ATTACHMENT NUMBER 1 CD Construction Specifications ACAD 194701.pdf

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Hancock County, Maine

REHABILITATE 150,000 GALLON WATER TANK

AT SCHOODIC EDUCATION & RESEARCH CENTER

ACAD PMIS NO. 194701

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 References 01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements for Non-LEED Projects 01 90 00 Acceptance of Work

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09 97 13.24 Steel Water Storage Tank Painting

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 20 00 Lead-based Paint Abatement

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 16 20 Rehabilitation of Elevated Water Utility Storage Tank 33 16 50 Temporary Water Supply System

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Contractor use of premises.

3. Public use of site.

4. Work Restrictions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: The existing Water Tower at the Schoodic Education & Research Center (SERC) campus in Acadia National Park on the Schoodic Peninsula in Winter Harbor, Hancock County, Maine.

B. The Work of this contract consists of rehabilitation of the existing water tower. The 150,000-gallon tower-type potable water storage tank located on the SERC campus in Winter Harbor, Maine is the primary water storage facility for the Acadia National Park Schoodic District and the SERC campus. It supplies water to 15 buildings and between 150-350 people per day year-round, and over 245,000 summer visitors and researchers. The tower is required to not only deliver potable water, but to provide the pressure necessary for the fire suppression system for the buildings on the SERC campus. The major elements of work include:

1. Mobilization and demobilization.

2. Design, detailing, installation, testing, maintenance and removal of a temporary pressurized water supply system to provide potable water to the Acadia SERC campus while the existing water tank is out of service during construction. Capacity for fire suppression is not required.

3. Exterior Rehabilitation:

a. Remove the existing exterior ladders and fall protection system that lead from the ground to the roof of the water tank.

b. Install new, OSHA-approved exterior ladders and ladder cages with an OSHA-approved fall protection system.

c. Install a new ladder guard with a lock at the base of the new ladder to prevent unauthorized access.

d. With the Contracting Officer, jointly inspect the catwalk railing and replace selected (up to 10) deteriorated diagonals in-kind with new high strength hex-head bolts and nuts.

e. Replace the access hatch on the tank roof with a new water-tight frame and lock.

f. Remove the existing roof vent at the center of the tank roof and replace it with a new vacuum-pressure, frost-proof, AWWA-compliant vent with 24-mesh screen.

g. Install a secondary access hatch in the center riser pipe opposite the existing access hatch to allow for safe confined space entry/egress and to allow for cross-ventilation during the rehabilitation work.

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h. Extend the overflow pipe near the bottom of the center riser as shown in the Drawings and add a 24-mesh screen at the outlet.

i. Add a stone riprap splash pad under the center riser overflow pipe outlet.

j. Replace in-kind four hex-head nuts on the tower leg anchor bolts that are currently missing nuts or have severely deteriorated nuts at the tower leg foundations.

k. Replace in-kind six deteriorated hex-head nuts at the cross bracing pin connections at the tower leg foundations.

l. Prepare all exterior surfaces of the entire tower and tank structure and apply a new protective coating over the existing coating.

4. Interior Rehabilitation:

a. Remove the existing deficient interior ladder that extends from the hatch opening into the tank.

b. Install a new, OSHA-approved interior ladder of similar size to the existing with an OSHA-approved fall protection system.

c. Install a new water mixing system to improve water quality and prevent freezing.

d. Install a new water level sensor and pump controller/process meter system to allow for automated water level sensing and activation of the pumps.

e. Prepare all interior surfaces of the tank and apply a new protective coating.

5. Pump House Building Rehabilitation:

a. Remove the entire existing boiler and its appurtenances from the pump house building, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

b. Install a new raw water sample tap in the pump house building to allow for water sampling.

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

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor’s use of the site for construction operations during the construction period will be limited by parking restrictions noted herein. Contractor's use of the site is also limited by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project. The Contractor shall coordinate his/her work with other contractors working within the project area.

The Contractor shall allow other contractors hired by the Government access and use of the project area insofar as this access does not directly impede the Contractor’s immediate plan of operations.

B. Storage of Materials: The Contractor will be allowed to use a portion of the paved parking lot behind the Operations Building on the SERC campus as a staging and materials storage area.

Confine storage of materials to locations mutually acceptable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

C. 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 and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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

6. Do not operate machinery off of existing road surfaces without approval of the contracting officer and without first placing timbers to protect ground cover from compaction and disturbance.

D. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to

Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

E. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted.

F. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

The Contractor’s Traffic Control Plans shall discuss/address ways to minimize impacts to the traveling public and Park visitors.

1.5 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 72 hours in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. 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.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend and NPS Holiday Hours: No work shall be performed on the weekends and

NPS holidays without prior approval.

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2. Early Morning Hours: No work shall be performed before 7 a.m. unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Existing Water Service

1. The Contractor shall design, detail, install, test, maintain and remove a temporary pressurized water supply system to provide potable water to the Acadia SERC campus while the existing water tank is out of service during construction. Capacity for fire suppression is not required. The Contractor will be allowed one continuous 60-day shutdown of the existing water tank to complete the interior rehabilitation and the application of a new protective coating over the existing coating on the tank exterior. The shutdown may not begin until the temporary water supply measures are in place and operational.

C. Other Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, secure the area, notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

4. The mobile phone booster antenna mounted to the exterior of the tank and the catwalk railing will require protection and/or temporary relocation during catwalk repairs and painting. At least 30 days prior to the start of any Work, the Contractor shall contact the utility to coordinate the temporary protection and/or relocation of these mobile phone booster antenna. The utility will protect and/or relocate the cellular communication booster antenna at no cost to the Contractor. Contact information is below.

Wireless Partners, LLC 5 Milk Street, Suite 420 Portland, ME 04101 Doug Gauthier/Field Engineer dgauthier@wireless-partnersllc.com 207-805-4121

D. Other Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by

Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than 48 hours in advance of any proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with any utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

3. Disruptions to facilities outside the project limits shall be prevented by investigation of existing utilities and protection during construction. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with remedy of accidental disruptions to facilities outside the project limits.

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1.7 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the Park will not be permitted.

B. All construction signing, fencing, and erosion control measures shall be in place before starting construction.

C. The Contractor shall use caution when moving vehicles and equipment on the SERC campus. The maximum speed limit on campus is 15 mph. All Contractor vehicles and equipment shall yield to pedestrians and bicycles. The Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

D. ANP may inspect vehicles for safety, leakage, etc. at any time. This will be strictly enforced.

Violations will be subject to citation and removal from the Park.

E. Areas of the Park damaged by the movement of the Contractor's vehicles and equipment, or other construction operations, shall be restored as approved by the Contracting Officer, at no additional expense to the Government.

F. The Contractor’s access to the SERC campus will be limited to approximately April 15 to November 15 in any construction season. The actual starting and stopping dates will be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

G. All work of this contract shall be completed in accordance with the Notice to Proceed.

H. A 48 hour notice is required for any changes in the approved work schedule.

I. Equipment when not in use shall be shut off to minimize noise and air-pollution.

1.8 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. No soils investigation reports are available for this project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

C. Any estimated quantities of major elements of the work shown in the Contract Plans are approximate. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to visit the project site prior to bid to identify existing conditions that will affect the work and determine the quantities of all materials required to complete the work at each location.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No. 1 – Base Proposal: Fixed price, lump sum, that includes all the work of this project. The base proposal includes all work shown in the Contract Drawings and called for in the Specifications.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination.

3. Submittals

4. Requests for Information (RFIs).

5. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project Website.

6. Project meetings.

7. Environmental Coordination.

8. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 “Construction Schedule” for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 40 “Execution” for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 “Closeout Procedures” for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided C. Government Furnished Permits

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

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4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

5. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Permit requirements.

7. Pre-installation conferences.

8. Commissioning activities.

1.4 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.

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Quality Control Plan.

10. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP).

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

a. Name of Permit.

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

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

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1.5 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 created on the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

1. CO 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. RFI Form: Utilize the RFI form that can be downloaded from the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/con_rfi217.htm or Software-generated form with substantially the same content as indicated above, approved by the CO.

1. Attachments shall be electronic files in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

2. Enter the general information at the top of the form.

3. Under the “Action” section at the bottom of the form, select “Question” then select “CMR” in the drop-down of the “Send to” box.

4. Enter the details of the question and attach related documents.

5. Select “Submit Form” at the bottom of the page.

D. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

CO 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. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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2. CO'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. CO'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.

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities/ Lines of Authority.

2. Park rules and regulations.

3. Jobsite Safety.

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 01 documents.

5. Coordination of Subcontractors.

6. Labor law application.

7. Modifications.

8. Payments to Contractor.

9. Payroll reports.

10. Contract time.

11. Liquidated damages.

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

13. Display of Hotline posters.

14. Notice to proceed.

15. Correspondence procedures.

16. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

17. Acceptance/rejection of work.

18. Progress meetings.

19. Submittal procedures.

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection.

21. Environmental requirements.

22. Permit requirements.

23. As-constructed drawings

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials.

26. Value engineering.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. The meeting agenda will include the following:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

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b. Submittal status.

c. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

d. Modifications.

e. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

f. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections,

g. Construction Schedule update (provide updated CPM).

h. Status of Project Record Drawings

i. Other business relating to work.

j. Permit requirements.

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of the meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; must be familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

B. Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on the project site. Training shall include the following:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to the Project.

