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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

CALIFORNIA

Rehabilitate El Portal Wastewater Treatment Facility

YOSE

196416

Volume 1A of 6 Division 01

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

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SECTION 00 01 07

SEALS PAGE

See Table of Contents for author of each specification section, identified by author’s initials as follows:

AUTHOR’S NAME = INITIALS

COLIN HOFFMAN = CH

Colin Hoffman

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YOSE 196416 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Person Section Responsible Title Pages

VOLUME 1A

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 CH Summary of Work ....................................................................... 1- 13 Supplement:

Construction Constraints ............................................................. 1- 3 01 26 01 CH Contract Modification Procedures .............................................. 1- 7 01 27 00 CH Definition of Contract Line Items ............................................... 1- 6 01 31 00 CH Project Management and Coordination ...................................... 1- 12 01 32 16 CH Construction Schedule ................................................................ 1- 11 01 32 33 CH Photo Documentation.................................................................. 1- 3 01 33 23 CH Submittal Procedures .................................................................. 1- 10 01 35 13.22 CH Archeological Protection ............................................................ 1- 4 01 35 23 CH Safety Requirements ................................................................... 1- 5 01 35 91 CH Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures .............................. 1- 4 01 40 00 CH Quality Requirements ................................................................. 1- 11 Supplement:

CH Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections ............... 1- 17 01 42 00 CH Reference Standards.................................................................... 1- 14 01 45 36 CH Equipment Seismic Certification ................................................ 1- 4 Supplement:

CH Seismic Qualification of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Certificate of Compliance ........................................................ 1- 2 01 50 00 CH Temporary Facilities and Controls .............................................. 1- 12 01 57 19 CH Temporary Environmental Controls ........................................... 1- 35 01 57 19.11 CH Indoor Air Quality Management ................................................. 1- 7 01 57 19.12 CH Noise and Acoustics Management .............................................. 1- 3 01 57 23 CH Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention ........................... 1- 8 01 57 28 CH Temporary Flow Control ............................................................ 1- 8 01 64 00 CH Government-Furnished Products ................................................ 1- 5 Supplements:

CH Section 40 90 00, Supplement Loop Specifications ................... 1- 63 CH Section 40 92 07, Network Components .................................... 1- 3 CH Section 40 92 07, Supplement Network Equipment List ............ 1- 1 CH Section 40 96 00, Applications Software ................................... 1- 29 01 67 00 CH Product Requirements ................................................................. 1- 11 Supplement:

CH Affirmative Procurement Reporting Form .................................. 1- 2 CH Manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance ................................. 1- 1

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01 73 29 CH Cutting and Patching ................................................................... 1- 4 01 73 40 CH Execution .................................................................................... 1- 8 Supplement:

CH Temporary Water Service Application and Policy ..................... 1- 1 01 74 19 CH Construction Waste Management and Disposal ......................... 1- 8 Supplement:

CH Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet Sample ................. 1- 2 01 77 00 CH Closeout Procedures.................................................................... 1- 6 Supplement:

CH Closeout and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements Template & Sample ................................................................ 1- 9 01 78 23 CH Operation and Maintenance Data ................................................ 1- 7 Supplement:

CH Equipment Data Sheet................................................................. 1- 1 01 79 00 CH Demonstration and Training ....................................................... 1- 5 Supplement:

CH Manufacturer’s Certificate of Proper Installation ....................... 1- 1 01 81 13 CH Sustainable Design Requirements for Non-LEED™ Projects .... 1- 4 01 81 33 CH Cyber Security Requirements ..................................................... 1- 6 01 88 15 CH Anchorage and Bracing ............................................................... 1- 7 01 91 14 CH Total Building Commissioning ................................................... 1- 12 01 91 15 CH Equipment Testing and Facility Startup ..................................... 1- 25 Supplements:

CH Facility Startup Flowchart ........................................................... 1- 1 CH Unit Process Startup Form .......................................................... 1- 1 CH Facility Performance Demonstration Form ................................ 1- 1 CH El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant Startup Constraints and Phasing .............................................................................. 1- 13

