A04_SOW_Las_Vegas_Bay_High_Voltage_Line.pdf

Scope of Work Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Replace Power Line to Las Vegas Bay Campground @ Las Vegas Bay, Nevada

PMIS 324863

Contract Requirements

The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials and labor necessary to replace the power line to Las Vegas Bay Campground @ Las Vegas Bay, Nevada a within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Background and location of work:

This project will address identified deferred maintenance needed on existing underground main power line (Approx. 2000 linear feet long) that feeds the Las Vegas Bay Campground Area. The line in the ground is a direct buried power line that was installed in the early 1980’s and is a National Park Service (NPS) government owned power line. This power line has been repaired many times through the years to keep the power on to the area. This power line feeds two campground restrooms, two power RV site pedestals for the maintenance/campground host volunteers, two sewer lift station pumps/motors, and the whole irrigation system for the campground in all loops.

(Point A) Feed line where to connect for service. 36.120745, -114.867827

(Point B) Connect to existing above ground power line poles. 36.125773, -114.869778

(Copy and paste the Lat/Long into google to give you the location of where the location is located in the park.)

The work consists of, but not limited to, supplying, and installing:

1. New Wooden Poles: This will consist of the providing and installation of (x5) new 45-foot-long wooden poles with anchors and guy wire/cable on at both ends of each wooden pole. These new poles shall be 6 to 7 feet below the ground surface and the anchors, guy wire, cable shall be minimum of 45 degrees to 60 degrees on each wood pole. This can be adjusted base off the placement of the poles and the terrain. See picture #1 below on pole placement locations of each of the poles and see pictures #6 below of the specs on pole installation. The distance between of the new wood poles shall be approximately 400 feet apart but can be adjusted base of the terrain. Contractor will need to get approval from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on site before contractor can install of new location.

2. Over Head Power Wire: The contractor shall provide and install approximately 4,064 feet of #2 ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) conductor with a neutral from point A where it feeds from the provider (NV Energy) pole to point B where it connects to the overhead power lines by the campground and back.

Contractor shall construct and install approximately 2,032 feet of over-head 12kV line from “Point A” to “Point B”. Refer to picture #6 below.

3. Permits and Inspections: Contractor will be responsible for any permits or inspections they may need to get from the county, state, or NV Energy for them to power/charge the line back on. Contractor can contact NV Energy @ (702) 402-5555 for more information. Contractor shall ensure all power is connected safety and are following the to the most up to date codes from the National Electrical Code (NEC-232).

4. Remove Existing Power Line Connection: Contractor shall also remove the old existing line that is connected to above ground power line by the Las Vegas Campground near “Point B”. Removing it from the whole length of the pole until it reaches the ground. The existing direct buried line will be a banded in place and it will not be the contractors responsible to remove it. (See picture #5 below)

1.1 PERFORMANCE PERIOD: Period of Performance to begin 8/14/2023.

Contracting officer shall issue Notice to Proceed (NTP) #1 once bonds and liability insurance are submitted and accepted. Upon acceptance of Division 1 submittals and preconstruction meeting, contracting officer shall issue NTP #2 for on-site work. All onsite work is estimated to be performed: 9/01/23 to 10/16/23

1.2 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. The Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions affecting the work in this contract before ordering any materials, equipment or parts. The scheduling of field verification site visits shall be coordinated with the COR. *(Note that these measurements are estimates only. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of their measurements)

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to our park visitors that visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

B. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

C. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for interruption of existing utility service, if appropriate.

1. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities before starting any work or digging. If damage occurs, repair of the utility at no additional expense to the Government.

D. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).

E. Work Limits: The Contractor shall be confined to conduct his work to job site area and work limits as shown on drawings or approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall be responsible to pay for rehabilitation work for any resource damage outside authorized work limits.

F. Care shall be taken to ensure that fuel, oil and other spills do not occur. If spills occur, cleanup will be completed at no additional expense to the Government.

1.4 DESIGNATED OFFICIALS

A. The NPS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)/Inspector will be:

Bret Satowski, Housing/Facility Officer, Lake Mead NRA Telephone: 702-305-7267 E-mail: bret_satowski@nps.gov

B. The Contracting Officer (CO) will be:

Cris Stubitz E-mail: cris_stubitz@nps.gov

1.5 TIME OF CONDUCTING WORK

A. All work will be completed during the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (Monday – Friday) If the time needs to be changed the contractor will need to get approval from the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer.

1.6 WORK/CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. The Contractor shall provide a work/construction schedule to the Contractor Officer Representative (COR) and the Contractor Officer (CO) before any work begins.

1.7 CLEANING JOB AFTER COMPLETED

A. All sidewalks and roads, patios, will be brushed off and/or power washed before leaving the job site. All trash and debris will be removed and hauled outside the park.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

1.8 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing an effective accident prevention program that accounts for all phases of the work and the methods to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications of Employees

1. Contractor shall ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Contractor shall not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Coordination procedures. Contractor shall ensure that operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment safely.

1.10 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer a DI 134 form, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

C. FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of work being performed at the site.

D. PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

1.11 EXECUTION

A. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

B. Protective equipment

1. Contractor shall ensure that personal protective equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition.

2. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

C. Hard hats and protective equipment areas

1. Hard hats shall be worn at all times in locations and conditions as required by OSHA.

2. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear appropriate protective equipment at all times as required by OSHA.

D. Training

1. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

2. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.12 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating operations on this project including, but not limited to the following:

1. Supervisory and administrative personnel.

2. Project meetings.

3. Coordination procedures.

1.13 SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

A. General: In addition to the project superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other supervisory and administrative personnel as required for proper work performance. This may include special personnel required for coordination of operations with subcontractors and material suppliers.

1.14 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Submittals required after Notice to Proceed #1 is issued, prior to the Pre-performance meeting:

1. Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

2. Proposed work schedule.

3. Schedule of Values.

4. NV Energy Permit

B. Pre-construction meeting: Once the contract is awarded, an initial orientation meeting will be scheduled for a time and date that is agreeable to the Government and Contractor and will be conducted over the phone (tentatively 8/29/23). Lake Mead personnel and Contracting Officer will be present to go over any specific requirements of the project with the Contractor and the Contractor’s supervisory and administrative team.

1. Agenda: Items to be discussed will include but not be limited to:

1. Park Rules and Regulations.

2. General correspondence procedures.

3. Payments to the Contractor.

4. Acceptance/rejection of work.

5. Subcontractors.

6. Documents required under contract.

2. After the Preconstruction meeting, and all submittals accepted, Notice to Proceed #2 will be issued to begin onsite work. An updated project schedule may be required at this time.

1.15 PAYMENTS

A. All payments will be submitted online (IPP system) Invoices will need to be sign by COR and CO before they are submitted into the system.

SUBMITTALS

1.16 DESCRIPTION

A. The intent of this section is to explain submittal requirements before and during construction. This section also includes the requirements for properly handling "Substitutions" and "Comparable Products" the Contractor submits as being "equal" to the product that has been specified.

B. The contractor shall submit submittals to the COR and cc CO/CS using the CM- 16 form, provided by CO/CS.

1. Division 1 submittals prior to the Precon meeting (above).

2. Wood Power Poles

3. Guy Wire

4. Reinforced aluminum Conductors

1.18 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

1. DESCRIPTION

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for providing temporary controls.

2. HOUSEKEEPING

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

B. Provide enough containers for collecting debris and materials to be recycled.

C. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

3. DISPOSAL

A. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park. It is the contractor responsivity to provide there or dumpsters. They shall NOT us government dumpsters within the park.

B. Immediately remove hazardous rubbish from project site. Remove all debris from project site and legally dispose of them into a landfill or incinerator, private dumping areas outside the park. Do not burn or bury refuse inside the park.

4. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

A. Extinguisher shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A: 10-B: C. (Should be on the job site at all times.)

5. AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction.

B. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains.

C. Do not allow waste materials to be washed into streams or bodies of water.

6. WATER/RESTROOMS

A. Potable water is available on site. Make connections to existing facilities as needed. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the NPS.

C. Toilets/Restrooms: The contractor can use the facilities in the campground., it is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure toilets are clean after each use.

1.19 TRAFFIC CONTROLS

A. Traffic Controls: Erect and maintain barricades, lights, danger signals, and warning signs as required for a safe work area.

1. Protect existing site improvements, such as curbs, sidewalks, pavement, and utilities.

2. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

3. Illuminate barricades and obstructions at night.

4. Protect pedestrian traffic when needed.

5. Install Barrier Tape where directed by Contracting Officer.

6. Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

B. Perform work in a manner that assures the safety and convenience of the public and protects the workers and property adjacent to the project.

1.20 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 map. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the project area limits.

B. Park Entry: 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. 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. 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.

Picture #1 – Location on where the new wooden poles will be installed.

Picture #2 “Point A” from picture #1

Picture #3

Picture #4

Picture #5. Remove old feed power line from existing under ground wire.

Picture #6 – Specs of installing new poles and the installation and mounting of power wire.