US Department Of Agriculture (USDA)

GAOA Housing Oak Grove Facility Upgrades – Engine Barracks

Statement of Work and Specifications Notice

The following document incorporates the Statement of Work and Specifications for the GAOA Housing – Oak Grove Facility Upgrades – Engine Barracks. These sections outline the project requirements, performance expectations, and technical standards.

• The Statement of Work begins on Page 2.

• The Specifications begin on Page 8.

GAOA HOUSING OAK GROVE FACILITY UPGRADES – ENGINE BARRACKS

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

Project Location: Oak Grove Fire Station, San Diego County, Palomar Ranger District

Oak Grove Fire Station, 37560 Hwy 79 South, Warner Springs, CA 92086, San Diego County. From San Diego, California, travel north on Interstate 15 for approximately 50 miles to Temecula and take the Temecula Parkway/Highway 79 South exit. Turn right and travel east for approximately 20 miles to the Oak Grove Fire Station on the right (south) side of the highway.

All work and products shall meet applicable California Building Standards Code (CBSC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Electrical Code (CEC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Health and Safety Codes (HSC), California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), US Department Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR), and State (Title 8) OSHA, Title 24 California Code of Regulations (CCR), and Title 25 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Americans With Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act (ADAABA) Guidelines, latest edition, in addition to other required regulations as stated in the Specifications and Contract Documents. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

The work shall be waterproof, rodent proof, and weathertight. All products used shall be nonrusting type.

The project consists of work included here, but not limited to:

Base Bid: Oak Grove Fire Station Engine Barracks Building

1. Work shall include the following:

• Demolition of one Engine Barracks building (Infra #1016), approximately 1560 square feet, four bedroom, two bath wood framed structure with asphalt shingle roof, built 1934. Removal and disposal of entire building, foundation and footing, all interior and exterior utilities, furnishings, fixtures, appliances, wood ramp, stairs and deck, concrete walkways and steps, retaining wall and bollards, and bbq. Photos provided are representative of style/type of furnishings, appliances and fixtures but are not all inclusive.

• Exterior utilities (water, septic, leach) shall be cut and capped at both ends a minimum eighteen inches below grade and abandon existing lines in place. Backfill and compact slab, footing, and utility areas with imported material to restore the site to its natural conditions.

• Remove and dispose of existing concrete propane tank pad, regulator, fittings, posts, and lines.

• Furnish and install new 20’x4’x4” concrete propane tank pad for 1000 gallon propane tank, bollards, lines and regulator and install and connect propane tank underground to new building. Removal of existing propane tank and delivery of new propane tank shall be coordinated with the Forest Service.

• Existing septic tank shall be pumped and completely removed, void shall be backfilled with native material and compacted.

• Furnish and install septic system with 4000 gallon septic tank and infiltrator chamber leach field and connect to new building. Sawcut and patch existing asphalt areas to accommodate new utilities.

• Existing water shall be disconnected from building temporarily. New waterline shall be furnished, installed and connected to new building and tied into existing waterline in a new valve box with a new shut off valve.

• Contractor shall coordinate with San Diego Gas & Electric for electric meter, panel, subpanel, boxes, lines, and associated work. Disconnect existing electrical meter, panel, panel board, service, boxes, lines, and incidentals and dispose. Install and connect new electrical meter, panel board, panel, boxes, service, lines, and incidentals for new building requirements of 200 Amp service. Install and connect new service from location as required by SDGE to new building in accordance with San Diego Gas & Electric requirements. Remaining electrical boxes, posts, panels, subpanels, meters, posts, lines, and appurtenances shall be removed and disposed.

• All existing phone lines shall be temporarily disconnected and reconnected to new building. All ground disturbance shall be minimized.

• The contract work area is twenty feet beyond building footprint in all directions, with the exception of utility locations and leach field. No other ground disturbance shall take place.

• Hazardous material sampling and testing shall be completed, and abatement if hazardous materials are found. See the Specifications for the guidelines for sampling and testing, removal and disposal of hazardous materials.

2. Furnish and install one new fully finished, move in ready, manufactured home including delivery and set up, utility installation, utility connections/reconnections and all site work. Site work shall include walkway, ramp, stairs, and all utilities (water, electrical, phone, septic, leach, and propane) including incidentals.

Building shall be AAAmerican Pacific Manufactured Homes, 619-449-3800 Skyline Model 67 CUSTOM HUD, ~1760 square feet, 27 feet x 66 feet, five bedrooms, and three baths with details and layout as shown in Specification 13 34 19 Manufactured Building, or approved equal. The location of the new building shall be in the same location as the existing Barracks Building (Infra #1016) being demolished.

Additive Item #1: Hazardous Material Abatement, Removal and Disposal

1. Abatement, removal and disposal of all hazardous materials.

The Oak Grove Fire Station is located on approximately eleven acres, and there are barracks, engine garage, offices, residences and storage buildings near the proposed work. These areas are not to be disturbed. In addition, there will be areas in the building vicinity that will be flagged as areas not to be disturbed.

1.2 FOREST CONTACT

For information regarding site conditions, contact Tammie Mather at (858) 674-2972 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) specifications are included by reference. The requirements contained in these specifications are hereby made a part of this solicitation and any resultant contract. CSI specifications applicable to this contract are listed below and are contained in this contract.

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 3

01 57 24 STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 71 13 MOBILIZATION

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 36 WARRANTIES

02 41 00 03 11 00 03 20 00 03 30 00

DEMOLITION

CONCRETE FORMING

CONCRETE REINFORCING

CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

13 34 19 31 10 00

MANUFACTURED BUILDING

SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 33 11 00 33 12 00 33 13 00

EARTH MOVING

WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

DISINFECTION OF WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION

33 36 00 SEPTIC SYSTEM

1.4 TIME OF PERFORMANCE

Contract time is limited to 112 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed, and includes time for base bid and all additive items, fire days, weather days, holidays, and weekend days. Work for each site shall not overlap with any work at any other site.

1.5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Before beginning work, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) will meet with the Contractor. The meeting will be held at a time and place mutually agreeable to the Contrator and the Forest Service. The contract documents, the scope of the contract and the proposed work schedule will be thoroughly discussed to promote a better understanding between the Contractor and the Forest Service. The Contractor shall name and assign a responsible person as Project Manager and Site Superintendent. He/She shall maintain a project file to contain all correspondence and criteria pertinent to this project. During the process of the work, the Contractor shall confer with the COR, as required, to assure acceptance of the work completed.

1.6 FEES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, paying for, and for complying with any applicable all Federal, State, County, Municipal and utility company fees, applicable to the execution of the work.

1.7 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Interstate, County, local laws, and environmental regulations and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Comprehensive Environmental Restoration Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR Chapter 1, the California Health and Safety Code; California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Division 4.5;

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2; the San Diego and Orange County Air Pollution Control District, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the County Department of Public Health. The responsibility of the Contractor to comply with all current applicable laws, regulations and requirements takes precedence over any other duty or task described herein. Therefore, in the event that subsequent legislation or regulations conflict with prescribed procedures contained in this contract, said changes shall take precedence.

All work submitted and performed by the Contractor may be subject to the review and approval of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the appropriate State and local regulatory agency. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to contact the appropriate regulatory agency(s) to determine their requirements for each individual project. The Contractor will be responsible for submitting reports to regulatory agencies unless other arrangements are approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to find out from the regulatory agency(s) which guidance materials are current and applicable.

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Forest Service, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. This includes ensuring project related hazardous or toxic wastes are sent to licensed, permitted, and approved disposal sites. The Forest Service will obtain, as necessary, the required temporary EPA Identification Number for site cleanup activities. Contractor shall request EPA# and allow a minimum of one month for processing and issuance of EPA#.

All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR) and State (Title 8 CCR) OSHA. All work shall comply with applicable State and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

1.8 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Contractor must possess all applicable licenses issued by the state, in addition to the certifications listed below. All required certifications must be current at time of contract award. This is not all inclusive and is subject to change as new Federal, State, Interstate, County and local laws and regulations are implemented and existing Federal, State, Interstate, County and local laws and regulations are revised.

Professional Engineer. All building related work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed Professional Engineer. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Electrical. All electrical work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed electrical contractor. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Plumbing. All plumbing work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed plumbing contractor. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Mechanical. All mechanical work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed mechanical contractor. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Lead Based Paint. Contractor must be California trained and certified to perform work involving lead based paint outlined in this contract.

Hazardous Waste Transportation. Contractors transporting hazardous waste must be registered with the State. Statutory requirements governing hazardous waste transportation in California require any person who transports hazardous waste in a vehicle to have a valid registration issued by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in his or her possession while transporting the hazardous waste.

Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER). Contractor shall maintain current 40 hour HAZWOPER certification.

1.9 PERMITS

The contractor shall obtain all special permits and licenses and give all notices required for the performance and completion of the demolition and removal work, hauling, and disposal of debris. Demolition of structures covered under this Statement of Work may also require a permit from Cal/OSHA if the structure to be demolished is higher than three stories of 36 feet, or the demolition work would require a 5 foot or deeper excavation into which a person needs to descend. To prevent delays in accomplishing the work identified in this Statement of Work, the Contractor shall review the list of structures to be demolished and identify structures requiring a permit. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and requesting permit extensions.

1.10 WORK PLAN

The Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with the Work Plan for the project. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

• A listing of personnel and contact information, including subcontractor(s), working on the project.

Training, certification and licensing requirements for personnel performing demolition.

Qualifications and experience of personnel and subcontractors including the registered civil engineer that will be overseeing the work to be performed. Documentation of Hazardous Waste Operations Training, Lead-Based Paint Certification for on-site personnel as well as license and registration for personnel involved in transporting hazardous waste generated by activities covered under this contract.

• Detailed description of how the work activities will be performed.

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan.

• Site Specific Safety & Health Plan.

• Site Specific Emergency Response Plan.

• Site Specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan describing procedures for protecting soils, vegetation and watersheds during demolition and excavation.

• List of equipment to be used on the project.

• List of supplies to be provided.

• Permit and notification requirements.

• Utility abandonment requirements.

• Construction Management Plan describing proposal to store, collect, segregate, and dispose of all construction wastes and debris produced by the work of this contract.

• A Hazardous Material/Waste Management Plan, which includes waste identification protocol, sampling, testing, and abatement, an explanation for reuse/disposal chosen, identification of the selected recycling facility or TSD facility. Documentation and certification of the facility’s ability to accept hazardous materials/wastes shall be provided as an attachment to the work plan.

• Backfill and compaction of depressions caused by excavation, demolition or removal.

• Project Work Schedule.

• Detailed cost estimate/cost breakdown per Specification Section of work to be performed and shall include breakdown for each utility type (water, electrical, septic/leach, propane) that can be used for partial payments as work is completed and accepted.

During field work, if substantial or unexpected latent materials or improvements are encountered on the site, Contractor shall immediately notify the Forest Contracting Officer for direction. Proceeding with cleanup or removal work without Forest Contracting Officer approval will be at the Contractors expense.

All work plans must be approved in writing by the Government prior to the commencement of that phase of work.

1.11 CONTRACTOR DESIGNATION

The Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager to coordinate all Contractors activities during construction and to liase with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO), and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Contractor shall designate in writing an-site superintendent to be on site at all times any construction activity takes place and to coordinate all site work and activities.

1.12ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Should any previously unrecorded cultural resources be encountered during implementation of this project, all work should immediately cease in that area and the Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be notified immediately. The Contracting Officer’s Representative shall immediately notify the Forest Archaeologist.

Work may resume after approval by the Forest Archaeologist; provided any recommended Standard Protection Measures are implemented. Should any cultural resources become damaged in unanticipated ways by Contractor’s activities, the steps for inadvertent effects will be followed, as advised by the Forest Archaeologist.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 00 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

01 57 24 STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 71 13 MOBILIZATION

01 74 00 CLEANING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 36 WARRANTIES

DIVISION 2: SITEWORK

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 3: CONCRETE

03 11 00 CONCRETE FORMING

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 30 00 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 THROUGH DIVISION 12 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13: BUILDING

13 34 19 MANUFACTURED BUILDING

DIVISION 14 THROUGH DIVISION 30 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 31: EARTH MOVING

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

DIVISION 32 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33: SEPTIC AND WATER UTILITY

33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

33 12 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

33 13 00 DISINFECTION OF WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION

33 36 00 SEPTIC SYSTEM

END OF SECTION 00 01 00

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SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Project Location: Oak Grove Fire Station, San Diego County, Palomar Ranger District

Oak Grove Fire Station, 37560 Highway 79 South, Warner Springs, CA 92086, San Diego County. From San Diego, California, travel north on Interstate 15 for ~ 55 miles to Temecula Parkway exit and take the Temecula Parkway/Highway 79 South exit. Turn right and travel east for ~20 miles to the Oak Grove Fire Station on the right (south) side of the highway.

Owner: Cleveland National Forest, 10845 Rancho Bernardo Road, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92127.

All work and products shall meet applicable California Building Standards Code (CBSC), California Plumbing Code (CPC), California Electrical Code (CEC), California Mechanical Code (CMC), California Health and Safety Codes (HSC), California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), US Department Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR), and State (Title 8) OSHA, Title 24 California Code of Regulations (CCR), and Title 25 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Americans With Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act (ADAABA) Guidelines, latest edition, in addition to other required regulations as stated in the Specifications and Contract Documents. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

The work shall be waterproof, rodent proof, and weathertight. All products used shall be nonrusting type.

This project will include, but is not limited to the following:

Base Bid: Oak Grove Fire Station Hotshot Barracks Building

1. Work shall include the following:

• Demolition of one Barracks Building (Infra #1016), approximately 1560 square feet, four bedrooms, two bath wood framed structure with asphalt shingle roof, built 1934. Removal and disposal of entire building, foundation and footings, all interior and exterior utilities, appliances, furnishings, fixtures, appliances, wood ramp, deck and stairs, concrete walkways and steps, retaining wall and bollards, and bbq. Photos provided are representative of style/type of furnishings, appliances and fixtures but are not all inclusive.

• Exterior utilities (water, septic, leach) shall be cut and capped at both ends a minimum eighteen inches below grade and abandon existing lines in place. Backfill and compact slab, footing and utility areas with imported material to restore the site to its natural conditions.

• Remove and dispose of existing concrete propane tank pad, regulator, posts, and lines.

• Furnish and install a new 20’x4’x4” propane tank pad, bollards, regulator, fittings, posts, and lines for a new 1000 gallon propane tank, and connect underground to new building. Removal of existing propane tank and delivery of new propane tank shall be coordinated with the Forest Service.

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• Existing septic tank shall be pumped and completely removed, void shall be backfilled with imported material and compacted.

• Furnish and install septic system with 4000 gallon septic tank and infiltrator chamber leach field and connect to new building.

• Existing water shall be disconnected from building temporarily. New waterline shall be furnished, installed and connected to new building and tied into existing waterline in a new valve box with a new shut off valve.

• Contractor shall coordinate with San Diego Gas & Electric for electric meter, panel, subpanel, boxes, lines and associated work. Disconnect existing electrical meter, panel, lines, boxes and subpanels. Install and connect new electrical meter, panel, subpanel, panel board, lines, boxes, service and incidentals for new building requirements of 200 Amp service. Install and connect new underground or overhead service from location as required by SDGE to new building in accordance with San Diego Gas & Electric requirements. Remaining electrical boxes, posts, panels, subpanels, and lines shall be removed and disposed.

• All existing phone lines shall be temporarily disconnected and reconnected to new building.

• All ground disturbance shall be minimized. The contract work area is twenty feet beyond building footprint in all directions, with the exception of utility locations and leach field. No other ground disturbance shall take place.

• Hazardous material sampling and testing shall be completed, and abatement if hazardous materials are found. See the Specifications for the guidelines for sampling and testing, removal and disposal of hazardous materials.

2. Furnish and install one new fully finished, move in ready, manufactured home including delivery and set up, utility installation, utility connections/reconnections and all site work. Site work includes walkways, ramp, stairs, and all utilities (water, electrical, phone, septic, leach, and propane) including incidentals.

Building shall be AAAmerican Pacific Manufactured Homes Skyline, 619-449-3800, Model 67 CUSTOM HUD, ~1760 square feet, 27 feet x 66 feet, five bedrooms, and three baths with details and layout as shown in Specification 13 34 19 Manufactured Building, or approved equal. The location of the new building shall be in the same location as the existing Barracks Building (Infra #1016) being demolished. Site work shall include walkways, ramps, stairs, and all utilities.

Additive Item #1: Hazardous Material Abatement, Removal and Disposal

1. Abatement, removal and disposal of all hazardous materials.

The Oak Grove Fire Station is located on eleven acres, and there are barracks, engine garages, offices, warehouse, and training buildings near the proposed work. These areas are not to be disturbed. In addition, there will be areas in the building vicinity that will be flagged as areas not to be disturbed.

1.2 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The work shall be conducted in one phase.

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B. All work shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 112 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Contract time includes all base bid and additive work items, weekends, holidays, fire, and weather days. Work for each site shall not overlap with any work at any other site.

1.3 FEES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, paying for, and for complying with any applicable all Federal, State, County, Municipal and utility company fees, applicable to the execution of the work.

1.4 APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Interstate, County, local laws, and environmental regulations and requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Comprehensive Environmental Restoration Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR Chapter 1, the California Health and Safety Code; California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Division 4.5;

California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2; the San Diego and Orange County Air Pollution Control District, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and the County Department of Public Health. The responsibility of the Contractor to comply with all current applicable laws, regulations and requirements takes precedence over any other duty or task described herein. Therefore, in the event that subsequent legislation or regulations conflict with prescribed procedures contained in this contract, said changes shall take precedence.

All work submitted and performed by the Contractor may be subject to the review and approval of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the appropriate State and local regulatory agency. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to contact the appropriate regulatory agency(s) to determine their requirements for each individual project. The Contractor will be responsible for submitting reports to regulatory agencies unless other arrangements are approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to find out from the regulatory agency(s) which guidance materials are current and applicable.

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Forest Service, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. This includes ensuring project related hazardous or toxic wastes are sent to licensed, permitted, and approved disposal sites. The Forest Service will obtain, as necessary, the required temporary EPA Identification Number for site cleanup activities. Contractor shall request EPA# and allow a minimum of one month for processing and issuance of EPA#.

All work shall comply with the applicable requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR) and State (Title 8 CCR) OSHA. All work shall comply with applicable State and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

1.5 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Contractor must possess all applicable licenses issued by the state, in addition to the certifications listed below. All required certifications must be current at time of contract award. This is not all inclusive and is subject to change as new Federal, State, Interstate, County and local laws and regulations are implemented and existing Federal, State, Interstate, County and local laws and regulations are revised.

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Professional Engineer. All building related work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed Professional Engineer. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Electrical. All electrical work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed electrical contractor. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Plumbing. All plumbing work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed plumbing contractor. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Mechanical. All mechanical work performed under this contract shall be performed by a California State licensed mechanical contractor. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall present a copy of his/her current license to the Contracting Officer.

Lead Based Paint. Contractor must be California trained and certified to perform work involving lead based paint outlined in this contract.

Hazardous Waste Transportation. Contractors transporting hazardous waste must be registered with the State. Statutory requirements governing hazardous waste transportation in California require any person who transports hazardous waste in a vehicle to have a valid registration issued by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in his or her possession while transporting the hazardous waste.

Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER). Contractor shall maintain current 40 hour HAZWOPER certification.

1.6 PERMITS

The contractor shall obtain all special permits and licenses and give all notices required for the performance and completion of the demolition and removal work, hauling, and disposal of debris. Demolition of structures covered under this Statement of Work may also require a permit from Cal/OSHA if the structure to be demolished is higher than three stories of 36 feet, or the demolition work would require a 5 foot or deeper excavation into which a person needs to descend. To prevent delays in accomplishing the work identified in this Statement of Work, the Contractor shall review the list of structures to be demolished and identify structures requiring a permit. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and requesting permit extensions.

1.7 NOTIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall be responsible for completing all notifications required to perform the activities covered in this Statement of Work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for scheduling all required inspections within the time frame specified to prevent delays in accomplishing the activities covered in this Statement of Work.

1.8 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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The Contractor shall perform all operations in a prudent, conscientious, safe and professional manner. At a minimum, the Contractor’s personnel and equipment shall comply with applicable Federal, State, County and local laws, safety and health regulations and procedures, as well as Forest Service regulations, rules and procedures. The Contractor shall ensure that its agents, employees and subcontractors perform in a safe manner. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel involved in handling hazardous materials/waste and conducting emergency response and site cleanup activities are trained in the level of expertise required for the proper performance of the work activities.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary bracing, shoring, fences, warning lights, barricades, signs, and other measures as necessary to protect the public, workers, and adjoining property from damage from demolition work, all in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work shall be barricaded and posted with warning lights.

A Master Health and Safety Plan is required prior to initiation of work under this contract. The Health and Safety Plan, and amendments thereto, submitted under requirements of this contract shall be prepared by the Contractor’s health and safety manger. Plan shall include procedures for accident and follow up.

1.9 MATERIAL WASTE/SEGREGATION

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes generated during activities undertaken pursuant to this contract are segregated so as to minimize the volume of hazardous wastes. Ninety (90) percent (determined by weight) of the inert material and seventy (70) percent (determined by weight) of the remaining material generated must be recycled, salvaged or reused.

The Contractor is responsible for preparing the Debris Management Plan that may be required by San Diego and Orange County. Containers must be marked so that they are readily identified. In addition, the Contractor must ensure that there is a clear audit trail for all items until the final recycling or treatment/disposal is accomplished.

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining a daily log of all construction and demolition debris that leaves the site. The log and receipts must contain the weight of the debris the facility accepted and whether the material was disposed in a landfill or recycled. The log must be available onsite during demolition activities.

1.10 PACKAGING AND CONTAINER MARKING

The contractor shall package, mark, label and load all items in such a manner that all applicable Federal, state and local EPA and DOT regulations are met. Packaging, shipping names, marking, labeling, placarding, etc., under the terms of this contract will be in accordance with 49 CFR and 40 CFR. All hazardous waste containers shall be labeled in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR Part 262, Subpart C, Part 264, Subpart I and Part 265, Subpart I and California CCR, Title 22, Division 4.5. If items must be repackaged for proper shipment the contractor shall perform such repackaging and furnish all required materials. When repackaging is necessary, the contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the original container and placarding in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local EPA and DOT regulations.

The Contractor shall also provide and affix the appropriate placards to each vehicle prior to leaving specific project sites.

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The Contractor shall ensure that all containers used for the packaging and repackaging of hazardous wastes are compatible with the materials they will hold. The Contractor is also responsible for ensuring that the containers they provide for the management of wastes comply with the requirements of 40 and 49 CFR and applicable state and local regulations.

If the Contractor elects to package compatible items in the same container, then the contractor must provide an all-inclusive packing list showing each item and its respective quantity. This list shall be placed outside the outermost container. A copy of the packing list must be attached to the manifest.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all contaminated media (soil, water, etc.) are placed into the appropriate containers in compliance with applicable Federal and State environmental laws and regulations.

1.11 MANIFESTING

A uniform hazardous waste manifest is required for the removal of regulated hazardous wastes from National Forest Lands under this contract. Manifests and land disposal restriction notifications will be prepared by the Contractor in accordance with 40 CFR Part 262 Subpart B, Part 263 Subpart B, Part 264 Subpart E, Part 265 Subpart E and Part 268 as well as California CCR, Title 22, Division 4.5. A Forest Service representative shall sign the manifests as the generator. The Contractor shall review all manifests for completeness and accuracy prior to presenting them to the Forest Service for signature.

Completed copies of all manifests shall be furnished to the Forest Service office whose address appears on the manifests, as well as submitted as attachments to all invoices. Manifests shall be submitted in such a manner as to comply with the timeliness prescribed by the state and EPA regulations. Each manifest, as well as all other documentation required herein shall be clearly and distinctly marked with the contract number and delivery order number as applicable. If blocks are not provided, the contract and delivery order information shall be placed in the upper right hand corner of each document.

1.12 MATERIAL/WASTE MANAGEMENT ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS

The Contractor(s) is responsible for ensuring that all materials and wastes generated during the activities of this contract are managed in compliance with Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.

This includes ensuring that all excavated contaminated soils are immediately placed into appropriate containers upon excavation and not stored directly on the ground. In those instances where contaminated soil stockpiling is necessary, soils shall be placed on a liner for containment purposes.

The Contractor(s) is responsible for ensuring that all containers of hazardous waste generated under the activities of this contract are removed from National Forest lands within 60 days of generation.

The Contractor shall dispose of removed materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction.

Burying of trash and debris on the site will not be permitted. Burning of trash and debris at the site will not be permitted.

The Contractor shall remove trash and debris from the site at frequent intervals so that their presence will not delay the progress of the work or cause hazardous conditions for workers or the environment.

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Removed materials, trash, and debris shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the Forests’ property and disposed of in a legal manner. Location of disposal site and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

1.13 TRANSPORTERS

For all hazardous wastes transported under this contract, the Contractor shall present at time of offer, all applicable state waste hauler licenses and hauler numbers. Only experienced, licensed, transporters shall be used to haul hazardous wastes under this contract. The Contractor shall also provide and affix appropriate placards to each vehicle prior to leaving Forest Service premises and ensure that all EPA, DOT and State transporter requirements are met.

The contractor will comply with, and ensure that all applicable subcontractors comply with, all requirements of 49 CFR 100-199, regarding waste transportation under this contract. Complete compliance with these regulations shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring that emergency response information is carried on transport vehicles and maintained at facilities where hazardous materials are received, stored, or handled during transportation. Shipping papers will contain an emergency response telephone number supplied by the disposal contractor which is monitored 24 hours a day in order to provide immediate, detailed emergency information to personnel reacting to emergencies. Technical names will be included in the descriptions of materials reflected on shipping papers by "not otherwise specified" (n.o.s.) descriptions.

1.14 OFF-SITE RECYCLING AND TREATMENT/STORAGE/DISPOSAL FACILITIES

The Contractor shall identify each recycling and/or Transfer, Storage and Disposal (TSD) facility, which may receive hazardous wastes under this contract. Each TSD facility must have, as a minimum; EPA RCRA permitted or state approval as a treatment or disposal facility and is in good standing with the regulatory community. The Contractor agrees that no facility other than those initially accepted by the Government in the award process will be used. The Forest Service on a case-by-case basis may accept additional TSD facilities.

In an effort to reduce the Region’s future liability for the wastes it generates, ALL wastes and contaminated media managed under this contract shall be sent to only those treatment/ storage/disposal facilities that are in compliance with EPA’s “Off-Site Rule” (40 CFR 300.400 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Off-Site Rule” list). The Contractor shall provide confirmation that the proposed off-site facility is Off-Site Rule compliant prior to the initiation of any shipment.

1.15 WORK PLAN

The Contractor(s) shall provide the Government with a Work Plan for the project. This Work Plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

• A listing of personnel and contact information, including subcontractor(s), working on the project.

Training, certification and licensing requirements for personnel performing demolition.

Qualifications and experience of personnel and subcontractors including the Registered Professional Engineer that will be overseeing the work to be performed. Documentation of Hazardous Waste Operations Training, Lead-Based Paint Certification for on-site personnel as well as license and registration for personnel involved in transporting hazardous waste generated by activities covered under this contract.

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• Detailed description of how the work activities will be performed.

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan.

• Site Specific Safety & Health Plan.

• Site Specific Emergency Response Plan.

• Site Specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan describing procedures for protecting soils, vegetation and watersheds during demolition and excavation.

• List of equipment to be used on the project.

• List of supplies to be provided.

• Permit and notification requirements.

• Utility abandonment requirements.

• Construction Management Plan describing proposal to store, collect, segregate, and dispose of all construction wastes and debris produced by the work of this contract.

• A Hazardous Material/Waste Management Plan, which includes waste identification protocol, sampling, testing, and abatement, an explanation for reuse/disposal chosen, identification of the selected recycling facility or TSD facility. Documentation and certification of the facility’s ability to accept hazardous materials/wastes shall be provided as an attachment to the work plan.

• Backfill and compaction of depressions caused by excavation, demolition or removal.

• Project Work Schedule.

• Detailed cost estimate/cost breakdown per Specification Section of work to be performed and shall include breakdown for each utility type (water, electrical, septic/leach, propane) that can be used for partial payments as work is completed and accepted.

During field work, if substantial or unexpected latent materials or improvements are encountered on the site, Contractor shall immediately notify the Forest Contracting Officer for direction. Proceeding with cleanup or removal work without Forest Contracting Officer approval will be at the Contractors expense.

All work plans must be approved in writing by the Government prior to the commencement of that phase of work.

1.16 CONTRACTOR DESIGNATION

The Contractor shall appoint a Project Manager to coordinate all Contractors activities during construction and to liase with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO), and Project Engineer for the USDA Forest Service. Contractor shall designate in writing an-site superintendent to be on site at all times any construction activity takes place and to coordinate all site work and activities.

