140P8422R0006_Attach_01_Specifications.docx

PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT

PINN PMIS No. 318218 Replace Non-Functioning Wastewater System Components at RV Dump Station

100% FINAL

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DOI Regions 8, 9, 10, & 12

PINN – 318218 CONTRACT PRICE SCHEDULE - 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PAGES

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY (Section not used)

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DIVISION 05 – METALS (Section not used)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, & COMPONENTS (Section not used)

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION (Section not used)

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS (Section not used)

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (Section not used)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (Section not used)

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Section not used)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION (Section not used)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING (Section not used)

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, & AIR CONDITIONING (Section not used)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (Section not used)

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (Section not used)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY (Section not used)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (Section not used)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (Section not used)

DIVISION 35 – WATERWAY & MARINE CONSTRUCTION (Section not used)

DIVISION 40 – PROCESS INTEGRATION (Section not used)

DIVISION 41 – MATERIAL PROCESSING & HANDLING EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 42 – PROCESS HEATING, COOLING & DRYING EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 43 – PROCESS GAS & LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, & STORAGE EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 44 – POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 45 – INDUSTRY – SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 46 – EQUIPMENT (Section not used)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (Section not used)

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work phases.

3. Work under other contracts.

4. Government Furnished Materials.

5. Contractor use of premises.

6. Public use of site.

7. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

8. Work Restrictions.

9. Special Construction Requirements.

10. Hydrogeological Report.

11. Additional Reports.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: East side campground of Pinnacles National Park, CA. The east side entrance to Pinnacles National Park is approximately thirty (30) miles south from Hollister, CA on HWY 25. From the intersection of HWY 25 and HWY 146 (aka Pinnacles Highway) the entrance to the east side campground is approximately 2 miles.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. Demolition of the existing 1,500 gallons capacity, buried concrete septic tank that is presently connected to the RV dump station to receive septage and abandon in place the existing buried perforated PVC pipe, approximately 75 LF, that previously served as a drainfield.

2. Furnish and install one single-wall fiberglass septage holding tank with a nominal capacity of 15,000 gallons. To be included with the septage holding tank is the anchorage system that is attached to the septage holding tank to prevent buoyant forces from moving the buried septage holding tank upward – groundwater is to be expected at between 6 feet and 7 feet below grade.

3. Furnish and install one liquid level alarm system for the septage holding tank. The electrical power for this alarm system is to be brought to the location of the RV dump station from an existing electrical panel located approximately 175 feet away just off of the southeast corner of the building housing the visitor center and campground store. This conduit/conductors alignment crosses an asphalt paved road.

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

D. The description of the work of this contract in 1.2.B above is a summary of the work and is not intended to provide a detailed and exhaustive description of all aspects of the entirety of the work. For the complete and comprehensive description of the work all documents pertaining to the Contract Documents must be collectively taken into account.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor will have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Construction Time Period: The period of construction will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

C. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to within the immediate vicinity of the RV dump station, but not encroaching onto the paved road surface, where the work will be performed and within the area designated on the drawings for use by the contractor for storage of material and equipment.

D. Preservation of Natural Features and Protection of Threatened and Endangered Species:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer and remove agreedon roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near plants to prevent damage.

5. Prior to commencing work each morning the Contractor will need to allow Park staff to inspect materials and equipment to determine if protected or endangered species have taken cover in, on, or below the materials and equipment.

E. Preservation of Historic Features:

1. Prevent damage to historic features such as buildings and other structures that remain in the area near construction work zones.

F. Roadways and Entrances: Keep roadways, areas specifically designated by the Contracting Officer and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

G. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

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

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The east side campground roads must remain open to the public, campground concessionaire employees, and Park staff during construction.

B. All construction work including any or all related construction activities must enable Park staff, campground concessionaire employees, and visitors to conduct their daily activities with minimal impact and or disruption. Contractor must coordinate all construction work that has the potential to disrupt any activities of Park staff, concessionaire employees, or visitors at least seventy two (72) hours in advance in writing to the Contracting Officer.

1.5 BUILDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. The east side campground’s visitor center and campground store and the public comfort station will have usage occur during the entire construction period. Cooperate with Government staff, concessionaire employees, and visitors during construction operations to minimize conflicts. Maintain existing entrances and exits, unless otherwise indicated.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work will be generally performed during the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Same as On-Site Work Hours and Contractor required to obtain Contracting Officer approval in writing not less than one week in advance of the proposed weekend.

2. Early Morning Hours: Same as On-Site Work Hours

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Contractor is responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

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

1. Notify Contracting Officer in writing not less than (5) five days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: The electrical power to the visitor center and campground store is not anticipated to be required to be shut down but for very briefly to allow for the liquid level alarm system to be connected to the electrical panel located in close proximity to the southeast corner of the visitor center and campground store store

D. Nonsmoking Areas: Smoking is not permitted within the project area.

1.7 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Limited Access: Contractor must coordinate the scheduling of construction activities regarding limited access of the site with the Contracting Officer prior to and during construction.

1.8 REFERENCE REPORTS (Not Used)

1.9 ADDITIONAL REPORTS (Not Used)

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 26 01

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. The work of this section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Those costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with the preparation of modifications will not be allowed. The costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: These are costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs must be shown as direct costs in the estimate. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions, staff and workers actually present and working on the project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a forty (40) hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: This is the hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens, this includes insurance and taxes that the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums , such as:

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

3) Workers Compensation– Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4) FUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) SUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

9) Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects the contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include this as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees that the contractor will pay the labor and material costs they have incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for each individual project based on a sliding scale which relates to the size of the project. Include this as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: This covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. This is not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and must not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Your proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. The proposal must be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed that that they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government provided form.

3.

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4. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Division 01 Specification, “Construction Schedule”, for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs must be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter. Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving the right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

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

6. Contractor must review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to the NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

7. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor must estimate the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed that will require overtime work or premium pay must be itemized separately. All rates must be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, FICA, FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. The labor cost for foremen must only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials must include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices must include all applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup will be applied to any material provided by the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for “miscellaneous tools and equipment”, in your proposal for a replacement value of five hundred dollars ($500) or less. Costs shown in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) must be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs must be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

d.

4. The estimated rental rates must include the cost of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires & tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major overhaul is not included), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used are to be in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the US Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then one half (½) of the equipment costs minus any operating costs will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, the established standby rate must apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment that is not used and on the jobsite for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided that the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment that is still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (not used)

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 27 00

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Part 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. General:

1. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a Contract Price Schedule Line Items, and the limits where one Contract Price schedule Line Item ends and another begins.

2. The total contract price must cover all work required by the Contract Documents. All costs in connection with the proper and successful completion of the work, including furnishing all materials, equipment, supplies, and appurtenances; providing all construction equipment and tools; and performing all necessary labor and supervision to fully complete the work, must be included in the unit and lump sum prices of the Contract Price Schedule Line Items. All work not specifically set forth as a pay item in the Contract Price Schedule Line Items must be considered subsidiary obligations of the Contractor and all costs in connection therewith must be included in the prices submitted for the Contract Price Schedule Line Items.

3. If no Contract Price Schedule Line Item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related Contract Price Schedule Line Item.

4. The description of the work of this section constitutes a summary of the work for the purpose of defining the Base Contract Price Schedule Line Items and Contract Price Schedule Option Items and is not intended to provide a detailed and exhaustive description of all aspects of the entirety of the work. For the complete and comprehensive description of the work all documents pertaining to the Contract Documents must be collectively taken into account.

B. Estimated Quantities:

1. All estimated quantities stipulated in the Contract Price Schedule or other Contact Documents are approximate and are to be used only:

a. As a basis for estimating the probable cost of the work.

b. For the purpose of comparing the Contract Price Schedules submitted for the work.

