1-B08_FOPO_150103__Specifications.pdf

GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION

AREA

FORT POINT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

REPAIR LEAKS IN NORTH BARBETTE TIER AND

REPOINT BRICK MASONRY AT FORT POINT

FOPO

PMIS NO. 150103

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

Updated December 7, 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 22 00 Unit Prices

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 References

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

01 57 19.12 Noise and Acoustics Management

01 67 00 Product Requirements

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 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 01 20 Masonry Cleaning

04 11 00 Masonry Repointing and Repair

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 14 13 Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing

07 71 00 Roof Specialties

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

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031414 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. Contractor use of premises.

3. Public use of site.

4. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions.

7. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Fort Point, Fort Point National Historic Site, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, CA

B. Fort Point, constructed in 1861, is a National Register property that contributes to the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark District. Because of its significance, all parties are to take all measures necessary during the performance of the work to maintain and protect the historic fabric of the building and site.

C. The Work includes, but is not limited to:

1. Repair and repointing of interior and exterior brick masonry

2. Cleaning and removal of biological growth at brick masonry

3. Removal and replacement of existing concrete slabs and waterproofing membrane at Barbette Tier, including new drainage details.

4. Replacement of sealant joints

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

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to areas designated by the Contracting Officer.

1. Secure fencing is required around designated staging and storage locations.

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2. All storage of materials to be performed at discretion of the Contractor. Contractor is responsible for the safety and security of all materials stored at the site.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

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

Building closures will be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer.

B. Contractor will be responsible for traffic control during all road closures and traffic hindrances including providing routing around the work being performed. All traffic control methods are to be performed in accordance with all federal, state and local codes.

C. Contractor must keep facility accessible to visitors and employees for duration of contract.

Circulation from accessible parking to fort entry and internal circulation serving existing accessible function spaces and common services that are not closed for construction must remain accessible.

As construction phasing requires changes in site use, Contractor will submit accessibility plan with altered route, temporary orientation signage and warning/safety treatments, and housekeeping measures to keep accessible path of travel clear.

1. Submit plan two weeks prior to site modifications for review and approval by Contracting Officer. Perform inspection of reconfigured site to ensure that accessibility meets ABAAS.

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2. Record observations and note compliant and non-compliant conditions on DSC-CQC Accessibility Inspection Report as basis of report. Supplement with descriptive data, narrative notes, line sketches and digital photos as needed. Coordinate inspection with updated/approved construction phasing schedule.

1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day 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 CO.

b. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

1.6 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.

1. Applicable rules and regulations can be viewed at:

http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

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.

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.

1.7 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., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated. Building is closed to the public 3-4 days/ week.

1. Weekend Hours: No work on weekends permitted without advance, written permission from the CO.

2. Government Holiday: Holiday: No work on government holidays permitted without advance, written permission from the CO.

http://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

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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, notify the Contracting Officer in accordance with the Differing Site Conditions 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 two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

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

1.8 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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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UNIT PRICES

SECTION 012200 - UNIT PRICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for unit prices.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 012600 "Contract Modification Procedures" for procedures for submitting and handling Change Orders.

2. Section 014000 "Quality Requirements" for general testing and inspecting requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Unit price is an amount incorporated in the Agreement, applicable during the duration of the

Work as a price per unit of measurement for materials, equipment, or services, or a portion of the Work, added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by appropriate modification, if the scope of Work or estimated quantities of Work required by the Contract Documents are increased or decreased.

1.3 PROCEDURES

A. Unit prices include all necessary material, plus cost for delivery, installation, insurance, applicable taxes, overhead, and profit.

B. Measurement and Payment: See individual Specification Sections for work that requires establishment of unit prices. Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.

C. Owner reserves the right to reject Contractor's measurement of work-in-place that involves use of established unit prices and to have this work measured, at Owner's expense, by an independent surveyor acceptable to Contractor.

D. List of Unit Prices: A schedule of unit prices is included in Part 3. Specification Sections referenced in the schedule contain requirements for materials described under each unit price.

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UNIT PRICES

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULE OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit Price 1: Masonry Repointing and Repair.

1. Description: Removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar joints at brick masonry, according to Section 041100 “Masonry Repointing and Repair.”

2. Unit of Measurement: Square Feet (SF) of wall area. Note that 1 square foot of wall area is not equal to 1 lineal foot of mortar joint.

B. Unit Price No. 2: Masonry Cleaning

1. Description: Cleaning and removal of biological growth from masonry surfaces, according to Section 040120 “Masonry Cleaning.”

2. Unit of Measurement: Square Feet (SF) of wall area cleaned.

C. Unit Price No. 3: Brick Repair

1. Description: Removal and replacement of deteriorated brick units with repair mortar or new brick units, according to Section 041100 “Masonry Repointing and Repair.”

2. Unit of Measurement: Per brick unit (EA) repaired or replaced.

END OF SECTION 012200

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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 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

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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

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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…………………..4.5%

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

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.1: Base Project, Barbette Tier Waterproofing

1. This item consists of mobilization, demobilization, general conditions, protection, waterproofing work, and masonry repair, as labeled “Base Project” on drawing sheets and including the following sub-items:

a. 1A: Slab replacement and waterproofing

1) Mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the overall work included in Contract Line Item No.1.

2) Selective removal of concrete slabs at the Barbette Tier for replacement with a new concrete structural slab, waterproofing, and topping slab. New slab design is to be reviewed, revised if necessary, and stamped by contractor’s registered Structural Engineer. Protect all materials to remain from damage and provide moisture weeps and drainage piping as indicated.

3) Replacement of deteriorated sealant joints at Barbette Tier and superior slope.

4) Measurement for payment will be by percentage complete.

5) Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

b. 1B: Brick repointing

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar at west exterior elevation, barbette tier parapet walls, and third tier walls, ceilings, and piers. See sheets A1, A1.1, A2, A6 and A7 for locations.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. Note that 1 square foot of wall area is not equal to 1 lineal foot of mortar joint. The base project amount for brick repointing is 9644 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

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c. 1C: Masonry cleaning

1) Removal of biological growth and general masonry cleaning at west exterior elevation, barbette tier parapet walls, and third tier walls, ceilings, and piers.

See sheets A1, A1.1, A2, A6 and A7 for locations.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. The base project amount for masonry cleaning is 675 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

d. 1D: Brick repair

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated brick units with repair mortar or new brick units at the west bastion exterior walls, west exterior elevation, barbette tier parapet walls, and third tier walls, ceilings, and piers. See sheets A1, A1.1, A2, A6 and A7 for locations.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a per brick unit basis (EA). The base project amount for brick repair is 150 brick units.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per brick unit (EA).

B. Contract Line Item No. 2: Base Project, Repointing at Parade Wall

1. This item consists of item consists of mobilization, demobilization, general conditions, protection, and replacement of deteriorated mortar at parade wall elevations, at second and third tiers only, as indicated on sheet A7. This item includes the following sub-items:

a. 2A: Brick repointing

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar at parade wall elevations, at second and third tiers only, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. Note that 1 square foot of wall area is not equal to 1 lineal foot of mortar joint. The base project amount for brick repointing is 1747.5 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

C. Contract Line Item No. 3: Option A, East Bastion and North Walls

1. This item consists of mobilization, demobilization, general conditions, protection, replacement of deteriorated mortar, brick repair, and cleaning of biological growth at masonry at north wall, east bastion, and northwest walls as indicated on sheet A5. This item including the following sub-items:

a. 2A: Brick repointing

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar at north wall, east bastion, and northwest walls, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. Note that 1 square foot of wall area is not equal to 1 lineal foot of mortar joint. The base project amount for brick repointing is 3540 square feet.

b. 2B: Masonry cleaning

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1) Removal of biological growth and general masonry cleaning at the north wall, east bastion, and northwest walls, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. The base project amount for masonry cleaning is 4950 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

c. 2C: Brick repair

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated brick units with repair mortar or new brick units at the north wall, east bastion, and northwest walls, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a per brick unit basis (EA). The base project amount for brick repair is 150 brick units.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per brick unit (EA).

D. Contract Line Item No. 4: Option B, Second Tier Casemates

1. This item consists of mobilization, demobilization, general conditions, protection, replacement of deteriorated mortar, and cleaning of biological growth at masonry at arched and vaulted brick ceilings, piers, and interior faces of exterior walls of second tier casemates, as indicated on sheet A4. This item includes the following sub-items:

a. 3A: Brick repointing

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar at arched and vaulted brick ceilings, piers, and interior faces of exterior walls of second tier casemates, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. Note that 1 square foot of wall area is not equal to 1 lineal foot of mortar joint. The base project amount for brick repointing is 9285 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

b. 3B: Masonry cleaning

1) Removal of biological growth and general masonry cleaning at arched and vaulted brick ceilings, piers, and interior faces of exterior walls of second tier casemates, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. The base project amount for masonry cleaning is 10,700 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

E. Contract Line Item No. 5: Option C, Third Tier Casemates

1. This item consists of mobilization, demobilization, general conditions, protection, replacement of deteriorated mortar, and cleaning of biological growth at masonry at arched and vaulted brick ceilings, piers, and interior faces of exterior walls of third tier casemates, as indicated on sheet A3. This item includes the following sub-items:

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a. 4A: Brick repointing

1) Removal and replacement of deteriorated mortar at arched and vaulted brick ceilings, piers, and interior faces of exterior walls of third tier casemates, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. Note that 1 square foot of wall area is not equal to 1 lineal foot of mortar joint. The base project amount for brick repointing is 21,925 square feet.

3) Payment will be made at the contract unit price per square foot.

b. 4B: Masonry cleaning

1) Removal of biological growth and general masonry cleaning at arched and vaulted brick ceilings, piers, and interior faces of exterior walls of third tier casemates, including mobilization, demobilization, and general conditions needed to support the work.

2) Measurement for payment will be made on a square foot basis. The base project amount for masonry cleaning is 10,700 square feet.

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031414 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. Requests for Information (RFIs).

5. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project Website.

6. Project meetings.

7. Environmental Coordination.

8. 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.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): An AHJ is an agency that has been granted legal authority over a location, action or resource. This authority includes the ability to issue a permit or other legal permission document.

B. Construction Permits: Are those permits obtained by the contractor based on means and methods used to execute the work. Construction Permits are issued to the Contractor and not to the National Park Service (NPS).

C. Government Furnished Permits: Are those permits that are obtained by NPS during the design process and provided to the Contractor for compliance with the provisions through construction.

These permits may address impacts to natural resources, construction stormwater, etc.

1.3 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.

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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.

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.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. 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.

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.

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

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan.

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

a. Name of Permit.

b. The AHJ issuing the permit.

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

B. 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.

C. Coordination memoranda as described under “Construction Coordination.”

1.5 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.

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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.

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.

1.6 NPS/DSC SHAREPOINT 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)

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shall not be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website and shall be coordinated with the SharePoint Project team as appropriate.

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

1.7 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. Environmental requirements.

21. Permit requirements.

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

23. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

24. Reference materials.

25. Value engineering.

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, http://www.nps.gov/dscw/precon_spproj.htm

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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.

o. Compatibility of materials.

p. Acceptability of substrates.

q. Temporary facilities and controls.

r. Space and access limitations.

s. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

t. Testing and inspecting requirements.

u. Installation procedures.

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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.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the

Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; must be familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan(WMP).

c. Implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP).

d. Present an overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at the Preconstruction conference.

e. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with their position requirements.

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

B. Perform project quality control in accordance with requirements specified in Related Sections, including:

1. Quality Requirements.

2. Regulatory Requirements.

3. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

4. Noise & Acoustics Management.

5. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Management.

6. Construction Waste Management.

C. Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on the project site. Training shall include the following:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to the building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to the Project.

3. Review of site specific procedures and management plans:

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a. Construction Waste Management.

b. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

c. Noise & Acoustics Management.

d. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention.

Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of familiarity with P2 practices.

5. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Contractor 40 CFR employee training records upon…