Att_02_P8419Q0012_Specifications.pdf

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

FOR

Point Reyes National Seashore Construct Accessibility Improvements at Clem Miller Education Center

PMIS No. 149140

October 2018

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Prepared by:

Facility Management

Pacific West Regional Office 333 Bush Street, suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104

PORE 149140

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

Accessibility Improvements at Clem Miller Education Center

Point Reyes National Seashore Pkg. No. 149140

October 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 27 00 Definition of Contract Price Items

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 42 00 References

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 05 10 General Site Construction Requirements

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast in Place Concrete Pavement

DIVISION 06 WOOD

06 13 00 Wood Timber Work

DIVISION 31 Earthwork

31 10 00 Site Clearing

31 25 00 Watering

DIVISION 32 Exterior Improvements

32 32 23 Segmental Retaining Wall Systems

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Description of Work: Prepare existing and new walkways for repaving with concrete pavement, install concrete pavement, and construct wood framed ramps at the Clem Miller Education Center to meet federal accessibility standards.

B. All work will be performed under a single prime contract.

C. Project Contacts:

1. David Brouillette, Chief of Facilities, Point Reyes National Seashore,

(415) 464-5153, david_brouillette@nps.gov

2. David Demko, Civil Engineer, Point Reyes National Seashore,

(415) 464-5151, david_demko@nps.gov

3. Jeff Jewhurst, Roads Supervisor, Point Reyes National Seashore,

(415) 464-5158, jeffrey_jewhurst@nps.gov

4. Sarah Raube, Landscape Architect, Pacific West Regional Office, San Francisco,

(415) 623-2277, sarah_raube@nps.gov

1.2 The project construction period is May 1, 2019 to June 15, 2019. The Contractor shall commence work within 10 calendar days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. On-site construction work Construction work shall progress in an orderly and diligent manner, and shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the Construction Notice to Proceed.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE:

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Clem Miller Education Center will be closed to the public during construction. An existing gate may be used to restrict access. The site is accessed on park roads and adjacent recreation facilities will remain open and in use. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations in a safe manner and to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

The Contractor shall make every effort to keep the duration of construction and site closure to a minimum.

B. NPS Access: NPS staff may need to access sites the Education Center during the construction period. The Contractor shall accommodate NPS staff when visits are coordinated through the COR.

C. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to designated staging areas in the immediate project area. Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval. 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.

D. Field Office and Construction Camp: No field office should be needed on this project.

Should Contractor elect to utilize a field office on the project, the size, location, and

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construction shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval. Establishment of a construction camp within the park will not be permitted.

E. Park Regulations: Ensure all personnel (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) entering or working in the park are familiar with and obey all park regulations. Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity.

F. Working Hours: Regular work hours shall be limited to daylight hours from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays or during daylight hours between 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM defined as one half hour after sunrise to one half hour before sunset, Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated

1. No night work will be allowed.

2. Early Morning Hours: May be performed only with prior written consent of the contracting officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

G. No Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited inside or outside within 25 feet of any buildings in the park. This applies to existing buildings and buildings under construction or renovation.

Discarding of tobacco products or debris anywhere other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and subject to fines.

H. Property Damage: The Contractor is required to report missing, lost, stolen, or damaged property occurring within the park. This report must be made the COR at the first available opportunity.

PART 2 WORK RESTRICTIONS

2.1 Preservation of Natural Resources:

A. All equipment shall be thoroughly washed prior to transport to the park to prevent unintentional importation of soil and/or weed seed material. The contractor shall make all equipment available for inspection to assure it is weed seed free prior to delivery in Park.

COR shall be notified in order to inspect the undercarriage of every vehicle entering the jobsite.

B. Confine all operations to work limits of the project as shown in the drawings. Heavy equipment will be confined to use on the existing disturbed areas, and within pre-approved limits.

C. 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.

D. Do not remove, prune, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with Contracting Officer and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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

2.2 Preservation of Cultural Resources: Archaeological resources are physical evidence of past human activity, including evidence of the effects of that activity on the environment.

Archaeological resources are found above and below ground. The Contractor’s Project Superintendent, or designee, will observe all ground-disturbing activities in archaeological sensitive areas. If the Contractor discovers resources, the Contractor shall stop work or relocate

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to a non-sensitive area and contact the Contracting Officer immediately. The Park may also have an Archaeological Monitor at the jobsite who is authorized to stop work upon discovery of archaeological resources. Archaeological resources typically found in the park or at the project site will be discussed further at the preconstruction meeting.

2.3 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. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage, which may result from moving of equipment. Unless otherwise permitted, do not operate equipment or vehicles that exceed the legal load limits over new or existing structures, or pavements within the project except those pavements intended to be removed during the same construction season.

2.4 Housekeeping: Keep projects 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. Provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled.

Provide individually marked containers for recycling personal items, such as aluminum cans, newspapers, glass, plastic, corrugated cardboard. These items are to be recycled by the Contractor. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust. Utilize excavated material as soon as possible. Dispose of waste materials legally at public or private recycling or landfill areas outside the park. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park.

2.5 Soundscape / Noise: The contractor shall minimize noise levels at the project site to protect the soundscape of the park. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week or as directed by the contracting officer.

2.6 Air and Water Pollution Control: Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains. Do not allow waste materials to be washed into streams or bodies of water.

2.7 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. 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.

2.8 Soils Investigation Report: None

PART 3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

3.1 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.

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Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

A. 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.

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

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

D. 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.

3.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 Submittal Documents: The following documents shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Meeting. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Preconstruction Meeting date, the meeting will be cancelled and the Notice to Proceed (NTP) will not be issued. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1. Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule - Submit a baseline schedule with start date, end date, major work activities and durations, estimated pre-final inspection date, and other major milestones. Provide updates to baseline schedule as needed / requested during construction.

3. Schedule of Values (SOV) – Submit a schedule of values with a breakdown of component work activities for which progress payments will be requested. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the total contract price.

4. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) – Submit an accident prevention plan with the name of the supervisor responsible for executing the plan, a job hazard analysis for each major work activity, first aid procedures, and planning for potential emergency situations.

5. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) – For projects with ground disturbance estimated to be greater than 1-acre, complete and submit a SWPPP to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that satisfies all Federal and State permit requirements under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) prior to NTP.

For projects with ground disturbance estimated to be less than 1-acre, submit best management practices and details to the NPS with to prevent the discharges of storm water and pollutants from the work areas.

6. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

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

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

B. Division 02-49 Submittal Documents: The following documents shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer prior to construction start. If these documents have not been received and approved by the NPS prior to construction, the construction start date may be delayed.

1. Product Data – Submit product cut sheets / material data on all products to be used for approval. Indicate the size, model, or type of each recommended product.

2. Samples – When requested, submit a physical sample of a product or an array of color choices for approval.

C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

D. Shop Drawings, Product Data, And Samples: As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 15 days before need for approval. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor. If submittals are not approved; Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection.

Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

E. Approved Equals: A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

3.3 MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Meeting: Before the start of construction, the Contracting Officer will arrange for a preconstruction meeting either on site or via teleconference. The meeting agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor.

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.

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e. Modifications.

f. Work in progress and projected.

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

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

3.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: On discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a RFI utilizing the form attached.

1. Contracting Officer will only respond to RFIs submitted by the Contractor.

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

B. RFI Form: Include a detailed, legible description of the subject or item needing information or interpretation on the RFI Form with:

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, if applicable.

6. Photographs or sketches if applicable.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution. If the Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the contract time or the contract sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

C. Response to the RFI: The Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine the action required, and respond accordingly.

PART 4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

4.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: 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.

A. First Aid Equipment: Provide adequate first aid equipment for all contract employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

B. First Aid Training: Provide adequate training to all Contractor personnel to ensure prompt and efficient application of first aid.

C. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that meets applicable NIOSH and ANSI standards for all contract employees. 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. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. Change liners before reissuing hats.

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D. Hazardous Materials: Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations. Maintain MSDS onsite for each chemical used on the jobsite.

Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the contracting officer.

E. Safety Meetings: At a minimum, conduct weekly "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the week.

F. Emergency Contacts: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, hospital, fire department, police, and park dispatch in conspicuous locations at the site. Note that cell phone service may not be available from the job site, however there is land line within the Ed Center Main Building and at the nearby hostel property. Contractor should have a plan to be able to use a land phone line in case of an emergency.

G. Emergency and Accident Reporting: In the event of an emergency medical incident, the Contractor shall Dial 911.

a. The contractor or subcontractor is required to report ANY personal injury and/or property damage incident occurring within the park. This report must be made to a Law Enforcement Ranger at the first available opportunity before leaving the park.

b. Within 7 days of an accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

H. Employee Qualifications: Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner. 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.

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

J. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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 are not approved absorbent materials.

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3. 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.

4. 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. 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.

K. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

1. Hazard Control take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction.

Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

2. Equipment Required: UL Class 2A, 2-1/2-gallon, water-type, stored pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I, 15-pound, Class ABC fire extinguisher required to be on site. Travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.

3. 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.

4. Welding: Welding or cutting by torch shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided. Any work expected to require welding or other “hot” work is required to have a Hot Work Permit from the NPS. The forms for this may be requested from the COR.

PART 5 UTILITIES AND TEMPORARY SERVICES

5.1 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Notify Contracting Officer of proposed locations and times for excavation. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

B. 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.

C. Notify Contracting Officer not less than five (5) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission. Contracting Officer will coordinate specific hours acceptable for utility shutdowns.

5.2 TEMPORARY FACILITIES: The Contractor may set up temporary facilities and controls as outlined. All temporary facilities and controls shall be removed from the site before final acceptance of the work.

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A. Storage: All storage areas shall be within the Clem Miller Education Center parking lot. The specific area is to be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Damage to existing pavement is to be repaired at no charge to the Government. Additional staging area may be requested at the Pre-Construction Meeting, but would be located further from the project site.

B. Parking: Coordinate construction personnel parking with Contracting Officer prior to construction.

C. Sanitary Facilities: Should the construction period exceed two weeks, the contractor shall provide one self-contained chemical toilet for use by employees during the project. Contractor shall arrange to have the toilet pumped and cleaned on a regular basis during the project performance period.

D. 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.

E. Water for Construction: Potable water is available for use at the work site, maximum 500 gallons per day if requested in advance from the water treatment manager. Potable and non-potable water shall conform to all the specifications in the Caltrans Standard Specifications, Section 17.

F. Electrical Power Service: Electrical power service is available from facilities at or near the project site for use on the contract without charge. Provide all connections and extensions of services in a safe manner in compliance with NEC, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations.

G. Lighting: Night lighting will not be allowed.

H. Telephone Service: No landline telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use. Cell phone coverage is limited at the site.

I. Temporary Enclosures: For uncontrolled sites, the contractor shall construct an enclosure fence, barrier, or partition to prevent people and animals from entering the project site except by gates / doors. Plastic fencing or tape shall not be used. Use chain link fencing panels or other reuseable barriers.

J. Temporary Traffic Controls: The contractor shall erect and maintain barricades, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2009 edition. The contractor shall provide adequate traffic control, including flaggers on either side of any work performed in the road. Any workers on or near the road must wear highly visible, bright clothing.

K. Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

L. Smoking: Smoking will only be allowed in a designated area of the parking lot and all butts must be contained in a fire-resistant receptacle and disposed of outside the park.

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M. Service and Refueling Areas: Locate areas a minimum of fifty (50) feet from buildings.

Coordinate refueling area location with COR prior to commencing any refueling activity. Shut down equipment before refueling. Have spill kit on site at all times during fueling.

PART 6 EXECUTION

6.1 LAYOUT OF WORK: The Contractor will lay out the work in consultation with the Contracting

Officer's Representative. Locations on drawings are conceptual and subject to final adjustment on before work begins.

6.2 EXECUTION:

A. Examine the project area and site facilities and verify compatibility between existing conditions and the scope of work. Notify Contracting Officer in writing of any discrepancies in writing as they are discovered.

B. Preparation: Take field measurements or conduct surveys to verify dimensions before fabrication or installation.

C. Installation: Install all systems or components according to the specifications, manufacturer’s recommendations, permit conditions (where applicable), and local, State, and Federal codes, standards, and regulations.

D. Correction of the Work: Upon discovery of defects or damage of new work or to existing facilities damaged by new work, repair or replace damaged systems or components and restore substrates and finishes.

E. Progress Cleaning: Clean the project site and work area on a daily basis. Keep site free of waste and debris in proper containment. Properly dispose of all waste and debris offsite.

F. Final Cleaning & Waste Disposal: At the completion of the work, clean all surfaces and remove all waste materials, trash, tools, equipment, machinery, and surplus items from the project site and legally dispose of all waste items.

6.3 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor is responsible for all quality assurance and quality control to guard against defects and deficiencies in the work. Inspect and test work as needed to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finishes, and functional performance are in compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, building codes and standards.

B. Quality Control (QC) Daily Reports: Submit quality control daily reports documenting the progress and quality of the work. The Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor shall utilize the forms attached at the end of this document. The submission frequency of the QC Daily Report to the contracting officer will be determined at the preconstruction meeting.

C. Conformity with Contract Requirements: Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be strived for and complied with as the design values from which any

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deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or within the specified tolerance range.

D. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

E. The Contractor is responsible for all testing and inspections. Inspect and test work as needed to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance are in compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, and those required by the Building Code.

6.4 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

A. The Contractor shall grade and pave the walkways to meet the federal Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) available here, see Chapters 4 and 5:

https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-aba-standards/aba-standards

B. All walkways, pavement, paths, and structures built under this project are considered accessible routes and must meet these guidelines.

PART 7 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

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

7.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: When the project, or a designated portion of the project, is substantially complete, the Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing. The Contracting Officer will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

A. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, the

Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within fifteen (15) calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

B. If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection. All re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

7.3 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS: Submit three (3) hard copies and one (1) CD with all operation and maintenance information including, but not limited to a preventative maintenance schedule, operating instruction, product / material cut sheets, system diagrams, as-built drawing, progress photos, product warranties, and a one (1) year Contractor-issued warranty on all workmanship starting from the date of final acceptance.

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7.4 Demonstration and Training: Provide onsite demonstration and training to NPS operators and staff on the proper, safe operation of all new systems and components.

7.5 The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work. However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the methods not to comply with the contract. Remove, repair, or replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements are noted. Removing, repairing, or replacing work;

providing temporary traffic control; and any other related work to accomplish conformity will be at no cost to the Government.

7.6 FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims form will be required from the contractor prior to processing of final invoice.

END OF SECTION

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT BID ITEMS

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.

C. 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. Bidders should rely on their own measurements of areas and lengths and existing pavement to determine their bid price.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 1: Construct Accessibility Improvements at Clem Miller Education Center-Base Bid

1. This bid item includes all labor, materials, and equipment required to construct the walkway and access route improvement between buildings at the Clem Miller Education Center as shown in the documents. This work includes, but is not limited to, all required demolition and debris removal, excavating, grading, installing concrete walkway pavements, segmental retaining wall and footing, construction of wood decks, ramps and stairs, and final cleanup.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment for Bid Item will be at the contract lump sum price.

PART 2 PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION Not used.

B. OPTION ITEM NO. 1: New Concrete Stairs and Landing at Main Building

1. This bid item includes all labor, materials, and equipment required to construct the cast-in-place concrete landing and stairs to grade at the rear doors of the main building at the Clem Miller Education Center as shown in the documents. This work includes, but is

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

not limited to, all required demolition and debris removal, excavating, grading, installing concrete features and footing, and stairs, and final cleanup.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment for Bid Item will be at the contract lump sum price.

PART 2 PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION Not used.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 23

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

1.3 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

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

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

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

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

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

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow thirty (30) days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow fourteen (14) days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational Submittals

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

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D. Approved Equals:

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

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless

Contracting Officer observes noncompliance with provisions in the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

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

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

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All material submittals shall be transmitted using National

Park Service form CM-16. (This form can be downloaded from the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/con_subreview21.htm.) No action will be taken on a material submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

2. Documents required in Division 01 are to be delivered under separate cover letter. Do not use the CM-16 Transmittal form for these documents.

G. Identification: Place a permanent label one by four inches (1” x 4”) on each submittal for identification or label in a similar fashion.

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

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

b. Date.

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

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

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

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1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

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

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “APPROVED” or “APPROVED WITH

NOTATIONS.”

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

J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “APPROVED” or

“APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS.”

1.4 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF CAD FILES

A. General: At Contractor’s written request, copies of CAD files will be provided to Contractor for Contractor’s use in connection with Project, subject to the following conditions:

1. Files will be provided as is; no format or other changes to files or changes to the objects in the drawing will be done by the Government.

B. Contractor shall complete and submit the CAD and Electronic File Transfer Terms and Conditions form.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTAL

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

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

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

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

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

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

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

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

e. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

f. Testing by recognized testing agency.

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4. Number of Copies: Submit four (4) copies of Product Data, unless otherwise indicated.

Contracting officer will return one copy. Retain copy as a Project Record Document.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base

Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data, unless submittal of CAD Drawings is otherwise permitted.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least eight and one half by eleven inches (8½” x 11”) but no larger than twenty two by thirty four inches (22” x 34”) with 11” x 17” preferred for larger sheets.

3. Number of Copies: Submit one (1 electronic copy of each submittal. NPS will return one (1) electronic copy.

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

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

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

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

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

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

a. Number of Samples: Submit two (2) full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer’s product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

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

a. Number of Samples: Submit four sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain three (3) Sample sets; remainder will be returned. Retain Sample set as a Project Record Sample.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

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

1. Number of Copies: Submit electronic files unless additional three (3) hard copies of each submittal is requested. Contracting Officer will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents will be rejected and one (1) copy will be returned.

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 31 00 “Project

Management & Coordination.”

C. Contractors Construction Schedule: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 32

16 “Construction Schedule.”

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

E. Schedule of Values: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 32 16 “Construction

Schedule”.

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

G. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01

57 23 “Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention.”

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

I. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that

Installer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

J. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

K. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that product complies…