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140P5422R0008/0002 Attachment 1

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STATEMENT OF WORK

CASA Resurface Headquarters Parking Lot Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

St. Augustine, FL

PART 1 – GENERAL

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument(CASA) preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections. The headquarters parking lot serves as the main parking area for the Administration Building and Facility Operations.

1-1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. This project consists of repairing approximately 2625 square yards of asphalt pavement surface at

CASA Administrative Complex Road, Rte. 0400, 0900ZZ and 0901. Work activities include removing damaged asphalt pavement, placing new asphalt pavement, dressing shoulders adjacent to work as well as placing and maintaining temporary traffic control.

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1-2 PROJECT TASKS

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials and supervision required to complete the following tasks:

A. Asphalt Pavement Repair – Approximately 2625 square yards

1. Place temporary traffic control devices.

2. Place erosion and sediment control devices.

3. Contractor to leave two (2) useable parking spaces for daily deliveries.

4. Water Street, rear gate boundary, not exceed 12 inches past existing gate pillars.

3.5. Remove 2 inch depth asphalt pavement to the dimensions shown on the Project Plans.

4.6. Make transverse joints vertical to the depth of the new pavement at connections to existing pavements and previously placed lifts.

7. Patch surface depressions deeper than 1 inch after milling, before wearing course is laid.

5.8. Clean repair area thoroughly by sweeping or other acceptable method.

9. Proof‐roll subgrade below with heavy pneumatic‐tired equipment to identify soft pockets.

10. Excavate soft spots, unsatisfactory spoils and areas of excessive pumping and rutting and replace with compacted backfill or fill.

6.11. Apply a tack coat to the areas to be resurfaced.

7.12. Place and compact 2 inch depth asphalt pavement.

8.13. New asphalt finished surface shall be smooth and shall be flush with adjacent asphalt surfaces.

9.14. Hand dress and compact shoulder areas adjacent to work to eliminate drop‐offs greater than 2 inches

15. New striping of parking spaces and curbs at all parking spaces. New striping will be reflective.

10.16. There is one (1) handicap spacesspace that shall be consistent with existing and follow

ABA Section 208

11.17. Install 1 Detectable Warning Surface per drawings at administration building sidewalk

12.18. Dispose of excess material.

13.19. Remove erosion and sediment control devices.

14.20. Remove temporary traffic control devices.

15.21. Install new 6 inch concrete apron at Castillo Drive entrance.

16.22. Contractor shall follow Technical Specifications and Drawings provided.

23. Any existing material, vehicles, storage racks, etc. shall be removed by Park Personnel.

24. Existing edge overgrowth shall be scraped and removed by Park Personnel.

B. Bid Option Item

1. Asphalt Pavement Repair – Route 0904 – Approximately 2,668 square feet

• Repair following project task 1‐2.A

• Install new 6 inch concrete apron at entrance to parking lot

• Paint all curbs and new striping shall be reflective.

1-2 LOCATION AND ACCESS

A. Job Site: The work shall be performed on at 1 South Castillo Dr. St. Augustine, FL 32084

B. Staging: Project materials, parking for contractor vehicles and equipment shall be confined to areas specifically designated by the COR.

C. Access

1. Access can be gained to the project from the West entrance along Castillo Drive and the North entrance at Water Street.

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1-3 PROJECT PERSONNEL

A. Government

1. The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person with authority to enter into, administer, modify and/or terminate the contract.

2. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a program official designated by the CO to assist in administering technical aspects of the contract. The COR cannot modify the contract.

3. Other NPS personnel may be on site to assist with project inspection. These individuals cannot modify the contract. Any on site issues or concerns shall be directed to the COR.

B. Contractor

1. Assign a competent and experienced person to oversee the construction of this project with the authority to stop or correct work due to unsatisfactory materials or workmanship.

2. All personnel performing work shall be fully qualified and experienced in the type of work to be executed in this contract. When applicable, personnel shall be certified in the necessary work for which being performed by that person. The COR may at any time request copies of necessary certifications.

1-4 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS

A. All supervision, personnel, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, materials and incidentals required to perform the work of the contract in a safe, professional manner and to satisfactorily complete the work of this project.

B. All traffic control and signage to alert motorists of work in progress.

C. All work site security measures. Park law enforcement officers and other staff will not be designated to provide extra security to protect project sites from visitor intrusion. It is the responsibility of the contractor to take measures to prevent vandalism, theft, or destruction of project materials and equipment. Any proposed security measures that may affect ongoing access or use of areas otherwise not already included in the construction zone (including remote security cameras or alarms) must be discussed with and approved in advance by the COR, in consultation with the resident District Ranger. Any security issues must be reported to the COR immediately upon notice. Parkway law enforcement staff may request official statements or other information from Contractor personnel needed to follow up on reported issues.

1-5 WORK CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

A. Facility Use

1. This section of the road is open to staff year‐round, typically 6 am – 6 pm, weather permitting.

B. Performance Period Restrictions

1. The performance period for this project is defined in the contract documents. All work shall be complete, equipment demobilized, excess materials removed, and the work area(s) ready for visitor use by the last day of the performance period.

2. Work may be permitted at night.

3. No work will be permitted on Federal holidays.

4. Work may be permitted on weekends – Friday 5:00 p.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m.

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C. Contractor’s Use Of Premises

1. Confine on‐site material storage, equipment, and contractor personnel vehicle parking, and staging to paved parking areas or other areas specifically designated by the COR.

2. Keep job site clear of trash and debris. Dispose of any trash, debris, and other unusable material legally at authorized facilities on non‐federal land. Food trash and debris shall be placed in bear‐ proof receptacles at the end of each day.

3. The contractor shall provide temporary restrooms for project personnel through the performance period.

D. Existing Utilities

1. Utilities are present and will be identified by park personnel.

2. If unknown utilities are encountered, cease work and notify the COR immediately.

E. Field Verification

1. The measurements and quantities specified are estimated and provided for information only.

2. The Contractor and COR shall work together to mark and verify all dimensions and conditions of the work.

3. The Contractor shall notify the CO immediately of any errors or omissions once realized.

F. Park‐Specific Conditions and Limitations

1. The following conditions may be applicable to work sites inside Park boundaries:

a. WEATHER‐ Sudden and dramatic changes in climate conditions are common. The Contractor must be prepared to alter work plans and provide protection for workers and equipment. Hurricane season is June 1‐ November 30. In the event of a hurricane, contractor will be responsible for removal of any materials, tools and/or equipment.

Contractor will follow the Park hurricane plan and will only re‐enter the building once the park reopens following any shutdown due to a storm with approval from the CO.

b. RESOURCES‐ As a unit of the National Park System, Castillo de San Marcos NM is tasked to preserve unimpaired its natural and cultural resources and values. The Contractor must make every effort to ensure no impacts are made deleterious to these resources.

It is expected that the project site and access areas will be minimally impacted only as absolutely necessary for the performance of the SOW requirements. Mitigations approved by the COR will be taken to restore pre‐existing conditions.

c. INVASIVE EXOTICS‐ To reduce the chance that harmful, non‐native plants or organisms will be transported from off‐parkway locations to the work site, the contractor, prior to entering the parkway, must clean all soils, roots, seeds, and other sources of plant parts and pathogens from any equipment used for the application of grasses and all heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, front end loader, and graders, which have previously been operating off the park.

d. WILDLIFE‐ All wildlife is protected within the park boundaries, and some species, which occur within the park, receive special State and Federal protection due to their rare, threatened or endangered status. Very few wildlife species present any danger to persons working within the park. Even species which have the potential to do harm to persons, can usually be avoided. Unless wildlife is presenting an immediate threat to persons, harassment or destruction of wildlife is prohibited.

2. Project‐specific environmental compliance mitigations: The following items are required by the

National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act as applied to this

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a. All debris shall be removed from the park for legal and proper disposal.

b. Staging and parking for vehicles, equipment and materials shall be confined to paved areas. Other areas utilized shall be only as designated approved by the COR.

c. If needed, only clean fill, preferably from some site on the Parkway, shall be used. Any fill coming from off‐site shall be inspected (as well as the site it came from) to reduce the chances for introduction of exotic plant species.

d. Store all temporary inorganic or construction and demolition materials in a gathered/piled manner that will readily accommodate removal, and will not create fluid or additional waste removal problems.

e. All construction activities shall be performed in a manner having the least possible detrimental effect upon the surrounding terrain or vegetation.

