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SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I – The Schedule

A Solicitation/Contract Form 1

B Schedule of Items 7

C Specifications/Drawings 9

D Packaging and Marking 25

E Inspection and Acceptance 25

F Deliveries or Performance 26

G Contract Administration Data 27

H Special Contract Requirements 34

PART II – Contract Clauses

I Contract Clauses 38

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

J List of Attachments 55

PART IV – Representations and Instructions

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 56

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 65

M Evaluation Factors for Award 77

SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE – Amendment 0002

Item Quantity Unit of

No. Description Measurement Unit Price Total Price

BASE ITEMS

00010 Stabilization Maintenance Plan 1 Lump Sum $ $

00020 Scaling 3528 Square Feet $ $

(SF)

00030 Fossil Inventory 80 Hours $ $

00040 Rock Bolt Anchors 17 Each (EA) $ $

00050 Void Fill Concrete 180 Cubic Yards $ $

(CY)

00060 Gunite 2310 Square Feet $ $

(SF)

00070 Drainage 2500 Linear Feet $ $

(LF)

00080 Signposts 1 Each (EA) $ $

00090 Mobilization 1 Lump Sum $ $

00010 Access / Site Set Up / Safety 1 Lump Sum $ $

OPTIONAL ITEMS (SUBJECT TO AVAILIBILITY OF FUNDING)

00110 Optional Item 1 - 3D Scan 60 Hours $ $

00120 Optional Item 2 – Bat House - 3 1 Each (EA) $ $

Chamber House Mounted on Post

00130 Optional Item 3 – Bat House - 1 Each (EA) $ $

Artificial Roost Simulated

Roost/Crevice Mounted on Post

Total Base Price $

Total Optional Items Price $

Total Base & Optional Items Price $

Notice – Offerors are required to submit, at minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation documents with pricing for all Base Items. Failure to do so may render the proposal unacceptable. On lump-sim line items, provide the total price only. For all unit-priced line items, provide the unit price and the extended total price. If no specific line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in related item. In case of error in calculation of extended prices, the unit price government. In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts governs. Round total and extended prices to whole dollars.

Note - the Requirement is being solicited under the Revolutionary FAR Updates (RFO) - Simplified Acquisition

Procedures under RFO FAR 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, which now includes Construction, as authorized by RFO FAR 12.200 (b). The requirement also includes original Federal

Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that have not been implemented by the DOI under the RFO.

All changes are note in “Red Text” above and below and will be included in the award.

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

C.0 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The National Park System currently has 433 units (often referred to as parks), covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories.

The NPS also has more than 150 related areas that are linked in importance and purpose to places managed directly by the National Park Service by preserving important segments of the nation's natural and cultural heritage. They are designated by acts of Congress or by the Secretary of the Interior (affiliated areas). The majority of related areas are not units of the National Park Service and are managed by other government agencies or non-government organizations and landowners. The National Park Service is involved in related areas by directly managing the entire or sections of a related area, or by providing technical or financial assistance.

The NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

C.1 ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD NATIONAL HISTORICAL SITE (ALPO)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (ALPO) is an NPS site that covers approximately 1,249 acres and is located in southwestern Pennsylvania, approximately 12 miles west of Altoona, PA. ALPO preserves the first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad, which was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main

Line Canel that opened in 1834.

The Allegheny Portage Railroad opened the first direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA. When it was completed, the Allegheny Portage Railroad scaled 1,400-foot of evaluation through the Allegheny Mountains, and include four (4) massive stone viaducts, over 72 stone culverts, the first railroad tunnel in the country, 10 inclined planes, 10 stationary steam powered engine houses and 36.65 miles of railway.

At ALPO you can visit the remains of Engine House No.6 and the Skew Arch Bridge. You can also visit the Lemon

House, acquired by the NPS in 1966. Built by Samuel Lemon in the early 1830’s as a family home, The Lemons also operated a tavern for the travelers on the newly built “Allegheny Portage Railroad” and the “Northern Turnpike” on the first floor. Lastly you visit the Staple Bend Tunnel, which became part of the NPS in 2001, the 1st railroad tunnel built in the US, and the 3rd tunnel of any kind built in the US, the first tunnels were for other canals in PA.

For more information, please visits ALPO’s website at: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (U.S. National

Park Service)

C.2 PURPOSE

The Department of the Interior (DOI) on behalf of the National Park Service – Allegheny Portage Railroad National

Historic Site (ALPO) is seeking one (1) contractor with tunnel stabilization experience to provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, personal protection equipment, and support equipment incidental for the stabilization of the Staple Bend Tunnel located at ALPO.

A. Base item work consists of:

1. Stabilization Maintenance Plan - This item consists of a rock bolting crew and a man lift to access existing rock bolts. The crew shall inspect the tunnel walls and rock bolts on the walls by foot, and use the man lift to https://www.nps.gov/alpo/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/alpo/index.htm inspect the crown and rock bolts on the crown. Documentation shall include an action plan for areas of concern, and surveyed dimensions of the tunnel.

2. Scaling - This item consists of a scaling crew and a man lift to access the tunnel crown and walls. The scaling crew shall inspect and remove excess, loose, or unstable rock that poses a hazard of falling, excluding removal of keystone blocks or material whose removal could result in loss of supporting rock behind.

3. Fossil Inventory - This item consists of a fossil identification crew including a paleontologist and an operator with a man lift. A paleontologist, meeting the professional standards set forth in Paleontological Resources

Preservation Act of 2009 (PRPA) (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa 1-11), shall inspect the tunnel for fossils for preservation with help of a man lift and operator to access the crown.

4. Rock Bolt Anchors - This item consists of a rock bolting crew, rock bolting equipment, and materials to manufacture rock bolts (threaded rebar, bearing plate, nuts, washers, and grout). Rock bolting crew shall cut and assemble metal to designed rock bolt specifications and install them with equipment and grout.

5. Void Fill Concrete - This item consists of a concrete crew and equipment, concrete, and concrete forms.

Concrete crew shall install forms along voids and inject concrete between the rock and form according to design plans.

6. Gunite - This item consists of a mesh installation crew, Gunite installation crew, man lift, wire mesh, and associated anchoring/bolting and shotcrete equipment. Crews shall install wire mesh using a man lift and anchoring/bolting equipment to attach the mesh to the tunnel crown or wall.

7. Drainage - This item consists of a drainage crew, French drainpipe, strip drains and equipment. Crew shall excavate and install a French drain on the floor of the tunnel near each wall along with installing strip drains in the crown and walls.

8. Signposts - This item consists of a construction crew and materials for signage. Crew shall construct or purchase signs to be installed

B. Optional/Additive Items work consists of (Subject to Availability of Funding):

1. Optional Item 1: 3D Scan - This item consists of a licensed surveying crew with an equipment rental and report submittal. Surveying crew shall use equipment to make a 3D scan of the tunnel and develop a report.

2. Optional Item 2: Bat Houses - This item consists of a pre-built house installed for bats that may occupy the tunnel.

C. Reference Section C.3 – Special Project Specification below and the Section J – Attachment for specific Project

Requirements, in addition to what is included in Section C of this Document.

C.3 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All work shall be performed in accordance with the special project specifications and this Section C.

Attachment 1 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs – Final 7.12.2026

Attachment 2 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Drawings – 7.31.2025

Attachment 3 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Technical Reports

Attachment 4 – Location Maps-Lab Testing Report-Photos

Attachment 5 – 146798-ALPO-423-41023-Topo

Attachment 6 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel Preservation-1999-CDs

Attachment 7 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel Submittal List

A – Supplemental Information (Added with Amendment 0002)

1. BAT HOUSES

a. The contractor shall install two (2) temporary bat houses at either end of the tunnel, prior to any construction work beginning. The bat houses must be Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) (i.e. Bat

Conservation and Management, Inc. or equivalent) and approved by Bat Conservation International as stated in Attachment 1 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs – Final 7.12.2026.

