A06 Specifications.pdf

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway

Snake River Landing Road Resurfacing

PMIS 234855

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

March 25th, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – Short Form General Requirements

Division 02 – Drawings

Division 03 - Submittal Check Sheet

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: This project is to replace the current broken and undermined hard surface asphalt at the Snake River Landing” located near Pine City, Minnesota. This landing is a highly used access point for both recreational users and fishermen on the riverway.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Snake River Landing is located 10 miles East of Pine City, MN. The landing is located at the Eastern dead end of St. Croix Road in Pine County, MN. The area to be paved is at the boat landing. There is not a “fire number” or physical address of the site. The GPS coordinates are: 45.823047, -92.765657.

B. Work consists of:

a. Saw cut and remove by means of equipment or, pulverize and grind in place; the existing asphalt pavement for use as a base for the new asphalt surfacing. The area is approximately 6400 square feet (400 linear feet by a 15 foot width, plus two 100 square foot sections).

b. Build an up to 12” inch base subgrade layer using the above recycled asphalt material, class five aggregate, or a combination of the two.

c. Base layer shall be composed of recycled asphalt material, or class V compaction gravel, or a combination of both. Approximately, 3000 square feet of work area will need a lift of up to 12 inches. Area to be lifted will be designated by collaborating with the contractor and the government.

d. Base layer shall be compacted to a minimum of 15% prior to paving.

e. Pave approximately 6400 square feet of SP 12.5 Wear Course Hot Mix Asphalt MVW

35035B over the compacted and rolled sublayer to obtain a minimum thickness of 3”inches finished product.

f. Ensure the pitch of the road allows for drainage of rain and runoff so as not to pool or “lay” on the finished roadway.

g. All finished blacktop shoulder areas that meet existing sod areas shall be blended into existing grades and finished with black dirt topsoil; and all finished blacktop areas that meet up to existing gravel areas shall have class 5 compaction gravel to meet, match and blend into existing grades and surfaces. Shoulder area shall result in a smooth continuous surface free from tripping hazards or places for water to puddle and lay.

h. The newly laid asphalt paving shall match the elevation of the existing concrete planks that lead into the river at the boat launch site.

i. The newly laid asphalt shall match the current pitch and grade of, and abut to the adjacent existing road. A straight sawcut edge will be used to transition the two surfaces together.

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

D. Period of performance: Work shall be completed within approximately 90 calendar days of contract award. The period of performance (POP) shall be starting 9/1/2020 through 9/30/2020.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

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:

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

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.

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction 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. Pubic Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The Snake River Landing will be closed to the public for the duration of the construction project to maintain visitor and construction personnel safety.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

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

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to [ see photo attached below]. Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated.

B. Limits and Work Area Boundaries:

C. Driveways and Entrances: The Landing will be closed to the public for the duration of the work project. If the project will encompass more than one day’s time to complete, access to the landing will need to be blocked off and secured to keep out the public from landing boats or driving vehicles over or through the working area until the site is safe and free of construction equipment and hazards and is ready for public use.

D. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to:

a. The area to be repaved and graded.

E. Security and Protection facilities installation:

1. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. Contractor shall provide and install silt fence or other means of waterway protection from the potential runoff, from grading and exposing soil substrates, in the event of heavy rains or possible flooding from high water events.

2. 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.

3. Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR.

4. Pest Control: Follow NPS requirements and 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 Substantial Completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

3.4 Staging Areas:

A. Contractor shall be able to stage equipment and supplies for the project at the parking area adjacent to the area to be repaved. Any and all items and equipment parked and stored on site are the sole responsibility of the contractor and their employees. The government and its representatives and employees are not to be held responsible for loss or theft or vandalism of any contractor’s materials or equipment left on the jobsite.

B. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project area. The contractor may stage and store equipment on site, however, the Government is not responsible for theft, vandalism, damage, etc. to equipment.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Match State and County road requirements for all park work/access and follow any road bans that are/ will be in place at the time of the work to be done.

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard. Immediately remove all hazardous rubbish. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. Provide onsite containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of work.

B. Dispose of waste materials legally using park dumpsters on site.

C. Address Recycling and recycle as much as feasible.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings: N/A

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one day after the meeting.

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

B. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements. Maintain readily available, on site, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

i. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park. 1-800-PARK-TIP.

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management:

Noise Control: Perform demolition and re-roof operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Do not exceed the following dB(A) limitations at 50 feet:

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise 70 More than 12 minutes in any hour 80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

Maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A) Compressors 75 Pneumatic Tools 80 Pumps 75 Saws 75 Generators 75 Vibrators 75

Ambient Noise:

Maximum noise levels (dB) for receiving noise area at property line shall be as follows:

Residential receiving area :

Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB

a. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

Daytime: 67 dB Nighttime: 65 dB

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. All bidders will be held to have the same knowledge concerning the site and the on ground conditions as if they had inspected the job site. No change orders will be approved for work obvious during a site visit.

Please see FAR 52.236-27 - Site Visit (Construction).

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, which may be used in the Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations may be found at the below https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

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

A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment in good repair at all times.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention Program: At the preconstruction conference submit for approval an accident prevention program. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program

2. First aid procedures

3. Training, both initial and continuing

4. Planning for possible emergency situations

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

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

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 a report of safety meetings and inspections.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do 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.

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the Contracting Officer or designee as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

7.6 Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

7.7 Protective Equipment: It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch at 1-800-PARKTIP.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: See FAR 52.236-26

ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Submittal Procedures:

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

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. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form. Submit all required forms to the Contracting Officer.

B. Submittal List: A submittal checklist has been attached. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre- Construction Conference:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention Plan (see section 7 of this document).

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF1413).

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

Contactor and all subcontractors.

8. List of Required Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

9.2 Product Data:

A. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer 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.

9.3 N/A

9.4 Progress Schedules: As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit Progress Schedule. Contracting Officer will review the Progress Schedule for format and content.

The first progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable progress schedule is submitted. The following information must accompany submission of progress schedules prior to processing any pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 The landing will be closed during the duration of the project to protect the safety of both the workers and the public.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures, and safety precautions.

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

11.3 Substantial Completion and Final Inspection: Submit written certification that project is substantially complete, and a final inspection must be requested to the Contracting Officer in writing. The Contracting

Officer or designee will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

A. If the work is determined to be substantially complete, following the final inspection, the.

Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

B. If the work is not determined to be substantially complete following the final inspection, the

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. Contractor shall request a new final inspection after completing the work. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List within 30 calendar days, documented weather permitting.

D. If Contracting Officer determines that the work is not substantially complete; he will immediately notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. After completing work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

E. If Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of final acceptance of work.

F. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

G. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Acceptance of the Work: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting Officer before final payment can occur.

11.5 Warranties

A. Construction Warranty shall be based on date of Substantial Completion.

B. Provide All Warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extents and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall project Substantial Completion.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted material.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

Division 02 - DRAWINGS

The photos are for reference of the approximate area to be repaved at the Snake River Landing. The actual area will be marked out on site with the finishing contractor.

Division 03 – Submittal Checklist

SUBMITTAL LIST

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A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment in good repair at all times.