Att_02-_Specifications.pdf

LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK

REPLACE EXISTING GENERATOR

AT

KOHM MAH‐YAH‐NEE VISITOR’S CENTER

Solicitation: 140P8421Q0142

Attachment 02- Specifications

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

100% Construction Documents

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERIOR REGIONS

8, 9, 10, AND 12

MARCH 15th, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 33 23a CM16 - Transmittal 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 13 Archeological Protection 01 57 23 Under-an-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 73 40 Execution 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition and Salvage

DIVISION 23 – HVAC

23 11 23 Fuel Gas Piping

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical

26 32 13 Engine Generators

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012721 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Work Phases

3. Work Under Other Contracts

4. Government-Furnished Materials

5. Contractor Use of Site

6. Public Use of Site

7. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

8. Conduct of Operations

9. Work Restrictions

10. Special Construction Requirements

11. Soils Investigation Report

12. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: This project is located at the water treatment plant near the Kohm Mah-Yah- Nee visitor’s center

B. The Work consists of:

1. Removing and replacing existing standby generator.

2. Constructing propane service to convert generator to run on propane gas.

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in one phase.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Preceding Work: None

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C. Concurrent Work: None

D. Future Work: None

1.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

1. Government will arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, receiving, unloading, and handling Government-furnished items at Project site.

3. Government will inspect delivered items for damage after delivery. Contractor shall be present for and assist in Government's inspection.

4. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing.

5. Contractor is responsible for protecting Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

6. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them.

7. Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Government-furnished items into Work.

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. None

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to water plan and up the adjacent propane tank

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to water plant but do not interfere with plant operations

C. Parking: Confine parking to adjacent parking lot.

D. Stockpiling: None

E. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

5. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

F. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

G. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within park will not be permitted.

H. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with legal load restrictions in hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

I. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined

1.7 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The work area will be closed to the public during construction.

B. Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public. Road closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of one hour.

1.8 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Contracting Officer.

b. Maintain existing building in weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and occupants during construction period.

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1.9 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 3 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

C. 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:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

3. Hours and length of Utility Shutdowns: This project will replace an existing standyby generator.

D. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.11 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered by NPS may be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during construction stage.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section explains in general, what is and is not included in a contract line item, and limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of work, include costs in a related item.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 0001: Mobilization and Demobilization

1. This item consists of all preparatory work and operations for all items under the contract, including, but not limited to those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site and all other work or operations which shall be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. This item also includes bonding, permits, and demobilization cost.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

B. Contract Line Item Number 0002: Removals

1. This item consists of removing and disposing of multiple items including an existing generator, fuel line, generator ancillary items, electrical controls, and above-grade gas lines.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

C. Contract Line Item Number 0003: Furnish and Install 80kW Generator

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing a new 80kW generator and associated controls, electrical components and ancillary items.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

D. Contract Line Item Number 0004: Construct Interior Gas Service

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing new above grade gas service pipping and associated, fittings, apparatuses, supports, and adaptors.

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

E. Contract Line Item Number 0005: Generator and Equipment Testing

1. This item consists of testing the installed generator and providing training for park staff.

This item also consists of testing an existing load bank for functionality.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

F. Option A Construct New Underground Gas Service Line

1. Contract Line Item Number 0001A Construct New Gas Service Line

a. This item consists of investigating the existing site and determining the conditions of an existing LP gas service. If the existing line is found to be undersize it shall be removed and replaced. Item includes removal of existing gas line, constructing new underground gas line, and all associated fittings, adaptors, and apparatuses.

b. This item also included developing and implementing a UPPP as this work will involve ground disturbance.

c. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

d. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

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012721 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination

3. Submittals

4. Coordination Drawings

5. Requests for Information (RFIs)

6. Project Meetings

7. Environmental Coordination

8. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule" for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 40 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided C. Government Furnished Permits

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

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4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of components, including mechanical and electrical.

5. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-installation conferences

8. Project closeout activities

9. Commissioning activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for Pre- Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

6. Written statements from Subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7. Certificates of Insurance or SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Quality Control Plan

9. Under and Acre Pollution Prevention Plan UPPP – Where Required

10. Contractors Commissioning Plan

11. List of Required Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

B. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer before Pre-Construction Conference. If all documents have not been received one week prior to scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will

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consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing form created on NPS/DSC management software website.

1. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of RFI: Include detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially

2. Date

3. RFI subject

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution: If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts Contract

Time or Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in RFI.

8. Contractor's signature

9. Requested date for response

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine critical nature of each RFI and issue response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in Contract Time or Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information; time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

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3. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in need for a change to Contract Time or Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following terms and conditions of contract.

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. Meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

8. Payments to Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Display of Hotline posters

14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. NPS/DSC Project website

17. Acceptance/rejection of work

18. Progress meetings

19. Submittal procedures

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

21. Environmental requirements

22. Permit requirements

23. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials

26. Value engineering

27. Schedule of Values

B. Progress Meetings: Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. Participants at meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Meeting agenda will include:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

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d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated Critical Path Method (CPM)).

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend meeting. Advise Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for particular activity under consideration, including requirements for:

a. Contract Documents

b. Options

c. Related RFIs

d. Related Change Orders

e. Purchases

f. Deliveries

g. Submittals

h. Review of mockups

i. Possible conflicts

j. Compatibility requirements

k. Time schedules

l. Weather limitations

m. Manufacturer's written instructions

n. Warranty requirements

o. Compatibility of materials

p. Acceptability of substrates

q. Temporary facilities and controls

r. Space and access limitations

s. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

t. Testing and inspecting requirements

u. Installation procedures

v. Coordination with other work

w. Required performance results

x. Protection of adjacent work

y. Protection of construction and personnel

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

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5. Do not proceed with installation if conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of Work and reconvene conference at earliest feasible date.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate on-site party responsible for overseeing Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to this project; familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of SWPPP or UPPP.

c. Present overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at Preconstruction conference.

d. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with position requirements.

e. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

B. Perform project quality control in accordance with requirements specified in Related Sections, including:

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

4. Environnemental Management

C. Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on project site. Training shall include:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

3. Review of site-specific procedures and management plans.

4. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Contractor 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein.

1.8 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for

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complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of Contractor’s fault or negligence; and for materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract, Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Contractor shall comply with appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

B. Government Furnished Permits: During development of the project’s design, permits listed below were negotiated and agreed to by the Government. Terms and provisions of these permits shall be adhered to for the duration specified in each permit.

1. None

C. Potential Permits: Permits listed below were identified during the design process as likely to be required based on typical means and methods of construction. The list is provided to assist Contractor in determining which permits will be required for contract’s chosen means and methods. The list shall not be considered complete; it is the Contractors’ responsibility to determine means and methods and obtain required permits. Contractor shall obtain all permits required to legally conduct work.

1. New Stationary Air Pollution Source

D. Coordination with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction Issuing Permits

1. Coordination: Contact the Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction as needed and sufficiently in advance to avoid delaying work: Coordinate meetings, reporting requirements, inspections, and other requirements.

E. Administrative Procedures:

1. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative provisions of project permits with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction, Construction Manager, and Park to avoid conflicts.

2. Supply needed information to Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing permits, pay fees required and provide material needed to comply with permit’s conditions and provisions.

3. Upload permits to NPS/DSC management software website when permits are obtained.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

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012721 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The Construction Schedule ensures adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. It shall assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing Contractor's monthly progress payments. It shall include the dates in the contract, phases, milestones, occupancies, holidays, weather consideration, a critical path, and the requirements of this section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: Allocation of the Schedule of Values for completion of an activity as scheduled.

The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Critical Path Method (CPM): Method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: Longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: Measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Not for the exclusive use or benefit of the Government or Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free Float: Amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

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3. Total Float: Measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting planned Project completion date.

F. Resource Loading: Allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: Schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS/DSC management software website in native electronic file formats. The intent of the Government is to limit the number of printed reports to those determined by the project team as essential.

B. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit schedule of dollar values based on Contract Price Schedule.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

Utilize Schedule of Values in preparation of Construction Baseline Schedule.

D. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before 7th day preceding progress payment request date, submit estimates of percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

Provide two paper copies.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall meet with Contracting Officer on day of the preconstruction conference to go over:

1. Review software limitations, content and format for reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints.

4. Review delivery dates for Government-furnished products.

5. Review schedule for work of separate Government contracts.

6. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

7. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

8. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

9. Review time required for obtaining and activating permits.

10. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

11. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

12. Review procedures for updating schedule.

13. Discuss reporting requirements and establish protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for preparing and maintaining the Construction

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Schedule. Submit resume outlining qualifications of Scheduler to Contracting Officer for acceptance. Scheduler shall have prepared and maintained at least 5 previous schedules of similar size and complexity similar to this Contract, demonstrating proficiency of using scheduling software. Authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, required updates, revisions, Time Impact Analyses, and reports.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

B. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, and prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of work from parties involved.

3. Coordinate each construction activity in network with other activities and schedule in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule for which progress payments may be requested. Work activities broken out within schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule. Total costs for the component work activities shall equal contract price for that lump-sum item. Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

B. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

C. Total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments and the Construction Schedule.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized, cost and resource-based, time-scaled Critical Path Method network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop and finalize Construction Baseline Schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 10 days after date established for the Notice of Award.

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a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Governments acceptance of schedule.

2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating Construction Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using preliminary Critical Path Method network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

1. Activities: Indicate estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

2. Critical Path Activities: Identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion dates. Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.

3. Processing: Process data to produce output data on a computer-drawn, time-scaled network. Revise data, reorganize activity sequences, and reproduce as often as necessary to produce the Critical Path Method schedule within the limitations of the Contract Time.

4. Show sequence and interdependence of activities required for completion of work. Ensure work sequences are logical and Construction Baseline Schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

5. Resource loading of each activity shall include personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in duration shown.

6. Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling work influenced by high and low ambient temperatures, wind, or precipitation to ensure completion of work within contract time.

7. Time Frame: Proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete activity considering the scope and resources planned for activity.

a. An early finish date may be shown but the late finish date shall be same date as last day of contract period. An early completion schedule shall contain:

1) Insert an activity titled "Project Float" as a successor to last activity in early project completion schedule network.

2) Add a milestone titled "Contract End Date" as a successor to the activity "Project Float".

3) Add duration to the activity "Project Float" as required so the milestone "Contract End Date" equals the last day of Contract Period.

b. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date.

c. Contractor shall limit use of lead or lag duration’s between schedule activities.

d. Project Calendars: Develop and incorporate the following calendars:

1) Administrative Calendar: Include calendar based on a 7-day week to be used on activities based on calendar days. Apply this calendar to administrative tasks or other tasks not affected by non-working days (Federal Holidays, weather, etc.).

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2) Project Calendar: Include calendar based on planned work week for the project. Include Federal Holidays, weekends, and non-workdays indicated in contract documents. Apply this calendar to activities not anticipated to be affected by weather.

3) Weather Calendar: Utilize Project Calendar and show anticipated normal downtime related to weather as non-working time. Weather days shall be based on data for local area from a reliable source like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service records, or source acceptable to Contracting Officer. Apply this calendar to activities anticipated to be affected by weather.

e. Activity Duration: Define so no activity is longer than 15 days, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawings and submittals, fabrication and delivery of materials and equipment.

f. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 calendar days, as separate activities in the schedule. Procurement cycle activities can include submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

g. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated.

Coordinate submittal review times in Construction Baseline Schedule.

h. Substantial Completion: Allow time for Government administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion. (For more information, refer to Specification 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures.")

8. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in Contract Documents and as follows in schedule and show how the sequence of Work is affected.

a. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

b. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.

c. Work Restrictions: Show effect of the following on the schedule:

1) Coordination with existing construction

2) Limitations of continued occupancies

3) Uninterruptible services

4) Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion

5) Use of premises restrictions

6) Provisions for future construction

7) Seasonal variations

8) Environmental control

9) Permit provisions

d. Other Constraints: None

e. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the

Work.

1) Subcontract awards

2) Submittals

3) Purchases

4) Mockups

5) Fabrication

6) Sample testing

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7) Deliveries

8) Installation

9) Tests and inspections

10) Adjusting

11) Curing

12) Building flush-out.

13) Building commissioning activities.

9. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion.

C. Joint Review, Revision, and Acceptance:

1. Within seven calendar days of receiving Contractor's proposed Construction Baseline Schedule, Contracting Officer shall review initial Construction Baseline Schedule.

2. Within seven calendar days after review, Contractor shall revise and resubmit Construction Baseline Schedule in accordance with comments presented from review.

3. In the event the Contractor fails to define any element of work, activity, or logic, and the Contracting Officer review does not detect this omission or error, such omission or error, when discovered by Contractor or Contracting Officer, shall be corrected by Contractor within seven calendar days and shall not affect contract period.

4. Upon acceptance of the Construction Baseline Schedule, Contracting Officer saves schedule as a baseline and updates on a monthly basis. Construction schedule update will be used to evaluate Contractor's monthly applications for payment based upon information developed at monthly Construction Schedule update meeting.

D. Cost Correlation: In the heading of the schedule, provide a cost correlation line, indicating planned and actual costs. On the line, show dollar volume of Work performed as of dates used to prepare payment requests.

1. Contractor shall assign cost to construction activities on Construction Baseline Schedule.

Costs shall not be assigned to submittal activities unless specified otherwise but may, with Contracting Officer’s approval, be assigned to fabrication and delivery activities. Costs shall be included for testing and commissioning activities, operation and maintenance manuals, punch list activities, Project Record Documents, and demonstration and training (if applicable).

2. Each activity cost shall reflect an accurate value based on the Contract Price Schedule.

3. Total cost assigned to activities shall equal total Contract Price.

E. Recovery Schedule: When periodic schedule update indicates Work is 14 or more calendar days behind current accepted schedule, a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule shall also be submitted. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and date by which recovery shall be accomplished.

F. Computer Software: Prepare schedules using a program developed specifically to manage construction schedules.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATES

A. Progress Meeting Updates: Provide a 2 week look-ahead schedule, derived from the currently accepted schedule, before each weekly progress meeting. Utilize look-ahead schedule to facilitate and take notes on discussions held during progress meeting.

B. Monthly Schedule Updates:

1. General: Update Construction Schedule on monthly basis to reflect construction progress and activities throughout entire contract period and until project substantial completion.

The status date of each schedule update shall be the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date.

2. Procedure: Contractor shall meet with Contracting Officer each month at Construction Schedule update meeting to review progress made through the status date of the Construction Schedule update, including dates activities were started or completed and percentage of work completed on each activity started or completed.

3. Reports: Concurrent schedule revisions, prepare tabulated reports showing:

a. Identification of activities that have changed

b. Changes in early and late start dates

c. Changes in early and late finish dates

d. Changes in activity durations in workdays

e. Changes in the critical path

f. Changes in total float or slack time

g. Changes in the Contract Time

4. Narrative: Report shall include a brief description of actual progress made during update period; actual and potential delaying activities; impediments to progress; issues related to inclement weather; progress toward established milestones and project float. Report shall include a brief description of work anticipated to be performed in the next month. Minor revisions to the schedule should be identified for evaluation and acceptance or rejection.

5. As Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

6. If schedule update shows a late finish date after contract completion date, include:

a. Known delays

b. Actions to get back on schedule

c. Pending modifications

d. Impediments or constraints affecting progress

7. Progress Payments: Monthly updating of the currently accepted Construction Schedule shall be an integral part of the process upon which progress payments will be made. If Contractor fails to provide schedule updates or revisions, a portion of the monthly payment may be retained until corrections have been made.

C. Distribution: Distribute copies of accepted schedule to Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative, Construction Management Representative, Subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

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1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to same parties and post in same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work.

D. Construction Schedule Revisions:

1. Required Revisions: If, as a result of the monthly schedule update, it appears the currently accepted Construction Schedule no longer represents actual prosecution and progress of the work, Contracting Officer will request, and Contractor shall submit, a revision to the Construction Schedule. Contractor may also request reasonable revisions to currently accepted Construction Schedule in event the Contractor's planning for the work is revised.

If Contractor desires to make changes, Contractor shall notify Contracting Officer in writing, stating reason for proposed revision. Accepted revisions shall be incorporated into currently accepted Construction Schedule for next monthly schedule update.

2. Procedure: If revision to currently accepted Construction Schedule is contemplated, Contractor or Contracting Officer shall advise the other in writing at least seven calendar days prior to next monthly schedule update meeting, describing revision and reasons for the revision. Government-requested revisions will be presented in writing to the Contractor, who shall respond in writing within seven calendar days.

3. Reports: Concurrent with making revisions to schedule, prepare tabulated reports showing:

a. Identification of activities changed

b. Changes in early and late start dates

c. Changes in early and late finish dates

d. Changes in activity durations in workdays

e. Changes in critical path

f. Changes in total float or slack time

3.2 TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS CHANGES DELAYS

AND CONTRACTOR REQUESTS:

1. Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays experienced, or Contractor desires to revise currently accepted Construction Schedule, Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating the influence of modification, change, delay, or Contractor request on contract time.

2. Time Extensions: Activity delays, resulting in a late completion date projection, shall not automatically mean an extension of contract time is warranted or due to Contractor. It is possible a modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical path activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in absorbing a part of available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the Schedule, not causing any effect on contract time. Time extensions will be granted in accordance with terms of contract.

3. Extension of contract time will be granted only to the extent the equitable time adjustments to activity or activities affected by modification, change, or delay exceeds total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.

4. Procedure: Each time impact analysis shall be submitted within time period stated in a request for proposal, or time period designated under the clauses entitled Changes or Default. In cases where Contractor does not submit a written request for extension of time and a time impact analysis within the designated time, it is mutually agreed that the

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particular modification, change, delay, or Contractor request does not require an extension of the contract time. Upon acceptance, time impact analysis shall be incorporated into currently accepted Construction Schedule at next monthly schedule update.

5. Contract Modifications: Prepare time-impact analysis using fragnets to demonstrate effect of proposed change on overall Construction Schedule for each proposed contract modification concurrent with submission.

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012721 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals. Additional submittal requirement can be found in Divisions 2 through 49.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require Government’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols.