2-JECA_219033_Final_Construction_Specifications.pdf

JEWEL CAVE

NATIONAL MONUMENT

Custer, SD

BUILD SAFETY COMPLIANT CAVE TOUR STRUCTURES

JECA

PMIS NO. 219033

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

(Final Construction Documents)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

March 30, 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary Of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition Of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management And Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 33 23A Submittal List 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 40 00A Statement Of Structural Tests And Special Inspections 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities And Controls 01 57 19.11 Indoor Air Quality Management 01 57 19.12 Noise & Acoustics Management 01 57 23 Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting And Patching 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management And Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation And Maintenance Data 01 78 23A Closeout And Operation & Maintenance Requirements

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 09 00 Concrete 03 15 19 Anchorage To Concrete

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 14 00 Structural Aluminum 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 52 05 Stainless Steel Railings

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 19 Stainless Steel Doors And Frames 08 70 00 Finish Hardware 08 81 00 Glass and Glazing

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Electrical: Basic Requirements 26 05 19 Wire And Cable: 600 Volt And Below 26 05 26 Grounding 26 05 33 Raceways And Boxes 26 50 00 Lighting

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DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 16 13 Concrete Curb 32 16 23 Concrete Sidewalk And Steps 32 92 00 Seeding, Sodding And Landscaping

D I V I S I O N 0 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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091015 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work phases.

3. Work under other contracts.

4. Contractor use of premises.

5. Public use of site.

6. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

7. Work Restrictions.

8. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: The project site is located within Jewel Cave National Monument which is located 13 miles west of Custer, South Dakota along Highway 16.

1. Access to the project site during construction will be through the portal entrance via Forest Service Road 277 and the NPS road through Lithograph Canyon. See sheet C2 titled “Project Access” of the Construction Documents.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes removal of existing sidewalks, stair treads, guardrail, & structural members, installation of new guardrail & handrail, stair treads, platform and bridge grating, structural support members, concrete footings, concrete sidewalks, lighting upgrades, and various other improvements throughout the Scenic Cave Tour Route.

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in 2 phases:

1. Phases 1 &2: Work will be allowed to begin inside the cave on October 15th, 2018 for Phase 1 and October 16th, 2019 for Phase 2. Work of each phase shall be ready for occupancy by April 19th, 2019 for Phase 1 and April 17th, 2020 for Phase 2. The Contractor will be allowed to complete as much work as they can within the specified timeframes but the tour route needs to be completely functional and clear of construction debris by the dates listed above for each phase. For more detailed information on closeout procedures, see spec section 017700, paragraph 1.4.

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1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. The Contractor will be expected to observe all of the requirements of Jewel Cave National Monument regarding construction in the cave. The cave will be closed to visitors from October 15th, 2018 to April 19th, 2019 and October 16th, 2019 to April 17th, 2020 for the Contractor to complete the work.

1. Included among these requirements are the “No Smoking” clause; protection of the cave features; and control of dust and noise.

2. Tobacco use within the boundaries of the park is strictly prohibited.

a. Any Contractor employees that are caught using tobacco within the park will be promptly removed from the project and will be banned from working on the project.

3. There are sensitive natural and cultural features in the cave.

a. The Contractor’s employees will only be permitted to be off the cave trails where it is necessary to carry out the work of this project. Any off trail work must be coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer.

b. Removing or damaging any natural and/or cultural feature of the cave is a violation of Federal Law and those caught doing so will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

c. Reference Federal Regulation CFR 36 7.36 for specific language regarding “off Trail” restrictions.

4. Only Contractor employees specifically working on the job during normal Contractor working hours will be permitted in the cave.

a. Neither Contractor nor Contractor’s employees shall be allowed to bring along family members or friends to the jobsite.

5. Contractor employees will be permitted to carry in sack lunches provided that there is no cooking or warming equipment used, and that all wrappers, trash, and leftovers are carried out on the same day as such is brought in. No food shall be brought into the cave beyond the portal connection to the Target Room. Water will be allowed beyond that point but no other liquids shall be brought beyond the portal entrance. Food waste shall be removed from the cave daily. Any spills shall be cleaned up immediately.

6. The Contractor will be required to maintain the two door air lock system at the portal entrance throughout construction. This will require a temporary air lock enclosure with a door or pair of doors to be constructed by the Contractor outside of the current outer portal door. The existing outer portal door will act as in the inner air lock door. The air lock enclosure and doors should be reasonably air tight but won’t be required to seal perfectly. Both sets of doors should be closed except when people, supplies, or

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equipment are being moved through the air lock. One set of doors must remain closed at all times. The outer door should be closed and locked whenever it is unattended, and both sets should be closed and locked at the end of the work day.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to the portal passageway from the Target Room to the Portal entrance and outside of the cave at the designated staging area at the portal entrance.

C. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Contractor shall submit a “Resource Protection Plan” describing how they will protect the cave resources and prevent damage. The plan shall address all of the items specifically listed below and how the Contractor will mitigate the potential for damages.

2. Confine all operations to the work limits of the project. Work limits are limited to the existing pathways, bridges, and platforms as shown in the drawings except in locations where new work requires the contractor to get off the trail to complete the work. Any work requiring travel outside of the existing pathways, bridges, and platforms shall be coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer and Resource Management staff will work with the Contractor to define the work limits in those areas.

3. Prevent damage to natural surroundings.

4. Work in any areas designated as sensitive areas will require additional coordination with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 14 days in advance of anticipated work in these areas. Both Formation and Sediment Sensitive Areas are identified on the plans sheets and refer to different features in the cave that require additional care to avoid damages. Resource Management staff will be on site during construction operations in these areas to assist the contractor, monitor the cave features and document any damages.

5. Protect cave walls during the movement of materials through the cave passageways.

a. Use padded blankets as necessary to protect the cave walls.

6. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing cave features and to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing the construction area.

7. Do not remove, injure, or destroy any features within the cave without prior approval.

Consult with Contracting Officer and remove agreed-on rocks & other items that interfere with construction.

8. Do not drill into or set bolts or other anchoring devices in cave walls except where shown in the plans or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

9. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing cave walls or features without the Contracting Officer’s approval.

10. Carefully supervise work near cave features to prevent damage.

11. Protect surrounding cave features and adjacent passageways from dust created by the construction process.

a. Contractor shall construct dust enclosures at any location where concrete sawing and concrete removal will be occurring.

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12. Implement methods for minimization of dust from construction activities such as rock excavation; drilling dowels and rock anchors; and concrete sawing.

a. Dust control methods used shall be at the discretion of the Contractor and may include collection and filtration; vacuuming; and misting.

b. The Contractor shall capture any slurry created from concrete wet sawing operations and properly dispose of the slurry outside of the cave in the concrete wash out area. Slurry shall be contained in the wash out area and removed from the monument at the end of each phase of work.

c. The Contracting Officer may stop work on the Project until satisfactory dust minimization measures have been implemented.

13. Contractor shall capture all concrete shavings & metal shavings created from drilling new anchor bolts and new connections in structural members and dispose of them outside of the park. In addition any drill shavings, hardware, & small debris that is exposed when the structures are removed shall be picked up and removed by the Contractor and disposed of outside of the park.

14. Manganese is present in several locations off trail where work will be required and the following requirements must be met for work in these areas:

a. Any Contractor employee working in the manganese areas shall remove their footwear prior to walking back onto the existing pathway. The manganese is easily tracked from one area to another and care must be taken to avoid tracking onto fresh surfaces. This can be accomplished with either a change of footwear or temporary boot coverings. In some cases workers will have to change back and forth between clean and dirty shoes while conducting work off the main trail.

Reference the accident prevention plan for additional safety requirements when working around manganese.

b. The Contracting Officer or representative will identify any areas that will have the manganese mitigation requirements.

D. Damages to Cave Features:

1. Contractor shall use extreme caution when working around irreplaceable natural cave features (i.e. stalactites, stalagmites, and other delicate formations). The Contractor shall repair any damage caused to natural cave features resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. Any repair work would need to be approved by the Contracting Officer in advance. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. If repairs cannot be made to damaged irreplaceable features, then an equitable adjustment will be made to the contract to compensate the NPS for the loss of these valued natural resources. Reference FAR clause 52.236-9. Reference the System Unit Resource Protection Act (SURPA), 54 U.S.C., section 100721 – 100735 (formerly 19jj).

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E. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, specifically the road to the portal entrance, 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.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

F. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted.

G. 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.

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

Jewel Cave Scenic Cave Tour route closures will be permitted from October 15th, 2018 through April 19th, 2019 & October 16th, 2019 through April 17th, 2020 for the two construction seasons as needed.

