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Fort Smith National Historic Site Fort Smith, AR

HVAC Replacement – Visitor Center

PMIS 241749

National Park Service

Project Manual Final Construction Documents

January 3, 2020

Task Order No 140P6019F0033

SCHEMMER Project No. 07310.007

140P6220B0002 Attachment 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011100 Summary of Work 012601 Contract Modification Procedures 012700 Definition of Contract Line Items 013100 Project Management & Coordination 013216 Construction Schedule 013323 Submittal Procedures

013513.22 Archeological Protection

013523 Safety Requirements 014000 Quality Requirements 014200 Reference Standards 015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls 016700 Product Requirements 017329 Cutting and Patching 017340 Execution 017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 017700 Closeout Procedures 017823 Operation and Maintenance Data 017900 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

031000 Concrete Forming and Accessories 032000 Concrete Reinforcing 033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

042000 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 - Metals

051200 Structural Steel Framing 053100 Steel Decking 054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061053 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

075323 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM) Roofing 079200 Joint Sealants

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DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 087100 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

098433 Cementitious Wood Fiber Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 099113 Exterior Painting 099123 Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

104416 Fire Extinguishers

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping 220518 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping 220519 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 220529 Hangers and supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220719 Plumbing Piping Insulation 221116 Domestic Water Piping 221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 221313 Facility Sanitary Sewers 221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties

221319.13 Sanitary Drains

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping 230518 Escutcheons for HVAC Piping 230519 Meters and Gages for HVAC Piping

230523.12 Ball Valves for HVAC Piping

230523.13 Butterfly Valves for HVAC Piping

230523.14 Check Valves for HVAC Piping

230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 230713 Duct Insulation 230719 HVAC Piping Insulation 230923 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC

230993.11 Sequence of Operations for HVAC DDC

231123 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 232113 Hydronic Piping

232113.13 Underground Hydronic Piping

232116 Hydronic Piping Specialties 232123 Hydronic Pumps 233113 Metal Ducts 233300 Air Duct Accessories

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) (continued)

233713.13 Air Diffusers

235216 Condensing Boilers

236514.16 Closed-Circuit, Induced-Draft, Counterflow Cooling Towers

237223.19 Packaged Indoor Fixed Plate Energy Recovery Units

238146 Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260533 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 262416 Panelboards 262726 Wiring Devices 262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 262923 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers 265119 LED Interior Lighting

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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. Contractor use of site.

3. Public use of site.

4. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions.

7. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Fort Smith National Historic Site, 301 Parker Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901. The Work is primarily within the Visitor Center.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. Disconnect the Visitor Center HVAC system from the existing geothermal piping loop and replace the geothermal loop with a new fluid cooler and natural gas boiler located near the existing Maintenance Building. Existing piping within the Visitor Center will be replaced as indicated on the drawings. Existing heat pumps will be replaced and an attic ductless split systems will be replaced with heat pump units. Energy recovery ventilators will be added.

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

D. Period of Performance for this contract is One Hundred Eighty (180) calendar days.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the Project site beyond the areas indicated.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to location shown on drawing Cover Sheet location map.

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.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

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3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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

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

F. 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.

Building closures will be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of two consecutive weeks as follows:.

1. A temporary building closure is anticipated to hoist equipment into the Mezzanine and Attic Levels and install heat pumps and associated ductwork and equipment in those areas.

2. Pending COR approval the building closure may be extended beyond the two week maximum if determined necessary by the Government.

1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period except as noted in Article 1.4 above.

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.

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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 2 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval. A list of federal holidays can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/#url=2019.

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 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Not allowed without prior Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval.

2. Early Morning Hours: Not allowed without prior COR approval.

3. Hours for exceptionally noisy activity: Coordinate in advance with COR.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, notify COR and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. Repair of the utilities will not occur without approval of the CO.

2. In the event unknown utilities are damaged the contractor is to notify the COR. Repair of the utilities will not occur without approval from the CO. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Limit duration of shutdowns to no more than two hours.

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D. 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. COR will advise contractor on seasonal shutdowns, park activities and access requirements during pre-construction meeting..

B. Work sequence: The new exterior cooling tower, boiler, pumps, and piping to the Visitor Center shall be installed and fully operational before the switchover (disconnect from the existing geothermal system and connection to the new equipment) is made.

C. Historic Fabric: This Work takes place within and adjacent to historic structures and within a cultural resource landscape. Work shall be limited to HVAC equipment replacement and installation with no alteration to the Visitor Center’s historic fabric except at the two following locations noted. The only expected alterations to historic fabric occur at the below-grade wall penetration at Visitor Center mechanical room for heat pump supply and return piping, and for energy recovery ventilator louver installation in mechanical room where louvered panel will replace a non-historic window in an historic window opening. Contractor shall observe historic preservation guidelines and notify the COR of any work requiring alteration to historic fabric, and receive COR approval prior to initiating and completing such work. All trenching and ground disturbance activities will be monitored by NPS staff for archeological materials in accordance with Section 01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection. Contractor to coordinate all work with COR and on-site archeological monitoring staff. For specific standards, guidelines and other historic preservation information, refer to https://www.nps.gov/history/standards.htm and http://www.achp.gov/nhpp.html.

D. Contractor shall schedule work such that equipment lead times do not impede overall work flow.

Contractor shall have contingency plan prepared to continue work in other areas or begin other workflows should archeological materials be located during construction activities or if equipment deliveries are delayed to preserve the construction completion deadline.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

140P6220B0002 Attachment 1 https://www.nps.gov/history/standards.htm http://www.achp.gov/nhpp.html

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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.

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

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

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

140P6220B0002 Attachment 1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank http://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm#ct http://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm#ct

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4. 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.

5. 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

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.