2. The basis of payment for unit price work and materials will be the actual amount of work done and materials furnished up to the not-to-exceed quantity.

3. Except where otherwise specified the unit or lump sum price for each item of work that involves boring, drilling, excavation or trenching, backfilling, drilling mud containment and removal, borehole cuttings containment and removal must include all costs for such work.

1.2 BASE CONTRACT PRICE SCHEDULE LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 1 – MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION - This line item consists of mobilizing and demobilizing all required equipment and construction materials to the site along with preparation of the site in order to initiate work and then site clean up at the end of the work. Measurement will be by lump sum. This item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

B. CLIN 2 – DEMOLISH EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND EXISTING DRAINFIELD LATERAL – This line item consists of furnishing all material, equipment, and labor for demolishing the existing 1,500 gallons concrete septic tank by taking it out of the ground and disposing of it outside of the Park. Also, any portion of the existing drainfield lateral (approximately 75 LF of buried 4-inch PVC perforated pipe installed in a gravel bed) that must be removed and disposed of outside of the Park to allow for installation of the new septage holding tank. Any portion of the existing drainfield laterial that is beyond the area needed for the new septage holding tank can be abandoned in place. This item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

C. CLIN 3 – FURNISH SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK - This line item consists of furnishing all materials that comprise one nominal 15,000 gallons capacity buried, single-wall fiberglass septage holding tank with a nominal diameter of 10 feet and a nominal overall length of 30 LF. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

D. CLIN 4 – FURNISH SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK ANCHORAGE SYSTEM – This line item consists of furnishing all materials that comprise one nominal anchorage system for a 15,000 gallons capacity buried fiberglass septage holding tank to resist the upward acting buoyant force resulting from naturally occurring groundwater. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

E. CLIN 5 – EXCAVATION FOR SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK AND ANCHORAGE SYSTEM - This line item consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to effect the excavation required to install on nominal 15,000 gallons capacity buried fiberglass septage holding tank and the anchorage system for this septage holding tank. The work also includes any excavation stabilization system(s) used for excavations that extend below the naturally occurring phreatic surface – to be expected at approximately 6 to 7 feet below the existing ground surface at the project site. The soils of the project site are variable over both horizontal and vertical distances and range from highly granular, with varying amounts of silt and some thin clay lenses, to sandy loams and silty loams. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

F. CLIN 6 – INSTALL SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK- This line item consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to install the septage holding tank into the excavation and position it to be attached to the septage holding tank anchorage system. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

G. CLIN 7 – INSTALL SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK ANCHORAGE SYSTEM - This line item consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to install the septage holding tank anchorage system following the necessary sequencing with the installation of the septage holding tank to allow for the septage holding tank anchorage system to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation requirements. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

H. CLIN 8 – CONNECTION TO EXISTING RV DUMPSTATION FROM SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK - This line item consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to connect the inlet piping of the buried septage holding tank to the existing RV dumps station’s existing gravity flow sewer line coming from the existing RV dump station’s sanitary sewer collection piping’s sanitary hatch. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

I. CLIN 9 – BACKFILL AROUND SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK AND ACHORAGE SYSTEM- This line item consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to backfill around the septage holding tank, the septage holding tank anchorage system, and the connection piping with native material removed from the excavation. This line item will be paid on a lump sum item basis.

J. CLIN 10 – LIQUID LEVEL ALARM SYSTEM FOR SEPTAGE HOLDING TANK - This line item consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to the liquid level alarm system for the septage holding tank – having the above ground post-mounted panel and the liquid level switches installed inside of the septage holding tank. Also included, are the trenching, installation of electrical conduit, and backfill (and asphalt patching) to connect the liquid level alarm system to the existing electrical panel located near to the visitor center/campground store’s southeast corner. The distance from the electrical panel to the location of the liquid level alarm system is approximately 175 LF and it crosses a paved campground road. This line item will be paid on a unit price item basis up to the not-to-exceed quantity.