i. The Bat Houses must be suitable for Indiana, Tri-Colored and Northern Long-Eared Bats.

ii. They must be installed in locations that receive morning sun and are shaded by afternoon.

iii. One (1) Bat House shall be installed on either end of the tunnel mounted on posts.

iv. Coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Point-of-Contact (POC) for the type of Bat House to be installed at each specific location at the end of each side of the tunnel prior to installation.

b. Types of Bat Houses Required

i. 3-Chamber Bat House mounted on post which must include, but not limited to:

1. Heavy duty no maintenance resin exterior (black in color)

2. Multiple Crevice sizes

3. Attic Pup Ledge

4. Front and Rear Vents for air-transfer

5. Rear exit vent that allows bats to cool off on Perch Panel

6. Self-cleaning: all droppings to fall out naturally.

7. Post mounted at least 10’ off ground

ii. Artificial Roost Simulated Roost/Crevice Bat House mounted on post which must include, but not limited to:

1. Heavy duty no maintenance UV-resistant resin exterior (dark color)

2. Minimum of 8” diameter and 56” tall

3. Diagonal “gill vents” or equivalent for ventilation

4. Must include both “wedge” crevices and “vertical baffles”

5. Self-cleaning, all droppings to fall out naturally

6. Post mounted at least 10” off ground

2. SIGNS

a. The contractor shall install temporary directional signs and warning signs prior to beginning project.

Sign locations shall be coordinated with COR and/or POC, and subject to approval prior to ordering.

i. All signs shall be compliant with OSHA 1926 Subpart G – Signs, Signals, and Barricades -

1926.200

ii. Signs must be specific to the work performed and dangers present and may include but are not limited to:

1. Danger

2. Closed

3. Do Not Enter

4. Bypass Trail with arrow pointing to trail, one (1) arrow left and one (1) arrow right post where trail meets construction zone.

iii. Sign installation shall include front (NW) and rear (SE) of tunnel. Note the rear of the tunnel

(SE) has a narrow bridge and gate that opens to private land.

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance is 190 days after issuance of full Not-to-Proceed (NTP). The full NTP start date is based on actual mobilization date which will be established after submittals are approved. A partial NTP may be issued at the request of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Point-of-Contact (POC) and/or Contractor for the submittal process after award but will not count towards the 190 days for the full NTP. If Partial NTP is not requested, contractor shall assume submittal process begins immediately after award.

Note:

• No work inside the tunnel can occur between October 15, 2026 and May 15, 2027 (this applies each year)

• Actual “boots on the ground” is restricted from May 1, 2027 (mobilization to site), actual work in tunnel is restricted from May 16, 2027 to October 15, 2027. Small punch list items inside the tunnel and demobilization can occur until October 31, 2027.

• No work in tunnel can occur after October 15, 2027 accept as noted above for small punch list items.

C.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historical Site (ALPO)

110 Federal Park Road

Gallitzin, PA 16641

Staple Bend Tunnel (Project location)

Trailhead Parking Lot

1258 Beech Hill Road

Johnstown, PA 15942

Specific directions:

Located near the town of Mineral Point (Cambria County), 4-5 miles from Johnstown, PA

Direction - Take US Route 22 to the Mundy's Corner/Nanty Glo exit. Turn right onto PA Route 271 South. Continue on

Route 271 South approximately 5 miles until a (marked) left turn onto Mineral Point Road (PA 3030). After approximately 2 miles make a (marked) right turn onto Beech Hill Road and proceed over the bridge. Go through the railroad underpass and the paved parking lot for Staple Bend Tunnel will be located on the right. Please use the parking lot and do not block the emergency access road. This same parking area is used for the Path of the Flood Trail. See Map for more detailed information - Maps - Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

Hours of Operation: Work shall be performed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, federal holidays excluded, unless authorized by the COR in writing as stated below. Specific hours may be determined at award. If the NPS determines that the safety of visitors is threatened by the Contractor’s operations, all or part of the

Contractor’s operations may be suspended until agreement is reached on additional safety measures and precautions. The

Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

Additional requirements applicable to both locations

A. Do not execute operations during:

1) Federal holidays, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Park.

