A1_-_2026-1-26-Mt__LeConte_Rec_Bldg_Demo-SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Recreation Building Demolition Project

Mt. LeConte Lodge Area Sevier County, TN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

PMIS# 350547

1-26-2026

1. General Information The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) is in Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of nearly 521,000 acres. The park was established by Congress on June 15, 1934.

The Park’s mission is to protect, preserve, and interpret the natural, cultural, and historical.

resources for the benefit and inspiration of present and future generations. There are over 11-million visitors annually.

2. Facility Background Mt. LeConte is located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Sevier County, Tennessee. Mount LeConte is the third highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,593 feet in elevation. On top of the Mt. LeConte, a concessioner operates a resort lodge for overnight stay by park visitors. LeConte Lodge predates the national park’s 1934 establishment and is located west of the summit at 6,360 feet in elevation. The concessioner operates several NPS owned structures in the Mt. LeConte Lodge campus. One of these structures is the Recreation Building and is severely deteriorated. The main room walls are bowing out, wall logs are rotting, and the rock foundation is failing. The cost to rehabilitate the building exceeds the value of the building. The building has been determined to be of non-historic significance;

therefore, due to the excessive costs for repair, it has been decided to demolish the structure and leave the site ready for future development. This Statement of Work (SOW) addresses the services required to demolish the structure and remove all salvageable materials from the Mt.

LeConte Lodge area.

Mt. LeConte is in a remote location and access is limited to foot travel from Alum Cave, Boulevard (via the Appalachian Trail), Bull Head, Rainbow Falls, and Trillium Gap trails, by way of NPS park roads. The Mt. LeConte Lodge concessioner utilizes airlift operations and pack animals for seasonal transport of supplies and equipment due to the site’s limited access, remote location, and rugged terrain.

3. Scope of Proposed Work The proposed scope of work is as follows:

The entire Recreation Building and its associated features are to be deconstructed and demolished. These features include but are not limited to: wall logs, roofing material, roof supports, timber beams, timber columns, concrete footers, concrete flooring, stone foundation wall, exterior deck, decking material, wood railing, wood flooring, doors, windows, skylights, steel structural bracing, metal bolts and hardware, sheet metal furnace exhaust, tongue and grove boards, tiles, bathroom and plumbing fixtures, concrete block wall, and cooper piping. See

Section 27 with photos depicting the building and its contents that need to be demolished. All material demolished and found within the envelope of the building are to be removed and legally disposed off-site at an acceptable landfill or recycling center as appropriate with the exception of selected materials listed below that shall be salvaged, stockpiled, and stored on-site, as directed by the COR in coordination with the concessionaire (the CO has the final authority for all field directives relative to the contract).

Given the site’s remote location and limited access by way of trails, airlift services are anticipated for Contractor’s mobilization of equipment and materials, as well as the removal of demolished materials and demobilization. The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring airlift services and conforming to all applicable regulations, federal and local, including but not limited to FAA and HAZMAT (for fuel transport). See aviation plan requirements under Section 9 Safety and Environmental Compliance below. The Contractor shall file a Special Use Permit (SUP) with GRSM (NPS Form 10-114, see Section 31 in attachments) for airlift operations with an aviation plan for NPS review prior to mobilization and beginning work.

Items to be salvaged and stored on-site include:

1. Approximately 900 square feet of interior wooden tongue & groove boards of acceptable quality for future interior reuse. Salvaged boards shall be intact, free from moisture damage. Coordinate with COR for inspection and final determination of salvaged boards.

2. Three (3) waterless urinals (located in the basement) for future reuse. Wing nuts and screws are observed along the base front. Mounting hardware/ assembly is unknown.

The drain line connection may or may not be threaded.

3. Approximately 30 linear feet of copper piping.

4. Salvage two (2) Kwikset Door Handle/Dead Bolt sets.

5. Stone Foundation Material - Approximately 800 cubic feet. The stone foundation material shall be removed and stored on-site as directed by COR. Salvage and stockpile all stone material. Remove stone in a manner that it can be reused. Masonry saw use on foundation stone will not be permitted. The Contractor shall utilize a small portion of harvested foundation stone to stabilize slopes as necessary around the building perimeter after the foundation has been removed. Refer to Section 01 57 20 Erosion Control.

The Contractor shall coordinate on-site storage of the salvaged items with the COR and concessioner. The Contractor shall provide dunnage and tarps for coverage if interior storage is unavailable for the tongue and groove boards, waterless urinals, and copper piping. The Contractor shall stockpile the foundation stone immediately adjacent to the area of work, at the southwest corner. See stockpiling diagram location in Section 27 attachments. The Contractor shall confirm stockpile locations with COR and concessioner prior to beginning that work.

Existing Utilities: No electrical service is within the building, nor are there any electrical fixtures. There is no running water associated with the plumbing fixtures in the lower level, but there is an existing PVC sewer serving these fixtures as well as a copper propane gas line. Both the sewer and gas lines will need to be removed and properly capped five (5) feet from building footprint.

FINAL SITE CONDITION

All building and foundation related material shall be demolished and removed from the actual building site. Site shall be cleaned, checked, and cleared of any metal components, fasteners, concrete, grout, debris, and/or trash from the demolition. The site shall be graded to provide an even surface, free of irregular surface changes, depressions, ridges, windrows, or holes to ensure smooth transition to adjacent existing grades with positive drainage to prevent ponding. All disturbed areas within the building footprint, include cut slopes from foundation removal, shall be seeded and covered with natural fiber roll pinned to the surface. Obtain COR approval of finished grade before commencing with seeding operations. Refer to the attached Seeding Specifications.

4. Contractor Responsibilities Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals required to perform the work required in the SOW and specifications, to include securing airlift services. All airlift operations shall be coordinated with the COR and abide by the requirement of the Park issued

SUP.

5. Government Furnished Property, Materials & Supplies The Government will not be providing property, materials or supplies for the subject project, with the exception of NPS lodging provided to the Contractor, see Section 16 Lodging below.

6. Business Hours The Contractor shall complete deliveries and unloading to the Alum Cave Trailhead and Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook during normal business hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and Federal holidays. On-site work hours will vary depending on LeConte Lodge operations schedule. Refer to Section 01 10 00 Summary for Work Restrictions. The Contractor shall coordinate the specific on-site work schedule with the Contracting Officer and COR five (5) days prior to performance start date. Cell phone service at the project site and most of the areas of the Park is limited or unavailable. While on site, the Contractor may be unable to contact the COR by mobile phone. Communications need to be completed prior to actual work on-site. The COR is available during normal business hours.

7. Management During Normal Working Hours The contractor shall manage the total work effort in accordance with effective and efficient management principles and safe working practices to ensure safety of the public and on-time completion of this contract.

8. Maintenance of Traffic The Contractor shall provide traffic control that will be required, including, but not limited to, loading/unloading activities along Hwy 441 at the trailhead and Newfound Gap Oconaluftee Overlook (between mile markers 15 & 16) to access Mt. LeConte. Reference the Access Map in the attachments for these locations. The Contractor shall use appropriate traffic control devices needed for all work and for protecting workers and visitors. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall comply with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations. Temporary, single-lane closures are allowed. Traffic shall be controlled with flaggers and appropriate signage. Contractor shall provide advance notice if the closure is expected to exceed 10 minutes. GRSM can accommodate limited parking area closures for loading and unloading activities. No equipment or materials storage will be available at the trailhead or at the Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook. Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan for review and approval by the Park prior to mobilization and implementation.

The Contractor shall conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

The Contractor shall maintain traffic on Newfound Gap Road, Highway 441, at all times except when temporary lane closures are in use. Temporary Lane closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of 5 minutes. Seasonal restrictions apply; no work involving a lane closure shall be permitted during the following periods:

Weekends, National legal holidays, The week before and the week after Easter Sunday, The Friday before Memorial Day, The period between June 15-August 15, The Friday before Labor Day, The month of October, The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day through the weekend after Thanksgiving Day, The week of Christmas and New Year’s Day, And special events occurring in the vicinity, as determined by the CO.

9. Safety & Environmental Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with pertinent provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and state, local, safety, laws.

The Contractor shall comply with pertinent Environmental Protection Agency laws and regulations.

The GRSM safety officer has the authority to issue restraint or cease-and-desist orders to the contractor when violations or unsafe acts are present and threaten Government and Contractor employees or damage to Government property.

The Contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer, COR and GRSM safety officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary barricades/fencing to limit public access to the demolition site and/or hazardous areas or staging areas. See Section 14 Secure Project Site below.

The Contractor shall submit an aviation plan for Park review with:

o Locations for staging areas, helispots, drop zones o Lifting methods and equipment o Airlift schedule o Staffing list including supervisors, equipment operators, aviation company, loaders, flaggers, and monitors, with roles, responsibilities, and current certifications o Advanced preparations with target dates, landing zone status, helicopter vendor, flagger training, cargo packing, lifting equipment inventory cargo nets, lift straps, personal protection equipment (PPE), spill kits, potential road closures and weather delays o Visitor and traffic control (Contractor may reference Traffic Control Plan, as required) o Airlift operations with helispot and drop zone coordinates, communications, cargo management, PPE, safety measures around equipment (helicopters and loading equipment), helicopter refueling, personnel transportation, fuel tank refilling, site preparations for helispots and drop zones, flight operations including go, no-go decision, launch decision, helicopter preparations, briefing & debriefing process, rigging, loading/ unloading procedures, hazardous materials (handling, leak/ spill mitigation), and flight routing o Post airlift procedures with reporting and cleanup o Maps/ aerial photos identifying helispots, drop zones, safety zones, and flight paths

The Contractor shall coordinate the aviation plan with the airlift operator and pilot.

The Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to the Park for review. Refer to Section 8 Maintenance of Traffic, above.

10. Insurance The Contractor shall be insured in accordance with the Solicitation documents. The Government is not responsible for damage to Contractor’s equipment, vehicles, tools or materials or their employees and the personal property brought on-site. The Government will not accept any liability due to contractor employee negligence.

11. Motor Vehicle & Traffic Regulations Contractor employees operating motor vehicles shall possess an appropriate, valid, driver's license. Driver and vehicle permits, licenses, registrations and proof of insurance shall be maintained in the vehicle at all times and made available upon request. Contractor employees shall comply with federal vehicle motor law requiring seat belts be worn at all times. Contractor employees shall adhere to the posted speed limits. Commercial vehicles are prohibited from the Park without prior notification to the Park. Contractor shall contact the Dispatch Office at 865- 436-1294 to notify the Park of an incoming commercial vehicle.

12. Statement of Work - Requirements Summary The contractor shall demolish the Recreation Building in accordance with the Scope of Work noted in Section 3.

13. Maintenance of Roadways Contractor shall show due diligence to ensure that asphalt on roadways and developed parking areas are protected from damage. Prior to work commencing, the Contractor shall document existing conditions with photographs, noting location and direction of view. Any damages to roadways and parking areas as a result of the Contractor’s activities shall be repaired by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.14. Secure Project Site During the period of performance, the Contractor can expect to have LeConte Lodge operators and guests as well as park visitors and staff to be present, in and around the work areas. The Contractor shall install and maintain a continuous construction safety fence around the perimeter of the project work site and be responsible for securing project site throughout the period of performance. The construction safety fence shall be a minimum height of forty-eight (48) inches above grade with warning signs no less than fifty (50) feet apart and post safety caps, as required. The Contractor shall close access to the project site at the end of each shift. If the Contractor utilizes locked gates, then the:

1. Contractor shall provide a lock to be used on a joint locking system serving both the Park and the Contractor.

2. Gates shall be closed during the day and at the end of each day.

15. Employee Parking All Contractor employees shall comply with parking procedures published for the GRSM. Two

(2) parking spaces will be allocated for the Contractor’s use at the Alum Cave Trailhead. The Contractor is encouraged to carpool. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing cones and maintaining temporary traffic control at the parking area, as required.

16. Lodging Contractor may engage the LeConte Lodge concessioner for lodging during the period of performance. Lodging is available at the NPS LeConte Maintenance Bunkhouse at LeConte Lodge for the Contractor’s use, upon request, for a maximum stay of 4 consecutive weeks beginning when the Contractor arrives on site to begin work. This facility has a small kitchen, shower, and bunk beds. Solar panels and propane supply electrical power, and propane is the heat source. If the Contractor utilizes the NPS LeConte Maintenance Bunkhouse, then the Contractor will be required to refill the 500-gallon propane tank twice: once at the beginning and then again at end of the work. Reference the attached photographs for the NPS LeConte Maintenance Bunkhouse. NPS will provide a housekeeping orientation for the Contractor. The Contractor will abide by NPS housekeeping procedures while residing in the NPS Shelter and shall clean it for NPS use when the work is complete. If any latent damages resulting from the Contractor’s occupancy are discovered, then the Contractor will be charged for those repairs at no cost to NPS. The water source is a spring natural, and the Contractor may want to filter water.

All food waste shall be secured to prevent tampering and access by wildlife until the food waste is packed out by the Contractor. No flush toilets are available. Pit toilets are available on the LeConte Lodge campus.

17. Replacement of Contractor Employee for Security Reasons The Government retains the right to request removal of the contractor’s employee(s), regardless of prior clearances.

18. Non-Payment for Additional Work Any additional contractor performed services not specified in contract, either at its own volition or at the request of an individual other than an appointed Contracting Officer, except as may be explicitly authorized in the contract, shall be performed at the financial risk of the Contractor.

Only an appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to bind the Government to a change in specifications, contract terms, or conditions.

19. Conflict of Interest The Contractor shall not employ off-duty COR’s or other Government employees if such employment would create a conflict of interest or be contrary to the policies contained in conflict-of-interest directives.

20. Quality Control The contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure the work performed conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor’s QCP shall address methods for remedying any non-compliant work. The Contractor shall develop QCP and submit with proposal package. The Contractor’s QCP includes:

Required services identified in the “Statement of Work - Requirements Summary” Contractor’s surveillance methodology Method and timeframe for responding to COR or customer complaints Progress meetings with Government stakeholders

Reference the specifications for Quality Control Plan requirements.

21. Contractor’s Proposal Package The following deliverables are to be submitted with offer in response to RFQ.

Technical approach to perform required services.

Identification of key personnel to be responsible for the on-site work and their qualifications (both regarding technical ability and safety training).

Contractor safety plan.

Contractor’s QCP Contractor’s Construction Schedule Proof of Insurance–Business Liability & Workers Compensation.

22. Inspection.

The Government will conduct inspections during and upon completion of required services.

Final payment will be processed upon confirming that all noted contractor performance deficiencies have been satisfactorily corrected.

23. Schedule The LeConte Lodge is closed for the winter season, and opens in late spring, depending upon the weather, but typically April 1. LeConte Lodge utilizes airlift operations in the spring to stock bulk materials and supplies up and in the fall for winterization. The Contractor’s operations cannot conflict with LeConte Lodge’s annual airlift operations for supplies. The annual airlift typically occurs mid to late March. The scope of work is anticipated to take 4 weeks to complete. The Contractor shall propose a schedule within which they feel the work can be completed. The Contractor shall complete all work and vacate lodging by August 1, 2026.

24. Wildlife GRSM may provide educational wildlife training for the Contractor and subcontractors working on these projects if requested. Bears may occupy the area. If bats are present during work, notify COR.

25. Liquidated Damages (NA)

26. Base Price Schedule See attachment.

27. Maps See attachments.

28. Archival Drawing See attachment.

29. Photographs See attachment.

30. Specifications See attachment.

31. NPS Form 10-114: Special Use Permit See attachment. The Contractor shall submit a Special Use Permit to GRSM for airlift operations. After review, GRSM will issue park-specific terms and conditions. The Contractor shall incorporate all required materials, sign the permit, and return it to GRSM.

26. BASE PRICE SCHEDULE

LeConte Lodge Recreation Building 1/26/2026 Sevier County, TN

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST

1.0 Mobilization

1.1 Initial Airlift 1 LS

1.2 Traffic Control 1 LS

1.3 Transport of Contractor's Tools & Equipment 1 LS

SUBTOTAL:

2.0 Demolition

2.1 Travel/ Field Overhead for Crew 1 LS

2.2 Erosion Control 1 LS

2.3 Salvage Tongue and Groove Boards 1 LS

2.4 Timber Structure Demolition 1 LS

2.5 Building Foundation Demolition 1 LS

2.6 Site Clean-up Immediate to Building Footprint 1 LS

2.7 Grading & Seeding 1 LS

SUBTOTAL:

3.0 Demobilization

3.1 Clean-up 1 LS

3.2 Final Airlift 1 LS

3.3 Traffic Control 1 LS

3.4 Transport of Demolished Materials, Contractor's Tools & 1 LS

Equipment

SUBTOTAL:

TOTAL:

BASE PRICE SCHEDULE

27. MAPS

Mt. Le Conte

Hwy 441

Hwy 441

National Park Service U.S. Department of the InteriorVicinity Map: LeConte Rec Bldg Demo

Alum Cave Tra il

5 m iles

Alum Cave Trailhead:

8.6 miles from Sugarlands Visitor Center 20 miles from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Mt. Le Conte

Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook, Airlift Staging Area:

13.9 miles from Sugarlands Visitor Center

15.2 miles from Oconaluftee Visitor Center

KEY MAP

Mt. Le Conte

U.S. Department of the InteriorAccess Map: LeConte Rec Bldg Demo

U.S. Department of the InteriorCampus Map: LeConte Rec Bldg Demo

PROJECT WORK AREA

LODGING

PROVIDED

BY NPS

10' 10'

20'

10'25'

25'

15'

20'

63'

58'-4" Rec

Bldg & Office

PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS

TO WATER SOURCE

STAGING LIMITS, TYP.

U.S. Department of the InteriorStaging Diagram: LeConte Rec Bldg Demo

100 ft

NN

STOCKPILE LOCATION FOR:

• TONGUE & GROOVE BOARDS

• WATERLESS URINALS

STOCKPILE LOCATION FOR:

• FOUNDATION STONE

Rec Bldg & Office

U.S. Department of the InteriorStockpiling Diagram: LeConte Rec Bldg Demo

28. ARCHIVAL DRAWING

29. PHOTOGRAPHS

EXTERIOR, EAST ELEVATION

DECEMBER 2024

EXTERIOR, EAST ELEVATION, NE

CORNER, DECEMBER 2024

EXTERIOR, EAST WALL, PORCH & STEPS,

EXTERIOR, EAST ELEVATION, NE CORNER, WATER SUPPLY IN FOREGROUND,

EXTERIOR, EAST ELEVATION, NE CORNER,

EXTERIOR, NORTH WALL, NW CORNER,

EXTERIOR, NORTH WALL, RESTROOM & BASEMENT ACCESS

EXTERIOR, WEST WALL,

EXTERIOR, SOUTH WALL

EXTERIOR, SOUTH WALL, SE CORNER,

NOVEMBER 2024

EXTERIOR, SOUTH WALL, SE CORNER, ROOF & GUTTER, PORCH GABLE BEYOND,

JUNE 2021

EXTERIOR, SOUTH WALL, SW CORNER,

EXTERIOR, SOUTH WALL, SW CORNER, ROOF & GABLE,

EXTERIOR, WEST WALL, WINDOW

EXTERIOR, NORTH WALL, BRACING,

EXTERIOR, WEST WALL, FOUNDATION,

EXTERIOR, NORTH WALL, FOUNDATION,

EXTERIOR, NORTH WALL, NE CORNER, BRACING,

EXTERIOR, EAST WALL, SE CORNER, ROOF & GUTTER,

EXTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, PORCH, EAST ELEVATION

EXTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, PORCH, NE

CORNER, NOVEMBER 2024

EXTERIOR, SEOOND FLOOR, PORCH, FLOOR BOARDS | WALL

JOINT, NOVEMBER 2024

SEOND FLOOR, THRESHOLD AT EXTERIOR DOOR,

REC HALL, SECOND FLOOR

NOVEMBER 2025

OFFICE AREA, SECOND FLOOR

INTERIOR, REC HALL, FLOORBOARDS NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR, EAST WALL, SE VIEW, NOVEMBER

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, FLOORBOARDS,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, NORTH PARTITION WALL,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, WEST WALL,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, BRACING ON WEST WALL,

INTERIOR, REC HALL, WEST WALL, BRACING,

INTERIOR, REC HALL, NORTH WALL, WINDOW, EXTERIOR VIEW,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, SW CORNER,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, TIE BEAM, PARTITION WALL, SW VIEW,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, CEILING, TIE BEAMS, SKYLIGHTS, EAST WALL,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, CEILING, SKYLIGHTS, EAST WALL,

INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, TIE BEAM, CABLE BRACING, T & G CEILING, EAST WALL, INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, CEILING & CABLE BRACING ABOVE WINDOW ON NORTH WALL, INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, REC HALL, NORTH WALL, TIE BEAM AND CABLE BRACING, INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, BUNK ROOM/ OFFICE, PARTITION WALL, INTERIOR, SECOND FLOOR, BUNK ROOM/ OFFICE, NW VIEW

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, NE SECTION,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, NE SECTION, EAST WALL,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, RESTROOM,

INTERIOR, RESTROOM, GROUND FLOOR, WATERLESS URINALS,

INTERIOR, RESTROOM, GROUND FLOOR, WATERLESS URINAL,

INTERIOR, RESTROOM, GROUND FLOOR, WATERLESS URINAL,

KWIKSET DEABOLT AND DOORKNOB, GROUND FLOOR

KWIKSET DEABOLT AND DOORKNOB, GROUND FLOOR

INTERIOR, BASEMENT, NW SECTION, NE CORNER

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, NW SECTION, WEST WALL

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, NW SECTION, WEST WALL, SW VIEW,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, NW SECTION, SW CORNER,/ WEST WALL,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, NW SECTION, WEST WALL, WINDOW,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, COPPER PIPING,

INTERIOR, GROUND FLOOR, BASEMENT, COPPER PIPING,

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: FLOORPLAN

DECEMBER 2025

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: NORTH ELEVATION

SEPTEMBER 2024

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: NORTH ELEVATION, LEFT SIDE

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: NORTH ELEVATION, RIGHT SIDE

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: EXTERIOR, NORTH EAST CORNER,

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: EXTERIOR, NE CORNER,

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: EAST ELEVATION

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: SOUTH ELEVATION

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: EXTERIOR, SE CORNER, STORAGE AREA

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE:SOUTH ELEVATION, ENTRANCE

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: WEST ELEVATION

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE:EXTERIOR, NORTH ELEVATION, DECK AREA, SW VIEW,

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: EXTERIOR, NORTH ELEVATION, DECK AREA, NE VIEW, NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR AT ENTRANCE

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, FRONT BUNK ROOM

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, FRONT BUNK ROOM, EXTERIOR DOOR

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, KITCHEN AREA

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, KITCHEN AREA

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, FRONT BUNK ROOM

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, FRONT BUNK ROOM & KITCHEN

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, SHOWER

NPS LECONTE MAINTENANCE BUNKHOUSE: INTERIOR, REAR BUNK ROOM

30. SPECIFICATIONS

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Project Specifications

LeConte Lodge Recreation Building Demolition Gatlinburg, TN

January 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

LeConte Lodge Recreation Building Demolition

January 2026

Table of Contents

Specification Section Division 1 – General Requirements

Section 01 10 00 – Summary of Work Section 01 22 00 – Measure and Payment Section 01 23 72 – Environmental Protection Section 01 31 10 – Project Management and Coordination Section 01 32 16 – Construction Schedule Section 01 33 23 – Submittal Procedures Section 01 35 23 – Safety Requirements Section 01 40 00 – Quality Assurance Section 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls Section 01 57 10 – Erosion Control Section 01 60 00 – Material and Equipment Section 01 73 40 – Execution Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and Waste Management Section 01 77 00 – Closeout Procedures

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

Section 32 90 10 – Seeding

SUMMARY

01 10 00 - 1

SECTION 01 10 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT

A. A brief description of the work covered by the Contract Documents is provided below:

Mt. LeConte is located within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in Sevier County, Tennessee. Mount LeConte is the third highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 6,593 feet in elevation. On top of the Mt.

LeConte, a concessioner operates a resort lodge for overnight stay by park visitors. LeConte Lodge predates the national park’s 1934 establishment and is located west of the summit at 6,360 feet in elevation. The concessioner owns and operates several structures in the Mt. LeConte Lodge campus. One of these structures is the Recreation Building and is severely deteriorated. The main room walls are bowing out, wall logs are rotting, and the rock foundation is failing.

The cost to rehabilitate the building exceeds the value of the building. The building has been determined to be of non-historic significance; therefore, due to the excessive costs for repair, it has been decided to demolish the structure and leave the site ready for future development. This Statement of Work (SOW) addresses the services required to demolish the structure and remove all salvageable materials from the Mt. LeConte Lodge area.

Mt. LeConte is in a remote location and access is limited to foot travel from Alum Cave, Boulevard (via the Appalachian Trail), Bull Head, Rainbow Falls, and Trillium Gap trails, by way of NPS park roads. The Mt. LeConte Lodge concessioner utilizes airlift operations and pack animals for seasonal transport of supplies and equipment due to the site’s limited access, remote location, and rugged terrain. The LeConte Lodge is closed for the season beginning on November 25, 2025, and will reopen on March 23, 2026. The demolition and removal activities will need to coordinate with the Lodge’s operation schedule for the 2026 season.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Contracting Officer (CO): Individual from the National Park Services empowered to represent the Owner (The Great Smoky Mountains National Park) to execute the contract for the work, and make decisions impacting this project.

B. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Individual from the National Park Service empowered to represent the Contracting Officer.

1.3 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Contractor shall coordinate access to the site with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prior to commencement of work.

B. Site Access: The work site is remote and can only be accessed by personnel via Alum Cave Trail and via airlift for equipment and material. The Contractor will be allocated two (2) parking spaces at the Alum Cave Trailhead to accommodate work crews performing work and staying at LeConte Lodge.

C. Use of Site: Limit use of project site to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated – including other structures and utilities owned by the Mt. LeConte concessioner and the Park. The area outside of the immediate work space will remain open and operational to the concessioner, park staff, and visitors.

D. Condition of Existing Building: The Recreation Building and Office is over 50

01 10 00 - 2 years old and some of its structural components may be compromised. The Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to ensure the work is done in a safe manner to protect works, public, and park staff. Contractor to document existing conditions of the area around the building, surrounding buildings, NPS shelter, and other areas of potential use by the contractor before work commences.

1.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. General: Comply with restrictions on construction operations. Comply with limitations on use of public roads, airspace for airlift operations, park regulations for trails, and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. On-Site Work Hours: On-site work hours will vary depending on LeConte Lodge operations schedule.

1. While LeConte Lodge is closed, the Contractor shall limit work to daylight hours, defined as 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes prior to sunset, unless otherwise indicated. The Contractor may also work weekends during these hours, if necessary, upon coordination with the COR.

2. While LeConte Lodge is in operation, work hours are limited to 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. No chainsaw use or noise-intensive work shall be permitted prior to 9:30 AM. The Contractor shall schedule loud construction activity between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM while guests are vacating the Lodge.

C. Tobacco-Free Area: Use of tobacco and all e-cigarettes is not permitted within twenty-five (25) feet of structures. Designated smoking areas outside of the restricted area are permitted.

D. Pit toilets are available for use. They are located northwest of the Recreation Building.

E. All other adjacent structures are off-limits for construction purposes.

F. The site shall be cleaned up every day. The disposal of construction debris shall not be made on site; all construction debris to be disposed of off-site according to environmental regulations and authorities having jurisdiction. Any personal waste shall be secured in bear-proof containers and removed by the Contractor once work is complete. Reference Section 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management for disposing of demolition materials and food waste management.

G. All staging is to be coordinated with the COR and GRSM.

H. Contractor shall store materials, small equipment, and tools, in a secure location on-site or remove from site at the end of each workday.

1.5 WORK COORDINATION

A. Coordinate with GRSM during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate GRSM and concessioner usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with the day-to-day park and/or concessioner operations. Maintain existing access unless otherwise indicated.

1. Maintain access to park roadways, trails, walkways, parking areas, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities, including the water hydrant, located on the east side of the Recreation Building. Do not close or obstruct trails, walkways, parking areas, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from GRSM and approval of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Notify GRSM not less than two (2) weeks in advance of activities that will affect GRSM operations.

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B. Decorum: Contractor shall control the conduct of its employees with others while on or adjacent to the project site and ensure work is performed in a professional manner. Any Contractor employee found to be acting inappropriately, either upon request of COR or on its own initiative, replace said employee with another of equivalent technical skill at no additional cost to the Government. Be mindful of proximity to park visitors with jobsite communications and language. Rude or lewd comments or behavior, or horseplay, will not be allowed on premises.

1.6 PROJECT UTILITIES

A. The project site is devoid of water, gas, and electrical utilities. The site is also devoid of internet and cell-phone coverage. Contractor is responsible for providing any utilities needed.

1.7 COORDINATION OF WORK

A. The Contractor and subcontractors shall review other sections of work and ascertain requirements in other sections that are applicable to their own work.

Each shall be held responsible for coordination and inclusion of the work indicated as if it were in the particular subcontractor’s section. The COR shall be advised in writing of any discrepancies or conflicts at the earliest moment.

B. Each subcontractor, supplier, etc., shall be responsible for knowing what information is given on all sheets of the contract documents and specifications concerning its particular work and all related and associated work.

1.8 HIDDEN CONDITIONS

A. In performing the work, Contractor may encounter concealed structures or other conditions not revealed in the contract documents and not otherwise detectable by a reasonable inspection of the site or existing structures. Such structures or conditions may have been abandoned or will be abandoned or, at the GRSM’s option, designated for preservation and future use. Should such conditions or structures be encountered, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO, who will assess such conditions or structures and provide direction. Should additional work be required to comply with the CO’s instructions, the contract conditions regarding Changes in the Work shall apply.

1.9 EXISTING, ADJACENT STRUCTURES

A. All work required shall be performed carefully so as not to damage any adjacent facilities to include buildings, trails, walkways, common areas, etc. Adjacent structures are over fifty years old and are to be treated as historic structures.

Such items that cannot be temporarily removed from the areas of construction shall be adequately protected from damage. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to adjacent facilities resulting from the performance of this contract and shall repair or replace such damaged items to the satisfaction of GRSM at no additional cost.

1.10 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. The first equipment inspection before work has commenced to be coordinated with the COR at least 24 hours in advance and to occur outside of the Park boundary. If the initial inspection passes, subsequent inspections can take place on site before equipment is unloaded.

1. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean any and all equipment to be free of all foreign soil and plant material (seeds, foliage) before entering the Park. Reference 01 57 20, Erosion Control, 2.2 Equipment for cleaning procedures and requirements. All equipment will be subject to inspection

01 10 00 - 4 at the CO’s discretion to preclude the introduction of exotic vegetation or pests into the Park.

2. Make restitution for the introduction of any exotic vegetation or pests into the Park.

3. Examples include, but are not limited to, careless use of unclean equipment, incorrect seed mix, incorrect mulch or erosion control blanket, or unapproved straw. The amount of restitution will be based on the number of man-hours required to remove the exotic vegetation, or treat or eliminate exotic pests at $50.00 per man-hour and equipment rates will be assessed equal to commercial equipment rates within a 50-mile radius of the project site. Restitution will be subtracted from the Contractor’s progress payments and will be unrecoverable.

B. The project site may provide habitat for several federally listed species of bat, including the Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Protect these species and their habitat as follows:

1. Comply with the avoidance and mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Assessment Form for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, latest edition and the Programmatic Biological Opinion for Transportation Projects in the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-Eared Bat, February 2018 Revision, found at http://www.fws.gov/Midwest/endangered/section7/fhwa.

2. Do not disturb wildlife species found nesting, hibernating, estivating, or otherwise living in, or immediately nearby, the work site. If bats are encountered during construction activities, cease work and notify the CO and NPS natural resource staff immediately. Continue construction activities upon approval by the CO.

3. Do not permit vehicles or machinery beyond the edge of pavement (paved or unpaved Park road) unless otherwise approved by the CO.

Access areas beyond the edge of pavement by foot.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not used)

END OF SECTION

MEASURE AND PAYMENT

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SECTION 01 22 10

MEASURE AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes how Line Items will be measured and paid for when making progress payments. Work to be measured is described in specification sections listed for each Line Item. Measurement procedures for payment, required quantity survey or procurement documentation and payment restrictions are described in applicable specification sections. Allocate costs for work not specifically mentioned to the Line Item most closely associated with work involved. Unless there is a specific Line Item for administrative costs, such as Quality Control and Safety, allocate such costs proportionally across all Line Items.

1.2 LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the Bid Price Schedule and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided. Progress payments for lump sum items will be made in accordance with the Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts clause. Provide a list of pay activities, to breakdown bid for each lump sum item. Within 20 calendar days after receiving Notice to Proceed.

B. Mobilization (Base Price Line item 1.0): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to mobilize, set up temporary facilities, and required submittals to begin work.

1. Initial Airlift (Base Price Schedule Line Item 1.1): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to procure, plan, and coordinate airlift services to transport Contractor tools and equipment to the project site.

The Contractor shall use the Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook area as the designated stagging/loading zone. The Contractor shall coordinate with the airlift operator and COR for the unloading zone at the project site. The Contractor shall plan airlift operations to account for flight schedule variability due to weather conditions.

2. Traffic Control (Base Price Schedule Line Item 1.2): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals for establishing temporary loading/drop zone at the Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook, and

01 22 00 - 2 necessary temporary traffic control during mobilization and initial airlift operations.

3. Transport of Contractor’s Tools & Equipment (Base Price Schedule Line Item 1.3): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to transport Contractor tools and equipment to the project site. Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals in transporting and refilling an existing propane tank (owned by NPS) for the Contractor’s use during the period of performance. The Contractor shall comply with related Federal Aviation Administration and HAZMAT regulations in the transport of fuel. The Contractor shall plan and coordinate the propane tank transportation with the COR, airlift operator, and propane fuel supplier. The Contractor shall pay the propane fuel supplier directly and submit receipt for repayment to NPS.

C. Demolition (2.0 Base Price Schedule)

1. Travel/ Field overhead for Crew (Base Price Schedule Line Item 2.1): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with crew lodging, meals, and allowable travel expenses at the project site.

2. Erosion Control (Base Price Line item 2.2): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, maintenance and incidentals associated with the installation of temporary control measures for slope protection; reduction of erosion, sedimentation, and water pollution; and deterring erosion and transport of sediment.

3. Salvage Tongue and Groove Boards (Base Price Schedule Line Item 2.3):

Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with deconstructing, removing, and salvaging tongue and groove boards from the LeConte Recreation Building structure, including handling, relocating, and storing items for reuse. Refer to section 2. Scope of Work in the Statement of Work (SOW) for salvage material requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Concessioner and COR for locations to store salvaged materials.

4. Timber Structure Demolition (Base Price Schedule Line Item 2.4): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with deconstructing, removing, and disposing of the LeConte Recreation Building structure’s roof, walls, floors, and all related components above the building foundation, including handling and relocation of items identified to be salvaged for reuse. Refer to section 2. Scope of Work in the Statement of Work (SOW) for list of salvaged items. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Concessioner and COR for locations to store salvaged materials.

5. Building Foundation Demolition (Base Price Schedule Line Item 2.5): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with deconstructing, removing, and disposing of the LeConte Recreation Building structure’s foundation, including the concrete floor, stone foundation walls, and subsurface utilities, and all related components, as well as the handling and relocation of items identified to be salvaged for reuse. Refer to section 2. Scope of Work in the Statement of Work (SOW) for list of salvaged items. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Concessioner and COR for locations to store salvaged materials.

6. Site Clean-up Immediate to Building Footprint (Base Price Schedule Line Item 2.6): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with cleaning the site immediate to the LeConte Recreation Building, 01 22 00 - 3 including the area within the limit of work as well as within the building footprint, removing all debris and construction materials from demolition.

7. Grading & Seeding (Base Price Schedule Line Item 2.7): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with grading and seeding the project site after demolition and site clean-up are completed. Refer to section 3. Scope of Proposed Work in the Statement of Work (SOW) for fine grading and Section 32 90 10 ‘Seeding’ for seeding procedures.

D. Demobilization (3.0 Base Price Schedule) Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to demobilize, remove temporary facilities, and return the project site in an acceptable manner back to the Concessioner and NPS.

1. Clean-up/Demobilization (Base Price Line item 3.1): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals associated with demobilization, removing of temporary facilities, construction tools and equipment from project site and stagging/loading zone, final cleaning of the project site and stagging/loading zone, grounds, and areas disturbed by demolition activities; and preparing the site ready for use, and close out submittals. Payment will be made for and all materials, equipment, and incidentals associated with the removal and disposal of construction materials and debris from the project site and park property. The Contractor shall provide dumpsters, as required, at the Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook to contain the demolished materials for offsite disposal.

2. Final Airlift (Base Price Schedule Line Item 3.2): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to procure, plan, and coordinate airlift services to transport Contractor tools and equipment to the project site.

The Contractor shall use the Newfound Gap Oconaluftee (Luftee) Overlook area as the designated loading zone. The Contractor shall coordinate with the airlift operator and COR for the unloading zone at the project site. The Contractor shall plan airlift operations to account for flight schedule variability due to weather conditions.

3. Traffic Control (Base Price Schedule Line Item 3.3.): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to directing traffic during demobilization and final airlift operations.

4. Transport of Contractor’s Tools & Equipment (Base Price Schedule Line Item 3.4.): Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to stage, load, and transport Contractor tools and equipment from the project site.

Payment will be made for all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to transporting and refilling an existing propane tank, owned by NPS, for the NPS use. The Contractor shall plan and coordinate the propane tank transportation with the COR, airlift operator, and propane fuel supplier. The Contractor shall pay the propane fuel supplier directly and submit receipt for repayment to NPS.

The Contractor shall comply with related Federal Aviation Administration and HAZMAT regulations in the transport of hazardous materials and fuels.

PART 2-PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3-EXECUTION

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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SECTION 01 23 72

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for preventing of environmental pollution and damage resulting from of construction activities.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 40 00 Quality Assurance B. Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls C. Section 01 57 10 Erosion Control D. Section 01 60 00 Materials and Equipment E.