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GAOA Tongass Docks and Marine Infrastructure Repairs KMRD Remote Docks

KMRD, R10, Tongass National Forest

November 1, 2023 Division 00 USFS Solicitation -------- Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 1

US International Boundary & Water Commission

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

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November 1, 2023 Division 01 USFS Solicitation -------- General Requirements-Page 1

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements Division 01

Division 01-General Requirements

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November 1, 2023 Table of Contents Governing USFS Solicitation -------- 01.01.10-Page 1

SECTION 01.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

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Table of Contents

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Division 01-General Requirements

01.01.10-Table of Contents Governing

01.11.00-Summary of Work

01.22.00-Measurement and Payment

01.31.00-Project Coordination

01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

01.32.60-Delivery of Data

01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

01.36.00-Environmental Protection

01.42.00-References

01.45.00-Quality Control

01.71.13-Mobilization

01.77.19-Closeout Requirements

Division 02-Existing Conditions

02.01.00-Existing Conditions Information

Division 03-Concrete

03.11.00-Concrete Forming

03.15.00-Concrete Accessories

03.15.16-Concrete Joints

03.21.00-Reinforcing Steel

03.35.00-Concrete Finishing

03.39.00-Concrete Curing

Division 05-Metal

05.05.13-Galvanizing

05.05.23-Welding

05.40.10-Cathodic Protection

05.50.03-Miscellaneous Metalwork

05.51.33-Metal Ladders

05.52.13-Handrails

05.60.00-Aluminum Gangway

Division 06-Wood, Plastic, Composites

06.10.00-Rough Carpentry

06.13.33-Pier/Marine Timberwork

06.20.15-Pile Caps

06.31.00-UHMW Plastic Facing

06.61.00-Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Fabrications

06.62.00-Arch-Type and Cylindrical Rubber Marine Fenders

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Division 09-Finishes

09.90.61-Repainting

Division 31-Earthwork

31.23.23-Backfill

31.23.25-Flowable Backfill (CLSM)

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - CLIN 001 Schedule of Items

Table 2 - CLIN 002 Schedule of Items

Table 3 - CLIN 003 Schedule of Items

Table 4 – CLIN 004 Schedule of Items

Table 5 - Permitted Surface Irregularities

Table 6 - Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements

Table 7 - ASTM C881 Minimum Requirements

Table 8 - Nonshrink Grout Requirements

Table 9 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation

Table 10 - Duration of Curing

Table 11 - Galvanizing Standards

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1 - Fabrication Tolerances for Bars

Figure 2 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Fillet Weld Break Specimen

Figure 3 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Method of Rupturing Specimen

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November 1, 2023 Summary of Work USFS Solicitation -------- 01.11.00-Page 3

SECTION 01.11.00

SUMMARY OF WORK

01.11.00 Summary of Work 01.11.00-Summary of Work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.A. Section 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

1.1.B. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

1.1.C. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

1.1.D. Section 01.45.00-Quality Control

1.1.E. Section 02.01.00-Existing Conditions Information

1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.2.A. United States Code (USC)

1. Davis Bacon Act (DBA), 40 USC 3141-3148

1.3. BACKGROUND

1.3.A. The Naha Remote Dock facility includes a landside abutment supporting the gangway, gangway, a floating main dock, and a floating finger dock. The floating main dock is a timber frame with uncoated foam floatation secured by two steel pipe guide piles. The perimeter of the dock has a timber curb on timber chocks, with no mooring hardware. The fender system consists of rubber tires nailed to the offshore face of the dock. The floating finger dock is a timber frame with uncoated foam floatation secured by two steel pipe guide piles. The perimeter of the dock has a timber curb on timber chocks. The dock has no mooring hardware and no fender system.

1.3.B. The Fire Cove Remote Dock facility includes a reinforced concrete abutment supporting a steel frame with aluminum gangway, and a floating dock. The dock is constructed of four 8 ft x 12 ft foam-filled concrete floats joined with 7 in. x 16 in. glulam wales and tie-rods. On the exterior face of the wale there is a 2.5 in. x 12 in. nonstructural timber rub rail. There are no guide piles at this floating dock, it is only secured by the gangway dock universal joint connection.

1.3.C. The Margaret Bay Remote Dock facility includes a steel pipe pile-supported access trestle, gangway, floating main dock, and floating finger dock. The floating main dock is a timber frame with plastic coated foam floatation secured by four steel pipe guide piles, rigidly connected at the top with steel pipes of the same dimension. The perimeter of the dock has a timber curb on timber chocks, with various mooring hardware mounted to the curb. The fender system consists of rubber tires attached on all faces of the dock. The floating finger dock is a timber frame with timber log floatation secured by two steel pipe guide piles. There is no curb present on the dock and the mooring hardware is connected directly to the deck. The fender system consists of rubber tires attached on the inshore, offshore, and left faces of the dock.

1.4. PROJECT LOCATION

1.4.A. Naha Remote Dock is in Naha Bay which is a remote location roughly 25 miles north of Ketchikan

Alaska. Access is by boat or floatplane. The work is within the United States Forest Service owned property, in USFS Region 10, Ketchikan Misty-Fjords Ranger Districts within Revillagigedo Island, Southeast Alaska.

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1.4.B. Margaret Bay Remote Dock is on the eastern coastline of Margaret Bay which is a remote location roughly 30 miles north of Ketchikan Alaska. Access is by boat or floatplane. The work is within the

United States Forest Service owned property, in USFS Region 10, Ketchikan Misty-Fjords Ranger

Districts within Revillagigedo Island, Southeast Alaska.

1.4.C. Fire Cove Remote Dock is on the southern coastline of Fire Cove which is a remote location roughly 35 miles north of Ketchikan Alaska. Access is by boat or floatplane. The work is within the United States

Forest Service owned property, in USFS Region 10, Ketchikan Misty-Fjords Ranger Districts within

Revillagigedo Island, Southeast Alaska.

1.5. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.6. WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.6.A. The work for this project consists of the rehabilitation/repair of USFS Remote Dock Facilities. The Naha

Remote Facility on Revillagigedo Island has various task items that will need to be addressed and are outlined in provided supporting documentation.

1.6.B. The major construction efforts include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

1. Dock Repair

2. Gangway Repair

3. Pile Repair / Restoration

4. Trestle Repair

1.7. SEQUENCE OF WORK/TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

1.7.A. The Contractor shall comply with all submittal requirements as covered under these Technical

Specifications and obtain Government review of each submission.

1. No construction shall be started, until the Government compliance confirms the required premobilization submittals.

2. The Government will not grant any time extension for any resubmittal required when, in the opinion of the CO, the initial submission failed to meet the minimum quality requirements as set forth in the

Contract.

3. If the Government allows the Contractor to proceed with limited construction based on pending minor revisions to the reviewed submittals, no payment will be made for any in-place construction related to the pending revisions until they are completed, resubmitted, and are compliance confirmed by the Government.

4. No payment will be made for any in-place construction until all submittals required for that portion of the work and/or required prior to the start of construction have been made, reviewed, and are compliance confirmed by the Government.

1.7.B. Unless otherwise agreed to with the COR, mobilization and sitework shall begin within 60 days of the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1. Contractor shall expeditiously plan and prepare their premobilization submittals and any resubmittals as well as take into account the Government's review time to meet this requirement.

1.7.C. The work under this Contract shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the Contract

Provisions. Time will only stop being counted once substantial completion is achieved.

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1.8. LABOR AND STAFFING

1.8.A. Contractors are responsible for determining the appropriate staffing necessary to perform the Contract work. Contractors are also responsible for complying with the minimum wage and benefits requirements for each labor classification performing work on the Contract.

1.8.B. If a classification considered necessary by the Contractor for performance of the work is not listed on the applicable wage determination, the Contractor must initiate a request for approval of an additional classification along with the proposed wage and benefit rates for that classification.

1.8.C. The Contracting Officer will attach the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage determination to this Contract. The

Contractor is responsible for all requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

1.9. OTHER CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

1.9.A. In any case where these Technical Specifications conflict with the Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR), use the following rules of precedence.

1. In any case where FAR requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than these Technical

Specifications, FAR requirements will take precedence.

2. In any case where Technical Specification requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than the FAR, Technical Specification requirements will take precedence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. SUBMITTALS

2.1.A. Specific sections detail submittal requirements. The list below are the submittals required prior to full mobilization and prior to starting construction activities.

1. Safety Plan (FAR 52.228-13)

2. Construction Schedule (Section 01.32.16)

3. Staging Area/Haul Routes/Trailer Location/Storage (Section 01.71.13-Mobilization)

4. Video and Photographs of Existing Conditions (Section 01.32.33)

5. Submittal Register (Section 01.33.00)

6. Safety Ladder Product Data (Section 05.51.33-Metal Ladders)

7. Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection System (Section 05.40.10-Cathodic Protection)

8. Non-Slip Material Product Data and Shop Drawings (Section 06.61.00-Fiberglass Reinforced

Plastics (FRP) Fabrications)

9. Paint Samples (Section 09.90.61-Repainting)

These required submittals have been compliance confirmed by the COR, the Contractor will be required to submit all required submittals in accordance with submittal schedule provided to work within USFS's jurisdictional areas.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. GENERAL

3.1.A. The contractor will provide for all work indicated in the project SOW and Specifications in order to provide the USFS with an operational floating dock system which will include when prescribed; docks, utility connections, gangway repair, abutments patching, trestle access, float repair/replacement, as well as other incidental waterfront repairs resulting in a safe and fully functional assets suitable for its intended

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3.1.B. Dock Repair

1. The contractor will be responsible to rehab/replace/install required:

a. Cathodic Protection System.

b. Curb

c. Decking

d. Fender System

e. Framing

f. Mooring Hardware

g. Pile Corrosion Protection

h. Pile Guides

i. Rub Rail

j. Safety Ladder

3.1.C. Gangway Repair

1. The contractor will be responsible to rehab/replace/install required:

a. Hardware

b. Floor Beams

c. Landing Skids

d. Transition Plate

e. Kick Boards

3.1.D. Access Trestle Improvement

1. The contractor will be responsible to rehab/replace/install required:

a. Cross Braces

b. Caps

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SECTION 01.22.00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.1.A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

1. FAR Subpart 31.2, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, Contracts with Commercial

Organizations

2. FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity

3. FAR 52.215-17, Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money

4. FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions

5. FAR 52.243-1, Changes - Fixed Price

1.2. SUBMITTALS

1.2.A. Required submittals in this Section include:

1. Schedule of Items

1.3. GENERAL

1.3.A. This Section includes specifications for measurement and payment as they apply to the work, and includes provisions applicable to lump sum prices and unit prices, as indicated.

1.3.B. Measurement methods specified in the individual sections shall govern if they differ from methods specified in this Section.

1.3.C. Costs presented for work under this Contract shall be in line with FAR Subpart 31.2.

1.3.D. Contractor is responsible for using established cost accounting practices to allocate and record all costs associated with this project. Accounting records for this project shall be kept for 6 years after date of final payment.

1.4. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

1.4.A. The Schedule of Items prepared by the Contractor and compliance confirmed by the Government prior to acceptance of the first progress payment request.

1. Overhead, general and administrative expenses, submittal preparation, escrow, bonds, profit, and other across the board markups shall be applied to each line in the Schedule of Items uniformly.

2. The sum of the Schedule of Items listed in the breakdown estimates shall equal the Contract lump sum for each bid item.

3. The Government shall provide a General Schedule of Items, included in Section J, in the included attachments of the SOW that shall be used by the Contractor as guidance to needed repairs.

a. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify Quantities for pricing prior to ordering of any materials.

4. An unbalanced Schedule of Items providing for overpayment to the Contractor for items of work to be performed first will not be compliance confirmed but shall be revised by the Contractor and resubmitted until acceptable to the COR. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish full copies of Subcontracts showing actual costs.

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1.4.B. The Schedule of Items shall be consistent with the baseline progress schedule prepared by the Contractor in accordance with Section 01.32.16.

1.4.C. The Schedule of Items shall correspond to the measurement and payment sections in these Technical

Specifications.

1. CLIN 001 Schedule of Items is shown in Table 1.

2. CLIN 002 Schedule of Items is shown in Table 2.

3. CLIN 003 Schedule of Items is shown in Error! Reference source not found..

4. CLIN 004 Schedule of Items is shown in Error! Reference source not found..

5. The Contractor may breakdown each item listed in these tables into subsections if they so choose.

The Contractor may add additional items to these tables. The items shown are the minimum required.

6. The sections indicated are the primary Technical Specifications related to this item. Other sections in the Technical Specifications may also apply to the shown item of work.

Table 1 - CLIN 001 Schedule of Items

Item Description Primary Sections

Mobilization 01.22.00

Record Drawings 01.77.19

Table 2 - CLIN 002 Schedule of Items

Dock Repair 06.10.00

06.13.33

10.20.10

Table 3 - CLIN 003 Schedule of Items

Gangway Repair 05.50.03

05.05.23

05.05.13

Table 4 - CLIN 004 Schedule of Items

Trestle Repair 05.50.03

05.05.23

05.05.13

1.5. MEASUREMENT OF WORK COMPLETED

1.5.A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to measure and/or compute work completed, subject to verification by the Government, under the terms of the Contract. In computing quantities, the length, area, solid contents, number, weight, time, or percentage as specified in the Contract or the Schedule of Items shall be used.

The calculations shall be clear and concise, allowing verification by Government review.

1. The basis for measurement and payment will be described in the individual Section for that item of work.

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2. The Contractor shall submit all surveys, measurements, weigh tickets, bills of lading or other documents that verify the quantities completed during construction.

3. Do not measure work outside the construction, design, or other adjusted or specified limits.

1.5.B. Estimated Quantities

1. Any estimated quantities provided in the Bid Documents are for comparative bidding only. The

Government does not express or imply that the actual amount of work or materials will correspond to the estimated quantities.

2. The Contractor shall make no claim nor receive any compensation for anticipated profits, loss of profit, damages, or any extra payment due to any difference between the amount of work actually completed, or materials or equipment furnished, and the estimated quantities, except as allowed via

FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity, if this clause is incorporated into the Contract and applicable to the CLIN covering the work in question.

3. Completion of work in excess of Contract Unit Quantity prior to receiving a Contract Modification or other written direction from the CO is at the Contractor's own risk.

4. Section B of the Contract Provisions will note if FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity applies to any CLINs.

1.5.C. Lump Sum

If the Contract is based on a lump sum bid prices or contains one or more lump sum items for which progress payments are to be made, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a breakdown estimate

(Schedule of Items) covering each lump sum item to the COR for approval if progress payment(s) will be requested for the lump sum value.

1.6. MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

1.6.A. Lump sum items are not measured by quantity but by percentage of work completed for progress payments. The Contractor shall determine how the percentage of work completed is determine in the submission of the Schedule of Items.

1. Lump sum measurement will be for the entire item, unit of work, structure, or combination thereof, as specified and as indicated in the technical section.

1.6.B. Unless otherwise indicated in these Technical Specifications, Measurements for unit priced quantities shall be performed by the following methods.

1. Measurement by Weight

Weight shall be measured on certified scale.

2. Measurement by Volume

a. Stockpiles - Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width, and height or thickness or measured by three dimensional volume computation from surveyed topography.

b. Excavation and Fill Materials - Measured by cubic dimension using average end area method based upon surveyed cross sections.

3. Measurement by Area

Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius or by actual surveyed area.

4. Linear Measurement

Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord, or by actual surveyed length.

5. Other

Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the work.

6. Measurement by Each

Measured by each instance or item provided.

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1.6.C. Common Units

1. Weight shall be measured in US pounds or tons, as appropriate.

2. Length shall be measured in feet or stations (100 feet), as appropriate.

3. Height or elevation shall be measured in feet.

4. Volume shall be measured in cubic yards unless a liquid is being measured then gallons or acre-feet shall be used, as appropriate.

5. Area shall be measured in square yards or acres, as appropriate.

1.7. SCOPE OF PAYMENT

1.7.A. Compensation under the terms of the Contract shall be full payment for the work, including loss or damage arising from the nature of the work, action of the elements, or unforeseen difficulties encountered during the prosecution of the work until its final acceptance, and all risks connected with the prosecution of the work.

1.7.B. The compensation constitutes all of the payment for the completion of the work described within the

Contract documents, Contract Drawings, and Technical Specifications herein. No direct or separate payment will be made for providing miscellaneous temporary or accessory works, services, Contractor’s field office, project oversight, project superintendence, layout surveys, legal descriptions, monumentation, sanitary requirements, testing, safety, submittals, approval of Record Drawings, water supplies, power, maintaining traffic, removal of waste, security, bonds, insurance, transportation, permits, or any other requirements of the Contract documents. Compensation for all such services, materials, and labor shall be included in the price bid for each item in the project.

1.7.C. The compensation will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be adequate to cover

Contractor’s overhead and profit for the bid item.

1.7.D. Work To Be Done Without Direct Payment

1. Compensation for any portion of the work not specifically identified in the Schedule of Items is understood to be included in the price for other items, unless specified in these Technical

Specifications as extra or optional work.

2. No additional compensation is allowed for additional shifts or premium pay necessary to ensure that the work is completed within the time limits specified in the Contract.

1.8. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT FOR CHANGES IN WORK

Measurement and payment to the Contractor for extra work directed and incorporated by Contract modifications, performed by the Contractor and compliance confirmed by the Government, will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Contract and the Technical Specifications.

1.9. CLAIM FOR PRICE INCREASE

1.9.A. The Contractor does not have an implied right to receive additional compensation for unanticipated conditions.

1.9.B. Any claim for an increase in any Contract Item price shall be based on written notice delivered by the

Contractor to the CO and COR promptly and shall state the general nature of the claim.

1. Promptly:

a. For general work, promptly means not later than 10 calendar days after the start of the event giving rise to the claim.

b. If Differing Site Conditions (FAR 52.236-2) exist, promptly is before differing site conditions are disturbed.

c. For items related to FAR 52.234-1, Changes, promptly is within 30 calendar days from receipt of the written change order.

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d. In no event shall the Contractor delay notice to the CO of an event which they believe may cause an increase in price.

2. Notice of the amount of the claim with complete supporting data shall be delivered within 60 calendar days after the original notice was provided (unless the CO allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of the claim) and shall be accompanied by the

Contractor's contractual justification for an increase in price as well as a written statement that the amount claimed covers all known amounts (direct, indirect, and consequential) to which the

Contractor is entitled as a result of such event.

3. No claim for an adjustment in any Contract Item price will be valid if not submitted in accordance with the time requirements of this Section, of FAR 52.236-2, or of FAR 52.234-1.

1.9.C. Contractor is responsible for accounting for costs appropriately and for maintaining records, including supporting documentation, adequate to demonstrate that costs claimed have been incurred, are allocable to the Contract, and comply with established cost principles. The CO may disallow all or part of a claimed cost that is inadequately supported.

1.9.D. No item will be paid without a Contract modification.

1.10. PROGRESS PAYMENTS (LUMP SUM CLINS)

1.10.A. As the construction activity progresses, the Contractor will be paid the value based on the percentage associated with the activity in the Schedule of Items.

1.10.B. The progress payments are made to benefit the Contractor. These payments are made based upon preliminary deliverables, preliminary field inspections, preliminary testing data, and/or preliminary surveys. Progress payments do not constitute acceptance of any portion of the work and do not reduce the

Contractor’s liability to replace unsatisfactory work, material, or equipment.

1.10.C. No progress payment will be made when, in the judgment of the Government, the work is not proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

1.11. INSPECTION AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS NOT A WAIVER OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS

1.11.A. No inspection, order, Measurement, approval modification, payment, acceptance of work or material

(including, but not limited to, acceptance of the entire work), time extension, or possession of the work or any part thereof shall be a waiver of any of the terms and conditions of the Contract, the powers reserved by the Government, or any right of the Government to damages or to reject the work in whole or part.

1.11.B. The payment of a progress payment does not constitute acceptance of any portion of the work and does not reduce the Contractor’s liability to replace unsatisfactory work, material, or equipment.

1.11.C. An inadvertence or error in an approved progress payment request will not release the Contractor or the

Contractor's surety from damages arising from the work covered by the compliance confirmed payment request or from enforcement of every provision of the Contract. The Government has the right to correct any error made in any progress payment.

1.11.D. No breach of this Contract shall be construed a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

1.11.E. All remedies provided in the Contract shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity.

1.12. WITHHOLDINGS/DENIAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUEST

1.12.A. The Government may deny a progress payment request and/or withhold money from any progress payment to:

1. Cover any unpaid claims filed.

2. Protect the Government's interest.

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3. Pay any fines levied against the work by the Government or other entities.

1.12.B. The Government may also deny a progress payment request and/or withhold money, or modify any progress payment, as necessary to protect the Government from loss due to or affecting enforcement of:

1. Defective work not remedied.

2. Stop notices filed.

3. Failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to Subcontractors for labor, materials, or equipment.

4. Evidence that the work cannot be completed for the unpaid balance of the Contract sum.

5. Evidence that the work will not be completed within the Contract time.

6. Damage to the Government or another Contractor.

7. Failure to carry out the work in accordance with the Contract.

8. Any violation or noncompliance with Contractor’s legal responsibilities.

1.12.C. When, under the provisions of the Contract, the Government charges any sum of money against the

Contractor, the Government will deduct and retain the amount of such charge from a progress or final payment. If, on completion or termination of the Contract, sums due the Contractor are insufficient to pay the Government charges against the Contractor, the Government has the right to recover the balance from the Contractor or the Contractor's surety.

1.13. NONPAYMENT OF MATERIALS AND/OR CONSTRUCTION

1.13.A. Payment will not be made for any of the following:

1. Materials not surveyed as required in measurement sections of these Technical Specifications.

2. Materials wasted or disposed of in manner not meeting the requirements of these Technical

Specifications.

3. Materials and/or construction determined as nonconforming before or after placement.

4. Materials placed beyond lines, levels, and/or limits of required work.

5. Materials remaining on hand after completion of the work, unless specified otherwise.

6. Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected materials.

7. Materials used to repair construction.

1.13.B. If payment is made, but work is later found to not meet Contract requirements, the Government may require a refund of funds paid, stop all other payments until nonconforming work is brought into compliance, or the Government may correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

2.1.A. Breakdown each lump sum CLIN into component work activities used in the schedule for which progress payments may be requested.

1. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the Contract price for that lump sum

CLIN.

2. The Government may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values.

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

2.1.C. The total cost of all items shall equal the lump sum CLIN price. The Schedule of Items will form the basis for progress payments.

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2.1.D. An acceptable Schedule of Items shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and COR before the first progress payment is processed for each applicable CLIN.

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SECTION 01.31.00

PROJECT COORDINATION

01.31.00 Project Coordination 01.31.00-Project Coordination

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.A. Section 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

1.1.B. Section 01.45.00-Quality Control

1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3. COORDINATION

1.3.A. Construction operations shall be coordinated to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the work. In addition to a Project Superintendent, the Contractor shall provide other administrative and supervisory personnel as required for proper coordination and administration of the work.

1.3.B. The Contractor’s Project Superintendent shall be available to the Government during business hours, as well as in emergencies. Other coordination responsibilities and activities required to be provided by the

Contractor includes the following:

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for ascertaining the nature and extent of any simultaneous, collateral, and essential work by others. The Government, its workers and Contractors and others, shall have the right to operate within or adjacent to the Construction site to perform such work.

2. In accordance with the provisions and timeframes stated in Section 01.32.16, the Contractor shall submit to the COR a proposed Progress Schedule. This schedule shall be in the form as described in

Section 01.32.16 and shall reflect all coordination efforts of the work under this Contract.

3. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to coordinate with all stakeholders who are affected by the

Contractor’s construction activities for access, construction schedule, and progression of work throughout the project duration in order to provide continuous access to the affected owners and obtain uninterrupted access within the project area.

1.3.C. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 24 hours of any personnel changes in the Project

Superintendent, Project Manager, or any Field Superintendents.

1.4. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor is fully responsible for meeting all requirements of this Contract including the Technical

Specifications and the Contract Drawings. The duty to meet these requirements is not delegable.

1.5. PROJECT MEETINGS

1.5.A. All meetings including weekly progress meetings, unless otherwise directed, shall be scheduled and conducted at the Project site, the local USFS office or held via Microsoft Team with telephone availability.

1.5.B. The COR shall inform participants, others involved, and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. The COR shall prepare the meeting agenda and distribute to all invited attendees.

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1.5.C. The Government shall record significant discussions and agreements achieved and distribute the meeting minutes to everyone concerned, within 7 calendar days of the meeting.

1.5.D. The following meetings are anticipated and the Contractor shall identify them in the Progress schedule:

1. Preconstruction Conference

a. A preconstruction conference shall be scheduled by the COR prior to the start of construction.

Unless another date is agreed with the Contractor, the preconstruction conference shall be within 15 calendar days after Government receipt of acceptable payment and performance bonds and proof of insurance.

b. USFS prefers to issue the Notice to Proceed immediately after the preconstruction conference.

c. The preconstruction conference will be held at a mutually agreeable location.

d. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce project personnel and review responsibilities, and procedures required during construction.

e. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the current draft Progress Schedule as specified under

Section 01.32.16.

f. Attendees

All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the Contract and construction requirements and authorized to conclude matters relating to the work. Attendees shall include, at a minimum:

(1) Authorized representatives of the Government (including the COR and Inspector)

(2) Contractor’s Project Manager

(3) Contractor's Superintendent

(4) Major subcontractors, suppliers, or other concerned party representatives, as appropriate

g. Agenda

Discussion of items of significance that could affect the work and project, including the following:

(1) Introduction/designation of key personnel and their duties

(2) Review of the current draft progress schedule, phasing, critical work sequencing, and long-lead items

(3) Review of procedures for handling and processing field decisions

(4) RFIs

(5) Testing and inspection

(6) Applications for payment

(7) Submittals

(8) Preparation of record documents

(9) Use of right-of-way

(10) Work restrictions

(11) USFS and other's occupancy requirements

(12) Responsibilities for temporary facilities and controls

(13) Construction waste management and recycling

(14) Parking, work areas, and storage areas

(15) Equipment and materials deliveries and priorities

(16) Safety and first aid

(17) Security

(18) Maintenance of project site

(19) Working hours

h. Meeting Minutes

The Government will record the discussions of the meeting and distribute the minutes.

2. Quality Control Coordination Meeting (see Section 01.45.00 1.8.)

a. This meeting is usually held immediately after the Preconstruction Conference. If the meeting is held at a separate time, it will be held at mutually agreeable site or the project site.

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b. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Contractor’s quality control system. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the QC system details shall be developed.

c. Attendees shall include, at a minimum:

(1) Authorized representatives of the Government (including the COR and Inspector)

(2) Contractor’s Project Manager or Owner

(3) Contractor's Superintendent

d. Meeting Minutes

The Government will record the discussions of the meeting and distribute the minutes.

3. Progress Meetings

a. The COR will schedule weekly progress meetings once the Contractor has mobilized onsite.

The Inspector or the COR will conduct and issue minutes of the meetings. Meeting minutes will become official Contract correspondence.

(1) The Government may call other meetings on an "as needed" basis.

b. The meetings shall include, at a minimum:

(1) The Government

(2) Contractor’s Project Manager

(3) Contractor's Field Superintendent(s)

c. The purpose of these meetings shall be to analyze the progress of the work of the Contractor, resolve conflicts, and in general coordinate the operation of all organizations active at the project site.

d. All meetings will be held at the project site, the Contractor's field office, USFS Office or other mutually agreed upon location.

1.6. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

1.6.A. The Contract documents are prepared with great care, but no set of documents are perfect. When it is necessary to confirm the interpretation of a detail, specification, or note on Contract items or to secure a documented directive or clarification from the Government in order to continue work, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a Request for Information (RFI).

1. Whenever possible, details and clarifications shall take place at the lowest level possible, indicating via discussions, meetings, and emails.

1.6.B. All RFIs shall be provided to the COR and Government Inspector in pdf with a scan of the signed original or including an electronic signature. RFIs without a signature will not be accepted.

1.6.C. Content of the RFI

The RFI shall be detailed and shall include a detailed, legible description of item needing interpretation and the following:

1. Project name

2. Date

3. Name of Contractor

4. RFI number, numbered sequentially

5. Section number, title, and related paragraphs, as appropriate

6. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate

7. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate

8. Contractor's suggested solution(s)

If Contractor's solution(s) impact the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

9. Contractor's signature

RFIs without a signature will not be accepted by the COR.

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10. Attachments

Include drawings, descriptions, measurements, photos, product data, shop drawings and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation. Supplementary drawings prepared by Contractor shall include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments.

1.6.D. Government Action

1. The COR will review each RFI, determine action required, and return a response to the Contractor within 5 business days.

2. If the Contractor submits more than 4 RFIs within a 72 hour period, the Government will add an additional 2 days to each RFI review for all RFIs that the Government has in possession at said time. The Contractor shall incorporate this rule within their baseline progress schedule and subsequent progress schedule updates.

3. During the period of December 15 through December 31, Contractor should expect longer than usual review times. RFIs submitted during this time period will be reviewed and returned before

January 6. Contractor shall properly plan the submission of RFIs in advance of this time period.

4. RFI questions that require review by the designer will take longer than 5 business days for a response. When review by the designer is required, the COR will notify the Contractor. The

Contractor and the COR shall coordinate work to minimize any scheduling impacts while the designer reviews the RFI in question.

1.6.E. RFI Log

The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a RFI log, organized by RFI number to be reviewed at every weekly meeting and submitted with the Contractor's completed pay estimate. The RFI log will contain, at a minimum, the following:

1. Project name

2. Name and address of Contractor

3. RFI number including RFIs that were dropped and not submitted.

4. RFI description

5. Date the RFI was submitted

6. Date Government response was received

7. Identification of related Construction modification, Claim, Proposal Request, or other disposition, as appropriate.

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SECTION 01.32.16

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

01.32.16 Construction Progress Schedule 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SUMMARY

1.1.A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of construction during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Construction schedule updating reports.

3. Daily construction reports.

4. Site condition reports.

1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

1. FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts

1.4. DEFINITIONS

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

1. Critical Activity: An activity on the critical path that must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

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

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

1.5. INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

1.5.A. Format for Submittals: Provide required submittals in the following format:

1. Working electronic copy of schedule file, where indicated.

2. PDF electronic file.

1.5.B. Contractor's Construction Schedule: Initial schedule, of size required to display entire schedule for entire construction period.

1.5.C. Construction Schedule Updating Reports: Submit with Applications for Payment.

1.5.D. Daily Construction Reports: Submit at monthly intervals.

1.5.E. Site Condition Reports: Submit at time of discovery of differing conditions.

1.5.F. Special Reports: Submit at time of unusual event.

1.5.G. Project Record Documents

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1.6. COORDINATION

1.6.A. Coordinate Contractor's construction schedule with the Schedule of Items, submittal schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from entities involved.

2. Coordinate each construction activity in the network with other activities and schedule them in proper sequence.

1.7. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.8. DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE

1.8.A. Pursuant to the Contract clause entitled "Construction Program" and FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for

Construction Contracts, the Contractor shall prepare a schedule which shall reflect completion of all work under this Contract and shall include allotted time for related construction activities by other agencies within the allotted Contract period.

1.8.B. The first compliance confirmed schedule that properly shows all construction activities within the

Contract period shall be the baseline schedule. This may sometimes be referred to as the base progress schedule in the Technical Specifications.

1. A compliance confirmed baseline schedule shall not later be found defective simply because it did not follow all requirements in this Section.

1.8.C. This schedule shall be prepared using the Critical Path Method (CPM). The Contractor shall show their actual planned sequence and duration for all work required to complete this project. The baseline schedule is required to assure adequate planning and execution of the work and to assist the Government in appraising the reasonableness of the proposed schedule and evaluating progress of the work both before and during construction.

1. Jobsite mobilization will not be permitted to take place by the Contractor until the baseline schedule is compliance confirmed by the Government.

1.9. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

1.9.A. Schedule submittals for compliance confirmation shall include half sized pdf file and the schedule file in the native format of the scheduling software.

1. Half sized sets shall be ANSI B (11" x 17"). The schedule shall be drawn so that half sized sets are fully legible and that diagrams and notes can be clearly understood.

2. Whenever the schedule requires more than one sheet of paper, regardless of size, each sheet shall have fully identified columns, rows, titles, and dates.

3. All abbreviations shall be defined.

4. Each schedule shall show a revision date.

1.9.B. The monthly schedule update shall include 1 half size schedule and an electronic (pdf) file.

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2.1. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

2.1.A. Baseline Schedule

Prepare baseline schedule using a computerized, resource-loaded, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram.

1. A complete baseline schedule shall be submitted.

a. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall participate in a review and evaluation of the proposed Schedule by the Government. Any revisions necessary as a result of this review shall be submitted for compliance confirmation within 7 calendar days of the review.

b. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse

Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of

Government's compliance confirmation of the schedule.

2. Upon compliance confirmation of the baseline schedule, save the schedule as a baseline and update on a monthly basis. The progress schedule update will be used to evaluate the Contractor's applications for payment.

3. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating progress schedule and for reporting progress.

Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

4. Progress shall be determined by work performed not by items billed.

2.1.B. Baseline Schedule Preparation

Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the work. The baseline schedule shall include all planned work activities and sequences and show work completion within the number of calendar days specified in the Contract.

1. Activities

Treat each story or separate area as a separate numbered activity for each main element of the Work.

Comply with the following:

a. Indicate the estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

b. Describe each activity on the schedule using:

(1) A logical activity number utilizing an alphanumeric designation system tied to the sequence of work.

(2) A concise description of the work represented by the activity.

(3) An activity duration in whole calendar days.

(4) Startup and Testing Time: Include no fewer than 15 days for startup and testing.

(5) Substantial Completion: Indicate completion in advance of date established for

Substantial Completion and allow time for Contracting Officer's administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion.

(6) Punch List and Final Completion: Include not more than 30 days for completion of punch list items and final completion.

(7) Indicate long-lead items that can disrupt major portions of work if not ordered in time.

2. Organize the activities so that plots no larger than ANSI B (11" x 17") of the schedule may be produced.

3. Critical Path Activities

Clearly and accurately identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion dates.

Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.

4. Processing

Process data to produce output data on a computer-drawn, time-scaled network. Revise data, reorganize activity sequences, and reproduce as often as necessary to produce the CPM schedule within the limitations of the Contract time.

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5. The baseline schedule as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work.

a. Ensure all work sequences are logical and the baseline schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

b. Show a predecessor and successor for each activity.

6. Resource loading of each…