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2020-427 Summary of Work

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SECTION 01 1100

SUMMARY OF WORK

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Contractor Use of Site

3. Public Use of Site

4. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions

7. Special Construction Requirements

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Natchez Visitor Center, Natchez National Historical Park, Natchez, Mississippi

B. The Work consists of:

1. Providing new HVAC systems for the Natchez Visitor Center at the Natchez

National Historical Park. The existing 4-pipe hydronic system in the 2-story administrative portion of the building shall be replaced with a Variable

Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system combined with a Dedicated Outdoor Air System

(DOAS) to accommodate outside air distribution. The existing 4-pipe hydronic system in the Exhibit Hall and Bookstore portions of the building shall be replaced with new 4-pipe hydronic system inclusive of a new chiller with 2 pumps, boiler with 2-pumps, and associated appurtenances

2. Alternate #1 is identified on the drawings. This is a deductive scope of work. If this alternate is chosen, the existing 4-pipe system currently serving the entire facility will remain in place to serve the Exhibit Hall and Bookstore only.

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

1.03 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the

Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of

Project.

B. Storage of Materials: Refer to drawing G103, Site Logistics Note #1 and #, for proposed areas of material storage.

C. Parking: Refer to drawing G103, Site Logistics Note #1 for propose staging and parking areas.

D. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to staging area indicated on drawings.

E. Preservation of Natural Features:

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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 fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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

F. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways 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 on-site.

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

H. 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.

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

1.04 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The building will be closed to the public during construction.

1.05 OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. 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.

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1.06 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 2 business 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.

1.07 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

B. Existing Utilities

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

Government.

2. 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 two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

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

1.08 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.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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