Task Order 1 Package.pdf

Task Order #1 – Statement of Work

OVERVIEW

The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Caney Creek Recreation Area has an amphitheater to be decommissioned.

Project tasks include:

1. Remove all benches, concrete stages, concrete footers, and concrete foundations from Forest Service lands and dispose of in accordance with applicable state and federal laws / regulations.

2. Remove/ terminate all electrical components, cap and secure from exposure according to NEC regulations by licensed electrician; cap all sewer lines and pump out all sewage and sludge.

3. Seed and fertilize all disturbed areas, after grading to match adjacent area and provide adequate drainage.

PROJECT LOCATION

The project is on the Angelina Sabine Ranger District in Angelina County, Texas. The project is located 11 miles east of Zavalla, Texas. From Zavalla, Texas go 5 miles east on Hwy 63 to FM 2743. Turn left on FM 2743 go 6 miles to Caney Creek Recreation Area.

PRICE RANGE

The Government estimated range is under $25,000; bonds are not required.

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to decommission the amphitheater as per enclosed specifications.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this contract.

(End of Clause)

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Caney Creek Amphitheater Decommissioning

ITEM

NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY PRICE TOTAL

1 Caney Creek Recreation Area Amphitheater Decommissioning Project LUMP SUM 1

TOTAL

(936)-639-8501DECOMMISSION

CANEY CREEK AMPHITHEATER

- SPECIFICATIONS -

Division Section Title Pages

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 SUMMARY 2-3

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS 4

01420 REFERENCES 5-7

01700 EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS 8

01732 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION 9-12

DIVISION 2 - SITE CONSTRUCTION

02300 EARTHWORK 12-13

02920 SEEDING 13-15

Prepared by Kris Greene 06/02/2019

NOTE:

See site plan and site pictures of buildings at end of these specifications.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Project Name and Location:

Caney Creek Recreation Area Amphitheater. Reference the attached map for directions.

SECTION 01100 SUMMARY

Project Summary Description:

A. Caney Creek Recreation Area Amphitheater

1. The project consists of:

(#1) Removal of all benches, concrete stages concrete footers, and concrete foundations off Forest service lands and dispose of in accordance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

Removal of and termination of all electrical and capping off and securing of all electrical from exposure according to NEC regulations by a licensed electrician, and the capping off of all sewer lines and pumping out all sewage and sludge.

(#2) The contractor shall Seed and fertilize all disturbed areas and grade the areas to match the adjacent area and to adequately drain.

2. All site property shall be decommissioned and removed. The site shall be graded to drain and fertilized and seeded according to the specifications herein or referenced on the drawings.

3. Government or Owner refers to the USDA Forest Service. Contracting Officer (CO) refers o the person assigned by the USDA Forest Service to administer the Contract. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) refers to the person designated in writing by the CO to be the on-site Government Representative.

Inspector refers to person designated by (COR) to be on the site Representative of the (COR).

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES: Contractor may use on-site power, water, and vault toilet facilities if available.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01100

SECTION 01140 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Government will conduct a pre-construction survey with the Contractor to review and document the existing project conditions prior to construction.

B. The remainder of the recreation area shall be kept open. The Work shall be completed within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated at pre-work site visit.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for on-site storage.

3. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the public.

4. Space on the premises is available for the Contractor's storage and related activities.

5. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. On site storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY: The Government may occupy the site during the construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicab le)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01140

SECTION 01420 - REFERENCES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. General Explanation: Specification language often includes terms that are defined elsewhere in the Contract including the Construction Clauses. Certain terms are defined in this section. These definitions or explanations are not necessarily complete or exclusive, but are general for the Work and may be explained more explicitly in other sections.

B. "General Conditions" refer collectively to the Construction Contract Clauses, Labor Standards and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Decision bound into the specifications.

C. "Indicated" refers to graphic representations, notes or schedules on the Drawings, or to requirements elsewhere in the Specifications or other Contract Documents. Terms such as "shown", "noted", "scheduled" and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated" and are used to further help locate the reference, but no limitation on location is intended except as specifically stated.

D. Where "directed", "authorized", "selected", "approved", or a similar term is used in conjunction with the Contractor's submittals, applications, requests and other activities, and the specifications state that an individual other than the Contracting Officer (CO) shall provide this action, it is understood that only the CO has this authority unless the individual stated is so authorized in writing by the CO.

1. When the individual is so authorized by the CO, the Contractor may still appeal the action to the CO.

2. The CO’s decision will be final.

3. In no case shall the CO action be interpreted as releasing the Contractor from responsibility to fulfill the requirements of the Contract.

E. "Regulations" include laws, ordinances, statutes and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, as well as rules, conventions and agreements within the construction industry that control performance of the Work.