1-6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. It is the responsibility of the contractor to develop and implement a construction quality process to ensure work conforms to the requirements of the contract.

B. Assign a competent and experienced person to oversee the construction of this project with the authority to stop or correct work due to unsatisfactory materials or workmanship.

C. Perform quality control inspection, documentation, and process control sampling and testing as required by applicable standards.

D. All materials and methods used shall meet or exceed the current local, state, and federal codes, standards, and regulations applicable to this project.

E. The COR will perform on‐site inspections to insure conformance to this contract. The Government reserves the right to perform any testing it sees fit to insure a satisfactory product is delivered. Any non‐conforming work will be removed and replaced at no cost to the Government.

1-7 REFERENCE STANDARDS:

A. Perform all work in accordance with the SOW and Project Plans.

B. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Standard Specifications for the Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP14). These specifications are available for free download at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/.

C. Materials shall meet FP‐14 specifications or be currently approved for use by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on the Approved Products List (APL) when applicable. The APL is available at https://www.fdot.gov/materials/quality/programs/materialsacceptance/documentation/manufa cturedproducts.shtm

D. Temporary Traffic Control Devices (TTC) shall be placed and maintained in accordance with the current version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Project Plans.

The MUTCD is available for free download at https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/index.htm.

PART 2 – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

2-1 GENERAL

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A. Refer to attached CM‐16 Transmittal Form for required submittal items. Contractor is responsible for additional submittals that may be required. Electronic forms are available.

B. Unless otherwise instructed by the CO, send construction material and other items requiring approval to the CO. Provide one (1) electronic copy of each submittal unless otherwise specified.

Forward related materials as a package. Reference the SOW section number on each submittal.

Allow 14 days for review and approval.

C. The CO will indicate in writing the approval or disapproval of each submittal, the reason for any disapproval, and any resubmission requirements. One (1) of each approved submittal will be stamped and returned to the contractor unless otherwise requested.

D. Until the contractor receives approval from the CO, no construction material or other items requiring the CO’s approval may be ordered, delivered, or incorporated into the project work.

E. There will be no waiver of any required submittal unless authorized by the CO. The CO may request submittals other than those specified in this document.

2-2 WORK PLAN SUBMITTALS

A. Project Schedule: Contractor shall submit a construction schedule outlining each phase of the work along with a written narrative of the activities displayed in the schedule.

B. Safety Plan

1. Contractor shall submit a site‐specific Safety Plan for the work prescribed in this contract.

2. The plan shall designate a competent individual capable of overseeing and understanding worker safety and the hazards associated with this type of work to implement the plan.

3. The plan shall describe the potential hazards of the work site for each phase, along with all company policies, controls, work practices selected to minimize those hazards and detail the implementation of the plan.

4. The plan shall contain at a minimum company policy or goals statement, list of responsible persons, hazard identification, hazard controls and safe practices, emergency and accident response, employee training and communication as well as recordkeeping procedures.

5. Provide plans for placing and maintaining both traffic and pedestrian control devices.

6. Refer to the following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website for further assistance: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3886.pdf

C. Contractor Quality Control Plan

1. Contractor shall submit a detailed and comprehensive Quality Control Plan which details the planning and implementation of a construction quality process to ensure work conforms to the contract.

2. The plan shall designate a competent individual capable of overseeing and understanding construction quality control associated with this type of work to implement the plan.

3. This work also includes quality control inspection and documentation, and process control sampling and testing.

4. A guide to an acceptable Quality Control Plan can be found at the following website:

https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/documents/contractor‐qc‐plans.pdf

D. Traffic Control Personnel

1. Prior to work beginning, provide contact information and certification(s) of person(s)

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2. Prior to work beginning, provide names and certification(s) of person(s) responsible for day‐to‐ day installation and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control devices.

