Atch02_Flooring_Specification.pdf

Contract Specifications Ben Friedrich Facility Operations Specialist

(209) 347-2101 01/06/2025

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

2025 Parkwide IDIQ Flooring Contract

Yosemite National Park Mariposa County, CA

National Park Service

DOCUMENT 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number Document

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 80 01 Hazardous Material Abatement

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03 54 00 Cementitious Underlayment

DIVISIONS 4 & 5 – NOT USED

DIVISION 6 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 11 00 Wood Framing 06 16 00 Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 8 – NOT USED

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09 30 10 Ceramic and Quarry Tiling 09 65 19 Resilient Vinyl Composition Tile Flooring 09 65 20 Resilient Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Broadloom Carpet Glue Down 09 68 00 Broadloom Carpet with Padding 09 68 13 Modular Carpet Tile

DIVISIONS 10 – 43 NOT USED

END OF DOCUMENT

01 10 10 General Requirements 01 12 30 Contract Considerations 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 26 Special Safety Requirements 01 42 13 Industry Standard Abbreviations and Codes

SECTION 01 10 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

A. GENERAL

1. This is a joint scoped flooring repair Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The Contractor shall provide all tools, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and materials necessary to complete the task order(s). All flooring repairs shall be in accordance with the specifications and all existing Federal, State and local codes. All work being performed at Yosemite National Park, California (YOSE).

2. All construction debris shall be cleaned up daily.

3. Secure all tools and equipment offsite at the end of each workday.

B. REMOVAL WORK: Remove all items indicated on the drawings and in the specifications and dispose of off-site at the Contractor’s expense including but not limited to:

1. Removal of existing floor system coverings/finishes.

2. Removal of existing plumbing fixtures.

3. Removal of existing underlayment flooring systems.

4. Removal of rotted areas using line item accounting method.

C. NEW WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the work under this contract including but not limited to:

1. Install all items as prescribed for each individual facility.

D. REPAIR WORK: Contractor shall repair any damages caused by this construction, including but not limited to;

1. Repair any existing construction which is damaged.

2. Repair any landscaping including trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass.

1.02 BUILDINGS

A. Existing buildings maybe occupied during the performance of the contract.

B. These buildings will be subject to annual heat deactivation by the Government and cold weather conditions. All products used must be able to withstand freezing conditions.

1.03 ABBREVIATIONS

A. “CO” = Contracting Officer.

B. “COR” = Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. Industry Standard Abbreviations - See Section 01007.

1.04 UTILITIES AND FACILITIES

A. The electricity used will be provided by the Government at no cost to the Contractor.

B. Heating, cooling, and ventilation

1. The heating, cooling, and ventilation will be provided by the government.

If additional heating, cooling and ventilation is required; the contractor is responsible to furnish, install, and maintain all temporary systems and equipment required to maintain specified or required environmental conditions during the progress of the work. Remove upon completion of work at the expense of the Contractor.

C. Water

1. Water for construction purposes is available from an existing water connection in the building scheduled for work to be performed.

2. Contractor shall not cause water to be wasted or left running when not in use. Leaks will be repaired immediately. Freeze protection shall be provided by the contractor.

3. The water used will be furnished by the Government.

D. Sanitary Facilities

1. Existing sanitary facilities in Government building(s) can be used by the Contractor’s personnel. The facilities must be maintained in clean and sanitary condition.

2. Contractor shall maintain all such facilities used in a clean and sanitary condition. If that condition is not met, the contractor shall be responsible for providing and paying for temporary toilet and sanitary facilities. The Contractor shall pay rental fees and cleaning charges and shall remove the facilities when the project is completed.

E. Security

1. The Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment to protect the project site from theft and vandalism.

2. Existing Government buildings and facilities shall be protected by the Contractor during the contract when the work involves openings into existing Government buildings. The degree of protection shall not be less than what currently exists.

3. Storage of construction materials is at the risk of the Contractor.

F. Access Roads and Parking Areas

1. Contractor’s private vehicles shall be parked at locations designated by the

COR.

2. All construction vehicles and Contractor’s private vehicles will be parked in an orderly manner at all times and will not block normal traffic in the area. Private vehicles belonging to the contract personnel will be parked in designated parking areas and in no case on grass areas, adjacent to buildings, or along streets.

3. Contractor is responsible for any snow removal required for access or site work.

G. Refuse Disposal and Recycling

1. Provide all solid waste disposal associated with this contract, including but not limited to the container delivery, removal, and disposal fees.

2. The Contractor shall palletize and recycle used carpet, carpet tile, and padding to the greatest extent possible.

3. The Contractor is allowed to use YOSE recycling facilities for cardboard.

If materials are recycled at YOSE, provide all labor and delivery to the designated recycling facilities.

4. Provide for the recycling of all other construction/demolition debris to the greatest extent possible. Only utilize licensed recycling facilities outside of the YOSE.

1.05 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with the Contract Clause titled “Inspection of Construction.” The Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan shall include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The plan shall identify personnel, procedures, control, instructions, tests, records, and forms to be used.

The site project superintendent is responsible for the quality of work on the job and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract.

B. All plumbing work shall be performed by a state certified journeyman plumber.

C. All hazardous material abatement shall be supervised by a certified asbestos supervisor and a certified lead base paint supervisor. work shall also be conducted in accordance with Federal Law “40 CFR Part 82 subpart F and Parts 273, 279, and 761” and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “Clean Air Act (1990) Section 608” and all EPA final regulations associated with section 608.

1.01 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, GUIDES AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. References are made in these specifications to published codes, standards, and specifications of manufacturers’ societies, associations, and other standards. All referenced documents are included in this specification as if written in their entirety.

B. Where referenced documents are not specified by date, the latest edition published as of the bid or proposal request date shall apply.

1.02 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Provide one (1) PDF copy of flooring maintenance manuals for all types of flooring installed.

1. Manufacturer’s printed maintenance instructions.

2. Other data as required under pertinent sections of specifications.

1.03 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Contractor shall insure that any items which are stored at the site prior to installation are stored in an environment that will not cause rusting, warping, staining, or any physical breakage or damage.

B. All labor and equipment required for loading, unloading, transporting, and moving materials shall be provided by the Contractor.

1.10 STORAGE SITE

A. All stored materials shall be neatly stacked at all times.

B. Trash shall be picked up and properly disposed of on a daily basis.

C. Fire extinguishers shall be provided where flammable liquids are stored.

1.11 SCHEDULING AND COORDINATING WORK

A. Contractor shall submit the proposed construction schedule, in accordance with the FAR clause entitled schedule for construction contracts. Attached to the construction schedule shall be a horizontal bar chart with a separate line for each major portion of work, identifying the first work day of each week. Distribute copies of the approved schedule to the project site file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties.

B. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination of all phases of work under this contract within the approved construction schedule.

C. The Contractor may be required to allow Government personnel or other Contractors to carry out work within the work site. Such work will be scheduled and coordinated through the COR.

1.12 WARRANTIES

A. All materials and workmanship shall be warranted by the Contractor for a period of not less than one year from the date of final acceptance by the Government, except when longer warranties are required from the Contractor as stated in each specification section.

B. For products and materials that are normally warranted by the manufacturer or supplier for more than one year, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a written warranty, or certification, indicating the manufacturer’s or supplier’s terms and conditions of the warranty.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 EXISTING MATERIALS

A. Materials to be demolished:

1. All materials identified to be demolished and removed from the existing facilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove completely from YOSE.

2.02 NEW MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials and equipment shall be essentially the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of those products, shall meet the requirements of the specification, and shall essentially duplicate material and equipment that have been in satisfactory use.

B. All materials shall be of the latest type or model currently being produced by the manufacturer.

C. Seconds or otherwise substandard materials will not be allowed.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall not begin successive phases of work until an inspection has been completed and the work is accepted by the COR. Notify the COR 48 hours prior to completing a phase requiring inspection.

1. Any work that will be covered by successive work must be inspected prior to performing successive work.

B. The COR will coordinate with the Contractor and establish the punch list inspection date.

1. Should the COR consider the work incomplete or defective, a written punch list will be provided to the Contractor from the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor will be given 10 calendar days, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, to remedy the stated deficiencies.

3. The Contractor shall provide a second written certification and request re-inspection to be scheduled not later than the 10 calendar days, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer. This re-inspection shall also be completed during the contract performance period to be in accordance with the contract.

4. If any further re-inspections are required the Contractor may be charged the additional cost of the inspections.

5. Final acceptance of the work occurs upon the Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the work subsequent to successful final inspection by the COR and receipt of all contract requirements.

6. If final acceptance does not occur prior to the contract completion date, liquidated damages may be applicable in accordance with the liquidated damaged clause.

C. If the Government requires beneficial occupancy of the facility prior to completion of the work by the Contractor, an inspection shall be conducted by the COR to determine the completed work, and either accept or document any work not complete. The Contractor will then complete the remaining work and correct any deficiencies.

3.02 TRANSITION FROM EXISTING TO NEW WORK

A. When new work abuts or finishes flush with existing work, make a smooth transition. Patched work shall match existing adjacent work in texture and appearance.

B. When finished surfaces are cut in such a way that a smooth transition with new work is not possible, terminate existing surface along a straight line at a natural line of division and provide trim appropriate to the finished surface.

3.03 CLEANING

A. During Construction:

1. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials. The Contractor shall ensure all affected areas are “broom clean” at the end of each work day.

Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove from the work and premises, any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Upon completing the work, the Contractor shall leave the work area in a fully cleaned, neat, and orderly condition, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. FAR 52.236- 12.

B. Dust Control

1. Clean interior spaces prior to the start of finish coatings and continue cleaning on an as-needed basis until coatings are finished.

2. Schedule operations so that dust and other contaminants resulting from the cleaning process will not fall on wet or newly-coated surfaces.

3. The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding areas. The use of water will not be permitted when it will create or result in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding, and pollution.

4. All buildings, materials, and equipment, including ductwork and diffusers, shall be cleaned of all dust and dirt resulting from the performance of the work under this contract.

C. Final Cleaning

1. Final cleaning shall be performed and completed prior to punch list inspection.

2. Clean interior and exterior surfaces exposed to view.

a. Remove temporary labels, stains, and foreign substances.

b. Vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces. Mop floors.

3. Clean project site.

a. Sweep paved areas.

4. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the project and from the site.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 12 30

CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

1.01 This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to upgrade or repair flooring in buildings at YOSE. The Contractor shall provide all tools, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and materials necessary to complete the Task Order(s).

1.02 Each building on a Task Order issued under this contract shall have a scheduled completion date. The method of determining the completion time shall be as specified in this section.

1.03 For each Task Order there will be a Joint Scoping Meeting held to negotiate the scope and quantities of the project.

A The CLIN 0001 line items are identified in Part 2 and can be defined as those for which the quantities can be determined prior to the work proceeding through a review of the proposed scope of work and a negotiation between the Contractor and the Government in a Joint Scoping Meeting. Once these quantities are agreed upon, they will be fixed for the duration of the work.

B The CLIN 0002 line items are also identified in Part 2 and can be defined as those for which the quantities may vary due to unforeseen conditions discovered during the course of the work. The quantities for these line items will be estimated by the Government and will be definitized at the completion of the work. The final quantities must be agreed upon by both the Contractor and the Government, after which a contract modification will be issued to adjust the Task Order Amount.

1.04 It is the intent of the Government to issue a Task Order to repair the floors in a Sample

Project immediately following the award of this contract. After award, a joint scoping meeting will be held to negotiate quantities. The estimated quantities for these buildings have been attached for information only.

A Each of the bid items covered by this contract has a performance time. The performance time for each project shall be calculated using the following production quantities. Completion time for each Task Order shall be rounded up to the next whole day.

DESCRIPTION PRODUCTION QUANTITIES

Removal of resilient flooring (Non-Asbestos) 300 sf/day

Removal of ceramic tile and/or quarry tile and base 100 sf/day

Removal of carpet and/or carpet tile 100 sy/day

Removal of carpet padding and tack strips 100sf/day

Removal of cementitious underlayment 400 sf/day

Removal of plywood underlayment 800 sf/day

Removal of asbestos flooring and/or subfloor up to 3 layers 200 sf/day

Remove and reinstall furniture and appliances 2000 sf/day

Remove and reset toilets 10 ea/day

Remove and reinstall doors 10 ea/day

Trim wood doors 10 ea/day

Furnish and install cementitious underlayment up to ½” thick 250 sf/day

Furnish and install cementitious self-leveling up to 1” thick 150 sf/day

Furnish and install plywood underlayment 600 sf/day

Furnish and install vinyl tile 500 sf/day

Furnish and install LVT flooring 500 sf/day

Furnish and install LVT flooring on stair treads and risers 150 sf/day

Furnish and install vinyl and rubber flash coving up to 6” 250 lf/day

Furnish and install glue down carpet 250 sy/day

Furnish and install carpet with padding 250 sy/day

Furnish and install carpet with padding on stairs treads and risers 120 sy/day

Furnish and install carpet tile 250 sy/day

Furnish and install ceramic flooring including base 200 sf/day

Furnish and install quarry tile including base 100 sf/day

Furnish and install metal transition 500 lf/day

Furnish and install wood transition 250 lf/day

Furnish and install wood base and shoe molding 225 lf/day

Repair and finish drywall 100 sf/day

Paint walls 1000 sf/day

Removal of cementitious/gypsum based underlayment up to 2” thick Incidental

Remove and replace plank flooring Incidental

Remove additional layer(s) of asbestos flooring Incidental

Remove additional layer(s) of flooring Incidental

The Task Order completion time.

A. The project performance time for each project on the Task Order shall be determined as follows:

1. The quantities of each bid item required to complete a project shall be negotiated and agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor.

2. The quantity of each bid item shall be divided by the production quantity for that bid item to determine the time allowed. The time to perform the work under CLIN 0002 shall be incidental to the other work on the project.

3. The total of the times for all bid items used on the project shall be added to determine the project performance time. The time then shall be rounded to the next whole day.

B. The project performance time shall then have thirty (30) days added for mobilization and ten (10) days cure time and the total performance days will be the Task Order completion time. If two or more projects are included on one delivery order, then all project delivery times shall be totaled prior to adding mobilization and curing time.

1.04 Completion time on a Task Order starts on the day the order is issued unless stated otherwise. Individual delivery orders could require concurrent performance dependent upon the issue date of the delivery order.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0001: REPLACE OR INSTALL NEW FLOORING

A. Removal of resilient flooring (including base) shall be paid by the square foot of flooring removed and shall be full compensation for removal, clean up, and disposal of flooring and mastic / glue.

B. Removal of ceramic tile/quarry tile (including base) shall be paid by the square foot of ceramic tile/quarry tile (including base) removed and shall be full compensation for removal, clean up, and disposal of tile and thin set.

C. Removal of glue down carpet and/or carpet tile (including base) shall be paid by the square yard of carpet removed and shall be full compensation for removal of carpet and all tape or glue, clean up, and disposal.

D. Removal of carpet, padding, and tack strips shall be paid by the square yard of carpet and padding removed and shall be full compensation for removal of carpet, padding, and tack strips, clean up and disposal.

E. Removal of cementitious underlayment to subfloor shall be paid by the square foot of cementitious underlayment removed and shall be full compensation for removal of cementitious underlayment, clean up, and disposal.

F. Removal of plywood underlayment to subfloor shall be paid by the square foot of plywood underlayment removed and shall be full compensation for the removal of plywood underlayment, clean up and disposal.

G. Removal of asbestos flooring (including base) and/or subflooring up to 3 layers shall be paid by the square foot of flooring removed and shall be full compensation for permit fees, removal of up to three layers of flooring including asbestos, mastic/glue, clean up, and disposal.

Definition of floor layer:

Carpet / Mastic ------------- 1 Layer

Tile / Mastic ---------------- 1 Layer

Plywood / Mastic ---------- 1 Layer

H. Removal and reinstallation of furniture and/or appliances shall be paid by the square foot of the room being renovated and shall be full compensation for removal, storage, and reinstallation of furniture & equipment, and full replacement of any item damaged due to the neglect of the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide storage facilities.

I. Removal and resetting of toilets shall be paid per each toilet reset and shall be full compensation for removal, new wax ring gasket, new mounting hardware, caulking, and full replacement of any toilet, clean up and disposal.

J. Removal and reinstallation of doors shall be paid by each hinged door reinstalled and shall be full compensation for removal, storage, new mounting hardware, reinstallation, and full replacement of any door damaged due to the neglect of the Contractor.

K. Trim wood doors shall be paid by each door that is trimmed and shall be full compensation for the removal of the door, trimming of the door, equipment, and full replacement of any door damaged due to the neglect of the Contractor.

L. Furnish and install cementitious underlayment shall be paid by the square foot of cementitious underlayment installed up to 1/2 inch thick and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required primers, removal and disposal of excess material, curing time, and clean up.

M. Furnish and install self-leveling cementitious underlayment shall be paid by the square foot of material installed up to 1 inch thick and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required primers, removal and disposal of excess material, curing time, and clean up. If an area required more than 1 inch thickness, additional square footage will be paid for those areas.

N. Furnish and install plywood underlayment up to 3/8” thick be paid by the square foot of plywood underlayment installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation of the plywood underlayment, required adhesives, fasteners, removal and disposal of excess material.

O. Furnish and install vinyl tile shall be paid by the square foot of flooring installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the flooring material, installation of the flooring, required adhesives, removal and disposal of excess material, final cleaning, and initial waxing and/or sealing of floors if required by the

P. Furnish and install luxury vinyl tile ( L V T ) shall be paid by the square foot of flooring installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required components (including transitions), removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

Q. Furnish and install LVT stair treads and/or risers shall be paid by the linear foot of stair width times number of treads and/or risers and shall be full compensation

R. for furnishing the material, installation, required adhesives, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

S. Furnish and install resilient flash coving up to 6” high shall be paid by the linear foot of flash coving installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required adhesives, cove cap, cove stick, required seaming, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

T. Furnish and install glue down carpet shall be paid by the square yard of carpet installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required adhesives and seam sealers, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

U. Furnish and install stretched, broadloom carpet, padding, and tack strips shall be paid by the square yard of carpet, padding, and tack strips installed and shall be fully compensated for furnishing material, installation, required adhesives and seam sealers, padding installation, tack strips, removal and disposal of excess material.

V. Furnish and install carpet tile shall be paid by the square yard of carpet installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required adhesives and seam sealers, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

W. Furnish and install ceramic floor tiles including base shall be paid by the square foot of flooring installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required thin set and grout, removal and disposal of excess material, final cleaning, and initial sealing of tile and/or grout.

X. Furnish and install quarry floor tiles including base shall be paid by the square foot of tile installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required thin set and grout, removal and disposal of excess material, final cleaning, and initial sealing of tile and/or grout.

Y. Furnish and install resilient cove base shall be paid by the linear foot of cove base installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required adhesives, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

Z. Furnish and install aluminum low profile transition strips and or wood molding (to match existing) shall be paid by the linear foot of transition installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, installation, required adhesives, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

AA. Furnish and install wood base and shoe molding (to match existing). Base and shoe molding shall be paid by the linear foot of base installed and shall be full compensation for furnishing the material, staining, installation, removal and disposal of excess material, and final cleaning.

BB. Repair and finish drywall shall be paid by the square foot of drywall repaired and shall be full compensation for drywall material, fasteners, mud, tape, sanding, texturing to match, and primer.

CC. Painting shall be paid by the square foot of wall painted and shall be full compensation for preparation of the area to be painted, paint material, labor, and clean up. Painting shall be performed in areas where the drywall has been patched on this contract and shall match in color and texture the existing wall.

2.01 CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0002:

A. REMOVE UNDERLAYMENT: Removal of cementitious, gypsum based or plywood underlayment shall be paid by the square foot of underlayment removed up to 2 inches thick and shall be full compensation for disposal and clean up.

B. REPLACE PLANK FLOORING: Removal and replacement of damaged plank subfloor shall be paid by the square foot of plank flooring replaced and shall be full compensation for removal, disposal, new subfloor material, and installation.

C. REMOVE ADDITIONAL LAYER(S) OF ASBESTOS FLOORING: Removal of additional layer(s) of flooring above and beyond the CLIN 0001 shall be paid by the square foot of removed flooring and shall be full compensation for permit fees, removal of one layer of asbestos flooring, clean up and disposal.

D. REMOVE ADDITIONAL LAYER(S) OF NON-ASBESTOS FLOORING:

Removal of additional layer(s) of flooring above and beyond the CLIN 0001 shall be paid by the square foot of removed flooring and shall be full compensation for permit fees, removal of one layer of flooring, clean up and disposal.

3.01 Task Order Quantities

A. Quantities for CLINS 0001 will be determined by the scope of work and verified by the Contractor after award of each task order b. The quantities shall be agreed upon prior to award and will not change without KO approval.

B. Quantities for CLINS 0002 will be estimated by the contractor and government representative. Actual quantities installed will be measured by the contractor and COR. Quantities will be adjusted to reflect actual installed quantities.

3.02 Line Items of CLIN 0002 must be validated by the COR prior to installation.

3.03 Not all items will be required for every delivery order.

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART I GENERAL

1.10 SUBMITTALS

The following paragraphs summarize the requirements for submittals required by the Contractor.

All items listed in the Schedule of Material Submittals shall be submitted to meet the requirements of the following paragraphs.

A. At all times the Contractor remains responsible for verifying and ensuring that all work is performed in strict accordance with Contract and other specification requirements. Inadvertent errors on the part of the Government does not at any time relieve the Contractor at any time of the responsibility to meet all Contract requirements. When a non-conforming submittal is inadvertently accepted or inadvertently approved by the Government, the Contractor is not relieved of responsibility to meet all Contract requirements, and remains responsible at all times to perform all work and provide submittals in strict compliance with Contract and specification requirements.

B. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in the submittals, nor from the responsibility of complying with Contract requirements.

C. Variations and deviations from the Contract requirements are not authorized at any time without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

D. Requests for variations or deviations from the Contract requirements must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of construction. The Contractor must not proceed to construction of variances or deviations until approval is received in writing from the Contracting Officer. All requests for variations or deviations from the Contract requirements must be completed in strict accordance with the procedures set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, 48CFR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction clause, paragraph (f).

E. The Contracting Officer’s Representative or designated Government representative is the reviewing authority for all product data submittals, and for all project documents including design drawings and specifications.

F. Definitions

1. Submittal - General term that includes any item that is required to be provided by the Contractor to the Government to identify product descriptive literature, drawings, sketches, and schematics that indicate and show a fabrication or installation method or technique; or any other model or sample of actual items or methods to include product data sheets, shop drawings, or samples.

2. Product Data - Descriptive literature or data that describes the physical properties of a product or material item that the Contractor intends to use in doing the work. Such descriptive data should enable the Contracting Officer to verify that the intended item meets the necessary requirements of the specifications.

3. Sample - An actual piece of material, product, or equipment that the Contractor intends to furnish, use, or install on the project.

1.02 PRODUCT DATA

A. Preparation

1. List each product separately. Organize the product data documentation in order of list as listed in the CLIN.

2. Clearly mark product data documentation for proper identification of specific products or models. Product data documentation for equipment must include complete catalog and model numbers.

3. Clearly mark product data documentation to indicate conformance with requirements including performance characteristics, salient characteristics, and ratings.

4. Provide certification marks on product data documentation for each product.

5. Prior to the transmittal of each submittal, each product for installation must be reviewed, verified, and approved by the Contractor’s Quality Control (CQC) System Manager. The CQC System Manager must note each action taken on the Submittal Register.

6. Provide complete product data documentation including shop drawings, schematics, controls, wiring and piping diagrams; operations and maintenance, and manufacturer’s published data, instructions, and recommendations.

7. Product data documentation must include sufficient details to determine that all requirements are met.

B. Mark or modify drawings and diagrams to delete information that is not applicable to the work.

C. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically applicable to the product or work.

1.03 SAMPLES

A. Provide samples upon request of the Contracting Officer of sufficient size and quantity (unless a size is specified) to clearly illustrate:

1. Functional characteristics of the product with integrally related parts and attachment devices.

2. Full range of color, texture, and pattern.

1.04 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Provide submittals promptly in accordance with the approved schedule in such sequence as to cause avoid delays in the work or in the work of any contractor.

B. Provide all submittals through the General Contractor. The General Contractor remains responsible at all times for all submittals. Do not provide submittals through any type of sub-contractor. Submittals from sub-contractors do not meet Contract requirements.

C. All products for installation must submitted for approval as product data submittals. Any equipment or products that are not approved for installation by the Government shall be removed at Contractor's expense and replaced with only Government approved equipment or products (no additional cost to the Government).

D. Do not submit for review or install any products (equipment or materials) that do not meet all Contract requirements including specifications.

E. Provide field verification of existing site conditions including field measurements and utilities. Provide field verification to meet the following requirements.

1.04 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide submittals promptly in accordance with an approved schedule in sequential order to avoid any type of scheduling delay in the completion of work and to avoid delaying the work of any contractor. Provide submittals to meet all requirements including specifications and drawings.

B. Provide additional submittals upon request from the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may request other submittals in addition to those specified in the Contract documents when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work. Units of weights and measures shown in all submittal documents must be the same as those shown on the approved drawings, as shown in the approved specifications, and in accordance with Contract documents.

C. Each submittal must be complete to meet all requirements with sufficient detail and documentation to allow for ready determination of compliance with all requirements and all Contract documents.

D. Provide written requests to the Contracting Officer for any variations or deviations from the Contract requirements prior to the start of construction. Do not proceed to construction of any type of variances or deviations until approval is received in writing from the Contracting Officer.

E. Types of submittals required:

1. Product Data: Provide complete product data documentation to demonstrate compliance with all Contract documents. Do not order any type of product prior to verification that each product meets all requirements. Do not order any product prior to receiving approval in writing from the COR. Provide one complete copy of product data documentation for each product item submitted for review.

2. Samples: Submit the number of samples in accordance with each specification, or as requested by the Contracting Officer. Samples submitted will not be returned to the Contractor for incorporation into the project. Samples retained by the Government will be used for comparison of materials installed on site.