F. "Project site" refers to the space available to the Contractor for performance of the Work, either exclusively or in conjunction with others performing other work.

G. "Furnish" means to supply and deliver to the Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembling, installation and similar operations.

H. "Install" describes operations at the Project site, including unloading, temporary storage, unpacking, assembling, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning and similar operations.

I. "Provide" means to furnish and install, complete in place and ready for full use.

J. "Cutting" refers to removal of material by cutting, sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, excavating and similar operations.

K. "Patching" refers to restoration of a surface to its original completed condition by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing and similar operations.

L. "Installer" is the Contractor or another entity engaged by the Contractor, either directly or indirectly through subcontracting, to perform a particular construction operation at the Project site, including installation, erection, application and similar operations.

Installers shall be skilled in the operations they perform.

M. "Testing agency" or "testing laboratory" is an independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or tests, either at the Project site or elsewhere, and to report the results of those inspections and tests.

N. "Notice to Proceed" is the CO’s notification by letter to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract, activating the time period for construction and establishing the completion date.

1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract includes more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect, to the extent referenced, as if bound or copied directly into the Contract. Such standards are made a part of the Contract by reference.

B. Codes: The Work shall be performed in compliance with the latest editions of the following codes: UMC, NEC, IBC and UPC.

C. Conflicting Requirements. Where compliance with two or more standards is specified, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties, and requirements that are different but apparently equal, to the CO in writing for a decision before proceeding.

D. Abbreviations: Names and titles of standards are frequently abbreviated.

Abbreviations and acronyms used in the Contract mean the associated names. The following names may be referenced in the Contract:

1. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation

2. ACI - American Concrete Institute

3. ADA – American’s with Disabilities Act

4. ADAAG – Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

5. AI - Asphalt Institute

6. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

9. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

10. ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers International

11. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

12. AWPA - American Wood-Preservers' Association

13. AWS - American Welding Society

14. AWWA - American Water Works Association

15. CABO - Council of American Building Officials

16. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations

17. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

21. EIA - Electronic Industries Association

22. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

23. FS - Federal Specification (Publications available from GSA)

24. GSA - General Services Administration

25. IBC – International Building Code

26. IFC – International Fire Code

27. IPC – International Plumbing Code

28. ICBO – International Conference of Building Officials

29. MCAA – Mechanical Contractors Association of America

30. MSS-Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry Inc.

31. NECA – National Electrical Contractors Association

32. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

33. NEC – National Electrical Code

34. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

35. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

36. PCA - Portland Cement Association

37. SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council - The Society for Protective Coatings

38. UFAS – Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

39. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

43. USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture

44. FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulations

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not applicable)

END OF SECTION 01420

SECTION 01700 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section, FAR 52.236-5, FAR 52.236-12 and FAR 52.236.17 include certain general procedural requirements governing the Contractor's execution of the Work, including, but not limited to laying out the Work, product installation, correction of defective Work, and cleaning.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Workmanship Standards: Initiate and maintain procedures to ensure personnel performing the Work are skilled and knowledgeable in the methods and craftsmanship needed to produce the required levels of workmanship.

Remove and replace Work that does not comply with workmanship specified and standards recognized in the construction industry for the applications indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LAYING OUT THE WORK: All existing utilities shall be identified by contractor prior to any demolition operations beginning.

3.2 DEMOLITION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately.

B. Conduct demolition so that no part of the existing construction is subjected to damaging operations.

3.3 CORRECTION OF DEFECTIVE WORK: Restore damaged utilities and turf to match adjacent topography.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Maintain the project site and work areas free of waste material and debris.

B. Clean areas where Work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the work.

Remove liquid spills promptly.

END OF SECTION 01700

SECTION 01732 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Landfill Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of any hazardous wastes by a landfill facility licensed to accept hazardous wastes.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Demolition Firm Qualifications: An experienced firm that has specialized in demolition work similar in material and extent to that indicated for this Project.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

Comply with TCEQ requirements for capping/plugging the existing well and well components. Existing well shall be plugged per TCEQ regulations by a current state of Texas licensed well driller who shall also complete and submit all reports to TDLR.

Please note: the contractor shall protect the existing weather station throughout the demolition of the other buildings. This includes protecting the power supply to this specific equipment.

Comply with NEC regulations. All electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician.

C. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6 and NFPA 241.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Government as far as practical.

B. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required. drawings are attached for reference to show the layout of the project area..

3.2 UTILITY SERVICES AND MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A. Existing Services/Systems: Maintain services/systems to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

B. Service/System Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utility services and mechanical/electrical systems serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies.

2. Cut off underground pipe. Cap or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe.

3. Remove other structures protruding above ground.

4. All electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician.

Utilities:

The contractor shall be responsible for locating all existing overhead and underground utilities for each project site. The contractor shall notify the following utility company(s) 48 hours prior to beginning any excavation or work:

Power Company: Oncor Electric Delivery (888-313-6862), Upper Jasper County Water Authority (409) 384-6301 Water: US Forest Service, Angelina Forest Work center (936) 797 1068 for all water utilities.

The utilities (if shown) on the drawings are approximately located. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all electrical power is turned off at each site prior to starting work.

The contractor shall cap and seal all water lines and sewer lines. All electrical lines shall be permanently disconnected and removed according to NEC regulations. The contractor shall be responsible and shall ensure that all electrical power is turned off at the site prior to the start of work. The contractor shall ensure that all electrical power is turned off to each site after the completion of the work. All electrical work shall be done by a licensed electrician.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

Traffic Control:

The contractor shall provide for complete protection of all of the work including all motorized traffic and foot traffic. The contractor shall erect fences and warning signs as needed to prevent the public from entering the work zone areas.

Safety Control:

The contractor shall provide for all safety measures at the project site. The contractor shall furnish and erect warning and safety signs at all project sites. The contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the latest OSHA Standards and Regulations.

3.4 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Remove demolished materials from Project site and legally dispose of them.

B. Disposal: Transport and legally dispose of demolished materials off Government property.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition began.

END OF SECTION 01732

SECTION 02300 - EARTHWORK

1.1 SECTION REQUIREMENTS

A. This section specifies excavation and backfill for utilities, including; excavation, trenching, plowing, placing of backfill material, and disposal of unsuitable material.

B. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied by the Government. Provide temporary utility services.

1.2 EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall repair at his own expense any underground utilities damaged during demolition.

B. The Contractor shall contact the local digger’s hotline for buried cable location identification, 48 hours before doing any excavating on site. The Contractor shall locate and mark all buried electric lines prior to excavation.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Backfill and Fill: Backfill material shall not contain frozen or organic material.

B. Select Backfill: Select Backfill shall consist of 1” minus material of a moisture content that proper compaction is achievable.

C. Topsoil: Contractor shall haul top soil from an approved outside source.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. The Contractor shall not damage, cut or trench through paved roadways.

B. Backfill: Compact until visible deformation ceases.

D. All excess excavation shall be removed from the site and disposed of at locations approved by the Government.

E. After the backfill has been completed, all disturbed areas shall be finished to a uniform grade, blending with the original contours.

Erosion Control:

The contractor shall provide for silt fence as staked in the field by the engineer. Silt fence shall consist of wood posts, prefabricated polymeric mesh to a minimum height of 30 inches. The contractor shall maintain the silt fence for the duration of the contract.

END OF SECTION 02300

SECTION 02920 – SEEDING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes seeding, fertilizing, and mulching.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.

B. Planting Soil: Native topsoil or surface soil modified to become topsoil.

C. Subgrade: Surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after completing excavation, or top surface of a fill or backfill immediately beneath planting soil.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product certificates.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Seed, Fertilizer: Deliver, store, and handle materials according to manufactures recommendations. Materials must be kept dry until ready to use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SEED

A. Species: See approved seed mix attached.

Site Restoration:

The contractor shall provide and place backfill material. The backfill shall be clay material that is machined compacted. The backfill shall be placed to a height of the existing ground elevation. The contractor shall grade the site to drain. The sites (disturbed area) shall be seeded and fertilized with the seed/fertilize mixture shown above. Seed and fertilizer can be broadcasted by hand.

2.2 PLANTING MATERIALS

A. Topsoil: Reuse available on-site surface soil and haul top soil from an approved outside source as needed to provide a minimum 4” depth.

B. Fertilizer:

1. Slow-Release Fertilizer: Granular or pelleted fertilizer consisting of 50 percent water-insoluble nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium:

a. Composition: 13 percent nitrogen, 13 percent phosphorous, and 13 percent potassium, by weight.

C. Mulches:

1. Straw Mulch: Provide air-dry, clean, mildew- and seed-free, threshed straw of wheat, rye, oats, or barley.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Finish Grading: Grade planting areas to a smooth, uniform surface plane with loose, uniformly fine texture.

Roll and rake, remove ridges, and fill depressions to meet finish grades.

B. Restore areas if eroded or otherwise disturbed after finish grading and before planting.

C. Hydro-seeding using the above seeding rates is also acceptable method to seeding.

END OF SECTION 02920

Caney Creek Amphitheater:

Caney Creek Amphitheater

Angelina National Forest Vicinity Map

Caney Creek Recreation Area Location Map

1.2 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES: Contractor may use on-site power, water, and vault toilet facilities if available.

1.3 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY: The Government may occupy the site during the construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner...