A06_SPECS_100_Project_Manual_NEPE_V16.pdf

NEPE 194369A

NEZ PERCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

(NEPE)

Replace Visitor Center Restroom Fixtures and Partitions to Meet

Accessibility Standards

PMIS # 194369A

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

By: Mark E. Kerr, AIA

Date: 16 SEP 2024

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

(NEPE)

Replace Visitor Center Restroom Fixtures and Partitions to Meet

Accessibility Standards

PMIS # 194369A

PROJECT TEAM:

CONTRACTING OFFICER:

XXXX, National Park Service 909 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98104 XXXXX@nps.gov

(p) 360-XXX-XXXX

PROJECT MANAGER:

Mark Kerr, AIA National Park Service 909 1st Ave, Seattle WA 98104 mark_kerr@nps.gov

(P) 206.640.7342

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE:

TBD

PARK SUPERINTENDENT:

XXX

39063 US Highway 95, Spalding, ID 83540 mailto:XXXXX@nps.gov mailto:mark_kerr@nps.gov

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 57 23 Noise & Acoustics Management 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Building Demolition

DIVSIONS 05 - METALS

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 40 Gypsum Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Building Insulation 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 06 71 Door Hardware 08 11 00 Hollow Metal Door and Frames

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 01 61 Floor Patching and Leveling 09 22 00 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 28 16 Glass-Mat Faced Gypsum Backing Boards

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09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 12 Ceramic Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 09 90 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALITES

10 14 00 Signage 10 21 13 Toilet Partitions 10 28 13 Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 00 Common Work Results For Plumbing 22 05 05 Basic Materials and Methods 22 05 23 Valves 22 05 29 Support and Anchors 22 05 48 Noise, Vibration, and Seismic Control 22 05 93 Tests and Balancing 22 11 00 Plumbing Pipe and Pipe Fittings 22 30 00 Plumbing Systems 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

Division 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 01 00 General Requirements 23 05 29 Support and Anchors 23 05 93 Tests and Balancing 23 31 00 Ductwork

Division 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 User-Basic Electrical Requirements 26 08 00 User Testing 26 27 00 User-Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 51 01 User Lighting

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DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work performed by Park on Project.

3. Contractor use of premises.

4. Public use of site.

5. Work Restrictions.

6. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: The project is located within the Visitor’s Center of Nez Perce National

Historical Park, Latitude/Longitude: 46°26'50.51"N 116°49'23.78"W; Physical address: 39063 US Hwy 95. Lapwai, ID 83540-9715.

B. The Work of the Contract includes the remodel of the restroom, and other related work necessary to complete the work as designed.

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract. The Park staff will not be providing any service as part of the contract. The Contractor will perform the improvements listed in Section 01 27 00 – Definition of Contract Line Items.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to areas identified in the associated construction plans.

C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways 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.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

D. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for

01 11 00 - 5 vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. This is not a public use site and is accessed strictly by government employees.

B. Road closures will be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of seven (7) AM to five (5) PM, Monday through Friday Work outside of these hours, on federal holidays is generally prohibited unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

B. Weekend Hours: No work is permitted on weekend unless approved in advance by the

Contracting Officer.

C. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

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.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

D. 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:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than three (3) days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Utility service(s) may be interrupted for a four (4) hour

01 11 00 - 6 period while being installed.

E. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within twenty-five (25) feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.6 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

A. Where requirements stated in Division 1 differ from requirements stated in the technical sections, the technical sections shall take precedence. The Contractor is expected to notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representatives of these situations as they arise during contract performance.

B. Permits. This is a federal construction project on federal land and FAR clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, states “The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.”

1. A local building permit is not required due to the Visitor Center location on federal land, however obtaining a Nez Perce County permit is in the greater interest of cooperative federalism and shall be obtained before work commences.

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SECTION 01 26 00

CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

A. The work of this section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Those costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit.

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on-site for the designated project. Costs associated with the preparation of modifications will not be allowed. The costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representative

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: These are costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Portable toilets and handwashing units

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

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D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions, staff and workers present and working on the project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a forty (40) hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects the contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include this as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee the satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees that the contractor will pay the labor and material costs they have incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for each project based on a sliding scale that relates to the size of the project. Include this as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: This covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. This is not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Your proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal letter. Costs or delays resulting from the failure of the contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. The proposal must be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor, Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed that they are included in the hourly rate shown, or the contractor is not requesting reimbursement.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

5. The contractor must review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing before submission to the NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include a built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. The contractor shall estimate the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each, and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed that will require overtime work or premium pay shall be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank

01 11 00 - 3 itemized separately. All rates shall be following the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, FICA, FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State, or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. The labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices must include all applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for “miscellaneous tools and equipment”, in your proposal for a replacement value of five hundred dollars ($500) or less. Costs shown over five hundred dollars ($500) must be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, the rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use the latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. The estimated rental rates shall include the cost of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires & tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of a major overhaul is not included), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the work of the modification.

6. Equipment that is not used and on the job site for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided that the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work.

Equipment that is still on the job site but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

7. Requests for compensation for equipment stand-by time must be justified, documented, and itemized separately.

8. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts, and overhead shall not be applied to profit. Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in the FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this

01 11 00 - 4 project. The following percentages establish the maximum allowable markups (OH&P) for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead ........................................................................ 10% Profit .............................................................................. 10%

2. The total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for contractors and subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed twenty percent (20%). The NPS will not be responsible for the allocation of percentages between contractors and subcontractors.

3. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, the overhead and profit mark-ups are required on the net increases and deducted on net decreases.

4. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (not used)

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO CURRENT

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS Contract Line Item No. 1 –

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00

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

1. Construction Coordination.

2. Coordination Drawings.

3. Requests for Information (RFIs).

4. Project meetings.

5. Environmental Coordination.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 00 “Construction Schedule” for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 00 “Execution” for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 “Closeout Procedures” for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the

Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

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Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference, to occur approximately 21-30 days after contract award.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention Plan.

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses, using Standard Form (SF) 1413.

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

Contractor and all subcontractors.

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Quality Control Plan.

10. Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan.

11. List of all required construction permits.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the

Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the NPS/DSC form provided by the Contracting Officer after award.

B. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

C. Content and delivery of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

2. Date.

3. RFI subject.

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

8. Contractor's signature.

9. Requested date for response.

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

11. E-mail RFI form to NPS project team in Word.

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D. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract

Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with Contractor to be held on-site or by teleconference.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer or designated representative will facilitate weekly or biweekly meetings with the Contractor and take/distribute meeting notes.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, the Contractor’s on-site job superintendent and project manager, and if needed, Subcontractor(s), supplier(s), and other entities concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. The meeting agenda will include the following:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

b. Submittal status.

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

e. Modifications.

f. Work in progress and projected.

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections)

h. Construction Schedule update.

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

C. Pre-installation Conferences: Conduct a pre-installation conference at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction to promote compliance with contract documents and procedures

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 23 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with the requirements.

1.3 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittal List: The contractor shall prepare a submittal list and submit it for NPS review within two weeks after the pre-construction meeting.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow fifteen (15) days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow fifteen (15) days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational Submittals

a. Review: Allow ten (10) days for review of each submittal.

D. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

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a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

E. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. Contracting Officer will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All material submittals shall be transmitted using National

Park Service form CM-16. (This form can be downloaded from the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/con_subreview21.htm.) No action will be taken on a material submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

2. Each transmittal shall be numbered sequentially and may include multiple submittals.

3. Individual submittals on the transmittal shall be identified by line number and section number – refer to the list at the end of the Division 01 sections

F. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations”.

4. Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after the original transmittal number

(e.g., 001-A, 001-B).

G. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

H. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or

“Approved with notations.

I. Submission method: Send submittal with transmittal via email to NPS team.

1.4 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF CAD FILES

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A. General: At Contractor’s written request, copies of CAD files will be provided to Contractor for Contractor’s use in connection with Project. Files will be provided as is; no format or other changes to files or changes to the objects in the drawing will be done by the Government.

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2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

c. Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

d. Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: All documentation will be electronic and submitted and returned by email.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base

Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data, unless submittal of CAD Drawings is otherwise permitted.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings. d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Notation of coordination requirements.

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j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop

Drawings on sheets at least eight and one-half by eleven inches (8-1/2” x 11”) but no larger than thirty by forty inches (30” x 40”).

3. Number of Copies: Submit four (4) copies of each submittal. Contracting Officer will return one (1) copy.

D. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple related components such as accessories together in one (1) submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer’s color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two (2) full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer’s product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

5. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected.

a. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials;

complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

b. Number of Samples: Submit four (4) sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain three (3) Sample sets; remainder will be returned. Retain Sample set as a Project Record Sample.

C. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification

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Sections.

1. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

2. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents will be rejected and one copy will be returned.

B. Coordination Drawings: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 31 00 “Project

Management & Coordination.

C. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 35 23 “Safety Requirements.”

D. Waste Recycling Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 74 19

“Construction Waste Management & Disposal.”

E. Quality Control Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 40 00 “Quality Requirements.”

F. Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section

01 57 23 “Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention.”

G. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

H. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

I. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

J. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

K. Pre-construction Test Reports: Prepare 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.

L. Field Test Reports: Prepare 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 the requirements in the Contract Documents.

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M. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment. Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 78 23 “Operation & Maintenance Data.”

N. Design Data: Prepare written and graphic information, including, but not limited to, performance and design criteria, list of applicable codes and regulations, and calculations.

Include list of assumptions and other performance and design criteria and a summary of loads.

Include load diagrams if applicable. Provide name and version of software, if any, used for calculations. Include page numbers.

O. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer’s recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

P. Manufacturer’s Field Reports: Prepare written information documenting factory-authorized service representative’s tests and inspections. Include the following, as applicable:

1. Statement on condition of substrates and their acceptability for installation of product.

2. Summary of installation procedures being followed, whether they comply with the requirements and, if not, what corrective action was taken.

3. Results of operational and other tests and a statement of whether observed performance complies with the requirements.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. General: Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out;

submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval.

1. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the

Contractor’s own risk.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy. Contracting Officer will annotate the CM-16 Transmittal Form indicating the action taken, as follows:

1. The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required.

All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

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c. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will not return it, or will reject and return if it does not comply with the requirements. Contracting Officer will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 35 23 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. This section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review, an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within ten (10) days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and

Responsibilities". In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically qualified and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of one hundred dollars ($100). Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven (7) days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

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A. 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 of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

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.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, pandemics, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

2.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards.

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

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

3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

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

B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations.

Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, before issuing them to another individual.

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

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3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly fifteen (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 (1) day after the meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the

Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. 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 at all times. As a minimum, provide 6 hard hats for use by visitors.

3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. 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.

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality assurance and control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

C. See Divisions 02 through 33 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

A. Quality Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the work and completed construction comply with requirements.

C. Pre-construction Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the project before products and materials are incorporated into the work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

D. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by a Nationally Recognized Testing

Laboratory (NRTL), a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

E. Source Quality Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

F. Field Quality Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are…