2) Weekends, unless otherwise authorized by Park.

3) Official ceremonies as notified by Park.

B. Weekend Hours: Do not perform Work, unless authorized by Government.

1) Request authorization at least five (5) business days in advance, minimum, in writing.

C. Holiday Hours: Do not perform Work, unless authorized by Government.

1) Request authorization at least five (5) business days in advance, minimum, in writing.

These are the following observed Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January

President’s Day – Third Monday in February

Memorial Day – Last Monday in May

Juneteenth – June 19th https://www.nps.gov/alpo/planyourvisit/maps.htm

Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day – December 25th

Note - if any of the holidays stated above fall on a Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the

Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the

Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI.

C.6 SAFETY

1. Conduct all operations and procedures in a manner to ensure the safety for all and to minimize inconveniences.

a. Methods shall be compliant with OSHA and other applicable regulations, including State and local bodies having jurisdiction.

b. Deliver to Government:

i. Schedule for safety meetings.

ii. Project specific emergency response plan, that also includes the requirements under 29 CFR 1926 –

Subpart S – 1926.800.

iii. Project specific accident prevention plan.

iv. Possess first aid equipment on site, and other areas as required.

v. Provide necessary safety equipment on site to perform the construction activities as required by regulation.

2. Safety Meetings: Contractor shall conduct documented daily safety meetings.

3. Additional requirements if not stated elsewhere, during the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

• 29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Safety and Health Regulations Construction (applicable parts), specifically, but not limited to the following:

o Subpart J – Welding and Cutting - eCFR :: 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart J -- Welding and Cutting o Subpart S – Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams and Compressed Air

▪ 1926.800 – Underground Construction - eCFR :: 29 CFR 1926.800 -- Underground construction.

• National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference

Manual 50B: NPS Occupational Safety and Health Program

• Most Recent Superintendents Compendiums as amended:

o ALPO - Superintendent's Compendium - Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (U.S.

National Park Service)

• All Contractor or employee conduct is subject to park rules and regulations concerning: littering, wildlife harassment, collecting, resource damage and other topics as specified for the NPS in the Code of Federal

Regulations title 36 (eCFR :: 36 CFR Part 2 -- Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation).

• Directors Orders - Director's Orders and Related Documents/NPS Office of Policy – which can have an impact on work performed.

• Use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals is required, and the contractor must take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work, property, and safety of the public.

• A temporary security fence (on footers) may be installed to prevent access to excavated areas, construction areas, and/or storage area only after written approval of COR/POC.

• Reference Attachment 1 – ALPO-Staple Bend-Tunnel-Spec-Final 7.12.2026 for additional https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-J?toc=1 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-S/section-1926.800 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://home.nps.gov/alpo/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm https://home.nps.gov/alpo/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-2 https://npspolicy.nps.gov/DOrders.cfm requirements to what is stated herein, specifically Section 01 35 23 – Safety Requirements

C.7 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

• Any accidental fire starts shall be reported immediately to COR and/or ALPO Fire Management. Should the fire exceed the size of a campfire and threaten workers safety, the contractor should depart the area and call 911 or

ALPO Fire Management immediately.

• Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Keep flammable substances or materials at a safe distance from use of volatile or noxious substances.

• Smoking is prohibited in the work areas in sites designated for the contractor’s use. Designate a space away from the work area be used for smoking. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.

• Protection Equipment Required: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof and a sufficient number to meet the requirement that a travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet. Fire extinguisher shall be of type and size appropriate for the work but no less than 10lb.

• Compliance with 29 CFR 1926 – Subpart S – 1926.800 (m) – Fire prevention and control.

• Compliance with Section 01 50 00 (3.4)(G) – Temporary Fire Protection (Attachment 1 – ALPO-Staple Bend

Tunnel-Spec-Final 7.12.2026)

C.8 HOT WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. NPS Hot Work Permit – A permit is required for any operation involving open flame or producing heat and/or sparks, such as welding, brazing, cutting, and soldering. Coordinate permitting procedures with COR/POC. Here are the minimum elements regarding the permit:

• Designated Areas: Hot work must be performed in designated or permit-required areas, which are approved by the Park Structural Fire Coordinator.

• Precautions: Before starting, ensure all necessary precautions are taken, including isolating flammable materials and establishing a fire watch.

• Permit Requirements: A signed Hot Work Permit on Form HW-1 must be issued by the designated authority before any hot work operations begin.

• Safety Measures: Conduct thorough inspections, ensure proper isolation of the work area, and provide appropriate personal protective equipment.

B. Hot Work Plan - The Contractor shall prepare a compliant plan and submit it for review 14 days prior to the request to perform hot work. Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 51B and

NFPA 241 as applicable. The Plan shall be prepared and submitted in conjunction with the Hot Work Permit to the COR/POC.

C. Compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926

a. Subpart J – Welding and Cutting

b. Subpart S – 1926.800 (n) Welding, cutting, and other hot work.

C.9 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment/tools shall only be used within the limits of the manufacture’s recommendations.

B. Contractor may use heavy equipment, cranes, aerial lifts, ladders, and other typical standard industry equipment, as applicable, for the tasks being performed.

1. Proper ground protection, such as plywood or other industry approved matting must be used to protect the grounds from damage (rutting, damage to concrete, etc.).

C. All tools/machinery/equipment/vehicles shall be safeguarded from the public.

Tools/machinery/equipment/vehicles shall not be left unattended. All tools/equipment shall not be allowed to lie around except in the immediate work area.

D. Any tools not in immediate use shall be staged or stowed in such manner so as not to create a hazard. The government and contractor will agree on delineating the work area around the project.

E. Any damaged caused to NPS property through equipment use shall be restored and/or repair to original conditions at contractor expense.

C.10 EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS

A. All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed.

B. The name or logo of the contractor must be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

D. The public road leading to the site has a single lane underpass, but contractors shall verify height and width limitations with VDOT.

E. The maximum height allowed inside the Staple Bend Tunnel is 18’

C.11 SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor shall draft and provide a safety plan specific for each location identified above in C.2. The Safety

Plan shall be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract and subsequent task orders. The

Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

a. What is required in Attachment 1 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs-Final 7.12.2026 – Section 01 35 23 –

Part 2 – Products (2.1) Accident Prevention Plan (AAP)

b. Personal Protective Equipment required for the work Attachment 1 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs-Final

7.12.2026 - Section 01 35 23

c. Accident Reporting per Attachment 1 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs-Final 7.12.2026 - Section 01 35 23

d. Fire Prevention and Protection (see C.7 above)

e. Hot Work (see C.8 above)

f. Equipment use (see C.9 and C.10 above)

C.12 DRONES/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) USAGE

The use of drones and/or UAVs are not authorized at ALPO during performance of this contract, unless approved in writing by the Superintendent.

C.13 PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS/FIREARMS

18 USC 930 is Federal law that supersedes Section 512 of Public Law 111-24 and prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility. Federal facilities are buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by the

Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing official duties. No weapon or firearms are authorized within ALPO at any time.

C.14 TEMPORARY FACILITIES/WORK AREA

1. ACCESS: Vehicles shall be limited to those needed at the site plus a single crew transportation vehicle can be driven on the trail to the site. The contractor is responsible for are traffic control and safety to public that may be present on the trail. The contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the trail and shall provide restoration to any trail damage that may have resulted from vehicle damage when accessing the site.

Access is limited to only the Northwest (NW) Entrance of the tunnel via the trailhead identified in Section C.5.

The Southeast (SE) entrance of the tunnel has a small bridge and gate that backs up to private land, and shall not be used for access to the tunnel at any time.

2. PARKING: Per Attachment 1 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs-Final 7.12.2026 - Section 01 11 00

(1.3)(A)(1) - Limits: Confine constructions operations to any area within the tunnel. Equipment over 18 feet tall will not fit on site.

