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Service Contract Requirements V. 2021-10-18 Page | 1

Gateway Arch National Park

11N 4th Street, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Underground Utility Locate and Mapping

PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

1/14/2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Service General Requirements

2. Technical Specifications – Subsurface Utility Locating Services

3. Drawings and Photographs

4. Deliverables

SERVICE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 – LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: The purpose of this contract is to identify and document the approximate horizontal location of existing subsurface utilities and irrigation systems within designated areas of the park.

The total park grounds encompass approximately 91 acres; the anticipated area requiring utility locating services under this contract is approximately 45 acres. The work supports National Park Service planning, maintenance, and construction decision-making. All work products are non-survey-grade.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: National Park Service park property as designated by the Government. The approximate investigation area of 45 acres will be identified on an attached map or aerial exhibit.

1. Work consists of:

• Non-invasive subsurface utility locating using industry-standard methods

• Field investigations using industry approved methods the following are examples Ground-

Penetrating Radar (GPR), Electromagnetic (EM) locating equipment, and/or sondes.

• Identification of all detectable underground utilities to include irrigation system, and water distribution lines. Storm drain system and sewer system lines located and mapped where accessible/detectable.

• Preparation of non-survey-grade utility location maps

• Preparation of a digital report documenting methods, findings, and limitations

• Coordination with the Government-designated Point of Contact

B. All work will be performed under a single contract.

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 90 calendar days. The period of performance is inclusive of _5_ weather days.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

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2.1 Existing Utilities: No digging is required for this service but if locates are need contractor must notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies to coordinate proposed locations, times for excavation and request location services prior to any digging operation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

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

2.3.1 Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2.3.2 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shut downs shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent. Superintendent's Compendium for 2025 - Gateway Arch National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on the site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of

6:30 am to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated. If hours outside of this time are required contact CO and/or COR for approval.

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day Inauguration Day https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium-for-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium-for-2025.htm

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Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday;

holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site. Limit use of premises to area of service provided as shown on site plan…. [Map overview located in Appendix A]. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Limits: Any vehicle and the driver of that vehicle will be required to pass a vehicle and driver background check performed by the Parks Law Enforcement Dispatch Center. Once contract is awarded contractor will be sent the required documents needed to gain vehicle access to inside the parks bollards system and onto the grounds.

C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use areas outside the immediate work zone for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

D. Limit site disturbance: Do not drive, park, or store/stage equipment in turf and/or landscaped areas. Vehicles shall remain on the hard service unless otherwise approved. If this requirement can’t be avoided and vehicles and/or non-essential equipment need to be on turf or landscaped area prior approval from CO and/or COR is required.

E. Utilities:

a. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum as required.

b. Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for operations without any additional permit costs. Use resources wisely and minimize waste of water.

c. Electric Power Service: If electricity is needed contractor will need to provide their own power source.

Electric power connections from existing systems are not available.

d. Toilets: Not required but if needed contractor will need to provide for contracting personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Coordinate with COR for approved location if not shown on attached site plan.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022

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F. Security and Protection facilities: Some of these may be relevant and some may not.

1 Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct work in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

2 Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all service equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

3 Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in service area. Coordinate with COR. <<edit as required for project >>>

b. Restore damaged areas to original condition, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

d. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with Contracting Officer Representative and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere.

e. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to trees.

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

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial (Located in Appendix A). No cost specific storage and staging area’s may be discussed at the kickoff meeting. One bay and the parking lot will be available for storage.

Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer’s approval. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor to verify path to site and meet state and county road requirements and height restrictions for all park work/access.

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

a. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters

b. Address Recycling: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, Page | 6 recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement.

3.8 Photo Documentation:

Contractor must provide existing condition, progress and completion photos. All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted electronically by email within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

3.9 Fire and Life Safety:

1 The park operates a 24/7 Emergency Dispatch center. If emergency assistance is needed while performing work on the grounds of the Gateway Arch National Park, you will need to contact the parks dispatch center at 314-655-1701. The Parks Dispatch Center will coordinate the emergency response calling 911 may delay the response time of emergency personnel.

Comply with the requirements of NFPA.

2 Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov).

Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

i. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR and park.

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

iii. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use an emergency response kit.

3.10 Noise and Acoustics Management

A. Noise Control: N/A

B. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise: Permitted only during Daytime.

ITEM 4 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

4.1 All interested contractors are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting quotes. Contractors will be expected to complete the work as quoted.

ITEM 5 – SUBMITTALS

5.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals for approved equipment as specified

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using

National Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting Officer.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926

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5.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet.

A. Product Data: Detailed, non-survey-grade utility location drawings that depict the approximate horizontal location of all detected subsurface utilities and irrigation systems within the designated project area. The drawings shall clearly differentiate utility types through color-coding and standardized symbols and shall include a legend identifying each utility shown. The drawings shall provide sufficient context for planning and coordination purposes, identify areas of utility congestion or detection limitations where applicable, and be suitable for use in National Park Service planning, maintenance, and construction activities. All drawings shall be delivered in digital PDF format and shall be accompanied by clear identification of methods, assumptions, and limitations, with all locations shown being approximate and non-survey-grade.

B. Samples: With bid submit samples of what the final map drawings with utility locations marked would look like.

C. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

D. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return one copy to the Contractor.

If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

5.3 Approved Equals: N/A

ITEM 6 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

6.1 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary services, equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

ITEM 7 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

7.1 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use.

7.2 Completion: Contractor shall request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and COR.

7.3 Warranties

A. Workmanship Warranty will be based on project acceptance and will remain in effect for 1 year following acceptance.

END OF SECTION

Gateway Arch National Park

Underground Utility Locate and Mapping

Appendix A

1. Area for utility location is within the yellow outlined boarder. Location for staging and/or storing of supplies and/or equipment is located in the maintenance yard on the south end of the grounds outlined in red.