A04_Scope_of_Work.pdf

BLACK ROCK NATURE CENTER

REHABILITATION – SIDING REPAIR & REFINISH PMIS #265031A

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

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SCOPE OF WORK:

Black Rock Nature Center Rehabilitation – Siding Repair & Refinish

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – General

1.1 Section 01 – Part 1 – Contents

1.2 Project Information

1.3 Summary of Work

1.4 Special Factors Applicable to Contract

1.5 Project Safety

1.6 Site Examination and Field Verification

1.7 Definitions

1.8 Contractor’s Quality Control

1.9 Codes and Reference Standards

1.10 Permits

1.11 Contractor’s Use of Premises

1.12 Hot Work

1.13 Hazardous Materials

PART 2 – Products

2.1 Section 01 – Part 2 – Contents

2.2 General Requirements

2.3 Product Definitions

2.4 Product Selection Procedures

2.5 Product Submittal Requirements

2.6 Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling

2.7 Product Warranties

PART 3 – Execution

3.1 Section 01 – Part 3 – Contents

3.2 Execution of the Work

3.3 Examination and Quality Assurance

3.4 Photo Documentation

3.5 Construction Submittal Requirements

3.6 Schedules

3.7 Required Closeout Documents

3.8 Substantial Completion and Final Acceptance

3.9 Final Cleaning and Restoration

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SECTION 02 – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – Individual Tasks

1.1 Section 02 – Part 1 – Contents

1.2 Exterior Lock Deck and Trim Repairs and Painting

1.3 Interior Finish Rehabilitation

1.4 Chimney Rehabilitation

PART 2 – List of Drawings

PART 3 – Applicable Publications

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SECTION 01 – PART 1 – CONTENTS

A. PART 1 sets forth general administrative and procedural requirements for the accomplishment of the Work of this contract and includes the following:

1.1 Section 01 – Part 1 – Contents

1.2 Project Information

1.3 Summary of Work

1.4 Special Factors Applicable to Contract

1.5 Project Safety

1.6 Site Examination and Field Verification

1.7 Definitions

1.8 Contractor’s Quality Control

1.9 Codes and Reference Standards

1.10 Permits

1.11 Contractor’s Use of Premise

1.12 Hot Work

1.13 Hazardous Materials

1.2 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Authority: The United States Government, Department of the Interior, National Park Service is the Owner of this property and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as “the Government”. Representatives of the Government are as follows and lines of communication and responsibilities will be further clarified at a Preconstruction Conference following Contract Award and prior to Notice to Proceed:

1. Contracting Officer (CO) is the official Government Representative and

Authority for the Project. The CO will be assigned by the Government and made known to the Contractor at the time of Award or before;

2. The CO will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to assist with the daily operations of the Contract. The COR will be made known to the Contractor at the time of the Preconstruction Conference or before;

3. Contractor shall not take direction from any Government Representative other than the CO or the COR;

4. Only the CO can change any contract requirement. If a contract requirement is changed by the CO, it will be done in writing.

B. Project Address/Location: Black Rock Nature Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road, Yucca Valley, California 92284. The Project Site is located at the center of Black Rock Campground in Yucca Valley, California within the northern boundary of Joshua Tree National Park.

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C. Offers: Provide offers/price proposals as outlined below on form provided by the Government.

D. All Work will be performed under a single prime base contract.

E. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed is issued by the Government.

1.3 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to complete the Work as specified herein and as indicated on the figures/drawings included herein; and as required by referenced and industry standards, applicable codes and existing field conditions.

B. General Information:

1. Objective: The goal of this project is to rehabilitate interior and exterior finishes on the historic Black Rock Nature Center. Upon completion the structure shall be weather tight and shall match the historic appearance of the building.

2. Background: The Black Rock Nature Center is located in Joshua Tree National Park’s Black Rock Campground, in Yucca Valley, California. The structure was constructed in 1970 as the primary lodge and visitor center for the then privately owned and operated Jellystone Campground. This was the first Jellystone Campground in the state of California, and the third in the entire country. The historic significance of the lodge and the integrity of historic characteristics have been determined sufficient to warrant restoration of the building.

C. Summary of Work: The following brief summary of the work is for the convenience of the Contractor. All work required by the contract shall be performed by the Contractor, whether listed below or not. The contractor shall perform the following in accordance with Section 02 of this document:

1. Repair exterior lock-deck wall surfaces, window and door trim following techniques specified.

2. Prepare and paint exterior surfaces to match original dark brown and red-orange color scheme per color match and plan provided.

3. Clean and refinish interior exposed water-damaged wood wall and ceiling surfaces in the Assembly Room, Entry Area, Shop, and Gallery, to match existing undamaged material. This includes approximately 2,700 sq ft of interior surface to be cleaned and approximately 2,000 sq ft to be repaired.

4. Rehabilitate chimney with installation of crack-monitor.

1.4 SPECIAL FACTORS APPLICABLE TO CONTRACT

A. Historic Nature of Work Site: Contractor shall note the historical significance of the site and buildings at which the Work will be performed. The Work of this contract will take place on a Historic Building that is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

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1. Due to the historic nature of the building, certain aspects of the Work may not be carried out with the materials and/or methods commonplace in the modern construction industry.

a. It is incumbent upon the Contractor to furnish mechanics who can and will execute first-class workmanship in the materials and methods specified, and who will take the necessary precautions to protect the elements of the historic building and site not scheduled for Work under this contract;

2. Cultural and Natural Resources, including the built structures, natural features of the landscape and subsurface archeological resources are present and shall be protected throughout the course of the Work;

3. The Contractor shall provide a written Historic Preservation Quality Assurance (HPQA) Plan addressing the following:

a. How Cultural Resources not scheduled for Work under this contract will be protected from disturbance and/or damage throughout the course of the Work;

b. How wall systems will be accessed without damage to existing, historic features of the buildings and site not scheduled for Work;

c. How buildings will be protected from water intrusion and damage throughout the course of the work.

B. Natural Resources to be Protected:

1. Vegetation adjacent to Buildings: Contractor shall make every effort to protect all vegetation on the site and surrounding the buildings. Locate equipment and materials storage as directed by the Government. The HPQA shall specifically address protection of vegetation.

2. Desert Tortoise Awareness: Black Rock Campground at Joshua Tree National Park is habitat for the desert tortoise, Gopherus agassaizii, listed on the California and Federal Endangered Species Lists as a threatened species.

Contractor shall ensure that workers avoid any contact with federally protected desert tortoise; workers must check under their vehicles for desert tortoise before moving them to avoid crushing and killing desert tortoise.

3. Wildlife: Feeding of wildlife is not permitted at any time.

C. Biosecurity: NPS requires the conformance to specific procedures to protect the unique flora and fauna of Joshua Tree National Park. Contractor shall strictly comply with the following:

1. Materials, Equipment and Machinery: Prior to transport to the campground, the

Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all materials, equipment and machinery is clean and free of dirt, mud, straw, or other material that could bring weed seeds or other invasive species to the site.

D. Occupied Site: The Government and the public may occupy the site throughout the Contract Period:

1. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts with day-to-day operations and facilitate Government usage.

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2. The Park will remain open to the public throughout the Contract Period. Park hours are 7 am 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

3. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the safety of and least inconvenience to the Government and the public.

E. Weather Protection: Throughout the duration of the Work the Contractor shall be fully responsible for maintaining the weather-tightness of all portions of the wall systems of the building.

1. Contractor or his authorized representative shall be available on four (4) hours’ notice, twenty-four hours a day for the duration of this contract, to repair and prevent any and all leaks related to the Work.

a. Contractor shall furnish the Government with the name (s) and personal telephone number(s) of person(s) that will respond in the event of an emergency.

2. Damage by water or wind intrusion to any interior features and/or contents of the building(s) shall be restored/replaced as approved by the Government, at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Logistics / Access to Project Site: The following logistical requirements are included in this contract:

1. Construction and Personnel Waste: Contractor is responsible for removing all waste generated by the work of this contract and Contractor personnel waste and disposing of it in a legal manner.

1.5 PROJECT SAFETY

A. Contractor shall ensure the safety of all Contractor personnel, Government personnel, and the public within and adjacent to the work areas at all times throughout the course of the Work.

B. All work, personnel, tools and equipment at the Project Site shall comply with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) requirements and other governing regulations, including those of any federal, state and local bodies having jurisdiction.

C. Contractor Personnel Safety:

1. All personnel shall be physically qualified and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner;

2. Contractor shall ensure that personnel whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves, others or the historic features of the site to injury and/or damage shall not perform Work;

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully trained and capable of operating such equipment.

a. Provide operating instructions for all equipment on site.

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D. Reportable Accidents: A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease and/or traumatic injury to Contractor personnel, Government employees or the public, fires, and/or property damage in excess of $100.

1. Notify Government immediately in the event of a Reportable Accident;

2. Within seven (7) days of a Reportable Accident, fill out and forward to

Government an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22).

a. Form may be obtained from the Government.

E. Emergencies: In the event of an emergency, contact 911 emergency dispatch. Report any accidents, injuries, or other emergencies to COR.

1.6 SITE EXAMINATION AND FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Site Examination Prior to Submitting an Offer: Prospective Offerers and Subcontractors are strongly encouraged to visit and examine the existing conditions of the Project prior to submission of an offer for this Solicitation.

1. The purpose of the Site Examination is for prospective offerors to better understand the Work required, the existing conditions of the site and aid in forming any questions the Contractor may have prior to the submission of offer.

2. Failure to visit the site shall not alleviate Contractors’ responsibility to provide an accurate proposal to accomplish the Work specified in the contract.

3. Solicitation Documents will clarify Site Examination logistics.

B. Field Verification Following Award of Contract: The Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and new and existing dimensions prior to the commencement of Work and/or ordering of products and materials:

1. Discrepancies between existing conditions and the Contract Documents shall be brought to the Government’s attention in writing for clarification prior to the commencement of work.

a. Any work performed prior to receiving clarification from the Government, particularly work that may require correction, shall be corrected by the Contractor with no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 DEFINITIONS

A. Contract Documents:

1. The documents forming the basis of the contract include, but may not be limited to the following:

a. Applicable clauses of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR);

b. Solicitation Documents;

c. The Government Contract;

d. General and Supplemental Clauses of the Contract;

e. The Scope of Work (SOW) – General Conditions, Technical

Specifications and Figures/Drawings specific to the Work of this contract:

2. In case of a discrepancy between any contract requirements, the matter shall be promptly submitted to the Government for resolution.

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a. Any work performed prior to receiving clarification from the Government, particularly work that may require correction, shall be corrected by the Contractor with no additional cost to the Government.

B. Contractor: The company or individual that holds the Contract for the Work with the Government:

1. Contractor is used throughout these documents to mean the Contractor and all applicable personnel and subcontractors performing the Work;

2. When Work is defined herein, even without the words “Contractor shall” attached to it; the Work is the responsibility of the Contractor.

C. Contract Period: The time period designated in the Contract, in calendar days, during which the Work of the Contract shall be performed. The Contract Period runs from the date of Notice to Proceed through the date of Final Acceptance of the project, unless otherwise noted.

D. Days: Days, when used herein, refers to calendar days, unless otherwise noted.

E. Execution Related Definitions:

1. Historic Materials: Materials used in the original construction, or subsequent rehabilitation and/or restoration of a structure, which have been deemed historical by the Government.

a. Contractor shall not replace historic materials without Government direction to do so.

2. Replace to Match Existing and/or In-Kind: If historical materials and/or items are too deteriorated to perform their original function, the Contract Documents may call for these materials to be replaced to match existing and/or in kind.

a. This shall mean that the new item/material shall match the existing in type and/or species of material; size; profile; visual characteristics e.g. texture, color etc.; and function;

b. The Government has the right to review and approve all “match existing and/or in kind” materials. The final determination of “match/in kind” will be made by the Government.

3. Remove and Salvage: Existing and historical materials and/or items that are removed due to possible impact from the Work, or as requested by the Government; and are then conveyed to the Government as stipulated by the Contract Documents.

4. Remove and Reinstall: Existing and historical materials and/or items that are removed due to possible impact from the Work, stored, protected and maintained by the Contractor, unless otherwise noted, throughout the course of the Work and reinstalled to their original location and function within the appropriate sequence of the Work.

F. Project Site: The defined physical limits within the Park for the Work.

1. The Government will define the project site at the Preconstruction Conference.

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G. Provide: The purchase, supply and installation of all materials, products, equipment, systems and the like required by the Contract for the completion of the Work.

H. Work shall mean all Work required by the Contract.

1. When Work is defined herein, even without the words “Contractor shall” attached to it; that Work is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.8 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for Quality Control (QC) and ensuring that the Work is performed in a good workmanlike manner and meets all requirements of the Contract.

1. Ensure all personnel and subcontractors receive all pertinent information and perform the Work in compliance with the contract requirements;

2. Coordinate all construction operations as required to complete the Work;

3. Inspect all Work as needed to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable contract requirements:

a. Promptly correct any deficient item(s), feature(s) or materials of the Work identified by the Contractor and/or the Government.

B. Quality Control Supervisor: Contractor shall assign experienced, senior staff members to monitor and ensure quality control throughout the Contract Period, and shall designate, and make known to the Government the individual(s) assigned as the Quality Control Supervisor. Any of the following may act as Quality Control Personnel:

1. Project Manager: The Contractor shall designate a single individual to represent the project and interface with the Government for the duration of the project.

a. The Project Manager may also perform the role of On-site Superintendent and/or Quality Control Supervisor for the Work.

b. Submit evidence of Project Manager’s qualifications and experience as required by PART 3 Article “Construction Submittal Requirements” herein.

c. Once approved by the Government, the Project Manager shall not be changed without approval of the Government.

2. On-Site Superintendent: The Contractor shall designate an experienced individual to represent the Contractor on site for the duration of the project.

a. The Superintendent may also perform the role of Project Manager and/or

Quality Control Supervisor for the Work;

b. The designated Superintendent shall be on site at all times that the Work is underway to ensure safety, coordination, quality control and continuity.

c. Submit evidence of Superintendent’s qualifications and experience as required by PART 3 Article “Construction Submittal Requirements” herein.

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d. Once approved by the Government, the Superintendent shall not be changed without approval of the Government.

C. Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) Plan:

1. The Contractor shall provide a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan to the Government for approval prior to mobilization:

a. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan prior to approval;

b. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the Contract Period as required to ensure the specified quality of Work;

c. Following approval, no change in the CQC Plan may be made by the

Contractor without written concurrence by the Government.

2. At a minimum the CQC plan shall include, but may not be limited to, the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for QC and their assigned duties;

b. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing QC of all Work;

c. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

D. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports (CQCR): Contractor shall submit CQCR daily:

1. At a minimum CQCR shall include the following:

a. Daily weather conditions;

b. Personnel and subcontractors on site each day;

c. Tasks undertaken and/or completed each day;

d. Off-site fabrication (where applicable);

e. Inspections;

f. Testing.

2. Use form acceptable to the Government;

3. Include a minimum of four (4) photos of each day’s work with each CQCR.

See PART 3 Article “Photo Documentation” herein for further requirements.

E. Off-Site Fabrications CQC Reporting: Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected by the Contractor for quality control at the place of fabrication.

1. Submit an Off-site CQC report, in a form approved by the Government, following each inspection. Submit a final Off-Site Inspection Report prior to shipment.

F. If the CQC Plan and CQCR’s are not submitted as specified herein, the Government may retain all or a portion of payments until such time as a plan is accepted and implemented and/or all outstanding CQCR are received.

G. Progress Meetings: Contractor shall meet with the Government on a regular basis, at times mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government, to review the progress of the Work.

1. It is assumed the meetings will be conducted as conference calls.

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a. The Contractor shall arrange conference lines for use for these meetings.

2. Contractor shall prepare and distribute meeting minutes from each meeting, within five (5) days of the meeting date.

1.9 CODES AND REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Prevailing Code: The work shall comply with the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC), all applicable volumes, divisions and sections, latest adopted edition and including all state and local amendments, unless otherwise noted.

1. Other pertinent codes and regulation adopted by the jurisdiction(s) having authority may apply:

2. The Contractor’s is responsible for verifying all applicable codes.

B. Comply with all applicable industry standards:

1. Comply with general standards applicable to each trade and industry standards noted in individual Technical specification sections of this SOW.

C. In order for the Government to fulfill its mission regarding protection of natural and cultural resources, the Government may direct the Contractor not to follow prevailing codes and industry standards if doing so would have a detrimental effect on the resource.

1. All such direction from the government will be given in writing.

1.10 PERMITS

A. City and County Building Permits are not required for projects on Federal Government-owned property.

B. Other Permits: Contractor shall verify any and all other permits applicable to the Work of this Contract required by all jurisdiction(s) having authority. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all Other Permits.

1.11 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall have limited use of areas within the Black Rock Nature Center for performance of the Work.

B. Staging Area: The Contractor will have use of a portion of the unpaved parking area south of the building and covered porch on the east end of the building as staging areas.

1. Required clearances for use of the area for an emergency use must be maintained. Confine storage of materials to areas designated by Government.

Further requirements will be clarified by the Government at the Preconstruction Conference.

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C. Building Existing Public Ways: Maintain public ways serving premises including entrances, driveways, pathways, pedestrian areas, sidewalks, parking areas and loading areas.

1. These areas shall be kept clear and available to the Government, park visitors and emergency vehicles at all times, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by the Government.

2. Do not use these areas for staging, parking of vehicles or equipment, or storage of materials without prior Government approval.

D. Emergencies: In the event of an emergency, call 911 emergency dispatch. Report any accidents, injuries, or other emergencies to COR.

E. Work Hour Restrictions: On-site work and/or deliveries will be seven (7) days a week during daylight hours, unless otherwise approved by the Government.

F. Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited:

1. Firearms / weapons / ammunition;

2. Alcohol and Illicit Drugs;

3. Pets.

G. Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited inside buildings and all outside areas except for designated smoking areas.

H. Protection of Adjacent Features:

1. Throughout all Phases of the Work, confine all operations to Project Site limits and protect adjacent historic and natural features not scheduled to be impacted by the Work.

2. In the event that damage occurs, Contractor shall restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged features to their original condition, at no additional expense to the Government.

I. Existing Utilities:

1. Disturbance of Existing Utilities: Notify Government and utility companies

(where applicable) of any proposed disturbances to existing utilities.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for verifying location of and preventing damage to known utilities.

a. If damage to a known utility occurs, Contractor shall repair utility at no additional cost to the Government.

b. If damage to an unknown utility occurs, Contractor shall promptly repair utility and an equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with applicable Contract requirements.

c. Interruption of Existing Utility Service: Interruption of utility service will only be permitted with prior consent of the Government.

i. Maximum Duration: Four (4) hours, unless otherwise approved by the Government.

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ii. Notify Government not less than two (2) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

iii. Do not proceed with utility interruptions prior to receiving Government’s approval.

3. Water:

a. Potable water is available in the campground for construction needs only.

Contractor may use reasonable amounts of water at no charge.

4. Electric Power Service: Existing electrical power at the building is available for use for this contract.

a. Contractor shall provide extension cords rated for the equipment being powered and secure them for safety;

b. Fire protection: Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to ensure that provisions for electrical service do not constitute a fire hazard to the site or buildings.

5. Lighting: Where applicable, provide temporary lighting with adequate illumination for construction operations, observations, inspections, and traffic conditions.

6. Telephone Service:

1. No landline telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use.

2. Cell phone connectivity is available within Black Rock Campground.

J. Lifts and Hoists:

1. If lifts, hoists or other heavy equipment are used, protect all cultural and natural resources from damage.

K. Environmental Protection: Provide environmental protection as required by applicable local, state and federal laws, codes and standards.

1. The Contractor shall not dispose of volatile or unstable waste or oils in storm or sanitary drains nor allow such materials to reach natural bodies of water.

2. The Contractor shall take all necessary and reasonable measures to reduce air pollution by any materials or equipment used in the Work.

L. Waste Disposal: The Contractor is fully responsible for containing all waste generated by the Work, removing all waste from the Project Site and the park, and disposing of it in a legal manner outside of the park.

1. The location of waste and trash container(s) larger than one cubic yard shall be proposed by the Contractor for review and approval by the Government.

a. No containers shall be delivered to the site until their location is approved by the Government.

2. No Government waste containers shall be used for collection or disposal of construction waste and/or trash resulting from the Work and/or Contractor’s personnel.

3. No burning will be allowed within park boundaries.

M. Temporary Facilities:

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1. Temporary facilities materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2. Locate temporary facilities as directed by Government.

3. If necessary, relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work and as approved by Government.

3. Support Facilities:

a. Field Office: No trailers will be allowed.

b. Toilets Facilities: Contractor may use public toilet facilities in campground.

i. Toilet facilities shall be kept neat and clean at all times;

ii. Toilet facilities will be inspected prior to Final Acceptance for cleanliness and/or damage. If not clean or damaged, Contractor shall restore toilet facilities to the condition they were in prior to occupancy, at no additional cost to the Government.

4. Maintenance: Maintain temporary facilities in clean, good operating condition until removal.

5. Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended, when it has been replaced by authorized use of a permanent facility, or no later than Substantial Completion.

a. Repair Work damaged by temporary facilities, clean exposed surfaces, and replace construction that cannot be satisfactorily repaired;

b. Complete or, if necessary, restore permanent construction that may have been delayed because of interference with temporary facility;

c. Materials and facilities that constitute temporary facilities are property of

Contractor and shall be completely removed from the Project Site and park prior to Substantial Completion.

N. Signage:

1. Signage identifying the Contractor or any subcontractor performing the Work is not allowed within the park.

2. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel, Government personnel and visitors as required to safely perform the Work.

1.12 HOT WORK

A. In the event Hot Work must be performed to accomplish the Work, the Contractor shall obtain a Hot Work Permit from the Government.

1. Hot Work shall only be performed in “designated” and/or “permit-required” areas.

2. A Hot Work Permit is required for Work in a “designated” area.

3. A Hot Work Permit is required for Work in a “permit-required” area.

a. The Contractor shall obtained a signed Hot Work Permit, issued by the Park Structural Fire Coordinator or his/her designee, for Work performed in a “permit-required” area.

b. A separate permit will be required for each Hot Work event.

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c. Apply for Hot Work Permits a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the hot work event.

B. Definitions:

1. Designated Area: An area specifically designated for, or approved by the Park

Structural Fire Coordinator or his/her designee, for Hot Work.

a. A designated area can be a maintenance shop or a detached outside location that is of noncombustible or fire-resistive construction, essentially free of combustible and flammable contents, and suitably segregated from adjacent areas. All designated areas shall have been inspected and approved by the Park Structural Fire Coordinator or his/her designee.

2. Permit-Required Area: A permit-required area shall be an area that is made fire safe and authorized by the issuance of a signed NPS Hot Work Permit.

3. Non-permissible Areas: Hot work shall not be allowed in the following areas:

a. Areas not authorized by the Park Structural Fire Coordinator or his/her designee;

b. Sprinklered buildings while such protection is impaired;

c. Areas with explosive atmospheres (that is, where mixtures of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air exist);

d. Areas with explosive atmospheres that can develop inside unclean or improperly prepared drums, tanks, or other containers and equipment that have previously contained such materials;

e. Areas with explosive atmospheres that can develop in areas with an accumulation of combustible dusts.

1.13 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. The building has not been surveyed for hazardous materials including lead, asbestos and/or PCB’s.

1. Due to the age of the building, it is assumed that the under layers of paint contain lead.

a. It is not the Government’s intention to abate lead-based paint under this contract.

b. If lead based paint is present Contractor is fully responsible for the safety of all Contractor’s personnel, Government personnel and the public when Work impacts lead-based paint;

c. Lead-based paint waste shall be disposed of in a legal manner meeting all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

2. In the event that the Contractor should encounter substances, other than lead-based paint, that are suspected of being hazardous materials that will be impacted by the performance of the Work, stop work in that area and notify the Government immediately for resolution of the issue.

a. Work shall continue in areas not impacted by suspected hazardous materials.

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B. There are many rodent species in Joshua Tree National Park and a potential to encounter scat (droppings) in structures included in the Work. The Contractor shall take all precautions required by local, state and federal laws and regulations and as necessary to protect workers against contamination and exposure to pathogens that could be released while performing the Work.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of demolition materials contaminated with rodent droppings in a legal manner meeting all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

a. Waste shall be disposed of outside of the park.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SECTION 01 – PART 2 – CONTENTS

A. PART 2 sets forth administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products and their use in the Work, as well as product submittals, delivery, storage, handling and warranties on products and includes the following:

2.1 Section 01 – Part 2 – Contents

2.2 General Requirements

2.3 Product Definitions

2.4 Product Selection Procedures

2.5 Product Submittal Requirements

2.6 Product Delivery, Handling and Storage

2.7 Product Warranties

2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall provide new products for incorporation into the Work, unless otherwise directed or authorized by the Government.

B. Contractor shall comply with the "Buy American Act - Subpart 25.2 Construction Materials", unless otherwise authorized by the Government.

C. Environmentally Preferable Products

1. To the greatest extent possible, provide products and materials that have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment considering raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and/or disposal of the product.

2. Use of environmentally preferred products shall not override this contract’s requirements to match historic construction and appearance.

3. Packaging: Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/reusable packaging and, where practicable, to use the minimum amount of packaging possible.

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a. Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal and/or easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

2.3 PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items provided for incorporation into the Work by the Contractor, whether purchased specifically for the Work or taken from previously purchased stock.

1. The term "product" includes and applies to the terms "material," "equipment,"

"system," and all terms of similar intent.

B. New Products: Items that have not previously been incorporated into another project or facility, except that products consisting of recycled-content materials are allowed, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

1. Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered New

Products.

2. All New Products shall be incorporated into the work within applicable expiration dates.

C. Salient Characteristics: The characteristics for a specified product are listed in the individual sections of this SOW to establish significant qualities related to type, function, sizes and/or dimension, in-service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics required by the Contract. Salient Characteristics shall be used for purposes of evaluating comparable products of diverse manufacturers required by the Government.

D. Named Products: Items identified by manufacturer's product name, including make or model number or other designation shown or listed in manufacturer's current, published product literature.

E. Comparable Product: An alternative to a named product specified in individual sections of this SOW that meets the salient characteristics specified and is demonstrated and approved through the submittal process as meeting those requirements.

F. Compatibility of Options: If Contractor is given options of selecting between two or more products for use in the Work, product selected shall be compatible with products previously selected, even if previously selected products were also options.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for verifying compatibility.

G. As Selected: Where specified products are accompanied by the term "as selected", Government will make selection.

H. Match Sample: Where specified products are accompanied by the term "match sample", sample to be matched will be provided by the Government and final approval of “match” will be made by the Government.

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I. Match Existing: Where specified products are accompanied by the term "match existing", this shall mean match material, composition, size, color, texture, profile and all other functional and sensual features.

1. The government will identify existing materials to be matched;

2. Approval of “match” will be made by the Government.

2.4 PRODUCT SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. Provide products that comply with the requirements of this SOW, which are undamaged and, unless otherwise indicated, new at time of installation.

B. Provide products complete with accessories, trim, finish, fasteners, and other items needed for a complete installation for indicated use and effect.

C. Protect all products provided from damage until final acceptance by the Government.

D. Standard Products: If available, provide standard products of types that have been produced and used successfully in similar situations on other projects, unless custom products or nonstandard options are specified.

D. Government reserves the right to limit selection of products to those with warranties that meet the requirements of the contract.

E. The intent of this SOW is to convey the salient characteristics and properties of all products / materials to be used in the Work.

1. Salient Characteristics: Where products / materials are described by their salient characteristics in the technical specification sections of this SOW, contractor shall provide products / materials that meet the salient characteristics specified.

2. Named Product: Where a product / material is cited by manufacturer, product name and/or product number it is for clarification purposes only in order to delineate the minimum requirements based on the salient characteristics of the product and/or material, which will also be provided in the product description in the requirement.

a. Contractor may use the named product; or

b. Contractor may use another product that has the salient characteristics specified, with Government approval.

3. Basis of Design: Where a Named Product is used to set the Basis for Design

Contractor may use the Basis for Design Product named, or a comparable product meeting the salient characteristics for the Basis for Design Product with Government approval.

4. Comparable Products: Contractor may propose a Comparable Product under any of the selection criteria listed above and meeting the following requirements:

a. The Contractor shall bear the responsibility for demonstrating to the

Government that proposed Comparable Products are comparable to those specified;

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b. Contractor shall provide adequate evidence that proposed product is comparable to specified product for Government review and approval;

c. Contractor shall verify that proposed Comparable Products are compatible with other new and existing products it may impact and interface with; and provide satisfactory evidence of compatibility for Government review and approval.

2.5 PRODUCT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall submit product information required by individual technical specification sections of this SOW for review and approval by the Government.

1. See PART 3 Article “Construction Submittal Requirements” herein for requirements for submittals related to project execution.

B. Coordination: Contractor shall review all submittals including those from all subcontractors, for accuracy, completeness, coordination with other Work of the Contract, and compliance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall mark each submittal with an approval stamp and forward the Government with the approved Transmittal Form.

1. The Government reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals, until all related submittals are received;

2. The Government will not review submittals received from sources other than

Contractor;

3. The Government will not review submittals not called for in this SOW.

C. Government Review and Approval of Submittals:

1. Action Submittals: The Government will review each Action Submittal, indicate corrections or modifications where required and mark each submittal to indicate the appropriate action, as follows:

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required are noted by the Government and no further submittals are required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

c. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Submittal is not in accordance with the contract or requires significant corrections and/or clarifications. The Government will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

2. Informational Submittals: Government will review each submittal and mark as follows:

a. Acceptable: Government will notify Contractor and retain submittal for the files. Government will not return acceptable Informational Submittals.

b. Resubmit: Government will return Informational Submittals that do not comply with the Contract Documents, with notations as to why they do not comply. Contractor shall revise and resubmit as required.

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c. Not Reviewed: The government will notify the Contractor of receipt of submittals required as evidence the contractor has certain procedures in place but will not review submittal for content.

3. Processing Time: Coordinate submittals with the Project Schedule and allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals if necessary.

Time for review shall commence upon Government’s receipt of submittal.

Review time frames are as follows:

a. Preconstruction Submittals: Submit all Preconstruction Submittals required by the contract at least seven (7) days before the Preconstruction Conference to allow Government representatives time to review them before the conference.

b. Action submittals

i. Initial Review: Allow fifteen (15) days for initial review of each action submittal.

ii. Re-submittal Review: Allow ten (10) days for review of each re-submittal.

c. Informational submittals:

i. Allow ten (10) days for review of each informational submittal.

d. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing by the Government as specified herein.

D. Submittals Requirements:

1. With the exception of samples, submit one (1) electronic copy of each submittal.

a. If not possible to submit electronic copies, submit five (5) hard copies of submittals. Government will return two (2)) copies of each submittal to the Contractor and retain three (3) copies. The Contractor shall keep one

(1) copy of approved submittals at the Project Site.

2. Submittal numbers:

a. Each submittal shall be number sequentially, i.e. 001, 002 etc.

b. Resubmittals shall retain their original number followed by a letter, i.e.

001.B, 002.B.

c. Provide individual submittals for each product.

3. Transmittal: Both electronic submittals and hard copies shall be accompanied with Government Transmittal Form CM16.

4. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s written product data and details.

a. Submit only those products specifically proposed for use in the Work;

b. If multiple products are shown on a page, mark product data to clearly indicate the products and options being proposed for use;

c. Do not download and send full manufacturer’s catalogues.

5. Shop Drawings: Where required by individual technical specification sections of this SOW and/or if manufacturer’s product data is not available for a specific product, prepare project-specific informational drawings, drawn accurately to scale.

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a. Scale of Shop Drawing shall be appropriate to convey all necessary information;

b. Submit on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11-inches but no larger than 24 by 36-inches;

c. Shop Drawings shall include the following:

i. Plans, sections and/or elevations as required to clearly convey proposed Products/Work.

ii. Provide dimensions and notations for proposed products and/or construction. Dimensions shall be established by field measurements, not taken from Government drawings.

iii. Fabrication and installation drawings, where applicable;

iv. Roughing-in and setting diagrams, where applicable;

v. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, where applicable;

vi. Notations of coordination requirements.

6. Samples: Where required by individual technical specification sections of this SOW submit type and number of samples indicated for review of material, size, color, pattern, and/or visual and tactile appearance.

a. Samples will be used by the Government for verification that components meet the contract requirement, as delivered and installed, and/or where product is required to match existing;

b. Label each sample with name of product and manufacturer;

c. If variation is inherent in material or product, submit at least three (3) samples that show variations;

d. Samples shall be delivered to the Project Site, if an alternate delivery location is required it will be clarified at the Preconstruction Meeting.

7. Informational Submittals: See individual technical specification sections of this

SOW for specific requirements. Informational Submittals include, but may not be limited to, the following:

a. Contractor Qualification Information;

b. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans;

c. Certificates. Including, where applicable:

i. Installer Certificates;

ii. Manufacturer Certificates: Provide written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that product installation complies with requirements in the contract and is fully warrantable.

d. Preconstruction Test Reports: Where applicable, provide 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.

e. Field Test Reports: Where applicable, provide 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 requirements in the Contract Documents.

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f. Safety Data Sheets (SDS – formerly MSDS): Submit an SDS for each product required by OSHA to have an SDS.

2.6 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Delivery and Handling:

1. Schedule delivery to minimize long-term storage at Project site and to prevent overcrowding of construction spaces.

2. Coordinate delivery with installation time to ensure minimum holding time for items that are flammable, hazardous, easily damaged, or sensitive to deterioration, theft, and other losses.

C. Storage: Store products as recommended by manufacturer and complying with the following:

1. Store products to allow for inspection and measurement of quantity or counting of units;

2. Store materials in a manner that will not endanger structure(s);

3. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements above ground, under cover in a weather-tight enclosure, with adequate ventilation to prevent condensation.

2.7 PRODUCT WARRANTIES

A. Warranties shall be provided as required by the contract.

1. Contractor’s disclaimers and limitations on warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the contract.

B. Manufacturer's Warranty: Preprinted written warranty published by individual manufacturer for a particular product and specifically endorsed by manufacturer to the Government shall be provided where indicated.

1. Contractor’s and manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve Contractor of obligations under requirements of the Contract.

2. Product warranties specified in individual technical sections of this SOW shall be in addition to, and run concurrent with, other warranties required by the Contract.

3. Warrantee shall include product manufacturers’ name and contact information.

C. Special Warranty: Written warranty required by or incorporated into the Contract, either to extend time limit provided by manufacturer's warranty or to provide more rights for the Government.

1. Refer to individual technical sections of this SOW for specific content and/or any additional requirements for submitting Special Warranties.

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D. Submittal Requirements: Warranties shall be submitted prior to Project Close-out.

See PART 3 Article “Required Documents” herein for further…