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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Work: Includes all necessary materials, labor superintendence, management, fees, assessments and costs to design and construct the project in accordance with the contract documents.

B. Project Information: This Project is located on the Harkin’s Slough Unit of the Ellicott

Slough NWR in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. The Physical Address is 1487 Ranport Road, Watsonville, California 95076. The Project includes Planning, Design Services, Remediation Services, Temporary Construction, Selective Demolition, and Demolition Services for the Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Construction Materials (ACCM), Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), Lead Containing Paint (LCP), and Lead Containing Materials (LCM) and All Associated Hazardous Materials and Substances.

Following Abatement, Containment, and Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Activities, the Prime Contractor shall perform Non-Hazardous Waste Structure Demolition, Removal, and Disposal. All Disposed of Materials including Hazardous and NON-Hazardous Wastes shall be disposed of at State Licensed and Permitted Waste Disposal Facilities.

Refer to the Statement of Work and Bid Schedule for Option TASKs.

Refer to the Statement of Work and Bid Schedule for Unit Price TASKs.

C. Base Bid TASKs shall be included at Contract Award.

D. Option Tasks may be exercised at the time of award or during the Contract Period of

Performance. Option Tasks may or may not be exercised at any time during the Contract’s Period of Performance.

E. Unit Price Tasks will be exercised in the event additional Hazardous Materials are un-covered by the Contractor prior to or during Work Activities and Work Tasks.

F. The price of any necessary ancillary Work (any trade) including mobilization and demobilization shall be included as incidental to the price offered for the principal price line(s) listed in the solicitation.

G. The solicitation may include multiple Work Items (price lines), and the USFWS reserves the right to award none (or any combination of) Work Items to the extent of available funds.

H. Incidental Work includes but is not limited to: Mobilization and Demobilization, Construction

Safety, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Construction Staking and Field Engineering, Third Party Sampling and Testing, Erosion Control, Dust Control, Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, Disposal, Traffic Control (Minimal), Coordination with Regulatory Entities, Clearing, Dewatering Work Sites, Drying and/or Wetting Surfaces, Providing and

Removing Temporary Measures and Structures for Temporary De-Construction Staging and Access, and Protecting (and Re-Establishment of any Disturbed) Land Survey Monuments/Control Points.

I. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to result in

Project / Contract Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall bring any discrepancies to the Contracting Officer’s attention during tendering. Failure to bring discrepancies to attention of the COR during tendering shall be the responsibility of the contractor during Abatement, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal.

J. Provide All Materials and Components necessary to result in complete and usable systems and facilities.

K. Objective: Contractor shall provide Planning, Design Services, Remediation Services, Temporary Construction, Selective Demolition, and Demolition Services for the Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Construction Materials (ACCM), Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), Lead Containing Paint (LCP), and Lead Containing Materials (LCM) and All Associated Hazardous Materials and Substances.

In addition to the Abatement, Containment, Removal and Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Substances, the Contractor shall provide Planning, Design Services, Temporary Construction, Selective Demolition, and Demolition Services for Multiple Structure Demolition, Removal, and Disposal.

L. Scope of Work:

(BASE TASKS):

TASK 1. Follow-up Field Verification Site Visit and SITE SURVEY.

TASK 2. 100 PERCENT DRAFT DESIGN DOCUMENTS.

TASK 3. 100 PERCENT FINAL DRAFT DESIGN DOCUMENTS.

TASK 4. Mobilization and De-Mobilization from Project Site.

SITE 1 – RESIDENCE 1. (BASE TASKS):

TASK 5. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal.

TASK 6. Lead Abatement, Containment Removal, and Disposal.

TASK 7. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK 8. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 1 – RESIDENCE 1. (OPTION TASK):

TASK 9. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

(OPTION TASKS):

SITE 1 – METAL BUILDING.

TASK A. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal.

TASK B. Lead Abatement, Containment Removal, and Disposal.

TASK C. Follow-up TTLC, TCLP, and/or STLC Analysis and Testing for Lead Containing

Materials and Lead Containing Paints.

TASK D. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK E. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK F. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 1 – GARAGE.

TASK G. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK H. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK I. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 1 – SHED AT METAL BUILDING.

TASK J. Lead Abatement, Containment Removal, and Disposal.

TASK K. Follow-up TTLC, TCLP, and/or STLC Analysis and Testing for Lead Containing

Materials and Lead Containing Paints.

TASK L. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK M. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK N. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 2 – RESIDENCE 1.

TASK O. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal.

TASK P. Lead Abatement, Containment Removal, and Disposal.

TASK Q. Follow-up TTLC, TCLP, and/or STLC Analysis and Testing for Lead Containing

Materials and Lead Containing Paints.

TASK R. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK S. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK T. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 2 – RESIDENCE 2.

TASK U. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal.

TASK V. Lead Abatement, Containment Removal, and Disposal.

TASK W. Follow-up TTLC, TCLP, and/or STLC Analysis and Testing for Lead Containing

Materials and Lead Containing Paints.

TASK X. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK Y. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK Z. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 2 – BARN.

TASK AA. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK BB. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK CC. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

SITE 2 (QTY. 4) SHEDS.

TASK DD. Shutdown, Disconnect, and Cap Off Utilities.

TASK EE. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Above Grade Structure ONLY.] TASK FF. Demolition, Removal, and Disposal of NON-Hazardous Materials Separated and

Segregated from Hazardous Materials. [Below Grade Structure ONLY.]

(OPTION UNIT PRICE TASKS):

Unit Price 1. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal.

Location: All Locations.

Unit Price 2. Lead Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal.

Unit Price 3. Follow-up TTLC, TCLP, and/or STLC Analysis and Testing for Lead

Containing Materials and Lead Containing Paints. Required Waste Characterization for Sorting and Disposal to Required Facilities.

Unit Price 4. Containment, Removal, and Disposal of Hazardous Waste Contaminated

Soils. Location: All Locations.

01 11 10 INSTRUCTIONS

Hazardous Materials Abatement, Containment, Demolition, De-Construction, Removal, and Disposal Activities on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge Property SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE REFUGE MANGER. Contractor will be required to provide a written Asbestos and Lead Abatement, Containment, Demolition, Removal, and Disposal Plan, Standard Demolition Plan, De-Construction Plan, and Site Specific Health and Safety Plan prior to performing Project Work. The written Plans SHALL be approved by the Contracting Officer before Work Activities can begin.

01 11 20 LOCATION OF THE WORK

1487 Ranport Road, Watsonville, California, 95076.

01 11 30 REFUGE MANAGER

Diane Kodama, Refuge Manager, Ellicott Slough NWR, Refuge Office: 1100 Fiesta Way, Watsonville, California 95076, Phone (510) 377-5695.

01 11 40 SITE ACCESS

Portions of the Project Site are accessible from existing roads. Roads consist of Paved Surfaces, Gravel, and Soil Surfaces.

01 11 50 PRE-OFFER BID MEETING

Pre-Offer Bid Meeting: Refer to Solicitation for scheduled meeting day and time.

01 11 60 INQUIRIES

Questions shall be directed to the USFWS Contracting Officer, Refer to Solicitation.

01 11 70 SPECIAL NOTICES

A. Period of Performance: Refer to Statement of Work for Allowable Contract Work Windows during the Calendar Year. Contractor shall coordinate with the Refuge Manager and/or Project Leader for a Proposed Contract On-Site Work Window. The Final Accepted Contract On-Site Work Window will be mutually agreed to between the Contractor and USFWS Ellicott Slough NWR and USFWS Regional Office prior to On-Site Work Activities.

B. FAR Price Range: Between $250,000 and $500,000.

C. Pay fees, permits, inspections, taxes, and similar associated with the Work.

D. Deliverables: Abatement, Containment, Removal, Disposal, Demolition, De-Construction, Removal, and Disposal in accordance with the Contract Documents.

E. Hazardous Materials: The Work entails materials regulated as “hazardous” or similar designation. The Contractor shall exercise health and safety measures appropriate for the Site Conditions.

If any newly found suspect materials are encountered, test those materials for hazardous material content. Contractor shall handle and dispose of All hazardous materials in a legal manner off Government Property at a Licensed and State Permitted Disposal Facility(ies).

F. The Contractor or the Contractor’s Designated Representative (who will oversee the Actual

Project / Contract Work shall attend a Pre-Work Project Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative either at the Project Site or as a Virtual Meeting before Actual Work Begins.

G. Accomplish the Project / Contract Work in a manner, which does not interfere with Ongoing

Refuge Operations.

H. The Project Work shall be performed in accordance with USFWS Technical Requirements provided as an attachment to this Solicitation. In addition, the Contractor shall comply with All Federal, State, County, and Local laws, codes, regulations, and standards governing Project Work and Related Work Activities.

01 11 80 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND INFORMATION

A. Land Ownership. The Work is located on USFWS Land. There are no known land ownership encumbrances. Contractor is required to verify Land Ownership Encumbrances with the Refuge Manager.

B. Water for Demolition / De-Construction. No Quantities of Facility Potable AND/OR

Non-Potable Water may be used for On-Site Work. Fill Water Tanker Trucks Offsite unless approved otherwise. Do not waste water.

C. No Description Available for On-Site Soils.

The Contractor is responsible to determine the equipment types and abatement, containment, removal, disposal, structure demolition, structure de-construction, removal, and disposal methods to safely and efficiently perform the Work.

D. Comply with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Technical Requirements incorporated as an

Attachment to this Solicitation.

E. This project is Non-Exempt. Non-Exempt indicates Design, Abatement, Demolition and De-Construction shall be Accomplished to the satisfaction of the USFWS Regional Engineer.

01 11 90 AVAILABILITY

A. Pre-Offer Bid Meeting / Site Visit: Refer to Solicitation Documents for Meeting Day and Time. Comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required.

B. Answers to any questions presented by Offerors at the Project Site Visit (or otherwise transmitted to the USFWS Contracting Official) shall be replied to by the USFWS Contracting Official in written reduction typically as an Electronic Amendment / Addendum to the Contract Solicitation Documents.

C. The Work shall be accomplished during normal business hours unless explicitly approved otherwise.

D. Coordinate with the Refuge Manager for entry and Gate Closures.

01 12 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Service outages: Limit service outages to maximum 4 hours unless written permission is obtained from COR and Refuge Manager or Assistant Refuge Manager.

B. Project / Contract Work Hours: For on-site Work Activities, hours shall be normal business hours of operation for the facility which are normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except federal holidays, unless approved otherwise.

C. Government owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to Perform Project / Contract Work.

D. Habitat Restrictions: Wildlife habitat issues may restrict Project Work Areas. Coordinate with the Refuge Manager or Assistant Refuge Manager for requirements and potential locations.

01 20 00 PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A. Application for Payment:

1. Schedule of Values:

a. Prepare a Schedule of Values in the format (or approved equivalent format) of the

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Form Number G702/703 Application and Certificate for Payment. Alternatively, the Contractor may use the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Format for a Schedule-Of-Values Format.

b. Submit a detailed Schedule-of-Values within 7 days prior to the Start of Project Work Activities. Format the schedule-of-values to match the Pricing Schedule and show sufficient additional detail to allow accurate calculation of the payment for the Completed Work Task.

c. Invoices: Electronically submit an invoice with updated Schedule of Values to the COR for pre-approval and submit approved invoices in the DOI electronic invoicing and payment system, Invoicing Processing Platform (IPP).

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. The standard Government forms, specifications, associated plans, solicitation provisions, and contract clauses made a part of the contract are essential parts thereof, the requirements in one are as binding as though contained in all. They are intended to be mutually supplementary to describe and provide for a Comprehensive Material Purchase Order.

B. In cases of conflict between specifications, contract provisions, supplemental agreements, and provisions of Standard Government Forms the provisions of Standard Government Forms shall govern. In all cases of dispute in respect to such conflict or as to what part or parts of the specifications apply to any given parts of the Material Purchase Order the Contracting Officer (CO) shall make decisions.

C. Coordination:

1. Coordinate Scheduling, Material Submittals, Quality Control Inspections / Reports, Quality Control Tests / Reports, and Work of the various sections of specifications to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of Project Work Activities.

D. Accomplish Project / Contract Work in a manner that does not interfere with ongoing station operations, nor allow any material or debris to enter waters of the State.

01 31 10 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A. Authority of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is limited to the following functions:

1. Inspect and accept or reject Design, Abatement, Demolition, and De-Construction Work and Materials including approval or disapproval of materials submittals and shop drawings.

2. Insure compliance with technical contract terms and conditions.

3. Clarify specifications and drawings where clarification does not involve contract cost or time. Any resulting disagreements are to be immediately referred to the Contracting Officer.

4. Verify and recommend payment estimates on progress payments and forward progress payments to the Contracting Officer for approval.

5. Conduct “Labor Standards Interviews” in accordance with instructions from the Contracting Officer. Any known or suspected violations shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer.

6. Enforce safety requirements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Technical Specifications.

B. The COR is not authorized to take the following actions, all of which remain the sole responsibility of the Contracting Officer:

a. Make changes to the contract provisions, period of performance, or change any contract terms and conditions.

b. Make decisions concerning any claims and disputes.

C. Close liaison will be maintained by the COR, Contracting Officer, and Contractor. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately if any problems are encountered including but not restricted to maintaining completion schedules.

D. Authority of the Inspector: An inspector employed by the Government may assist the COR in observing the Work, obtaining measurements, and enforcing strict compliance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.

1. The Inspector shall have free access to the jobsite at all times while the Work is in progress, and the Contractor shall furnish such information and assistance as necessary.

2. The Inspector shall record the Design, Abatement, Demolition, and De-Construction Work accomplished on a daily basis.

3. The Inspector may reject unsuitable Materials or Design, Abatement, Demolition, and De- Construction Work, which does not comply with the terms and conditions of the contract until the situation has been referred to and resolved by the COR and/or Contracting Officer.

4. The Inspector shall observe and ensure the Work Activities / Work Tasks are performed in conformance with the contract health and safety requirements.

5. The Inspector shall conduct wage rate interviews and report suspected labor standard violations to the Contracting Officer.

6. The Inspector shall check and verify the progress payment requests.

01 31 20 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR

A. Work procedures and methods may be of the Contractor’s choosing provided the methods follow best management practices and are calculated to secure results, which satisfy the requirements of the contract.

B. The Contractor shall provide the COR all reasonable facilities for obtaining information respecting the character of the materials and progress of the Work. The Contractor shall furnish information to include the number of Workers employed, their pay rate, time Worked, and other elements of cost requested by the COR.

01 31 30 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Perform the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract and All Federal, State, County, and Local Laws, Codes, Regulations, Standards, and Provisions.

B. Comply with the current edition of OSHA (Includes Federal and State Versions) and the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, International Building Code, American Welding Society Standards, American Concrete Institute recommended practices, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, and All applicable Federal, State, County, and Local Laws and Regulations.

C. If the code provisions conflict, the more stringent code provision(s) shall govern. In any instances where the Design Drawings and Technical Specifications Developed, Prepared, and Submitted by the Contractor do not specify explicit materials or methods, then perform the Work in accordance with the minimum requirements of the code applicable to the Work.

D. Field Verify and Validate Project Work Area and Project Work Area Features. Notify the CO and COR of any conflicts.

E. Accomplish the work in the shortest time period feasible using a highly efficient mix of appropriately-skilled labor, equipment types, and work methods.

F. The Contractor shall furnish the COR all reasonable facilities for obtaining information respecting the character of the materials and progress of the work. The Contractor shall furnish information to include the number of workers employed, their pay rate, time worked, and other elements of cost requested by the COR.

G. Field-verify all dimensions and conditions. Notify the COR of any conflicts.

H. Tolerances: Within 0.10 feet of finish design elevations/horizontal layout for structures except where ABA-ADA Compliance is required and stricter tolerances govern. Earthwork to be + 0.25 feet.

1. Finish earthwork within +1.0 feet of design width; under-width not allowed.

2. Smooth horizontal and vertical transitions with existing features.

3. The more stringent of the tolerances governs regardless of whether or not the tolerance is or is not noted in the Design Drawings and Technical Specifications.

I. Improvements (other than earthwork) shall be constructed plumb, level, flat, even, and square within 0.25-inches in 8 feet non-cumulative except explicitly approved otherwise to match existing conditions. Edges of abutting work shall be flush and even.

Any seams in finish work shall be flush, flat, and securely adhered AND/OR Sealed.

J. Finish work shall appear flawless to the casual observer and shall be free of readily noticeable imperfections. All trade work shall be aligned parallel or perpendicular with the surrounding Principal Design, Abatement, Demolition, and De-Construction Lines.

K. Fasteners shall be concealed unless specified otherwise. Fasteners shall be aligned in neat rows and evenly spaced. Fasteners shall be non-rusting stainless steel, or as otherwise specified. Where a specific fastener type is not indicated, provide fasteners, which would perform in the application.

L. Painted or Stained Work shall appear neat, uniform in color and texture, with full coverage and free of runs, drips, sags, and over spray.

M. Welding shall be performed by licensed welders and in compliance with AWS recommended practices, structurally sound, and shall be neat in appearance.

N. Moving devices shall operate freely, smoothly, and align true.

O. Roads and Parking: Any public roads and parking lots subject to interference by the work shall be kept open in a manner that provides for safe public use.

a. Exercise effective measures to contain any debris within the Project Site. This includes the Propagation of Dust.

b. Promptly remove any Construction-Related Debris from Public Roads, parking or other areas beyond the Project Site.

c. The On-Site Speed Limit is 10 MPH Maximum.

d. Provide appropriate Traffic Control Devices, Signs, Flaggers, and similar where required.

P. Taxes and Fees:

a. The Contractor shall pay any applicable taxes, necessary permits, inspections, and fees.

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b. The Contractor is responsible to pay for third-party sampling-and-testing laboratory services for Material to be tested at the Perimeter, Within, and in the Immediate Vicinity of the Project.

c. Notify the USFWS Refuge Manager 7 days prior to start of On-Site Project Work. The Contractor’s Designated Representative shall read and have a good working knowledge of the Environmental Permits specific to this Project.

Q. Coordination: Coordinate the Work with ongoing USFWS activities, other contractors, and Utility Company Power Access.

R. Disposal Sites: Disposal of any Excess Excavated Materials, Unsuitable Excavated

Materials, Contaminated Excavated Materials, Hazardous Waste Materials Debris, Construction Waste Materials Debris, and All Associated Materials composing the Structures to be Disposed of in a legal manner off USFWS Land and in accordance with the Environmental Permits issued for this project and at a State Licensed and Permitted Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility(ies).

S. Vegetation and Existing Debris:

a. The work entails minimal clearing of relatively sparse low-growing vegetation

(In areas).

T. Environmental Permits And Restrictions:

a. General: Comply with requirements stated in the Environment Permits.

b. Temporary and Permanent Structures and Erosion Control:

i. Temporary and Permanent Structures and Erosion Control Measures to be determined by the Contractor, Contractor’s Certified Professionals, and Contractor’s Professional Engineers as a Design-Build Project Element.

ii. Promptly Remove any Temporary Structures After the Required Work is

Performed.

iii. Promptly Remove any Temporary Erosion Control Measures when earthwork and disturbed ground areas have been stabilized, and when conditions are otherwise suitable.

c. Petroleum or Similar Fluids: Safeguard the quality of the nesting habitat and the surrounding eco-systems. No petroleum or other environmentally harmful products shall enter the soil or water directly, from runoff, or by other sources.

i. Use of ordinary hydraulic fluid is allowed.

ii. Any Trucks or Other Equipment Leaking Fluid shall be immediately removed from the site, and any contaminated soils/water contained and disposed of off-site in a legal manner.

iii. Equipment shall not be fueled or have maintenance performed over water or within 100 feet of the water.

U. Spill Containment: Spill Containment Kit(s) shall be immediately available at Each

Principal Work Site and the Workers shall be proficient in their use. Submit a Written Spill- Containment Plan prior to Start of Work.

01 32 00 DEMOLITION AND DE-CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

A. Project Schedule:

1. Develop Project Schedule on commercially available computer scheduling software.

2. Provide Project Schedule showing Work break down structure or precedence diagram.

3. Break down activities by, skill set or trade, geographic location within project, separation in time, Work hours, (80-100) or cost ($5000.00-$10,000.00 maximum)

4. Identify all interfaces with government that may impact the Project Schedule. Keep government interfaces from critical path to maximum extent practical.

5. Update the Project Schedule to reflect changes/delays in the Project Work Activities.

B. Notification: Provide Refuge Manager or Assistant Refuge Manager 48 hours written notice prior to Project Work Activities. Coordinate timing of Project Work Activities to minimize conflicts with normal operations.

C. Project Meetings:

1. Pre-Abatement and Pre-Demolition Meeting: COR will arrange a Pre-Abatement and Pre-Demolition Meeting. Require Attendance by all parties affected by the Work. Take and distribute meeting notes to affected parties.

2. Progress Meetings: As required by the progress of the project, Contractor will coordinate progress job meetings. Require Attendance by parties affected by the Work.

3. Contractor will take and distribute meeting notes to affected parties. Notes should be distributed within 48 hours of meetings.

01 33 00 SUBMITTALS

A. Master Submittal Registry: Submit a Master Submittal Registry identifying submittals required. Provide Master Submittal Registry at Project Kick-Off Meeting. Identify each submittal by title and appropriate specification section. Sequentially number each submittal.

B. Electronically transmit submittals with the Government-furnished Submittal Form R1-67.

Government will furnish R1-67 in MS Word for interactive use. Submit R1-67 in MS Word as a transmittal page for each submittal. Obtain written approval before items are ordered.

Use a separate R1-67 for each broad category of material to avoid confusion should a re-submittal be necessary.

C. Submittals shall be numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. Re-submittals shall be assigned the number of the original submittal followed by A, B, C, etc.

D. Submit all submittals to the COR signed by the Contractor indicating they comply with the contract requirements. Submittals without the Contractor’s signature will be returned without action.

E. Submittals shall contain detailed product literature, shop drawings, material samples, and/or finish samples fully describing the items proposed for installation.

F. Conspicuously mark the item submitted to explicitly indicate the specific options, models, mechanical/electrical characteristics, trim styles, colors, sizes, etc. Annotate the submittal to cross-reference to the mark numbers/group numbers shown on the drawings and/or specification.

G. Tab and index submittals containing more than ten pages.

H. Explicitly and clearly indicate all features that differ from the contract requirements.

I. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor within 14 Working days of the date received by the COR.

J. Submit documentation for all products, materials, and equipment proposed for use.

K. Material Certifications:

1. Submit manufacturer’s certificate indicating material or product conforms or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

2. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or product but must be acceptable to COR.

L. Samples:

1. Submit exact product or material to be used.

2. Submit product sample of size specified and of sufficient size to clearly show the characteristics, integral parts, and attachment of the product or system.

3. Submit interior and exterior color and texture samples at one time for coordinated review by COR.

01 34 00 BASELINE SUBMITTAL LIST

A. Completed Work in accordance with the 100% Final Design Documents (Includes Drawings, Technical Specifications, Environmental Permits, OSHA Construction Safety Standards, and All Federal, State, County, and Local Laws, Codes, Regulations, Standards, and Provisions) detailing Abatement, Containment, Removal, Disposal, Structure Demolition, De- Construction, Removal, and Disposal.

B. Descriptive Product Literature: Provide Descriptive Product Literature for the principal components of any trade work. See also individual design drawings and technical specifications for specific requirements Developed, Prepared, and Submitted by the Contractor. Develop, prepare, and submit Product Literature for Products, Materials, Tools, Equipment, and Temporary Structures.

C. Progress Schedule: Submit the proposed progress work schedule for approval within 15 days after award of contract. Itemize each Principal Component / Phase of Work and the calendar days of anticipated performance. Submit a revised schedule any time the actual work progress delays the scheduled time by more than 14 calendar days.

D. Schedule of Values: Submit a detailed Schedule-of-Values within 7 days prior to the start of on-site work. Format the schedule-of-values to match the Schedule of Items and show sufficient additional detail to allow accurate calculation of monthly progress payments. Lump sum items shall be broken down into their Component Parts as applicable with a cost shown for each, i.e., mobilization, bond and insurance, and the principal components of the work.

E. Asbestos Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal Plan. Describe in detail Plans, Processes, and Procedures to be Implemented Prior to and During On-Site Work Activities.

The Plans, Processes, Procedures described shall capture the Entire Project / Contract On-Site Work Duration.

F. Lead Abatement, Containment, Removal, and Disposal Plan. Describe in Detail Plans, Processes, and Procedures to be Implemented Prior to and During On-Site Work Activities.

The Plans, Processes, Procedures described shall capture the Entire Project / Contract On-Site Work Duration.

G. Other Discovered Hazardous Materials and Substances Abatement Containment, Removal, and Disposal Plan. This is a Contingency Plan if Additional Hazardous Materials and Substances are Discovered Prior to and During On-Site Work Activities. The Plans, Processes, Procedures described shall capture the Entire Project / Contract On-Site Work Duration.

H. Spill Prevention and Containment Plan. Submit a Written Spill Prevention and Containment

Plan.

I. Subcontract List: Submit each proposed subcontractor on a SF 1413 (Statement and

Acknowledgment) in accordance with Paragraph (d)(1) of FAR Clause 52.222-11. SF 1413s need to be submitted within 14 days after award of the contract.

J. Key Personnel Names: Within 14 days of starting project operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and telephone numbers, including home, office, and cellular telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

K. Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan

(HSP): Prepare and Submit Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Provide Detailed Project Data in the Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP).

L. Comprehensive Air Emissions and Air Monitoring Program and Plan. Describe in

Detail Plans, Processes, and Procedures to be Implemented Prior to and During On-Site Work Activities. The Plans, Processes, Procedures described shall capture the Entire

Project / Contract On-Site Work Duration.

M. Testing Agency Qualifications: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

N. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government's record, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

O. Contract Daily Work Reports: For the Duration of the Contract, submit a Daily Work

Report for each Work Day, which includes the Contract Number, Title and Location of Project, Report Number, Prime Contractor Designation, Subcontractor Designation, Superintendent Designation, Morning Weather Description, Afternoon Weather Description, Maximum Daily Temperature, and Minimum Daily Temperature. Also, include the Day’s Scheduled Activity Number(s), Work Location(s), Work Description(s), Employer(s), Number of Worker(s), Trade(s), Number of Work Hour(s), Work Item(s) Completed, and Job Safety Checklist(s).

The contractor may include additional entry fields on their Daily Reports at their own discretion.

P. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Inspection, Test Reports, Safety Inspections, and

Safety Checks: For the Duration of the Contract, perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control Inspection, Test Reports, Material Analysis and Test Reports, Safety Inspections, and Safety Checks and provide copies to the USFWS.

Q. As-Performed Record Drawings and Specifications. Maintain As-Performed Record

Drawings and Specifications at the Project Site and Submit to the USFWS CO and COR at the End of On-Site Work Activities. As-Performed Drawings and Specifications shall be annotated to reflect As-Performed Conditions concurrent as the Contract Progresses.

In particular, Submit a Full Size Set of Red-Lined Drawings and Complete Set of Specifications, which clearly indicates the As-Performed Work. Submit (1) set of Marked-Up Record Drawings, (1) set of Reproducible CAD Drawings showing As-Constructed Conditions, and (1) Electronic copy on a CD complying with FWS CAD Standards.

R. Close-Out Documents. Submit documents listed in the CLOSE OUT DOCUMENT section under Specification 01 78 00.

01 35 00 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

A. Rollover Protection and Seat Belts: In addition to the Safety and Health requirements of

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.236-13 of Part 2, Section I of this Contract, rollover protection and seat belts required by 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) shall be extended to include equipment regardless of the year of manufacture.

B. Immediately Stop Work if paleontological, archaeological or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, immediately Stop the Work and notify the Inspector, Contracting Officer’s Representative, or Contracting Officer. The Contracting

Officer will notify the Regional Archaeologist so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources Discovered During Work Activities) and other relevant laws are followed.

Work will cease in the immediate vicinity until permitted to resume by written order from the Contracting Officer. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the regional Archaeologist.

C. Hazardous Materials: The proposed Work Areas contain Hazardous Materials. Refer to

Materials Site Survey Report – Separate Attachment. Should any Additional Unknown Hazardous Materials be encountered, Stop Work immediately and notify CO and COR in writing of conditions encountered.

D. In Addition, Protect adjacent property, structures, and improvements from damage.

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

1. The contractor is responsible for the overall quality of all its own Work and the Work performed by their subcontractors Working under this contract.

2. The quality of any part of the Work Installed AND/OR Removed and Disposed must not be less than that required by the technical divisions of this specification and Accompanying Specifications to be Developed, Prepared, and Submitted by the Contractor under this Future Contract.

3. If the COR determines that the quality of Work does not conform to the applicable technical specifications and design drawings, the contractor will be advised in writing of the areas of nonconformance, and within 7 days the contractor must correct the deficiencies and advise the CO in writing of the corrective action(s) taken.

4. Supervision: At all times when onsite Work is underway, provide an onsite Project Manager AND Project Superintendent who has a good Working knowledge of the project Work and who is able to converse (read, write, and speak) fluent English.

B. Noncompliance with Quality Assurance and Quality Control Requirements:

Failure of the contractor to comply with the above requirements may be cause for termination for default.

C. Quality Assurance and Control Procedures:

1. Contractor shall monitor quality assurance and quality control over Contractor employees, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, Site Conditions, and Workmanship.

2. Comply fully with manufacturer's published instructions, including each step in sequence of installation.

3. Should manufacturer's published instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative before proceeding.

D. Comply with specified standards as a minimum quality for Work, except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise Workmanship.

E. Perform Work by persons who are thoroughly qualified and trained in their respective trade, to produce Workmanship of specified quality.

F. Perform tests required by governing authorities having jurisdiction and utilities having jurisdiction.

G. Maintain check-off list of Work, which does not comply with Contract Documents and

Design Documents, stating specifically what is non-complying, date faulty Work was originally discovered, and date Work was corrected. No requirement to report deficiencies corrected same day it was discovered unless it was considered a Significant Deficiency. Submit copy of Non-Compliance Check-Off List of non-complying Work items to Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative on a weekly basis.

H. Prior to final acceptance by Contracting Officer, submit a certification signed by Contractor to Contracting Officer stating that all Work has been inspected and all Work, except as specifically noted, is complete and in compliance with Contract Documents.

I. Project Safety:

1. The Contractor is responsible for safety on the Project Site at all times, from issuance of the Notice to Proceed until Final Completion and acceptance of the Project by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all onsite activities, equipment, and facilities constructed by the Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier conform fully to the standards of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 and 1910; and DOI and FWS policies.

3. Adhere to all current Federal, State, County, and Local Safety Requirements and Standards. In the event where any safety standard referenced herein conflicts with another, the more stringent shall govern.

4. Initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect their employees from, and allow them to recognize, job-related safety and health hazards.

5. Include in safety program, provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general and specific Work Site Hazards, Specific Job Hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections.

6. Each employee for all contractors and subcontractors must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the Work environment.

7. Provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the Public, Workers, and Government Personnel.

8. Where project Work affects public roads, provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

01 41 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. This condition applies to, but is not limited to, laws and regulations governing noise levels, air and water quality standards, and cultural resources.

2. Comply with the current edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, International Building Code, Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), National Electric Code, International Plumbing Code, and International Mechanical Code

3. If the code provisions conflict, the more stringent code provision shall govern.

4. In any instances where the Design Drawings and Technical Specifications do not specify explicit materials or methods, then perform the Work in accordance with the minimum requirements of the code applicable to the Work.

B. Permit Responsibility:

1. In general, customary building permits, mechanical and electrical permits are not required.

However, Pre-Abatement and Pre-Demolition Permits and All Associated Environmental Permits ARE Required.

2. The Contractor shall, arrange for, obtain, and pay for any permits, licenses, government charges, connection fees, assessments, and inspection fees necessary for interface connections with serving utilities or other agencies having jurisdiction for prosecution of the Work.

3. Include fees for items above as a line item in the Schedule of Values.

01 42 00 REFERENCES

A. Acronyms

USFWS, US FWS, US & FWS, FWS, Owner, Government, and Service, are all intended to mean

U.S Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 1 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-4181

CO: Contracting Officer COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative CGS: Division of Contracting and General Services, Region 1, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

DOI: Department of Interior EN: Division of Engineering, Region 1, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

D/B: Design Builder or Design Build entity FF&E: Furnishings, Fixtures, and Equipment NWR: National Wildlife Refuge NWRC: National Wildlife Refuge Complex

B. Definitions:

1. Allowance(s): A specific monetary sum included in the basic contract amount for a contract element that is undefined. Allowance includes all labor, materials, incidental expenses, taxes, and contractor markups for incorporation of the element into the project.

Allowances will be paid for on a time and materials basis after submittal and approval of a detailed cost break down and a contract modification has been issued. Should the allowance amount exceed the actual cost, savings will accrue to the Owner. Should the allowance not cover the cost an equitable contact modification will be issued.

2. Authority Having Jurisdiction: Division of Engineering, Region 1, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

3. Industry Standard: A reference standard that establishes a level of quality, performance or other characteristic of a material or system.

4. Local Authority Having Jurisdiction: Duly adopted local code authority, agency, or serving utility governing or serving the location of the Project.

5. Remove and Replace (RR): Remove existing component or assembly and replace in kind with new materials of same type, design, quality, and operating characteristics.

6. Remove and Salvage (RSALV): Remove component, equipment or assembly intact and turn over to government for their use.

7. Refurbish (RFR): Restore component, equipment, or assembly “as new”. Refurbishing includes but is not limited to cleaning, restoring finishes, making inoperable items operable, rewiring, re-lamping, custom manufacturing unavailable parts, and replacing missing parts. If necessary for refurbishment, remove component, equipment, or assembly intact, refurbish, and reincorporate it into the project.

8. Remove and Reinstall (RSR): Remove component, equipment, or assembly intact.

Store and protect removed items, reincorporate into project in same condition prior to removal.

9. Unit Price: The Unit Price is establishment of a price based on a per unit basis or task basis for Work to be provided in the project. Unit prices will be good for the duration of the project. Quantities will be measured and only actual quantities installed will be paid for. Unit prices should include all costs including taxes and fees for furnishing and installing into the project. When unit prices are within 10% of estimated amounts, the initial unit price will be valid. When unit price quantity exceeds 10% of estimated amounts unit price may be renegotiated.

01 43 00 TESTING AND INPECTION

A. Employ and pay for services of an independent testing agency or laboratory acceptable to

Owner to perform specified testing.

1. Prior to start of Work, submit testing laboratory name, address, and telephone number, and names of full time [registered Engineer] [specialist] and responsible officer.

2. Submit copy of report of laboratory facilities inspection made by Materials Reference Laboratory of National Bureau of Standards during most recent inspection, with memorandum of remedies of deficiencies reported by inspection.

B. The independent firm will perform tests, inspections and other services specified in individual specification sections.

1. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in the State of Washington.

2. Laboratory Employees: Maintain full time specialist to review services.

3. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of an accuracy traceable to National Bureau of Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

C. Testing, inspections, and source quality control may occur on or off the Project Site.

Perform off-site testing as required by Owner’s Representative.

D. Reports will be submitted by the independent firm to the Contractor, and authority having jurisdiction, indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with Contract Documents.

E. Cooperate with independent firm. Furnish samples of materials, design mix (where applicable), equipment, tools, storage, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested.

F. Testing and employment of testing agency or laboratory shall not relieve Contractor of obligation to perform Work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

G. Re-testing or re-inspection required because of non-conformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same independent firm upon receiving instructions from Contractor.

H. Contractor’s Testing Agency Responsibilities:

1. Provide qualified employees at the Project Site. Cooperate with Owner’s

Representative and Contractor in performance of services.

2. Perform specified sampling and testing of products in accordance with specified standards and technical specifications prepared by the Contractor (if applicable).

3. Ascertain compliance of materials with requirements of Contract Documents.

4. Promptly notify Owner’s Representative and Contractor of observed irregularities or non- conformance of Work or Products.

5. Attend Pre-Work Meetings and Progress Meetings.

I. Testing Agency Reports: After each test, promptly submit two copies of the report to the

Owner’s Representative, Contractor, and authority having jurisdiction. When requested by

Contractor, provide interpretation of test results. Include the following:

1. Date issued.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name of inspector.

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection.

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