Attachment_A_Specifications.pdf

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK

CARBONADO, WASHINGTON

Carbon River Road Interim Stabilization

STATEMENT OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PACIFIC WEST REGION

May 2022

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

An approximately 160-foot section of the Carbon River was eroded during a flood event from November 2021. Flood event damage leaves the site particularly vulnerable to further and potentially extensive damage with only a narrow swath of land remaining between the Carbon River and June Creek and the potential to lose additional sections of the Carbon River Road.

LOCATION:

Immediately prior to the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park at the Carbon River Entrance.

On the Carbon River Road / Fairfax Forest Reserve Road E less than a quarter mile past the intersection with NF-7810. Latitude: 46.99497 Longitude: -121.91636.

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS:

The work of this contract will prevent further and potential extensive damage to Carbon River Road. The work includes:

• establish construction access and divert Carbon River side channel,

• reestablish the roadway prism to above ordinary high water with riprap and large woody debris/material.

Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price for this item.

Contract Price Schedule

Unit Q Price/ Unit Subtotal

1. Mobilization LS 1 $

2. Temporary Traffic Control LS 1 $

3. Erosion / Water Pollution Control LS 1 $

4. Reconstruction Roadway Prism LS 1 $

5. Riprap LS 1 $

6. Final Contouring / Site Clean-up LS 1 $

Total Base Line Items 1-6 $

The Government reserves the right to unilaterally award any or no options at or after time of award.

See Paragraphs H.8 and M.5 for details.

Option A: Large Woody Material Mitigation LS 1 $

Option B: Willow Pole Cuttings LS 1 $

Grand Total - Base plus Option Line Items $

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT TASKS:

This section includes all labor, materials, tools and other equipment, services and supervision required to stabilize and mitigating further erosion of the roadway embankment of the damaged Carbon River Road. Contractor’s work sequence shall include, but is not limited to:

Bid Item No. 1 - Mobilization

A. Contractor shall coordinate with COR to establish equipment and materials staging areas.

Bid Item No. 2 - Temporary Traffic Control

A. Work shall consist of developing and implementing a plan for the control of all types of traffic, including vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The Contractor shall plan, manage, supervise, and perform all temporary traffic control activities needed to support the work of the contract. When possible, the work should accommodate bike and pedestrian access via the current bypass or another route approved by the COR during non-working hours and delays of no more than 15 minutes when working. When full closure is needed, the work should anticipate there will be bicyclists and pedestrians determined to gain access through the site and provide adequate deterrent and safety measures. Provide signage on each end of the construction site for notification.

Bid Item No. 3 - Erosion / Water Pollution Control

A. Work shall consist of developing and implementing a plan for the installation, maintenance and removal of erosion and water pollution control devices including removal and disposal of sediment, stabilization and rehabilitation of soil disturbed by construction activities.

Bid Item No. 4 - Reconstruction Roadway Prism

A. Construction Access / Stabilized Entrance: work shall consist of establishing and maintaining vehicular access to and through the work site at a slopes, widths, and angle points drivable by a standard pickup truck. During construction, this access would only initially only be useable by Contractor equipment / hauling operations. However as soon as practical, this access would be available for NPS vehicular traffic limited to emergency response or limited essential operations. This access route should be left in place at the completion of work with a smoothly graded and draining surface a minimum of 4” thick of a well-graded rock aggregate.

B. Diversion: work shall consist of isolating the work zone from the side channel of Carbon

River to the satisfaction of the CO by the creation of a diversion structure consisting of native material. Coordinate with NPS so that the isolation of the work zone allows for

NPS staff to perform exclusion and removal efforts of aquatic organisms (including for ESA-listed fish). Submit plans for work area isolation that include isolation elements and fish release areas at least 7-days prior to the start of work. Conduct a virtual Teams meeting at least 3-days prior to the start of work to finalize coordination efforts.

C. Excavation / Disposal of Materials: work shall consist of roadway excavation, channel excavation, dewatering, ditch excavation, unsuitable foundation excavation, and common borrow items. All excavated material not suitable for incorporation into the finished work will be disposed at an approved site. Contractor will provide COR with weight tickets for all excavated material disposal.

D. Embankment Construction: The Contractor will construct roadway embankments in accordance with the Appendix A - Plans and Appendix B - Materials using construction methods and equipment considered suitable for the type of work involved. All operations must be directed toward constructing a uniform, well-compacted embankment true to grade and cross-section. It may be necessary to construct an embankment across wet and soft grounds which will not support the weight of heavy construction equipment. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to select a method of construction and type of equipment which will least disturb the soft foundation. Where embankments are built on hillsides or existing embankment slopes, the existing surface soil may form a plane of weakness, unless the slope is terraced or stepped by plowing to key the new embankment to the slope.

E. Geotextile Filter, Class 1, Type B, (non-woven): The Contractor shall furnish and place construction geosynthetic in accordance with the details shown in the Appendix A - Plans and Appendix B - Materials. The area to be covered by the geosynthetic shall be graded to a smooth, uniform condition free from ruts, potholes, and protruding objects such rocks or sticks. The geosynthetic shall be spread immediately ahead of the covering operation. The geotextile shall either be overlapped a minimum of 2 feet at all longitudinal and transverse joints, or the geotextile joints shall be sewn together. The initial lift thickness shall be 6 inches or more.

Bid Item No. 5 - Rirap

A. Placed Riprap, Class 5 and Class 7: work consists of furnishing and placing riprap protection of the type specified at the locations and in conformity with the lines and dimensions shown in the plans or established by the Contracting Officer. Riprap shall be placed in such a manner that all relatively large stones shall be essentially in contact with each other, and all voids filled with the finer materials to provide a well graded compact mass. The stone shall be dumped on the slope in a manner that will ensure the riprap attains its specified thickness in one operation. When dumping or placing, care shall be used to avoid disturbing the underlying material. Placing in layers parallel to the slope will not be permitted. A 12-inch tolerance for loose riprap will be allowed from slope plane and grade line in the finished surface.

Bid Item No. 6 - Final Contouring / Site Clean-up

A. Final Contouring / Site Clean-up: work shall consist of additional grading of the streambed, additional adjustments to naturally occurring large woody debris, filling holes, smoothing and contouring the ground, shaping the ends of cuts and fills to fit adjacent terrain, obliterating abandoned infrastructure, and reshaping the areas to blend naturally with surroundings.

Option Item A - Large Woody Material Mitigation

A. Work shall consist of transporting, staging, and installing Large Woody Debris/Material

(LWM) structures where designated in the plans from on-site logs approved for use as LWM. Contractor shall use large woody material provided by the government from existing trees on-site, staged nearby and/or hauling large woody material from already down trees further up the Carbon River Road to the site or nearby USFS roads.

Contractor will grade or excavation as needed to place the log with rootwads.

Option Item B - Willow Pole Cuttings

A. Work shall consist of transporting, staging, and installing a willow pole cutting 10 feet or longer as designated in the plans. Willow cuttings shall be from a source approved by the CO and of a species native to the local habitat and watershed.

SCHEDULE:

A. In-water / work below the ordinary high watermark (OHW) to occur between July 16th, 2022 and August 15, 2022.

B. Period of performance: Contractor has 45 days from the date of contract to perform work.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Confine storage of materials to the work limits of the project. Keep project area neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times.

B. All excess materials and project debris, including all trash from any Contractor generated source, shall be completely removed from the park for reuse, recycling, or environmentally responsible disposal at a down lake site. No disposal of any items shall be allowed within the park.

1. All trash cans that are not of the bear-resistant design shall be located inside trailers or buildings. Place all food and drink trash or garbage in trash cans.

2. Feeding of any wildlife is prohibited.

C. Work Restrictions: Work may occur only between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except those days designated as federal holidays, unless prior permission is granted by the COR. Restrict noise generating activities to daylight hours between two hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. The Contractor shall propose a schedule, which shall be discussed with the COR. The final schedule shall be approved by the COR prior to the commencement of the actual work. Provide a two-week look ahead schedule updated on a weekly basis that shows anticipated work activities and any impacts or changes to public access.

D. Provide materials free of noxious weeds. The term “noxious weed” includes all plant species that have been declared noxious in the jurisdiction (Federal, state, and county) where the material source is located, but also includes all plant species on the Washington State Noxious Weed List and Pierce County Noxious Weed List. Provide noxious weed-free certification for all imported aggregate, borrow, bedding material, riprap and erosion control materials that are capable of harboring noxious weed seed.

Noxious weed-free certification must meet or exceed the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA) standards (http://www.naisma.org/). All components are to be inspected in the State/Province of origin by authorized officials. For a material source provider to be considered certified noxious weed-free, all staging areas, work areas and facilities associated with producing the material must be inspected by authorized officials, and determined to be free of all noxious weeds. Authorized officials approved to perform weed-free inspections include:

1. National Park Service (NPS) representative designated by Mount Rainier National

Park, who may be referred to as the “NPS Representative,” “the Park” or “the NPS”, hereafter. To request an inspection by the NPS, submit request to the CO and allow up to seven working days for NPS inspection.

2. Representative of that State’s Department of Agriculture;

3. County weed supervisor, county weed inspector, county weed superintendent and/or county weed coordinator;

4. University Extension Agent; or

5. An individual designated by that State’s law or regulation. This individual will be trained and certified in accordance with the State’s standard operating procedures.

E. Hazardous Material Safety: At the project site:

1. Post written procedures by the grantee for notifying environmental response agencies, including an inventory and description of all hazardous materials present, and the storage and handling procedures for their use.

2. Maintain a spill containment kit, with supplies and instructions for cleanup and disposal, adequate for the types and quantity of hazardous materials present.

3. Workers are trained in spill containment procedures, including the location and use of the spill containment kits.

4. Temporarily contain any waste liquids generated under an impervious cover, such as a tarpaulin, in the staging area until the wastes can be properly transported to, and disposed of, at an appropriate receiving facility.

F. Equipment, Vehicles and Power Tools - Select, operate and maintain all heavy equipment, vehicles, and power tools to minimize damage to natural vegetation and permeable soils, e.g., low pressure tires, minimal hard-turn paths for track vehicles, use of temporary mats or plates to protect wet soils. Before entering wetlands or working within 150 feet of a water body:

1. Power wash all heavy equipment, vehicles and power tools, allow them to fully dry, and inspect them for fluid leaks, and to make certain no plants, soil, or other organic material are adhering to the surface at an offsite location prior to transport to the project site.

2. Ensure all equipment to be operated below ordinary high water is leak free or operating with biodegradable products. This does not apply to vehicles and equipment that are doing road work and/or passing through a project area (e.g., dozers, graders, etc.).

3. Repeat cleaning as often as necessary during operation to keep all equipment, vehicles, and power tools free of external fluids and grease, and to prevent a leak or spill from entering the water

4. Avoid use of heavy equipment, vehicles or power tools below OHW for riverine systems unless COR determine such work is necessary, or if it is a temporary stream crossing or would result in less risk of sedimentation or other ecological damage than work above that elevation.

5. Before entering the water, inspect any watercraft, waders, boots, or other gear/equipment to be used in or near water and remove any plants, soil, or other organic material adhering to the surface.

6. Ensure that any generator, crane or other stationary heavy equipment that is operated, maintained, or stored within 150 feet of any water body is also protected as necessary to prevent any leak or spill from entering the water.

7. Cover vehicle loads being transported.

G. Inchannel Gravel Removal - Limited excavation of river gravels and cobbles for project fill is permitted. Gravel excavation is limited to dry gravel bars within the main Carbon River channel only. The following technical provisions apply to gravel removal projects:

1. Gravel removal from a watercourse shall be limited to removal from exposed bars and shall not result in a lowering, over time, of the average channel cross-section profile through the project area or downstream.

2. An "excavation line" shall be established. "Excavation line" means a line on the dry bed, at or parallel to the water's edge. The excavation line should be established at a distance that will avoid excavation disturbance within the wetted channel. The excavation line may change with water level fluctuations.

3. An "excavation zone" shall be defined as the area between the "excavation line" and the bank or the center of the bar. The "excavation zone" shall be identified by the COR.

4. Excavation shall begin at the excavation line and proceed toward the bank or the center of the bar, perpendicular to the alignment of the watercourse.

5. Bed material shall not be removed from the water side of the excavation line.

6. Equipment shall not enter or operate within the wetted perimeter of the watercourse, except at designated equipment crossing sites.

7. Gravel may be removed within the excavation zone from a point beginning at the excavation line and progressing upward toward the bank or the center of the bar on a minimum two percent gradient. It may be necessary to survey the excavation zone upon completion of the gravel removal operation to ensure the two percent gradient is maintained and that no depressions exist.

8. The depth of gravel excavation from exposed bars is limited to the depth of the adjacent water level.

9. No excavation of gravels from within wetted channels is allowed.

10. At the end of each work day the excavation zone shall not contain pits, or potholes, or depressions that may trap fish as a result of fluctuation in water levels.

11. The upstream end of the gravel bar shall be left undisturbed to maintain watercourse stability waterward of the ordinary high water line. At the end of construction, any natural gravel berms that were used as part of construction will be left to naturally erode away.

12. Large woody material shall be retained waterward of the ordinary high water line and repositioned within the watercourse. Other debris shall be disposed of so as not to reenter the watercourse.

13. Equipment shall be inspected, cleaned, and maintained to prevent loss of petroleum products waterward of the ordinary high water line.

H. Staging, Storage, and Stockpile Areas

1. Designate and use staging areas to store hazardous materials, or to store, fuel, or service heavy equipment, vehicles, and other power equipment with tanks larger than 5 gallons, that are at least 150 feet from any natural water body or wetland, or on an established paved area, such that sediment and other contaminants from the staging area cannot be deposited in the floodplain or stream.

2. Natural materials that are displaced by construction and reserved for restoration, e.g., LW, gravel, and boulders, may be stockpiled within the 100-year floodplain and measures shall be taken to avoid runoff of sediment and natural materials due to precipitation.

3. Dispose of any material not used in restoration and not native to the floodplain outside of the functional floodplain.

4. No staging, storage or stockpile outside of existing paved or graveled areas without approval from the Contracting Officer.

I. Bridge load restrictions on SR-165 / Mowich Lake Road exist and are posted on 25T for two axle, 36T for three axle and 40T for four axle. Contractor to confirm routes for mobilization and hauling and obtain any required oversize or overload permits.

J. Within active northern spotted owl territories, work or staging will not be allowed until after the early nesting season (before August 1). It is anticipated this project area will be surveyed by NPS staffed and cleared for work to begin prior to issuance of the NTP.

FIELD VERIFICATION:

A. Field verify all conditions affecting the work of this contract before mobilizing. All provided measurements are estimates only.

PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS:

The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut as directed by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

WATER AND SANITARY SERVICES:

A. Water is not available for Contractor’s use at the work site.

B. The Contractor shall provide clean sanitary facilities (portable toilet(s) and hand-washing stations) for employees’ use at the work site.

ELECTRICAL POWER:

A. Power to the area is not available due to damage of the washout and is not available for Contractor’s use at the work site.

SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS:

EQUIPMENT

A. All equipment shall be leak-free, and all servicing must occur off-site on private property or in a location approved by the COR.

B. It is required that all equipment used in this contract contains bio-based hydraulic fluid.

Information on this material can be viewed at https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/.

EXECUTION:

CONTRACTOR TASKS

A. Prior to beginning work, coordinate work schedule with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and no physical work shall commence at the site until a notice to proceed is issued by the Contracting Officer.

B. Locate, identify, and prevent damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, contractor shall repair utility at no additional expense to the government. Contractor is to be liable for damage to any other infrastructure within the work area while work is being performed on the project.

C. Furnish and provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, water, transportation, and lodging required to complete the work specified.

D. Contractor shall ensure that all materials and debris removed from the site during the abatement process are disposed of at an acknowledged Recycle / Recovery Center, with documentation required. Also, remove from the site all unused contractor furnished materials and, upon completion of work, clean-up and restore adjacent site as nearly as possible to its natural condition.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

E. Accident Prevention Plan (APP): Prior to beginning work contractor shall submit for approval a site-specific APP. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. The Contracting Officer will not issue the Notice to Proceed until the APP is approved. The plan shall include:

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

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/

4. Description of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as earthquakes, floods, wind, storms, fires, cave ins, slides, explosions, and power outages. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

7. Waste control and potential hazardous materials precautions.

8. Personal protective equipment.

9. Hauling routes – coordinate with Contracting Officer.

F. Ensure first aid is available and training adequate for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

G. Report all accidents to the COR immediately. A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to an employee or the public, property damage in excess of $100, and fires. Form DI-134 must be completed and submitted to the COR within three days of an accident. Forms are available from the COR.

H. Provide personal protective equipment that meets the requirements of OSHA, NIOSH and MSHA, Material Safety Data information where applicable, as well as ANSI.

I. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

J. Provide all necessary traffic barriers, traffic control signs, markers, and flaggers when required during operations. Traffic control for occupied work areas shall be in accordance with National Standards contained in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD).

K. Post specific reporting instructions for contacting Emergency Response Personnel in conspicuous locations at the work site.

L. Identify materials considered to be “Hazardous Materials” by industry standards and provide protection and security for identified materials throughout contract period.

Hazardous materials spills shall be reported immediately and clean up shall be the sole responsibility of contractor.

M. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all personnel at the worksite. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the COR so that they may attend. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe work activities, and for updating the accident prevention program. The COR will enter the results of the meetings into their daily log.

N. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel and environmental management during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on his/her part or that of his/her employees or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury or death.

SPILL PREVENTION

O. Spill Prevention/Response Plan (SPP): Prior to beginning work contractor shall submit for approval a site-specific Spill Prevention and Response Plan. The COR will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. The Contracting Officer will not issue the Notice to Proceed until the SPP is approved.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:

Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange a conference call, in lieu of an onsite meeting. The meeting agenda will generally include the following:

A. Correspondence procedures B. Designation of responsible personnel C. Labor standards provisions D. Payroll reports E. Changes F. Payments to Contractor G. Subcontractors H. Park rules and regulations I. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor) J. Accident reporting K. Documents required under the contract L. Recycling program M. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work N. Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention “clause of the General Provisions and mitigations of COVID-19 hazards) O. Tentative construction schedule P. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, and samples

SITE MEETING:

NPS and the contractor will attend a site meeting to review conditions at the site. This may occur subsequent to the preconstruction meeting or held separately. Some of the issues to be discussed follow:

A. Materials staging area B. Office Trailer location C. Other contracted work in the area

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

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.

a. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

b. Construction Schedule.

c. Schedule of Values.

d. Accident Prevention Plan.

e. COVID – 19 Safety Plan

f. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

g. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standards clauses, using SF1413.

h. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and worker’s compensation insurance for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

i. List all required construction permits required.

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.

GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

A. CM-16E Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16E form, attached to the end of this specification section. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16E transmittal form.

Complete the general information at the top of the form.

a. Provide all required information based on the submittal type

b. Attach all related documents.

c. Sign the CM-16E form in the contractor section at the bottom of the form.

Physical samples: Complete the CM-16E form as outlined above and deliver the physical sample to the COR (or designee) on site for processing. All comments and actions will be documented on the CM-16E form.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs) 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 designated by the Contracting officer (see attachment).

A. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor (e.g., subcontractors or suppliers).

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

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

A. RFI number, numbered sequentially.

B. Date.

C. RFI subject.

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

E. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

F. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

G. Contractor’s signature.

H. Requested date for response.

I. Attachments:

a. Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

b. Include dimensions, thicknesses, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

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.

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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 and be executed by the contracting officer.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION:

Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. Contracting Officer’s Representative will inspect within 10 days of receipt of request.

A. When project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, request in writing a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within ten (10) days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

B. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within fifteen (15) calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

C. If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection. All re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK:

After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

A. Prior to requesting inspection, verify completion of all outstanding items.

B. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

POST-CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION:

Contracting Officer will inspect project and notify Contractor in writing of all deficiencies.

Appendix A – Plans

Appendix B – Materials