3. STORAGE: Confine storage to grass areas near tunnel portals as needed with coordination with COR/POC.

4. CONDUCT: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to occupants and visitors.

• Contractor shall clean site of all construction debris and leave site in a neat and orderly appearance with walkways clean and clear at the end of each workday.

• Loud noise must be kept at a minimum.

5. RESTROOMS: No private restroom facility is available onsite for the contractor’s use. The contractor will have to provide Port-a-Potties as needed. If contractor elects to bring in portable toilets, this shall be approved in advance by COR/POC. Additionally:

• Location and placement shall be coordinated by COR/POC and shall be secured when not in use to prevent tipping due to weather and non-weather-related events.

• If the contractor elects to allow public use of portable toilets, excess cleaning, etc. shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

• If the contractor does not want public use, they shall secure the portable toilets when not in use, especially after hours or when not on site for extended period.

• The contractor is responsible for any cleaning up for improperly secured portable toilet, spillage during servicing, etc.

6. TELEPHONE: No telephone service is available on site for the contractor’s use.

7. ELECTRIC: Government will not provide connections to existing electrical facilities. Contractor shall provide proper power as considered necessary in performance of the contract. COR/POC may review and approve all electric connections prior to any electric hookups.

8. WATER: Water is not available during performance of this contract the contractor shall provide all necessary potable/non-potable water that is necessary in performance of this contract.

9. EXISTING RAILING: The contractor is free to work around existing railing; however, must ensure adequate protection to prevent damage if left in place. Any damage to existing railing that is left in place shall be the contractor’s responsibility to fix/replace at no cost to the Government.

Contractors may also elect to remove the existing railing, and reinstall at the completion of the project, ensuring existing railing is installed in the same way (height, etc.) in the same locations where it was removed, at no additional expense to the Government. If the contractor elects to remove the railing, written notification of it their intend must be provided in writing to the COR/CO within five (5) business days before removal. If railing is removed, contractor shall be responsible for proper storage and protection while it is removed. The contractors’ written notification must include at least:

• Date of removal

• Documentation (i.e. written conditions assessment, pictures, etc.) documenting the existing conditions of the railing and connection points.

• Identification of areas of existing significant damage, where there is a risk for additional damage during the removal process, that may require repair and/or replacement once removed and prior to reinstallation.

o If repairs/replacement is required, the Government may elect to have contractor repair and/or replace railing as necessary and may be subject to Change Order later, accept as noted below and above if railings remain in place.

If the contractor elects to remove the railing and fails to provide written notification to COR/CO as required, any damages to the existing railing and connection points shall be the responsibility of the contractor to repair/replace at contractor expense, prior to reinstallation.

C.15 INTERRUPTION OF WORK

ENVIRONMENTAL - The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a stop work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due to weather conditions or fire danger. The Contractor shall be given a resume work order, which shall document the date the stop work order ended. An allowance has been included in the contract time for short-term environmental delays up to one day at a time. The count of contract time shall therefore continue during stop work of one day or less, but the count of contract time shall stop during stop work orders in excess of one day at a time. All periods of stop work by the Government shall be documented. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to FAR 52.242-14 - Suspension of Work. (APR 1984).

PROTECTED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES – Specific work restrictions apply yearly from Oct 15 through May 15 from protected bat species (Indiana, Tri-Colored and Northern Long Eared). The Government may direct the Contractor to stop work and all operations in the event that listed or proposed threatened or endangered plants or animals protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, or Federal candidate (Category 1 and 2), sensitive or state listed species, or under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, as amended (16 U.S.C. 703-712) are discovered to be present in or adjacent to the project area. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to Special Clause 1 - Stop-Work.

SPECIAL EVENTS - The Government through the COR/POC may direct the Contractor to stop work and all operations in the event of scheduled or unscheduled events at INDE, which may include official ceremonies. The work may also just be restricted to certain locations at the discretion of the COR/POC.

HISTORICA/ARCHEOLOGICAL/CULTURE RESOURCES – see C.16 below.

C.16 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL/ARCHEOLOGICAL/CULTURAL RESOURCES

A. Public Law 93-291, May 24, 1974, provides for the preservation of scientific, prehistorical, and archeological data (including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of terrain because of any

Federal construction project.

B. The Contractor agrees that should any contractor employee, in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistorical, historical, cultural, or archeological data the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location.

C. Immediately stop working if paleontological, archaeological, or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, until work is permitted to resume by written order from the CO. the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location. The CO and/or COR will notify the Regional Archaeologist, so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the CO.

D. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the CO may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract Clauses Section of this contract which are incorporated by reference.

E. The Contractor must insert this requirement in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

F. In addition to what is stated above, the Contractor shall also adhere to requirements included in

Attachment 1 – ALPO-Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs – Final 7.12.2026, specifically, but not limited to Section

01 35 13.22 – Archeological Protection and Section 01 35 91 – Historic Preservation Treatment

Procedures.

C.17 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the contract. All permit costs shall be incorporated into

Contractors’ proposal cost, which may or may not be a separately priced line item.

Reference Attachment 1 – ALPO-Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs – Final 7.12.2026 for more information.

C.18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Contractor shall adhere to the requirements stated in Attachment 1 – ALPO-Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs – Final

7.12.2026, specifically Section 01 33 23 – Submittal Procedure.

See Attachment 7 – ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel _ Submittal List for required submittals.

C.19 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Contractor shall adhere to the requirements stated in Attachment 1 – ALPO-Staple Bend Tunnel-Specs – Final

7.12.2026, specifically Section 01 40 00 – Quality Requirements.

C.20 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by their subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to:

• Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards;

• Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ);

• Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

• Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531 ET SEQ);

• Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ);

• National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ);

• Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ);

• Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ).

Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

C.21 MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Contactor shall have a representative on site to receive material deliveries, and the contractor shall remain responsible for all material deliveries whether their representative is on site at the time of delivery or not.

B. Government-owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work, and Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools.

C. Transport, handle, and store materials and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a secure manner.

D. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Protect liquids from freezing.

E. Promptly remove from the project site any materials or equipment that are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.

F. Additional Permitting, fees, and coordination may be required working within the limits of Johnstown, PA.

G. Additional restrictions may be imposed due to unforeseen events or security threats at either location.

C.22 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who act for the contractor when the Contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The

Contractor representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English without use of a translator. Under no circumstances shall any documents, Task Orders Statement of

Work, Work Schedules, Contractor submittals, Contractor plans, etc., be translated. All documentation shall be submitted in the English language.

C.23 OTHER POSTION/STAFFING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. PALEONTOLOGIST

The contractor shall provide a Paleontologist that meets the professional standards set forth in Paleontological

Resources Preservation Act of 2009 (PRPA) and 43 CFR Part 49 to inspect and document locations inside the tunnel for known and unknown fossils.

1. General Requirements:

• Paleontologist must have knowledge and experience with:

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2. Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology, and fossil preservation.

• Familiarity with fieldwork, lab techniques, and data analysis.

• Communication skills for writing, presenting, and collaborating with other scientists

3. Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

a. A degree from an accredited institution in a field of study relevant to paleontology, geology, or related sciences, or demonstration of progress toward an advanced degree from an accredited institution in a field of study relevant to paleontology, or demonstrated training and experience commensurate to the nature and scope of this requirement.

b. At least five (5) years’ experience in collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting paleontological data, and preparing collections for long-term care.

c. At least five (5) years’ experience in equipping, staffing, organizing, conducting, and supervising fieldwork similar to the type, nature, and scope of the project proposed in this requirement.

B. TEAM LEADER (i.e. Foreman/Superintendent) - Per 23 CFR 650.509 – One person must meet the following:

1. Must meet at least one (1) of the following:

a. Be a registered professional engineer and have six months of tunnel or bridge inspection experience.

b. Have 5 years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience.

c. Have all of the following:

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i. A bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

ii. Successfully passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

Fundamentals of Engineering examination.

iii. Two (2) years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience.

d. Have all of the following:

i. An associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Technology.

ii. Four years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience.

