B08 - 140P1221Q0017 - SOW - Replace Communications Tower at ROMO.pdf

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

NATIONAL PARK

EAST HEADQUARTERS UTILITY AREA

COMMUNICATIONS TOWER REPLACEMENT

PMIS NO. 312787

PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

DECEMBER 2020

ROMO 306299 TOC-1

Table of Contents

Section 1 – Summary of Work Section 2 – Definition of Bid Items Section 3 – Project Management and Coordination Section 4 – Site Clearing…… Section 5 – Earth Moving… Section 6 – Lightning Protection Section 7 – Communications Towers Section 8 – Pathways for Communications System Section 9 – Cutting and Patching

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ROMO PMIS #312787

SECTION 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work Covered by the Contract Documents: The work includes supply, delivery and installation of a pre-engineered, 60-foot-tall, straight legged, self-supporting communications tower with a concrete foundation in the East Headquarters Utility Area, as indicated in the attached drawings and specifications. All products shall meet ANSI/TIA-222-H Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures, Antennas and Small Wind Turbines Support Structures. Also included in this work is the installation of 4” conduit and enclosures for connection between the communications tower and the adjacent existing communications building. Work includes the demolition, removal and disposal of the existing tower after the new tower is in operation. National Park Service staff will transfer all existing equipment to the new tower prior to demolition of the existing tower.

B. Project Location: This project is in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado.

The project area is in the East Headquarters Utility Area approximately 3 miles southwest of Estes Park, CO. The site is adjacent to the existing communications tower.

C. Contractor’s Use of Premises: Contractor shall have limited use of premises for construction operations as indicated on drawings by the contract limits.

1. Storage of Materials:

a. Confine storage of materials to immediate vicinity of project site, unless directed otherwise by Contracting Officer.

b. Locate staging and stockpiling areas in previously disturbed areas to the extent possible. Return all staging and stockpiling areas to pre-construction conditions following construction.

c. When possible, place materials on asphalt, paved areas, planks or tarps to reduce ground and vegetation disturbance.

d. To the extent possible, equipment will be kept on hardened surfaces.

2. Use of Site: Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

a. 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 upon roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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

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

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b. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of project site.

c. 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.

d. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

3. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all DOT and NPS 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 Chief of Visitor and Resource Protection. 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.

D. Work Restrictions

1. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise arranged with Contracting Officer.

2. Special Construction Requirements

a. Contractor shall maintain watertight exterior walls at the end of each workday and during periods of inclement weather. Any damage to building’s exterior or interior finishes and furnishing shall be repaired or replaced at no additional expense to the government. Interruptions of building heating, cooling, and electrical systems shall be limited. When they do occur, interruptions shall be kept to a minimum and performed during the time approved by the Contracting Officer. Reinstall all components, temporarily removed or disconnected, back to same operating conditions.

b. Weed Mitigation

1) Equipment Cleaning:

a) Clean vehicles and construction equipment prior to entry into the Park to minimize the potential for introduction and/or proliferation of invasive non-native weeds through project actions. The contractor is required to wash equipment, with emphasis on undercarriages, with a high-pressure spray prior to transporting such equipment to Rocky Mountain National Park.

b) All vehicles and construction equipment entering Rocky Mountain National Park shall be inspected and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to entering the park.

c) Equipment not deemed clean by the Contracting Officer will not be allowed to enter the park. The Contractor remains liable for

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additional transportation fees incurred when equipment fails inspection.

2) Borrow Materials

a) All borrow, road base, aggregate, crusher fines, bedding, topsoil, hay bales and other fill materials brought into Rocky Mountain National Park and used in this project shall be certified weed free. Without certification, materials will come from commercial sources that have been approved prior to materials entering the Park.

c. Avoid Soil Compaction

1) Avoid compaction from heavy equipment to surrounding area by keeping equipment inside the limits of work specified above. If work outside the limits is necessary, do so only when the soil is dry.

2) Compacted soils must be ripped or decompacted post construction to enable vegetation.

3) All disturbances must be returned to grade and any tracks from equipment must be raked out.

d. Bird Protection Acts

1) In order to protect birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA, 16 U.S.C. 703–712), all construction work performed between February 1 and August 31 requires a site survey, to be performed by a trained park employee. The survey must be completed within two weeks prior to the start of construction. Additional surveys will be required when all activities are not completed within the two-week timeframe from the date of the survey.

The Contractor will be required to avoid cutting down trees with active nests, however, other work would be permitted to continue. Some species may also require a buffer around active nests where work cannot occur.

Request site survey a minimum of one month prior to work.

2) In order to protect eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA, 16 U.S.C. 668-668c), all construction work requires a site survey, to be performed by a trained park employee. The survey must be completed within two weeks prior to the start of construction. If an active bald eagle or golden eagle nest is found, the Contractor may have to work in areas that are 100 meters or more away from the active nest. If avoiding work in the 100-meter area around the active nest is not possible, the Contractor may be required to postpone work in the area until a repeat survey indicates no impact to nesting eagles. If an active or inactive nest is found, the Contractor will be required to avoid cutting down trees with nests. Request site survey a minimum of one month prior to work.

3) In order to protect Mexican Spotted Owls (MSO) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA; 16 U. S. C. 1531-1544) all planned construction work between April 1 and August 31 within ½ mile of nesting habitat requires surveys. If Mexican Spotted Owls are found, no construction can commence within the nesting buffer until consultation with the FWS is complete and appropriate mitigations identified. Mitigations may include postponing work within the nesting buffer until after August 31.

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e. Wildlife

1) Do not feed or disturb wildlife within the Park boundaries. Do not approach or remain within 25 yards of any wildlife.

2) All construction personnel working in the field must follow park food storage regulations, 36 CFR 2.10. All food, garbage, toiletry, or other bear attractants must not be left unattended for any length of time.

a) These items shall be stored inside vehicle trunks.

b) In vehicles with no trunk, place these items as low in the vehicle compartment as possible and covered from sight, with all windows and doors closed and locked.

3) On-site construction personnel are required to report all bear sightings in the work area to the Contracting Officer Representative.

f. Archeological Monitoring

1) An NPS qualified archeological monitor will observe all excavation work, from a safe location mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the archeological monitor. The NPS will provide the qualified monitor, it is the contractors responsibility to coordinate all excavation with the COR.

2) If archeological resources are discovered in the area of work, suspend operations at the site of discovery and notify the Contracting Officer. Should the temporary suspension of work at the site result in delays, or the discovery site require archeological studies resulting in delays or additional work for Contractor, the Contractor will be compensated by an equitable adjustment under the General Provisions of the Contract.

3) The work of this project has been reviewed and approved by the State Historic Preservation Office for compliance with the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. To minimize impacts to the cultural resources, work shall be performed as specified in this scope of work and in the drawings.

g. Work Within Rocky Mountain National Park and Coordination with Park Employees

1) Contractors will coordinate with park staff to reduce disruption to normal park activities.

2) Construction workers and job superintendent will be required to attend park resource orientation session lasting no more than two hours to learn about the special sensitivity of park values, regulations, and appropriate litter and trash control measures. The Contracting Officer will coordinate orientation session with the NPS Cultural Resource Specialist and NPS Natural Resource Specialist to develop resource awareness. Work schedule, equipment to be used on project and resource protection plan will be discussed. This training session shall occur prior to the start of work and will be repeated for changes of key personnel.

3) The National Park Service will ensure that all contractors and subcontractors are informed of the penalties for illegally collecting artifacts or intentionally damaging archeological and/or natural sites and/or historic properties.

Contractors and subcontractors will also be instructed on procedures to

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follow, in case previously unknown archeological and/or natural resources are uncovered during construction.

h. Blasting is not permitted on this project.