1.3 QUANTITIES

A. The quantities associated with the Contract Price Schedule Items described in parts 1.2 and 1.3 above are indicated on the Contract Price Schedule and/or detailed in the specific specification sections for which the work relates.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

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

1. Construction Coordination.

2. Coordination Drawings.

3. Requests for Information (RFIs).

4. Project meetings.

5. Environmental Coordination.

B. Related Requirements:

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

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

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

1.2 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

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

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Pre-installation conferences.

7. Project closeout activities.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. 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.

8. Quality Control Plan.

9. Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan.

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

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor is required to prepare and submit an RFI using the NPS form for RFI.

1. CO will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

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

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

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

2. Date.

3. RFI subject.

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor must state impact in the RFI.

8. Contractor's signature.

9. Requested date for response.

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, physical characteristics, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Form: Use the NPS RFI Form.

D. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of government’s actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. CO's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.5 PROJECT WEB SITE (NOT USED)

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an onsite meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities/ Lines of Authority.

2. Park rules and regulations.

3. Jobsite Safety.

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 01 documents.

5. Coordination of Subcontractors.

6. Labor law application.

7. Modifications.

8. Payments to Contractor.

9. Payroll reports.

10. Contract time.

11. Liquidated damages.

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

13. Display of Hotline posters.

14. Notice to proceed.

15. Correspondence procedures.

16. Acceptance/rejection of work.

17. Progress meetings.

18. Submittal procedures.

19. Environmental requirements.

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

21. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

22. Reference materials.

23. Value engineering.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer 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 must be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting must 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 offsite fabrication and delivery schedules.

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

e.

f. Modifications.

g. Work in progress and projected.

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

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

j. Construction Schedule update (provide updated 3-week-look-ahead schedule).

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

l. Other business relating to work.

C. Pre-installation Conferences: Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

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

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

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Possible conflicts.

i. Compatibility requirements.

j. Time schedules.

k. Weather limitations.

l. Manufacturer's written instructions.

m. Warranty requirements.

n. Compatibility of materials.

o. Acceptability of substrates.

p. Temporary facilities and controls.

q. Space and access limitations.

r. Regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

s. Testing and inspecting requirements.

t. Installation procedures.

u. Coordination with other work.

v. Required performance results.

w. Protection of adjacent work.

x. Protection of construction and personnel.

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

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

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

RFI Form

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION # ?

Park:

Project Name:

Contract No.:

Date of RFI:

To:

Cc:

From:

Subject of RFI:

Contactor/Consultant shall provide the following information or clarification:

Question:

Code Citation (w/text):

Date:

To:

From:

Subject: Response to RFI No __

NPS Representative and Title:

NPS Reply:

SECTION 01 32 16

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Electronic Copies: All schedules and reports submitted must be in PDF file format sent via email to the Contracting Officer.

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

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit baseline schedule in PDF file format, legibly showing entire schedule for entire construction period, to the Contracting Officer.

D. Construction Schedule Updates: A minimum of one (1) day prior to the scheduled weekly progress meetings submit an updated 3-week-look-ahead schedule to the Contracting Officer to be used to review the progress of the work.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

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

3. Discuss constraints, including [phasing] [work stages] [area separations] [interim milestones] [and] [partial Government occupancy].

4. Review delivery dates for Government-furnished products.

5. Review schedule for work of separate Government contracts.

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

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

8. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

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

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

11. Review procedures for updating schedule.

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

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

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

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested.

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

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

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

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized, resource-loaded, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop and finalize Construction Baseline Schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than seven (7) days after date established for the Notice of Award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1) Insert an activity titled “Project Float” as a successor to the last activity in the early project completion schedule network.

2) Add a milestone titled “Contract End Date” as a successor to the activity “Project Float”.

3) Add duration to the activity “Project Float” as required so the milestone “Contract End Date” equals the last day of the Contract Period.

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

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

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

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

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

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