1.7 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy the premises during entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government’s operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.8 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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C. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., as coordinated and approved by the Contracting Officer. Submit written request 48 hours in advance.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

4. Contractor use of cave phones during construction:

a. There are phones in the cave that can be used by the contractor for local communications within the site.

b. The monument has a limited number of phone lines, if contractor phone use interferes with park operations, the monument may terminate contractor use of the cave phones.

c. If cave phone use is terminated for contractor the contractor shall be required to setup temporary phones within the cave working area for emergency communications at the expense of the contractor.

d. The cave phones shall not be used to make personal calls.

e. If the contractor has a remote construction office it will be the contractor responsibility to provide phones for contractor use.

f. If the cave phone system goes down or does not operate the contractor has no authority to stop work or require the monument to incur any repair costs. The monument will do what it can within reason or ability to correct the issue.

g. If the contractor or any contractor personnel cause damage to any phones within the cave, the contractor shall be responsible for repairs or replacement.

h. If the contractor chooses not to use the cave phones for emergency communications within the cave the contractor shall be required to set up temporary phones for emergency use within the cave.

C. 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:

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

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

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1.10 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered by the NPS will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 “Project Management and Coordination” for requirements on using the Project Website.

B. Use of Power Equipment Inside the Cave

1. The use of all equipment inside the cave is subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

a. Specific restrictions are as follows:

1) No internal combustions powered equipment is allowed.

2) Propane equipment may be allowed subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval.

3) Electrical powered equipment is allowed.

4) Welding is discouraged inside the cave; however, it may be approved by the

Contracting Officer with a 7-day advance notice in situations where no reasonable alternative exists.

5) All waste materials, including metal shavings and dust, from drilling, sawing, etc., must be collected and properly disposed of outside the Park.

a) Construct containment enclosures and use sheeting as necessary to protect walls and cave floor.

C. Field Verification

1. Field verify all new and existing dimension affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

2. Existing cave features and confined passageways limit the size of structural members that can be delivered to the project site.

a. The maximum length of member that can be transported through the corner between Stair 19U and the formation room is approximately ten feet.

b. Contractor shall verify the access route dimensions and ensure that the components are manufactured to dimensions that will fit through the passageways.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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031414 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Those costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with the preparation of modifications will not be allowed. The costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

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6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: These are costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on the project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a 40 hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: This is the hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens, this includes insurance and taxes that the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums , such as:

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

3) Workers Compensation– Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4) FUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) SUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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6) Union agreement costs – Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

9) Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects the contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include this as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees that the contractor will pay the labor and material costs they have incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for each individual project based on a sliding scale which relates to the size of the project. Include this as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: This covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. This is not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Your proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. The proposal must be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed that that they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Gov’t provided form.

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3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Division 01 Specification, “Construction Schedule”, for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs must be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter.

Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving the right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

5. Contractor must review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to the NPS.

All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work.

Any work proposed that will require overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. All rates shall be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, FICA, FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. The labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices must include all applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for “miscellaneous tools and equipment”, in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 must be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

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c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. The estimated equipment rates shall include the operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires & tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per FAR 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used are to be in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the US Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then ½ of the equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, the established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment that is not used and on the jobsite for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided that the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment that is still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit.

Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project. Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10% Profit………………10.0%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for contractor and subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 25%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If contractors form a partnership, than the partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in the same amount as an individual contractor (refer to par 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on the division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, the overhead and profit mark-ups are required on the net increases and deducted on net decreases.

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5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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082714 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No. 0001 Build Safety Compliant Cave Tour Structures.

1. This item consists of all work as shown in the Plans and Specifications and defined in the Contract Documents for the complete upgrades to the Cave Tour Route.

2. Measurement for payment will be based on agreed to monthly progress against an approved schedule of values breaking down the project.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

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091015 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination.

3. Submittals

4. Coordination Drawings.

5. Requests for Information (RFIs).

6. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project Website.

7. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 “Construction Schedule” for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 40 “Execution” for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 “Closeout Procedures” for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

5. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

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B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Permit requirements.

7. Pre-installation conferences.

8. Project closeout activities.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on the Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to the Contracting Officer (CO) for resolution of such conflicts.

c. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and for anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

d. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Sheet Size: At least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 22 by 34 inches (750 by 1000 mm).

3. Number of Copies: Submit two 2 opaque copies of each submittal. Contracting Officer will return one (1) copy.

4. Refer to individual Sections for Coordination Drawing requirements for Work in those Section

B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Floor Plans: Show architectural and structural elements, and electrical Work.

Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

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2. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

3. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

4. Electrical Work: Show the following:

a. Runs of vertical and horizontal conduit 1-1/4 inches (32 mm) in diameter and larger.

b. Light fixture, exit light, emergency battery pack, smoke detector, and other fire-alarm locations.

c. Panel board, switch board, switchgear, transformer, busway, generator, and motor control center locations.

d. Location of pull boxes and junction boxes, dimensioned from column center lines.

5. Review: Contracting Officer (CO) will review coordination drawings to confirm that the Work is being coordinated, but not for the details of the coordination, which are Contractor's responsibility. If CO determines that coordination drawings are not being prepared in sufficient scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, CO will so inform Contractor, who shall make changes as directed and resubmit.

6. Coordination Drawing Prints: Prepare coordination drawing prints according to requirements in Section 01 33 23 "Submittal Procedures."

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to the following requirements:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as original Drawings.

2. File Preparation Format: AutoCad.dwg, Version 2011, operating in Microsoft Windows operating system.

3. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Document Format (PDF) file format.

4. Contracting Officer (CO) will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files (AutoCad.dwg) of Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. CO makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

b. Digital Data Software Program: Drawings are available in AutoCad.dwg.

D. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the 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.

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

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Quality Control Plan.

10. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP).

11. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

E. All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies.

Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form created on the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

1. CO will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

2. Date.

3. RFI subject.

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

8. Contractor's signature.

9. Requested date for response.

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Form: Complete the RFI Form on the NPS/DSC SharePoint website as follows:

1. Enter the general information at the top of the form.

2. Under the “Action” section at the bottom of the form, select “Question” then select

“CMR” in the drop-down of the “Send to” box.

3. Enter the details of the question and attach related documents.

4. Select “Submit Form” at the bottom of the page.

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D. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. CO's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.5 PROJECT WEB SITE

A. Use the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website for communication throughout the contract period. The NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website will be used for the following functions:

1. Project directory.

2. Project correspondence.

3. Meeting agendas and minutes.

4. Contract modifications forms and logs.

5. RFI form and processing.

6. Task and issue management.

7. Photo documentation.

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management.

9. Submittal form and processing.

10. Payment coordination documentation.

11. Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating.

12. Online document collaboration.

13. Reminder and tracking functions.

14. Archiving functions.

15. Notification of submittal and RFI statuses and current responsible party.

16. Permits and addendums

B. Some documents however are not suitable to be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website and shall be coordinated with the SharePoint Project team as appropriate.

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C. Submit to the CO a list of all employees who will need access to the website. The users will receive an invitation to register from the Department of Interior (DOI). Once the user is registered on the DOI website, they will be given access to the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. For login procedures and other SharePoint information, refer to the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/precon_spproj.htm.

D. All users will be required to have the following software packages:

1. Internet Explorer version 7 or later.

2. Adobe Acrobat Professional (Pro) version 9 or later

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities/ Lines of Authority.

2. Park rules and regulations.

3. Jobsite Safety.

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 01 documents.

5. Coordination of Subcontractors.

6. Labor law application.

7. Modifications.

8. Payments to Contractor.

9. Schedule of Values

10. Payroll reports.

11. Contract time.

12. Liquidated damages.

13. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

14. Display of Hotline posters.

15. Notice to proceed.

16. Correspondence procedures.

17. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

18. Acceptance/rejection of work.

19. Progress meetings.

20. Submittal procedures.

21. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection.

22. Environmental requirements.

23. Permit requirements.

24. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

25. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

26. Reference materials.

27. Value engineering.

28. Resource Protection Plan

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B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings.

All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. The meeting agenda will include the following:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

b. Submittal status.

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

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

e. Modifications.

f. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections,

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated CPM).

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise CO of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Review of mockups.

i. Possible conflicts.

j. Compatibility requirements.

k. Time schedules.

l. Weather limitations.

m. Manufacturer's written instructions.

n. Warranty requirements.

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o. Compatibility of materials.

p. Acceptability of substrates.

q. Temporary facilities and controls.

r. Space and access limitations.

s. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction.

t. Testing and inspecting requirements.

u. Installation procedures.

v. Coordination with other work.

w. Required performance results.

x. Protection of adjacent work.

y. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for…