift work.

C. Upon substantial changes to the Contractor’s progress schedule of Work or upon request of the CO, the Contractor shall submit a revised progress schedule(s) in the form required. Such revised schedule(s) shall conform with the Contract Time and take into account delays which may have been encountered in the performance of the Work. In submitting a revised schedule, the Contractor shall state specifically the reason for the revision and the adjustments made in its schedule or methods of operation to ensure the completion of all the Work within the contract time.

1.5 PROPOSED SUBSTITUTES OR "OR-EQUAL" ITEM SUBMITTAL

A. Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Contract Documents by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier, the naming of the item is intended to establish the type, function, and quality required. If the name is followed by the words "or-equal" indicating that a substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other Suppliers may be accepted by the CO if sufficient information is submitted by the Contractor to allow the CO to determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named, subject to the following requirements:

1. The burden of proof as to the type, function, and quality of any such substitute material or equipment shall be upon the Contractor.

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2. The CO will be the sole judge as to the type, function, and quality of any such substitute material or equipment and the CO's decision shall be final.

3. The CO may require the Contractor, to furnish at the Contractor's expense, additional data about the proposed substitute.

4. The CO may require the Contractor to furnish at the Contractor's expense a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.

5. Acceptance by the CO of a substitute item proposed by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for full compliance with the Contract Documents and for adequacy of the substitute item.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for resultant changes and all additional costs which the accepted substitution requires in the Contractor's Work, the Work of its subcontractors and of other contractors, and shall effect such changes without cost to the Government. This shall include the cost for redesign and claims of other contractor affected by the resulting change.

B. The procedure for review by the CO will include the following:

1. If the Contractor wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment, the Contractor shall make written application to the CO for acceptance thereof. The substitution application must meet the criteria set in paragraphs C and D below.

2. Unless otherwise provided by law or authorized in writing by the CO, the "Substitution Requests" shall be submitted within the 21-day period after Notice of Award.

3. Wherever a proposed substitute material or equipment has not been submitted within said 21-day period, or wherever the submission of a proposed substitute material or equipment has been judged to be unacceptable by the CO, the Contractor shall provide material or equipment named in the Contract Documents.

4. The Contractor shall certify that the proposed substitute will perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified, and be suited to the same use as that specified.

5. The CO will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each proposed substitute. In no case will this reasonable time period be less than 14 days.

6. As applicable, no shop drawing submittals will be made for a substitute item nor will any substitute item be ordered, installed, or utilized without the CO's prior written acceptance of the Contractor's "Substitution Request".

C. The Contractor's application using the "Substitution Request" shall contain the following statements and/or information which shall be considered by the CO in evaluating the proposed substitution:

1. The evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not impact the Contractor's achievement of substantial completion on time.

2. Whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will require a change in any of the Contract Documents to adopt the design to the proposed substitute.

3. Whether or not incorporation or use of the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty.

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4. All variations of the proposed substitute for that specified will be identified.

5. Available maintenance, repair, and replacement service and its estimated cost will be indicated.

6. Itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such substitute, including cost of redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change.

D. Submit separate requests for each substitution. Support each request with the following:

1. Complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution item(s) with the requirements stated in contract documents:

a. Product identification, including manufacturer’s name and address;

b. Manufacturer’s literature, identifying:

1) Product description;

2) Reference standards, and;

3) Performance and test data.

c. Samples, as applicable (see AGAR 452.236-76);

d. Name and address of similar projects on which the substitution product has been used, and date of the installation;

e. Comparative data of item(s) to be deleted through substitution. Include drawing to the same (or larger) scale as pertinent portion of contract documents and marked to show how differences will be accommodated;

f. Show the complete system/assembly as revised to accommodate the proposed alternative for difference in performance, size, configuration, connection(s) service, accessibility, or any other signification characteristics;

g. Show the complete layout of the system except that which is identical to contract documents, unless unchanged portion must be shown to indicate clearances, etc.;

h. Include complete detail drawings of supports for all substitute equipment, and complete load calculations for adequacy of support prepared and signed by a registered structural engineer.

2. Itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with product specified; list significant variations.

3. Data relating to changes in construction schedule.

4. Any effect of substitution on separate contracts.

5. List of changes required in other work or products.

6. Accurate cost data comparing proposed substitution with product specified.

7. Proposed amount of change to the contract value.

8. Designation of required license fees or royalties.

9. Designation of availability of maintenance services, and/or sources of replacement materials.

10. Substitutions will not be considered for acceptance when:

a. They are merely indicated or implied on shop drawings, or product data submittals without a formal request received from the Contractor;

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b. They are requested directly by a subcontractor or supplier;

c. Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents, or;

d. Substitution has not been requested in a way this and related contract clauses.

11. Substitute products must not be ordered or installed without written acceptance by the CO.

12. The CO will determine acceptability of proposed substitutions in consultation with other Government employees with knowledge of the project and/or product(s).

13. Number of Substitution Submittals: only one proposed alternative will be considered for each substituted item. The Contractor must provide the originally-specified item(s) if the substitution proposal is rejected.

1.6 CONTRACTOR SUBSTITUTION REQUEST REPRESENTATION AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. In making a formal request for substitution of item(s), the Contractor represents that:

1. Have investigated the product proposed to substitute the originally-specified item, and have determined that it is either equal to, or superior to, the original item in all respects to that originally-specified item;

2. Will provide the same or better warranties and bond(s) for the substitute as for the originally-specified item;

3. Will coordinate the installation of any accepted substitution into the work, and will make such changes as may be required for the work to be completed in all respects;

4. Will waive any and all claims for additional costs caused by substitution, which may not be readily apparent, and may become apparent only subsequently, and;

5. Cost data is complete and includes related costs under the contract, other than:

a. Costs under separate contracts, and;

b. CO costs for redesign or revision of contract documents.

6. The Contractor assumes full responsibility that the substitution and/or alternate item(s) or procedure(s) will meet the job requirement(s).

7. The Contractor is solely responsible for the cost of redesign and modification(s) to this and other parts of the work caused by the substitution(s) or alternate item(s) furnished.

PART 2 - PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 42 00 – REFERENCES AND DEFINITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Titles of Sections and Paragraphs. Captions accompanying Specification sections and paragraphs are for convenience of reference only, and do not form a part of the Specifications.

B. Applicable Publications. Whenever in these Specifications references are made to published specifications, codes, standards, or other requirements, it shall be understood that wherever no date is specified, only the latest specifications, standards, or requirements of the respective issuing agencies which have been published as of the date that the Work is advertised for bids, shall apply; except to the extent that said standards or requirements may be in conflict with applicable laws, ordinances, or governing codes. No requirements set forth herein or shown on the Drawings shall be waived because of any provision of, or omission from, said standards or requirements.

1.2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS

A. Without limiting the generality of other requirements of the Specifications, all Work specified herein shall conform to or exceed the requirements of…