1.17 ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Should any previously unrecorded cultural resources be encountered during implementation of this project, all work should immediately cease in that area and the Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be notified immediately. The Contracting Officer’s Representative shall immediately notify the Forest Archaeologist.

Work may resume after approval by the Forest Archaeologist; provided any recommended Standard Protection Measures are implemented. Should any cultural resources become damaged in unanticipated ways by Contractor’s activities, the steps for inadvertent effects will be followed, as advised by the Forest Archaeologist.

1.18 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

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The Contractor shall prepare an Erosion Control/Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with Specification Section 01 57 24, Stormwater Pollution Control, prior to commencing work. Contractor shall identify and address all types and specific locations of erosion control measures. The plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to submitting it for regulatory review.

1.19 CONTRACTOR CAUSED SPILL AND RELEASES

The Contractor is solely responsible for any and all spills or leaks and subsequent clean up that may be required during the performance of this contract which occur as a result of or are contributed to by the actions of its agents, employees, or subcontractors. The Contractor agrees to clean up such spills or leaks to the satisfaction of the Forest Service and in a manner that complies with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The clean up shall be at no cost to the Forest Service. The contractor shall provide spill response materials including, but not limited to, containers, shovels and personal protective equipment. Spill response materials shall be available at all times in which hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are being handled or transported. Spill response materials shall be compatible with the type of material being handled or transported.

The contractor shall report all such spills or leaks, regardless of their quantity, to the Forest Service immediately upon discovery. A written follow-up report shall be submitted to the Forest Service no later than 24 hours after the initial telephonic report. The written report shall be in narrative form and, as a minimum, include the following:

• Description of the item spilled (including identity, quantity, manifest no., etc).

• Whether amount spilled is EPA/state reportable, and if so whether it was reported, and to whom.

• Exact time and location of spill including a description of the area involved.

• Containment procedures initiated.

• Summary of any communications contractor has with press, Federal, state and local regulatory agencies and officials, or Forest Service officials.

Upon completion of the clean-up activities for contractor caused spills and releases, the contractor shall submit a final clean-up certification report to the Forest Service. The report shall include a description of clean-up procedures employed at the site, the final disposition and disposal location of spill residue. Include also copies of all spill related cleanup and closure documentation and correspondence from the regulatory agencies.

1.20 FIRE PLAN

Contractor is responsible to complete and abide by the enclosed Forest Fire Plan. All welding and cutting (spark producing) activities will require a permit from the Descanso Ranger Station. All equipment must have approved spark arrestors and be inspected by a Forest Service Fire Prevention Officer.

1.21 USE OF PREMISES

A. See Section 01 14 00, Work Restrictions.

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B. The Contractor shall coordinate parking of their vehicles and temporary storage of equipment and materials with the Contracting Officers Representative. Contractor shall have all heavy equipment washed prior to entering the project area to remove soil, seeds and plant material from noxious weeds to prevent the introduction and spread of weeds not already present on Descanso Ranger District or the Cleveland National Forest. Inspections shall be coordinated and scheduled with the Contracting Officers Representative at least 3 business days prior to equipment arriving on site.

1.22 CONTRACTOR’S SCHEDULE

A. The contractor shall provide the Government with a complete work schedule at the project prework conference describing the different work activities and when they will be initiated and completed. The Contractor will be expected to follow this schedule during the course of the contract or shall submit a revised schedule within 48 hours of any unforeseen delays or changes. Such schedule shall be in the form of a Critical Path Schedule and shall include the timing for each major phase of the work. The schedule shall include the sequencing of the various phases of the work and work specialties and shall constitute a basis for the evaluation of time extensions in the negotiations for changes.

1.23 SPECIFICATION FORMATS AND CONVENTIONS

A. Specification Format: The Specifications are organized into Division and Sections using the 48-division format and Construction Specification Institute (CSI) “Master Format” numbering system.

B. Specifications Content: The Specifications use certain convention for the style of language and the intended meaning of certain terms, words, and phrases when used in particular situations. The conventions are as follows:

1. Abbreviated Language: Language used in the Specifications and other Contract Documents is abbreviated. Words and meanings shall be interpreted as appropriate.