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SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Work Covered by the Contract Documents: The Work includes removing existing exterior doors and hardware and installing new doors/hardware as specified at the Visitor’s Center at Colorado National Monument.

B. Project Location: The Project is located within the Colorado National Monument, approximately 30 miles southwest of Grand Junction, Colorado. Take the west entrance, accessible from Fruita, Colorado, off of I-70. Take Rim Rock road for approximately 4 miles, then turn left to Visitor’s Center.

C. Definition of Contract Line Items: Contractor proposal shall list each line item

1. BID ITEM NO.1 - REPLACE DOORS AT VISITOR’S CENTER AS INDICATED ON

SCHEDULE- The work of this bid item consists of full frame door replacement including any rotted wood framing, new hollow metal, storefront main entry door, all associated metal flashing, sill pans, flexible waterproofing flashing tape, caulking, weather stripping, wood and aluminum trim, and non-expanding foam insulation. All new doors to include necessary new hardware for proper installation. Install new doors plumb, level and square. Refinish and repaint existing frames and exterior wood door at phone room.

As Visitor Center si on the National Register of Historic Places, all door replacements shall be "In-Kind" and replaced with the same make and model of door. If no longer available, "approved equal" will be considered.

Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work.

Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

D. Contractor’s Use of Premises

1. General: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations.

Coordinate with Contracting Officer to establish the Contract limits at each location.

2. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to immediate vicinity of project site, unless directed otherwise by Contracting Officer.

3. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

a. Preservation of Natural Features:

1) Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

2) Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

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3) Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer and remove agreed upon roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4) Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

5) Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

b. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of Project site.

c. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

d. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

4. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials.

Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

E. Work Restrictions

1. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise arranged with Contracting Officer.

2. Special Construction Requirements

a. Contractor shall maintain a watertight roof at the end of each workday and during periods of inclement weather. Any damage to building’s interior finishes and furnishing shall be repaired or replaced at no additional expense to the government. Interruptions of building heating, cooling, and electrical systems shall be limited. When they do occur, interruptions shall be kept to a minimum and performed during the time approved by the Contracting Officer. Reinstall all components, temporarily removed from the roof or disconnected, back to same operating conditions.

b. When placing materials or equipment on the roof, Contractor shall not impart loads on the roof in excess of 40 pounds per square foot unless approved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative in advance.

3. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated.

a. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

b. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Project Meetings

1. Pre-construction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Roles and Responsibilities/Lines of Authority.

b. Park rules and regulations.

c. Coordination of Subcontractors.

d. Labor law application.

e. Modifications.

f. Payments to Contractor.

g. Payroll reports.

h. Contract time.

i. Notice to proceed.

j. Construction Schedule.

k. Correspondence procedures.

l. Acceptance/rejection of work.

m. Progress meetings.

n. Submittal procedures.

o. As-constructed drawings.

p. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

q. Reference materials.

r. Submittals required prior to or at Preconstruction Conference:

1) Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

2) Proposed construction schedule.

3) Schedule of values.

4) Accident prevention plan.

5) A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6) Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7) Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

8) Waste and recycling plan.

s. Project closeout requirements.

2. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer may schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Submittal status.

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b. Review of delivery schedules.

c. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

d. Modifications.

e. Work in progress and projected.

f. Construction Schedule update.

g. Status of Project Record Drawings.

h. Other business relating to work.

3.2 SCHEDULES

A. After contract award and before the Pre-Construction Conference submit:

1. Schedule of Values

a. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

b. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

c. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

d. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

2. Construction Schedule

a. Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

b. Identify milestones in schedule including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

c. Upon acceptance of the Construction Schedule by the Contracting Officer, the Construction Schedule will be used to evaluate the Contractor's monthly applications for payment.

3.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures

1. Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Transmit each submittal using National Park Service transmittal form CM-16, which can be obtained from Contracting Officer.

2. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to

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a. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

3. Approved Equals - Due to the historic nature of the building, all doors shall be replaced with in-kind (make and model) door or approved equal if no longer available.

a. For each item proposed as an approved equal, submit supporting data, including:

1) Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2) Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

3) Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4) Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5) Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance.

b. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1) Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2) Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3) Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4) Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5) Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

B. Contractors Review: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy.

D. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

1. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least fifteen (15) days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit three copies of each shop drawing and three copies of all other submittals requested.

2. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

3. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return one copy to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit and identify changes.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

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3.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Description: The work consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

B. Submittals

1. Accident Prevention Plan - The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements including but not limited to the following:

a. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

b. Weekly safety meetings.

c. First aid procedures.

d. Outline the work and associated hazards, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

e. Planning for possible emergency situations.

f. Fire Protection.

g. Fall protection plan.

h. Measures planned for the protection of park visitors and employees from objects falling from the roofs.

C. Qualification of Employees

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

D. Accident Reporting

1. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

2. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

E. Personnel Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and OSHA.

F. Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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G. Protective Equipment

1. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

2. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times.

3.5 REFERENCES

A. Industry Standards

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

2. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

3.6 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Facilities

1. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Temporary weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage. Number and size of structures shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval.

2. Contractor may have limited use of toilet rooms in nearby Government buildings.

Otherwise, provide temporary toilet for use by construction personnel.

a. Sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible, sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Maintain and clean at least weekly.

3. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations.

B. Temporary Utilities

1. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service. Arrange with utility company, National Park Service, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

2. Potable water is available on site. Make connections to existing facilities as needed.

Facilities must be cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the National Park Service. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

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a. Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

3. Electric Power Service: Use of existing electric power service will be permitted, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to the National Park Service. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

a. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

b. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

4. Telephone Service: Cell phone coverage is generally dependable.

C. Security and Protection Facilities

1. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing outside the drip line of trees to protect vegetation from damage from construction operations. Protect tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

2. Site Enclosure Fence: Furnish and install orange plastic barrier fence or yellow barrier tape in a manner that will prevent people from easily entering construction area.

3. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

4. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses.

Comply with NFPA 241.

a. Responsible Person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

b. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.

c. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the USDA Forest Service.

1) Written determinations of periods and areas of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

5. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

a. Buildings: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet

(452.2 m) of area or major fraction thereof.

b. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

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3.7 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling: Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Packaging: Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal packaging and easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

C. Protection After Installation: Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction.

Remove when no longer needed.

3.8 EXECUTION

A. Preparation: Take field measurements as required to fit the work properly. Where portions of the work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication.

3.9 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

A. Waste Management Plan

1. Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator.

a. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this Project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the Work.

b. Salvaged Materials for Sale or Donation: Include a list of local receivers for materials that will be sold or donated to individuals and organizations.

c. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept.

d. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of.

3.10 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Closeout Requirements:

1. Submit specific warranties, guarantees, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

2. Submit Project Record Drawings.

a. Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using

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National Park Service drafting standards to show actual construction conditions.

Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue.

3. Submit Operation and maintenance manuals and data.

a. Manuals: Include a title page which includes project title, location, contract number, prime contractors name and address, and date of substantial completion.

Organize each manual with a separate section for each system or product.

b. Include manufacturer’s data, vendor furnished drawings, equipment data sheets, etc.

c. Include maintenance requirements such as maintenance procedures, repair materials, warranties, reordering information, environmental requirements, etc.

4. Deliver tools and extra materials.

5. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site.

6. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

7. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

8. Instruct National Park Service personnel in maintenance of products and systems.

B. Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

1. When project is substantially complete, request, in writing, a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

2. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within 15 calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price.

3. If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection.

4. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

C. Final Cleaning

1. Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

2. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

3. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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D. Post-Construction Inspection - Before expiration of warranty period, Contracting Officer will inspect project and notify Contractor in writing of all deficiencies.

3.11 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Lead-Based Paint Removal: The quantities of paint associated with the building components, identified in the Lead-Based Paint Inspection Report, are covered by an exclusion in the “Renovation, Repair and Painting” Rule. Interior work disturbing less than 6 square feet is exempt. Exterior work disturbing less than 20 square feet is exempt. Contractor shall remove building components carefully.

1. Pry loose jambs and threshold and remove substantially intact in order to avoid disturbing lead-based paint. Spray with water to reduce dust.

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