2. Be a nationally certified tunnel inspector.

C.24 UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS

This contract involves the employment of unskilled labor working under arduous field conditions. Such employment may be attractive to persons coming from foreign countries, sometimes illegally. Offerors are reminded that it is a crime to bring into the United States, transport within the United States, and to harbor aliens who do not have a proper visa for entry and working in this country (8 U.S.C. § 1323-1325). If violations are suspected by the COR during the performance of work on this (these) project(s) they shall be reported to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for investigation and appropriate action. Conviction of the Contractor for commission of a criminal offense referred to herein shall be deemed sufficient cause for default and the initiation of debarment or suspension proceedings to prevent the Contractor from receiving future Government contracts.

C.25 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

• The Contractor’s employees shall, always, while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly, and safe manner.

• Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site. Any employee engaging in such conduct shall immediately and permanently be removed from the job site.

• All contract employees shall display professionalism in all interactions with one another, the public and

Government employees. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove any employee working under this requirement for reasons of misconduct and security, or if found to be (or suspected to be) under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent(s).

• A Contractor’s employee may be subject to removal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting

Officer that such action is in the best interests of the Government. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the service as specified.

• Contractor employees shall not loiter in any working or patron area. Upon completion of their assigned work, employees shall promptly depart from the public areas.

C.26 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and

Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and

Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and

Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that may be required in performance of this construction contract:

• 2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum Biobased Content

• Adhesives – 24% Minimum Biobased Content

• Cleaning Tools - 22% Minimum Biobased Content

• Clothing – Utility Gloves – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Concrete Curing Agents – 59% Minimum Biobased Content

• Dust Suppressants – 85% Minimum Biobased Content

• Epoxy Systems – 23% Minimum Biobased Content

• Erosion Control Materials – 77% Minimum Biobased Content

• Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

• Safety Equipment – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

C.27 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

2-Cycle Engine Oils - Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.

Adhesives – Compounds that temporarily or permanently bind two item surfaces together. These products include glues and sticky tapes used in construction, household, flooring, and industrial settings. This category excludes epoxy systems.

Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

Cleaning Tools – Objects that are used to clean a variety of surfaces or items and can be used multiple times. This category includes tools such as brushes, scrapers, abrasive pads, and gloves that are used for cleaning. The expendable materials used in cleaning, such as glass cleaners, single use wipes, ad all-purpose cleaners, are excluded from this category as these materials better fit in other categories.

Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in

Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

Clothing – Utility Gloves – A fitted hand garment used to protect hands in industrial and construction work.

Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special

Project Specifications.

Concrete Curing Agents – Products that are designed to enhance and control the curing process of concrete.

Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

Dust Suppressants – Products formulated to reduce or eliminate the spread of dust associated with gravel roads, dirt parking lots, or similar sources of dust, including products used in equivalent indoor applications.

Epoxy Systems – Epoxy-based systems that are used as coatings, adhesives, surface fillers, and composite matrices.

Erosion Control Materials – Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for the use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth.

Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Fossil/Paleontological Resource – means any fossilized remains, traces, or imprints of organisms preserved in or on the

Earth’s crust, except for:

1. Those that are found in an archaeological context and are an archaeological resource as defined in section 3(1) of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470bb(1)); or

2. “Cultural items,” as defined in section 2 of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25

U.S.C. 3001); or

3. Resources determined in writing by the Federal land manager to lack paleontological interest or not provide information about the history of life on earth, based on scientific and other management considerations.

Fossilized - means evidence or remains of once-living organisms preserved by natural processes, such as burial in accumulated sediments, preserved in ice or amber, permineralized, or replaced by minerals, which may or may not alter the original organic content.

Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

Masonry and Paving Systems – Masonry and paving products used during construction. Such products include masonry blocks, paving blocks, and insulating wall forms.

Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.

Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

Safety Equipment – Equipment used by workers that protects against worksite accidents, such as goggles, ear plugs, face shields and gloves.

Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

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Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard…