Attachment_1_GRSM_213075_LaurelFalls_Specs_FINAL_CD_9_29_2023.pdf

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

NPS NATIONWIDE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

Rehabilitate Laurel Falls Trail at

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

GRSM 213075

Great Smoky

Mountains National

Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME I

FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

September 29, 2023

Prepared by:

WSP USA, 2030 Falling Waters Road Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37922

REHABILITATE LAUREL FALLS TRAIL

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DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

Landscape Architect:

Eileen Kemp, PLA Lic. No. 1306

Structural Engineer:

Tom Romanowich, PE Lic. No. 124572

Civil Engineer

Andrew Sonner, PE Lic. No. 106648

Geotechnical Engineer

Kyle D. Williams, PE Lic. No. 126514

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 0 - 1

Division Section Title

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION

01 27 00 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 16 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

01 32 33 PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

01 33 23 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 13.22 ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

01 35 23 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 25 EXPLOSIVES

01 35 91 HISTORIC PRESERVATION TREATMENT PROCEDURES

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 50 00

01 56 39

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

TREE RETENTION AND PROTECTION

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

01 67 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 29 CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 73 40 EXECUTION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

01 81 13 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-LEED™

PROJECTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 16 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 22 00 CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

04 43 13.13 ANCHORED STONE MASONRY VENEER

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04 43 13.16 ADHERED STONE MASONRY VENEER

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 12 01.01 ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS

05 12 01.02 BONDED ANCHOR

05 52 13 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 15 33

06 74 13

WOOD PLATFORM DECKING

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED GRATINGS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 26 POST AND PANEL/PYLON SIGNAGE

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 00.013 VAULT TOILET

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 43 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 28 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

31 22 19 TOPSOIL

31 25 00

31 37 19

31 50 00

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

BOULDERS

EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

32 13 13 CONCRETE PAVING

32 13 73 CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALANTS

32 16 13.43 STONE CURB

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 17 26 TACTILE WARNING SURFACING

32 32 23.16 MANUFACTURED MODULAR WALL

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32 91 13 SOIL PREPARATION

32 92 19 SEEDING AND MULCHING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 39 45 PRECAST CONCRETE STRUCTURES

33 39 50 FRAMES, GRATES, AND COVERS

33 41 00 STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING

APPENDIX

A. GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

B. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

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SUMMARY OF WORK 01 11 00 - 1

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

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: The Site is located within Smoky Mountains National Park, Sevier Co., Tennessee at the Laurel Falls Trailhead 1.3 miles to Laurel Falls and 1,400 feet east of the Laurel Falls Trailhead parking along Fighting Creek Gap Road.

B. The Work consists of the following five Contract Line Items:

1. Contract Line Item No. 001: Trail Rehabilitation and Rest Area 1

a. Extent of this line item begins at the face of the curb of Laurel Falls Trailhead parking beginning at Station 100+02.85 and continues to the Laurel Fall Upper Pedestrian bridge ending at Station 165+77.63.

b. Work includes the rehabilitation the trail including grading and widening of the trail, installation of asphalt concrete pavement, concrete paving, stone base, siting walls, culverts, trench drains, headwalls. Pine Knot Branch box culvert, retaining walls and associated elements as shown on the plans.

2. Contract Line Item No. 002: Laurel Falls Viewing Area

a. The extent of this line item begins at the Laurel Falls Upper Pedestrian Bridge at

Station 165+77.36 and includes the viewing platforms, lower wood bridge and stone steps ending at Station ±164+75.

b. Work includes the installation of upper Laurel Falls Pedestrian Bridge, wood platforms, lower wood bridge, structural footings stone steps, pedestrian guardrail, metal handrail, interpretive signs and associated elements as shown on the plans.

3. Contract Line Item No. 003: Rest Areas 2 – 7 and Viewing Deck

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a. The extent of this line item includes the following:

1) Viewing Deck: Begin Station 152+40.63, End Station 152+67.35

2) Rest Area No. 2: Begin Station 107+24.86, End Station 108+32.00

3) Rest Area No. 3: Begin Station 110+14.06, End Station 111+16.88

4) Rest Area No. 4: Begin Station 115+63.50, End Station 116+75.32

5) Rest Area No. 5: Begin Station 121+00.00, End Station 122+54.88

6) Rest Area No. 6: Begin Station 132+64.18, End Station 133+13.13

7) Rest Area No. 7: Begin Station 140+16.06, End Station 140+56.18

b. Work includes Installation of sitting walls, wood platform, structural footings pedestrian guardrail, interpretive signs and associated elements as shown on the plans.

4. Contract Line Item No. 004: Option A Parking Improvements

a. Extent of this line item begins at the face of the curb of Laurel Falls Trailhead parking beginning at Laurel Falls Trail Station 100+02.85 and includes Laurel Falls Trailhead parking area both sides of Fighting Gap Road and Fighting Gap Road beginning Station ±28+80 to Station ±44+40.

b. Work includes construction of parking areas 1 and 2, installation of electric and communication conduit, utility street cut, installation of modular block retaining walls, asphalt concrete pavement, wood guardrail, stone guardwall and railing concrete paving, stone base, siting walls, culverts, catch basins, striping, pavement markings stone curb, headwalls, grading and widening of the Fighting Gap Creek Road north shoulder, and associated elements as shown on the plans.

5. Contract Line Item No. 005: Option B Vault Toilet

a. Extent of this line item at the existing trailhead parking is as shown on the plans.

b. Work includes the placement of a precast single vault restroom as shown on the plans and specifications.

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

1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. Not applicable under this contact.

1.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

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

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

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

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

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. Existing roadside boulders to be relocated from current to new location as directed by the Contracting Officer.

2. Existing Road signs and posts to relocated from current to new location on the site as indicated on the drawings.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

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

1. Limits: Confine construction operations to areas within the Limits of Disturbance as shown on the drawings.

2. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to staging areas shown on plans.

3. Parking: Confine parking to staging area shown on plans.

4. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to staging area shown on plans.

5. Limits: Confine constructions operations to areas of disturbances as shown on the plans.

6. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to no greater than 5 feet beyond areas of disturbance as shown on the plans; 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches.

7. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to the existing Laurel Falls trailhead parking lot both sides of the road. Additional staging can be at rest area # 7 and on the trail, as needed.

B. Parking: Confine parking to Laurel Falls trailhead parking area.

C. Stockpiling: Confine storage of materials to the existing Laurel Falls trailhead parking lot both sides of the road. Additional stockpiling can be at the midpoint rest area # 7 and on the trail, as needed.

D. 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. See EFL plans/specs for costs to damage to trees. Trees shall only be removed between November 15 and March 31.

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. Ropes, cables, or guys can only be fastened to existing trees with approval from the Contracting Officer (CO).

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

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 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.

1. Hauling will only be allowed from the nearest point of entry into the Park of which is the Gatlinburg entrance.

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The Laurel Falls Trail from trailhead to 300 feet past Laurel Falls and trailhead parking area will be closed to the public during construction.

1.7 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 7 calendar 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.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. The issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and on-site work commencement date is subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Prior to receiving the NTP, the contractor is required to submit and have their Division 1 specifications accepted. Work may commence on or after upon obtaining the approved NTP and meeting all specified requirements. On-Site Work Hours: Work hours shall be defined as the following:

1. Parking Improvements and Fighting Creek Gap Road.

a. Daytime hours. A term denoting a period of time beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. during a calendar day.

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b. Nighttime hours. A term denoting a period of time beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. during a calendar day. Night work will not be permitted.

c. Weekends. A term denoting a period of time beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and ending at 7:00 a.m. the following Monday.

2. Laurel Falls Trail Area.

a. Daytime hours. A term denoting a period of time beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. during a calendar day.

b. Nighttime hours. A term denoting a period of time beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. during a calendar day. Night work will not be permitted.

c. Weekends. A term denoting a period of time beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and ending at 7:00 a.m. the following Monday.

B. All construction operations are limited as the follows:

1. No work will be permitted on Federal holidays.

2. No work permitted on weekends.

3. No work involving a lane closure permitted during the following periods:

a. The week before and the week after Easter Sunday.

b. The Friday before Memorial Day.

c. The period between June 15-August 15.

d. The Friday before Labor Day.

e. The month of October.

f. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day through the weekend after Thanksgiving

Day.

g. The week of Christmas and New Year’s Day.

C. Public Traffic

1. Maintain traffic on Fighting Creek Gap Road at all times except as stated:

a. Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Temporary Lane closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer for a maximum of 5 minutes; seasonal restrictions apply.

D. 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.

E. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government, Wastewater Treatment Plant, or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

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1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than 7 calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

F. Hours and length of Utility Shutdowns: All utility outages must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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

1. See Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements on using Project Website.

B. The Contractor may, at their own risk, access the work sites while roadways are closed to the public. Coordinate this access with the CO. If inclement weather requires the closure of the roadways during the periods when they are otherwise to remain open to the public, maintain close communication with Park maintenance crews to avoid any potential accidents. Install or store all equipment, traffic signals, signage, construction barriers, etc., in a manner that does not interfere with Park operations.

C. The Contractor must remove all food trash from the project site on a daily basis or use a bear-proof dumpster. The CO will assess a daily reduction in payment to the Contractor of $250 for the first offense, $500 for the second offense, and $1,000 for each offense thereafter. This reduction in payment will be subtracted from the Contractor’s progress payments and will be unrecoverable.

D. The first equipment inspection before work has commenced to be coordinated with the CO at least 24 hours in advance and to occur outside of the Park boundary. If the initial inspection passes, subsequent inspections can take place on site before equipment is unloaded.

1. The contractor to thoroughly clean all equipment before entering Government property.

All equipment will be subject to inspection at the CO’s discretion to preclude the introduction of exotic vegetation or pests into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

2. Make restitution for the introduction of any exotic vegetation or pests into the Park.

3. Examples include, but are not limited to, careless use of unclean equipment, incorrect seed mix, incorrect mulch or erosion control blanket, or unapproved sod. The amount of restitution will be based on the number of man-hours required to remove the exotic vegetation, or treat or eliminate exotic pests at $50.00 per man-hour and equipment rates will be assessed equal to commercial equipment rates within a 50-mile radius of the project site. Restitution will be subtracted from the Contractor’s progress payments and will be unrecoverable.

E. The project site may provide habitat for several federally listed species of bat, including the Gray bat (Myotis grisescens), Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) and Northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Protect these species and their habitat as follows:

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1. Comply with the avoidance and mitigation measures outlined in the Environmental Assessment Form for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, latest edition and the Programmatic Biological Opinion for Transportation Projects in the Range of the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-Eared Bat, February 2018 Revision, found at http://www.fws.gov/Midwest/endangered/section7/fhwa.

2. Do not disturb wildlife species found nesting, hibernating, estivating, or otherwise living in, or immediately nearby, the work site. If bats are encountered during construction activities, cease work and notify the CO and NPS natural resource staff immediately.

Continue construction activities upon approval by the CO.

3. Do not permit vehicles or machinery beyond the edge of pavement unless otherwise approved by the CO. Access areas beyond the edge of pavement by foot.

1.10 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The soils investigation report, prepared by WSP is an appendix with this package:

1. Geotechnical report for the Rehabilitation of Laurel Falls Trail, prepared by WSP, March

B. In case of conflict between report and drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

1.11 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REPORT (FONSI)

A. The FONSI, prepared by WSP is an appendix with this package:

1. Finding of No Significant Incident Report: Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan, prepared by WSP, July 2023

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 26 00 - CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing

Contract modifications.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination"

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Contract Officer will issue supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the Work, not involving adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.

1.4 PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Contract Officer will issue a detailed description of proposed changes in the Work that may require adjustment to the Contract Sum or the Contract

Time. If necessary, the description will include supplemental or revised Drawings and

Specifications.

1. Work Change Proposal Requests issued by Contract Officer are not instructions either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Within 5 business days after receipt of Proposal Request, submit a quotation estimating cost adjustments to the Contract Sum and the Contract Time necessary to execute the change.

a. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

d. Recommended profit and overhead is ten percent (10%).

e. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and

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finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the Contract Time.

f. Quotation Form: Use acceptable to the Contract Officer.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: If latent or changed conditions require modifications to the

Contract, Contractor may initiate a claim by submitting a request for a change to Contract

Officer.

1. Include a statement outlining reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the

Work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and the Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required or eliminated and unit costs, with total amount of purchases and credits to be made. If requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Include costs of labor and supervision directly attributable to the change.

5. Recommended profit and overhead is ten percent (10%).

6. Include an updated Contractor's construction schedule that indicates the effect of the change, including, but not limited to, changes in activity duration, start and finish times, and activity relationship. Use available total float before requesting an extension of the

Contract Time.

7. Proposal Request Form: Use form acceptable to the owner.

1.5 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. On Owner's approval of a Work Change Proposal Request, Contract Officer will issue a Change

Order for signatures of Owner and Contractor on form acceptable to the owner.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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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.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PMIS No. 213075 – Rehabilitate Laurel Falls Trail Tennessee Side of the Park Great Smoky Mountains

National Park

A. Contract Line Item No. 001: Trail Rehabilitation and Rest Area 1

1. This item consists of all work associated with the rehabilitation and construction of Laurel

Falls trail and Rest Area1,including but not limited to the following:

a. Mobilization and demobilization.

b. Clearing, tree removal, understory removal, stump and buried logs removal and other debris as only as required for construction within the disturbance area as shown on the plans.

c. Installation, maintenance and removal of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures.

d. Demolition, removal, and proper disposal of items as referenced on the plans and specification within the disturbance area. This includes selected existing pipes, signage and posts, benches, walls and fences, asphalt trail, and other removal items as referenced on the Plans.

e. Rehabilitation of the trail including grading and widening of the trail, installation of asphalt concrete pavement , concrete paving, stone base, siting walls, culverts, trench drains, headwalls. Pine Knot Branch box culvert, retaining walls and associated elements as shown on the plans.

2. Extent of this line item begins at the face of curb of Laurel Falls Trailhead parking beginning at Station 100+02.85 and continues to the Laurel Fall Upper Pedestrian bridge ending Station 165+77.63.

3. Measurement for payment will be made on a lump sum and shall be full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals to complete this item.

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

B. Contract Line Item No. 002: Laurel Falls Viewing Area

1. This item consists of all work associated with the rehabilitation and construction of Laurel

Falls Viewing Area .including but not limited to the following:

a. Mobilization and demobilization,

b. Clearing, tree removal, understory removal, stump and buried logs removal and other debris as only as required for construction within the disturbance area as shown on the plans.

c. Installation, maintenance and removal of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures.

d. Demolition, removal, and proper disposal of items as referenced on the plans and specification within the disturbance area. This includes selected existing pipes, Laurel Falls bridge, bench, , and other removal items as referenced on the Plans.

e. Installation of upper Laurel Falls Pedestrian Bridge, wood platforms, lower wood bridge, structural footings stone steps, pedestrian guardrail, metal handrail, interpretive signs and associated elements as shown on the plans.

2. The extent of this line item begins at the Laurel Falls Upper Pedestrian Bridge at Station

165+77.36 and includes the viewing platforms, lower wood bridge and stone steps ending at Station ±164+.75.

3. Measurement for payment will be made on a lump sum and shall be full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals to complete this item.

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

C. Contract Line Item No. 003: Rest Areas 2 – 7 and Viewing Deck

1. This item consists of all work associated with the rehabilitation and construction of Rest

Areas 2 – 7 and Viewing Platform including but not limited to the following:

a. Mobilization and demobilization.

b. Clearing, tree removal, understory removal, stump and buried logs removal and other debris as only as required for construction within the disturbance area as shown on the plans.

c. Installation, maintenance and removal of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

d. Demolition, removal, and proper disposal of items as referenced on the plans and specification within the disturbance area.

e. Installation of sitting walls, wood platform, structural footings pedestrian guardrail, interpretive signs and associated elements as shown on the plans.

2. The extent of this line item includes the following:

a. Viewing Deck: Begin Station 152+40.63, End Station 152+67.35

b. Rest Area No. 2.: Begin Station 107+24.86, End Station 108+32.00

c. Rest Area No. 3.: Begin Station 110+14.06, End Station 111+16.88

d. Rest Area No. 4.: Begin Station 115+63.50, End Station 116+75.32

e. Rest Area No. 5.: Begin Station 121+00.00, End Station 122+54.88

f. Rest Area No. 6.: Begin Station 133+64.18, End Station 133+13.13

g. Rest Area No. 7.: Begin Station 140+16.06, End Station 140+56.18

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3. Measurement for payment will be made on a lump sum and shall be full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals to complete this item.

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

D. Contract Line Item No. 004: Option A Parking Improvements

1. This item consists of all work associated with the rehabilitation and construction of

Parking Improvements, including but not limited to the following:

a. Mobilization and demobilization.

b. Clearing, tree removal, understory removal, stump and buried logs removal and other debris as only as required for construction within the disturbance area as shown on the plans.

c. Installation, maintenance and removal of Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

d. Implementation of Maintenance of traffic.

e. Demolition, removal, and proper disposal of items as referenced on the plans and specification within the disturbance area. This includes selected existing pipes, asphalt swales, signage and posts, boulders, and other removal items as referenced on the Plans.

f. Parking improvements include construction of parking areas 1 and 2, installation of electric and communication conduit, utility street cut, installation of modular block retaining walls, asphalt concrete pavement, wood guardrail, stone guardwall and railing concrete paving, stone base, siting walls, culverts, catch basins, striping, pavement markings stone curb, headwalls, grading and widening of the Fighting

Gap Creek Road north shoulder, and associated elements as shown on the plans.

g. Site preparation of Laurel Falls Trailhead area for vault restroom installation.

2. Extent of this line item begins at the face of curb of Laurel Falls Trailhead parking beginning at Laurel Falls Trail Station 100+02.85 and includes Laurel Falls Trailhead parking area both sides of Fighting Gap Road. Includes Fighting Gap Road beginning

Station ±28+80 to Station ±44+40.

3. Measurement for payment will be made on a lump sum and shall be full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals to complete this item.

4. Payment will be made at the contract price per ton.

E. Contract Line Item No. 005: Option B Vault Toilet.

a. This item consists of work for the construction and placing of a precast single vault restroom as shown on the plans and specifications.

b. Extent of this line item as shown on the plans.

c. Measurement for payment will be made on a lump sum and shall be full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals to complete this item.

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

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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. NPS/DSC Project Website

7. Project Meetings

8. Environmental Coordination

9. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule"

2. Section 01 73 40 "Execution"

3. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures"

4. Section 01 91 14 "Total Building Commissioning"

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction (Agency)

B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided Construction

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. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination

Drawings on reproductions of Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Contracting Officer (CO) for resolution of such conflicts.

c. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

d. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Sheet Size: At least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 30 by 40 inches.

3. Number of Copies: Submit two(2) opaque copies of each submittal. Contracting Officer will return one (1) copy.

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4. Refer to individual Sections for Coordination Drawing requirements for Work in those

Sections.

B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Structural Penetrations: Indicate penetrations and openings required for all disciplines.

2. Electrical Work:

a. Runs of vertical and horizontal conduit 1-1/4 inches in diameter and larger.

b. Location of pull boxes and junction boxes, dimensioned from column center lines.

3. Review: Contracting Officer will review coordination drawings to confirm Work is being coordinated; details of coordination are Contractor's responsibility. If Contracting Officer determines coordination drawings are not prepared in scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, Contracting Officer will inform Contractor, who shall make changes and resubmit.

4. Coordination Drawing Prints: Prepare coordination drawing prints according to requirements in Section 01 33 23 "Submittal Procedures."

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as original Drawings.

2. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Document

Format (PDF) file format.

3. Contracting Officer will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files (AutoCad.dwg) of

Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. Contracting Officer makes no representations as to accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

b. Digital Data Software Program: Drawings are available in AutoCad.dwg.

D. Division 1 documents: The following items shall be approved 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: Cost & Resource-Loaded

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. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

10. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP)

11. Contractors Commissioning Plan

12. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP)

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

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a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

14. Temporary Traffic Control Plan

15. Pedestrian Access and Control Plan

16. Approved Staging Plan

17. Site Utilization Plan

E. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer before Pre-Construction Conference. If all documents have not been approved one week prior to scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will 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. RFI Form: Complete RFI Form on NPS/DSC Project Website as follows:

1. Enter general information at the top of the form.

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2. Under the "Action" section at the bottom of the form, select "Question" then select "CMR" in drop-down of "Send to" box.

3. Enter details of question and attach related documents.

4. Select "Submit Form" at bottom of page.

D. 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.

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 WEB SITE

A. Use NPS/DSC management software website for communication throughout contract period on:

1. Project directory

2. Project correspondence

3. Meeting agendas and minutes

4. Contract modifications forms and logs

5. RFI form and processing

6. Task and issue management

7. Photo documentation

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

9. Submittal form and processing

10. Payment coordination documentation

11. Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating

12. Online document collaboration

13. Reminder and tracking functions

14. Archiving functions

15. Notification of submittal and RFI statuses and current responsible party

16. Permits and addendums

B. Some documents are not suitable to be shared using the NPS/DSC management software website.

Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be

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shared using NPS/DSC management software website and shall be coordinated with Project team as appropriate.

C. Submit to Contracting Officer a list of employees who will need access to the website. Users will receive an invitation to register from Department of Interior (DOI). Once registered on DOI website, user will be given access to NPS/DSC management software website.

D. All users will be required to have the following software packages:

1. Internet Explorer version 7 or later.

2. Adobe Acrobat Professional (Pro) version 9 or later.

1.7 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

28. Utility Coordination

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

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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.

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

e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

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

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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

z. Utility Coordination

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.

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.

1.8 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 Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

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

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

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

g. Fish and Wildlife Coordination.

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

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Noise and Acoustics Management

4. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environnemental Management

5. Construction Waste Management

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

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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:

a. Construction Waste Management

b. Noise and Acoustics Management

c. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of P2 training.

5. 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 and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan, IAQ Management Plan, and Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan.

1.9 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 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. An Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (ARAP) & State Section 401 Water Quality

Certification was acquired. The Agency with Jurisdiction for this permit is Tennessee

Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).

2. A Section 4040 Nationwide Permit was acquired. The Agency with Jurisdiction for this permit is US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District.

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