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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

(GRSM)

Tennessee, North Carolina

INSTALLATION OF ROADSIDE BOLLARDS

STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

August 5, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The proposal for accomplishing the services described in the Statement of Work shall include the following:

1. Price Proposal. Complete the NPS provided Contract Price Schedule.

2. List of Key Personnel. Key personnel shall not change during the performance of this task order unless written approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer.

3. Schedule. Before beginning the work and prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed, the

Contractor shall provide NPS with a schedule of work that culminates in the delivery of a 100% complete project due by the end of the performance period. Schedule shall include anticipated active work durations per location.

4. Traffic Control and Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Before beginning the work and prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall provide NPS with a Traffic Control and Accident

Prevention Plan demonstrating an ability to maintain a safe working area for employees and visitors.

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

The A/E shall transact all contract matters solely with the Contracting Officer or designated representative. Unless otherwise designated, the Government representatives will be as follows:

1. Contracting Officer (CO)

TBD

Address:

Telephone:

E-mail:

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SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: GRSM is installing roadside bollards to better manage vehicular and pedestrian traffic and prevent unauthorized roadside parking in selected areas of the Park.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Work will occur at the following locations in the Park

a. Big Creek Picnic Area

b. Chimney Tops Trailhead (Newfound Gap Road)

c. Deep Creek Campground/Picnic Area

d. Laurel Falls Trailhead (Fighting Creek Gap Road)

e. Sugarlands/Two Mile (Gatlinburg Park Entrance, Hwy 441)

B. Line Items

• CLIN 1: Install 700 linear feet of wooden bollards at Big Creek Picnic Area

• CLIN 2: Install 1350 linear feet of wooden bollards at Chimney Tops Trailhead (Newfound

Gap Road)

• CLIN 3: Install 1300 linear feet of wooden bollards at Deep Creek Campground/Picnic

Area

• CLIN 4: Option C - Install 6600 linear feet of wooden bollards at Laurel Falls (Fighting

Creek Gap Road)

• CLIN 5: Install 300 linear feet of wooden bollards at Sugarlands/Two Mile (Gatlinburg

Park Entrance, Hwy 441).

• CLIN 6-OPTION A: Install additional bollards Install 200 linear feet of wooden bollards at

Big Creek Campground/Picnic Area

• CLIN 7-OPTION B: Install additional 100 linear feet of wooden bollards at Chimney Tops

Trailhead (Newfound Gap Road)

• CLIN 8-OPTION C: Install 200 linear feet of wooden bollards at Deep Creek

Campground/Picnic Area

C. Work consists of installing wooden roadside bollards at various locations in the park for the purposes of preventing undesignated roadside parking. Bollards (6 inch by 6 inch by 6 feet treated timber) will be installed 3 feet from the pavement edge, spaced 8 feet apart on center and augured to a depth of 3 feet. The top of all bollards will be cut at a 1:3 slope.

Options for additional roadside bollard installation are included in the price schedule sheet, theses will be awarded if funding is available.

See Plans, Specifications, and Details for further information regarding the installation of roadside bollards.

Commented [AW(1]: Revised to match CPS – need to fill in # of boulders per CLIN

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Contractor shall mark bollard locations in field with flags for COR approval or adjustment prior to installation. Contractor shall schedule inspection with COR at least 5 business days ahead of time. If COR determines that the full quantity of bollards shown in the maps is not needed at a particular site, the contractor shall deliver the extra material to a storage site in the Park, as directed by the COR. Specific storage sites in the Park to be discussed at the Pre-Construction conference.

There are existing roadside boulders within the project locations. Repositioning or relocation of existing roadside boulders currently used as parking barriers may be needed for installation of new roadside bollards, and this work is included in this contract.

Timbers not used for installation, if applicable, will become the property of the National Park

Service.

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

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 90 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies

(Tennessee 811) 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 COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2.3.2 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns 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.

Commented [MLM2]: @Hatcher, Barbara G Do we need the contractor to do anything with those at Deep Creek or will we pickup?

Commented [HG3R2]: Language stating that reposition with approval of CO will be good.

mailto:Barbara_Hatcher@nps.gov

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A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to minimum area needed to complete the work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. 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 these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

C. Security and Protection facilities:

1. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction 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.

1. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

2. Tree and Plant Protection:

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

b. 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 with construction.

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

d. Carefully supervise construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

3. Pest Control: Follow best practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at project completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

4. Site Enclosure Fence: N/A

5. Security Enclosure and Lockup: N/A

6. Temporary Enclosures: N/A

3.2 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the minimum needed. Specific storage and staging available to the Contractor at no cost and may be discussed at the preconstruction

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

ITEM 4 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

4.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids.

Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions.

ITEM 6 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (APP): Submit a site specific accident prevention (safety) plan. The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name and qualifications of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. First aid and rescue procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park

Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample JHA template may be provided upon request.

6. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies

7. Recognition that work will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage if applicable.

B. Meeting and Inspection Reports: Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute

"toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Submit daily reports at each invoice request.

C. Traffic Control Plan

Single lane closures may be needed for all sites. Two weeks notice to the COR is required for needed closures. Please add that contractor shall limit delays to 10 minutes on Newfound Gap Road and Fighting Creek Gap Road and shall use the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, latest edition, as basis for all traffic control. The contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to CO for approval.