Att_03_P8418Q0093_General_Specifications.pdf

RFQ # 140P8418Q0093

REPLACE ROOF AND GUTTER SYSTEM FOR

PINNACLES VISITOR CENTER AND CAMPGROUND STORE BUILDING

PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK, SAN BENITO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

SECTION 01010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1: DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Removal of 3,216 square feet of existing standing seam metal roof and underlayment.

Removal and replacement in-kind of any deteriorated wooden sub-roof sheathing and roof structure components. Installation of a self-adhesive Modified Asphalt Roofing Underlayment installed per local, state, and federal building codes and per manufacturer recommendations.

Required underlayment specifications: Minimum 30 year warranty. Installation of 3,216 square feet of metal standing seam roofing. Required standing seam roofing specifications: Minimum 26 gauge thickness, 1 inch rib height, 16 inch seam space width sheeting, Concealed seam fastening – No exposed fasteners, Flat green in color, Complete Runs of standing seam sheeting

– Ridge to eve, Minimum 30 year warranty. Installation of 300 linear feet of steel gutter to include 40 linear feet of down spouting and 300 linear feet of gutter screening.

1.2 All work will be performed under a single contract.

PART 2: EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 There is always a potential for unknown underground utilities in the vicinity of the project, however, active utilities are not expected to be within the project area. If Contractor damages unknown utility, they shall immediately notify Contracting Officer and equitable adjustments will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the General Provisions.

PART 3: CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 CONSTRUCTION CAMP: Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted.

3.2 CLOSURES: The contractor shall at all times conduct his operations in a safe manner and to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The contractor may not close the trail or campground to visitor use during the active work day. The contactor shall insure no materials, vehicles or equipment are impeding visitor pedestrian traffic on trail route or at campground and everything is staged safety out of harm’s way. Contractor to use care in crossing pedestrian trail and provide temporary pedestrian traffic control as needed.

3.3 STORAGE - STAGING AREAS:

A. Confine storage of materials and equipment to the project area. Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval.

3.4 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES: Confine all operations to work limits of the

RFQ No. 140P8418Q0093, Attachment 03, General Specifications project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Avoid unnecessary soil compaction, disturbance of ground cover, and creation of wheel ruts. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees. All equipment shall be thoroughly pressure washed prior to transport to the park to prevent unintentional importation of seed or soil materials. Contractor shall allow for COR inspection of equipment to assure that it is clean prior to entering Park.

3.5 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.

3.6 HOUSEKEEPING:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard. Immediately remove all hazardous rubbish. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. Provide on site containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of work.

B. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust.

C. Do not bury refuse inside the park. Dispose of waste materials legally at public or private dumping areas outside the park.

PART 4: COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work within 10 calendar days after the date of receipt of the "Notice to Proceed." Refer to F.2 of the contract regarding 30 days performance period.

PART 5: EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. All bidders will be held to have the same knowledge concerning the site and the on ground conditions as if they had inspected the job site.

PART 6: ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The following list of abbreviations, which may be used in the Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations listed below:

AAN - American Association of Nurseryman AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI - American Concrete Institute AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction AI - Asphalt Institute ANSI - American National Standards Institute ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials AWWA - American Water Works Association Caltrans- State of California Department of Transportation FHWA - Federal Highway Administration FS - Federal Specifications MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration MUTCD - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices NEC - National Electric Code NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association NFPA - National Fire Protection Association NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NPS - National Park Service NSF - National Sanitation Foundation OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration PCA _ Portland Cement Association UBC - Uniform Building Code UL - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

PART 7: FIELD ENGINEERING

7.1 LAYOUT OF WORK: The Contractor will layout the work in consultation with the Contracting Officer's Representative. Locations on maps are conceptual and subject to final adjustment on site as the work progresses. Contractor shall layout fencing in a manner required to achieve straight lines and gentle transitions between grades in consultation with the Contracting Officer's Representative.

PART 8: ACCIDENT PREVENTION

8.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

8.2 SUBMITTALS:

A. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM: At the preconstruction conference submit for approval an accident prevention program. The program shall include:

Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

First aid procedures.

Training, both initial and continuing.

Planning for possible emergency situations.

B. MEETING AND INSPECTION REPORTS: Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

8.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their 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.

D. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

8.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING: The Contractor shall report all 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.

8.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

8.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

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

8.8 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

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

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

8.9 SAFETY MEETINGS: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

8.10 Hazardous Material Action: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

B. All vehicles with a load rating of two (2) tons or greater should carry, at minimum, enough absorbent materials to effectively immobilize the total volume of fluids contained within the vehicle. Sand or soil is not approved absorbent materials.

C. Vehicles and operators transporting hazardous materials must be DOT certified and/or registered, and operators must be state licensed and knowledgeable of local emergency response and personal safety protocol.

D. Oil leaks from the various pieces of equipment shall be repaired immediately on discovery.

Repairs shall be performed at the site of discovery or breakdown. Oil pans and absorbent material shall be in place prior to beginning repair work.

E. Absorbent materials may be ordered from:

Lab Safety Supply P.O. Box 1368 Janesville, WI 53547-1368

(800) 356-0722

Polysorb Blankets JB-17-921 Universal Sorbent Rolls JB-8617

New Pig Corporation

1 Pork Avenue Tripton, PA 16684

(800) 468-4647

F. Oil pans and absorbent materials shall be used to prevent leaks, spills and draining of petroleum fluids from falling onto bare ground and paved surfaces during servicing of equipment. Soils contaminated with such fluids shall be dug up and placed in appropriate safety containers, removed from the Park and disposed of according to California State regulations.

G. Puddles of oil, gas, hydraulic or other similar petroleum based fluids of one (1) gallon or more or affected areas of more than one (1) square foot shall be considered "Road Damage" on paved surfaces.

I. Loss of any petroleum fluid of forty (40) gallons or greater shall be reported through the 911 emergency phone system immediately to initiate emergency response actions. Clean up shall be according to state regulations.

PART 9: PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

9.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following:

Roles and Responsibilities Key Personnel National Park Service regulations Documents required under the contract Subcontractors Labor standards provisions Modifications Payments to Contractor Payroll reports Technical Issues Correspondence procedures Acceptance/Rejection of Work Construction Meetings Submittal of shop drawings, project data, and samples Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor) Accident reporting Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" clause of the General Provisions) Spill Response Plan

Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work Contract Time Tentative construction schedule Notice to Proceed

PART 10: SUBMITTALS

10.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

10.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES:

A. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 15 days before need for approval.

B. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

C. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes.

D. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

10.3 APPROVED EQUALS: A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

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

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

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

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

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

10.4 PROGRESS SCHEDULES: As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit Progress Schedule. Contracting Officer will review the Progress Schedule for format and content. Submit four copies of Progress Schedule (normally in bar chart form) showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. The first progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable progress schedule is submitted.

PART 11: TEMPORARY SERVICES

11.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services required for Contractor's performance of the work of this Contract.

11.2 DRINKING WATER: Provide sufficient quantity of good drinking water in sturdy, sanitary containers. Containers shall be located, so they would not be subjected to contamination. Water shall be changed at least once a day.

11.3 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

A. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

B. Equipment Required: UL Class 2A, 2-1/2-gallon, water-type, stored pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I, 15-pound, C. Carbon dioxide extinguisher. Furnish a minimum of one of each type of extinguisher for each area of work. Travel distance from any work station to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.

D. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used in potential forest or grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the U.S. Forest Service. Exceptions will be made for diesel equipment equipped with a turbo-charger. Written determinations of areas and period of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

E. Welding: Welding or cutting by torch shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided.

PART 12: PROJECT CLOSEOUT

12.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures, and safety precautions.

12.2 CLEANING: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore natural areas to original condition. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

12.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: Submit written certification that project is substantially complete, and a final inspection is requested.

Contracting Officer will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request.

A. When Contracting Officer determines that the work is substantially complete, she will prepare a list of deficiencies (“Punch List”) to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

B. If Contracting Officer determines that the work is not substantially complete, she will immediately notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. After completing work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

12.4 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting Officer before final payment can occur.

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