2. Review of site specific procedures and management plans:

a. Construction Waste Management.

b. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention.

3. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices.

4. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Contractor 40 CFR employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

C. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

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 in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

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

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

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

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

B. Cost Loading: The allocation of the Schedule of Values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

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3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting the planned Project completion date.

F. Resource Loading: The allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for the completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3

SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: All schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS DSC SharePoint project website, provided in the native electronic file format. It is the intent of the Government to limit the number of printed reports to only those reports determined by the project team to be essential.

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

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit two paper copies of baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

D. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data. Provide two paper copies.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer on the day of the preconstruction conference to go over the following:

1. Review software limitations, content and format for reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints, including phasing, work stages, area separations, interim milestones, and partial Government occupancy.

4. Review delivery dates for Government-furnished products.

5. Review schedule for work of separate Government contracts.

6. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

7. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

8. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

9. Review time required for obtaining and activating permits.

10. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

11. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

12. Review procedures for updating schedule.

13. Discuss reporting requirements and establish a protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

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B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before or at the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Construction Schedule. A resume outlining the qualifications of the Scheduler shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for acceptance. The Scheduler shall have prepared and maintained at least 5 previous schedules of similar size and complexity similar to this Contract, demonstrating proficiency in the use of scheduling software. The authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, all required updates, revisions, Time Impact Analyses, and preparation of reports.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

B. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing the Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure that the Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, as well as the prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

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

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2.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

B. 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 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 lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

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

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

E. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

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2.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

B. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized, resource-loaded, time-scaled CPM network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop and finalize Construction Baseline Schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice of Award.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing all work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Governments acceptance of the schedule.

2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating Construction Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using the preliminary CPM network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

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

2. Critical Path Activities: Identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion dates. Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.

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

4. The Construction Baseline Schedule as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. Ensure all work sequences are logical and the Construction Baseline Schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

5. Resource loading of each activity shall include all personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in the duration shown.

6. Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling all work influenced by high and low ambient temperatures, wind, or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time.

7. Time Frame: Proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be the Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity.

a. An early finish date may be shown but the late finish date must be the same date as the last day of the contract period. An early completion schedule must contain the

1) Insert an activity titled “Project Float” as a successor to the last activity in the early project completion schedule network.

2) Add a milestone titled “Contract End Date” as a successor to the activity

“Project Float”.

3) Add duration to the activity “Project Float” as required so the milestone

“Contract End Date” equals the last day of the Contract Period.

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b. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date.

c. The Contractor shall limit use of lead or lag duration’s between schedule activities.

d. Project Calendars: Develop and incorporate the following calendars:

1) Administrative Calendar: Include a calendar that is based on a 7 day week to be used on any activities that are based on calendar days. Apply this calendar to administrative tasks or any other tasks that are not affected by non-working days (Federal Holidays, weather, etc.).

2) Project Calendar: Include a calendar that is based on the planned work week for the project. Include Federal Holidays, weekends, and any other non-work days indicated in the contract documents. Apply this calendar to activities which are not anticipated to be affected by weather.

3) Weather Calendar: Utilize the Project Calendar and show anticipated normal downtime related to weather as non-working time. Weather days shall be based on data for the local area from a reliable source like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service records, or source acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Apply this calendar to activities that are anticipated to be affected by weather.

e. Activity Duration: Define activities so no activity is longer than 15 days, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawings and submittals, fabrication and delivery of materials and equipment.

f. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for the following long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 calendar days, as separate activities in the schedule. Procurement cycle activities include, but are not limited to, submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

g. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated.

Coordinate submittal review times in Construction Baseline Schedule.

h. Substantial Completion: Allow time for Government administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion. (For more information, refer to Division 01 Specification 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures.)

8. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in the Contract Documents and as follows in schedule, and show how the sequence of the Work is affected.

a. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

b. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.

c. Work Restrictions: Show the effect of the following items on the schedule:

1) Coordination with existing construction.

2) Uninterruptible services.

3) Use of premises restrictions.

4) Provisions for future construction.

5) Seasonal variations.

6) Environmental control.

7) Permit provisions.

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9. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in the Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

D. Joint Review, Revision, and Acceptance:

1. Within seven calendar days of receipt of the Contractor's proposed Construction Baseline

Schedule, the Contracting Officer and Contractor shall meet for joint review, correction, or adjustment of the initial Construction Baseline Schedule. Any areas which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, conflict with timely completion of the project shall be subject to revision by the Contractor.

2. Within seven calendar days after the joint review between the Contractor and Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall revise and resubmit the Construction Baseline Schedule in accordance with agreements reached during the joint review.

3. In the event the Contractor fails to define any element of work, activity, or logic, and the Contracting Officer review does not detect this omission or error, such omission or error, when discovered by the Contractor or Contracting Officer, shall be corrected by the Contractor within seven calendar days and shall not affect the contract period.

4. Upon acceptance of the Construction Baseline Schedule by the Contracting Officer, save the schedule as a baseline and update on a monthly basis. The construction schedule update will be used to evaluate the Contractor's monthly applications for payment based upon information developed at the monthly Construction Schedule update meeting.

E. Recovery Schedule: When periodic schedule update indicates the Work is 14 or more calendar days behind the current accepted schedule, a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule must also be submitted. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and date by which recovery will be accomplished.

F. Computer Software: Prepare schedules using a program that has been developed specifically to manage construction schedules.

1. Use Microsoft Project or Primavera, Software: The software shall be the latest version of Microsoft Project, Primavera, Project Planner, SureTrak, or approved equal.

3.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATES

A. Progress Meeting Updates: Provide a two week look-ahead schedule, derived from the currently accepted schedule, before each weekly progress meeting. Utilize the look-ahead schedule to facilitate and take notes on discussions held during the progress meeting.

B. Monthly Schedule Updates:

1. General: Update the Construction Schedule on a monthly basis to reflect actual construction progress and activities throughout the entire contract period and until project substantial completion. The status date of each schedule update shall be the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date.

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2. Procedure: The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer each month at a Construction Schedule update meeting to review actual progress made through the status date of the Construction Schedule update, including dates activities were started and/or completed and the percentage of work completed on each activity started and/or completed.

3. Narrative: The report shall include a brief description of the actual progress made during the update period; actual and potential delaying activities; any impediments to progress;

issues related to inclement weather; progress toward established milestones and project float. The report shall include a brief description of the work anticipated to be performed in the next month. Any minor revisions to the schedule should be identified so they can be evaluated and accepted or rejected.

4. As the Work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity.

5. If the schedule update shows a late finish date after the contract completion date, at a minimum, include the following in the narrative with your submission:

a. Any known delays.

b. Actions that will be taken to get back on schedule.

c. Pending modifications.

d. Impediments or constraints affecting progress.

6. Progress Payments: The monthly updating of the currently accepted Construction

Schedule shall be an integral part of the process upon which progress payments will be made under this contract. If the Contractor fails to provide schedule updates or revisions, then a portion of the monthly payment may be retained until such corrections have been made.

C. Distribution: Distribute copies of accepted schedule to Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers

Representative, Construction Management Representative, Subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility.

1. Post copies in Project meeting rooms and temporary field offices.

2. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to the same parties and post in the same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work and are no longer involved in performance of construction activities.

D. Construction Schedule Revisions:

1. Required Revisions: If, as a result of the monthly schedule update, it appears the currently accepted Construction Schedule no longer represents the actual prosecution and progress of the work, the Contracting Officer will request, and the Contractor shall submit, a revision to the Construction Schedule. The Contractor may also request reasonable revisions to the currently accepted Construction Schedule in the event the Contractor's planning for the work is revised. If the Contractor desires to make changes, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, stating the reason for the proposed revision. Accepted revisions will be incorporated into the currently accepted Construction Schedule for the next monthly schedule update.

2. Procedure: If revision to the currently accepted Construction Schedule is contemplated, the Contractor or Contracting Officer shall so advise the other in writing at least seven calendar days prior to the next monthly schedule update meeting, describing the revision and reasons for the revision. Government-requested revisions will be presented in writing to the Contractor, who shall respond in writing within seven calendar days.

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3. Reports: Concurrent with making revisions to schedule, prepare tabulated reports showing the following:

a. Identification of activities that have changed.

b. Changes in early and late start dates.

c. Changes in early and late finish dates.

d. Changes in activity durations in workdays.

e. Changes in the critical path.

f. Changes in total float or slack time.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

A. Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require 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.

C. File Transfer Protocol (FTP): Communications protocol that enables transfer of files to and from another computer over a network and that serves as the basis for standard Internet protocols. An FTP site is a portion of a network located outside of network firewalls within which internal and external users are able to access files.

D. Portable Document Format (PDF): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

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

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C. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this Specification Section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list.

The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence when an e-mail notification is received by the Contracting Officer (or designee) indicating the submittal has been posted on the NPS SharePoint website and is ready for review. When the Contracting Officer has completed their review, an e-mail notification will be sent to the Contractor indicating the submittal has been processed. 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 30 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 30 days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational submittals

a. Review: Allow 10 days for review of each submittal.

E. 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.

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.

1.4 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.

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2. No format or other changes to files or changes to the objects in the drawing will be done by the Government.

3. The Contractor acknowledges that the CAD files are representational of the design intent for the Project and are not represented or warranted to be accurate.

4. Use of CAD files is not a defense for failure to conform with the requirements of the…