3. Existing Utilities

a. Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

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

c. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

4. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions.

a. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

2. WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: The Government will award separate contracts for the following construction operations near the project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Rehabilitation: A separate contract will be awarded to rehabilitate the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The work of this project will be centralized to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, but it will have greater impacts across the utility area as employees will be relocated to other buildings and portable work trailers during construction. Temporary work trailers will be placed south of Mills Drive from Building 828. This project should not have direct overlap with the work to replace the communications tower, but typical traffic patterns are expected to be impacted by the relocation of employees and an increased traffic flow may be observed on Marmot Drive.

2. Replace Underground Fuel Tanks: A separate contract will be awarded to remove and replace the existing underground fuel storage tanks with aboveground tanks. The work for this project will occur in the utility area, south of the existing Auto Shop Building (Building 81) and at the location of the existing underground fuel tanks and dispenser location (adjacent to Building 79). This work will be occurring near but should not directly impact the construction of the communications tower. Typical traffic patterns

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will be impacted due to this work and an increased traffic flow may be observed on Marmot Drive.

3. Rehabilitate Headquarters East Water Distribution System Phase 4, 5 & 6: A separate contract will be awarded to rehabilitate the Headquarter East Water Distribution System. The work for this project will be occurring through out the utility area including on Marmot Drive and adjacent to the communication tower project site for laterals to Building 78. Communication between the communication tower contractor, Contracting Officer, Park Staff, and the waterline contractor will be essential to ensure access and coordination at the site.

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SECTION 2 – DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS

1. GENERAL

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is included in a bid item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins. If no bid item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related bid item.

2. LIST OF BID ITEMS

A. Bid Item No. 1 – Supply, Deliver, and Erect Communications Tower

1. This item consists of all labor, equipment and materials necessary for the supply, delivery and erection of one galvanized steel, 60 foot straight legged, self-supporting communications tower with a face width no greater than 4’-0’ including foundation and grounding according to EIA standards and P.E. certified profile and foundation drawings, and final erection drawings. This item also includes installation of all tower appurtenances. This item consists of all preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to and from the job site. This item also covers the cost of permits and bonds and for all work on the contract and operations that must be performed or cause cost to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. This item includes the excavation, removal of material not classified as rock, bedding, reinforcement, forms, concrete placement, backfill, compaction and compaction testing. It also includes final grading around the foundation to insure positive drainage off the site. Not included is the installation of communication equipment on the tower, this work will be completed by NPS employees after the completion of tower erection.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

B. Bid Item No. 2 – Demolition of Existing Communication Tower

1. This item consists of removing existing site features as indicated on the drawings, including: demolishing the existing tower, removing guy wires and anchors, and removing the existing foundation to 2’ below grade. Remove above grade communication conduit and abandon at least 18” below grade, repair any holes left in Building 78 from removal of existing conduit. Work includes proper disposal of removed items. Not included is the removal of existing communication equipment on the tower, this work will be completed by NPS employees prior to the start of tower demolition. Demolition of the existing tower cannot begin until after the NPS has moved all existing radio equipment to the new tower and new system is in operation.

Permission for demolition of the existing radio tower must be obtained, in writing, from the Contracting Officer prior to demolition beginning.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

C. Bid Item No. 3 – 4” Conduit and Enclosures

1. This item consists of all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for installation of 4-inch communications conduit and enclosures including protection of existing utilities and buildings, trench excavation, removal of material not classified as rock, bedding, HEADQUARTERS EAST COMMUNICATIONS TOWER 8 pipe, fittings and appurtenances, junction boxes, tracer wire, warning tap, backfill, compaction, compaction testing, and final grading to match surrounding existing grade and maintain positive drainage. Also includes, clearing vegetation, topsoil salvage, dewatering, disposal of unsuitable excavated material offsite, topsoil replacement and surface finish work. Also included in this item is mounting of enclosures on the exterior of Building 78 and on the communication tower as well as installing conduit through wall of Building 78. Work includes all weather proofing required to seal up the building after installing enclosure and conduit through wall.

2. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

D. Bid Item No. 4 – Rock Excavation

1. This item consists of all labor, equipment and materials necessary for performing all operations in connection with excavation of rock as defined in “Earth Moving.” Also included is additional imported backfill material if required due to rock removal. The contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of rock excavation material offsite.

2. Measurement will be the number of cubic yards removed. Volumes will be calculated by cross-sections and average end area method. Cross-section measurements shall be made at a minimum of 2 foot stations as follows: height – measure the average elevation of rock across the width of excavation before rock excavation and after rock excavation to a maximum depth of 12 inches below the bottom of the final construction elevation; width

– actual width of excavation to a maximum of 24 inches beyond the trench width required, 24 inches beyond the walls of the structure or manhole.

3. Payment will be made per bank cubic yard of rock excavated.

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SECTION 3 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1. PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-construction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Roles and Responsibilities/Lines of Authority.

b. Park rules and regulations.

c. Coordination of Subcontractors.

d. Labor law application.

e. Modifications.

f. Payments to Contractor.

g. Payroll reports.

h. Contract time.

i. Liquidated damages.

j. Notice to proceed.

k. Construction Schedule.

l. Correspondence procedures.

m. Acceptance/rejection of work.

n. Progress meetings.

o. Submittal procedures.

p. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

q. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

r. Reference materials.

s. Value engineering.

t. Submittals required prior to or at Preconstruction Conference:

1) Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

2) Proposed construction schedule.

3) Schedule of values.

4) Accident Prevention Plan/Safety 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) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

u. Project closeout requirements.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer may schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Submittal status.

b. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

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

d. Modifications.

e. Work in progress and projected.

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f. Construction Schedule update.

g. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

h. Other business relating to work

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 in the form specified.

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. Project name.

3. Contract number.

4. Date.

5. Name of Contractor.

6. RFI subject.

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

8. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

9. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

10. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the

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

11. Contractor's signature.

12. Requested date for response.

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

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

3. SCHEDULES

A. After contract award and before the Pre-Construction Conference submit:

1. Schedule of Values

a. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work 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 parts of work for each lump-sum 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 before the first progress payment is processed.

2. Construction Schedule

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a. Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

b. Identify milestones in schedule including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

c. Upon acceptance of the Construction Schedule by the Contracting Officer, the Construction Schedule will be used to evaluate the Contractor's monthly applications for payment.

4. SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures

1. Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual sections. Transmit each submittal using National Park Service transmittal form CM-16, which can be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

2. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’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.

a. Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

3. Approved Equals

a. For each item proposed as an approved equal, submit supporting data, including:

1) Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2) Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

3) Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4) Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5) Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance.

b. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

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

2) Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

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

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

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

B. Contractors Review: 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.

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C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy.

D. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

1. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least fifteen (15) days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit one copy of each shop drawing and one copy of all other submittals requested.

2. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

3. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return one copy to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit and identify changes.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

5. ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

A. Description: The work consists of protecting archeological resources contained in soil deposits.

B. Submittals

1. Daily Work Schedule – Schedule shall indicate dates of construction work in archaeologically sensitive areas. Submit to Contracting Officer 15 days before start of ground disturbing site work.

C. Observation

1. If NPS Archeological Monitor discovers resources, immediate relocation of the work to a non-sensitive area may be required to allow Monitor to identify and document resources and, if necessary, develop an appropriate mitigation plan.

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

D. Discovery of Resources

1. Archeological Findings

a. Petroglyphs, artifacts, burial grounds or remains, structural features, ceremonial, domestic, and archeological objects of any nature, historic or prehistoric, found within the construction area, are the property of and will be removed only by the Government. Should Contractor's operations uncover or his employees find any archeological remains, Contractor shall suspend operations at the site of discovery;

notify Contracting Officer immediately of the findings; and continue operations in other areas. Included with the notification shall be a brief statement of the location and details of the findings. Should the temporary suspension of work at the site result in delays, or the discovery site require archeological studies resulting in

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delays or additional work for Contractor, he will be compensated by an equitable adjustment under the General Provisions of the Contract.

b. The NPS Archeological Monitor will identify and document the discovered resource and an appropriate mitigation strategy will be developed if necessary. If necessary, the NPS Cultural Resource Specialist will consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in accordance with 36 CFR Part 800.13, Post-review Discoveries.

c. In the event that human remains are discovered, the NPS Cultural Resource Specialist will follow procedures outlined in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to protect the site.

d. All archeological discoveries are confidential and information about those discoveries shall not be shared with anyone outside the Government.

2. In addition to archeological findings uncovered by Contractor’s operations, if an NPS Archeological Monitor, NPS Cultural Resource Specialist, NPS Natural Resource Specialist, Contracting Officer or their representative, or Inspector discover resources (natural or cultural) in the area of work, suspend operations at the site of discovery as specified above. Delays; mitigation, if necessary; and further compliance consultation will be handled as specified above.

6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Description: The work consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

B. Submittals

1. Accident Prevention Plan - The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements including but not limited to the following:

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

b. Weekly safety meetings.

c. First aid procedures.

d. Outline the work and associated hazards, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

e. Planning for possible emergency situations (Emergency Action Plan).

f. Fire Protection.

g. Fall protection plan.

h. Measures planned for the protection of park visitors and employees from objects falling from the towers.

C. Qualification of Employees

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

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2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

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

D. Accident Reporting

1. Reportable Accidents: A project reportable accident is defined as medical attention beyond first aid, death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

a. Follow OSHA guidelines for recordkeeping and reporting of reportable accidents sustained by employees of the Contractor and Sub-Contractors.

2. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

E. Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

F. Protective Equipment

1. Personnel Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of OSHA.

2. 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.

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

4. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times.

7. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Testing and inspecting services are the responsibility of the Contractor and are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Submittals

1. Quality Control Plan

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

b. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

c. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

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2. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

3. Test Reports

C. Quality Assurance

1. The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project Superintendent.

2. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

3. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by Contract, is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

8. REFERENCES

A. Industry Standards

1. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced.

Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

2. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

9. TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Temporary Facilities

1. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Temporary weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage. Number and size of structures shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval.

2. Provide temporary toilet for use by construction personnel.

a. Sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible, sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Maintain and clean at least weekly.

B. Temporary Utilities

1. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service. Arrange with utility company, National Park Service, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

2. Potable water is available on site. Make connections to existing facilities as needed.

Facilities must be cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the National Park

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Service. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

a. Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

3. Electric Power Service: Use of existing electric power service will be permitted, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to the National Park Service.

When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

a. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

b. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

4. Telephone Service: Cell phone coverage is generally dependable.

C. Security and Protection of Facilities

1. Site Enclosure Fence: Furnish and install fencing in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering construction area. Rope is not allowed due to wildlife getting antlers caught.

2. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of MUTCD 2009 with revisions 1 and 2, May 2012 for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

3. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures for protection of construction, in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

4. Temporary Partitions: Provide floor-to-ceiling dustproof partitions to limit dust and dirt migration and to separate areas occupied by NPS from fumes and noise.

5. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses.

Comply with NFPA 241.

a. Responsible Person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

b. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.

c. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of National Park Service. Hot work permits, approved by the park’s structural fire coordinator, are required for any hot work.

d. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction.

Do not store flammable or combustible liquids in existing buildings. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

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e. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the USDA Forest Service.

1) Written determinations of periods and areas of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

6. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

a. Buildings: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof.

1) Travel distance from any work station to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

b. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

10. TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

A. Protect tree root systems from damage caused by runoff or spillage of noxious materials while mixing, placing, or storing construction materials. Protect root systems from ponding, eroding, or excessive wetting caused by dewatering operations

B. Install fencing outside drip line of protected trees in a manner that will prevent people from easily entering protected areas.

1. Set or drive posts into ground one-third the total height of the fence without concrete footings. Where a post is located on existing paving or concrete to remain, provide appropriate means of post support acceptable to Contracting Officer.

2. Maintain fencing in good condition as acceptable to Contracting Officer and remove when construction operations are complete, and equipment has been removed from the site.

C. Repair and Replacement

1. Repair or replace trees, shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain that are damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Contracting Officer.

a. Perform repairs of damaged trunks, branches, and roots within 24 hours according to Contracting Officer’s written instructions.

b. Replace trees and other plants that cannot be repaired and restored to full-growth status, as determined by Contracting Officer.

11. TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

A. Implement measures to prevent storm water pollution during construction activities.

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B. Before commencing construction activities, such as grading, excavation or filling in any part of the site, Contractor shall install sediment and erosion control measures. The measures shall consist of any Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storm water discharges, including but not limited to silt fencing, straw bales, temporary soil retention blankets, drainage filters, sediment traps and berms.

1. Erosion Control Products

a. Acceptable Erosion Control Products: Use of straw or rice products, including “certified weed free” products, shall not be permitted. Acceptable materials for erosion control blankets and sediment logs include excelsior or coir fiber products.

Jute or cotton shall be used as netting in erosion control blankets and sediment logs;

plastic netting is not permitted in blankets or sediment logs.

b. Acceptable manufactures for erosion control blankets and sediment logs include;

1) American Excelsior (Curlex)

2) Tensar

3) Approved Equal

2. Sediment Logs

a. Fully biodegradable.

b. Fiber: Great Lakes Aspen, naturally seed free, curled, interlocking fibers with barbed edges,

c. Netting: Totally encased, durable biodegradable tubular netting with knotted ends.

Netting shall be burlap or other plant fiber. Bidegradable plastic is not acceptable.

d. Sediment log shall be Curlex Sediment Log as manufactured by American

Excelsior Company, Arlington, TX, 76011, (800) 777-SOIL or approved equal.

C. Ensure erosion and sediment control structures remain effective throughout construction operations.

12. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling: Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Packaging: Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal packaging and easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

C. Protection After Installation: Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction.

Remove when no longer needed.

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13. EXECUTION

A. Examination: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Investigate and verify existence and location of utilities and other construction.

B. Coordination with Utility Service Providers: Contact utility service providers to coordinate the work, testing requirements, and inspections.

C. Preparation: Take field measurements as required to fit the work properly. Where portions of the work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication.

D. Construction Layout: Verify layout information shown on drawings, in relation to the property survey and existing benchmarks. If discrepancies are discovered, notify Contracting Officer promptly.

14. CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

A. The project shall minimize the creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste to protect and restore natural habitat and resources. Factors that contribute to waste such as over packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination shall be minimized.

B. Submittal

1. Waste Management Plan

a. Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator.

1) Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this Project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the Work.

2) Salvaged Materials for Sale or Donation: Include a list of local receivers for materials that will be sold or donated to individuals and organizations.

3) Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept.

4) Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of.

C. Closeout Submittals

1. With Closeout Submittals, submit a summary of the Project Waste Management Plan worksheet for solid waste disposal and diversion.

a. Include the following information:

1) Quantity of Construction and Demolition Waste Sent to Landfill. Quantity may be recorded in lbs, tons, cy compacted or cy uncompacted.

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2) Quantity of Construction Waste and Demolition Waste salvaged or recycled.

Itemize type of waste and include quantity of each. Itemized items may include: asphalt, wood pallets, etc.

3) Waste Reduction Calculations: Calculated end-of-Project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of total waste generated by the Work.

15. CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Closeout Requirements:

1. Submit specific warranties, guarantees, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

2. Submit Project Record Drawings.

a. Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using National Park Service drafting standards to show actual construction conditions.

Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue.

3. Submit Operation and maintenance manuals and data.

a. Manuals: Include a title page which includes project title, location, contract number, prime contractors name and address, and date of substantial completion.

Organize each manual with a separate section for each system or product.

b. Include manufacturer’s data, vendor furnished drawings, equipment data sheets, schedules, emergency instructions, etc.

c. Include operational requirements such as operating standards, procedures, controls, etc.

d. Include maintenance requirements such as maintenance procedures, repair materials, warranties, reordering information, environmental requirements, etc.

4. Deliver tools, spare parts, and extra materials.

5. Submit test and balance report.

6. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site.

7. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

8. Instruct National Park Service personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

1. When 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 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

2. 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

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described on the Punch List within 30 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.

3. 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.

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

C. Final Cleaning

1. Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

2. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned.