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CONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION 8

Date: 3/8/2024 Revision:

Section 1: Project Title Replace Exterior Stairs, Aberdeen Federal Building

Section 2: Project Location, Building Name, & Building Number Federal Building 115 4th Avenue, SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401-4370 Building Number SD0040

Section 3: Contact List

Contracting Officer (CO) Name: Kristen Feickert Email: Kristen.feickert@gsa.gov Address: 115 4th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Phone (O): 605-252-3355 Phone (C): 605-877-1200

Property Manager Name: Jeremey Backous Email: jeremey.backous@gsa.gov Address: 115 4th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Phone (C): 605.228.4068

Project Manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative Name: John Riker Email: john.riker@gsa.gov Address: 515 9th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone (C): 605-381-8294

Section 4: Project Background & Project Description GSA is initiating a project to replace two sets of exterior stairs at the Federal Building in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The goal of the project is to replace failing concrete stairs and improve the stairs and handrails. The two sets of stairs are part of the egress paths from the building site to the public rights of way.

Section 5: Project Objectives The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to perform:

1) Building access and pedestrian control:

a. Contractor shall coordinate sequencing and control measures with the Project Manager and the Property Manager.

b. Contractor shall provide barricades to prevent access of the public into the work areas; and shall protect the public at all times.

2) General Demolition:

a. Remove existing concrete steps and pipe railing to the extent necessary to install new steps and handrails.

i. Cuts shall be square, plumb, and flush across the surface of the cut.

ii. Fill all holes on loading dock associated with railing demolition; prep surface for new railing.

iii. Existing painted metal handrails could be lead-containing. If the rails need to be cut, torched, etc. for demolition, the contractor will need to comply with applicable sections of the OSHA Lead in Construction Standard at 29 CFR 1926.62.

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iv. Comply with OSHA's 29 CFR 1926.1153 to control for silica when breaking and cleaning concrete.

3) General Construction:

a. Furnish and install concrete steps and handrails to fit site conditions and as specified herein.

b. NFPA 101 Section 7.2.2 "Stairs" shall be incorporated into this project, to include (but not limited to): Stair Details, Tread and Landing Surfaces, and Guards and Handrails, as well as Subpart D of 29 CFR 1910 for stair design and stair rail and handrail design.

c. Furnish and install all related materials required for construction of the steel and precast steps and steel handrails at locations called for on the plans.

4) Concrete:

a. Construct a thickened slab to serve as foundation for the steel stringers, 8” depth, minimum.

i. New concrete shall match existing in color, aggregate (size, composition), texture and finish.

ii. Prepare Subgrade: In fill areas construct and compact to a minimum of 95% of maximum Standard Proctor

Density ASTM D 698.

iii. Concrete to have compressive strength of 4,000 psi or greater.

iv. Concrete Mix Design by Contractor shall be suitable for the job conditions.

v. Reinforce new concrete with 1/2", #4 rebar along the length of the slab and rebar rings

1. Bars, connectors, and chairs shall be suitable for the job conditions.

vi. Contractor shall pour concrete cylinders to be broken in a destructive strength test.

1. One cylinder shall be broken at 72 hours after placement, one at 7 days, and one at 28 days after placement.

2. The sidewalk shall not be reopened until the new concrete has achieved minimum 3,500 PSI.

3. Contractor shall submit break test results as soon as they get them, so that GSA can reopen the sidewalk as soon as possible.

5) Stringers and Stair Treads

a. North Stairs:

i. 4 treads, approximately 24” rise, approximately 60” wide

b. East Stairs:

i. 5 treads, approximately 32.5” rise, approximately 60” wide

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c. Stringers shall be steel, W6x9, with 1/2" end plates at top and bottom.

i. Unless otherwise specified on the plans, material shall be hot-rolled, mild steel with shop-applied rust-inhibiting primer and satin black enamel paint.

1. Welds to receive 2 coats of black enamel.

ii. Fasten with stainless anchor bolts suitable for the project conditions.

1. (4) bolts at each end plate, 5” x 3/4", minimum.

d. Reinforced stair treads shall be suitable for job conditions

i. Basis-of-design: Wausau C70 stair tread

1. Open risers not permitted by ABAAS 504

ii. Provide textured finish for slip resistance

6) Ornamental Handrail:

a. Handrail to meet latest NFPA 101 requirements

i. Requirements include, but not limited to, 34-38” handrail height, 42” guardrail height, grasp ability, and picket spacing; clearly show dimensions on shop drawings.

ii. Unless otherwise specified on the plans, material for guardrail shall be hot-rolled, mild steel with shop-applied rust-inhibiting primer and satin black enamel paint.

iii. Handrail shall be 1-1/2” diameter, 14-gauge stainless steel tubing, with welded fixing to posts

iv. The top rail, bottom rail, and posts shall be 2 inch diameter, 1/8 inch thick (minimum) steel tube.

v. The vertical members (pickets) between posts shall be 1/2 inch round solid stock with a maximum spacing of

4 inches center to center.

vi. All connections shall be welded and ground smooth. The railing shall be free of all weld spatters. Welds to receive 2 coats of black enamel

7) Field Measurements

a. Verify all field measurements before fabrication; record these measurements on shop drawings.

8) Installation

a. Plumb, square, level, and align stringers, stair treads and railings.

b. Install stainless steel anchorage that complies with applicable instructions and requirements.

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9) Cleaning

a. Upon completion of installation, clean up the job site.

Design Intent Drawing:

Section 6: Proposal Pricing & Site Walk

1) Pre-proposal Site Visit Meeting: to be scheduled with John Riker, GSA project manager

a) The site visit shall consist of a meeting to review construction requirements followed by a walk-thru of the project site.

The meeting shall be attended by the contractor and GSA project personnel, and appropriate sub-contractors.

b) Review existing conditions of the project area including any field verification.

c) Review the solicitation/evaluation requirements.

2) Cost Proposal Requirements:

a) When submitting a proposal, provide a cost breakdown for each task into the following categories: Materials, equipment, labor hours, subcontractor's quotes, overhead, profit, and bond. Pricing shall be broken down by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions.

Section 7: Period of Performance Once notice to proceed has been issued, the contractor has 30 calendar days to complete the project. The contractor must also promptly begin the badging process at the time of award. Please allow a minimum of 30 days to complete the badging process. Extensions will be granted for unforeseen conditions and other factors outside of the contractor’s control at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

Section 8: Universal Scope Requirements

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● ALL of the requirements in this section are MANDATORY

● See the attached Universal Scope Requirements document for the full details outlining each item

● Failure to comply with any and all of the requirements will result in the project not being accepted as complete

SAFETY & HEALTH

A. Safety and Health Program C. Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint D. Fire & Life Safety E. Accessibility (ABAAS)

ENERGY, SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL

G. Sustainable Purchasing H. Construction Waste Diversion I. Site Work (Stormwater/Erosion, Soil Disturbance, and Utility Locates)

DESIGN ELEMENTS

T. Historical Preservation

Section 9: Submittals

1) Contractor shall submit a Method of Procedures (MOP) to the GSA Delivery Project Manager (PM) for approval prior to commencement of work. At a minimum, the MOP shall include:

a) Brief narrative describing method of accomplishment, construction techniques, etc

b) Project schedule (to include critical path, major milestones, long lead time items, mob & de-mob, inspection dates, substantial completion, and occupancy dates)

c) Service/Utility Outages (if necessary)

d) Phasing schedule (if necessary)

e) Any building infrastructure/BAS equipment that may be impacted

2) Pre-alteration assessment report

3) Manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form

4) Submittal register/ log for all products specified to establish a standard of quality to include. Submittal register response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

a) For pricing purposed please assume 1 electronic copies to be sent to the project manager. Material samples shall be mailed to GSA in Aberdeen for any materials requiring color and/or texture selections. Distribution list including final quantities will be finalized after receipt of the submittal log/ register by GSA project manager.

5) If product samples are not submitted in a timely fashion, any delays caused by the contractor will not warrant a time extension.

After completion of all work, the Contractor shall submit to the project manager the manufacturer's specifications, instructions and material specification sheets in original form. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit all inventory changes (removals, additions, upgrades, etc., and new condition codes) to the COR.

6) Submittal response by the government shall be (14) calendar days or less.

SUBMITTAL DUE DATE

1. Performance/Experience References With Proposal

2. Alternative payment protection Within 14 calendar days after Award

3. Insurance Certificate Within 14 calendar days after Award

4. Security Clearances Forms Within 14 calendar days after Award

5. Standard Form(s) 1413 Within 14 calendar days after Award

6. Method of Procedures (MOP) Within 28 calendar days after Award

7. Waste Management Plan (if applicable, see USR) Within 28 calendar days after Award

8. Safety and Health Program (see USR) Within 28 calendar days after Award

9. Payrolls Weekly after construction start date

MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:

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10. Concrete mix design Within 28 calendar days after Award

11. Stair and railing shop drawings Within 28 calendar days after Award

12. Color and texture samples for stair treads Within 28 calendar days after Award

Section 10: General Requirements

1) Contractor Use of the Premises During the period of the project, the contractor will have access to the site at all hours. Any work that creates excessive noise and dust shall be coordinated with and approved by the building manager. The contractor will need to coordinate with the Contracting Officer to arrange access to the parking lot. The contractor shall make every effort to cause a minimum of damage to parking lots, any other paved areas, any items that need to be moved during the course of the project, and any areas not included in this scope of work. Any damage caused will be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

2) Progress Meetings Progress meetings are not required for this project. The project manager and building team representative shall make periodic inspections of the work progress.

3) Equipment The contractor shall provide all equipment associated with the entire project, operate in a safe manner and adhere to all OSHA and GSA standards.

4) Equipment and Material Storage The contractor shall provide and store all equipment, the materials specified above, and any other materials required completing the project. The materials are required to be kept clean and dry throughout the duration of the project.

Contractor to coordinate with building manager for location of storage sheds.

5) Sanitary Facilities Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and GSA requirements.

6) Electricity, Water, and Gas GSA will pay for electricity, water, and gas during the course of this project. The contractor is responsible for making connections to the existing systems. Temporary electrical work shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70-1996 (NEC), Article

305. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

7) Contractor’s Field Office The contractor may provide an office for their own use. Size, location, and construction shall be subject to approval.

8) Fire Watch Contractor shall be responsible for providing fire watch if required per attached GSA fire watch guidelines.

9) Fire Alarm Impairment and Hot Work When a fire suppression or alarm system impairment is required, contractor shall provide written outage request to GSA for approval in advance of impairing any systems. Contractor shall be responsible for having a GSA approved NICET certified fire alarm contractor perform all system impairments. During fire alarm/suppression impairments or hot work procedures, contractor shall provide a fire watch per the GSA Regional Fire Watch Guidelines.

10) Protection of Public The building site will continue to be used by tenants. The contractor shall fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. The contractor shall illuminate barricades and obstructions at night and maintain safe building access and egress for tenants.

11) Housekeeping The project site shall be kept in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The contractor shall provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled. The contractor shall wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust and keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

12) Transportation and Deliveries The contractor shall arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate with COR to avoid conflict with other tenants and other work conditions at the site. Contractor must make GSA PM & CO aware of any lead times that may affect the project schedule.

13) Cleaning Before scheduling the final inspection, the Contractor shall accomplish six items: (1) Remove all tools, equipment, surplus material, and rubbish; (2) Restore or refinish, to original condition, surfaces that are damaged due to the work of this contract; (3) Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces; (4) Thoroughly clean building interiors; (5) Pickup all construction debris from the site; and (6) At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

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14) Disruptive Work All painting, staining, or other activity which may cause noxious or undesirable fumes and/ or any noisy work that may be disruptive to the tenants/ public must be performed after normal working hours. The use of paint or stain that does not generate odors is preferred and may be required if the space will be occupied the following day with prior written approval from GSA.

Section 11: Badging & Security

1) Contractor is responsible to follow GSA’s security and badging requirements as detailed in the Badging & Security Requirements (Vendor Fitness Determination Training Manual).

2) US Access shared enrollment centers can be found at fedidcard.gov. Travel distances to the nearest center should be accounted for during the badging process.

Section 12: Payments

1) Information regarding payment requests and payment is in the solicitation/ contract. Please contact the CO if you have any questions regarding payments.

Section 13: Substantial Completion & Final Inspection

1) When project, or designated portion of project is complete, request a final inspection. Upon receipt of request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within ten days of receipt of request or will advise the contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated substantially complete.

Section 14: Attachments

1) Universal Scope requirements http://fedidcard.gov/

Universal Scope Requirements V4 – 3.1.2024

Note: The PBS-P100 remains the paramount guidance document.

This document clarifies and expands upon certain requirements within the P100.

Safety & Health 2

Section A – Safety and Health Program 2 Section C – Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint 4 Section D – Fire & Life Safety 5 Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS) 5

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental 6 Section G – Sustainable Purchasing 6 Section H – Construction Waste Diversion 7 Section I – Site Work (Stormwater/Erosion, Soil Disturbance and Utility Locates) 8

Design Elements 16 Section T – Historical Preservation 16

REFERENCES 20

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Safety & Health

Section A – Safety and Health Program

● Contact: Robert Smith, Regional Industrial Hygienist 720.275.7459 robertv.smith@gsa.gov

● Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations during execution of the Work, and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor's part, or that of the Contractor's employees or subcontractors, that results in illness, injury or death.

● References: In addition to publications referenced in the Construction Contract Clauses, the following Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), publications apply to work conduct. State and local safety and health regulations that apply are not cited herein.

Current editions at the date of the contract apply. The more stringent requirements apply.

○ 29 CFR Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards

○ 29 CFR Part 1926: OSHA "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction"

○ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Electrical Safety Requirements for

Workplace Safety.

● The Contractor shall submit for approval a site-specific written Project Safety and

Health Program, including but not limited to the following:

1. Occupational Noise Exposure

2. Fall Protection

3. Personal Protective Equipment

4. Control of Hazardous Energy

5. Electrical Safety Related Work

Practices

6. Lead

7. Asbestos

8. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

9. Respiratory Protection

10. Confined spaces

11. Hazard Communication.

12. Respirable Crystalline Silica

● Contractor shall additionally submit firm's General Safety Plan at the pre-construction conference listing emergency procedures and contact persons including home addresses and telephone numbers.

Section C – Lead Containing Paint / Lead Based Paint

● Contact: Robert Smith, Regional Industrial Hygienist 720.275.7459 robertv.smith@gsa.gov

● OSHA (29 CFR 1926.62) regulates the disturbance of paint that contains any detectable concentration of lead. Paint must be tested for lead content for buildings constructed prior to 1978, whenever alterations or demolitions require disturbance of painted surfaces (e.g., sanding, burning, welding, scraping, etc.).

● Paints being disturbed and found to be lead-containing must be managed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62. Lead-containing paint that is intact and in good condition need not be abated unless required for alteration or demolition.

● Lead-based paint (>0.5% by weight) shall be abated in childcare centers. Refer to Section

10.1.10 of PBS-P140 for specific details.

● Contractor shall provide a lead management plan for GSA review and acceptance prior to the disturbance of any lead containing paint.

● Contractor shall be responsible for the proper characterization and management of lead bearing waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations including 40 CFR 260-299. Lead bearing waste shall be assumed to be hazardous mailto:robertv.smith@gsa.gov mailto:robertv.smith@gsa.gov

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Section D – Fire & Life Safety

● Contact: Alan Antonio, Regional Fire Protection Engineer 720.284.9598 alan.antonio@gsa.gov

● Adhere to all applicable requirements of Chapter 7 of the P-100 for Fire and Life Safety.

○ Note: A registered Fire Protection Engineer is required in section 7.3.

Section E – Accessibility (ABAAS)

● Contact: Verna McCain, Designer 303.918.1991 verna.mccain@gsa.gov

● The Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) is mandatory for all GSA projects. Found at http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm

● If local accessibility standards exist, the A/E must follow the more stringent requirements between the local standards and ABAAS.

● Accessibility in Federal Courthouses: Comply with Chapter 8, Design Standards for U.S. Court

Facilities, Section 8.2, Planning for Accessibility, and Table 8.1, Accessibility Requirements.

Energy, Sustainability, & Environmental

Section G – Sustainable Purchasing

● Contact: Christie-Anne Edie, Sustainability Specialist 303.335.7254 christie.edie@gsa.gov

● Key Sustainable Products (KSPs)

○ Any of the five materials listed below that are purchased and/or installed as part of this project must comply with their respective sustainability standards.

○ Contractor shall submit the required submittal for each material used demonstrating compliance with the standard prior to install.

Product Sustainability Standard Required Submittal Nylon carpet NSF 140 Gold certification AND

≥ 10% post-consumer recovered content Product literature showing NSF

Gold logo AND Certification of recovered content by reputable 3rd party Interior latex paint

≤ 50 grams per liter (g/L) VOCs post-tint (SCAQMD Rule 1113 standard)

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

Gypsum board

Greenguard Gold certification OR 0 g/L VOCs

Product sheet Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Technical Data Sheet (TDS) mailto:alan.antonio@gsa.gov mailto:verna.mccain@gsa.gov http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm mailto:christie.edie@gsa.gov

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Product Sustainability Standard Required Submittal Acoustical ceiling tiles

Meets ALL of the following:

California Section 01350 standard for low-

VOC materials Total recycled content ≥ 20% Recyclable in a closed loop process USDA Certified BioPreferred

Environmental Product Declaration

(EPD) AND

Product sheet for USDA Certified BioPreferred

Concrete (ready-mix and site-mix)

≥ 15% fly ash OR

≥ 25% ground granulated blast-furnace (GGBF) slag

Letter from the supplier

● Non-Key Sustainable Products

○ In addition to the KSPs, all other interior finishes must meet the baseline environmental requirements specified in the most current GSA P100 facilities standards, Chapter 3, Architecture and Interior Design.

○ Sustainability requirements for specific interior finishes and construction materials may also be found at www.sftool.gov

○ Contractor shall submit product data for each finish material used demonstrating compliance.

● Water-Efficient Products (Plumbing Fixtures)

○ Purchase/install only water-conserving products, such as WaterSense and FEMP-designated products.

● Energy Efficient Products & Appliances (if applicable)

○ Any appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.) purchased by GSA and/or under GSA-operational control must be energy-efficient, meeting standards such as:

■ Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star-labeled

■ Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) designated

■ Other similar energy-efficient certifications.

○ Contractor must provide proof of compliance (standard construction submittal) for applicable products, equipment replacements, and installations.

● Refrigerants Phase Out (if applicable)

○ If any equipment/components are being replaced that contain ozone-depleting

HCFC and HFC compounds and/or high GWP chemicals, these must be replaced with equipment containing non-HCFC and/or non-HFC refrigerants and/or SNAP-approved substitutes.

○ Accordingly, contractors shall comply with the Title VI of the Federal Clean Air Act AND 40 CFR Part 82.

Section H – Construction Waste Diversion

● Contact: Lauren Pittenger (lauren.pittenger@gsa.gov) or Amy Gutirrez (amy.gutirrez@gsa.gov).

● NOTE: Only required for projects $50,000 and above.

● Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Protocol

○ C&D waste is defined as non-hazardous waste generated by construction or demolition activities (such as furniture, appliances, carpet, sheetrock, fixtures, etc.)

○ Unless otherwise specified, all C&D waste material becomes the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of outside Government facilities and land.

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○ Contractor shall provide dumpsters as necessary to handle all C&D waste - location of these dumpsters will need to be coordinated with GSA at the start of the project.

Contractor is responsible for transportation of waste material to a landfill as well as any disposal costs. Contractor shall not stockpile demolition debris for more than 48 hours (outside a dumpster).

○ Contractor shall dispose of C&D waste at least monthly, in a legal manner, at a public or private dumping area.

○ Contractor must document disposal as outlined below.

● Minimum C&D Waste Diversion requirement is 50 percent

○ Diversion is defined as diverting materials from landfills and incinerators via methods such as recycling, reuse, repurposing, scrap, or donation.

○ Contractor shall use all reasonable means to divert as much C&D waste as possible and is encouraged to exceed the minimum.

○ Diversion rates are calculated at end-of-project by weight of total non-hazardous waste generated by the project.

○ Further, the contractor shall employ processes to ensure the project generates as little waste as possible due to over-packaging, error, poor planning/layout, breakage, contamination, damage from weather, etc.

● Required Submittals and Reporting Requirements

○ Waste Management Plan: To demonstrate compliance, contractor shall submit a

Waste Management Plan within 14 days of Notice to Proceed including:

■ List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal waste landfills and other disposal area(s) to be used

■ Name, location, and phone number of each facility listed

■ A copy of permit or license for each facility listed

■ Identify materials that cannot be recycled or reused. Provide explanation or justification why they may not.

■ Plan may require revision and resubmission per GSA review and comment

■ Approval of Contractor’s Plan does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations

○ Waste and Diversion Reporting and Records

■ Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by facilities licensed to accept them.

■ Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them.

■ At substantial completion provide manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

■ After Substantial Completion, submit actual end-of-project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of total waste generated.

Section I – Site Work (Stormwater/Erosion, Soil Disturbance and Utility Locates)

● Stormwater and Erosion Control

○ Contact: William Fieselman, Stormwater Manager 303.356.5669 william.fieselman@gsa.gov or John Kleinschmidt, Regional Environmental Program Manager 303.868.0795 john.kleinschmidt@gsa.gov

○ For any project with potential to impact stormwater or the storm sewer system, follow all local codes/regulations.

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○ An Erosion Control/Stormwater Management Plan will be a required as well as a dewatering permit as applicable. Standard Operating Procedures will be provided.

○ For projects involving ≥5,000 SF exterior site redevelopment, contact the Office of Facilities Management Environmental Programs Group for guidance on procedure and required forms.

● Safe Digging

○ Contractor shall follow all local codes/regulations for safe digging and construction dewatering. Contact the local municipality for applicable requirements.

● Soil Disturbance Permit

○ Contact: Fritz Heneman 720.518.9112 frederick.heneman@gsa.gov

● Utility Locates

○ Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining public and private utility locates prior to performing any excavation activities. Payment of fees associated with utility locates are the responsibility of the contractor and must be included in proposal submission.

Design Elements

Section T – Historical Preservation

● Contact: Andrea Collins 303.726.2118 andrea.collins@gsa.gov

● General Historic Preservation Requirements

○ Design development and final construction documents must adhere to any conditions and processes set forth in related Section 106 correspondence or formal agreements governing the undertaking. Include applicable construction specialist qualification requirements for repair, restoration or replication of historic materials, as specified in GSA Competency Specifications for Preservation Construction Contractors in www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation.

○ Construction execution must also allow for coordination with the preservation architect responsible for the approved preservation design solutions. Allow ample time for procurement of specialized materials required for work in restoration zones.

● Criteria Governing Survey, Analysis, Recommendations and Design

○ Services performed by the Architect-Engineer shall conform to all applicable requirements and criteria of the following laws, directives and guidelines and to the latest issuances of and changes thereto:

■ National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), as amended

■ ADM 1020.3 GSA Historic Preservation Procedures

■ GSA P100 Facilities Standards, provisions on Alterations to Historic

Buildings for each applicable design category

■ The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties

■ GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines

■ GSA Building Preservation Plan and Historic Structure Report, as available.

● Section 106 Compliance

○ Work in GSA historic buildings listed in or eligible for the National Register of

Historic Places shall be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, applicable GSA Technical Preservation Guidelines and GSA Building Preservation Plan recommendations. All work in a GSA historic property is subject to National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance review, coordinated by GSA’s Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO). Contact mailto:frederick.heneman@gsa.gov mailto:andrea.collins@gsa.gov http://www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation

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RHPO in early planning to identify and address preservation issues the project may raise.

○ The RHPO must review and approve proposed alterations that may affect restoration or rehabilitations zones identified in a Building Preservation Plan (BPP) or Historic Structure Report (HSR) before GSA can commit to or initiate such alterations. If no HSR or BPP exists for the building, the RHPO will determine these zones.

○ Submit for RHPO review and concurrence, a completed 106 Compliance Form (or equivalent info) identifying historic spaces and materials that may be affected by planned alterations. Design development must explore alternatives that avoid or minimize adverse effects on the qualities that make the building eligible for the National Register. Preference will be given to alternatives that avoid adverse effects while meeting other project requirements.

○ Plans for any alterations that will result in adverse effects on historic property will require consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and interested parties. This process, initiated during concept design, includes public consultation with the goal of identifying alternatives for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating adverse effects.

Projects that will result in unavoidable adverse effects may require extended consultation to explore additional alternatives and prepare project documentation required by the SHPO.

○ Preservation design problem-solving and project documentation for 106 submissions must be undertaken by a qualified historic architect as described below. The Historic Architect must be integrally involved in the analysis and development of design solutions for work affecting restoration or rehabilitation zones to minimize adverse effects on historic materials and character.

○ Projects involving substantive ground disturbance for new construction, excavation, utility work or major landscaping (e.g. relocation of mature trees) must include provisions for compliance with the NHPA, NEPA, Archeological Resources Protection Act and other laws concerned with the protection of archeological resources, including advance assessment of archeological data potential prior to and provisions for responding appropriately to unanticipated discoveries.

● Preservation Architect Requirements

○ The Designer must have a member of their team with the following qualifications regarding work in historic buildings to be considered a Historic Preservation Architect and/or an Architectural Historian:

■ Professional degree in architecture or a State license to practice architecture plus one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, preservation planning or closely-related filed.

■ A minimum of two years full-time professional experience working on preservation projects in eligible or National Register listed buildings.

■ Past performance that visually and descriptively demonstrates successful experience consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties on three similar projects.

■ The Historic Preservation Architect and/or an Architectural Historian must meet the professional qualifications as outlined in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines: Professional Qualifications Standards https://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm and GSA Qualification requirements for Preservation Architects.

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REFERENCES

● PBS-P100, Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, current at the time of the award, including all applicable standards, criteria, and guides listed therein.

○ Design Stage submissions shall comply with PSB-P100 Appendix A unless otherwise indicated in this Statement of Work. (www.gsa.gov/p100)

● PBS P-120, Project Estimating Requirements for the Public Buildings Service

● PBS PQ-251, Value Engineering Program Guide for Design and Construction, Volume 2, Contracting Officers and Professional Services Contractors http://www.gsa.gov/p100

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