A04_Project_Specifications.pdf

TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL

MONUMENT

CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

PEPC 101441

SOUTH UNIT FENCE BOUNDARY – PHASE 2

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

January 28, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS NO. OF PAGES

01 11 00 Summary of Work and General Requirements

01 11 40 Work Restrictions

01 27 00 Definition of Contract Price Items

01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination

01 32 16 Construction Schedule

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

01 67 00 Product Requirements

01 73 40 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management & Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 82 00 Demonstration & Training

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 21 26 Post and Cable Fence

APPENDIX

Compliance Letter

FWS Programmatic Biological Opinion

SHPO Compliance

Proposed Fence Layout Overview

Fence Details

Proposed Horse Gate

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. Segment 1 – Iron Mountain Boundary: Segment to begin at the northeast corner of the

Silverstone Ranch Community near Woodland Vase Ct, which is north of the intersection of N. Rainbow Blvd. and Horse Dr. Segment shall trend east along the monument boundary, approximately parallel with W. Iron Mountain Rd until its termination where Bureau of Land Management property begins. This segment will consist of installation of approximately 3,900 LF of post and cable fencing per attached site plan. There is a single location where a horse gate will be installed. Signage shall be provided, in accordance with NPS signage standards, at the termination of this segment to indicate that monument boundary continues north.

2. Bid Option 1: Segment 2 – N. Jones Blvd East Boundary: Segment shall begin near the northern-most termination of N. Jones Blvd and trend east into open desert approximately parallel with W. Sheleheda Ave. Segment will terminate when it intersects badlands terrain and slopes becomes too steep for the passage of vehicles and equipment. This segment will consist of installation of approximately 1,200 LF of post and cable fencing per attached site plan. Signage shall be provided, in accordance with

NPS signage standards, at the beginning and termination of this segment to indicate that monument boundary continues west and east respectively.

B. Project Location:

Work under this contract is located in Clark County, Nevada on NPS property. The work will take place in (2) locations located in the South Unit the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National

Monument in Las Vegas, Nevada.

C. This work will be bid as itemized on the Government Bid Schedule and will include preparing and processing a Dust Permit.

1.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

A. The Contractor shall furnish materials required for the performance of the contract work in accordance with Section 32 21 26 – Post and Cable Fences.

1.3 PUBLIC USE OF THE SITE

A. General: The areas around project sites will be open to the public and park staff during installation. Temporary closures may be permitted upon specific written approval of the contracting officer.

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1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Limit use of the site during the construction period to the project area limits as outlined on the attached site maps. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the project area limits.

B. Park Entry: The contractor shall furnish a list of personnel with phone contact information.

Vehicles associated with the contractor shall be waived entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicles. The entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

C. Site Access: The contractor shall access the project site as outlined on the attached site map.

Do not drive vehicles off road or access non-project areas without permission from the contracting officer or park superintendent.

D. Park Regulations: Ensure all personnel (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) entering or working in the park are familiar with and obey all park regulations. Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity.

E. Working Hours: Regular work hours shall be limited to daylight hours from 7:00 a.m. until

5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Work outside regular hours requires approval from the contracting officer.

F. No Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited inside or outside within 25 feet of any buildings in the park. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction, and buildings under renovation. Discarding of tobacco products or debris anywhere other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and subject to fines.

G. Staging and Storage: Confine storage of equipment and materials to the staging / lay-down / storage areas identified on the attached site map or as established at the preconstruction meeting.

H. Parking: The contractor shall park vehicles and heavy equipment in designated areas for contractor use or as established at the preconstruction meeting. Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along roads or in associated overlooks / pull-outs.

I. Driveways and Entrances: The contractor shall keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the government, government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

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J. Preservation of Natural Features: Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restored damaged areas and replace damaged trees, vegetation, and grass at no expense to the government.

K. Refer also to Section 01 11 40 Work Restrictions and Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities

& Controls.

1.5 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access Roads: Access roads are shown on the Work Location Map. Vehicle travel is permitted in disturbed areas only along the fence line. Maps of these areas will be provided.

The topography along the fence line may limit or prevent travel. Through access for motorists on any public road or designated access must be maintained at all times.

B. Rocky Ground: The Contractor’s Bid Proposal shall include a cost per vertical foot of “Hard dig” (Item 50, Government Bid Schedule) in the event that rock is encountered. This cost will be utilized to justify the billing use of Bid Item 50 (vertical foot of hard dig). The definition of “Hard Dig” shall be all rock material in ledges, bedding deposits, and un-stratified masses which cannot be removed without systematic drilling; and conglomerate deposits which are so firmly cemented that they possess the characteristics of solid rock and which cannot be removed without systematic drilling. In the event that rock is encountered, the Contractor shall notify the National Park Service Contracting Officer for verification and inspection. All hard dig shall be visually inspected by the Contracting Officer or the designated Construction COR at the time of encounter.

C. Dust Suppression: The Contractor shall be required to meet all requirements per the Dust

Permit issued by Clark County. The Contractor shall be required to have constant access to water on site for dust suppression measures at all times. The Contractor shall provide water and equipment to implement dust suppression while performing work described in this scope of work.

D. No blading or scraping of the ground along the fence line or on any National Park Service administered land is permitted. Access roads shall not be constructed along the fence lines or to the job sites, but travel along the fence line is permitted, as long as the area is previously disturbed. The contractor is responsible for obtaining a dust permit through the local governing agencies and adhering to the conditions of said permit.

E. Rocky conditions exist along portions of the fence. It is recommended that the interested contractors attend the site visit or inspect the site before offering a bid.

F. No cross-country travel with motorized vehicles shall take place when ground is muddy causing ruts to form. The Contractor shall repair all ruts and scarred ground created by construction, repair, or removal as directed by the Contracting Officer.

G. Camping at or near the job site is not permitted.

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H. Clean-up: All trash and site debris must be removed daily. Excess materials must be removed from the project site on completion of construction and disposed of in a manner, and at a location, approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 PREPARATION

A. Work Layout: Contractor shall be responsible for contracting a surveyor to assess and locate property boundary locations along the alignment and for placing all construction staking.

The Contractor shall immediately upon entering the project site, locate all reference marks and take such actions to prevent their destruction. Stress panels shall be located as specified for post and cable fences. Location of end panels and corner panels will be as shown on drawings. Contractor shall be responsible for contracting a surveyor to assess and locate property boundary locations along the alignment.

B. Dust Permit: A Clark County dust permit will be required. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Clark County Department of Air Quality (DAQ) to obtain a dust control permit prior to soil disturbing activity.

C. Call Before You Dig: The Contractor shall contact “Call Before You Dig” at 811 and 1-

800-227-2600 to have any underground utilities marked prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor shall also contact “Call “Before You Overhead” at 702-227-2929.

1.7 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Items or debris not designated as salvage for the Government shall become the property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of materials in a legal manner and for payment of any fees required. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. When hazardous materials are encountered during demolition operations, the Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances concerning removal, handling, and protection against exposure or environmental pollution. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

1.8 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. Requirements: The Contractor shall furnish and install a project sign which shall meet and be located per the Clark County Dust Permit requirements. All other signage as required by law shall also be located on this sign, preferably on the back side of the sign.

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 01 11 40

1.1 PARK REGULATIONS

A. General: The Contractor must comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Ensure personnel (contractors or subcontractors) working in the park become familiar with and obey all park regulations, wear hard hats in designated areas, and do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry.

2. Ensure equipment is conspicuously marked for identification.

3. The Contractor shall restrict employees / representatives to the work site and control travel directly to and from the work site.

4. Restore all traffic / parking / security signs and markings, including space numbers, designations, and lines, to their original form if such signs / markings are defaced or deleted during construction / repair.

5. Control and provide security of Contractor-owned equipment and materials at the work site.

Report immediately missing / lost / stolen property to the park dispatch / law enforcement rangers at 702-293-8998 NON-EMERGENCY.

6. Vehicles associated with the Contractor shall be waived the entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicle(s). Please note that the entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

a. Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer with a listing of its subcontractors and their associated vehicles and employees entering the park on a daily basis.

b. Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer with a listing of anticipated deliveries for each week.

7. Vehicles / Heavy Equipment:

a. Rules of the Road: All vehicles and heavy equipment will comply with posted traffic regulations, including speed limits and double-yellow center lane markings. Vehicles and heavy equipment shall take every safe opportunity to use paved roadside pullouts in order to allow faster moving traffic to pass. Failure to comply with traffic regulations will result in a citation being issued to the driver.

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b. Vehicle Parking: Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along park roads or in associated overlooks / pullouts. Vehicles and heavy equipment will be permitted at designated parking areas only.

c. Vehicle Exhaust: All vehicles will be properly maintained to insure that the exhaust produced is within legal limits. Effects of excessive vehicle exhaust may be subject to enforcement of State and Federal laws regarding emissions as well as those regarding threatened and endangered species.

d. Spills: Contractor shall be responsible for any cleanup efforts required in accordance with 40 CFR and all applicable state environmental quality laws regarding disposal and cleanup of hazardous / industrial wastes. Contractor must immediately notify the

Contracting Officer of spills.

e. Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections: The Contractor, employees, contractors, and subcontractors shall fully cooperate regarding safety inspections of commercial vehicles within the Park. Commercial vehicle safety inspections are conducted unannounced for employee and visitor safety. Vehicles are checked for safety and mechanical deficiencies and for compliance with current state and federal laws and regulations. Driver licenses and medical certificates are also checked.

f. DOT Compliance: All vehicles are to be compliant with all DOT requirements including but not limited to driver with appropriate license class, medical examiner card as appropriate with license class, carrying three (3) triangles or three (3) flares, mounted fire extinguisher, and valid DOT safety sticker.

g. Slow Vehicles: The Contractor is to notify the Contracting Officer of slow vehicles that may cause traffic delays or extended traffic lines. Vehicles that are slow are requested to enter the Park AFTER 2:00 p.m. and exit the Park BEFORE sunset.

h. Oversized Vehicles: Oversized vehicles are defined as vehicles where the width of the vehicle or load exceeds one lane (i.e., beyond the center line of the paved road).

Oversized vehicles must not exceed the clearances along the Park road corridor.

Oversized vehicles will require an escort and drivers must avoid driving on the edges of the Park road. The Contractor is to notify the Contracting Officer of oversized vehicles, scheduled dates and estimated arrival times at the park entrance, and the identity of who is escorting the vehicle (e.g., police, contractor, etc.). Vehicles that are oversized are requested to enter the Park AFTER 2:00 p.m. and exit the Park BEFORE sunset.

i. Road Work: Contractor shall provide adequate traffic control, including flaggers on either side of any work performed on the road. Any workers on or near the road must wear highly visible, bright clothing. (See Section 01 50 00 for additional details).

j. Law Enforcement: Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity. Contractor must immediately comply with any instructions issued by a park law enforcement ranger.

k. Road & Weight Restrictions: All vehicle load, weight, and size limitations, as established by State law, apply to vehicles operated on the Park road (36 CFR § 4.11).

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8. Emergency Medical and Accident Reporting:

a. The Contractor or subcontractor shall contact Park Dispatch for any medical emergency or traffic accident occurring within the Park.

Emergency number: Dial 911 as needed.

Park Dispatch: 702-293-8932 EMERGENCY

Park Dispatch is called so that the entrance station will be prepared should any emergency vehicles (e.g. ambulance) need to enter the Park and so that any available

Emergency Medical Services personnel in the Park might respond until such time as the ambulance arrives.

b. The Contractor or subcontractor is required to report ANY personal injury and / or property damage incident occurring within the park. This report must be made to a

Law Enforcement Ranger at the first available opportunity before leaving the park:

Park Dispatch: 702-293-8998 NON-EMERGENCY

1.2 RESOURCE PROTECTION

A. General: The park is committed protecting natural and cultural resources found within the park and adjacent lands. The Contractor must comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Invasive Species: The introduction of non-native invasive species can threaten rare and endangered species or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park. The contractor is required to inform personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to thoroughly clean all vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials prior to packing / loading. The park requires, and will perform, inspections to ensure non-transport of non-native species PRIOR to arriving at the park entrance. Contact the resource staff directly at 702-279-3009 or 702-293-8849 at least (5) five business days in advance of park entry to arrange for inspection(s) at the loading dock or point of origin.

2. Endangered Species: Endangered species are protected by Federal law. Obey all park regulations. Drivers must obey all traffic laws and keep an eye out for animals on or alongside road. Contact park dispatch at 702-293-8998 immediately if animal is hit or injured or will not move off of the road. All contractor personnel working in Tule Springs

Fossil Beds National Monument must have up-to-date Lake Mead desert tortoise awareness training. Prior to starting work, contact the resource staff directly at 702-279-3009 or

702-293-8849 at least (5) five business days in advance to schedule the desert tortoise awareness training. Refer to FWS Programmatic Biological Opinion in appendix for additional requirements.

a. An authorized desert tortoise biologist or environmental monitor shall be on-site during construction activities to ensure that construction activities will not harm desert tortoises.

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b. All areas to be disturbed will have boundaries flagged before beginning the activity, and all disturbance and project activities will be confined to the flagged areas.

Disturbance outside flagged areas will be prohibited.

c. A qualified biologist will survey the area to ensure that no live tortoises or active burrows are present. If tortoises or burrows are found, the biologist will relocate the tortoises outside the project area and excavate the burrows according to USFWS-approved protocols.

d. If a tortoise is found on the project site, all work will cease until the authorized biologist can take appropriate action to prevent harm to the tortoise.

e. All project vehicles shall be driven at speeds within posted speed limits on existing roads and will not exceed 20 mph within project boundaries. Any tortoise observed in harm's way on a paved road will be moved off the road in the direction it was moving in accordance with USFWS-approved tortoise handling procedures. All tortoise observations on roads shall be reported to NPS biologists to be included in the annual report.

f. Project personnel shall exercise caution when commuting to the project area and obey speed limits to minimize any chance for the inadvertent injury or mortality of species encountered on roads leading to and from the project site. All desert tortoise observations, including mortalities, shall be reported directly to an authorized biologist, NPS, and the USFWS.

g. Open trenches, stockpiled pipes, and excavations that pose a threat or potential to entrap or injure tortoises shall be capped or covered; temporarily fenced; and/or escape ramps installed. Any excavated holes left open overnight will be covered and/or tortoise-proof fencing will be installed to prevent desert tortoise access to the open holes.

h. A litter control program will be implemented to avoid attracting ravens or other opportunistic predators to the project area.

3. Archaeological Resources: Archaeological resources are physical evidences of past human activity, including evidences of the effects of that activity on the environment.

Archaeological resources are found above and below ground and underwater. The contractor shall contract a qualified archaeological monitor during all ground-disturbing activities in archaeological sensitive areas. If the monitor discovers resources, the contractor shall stop work or relocate work to a non-sensitive area and contact the contracting officer immediately. Archaeological resources typically found in the park or at the project site will be discussed further at the preconstruction meeting. Refer to State

Historic Preservation Office Compliance Letter in appendix for additional requirements.

4. Soundscape / Noise: The contractor shall minimize noise levels at the project site to protect the soundscape of the park and surrounding neighborhoods. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week or as directed by the contracting officer.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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 bid item ends and another begins.

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

1.2 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Price Item No.1 – Fence Segment 1: Iron Mountain Boundary

1. This price item consists of:

All necessary labor, materials, and equipment to install the post and cable fencing. The work includes, but is not limited to: site visit, mobilization, post hole excavation, post and cable fencing, and hardware. All removed/excavated materials unsuitable for backfill shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

B. Contract Price Item No.2 – Horse Gates

All necessary labor, materials, and equipment to install wooden horse entrance gates.

The work includes, but is not limited to site visit, construction survey and staking, prefabrication, excavation, and hardware. All removed/excavated materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

C. Contract Price Item No.3 – Hard Dig

All necessary labor, materials, and equipment to excavate post holes found to contain solid rock material, bedding deposits or conglomerate deposits having characteristics of solid rock. All removed/excavated materials unsuitable for backfill shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

D. Contract Price Item No.4 – Compliance Monitoring

All necessary labor, materials, and equipment to contract qualified biological, archeological, and environmental monitors to adhere to compliance requirements for the duration of project.

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E. Contract Price Item No.5 – Property Survey and Construction Staking

All necessary labor, materials, and equipment to contract a licensed surveyor to validate property boundaries along alignment and for construction staking to be placed and protected.

F. Contract Price Item No.6 – Bid Option 1: Fence Segment 2: N. Jones Blvd East Boundary

All necessary labor, materials, and equipment to install the post and cable fencing. The work includes, but is not limited to: site visit, mobilization, post hole excavation, post and cable fencing, and hardware. All removed/excavated materials unsuitable for backfill shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

1.3 LIST OF SCHEDULE OF VALUES

All listed quantities shown are estimated values and shall be validated by contractor.

Item

No.

Descriptions Govt

Estimated

Quantities

Govt

Unit

Contractor

Quantities

Contractor

Unit

1 Fence Segment 1 3900 LF

2 Horse Gates 1 EA

3 Hard Dig 100 LF

4 Compliance Monitoring 200 HR

5 Property Survey and Construction Staking 1 LS

6 Bid Option 1: Fence Segment 2 1200 LF

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention Plan.

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

B. All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction

Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to

Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued

1.2 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: On discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract

Documents, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form designated by the Contracting officer.

1. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by

Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

2. Date.

3. RFI subject.

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

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7. Contractor’s signature.

8. Requested date for response.

9. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract

Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The

Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit a baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

C. Construction Schedule Updates: Prior to the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which

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progress payments may be requested. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

B. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

C. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

D. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting

Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using computerized scheduling software.

1. Construction Baseline Schedule shall show submittal review, construction start date, work activities / staff resources, activity durations, major milestones, inspection dates, closeout activities, and project end date.

2. Establish procedures for updating Construction Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

3. Contracting Officer may request an updated Construction Schedule at any time to confirm progress of the work.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16 form, attached to the end of this specification section. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form.

Complete the general information at the top of the form.

a. Provide all required information based on the submittal type

b. Attach all related documents.

c. Sign the CM-16 form in the contractor section at the bottom of the form.

2. Physical samples: Complete the CM-16 form as outlined above, and deliver the physical sample to the CO (or designee) on site for processing. All comments and actions will be documented on the CM-16 form.

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require

Government’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with the requirements.

C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An

FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

D. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

E. Drawings (DWG): A proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three- dimensional design data and metadata. It is the most widely used format for CAD drawings. Latest, AutoCAD, format preferred.

1.3 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with

Contract Documents.

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1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

C. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this Specification Section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list.

The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence when an e-mail notification is received by the

Contracting Officer (or designee) indicating the submittal has been posted on the NPS SharePoint website and is ready for review. When the Contracting Officer has completed their review, an e-mail notification will be sent to the Contractor indicating the submittal has been processed. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow 30 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational submittals

a. Review: Allow 10 days for review of each submittal.

E. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

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b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

F. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. CM-SPE Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park

Service form CM-SPE form. The form is accessed and completed on the NPS/DSC

SharePoint Project website. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-SPE transmittal form.

a. Complete the general information at the top of the form.

b. Provide all required information based on the submittal type

c. Attach all related documents.

d. Sign the CM-SPE form in the contractor section at the bottom of the form, and select “submit” when complete.

2. Physical samples: Complete the CM-SPE on the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website as described above. Deliver the physical sample to the CO (or designee) on site for processing.

All comments and actions will be documented on the CM-SPE form on the NPS/DSC

SharePoint Project website.

G. Identification: Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1. Submittal number shall use a sequential number (e.g., .001). Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., .001.A).

H. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals using the same process used with the initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in the title block on the CM-SPE and clearly indicate the extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations”.

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or “Approved with notations”. Ensure all notations have been incorporated and, at a minimum, keep one copy of the final approved submittal on site for use during construction.

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1.4 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF CAD FILES

A. General: At Contractor’s written request, copies of CAD files will be provided, if available, to

Contractor for Contractor’s use in connection with Project, subject to the following conditions:

1. Files will be provided as is; no format or other changes to files or changes to the objects in the drawing will be done by the Government.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

b. Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

c. Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each page of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

d. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

e. Printed performance curves.

f. Operational range diagrams.

g. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

h. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Submit product data in PDF file format before or concurrent with samples.

B. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base

Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

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f. Shop work manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Notation of coordination requirements.

j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

2. Submit shop drawings as a PDF electronic file.

C. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Complete and post the CM-SPE on the NPS SharePoint website for processing and documentation of action on submitted samples.

3. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

4. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

5. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer’s color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two (2) full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer’s product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

6. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

a. Number of Samples: Submit four sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain three Sample sets; remainder will be returned. Samples NOT Required.

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D. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National

Park Service to approve these materials.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by individual Specification

Sections.

1. Post informational submittals as PDF electronic files directly to the NPS SharePoint website.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract

Documents will be rejected and one copy will be returned.

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 31 00 “Project

Management and Coordination.”

C. Contractors Construction Schedule: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 32 16

“Construction Schedule.”

D. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 35 23 “Safety

Requirements.”

E. Schedule of Values: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 32 16 “Construction

Schedule.”

F. Waste Recycling Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 74 19

“Construction Waste Management and Disposal.”

G. Quality Control Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 40 00 “Quality

Requirements.”

H. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01

57 23 “Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention” and any storm water permit requirements identified in Section 01 31 00.

I. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

J. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure

Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

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K. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that

Installer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

L. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that manufacturer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

M. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that product complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

N. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that material complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

O. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

P. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

Q. Research/Evaluation Reports: Prepare written evidence, from a model code organization acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, that product complies with building code in effect for Project.

R. Preconstruction Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting results of tests performed before installation of product, for compliance with performance requirements in the Contract Documents.

S. Compatibility Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting results of compatibility tests performed before installation of product. Include written recommendations for primers and substrate preparation needed for adhesion.

T. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

U. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with the requirements specified in

Section 01 78 23 “Operation and Maintenance Data.”

V. Design Data: Prepare written and…