Att_1_SOW_Replace_Wheelchair_Lift_(FOVA)_06-24-2024.pdf

FOVA 309103

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

CHIEF FACTOR’S HOUSE ACCESSIBLE LIFT

FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

VANCOUVER, WA

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

APRIL 19, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

011000 – SUMMARY OF WORK

012700 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

013100 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013216 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

013523 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

014000 – QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

015000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

016700 – PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017340 – EXECUTION

017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017823 – OPTERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

033000 – CIP CONCRETE

061000 – ROUGH CARPENTRY

062013 – EXTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

099000 – PAINTING

144200 – WHEELCHAIR LIFT

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. Construction Contractor Use of Site

5. Public Use of Site

6. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

7. Conduct of Operations

8. Work Restrictions

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Chief Factor’s House, Re-Constructed Fort Vancouver, Fort Vancouver National

Historic Site, Vancouver, WA.

B. The Work consists of the demolition of the existing broken lift, footings, electrical, installation of new footings, electrical, and replacement of lift. Sitework includes excavation/grading for accessible pathway and base.

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

1.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Construction Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Construction Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other Construction Contractors on portions of Project.

B. General: Construction Contractor shall have limited use of site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to the location of the lift and accessible access pathway. Do not disturb portions of

Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to within ten (10) feet of lift and accessible pathway.

C. 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.

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.

D. 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.

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

F. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with legal load restrictions in hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to state load restrictions. A special permit will not relieve Construction

Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The re-constructed Fort Vancouver will be open to the public during construction.

B. Construction Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public.

Building closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of four (4) hours.

1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy premises during entire construction period, with exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform

Work so as not to interfere with Government’s 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.

1.6 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Construction 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 without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests three (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.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of seven (7) a.m. to four (4) p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: (No weekend work is permitted)

B. Existing Utilities

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

2. Construction 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 (2) business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

D. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within buildings or within

25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 4 - GENERAL

4.1 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 5 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 6 - EXECUTION

6.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 0001: Demolish Existing Accessible Lift and Components

1. This item consists of all equipment, labor, and materials required to remove and dispose of existing lift, associated electrical supply components to existing panel, concrete curbing, concrete/metal footing system, base materials, and selective removal of stabilized decomposed granite pathway as required for lift removal/disposal.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis on a single item of work.

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

B. Contract Line Item Number 0002: Grading and Structural Supports for Accessible Lift

1. This item consists of all equipment, labor, and materials required to grade and install base materials for the new accessible lift. Item includes all base material, and concrete/steel footing supports as required by manufacturer.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis on a single item of work.

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

C. Contract Line Item Number 0003: Installation of Accessible Lift

1. This item consists of all equipment, labor, and materials required to install and test the accessible lift to manufacturer requirements. Line Item includes wall preparation

(removal/disposal of loose paint, priming, and painting) east porch skirt to match existing paint where lift will be installed, installation of conduit and wiring to existing electrical panel, testing all electrical components/controls, carpentry changes to porch gate to allow access to new lift, and installation of fence section at east side of accessible path of travel.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis on a single item of work.

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

D. Contract Line Item Number 0004: Accessible Path of Travel

1. This item consists of all equipment, labor, and materials required to excavate and dispose of soil, all grading, preparation of base material and installation of new integrally dyed concrete pathway. Line item includes all patching of existing stabilized decomposed granite pathway where removed to allow for demolition of lift. Color/texture to match existing.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis on a single item of work.

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

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 7 - GENERAL

7.1 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. Requests for Information (RFIs)

5. Project Meetings

6. Permits

7.2 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.

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 Construction Contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

7.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1 documents:

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 and Standard Form SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

10. Construction Contractor Commissioning Plan

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP)

12. 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 at least one week prior to Pre-Construction Conference, or as directed by Contracting Officer.

1. Failure to submit items may result in:

a. Construction conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and

Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies.

b. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued and

Certificates of Insurance and SF1413 documents are received for Construction

Contractor and all Subcontractors.

7.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of

Contract Documents, Construction Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing form created on NPS project management and communication software.

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

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

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

8. Construction 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 Construction 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.

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.

7.5 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Construction Contractor.

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

Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Construction 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.

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

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

4. 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.

7.6 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Construction Contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Construction Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of Construction 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, Construction Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Construction Contractor shall comply with appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

B. 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.

C. 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 project management and communication software when permits are obtained.

PART 8 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 9 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 10 - GENERAL

10.1 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 Construction Contractor. It shall assist the

Construction Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing Construction 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.

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

10.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: Schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS project management and communication software as PDF (portable document format) files. 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 one (1) digital PDF copies of 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.

10.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Construction 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 Construction 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 11 - PRODUCTS

11.1 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.

11.2 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.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the

Work.

a. 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.

1) Accessible Lift

b. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated. Coordinate submittal review times in Construction Baseline Schedule.

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

C. Recovery Schedule: When periodic schedule update indicates Work is seven (7) or more calendar days behind current accepted schedule, a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which

Construction 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.

PART 12 - EXECUTION

12.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATES

A. Progress Meeting Updates: Provide a two (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. 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 Construction Contractor shall submit, a revision to the Construction Schedule. Construction Contractor may also request reasonable revisions to currently accepted Construction Schedule in event the Construction Contractor's planning for the work is revised. If Construction Contractor desires to make changes, Construction

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.

END OF SECTION 01 32 16

SECTION 01 35 23 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 13 - GENERAL

13.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe working environment for personnel and visitors.

13.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): Submit APP after contract award and before Pre-Construction conference. Contracting Officer (CO) will review proposed APP. If APP requires any revisions or corrections, Contractor shall resubmit Plan within 10 calendar days. No progress payments will be made until the APP is accepted.

13.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities." In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Onsite equipment shall meet 29 CFR 1926 (Code of Federal Regulations) (Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)) requirements. Failure to comply with requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Site Safety Supervisor:

1. Designate authorized onsite representative for preparation and maintenance of the APP.

2. Shall be responsible for:

a. Implementation and enforcement of the APP

b. Daily safety inspections

c. Conducting and documenting weekly and monthly safety meetings

d. Review of safety requirements at progress meetings

e. Compilation and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and safety reference materials

f. Tracking and resolution of safety violations

g. Site personnel and visitor compliance with site safety and health requirements and APP

h. Investigation and reporting of accidents and injuries

C. Qualifications of Employees:

1. Physically and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury to perform work.

3. Provide operating instructions for equipment. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Retain copies of operator licenses and certifications onsite.

13.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: Defined as: death, occupational disease, and/or traumatic injury to employees or the public; fires; and/or property damage by accident in excess of $100.

1. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident.

2. Fill out and forward an Accident/Property Damage Report Form (CM-22) to Contracting

Officer within 7 days of a reportable accident. Obtain form from Contracting Officer.

PART 14 - PRODUCTS

14.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A. APP shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to:

1. Name and qualifications of supervisor responsible to carry out program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings shall be documented with topics and attendees.

3. First aid and rescue procedures.

4. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for each major phase. List of hazards associated and methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Include initial and continuing training.

5. Planning for possible emergency situations, as detailed in Article 1.2. Such planning shall take nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property into consideration.

6. Blasting Plan Requirements: See Section 01 35 25 "Explosives."

7. Infectious Disease Preparedness:

a. Contractors are responsible for their employees’ safety and the safety of job site visitors during the performance of this contract. We encourage Contractors to follow guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and all other applicable local, city, and state mandates. We encourage Contractors to develop policies for infection prevention and an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response

Plan.

b. To the extent appropriate, Contractors should include the protective health and safety measures they intend to implement in any accident prevention or safety submittals required under this contract. These plans should contain preventive measures the

Contractor intends to follow while performing work on government property as well as responsive and corrective actions to be taken if an employee exhibits symptoms or tests positive for contagion.

c. Upon contract award, Contractors should communicate with Contracting Officer regarding Contractor decisions and actions to protect the health and safety of workers for the duration of contract performance under which pandemic conditions exist.

14.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for number of employees and appropriate to construction hazards.

14.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

A. Selection shall conform to OSHA Subpart E.

PART 15 - EXECUTION

15.1 DAILY SAFETY INSPECTIONS

A. Conduct daily safety inspections and maintain daily safety reports which include:

1. Area/operation inspected

2. Date of inspection

3. Identified hazards

4. Corrective actions taken

15.2 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at work site.

15.3 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 241 (Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

15.4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. Hazardous materials: Explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA Subpart D requirements.

Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical readily available on site.

1. Immediately report spills of hazardous materials to the Park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

15.5 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items as appropriate before issuing to another individual.

15.6 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meeting conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by construction personnel at worksite. Topics shall coincide with work scheduled for following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to Contracting Officer within one day after meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for personnel, contractors, and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. Meetings shall be used to: review effectiveness of Contractor's safety effort; resolve current health and safety problems; provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating Accident Prevention Plan.

Contracting Officers Representative will attend meetings and enter results of meetings into the daily log.

15.7 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat use area shall be designated by Contractor. Hard hat area shall be posted by Contractor in a manner satisfactory to Contracting Officer.

B. It is Contractor's responsibility to require persons working on or visiting site to wear hard hats and

PPE in good repair at all times. As a minimum, maintain two (2) hard hats and other APP required equipment.

15.8 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide training to personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage.

END OF SECTION 01 35 23

SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 16 - GENERAL

16.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with Contract

Document requirements. Quality of work shall be responsibility of the Contractor.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit Contractor's other quality assurance and control procedures that facilitate compliance with Contract Document requirements.

C. See Divisions 2 through 49 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

16.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the work to evaluate actual products incorporated into the work and completed construction comply with requirements.

C. Source Quality Control Testing: Tests and inspections performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

D. Field Quality Control Testing: Tests and inspections performed on-site for installation of work and for completed work.

E. Testing Agency or Laboratory: Entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

F. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

16.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Reference Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quality levels, comply with most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to

Contracting Officer before proceeding.

16.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control Plan:

1. After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit a written Contractor

Quality Control (CQC) plan.

2. If plan requires revisions or corrections, Contractor shall resubmit plan within 10 days.

3. Government reserves the right to require changes in plan during contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

4. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by Contracting

Officer.

B. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Daily Reports: Submit showing inspections and tests on first workday following date covered by report. Quality Control Supervisor shall utilize DSC Forms.

C. If Contractor Quality Control plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, Contracting Officer may retain payments until such time plan(s) is/are accepted and implemented, or may retain payments for work completed on days with no Quality Control Daily Reports.

D. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For National Park Service (NPS) records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of work.

16.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish minimum qualification levels required;

individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Contractors Quality Control Staff:

1. Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform other duties.

C. Installer Qualifications: Firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent indicated for Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

16.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Contractor is responsible for testing and inspections. Inspect and test work as needed to ensure quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance are in compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, and those required by the Building Code.

1. Engage qualified testing agency to perform quality-control services.

2. Submit appropriate report for each quality-control service.

3. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by Contract Documents are

Contractor's responsibility.

4. Contracting Officer may designate test locations.

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B. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections.

Report results in writing.

C. Re-testing/Re-inspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Contractor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and re-inspecting, for construction of replaced work that failed to comply with Contract Documents.

D. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality assurance and control services with minimum delay and to avoid removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

PART 17 - PRODUCTS

17.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Quality Control Plan shall include:

1. List of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications. Include alternate(s) and qualifications.

2. Copy of letter of direction to Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor(s) outlining assigned duties and authorities designated by principal or owner.

3. Names, qualifications / accreditations, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms from laboratories.

4. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of work including

Contractor report forms and acknowledgment of NPS forms.

5. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

6. Specific discussion regarding mockups, off-site visits, receiving inspections, manufacturers representation, startup requirements, and other aspects of performance specific to Project.

7. Provisions for substantial completion(s) and final inspection(s) per Contract.

PART 18 - EXECUTION

18.1 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Initial Phase:

1. As soon as work begins, inspect and test representative portion of particular feature of work for quality of workmanship.

2. Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

3. Document initial phase activities and discussions on Contractor's Quality Control Daily

Report. Exact location of initial phase shall be indicated for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

B. Follow-Up Phase: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

1. Work on particular feature of work is resumed after substantial period of inactivity.

18.2 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports, Daily Test Report Information Sheets, and Accessibility

Inspection Reports of quality control activities and tests. (Download from DSC Workflows website

> Forms/Templates/Samples/Guidelines page > Construction Forms section.)

B. Quality Control Daily Reports shall not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

C. Quality Control Daily Reports shall accurately portray all work and materials. The materials shall match the materials as approved from the Construction Documents (CD) requirements.

Combustible/flammable materials shall be documented as well.

18.3 ENFORCEMENT

A. Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of deficiency noted by quality control staff or Contracting Officer.

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SECTION 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 19 - GENERAL

19.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

19.2 USE CHARGES

A. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in Contract Sum as required.

B. Water Service: Potable Water from existing water system is not available for use.

C. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is not available.

19.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electric Service: Comply with National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), National

Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) 70.

19.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Installer of each permanent service shall assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use as a construction facility before NPS acceptance, regardless of previously assigned responsibilities.

PART 20 - PRODUCTS

20.1 MATERIALS

A. Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

B. Portable Chain-Link Fencing: Provide concrete bases for supporting posts. Do not imbed posts in ground.

C. Safety Barrier Fence: Orange plastic fence, minimum height, 4 feet.

D. Barrier Tape: Yellow tape Imprinted with "CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION AREA," or approved equal.

E. Polyethylene Sheet: Reinforced, fire-resistive sheet, 10 mil (0.25-millimeter) minimum thickness, with flame-spread rating of 15 or less per ASTM E 84 and passing NFPA 701 Test Method 2.

20.2 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Field Offices are not permitted.

20.3 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

PART 21 - EXECUTION

21.1 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. Non-potable water for construction is not available within the park boundaries. Contractor shall furnish non-potable water from a source outside park boundary.

B. Potable water is not available on site. Furnish cool, potable water for construction personnel in locations convenient to work stations.

C. Sanitary Facilities: Provide temporary toilets, and wash facilities for use by construction personnel.

1. Toilets: Use of existing toilet facilities will be permitted, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to NPS. At Substantial Completion, restore facilities to condition existing before initial use.

D. Electric Power Service: Use of existing electric power service will not be permitted.

E. Telephone Service: No telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use.

21.2 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Traffic Controls: Erect and maintain barricades, lights, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Part 6, latest edition.

1. Protect existing site improvements to remain including curbs, pavement, and utilities.

2. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

3. Adequately barricade and post open cuts in or adjacent to thoroughfares.

4. Protect pedestrian traffic by guardrails or fences.

5. When pedestrian traffic is detoured onto a roadway, provide temporary walkways with protection as required at ends and overhead. For walkways, use lumber running parallel to direction of traffic movement and provide ramps at changes of elevation.

6. Cover pipes, hoses, and power lines crossing sidewalks and walkways with troughs using beveled edge boards.

7. Install Barrier Tape where directed by Contracting Officer. Keep a minimum of two rolls on site.

B. Parking: Two (2) Parking Stalls will be available to construction staff.

C. Project Identification and Temporary Signs: Provide Project identification and other signs. Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

1. Provide temporary, directional signs for construction personnel and visitors.

2. Maintain and touchup signs so they are legible at all times.

3. Erect and maintain sufficient detour signs at road closures and along detour routes.

D. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Comply with requirements of agency(ies) with jurisdiction.

E. Existing Stair Usage: Use of existing stairs will be permitted, as long as stairs are cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to Contracting Officer. At Substantial Completion, restore stairs to condition existing before initial use.

1. Provide protective coverings, barriers, devices, signs, or other procedures to protect stairs and to maintain means of egress. If stairs become damaged, restore damaged areas so no evidence remains of correction work.

21.3 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

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

B. Cleaning of Equipment: Contractor shall ensure prior to moving on to Project Area, equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

C. Site Enclosure Fence: Before construction operations begins, furnish and install temporary construction fence to prevent people and animals from easily entering site except by entrance gates.

1. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose portion determined sufficient to accommodate construction operations.

2. Locate pedestrian entrance gates as required to provide controlled personnel entry.

D. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of Manual on Uniform Traffic

Control Devices (MUTCD), Part 6, latest edition for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

E. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities.

Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

F. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses. Comply with NFPA 241.

1. Responsible Person: Capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection.

Responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

2. Tobacco Use, Smoking, and Vaping: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction. Check with Park;

many require "burn permits" for welding/cutting/grinding.

4. Develop and supervise overall fire-prevention and -protection program for personnel at

Project Site. Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed.

Instruct personnel in methods and procedures. Post warnings and information.

5. Hazard Control: Take necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids in historic structures or existing buildings. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances. Ensure cleanup procedures and storage requirements are followed at close of every work session.

6. Spark Arresters: Equip gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.

a. Written determinations of periods and areas of potential fire hazard will be issued by

Contracting Officer.

7. Buildings: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof.

a. Travel distance from any work station to nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

8. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

9. Service and Refueling Areas: Locate areas a minimum of fifty (50) feet from buildings. Shut down equipment before refueling.

21.4 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. Minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

END OF SECTION 01 50 00

SECTION 01 67 00 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 22 - GENERAL

22.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for selection of products for use in

Project; product delivery, storage, and handling; manufacturers' standard warranties on products;

special warranties; and environmental requirements.

22.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Products: Items purchased for…