Att_02_140P8419Q0014_Specifications.pdf

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RFQ No. 140P8419Q0014

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 BACKGROUND:

Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, Channel Islands National Park encompasses five of the eight California Channel Islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara) and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of years has created unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth and has helped to preserve a place where visitors can experience coastal southern California as it once was. The park bridges two biogeographical provinces and in a remarkably small place, harbors the biologic diversity of nearly 2,500 miles of the North American coast. The Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species, of which 145 are found nowhere else in the world.

To interpret these park resources, a visitor center was opened in 1980 in the Ventura Harbor. The centerpiece of the center is the Marine Life Tidepool exhibit. This exhibit has been the most popular display for over 325,000 annual visitors to the mainland visitor center and is the primary interpretive tool used in delivering interpretive and education programs for visitors and school groups. Ninety percent of the programs that are delivered to visiting school groups are marine life programs. The most popular public programs, available every weekend and holidays, are also marine programs.

For many of our visitors, the Marine Life Tidepool exhibit offers a rare opportunity to see and learn about the many species that live in the rich marine environment of the park.

This exhibit is a critical display used to interpret the stories and issues associated with the park’s marine resources. The park’s diverse marine resources contain the most pristine and protected tidepools in southern California, more than 200 species of fish, some of the most highly developed kelp forest in the world, 27 species of whales and dolphins, and six species of seals and sea lions. These resources are identified in the park’s enabling legislation, interpretive plans, statement for management, and Government Performance and Results Act documents.

In 2008, the Marine Life Tidepool exhibit was rebuilt to increase opportunities for revealing the park stories to visitors with sight, hearing, or mobility impairments, to increase interpretive elements, and to repair a major leak.

In 2018, cracks began to show in the existing concrete tank walls and moisture intrusion began attacking the rebar and waterproof membrane. The work under this contract will repair the tidepool exhibit and correct these issues.

1.2 The purpose of this requirement is to repair the visitor center marine life (tidepool) exhibit due to cracks in the existing concrete tank walls and moisture intrusion attacking the rebar and waterproof membrane.

1.3 All work will be performed under a single contract.

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1.4 The contractor shall:

1.4.1 Close off tank from the rest of the visitor center to ensure dust and debris does not enter visitor and ensure that the visitor center can remain open during construction.

1.4.2 Drain the tank (the park will remove all animals prior to draining at an offsite location).

1.4.3 Inspect tank for cracks and moisture intrusion and damage. See Solicitation Attachment

03—Tank Cracks and Moisture Intrusion.

1.4.4 Remove viewing windows, skimmer box, and plumbing.

1.4.5 Remove cracked and damaged tank wall, rockwork, and rebar.

1.4.6 Remove any remaining compromised concrete.

1.4.7 Dispose of waste at offsite dump location.

1.4.8 Install new rebar.

1.4.9 Install new concrete, waterproofing membrane, rock work, habitat, and species. Color and texture match the existing concrete, rock work, habitat, and species.

1.4.10 Fill any other small cracks discovered during the project with epoxy injection.

1.4.11 Replace window, skimmer box, and plumbing.

1.4.12 Refill tank

1.4.13 Inspect for and repair leaks

1.5 The contractor shall:

1.5.1 Post-Award Conference Call The contractor shall participate in a post-award conference call with the Contracting Officer, COR, and park staff. During the conference call, a schedule for the post-award site visit to the park shall be proposed and approved.

1.5.2 Post-Award Site Visit: The contractor shall attend a Post-Award Site Visit at the park, with the date and location to be determined during the post-award conference call. At this meeting, the contractor shall meet with the COR and park staff to review and discuss project goals, objectives, subject matter, available resources, production schedule, and logistics. The contractor shall take photos and measurements, ask questions, and conduct any necessary on-site research. At a minimum, the Project Manager shall attend. The post-award site visit shall consist of, at a minimum, a 4 hour meeting.

PART 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 There should be no need for any excavation during this project.

PART 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 ON-SITE WORK HOURS: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION CAMP: N/A

3.3 STORAGE – STAGING AREAS:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project area. One bay and the parking lot will be available for storage. Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer’s approval.

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3.4 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES: N/A

3.5 HAULING RESTRICTIONS: N/A

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 onsite containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of work.

B. Dispose of waste materials legally using park dumpsters on site.

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."

4.2 The Contractor shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 days following receipt of the "Notice to Proceed."

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:

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

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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 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 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.

7.2 SUBMITTALS:

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

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. First aid procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Planning for possible emergency situations.

5. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies.

6. Recognition that work will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage.

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

7.3 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.

7.4 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.

7.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and

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

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

7.8 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.

7.9 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.

7.10 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.

PART 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

8.1 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

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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 9 - SUBMITTALS

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

9.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES:

Trip Report and Production Plan: After the conclusion of the post-award site visit, the contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR a Trip Report and Production Plan. This document shall be provided as a Microsoft Word document via email, and shall include the following:

a) A summary of all issues discussed during the Post-Award Site Visit, and the contractor’s understanding of all decisions made during the site visit.

b) A plan of action for repairing the tidepool exhibit.

c) Revisions to the proposed schedule, as needed.

d) A brief description of the repair to be conducted..

Shop (Fabricatoin) Drawings: After the conclusion of the post-award site visit, the contractor shall provide drawings for review and approval detailing proposed repair and fabrication of all structures. The contractor shall provide one digital PDF file, and all CAD files for the fabrication drawings to the COR.

Product Data: Provide component construction, anchorage method, hardware, etc.

Samples: Provide samples for all materials, colors, and finishes specified for the exhibits.

Fabricate mock-ups and prototypes as specified. In addition, the contractor shall also provide the following:

a) Provide one complete set of material samples.

b) Tank habitat examples, including rock work and individual species

c) Tank wall surface and acrylic windows.

A. For submittals specified above, 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.

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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.

9.3 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.

9.4 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 10 - TEMPORARY SERVICES

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

10.2 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.

PART 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

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

11.2 CLEANING: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

11.3 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.

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

B. Substantial Completion.

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

11.4 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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