3. Prior to work beginning, provide names and certification(s) of person(s) performing flagging, spotting, or operating Automated Flagger Assist Devices (AFAD).

4. See SOW Section 3‐3.

2-3 MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

Asphalt Pavement:

1. Superpave Asphalt Concrete Pavement (SACP), 1/2 inch (12.5 millimeter) nominal maximum sized aggregate, <0.3 equivalent single axle loads (ESAL).

2. A current year FDOT approved roadway mix may be proposed by the Contractor.

PART 3 – WORK REQUIREMENTS

3-1 GENERAL

A. The contractor is responsible for investigating site conditions in the vicinity of the work including groundwater, location of rock, existing utilities, or any other hazards or obstacles which may increase time or cost of the work.

B. Other contracts for construction projects may be underway or may commence during the construction of this project. Coordinate with the COR and other contractors to minimize disruption to this project and to other construction projects in the area.

C. Place and maintain erosion and sediment control (E&S) during the project work or until the COR has approved removal.

D. The final asphalt surface shall be placed prior to reopening the travel lane to traffic. Travel lanes may not be open to traffic on an aggregate surface.

3-2 SITE SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION STAKING

A. The contractor is responsible for all surveying and staking necessary to complete this SOW.

B. The government will provide approximate locations and quantities of existing and proposed facilities to assist the contractor with required surveying and staking.

C. All proposed locations of work and construction limits must be staked or marked prior to construction. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR if any discrepancies are observed in the project. The COR may review limits of staked or marked work and make changes if limits are not in accordance with the SOW or Project Plans.

3-3 TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN CONTROL

A. Temporary Traffic Control Devices (TTC) shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the current version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the Project Plans.

B. Place and maintain Temporary Pedestrian Control Devices (TPC) where necessary and approved by the COR.

C. All personnel in charge of overseeing work zone Temporary Traffic Control operations and

Page 8 of 8 Pages installations within the park shall be trained in an FDOT approved Qualified Work Zone Supervisor Course. Passing a written test on the course materials together with a minimum of two years of Temporary Work Zone Traffic Control “On the Job Training” will be required. The Qualified Work Zone Supervisor shall carry a card issued by the certifying firm that shows the dates of certification with recertification at regular intervals.

D. All personnel responsible for the installation and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control devices within the park shall be trained in an FDOT approved Qualified Work Zone Installer Course.

Installers shall carry a card issued by the certifying firm that shows the dates of certification with recertification at regular intervals.

E. All personnel performing flagging, spotting, or operating Automated Flagger Assist Devices (AFAD) within the park shall be trained in an FDOT approved Flagger Course. Flaggers shall carry a card issued by the certifying firm that shows the dates of certification with recertification at regular intervals.

3-4 WORK EXECUTION

A. General

1. Refer to Project Tasks, section 1.2 for Asphalt Pavement work and Technical Specifications.

2. Each work item or phase of work shall have an on‐site preparatory meeting prior to work beginning. Multiple work items or phases of work may be combined into a larger start‐up meeting. At a minimum, the contractor’s superintendent or foreman and COR or project inspector shall be in attendance.

B. Mobilization and Demobilization

1. Confine staging and parking for contractor personnel vehicles, equipment, and project materials to paved areas as approved by the COR.

2. It is advised the contractor provide methods to appropriately secure equipment and materials.

3. Access site only by methods described in Section 1‐2.

3-5 CLEAN UP

A. Routine Cleanup: Keep project site neat, orderly and in safe condition at all times. Provide enough refuse containers for collecting construction debris. Pick up construction debris daily to prevent blowing and scattering. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of outside of the park in accordance to local, state, and county regulations.

B. Final Cleanup: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials and rubbish from the site upon completion of the work. Restore or refinish surfaces of existing facilities that are marred, scratched or damaged due to work of this contract, to match the original condition. Remove any grease, dirt, asphalt, stains or foreign material from the finished surfaces. Use cleaning materials recommended by the manufacturer of the surface to be cleaned. Sweep paved or concrete areas and rake grounds to remove all construction debris. At time of the final inspection, project site shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use. Remove excess material and debris and dispose properly at acceptable facilities on non‐Federal land.

See Attached drawings