Atch_2_to_Am_1-PWS_v2.pdf

140P5419R0011 Amendment 0001

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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

FOR THE FORT CAROLINE (FOCA)

VISITOR CENTER SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT

LOCATION: Project is located within Fort Caroline National Memorial, 12713 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32225.

REQUIREMENT: This project is to replace the concrete sidewalks and brick steps at the visitor center.

Work includes, but is not limited to demolition, removal and replacement of approximately 9,180 square feet of sidewalks, decking and steps. Contractor shall furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and related miscellaneous work necessary to complete the work as specified herein and as shown in the drawings below. Contractor will pay close attention to the existing footprint of sidewalks and steps and will strive to replicate and not alter existing parameters: (size/depth, location, curbing, ADA compliance, and slope and cross-slopes. The project has two major categories. One category will concern the replacement of 6500 square feet of concrete with fresh concrete. The second major category of the project concerns the replacement of 1280 square feet of brick steps and sidewalks with stamped colored concrete. Also, approximately 1,400 square feet of concrete and decking outside the visitor center entrance, the ranger office and the restrooms, as well as the concrete sidewalk running outback toward the river, to the top of the hill just beyond the dirt pathway leading off to the left/west will also be replaced with stamped colored concrete (Does not include walkway beyond this point)

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The arched sidewalk and parking edge area concrete (indicated in blue on drawing below) will be replaced with in-kind concrete. This portion of the project will replace approximately 6,500 Sq ft of concrete. Area marked in green on the attached diagram represents areas where curb will be replaced.

The brick steps, entrance sidewalk, visitor center common area and sidewalk that connects the visitor center to the area just beyond the dirt pathway leading off to the left/west will be replaced with plank stamped colored concrete (indicated in red on drawing below). This portion of the project will replace approximately 2,680 square feet of existing brick sidewalks, concrete and two sets of steps.

Of note:

1) The concrete pad for the building HVAC system will remain in place as-is.

2) There is a small 48” x 155” wood deck area in front of the visitors’ center that will be converted to stamped concrete.

3) There is a sprinkler system valve control box that will remain in place outside the women’s restroom.

4) Existing stainless steel handrails on the steps will remain and be reused.

5) The slight transition in height between the rear visitor center door threshold and the sidewalk below will be maintained.

Sidewalks and curbing shall have a compressive strength of not less than 4000 pounds per square inch within twenty-eight (28) days. Sidewalks shall be 4” thick commercial grade fiber mesh concrete with a light to medium broom finish. Control joints will be at 5' intervals in sidewalks and in 10'x10' sections in larger areas. Reinforcing mesh shall be at least #10 gauge wire, with 6” x 6” square mesh properly set in

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Page 3 of 7 Pages the thickness of the concrete. Curbing will consist of approximately 275 linear feet of 8” x 8” curb with a thickened edge and #5 continuous rebar.

Forms shall conform to the existing shape, lines, grade and dimensions. They shall be substantial and sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of concrete, and shall not deflect under the weight of the wet concrete or construction loads. They shall be properly braced or tied together so as to maintain position and shape, and insure the safety of workers and park visitors.

Existing ADA access points (3) will require full width ADA Compliant Detectable Warnings Surface Tactiles.

An Increte brand product consisting of “San Jose Buff concrete coloring with an Autumn Brown Release and 8” wide wood grain plank stamps was used for a project in 2012 at Fort Caroline National Memorial (See picture below). It is essential that the same appearance is retained for this project.

http://www.increte.com/professional-home#

San Jose Buff concrete coloring with an Autumn Brown Release and 8” wide wood grain plank stamp

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES: Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the park will be permitted and determined during the preconstruction conference. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

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UTILITY MARKING: The government will mark sprinkler head locations but the utility locate should not be necessary since the footprint area is only as deep as the current thickness of the concrete and brick.

EXECUTION: Operations shall be conducted to ensure the least inconvenience to NPS personnel. If outdoor staging or work shall be done then the contractor shall barricade area to prevent the public entering area. Contractor shall provide a waterproof container to store construction materials. Clean up shall be performed on a daily basis. Construction work shall be scheduled only during the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday, unless all involved are notified and has approved additional work hours.

Existing building features not scheduled for work or to be removed shall be protected. Any damage that does occur to any feature not scheduled for work shall be returned to the pre-contract condition at no additional expense to the Government. Field verify all new and existing conditions affecting work before ordering products. Any discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer before work is to be performed. Any work that is performed without notifying the Contracting Officer will be done at the contractor’s own expense. A designated NPS representative will serve on site as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer’s Representative will arrange an on site meeting with Contractor.

PROGRESS MEETINGS: As necessary and or if needed.

SAFETY: This contractor shall follow (at a minimum) all OSHA rules and procedures and provide temporary barricades as required.

SCHEDULES: As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit Progress Schedule and Schedule of Values as a package. Contracting Officer will review the Progress Schedule and the Schedule of Values for format and content.

PERMITS: Construction permitting is not required for this project.

PROGRESS SCHEDULE: The schedule shall be prepared using Microsoft Projects computer software, or approved equal. Show each bid item and area of work and break down work into the smallest element.

The schedule shall correspond to each specification section and shall identify the critical path of the project. No progress payments will be made until acceptable progress schedule is provided.

SCHEDULE OF VALUES: Submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Bid Schedule. Include bond costs, mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include bond premiums, mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, or profit as separate items;

however, payment for bond premiums can be made based upon evidence of payment to the surety.

Bond premiums may be shown as a separate item.

SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES: Contractor must field verify measurements and obtain COR approval before ordering any materials. Construction Materials: Substitutions of more environmentally friendly material may be allowed.

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TEMPORARY MATERIALS: Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

SANITARY FACILITIES: The government will be responsible for staging temporary toilet facilities on-site during this project.

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: Extinguisher shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C.

ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING: Electrical service may be available at the project site.

TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL: Temporary electrical work shall meet requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article 305.

TELEPHONE: No telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use. Make arrangements with cell Telephone Company and pay all costs.

WATER: Water for construction is available within the park boundaries but, not at all listed sites.

HOUSEKEEPING: Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

DISPOSAL: Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park. Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all debris in accordance with local requirements. Debris must be expeditiously put into dump trucks and/or dumpsters and disposed of frequently.

POLLUTION CONTROL: Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction. Do not allow waste materials, especially sawdust from the treated wood, to be washed into streams or bodies of water.

CLEANING MATERIALS: As recommended by the manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: NO working on Federal Holidays or weekends.

TRANSPORTATION: Contractor is responsible for transportation of all materials and personnel to the Job Site.

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

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection.

Contracting Officer Representative will make an inspection within 5 days of receipt of request. Work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer Representative will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

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Contractor shall complete the work described on the list of deficiencies within the stated contract period. No additional time will be allowed outside of the completion date. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may replace, repair, or remedy the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price. If work is not determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Holiday Work Restrictions: None and if needed can work later hours than business hours.

TRANSPORTATION: Contractor is responsible for transportation of all materials and personnel to the Job Site.

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

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