B08_Att1_Specifications_7_25_24.pdf

GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Replace Interior Components of Marin Headlands Visitor Center Facility

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Replace Interior Components of Marin Headlands Visitor Center Facility

GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA,

CALIFORNIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01110 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION

012601

CONTRACT MODIFICATION

SECTION 01310 PROJECT MEETINGS

SECTION 01330 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01360 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SECTION 014300 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01600 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 01770

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

SECTION 061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 073113 ASPHALT SHINGLES

SECTION 076200

SHEET METAL FLASHING

SECTION 096500

WOOD FLOORS

SECTION

096000 RESILIENT FLOORING

SECTION 099113

EXTERIOR PAINTING

SECTION 01110 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Visistor Center is located within the Marin Headlands and is part of California’s

Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), north of San Francisco. It isadjacent to Fort Cronkhite a former WW2 Military post. The Visitor Center age is circa 1941- 1942. The buildings are contributing structures in the Forts Baker, Barry and Cronkhite National Register Historic District. The existing roofing is assumed to be more than 20 years old. The roof framing should be evaluated prior to undertaking the work of this contract. Care should be exercised during the work to avoid overloading the existing roof rafters and sheathing.

B. The work of this contract consists of providing all the materials, labor and equipment to replace the roof, replace the stairs, rehabilitate and paint ramp and rail, install new linoleum flooring and refinish the wood floors at the Visitor Center.

C. Hazardous Materials: Roofing materials have not been checked for asbestos content.

It is assumed contractor will comply with all current regulations regarding the treatment of hazardous materials during the performance of this contract.

a. Existing Paint at Fort Cronkhite has tested positive for containing lead in the past, however some surfaces like paint over roof flashing has tested negative. Wet patch compound around pipe penetrations at Capehart has tested positive for asbestos-containing material. Tar and felt paper has tested negative in roofing assemblies at Fort Cronkhite. All work of the contractor shall be performed to safety guidelines promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency, Occupational Health and Safety Administration and Cal-OSHA. Contractor is responsible to perform hazardous materials testing on ramp, rails, stairs, and roofing materials. Contractor is responsible for hazardous materials containment, abatement and disposal.

D. The contractor will set up containment around the building, and perform hazardous material testing. Contractor is responsible removal of asphalt shingle and felt paper roofing; and replacement of any damaged wood decking. \. Contractor is responsible for replacement of roof flashing, including drip edge, pipe vent collars, and salvaging and reinstallation of downspouts; Contractor must match new roofing and components with existing roof, and match new components with adjacent structures roof.

Contractor is responsible to remove existing sheet vinyl, prep subfloor and furnish & install new linoleum sheet flooring in Kitchen, restrooms, hall and back of Visitor center. Contractor is responsible to patch repair sand and refinish wood floors of visitor center; replace back stairs to match existing, furnish & install new vinyl or rubber protective covers/caps and antislip surface on stair treads and risers; selectively replace damaged wood framing on front and back rails and ramps to match existing and paint ramp and rails, including anti slip aggregate surface on ramp.

E. Contractor is responsible for removing any construction debris using a shop vac or other appropriate removal system to mitigate dust accumulation. Contractor is not responsible for dust or debris intrusion into the interior spaces.

F. Contractor will be responsible for complete removal of all debris pertaining to the project. Disposal of wastes and hazardous materials by the contractor shall be done according to all County/State Regulations at a County/State permitted disposal site.

Contractor shall keep projects neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

Contractor shall store and use all equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard.

G. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIELD-VERIFYING ALL

MEASUREMENTS AND QUANTITIES

1.2 LOCATION

A. All work will be performed within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Work will occur within Marin County in California.

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

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

B. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public, staff and occupants, no closures will be permitted without specific approval of Contracting Officer.

C. Confine storage of materials to areas approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

D. Preservation of Natural and Cultural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

F. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with Contracting Officer and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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

H. 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 that may result from moving of equipment.

1 .4 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall perform all work between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Monday thru Friday. Any variation of this work schedule must be requested in writing and approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

B. Holiday Work Restrictions: No on-site work shall be performed on weekends or Federal holidays unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1 .5 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Field verify all existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products. Contractor is responsible for all field verifications.

1.6 GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED MATERIALS

A. The Government will furnish both water and electricity where currently available within the park.

B. All other materials shall be Contractor-furnished from outside the park.

C. SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT: NOT USED.

PART 2 PRODUCTS: NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 List of Contract Line Items

A. Contract Line Item Number 1: Hazardous Materials Testing and Abatement

1. Contractor is to perform lead base paint or asbestos testing for any surfaces suspected of containing these hazardous materials if no testing results exist.

Laboratory results of lead paint and ACM testing shall be provided prior start of construction and available upon request. There is a line item for this service on the attached bid sheet. Current scope of work includes abatement and disposal of lead paint at ramp/rails and stairs and of asbestos containing materials in select areas (i.e.

wet patch compound) of roof.. All work involving disturbance, removal, storage, disposal or encapsulation of lead paint, windows performed as part of this contract, is to conform to applicable federal, state and local laws, including current OSHA and EPA standards.

2. Contractor is to Submit a copy of test reports, testing specifically lead based paint hazards and asbestos-containing material in the form of roofing. No work will be started until a written lead and asbestos mitigation plan of action has been approved by the Contracting Officer. Document preparation and cleaning procedures in strict accordance with federal, state and local laws, including current OSHA and EPA standards.

3. Removal, storage, disposal or encapsulation of lead paint, and removal and disposal of roofing containing asbestos based materials performed as part of this contract, is to conform to applicable federal, State and local laws, including current OSHA and EPA standards.

B. Contract Line Item Number 2: Demolition of Existing roof including steeple and parapet

C. Contract Line Item Number 3: Install New Drip Edge and Flashing

1. The contractor will replace roof flashing, including drip edge to match existing flashing and drip edge. Refer to Section 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing

C. Contract Line Item Number 4: Install new board roofing

1. The contractor will remove and replace any damaged board roofing (up to 400 sf) at the Visitor Center and replace with new underlayment to match existing board underlayment.

D. Contract Line Item Number 5: Install New Roof

1. Contractor is to install new Install new 3 Tab Shingles, including hip & ridge shingles in the color “Spanish Red” and felt underlayment roofing system. Refer to Section 07 32 13 Asphalt Singles Roof system - Replace all standard sheet metal pipe flashings and two-piece .025 vent flashing sets. Refer to Section 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing

E. Contract Line Item Number 6: Salvage and Install existing 3" copper downspouts,

1. The contractor will salvage and reinstall existing 3” copper downspouts. Refer to Section 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing

F. Contract Line Item Number 7: Replace Wood stairs(4-treads) landing, and rail

1. Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches (178 mm) maximum and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically between the nosing of adjacent treads. Nosing Projection ¾” minimum 1-1/4 in maximum. Nosing is required where tread depth is minimum 10”. Maximum 3/8” variation in rise, tread and nosing.

2. Replace landing and rail and stairs to match existing.

3. Refer to Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry.

G. Contract Line Item Number 8: Selectively Replace damaged Railing

1. Replace all deteriorated, rotting and unstable railing at front and back ramp with members of the same size and dimension.

2. Refer to Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry.

H. Contract Line Item Number 9: Selectively Replace deteriorated boards of ramp

1. Replace all deteriorated, rotting and unstable railing at front and back ramp with members of the same size and dimension.

2. Refer to Section 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry.

I. Contract Line Item Number 10: Prime and Paint wood ramp, rails and stairs

1. Install slip resistant surface on ramp and stairs.

2. Refer to Section 09 91 13 Exterior Painting

J. Contract Line Item Number 11: Patch Sand and refinish wood floors

1. Repairs to holes in floor must match color, grain and be flush with existing finish floor surface

2. Refer section 09 64 00 Wood Floors

K. Contract Line Item Number 12: Install new Linoleum flooring

1. Remove all existing sheet vinyl flooring and Install new linoleum flooring in Kitchen, bathrooms, halls at back of Visitor center

2. Refer to Section 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring

I. Contract Line Item Number 13: Mobilization/Demobilization

1. This item includes mobilizing and demobilizing all required equipment to the site. For Schedule of Value purposes the Contractor cannot exceed 60% of this CLIN to Mobilization. This CLIN does not include payment for materials. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify this portion of the bid.

Measurement for payment shall be by lump sum.

2. Payment will be at the contract lump sum price. Progress payments will be based on percentage of the work item that is completed, or as outlined in the approved Schedule of Values

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.0 SUMMARY

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

1.0 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

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.

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

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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.

1.0 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 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.

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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

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. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

2. 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.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012601

SECTION 01310

PROJECT MEETINGS

1 .1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange a Microsoft Teams meeting or phone conference meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Correspondence procedures

2. Designation of responsible personnel

3. Labor standards provisions

4. Payroll reports

5. Changes

6. Payments to Contractor

7. Subcontractors

8. National Park Service regulations

9. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

10. Accident reporting

11. Documents required under the contract

12. Park rules and regulations

13. Recycling Program

14. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

15. Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" clause of the General

Provisions)

16. Cultural Survey and Natural Resource Compliance requirements for off-site, non-commercial borrow pits (compliance with "Cultural Resources Survey" clause of the General Provisions.

17. Tentative construction schedule

18. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals

19. Project closeout requirements

20. Relationship of Division 1 to other divisions

1 .2 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors.

B. Subcontractors will not be allowed to work until they have attended a meeting.

C. Additional meetings will be held as needed or for new subcontractors.

D. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

2. Review of work progress

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions

4. Identification of problems which impede planned progress

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals

6. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

7. Status of project record drawings (monthly)

8. Status of operation and maintenance data manuals (monthly)

9. Maintenance of progress schedule

10. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules

11. Planned progress during succeeding work period

12. Coordination of projected progress

13. Maintenance of quality and work standards

14. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination

15. Other business relating to work

PART 2 PRODUCTS: NOT USED.

PART 3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

3 .1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Payment will be included in the bid item to which this work relates.

SUBMITTALS

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Project closeout - Section 01770.

1.3 SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES

A. All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16. A copy of the form is included at the end of this section.) No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

B. As specified in Section 075700 – Coated Foam Roofing, forward submittals to Contracting Officer’s Representative at least 5 days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit one reproducible original and two copies of each shop drawing, three copies of manufacturer’s catalog sheets (cut sheets), three specimens of each sample, and three copies of all other submittals requested.

1. Surface Preparation Plan: for work related operations on buildings containing lead paint and asbestos–containing material in joint and paint compounds includes containment and disposal.

2. Manufacturers’ Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages: mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

3. Manufacturer’s Application 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.

4. Submit manufacturer’s warranty information.

5. Submit completed daily job reports provided by NPS detailing work accomplished each day, trades present, and the weather.

6. Roofing formulas and vendor information for each color used will also be given to NPS for future reference.

C. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

D. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data demonstrating the product meeting the salient characteristics including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTALS

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer’s literature regarding application of paints and coatings.

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

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

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

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

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

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

3. Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

E. Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Forward submittals that are related to or affect one another as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Each transmittal shall contain only data specific to that individual submittal.

F. Submittal Identification:

1. Identification shall include the park name-package number, project title, contract number, and transmittal number.

2. All sets of shop drawings, manufacturer’s catalog sheets, samples, and other documents submitted to the Contracting Officer must have the identification information stamped on the submittal.

3. Identification information shall be applied to the bottom right margin on each page.

Identification information on samples shall be applied to the most readily visible area on the sample or on tags attached to sample.

G. Submittal Numbering:

1. Number each submittal consecutively.

2. For re-submittals use the original submittal number, plus a letter suffix beginning with A.

3. Additional re-submittals of the same item shall contain the original number with the next consecutive letter.

H. Contracting Officer's Representative’s Review:

1. Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out; submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of Contractor’s approval.

2. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor’s own risk.

3. After reviewing submittal. the Contracting Officer’s Representative will return one copy of form CM-16 and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the Contractor. Shop drawing review notations will be returned on the reproducible original shop drawing. All other submitted items will be retained. The Contractor is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use.

4. The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

c. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

SECTION 01360

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

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

1 .2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Park Safety Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

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

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers. Specifically identify the methods of protecting workers and visitors from exposure to lead paint hazard and asbestos-containing material.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

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

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials, specifically lead based paint hazards and asbestos-containing material in the form of window glazing.

D. Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1 .3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the contract. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

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

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.

Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1 .4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires.

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.

B. 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.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2 .1 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2 .2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA.

3 .1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

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

3 .2 EGRESS

A. Provide and maintain adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with egress.

3 .3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. 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.

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

3 .4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3 .5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area will be designated by the Contracting Officer. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. If wearing a hardhat is required, 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 during the visit. As a minimum, provide six hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

3 .6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury. In this particular case the potential hazard is lead based paint.

3.7 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PRECAUTIONS

A. Surface preparation done to some exterior surfaces of park buildings may disturb paint containing lead in the areas surrounding the bent metal flashing and roof and asbestos-containing material (ACM) in the wet patch compound. If done incorrectly, surface preparation may release lead and asbestos into the environment, and adversely affect the health of contractors, park employees and park visitors.

It will be the responsibility of the contractor to perform lead base paint or asbestos testing for any surfaces suspected of containing these hazardous materials if no testing results exist. Laboratory results of lead paint and ACM testing to date will be available at the pre-bid meeting, or available upon request. There is a line item for this service and abatement on the attached bid sheet.

All work involving disturbance, removal, storage, disposal or encapsulation of lead paint, and abatement of wet patch compound of the performed as part of this contract, is to conform to applicable federal, state and local laws, including current OSHA and EPA standards.

B. No work will be started until a written lead and asbestos mitigation plan of action has been approved by the Contracting Officer. Document preparation and cleaning procedures in strict accordance with federal, state and local laws, including current OSHA and EPA standards.

C. Because of the possibility of releasing and dispersing hazardous material debris and dust during this corrective work, non-essential NPS Employees and Park Visitors should not be permitted in the vicinity of the work during the repair activities.

1. The Contractor shall be required to fence or otherwise cordon off the immediate work area to prevent access or, if possible,

2. identify an alternate entrance to the occupied buildings for NPS staff to use during the normal workday.

D. Many park buildings are occupied and in use on a daily basis. Although access to these buildings will be limited, NPS Staff are expected to require entry during the period of the exterior corrective work.

1. To allow normal day-to-day operations and the contract work to go on, only partial shut-down the entry to these buildings will be permitted.

2. A schedule will be submitted and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to any work being performed during the normal working day.

3. Work activities that require more than one day’s work for completion shall be so scheduled that each day’s work (including cleanup) can be accomplished within the time frame of a normal working day (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM).

E. Area Protection: Cover all areas immediately adjacent to and below the work with a 6- mil polyethylene film to protect the ground and to retain the wet debris and dust that will be created during the surface treatment.

1. This covering should extend out horizontally from the base of the wall surface being treated.

2. Although a 6-mil film is reasonably tough, avoid unnecessary traffic over this surface to reduce the chance of puncture.

3. In addition, if the ground surface is rough, an additional layer of polyethylene may be required.

4. Joints and tears shall be repaired immediately with duct tape.

K. Removal of Protective Coverings: At the conclusion of the corrective work or at the end of the day on multi-day activities and when the work area cannot be secured from access, the protective coverings should be carefully removed.

1. retain any remaining debris/dust for proper handling/disposal.

L. Disposal of Waste and Debris: All retained liquid waste shall be poured through a filter cloth to remove paint chips and other debris prior to disposal.

1. The Contractor must make provision for the safe storage of waste onsite for proper disposal.

2. Waste storage area must be rated as abatement areas and access restricted.

3. Large quantities of solid waste should be stored in a covered dumpster secured behind a security fence. These dumpsters and storage containers must have appropriate hazard labels.

4. Lead-based paint should be collected and bagged in 6-mil or double 4-mil plastic bags and stored in a designated secure storage area.

5. After collection of this debris, the Contractor will be responsible for properly storing and the disposal of the lead based paint material according to applicable Federal and State regulations.

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4 .1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SECTION 01430

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

A. The work of this section consists of preparing and executing a quality control program during performance of this painting contract.

B. Inspections and installation of the roofing system shall be conducted during the business hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. No loud noises before 8:00 AM because it’s a residential area. Contractor may arrive at 7:00 AM but cannot start swinging a hammer until 8:00 AM. No weekend work allowed unless a 48-hour notice is given and approved by the CO. Requests should only be made for emergencies or weather delays. Following the notice to proceed from the Contracting Officer (CO), the contractor shall communicate with the COR to schedule any site visit necessary and provide a project work schedule.

1 .2 SUBMITTALS

A. Quality Control Plan: At the time of the preconstruction conference, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer. The plan shall include:

1. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

2. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's quality control supervisor outlining assigned duties.

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

4. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

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

B. Project Schedule- submit a complete schedule outlining lead time for fabrication and installation C. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) –provide a SSSP that will ensure that the procedures, methods and materials used in this removal and installation are compliant with OSHA standards and best practices for employee and site safety. This plan must include name of responsible on-site supervisor, first-aid procedures, outline of each phase of the work, and the hazards associated with each major phase, and methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public.

D. Licenses and Certificates: contractor or subcontractor performing the work must provide proof of valid C-39 California Roofing License. Contractor must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years experience in historic roofing projects to match existing materials to new roofing materials.

E. Materials: provide cut sheets for all materials

F. Daily Submittals: Submit Daily Quality Control Report showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report. Reference Attachment: Contractors Q.C. Daily Report.

G. Tests: Submit triplicate copies of complete hazardous materials and any test results not later than three calendar days after the test was performed. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency. Reference Attachment: Test Report Information Sheet

H. Off Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

I. Completion Report: Upon project completion, a written completion report of all tasks performed, accompanied by photographs and any shop drawings produced, shall be provided to the COR J. All submittals shall be submitted and approved by the COR after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued by the

Contracting Officer (CO).

K. Progress Payments: If the CQC plan and Daily Quality Control Reports are not submitted in a timely manner, the Contracting Officer may retain an appropriate amount of the applicable progress payment.

1 .3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Except for tests or other items of work specified to be performed by the Government, the quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Inspect and test all work often enough to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

B. Quality Control Staff: The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used for quality control, supplemented as necessary by additional technicians. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be employed full time at the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3 .1 OFF-SITE CONTROL

A. Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

3 .2 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

B. Preparatory: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

1. Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work.

2. Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

3. Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

4. Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies.

5. Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

C. Initial: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship. Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

D. Follow-Up: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

3 .3 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain Daily Quality Control Reports (sample attached) of quality control activities and tests.

Daily Quality Control Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under the General Provisions, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

3 .4 ENFORCEMENT

A. The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer. Construction shall not proceed on any feature of work containing uncorrected work.

4 .1 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01600

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

A. The work of this section consists of the general procedures for handling, storing, and protecting material and equipment.

1 .2 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible.

Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/reusable packaging which uses the minimum amount of packaging possible.

1 .3 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels accessible for inspection.

B. Interior Storage: Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.

C. Exterior Storage:

1. Store products subject to damage by the…