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Mount Rushmore National Memorial Keystone, South Dakota

Stone Hoop Memorial Garden – Phase 2

PMIS 329690

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

February 9, 2024

GENERAL

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Background: This project will install a Stone Hoop native plant garden to serve as a bridge of learning between Native American cultures and park visitors. The selected site will encompass approximately 2000sqft of open ground near the entrance of the memorial. Planting and irrigation implementation will require a contractor to provide a selection of native plant material and follow a planting plan to plant the material. The contractor will also install a drip irrigation system to support the new plants. Finally, 4 interpretive panel frames will be provided by the park for installation around the stone hoop. The contractor will need to drill approximately (16) 1/2” holes into existing concrete and bolt the frames to the surface.

Applicable Codes: All work of this contract shall be performed in accordance with the following applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulation, and standards: Complying with any Federal, State, and municipal regulations and/or statutes.

WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

The contractor shall provide the required equipment, materials, and labor, supervision, and other items necessary to complete entire project as specified.

Project Location: Mount Rushmore National Memorial Main Entrance 13000 Highway 244

Keystone, SD 57751

Work consists of:

a) Adding topsoil to achieve finish grade.

b) Planting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, perennial plants, and sod as shown in the attached planting plan.

c) Installing drip irrigation to support plant growth, as shown in the attached irrigation plan

d) Installing 4 interpretative panel frames by bolting the bases to the concrete surface as instructed by the COR.

All work will be performed under a single contract.

Period of performance: The government anticipates that the work will commence within 10 days after award and be completed NLT July 19, 2024.

TESTING/ANALYSIS: See note in Drawings-Planting Plan. See Note Number 5

SUBMITTALS: See submittal list.

WARRANTY:

All trees, shrubs, groundcovers, shall be guaranteed for 90 days from time of planting.

The contractor shall correct or replace any defective irrigation system components for 1 year.

PRODUCT DATA: All plants shall meet or exceed size standards as set forth in “American Standards for Nursey Stock”.

Existing Condition Protections:

Preservation of Historical and Archeological Fabric:

i. The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974 provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

ii. IF, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the discovery and notify the Contracting Officer immediately, when safe to do so, and follow up in writing within 2 days, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed. Contracting Officer will contact other entities as required.

iii. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with Changes clause.

iv. The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within and adjacent to the project area from damage. In addition, the Contractor will be liable for all damage to the cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or their representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

v. The Contractor agrees to include this language within all subcontracts.

WORK HOURS

On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day

Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

WORK SITE ETIQUETTE- (Attire and Demeanor) will always remain professional while on-site.

EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

All interested contractors are urged to visit the work location site and examine existing conditions before submitting quotes. Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions.

Contractors will be expected to complete the work as quoted.

PROTECTING EXISTING UTILITIES

Protecting Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies as required to request location services prior to and to coordinate any excavation/digging operations, and/or for demolition if within Scope of Work.

Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities on site or indoors. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

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 below:

A. Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

B. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

Superintendent's Compendium - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022 https://www.nps.gov/moru/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/moru/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

A. Communications: Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and COR with methods of communications including land and/or cell phone numbers (note some areas of work have limited service coverage), email and in case of emergency 24-hour contact options for duration of time operations.

B. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

D. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Rerouting visitors or closing of access lanes shall be allowed with permission from the COR. Contractor shall provide all fencing, signage and wayfinding to ensure safety around the work site.

Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for operations. Limit use of premises to area as shown on site plan. There is limited use or premises for equipment, storage, and temporary waste storage. The contractor laydown and contractor parking areas will be discussed with the COR on site. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, 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. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances. Laydown areas will be provided by the COR.

C. Do Not disturb site outside of noted disturbance area, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to: Area of Stone Hoop Memorial Garden (See Sheet 1 Attached).

D. Utilities

1. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract

Sum as required.

2. Water Service: Water from existing water system is available but limited for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for operations without any additional permit costs. Use resources wisely and minimize waste of water.

3. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is not available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for operations without any additional permit costs. Power may or may not meet your power tool requirements, provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

4. Waste Operation:

a. Toilets: Contractor may utilize the Public Restrooms available at the Memorial.

b. Waste Removal / Recycling: Contractor is responsible for removing all waste created by the project. Contractor shall recycle to the highest degree possible and empty dumpsters as necessary to avoid debris on site. Locate as shown on site plan or coordinated with COR.

E. Security and Protection facilities:

1. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct work in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

2. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area.

Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

3. Pest Control: Follow best practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at project completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

4. Site Enclosure Fence: The Memorial will supply fencing suitable to keep visitors out of the work area. The Contractor is responsible for the security of stored materials or equipment, Contact COR for best available and appropriate laydown areas.

Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area located in Lot 7 across the road from the memorial. Specific storage units shall be provided by the contractor and exact location within staging area may be discussed with the COR. All storage units provided by the contractor shall be in a clean and acceptable condition to the COR. Security of the materials and equipment on site is the Contractor’s responsibility.

Preservation of Natural Features:

A. Limit excavation to minimum needed to remove previous deposits of service debris or oversize rocks from planting areas. Do not disturb the existing stacked boulder wall. Do not chip, or damage existing concrete with hand tools and equipment. The contractor will be responsible to repair any damage caused at their expense.

Hauling Restrictions: Contractor shall verify and be responsible for the path accessing the site and obtaining / maintaining all local, state, and federal permits/licenses associated with hauling/road requirements and dumping of materials associated with the project.

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Work area must be public presentable by the end of each day.

1. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters.

2. Address Recycling: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement.

Fire and Life Safety:

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 24.

B. Follow OSHA guidelines and any other Government directed safety guidelines identified in the contract.

C. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturers and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov). Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR, and park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

Noise and Acoustics Management

A. Contractor shall not have personal radios or other media sources and they shall not be broadcast within NPS property.

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

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

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

2. Maximum permissible equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

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

C. Ambient Noise:

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

a. Residential receiving area :

Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926

b. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

Daytime: 67 dB Nighttime: 65 dB

TEMPORARY SERVICES

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary services, equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

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1 Product Data - Automatic irrigation Valves x x

2 Product Data - Irrigation boxes w/security bolt lid x x

3 Product Data- Drip Irrgation pressure reducer x x

4 Product Data - Drip Irrigation Filter x x

5 Product Data - Drip Irrigation Tubing x x

6 Product Data- Irrigation Controller w/key locking door x x

7 Product Data -Landscape Metal Edging x x

8 Product Data- Plant Material Source (nursery supplier) x

9 Product data- Plant material Photo's x

10 Product Data- Topsoil/planting mix x x x

SUBMITTAL LIST

Spec. Sec. Par.

No. Description

INFORMATIONAL ACTION

MORU/Stone Hoop Phase 2

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (indicate with an "X")