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Demolish and Rebuild Oceanside Boardwalk Statement of Work Fort Matanzas National Monument Page 1 of <4>

National Park Service Fort Matanzas National Monument

St. Augustine, FL Statement of Work (SOW)

Repair Nature Trail Boardwalk

1. PARK INTRODUCTION

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St.

Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.

2. PROJECT OVERVIEW

Located to the rear of the Public Restroom in the main parking lot of Fort Matanzas is the Nature Trail. This boardwalk routes visitors 1/8th mile through the interior of the par woodlands traversing brush and dunes to the river and back to its starting point. This project will repair and correct leaning at two sections of boardwalk in place with in-kind materials. First repair is 56 feet off east loop entrance, and the second repair is 752 feet off east loop entrance. Areas of full replacement include the first 35 feet off west loop entrance and 238 feet switchback at main entrance to boardwalk next to visitor restrooms. Areas to be replaced will be a complete boardwalk package in place with in-kind materials.

All work will be performed at Ft. Matanzas National Monument. The existing boardwalk comprises of 4x4x12 pressure treated post, 2x6x12 pressure treated cross bracing, 4x4x12 pressure treated stringers, 2x4x12 composite railings, 2x6x12 composite top plates, 1/2x6 stainless carriage bolts, 1/2x8 stainless carriage bolts and non-corrosive deck screws. Full Inspection of boardwalk is required to verify all necessary repairs are being addressed and to make sure boardwalk meets safety and code requirements.

Offerors are encouraged to propose process improvements and industry best practices in their proposals.

3. REQUIRED SERVICES/TASKS

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supervision required to perform the following tasks:

• Task 1 - Complete a project field visit for measurements and verification of existing boardwalk conditions. The use of a drone is strictly prohibited anywhere inside the park or any other Department of Interior (DOI) boundaries. A Field Verification Summary shall be generated and include details of all field verifications and exact measurements from

Demolish and Rebuild Oceanside Boardwalk Statement of Work Fort Matanzas National Monument Page 2 of <4> the SOW approximate measurements. Report shall also comment where field measurements differ significantly from measurements in the SOW. This summary is required as a post-award submittal, and no work or material ordering shall be completed on any of the remainder of the project before the Field Verification Summary submittal is reviewed and approved. All materials required to be purchased to complete the project require prior approval of the COR before ordering.

• Task 2 – Demolition o Remove what is needed to repair straighten and replace two specified sections of existing structure. Sections to be completely removed included the first 238 feet of switchback at the entrance to the nature trail. Second section of complete removal includes the first 35 feet at the entrance to the west loop trail.

o Two sections of repair and straightening include 56 feet and 752 feet off east loop trail. Sections of repair shall include all damaged components to straighten and support boardwalk.

o All damaged components of structure shall be removed, replaced, and disposed properly.

• Task 3- Construction o Full boardwalk framing replacement package in place using in kind materials.

Replacement starts at the entrance to the nature trail 238 feet tying back into existing, non-damaged section of boardwalk while following local and state code compliances.

o Full boardwalk replacement package in place using in kind materials.

Replacement begins at the west loop entrance to the nature trail 35 feet tying back into existing, non-damaged section of boardwalk while following local and state code compliances.

o Repair and straighten boardwalk 56 feet in from east loop trail. Repair will consist of replacement of existing post, cross bracing, and non-corrosive hardware. Composite decking materials will be reinstalled after repairs are complete.

o Repair and straighten boardwalk 752 feet in from east loop trail. Repair will consist of replacement of existing post, cross bracing, and non-corrosive hardware. Composite decking materials will be reinstalled after repairs are complete.

o Appropriate fasteners, screws and support bracing shall be added where required to comply with all safety requirements for visitor use.

o Repairs shall follow all ABA code requirements.

o All wood piles, stringers, guardrails shall be pressure treated wood.

o Handrails and decking shall be composite board or in-kind like to match existing if possible.

o All hardware for post and cross bracing shall be non-corrosive.

Demolish and Rebuild Oceanside Boardwalk Statement of Work Fort Matanzas National Monument Page 3 of <4> o All screws to install decking and handrails shall be non-corrosive.

o All materials shall comply with the Buy American Act.

4. OTHER CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS (POST AWARD)

• The Contractor shall submit a Debris Disposal Plan. All demolished materials are the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of at a licensed/registered debris disposal facility. Refer to the Submittal Section of this document for requirements.

• All hardware and fasteners shall be non-corrosive unless otherwise indicated. Hardware includes all ties, bolts, nuts, and washers. Screws shall be the non-corrosive type.

• Contractor shall submit an Inclement Weather Plan describing the procedures that will be carried out in the event that the park starts to prepare for inclement weather. Plan shall detail how equipment and materials will be restrained and secured in order to leave the site in a prepared state for inclement weather.

5. WORKING HOURS

The contractor shall complete on-site work during normal business hour period of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Working outside these times and dates shall require a written request. Each request to work outside of normal business hours shall be date specific and shall be pre-approved by the COR and require minimum of 72 hours’ notice. Requests without this specified notification period will not be approved. The contractor shall coordinate specific on-site work schedule with the COR through 1) the submittal of a complete Project Schedule, 2) through Weekly Reports with updates to the schedule, 3) monthly reports consisting of the prior month’s weekly reports, and 4) producing a monthly Look Ahead project plan. Refer to the Submittal Section of this document. Approval of a submitted project schedule shall not consist of inherent approval for work outside of normal hours. While the contractor is working on site, the COR may be reached by mobile phone during these specified normal business hours.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work shall be completed within <90> days after CO issues the contract Notice to Proceed.

7. SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• The contractor shall submit a Contractor Safety Plan and identify a single Safety Person in Charge with a clear transfer of responsibility in cases when there are alternates for all on-site work. In additional to these requirements, designated person(s) shall meet and demonstrate competency in all Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards related to Competent Persons (CP) under 29 CFR 1910 through 1926 for the applicable areas related to this project. The Contractor Safety Plan shall also include separate subsections for: 1) inclement weather response plan to address preparations for a heavy

Demolish and Rebuild Oceanside Boardwalk Statement of Work Fort Matanzas National Monument Page 4 of <4> storm event, and a 4) equipment security plan focusing on preventing visitor from damaging or entering into unsafe instances, possibly including a remote camera.

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

• The Park Safety Officer shall have 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 notify the CO and COR immediately if issued a cease-and-desist order.

• The contractor shall immediately report to the CO, COR and Park Safety Officer all accidents resulting in employee injury or death or damage to property while performing this contract.

8. MOTOR VEHICLE & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Contractor employees operating motor vehicles to and from the park shall possess a 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.

9. EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATON BADGES AND PARKING

All contractor employees shall comply with parking procedures provided by the park. If applicable, Contractor employees shall return any Park issued personal or vehicle identification badges immediately upon termination of employment or completion of this contract. In addition, all Contractor employees shall wear identifiable clothing on the work site, so Park visitors know they are Contractors.

10. CONSTRUCTION MONITORING

The Government will conduct contract monitoring during the project. Inspections will be both random and at identified milestones during the project. These milestones will be identified during the project schedule submittal and approval procedure. There will also be a Final Inspection at the completion of the project work. Final payment will only be processed upon confirming that all noted Contractor performance deficiencies identified during the Final Inspection have been satisfactorily corrected.