A04_UPDATED_SOW_Trailer_Site_0001.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Repair Trailer Pads Dellenbaugh Administrative

Site - Parashant National Monument, AZ

PART - 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide full RV site hookups (culinary water, electrical - 50 30-amp service, and wastewater connections) to two new RV/trailer parking pads within the Dellenbaugh Administrative Site, AZ.

B. Construct two RV/trailer parking sites.

C. Connect existing culinary water source to new RV/trailer sites.

D. Connect existing electrical to new RV/trailer sites

PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

Period of Performance to begin 8/15/2023. Contracting officer shall issue Notice to Proceed (NTP) #1 once bonds and liability insurance are submitted and accepted. Upon acceptance of Division 1 submittals and preconstruction meeting. contracting officer shall issue NTP #2 for on site work. All onsite work is estimated to be performed: 8/21/23 to 11/19/23

E. Connect existing wastewater system to new RV/trailer sites.

F. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete project.

1.2 SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

A. WATER

Water will be obtained by connecting to East cabin main water line at the existing East cabin water shut off valve area. A 4-foot-deep trench approximately 300 ft. in length will need to be excavated from the East cabin valve area to the RV/trailer pad sites. This trench will accommodate a 3/4-inch diameter polyethylene (Pex-A) culinary water line.

Match existing culinary water line (1 inch Sch 80 PVC) size that connects to East cabin from existing water shut off ball valve. Field verify. The culinary water line will be protected by the appropriate bedding and backfill material. A traffic rated valve vault (36 inches in diameter) will be installed at the East cabin underground valve location. Based on the proposed valve vault location between the two RV/trailer should not have to be traffic rated; however, steel manhole lid will be installed. Both valve vault locations will contain at a minimum one NSF 61 tee connection and two NSF 61 certified ball valves to isolate the East cabin and RV/trailer sites from the main water line. Each RV trailer site will have a freezeless sanitary yard hydrant with a 4 foot bury.

B. ELECTRICAL

The electrical sub-panel on the generator building is located approximately 210 feet from the existing electrical pedestal which is located approximately 12 feet to the west of the proposed west RV/trailer site. This electrical circuit is 110/120 volt, 30-amp, 3 4-wire (6 AWG copper) with a 1 ¼ metal conduit that connects both the pedestal and service panel.

Unknown if the entire underground conduit run is metallic. Determine the requirements to upgrade the current 30-amp service to 50-amp service and replace existing 6 AWG wire with 4 AWG copper wire. Install new 50/30/20-amp electrical service pedestal per RV/trailer pad using existing electrical pedestal location and existing underground electrical conduit. Trench from the existing electrical pedestal to the new RV pedestals.

Daisy chain the two pedestals. Approximately an additional 55 ft. of wiring will be added to

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the circuit to connect the two new pedestals. Upgrade existing service panel and/or add new sub-panel (if required), upgrade circuit breaker(s) and upgrade the copper wiring size to accommodate maximum amperage rating for new electrical pedestals. Use qualified, licensed electrician to design and install the RV pedestal electrical circuits per applicable National Electrical Codes (NEC).

C. WASTEWATER

Install 4-inch sanitary sewer connection and sewer cap in both RV/trailer sites.

Approximately an additional 90 feet of 4-inch ABS pipe will be required to complete the installation. Install an ABS wye that will connect the two new sewer connections in each new RV/trailer site to the main ABS sewer line of existing 1000-gallon septic tank. Add additional ABS cleanouts as required. Install sewer lines at proper slope angle for pipe size and distance. Protect the main ABS sewer line and connections using specified bedding and backfill materials.

D. RV SITES

Construct (2) gravel parking pads (12’ x 40’) using a commercial permeable paver system set atop a 6” gravel subbase. Excavate parking pad areas to the required depth and compact native soil to a 95% compaction rate prior to adding gravel subbase. Add geofabric between subgrade and sub-base. Parking pad finish height will match the existing access road height. Fill grid system with properly sized aggregate per manufacturers specifications. These new sites will be located within open areas of Ponderosa Pine forest that encompasses the Dellenbaugh Administrative Site. Construct concrete pad (approx. 24”x 36”x 4”) at each site to house the sewer connection (4 inch), sanitary yard hydrant, and electrical pedestal.

1.3 PROJECT LOCATION

A. Work under this contract is located at the Dellenbaugh Administrative site, which is an isolated remote facility of Parashant National Monument, located on the Arizona Strip in Northwest Arizona and is approximately 90 miles south of St. George, UT at an elevation of 6200 feet.

B. The facility is accessible by a series of county maintained, unimproved dirt roads.

C. Travel time is estimated to be from 2.5 to 3.5 hours, one way, from St. George, UT

D. Facility operates seasonally (April 15 to November 15) with temperatures ranging from 15° F to 100° F during the work season.

1.4 WORK LAYOUT (MAPS and IMAGES)

A. The government will locate with maps the location of the project and provide photos of the outbuildings upon request.

1.5 DRAWINGS AND MEASUREMENTS

A. Construction drawings are representational, and all measurements are close approximations.

B. Contractors are encouraged to visit the project site to determine work conditions and measurements prior to submitting a bid.

1.6 SITE VISIT

A. A site visit is highly recommended.

B. A pre-bid site visit will be scheduled prior to the bidding process (weather permitting).

C. The site visit will be conducted by the contractor and representative of Parashant National Monument (PARA).

D. Arrangements will be made between the park and the contractors, and the contractors will pay all contractor related expenses.

1.7 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PERSONNEL (NPS) POINTS OF CONTACT

A. Contracting officer’s representative (COR): the COR is the individual designated by the contracting officer at the time of award to be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the contract.

B. The COR for this project is the Paul Krumland, Facility Manager, Parashant NM, 435-668-0710 (mobile). Alternative contact - Marty Sims, Chief Park Ranger, Parashant NM, 702-249-6773 (mobile)

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use only skilled and experienced tradesmen.

B. Use only compatible and approved products.

1.9 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Deliver materials to project site in manufacturer’s original, unopened containers with labels indicating brand names, colors and patterns, and quality designations legible and intact.

B. Do not open containers or remove markings until materials are inspected and accepted.

C. Store and protect accepted materials in accordance with manufacturer’s directions and recommendations.

1.10 SCHEDULING

A. Project scheduling should be coordinated with the COR to avoid conflicts with other scheduled projects

PART 2 – PRODUCTS/ MATERIALS (All brand names are "or equal")

2.1 RV PAD CONSTRUCTION

A. Commercial Permeable Paver System

1. Truegrid Pro Plus

B. Prepared Subgrade/Sub-Base Interface

1. Geogrid Mesh or Geofabric

C. Sub-Base Gravel Fill – 6 Inch Thickness

1. 3/4" Or 1" Clean, Washed Angular Stone

2. #57 Stone or equivalent

D. Truegrid Fill Material – 1.8” Depth

1. Any Aggregate 3/4" Dia. Or 5/8" Día, Clean, Washed

2.2 PLUMBING

A. Potable Water Sanitary Freezeless Yard Hydrant (2)

1. Woodford Model S3-4 (4 foot bury)

B. Polyethylene Pipe SDR 9 CTS, 3/4-inch x 500-foot coil, PEX-A, Blue, USA

1. Rehau Municipex

2. Rehau Raupex UV Shield

3. Uponor AquaPEX (White Pipe with Blue Printing)

C. Fittings (NSF 61 certified)

1. Push to Connect

a. SharkBite

2. Compression Joint, Brass

D. Valves (NSF 61 certified)

1. Ball Valves

a. Compression Joint Brass

b. SharkBite

c. Schedule 80 PVC (East cabin connection with existing water line if required)

2.3 ELECTRICAL

A. RV Pedestal, Direct Mount/Direct Bury, 50/30/20 GFCI (2)

1. GE - GE1LU532PS or equivalent

2. GE - GE1LU532ES or equivalent

B. Wire, THHN, THWN, Copper.

C. Circuit Breakers – 50 amp

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2.4 WASTEWATER

A. RV Site Sewer Cap, 4-inch, Self-Closing, Lockable, Metal

B. ABS Fittings, 4-inch

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 RV PAD LOCATION

A. With COR, field verify proposed locations of the two RV pads.

B. Locate existing electrical and wastewater connections

C. Determine location of future concrete slab for electrical pedestal, sewer connections and sanitary hydrant in accordance with standard RV hookup location within a site.

D. Determine location of valve vault and undergrounds to RV pad concrete slab utility system.

E. Determine location of new waterline trench from East cabin valve vault area to RV pad valve vault location.

3.2 EXCAVATION

A. Prior to excavation, locate existing 3-inch HDPE water line from the Dellenbaugh well, main electrical water line from generator/PV building, electrical line from east cabin load center to pumphouse and any other subsurface utility lines that may be encountered during construction of this project using ground penetrating RADAR or other means of utility locating that are acceptable to the COR.

B. Maricopa Association of Governments, Standard Specifications 601.4 and section 702 shall apply to all pipeline trenching and backfill unless otherwise noted.

C. Remove gravel in the areas to be excavated and set aside.

D. Remove topsoil to a minimum depth of 12 inches and stockpile.

E. Excavate existing East cabin shut off valve areas to an approximate depth of 48 inches and an approximate diameter of 48 inches to provide for the removal of the existing cast iron valve box, expose existing PVC ball valve and water pipe; and provide enough area to allow for removal/replacement of ball valve(s), the addition of a new 3/4-inch polyethylene waterline, and allow for the placement of a 36-inch diameter valve vault with a traffic rated manhole cover.

F. Excavate a minimum of a 12-inch-wide trench from the East cabin valve location to a centralized RV pad site location. This location may be located between the two proposed RV pads. Trench length is approximately 300 ft., 48 inches deep (frost line) and a minimum of 12 inches wide to accommodate a 3/4-inch diameter polyethylene culinary water pipe.

G. Excavate an additional material at RV pad location where the new water line ends in order to install two new lead-free ball valves and permit the placement of a 36-inch diameter valve vault with a non-traffic rated steel or cast manhole cover.

H. Excavate two additional trenches (frost line depth – 4 ft.) from location described in section “E” to run electrical conduit and waterline to provide water and electrical to each predetermined RV pad hook up area.

I. Locate existing sewer line, excavate a trench to a location that will permit a wye connection of the new sewer lines from each RV pad utility location.

J. Excavate a trench from the location in “G” to the concrete utility slab location to provide a 4-inch sewer connection.

3.3 PLUMBING

A. Install new 3/4-inch Polyethylene (Pex-A) waterline and associated NSF 61 certified brass valves/connections to connect to existing underground waterline at East cabin.

B. Field verify to match existing pipe size and type of connections.

C. Remove and replace East cabin PVC ball valve with NSF 61 certified brass ball valve

D. Add NSF-61 brass tee and second NSF 61 certified brass ball valve in this location to isolate East cabin from main water line and RV pad water line.

E. Install 3/4-inch polyethylene culinary water line in previously excavated trench, snake the waterline within the trench bottom and run the water line to RV pad valve vault location.

F. Install NSF-61 brass tee and NSF 61 certified brass valves at RV pad valve vault location.

G. Connect each end of the water line to the ball valves in both the East cabin and RV pad valve area.

H. Install 3/4-inch polyethylene culinary water line in the two previously excavated trenches from RV pad valve vault location to the utility slab location of each RV pad.

I. Stub out water line above final grade at utility slab location for future connection to Sanitary hydrant.

J. Connect culinary water line to each of the two ball valves in the RV pad valve vault.

K. Polyethylene pipe shall be cut only with a tubing cutter with rollers properly designated for the size of pipe being cut.

3.4 ELECTRICAL

A. Locate existing underground electrical service from generator building to existing RV pedestal.

B. Examine wiring within existing electrical pedestal.

C. Have electrician determine wire size of existing electric wire and upgrade wire size to accommodate two RV pads electrical requirements.

D. Determine if a 50/30/20-amp RV pedestal can be installed at each RV pad utility site.

E. Determine new location of new electrical pedestals within new utility slab location.

F. Determine trench, non-metallic conduit, and wire requirements to connecting existing power to RV pad #1 electrical pedestal.

G. Determine trench, conduit, and wiring requirement to connect RV pad # 1 electrical pedestal to RV pad #2 electrical pedestal.

H. Deenergize and remove existing RV electrical pedestal.

I. Determine best location to terminate existing electrical service to accommodate new electrical service connections.

J. Add non-metallic conduit into previously excavated utility trenches at a minimum depth of 18 inches.

K. Replace 30-amp breaker in service panel with appropriately sized breaker.

3.5 WASTEWATER

A. Locate existing septic system main inflow sewer line.

B. Field verify to match existing pipe and connections.

C. Determine best location to run a 4-inch ABS-DWV pipe to the wye that will connect the two RV pads drain line location.

D. Excavate trench to a depth that will provide the proper slope and accommodate the bedding material

E. Install ABS-DWV drain line at a slope of ¼ inch per 10 feet.

3.6 TRENCH PREPARATION/BACKFILL

A. Maricopa Association of Governments, Standard Specifications 601.4 and section 702 shall apply to all pipelines backfill unless otherwise noted.

B. Trench bottom will be smooth, free of large rocks, sharp stones, and lined with Class II materials (coarse sands and naturally occurring gravels with a maximum particle size of 1 ½ inch) as to provide continuous support for the pipe along the entire length of the trench.

C. Pipe shall be bedded in at least 2 inches of finely graded native soil or sand to provide a firm, uniform bearing. After laying, the pipe shall be surrounded with additional finely graded native soil or sand to at least 2 inches over the top of the pipe.

D. Bedding material should be granular and consist of free-flowing material such as gravel, sand, silty sand, or clayey sand that is free of stones or hard particles larger than one-half inch.

E. Per manufacturers installation instructions, pipe should be laid with sufficient slack(snaking) to accommodate expansion or contraction of the pipe due to temperature change after installation.

F. Excavated native material can be reused for the pipe embedment zone as per ASTM D27754 and to backfill the remainder of the trench.

G. Primary initial backfill depth shall be a minimum of 75% of the pipe diameter.

H. Secondary backfill shall be a minimum of 6 inches above the pipe crown.

I. Compaction - Minimum Trench Compaction Density- 95% (surface to bottom of pipe)

J. Tracer wire will be laid within 6 inches of the entire length of the plastic pipe when practical and directly above the pipe if possible.

K. Install magnetically detectable tracer tape for water 12 inches below surface along the entire length of the water line

PART - 4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 SITE PREPARATION AND CLEANING UP

A. The Contractor shall, always, keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. Work areas will be cleaned-up and debris will be bagged and placed in trash bags daily.

B. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove from the site all product cans, containers, packaging, debris, protective coverings, rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and other materials, that are not the property of the Government.

C. The Contractor shall leave the area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition that is satisfactory to the COR.

D. Unsightly materials and debris including excess materials, garbage, and equipment should be removed as required; while materials should be scheduled for delivery only as required for immediate use.

E. All micro trash generated outside the buildings will be picked up and disposed of in trash bags daily.

4.2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

A. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies and equipment and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective completion of all work described herein.

B. Contractor is to provide all materials and equipment necessary to provide a complete project even if not specifically mentioned or listed within these documents.

C. Insufficient information or description of materials or labor, which prevent the acceptance of these drawings and specifications as adequate to complete the work, must be reported to the government representative, in writing, prior to submitting a bid.

D. Listing exclusion in the bid response does not meet this criterion.

E. The park and contractor will agree on timelines and delivery of final products.

F. The contractor will provide their own portable restrooms, to be located on the job site, including delivery, cleaning, resupply, and removal.

3. 3 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS

A. All work, including contact with and handling of hazardous materials/wastes, the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials and/or the disposal of hazardous materials/wastes shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1926, 40 CFR 260-265, and 40 CFR 61.

B. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and environmental requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

C. The Contractor is responsible for removal and cleanup of all materials not consumed during the performance of this contract.

D. Any hazardous material used or created during the performance of this contract is the responsibility of the Contractor and must be removed from the site at the Contractors expense.

4.4 CONTRACTOR ON-SITE REPRESENTATION

A. The contractor shall provide in writing to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) the name, telephone number and address of the contractor’s on-site representative (working supervisor).

B. The term “on-site representative” means a person designated in writing by the contractor who has the authority to act for the contractor on a day-to-day basis at the work site and to accept and sign for inspection reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the contractor.

C. The on-site representative must always be available when the contract work is in progress.

D. The contractor must provide the name of qualified substitute on-site representatives that will fill in when the primary on-site representative is not available.

E. All on-site representative personnel engaged in directing the work to be accomplished under this contract shall possess an acceptable level of experience and knowledge to carry out the terms of this contract.

F. The on-site representative must have the ability to communicate in real time with the contractor, contracting officer, and vendors via satellite phone or similar real time communication device.

4.5 WORK STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. This Statement of Work requires the awarded contractor to provide qualified tradesmen to accomplish each varying trade discipline requirements.

B. Contractor will provide all necessary labor to complete entire scope of work as outlined in this document.

C. All work shall be completed and performed in accordance with the best practices of the trade and in compliance with all-applicable state and local codes.

4.6 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Dellenbaugh Administrative site is not open to the public.

B. Access gate will always remain closed except while entering and exiting the site.

C. At the discretion of the COR, the contractor may be provided keys to the access gate and/or cabins.

4.7 NPS PERSONNEL – UTILIZATION OF SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

A. Essential NPS personnel will have 24-hour access to lodging and other facilities during the duration of the contract period.

B. Maintenance personnel including the COR will be occupying the administrative site lodging facilities on a weekly basis.

C. Law enforcement personnel will occupy lodging as required.

4.8 HOURS OF WORK:

A. Monday – Friday 7 am – 7 pm MDT.

B. Some work may be scheduled for after hours or weekend on an as needed basis upon approval of the COR and Contracting Officer

4.9 UTILITIES:

A. Water - available.

B. Electrical (110/120 V) – available

C. Cellular Service – not available

D. Internet/WiFi – not available to contractor

4.10 SAFETY:

A. Safety is the highest priority on all US government contracts.

B. The contractor shall direct all of those under his charge to work safely.

C. The contractor shall ensure and maintain the site is clean and rubbish removed upon completion of installation and commissioning.

4.11 SAFETY MEETING:

A. The Contractor’s on-site Representative and Project Manager shall meet with the CO or his/her representative(s) prior to the start of work under this contract for the purpose of reviewing the Contractor's safety and environmental programs and discussing implementation of all safety and environmental provisions pertinent to the work to be performed under the contract.

B. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss, in detail, the measures he/she intends to take to control any unsafe or unhealthy conditions, disposal of waste, and control releases to the environment associated with the work to be performed under the contract.

C. The level of detail for the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards.

4.12 EMERGENCY REPORTING

A. The contractor is responsible to notify the COR whenever the contractor becomes aware that building, equipment, or systems, are not functioning or needs NPS attention.

B. Fire system concerns must be reported immediately to the COR. In the case of fire, medical, safety or emergency, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the COR.

4.13 PROTECTION TO PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, building occupants, or damage to property of others.

B. For the purposes of this contract, the public or building occupants shall include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction.

C. The following shall also apply when applicable:

1. Storing, positioning or use of equipment, tools, materials, scraps, trash, and furniture in a manner likely to present a hazard to the public or building occupants by its accidental shifting, ignition, or other hazardous qualities is prohibited.

2. No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in such a manner as to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or building occupants, or to present unsafe or unhealthy conditions to the public or building occupants.

3. Work shall not be performed in any area occupied by the public or building occupants unless specifically permitted by the contract or the COR and unless adequate steps are taken for the protection of the public or Federal employees.

4. When work is to be performed over a public thoroughfare such as a sidewalk, lobby, or corridor, the thoroughfare shall be closed, if possible, or other precautions taken such as the installation of screens or barricades.

PART 5 – SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

5.1 SITE

A. The Dellenbaugh Administrative site is an isolated, remote location.

B. There is no cellular, landline, cable, or public internet service at the Dellenbaugh Administrative Site.

C. There are no medical facilities within the area, with the closest medical facilities being 90 miles away via the road system.

D. There are no vehicle maintenance services or fuel available at the site.

E. There are no other amenities located in the area including lodging, grocery stores, entertainment, restaurants, etc.

F. All food and fuel must be transported to the site by and at contractor’s expense.

G. Lodging is not available at the Dellenbaugh Administrative site.

1. Contractor must provide own lodging (trailer, motorhome, tent)

2. Lodging as Dispersed Recreation Camping is available on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands near the job site.

a. There are no services such as water, electricity, sewer connection, trash pickup or tables provide in dispersed camping areas.

b. Camping permitted only in pre-existing, disturbed areas.

c. COR will identify suitable BLM dispersed camping areas.

d. Follow Leave No Trace guidelines.

d. A portable toilet, provided by and serviced by, the contractor, is required at the camping location unless the recreational vehicle used for lodging has adequate wastewater storage (black and gray water)

e. Draining of gray water directly to the ground is prohibited.

H. There is no sanitary dump station at the Dellenbaugh Administrative Site.

I. A portable toilet for the jobsite will be provided by the contractor. The contractor will maintain and remove the portable toilet from the job site at the completion of the job.

J. Commuting to the job site from St. George, UT each day is not recommended.

5.2 ROAD CONDITIONS

A. Access to the work site is by unimproved, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Mohave County, AZ maintained roads.

B. The condition of the roads varies depending on the time of year and can be in fair to poor condition.

C. High clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended for travel to and from the job site

D. It is recommended that vehicles be equipped with load range E tires designed for off pavement use.

E. It is recommended that vehicles carry a second spare tire, a tire plug kit and an air compressor as flat tires are a common occurrence while traveling in the area.

F. Due to the sheer size of the region and the number of roads, it is not possible to provide updated travel conditions on the Arizona Strip after rain or snow event.

G. Expect all roads to be impassible after wet weather.

H. During the summer monsoon season (June - September), plan travel before 1 pm to avoid thunderstorms.

I. Range cattle as well as other wildlife may also be encountered on the roads and caution is advised.

5.3 COMMUNICATION

A. Cellular telephone coverage is limited to a few sporadic locations.

B. Cellular telephone signal booster may improve cellular service in marginal reception areas.

C. Satellite phone or Satellite Messenger such as a Garmin InReach is required.

DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

DESCRIPTION

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

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

LIST OF ANTICIPATED BID ITEMS

A. BID ITEM No. 01 – RV Site Construction

B. UNIT – lump sum

DEFINITION – Provide full RV site hookups (culinary water, electrical - 30-amp service, and wastewater connections) to two new RV/trailer parking pads within the Dellenbaugh Administrative Site, AZ. Construct two RV/trailer parking sites. Connect existing culinary water source to new RV/trailer sites. Connect existing electrical to new RV/trailer sites.

connect existing wastewater system to new RV/trailer sites. Furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete project.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Supervisory and administrative personnel.

2. Project meetings.

3. Coordination procedures.

1.2 SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

A. General: In addition to the project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other supervisory and administrative personnel as required for proper work performance. This may include special personnel required for coordination of operations with subcontractors and material suppliers.

B. Staff roster:

1. Within 14 days after the initial NTP, the Contractor shall submit a list of staff assignments, including subcontractor personnel (if applicable), working at the job site.

Identify each individual and their duties and responsibilities.

1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Submittals required prior to the Preconstruction Conference.

1. Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Accident prevention plan.

4. Site health & safety 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.

B. Preconstruction Conference: Once DIV 1 submittals are accepted, a meeting will be scheduled for a time and date that is agreeable to the Government and Contractor and will be conducted over the phone with the option to walk the site. Lake Mead personnel will be present to go over park specific requirements of the project with the Contractor and the Contractor’s supervisory and administrative team. The Notice to Proceed for onsite work will also be established following the Preconstruction Conference so long as all the submittals have been accepted/approved.

1. Agenda: Items to be discussed will include but not be limited to:

1. Park Rules and Regulations.

2. General correspondence procedures.

3. Labor standards provisions.

4. Payroll reports.

5. Payments to the Contractor.

6. Acceptance/rejection of work.

7. Subcontractors.

8. Documents required under contract.

9. Local emergency phone number.

10. Specifications and drawings.

2. Once the Notice to Proceed date has been issued, the Contractor shall submit a revised work schedule to the Government for approval within 5-days.

1.4 COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate the construction operations identified in the various Sections of this Specification to ensure the efficient installation of all materials and equipment.

1. Schedule construction operations in the proper 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 subcontractors and Government personnel to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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

1.5 INSTALLATION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT

A. Installation Baseline Schedule: Prepare Installation Baseline Schedule using computerized scheduling software.

1. Installation Baseline Schedule shall show submittal review, installation start date, work activities / staff resources, activity durations, major milestones, inspection dates, closeout activities, and project end date.

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

3. Contracting Officer may request an updated Installation Schedule at any time to confirm progress of the work.

1.6 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Bid Schedule. Include bond costs, mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of Work for each lump-sum item as described below.

Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, or profit as separate items;

however, payment for bond premiums can be made based upon evidence of payment to the surety. Bond premiums may be shown as a separate item.

B. Break down each lump sum Bid Item into component parts of Work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the bid amount for the lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values.

C. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract total, or 100%. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments. Each progress payment request shall include the overall percentage complete to that date with updated progress schedule, attached.

SUBMITTALS

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The intent of this section is to explain submittal requirements before and during construction.

B. This section also includes the requirements for properly handling "Substitutions" and "Comparable Products" the Contractor submits as being "equal" to the product that has been specified.

1.2 SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEEDURES

A. All submittals shall be transmitted to the COR, as original and three (3) copies, using National Park Service form CM-16, dated 4/00.

1. A copy of the form is included at the end of this Section.

2. No action will be taken on a submittal unless it is accompanied by a transmittal form.

3. All submittals shall be carefully reviewed by the Contractor prior to submission to the Government to eliminate errors.

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

1. RFI/Submittal 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. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

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

7. Contractor’s signature.

8. Requested date for response.

9. 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, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Manufactures' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages and mark each copy of standard printed data to identify products proposed for use. Submittal forms with attached Manufactures' Catalog Sheets that are not marked to identify products proposed for use will be disapproved by the COR and shall be resubmitted by the Contractor.

D. Manufactures' Installation Instructions: Provide one (1) complete set of instructions to the COR and keep another complete set of instructions at the job site until substantial completion.

E. The Contractor shall forward submittals to the COR in accordance with the milestones.

F. Lake Mead personnel will review and approve or disapprove and provide comment to submittals in as short a timeframe as possible, but not to exceed 7 calendar days.

G. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

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

1.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVED EQUALS

A. For each "Substitution" or "Comparable Product" the Contractor submits as being "equal" to the product that has been specified, the Contractor shall submit supporting documentation that includes:

1. Statement indicating why specified material or product cannot be provided.

2. Detailed comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

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

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

5. Product data, including drawings, descriptions, fabrication, and samples as appropriate.

6. Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation and maintenance, schematics for electrical systems, and parts lists.

a. Describe availability of maintenance service and state a source of replacement parts and materials.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that the Contractor:

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

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

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

4. Shall coordinate the installation of the alternate item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

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

C. If all of the requirements listed above are not met by the Contractor, the COR will disapprove the "Substitution" or "Comparable Product" request.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. 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 ten

(10) days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

1. The name of the responsible supervisor who shall carry out the program.

2. Documentation of the personnel training program; both initial and continuing.

3. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

4. First aid procedures.

5. Outline the work, associated hazards, protective measures, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection, safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

6. Planning and checklists for possible emergency situations.

7. A fire protection plan.

8. And a fall protection plan.

B. Daily Submittals: Submit Daily Quality Control Report showing all inspections. Submit with the certified payroll, WEEKLY.

C. Progress Payments: If the certified payroll and Daily Quality Control Reports are not submitted in a timely manner, the Contracting Officer may retain an appropriate amount of the applicable progress payment.

1.3 QUALIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

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

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

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

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

1.5 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and

OSHA.

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

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

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

D. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

1.6 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1.7 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

1.7 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the COR of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program.

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. The intent of this section is to explain the requirements for preparing and executing a Quality Control Program.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control Reports: Submit Daily Quality Control Report with certified payroll, weekly, showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

B. Off Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

C. Progress Payments: If the Certified Payroll and Daily Quality Control Reports are not submitted in a timely manner, the Contracting Officer may retain an appropriate amount of the applicable progress payment.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Except for tests or other items of work specified to be performed by the Government, the quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

B. Quality Control Staff: The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used for quality control, supplemented as necessary by additional technicians. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be employed full time at the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

C. Testing Laboratory and Equipment: Employ certified independent laboratory to perform sampling and testing.

1. All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS/NIST requirements. Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

2. The testing laboratory organization shall be experienced in the type of testing work to be done.

1.4 OFF-SITE CONTROL

A. Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

1.5 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notify the COR at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

B. Preparatory: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

1. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work.

2. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

3. Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

4. Verify all field dimensions and advise the COR of discrepancies.

5. Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

C. Initial: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship. Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

D. Follow-Up: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

1.6 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Daily Quality Control Reports of quality control activities and tests (Daily contractor log of activities). Daily Quality Control Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under the General Provisions, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes. Daily logs shall be sent in weekly with certified payroll.

1.7 ENFORCEMENT

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the COR. Construction shall not proceed on any feature of work containing uncorrected work.