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EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK (EVER)

Florida

REHABILITATE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AT LONG PINE

KEY CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA

SCOPE OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK (EVER)

Table of Contents

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 LOCATION

1.3 BACKGROUND

1.4 DESCRIPTION

1.5 SCHEDULE

1.6 NPS CONTACTS & ADDRESS:

1.7 DATA AND MATERIALS PROVIDED BY NPS

2.0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND BID SCHEDULE

2.1 SITE CONDITIONS

2.2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

2.3 DAYS OF WORK

2.4 SEASONAL LIMITS OF WORK

2.5 LAWS AND PERMITS AFFECTING WORK

2.6 NEPA AND NHPA MITIGATION REQUIREMENTS

2.7 MAINTENANCE OF UTILITIES AND SITE FACILITIES

2.8 CONTRACT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

2.9 CLEANUP AND FINISH GRADING

2.10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

2.11 BID SCHEDULE

3.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT SUMMARY/REQUIREMENTS

3.1.2 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

3.1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

3.1.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE

3.1.5 PERMITTING

3.1.6 COVID-19 PROTOCOL

3.2 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

3.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

3.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

3.3.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

3.3.3 CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

3.3.4 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION

3.3.5 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

3.3.6 DIGITAL IMAGES

3.3.7 QUALITY CONTROL

3.3.8 WORKING HOUR RESTRICTIONS

3.3.9 TEMPORARY SERVICES

3.3.10 ACCESS

3.3.11 PRESERVATION OF ADJACENT FEATURES

3.3.12 EXISTING UTILITIES

3.3.13 HAULING RESTRICTIONS

3.3.14 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

3.3.15 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

3.3.16 FIELD ENGINEERING

3.3.17 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

3.3.18 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

3.4 FORMS

4.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 DESIGN IMPERATIVES

4.2 SUSTAINABILITY

4.3 INTEGRATED DESIGN PRINCIPLES

4.4 FACILITY PERFORMANCE

4.5 ELEMENTS AND PRODUCTS

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A SUBSTRUCTURE

B SHELL

C INTERIORS

D FACILITY SERVICES

E EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

F HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEDIATION

G SITE

H PROCESS

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Project Title: Long Pine Key Water Rehabilitation

1.1 Scope

In accordance with terms and conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall perform the work of this Scope of Work (SOW) for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

Confidentiality: The information developed in this project is the property of the U.S. Government and shall be kept in strict confidence.

1.2 Location

This project is located at Everglades National Park in Florida. The project site is located at the Long Pine Key campgrounds 5 miles from the main Park entrance.

1.3 Background

The Long Pine Key visitor area has 110 campsites, a day use area, six comfort stations, an R/V dump station, and a camptender’s house for seasonal staff. The campground is maintained and operated by the concessionaire Everglades Guest Services. The campground is a popular visitor facility and receives overnight use seven months of the year. Campsite vacancies are rare between November and April.

The existing water distribution system consists of asbestos transite water pipe that was installed in 1961.

The line is very fragile and has been repaired and modified over time with an assortment of copper, galvanized, and plastic pipe and fittings which are contributing to water leaks in the system. Due to lime rock geology in the area, leaks are not easily located, and the system consistently loses about 600- 800 gallons per day. Deteriorating asbestos transite water lines can result in loose asbestos fibers in the drinking water, causing potential health problems for system users.

1.4 Description

This project includes the replacement of the existing water distribution piping with new modern piping designed to last for the next 50 years. This project will contribute to the goals of the NPS and Department of Interior (DOI) by replacing old, fragile asbestos-transite water distribution lines. This will eliminate all public health issues related to the presence of ACM in drinking water. The existing water distribution lines will be abandoned in place and a new HDPE water line will be installed using a similar route for the majority of the service line.

1.5 Schedule

Complete work in this SOW according to following schedule:

Planning Development Documents:

Submit Planning Development Documents no later than 45 calendar days after award.

Complete NPS Review no later than 15 calendar days after submitting Planning Development Documents.

100% Draft Construction Documents:

Continue work on 100% Draft Construction Documents during Planning Development Documents review. After receiving Planning Development review comments, address and incorporate comments in 100% Draft Construction Documents.

Submit 100% Draft Construction Documents and responses to NPS Review form with responses to Planning Development Documents no later than 60 calendar days after submitting Planning Development Documents.

Complete NPS Review no later than 15 calendar days after receiving 100% Draft Construction Documents.

100% Complete Construction Documents:

Submit 100% Complete Construction Documents and NPS Review form with responses to 100% Draft Construction Documents review comments no later than 30 calendar days after submitting 100% Draft Construction Documents.

Figure 1: Recent Aerial View of Subject Property

Complete NPS review no later than 10 calendar days after receiving 100% Complete Construction Documents.

Complete Stamped and Signed Construction Documents:

Submit Complete Stamped and Signed Construction Documents and NPS Review form with responses to 100% Complete Construction Documents review comments no later than 15 calendar days after receiving NPS review comments.

Construction:

Construction begins when Contracting Officer issues Notice to Proceed.

Complete construction no later than 180 calendar days after award of contract.

As-Constructed Drawings:

Complete As-Constructed Drawings no later than 21 calendar days after Substantial Completion.

Submit Planning Development Documents, Construction Documents, and As-Constructed Drawings to NPS Project Manager (PM).

1.6 NPS Contacts & Address:

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO): Chad Williams, 305-242-7798, and Chad_Williams@nps.gov

Technical:

To be announced at the time of award.

Address:

Everglades National Park 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead, FL 33034

1.7 Data and Materials Provided by NPS

NPS will provide to Contractor the following data and materials. (Add as attachments) mailto:adrian_valdes@nps.gov mailto:richard_robertson@nps.gov mailto:adrian_valdes@nps.gov mailto:richard_robertson@nps.gov mailto:Randalle_Burton@nps.gov mailto:Michael_Machupa@nps.go

• Basis of Design Report (BDR) - Includes Schematic Design Alternatives

• Topographic Survey – Waterline Route – Included in Schematic Design Drawings

• Geotech Report – Included in BDR

• NPS Project Sustainability Checklist

• NPS Constructability Checklist

• Schematic Design Drawings

• Contract Price Schedule

• Permit Assessment Form

• Permit List

• Permit Submittal List

2.0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND BID SCHEDULE

2.1 Site Conditions

The Contractor shall determine actual site conditions with regard to surface vegetation and other miscellaneous obstacles to construction. Locations, materials, and sizes of any utilities shown are approximate only and are not meant to be a complete representation of all utilities actually present. The Contractor shall determine exact locations and details from the responsible utility authority and verify unknown materials and sizes via Quality Level A – Subsurface Utility Engineering.

2.2 Construction Documents

Construction documents must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida.

2.3 Days of Work

Construction work shall not be normally permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal holidays. The Contractor may submit a written request to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for permission to work on any Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday. Written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) must be obtained before the Contractor may work on any such day.

2.4 Seasonal Limits of Work

Construction work shall not be permitted during the months of November through April. This is the open season for the campground. The Contractor may submit a written request to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for permission to work during these months if unavoidable due to end of contract or for other early non-construction work. Written approval from the Contracting Officer (CO) must be obtained before the Contractor may work on any such day.

2.5 Laws and Permits Affecting Work

The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with applicable Federal, State, Tribal, City, and County laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the conduct of the work; and all such orders and decrees as exist at the present and which may be enacted later by legislative bodies or tribunals having legal jurisdiction or authority over the work. Permits procured by the government are part of these documents. All other required permits, certificates and licenses shall be obtained by and at the expense of the Contractor. No pleas of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof will be considered.

The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree.

2.6 NEPA and NHPA Mitigation Requirements

NEPA Required Mitigations: For the proposed project actions to be within compliance requirements during construction and/or project implementation, the following mitigations must be adhered to:

• Dewatering, if required, must be carried out so that water is not directly pumped into adjacent undisturbed natural areas or wetlands.

• All equipment shall be clean and free from visible debris (mud, plant material, etc) prior to being brought into Everglades National Park.

• Prior to clearing vegetation, clearing limits will be flagged or otherwise marked for inspection by Biological Resources branch staff. Any sensitive resources identified during inspections will be avoided to the extent possible during project activities.

• The contractor shall submit a safety plan to the Park Safety Officer prior to commencement of work. Safety plan shall demonstrate compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety laws. It shall include an emergency safety plan and shall list contractor points of contact. Safety plan should include trenching safety, Asbestos mitigations and emergency response plan.

• To prevent the unintentional introduction of non-native species, imported structural fill must be clean and free from organic materials.

• Any safety violations shall be corrected immediately. If the violation is not corrected immediately, the project shall be postponed until such corrections are made.

• Asbestos and other hazard materials testing shall be conducted by a licensed technician prior to demolition. Test results shall be posted to PEPC. A Job Hazard Analysis shall be developed to guide demolition and disposal of hazardous materials.

• All cleared and grubbed vegetation generated during site prep must be legally disposed of off-site.

• A Job Hazard Analysis shall be submitted for review to the park safety officer prior to the start of the project. Submit analysis of asbestos containing materials to determine method of removal and containment prior to commencement of work.

• All excavated fills must be used for backfilling trenches, spread evenly in previously disturbed sites or disposed of properly offsite.

• If listed species are present within the work area, all work must stop until individuals leave the area on their own.

• Staging of any project related materials may only occur in currently maintained areas or on paved surfaces. Care must be exercised to prevent soil and other excavation debris from entering adjacent natural areas.

• Operation of equipment off paved surfaces will be restricted to previously disturbed areas where vegetation is currently maintained.

• Standard protective measures for eastern indigo snake (attached to project files) will be adhered to for all project related activities.

NHPA Recommendations for Conditions or Stipulations:

1. Should any changes to the waterline replacement plan be made between this assessment of effect and the completion of the project the Cultural Resource Team will be notified (before any project activities related to the changes start) and at that time it will be determined if the changes warrant an updated NHPA review.

2. If items protected by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) are discovered during project implementation, all activity must cease in the area of discovery and immediate notice made to the Superintendent, as well as the appropriate federally recognized Indian Tribes / Organizations and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO).

2.7 Maintenance of Utilities and Site Facilities

The Contractor is responsible to determine the exact location of any and all utilities not specifically located on the plans and to protect them from damage during construction. Should any utility be damaged or disturbed, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR of the damaged utility. Any and all damage that results from work under the contract shall be promptly repaired at the expense of the Contractor.

During the progress of work, the Contractor shall protect all existing vegetation, structures, sidewalks, streets, mailboxes, ditches, culverts, signposts, fences, driveways, and similar items. If the Contractor must remove or disturb these facilities, provision shall be made to maintain a temporary facility serving the same purpose as that which it was intended to replace. Destruction of vegetation shall be kept to a minimum. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall restore all such facilities to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to construction. The Contractor shall not obstruct access to the site.

The Contractor shall perform his work at all times in a manner to ensure minimal obstruction to traffic and minimal inconvenience to the general public.

2.8 Contract Submittal Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish material submittals, design submittals, shop drawings, test firms and reports, proposed plans, and as-built drawings in accordance with the requirements as detailed in the Contract Submittal Requirements section.

2.9 Cleanup and Finish Grading

The Contractor shall restore all areas disturbed by construction to a condition at least equal to that existing prior to construction. Excess construction materials, equipment, tools, waste excavation, and rubbish shall be removed. Excavated areas shall be finish graded to provide drainage as required by the drawings and specifications, or in the absence of specific requirements, to provide drainage away from the facilities constructed and to provide drainage away from excavated areas and installed facilities.

Where a lawn is disturbed, the Contractor shall restore the disturbed area following final grading. The Contractor shall perform, at no additional cost, all site restoration including existing signs, guard rails and other obstacles that had to be removed, to be re-installed.

2.10 Measurement and Payment

As line-item quantities are estimates, contractor will be paid compensation based upon the actual quantities utilized/completed and verified by the COR. When quantity values exceed and the contract total price, the Contractor shall notify the COR and only upon approval of the CO and modification to the contract shall any additional work be completed by the contract. Any work completed over the contract price without authorization by the COR shall be considered unauthorized and shall not be eligible for paid compensation. All prices paid for a completed item of work shall include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and performing all work required by the provisions of the contract to furnish and install the items of work, completed in place. In all cases, the finished product shall be a complete, operational system or component. The price for the completed item of work shall also include all applicable state and local sales or other taxes.

Rehabilitate Water Distribution System at Long Pine Key Campground and Day-Use Area Everglades National Park

2.11 BID SCHEDULE

BASE BID

1. CONTRACT LINE ITEM 1 – CONSTRUCTION

This item consists of the implementation of the scope of work outlined in the Schematic Design documents, and BID Item 1 – CONTRACT LINE ITEM 1 - DESIGN. The goal of this project is to replace an existing transite ACM domestic water piping distribution system with a new HDPE domestic water piping distribution system and associated services and equipment to serve the Long Pine Key campground. This work will include, adding two 4-inch meters on the main line and a service meter at each building service, repair/replacement of historic drinking fountains (maintain historic nature of the fountains), adding flushing station at each dead-end run of water main, the replacement of two RV dump station tower hydrants, and adding a 2-1/2-inch fire hydrant at the old camptender’s house.

Lump Sum $

TOTAL BASE BID $

Submitted proposals must included total price breakdown of project in its entirety.

3.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General Requirements

3.1.1 Scope of Work and Project Summary/Requirements

The project will consist of the construction of a new domestic water distribution piping system from the existing pump house to all comfort stations and yard hydrants located throughout the Long Pine Key campgrounds. Existing ACM water service piping will be disconnected at each point of use as well as the service and abandoned in place. Construction documents must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida.

The project will include, but not be limited to:

Review site data.

Upon award, determine and provide schedule of work.

Submit list of required permits.

Provide drawings site and site utilities for NPS approval Submit Planning Development and Construction Documents for review and approval, as required.

Asbestos survey/hazard analysis Asbestos Mitigation Plan Provide schedule of construction work.

Secure work area and provide for continued access to the facility.

Construct project Create and provide operations and maintenance manual.

Provide as-constructed drawings.

3.1.2 Progress Payments

Construction Phase - Progress payments will be based on percentage of work completed on items listed in approved schedule of values. Actual construction completed and in place will form basis for payment. Contractor shall verify percent complete under direction of the Contracting Officer Representative unless Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance. Contractor shall make computations for payment based on Government’s verification of work completed and in place for periods which progress payments are requested.

Contractor shall furnish to Contracting Officer originals of field notes and other records relating to basis for payment. Contracting Officer shall use as necessary to determine final amount of progress payments. Contractor shall retain copies of material furnished to Contracting Officer.

3.1.3 Project Meetings

Planning Meeting

After award of contract and acceptance of Performance and Payment bonds, Contracting Officer will arrange a design meeting with Contractor. Meeting agenda shall include the following as a minimum:

• Areas available for use by Contractor.

• Access requirements of the Park.

• Design schedule (minimum two-color hard copies).

• Environmental and sustainability requirements.

• Natural and Cultural Resource Protection.

• Payments to Contractor.

• Review and emphasize Park needs and design objectives.

• Modifications during design.

• Schedule of Values.

• Submittals during design.

Preconstruction Meeting

Submit following Part 2 Project Requirement deliverables a minimum of one week prior to Preconstruction Meeting.

• Accident Prevention Program (APP)

• Evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for Contractor and

Subcontractors

• Historic Preservation Treatment Program

• Letter designating your Project Superintendent

• List of required permits

• List of Subcontractors for project (same as proposal)

• Project Schedule with construction portion fully developed

• Quality Control Plan

• Schedule of Values

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Submittal process

• Waste Management Plan

• Written statements from Subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses

After 100% Complete Construction Documents are approved (or completed portions of Construction Documents necessary for fast tracking the project), and before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange on-site Preconstruction meeting with Contractor. Meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

• Accident reporting

• Construction schedule (Provide minimum two-color hard copies and electronic copies in software it was created in.)

• Correspondence procedures

• Jobsite safety

• Hurricane evacuation and preparation procedures

• COVID-19 Protocols

• Labor standards

• Lines of Authority

• Modifications

• Park Rules and Regulations

• Payroll reports

• Progress Payments

• Resolution to comments provided by NPS on the Part 2 Project Requirements

• Roles and responsibilities

• Schedule of Values

• Submittal process

• Archeological Resources Protection Requirements

• Environmental and sustainability requirements for the Project, required tracking for sustainability (related submittals), and use of NPS Project Sustainability Checklist.

• Seasonal construction limitations: Weather can be a factor depending on hurricane activity.

Peak hurricane season is in mid-September and storms are present from June through November.

• Refer to Section 2 for more information for the following requirements and concerns:

o Site Disturbance o Noise/vibrations o Construction Equipment o Waste Management o Archaeology o Soil Erosion o Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds o Vegetation Salvage and Revegetation Plan o Special Status Species o Visitor Experience o Air and Water Pollution Control

Progress Meetings

Contractor shall schedule and conduct a weekly telephone conference call with Contracting Officer Representative and other project team members with updates to following meeting agenda items:

• Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

• Modifications

• Review of off-site fabrication and delivery.

• Requests for Information (RFI) and issues.

• Schedule update. (Provide updated CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule.)

• Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M (Operation & Maintenance) Manuals.

• Submittal status.

• Work in progress and projected.

• Other business relating to work.

3.1.4 Project Schedule

General: Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer project schedule and provide two (2) color copies after award and before design meeting. Schedule shall include detailed design phase with design deliverable submission dates, review periods, and summary construction schedule with important milestones included for both phases.

Fully develop construction portion of project schedule and submit to Contracting Officer before Preconstruction meeting or construction begins. Update project schedule monthly throughout contract period until project substantial completion. Status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before progress payment request date.

Construction work cannot begin until Government approval is obtained for either:

• Entire set of 100% Complete Construction Documents.

• Fast track construction: 100% Complete Construction Documents affecting work to be constructed.

Purpose: Project schedule ensures adequate planning, coordinating, scheduling, and reporting of Contractor’s design and construction activities. Project schedule will assist Contractor and Contracting Officer to monitor work progress, evaluate proposed changes, and process Contractor’s monthly progress payment requests.

Software: Latest version of Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner, SureTrak, or approved equal.

Schedule Development: Project schedule shall cover entire contract period. Late finish date is same as contract’s established completion date.

Contractor shall use Critical Path Method (CPM) with limited use of lead or lag durations between schedule activities. Contractor's project schedule shall consist of procurement activities (including mobilization, submittal, and fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement items) and construction activities.

Contractor's project schedule shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following for each activity:

• Identify activities and numbers numerically (maximum 5-digit). Number activities in increments of 10.

• Concisely describe work represented by activity (maximum 48 characters). Avoid using non-standard abbreviations. Limit work related to each activity to one work trade.

• Activity duration shall be in whole working days with maximum duration 15 workdays each, unless otherwise approved by Contracting Officer, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawing and sample submittals, fabrication of materials, delivery of materials and equipment, and concrete curing.

Contractor shall ensure project schedule includes own work and Subcontractor work.

Project schedule shall show sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of work and shall be cost and resource loaded. Contractor shall ensure work sequences are logical and project schedule shows a coordinated work plan. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be Contractor’s best estimate of time required to complete activity, considering scope and resources planned. Resource loading of each activity shall list personnel by labor category and equipment type, and capacity proposed to complete activity in duration shown. Include permit requirements and constraints. Consider and include seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling of work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures and wind and/or precipitation, to ensure completion of work within contract time.

Project Schedule Updates

Monthly updates: Monthly updates of project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of estimate upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract. If, in judgment of Contracting Officer, Contractor fails or refuses to provide schedule of values and complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, Contractor shall be deemed to have not provided required information upon which progress payment may be made and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.

Narrative: Include in report:

• Brief description actual progress made during update period.

• Actual and potential delaying activities.

• Impediments to progress.

• Issues related to inclement weather.

• Progress toward established milestones.

• Project float.

• Brief description of work anticipated to be performed in next month.

• Identify minor revisions to schedule for evaluation and accepted or rejected.

As work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity. If schedule update shows late finish date after contract completion date, at a minimum, include the following in narrative with submission:

• Known delays.

• Actions taken to get back on schedule.

• Pending modifications.

• Impediments or constraints affecting progress.

Progress Payments: Update currently accepted construction schedule monthly. If Contractor fails to provide monthly updates or revisions to currently accepted construction schedule, a portion of monthly payment may be retained until updates/revisions made.

Time Impact Analysis for Contract Modifications, Changes, Delays, and Contractor Requests Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or Contractor revises project schedule, Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating influence of each modification, change, delay, or Contractor’s request on the contract time.

• Time Extensions: Activity delays shall not automatically mean an extension of contract time is warranted or due to Contractor. It is possible that modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in only absorbing a part of available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the project schedule, thereby not effecting the contract time. Time extensions will be granted according with terms of contract.

• Float: Float is not for exclusive use or benefit for NPS or Contractor. Extension of contract time is granted only to extent the equitable time adjustments to activity or activities affected by modification, change, or delay exceeds total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.

3.1.5 Permitting

Contractor Permitting Responsibilities: The Contractor is responsible for Scoping, Planning, and Acquisition of permits required to build and operate installed equipment. The Contractor shall work collaboratively with the Park to ensure project meets DOI, NPS, and Park requirements in addition to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Permit Scoping:

• After review of initial permit scoping the Contractor shall identify which permits are required based on the proposed design in the documents provided by NPS.

• If there is insufficient information to make a determination for a particular permit, Contractor shall communicate what information is required to make that determination and the steps necessary to obtain this information to the COR.

• The Contractor shall provide an updated list of appropriate permits (Permit List) and status for each submittal. The initial Permit List will be provided by NPS for confirmation and implication by the Contractor

Acquisition Services:

• Consult with appropriate Agencies.

• Document agency contact and provide meeting minutes.

• Bring any agency requirements to the integrated design team.

• Schedule and conduct a pre-application meeting with pertinent agencies as needed.

• Prepare Schedule for Permit Acquisition.

• Permits Applications Development

• Prepare draft application for each permit in Permit Plans. Applications include required documents, products, etc. necessary for successful acquisition of permit.

• Bring permit issues to NPS and Park for resolution.

• Provide a draft application packet for each permit to the integrated design team for review prior to submittal to the associated agency.

• Finalize the application packet incorporating comments from design team review.

• Communicate and copy NPS and Park on submittals, additional requirements, strategies, and resubmittals as required to secure permit.

Permit Acquisition:

• Proactively manage the permitting process to ensure each permit is issued in accordance with the approved schedule.

• In consultation with integrated design team, resolve reviewing agencies comments, as required.

• Provide original versions of issued permits to NPS by scheduled date.

Submittals:

• Permitting Documents

• Scoping: List of Permits

• Acquisition: Schedule for Permit Acquisition

• Acquisition: Draft Application Packet for each permit

• Acquisition: Copies of signed Application Packets

• Acquisition: Original versions of all issued permits

3.1.6 COVID-19 Protocol

Comply with current government-mandated COVID-19 safety requirements (i.e. DOI COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan).

3.2 Project Development Requirements

3.2.1 Planning Development Documents and Construction Documents

Prepare Planning Development Documents and Construction Documents using English System of Weights and Measurements and shall be prepared in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and NPS policies and guidelines, manufacturer’s recommendations.

List salient characteristics for products and materials specified. Refer to Guide for Specifiers.

Deliverables

The following deliverables are required (refer to Section 1.5 for schedule) for NPS Review:

• Planning Development Documents

• Submit 3 hard and electronic, in native formats (no PDF (Portable Document Format) files), copies of the following:

• Draft Planning Development Drawings

• Divisions 2 through 49 Outline Specifications

• Product File

• Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

• Design Calculations

• 100% Draft Construction Documents

• Submit 3 hard and electronic, in native formats (no PDF files), copies of the following 100%

Draft Construction Documents for review:

• 100% Draft Construction Drawings

• Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications (Construction Specifications Institute

(CSI) MasterFormat 04 Edition). A/E shall utilize and modify their own Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications templates.

• Product File

• Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

• Design Calculations

• Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates https://www.nps.gov/dscw/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=242817

• Required documents for each submission are included and complete per contract requirements.

• Required documents have been through a Quality Control (QC) review. NPS requires documentation and submittal of QC work performed.

• NPS Review form with responses to Planning Development Documents review comments

• 100% Complete Construction Documents

• Submit 3 hard and electronic, in native formats (no PDF files), copies of the following 100%

Complete Construction Documents for review and final approval:

• 100% Complete Construction Drawings

• Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

• Product File

• Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

• Design Calculations

• Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates

• Required documents for each submission are included and complete per contract requirements.

• Required documents have been through a Quality Control (QC) review. NPS requires documentation and submittal of QC work performed.

• NPS Review form with responses to 100% Draft Construction Documents review comments

• Complete Stamped and Signed Construction Documents

• Upon final approval of 100% Complete Construction Documents, submit Complete Stamped and Signed Construction Documents per following table for construction, NPS archiving, and general use. For format and media submission requirements, see Design Deliverables - Content and Format Requirements Hard Copy and Electronic Submittal Requirements.

COMPLETE STAMPED AND SIGNED

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

ELECTRONIC

FORMATS *

HARD

COPY

FORMATS

Construction Drawings ** AutoCAD Full-Size

Paper (ANSI D)

Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

PDF &

MS (Microsoft)- Word

N/A (Not

Applicable) Product File PDF N/A Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections PDF & MS-Word N/A Design Calculations PDF N/A Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates PDF & MS-Excel N/A

NPS Review form with responses to 100% Complete CD review comments PDF & MS-Excel N/A

* The recipient of the electronic files is TIC (Technical Information Center).

**Construction Drawings shall be printed from the native software (e.g. AutoCAD .dwg or Revit .rvt).

Construction Drawings printed from secondary software (e.g., Adobe .pdf) are not acceptable as they often result in off-scale product.

https://www.nps.gov/dscw/del_submitformatdb.htm

3.2.2 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements

NPS established environmental and sustainability requirements for project. Notify Contracting Officer if conflicts arise between performance of work and environmental and sustainability requirements. NPS does not intend to limit alternative means of achieving these requirements.

For sustainability requirements for design, see Part 3 Performance Requirements and NPS Project Sustainability Checklist. Complete checklist by concisely explaining how each credit/requirement will be met.

3.3 Construction Requirements

3.3.1 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements

Specific sustainability requirements generated in design will dictate more stringent environmental requirements for this project. Refer to Part 3 Performance Requirements and NPS Project Sustainability Checklist. General requirements:

• Site Disturbance: Minimize construction limits of project to within existing limits of site disturbance, to reduce impact on site. Best management practices such as reseeding with a native seed mix, cleaning equipment, planting native species will prevent the introduction and spread of non-native/ invasive species.

• Toxic Chemicals: Avoid materials that can leach toxic chemicals into ground water. Do not allow toxic chemicals to enter sewers or storm drains or contaminate land or any body of water. Refer to NPS Project Sustainability Checklist for additional requirements.

