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01110-4

Fuel Management Systems, Death Valley National Park

STATEMENT OF WORK

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

REPLACE COW CREEK FUEL STATION PUMPS

PART I - GENERAL _______________________________________________________ 2

A. DESCRIPTION OF WORK ITEMS __________________________________ 2

B. LOCATION: ______________________________________________________ 2

C. SUBMITTALS ____________________________________________________ 2

D. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS _______________________ 7

E. CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES: The contractor shall: _______________ 7

F. TEMPORARY SERVICES ___________________________________________ 9

G. APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS _________________________ 9

PART II MATERIALS ____________________________________________________ 9

H. FUEL DISPENSERS _______________________________________________ 9

I. FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE ____________________ 12

J. LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS ______________________________________ 16

K. FUEL APRON AREA LIGHTING FIXTURES & CONTROLS __________ 17

L. UTILITIES ______________________________________________________ 17

PART III - EXECUTION __________________________________________________ 19

M. GENERAL ______________________________________________________ 19

PREPARATION FOR ABOVE GROUND PUMP INSTALLATION ___________ 19

N. EXISTING CONDITIONS _________________________________________ 20

O. STARTING AND ADJUSTING _____________________________________ 22

P. SAFETY __________________________________________________________ 23

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PART I - GENERAL

A. DESCRIPTION OF WORK ITEMS

1. The goal of this project is to modernize and simplify the fueling and fuel management system at Death Valley National Park.

2. The scope of this project includes providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and all other contractor related services to rehabilitate and improve fuel dispensing systems.

a. Remove existing fuel dispensing system at Park Maintenance Headquarters, Cow Creek to create a complete and working gasoline and diesel fuel dispensing and use management system. Remove and replace the fuel dispensing equipment. Construct new fuel dispensing system including fuel management equipment, software, and leak detection system. Reuse existing fuel tanks.

B. LOCATION:

1. Park Maintenance Headquarters, Cow Creek. Cow Creek is approximately three miles north of the visitor center at Furnace Creek. This location currently serves as Park Maintenance Headquarters. The work site is in the Maintenance operations and parking area. The selected site for the new fueling station is within the same footprint of the current fueling station.

C. SUBMITTALS

1. The contractor shall submit three copies of each of the following not less than 30 days before starting work. The contractor shall allow 30-days for review and approval of all pre-construction documents.

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a. Shop Drawings: Showing location of all major components with details of fabrication, assembly and erection including connections and engagement to contiguous work at the Park Maintenance Headquarters. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for pre-engineered components. Provide drawings in electronic format as both PDF and DWG files on an optical disc (i.e., compact disc or digital video disc), as an electronic file transfer, and as three printed copies, one set not smaller than Arch D (24x36 inch, ISO 216 equivalent sizes are acceptable with permission from the contracting officer) and two bound copies not less than tabloid-size (11x17 inch). The Arch D and one tabloid set will be delivered to the Park. One tabloid set will be delivered to the Contracting Officer.

b. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, the contractor shall provide two complete sets of instructions for the Contracting Officer

Representative and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

c. Operations and Traffic Control Plan: A written plan for minimizing interruption of facility operations during this project and any traffic control required during the project.

d. Samples: Samples shall be large enough to clearly illustrate the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern.

e. Project Schedule: The proposed project schedule will show the critical path for the project with anticipated start date, delivery lead times, anticipated weather or other delays, inspections, et cetera. Upon receiving the notice to proceed the Contractor will update the project schedule and provide updates to the schedule not less than monthly thereafter.

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f. Laydown Plan: The Contractor will prepare a simple schematic that shows any requested laydown space. The plan will show, at minimum, approximate dimensions, general description of items stored, hazardous materials – including fuel – storage, office and restroom location, and number of vehicles. The Government may limit the size of the laydown and/or the amount and type of material or equipment stored in the laydown or at the project site at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will update the laydown plan to meet the assigned laydown space and if storage or equipment locations change during the project.

g. Accident Prevention Plan: The Plan shall address all applicable OSHA and other applicable regulations or policies requirements for all work to be performed during the course of this project. The Contractor and all their subcontractors shall follow procedures outlined in the accident prevention plan during all phases of the project to protect the health and safety of all persons and property in the vicinity of the project site. The plan shall also address injury reporting and emergency medical services. Emergency services in Death Valley are accessed by calling the Federal Interagency

Communications Center, San Bernardino at (760) 786-2330 or (909) 383-

5651. The Contractor will provide these phone numbers and a map to the closest hospital to all individuals working at the site via the accident prevention plan, posting them in a conspicuous location, and during site orientations.

