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BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

INTERIOR, SOUTH DAKOTA

CONSTRUCT NORTH UNIT VISITOR CENTER

PMIS 310747

Drawing No: 80112

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

7/9/2025

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9 JULY 2025STEVEN M. NASS, PE SE

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STEPHEN R. SMITH, AIA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 - Division 01 Short Form General Requirements

DIVISON 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

DIVISON 03 - CONCRETE

Section 03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Section 03 35 11 - CONCRETE FLOOR FINISHES Section 03 36 16 - REACTIVE CHEMICAL CONCRETE STAIN Section 03 41 00 - STRUCTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE Section 03 46 00 - PRECAST CONCRETE WALL PANELS

DIVISON 05 - METALS

Section 05 10 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL Section 05 30 00 - METAL DECKING Section 05 44 00 - PRE-ENGINEERED AND PREFABRICATED COLD-FORMED STEEL TRUSSES Section 05 50 00 - METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISON 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

Section 06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY Section 06 20 00 - FINISH CARPENTRY Section 06 25 30 - SLATWALL PANEL SYSTEMS Section 06 40 00 - ARCHITECTURAL CASEWORK Section 06 61 00 - RIGID SHEET WALL PROTECTION

DIVISON 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07 20 00 - BUILDING INSULATION Section 07 27 00 - AIR AND WATER BARRIERS Section 07 60 00 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL Section 07 92 00 - JOINT SEALERS

DIVISON 08 - OPENINGS

Section 08 11 13 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES Section 08 11 16 - ALUMINUM DOORS, STOREFRONT, AND CURTAINWALL Section 08 14 00 - WOOD DOORS Section 08 30 00 - ACCESS DOORS Section 08 32 13 - INTERIOR SLIDING GLASS DOORS Section 08 33 00 - OVERHEAD COILING DOORS Section 08 42 29.23 - SLIDING AUTOMATIC ENTRANCES Section 08 58 00 - ALUMINUM SLIDING SERVICE WINDOW Section 08 71 00 - HARDWARE AND SPECIALTIES Section 08 81 00 - GLAZING

DIVISON 09 - FINISHES

Section 09 06 90 - COLOR SCHEDULE

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Section 09 29 00 - GYPSUM DRYWALL Section 09 30 00 - TILE Section 09 51 00 - ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT Section 09 65 00 - RESILIENT FLOORING Section 09 68 00 - CARPET Section 09 72 00 - WALL COVERINGS Section 09 90 00 - PAINTING Section 09 96 00 - HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISON 10 - SPECIALTIES

Section 10 21 13 - TOILET PARTITIONS Section 10 26 13 - WALL PROTECTION Section 10 28 13 - TOILET ACCESSORIES Section 10 35 00 - FLAGPOLES Section 10 44 16 - FIREFIGHTING DEVICES

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

Section 12 24 13 - ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

Section 21 04 00 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

Section 21 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

Section 21 05 23 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

Section 21 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Section 21 13 00 - FIRE-SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 04 00 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING

Section 22 05 17 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

Section 22 05 19 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

Section 22 05 23 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

Section 22 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Section 22 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Section 22 07 19 - PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

Section 22 10 05 - PLUMBING PIPING

Section 22 10 06 - PLUMBING PIPING SPECIALTIES

Section 22 11 23 - DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

Section 22 15 00 - GENERAL-SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

Section 22 30 00 - PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

Section 22 34 00 - COMMERCIAL FUEL-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

Section 22 40 00 -PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Section 23 04 00 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC

Section 23 05 17 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

Section 23 05 19 - METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

Section 23 05 23 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

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Section 23 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Section 23 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

Section 23 05 93 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

Section 23 07 13 - DUCT INSULATION

Section 23 07 19 - HVAC PIPING INSULATION

Section 23 09 13.13 - INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

Section 23 09 23 - BUILDING MANAGEMENT-DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM

Section 23 09 34 - VARIABLE-FREQUENCY CONTROLLERS

Section 23 09 93 - SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC CONTROLS

Section 23 21 13 - HYDRONIC PIPING

Section 23 21 14 - HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

Section 23 21 23 - HYDRONIC PUMPS

Section 23 23 00 - REFRIGERANT PIPING

Section 23 25 00 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

Section 23 31 00 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

Section 23 33 00 - AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

Section 23 34 23 - HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

Section 23 35 13 - DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS

Section 23 36 00 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS

Section 23 37 00 - AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

Section 23 52 16 - CONDENSING BOILERS

Section 23 62 13 - PACKAGED AIR OR WATER COOLED REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR AND

CONDENSER UNITS

Section 23 73 13 - MODULAR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

Section 23 81 26.13 - SMALL-CAPACITY SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS

Section 23 82 00 - CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section 26 04 00 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

Section 26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

Section 26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING

Section 26 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

Section 26 05 33.13 - CONDUIT

Section 26 05 33.16 - BOXES

Section 26 05 36 - CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Section 26 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Section 26 05 73 - POWER SYSTEM STUDIES

Section 26 05 83 - WIRING CONNECTIONS

Section 26 09 19 - ENCLOSED CONTACTORS

Section 26 09 23 - LIGHTING CONTROLS

Section 26 24 16 - PANELBOARDS

Section 26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES

Section 26 28 13 - FUSES

Section 26 28 16.16 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES

Section 26 29 13 - ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS

Section 26 32 13 - ENGINE GENERATORS

Section 26 36 00 - TRANSFER SWITCHES

Section 26 41 13 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION

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Section 26 43 00 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

Section 26 51 00 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

Section 26 56 00 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

Section 27 05 01 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Section 27 05 27- GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Section 27 05 28 - PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Section 27 05 53.01 - IDENTIFICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Section 27 11 01 - COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

Section 27 13 23 - COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL BACKBONE CABLING

Section 27 15 13 - COMMUNICATIONS COPPER HORIZONTAL CABLING

Section 27 15 43 - COMMUNICATIONS FACEPLATES AND CONNECTORS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Section 28 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SECURITY

Section 28 13 00 - ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

Section 28 16 00 - INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

Section 28 23 00 - ELECTRONIC VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

Section 28 46 00 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

Section 31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING Section 31 22 19 - FINISH GRADING Section 31 23 05 - EXCAVATION AND FILL Section 31 23 16.43 - TEMPORARY SUPPORT OF EXCAVATIONS Section 31 23 19 - DEWATERING Section 31 37 00 - RIPRAP Section 31 63 29 - DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 32 12 00 - FLEXIBLE PAVING Section 32 16 13 - CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER Section 32 16 23 - CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND STEPS Section 32 92 00 - SEEDING Section 32 93 50 - PLANT ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

Section 33 05 07.13 - UTILITY DIRECTIONAL DRILLING Section 33 05 16 - PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLE STRUCTURES Section 33 05 31.11 - POLYVINYL CHLORIDE GRAVITY SEWER PIPE Section 33 11 13 - WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION Section 33 12 19 - FIRE HYDRANT Section 33 31 11 - GRAVITY SEWER PIPELINE AND MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION Section 33 40 00 - STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTEGRATION

Section 40 05 00 - PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS - BASIC REQUIREMENTS Section 40 05 31 - PIPE – PLASTIC Section 40 05 51 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESS AND UTILITY VALVES Section 40 05 61 - GATE VALVES

DRAWINGS

UNDER SEPARATE COVER

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SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background:

A. This is a project to construct a new visitor center on the south side of Badlands Loop Road located between the old Ben Reifel Visitor Center and the Cedar Pass Lodge.

A Development Concept Plan was initiated to improve visitor experience, management capabilities, and park facilities at the Cedar Pass area by creating a plan for redevelopment of the area that is consistent with the character-defining aspects of the associated historic district and cultural landscape and will protect the fragile resources in the area. The intent is to implement and provide a facility to serve over 1 million visitors annually that instills a meaning of ‘place’ to the visitor when visiting the park by focus of optimizing the visitor interaction with the buttes and other natural resources of the park.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

B. Project Location: 25216 SD-240, Interior, SD 57750

C. Work consists of: Constructing a one story, 16,700 square foot Visitor’s Center with utilities and site improvements including parking and circulation. The building will include a tall entry atrium, exhibit spaces, gift shop, administrative offices, educational spaces, and public restrooms.

D. All work will be performed under a single contract.

E. Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 640 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed.

a. Clarification: The Notice to Proceed will be issued with a period of performance that is all inclusive of supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, anticipated average weather days for location, final commissioning, and acceptance of completed work. The contractor will be expected to provide a project schedule with adequate critical path details to ensure all work is completed within the stated calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. If weather impacts project beyond typical average weather patterns, contractor shall provide documentation in request for additional days.

1.3 Existing Condition Protections:

A. Preservation of Historical and Archeological Fabric:

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

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ii. IF, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the discovery and notify the

Contracting Officer immediately, when safe to do so, and follow up in writing within 2 days, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed. Contracting Officer will contact other entities as required.

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

iv. The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within and adjacent to the project area from damage. In addition, the Contractor will be liable for all damage to the cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting

Officer or their representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

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

B. Protection of Landscaping and Surrounding Structures: All Ground Disturbance at this project may have oversite by an Owner provided Archeologist. Coordinate schedules as required.

The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to provide protection for all trees, fencing, walks and other landscape features and surrounding structures near the work site as noted with the contract. Any such surrounding features damaged, scarred or broken as a result of the Contractor’s operations at the site outside of agreed upon documented extents, shall be treated, repaired or replaced in kind to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional expense to the Government.

ITEM 2 – PROTECTING EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Protecting Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) and utility companies as required to request location services prior to and to coordinate any excavation/digging operations, and/or for demolition if within Scope of Work.

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

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

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

B. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary

Page | 9 provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park

Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

https://www.nps.gov/badl/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

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

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

Officer.

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

D. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

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

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

New Year Day

Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding

Friday; holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific

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Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

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

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

C. Do Not disturb site outside of noted disturbance area, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to:

1. 40 feet beyond building perimeter

2. 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter

3. 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches

4. 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving areas, storm water detention facilities, and fields) that require additional staging areas to limit compaction in the constructed area.

Contractor shall provide appropriate matts for equipment on turf areas to reduce soil compaction. Contractor shall remediate soil compaction as directed to do so by the CO/COR.

D. Parking and staging: Coordinate with the CO for where to park and stage. Limitations of usage in respective parking areas is at the discretion of the Park/COR based on time of year and visitor volume. This may allow parking in adjacent Cedar Pass Lodge (off season) or southeast of the project area near the park septic lagoon. Contractor shall maximize use of construction footprint for parking once general grading activities have been completed.

E. Utilities

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

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

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

4. Waste Operation:

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a. Toilets: Contractor must provide toilets for contractor personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Coordinate with COR for approved location if not shown on attached site plan.

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

F. Security and Protection facilities, Cleaning of Equipment and Weed Free Material Sources

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

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

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

Equipment must be free from oil and other fluid leaks. Particular attention must be shown to the under carriage, truck beds, trailer decks, wheel wells, mower decks (top and bottom) and any surface where soil containing exotic seeds may exist. All equipment subject to inspection by NPS personnel. Follow applicable Federal land management agency requirements and state requirements. Maintain cleaning and inspection records. Equipment found operating on the project that has not been inspected or has oil leaks will be shut down and subject removal from the project area.

3. Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR. Restore damaged areas to original condition, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

c. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer Representative and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

d. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to trees.

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

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

5. Site Enclosure Fence: Before construction operations begin, furnish, and install portable six (6) foot tall chain link fencing in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site and or storage areas except by entrance gates.

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a. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose portion determined sufficient to accommodate construction operations and storage. Provide adequate protection at the progressive stages of construction (grading, foundations, then building perimeter) for public safety and security.

b. Locate vehicular gates to avoid interference with traffic on public thoroughfares.

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

d. Maintain security by limiting number of keys and restricting distribution to authorized personnel. Provide CO and or COR with one set of keys or utilize double lock with NPS lock.

e. Construction fencing shall be installed to define the limits of disturbance along the wetland/drainageway to the south and east. Provide 4’- high visibility poly-fence mounted on 4' high U-channel metal fence posts.

f. NOTE: There are big horn sheep and pronghorn in this area of the park that have been known to chew on hoses, wires and various parts of equipment. Contractor to be responsible by their means and methods to protect equipment staged on site when not in use at their discretion.

6. Hot Work Permit: Submit HW-1 Hot work permit form and receive approval from COR prior to Hot work activities commencing on site.

7. Weed Free Material Sources: Do not import into the project limits rock, sand, gravel, earth, subsoil, rip rap, gabions, or other natural materials from sources that have not been certified free of non-native, invasive plant species. Materials imported into the project limits which do not include a weed-free certification may be rejected and ordered by the NPS to be removed from the project limits. The NPS has the discretion of requesting inspection of certified materials at the quarry/storage location by a third party and rejecting the use of the source if non-native plants or seeds thereof are found to be present. Topsoil shall not be brought into the project areas without the approval of the NPS.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted in paragraph

3.3.D above. Specific storage units shall be provided by the contractor and exact location within staging area may be discussed at the preconstruction briefing. All storage units provided by the contractor shall be in a clean and acceptable condition to the COR. Security of the materials and equipment on site is the Contractor’s responsibility. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site and impact to park visitors (avoid high use times.)

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: Natural features at this project site include the adjacent open grassland areas. Under no circumstances is there to be any vehicular traffic on the areas outside of the construction fence. No area in the Park may be used to provide earth fill for the project.

3.6 Hauling Restrictions, Traffic Routes and Commercial Vehicle Pass:

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

B. Coordination of traffic routes: Construction traffic routes shall be coordinated with and approved by CO/COR. Tandem axle semi, concrete truck, and other heavy

Page | 13 loaded vehicles shall make use of Highway 44 and accessing the park from the south through Interior and avoid loading SD 240 (Cedar Pass) from the northeast.

C. Commercial vehicle pass: All construction traffic shall obtain a commercial vehicle pass issued by the park at no cost in order to utilize roads within the park, including

SD 240.

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

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

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

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. New /Existing Buildings Unoccupied:

1. Contractor shall be responsible for and protect the entire facility and construction site from notice to proceed through final acceptance.

2. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of building, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the entire project.

a. Contracting Officer will prepare a Beneficial Occupancy letter for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government acceptance.

b. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the NPS before Government occupancy.

c. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed.

On occupancy, Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

d. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

3.9 Photo Documentation:

A. Contractor must provide existing condition, progress, and completion photos. All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted preferably electronically by

Page | 14 email or optional via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

B. Existing Condition Images:

1. Before starting construction, take color, dated, digital images of project site and adjacent property/roads/etc. that may be impacted by construction activity/traffic. Include existing items to remain or be salvaged from different vantage points and with context for location identification.

C. Construction Progress Images:

1. Document all sub-surface work/ trenches etc. prior to backfill with photos covering enough overall field view to show location and then zoom in for details. (Locations and dimensions shall also be noted on as built drawing set.)

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

D. Completion Images:

1. Document all completed work within scope of work.

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc..

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

3.10 GIS Documentation

A. Contractor is to coordinate with COR to allow park to GIS document all installed utility lines by open trench or directional boring prior to backfilling. Photo documenting is an integral part of the open trench/utility line documenting.

3.11 Fire and Life Safety:

B. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

C. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations). Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

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

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

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.12 Noise and Acoustics Management

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

B. Noise Control: Perform operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR.

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

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

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise

70 More than 12 minutes in any hour

80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

2. Maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A)

Compressors 75 Pneumatic Tools 80

Pumps 75 Saws 75

Generators 75 Vibrators 75

3.13 CONTRACTOR LODGING

A. Contractor lodging shall be independently arranged by the Contractor. Any potential arrangements with the park concessioner operating the cabins or hoteling options in surrounding communities shall be the Contractor's responsibility to arrange.

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate long lead and delivery time items within the schedule.

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids.

Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions. No cost changes for items visible during site visit will be allowed.

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, standards and organizations which may be used in/referred within the

Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, may be found linked from the listed page below. On the home page, follow the link under “Contracting and Procurement” labeled “NPS

Reference Standards.” https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

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7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (APP): Submit a site-specific accident prevention (safety) plan. The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

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

2. First aid and rescue procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National

Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample

JHA template may be provided upon request.

5. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as cave-ins, earthquake, explosions, fires, floods, power outages, slides, extreme heat and cold, windstorms, lightning storms and venomous (rattlesnake) snake strikes. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

6. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies

7. Recognition that works will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage if applicable.

8. Supplemental hazard specific plans may be required IAW 29 CFR 1926 or 1910.

B. Meeting and Inspection Reports: Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute

"toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Submit a report of safety meetings and inspections to CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the CO and COR as soon as safely possible and assist the CO and COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

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7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide access to facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

7.6 Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

7.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

A. PPE must meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA

29CFR 1926 Subpart E.

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

C. All PPE will be serviceable at all times. At a minimum, maintain four sets of PPE including hard hats and all other Accident Prevention Plan required equipment.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state, and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak, or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the local 911 Emergency Response, COR and or the National Park

Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

8.1 If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed. See Item 9.1C below.

ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Contracting Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Technical Specification

Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using

National Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting

Officer. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form. Submit completed CM-16 forms to the CO and the COR

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B. Submittal List: administrative required submittals are listed below in 9.1.C and does not include technical section submittal requirements included in each technical section.

C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation, and any applicable bonds, must be submitted within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award. The following items are to be submitted prior to the

Preconstruction Conference or as specified at the CO’s discretion. The timeline for the documents to be submitted will be addressed at the pre-construction conference for those items that were not received and approved prior. Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies if not resolved as directed.

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

Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule. (Must include shop drawings, procurement time including long lead time items, mobilization, trade work progression and completion at minimum.)

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (see section 7 of this document).

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF1413).

7. Quality Control Plan.

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP) Submitted to AHJ

(Authority Having Jurisdiction).

10. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

11. Contractors Commissioning Plan

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

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

9.2 Project Submittal Process (Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples): Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet and a list of required submittals is included in each technical specification or attached at the end of this document.

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate all coordinating materials and work impacting the installation coordination, connection details, anchorage requirements, hardware locations, and installation details and locations.

1. Submit Shop Drawings according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) and two full size hardcopy documents to COR.

B. Product Data: Provide component construction and specification data sheets, anchorage requirements and any other product specific data.

1. Submit Product Data according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) to COR.

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C. Samples: Submit 2 color samples 4” x 6” minimum in size for all product color selections.

Paint samples shall be actual paint finish drawdown for all project colors.

1. Submit Samples CM-16 Transmittal Form according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) and physical samples of actual material to COR.

D. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

E. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return one copy to the

Contractor. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to

Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 Approved Equals: All brand names noted are subject to ‘or equal’ products. If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 1 manufacturer, the description of the proposed item must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs as demonstrated by the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet and/or exceed that as specified in the solicitation or relevant specification. Contractor shall incorporate and be responsible for all collateral costs due to the or equal proposed as required to provide a complete project.

A. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified and with the salient characteristics provided.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists.

Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that General Contractor:

1. Has investigated and shall provide documentation in request showing that the proposed item is equal or superior in all respects to the salient characteristics specified.

2. Will meet or exceed warranties for the proposed item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

C. Approved Equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

9.4 Schedule of Values: Submit the Schedule of Values a minimum of one week prior to the

Preconstruction Conference for COR review. Schedule of Values shall include defined work line items with cost break downs including labor, material, and equipment for COR approval.

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9.5 Progress Reporting: The initial Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values are required a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. After the Notice to Proceed is issued and after on-site work begins, progress will be documented via daily logs and by providing an updated Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values when requested, but minimally with each pay application. Submit digital copy electronically (PDF preferred) of all required documents.

Construction Schedules are normally in bar chart form and indicate estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. For a pay application to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner, the following information must either be submitted prior to or accompany submission of the pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

B. Updated Schedule of Values: Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The Schedule of

Values will form the basis for payment. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values format may be provided upon request.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

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

Contract.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures working toward Final Acceptance.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Move attic stock to location coordinated with COR. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use. Inspector holds the right to reschedule if project is not ready for inspection.

11.3 Completion and Final Inspection: Contractor shall submit written certification of project completion and request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and COR. The Contracting

Officer or designee will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

A. If the work is determined to be complete following the final inspection with minor comments, the COR will prepare and provide the Contractor a Punch List noting outstanding items to be addressed.

B. If the work is not determined to be complete following the final inspection, the Contracting

Officer will notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. Contractor, after completing the work according to the Contract Documents, shall resubmit completion and request a new final

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C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List within 30 calendar days, or a time directed by the

CO.

D. Once Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items are accepted, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of Final Acceptance of Work and request the final pay application.

E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

F. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Final Acceptance of the Work: After all punch list deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of

Final Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting Officer before final payment can occur.

11.5 Warranties

A. Construction Warranty shall be based on date of final acceptance of the work and remain in effect for one year.

B. Provide all manufacturer warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extent of coverage and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted product.

ITEM 12 - DEFINITION OF CONTRACT…