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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………………15% Profit…………………..10%

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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012601

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082714 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No. 0001 HVAC Replacement.

1. This item consists of all Work required by Contract Documents.

2. Measurement for payment will be percentage of completion.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

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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. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination.

3. Submittals

4. Requests for Information (RFIs).

5. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 “Construction Schedule” for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

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

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

1.2 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

5. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

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C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention Plan.

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

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

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Quality Control Plan.

B. All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be postponed, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies.

Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.4 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 on form provided by NPS Contracting.

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.

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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 Architect's actions on submittals.

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.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include 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.

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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. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

20. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

21. Reference materials.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer as necessary, weekly meetings with the Contractor. The Contractor will prepare and distribute the Agenda and Meeting Minutes.

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.

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.

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

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated CPM).

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise CO of scheduled meeting dates.

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2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for the particular activity under consideration, including requirements for the following:

a. Contract Documents.

b. Related RFIs.

c. Related Change Orders.

d. Purchases.

e. Deliveries.

f. Submittals.

g. Possible conflicts.

h. Compatibility requirements.

i. Time schedules.

j. Weather limitations.

k. Manufacturer's written instructions.

l. Warranty requirements.

m. Compatibility of materials.

n. Acceptability of substrates.

o. Temporary facilities and controls.

p. Space and access limitations.

q. Testing and inspecting requirements.

r. Installation procedures.

s. Coordination with other work.

t. Required performance results.

u. Protection of adjacent work.

v. Protection of construction and personnel.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

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031414 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: The allocation of the Schedule of Values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting the planned Project completion date.

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F. Resource Loading: The allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for the completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit an electronic document of baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

C. CPM Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit an electronic document of each of the following computer-generated reports. Format for each activity in reports shall contain activity number, activity description, resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

1. Activity Report: List of all activities sorted by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

2. Logic Report: List of predecessor and successor tasks for all activities, sorted in ascending order by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

3. Total Float Report: List of all activities sorted in ascending order of total float.

D. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data in electronic document format.

E. Construction Schedule Revisions: For each Construction Schedule revision submit an electronic document update.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer on the day of the preconstruction conference to go over the following:

1. Review software limitations, content and format for reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints, including work stages area separations interim milestones and partial

Government occupancy.

4. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

5. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

6. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

7. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

8. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

9. Review procedures for updating schedule.

10. Discuss reporting requirements and establish a protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

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B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before or at the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Construction Schedule. The authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, all required updates, and revisions using an electronic Gantt chart format

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing the Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure that the Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, as well as the prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

3. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

B. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

C. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

D. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using an electronic Gantt chart format for the Work.

1. Construction Schedule submission will be required prior to the Pre-Construction meeting.

The Contracting Officer will advise the COR of Construction Schedule due date for NPS review and approval.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Governments acceptance of the schedule.

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2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating Construction Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using the preliminary CPM network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

1. Activities: Indicate the estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

2. Critical Path Activities: Identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion dates. Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.

3. Processing: Process data to produce output data on a computer-drawn, time-scaled network. Revise data, reorganize activity sequences, and reproduce as often as necessary to produce the CPM schedule within the limitations of the Contract Time.

4. The Construction Baseline Schedule as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. Ensure all work sequences are logical and the Construction Baseline Schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

5. Resource loading of each activity shall include all personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in the duration shown.

6. Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling all work influenced by high and low ambient temperatures, wind, or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time.

7. Time Frame: Proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be the Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity.

a. An early finish date may be shown but the late finish date must be the same date as the last day of the contract period.

b. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date.

c. The Contractor shall limit use of lead or lag duration’s between schedule activities.

d. Project Calendars: Develop and incorporate the following calendars:

1) Administrative Calendar: Include a calendar that is based on a 7 day week to be used on any activities that are based on calendar days. Apply this calendar to administrative tasks or any other tasks that are not affected by non-working days (Federal Holidays, weather, etc.).

2) Project Calendar: Include a calendar that is based on the planned work week for the project. Include Federal Holidays, weekends, and any other non-work days indicated in the contract documents. Apply this calendar to activities which are not anticipated to be affected by weather.

3) Weather Calendar: Utilize the Project Calendar and show anticipated normal downtime related to weather as non-working time. Weather days shall be based on data for the local area from a reliable source like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service records, or source acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Apply this calendar to activities that are anticipated to be affected by weather.

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e. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 15 days, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawings and submittals, fabrication and delivery of materials and equipment.

f. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 calendar days, as separate activities in the schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

1) Fluid Cooler – CT-1

2) Boiler – B-1

3) Pumps – P-1A/B

4) Water Source Heat Pumps

5) Energy Recovery Ventilators ERV-1 and 2

g. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated.

Coordinate submittal review times in Construction Baseline Schedule.

h. Startup and Testing Time: Include not less than 7 days for startup and testing.

i. Substantial Completion: Allow time for Government administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion. (For more information, refer to Division 01 Specification 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures.)

8. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

a. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

1) Coordination with existing construction.

2) Limitations of continued occupancies.

3) Uninterruptible services.

4) Use of premises restrictions.

5) Seasonal variations.

b. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the Work.

1) Subcontract awards.

2) Submittals.

3) Purchases.

4) Fabrication.

5) Deliveries.

6) Installation.

7) Tests and inspections.

8) Adjusting.

9. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion[.]

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C. Joint Review, Revision, and Acceptance:

1. Within seven calendar days of receipt of the Contractor's proposed Construction Baseline Schedule, the Contracting Officer and Contractor shall meet for joint review, correction, or adjustment of the initial Construction Baseline Schedule. Any areas which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, conflict with timely completion of the project shall be subject to revision by the Contractor.

2. Within seven calendar days after the joint review between the Contractor and Contracting Officer, the Contractor…