• Soil Erosion: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion according to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

• Noise: Minimize noise during construction. Operate power equipment according to local noise restrictions and use muffling devices and/or equipment. Provide sound screening around pile-driving equipment and any other equipment expected to exceed 65 decibels.

• Noise/vibrations: Noise or vibrations that may disturb nesting sea turtles should be minimized at all hours by use of muffling devices and/or equipment. The sea turtle species that nests most frequently at the park nests during the day.

• Construction Equipment: Potential collisions with tall equipment (>15feet) will be avoided by lowering or marking equipment during overnight hours. Provide Turtle-Friendly lighting on all outdoor construction lighting fixtures.

• Waste Management: Employ processes ensuring minimal waste output and in landfills.

Recycling is a requirement of this project. Specific recycling goals were established in NPS Project Sustainability Checklist. Legally dispose materials unsuitable for recycling at public or private dumping areas outside the Park. All project zones will be kept trash free at all times.

Contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and overseeing environmental and sustainability requirements of this project. Distribute copies of environmental and sustainability requirements to Job Site Foreman and each Subcontractor.

Waste Management Plan: Prior to scheduled Preconstruction meeting, Contractor shall submit draft Waste Management Plan to Contracting Officer for approval. Develop and implement according to ASTM E1609 and as required in contract documents. Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

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• List of recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal solid waste landfills, and other disposal area(s) to be used. Include name, location, and phone number.

• List of proposed materials to be reused or recycled.

• List of materials that cannot be recycled or reused with explanation or justification.

• Storage and collection methods of waste and recyclables, handling procedures, and means of keeping recyclables free of contamination.

• Describe means of transporting recyclable materials and estimate frequency of emptying bins.

• Identity person or persons responsible for ensuring project recycling goals are achieved.

• Revise and resubmit Plan per Contracting Officer. Approval of Contractor’s Plan does not relieve Contractor of complying with applicable environmental regulations.

Progress Documentation: Supplemental to Waste Management Plan, document solid waste disposal, diversion, and cost/revenue analysis, and submit completed worksheet monthly. Use Appendix A - Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet and report totals to date for column headings. Use Appendix B for solid waste volume to weight conversions.

Prior to commencement of work, schedule and conduct meeting with Contracting Officer. Discuss proposed Waste Management Plan and develop mutual understanding of details of environmental protection.

Minimize Construction Impacts

Implement following mitigation measures to minimize impacts of construction activities:

Archaeology:

• In the event that human remains are discovered during maintenance activities, all work on the project must stop and the park archeologist contacted immediately. As required by law, the coroner will be notified first. All provisions outlined in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990) will be followed.

• If unknown paleontological resources are discovered during construction, work in that location would be stopped until the resources could be properly recorded and evaluated.

Measures would be taken to avoid further resource impacts or to mitigate their loss or disturbance

• If previously unknown archeological resources are discovered during construction, all work in the immediate vicinity (600 feet) of the discovery shall be halted until the resources are identified and documented and an appropriate mitigation strategy developed, if necessary, in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations, including the stipulations of the 2008 Programmatic Agreement Among the National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers.

• If any material is to be excavated from any material source outside the construction limits, other than commercially operated sites, before work begins provide a certification from the State Historic Preservation Officer stating that (1) that a cultural resource survey (a survey for historical sites and archeological remains) has been performed at the proposed site, and

(2) that no significant cultural resources exist in the area that will be disturbed by the Contractor.

• All workers will be informed of the criminal penalties for illegally collecting artifacts or intentionally damaging any archeological or historic property. Workers will also be informed of the correct procedures should previously unknown resources be uncovered during construction activities. Data recovery excavations will be carried out under NPS guidance to mitigate adverse effects as outlined in the section on environmental consequences.

Soil Erosion: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion. SWPPP is required. Soil erosion best management practices shall be used (e.g., sediment traps, silt fences) to prevent the entry of sediment into adjacent habitats. Equipment washout, and concrete washout, is to be identified on the plans and approved by NPS Contracting Officer. All sedimentation control devices/materials shall be inspected weekly for quality control. Replacement of worn or damaged components shall be undertaken immediately.

Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds: Prevent introduction and minimize spread of exotic vegetation and noxious weeds. Incorporate following procedures:

• Obtain fill, rock, or additional topsoil needed from a Government approved source.

• Use approved native seed and/or plants and revegetate areas disturbed by construction.

• All equipment and tools shall be cleaned completely prior to entering the work zone to prevent the spreading of non-native or invasive plant seeds and aquatic vegetation;

equipment shall be inspected for compliance prior to use. NPS personnel will inspect machinery to ensure it is free of contaminates.

Vegetation Salvage and Revegetation Plan: Required for this project. For revegetation efforts, use approved native species and/or native seed and incorporate Park policies regarding vegetation and site restoration. Consider use of native species, plant salvage potential, exotic vegetation and noxious weeds, and pedestrian barriers. Policy related to revegetation will be referenced in NPS Management Policies 2006 (Section 9.1.3.2).

Park will review Contractor’s submitted list of proposed seed/plants and approve use of appropriate species.

Special Status Species: To protect unknown or undiscovered threatened, endangered, or special status species, construction contract will include provisions for these discoveries. Contractor should contact Park for direction to evaluate special species at the site.

Resource Communication: NPS staff will orient project personnel to the project area. Orientation will include identification of federally threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species and what actions should be taken if a special status species is encountered.

Habitat: The site shall be inspected for T&E species prior to work at this site by the Natural Resource Management Specialist. It is up to the project leader to notify the local Natural Resource Management Specialist within two to four weeks of project start to ensure that schedules can be accommodated.

Habitat: In circumstances when it is deemed necessary to conduct activities near sites known to support threatened or endangered species, such work will be performed in a way (specified by the T&E Biologist) to minimize impacts to the listed species (e.g., working quietly on-site, and minimizing time in or near habitats en route to their work sites).

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To reduce noise and pollution emissions, construction equipment will not idle any longer than is necessary for safety and/or mechanical reasons.

Install and maintain mufflers and sound attenuation devices on all equipment and vehicles; use only well maintained and properly functioning equipment and vehicles; use portable wooden sound screens to minimize particularly noisy operations such as air compressors.

Visitor Experience: Incorporate following mitigation measures into action alternatives to minimize impacts of construction activities on visitor experience:

• Provide the Public Information Officer with the project schedule as soon as it is known and provide periodic updates of project work.

• Provide a public information program to warn of temporary closures, delays, and road hazards during construction shall be implemented. This program would help convey appropriate messages to the public and aid in mitigating potential impacts on visitors' expectations and experiences

• Ensure that this project is communicated to affected staff and visitors.

• Temporary short- term full closure of parking areas may be necessary on limited occasions.

Such full closures shall be for the minimal time required to complete the work activity or correct the problem.

Air and Water Pollution Control: Air quality impacts are expected to be temporary and localized.

To minimize these impacts, take following actions:

• To reduce tailpipe emissions, do not leave construction equipment idling longer than necessary for safety and mechanical reasons.

• To reduce construction dust, apply water to problem areas. Limit equipment to fenced project area to minimize soil disturbance and dust generation.

• Take necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution with material or equipment used during construction. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): Submit a SWPPP, according to applicable State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) requirements, to Contracting Officer for approval. (See Technical Requirements.) Before starting construction, Contractor shall implement approved SWPPP.

• In the event of a fuel or oil leak/spill, the work shall cease immediately, spill containment deployed, NPS and other jurisdictional authorities shall be called immediately, as designated.

• Fueling of any type, whether equipment or vehicles, must be done either on non-pervious surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, or deploy a spill containment pad.

• Fuel containment is required for ALL fuel caches.

• Equipment must be free of any fluid leaks (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, etc.) upon arrival to the work site and will be inspected at the beginning of each shift for leaks. Leaking equipment will be removed off site for necessary repairs before the commencement of work.

Human Health & Safety:

• Spill containment kits and fire extinguishers shall be available on site at all times.

• All refueling of equipment shall have spill containment pads in position prior to refueling activities.

• A copy of a Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the commencement of work activities. This plan shall address location of warning signs, type of signs, placement of flaggers, placement of cones/fencing, barricades, duration of anticipated delays, use of pilot cars, etc. This plan shall address vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the construction zone.

• COVID-19 Protocols: Refer to Section 2.1.7.

3.3.2 Schedule of Values

After contract award and before Planning Meeting, submit schedule of dollar value based on Contract Price Schedule. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of design deliverables or construction work for which progress payments may be requested. Total costs for component parts of work shall equal contract line item amount for that lump-sum item. Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, and profit in total dollar value of unit price item and in component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, or profit as separate items.

Do not break down unit price items. Only use contract line item amount for unit price items.

Total cost of items shall equal contract sum. Schedule of Values will form basis for progress payments.

Before first progress payment is processed, Contractor and Contracting Officer shall agree on an acceptable Schedule of Values. A cost loaded project schedule is an acceptable substitute for a schedule of values in some cases.

3.3.3 Construction Support

Staging Areas

Limit construction sites to smallest feasible area.