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PMIS # 248911-249288

Solicitation (RFQ) No. 140P8425Q0059, Attachment 4 – Specifications (8/12/25)

Regrade road, clean out culverts, Oregon Caves National Monument

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

BACKGROUND: The National Park Service desires to regrade 5 miles of gravel and native soil roads, clean culverts and fix any drainage issues on the Monument and

Preserve’s 960 and Buck Peak roads. All work will be located outside the city limits of

Cave Junction.

1.1 The traffic surface will be regraded the Buck Peak Road along its entire length of the 137,280 square feet (SF) road, this project will also clean out and maintain 12 culverts, totaling 348 LF. The traffic surface will be regraded, 3-mile-long Fire

Escape Road and clean out and maintain eight culverts, totaling 917 linear feet

(LF). Equipment will be needed for dust control and compaction of aggregate.

Access to the 960 and Buck Peak roads will need to remain accessible during this process. The park does not have onsite storage space available for materials.

1.2 All work will be performed under a single contract.

1.3 LOCATION: Directions to Oregon Caves Monument & Preserve from Grants

Pass Oregon. Proceed on Hwy 99 till Redwood Hwy/OR-238, turn slight right.

Take the 1st right onto Redwood Hwy/US-199 S for 28.34 miles. Turn left on

Caves Hwy/OR 46, proceed approximately 16 miles to Cave Creek Campground and approx. 19 miles to 960 evacuation road.

Directions to Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve from Crescent City

Ca. Proceed to US-199, EXIT 794, toward I-5/Grants Pass .52 miles. Turn slight left onto US-199 N (Crossing into Oregon) proceed 48.29 miles. Turn right onto

Caves Hwy/OR-46, proceed approximately 16 miles to Cave Creek Campground and approx. 19 miles to 960 evacuation road.

1.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Currently the Park has one gate to be replaced. There is power near the job location with water, power and sewer underground at the work location, the Contractor is responsible for contacting Oregon 811 before any excavation can occur, along with an NPS provided Arch monitor.

1.5 UTILITIES: The contractor may use existing electricity and water at no charge where available. The contractor may use the existing restrooms, if he/she maintains it in a sanitary condition acceptable to the Facility Manager. There is no fuel available at the project site.

PART 2 – Government Furnished Property

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2.1 The government may provide aggregate materials unless more than half of the stockpile is used. Water for dust control and compaction.

PART 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 ON-SITE WORK HOURS: Work shall be generally performed between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated. It is not anticipated that work will need to occur on weekends or holidays.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION CAMP OR LODGING: Not available

3.3 STORAGE – STAGING AREAS:

A. Confine Storage & Security of materials and equipment to the project area is the responsibility of the Contractor. Limits of use and control shall be subject to Contracting Officer’s approval.

3.4 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES:

All areas of disturbance will be rehabilitated to its natural state.

3.5 HAULING RESTRICTIONS: Check with ODOT

3.6 HOUSEKEEPING:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition always. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard.

Immediately remove all hazardous rubbish. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. Provide onsite containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during progress of work.

B. Dispose of waste materials legally using off site location.

PART 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work within 10 calendar days after the date of receipt of the "Notice to Proceed."

PART 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 Contractors/Quoters are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting a quote. All quoters will be held to have the same knowledge concerning the site and the on-ground conditions as if they had inspected the job site. Refer to FAR Provision 52.236-27, Site Visit (Construction), included by full text in Section L of the solicitation terms/provisions/clauses.

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PART 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The following list of abbreviations, which may be used in the Construction

Specifications or Special Provisions, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations listed below:

AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI - American Concrete Institute

AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction

AI - Asphalt Institute

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

AWWA - American Water Works Association

Caltrans- State of California Department of Transportation

FHWA - Federal Highway Administration

FS - Federal Specifications

MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration

MUTCD - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

NEC - National Electric Code

NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

NIOSH - National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

NPS - National Park Service

NSF - National Sanitation Foundation

ODOT- Oregon Department of Transportation

ODEQ- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PCA _ Portland Cement Association

UBC - Uniform Building Code

UL - Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

PART 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

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

7.2 SUBMITTALS:

A. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM: At the preconstruction conference or prior to it, Contractor shall submit for approval a Site Specific Safety and

Health Plan. Refer to Section H.3 of the solicitation terms/provisions/clauses. The plan shall include:

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

2. First aid procedures.

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3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Planning for possible emergency situations.

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

6. Recognition that work will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage.

7. Other information as provided in solicitation Section H.3 of terms/provisions/clauses.

B. MEETING AND INSPECTION REPORTS: Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

7.3 QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

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.

C. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

D. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

7.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the

Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

7.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of NIOSH and

MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

7.7 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

7.8 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

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A. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

B. It is always the Contractor’s responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary personal protective equipment following

OSHA regulations..

7.9 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.

7.10 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ACTION: 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 National Park Service Emergency

Dispatch.

PART 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

8.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange a pre-construction meeting with Contractor, key personnel such as site superintendent, representative(s) of subcontractor(s). An agenda of the meeting with key topics will be provided prior to the meeting. Key topics may include:

Roles and Responsibilities

Key Personnel

National Park Service regulations

Documents required under the contract

Subcontractors

Labor standards provisions

Modifications

Payments to Contractor

Payroll reports

Technical Issues

Correspondence procedures

Acceptance/Rejection of Work

Construction Meetings

Submittal of shop drawings, project data, and samples

Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

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Accident reporting

Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" clause of the General

Provisions)

Spill Response Plan

Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

Contract Time

Tentative construction schedule

Notice to Proceed

PART 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

9.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES:

Shop Drawings: N/A

Product Data: N/A

Samples: N/A

A. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) at least 15 days before need for approval.

B. After approving submittals, COR will return one copy to the Contractor.

C. If submittals are not approved, COR will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes.

D. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 APPROVED EQUALS: A request for approval constitutes a representation that

Contractor:

A. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

B. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

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

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

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

9.4 PROGRESS SCHEDULES: As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit a Progress Schedule (in the form of a bar chart) via email to the COR and cc: Contracting Officer. Progress Schedule will need to show estimated start and completion dates for each part of the work. A draft version prior to start of project is acceptable and will be discussed at the pre-construction meeting. Once work starts onsite, contractor shall submit the

Progress Schedule updated for the entire project within 5 calendar days of the mobe-in date.

PART 10 - TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services required for Contractor's performance of the work of this Contract.

10.2 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

A. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

B. Submit Fire Prevention Plan

PART 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures, and safety precautions.

11.2 CLEANING: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

11.3 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: Submit by email to the Contracting Officer and cc: COR a written certification that project is substantially complete, and a final inspection is requested. COR will make an inspection as expeditiously as possible, coordinating with contractor.

A. When COR determines that the work is substantially complete; he/she/they will prepare a list of deficiencies (“Punch List”) to be corrected before final acceptance.

B. If the COR determines that the work is not substantially complete;

he/she/they will immediately notify the Contractor and Contracting Officer

Contractor in writing via email, stating reasons. After completing work to

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the point of substantial completion as agreed between COR and Contractor, the Contractor shall resubmit request of final inspection. COR will document inspection noting any punch list items, and Contracting Officer will provide a written letter of substantial completion stating the punch list work required and a timeline for completing that work.

11.4 ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies (punch list) have been corrected, upon final inspection by the COR, a the Contracting Officer will issue a written Letter of Final Acceptance. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting Officer by the Contractor before final payment can occur. Contractor can upload the Release of Claims as an attachment to their final IPP invoice, or it can be emailed directly to the Contracting Officer.

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