A04_CALO_239241_VC_Electric_-_SCOPE_OF_WORK_7-10-24.pdf

Scope of Work

CALO 239241 – New Lighting and Outlets in Visitor Center

Cape Lookout National Seashore

Project Summary

This project consists of removing the existing fluorescent lighting (2 units) and track lighting in the hallway, repairing, and painting the penetrations in the ceiling after the old lighting is removed, then installing new track lighting the full length of the hallway. The light switch in the hallway that controls the new lighting must also be replaced with a dimmer switch. This project also includes installation of two new duplex electrical outlets at 54” above the finished floor, and any associated repairs to the drywall or building that were demolished to facilitate the installation of the new outlets.

Project Location

The work will occur in the Harkers Island Visitor Center.

Address for GPS Directions: 1800 Island Road, Harkers Island, NC 28531

Definition of Contract Line Items

Item No. 1 – Install 2 New Electrical Outlets

This item consists of:

1. Installing two new duplex electrical outlets at 54” above the finished floor.

2. Repairing any drywall or other building materials demolished to facilitate the installation of the new electrical outlets and painting to match the existing material.

All labor, materials, and equipment required to complete this work shall be included in this line item cost. Measurement for payment will be made as progress payments.

Item No. 2 – Install New Tracking Lighting in the Hallway

This item consists of:

1. Removing the existing fluorescent lighting and track lighting in the hallway.

2. Repairing/patching the ceiling penetrations from the demolished hallway lighting. Painting the repairs/patches to match the existing ceiling.

3. Installation of new track lighting in the hallway (mounted on mounting stems) as indicated in the plans and scope.

4. Replacing the existing light switches in the hallway that control the new track lighting with new dimmer switches.

All labor, materials, and equipment required to complete this work shall be included in this line item cost. Measurement for payment will be made as progress payments.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

All electrical work shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) for commercial installations as well as any applicable codes from the ICC codes. All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed electrician. Submit a safety plan for the electrical work to the COR for approval before beginning any onsite work. The electrical safety plan shall include information on how the electrician plans to perform lock out and tag out procedures and other safety measures to ensure the work is performed safety and according to all codes and OSHA requirements. It should also include information regarding whether the power for the whole Visitor Center will need to be cut off to perform the work or whether just specific circuits will be shut off to complete the work (and should also include estimated durations for how long the power will be cut off so that NPS staff can adjust Visitor Center operations as needed). The contractor shall attempt to minimize impacts to Visitor Center operations as much as practicable while still performing the work safely.

Track Lighting

Juno Trac-Lites, Model R605L or approved equal. 10W LED, 3000K, 80CRI, Narrow Flood, Color

White. Mount light track on 3'-0" mounting stems. Provide 24 installed lights plus provide 4 spare lights.

Install two mounting stems per track that is 6 feet or less in length, and install three mounting stems for tracks that are longer than 6 feet. Replace the existing light switch in the hallway with a new dimmer switch so that all track lighting in the hallway can be dimmed. Dimmer shall be: Lutron brand (or approved equal), with an on/off switch and slide or knob for dimmer adjustment, color shall match existing light switches in the Visitor Center, and dimmer shall be rated to handle the wattage of the lighting load. Provide product data submittal of the track lighting, mounting stems, and dimmers.

Duplex Electrical Outlets

Provide new 20A, 125V, commercial grade, tamper resistant, duplex outlets. Color and style of new outlets must be a close match to the existing outlets in the Visitor Center. Provide product data submittal of the new outlets.

Required Submittals

Submit product data, letter, schedule, plan, or document as listed below and described in each individual product description. Use the NPS standard transmittal form as the cover sheet for all submittals. All submittals shall be submitted electronically and shall be signed by contractor before being submitted digitally. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals. Contractor shall allow 15 days for review of each submittal and 15 days for each re-submittal. See the “SUBMITTALS” section below for additional information and requirements regarding submittals, including the requirements for submitting an approved equal.

Required submittal list:

1. Letter designating the Project Superintendent, this person is from the PRIME not the subcontractor.

2. Proposed construction schedule.

3. Accident prevention plan. After award

4. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

5. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

6. Waste management plan. After award

7. Quality control plan. After award

8. Track Lighting Product Data

9. Dimmer Switch Product Data

10. Electrical Outlet Product Data

11. Safety Plan for the Electrical Work After award

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor’s Use of Premises

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

2. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to immediate vicinity of project site in area designated by the COR.

3. Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated.

4. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of Project site.

5. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to

Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

Work Restrictions

1. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise arranged with Contracting

Officer. Ten-hour work days may be allowed with written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Weekend and holiday work shall be avoided and will only be allowed with written approval from the Contracting Officer.

2. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by

Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions:

a. Notify COR not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

b. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without written permission.

Field Verification

1. Field verifies all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

2. The locations of existing utilities shown on drawings are approximate. Contractor shall field verify location of all existing utilities.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

Project Meetings

1. Pre-construction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site or conference call meeting with Contractor. The following submittals shall be provided before the Preconstruction Conference:

a. Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

b. Proposed construction schedule.

c. Schedule of values.

d. Accident prevention plan.

e. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

f. Liability Insurance (After Award)

g. Waste management plan.

h. Quality control plan.

2. Progress Meetings: The COR may schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors.

SCHEDULES

After contract award and before the Pre-Construction Conference submit:

1. Construction Schedule

a. Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

b. Identify milestones in schedule including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

c. Upon acceptance of the Construction Schedule by the Contracting Officer, the

Construction Schedule will be used to evaluate the Contractor's monthly applications for payment.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Description: The work consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

2. Submittals

a. Accident Prevention Plan - The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements including but not limited to the following:

i. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

ii. Weekly safety meetings.

iii. First aid procedures.

iv. Outline the work and associated hazards, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and

Contractor's employees.

v. Planning for possible emergency situations.

vi. Fire Protection.

3. Qualification of Employees

a. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

b. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

c. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

4. Accident Reporting

a. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting

Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

b. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting

Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

5. Personnel Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of National Institute for Occupational

Safety and Health (NIOSH) and OSHA.

6. Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

7. Protective Equipment

a. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

b. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

c. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times.

SUBMITTALS

1. Submittal Procedures

a. Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Transmit each submittal using National Park Service transmittal form CM-16, which can be obtained from

Contracting Officer.

b. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal.

No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

i. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

ii. Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

c. Approved Equals

i. For each item proposed as an approved equal, submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5. Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance.

ii. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

2. Contractors Review: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the

Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

3. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy.

4. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

a. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least fifteen (15) days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit three copies of each shop drawing and three copies of all other submittals requested.

b. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

c. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return one copy to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit and identify changes.

5. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Testing and inspecting services are the responsibility of the Contractor and are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Submittals

a. Quality Control Plan

i. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

ii. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

iii. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

b. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

c. Test Reports

3. Quality Assurance

a. The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project

Superintendent.

b. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

c. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to

ASTM E 329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by Contract, is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

REFERENCES

Industry Standards

1. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

2. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1. Temporary Facilities

a. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Temporary weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage. Number and size of structures shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval.

2. Temporary Utilities

a. Electric Power Service

i. Electric Power Service: There is electricity available at the job site that the contractor may use without metering and without payment of use charges. The contractor is responsible for providing equipment (such as extension cords) to connect to the existing electrical outlets and all equipment and connections must meet current code requirements.

b. Telephone Service: No telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use.

3. Security and Protection of Facilities

a. Work Area Enclosure Fence: Furnish and install orange plastic barrier fence and fence supports in a manner that will prevent people from easily entering the construction area.

b. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection controls of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses.

Comply with NFPA 241.

i. Responsible Person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

ii. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.

iii. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of National Park

Service. Check with park; many require burn permits for welding.

iv. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

v. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the USDA Forest Service.

c. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

i. Travel distance from any work station to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed

100 feet.

ii. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling: Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Packaging: Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal packaging and easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

3. Protection After Installation: Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction.

Remove when no longer needed.

EXECUTION

1. Examination: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Investigate and verify existence and location of utilities and other construction.

2. Coordination with Utility Service Providers: If necessary, contact utility service providers to coordinate the work, testing requirements, and inspections.

3. Preparation: Take field measurements as required to fit the work properly. Where portions of the work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication.

4. Construction Layout: Verify layout information shown on drawings. If discrepancies are discovered, notify Contracting Officer promptly.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

1. The project shall minimize the creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste to protect and restore natural habitat and resources. Factors that contribute to waste such as over packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination shall be minimized.

2. Dispose of excess excavated material that cannot be used in the construction outside the park.

3. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park.

4. Submittal

5. Waste Management Plan

6. Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator.

a. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this

Project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the

Work.

b. Salvaged Materials for Sale or Donation: Include a list of local receivers for materials that will be sold or donated to individuals and organizations.

c. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept.

d. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of.

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

Closeout Requirements

1. Submit specific warranties, guarantees, final certifications, and similar documents.

2. Submit Project Record Drawings.

a. Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using National Park

Service drafting standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue.

3. Submit Operation and maintenance manuals and data.

a. Manuals: Include a title page which includes project title, location, contract number, prime contractors name and address, and date of substantial completion. Organize each manual with a separate section for each system or product.

b. Include manufacturer’s data, vendor furnished drawings, equipment data sheets, schedules, emergency instructions, etc.

c. Include operational requirements such as operating standards, procedures, controls, etc.

d. Include maintenance requirements such as maintenance procedures, repair materials, warranties, reordering information, environmental requirements, etc.

4. Deliver tools, spare parts, and extra materials.

5. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site.

6. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

7. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

8. Instruct National Park Service personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

1. When project is substantially complete, request, in writing, a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

2. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, COR will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial

Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within 30 calendar days, as weather permits.

3. If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection.

4. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

Final Cleaning

1. Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

2. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

3. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

Post-Construction Inspection

1. Before expiration of warranty period, COR will inspect project and notify Contractor Officer of all deficiencies.