B08_-_Atch_1_-_GRBA311170_FinalSpecs.pdf

UPGRADE & IMPROVE BRISTLECONE REC

AREA + TRAILHEAD

GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK

GRBA PMIS NO. 311170

DIVISION 1 &

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

GRBA - 311170 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents (TOC)

DIVISION 01

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 56 39 Tree Protection 01 57 13 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control 01 57 19.12 Noise and Acoustics Management 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data 01 81 13 Non-LEED Projects

Supporting Documents Submittal List Template (01 33 23) Closeout and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Requirements Template & Sample (01 77 00, 01 78 23, 01 79 00) Accessibility Inspection Report Sample Buildings and Facilities (01 40 00) Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections (01 40 00) Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet Sample (01 74 19)

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DIVISION 02: EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Site Demolition

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 06: WOOD, PLASTICS, & COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 23 33 Trenching and Backfilling 31 37 19 Stonework

DIVISION 32: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 Concrete Paving 32 13 73 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 32 17 23 Pavement Markings

DIVISION 33: UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

33 11 00 Water Utility Distribution Piping 33 41 00 Storm Utility Drainage Piping

GRBA - 311170

Structural Engineer

Civil Engineer

Landscape Architect

PRO

FES

S IO

NAL ENGINEER- STATE OF NEVADA

No . 030315

SCOTT

PALING

CIVIL

Exp: 12/31/23

09/15/2022 Note: Responsible only for the civil sections that were provided.

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051121 SUMMARY OF WORK

GRBA 311170

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Work Under Other Contracts

3. Contractor Use of Site

4. Public Use of Site

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions

7. Special Construction Requirements

8. Soils Investigation Report

9. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Bristlecone Recreation Area, Island Forest Nature Trail, and Summit Peak Parking, Great Basin National Park (GRBA), 100 Great Basin, Baker, NV 89311.

B. The Work consists of:

1. The Work includes upgrading and improving Bristlecone Recreation Area, Island Forest Nature Trail and the Summit Peak Parking. Work to occur within the limits of construction indicated on the drawings. Work includes but is not limited to; parking lot and sidewalk improvements, site retaining wall, conversion of the amphitheater to day use picnic area, improvements to the accessible trail and boardwalk, slurry seal and trailhead improvements. No work is proposed at the existing vault toilet or wayside structure.

Waterline and utility improvements at the Bristlecone Recreation Area Parking. Reference the contract documents for the full project scope.

2. This project is not seeking a Certification Level according to the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED™) Rating System. This project shall meet Federal sustainability requirements presented in the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist as specified in Section 01 81 13 "Sustainable Design Requirements."

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract, with select scope items completed by the Government, Great Basin National Park (GRBA) park staff as listed below under Concurrent Work.

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1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

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

B. Preceding Work: Government will complete the following construction operations at Project site.

Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract begins.

Government will procure materials and complete construction operations for the following scope items;

a. Tree and shrub removal.

b. Removal of select rubber grid tiles.

c. Boulders.

d. Regulatory signage.

e. Wayfinding signage.

f. Site furnishings.

C. Concurrent Work: Government will complete the following construction operations at Project site.

Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract. Government will procure materials and complete construction operations for the following scope items;

a. Trail wayside signage footings and supports.

b. Native seed and mulch installation.

D. Future Work: Government will complete the following additional work to be performed at site after

Substantial Completion. Completion of that work will depend on successful completion of preparatory work under this Contract. Government will procure materials for complete construction operations for the following scope items;

a. Native seed and mulch installation.

b. Stabilized crusher fines trail.

c. Boulder stairs.

d. Signage installation.

e. Installation of site furnishings.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of the approved designated project areas for construction operations during the construction period. Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project. Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. The boundaries will be field verified by the Contractor for Contracting Officer approval. There will be no visitor access within the approved designated fenced in project areas.

1. All emergency egress points are to remain unobstructed at all times during construction.

2. The project areas shall remain accessible to the Government at all times.

3. The contractor shall coordinate construction areas and the limits of construction for

Contracting Officer approval prior to the start of construction.

4. Minimize footprint of construction area and impact on visitor experience to the extent possible.

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B. Work must be completed without damage to irreplaceable built features, natural resources or other property. The Contractor will be financially liable to the park for any costs incurred as a result of repairing and/or replacing any of the aforementioned items or for the value of the item as assessed by an archeologist or historian.

C. Damage to natural areas, existing grades, vegetation, pavements, underground utilities, improvements and areas of protection, caused during work under this Contract, shall be repaired to original condition or better at no additional cost to the National Park Service.

D. Limit use of premises to approved project areas. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

E. Contractor shall monitor park website for area closures due to severe weather. Conditions can change rapidly, especially in the fall, winter and spring. The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is open to Upper Lehman Campground year-round. The upper nine miles of the road are generally open June through October, weather depending.

1. Closing and opening dates will be posted on the Park website:

https://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm

2. Road closures are due to snow accumulation and/or mud conditions.

3. There is no winter maintenance to keep Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive passable to vehicular traffic.

F. Do not perform work when climate and existing site conditions will not provide satisfactory results (e.g. wet, freezing). The Contracting Officer reserves the right to deny construction procedures on days that are deemed to be unfavorable for installation. Proceed with construction only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit construction to be performed when beneficial and optimum results may be obtained.

G. All vehicles should be equipped with absorptive pads while on park property in order to quickly contain any spills of oil or hydraulic fluid. Any such spills must be reported to the Contracting Officer as soon as is safely possible.

H. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to staging areas shown on plans. Contractor is to coordinate the final staging area boundaries with the Contracting Officer. Modifications to the approved staging area boundaries during construction are to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

1. Staging area erosion control and stormwater management per NPDES permit requirements and Civil plans and specifications.

I. Parking: Confine parking to approved designated staging area as shown on plans.

J. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to approved designated staging area as shown on plans.

1. Stockpiling areas erosion control and stormwater management per Nevada Department of

Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Pollution Control permit requirements and Civil plans and specifications.

K. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Where wetlands occur near construction activities, construction limits to be clearly demarcated, such as with fencing, to minimize the potential for wetland fill outside of the intended project area.

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2. No tree cutting or vegetation clearing would occur between May 1 and July 15 to protect nesting birds and ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. NPS to complete surveys for active nests of migratory birds prior to construction as needed.

3. Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented to reduce the potential for wildlife to scavenge food from humans. Contract to provide wildlife-proof garbage containers at all construction sites.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Maintain the temporary chain link fence, construction fencing and flagging throughout the duration of construction. Chain link fence to have no ground penetrating posts. Remove fencing and flagging when construction is complete as directed by the Contracting Officer.

10. Reference Section 01 56 39 “Tree Retention and Protection” for retention and protection of trees during the construction of the project.

L. Preservation of Existing Built Features:

1. Prevent damage to existing features not included in the scope of Work. Restore damage to pre-existing conditions, repairing or replacing damage as directed by Contracting Officer, at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing features and portions thereof.

3. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near existing features to prevent unintended damage.

M. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use 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.

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

O. Sole Sourced Products:

1. Picnic tables, reference the drawings and technical specifications.

P. Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is 12 miles of paved, but steep and winding road. The average grade is 8%. The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to all vehicles in excess of 24 feet, all trailers, and any towed vehicle above the parking area at Upper Lehman Campground.

Q. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/wheeler-peak-scenic-drive.htm

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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.

R. Engines must be shut down when not underway. No idling.

S. All unattended food, garbage or cooking equipment must be sealed in a vehicle or a solid, non-pliable, animal-resistant container.

1.5 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The approved designated project area will be closed to the public during construction. Contractor will be solely responsible for maintaining traffic control measures, fencing and/or flagging throughout the duration of construction, per requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public. The approved designated project areas will be closed to the public during construction.

C. Reference Sheet G3-0, Site Construction Access Plan for traffic detours, road closures and construction traffic route.

1.6 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

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

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 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.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Schedule: Expected construction campaign: start Fall 2022 and complete by Winter 2024.

Recommend contract length is two (2) seasons.

B. 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 when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2. Hours for noisy activity: No noisy activities such as earth moving, jackhammers or similar noisy activities to take place prior to 8:00 a.m.

3. Work is not permitted on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

4. No work in the event of Federal Government Closures (severe weather, etc.), unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

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C. Existing Utilities

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

2. Contractor shall be responsible for contacting the national call-before-you-dig, USA North

811, to locate all utilities prior to construction, call 811 or 800-642-2444.

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

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

D. 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 two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

3. Hours and length of Utility Shutdowns: no longer than (2) two hours maximum in duration, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

E. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: the following portions of the park, buildings, structures and/or facilities are closed to smoking as noted:

1. All government owned buildings and historic structures, including all restrooms.

2. On the Mountain View Nature Trail and Island Forest Loop.

3. All government owned, rented, or leased vehicles.

4. Within 25 feet of the entrance/exit to a public building or cave.

5. Within all caves.

6. All cabins, structures, and ruins within the park.

7. Within 50 feet of any above ground gasoline and propane dispensing or flammable storage area.

8. Areas of the park as designated during extreme fire danger.

F. Smoking: Contractor to establish designated Contractor smoking areas, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G. Existing Historic Resources: Historic structures and features once existed on or near the Project areas. All remnants of existing historic structures and features are to remain undisturbed and archeologically monitored under all circumstances associated with the scope of this Contract.

H. Preceding/Concurrent/Future Projects: Several preceding, concurrent and future projects will be underway during this project’s construction season. Contractor to coordinate all project schedules for all scope items to be completed by fall of 2024.

1.8 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website provided and administered by NPS/DSC will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements on using Project Website.

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B. Impacts to mapped wetlands should be avoided or minimized to the extent possible and shall be limited to the areas identified on the drawings and as approved by the Contracting Officer. Where wetlands occur near construction activities, construction limits to be clearly demarcated, field identify and flag/fence wetland boundary. Incorporate BMPs including silt fencing and straw wattles where appropriate to limit sedimentation in or adjacent to mapped wetlands.

C. No tree cutting or vegetation clearing would occur between May 1 and July 15 to protect nesting birds and ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. NPS to complete surveys for active nests of migratory birds prior to construction as needed.

D. Construction Equipment Cleaning: All vehicles and equipment entering the project area must be clean of plant materials and dirt and free from oil leaks and are subject to inspection. Wash all construction equipment (including the inside beds of vehicles hauling materials) to thoroughly remove all dirt, plant, and other foreign material prior to entering the project. Particular attention must be shown to the under carriage, mower decks (top and bottom) and any surface where soil containing exotic seeds may exist. NPS will inspect each piece of equipment before entering the Park. Provide the cleaning and inspection records to the Contracting Officer. Equipment found operating on the project that has not been inspected or has oil leaks shall be shut down and subject to citation.

E. Weed Free Material Sources: Do not import into the project limits, rock, sand, gravel, earth, subsoil, or other natural materials from a Contractor-selected non-commercial materials source, that have not been certified free of non-native, invasive plant species. Materials imported into the project limits which do not include a noxious weed free certification may be rejected and ordered by the Contracting Officer to be removed from the project limits. The NPS has the discretion of requesting inspection of certified materials by a third party and rejecting the use of the source if non-native plants or seeds thereof are found to be present.

F. The Contractor shall be responsible for all certificates of inspection of materials that may be required by federal, state or other authorities to accompany each shipment of materials on arrival; the certificates along with the accepted delivery invoice, shall be filed with the Contracting Officer.

G. Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented to reduce the potential for wildlife to scavenge food from humans. Contract to provide wildlife-proof garbage containers at all construction sites.

H. Wildlife: if rattlesnakes and mountain lions are seen, immediately contact a park ranger at one of the visitor centers.

I. No specific phasing required beyond typical construction sequencing.

J. Contractor to provide all third-party testing and inspections. Contractor to submit testing and inspection reports to the Contracting Officer.

K. Winter Work is permitted. Contractor to submit winter operation plan to the Contracting Officer.

L. Unforeseen circumstances or closures mandated by the Federal Government: the park is closed.

M. Excavation and paving work may be affected seasonally. Paving subbase preparations to take place per Geotechnical report and Civil specifications.

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N. Site consists of shallow bedrock. Reference geotechnical report and Civil specifications for additional removal and construction information.

O. Working in High Altitude: the contractor shall conform to all Federal, State and local Health and Safety rules and regulations.

1. Risks include, but are not limited to; altitude sickness, dehydration, fatigue, lighting, sun exposure, increased wind velocities, increased frequency and intensity of extreme precipitation.

1.9 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The report Geotechnical Engineering and Pavement Design Report, Bristlecone Parking Area, Great Basin National Park, White Pine County, Nevada, April 14, 2022, prepared by Yeh and Associates is an appendix with this package.

B. In case of conflict between report and drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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012721 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

GRBA 311170

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

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

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

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

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

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

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

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

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

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

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

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

4. Engineers

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

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: Costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate.

The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

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

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

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

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

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

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

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

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

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

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

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

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

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

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

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project.

Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: Covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. Not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

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

2. Proposal shall be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank

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utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government’s form.

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

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

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

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

B. Labor:

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

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

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

C. Materials:

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

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

D. Equipment:

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

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

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

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

b. Construction Blue Book http://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm#CP___PAGEID=396735|

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

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

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

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

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

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

Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

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

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

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit.

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

Overhead………………15% Profit………………..…10%

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

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

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

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

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

GRBA 311170

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section explains in general, what is and is not included in a contract line item, and limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 1 Bristlecone Parking.

1. This item consists of all work associated with the upgrades at the Bristlecone Recreation Area Lower Parking Area. Work includes but is not limited to: asphalt road and parking, curb and gutter, concrete pavement, trail improvements between the upper and lower parking areas and to the Island Forest Nature Trail, wall repointing, and utility improvements.

2. Measurement for payment will be by percentage of work completed in the previous month.

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

B. Contract Line Item Number 2, Option A Upper Bristlecone Parking.

1. This item consists of all work associated with the upgrades at the Bristlecone Recreation Area Upper Parking Area. Work includes but is not limited to: asphalt road and parking and retaining wall.

2. Measurement for payment will be by percentage of work completed in the previous month.

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

C. Contract Line Item Number 3, Option B Summit Peak.

1. This item consists of all work associated with Summit Peak Parking Area. Work includes but is not limited to slurry seal of the parking lot and restriping.

2. Measurement for payment will be by percentage of work completed in the previous month.

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

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

Contract Price Schedule Template National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) | 3-13-18

Solicitation Number:

PARK - PMIS: Great Basin National Park, GRBA 311170 (Project Management Information System)

Developed Area: Bristlecone Recreation Area

Project Title: Upgrade and Improve the Bristlecone Recreation Area + Trailhead

Notice: Offerors are required to submit, a minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation documents with pricing for Base line items and all option line items. Failure to do so may render the proposal unacceptable. On lump-sum line items, provide the total price only. For all unit-priced line items, provide the unit price and the extended total price. If no specific line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item. In case of error in calculation of extended prices, the unit price governs. In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts govern. Round totals and extended prices to whole dollars.

Contract Line Item Number

(CLIN)

Contract Line Item (CLI) Title Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Total Price

1 Bristlecone Parking 1 LS $0.00

TOTAL BASE PRICE (Contract Line Item Number 1) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $0.00

2 OPTION A, Upper Bristlecone Parking 1 LS $0.00

3 OPTION B, Summit Peak 1 LS -

TOTAL PRICE FOR ALL OPTIONS (Contract Line Item Number 2 through 3) ----------------------------------------------------------- $0.00

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE - BASE PLUS ALL OPTIONS (Contract Line Item Number 1 through 3) -------------------------- $0.00

All measurement and payment information is included in Division 01 Specifications Section 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items.

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012721 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

GRBA 311170

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. 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. Coordination Drawings

5. Requests for Information (RFIs)

6. NPS/DSC Project Website

7. Project Meetings

8. Environmental Coordination

9. 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 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 best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

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

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

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 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:

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. Project closeout activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination Drawings on reproductions of Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. Indicate dimensions shown on Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Contracting Officer (CO) for resolution of such conflicts.

c. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

d. Show location and size of access doors required for access to concealed dampers, valves, and controls.

e. Indicate required installation sequences.

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2. Sheet Size: At least 8-1/2 by 11 inches (215 by 280 millimeters) but no larger than 30 by 40 inches (750 by 1000 millimeters).

3. Number of Copies: Submit two opaque copies of each submittal. Contracting Officer will return one copy.

4. Refer to individual Sections for Coordination Drawing requirements for Work in those Section

B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Slab Edge and Embedded Items: Indicate slab edge locations and sizes and locations of embedded items for metal fabrications, sleeves, anchor bolts, bearing plates, angles, curbs and, and similar items.

3. Review: Contracting Officer will review coordination drawings to confirm Work is being coordinated; details of coordination are Contractor's responsibility. If Contracting Officer determines coordination drawings are not prepared in scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, Contracting Officer will inform Contractor, who shall make changes and resubmit.

4. Coordination Drawing Prints: Prepare coordination drawing prints according to requirements in Section 01 33 23 "Submittal Procedures."

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as original Drawings.

2. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Document Format (PDF) file format.

3. Contracting Officer will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files (AutoCad.dwg) of Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. Contracting Officer makes no representations as to accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

b. Digital Data Software Program: Drawings are available in AutoCad.dwg.

D. Division 1 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for Pre- Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive 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. Certificates of Insurance or SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

10. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP)

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

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a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

E. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer before Pre-Construction Conference. If all documents have not been received one week prior to scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing form created on NPS/DSC management software website.

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

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

B. Content of RFI: Include 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 Contract

Time or Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in 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: Complete RFI Form on NPS/DSC Project Website as follows:

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

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

3. Enter details of question and attach related documents.

4. Select "Submit Form" at bottom of page.

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D. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine critical nature of each RFI and issue 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 Contract Documents.

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

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

1.6 PROJECT WEB SITE

A. Use NPS/DSC management software website for communication throughout contract period on:

1. Project directory

2. Project correspondence

3. Meeting agendas and minutes

4. Contract modifications forms and logs

5. RFI form and processing

6. Task and issue management

7. Photo documentation

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

9. Submittal form and processing

10. Payment coordination documentation

11. Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating

12. Online document collaboration

13. Reminder and tracking functions

14. Archiving functions

15. Notification of submittal and RFI statuses and current responsible party

16. Permits and addendums

B. Some documents are not suitable to be shared using the NPS/DSC management software website.

Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be shared using NPS/DSC management software…