3. Operations and Maintenance. Provide complete manufacturer’s published data, including instructions, manuals and recommendations for each approved product for installation.

4. Send submittals directly to COR electronically. Provide email notification to the COR when electronic submission is not possible and include details about hard copy submission. When a submittal is too large for electronic transmission, provide submittal with complete product data documentation on a properly labeled thumb drive, place the thumb drive in a protective cover and attach the thumb drive to the transmittal document. Do not duplicate the submittals already transmitted. Use email to communicate with the COR regarding the status of submittals. For hard copy submittals, provide delivery via US mail, PO Box 700, El Portal, CA 95318 or other carrier, 5083 Foresta Road, El Portal, CA 95318.

a. Send electronic submissions to: ben_friedrich@nps.gov or designated COR

F. Provide submittals to meet all of the following additional requirements.

1. Transmittal cover sheet.

2. The date of submission and the dates of any previous submissions.

3. The project title and number.

4. Contract identification.

5. Identification of each product with the specification section number.

6. Field data and dimensions (clearly identified).

7. Standards, design guides, manuals, codes, markings and certifications in accordance with the Contract documents, and final design specifications and drawings.

8. Documentation of approval in writing from the Contracting Officer for all requests for variances or deviations from the Contract Documents.

9. Identification of revision number for each re-submittal.

10. Printed name and signature of the Contractor representative prepares and provides each submittal.

G. Resubmission Requirements:

1. Do not re-submit products that have been determined not to meet Contract requirements.

2. Provide corrections or changes to submittals and re-submission until each submittal is approved and satisfactorily completed to meet Contract requirements.

H. Schedule of Submittals

1. To be submitted 20 calendar days or sooner after the Notice to Proceed is issued.

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1.01 SUMMARY

SECTION 01 35 26

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. This section provides guidelines for the preparation of accident prevention plans and the implementation of the accident prevention clause which includes this specification, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.236-13.

The required Accident Prevention Plan shall be developed.

1.02 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. A preconstruction conference will be scheduled prior to beginning of site work at which time the COR will review and discuss requirements relative to planning and administration of the overall safety program.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan

1.04 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

A. Shall be developed by a qualified person.

B. Shall be job specific.

C. Shall be site specific for each delivery order.

D. Shall interface with the contractor’s overall safety and health program.

E. Shall meet the minimum basic requirements of an Accident Prevention Plan

1. The Accident Prevention Plan shall be approved and accepted by the KO/COR prior to any field operations. This plan is not a safety plan. Failure to provide a timely approved Accident Prevention Plan shall not be grounds for the Contractor to request or be granted extended time, overhead, or profit.

2. The approved Accident Prevention Plan and shall be readily available on the work site at all times. Copies may be in electronic or printed.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 SUMMARY

A. All work performed under this contract is subject to the safety requirements found in OSHA 1926/1910 CFR.

B. At all times during the performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly supervise the work or provide a competent superintendent on each project site who is acceptable to the Contracting Officer and is given the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. FAR clause 52.236-6 as incorporated by reference in the basic contract.

SECTION 01 42 13

INDUSTRY STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS AND CODES

PART 1 GENERAL

A. INDUSTRY STANDARD

1. Organizations and/or published documents representing Industry Standards are referred to throughout the Project Specifications by the following abbreviations.

2. Names are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents, but are subject to change.

B. APPLICABLE CODES

1. Apply all state and local codes in addition to those listed and referenced in specifications.

2. Apply the most stringent criteria where there is a conflict between codes, standards and publications.

C. ABBREVIATIONS

1. Abbreviations used throughout the Specifications and in Contract documents are:

AA Aluminum Association

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer’s Association

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ABA Architectural Barriers Act

ACI American Concrete Institute

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

AGA American Gas Association

AHRI Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute

(AHRI)

AI Asphalt Institute

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

ANSI

ARI

American National Standards Institute

Air-conditioning Refrigerant Institute

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Conditioning Engineers

Air

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AVATI Asphalt and Vinyl Asbestos Tile Institute

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWS American Welding Society

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute

AWWA American Water Works Association

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CS Commercial Standards of U.S. Department Standards of

DOE Department of Energy

EIA Electronic Industries Alliance

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

EWA Engineered Wood Association (formerly APA)

FEMP Federal Energy Management Program

FGJA Flat Glass Jobbers Association

FM Factory Mutual

FRP Fiber Reinforced Plastic

FS Federal Specifications

GA Gypsum Association

IBC International Building Code

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

ISO International Organization for Standardization

MICA Midwest Insulation Contractors Association

MSS Manufacturer’s Standardization Society

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

NAIMA North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

NBIC National Board Inspection Code

NBBPVI National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NBFU National Bureau of Fire Underwriters

NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

NEC National Electric Code

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NFPA National Forest Products Association

NPC National Plumbing Code

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association

NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturing Association

NWAHHA National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PCA Portland Cement Association

PPI Plastic Pipe Institute

PS Product Standard of NBS

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

SNAP Significant New Alternatives Policy

SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

TIA Telecommunications Industry Association

UFC Unified Facilities Criteria

UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specification

UL Underwriters Laboratories

USAS United States of American Standards (formerly ASA)

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (WPA and

WCLA)

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PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

1.01 SCOPE

SECTION 02 80 01

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ABATEMENT

A. This section describes the requirements for the handling, removal, and recycling/disposal of any and all friable and non-friable asbestos, lead based paint;

PCB containing materials, universal wastes, and Contractor generated hazardous or other regulated waste.

B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, services, insurance, tools, transportation, personal protective equipment, supervision, and equipment necessary to remove and dispose of all items generated under this contract.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Asbestos Project Notification: Asbestos removal projects of 100 square feet of other ACM requires that an “Asbestos Notification Form”, be submitted to the US EPA Pacific Southwest, Region 9 and to CARB (asbestos@arb.ca.gov) for the delegated air district of Mariposa County, CA. The notification must be postmarked at least 10 days prior to the project starting.

B. Asbestos Waste Tracking Record: Asbestos shipping records shall be signed by the asbestos contractor, the transporter, and the receiving facility and submitted.

The shipping record shall include the information specified in the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), hazardous waste manifest information.

C. Hazardous Material Inventory: A hazardous material inventory for all products requiring a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be provided to the COR prior to the start of work. The MSDS must be on file at the work site.

D. Hazardous Waste: The Contractor is considered the “generator” for all hazardous waste generated under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain an EPA Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Number and is responsible for the labeling, disposal, transporting, manifesting and reporting of all hazardous waste they create under this contract. A signed copy by the generator, transporter and TSDF of EPA Form 8700-22, UNIFORM HAZARDOUS WASTE MANIFEST will be submitted.

E. Laboratory results: Submit a copy of all laboratory results including, but not limited to, asbestos and lead-based paint analysis.

F. Clearance sample results: Submit a copy of all clearance sample results for asbestos and lead-based paint.

G. Personnel Roster: Provide a personnel roster of all employees conducting asbestos and/or Lead-based paint work and their associated Certification and Licenses that will be working on this project.

H. Receiving Facility/Landfill Certification: The Contractor shall provide a copy of the receiving facility’s “Operating Licenses” indicating that they are certified to receive the materials being sent to them for all waste generated under this contract.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. There is the potential that non-friable asbestos, friable asbestos, mercury containing items, PCBs and/or lead based paint exist within the materials scheduled to be removed as part of this contract.

B. Work may affect, but is not limited to, the following items:

1. windows, door frames, and trim.

2. flooring material.

1.04 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES

A. Compliance with Environmental Regulations: The Contractor shall comply, and ensure that their subcontractors comply, with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and standards related to environmental matters.

B. Air Emissions: The Contractor shall comply with all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Clean Air Act (CAA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (40 CFR 61).

Further, no person may cause, allow, or permit particulate matter to be emitted into the ambient air which substantially contributes to exceeding of an air standard, or creates air pollution. The Contractor shall not cause, allow, or permit any materials to be handled, transported, or stored without taking precautions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne, nor may the Contractor allow a structure, a parking lot, or a road to be used, constructed, altered, repaired, sand blasted, or demolished without taking such precautions. Such precautions shall be in accordance with NESHAP and the standards set by Cal OSHA and will include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Use, where possible, water or Government approved chemicals for the control of dust in the demolition of existing buildings or structures or construction operations.

2. Application of asphalt, water, plastic covering, or approved chemicals on dirt roads, material stockpiles, and other surfaces which can create airborne dust, provided such application does not create a hydrocarbon, odor, or water pollution problem.

3. Install and use hoods, fans, and air cleaning devices to enclose and vent the areas where dusty materials are handled.

4. Covering or securing of materials likely to become airborne while being moved on public roads, railroads, or crossing navigable waters.

C. Asbestos Containing Material…