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U.S. General Services Administration

Specifications

SOLICITATION NO: 47PB0024R0009

PROJECT: Hoosac Demolition Project PROPOSAL DUE Date: December 29, 2023

TIME: 2:00 PM EST (1400 hrs)

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GATEWAY CENTER

AT HOOSAC

HOOSAC DEMOLITION PROJECT MANUAL

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

DEMOLITION PROJECT MANUAL FOR

THE HOOSAC BUILDING

115 CONSTITUTION ROAD

CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

BOST PMIS #318750

Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 32 33 Photo Documentation 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 13.22 Archaeological Protection 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 54 40 Protection of Work and Property

015719.12 Noise And Acoustics Management

01 57 23 Under-an-Acre Pollution Prevention (UPP) 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02

02 01 00 General Site Conditions 02 05 50 Selective Salvage and Storage 02 08 10 Abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials 02 08 30 Lead-Containing Material Management 02 22 10 Selective Demolitions 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 31

31 10 00 Site Preparation and Clearing

DIVISION 32

32 31 00 Site Improvements – Decorative Fence

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Closeout and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements Submittal List Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan Template

EXISTING WOOD BEAM QUANTITY TAKEOFFS

Existing Building Hazmat Report Existing Building Materials Testing Pre-Demolition Hazardous Materials Survey Existing Boiler House Hazmat Report Proposed Salvaged Material Storage Locations NPS Desired Timber Salvage Quantities

APPENDIX

BOST PMIS #318750

SPECIFICATIONS

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National Park Service (NPS) & General Services Administration (GSA)

Hoosac Demolition

BOST PMIS: 318750

Charlestown Navy Yard (CNY)

Boston, MA

Project Manual

November 22, 2023

Prepared by

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Specifications Table of Contents National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) | 9-13-21

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Table of Contents (TOC)

DIVISION 01

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures

01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items

01 30 00 Administrative Requirements

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 16 Construction Schedule

01 32 33 Photo Documentation

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 Reference Standards

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 54 40 Protection of Work and Property

01 57 19.12 Noise and Acoustics Management

01 57 23 Under-an-Acre Pollution Prevention (UPP)

01 73 29 Cutting and Patching

01 73 40 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02

02 01 00 General Site Conditions

02 05 50 Selective Salvage and Storage

02 08 10 Abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials

02 08 30 Lead-Containing Material Management

02 22 10 Selective Demolition

02 41 00 Demolition

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DIVISION 31

31 10 00 Site Preparation and Clearing

DIVISION 32

32 31 00 Site Improvements – Decorative Fence

Supporting Documents

Closeout and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements (01 77 00, 01 78 23, 01 79 00)

Submittal List (01 33 23)

Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan Template

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112421 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 Summary of Work – Project is to include, but not limited to, all labor and materials to complete the work indicated on the drawings for the following:

A. Demolition of existing building as shown on bid documents, including roofing, windows, lighting, electrical, electrical switch gear, HVAC, plumbing, finishes, etc.

B. All work is to comply with all Local, State and Federal regulations.

C. The Contractor will obtain and pay for all permits required, including, but not limited to:

Building, Fire Plan Review Fees, State, ADA, etc. Coordinate closure of portions of Harborwalk and Freedom Trail with City of Boston, Massport and Freedom Trail Foundation.

D. Make safe, cap and prepare underground utilities for future connections by others.

E. Coordinate disconnection of electric with National Grid, water and capping of the sewer with Boston Water and Sewer Commission. Contractor responsible for any fees associated with the capping/disconnection of existing utilities. Coordinate road and sidewalk closures with Boston Transportation Dept., Boston Police Dept., Boston Fire Dept.

F. The project is not subject to MA State sales tax and an exemption for such will be issued to the contractor.

G. The work must be substantially completed by 120 days after The Notice to Proceed. Final Completion shall be achieved by 240 days after the Notice to Proceed. Contractor to provide and maintain a safe environment at all times.

1.02 Contract Method – Perform the work under a single lump sum contract.

1.03 Existing Conditions – The Contractor shall thoroughly familiarize itself with the existing conditions. Any discrepancies shall be reported to the Owner immediately.

1.04 Substitutions

A. Not Used.

1.05 Temporary Facilities

A. Contractor will provide a construction office/trailer if desired.

B. Electricity – Use of the Owner’s electrical service will be permitted until such time as it is disconnected, then the Contractor will be responsible to provide temporary electric service to facilitate the work. All costs for the temporary service shall be by the Contractor.

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C. Water – Use of the Owner’s water will be permitted until such time as it is disconnected, then the Contractor will be responsible to provide temporary water to facilitate the work.

All costs for the temporary water service shall be by the Contractor.

D. Sanitary Facilities – The Contractor shall provide its own portable toilet facilities on site for its own personnel. Ensure regular pick-ups to keep the site sanitary.

E. Other – Telephone, auxiliary heat, and other required facilities shall be provided by Contractor

F. The Contractor is responsible for temporary weather protection as required.

G. During construction the Contractor will provide a 6’-0” temporary fence with lockable gates around the entire project perimeter. Provide fabric mesh to contain dust. Contractor to provide and maintain a safe environment at all times.

H. Install 8’-0” ornamental fence at property line at east end of site.

1.06 Meetings

A. Pre-Construction Meeting – After signing the Contract for Construction and before commencing construction, Contractor shall attend a Pre-construction Meeting to discuss the use of the site, progress of the Work, Equal Opportunity and Labor requirements, materials stockpiling, staging area, detours, truck routing and other issues related to the Project.

B. Progress Meetings – Progress meetings with the Contractor and Owner shall occur at pre-designated dates and times which shall occur every two weeks and at points of the Project that are deemed critical. Any conflicts with these meetings to any events, such as federal holidays, must be submitted to the Owner in writing and shall be rescheduled at the Owner’s convenience. The Contractor will record meeting minutes and distribute them within 48 hours to all attendees.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not Applicable

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Not Applicable

END OF SECTION 01 00 00

THIS SPACE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.

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112321 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Work Phases

3. Work Under Other Contracts

4. Government-Furnished Materials

5. Contractor Use of Site

6. Public Use of Site

7. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

8. Conduct of Operations

9. Work Restrictions

10. Special Construction Requirements

11. Soils Investigation Report

12. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, Hoosac Stores 1 & 2, Boston, Massachusetts.

B. The Work consists of:

1. This project includes the complete demolition of the Hoosac Stores building. Work to include but not limited to demolition of existing building, roofing, windows, lighting, electrical, HVAC, plumping, and finishes, asphalt removal, obtaining permits required for building, Fire Plan Review, State, ADA etc., make safe, cap and prepare utilities for future connections, and salvage artifacts of historical importance. The scope of work will also include leaving the site in a safe and secure state. The contractor may be responsible for removing items within the building that were left behind by the owner.

2. Selectively salvage existing building materials from the Hoosac Stores Building. See specification 02 05 50 Selective Salvage and Storage.

3. Project is designed to comply with a Certification Level according to the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED™) Rating System, as specified in Section 01 81 13 "Sustainable Design Requirements."

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

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1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in one phase in the following order, with each phase substantially complete before beginning next phase:

1. Phase 1: Demolition Work of this phase shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 240 days after the Notice to Proceed.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Preceding Work: Government will award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract begins.

1.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

1. Government will arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, receiving, unloading, and handling Government-furnished items at Project site.

3. Government will inspect delivered items for damage after delivery. Contractor shall be present for and assist in Government's inspection.

4. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing.

5. Contractor is responsible for protecting Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

6. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them.

7. Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Government-furnished items into Work.

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. Coordinate with designated person(s):

a. Alex Thibadoux - Program Director alex_thibadoux@nps.gov

b. Edrie Eichler - Interdisciplinary Architect edrie_eichler@nps.gov

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

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

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B. General: Contractor shall have limited use of site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to areas as defined in the traffic management plan, sheet T-2.

2. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to 40 feet beyond building perimeter; 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter; 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches; and 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving areas, storm water detention facilities, and fields) that require additional staging areas in order to limit compaction in the constructed area.

C. Storage of Materials: Refer to specification 02 05 50 Selective Salvage and Storage.

1. An area will be designated by the government for contractor laydown and storage on Pier

1 in the Charleston Navy Yard. The exact location will be determined by the Contracting Officer at the time of the pre-construction conference.

2. A separate location may be specified for the placement of a Contractor trailer or site office.

3. The contractor shall securely fence the laydown and storage area. The contractor shall install an 8’-0” ornamental fence at the property line on the east end of the site.

4. The Government reserves the right to designate routes for the movement of vehicles to and from the laydown and storage area to the project site, as well as to specify hours during which movement may be restricted in order to avoid impacts to visitors to the Navy Yard.

D. Parking: Confine parking to the project site. The exact location will be determined by the Contracting Officer at the time of the pre-construction conference.

E. Stockpiling: The exact location will be determined by the Contracting Officer at the time of the pre-construction conference.

F. Preservation of Natural Features:

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

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

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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

G. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use for parking or storage of materials.

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

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

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

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I. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp will be permitted by the National Park of Boston.

Provide utilities as specified in Section 01 50 00 "Temporary Facilities and Controls". Adhere to park rules, animal deterrent policies, cleanliness policies, and return site to previous condition at completion of work. These requirements also apply to all Contractors’ employees who may, with prior approval, establish their own camping facilities.

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

K. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined.

1.7 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The Hoosac footprint, adjacent lot and part of Constitution Road will be closed to the public during construction.

B. Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public.

1.8 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Contracting Officer.

b. Maintain existing building in weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and occupants during construction period.

2. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy premises during entire construction period, with exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform Work so as not to interfere with Government’s operations.

Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Contracting Officer.

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B. New Buildings

1. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Government reserves right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the entire project.

a. Contracting Officer will prepare a Beneficial Occupancy letter for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

b. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from National Park Service (NPS) before Government occupancy.

c. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed.

On occupancy, Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

d. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

1.9 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 2 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Consult with the Contracting Officer.

2. Early Morning Hours: Consult with the Contracting Officer.

3. Hours for noisy activity: Consult with the Contracting Officer.

B. Existing Utilities

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

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

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

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

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

3. Hours and length of Utility Shutdowns: Consult with the Contracting Officer.

D. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.11 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered by NPS will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements on using Project Website.

B. Coordinate with NPB Project Lead to review special events schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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112321 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

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

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

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

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

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

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

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

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

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

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

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

4. Engineers

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

6. Scheduling

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7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: Costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate.

The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

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

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

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

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

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

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

4) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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

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

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

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

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

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

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project.

Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

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

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

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

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

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3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule", for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs shall be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter. Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer (CO) upon request.

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

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

B. Labor:

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

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

3. Labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

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

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

D. Equipment:

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

2. Do not include costs for "miscellaneous tools and equipment", in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 shall be broken out separately.

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

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

b. Construction Blue Book

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

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4. Estimated equipment rates shall include operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires and tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

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

6. Standby unit rates used in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then 1/2 of equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

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

8. Equipment not used and on job site for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work.

Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

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

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

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit.

Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project. Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10% Profit…………………..15%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for Contractor and Subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 25%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If Contractors form a partnership, partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in same amount as an individual Contractor (refer to paragraph 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, overhead and profit mark-ups are required on net increases and deducted on net decreases.

5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No. 0001 Mobilization.

1. This item consists of Contractor Mobilization to the work site.

2. Measurement for payment shall be made once the Contract has mobilized to the work site.

This Item includes all labor, secured perimeter, equipment, materials and incidentals required to complete the Work as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents. The work to be performed under this Item shall be measured by Lump Sum.

3. Payment will be made at the contract price per Lump Sum unit as listed in the bid documents.

Payment for this item shall constitute full compensation for providing all labor, materials, and equipment and for all other costs necessary for and incidental to the work and all other items necessary to complete the work as indicated and as specified.

B. Contract Line Item No 0002 Demolition.

1. This item consists of Demolition, including but not limited to; removal and disconnection of all utilities in the building(s); removal and disposal of debris, rubble and other material during the course of work which interferes with work specified to be done (including hazardous contents stored inside of the building; refer to the report in the Appendix); removal of complete structure, including foundation; removal and salvage of timber within the structure that meets the needs specified; removal and salvage of brick that meets the needs specified; recycle and dispose of all materials and all other items properly.

2. Measurement for payment shall be made once the demolition is complete. This Item includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to complete the Work as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents. The work to be performed under this Item shall be measured by Lump Sum.

3. Payment will be made at the contract price per Square Yard as listed in the bid documents.

Payment for this item shall constitute full compensation for providing all labor, materials, and equipment and all other items necessary to complete the work as indicated and as specified.

C. Contract Line Item 0003 Relocating and Storing Salvaged/Reusable Materials.

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1. This item consists of relocating and storing all salvaged materials indicated in the Contract

Documents.

2. Measurement for payment shall be made once all salvaged materials have been relocated and stored properly. This Item includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to complete the Work as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents. The work to be

3. Payment will be made at the contract price per Cubic Yard as listed in the bid documents.

D. Contract Line Item 0004 Installation of Fence on Navy Side.

1. This item consists of the Installation of Ornamental Fence on the Navy side indicated on the

Contract Drawings.

2. Measurement for payment shall be made once the installation work is complete and inspected. This Item includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to complete the Work as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents. The work to be

3. Payment will be made at the contract price per Linear Feet as listed in the bid documents.

E. Contract Line Item 0005 Installation of Gravel Fill.

1. This item consists of the Installation of Gravel Fill over the site as indicated on the Contract

Drawings, including but not limited to, placing and compacting new gravel fill to the limits shown on the Contract Drawings.

2. Measurement for payment shall be made once the Installation of the Gravel Fill is complete.

This Item includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to complete the Work as specified and indicated in the Contract Documents. The work to be performed under this Item shall be measured by Lump Sum.

3. Payment will be made at the contract price per Cubic Yard as listed in the bid documents.

Payment for this item shall constitute full compensation for providing all labor, materials and equipment and for all other costs necessary for and incidental to the work, and all other items necessary to complete the work as indicated and as specified. If Options are included in the contract that consist of multiple items under a single Option, use following format

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SECTION 01 30 00 – ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 General Requirements

A. The General Conditions, Supplementary General Conditions and Division 1 of these specifications are hereby included as part of this section.

1.02 Requirements Included

A. Title of Work, and type of Contract.

B. Contractor Use of Premises.

C. Applications for Payment

D. Reference Standards.

E. Cutting and Patching

F. Requirements and limitations for cutting and patching of Work

G. Supervision

H. Miscellaneous Administrative Items

1.03 Work Covered by Contract Documents

A. Work of this Contract comprises demolition of the entire building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site work, and associated utility work.

B. The Contractor must provide all material, labor, tools, plant, supplies, equipment, transportation, superintendence, temporary construction of every nature and all other services and facilities necessary to complete the construction for the Owner, including all incidental work as required or described in the contract documents. Cost of parking is to be included in the cost of work.

1.04 Contract Method

A. Construction of the Work under single lump sum contract.

B. Items noted "NIC" (Not in Contract) and other items as indicated will be furnished and installed by Owner.

1.05 Applications for Payment

A. Submit five copies of each application under procedures of Section 013000 on AIA G702

- Application and Certificate for Payment.

B. Content and Format: That specified for Schedule of Values in Section 013000.

C. Contractor shall refer to General Conditions for additional requirements.

1.06 Contractor Use of Premises

A. Limit use of premises for Work and for construction operations, to allow for work by other Contractors and the Owner.

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B. Limit access to and use of site as directed by Owner.

C. The Contractor will provide electrical power and water for the construction project. Until such time as the utilities are disconnected, then the contractor will be responsible for the costs. The Contractor is responsible for all connections and metering of utility used for construction.

D. Contractor parking to be arranged and located as directed by the Owner.

1.07 Job Safety and Accident Prevention

A. All construction work on this project must be performed in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or with local or State occupational safety and health regulations enforced by an agency of the locality or State under a plan approved by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

B. All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 or revisions thereto, which are applicable during the term of this contract and hold the Owner and/or their agents harmless from any claim or loss that may result from violations of or claims under this act.

1.08 Reference Standards

A. For products specified by association or trade standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. The date of the standard is that in effect as of date of Contract Documents, except when a specific date is specified. If governing codes reference standard date, then code reference date shall be in effect.

C. Obtain copies of standards when required by Contract Documents. Maintain copy at job site during progress of the specific work.

1.09 Cutting and Patching

A. Not Used

1.10 Existing Utilities and Structures

A. Contractor shall be responsible for damages to any utility piping, drains, sewers, electrical wiring and conduits, buildings and other structures that may be met within the prosecution of the work. Contractor shall be liable for any damages to items resulting from work of this Contract. To include injury or damages caused by Subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, and material manufacturers.

B. Shore or sling in place and prevent any damage to above mentioned items.

1.11 Superintendence of Subcontractors

A. The Contractor must supervise his own work crews and subcontractors in accordance with the provisions of Contract.

1.12 Coordination

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A. Prior to commencement of subcontract work, a designated representative of each subcontractor shall meet with project superintendent and Owner at the site to discuss requirements and scope of Work.

B. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to attend a preconstruction conference at a date and time set by the Owner.

1.13 Behavior of Personnel

A. If in the opinion of the Owner, any employee of the Contractor or his subcontractors is physically or mentally unfit for work or exhibits behavior incompatible with work site environment, including smoking, drinking, drugs or inappropriate clothing or language, said employee may be required to leave property and may be refused re-admittance.

B. The Contractor is to enforce a “Smoke Free Policy” throughout the project and any employee violating this policy will be subject to immediate dismissal. The Contractor’s employees are to be informed that loud noises and irritating odors will not be tolerated.

1.14 Substitutions

A. Not Used

1.15 Codes, Rules, and Regulations

A. All work is to be in accord with the latest requirements of:

1. Federal State and Municipal Laws

2. Massachusetts Building and Fire Code

3. National Plumbing Code

4. Any prevailing rules, regulations pertaining to adequate protection and/or guarding of any moving parts or otherwise hazardous locations.

B. Reference in Specifications or Drawings shall mean and intend the latest edition of such, as published at date of submission of bids. AASHO American Assoc. of State Highway Officials

C. Nothing in the Specification or Drawings is to be construed to allow work not in accord with the above requirements. When requirements shown or specified are less than those in the codes listed above, the Contractor is to furnish and/or install the larger size or higher standard without extra cost to the Owner.

1.16 Drawing and Specifications

A. All work drawn on Plans and not specified, or all work specified and not drawn are part of Contract Work required to be done and are to be executed as fully as if described in both of these ways. Only work specifically noted in the following manners shall be considered as not being in the contract:

".........by Owner".

".........NIC (Not in Contract)".

B. If, after examination of Contract Drawings and Specifications, or after a visit to the premises, discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts are found in contract

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documents or there is doubt as to their meaning, the Owner is to be notified at the earliest possible date. Where information sought is not clearly indicated or specified, the Owner will issue addenda to the Contractor clarifying conditions. These addenda will become part of the Contract Documents. The Owner will not be responsible for any oral instructions.

C. If there are two ways and/or instructions in drawings and/or specifications, it shall be assumed that the Contractor has based his base bid price on the most expensive way.

D. If duplication is shown on drawings and/or specifications of work by more than one trade, Owner shall determine which trade shall do work and rebate shall be due from the other trades to Owner.

E. Drawings DO NOT include any necessary components for construction safety.

F. In all work shown on Drawings, figured dimensions are to be followed in all cases, though they may differ from scaled measurements. Before beginning the work, Contractor is to check through and verify all dimensions and call to the attention of the Owner any apparent or manifest discrepancy.

1. Contractor shall verify all dimensions with existing and actual field conditions.

The Contractor is to verify existing changes in floor elevations in the various areas.

1.17 Manufacturer’s Directions

A. Manufactured articles, materials, equipment, applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned, conditioned in accordance with manufacturer's printed directions unless specified to contrary.

B. If there is a conflict between the Contract Documents and manufacturer's directions, the Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing. Contractor shall not proceed with work until Owner has reviewed the conflicting data and provide the Contractor with a decision on which specification to follow.

1.18 General…