B08_Solicitation_Attach_1_-_Final_Specifications.pdf

National Park Service

Midwest Region

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Visitor Center Asbestos Abatement

Final Specifications

PMIS: 225489

November 2017

ATTACHMENT 1

LIBO 225489 TOC-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS No. of Pages

00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 57 19.11 Indoor Air Quality Management 01 73 00 Execution 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 02 26 00 Asbestos Work Plan 02 82 33 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Materials 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring Appendix A – Partial Site Sketch Appendix B – Partial VC Ceiling Plan Appendix C – Asbestos Sampling Sketch

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EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION

SECTION 00 31 26 - EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Document discloses Reference Documents that are available to the Contractors regarding the hazardous materials investigation that was utilized by the Government in preparing the Contract Documents.

1.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REPORT(S)

A. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that a hazardous materials survey report was prepared for the site (see Attachment 2) and is known as:

1. “Asbestos Survey Report Project # K10079 Memorial Visitor Center (FMSS #72920) Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial Site Lincoln City, Indiana ” prepared by Workplace Safety & Health Company, Inc., August 30, 2010. See Appendix C at the end of specifications package for Asbestos Sampling sketch.

1.3 HAZARD SUMMARY

A. Asbestos Hazards: Certain existing building components or materials, which may be impacted by the Work of this Project, are known or presumed to contain asbestos.

1. The following materials were tested and found to contain asbestos at concentrations greater than one percent (>1%):

a. White textured ceiling compound in the Visitor Center, totaling about 5,100 SF [Sample I.D. 72920F-2-C-01344, 72920F-2-C-01345, and 72920H-3-C-01346];

b. 9” x 9” Brown floor tile and Floor tile mastic, totaling about 384 SF [Sample I.D.

72920F-4-D-01347a, 72920F-4-D-01347b, 72920F-4-D-01348a, 72920F-4-D-01348b].

1.4 USE OF DATA

A. Environmental consultation was obtained only for the use of the Government and its Consultants for planning and design stages of this Project. The above mentioned report(s) are not, as a whole, part of the Contract Documents, but the survey data contained therein can be relied upon by the Contractor to characterize general site conditions, although quantities, friability and other factors may have changed or been altered since the published report date(s).

B. All statements, findings, and interpretations in the above mentioned report(s) are those of the Survey or Abatement Consultant(s). The Government makes no representations, either expressed or implied, as to the completeness or adequacy of the above-mentioned reports. Contractors are advised that the limited testing of components allow for generalizations in describing the extent of hazardous materials. Specific components or materials, should be checked against the referenced survey report(s) and the Contract Documents, or be tested at affected locations, prior to disturbance of such components or materials.

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EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION

C. Contractors shall visit the work site and acquaint themselves with its existing conditions.

Difference in conditions, if any, shall be brought to the Government’s attention prior to submitting a proposal.

1.5 PRE-PROPOSAL VISIT TO WORK SITE

A. Prior to submitting a proposal, Contractors are encouraged and expected to may make their own investigations to satisfy themselves as to the Site conditions, but such investigations shall be performed only under the provisions set by the Government during the Pre-Proposal Site Visit Phase. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

END OF SECTION 00 31 26

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091015 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work under other contracts.

3. Contractor use of site.

4. Public use of site.

5. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

6. Work Restrictions.

7. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Visitor Center, 3027 East South Street, Lincoln City, Indiana, 47552.

B. The Contractor will be responsible for and accomplish all work required by the documents, exhibits and attachments identified in this solicitation/contract by providing all qualified labor and supervision, material, tools, equipment, supplies, and other items, services and incidentals necessary for successful and acceptable completion. Work not specifically noted is considered ancillary to that mentioned.

C. The Work includes the design and implementation for an asbestos abatement project at the Visitor Center in accordance with Indiana Administrative Code. The abatement includes asbestos ceiling texture, asbestos floor tile and asbestos floor tile mastic. Electrical equipment and fixtures shall be removed and stored for later re-installation. Construct spray-on ceiling texture with paint over disturbed ceiling area. Re-install stored electrical equipment and fixtures in accordance with electrical code to pre-construction conditions after ceiling texture work is completed; see Appendix B – Partial VC Ceiling Plan. Construct vinyl floor tile in removed asbestos floor tile areas. The Contractor shall have all submittal items required in Section 02 26 00 Asbestos Work Plan approved by the Contracting Officer prior to mobilization on site. The NPS will need three days to remove curatorial items before the Contractor is allowed mobilization inside the building. The Contractor is to complete contract performance, including removing any materials, equipment, and final cleaning of the project site within forty (40) calendar days after the Contracting Officer’s issuance of the Notice to Proceed to the Contractor.

D. Project will be constructed under a single prime firm-fixed-price construction contract.

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1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated. The Abraham Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln Halls will be used as Temporary Visitor Center and NPS Staff space. The Nancy Hanks Lincoln and Abraham Lincoln Halls will remain open for Visitor use. The Nancy Hanks Lincoln Hall itself will be used for temporary storage but the restroom and foyer areas will remain open for public use. The operating United States Postal Service Office located in the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Hall foyer will remain open for public use. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Limited access around the south side of the facility is allowed. If ground conditions are soft, the Contractor is required to place temporary plywood over the grass surfaces or other materials to prevent rutting. Repair all disturbances to pre-construction conditions.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to the Visitor Center facility with secure temporary enclosures at each end connecting into the two Hall’s.

B. Storage of Materials/Equipment: Confine storage of materials/equipment to the east corner of the existing parking lot in an area 20’ by 50’. See Appendix A at the end of this specifications package for Partial Site Sketch.

C. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

D. 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.

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.

E. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the 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.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

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1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day 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 the CO.

b. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

1.6 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours 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.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed on weekends or federal holidays, except when otherwise indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1. Weekend Hours: Work may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

2. No park staff will have access to the work area during construction and therefore will not have access to the security alarm panel for arming/disarming the building. Same goes for door locks to open and lock up building each day. We can issue a temporary passcode for the alarm system during the project and install temporary lock cores.

B. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.8 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The Park has “Lincoln Day” events that occur during the month of February (February 11th in 2018).

Contractor activities shall be ceased on days that Public events are scheduled.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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031414 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Those costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with the preparation of modifications will not be allowed. The costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

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6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: These are costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on the project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a 40 hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: This is the hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens, this includes insurance and taxes that the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums , such as:

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

3) Workers Compensation– Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4) FUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) SUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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6) Union agreement costs – Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

9) Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects the contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include this as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees that the contractor will pay the labor and material costs they have incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for each individual project based on a sliding scale which relates to the size of the project. Include this as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: This covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. This is not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Your proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. The proposal must be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed that that they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement.

Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their

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own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Gov’t provided form.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Division 01 Specification, “Construction Schedule”, for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs must be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter.

Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving the right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

5. Contractor must review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to the NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work.

Any work proposed that will require overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. All rates shall be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, FICA, FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. The labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices must include all applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for “miscellaneous tools and equipment”, in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 must be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

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c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. The estimated equipment rates shall include the operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires & tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per FAR 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals.

Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used are to be in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the US Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then ½ of the equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, the established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment that is not used and on the jobsite for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided that the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment that is still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit.

Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project. Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10.0% Profit……………………7.0%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for contractor and subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 25%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If contractors form a partnership, than the partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in the same amount as an individual contractor (refer to par 1.3,E.1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on the division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, the overhead and profit mark-ups are required on the net increases and deducted on net decreases.

5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012601

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091015 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Submittals

2. Requests for Information (RFIs).

3. Project meetings.

4. Environmental Coordination.

5. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 73 40 “Execution” for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

2. Section 01 77 00 “Closeout Procedures” for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

C. Contracting Officer (CO) duties as specified within this Section may be delegated to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on technical issues, project planning, and on-site management.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: All the following items shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days from the date of contract award. If these documents have not been received within that time frame, the Pre-Construction Conference cannot be scheduled, the Notice to Proceed will not be issued (work will not commence until written Notice Proceed has been issued), and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies.

1. Payment and Performance Bonds

2. Certificate of Insurance

3. Letter designating Project Superintendent, Safety Officer, Quality Control Officer, Environmental Compliance Officer, and other key positions having oversight or authority of functions, facets, and phases of contract performance.

4. Construction Schedule

5. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values

6. Accident Prevention Plan

7. A list of subcontractors for this project

8. Written statements (SF-1413) from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

9. From the Wage Determination of this contract, a list of the position classifications to be used in the performance of this contract (contractor and subcontractors).

10. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contractor and all subcontractors.

11. Waste Management Plan

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12. Quality Control Plan

13. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

14. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan

15. List of Required Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

1.3 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form provided by the Contracting Officer.

1. CO will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

2. Date.

3. RFI subject.

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

8. Contractor's signature.

9. Requested date for response.

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of COR’s actions on submittals.

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g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. CO's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange a Preconstruction Conference with the Contractor that will be held at the contract site. The meeting agenda may include some or all of the following, as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities/ Lines of Authority.

2. Park rules and regulations.

3. Jobsite Safety.

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 01 documents.

5. Coordination of Subcontractors.

6. Labor law application.

7. Modifications.

8. Payments to Contractor.

9. Payroll reports.

10. Contract time.

11. Liquidated damages.

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

13. Display of Hotline posters.

14. Notice to proceed.

15. Correspondence procedures.

16. Acceptance/rejection of work.

17. Progress meetings.

18. Submittal procedures.

19. Environmental requirements.

20. Permit requirements.

21. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

22. Reference materials.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule meetings with the Contractor at a minimum of once every two weeks.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings.

All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. The meeting agenda will include the following:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

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b. Submittal status.

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

e. Modifications.

f. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections,

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated CPM).

i. Other business relating to work.

j. Permit requirements.

1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) such as ISO 14001; must be familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan(WMP).

c. Implementation of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

d. Present an overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at the Preconstruction conference.

e. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with their position requirements.

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

B. Perform project quality control in accordance with requirements specified in Related Sections, including:

1. Quality Requirements.

2. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

C. Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on the project site. Training shall include the following:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to the building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to the Project.

3. Review of site specific procedures and management plans:

a. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

4. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Contractor 40 CFR employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

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D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan and IAQ Management Plan.

1.6 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract the Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Therefore the Contractor will comply with the appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

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031414 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with the requirements.

1.3 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

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.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow seven (7) calendar days for initial review of each submittal.

Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow four (4) calendar days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational Submittals

a. Review: Allow seven (7) calendar days for review of each submittal.

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C. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

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

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

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

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless Contracting Officer observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

1. Additional copies submitted for maintenance manuals will not be marked with action taken and will be returned.

E. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Contracting Officer will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All material submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16. This form will be provided by the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken on a material submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

2. Documents required in division 1 are to be delivered under separate cover letter. Do not use the CM-16 Transmittal form for these documents.

F. Identification: Place a permanent label 1 by 4 inches on each submittal for identification.

1. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name, Park, PMIS number, Contract number.

b. Date.

c. Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

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i. Submittal number shall be a sequential number (e.g., 001). Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 001.A).

G. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations”.

H. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

I. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or “Approved with notations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

c. Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

d. Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: Submit one copy of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated.

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C. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer’s color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer’s product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

5. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain one Sample set; other will be returned. Retain Sample set as a Project Record Sample.

D. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit one copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated.

Contracting Officer will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be

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signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents will be rejected and one copy will be returned.

B. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 35 23 “Safety Requirements.”

C. Quality Control Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements.”

D. Indoor Air Quality Management Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 57

19.11 “Indoor Air Quality Management.”

E. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW

A. 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.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. General: Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out;

submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval.

1. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy. Contracting Officer will annotate the CM-16 Transmittal Form indicating the action taken, as follows:

1. The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required.

All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

c. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will

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identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

C. Review and Approval of submittals include the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) technical review.

D. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it, or will reject and return one copy if it does not comply with the requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

E. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

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031414 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 35 23 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe working environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within three (3) calendar days.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities". In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment. Retain copies of all operators licenses and/or certifications onsite.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents (per OSHA 29CFR 1904): A project 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.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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