2. The Contractor shall submit the following during construction.

a. Redline Drawings: The Contractor will maintain, on site a copy of red-line drawings that show field adjustments or other changes from the shop drawings. The drawings shall be updated by the Contractor not less than weekly. The Contractor shall provide the Government a set of redline drawings at Arch D scale (24x36 inch) after 1 month of construction, and the contractor shall update the drawing not less than monthly during the project.

Updates may be done by hand drafting in the field, if there are no changes, the Contractor will record the date of the no-change update on the first page of the drawings.

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b. Product Submittals: Catalog cutsheets denoting the specific products to be installed. The Contractor will provide product information 30 days prior to installing any product for a 14-day review by the Contracting Officer.

c. Informational Submittals: Informational submittals will be provided not less than 14 days prior to related work for review by the Contracting Officer.

d. Submittal Log: The Contractor will provide and maintain a log of submittals.

The log will include the submittal number, the type of submittal, the date submitted, the date returned, and the adjudication of the submittal. The submittal log shall be updated not less than weekly.

e. RFI/RFP Log: The Contractor will provide and maintain a log of requests for information (RFI) and request for proposals (RFP). The log shall be updated not less than weekly.

f. Progress Meeting Agenda and Notes: Agenda for project meetings will be provided not less than one business day prior to meetings. Notes from project meetings will be provided not more than two business days after project meetings. Project meetings shall be regularly occurring with a schedule approved by the Contracting Officer, but the meeting will occur not less than monthly.

3. The contractor shall submit the following before final acceptance.

a. Project Record Drawings in electronic format as both PDF and DWG files on an optical disc (i.e., compact disc or digital video disc), as an electronic file transfer, and as three printed copies, one set as Arch D (24x36 inch) and two bound copies not less than tabloid-size (11x17 inch). All drawings shall be delivered to the Park.

b. Guarantees and Warranties.

c. Spare Parts and Materials.

d. On-the-Job training documentation and materials, which may include a

Contractor-recorded video of training demonstrations, a written training program, a combination of training media, or similar, such that future employees gain the same training provided during commissioning.

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e. Operation and Maintenance Data and Manuals. Provide two bound printed copies (three ring binders or similar are acceptable binding), include with each bound copy an optical disc (i.e., compact disc or digital video disc) that contains a digital copy of all final submittal documents. Deliver to the Park.

f. Disposal manifests and certification of contaminated materials removal and disposal. Provide paper originals and printed electronic originals as a single bound volume (three-ring binders or similar are acceptable binding) and scanned copies and/or electronic originals as one optical disc (i.e., compact disc or digital video disc) to the Park.

g. Return all issued keys and locks.

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D. SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. A preconstruction meeting will be held prior to commencement of work.

2. Contractor shall conduct their operations so as to cause the least possible interference with the normal operations of the Park. The regular working hours of the U.S. Government are 0600 to 1700, Monday through Friday. Should the

Contractor desire to perform work outside the regular hours or on Federal holidays, the Contractor shall submit a request to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative for approval at least ten (10) working days in advance.

3. Contractor must ensure their operations do not encumber the use of the existing buildings, walkways or other structures unless otherwise approved by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative. Contractor must allow free passage to the buildings and must install fencing and control devices to permit safe usage at all times.

E. CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES: The contractor shall:

1. Not extend operations beyond the areas designated by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative.

2. Handle and store equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and orderly manner and shall keep the premises orderly, sanitary, and free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish resulting from operations under this contract.

3. Receive from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, prior to beginning work, the limits of the work area, including temporary stockpile area(s).

4. Maintain proper traffic controls and barricades to ensure site safety at all times.

Traffic barricades shall conform to the U.S. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control

Devices.

5. Coordinate though Contracting Officer’s Representative all storage areas for materials and staging areas at the work site. Dispose of all removed material outside the park. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park.

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6. Immediately remove hazardous rubbish from project site. Place other construction debris in refuse containers at least daily. Dispose of refuse at least weekly, in a legal manner, at public or private dumping areas outside the park.

Do not abandon, burn, or bury refuse inside the park.

7. Preservation of Natural Features and Protection of Facilities: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings and adjacent structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout and other hazards created by earthwork operations. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees, plants, and facilities at no additional expense to the

Government.

a. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing structures.

8. Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to park personnel. Road access and/or building closures will not be permitted, unless approved by Contracting Officer’s Representative.

9. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer’s Representative of proposed locations and times for excavation.

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

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

10. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park

Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

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F. TEMPORARY SERVICES

1. Restrooms/Portable Restrooms shall be provided by the contractor, park facilities will not be made available.

2. Electrical service and water is available at all locations.

G. APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS

1. The contractor shall meet or exceed all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations including but not limited to;

a. American Petroleum Institute (API) Publications

b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publications

c. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

d. California State Codes/Rules

(i) Propane and Natural Gas Board Rules

(ii) Board of Air Quality Control Rules

(iii) Oil and Solid Fuel Board Rules

(iv) Rules for Underground Oil Storage Facilities

e. Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

f. State and Local Fire Marshal Regulations

g. Industry standards and manufacturer installation instructions.

h. Nationally recognized building codes

PART II MATERIALS

H. FUEL DISPENSERS

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1. Dispensing systems including all piping, sumps, dispenser stands, and equipment necessary and required to connect tanks, fuel dispensers and fuel management systems.

2. The Contractor shall provide and install two free-standing, twin fuel dispensing units equipped with four dispensing nozzles. Integrated into the dispensers, facing opposite sides of the dispenser parallel to traffic flow will be card and/or fob readers, input keypads, and LCD screens (or similar) with graphical user interface consistent with modern commercial gas stations. A system to reduce temperatures inside the dispenser should be provided as an option. The Gasboy Atlas X, or Equal.

3. The Contractor may provide an alternate bid. The Contractor may substitute the system described at Part II.H.2 above, by providing and installing two free-standing, twin fuel dispensing units equipped with four dispensing nozzles and one card reader system with card and/or fob readers, input keypads, and LCD screen (or similar) with graphical user interface consistent with modern commercial gas stations. A system to reduce temperatures inside the dispenser should be provided as an option. A Gasboy

9800 with a card reader system, or equal, may be acceptable.

4. The Contractor shall denote if the design is accessible under Architectural

Barrier Act Standards (ABAS), however an accessible design is not required.

5. Two nozzles will dispense gasoline, and two nozzles shall dispense diesel fuel.

6. Fuel dispensers shall have direct connection to communications, fuel tracking and monitoring systems. Fuel tracking will be compliant with GSA vehicle tracking requirements, for example, unique vehicle identifier, authorized user identifier, vehicle mileage, fuel product type, and fuel quantity dispensed. The vehicle identifier can be a magnetic strip using a fleet fuel card, radio frequency chip card, fob, or similar. The Park must be able to issue identifiers for small equipment, replace lost identifiers, or similar. Brass-pinned fobs have reliability issues and would only be accepted with permission from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will provide the identifier programming device and not less than 500 blank devices.

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7. Gasoline dispensers shall dispense fuel from each nozzle at a minimum of

10 gallons per minute, and shall be equipped with automatic ¾” nozzles which restrict flow when tank is full.

8. One diesel fuel dispenser will have an automatic 1” nozzle which restricts flow when the tank is full, and it will dispense fuel at not less than 40 gallons per minute. One diesel fuel dispenser will be compatible with diesel light vehicles and dispense not less than 20 gallons per minute from an automatic nozzle which restricts flow when the tank is full.

9. Each fuel dispenser shall be equipped with a lighted display which illuminates product or grade and register areas. Lighting, excluding LCD backlights, or similar, will be user serviceable. All screens, register dial faces, and product information will be easily readable in bright daylight and during the hours of darkness with no additional exterior lighting. Lighting should dim when the dispenser is not in use to conserve energy and preserve the Park’s dark sky status.

10. Dispensers shall be equipped with easily accessible ten-micron filters which will help ensure product purity and helps protect critical components from contamination.

