B08_Attach_1_HALE_318735_Specifications.pdf

Haleakala National Park Hawaii

HALE

PMIS 318735

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

Final Construction Documents (CD) Stamped and Signed 5/15/23

THIS WORK WAS PREPARED

BY ME OR UNDER MY

SUPERVISION.

Signature

Expiration Date of the License

4/30/2024

May 15, 2023

Final Construction Documents (CD) Stamped and Signed

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Haleakala National Park, PMIS 318735 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section # Section Name

MF 04

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS

Provided by NPS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary of Work

01 11 40 Natural Resource Protection

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 Photo Documentation

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 Reference Standards

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 73 40 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

Closeout and Operation & Maintenance Requirements

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 03 - DIVISION 30

Not used

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 53 Wildlife Deterrent Fence

DIVISION 33 - DIVISION 49

Not used

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Haleakala National Park, PMIS 318735 SUMMARY OF WORK

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. Acronyms

3. Government-Furnished Materials

4. Weather Conditions

5. Preservation of Natural Features

6. Contractor Use of Site

7. Installation Corridor

8. Demolished Material Requirements

9. Storage of Materials.

10. Helicopter Access

11. Public Use of Site

12. Conduct of Operations

13. Work Restrictions

14. Firearms

15. Special Construction Requirements

16. Fire Prevention and Protection

17. Explosives

18. Park Regulations

19. Vehicle Regulations

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Locations:

1. Haleakala National Park (HALE), Maui, HI

2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HAVO), Hawaii, HI (Materials only in accordance with

Contract Documents for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, PMIS 318732).

B. Summary of Work:

1. HALE: The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and all other items necessary to complete the work as identified in the Contract Documents to construct 12.47 miles of fence. Coordinate specific fence mileage with Drawings.

a. Contract Type: Design-bid-build.

b. Demolition and removal of approximately 12.47 miles of existing fencing.

c. Labor and all materials as required for complete installation of approximately 8.47 miles of fencing. Refer to Drawings for mileage of each fencing section.

d. Labor and all materials, except Government-Furnished materials as indicated herein, for installation of approximately 4 miles of fencing.

2. HAVO: Refer to Contract Documents for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, PMIS 318732.

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C. Sections: Total fencing scope is segregated into different sections as listed and shown on the

Drawings.

D. Priority Phases: The Work shall be conducted in phases in accordance with hierarchy of priority indicated below. Fence sections within each priority listing can be completed in any order at the discretion of the Contractor, with fencing in each Priority phase being substantially complete prior to commencing work in next Priority phase. Refer to Drawings for mileage of each fencing section.

1. Priority 1: Fern, Dogleg/Ginger, Bravo, Gauging, Aleiki.

2. Priority 2: Manawainui-Healani.

3. Priority 3: Ohia, Kaapahu, Opelu, Kaupo-A.

4. Priority 4: Palikea, Charlie, Charlie’s Nose, Upper Hana Rainforest.

5. Priority 5: Hosmer’s.

1.3 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 49:

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. NPS: National Park Service

4. APE: Area of Potential Impact

1.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. General:

1. Contractor is responsible for inspecting Government-furnished items at Project site and confirming material is acceptable for installation. Notify CO immediately if any materials are damaged and not suitable for intended use.

2. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing prior to Contractor’s acceptance of materials following inspection.

3. Following inspection and acceptance of materials, Contractor is responsible for protecting

Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

4. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them.

5. Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Government-furnished items into Work.

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. Approximately 4 miles of the following fencing material:

a. Rolls of 72-inch wire.

C. Contractor is responsible to all additional components to ensure complete installation of

Government furnished fencing material including, but not limited to:

1. T-posts.

2. H Brace posts.

3. Apron wire.

4. Arrow brackets.

5. Clips.

6. 9-gauge wire.

7. 9-gauge Hog rings.

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1.5 WEATHER CONDITIONS

A. Project site is located within an environmentally volatile area and weather conditions often change rapidly. Contractor is responsible for monitoring weather conditions and familiarizing themselves with natural hazards that may result from changing weather conditions. Safety precautions shall be included in the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) as specified in Section

01 35 23 – Safety Requirements.

1.6 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES:

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

B. Refer to Section 01 11 40 “Preservation of Resources” for additional requirements.

1.7 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of site and adjacent property for construction operations. Limit use of premises to areas within the limits indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limit site disturbance, including disruption of earthwork, natural features and clearing of vegetation to the limits designated on the Drawings and as specified in the Contract

Documents, or as approved by the CO.

2. Trails and access routes to project sites will be identified by Government with blue tape along trail or similar method as selected by Government. Alternate access routes are not permitted.

B. Parking: Coordinate acceptable parking locations with CO.

C. Material Storage/Stockpiling: Within areas defined on drawings and as approved by CO.

D. Camping:

1. The contactor may choose to base camp in the field.

2. Remote camping is permitted only on existing sites and as approved by CO.

a. Other sites may be approved on an individual basis by the CO.

3. Contractor shall furnish their own camping equipment. Base camps with existing shelters can be used by prearrangement with the CO.

E. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined.

F. Housekeeping: Keep all project areas, including storage areas, landing zones, and fenceline, neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

G. Garbage:

1. Immediately remove all hazardous rubbish, including human waste.

2. Do not allow rubbish or garbage to accumulate; all such trash shall be removed upon completion of each work trip. Provide secure and sturdy containers for collection of rubbish.

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3. Keep all fruit and vegetable matter in covered containers until removal from fence location, or installation camp, and properly disposed of outside of the Park.

4. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

5. Waste that has potential for being windblown or washed away must be always kept secure.

6. Dispose of waste and toxic materials, legally, at public or private dumping areas outside the Park.

7. Do not bury or discard any waste materials or garbage on Park land.

8. Keep all garbage in a secure and sturdy container and removed upon completion of each work trip from the fence line.

H. Sanitation: Existing base camps with temporary shelters may have outhouses. Base campsites for tent camping do not have outhouses.

1.8 INSTALLATION CORRIDOR

A. Confine installation activities along fence line to a corridor that is a maximum of 4 feet wide.

Using the fence line as a center, the corridor is described as a maximum of 2 feet on each side of the fence. No installation activity shall be conducted outside of this corridor except by advance approval of the CO.

B. Brushing: The Contractor shall remove brush within the corridor only as necessary for installation of new fence. Every effort shall be made to minimize brush removal and minimize the width of the corridor within the 2 feet maximum on each side.

1. Contractor is responsible for maintaining footprint of cleared areas during construction and through final inspections.

C. Trees or vegetation containing wildlife or other protected elements will be identified by the

Government. Do not disturb these trees or plants, even if they are within the prescribed corridor as defined herein.

1.9 DEMOLISHED MATERIAL

A. Demolished Material: Remove all existing fence t-posts and related fence materials from the fence line site(s) and remove from the Park. Remove materials prior to requesting final inspection for Substantial Completion for each section of the fencing.

1. Exception: Mesh that is salvaged and will be re-used on new fence installation.

1.10 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. Restrictions: Confine storage of supplies, materials, and equipment to Staging areas as indicated on drawings and as approved by the CO.

1. Protect all stored materials.

B. Contractor is responsible for security of all stored materials, including Contractor’s tools and equipment, at all locations including, but not limited to:

1. Heli-Bases.

2. Landing Zones.

3. Laydown areas.

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4. Fence lines.

1.11 HELICOPTER ACCESS

A. Remote Site: The work site is in remote sections of the Park. This remote location requires the use of a helicopter to transport crews and supplies to and from heli-bases.

1. All flights and helicopter use within the Park needs to be coordinated with CO.

B. Heli-bases:

1. Primary Heli-Base: ‘Ohe‘o Heli-base (photo below) is in the Kīpahulu District of

Haleakalā National Park and is the primary heli-base for this bid. It is an approximately

56-mile drive from Kahului, with the portion closest to ‘Ohe‘o being a narrow, windy, paved road. Driving time is approximately 2.5 hours from Kahului.

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2. Back Up Site: Nā Kula Heli-base is in the Nu‘u Mauka Area, and as a back-up heli-base for this of contract. It is approximately 36 miles from Kahului and is paved to this location.

A 4-wheel drive vehicle is needed to get from the Park entrance to the Nā Kula Heli-base.

This Nā Kula heli-base should be used as a back-up, only. The turnaround times with the helicopter is double the time if flying from Nā Kula heli-base as opposed to the ‘Ohe‘o heli-base. Contractor will contact CO for use of Nā Kula heli-base.

3. Hosmers: The Hosmer Heli-base may be utilized for the Hosmer section of the fencing.

C. Use of Helicopters:

1. Only the CO can secure permission from the Park Aviation Manager for helicopters landing on National Park land. Helicopter flights will occur only Monday through Friday, only between the hours of 7:00AM to 6:00PM, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the

CO, excluding State of Hawai’i and Federal holidays. Flight path shall be designated as to avoid residences and visitor use areas. The helicopter company pilot(s) will perform a helicopter safety briefing for the contractor and crew upon initial use at the one of the two designated heli-bases. The Contractor shall inform the CO at least 48 hours prior to all trips.

2. Due to landing site area restrictions at the remote landing sites, only the MD500D helicopter will be authorized to land at these remote landing sites. Larger aircraft can be used to move sling loads of supplies and can land only at the ‘Ohe‘o heli-base.

3. Helicopter companies on Maui that own MD500D helicopters and perform industrial work are Windward Aviation, Inc., and Pacific Helicopter Tours.

4. NPS Project Managers and Project Inspectors will only fly on NPS Operational Control

Aircraft, and the contractor will be required to allow adequate notification time so that NPS can secure the aircraft for work progress inspections or site visits.

D. Landing Zones: Small landing zones are indicated on Drawings and are intended for limited material and resource loading and unloading along the fence site line. Do not land helicopters at any other locations.

1.12 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The park will be open to the public during construction. The visitor use areas surrounding the work will remain open to the public. Contractor shall conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public.

B. Road closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of CO. Coordinate all traffic control or possible interaction with the Public with the CO.

1.13 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Conduct 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. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the CO.

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1.14 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be performed during the following hours, Monday through

Friday, except when otherwise indicated or approved by CO.

1. Summer (Summer solstice – winter solstice): 7:30 AM - 6 PM.

2. Winter (Winter solstice – summer solstice): 7:30 AM – 5 PM

3. Work at night will not be permitted.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal holidays is not permitted without prior consent from the

CO. Submit requests 3 business days in advance of the work to the CO for approval.

C. Business Days / Working Days: Monday – Friday, except Federal holidays.

1.15 FIREARMS AND SMOKING

A. Firearms are not permitted at project site, including: Within the park boundaries, camps, storage areas and fencelines.

B. Smoking/Vaping is permitted if Contractor submits a fire mitigation plan to CO for approval.

Disposal of butts is not permitted on NPS land.

1.16 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered by NPS 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.

1.17 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

A. Hazard Control: The contractor shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations). The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent wildland fires, from use of equipment and/or smoking materials always.

B. Spark Arresters: Equip gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by United

States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service.

1. Written determinations of periods and areas of potential fire hazard will be issued by CO.

1.18 EXPLOSIVES

A. The use of explosives is not permitted.

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1.19 PARK REGULATIONS

A. Comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Ensure all personnel (contractors or subcontractors) working in the park become familiar with and obey all park regulations, wear hard hats in designated areas, and do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared by CO for such entry.

2. Ensure equipment is conspicuously marked for identification.

3. The Contractor shall restrict employees / representatives to the work site and control travel directly to and from the work site.

4. Restore all traffic / parking / security signs and markings, including space numbers, desig-nations, and lines, to their original form if such signs / markings are defaced or deleted during construction/repair.

5. Law Enforcement: Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity. Contractor must immediately comply with any instructions issued by a park law enforcement ranger.

6. Control and security of Contractor-owned equipment and materials at the work site is the responsibility of the Contractor. Report immediately missing / lost / stolen property to the park dispatch / law enforcement rangers at 1-808-985-6170.

1.20 VEHICLE REGULATIONS

A. Inspection for invasive species: As specified in Section 01 11 40 – Natural Resource Protection.

B. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with legal load restrictions in hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to state load restrictions with any additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent or CO. 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.

C. Vehicle Access:

1. Vehicles associated with the Contractor shall be waived the entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicle(s). Please note that the entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

2. Contractor will provide the CO with a listing of its subcontractors and their associated vehicles and employees entering the park on a daily basis.

3. Contractor will provide the CO with a listing of anticipated deliveries for each week.

D. 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 unless otherwise approved by CO.

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E. Traffic Control

1. Coordinate need for traffic control, including gate access, with CO a minimum of 3 working days, excluding weekends. Traffic control measures are limited to 7:30 AM - 6:00

PM, Monday – Friday unless approved in advance by CO.

2. Slow Vehicles: Notify the CO a minimum of 3 working days in advance, excluding weekends, of slow vehicles that may cause traffic delays or extended traffic lines.

3. Oversized Vehicles: Oversized vehicles are defined as vehicles where the width of the vehicle or load exceeds one lane (i.e., beyond the center line of the paved road). Oversized vehicles must not exceed the clearances along the Park road corridor. Oversized vehicles will require an escort and drivers must avoid driving on the edges of the Park road.

a. Notify the CO of the need for oversized vehicles, scheduled dates and estimated arrival times at the park entrance, and the identity of who is escorting the vehicle

(e.g., police, contractor, etc.). Notify the CO a minimum of 3 working days in advance of the use of any oversized vehicles.

F. Vehicles / Heavy Equipment:

1. Rules of the Road: All vehicles and heavy equipment will comply with posted traffic regulations, including speed limits and double-yellow center lane markings. Vehicles and heavy equipment shall take every safe opportunity to use paved roadside pullouts in order to allow faster moving traffic to pass. Failure to comply with traffic regulations will result in a citation being issued to the driver.

2. Vehicle Parking: Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along park roads or in associated overlooks / pullouts. Vehicles and heavy equipment will be permitted at designated parking areas only.

3. Vehicle Exhaust: All vehicles will be properly maintained to ensure that the exhaust produced is within legal limits. Effects of excessive vehicle exhaust may be subject to enforcement of State and Federal laws regarding emissions as well as those regarding threatened and endangered species.

4. Spills: Contractor shall be responsible for any cleanup efforts required in accordance with

40 CFR and all applicable state environmental quality laws regarding disposal and cleanup of hazardous / industrial wastes. Contractor must immediately notify the CO of any spills.

5. Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections: The Contractor, employees, contractors, and subcontractors shall fully cooperate regarding safety inspections of commercial vehicles within the Park. Commercial vehicle safety inspections may be conducted unannounced for employee and visitor safety. Vehicles are checked for safety and mechanical deficiencies and for compliance with current state and federal laws and regulations. Driver licenses and medical certificates are also checked.

6. DOT Compliance: All vehicles are to be compliant with all DOT requirements including, but not limited to, driver with appropriate license class, medical examiner card as appropriate with license class, carrying 3 triangles or 3 flares, mounted fire extinguisher, and valid DOT safety sticker.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01 11 40 - NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes work restrictions and inspection procedures for protecting resources in the national parks including, but not limited to the following:

1. Preservation of Natural Features and Wildlife.

2. Invasive Species Prevention

3. Threatened & Endangered Species (T&E Species)

4. Soundscape / Noise

B. General: The NPS is the steward of unique resources found within the national parks. The NPS is committed to protecting natural, cultural, historical, archeological, and other resources found within the parks and the adjacent lands.

C. Work to be performed will occur in and around historic buildings and in historic districts.

D. Related Section:

1. 01 35 13.22 - Archeological Protection: Protection of archeological resources.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES AND WILDLIFE

A. General: Comply with the following work restrictions:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees, tree roots, plants, grass areas and lawns that are directly impacted by construction operations.

3. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees, plants, rock outcrops, or other natural features.

4. Do not remove, injure, or destroy existing trees, tree roots, or plants without approval by the CO or unless it is explicitly required in the contract documents.

5. If a tree, tree branch, root, or mass of vegetation is preventing the Contractor from completing the work, notify the CO immediately for a determination. Trees may need to be surveyed by park staff for bird nests prior to removal, or trimming.

6. Carefully supervise the excavation, grading, filling, equipment movement, and other construction operations near trees and tree branches to prevent damage.

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B. To avoid nest destruction, do not clear large diameter trees during forest bird nesting period from February 1 to June 30.

C. Do not clear, cut or trim woody plants greater than 15 feet tall during the Hawaiian hoary bat breeding season of June 1 - September 15.

D. Wildlife Management biologists must be informed of any new bird or bat strikes on existing fences. Any mortalities of endangered/threatened wildlife must be reported to Wildlife Management biologists within 12 hours.

E. Contractor shall not leave any portion of new or existing fence open while Contractor is not actively working on that portion or for more than one day. After the work-day is complete, fencing must be secured to ensure no animal can enter protected portions of the park.

1. Notify CO immediately if any animal passes through opening in the fence during construction.

3.2 INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION

A. General: The introduction of non-native species including invasive weeds and plants;

invasive pests such coqui frogs and frog eggs, little fire ants (LFA), and insects including termites; other vertebrae species such as rats, mice, and reptiles; and diseases such as Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death (ROD) spread through contaminated soil can threaten the park’s rare and endangered plants and animals or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park.

B. Due to the highly infectious nature of Rapid ‘Ohia Death (ROD), no equipment, tools, shoes or clothing that have been used on the Big Island will be permitted on this project.

C. Prior to all entry to the Park, or when moving between project sections, special precautions must be taken to ensure all vehicles, equipment, machinery, cutting tools, base yards, staging areas, materials, material packaging, material deliveries, material storage, clothing (especially socks and shoes), and personal protective equipment (PPE) are clean and free of invasive weeds and plants, invasive pests, and ROD.

D. Vehicles, Equipment, Helicopters & Machinery: Prior to all entry to the Park, or when moving between project sections, comply with the following:

1. Vehicles, equipment, and machinery must be thoroughly pressure washed and visibly free of dirt, mud, plant debris, frogs and frog eggs, insects including termites, other vertebrate species such as rats, mice, and reptiles, other debris. A hot water wash is preferred. Areas of particular concern include bumpers, grills, hood compartments, areas under the battery, wheel wells, undercarriage, cabs and truck beds.

2. The interior and exterior of vehicles, equipment and machinery must be free of rubbish and food. The interiors of vehicles and the cabs of machinery must be vacuumed clean.

Floor mats must be sanitized with a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol.

3. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery shall park on pavement and not under trees (where possible).

4. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery will be subject to inspection by NPS personnel.

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5. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery that do not pass inspection will be turned away and may not return for 48 hours, even after receiving treatment.

6. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery leaving the park for any reason must be cleaned prior to re-entry into the park and may require re-inspection at the park’s discretion. Treatment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

E. Base Yards and Staging Areas: Comply with the following:

1. Inspect base yards and staging areas for invasive pests at the beginning of the project and weekly thereafter. Any invasive pests found are to be removed immediately.

2. Pest control records may be requested anytime at the park’s discretion.

3. Project vehicles or equipment stored outside of a base yard or staging area, such as a private residence, are to be kept in a pest free area, preferably on pavement and not under trees. Such vehicles or equipment may be subject to additional inspection as described herein and will be turned away if infested.

F. Materials, Packaging, Deliveries, and Storage: Prior to all entry to the Park, or when moving between project sections, comply with the following:

1. Materials, packaging, deliveries, and storage containers shall be kept clean and free of invasive pests. This includes soil, aggregate, and rock material from quarries or the source location, as well as temporary facilities and best management practice (BMP) items employed to manage surface water drainage and erosion.

2. Materials, packaging, deliveries, and storage containers will be inspected by NPS personnel for invasive pests. This includes soil, aggregate, and rock material from quarries or the source location, as well as temporary facilities and best management practice (BMP) items employed to manage surface water drainage and erosion.

3. Any item that does not pass inspection will be turned away and not allowed into the park.

4. The pest control records from quarries, source locations, or Contractor base yards may be requested.

5. Fresh crushed aggregate is preferred (if readily available) over aggregate that has been stockpiled at a quarry for a lengthy period.

G. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Prior to all entry to the Park, or when moving between project sections, comply with the following:

1. Before going into the field or the jobsite, visually inspect and clean all personal protective equipment (PPE) to include boots, clothes, hard hats, harnesses, belts, and equipment for dirt, mud, seeds, plant debris, and insects. Soles of shoes must be regularly sanitized using a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol.

H. Invasive Species Disposal / Removal Recommendations: For current disposal / removal recommendations, refer to the following website links:

1. Little Fire Ants: http://www.littlefireants.com

2. Coqui Frogs: http://www.biisc.org

3. Rapid ōhi‘a death (ROD): https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/rod

4. All taxa: http://www.biisc.org

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3.3 INVASIVE SPECIES INSPECTIONS

A. Inspections for Invasive Species: To prevent the spread of invasive species within the Park and adjacent lands, NPS personnel will perform inspections of vehicles, equipment, machinery, cutting tools, base yards, staging areas, materials, material packaging, material deliveries, material storage, and personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to aforementioned items entering the Park.

1. Provide safe unfettered access to inspection sites and items being inspected for the NPS inspectors.

2. Delivered materials will be inspected at the Kahului Port.

3. Other inspections shall occur at the park’s preferred inspection site shown on the

Drawings, or other locations as determined by the inspector or CO.

4. Notify CO a minimum of 3 working days prior to delivery or required inspections.

B. Inspection Scheduling / Protocol:

1. The Contractor’s construction schedule shall identify the date of project mobilization as well as the preferred date(s) for invasive species inspections in advance of mobilization.

2. The name and contact information for the NPS primary and backup inspectors will be identified at the time of the preconstruction meeting and documented in the meeting notes.

3. Formal requests for inspections shall be made by the Contractor directly to the NPS inspector(s) via the inspector’s contact information or the CO.

4. Requests for the initial inspection(s) prior to mobilization shall be made at least 3 working days in advance of the inspection date.

5. Once the project is underway, inspections will be performed daily as needed (typically early morning) at the park’s preferred inspection site for the duration of the contract.

6. Inspection requests outside the pre-established days and times will be performed at the discretion and availability of the inspectors.

7. If a re-inspection is required, the Contractor shall clean and sanitize the item thoroughly. A re-inspection for a rejected item cannot be scheduled for at least 48 hours.

3.4 THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES (T&E SPECIES)

A. General: Threatened & Endangered Plant and Animal Species are protected by Federal law.

Workers must obey all park regulations and drivers must obey all traffic laws and watch for animals on or alongside roads or within the project area. Contact NPS Dispatch at: (808) 985-

6170 immediately if an animal is hit or injured or will not move off the road.

B. General Mitigations: Within the project area, the following mitigation measures are required to minimize disturbance to T&E species:

1. The project area shall be cleaned up at the end of each work shift so that tools, materials, debris, and trash are not left out in a manner that could be a hazard to T&E species. All waste must be cleaned up by end of day and waste containers must be covered (especially any that may have food waste) and must be emptied regularly.

2. Noise and vibrations from tools and equipment shall be kept to a minimum when working in the vicinity of a listed T&E species.

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3. Hazmat spill prevention protocols shall be employed when using gas-powered equipment.

4. Ensure no standing water on tarps or other construction surfaces in any of the parks in the Hawaiian Islands as it may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes which can carry Dengue fever, avian malaria, avian flu, and other diseases.

5. Ensure loose nails, screws, and fasteners do not fall on the ground when working on exterior surfaces as these can be a hazard to T&E species. If they do land on the ground, pick them up immediately and dispose of them properly.

6. Storage of fencing material must be properly secured and covered to protect entanglement of T&E species.

3.5 SOUNDSCAPE / NOISE

A. General: Minimize noise levels at the project site to protect the soundscape of the park and minimize noise to staff, visitors, neighbors, and habitat. Perform operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week or as directed by the CO. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise is permitted only during daytime hours. If the Contractor exceeds the thresholds below, the Contractor may be required to stop work, temporarily relocate to a non-sensitive area, or adjust the construction means and methods at no additional expense to the Government.

1. Maximum permissible construction equipment noise at 50 feet:

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A) Front Loaders 75 Concrete Mixers 75 Backhoes 75 Concrete Pumps 75 Dozers 75 Cranes 75 Tractors 75 Derricks Impact 75 Scrapers 80 Pile Drivers 95 Graders 75 Jack Hammers 75 Trucks 75 Rock Drills 80 Pavers, Stationary 80 Pneumatic Tools 80 Pumps 75 Saws 75 Generators 75 Vibrators 75 Compressors 75

1. Do not exceed the following dB(A) limitations at 50 feet:

TIME DURATION OF IMPACT NOISE dB(A)

More than 12 minutes in any hour 70 More than 3 minutes in any hour 80

3.6 AIR QUALITY (OUTDOOR)

A. General: The Contractor shall minimize the negative impacts to outdoor air quality as a result of their operations. This may include:

1. Control of emissions from vehicles or heavy equipment.

2. Control of fumes, vapors, or gases from products or packaging.

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3. Control of particulates and dust from outdoor operations.

B. Mitigations: The Contractor shall mitigate negative impacts to indoor and outdoor air quality as a result of their operations. This may include:

1. Ensure vehicles and heavy equipment do not idle when not in use.

2. Ensure tools are equipped with the proper guards or particulate catchment devices.

3. Ensure particulates and debris are collected and disposed of on a regular basis.

4. Consider water trucks or temporary irrigation devices for dust control.

5. Ensure products are properly dried or cured prior to advancing the work.

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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

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

6. Scheduling

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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.

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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 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.

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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

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

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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………………10% Profit………………8%

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 2 - PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not used)

END OF SECTION 012601

01 27 00 - 1 Haleakala National Park, PMIS 318735 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

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: Purchase and delivery of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park fencing materials. Refer to Contract Documents for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, PMIS 318732 for all requirements.

B. Contract Line Item Number 2: Purchase and delivery of Haleakala National Park fencing materials:

1. This item consists of: purchase and delivery of fencing to Haleakala National Park. This includes purchasing of materials, inspection of materials at the biological inspection station, quality inspection, and delivery of all materials to the Summit Area maintenance yard.

2. Total mileage of fencing is 12.47 miles.

3. Measurement of payment will be lump sum.

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

C. Contract Line Item Number 3: Fern, Dogleg, Bravo, Gaging, and Alaeiki:

1. This item consists of: Installation of fencing at HALE (Priority 1 area). This includes the brushing of vegetation, demolition of fencing and removal from the…