Attachment_A_Project_Specifications_DIV_I_II.pdf

North Cascades National Park Service Complex Bridge Creek Trail (PCT)

Replace North Fork Bridge, Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)

NOCA

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS……………………...……..……………………….NO. OF PAGES

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 11 40 Work Restrictions 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Price Items 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23.22 Archeological Protection………………………………………………...………………………………3 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls 01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention 01 65 50 Materials Transport – Aviation………………………………….....……………………………………2 01 73 40 Execution ........................................................................................................................ …..………….1 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition & Abandonment

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 50 Prefabricated Steel Truss Bridge

DIVISION 06 – WOOD

06 01 00 Rough Carpentry…………………………………………………………………………………………….4

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing & Grading…………………………………………………………..…………………….5 31 23 00 General Excavation & Fill………………………………………………………………………………5 31 23 33.10 Restoration of Surfaces…………………………………………………………… 31 25 00 Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control………………………………………….………………………3

North Cascades National Park Service Complex

Replace North Fork Bridge, Pacific Crest Trail

PMIS # 324008

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Date: February 29, 2024

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. General: All work outlined below will be performed under a single contract. Measurement for payment will be at the lump sum price for each CLIN and each Bid Option.

B. Project Location: This project is located on the Bridge Creek Trail, part of the Pacific Crest Trail, within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The North Fork Bridge is a hiker and equestrian bridge located at: 48*27’23”N, 120*50’37”W. See Location Map in SOW, Supplemental Information. It is a 5.5-mile hike to the site from the end of the Stehekin Valley Road. No motorized vehicles can access the site.

C. Project Description: This project will replace the North Fork Trail Bridge that collapsed under heavy snow load. The work of this contract consists of constructing a bridge abutment, fabricating a steel truss bridge, using a helicopter to transport the bridge to the site, constructing an approach ramp, and completing installation decking and handrail.

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

1.2 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in seven phases.

1. Phase 1 – Fabrication of steel truss bridge per specifications and drawings.

2. Phase 2 – Demolition of existing bridge components.

3. Phase 3 – Transport materials to site via helicopter and backhaul demoed materials.

4. Phase 4 - On-site construction of bridge abutments per drawings.

5. Phase 5 – Transport of prefab bridge to bridge site via helicopter.

6. Phase 6 – Complete installation of bridge including approach ramp, decking, and handrails.

7. Phase 7 – Backhaul of materials and tools via helicopter.

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF THE SITE

A. General: This bridge site is in designated Wilderness, so it is important to maintain the primitive nature of the site. The contractor shall take care to minimize their impacts on the area. An orientation to backcountry etiquette and Leave No Trace principles will be part of the pre-construction meeting.

B. The immediate project site and temporary suspension bridge crossing will remain opened to the public during initial construction, unless otherwise coordinated with NPS COR. Limit construction operations to the project area limits as outlined on the attached Site Location Map.

C. Contractor Accommodations: A site at the North Fork backcountry camp will be reserved for the contractors to stay during the designated period of performance. This is a primitive backcountry camp with several tent pads, a fire ring and grate, and a primitive toilet. Contractor will camp in accordance park regulations and Leave No Trace practices. All food will be stored properly in bear proof containers. Additional information included in the Supplemental Information Attachment.

D. Park Regulations: Ensure all personnel (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) entering or working in the park are familiar with and obey all park regulations and Leave No Trace principles. Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity.

E. Working Hours: Typical working hours are 7 am – 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Due to the remote location and difficulty in accessing the site, weekend work can be approved in advanced by the Contracting Officer.

F. Staging and Storage: Confine the staging and storage of equipment and materials as shown on the Site

Location Map or as established at the preconstruction meeting. Confine stockpiling to areas immediately adjacent to the project area. The Contractor will be responsible for the security of all equipment and materials at the jobsite.

G. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting

Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees, unless approved by the COR for use in rigging with tree straps that minimize damage to trees.

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

6. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

H. Construction Camp: The contractors are allowed to camp in the nearby North Fork Camp. This is a remote backcountry site with a primitive, wallowa style toilet. See attachment SOW Supplemental Info for additional information on camping in the park.

I. Contractors must camp in designated sites, adhere to park rules, animal deterrent policies, cleanliness policies, and return site to previous condition at completion of work. Information on backcountry camping is available at http://www.nps.gov/noca/hiking.htm.

1.4 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

B. Construction Contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by Park Superintendent.

C. The Contractor will comply with Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Park Compendium (including but not limited to the following items):

1. To prevent the unnatural attractants to bears and other wildlife, no foods, garbage, drinks, trash, or food and drink containers shall be left outside, except during actual use.

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2. Feeding of any wildlife is prohibited.

3. Any mishandling of garbage, trash, foods, and other potential bear and wildlife attractants described above will result in the responsible person, Contractor, or parent receiving a citation subject to a fine or court appearance before the U.S. Magistrate, and repetition of mishandling or any case of deliberate feeding will result in loss of in-park residence privileges.

4. All costs of bear/wildlife management actions directly related to mishandling of garbage, trash, foods, and other potential bear/wildlife attractants described above shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

D. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 PUBLIC USE OF THE SITE

A. General: The project site is located in an area that may be accessed by the public during construction.

The contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and shall coordinate access and staging with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. Temporary closure will be required during the bridge installation. The timing of this closure will be coordinated with NPS staff at least 14 days in advance of proposed closure.

01 11 40 – WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Resource Protection

1. General: The park is committed to protecting natural and cultural resources found within the park and adjacent lands. The Contractor must comply with the following work restrictions:

a. Invasive Species: The introduction of non-native species invasive species can threaten rare and endangered species or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park. The contractor is required to thoroughly clean all vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials prior to entering the park. The park requires, and will perform, inspections to ensure non-transport of non-native species PRIOR to arriving at the park entrance. Contact the Contracting Officer or their representative at least a week prior in advance of park entry to arrange for inspection (s) at the loading dock or point of origin.

b. Endangered Species: Endangered species are protected by Federal law. Obey all park regulations. Drivers must obey all traffic laws and keep an eye out for animals on or alongside road.

c. Archaeological Resources: The Park will provide an Archaeological Monitor at the jobsite to observe all ground-disturbing activities. If they discover resources, the Contractor shall stop work or relocate to a non-sensitive area and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. This Archeological Monitor is authorized to stop work upon discovery of archaeological resources. See Section 01 35 13.22 for additional information.

c. Soundscape / Noise: The Contractor shall minimize noise levels at the project site to protect the soundscape of the park.

B. Equipment and Mechanized Tools:

1. General: The Contractor shall complete all work in accordance with the latest versions of applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

a. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials through National Park Service lands and State of Washington.

b. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined.

2. This project site is within a congressionally designated Wilderness area, which restricts the use of equipment and most mechanized tools. Approved mechanized tools are limited to:

a. Small generator, concrete mixer, water pump, and assorted gas and electric carpentry tools.

b. Type 3 helicopter for external transport of tools and materials. A longline would be used to deliver tools and supplies. No landing of the helicopter itself is permitted in Wilderness.

c. Type 1 helicopter for external transport of bridge truss.

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with preparation of modifications will not be allowed. Costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: Costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a 40-hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: The hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens; includes insurance and taxes the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums, such as:

1. Social Security

2. Medicare

3. Workers Compensation – Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4. Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5. State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

6. Union agreement costs - Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

1. Health Care Insurance Premiums

2. Cell Phone

3. Clothing

4. 401K and Pensions

5. Vehicle Allowances

6. Gas Allowance

7. Life Insurance Premiums

8. Disability Insurance

9. Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects Contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project. Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: Covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces.

Not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Proposal be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. Proposal shall be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government’s form.

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3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule", for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs shall be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter. Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer (CO) upon request.

5. Contractor shall review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing hours required for each craft directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed requiring overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. Rates shall be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. Labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. Estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices shall include applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for "miscellaneous tools and equipment", in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 shall be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers, Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. Estimated equipment rates shall include operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires and tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate full rate for equipment only for duration that equipment will be utilized to accomplish work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then 1/2 of equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment not used and on job site for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit. Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project. Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10%

Profit…………………..10%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for Contractor and Subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 25%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If Contractors form a partnership, partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in same amount as an individual Contractor (refer to paragraph 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, overhead and profit mark-ups are required on net increases and deducted on net decreases.

5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

SECTION 01 27 00 - DEFINITION OF CLINs

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. Contract Line-Item No. 1: Fabrication of Steel Truss Bridge and Delivery

a. This price item covers all cost association with the completion of the bridge fabrication in accordance with the project drawings and specification. This includes the delivery of the finished bridge to sling load location.

b. No separate measurement will be made.

c. Payment will be made at the contract lump price.

2. Contract Line-Item No. 2: Demolition of Existing Bridge Components and Preparing Loads for

Backhaul

a. The price item covers all cost associated with the completion of all required site demolition work necessary to complete the project. This includes but is not limited to the removal and disposal of the existing bridge components.

3. Contract Line-Item No. 3: Transportation and Delivery of Tools and Materials to Bridge Site

a. The price item covers all cost associated with the delivery of tools and materials to project site. This includes but is not limited to the acquisition of helicopter services for the transport of required materials and tools, and contractor camping gear.

4. Contract Line-Item No. 4: Site Earthwork and Construction of Bridge Abutments

a. This price item includes but is not limited to providing all labor, materials and equipment required to complete all necessary site excavation work, filling/backfilling, grading, and all associated surface work in preparation for construction of abutments. This item includes but is not limited to providing and installing all required form work, constructing the required reinforced concrete footers, and abutments in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

5. Contract Line-Item No. 5: Delivery of Bridge Superstructure to Site Via Helicopter

a. This price item includes but is not limited to providing all labor, materials and equipment required to deliver the bridge to project site. This price item includes the acquisition of a helicopter capable of lifting, transporting, and placing the bridge superstructure via a longline to the project site. This price item includes but is not limited to providing ground crews for crowd control, providing ground crew to receive and place the bridge on site, and crew to communicate with helicopter from the ground.

6. Contract Line-Item No. 6: Complete Assembly of Bridge Including Approach Ramp, Decking, and Handrails

a. This price item in but is not limited to providing all labor, materials and tools required to complete the assembly of the bridge. This price item includes construction of the approach ramp, installation of decking and handrails, and finish work in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

7. Contract Line-Item No. 7: Site Clean-Up, Preparation of Loads, and Backhaul of Tools and

Materials Via Helicopter

a. This price item includes site clean-up, preparation of loads for backhaul from project site via helicopter. This price item includes the acquisition of a helicopter for the backhaul of materials.

B. List of Contract Options

1. Yellow Cedar instead of Douglas Fir for all wood components.

01 31 00 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the

Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre- Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention Plan.

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

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

7. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the

Contactor and all subcontractors.

B. All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre- Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.2 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

2. Date.

3. RFI subject.

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract

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

8. Contractor's signature.

9. Requested date for response.

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in the Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in the Contract Time or the Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

SECTION 01 32 16 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. This Section includes Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer Representative in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

C. Anticipated period of performance is 185 days to begin upon contract award. Anticipated on-site period of performance is tentatively August 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. The site tends to receive snow in November and be closed for the season.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit a baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

C. Construction Schedule Updates: Prior to progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontractors, payment request, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. 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 Representative may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lumpsum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

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

C. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

D. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer

Representative before the first progress payment is processed.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized scheduling software.

1. Construction Baseline Schedule shall show submittal review, construction start date, work activities/staff resources, activity durations, major milestones, inspection dates, closeout activities, and project end date.

2. Establish procedures for updating Construction Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress.

Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

3. Contracting Officer Representative may request an updated Construction Schedule at any time to confirm progress of the work.

SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government’s responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with the requirements.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. Contracting Officer Representative reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer Representative reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer Representative’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow fourteen (14) days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow seven (7) days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational Submittals

a. Review: Allow seven (7) days for review of each submittal.

D. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “APPROVED EQUAL,” submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

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

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor(s).

e. 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.

2. 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.

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

E. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling.

Transmit each submittal using a transmittal form. The Contracting Officer Representative will return submittals, without review, received from sources other than Contractor.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All material submittals shall be transmitted using National Park

Service form CM-16. (This form can be downloaded from the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/con_subreview21.htm.) No action will be taken on a material submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

2. A copy of CM-16 Transmittal Form is included in APPENDIX D.

3. Documents required in Division 01 are to be delivered under separate cover letter. Do not use the CM-16 Transmittal form for these documents.

F. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision in label or title block and clearly indicate extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “APPROVED” or “APPROVED WITH

NOTATIONS.”

G. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, authorities having jurisdiction, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities. Show distribution on transmittal forms.

H. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “APPROVED” or

“APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS.”

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF CAD FILES

A. General: At Contractor’s written request, copies of CAD files will be provided to Contractor for Contractor’s use in connection with Project, subject to the following conditions:

1. Files will be provided as is; no format or other changes to files or changes to the objects in the drawing will be done by the Government.

B. Contractor shall complete and submit the CAD and Electronic File Transfer Terms and Conditions form.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTAL

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Contracting Officer Representative reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

c. Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer Representative and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

d. Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

e. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

f. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Number of Copies: Electronic submission is encouraged. Alternately, submit four (4) copies of Product Data. Contracting Officer Representative will return one copy.

Retain copy as a Project Record Document.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Electronic submission is encouraged. Alternately, submit three (3) copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. The Contracting Officer Representative will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents will be rejected and one (1) copy will be returned.

B. Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 35 23 “Safety

Requirements.”

C. Quality Control Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 40 00 “Quality

Requirements.”

D. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 57 23

“Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention.”

E. Qualification Data: Prepare written information that demonstrates capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

F. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

G. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

H. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

I. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

J. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer’s recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE ACTION

A. General: Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out; submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval.

1. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer Representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy.

Contracting Officer Representative will annotate the CM-16 Transmittal Form indicating the action taken, as follows:

1. The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required.

All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

c. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer Representative will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer Representative will review each submittal and will not return it or will reject and return one (1) copy if it does not comply with the requirements. Contracting Officer Representative will forward each submittal to appropriate party.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

SECTION 01 35 13.22 – ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

A. Section consists of protecting archeological resources contained in soil deposits.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Archeological Resources: Archeological resources are physical evidences of past human activity, including evidences of effects of that activity on the environment. Archeological resources represent both prehistoric and historic time periods, found above and below ground and under water.

B. Archeologically Sensitive Areas: Areas having potential to contain significant (National Register eligible) archeological resources. If National Register eligible or listed archeological resources could not be avoided, an appropriate mitigation strategy would be developed in consultation with state historic preservation officer and, if necessary, associated American Indian tribes.

C. Non-sensitive Areas: Areas with little potential of containing significant (National Register eligible) archeological resources.

D. Archeological Monitor: Representative of Government designated to oversee construction activities that could disturb archeological resources.

E. Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1979 (Public Law (P.L.) 96-95; 93 United States Statues at Large (Stat.) 712): defines archeological resources as any material remains of past human life or activities that are of archeological interest and at least 100 years old; Section 4 of the statute describes the requirements that must be met before Federal authorities can issue a permit to excavate or remove any archeological resource on Federal or Indian lands; the curatorial requirements of artifacts, and other materials excavated or removed.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Daily Work Schedule: Detail construction work in archeologically sensitive areas. Submit to Contracting Officer (CO) 30 days before start of ground disturbing site work.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. At least one week before on-site work begins, Contractor shall meet with Contracting Officer and Archeological Monitor to discuss Daily Work Schedule, equipment, and special methods used in archeologically sensitive areas. Contractor shall ensure approved Daily Work Schedule is followed throughout construction.

1.5 DAILY WORK SCHEDULE

A. Daily Work Schedule is required for work occurring within archeologically sensitive areas. Include all work that is to occur within the area and key the schedule to the drawings to include:

1. Starting and ending dates of ground-disturbing construction.

2. Locations of temporary facilities, such as staging areas and borrow pits.

3. Types of construction, such as clearing, topsoil stripping, structure or trench excavation, and post construction clean-up.

4. Methods and tools used for each type of construction.

5. Plan for relocating work in the event of temporary work stoppages at each archeologically sensitive area.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 OBSERVATION

A. Archeological Monitor will observe ground-disturbing site work, including construction of temporary facilities, at archeologically sensitive areas, from a safe location mutually agreed on by Contractor and Monitor. As new ground is broken, Monitor will examine excavated materials, using construction layout centerline and perimeter staking as a reference point to record locations of findings.

2.2 DISCOVERY OF RESOURCES

A. If Archeological Monitor discovers resources, immediate relocation of work to a non-sensitive area may be required for Monitor to identify and document resources and, if necessary, develop appropriate mitigation plan. While Archeological Monitor is documenting resources in sensitive areas, Contractor shall relocate work to non-sensitive areas where monitoring is not normally required.

B. If resources are discovered while Archeological Monitor is absent, stop work immediately and report the discovery to the Contracting Officer.

2.3 WORK STOPPAGE

A. Contractor shall plan, schedule, and execute work to prevent stoppages at one area from stopping all work at construction site.

SECTION 01 35 23 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor must comply with the following safety requirements:

1. First Aid Equipment: Provide adequate first aid equipment for all contract employees for the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site. This is a remote job site not accessible by motorized vehicles so response time to injury could be very long. Contractor shall provide adequate safety gear and first aid equipment appropriate for this setting.

2. First Aid Training: Provide adequate training to all Contractor personnel to ensure prompt and efficient application…