Attachment_1_Specifications_GRCA_182403.pdf

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA

Replace Primary Potable Water Pumps 1&2 at the Indian Garden Pumphouse

GRCA 182403

Phase 2

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

June 25, 2018

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

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 & Coordination

01 32 16 Construction Schedule

01 32 33 Photographic Documentation

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 Reference Standards

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 65 50 Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling

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 79 00 Demonstration and Training

01 81 13.13 Sustainable Design Requirements

01 91 14 Total Building Commissioning

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 09 00 Concrete…………………………………………………………………………………….

03 15 19 Anchorage To Concrete…………………………………………………………………….

03 41 33 Precast and Prestressed Concrete…………………………………………………………...

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications………………………………………………………………………….

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 96 00 High Performance Industrial Coatings………………………………………….………

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 Raceway and Boxes ……………………………………………………………………..…

26 05 73 Power System Studies……………………………………………………………………

26 29 23 Variable Frequency Drives………………………………………………………………

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 21 00 Telemetry Systems………………………………………………………………….………

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing………………………………………………..……………………………….

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 05 00 Pipe and Pipe Fittings: Basic Requirements……………………..……………...…………

40 05 07 Pipe Support Systems…………………………………………………………….………...

40 05 24 Pipe: Steel……………………………………………………………………….…………

40 05 51 Valves: Basic Requirements…………………………………………………….…………

40 05 63 Ball Valves……………………………………………………………………….………...

40 05 66 Check Valves………………………………….……………………………………………

40 62 16 Computer Network and Human Machine Interface (HMI) Hardware and Software………

40 90 00 Instrumentation for Process Control: Basic Requirements…………………………….…..

40 90 05 Control Strategies………………………………………………………………………..….

40 91 10 Primary Meters and Transmitters…………………………………………………………...

40 94 43 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ……………….…………………………………...

40 98 00 Control Panels and Enclosures…………………………………………………………..….

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 21 00 Pump Installation and Testing Requirements………………………………………………

43 23 04 Pumping Equipment – Horizontal Multi-Stage Pumps….………………………………

Division 01

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. Government Furnished Materials.

3. Contractor use of premises.

4. Public use of site.

5. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

6. Conduct of Operations

7. Work Restrictions.

8. Special Construction Requirements.

9. Additional Reports.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Indian Garden Pumphouse in the Grand Canyon. The facility is located in the inner canyon along the Bright Angel Trail, approximately 4 miles below the South Rim Visitors

Center in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. The work includes the construction required to install two new horizontal multi-stage centrifugal pumps at the Indian Garden Pump House. Construction will include furnishing, transporting (excluding helicopter operations), installing and testing all materials, equipment, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical systems referenced in the Construction Documents associated with the replacement of existing pumps in the

North Pump House required to provide Grand Canyon Village with a fully operational pump station at Indian Garden.

2. Stage and coordinate onsite logistics to optimize construction schedule and minimize park visitor impacts. Design intent work sequence is summarized below and defined in the Construction Documents:

a. Prepare grades outside Pump House entrances.

b. Install temporary precast concrete pads and transition pavement sections.

c. Deliver and install new Pump 2 in South Pump House, test and deliver for temporary operations by the NPS until Pump 1 in the North Pump House is operational.

d. Remove existing pipe, pumps, and equipment in North Pump House, except the existing VFD. This existing VFD will be used for temporary operation of Pump 2 in the South Pump House.

e. Complete the demolition of North Pump House and stage helicopter backhaul flights demolished materials in conjunction with North Pump House material delivery.

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f. Furnish, install and test new Pump 1 in North Pump House for permanent operations by NPS staff.

g. Relocate Pump 2 from the South Pump House to its permanent location in North

Pump House, retest, and deliver for permanent operation by the NPS.

3. Additional general construction activities include:

a. Deliver specified pumps to the South Rim Helibase staging area.

b. Schedule and coordinate helicopter delivery of pumps, building materials, and demolition removals into and out of the Canyon with respect to specific aircraft capacity and local species concerns.

c. All transportation of supplies, equipment, waste material, etc. to and from the helipad (or adjacent staging area.)

d. Demolish, remove, and dispose of abandoned/unusable equipment to be replaced, such as variable frequency drives (VFD), transformers, piping, storage cabinets, exterior fencing, demolished concrete/retaining wall, and pre-project debris adjacent to the pump houses.

e. Remove and deliver existing Pumps 1 and 2 to South Rim Maintenance Facility.

f. Furnish and install necessary electrical components and cabling, Variable

Frequency Drives (VFD), piping and valves, SCADA equipment, and any additional new equipment and materials needed to support the operation of the new pumps.

g. Staging areas, exterior temporary concrete pad installation and removal, permanent reinforced interior pump pad installation, and lifts/conveyors/carts for moving pumps and other equipment into and out of the pumphouse for helicopter transport.

h. Pump and motor placement, testing, and commissioning, including all control systems.

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

1.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS – N/A

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to designated staging areas adjacent to the pumphouse or Mule Barn. Materials, tools, and equipment shall not be stored in either pumphouse.

Under no circumstance shall materials be stored in a location that obstructs foot or mule traffic on the Bright Angel or Plateau Point Trails.

C. 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-on 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.

D. Trails and Entrances: Keep trails, building entrances, and the helicopter pad serving the project premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, Government vehicles

(helicopters), hikers, and mule trains at all times. Do not use these areas for storage of materials.

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

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

E. Construction Camp: The Maintenance Facility Bunk House will accommodate up to 8 Contractor crew members inside. Government project team member housing will be in a separate bunk house.

The Maintenance Facility bunk house has a full kitchen and a living room. Bunk house lodging is available to Contractor at a cost of $15 per night per bunk. If the bunk house is fully utilized, the

Contractor shall request to establish a Construction Camp at a designated campsite, to be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to beginning construction. Contractor will only use a designated campsite for overflow crew members that cannot be accommodated in the bunk house.

1. Clean and organize lodging facilities daily to mitigate exposure to rodents. Place trash into an NPS approved, Contractor-provided trash receptacle daily. The Contractor will use a helicopter to backhaul trash from the project site. The Contractor will not use the

Park-provided dumpster for personal trash.

2. Return the lodging facilities to pre-project condition at the completion of work. Any damage to lodging facilities will be repaired or replaced a no additional cost to the NPS, including, but not limited to: structures, deck, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and appliances.

3. The use of TV in the canyon is not allowed unless otherwise approved by the Contracting

Officer.

4. No telephone is available for Contractor use. See Section 01 50 00 for requirements on phone installation, should Contractor require phone service.

5. Construction Camp food storage and preparation are consistent with camping. Contractor shall take necessary precautions to maintain food safety and worker health.

6. Contractor to arrange a pre-move in and post-move out inspection of the bunkhouse with the Park.

F. 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. The Contractor shall be liable for damage which directly results from moving of equipment.

1.5 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The Bright Angel and Plateau Point Trails will remain mostly open to the public during construction. The Bright Angel Trail is located adjacent to the North Pumphouse and is in between the mule corral and the North Pumphouse. The Bright Angel Trail is utilized by hikers and mule concessions daily, 365 days per year. NPS has establish a temporary trail detouring human traffic on the Bright Angel Trail northwest onto the Plateau Point Trail for a short distance. The detour

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reconnects into the Bright Angel Trail northeast of the Mule Barn. This will allow direct contractor access between the east staging area and the pumphouses, with the exception of periodic mule trains (typically two per day) which will continue to use the Bright Angel Trail.

B. Construction access and equipment traffic between the staging area west of the Mule Barn and the pumphouse may require temporary closure of the detoured trail. Any closures of the trail for durations longer than 15 minutes shall be scheduled with the Contracting Officer a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All closures need to be staffed with a minimum of two flaggers; one on each side of the closure.

C. Contractor shall provide continual coordination with the NPS Backcountry Rangers, Mule

Concessioner, and Contracting Officer to monitor the detour effectiveness and implement needed changes to keep visitors safe and prevent unauthorized entry to the work area.

1.6 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage, should access be needed to the facility during construction.

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).

1.7 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 written requests 72 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of

7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as long as there is daylight, Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Specific work hours to be determined on a case-by-case basis when obtaining consent for weekend work from Contracting Officer.

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B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies 48 hours in advance 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 or unmarked utility, repair the utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

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 fourteen days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: To be determined on a case-by-case basis with the

Contracting Officer.

4. Refer to Section 01 73 40 for specific coordination requirements associated with pump outages, scheduling, and timing.

D. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within any building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

E. Per Section 01 65 50, helicopter supported construction activities shall only occur between

November 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018.

1.9 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. All construction materials and equipment will require transportation into and out of the canyon via helicopter, mule, or foot.

1. See Section 01 65 50 “Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling” for requirements on the use of helicopter transportation and mule weight restrictions.

2. No mechanized ground transportation is permitted on canyon trails.

C. Contractor Personnel will be required to hike to the jobsite.

1. See Section 01 65 50 “Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling” for restrictions on the use of helicopter transportation for personnel transport.

2. Contractor personnel shall be aware of the presence of potentially dangerous wildlife within the canyon including, but not limited to, rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, spiders, and scorpions.

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D. Hazardous Materials: The project facilities were tested for Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP.) The results and finding are contained in the report, “Asbestos and

Lead-Based Paint Sampling Report,” dated 9/2016 by HDR Engineering. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) does not have separate state regulations for management disposal of ACM and LBP and therefore, refers to the applicable federal regulations. All handling and disposal of ACM or LBP must comply with current regulations. ADEQ does maintain notification forms for asbestos-containing material (ACM) renovation and demolition activities which are included for reference in the Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Sampling Report. Report summary:

1. ACM Findings:

a. North Pumphouse – The wallboard of the North Pumphouse had sample results of

12% and 15% Chrysotile asbestos.

b. Contractor shall review Attachment 5 of this report for ADEQ notification forms for ACM renovation and demolition activities, and inspection checklists.

2. LBP Findings:

a. North Pumphouse – Blue paint over multi-layers (grey, red) on majority of metal pipes = 3.0%

b. North Pumphouse – Green paint over small section of metal pipe in the northeast area = 6.5%

c. North Pumphouse – Yellow paint over red paint on metal door and frame = 1.2%

d. If any LBP abatement or demolition activities are to take place, they shall conform to OSHA Lead in Construction regulations found in 29 CFR Part 1926.62 which require the employer provide worker protection.

E. Historic Structures: The South Pumphouse is a registered historic structure with the State Historic

Preservation Office (SHPO).

F. Wildlife/California Condor: All Contractor staff are instructed to avoid interaction with condors and to immediately contact Park Wildlife Program staff or Park Dispatch if and when condor(s) visit the project site. The project site will be cleaned up at the end of each day the work is being conducted (i.e. trash disposed of/secured appropriately, scrap materials picked up) to minimize the likelihood of condors visiting the site

1.10 ADDITIONAL REPORTS

A. A report entitled “Biological Assessment Helicopter Flights in Support of Inner Canyon Projects at

Indian Garden and Twin Overlooks,” dated 2/2016 has been prepared by the US Fish and Wildlife

Service.

B. Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Sampling Report, Grand Canyon Indian Gardens Campground

Pumphouses, National Park Service, Grand Canyon, Arizona. September 2016

C. Copies of the reports are available to all plan holders.

D. If conflicts occur between the report and drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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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 maximum 60 hour week, including 20 hours of overtime

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 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank http://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm#ct

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Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Gov’t provided form.

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) http://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm#ct

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b. Construction Blue Book

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………………8.75%

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012601

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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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No.0001

1. This item consists of Construction – Pump Replacement and all associated work.

a. Includes provisioning new pump units, removal of existing pump units, pump unit placement and install, provision and install all supporting electrical equipment, and pump/control system placement, testing, and commissioning.

2. Measurement for payment will be each.

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

B. Contract Line Item No.0002

1. This item addresses an allowance for SCADA and Communications equipment beyond what is specifically listed in the contract documents

a. Includes hardware, software, communications, and networking equipment at the discretion of NPS.

2. The allowance is to be $125,000 and will be spent as directed by the CO.

a. The allowance is for actual costs (direct, taxes, shipping from the vendor).

b. The allowance may be from up to 10 different vendors.

3. Payments will be via Credit card, Checks, or Purchase orders.

a. These orders shall be placed by the contractor based on NPS provided quotes or online shopping cards, emails, or other similar means.

4. No contractor administrative costs or other markups are to be included in the listed amount.

a. Any of these costs shall be carried under the base portion of the bid.

5. The items shall be shipped as directed by NPS.

6. All items shall be property of NPS and shall be licensed or assigned to GRCA immediately.

7. All unspent funds shall be credited back to the project as a direct deductive change order for the remaining balance only.

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082714 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

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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.

8. Environmental Coordination.

9. Permits

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.

4. Section 01 91 14 “Total Building Commissioning” for coordinating the work with

Owner’s Commissioning Authority.

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.

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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.

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.

9. Commissioning 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. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and other controls.

e. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Sheet Size: At least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 mm) but no larger than 30 by 40 inches (750 by 1000 mm).

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

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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 mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire-alarm, and electrical Work. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Plenum Space: Indicate subframing for support of ceiling and wall systems, mechanical and electrical equipment, and related Work. Locate components within ceiling plenum to accommodate layout of light fixtures indicated on Drawings. Indicate areas of conflict between light fixtures and other components.

3. Mechanical Rooms: Provide coordination drawings for mechanical rooms showing plans and elevations of mechanical, plumbing, fire-protection, fire-alarm, and electrical equipment.

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

5. 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, door floor closers, slab depressions for floor finishes, curbs and housekeeping pads, and similar items.

6. Mechanical and Plumbing Work: Show the following:

a. Sizes and bottom elevations of ductwork, piping, and conduit runs, including insulation, bracing, flanges, and support systems.

b. Dimensions of major components, such as dampers, valves, diffusers, access doors, cleanouts and electrical distribution equipment.

c. Fire-rated enclosures around ductwork.

7. 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.

8. Fire-Protection System: Show the following:

a. Locations of standpipes, mains piping, branch lines, pipe drops, and sprinkler heads.

9. 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.

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

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

2. File Preparation Format: AutoCad.dwg, Version 2016, 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. See Section 01 65 50 for Aviation Plan submittal schedule.

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.

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 (UPPP).

11. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

12. Contractors Commissioning Plan.

13. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan.

14. List of Required Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

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.

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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. 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.

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1.5 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. Payroll reports.

10. Contract time.

11. Liquidated damages.

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

13. Display of Hotline posters.

14. Notice to proceed.

15. Correspondence procedures.

16. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

17. Acceptance/rejection of work.

18. Progress meetings.

19. Submittal procedures.

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection.

21. Environmental requirements.

22. Permit requirements.

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

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials.

26. Value engineering.

27. Schedule of Values

28. Planned Pump Outages

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.

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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 2 week look ahead update (provide updated CPM).

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

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements.

l. Review and Mitigation of Project Risks

m. Planned Pump Outages

n. Identify personnel movements in and out of the canyon, personnel who will be at the Bunk House, and the designated supervisor on duty on a weekly basis

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.

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…