Camp Nesbit Construction Notes 01.pdf

Camp Nesbit Improvements – Environmental Educational Youth Camp

R9 Unique AAP Project No. CIM-0900-24F-16-0907-01

GENERAL/CONSTRUCTION NOTES

1. Government or Owner refers to the USDA Forest Service. Contracting Officer (CO) refers to the person assigned by the USDA Forest Service to administer the Contract. Soon after Contract award, the CO will designate a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2. The CO will schedule a pre-construction conference before starting construction; responsibilities, personnel assignments, etc. will be reviewed (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.236-26).

3. Prior to starting any work, where any work is to take place, field verify and/or determine all existing dimensions, sizes, materials, construction, elevations, slopes, and locations. Inform the Contracting Officer (CO) immediately, in writing, of any discrepancies; do not proceed with any work in the immediate area of discrepancies affecting that work until coordinated with and verified OK to do so by the CO.

4. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated:

a. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

b. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Take precautions to protect the public during the construction period.

5. Develop, maintain, and implement (throughout the course of the contract) plans to provide for containment of hazardous materials and unplanned spills. Submit plans to COR within 5 calendar days prior to commencement of work.

6. Prepare and submit an Emergency Action Plan (basically providing what actions will be taken in the event of an emergency; medical or other) to COR within 5 calendar days prior to commencement of work.

7. The Contractor shall perform high quality work. Materials installed to uniform accurate fit so they meet with neat, straight lines, free of open seams or overlaps. Install exposed materials appropriately level, plumb and at accurate right angles or flush with adjoining materials. Work shall meet or exceed all national standards published by the trade.

8. The Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by the existing conditions and performance of the contract, reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including posting warning signs against hazards, promoting safety regulations and notifying visitors to the site.

9. All demolished/removed materials, trash and debris shall be removed from the site and properly dispose of by the Contractor.

10. All work shall comply with salient and applicable codes / regulations and / or standards, such as, but not limited to, the most current versions of the following:

a. International Code Council (ICC) codes, Camp Nesbit Improvements – Environmental Educational Youth Camp

R9 Unique AAP Project No. CIM-0900-24F-16-0907-01

b. Executive Order (EO) 11593,

c. Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties (STHP),

d. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA),

e. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA),

f. Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG),

g. Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessible Routes (ORAR),

h. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

i. United States Green Building Council (USGBC),

j. Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP),

k. Amercian Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),

l. United States Department of Agriculture Departmental Regulation 5500-001 (USDA-DR 5500-001),

m. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).