11. Dispenser hoses shall be a minimum of 3/4” hard wall hose, 22’ long.

12. Dispensers shall be equipped with a hose retractor as required by regulations.

13. Where required, dispenser shall have vapor recovery devices.

14. Finishes

a) Comply with National Association of Architectural Metal

Manufacturers (NAAMM) "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes.

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b) Dispensers should be finished in a light neutral color consistent with the historic viewshed. Sample color selections will be provided to the Contracting Officer for selection. Panels shall be resistant to corrosion.

c) Appearance of Finished Work: Variations in appearance of abutting or adjacent pieces are acceptable if they are within one-half of the range of approved samples. Noticeable variations in the same piece are not acceptable. Variations in appearance of other components are acceptable if they are within the range of approved samples and are assembled or installed to minimize contrast.

I. FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE

1. The Contractor shall furnish and install all piping, sumps, equipment, utilities, necessary and required to connect tanks, fuel dispensers, and fuel management systems.

2. The Contractor shall furnish and install one integrated fuel management system capable of monitoring/managing from the Park Maintenance

Headquarters location. This fuel management system shall be able to provide automated compliance reporting and inspector-ready reports on demand in a format that is compatible with Microsoft access and Microsoft excel. The system must be setup to work through a computer attached to the Park’s network or must have internal upgradeable windows software that will allow it to attach to the network without the need for changes to active directory.

System features shall include;

a) Fuel management systems must allow two-way communication thus providing total access to site data and monitoring twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week via any web browser on a personal computer.

b) System must provide secure control, ability to modify configuration upgrades and perform diagnostics using the same user interface locally and remotely.

3. Access

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a) The system will be capable of using a vehicle GSA Fleet Card and

I-Plate vehicle cards (cf. Wex card) for transactions.

b) The system shall have the capability to directly bill fuel charges to

GSA.

c) A Secondary method of tracking purchases must also be available, for example, generic magnetic strip cards, radio frequency chips or cards, or fobs. The system must be writable and rewritable by the

Park using commercially-available equipment that shall initially be provided by the Contractor.

d) The system shall record vehicle milage entered via keypad

e) The system shall record a vehicle code entered via keypad

f) The system shall be programmable by a layperson at the Park to include a minimum of 5 optional ID fields shall be available entered via keypad (e.g.; employee #, accounts, jobs, etc).

4. Parameters

a) The system shall be capable of managing 999 park vehicles, 999 employees, 999 pieces of equipment, 999 non-Government users and vehicles, and allow multiple systems to be networked at the same site.

5. System Controls shall be user selectable and include, at a minimum:

a) Cardless/keyless access capability

b) Vehicle or employee PIN

c) Vehicle and employee lockout

d) Fuel type restriction by vehicle

e) Fill limit per transaction by vehicle with an automatic stop when quantity of fuel dispensed reaches the fill limit

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f) Maximum fueling(s) per day by vehicle

g) Programmable system on/off times

h) Odometer entries shall be checked against the last odometer reading for reasonability; and

i) Manager password protection

6. Essential Access Types shall include:

a) Vehicle - references vehicle look-up file, prompts for employee file number (Vehicle code entry via the keypad may be used in place of a vehicle key if desired)

b) Supervisor - prompts for vehicle and employee file numbers

c) Delivery - prompts for inventory delivery amount, adds to inventory

d) Dipstick - prompts for dipstick reading; creates dipstick transaction

e) Price/gallon – current price per gallon and the ability to update price per gallon after deliveries.

f) Manager - allows access to reports, file editing, diagnostics, and back-up & restore; and

g) Report - allows access to reports only

7. Transaction Data Recorded shall include but not be limited to:

a) Site number;

b) Transaction number;

c) Vehicle key number;

d) Vehicle number;

e) Vehicle department/account number;

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f) Employee number;

g) Employee division number;

h) Pump, product, & tank numbers;

i) Date and time;

j) Transaction quantity;

k) Vehicle cumulative quantity;

l) Vehicle cumulative cost;

m) Employee cumulative cost;

n) Employee cumulative quantity

o) Odometer;

p) Price per gallon for each transaction;

q) Miles/Kilometers between fueling; and

r) Error codes.

8. System Reports generated by fuel management system shall include at a minimum:

a) Division/Account vehicle report which provides information by vehicle, division or account, and grand total fuel usage, last odometer or hour meter, distance (miles/kilometers) or hours traveled, and fuel efficiency (MPG) for current time period.

b) Vehicle reports which lists vehicle file data plus beginning and ending odometers; maximum and current fueling(s) per day;

cumulative fueling(s) and quantity per current time period.

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c) Billing reports which includes date, plate number, mileage, gallons dispensed, price per gallon, total transaction cost, user, pump or hose number, and cumulative totals by user-defined reporting period.

d) Division employee reports which reports employee and department fuel usage for current time period;

e) Employee report which lists employee and department numbers; lockout status; PIN; cumulative fuelings and quantity per current time period;

f) Inventory reports which list tank number, product code, current quantity, last delivery amount and date;

g) Pump reports which list pump and tank numbers, product code, cumulative pump totalizer, and reset date;

h) Lockout reports which list locked out vehicles and employees;

i) System configuration report which prints system parameters;

and

j) Date and time report which prints current date and time.

J. LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS

1. The Contract shall furnish and install all piping, sumps, sensors, and equipment necessary and required to connect two new fuel tank leak detection systems and associated equipment.

a) Leak detection system will monitor the underground petroleum storage tanks in Park Maintenance Headquarters

(1) Tank #1 contains 10,000-gallons gasoline. Tank #2 contains 10,000-gallons diesel fuel.

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b) Leak detection systems must be accessible via internet and be able to detect leaks and report these leak detections with audible and visible alarms. The alarms shall be of suitable volume and visibility to be heard and seen in the location they are installed by a worker in the area, generally a flashing beacon visible from all sides of not less than 15 candelas and an alarm not less than 15 decibels louder than the ambient environment, alarms must be able to be silenced and disabled and reactivated with a single operation, for example, pushing a button. The alarm must be distinct in sound and color from other emergency alarms, for example, the fire alarm. The system shall also report these leak detection alarms via email notification/internet communication and fax notification. Systems must be compatible with current government active directory and other systems.

c) Leak detection systems shall have an intuitive graphical user interface, onboard help function and custom alarm or an approved equal.

K. FUEL APRON AREA LIGHTING FIXTURES & CONTROLS

1. Do not disturb exiting lighting & controls.

L. UTILITIES

1. Furnish and install electrical and communication utilities from Park

Maintenance Headquarters building.

a) Utilities shall include all new wiring and equipment necessary to extend existing electrical service and communication services to fueling station equipment and other ancillary equipment.

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b) The Contractor shall install a manual transfer switch and generator connection, for example, an L14-30R plug, at the Maintenance

Headquarters, including all wiring and equipment – excluding the generator – to connect a common commercially available portable generator (e.g., 10 kW, 50A, 120/240V gasoline-powered generator set) to power the pumps and fuel management systems during a power outage. If power requirements exceed common portable generator capacity, that is, greater than 15kW, 50A, or 240V, the generator shall be provided and installed by the Contractor.

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PART III - EXECUTION

M. GENERAL

PREPARATION FOR ABOVE GROUND PUMP INSTALLATION

1. Upon award the Contractor shall complete all required documentation for installation of fuel dispensing units needed by all regulating agencies to include the State of California, and the County of Inyo.

2. Upon completion of notification, a copy of all permits shall be provided to the National Park Service Contracting Officer’s Representative in person or via certified mail. Permits and permit applications that are exclusively electronic from the regulating agency may be provided electronically to the

Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

3. All pumps and fuel dispensing equipment shall be labeled and placarded in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, and as per state and federal regulations for health and safety hazards associated with tank content and fuel dispensing activities.

4. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made of recycled or environmentally responsible material.

Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

5. The contractor shall be responsible for the following;

a) The handling, transportation, and disposal of any regulated and non-regulated substances removed from a petroleum storage tank system, and any contaminated soils, backfill material, groundwater, wash water, or similar materials removed from the system shall be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner and shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations in effect for the type, volume, contaminant concentration, and classification of the removed material.

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b) The cleanup and disposal of any contaminated materials resulting from the release of hydrocarbons deemed avoidable by the

Contracting Officer shall be the responsibility of the contractor, at no expense to the government. Criteria for this determination shall be the contractor’s conformity with these specifications and industry standards of practice. The contractor shall bear all costs associated with these cleanup activities.

c) Submitting to the Contracting Officer, detailed and legible delivery tickets/manifests prepared, signed, and dated by an agent for the treatment, landfill or disposal facility certifying the type and amount of materials delivered. Completed tickets/manifests shall be received by the Contracting Officer within five working days after delivery.

d) Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of spilled materials or if a site assessment finds oil stained or saturated soil, strong petroleum vapors or an oil sheen or elevated sample analysis readings above the California DEP notification levels. The contracting officer will report to DEP discovery of a discharge within 24 hours of discovery.

e) Remove old fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, hoses, handles, etc. from the park as promptly as possible.

N. EXISTING CONDITIONS

1. Existing Conditions: Before beginning work, the Contractor shall investigate and verify the existence and location of mechanical and electrical systems affecting the work. Before installation, the Contractor shall verify the location and points of connection of utilities services.

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2. Acceptance of Conditions: The Contractor shall examine substrates, areas, and conditions, as needed, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. The

Contractor shall record observations and provide field notes and a written report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, also perform the following.

a) Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with existing finishes or primers.

b) Examine existing infrastructure for mechanical and electrical systems to verify actual locations of connections before equipment and fixture installation.

c) Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the work properly. Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with installation progress to avoid delaying work.

d) Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items.

e) Review of contract documents and field conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the contract documents, submit a Request for Information (RFI) to Contracting Officer’s

Representative. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the contract documents.

f) Locate work and components of the work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

(1) Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

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(2) Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

g) Comply with manufacturer’s written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

h) Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results. Maintain conditions required for product performance until substantial completion.

i) Conduct installation operations so no part of the work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions.

j) Tools and Equipment: Only use tools and equipment that meet minimum regulatory and manufacturer requirements.

3. Hazardous Materials: When possible, use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous. All products used must have a Safety Data Sheet stored in an inventoried binder, or similar, compliant with the Hazard Communication standard, 29 CFR 1926.29 /

1910.1200. The binder shall be easily accessible to workers and emergency responders.

O. STARTING AND ADJUSTING

1. The Contractor shall:

a) Start equipment and operating components to confirm proper operation. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest.

b) Adjust operating components for proper operation without binding. Adjust equipment for proper operation.

c) Test each piece of equipment to verify proper operation. Test and adjust controls and safety devices. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

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d) Provide instruction and training on operation of installed equipment and software. Not less than three trainings shall be provided for pump operations and scheduling shall be at the convenience of the Government to ensure all employees have the opportunity for training. This may include one training on a Saturday.

One training shall be provided for personnel who will use the software. All written training materials shall be included in the

Operations and Maintenance manual.

P. SAFETY

1. The contractor, subcontractors and their employees shall be familiar with and comply with Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) safety requirements set forth in 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926, and all federal, state, and local regulations, as applicable.

2. The vendor shall bear sole responsibility for any penalties and down time charges imposed for noncompliance.

3. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the approved Accident

Prevention Plan on-site during all phases of the project and shall ensure that all on-site personnel have reviewed and are familiar with the plan. All safety equipment referenced in the health and safety plan shall be on-site and calibrated (if applicable) before construction begins.

4. The Contractor shall, at all times, maintain safe and continuous access to the work site for the Contracting Officer’s Representative, federal, state, and local authorities. The Contractor shall provide all necessary safety measures including, but not limited to, fencing, barricades, warning signs, and flags, to ensure the safety of the vendor, subcontractors, and all vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the project area. Required barricades, warning signs, etc.

shall be placed around the work zone prior to initiation of work and kept in place until all work is complete.

5. The Contractor shall store or handle gasoline or other flammable liquids in strict accordance with NFPA 30 and all state and local fire marshal requirements.

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6. The Contractor shall have a minimum of two Class 40 B:C fire extinguishers at site and readily available for any work which involves release of product or use of a sparking device or hot work.

7. The Contractor shall be responsible for directing the use of personal protective clothing and equipment to minimize employee exposure in accordance with OSHA standards.

8. The Contractor shall eliminate all potential sources of ignition from the area including smoking materials, and non-explosion-proof electrical and internal combustion equipment.

9. All work shall be completed in a manner that minimizes the possibility of any threat to human health and safety or the environment.