VOLUME 1B

Title Pages

REPORTS

Geotechnical Report NPS El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant ............. 1-156 Pavement Design Report YOSE 196416 – Rehabilitate El Portal Administrative Camp Design Services ................................................... 1- 47 Addendum 1, Pavement Design Report, Yose 196416 – Rehabilitate El Portal Administrative Camp Design Services .................................... 1- 30 Hazardous Materials Investigation Report El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant ....................................................................................... 1-147

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Asbestos Survey El Portal Admin Camp Laundry House Building #1 ..... 1- 9 Limited Lead Samples by XRF El Portal Admin Camp Laundry House Building #1 .................................................................................. 1- 12 Asbestos Survey El Portal Admin Camp Old House Building #6 ............. 1- 11 Asbestos and Lead Survey El Portal Admin Camp Debris Field .............. 1- 13 Executive Summary Asbestos and Lead Testing El Portal Admin Camp ........................................................................................... 1- 9

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SPECIFICATIONS

YOSE 196416 SUMMARY OF WORK

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NPS DSC Division 1 Specifications National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) | 5-11-21

YOSE 196416

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents.

2. Work Phases.

3. Work Under Other Contracts.

4. Government-Furnished Materials.

5. Contractor Use of Site.

6. Public Use of Site.

7. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings.

8. Conduct of Operations.

9. Work Restrictions.

10. Special Construction Requirements.

11. Soils Investigation Report.

12. Additional Reports.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: El Portal Wastewater Treatment Facility and Administrative Camp, Yosemite National Park, California.

B. The Work required in the base scope as described in Section 01 27 00, Definition of Contract Line Items, include the following scope as described herein but not limited to:

1. El Portal Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF):

a. The Project rehabilitates the 45-year-old plant currently nominally sized at 1 million gallons per day (mgd) to improve treatment efficiency to meet current standards for a wide range of seasonal flow conditions to include the following:

1) New treatment processes constructed at the existing plant site including headworks, secondary treatment, and aerobic digestion.

2) Rehabilitation of the existing tertiary and replacement of dewatering processes.

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3) New sludge drying beds.

4) Replacement and upgrade of the electrical systems throughout the treatment plant.

5) New operations and maintenance facilities.

6) The wastewater processes shall be designed for a nominal capacity of 1 mgd.

7) The new facilities will be constructed on the existing site, while maintaining operation of the existing treatment process.

8) Upgrade of the SCADA system for El Portal WWTF.

9) Demolition and disposal of the existing treatment facilities.

10) Utility coordination as necessary.

2. El Portal Administrative Camp:

a. The Project rehabilitates the El Portal Administrative Camp into a Contractor Camp and staging area for housing workforce during construction of the WWTF. It includes extensive demolition of built infrastructure such as utility and roadway corridors, trailers and houses to include HAZMAT operations, retaining walls, and other site debris.

The Project constructs asphalt roadways, concrete RV pads, and wet and dry utility improvements. The Project establishes a 150-foot riparian buffer on the Merced River by removing existing infrastructure within the buffer.

3. The Optional Work Items as described in Section 01 27 00, Definition of Contract Line Items, Paragraph Optional Contract Line Items (CLINs), includes the following:

a. Contract Line Item 000A – Wastewater System Remote Sites SCADA Upgrades: Includes equipment, controls, and internet hardware and wiring to the remote wastewater.

b. Contract Line Item 000B – Parking Shade Canopies: Near the Operations Building.

c. Contract Line Item 000C – Digester Covers: Install aluminum covers over digester tanks.

d. Contract Line Item 000D – Percolation Pond Rehabilitation: Includes boulder removal, maintenance access, and side slope rehabilitation for Pond 1 and 2.

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

1.3 WORK PHASES – WWTF

A. The Work shall be conducted in, at a minimum, five phases in the following order, with each phase substantially complete before beginning next phase, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Refer to the Construction Sequencing Drawings in the Contract Documents for a visual representation of the construction phases. Refer to Section 01 91 15, Equipment Testing and Facility

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Startup, for additional information on facility startup. Additional steps and phasing will be required and is the responsibility of the Contractor to develop a complete work sequencing approach which must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Phase 1:

1. Begin constructing new Operations Building. The new Operations Building may be utilized by NPS plant staff during construction to maintain operations after the building has undergone commissioning.

2. Construct the new Plant Water Pump Station and tie it into the existing water system utilizing above grade temporary piping. Install temporary pump control system.

3. Install temporary solids drying beds south of the existing headworks facility as depicted in the Contract Documents. Demolish the existing solids drying beds once the temporary beds is in use.

4. Construct new manhole, associated piping, and the new Return Flow Pump Station once the existing solids drying beds have been demolished. Refer to Civil and Yard Piping Drawings.

5. Demolish the existing chlorine contact basin, install structural backfill and restore area to grade. Refer to Site Civil Drawings.

6. Commence Tertiary Facility improvements beginning with the new electrical room and replacement of filter control valves as depicted in the Tertiary Demolition drawings.

7. Install and connect new influent pipe to new Headworks facility. Connection to existing upstream manhole will be performed in a future construction phase.

8. Commence existing Septage Receiving Facility improvements. See Facility 11 drawings for further information and sequencing.

9. Install new electrical manhole and install temporary primary power provisions.

C. Phase 2:

1. Construct liquids treatment facilities and associated piping (Headworks, Headworks Effluent Pump Station, Bioreactors, Secondary Clarifiers, RAS/WAS Pump Station) in location of previously demolished solids drying beds.

2. Demolish the backwash waste (BWW) pond and construct the new Digester- Dewatering Building, with associated piping.

3. Install new electrical service to headworks, digester, Operations Building, and Plant Water Pump Station.

4. Continue tertiary system upgrades as denoted in the Facility 30 drawings.

5. Demolish and construct new UV channels.

6. Construct chemical building, chemical pad and containment vault.

7. Construct odor control structure and biofilter cell.

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D. Phase 3:

1. Complete upgrades to tertiary facilities and install new canopy.

2. Install odor control duct between structure and headworks.

3. Close drive access and construct retaining walls.

4. Install generators and propane tanks.

5. Make final connection to existing influent manhole. Refer to the Yard Piping

Drawings.

6. Rehabilitate low pressure water tank.

7. Construct the Maintenance Building.

E. Phase 4:

1. Install remaining yard piping.

2. After startup, commissioning and acceptance of new facilities demolish remaining existing structures as depicted in the Contract Documents.

3. Decommission temporary power after new primary power is energized.

F. Phase 5:

1. Rehabilitate percolation ponds, if CLIN 000D is awarded. Rehabilitation includes removal of boulders and replacement of embankment coverage with geogrid and angular rock. Install new concrete maintenance access ramp.

2. Construct new Solids Drying Beds once the existing digester complex has been demolished. Decommission Temporary Drying Beds upon commissioning of new Solids Drying Beds.

3. Complete Site features (parking, ramps, stairs, etc.) and construct parking shade canopies.

4. Repair and install new perimeter fencing. See Site Civil Drawings.

1.4 WORK PHASES – ADMINISTRATIVE CAMP

A. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to develop a complete work sequencing plan for the Administrative Camp which must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

An outline of expected work phase timing and coordination with Article Work under Other Contracts, has been provided in the table below:

Preferred Timeline NPS/YOSE AT&T PG&E

Contractor (Admin Camp / WWTF)

ASAP/ by end of

Start Fuel Reduction (by others via NPS contract)

1) Complete design

2) Coordinate w/Park re:

portion of the AT&T work outside the boundaries of the Admin Camp project site

1) Complete work orders for equipment removals

2) Complete design and work orders for new service to Well Houses #2/6 and #3/7

N/A

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Preferred Timeline NPS/YOSE AT&T PG&E

Contractor (Admin Camp / WWTF)

No later than March 2025 (prior to nesting season/start of Admin Camp Construction)

Complete Fuel Reduction including tree trimming over specified RV sites and parking areas (by others via NPS contract)

Complete work (set poles and conduit under Foresta Road) on the northside and southside of the river to prep for permanent comm line re-route (start date

TBD)

1) Remove existing PG&E equipment

2) Install new service to Well Houses #2/6 and #3/7

3) Set new meter for Admin Camp (if applicable)

N/A

Start of WWTF/Admin Camp Construction

Initiate coordination with AT&T and PG&E

Coordinate with NPS and WWTF/Admin Camp Contractor

Coordinate with NPS and WWTF/Admin Camp Contractor

Initiate coordination with AT&T and

PG&E

During Admin Camp Construction

De-energize NPS electric (where applicable)

1) Coordinate re:

maintaining comm service (ALERT NPS CO to any potential “blackout” periods)

2) Pull and install cables

3) Remove old cable and poles

1) Coordinate re:

maintaining power to existing Abbieville residences

2) ALERT NPS CO

to any potential “blackout” periods)

1) Demo electric on top of shared comm/electric poles within riparian buffer paralleling river (leave portion of poles w/comm lines in place for future removal by

AT&T)

2) Install comm conduit

3) Install electric

Before Admin Camp Occupation

Re-energize NPS electric (where applicable)

Re-route in place

Service energized to Admin Camp

All utilities in place and operational; all trenching backfilled with drivable surfaces

1.5 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

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

Coordinate Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Other work contracts related to the Administrative Camp area include the following:

1. Fuel Reduction: Vegetation trimming and removal in project area (by others via NPS/YOSE contract).

2. AT&T realignment of communication lines along Foresta Rd. and through project area.

3. PG&E upgrade of PG&E owned overhead power lines and systems entering the project area.

4. Revegetation of project area. This includes the area within the 150 Riparian Buffer Zone and disturbed areas outside of new construction, including asphalt removal, building demolition, and graded areas (by NPS/YOSE park staff).

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1.6 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In Case of Government-furnished materials:

1. Government will arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Construction Contractor’s Construction Schedule.

2. Construction Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, receiving, unloading, and handling Government-furnished items at Project site.

3. Government will inspect delivered items for damage after delivery.

Construction Contractor shall be present for and assist in Government’s inspection.

4. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing.

5. Construction Contractor is responsible for protecting Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

6. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Construction Contractor’s operations, Construction Contractor shall repair or replace them.

7. Construction Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Government-furnished items into Work.

8. See Section 01 64 00, Government-Furnished Products.

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. Butterfly valves for tertiary filter isolation and control for WWTF.

2. Fire hydrants for WWTF.

3. Application Software Programming Engineer (ASPE) for WWTF and Lift

Stations.

4. Transformer for Administrative Camp.

5. Switchboards for Administrative Camp.

1.7 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE – WWTF

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated on the Drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project Site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to areas noted on the Drawings. The existing El Portal WWTF must remain on-line at all times during the transition from the old plant to the newly constructed facilities.

2. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to 40 feet beyond building perimeter; 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter; 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches; and 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving areas, storm water detention facilities, and fields) that require additional staging areas in order to limit compaction in the constructed area. Confine

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constructions operations limits of disturbance shown within the Civil drawings. Coordinate with requirements of Section 31 10 00, Site Clearing.

B. Storage of Materials and Stockpiling: Confine storage of materials to the staging and storages areas shown on Civil Drawings in the Contract Documents. Consult with Contracting Officer approval of final locations for material and equipment storage.

C. Parking: Confine parking to the staging areas as shown on the Civil Drawings in the Contract Documents.

D. 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 (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not remove or damage any boulders without prior approval from the CO.

5. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees or boulders.

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

7. See Section 01 57 19, Temporary Environmental Controls, for additional details and requirements.

E. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, main plant access, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use 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 onsite.

F. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp will be permitted at the El Portal Administrative Camp. Provide utilities as specified in Section 01 50 00, Temporary Facilities and Controls. Adhere to Park rules, animal deterrent policies, cleanliness policies, and return site to previous condition at completion of work. These requirements also apply to all Contractors’ employees who may, with prior approval, establish their own camping facilities.

G. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with legal load restrictions in hauling of materials.

Load restrictions on park roads are identical to 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.

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H. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined.

I. Ferguson Slide Detour: Comply with current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) restrictions for crossing of temporary Bailey bridges on California State Route 140 over the Merced River.

1.8 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE – ADMINISTRATIVE CAMP

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of Site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated on the Drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project Site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to areas noted on the Drawings.

Confine constructions operations to the designated work areas, including staging areas designated in the pans for use by the Contractor. In addition, and as specified below, the Contractor may move personnel equipment and materials on park roads and trails for the purpose of performing work, subject to restrictions described in the Contract Documents. General information on the use of Yosemite facilities is available in the following publications:

Yosemite Official Map and Guide and Yosemite Guide. These are available at Yosemite entrance stations, visitor centers, and online at www.nps/yose/index.htm. Contractor personnel shall at all times comply with all published regulations of Yosemite National Park.

B. Storage of Materials and Stockpiling: Confine storage of materials to the staging and storages areas shown on Civil Drawings in the Contract Documents. Consult with Contracting Officer approval of final locations for material and equipment storage.

C. Parking: Confine parking to the staging areas as shown on the Civil Drawings in the Contract Documents. Parking is limited to existing and proposed paved areas.

D. RV Spaces and Contractor Housing: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to develop an occupancy plan for the Administrative Camp which must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor use of Admin Camp for housing (RVs or other modular and removable facilities) shall not occur until new utilities (water, sewer and electric) are completed and new bear boxes are installed.

E. 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 (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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4. Do not remove or damage any boulders without prior approval from the CO.

5. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees or boulders.

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

7. See Section 01 57 19, Temporary Environmental Controls, for additional details and requirements.

F. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, administrative camp access, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use 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 onsite.

G. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with legal load restrictions in hauling of materials.

Load restrictions on park roads are identical to 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.

H. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined.

I. Ferguson Slide Detour: Comply with current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) restrictions for crossing of temporary Bailey bridges on California State Route 140 over the Merced River.

1.9 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. WWTF: Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public. Spur Road and Foresta Road closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer. Contractor to submit plans to Contractor Officer to complete work within a specific time frame. Coordinate with Section 01 32 16, Construction Schedule.

B. Administrative Camp: The area designated on the plans for construction will be closed to the public during construction.

1.10 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings:

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings under construction during the entire Contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate

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Government usage. Perform 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 Contracting Officer.

b. Maintain existing building in weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

Protect building and occupants during construction period.

2. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy premises during entire construction period, with exception of areas under construction.

Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform 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 Contracting Officer.

B. New Buildings:

1. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Government reserves right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the entire Project.

a. Contracting Officer will prepare a Beneficial Occupancy letter for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

b. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from National Park Service (NPS) before Government occupancy.

c. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

d. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

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1.11 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

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

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 7 calendar days 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.

1.12 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Onsite Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated. Deviations from onsite working hours for late night and weekend work may be permitted if written approval is obtained by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work.

1. No work is permitted on Federal Holidays.

2. Weekend Hours: Shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. Hours for Core Drilling, Piping Modifications and Earthwork: 6:30 a.m. to

4:00 p.m. No digging, modifying existing process or chemical pipes, modifying existing equipment is permitted outside of this time unless previously approved by the Contracting Officer.

4. No construction materials deliveries will be allowed during the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. between the dates of May 15 and September 15.

B. Existing Utilities:

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

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

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

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 14 business days in advance of proposed plant outages.

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

3. Hours and length of Wastewater Treatment Plant Outages:

a. November through March: 8 hours maximum.

b. April through October: 4 hours maximum.

c. Two weeks minimum notice for planned outages.

4. Hours and length of Administrative Camp Outages:

a. Eight hours maximum.

b. Two weeks minimum notice for planned outages.

D. Existing Facility Modifications: Work within the existing facilities (such the Tertiary and UV) shall only be permitted when El Portal Plant Staff are onsite.

E. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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

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

B. Project-Specific Constraints and Sequencing: The constraints and sequencing are specified in Supplement Construction Constraints of this section. Constraints and sequencing specified therein are preliminary and may be amended as needed to incorporate changes to the Baseline CPM Schedule, as agreed upon by both the Contracting Officer and Contractor.

1.14 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The following reports are available in Volume 1B, Reports:

1. The report Geotechnical Report NPS El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant El Portal, California; dated February 2022, prepared by Shannon & Wilson.

Inc.

2. The report Pavement Design Report YOSE 196416 – Rehabilitate El Portal Administrative Camp Design Services, El Portal, California; dated January 2024, prepared by Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

3. The report Addendum 1, Pavement Design Report, Yose 196416 – Rehabilitate El Portal Administrative Camp Design Services, El Portal, California, dated August 2024, prepared by Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

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B. In case of conflict between report and the drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

1.15 ADDITIONAL REPORTS

A. The following reports are available in Volume 1B, Reports:

1. The report Hazardous Materials Investigation Report El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant, dated October 28, 2021, prepared by CJSeto Support Services, LLC (CJSeto).

2. The reports Asbestos Survey El Portal Admin Camp Laundry House Building #1; Limited Lead Samples by XRF El Portal Admin Camp Laundry House Building #1; Asbestos Survey El Portal Admin Camp Old House Building #6 and Asbestos and Lead Survey El Portal Admin Camp Debris Field, prepared by Leon Environmental Services, dated June 1, 2023.

3. The report, Executive Summary Asbestos and Lead Testing El Portal Admin Camp, prepared by Leon Environmental Services, dated August 30, 2023.

B. In case of conflict between report and the drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

1.16 SUPPLEMENT

A. The supplement listed below, following “End of Section,” is part of this specification:

1. Construction Constraints.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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CONSTRUCTION CONSTRAINTS - WWTF

Facility Name Task ID# Task Description Construction Constraints

Support Requirements Comments

Sitewide - 000 000.01 Construction means and methods

The Contractor shall be responsible for means and methods for the work sequence.

Sitewide - 000 000.02 Shutdowns and access The Contractor shall coordinate any shutdowns and access with the Contracting Officer.

Sitewide - 000 000.03 Shutdowns No work shutdowns longer than 2 weeks will be allowed at any time. The construction work at the WWTP is assumed to be continuous.

Sitewide - 000 000.04 Construction deliveries No construction deliveries will be allowed from May 15 through September 15 during the hours of 8:00 a.m.

through 2:00 p.m.

Sitewide - 000 000.05 Access Contractor parking is not permitted along Foresta Road throughout the duration of construction. Refer to Site Civil Drawings for staging area locations and requirements.

Sitewide - 000 000.06 Access The Contractor shall provide access for hauling trucks, delivery trucks, and for NPS personnel within the limits of construction as well as in areas outside the construction footprint that are impacted by the Contractor’s activities.

The Contractor shall use trench plates to maintain accessibility for hauling, deliveries and for NPS personnel for any relocation of underground utility work, ductbank construction work, and trenching work.

Sitewide - 000 000.07 Demolition The new El Portal Digesters/Dewatering Facilities must pass performance testing and be fully operational before the existing El Portal Facilities (O&M, Aeration Basins, Digesters, etc.). can be demolished.

Sitewide - 000 000.08 Demolition All new construction must be within 3 months after demolition of a facility.

Sitewide - 000 000.09 Electrical systems Contractor shall include details and sequence of load transfers for electrical shutdown outage requests in accordance with Section 26 08 00, Commissioning of Electrical Systems, for any activities related to the relocation or new connection of electrical loads to the existing El Portal electrical system. Contractor shall furnish, install, and successfully test new feeders prior to disconnecting loads from the existing system. Loads shall be disconnected and transferred one-at-a-time.

Sitewide – 000 000.10 Maintenance of plant operations

The Contractor shall keep plant utilities and services operational at all times except during a full plant shutdown, including but not limited to, telephone, fire alarm systems, HVAC, plant water and power.

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Facility Name Task ID# Task Description Construction Constraints

Support Requirements Comments

Sitewide - 000 000.011 Plant access through Main Gate

The Contractor shall not impact plant access for NPS personnel at the main gate.

Sitewide – 000 000.012 HVAC and odor control systems operation

HVAC and Odor control systems must be completed, tested and operational prior to the introduction of process fluids to the new El Portal Facilities.

Sitewide – 000 000.013 Road access during tourist season

Tourist season occurs between mid-March, through to mid-September. Road lane closures are not permitted during this time.

Sitewide – 000 000.014 Construction fencing Construction fencing is required to section off work areas from existing plant.

Sitewide – 000 000.015 Bird nesting provisions Provide bird nesting deterrents as part of general site improvements.

Sitewide – 000 000.016 Temporary piping for startup and testing

Provide temporary piping for various facilities as denoted in the Construction Sequence Drawings and Section 01 57 28, Temporary Flow Control.

Sitewide – 000 000.017 Sand Filter Bypass Temporary bypassing of the tertiary sand filters is allowable for up to 30 days. Refer to Section 01 57 28, Temporary Flow Control.

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRAINTS – ADMINISTRATIVE CAMP

Facility Name Task ID# Task Description Construction Constraints

Support Requirements Comments

Sitewide - 000 000.01 Construction means and methods

The Contractor shall be responsible for means and methods for the work sequence.

Sitewide - 000 000.02 Shutdowns and access The Contractor shall coordinate any shutdowns and access with the Contracting Officer.

Sitewide - 000 000.03 Shutdowns No work shutdowns longer than 2 weeks will be allowed at any time. The construction work at the Administrative Camp is assumed to be continuous.

Sitewide - 000 000.04 Construction deliveries No construction deliveries will be allowed from May 15 through September 15 during the hours of 8:00 a.m.

through 2:00 p.m.

Sitewide - 000 000.05 Access Contractor parking is not permitted along Highway 140 or the Abbeville residential road throughout the duration of construction. Refer to Site Civil Drawings for staging area locations and requirements.

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Facility Name Task ID# Task Description Construction Constraints

Support Requirements Comments

Sitewide - 000 000.06 Access The Contractor shall provide access for hauling trucks, delivery trucks, and for NPS personnel within the limits of construction as well as in areas outside the construction footprint that are impacted by the Contractor’s activities.

The Contractor shall use trench plates to maintain accessibility for hauling, deliveries and for NPS personnel for any relocation of underground utility work, ductbank construction work, and trenching work.

Sitewide - 000 000.07 Access The Contractor shall maintain site security throughout construction. Install new or temporary gate before removing existing gate. Remove and dispose of old gate after new entrance gate is in place and operational.

Coordinate all activities with Contracting Officer.

Sitewide - 000 000.08 Electrical systems Contractor shall include details and sequence of load transfers for electrical shutdown outage requests for any activities related to the relocation or new connection of electrical loads to the existing El Portal electrical system.

Contractor shall furnish, install, and successfully test new feeders prior to disconnecting loads from the existing system. Loads shall be disconnected and transferred one-at-a-time.

Sitewide - 000 000.009 Site access through Abbeville

The Contractor shall not impact access for residents of the Abbeville residential area.

Sitewide – 000 000.010 Road access during tourist season

Tourist season occurs between mid-March, through to mid-September. Road lane closures are not permitted during this time.

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NPS DSC Division 1 Specifications National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) | 1-27-21

YOSE 196416

SECTION 01 26 01

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for Contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead:

1. 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):

a. Rent.

b. Utilities.

c. Furnishings.

d. Office equipment.

e. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the Project.

f. Support, accounting, and administrative staff.

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

h. Estimating and preconstruction services.

i. Mortgage costs.

j. Real estate and corporate taxes.

k. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel.

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

m. Depreciation of equipment and other assets.

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

o. Legal services.

p. Accounting and data processing.

q. Professional fees/registration.

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B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead):

1. Management and administrative costs incurred onsite for the designated project.

Costs associated with preparation of modifications will not be allowed. 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:

a. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager.

b. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent.

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

d. Engineers.

e. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel

Regulations).

f. Scheduling.

g. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities.

h. Field office supplies.

1) Mailing and couriers.

2) Reproduction costs.

3) Storage.

4) Phones.

5) Computers.

6) Copiers.

i. Personal vehicles i.e., Superintendent Pickup trucks.

C. General Requirements:

1. 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:

a. Hoisting.

b. Material handling.

c. Temporary fencing.

d. Port-a-lets.

e. Trash removal, dumpsters.

f. Barricades.

g. Small tools.

h. Safety supplies.

i. Scaffolding.

j. Daily cleaning.

k. Traffic control.

l. Temporary signage.

m. Temporary heating and power.

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D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on 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: The hourly rate paid directly to the worker.

b. Labor Burden:

1) Employer payments of all applicable burdens; includes insurance and taxes the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums, such as:

a) Social Security.

b) Medicare.

c) Workers Compensation: Policy and company calculation to be made available.

d) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA): Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over 1 year.

e) State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA): Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over 1 year.

f) Union Agreement Costs: Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits:

1) Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

a) Health Care Insurance Premiums.

b) Cell Phone.

c) Clothing.

d) 401K and Pensions.

e) Vehicle allowances.

f) Gas allowance.

g) Life insurance premiums.

h) Disability insurance.

i) 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 Contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include as a separate

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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 the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project. Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: Covers the Contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. 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. Proposal be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of Contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. Proposal shall 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 they are included in the hourly rate shown, or Contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government’s form.

3. Requests for extensions of Contract time as a result of change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Section 01 32 16, Construction Schedule, for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs shall 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 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 (CO) upon request.

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

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B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate cost of labor by…