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GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

SANDY HOOK DISTRICT

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY

SOLICITATION 140P2022R0044

REHABILITATE/REPLACE WATER

WELL NO. 4 AT SANDY HOOK

GATE 225953

DESIGN-BUILD (DB) PROJECT SCOPE

(DB Request for Proposal (RFP))

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

APRIL 2022

Table of Contents

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 NPS/DSC SHAREPOINT “LIKE” PROJECT WEBSITE

1.3 LOCATION

FIGURE 1: GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

FIGURE 2: WELL AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATIONS

TABLE 1-1. WELL SUMMARY

1.4 BACKGROUND

1.5 DESCRIPTION

1.6 SCHEDULE

DB DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DD) DOCUMENTS:

100% DRAFT DB CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD):

100% COMPLETE DB CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD):

COMPLETE STAMPED AND SIGNED DB CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD):

CONSTRUCTION:

AS-CONSTRUCTED DRAWINGS:

1.7 NPS CONTACTS & ADDRESS:

1.8 DATA AND MATERIALS PROVIDED BY NPS

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT SUMMARY/REQUIREMENTS

2.1.2 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

2.1.3 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

2.1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

2.1.5 PROJECT SCHEDULE

2.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 DB DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DD) DOCUMENTS AND DB CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENTS (CD)

2.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN

2.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

2.3.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

2.3.3 CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

2.3.4 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION

2.3.5 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

2.3.6 DIGITAL IMAGES

2.3.7 QUALITY CONTROL

2.3.8 WORKING HOUR RESTRICTIONS

2.3.9 TEMPORARY SERVICES

2.3.10 ACCESS

2.3.11 PRESERVATION OF ADJACENT FEATURES

2.3.12 EXISTING UTILITIES

2.3.13 HAULING RESTRICTIONS

2.3.14 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

2.3.15 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

2.3.16 FIELD ENGINEERING

2.3.17 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

2.3.18 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

2.4 FORMS

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 DESIGN IMPERATIVES

3.2 SUSTAINABILITY

3.3 INTEGRATED DESIGN PRINCIPLES

3.4 FACILITY PERFORMANCE

3.5 ELEMENTS AND PRODUCTS

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENTS

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Park Acronym and PMIS Number: GATE 225953

Project Title: Rehabilitate / Replace Water Well No. 4 at Sandy Hook

Project Drawing Number: 646/166,916

1.1 Scope

In accordance with terms and conditions of the Contract, the Design-Build (DB) Contractor shall perform the work of this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services required in this RFP shall be performed by licensed Architects and

Engineers registered in the State of New Jersey.

The work of this task order shall be performed in accordance with the Denver Service Center (DSC)

Design-Build (DB) Workflows website.

The DB homepage includes links to design phases describing required workflow process from Predesign

(PD) through Construction Documents (CD). Each design phase webpage contains links to definitions, forms, templates, samples, and guidelines.

The DB homepage also includes links to the Design Standards and Design Deliverables sections which provide design requirements and criteria that shall be used for completing the work of this contract:

• Design Standards are arranged by discipline and/or specialty.

• DB Design Deliverables - Content and Format Requirements:

o Design phase submission requirements for:

o Technical content o Submission format (hard-copy and electronic)

In addition, the Information section has links directly to:

• Definitions: A list of terms relevant to design and construction in National Parks.

• Forms/Templates/Samples/Guidelines: A list of forms, templates, samples, and guidelines used for a typical project.

• Law/Regulations/Polices/Guidance: A list of sources for retrieving laws, regulations, policies, and guidance applicable to NPS projects.

• Quality Assurance (QA) Guideline & Review Checklists: Overview of the DSC QA Process for reviewing Design Documents.

In case of conflict between this task order and the DSC DB Workflows website, this task order shall take precedence and shall be used in lieu of conflicting portions.

https://www.nps.gov/dscw/designbuild.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/dstandards.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/del_designbuild.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/information.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/definitions.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/laws-policies.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/qaguideline.htm

The A/E remains fully responsible for determining if the standards or provisions cited on the DSC DB

Workflows website have been revised or updated. Any such conflicts between the website and the identified standard or provisions shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.2 NPS/DSC SharePoint Project Website

Use the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website to host and manage project communication and documentation until Final Completion. The project website will be used for:

• Project directory

• Project correspondence

• Meeting agendas and minutes

• Contract modifications documentation and logs

• RFI (Request for Information) form and processing

• Task and issue management

• Photo documentation

• Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

• Submittal form and processing

• Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating

• Online document collaboration

• Reminder and tracking functions

• Archiving functions

• Notification of submittal and RFI statuses and current responsible party

Submit to Contracting Officer a list of employees needing access to the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. Department of Interior (DOI) will send these users an invitation to register. Once registered on the DOI website, users will be given access to the project website. For login procedures and other

SharePoint information, refer to the DSC Workflows SharePoint Project Website page.

Users are required to have Internet Explorer (IE) version 7 or later and Adobe Acrobat Professional version 9 or later.

1.3 Location

Gateway National Recreation Area was founded in September 1972 as a unit of the National Park

System administered under the National Park Service (NPS). The Sandy Hook Unit, a peninsula located at the northeastern tip of Monmouth County, New Jersey, was one of three units to be included in the newly created National Recreation Area. Before 1972, the area acted as part of the harbor’s coastal defense system, containing more than 100 historic buildings and defense fortifications, most notably

Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Due to its historical significance, Sandy Hook is located within the Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic Districts. See Figure 1 below for a map of the area.

The general project location is several miles inland on the peninsula, in close proximity to a cluster of historic buildings including the Water Pumping Station and Electrical Generating Station, currently used as the Water Treatment Plant. The project is adjacent to the existing water treatment plant, water well, and well buildings, located on Randolph Drive (see Figure 2). Table 1-1 below summarizes the past and present wells in the Sandy Hook Unit.

https://www.nps.gov/dscw/precon_spproj.htm

Figure 1: Gateway National Recreation Area

Figure 2: Well and Water Treatment Plant Locations

Well Name or

Designation Well Permit No. Depth (feet) Status

Well 1 - - Sealed

Well 2 Pre- 1911 801 Decommissioned 8/2/1999

Well 3 - - Sealed, required to be decommissioned

Well 4 - 481 Capped, required to be decommissioned

Well 5 - 878 Decommissioned 1/21/1971

Well 5A 2900048826 878 Active

Table 1-1. Well Summary

1.4 Background

Over the course of its use, several wells were drilled and used as sources of potable drinking water for the inhabitants and visitors of the Sandy Hook Unit. Of these wells, only one remains in use, named

Well #5A, as seen in the figure above. In 1942, a drinking water treatment facility was constructed to adequately treat the well water and meet the developing US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) water standards.

In 2016, the Sandy Hook Unit renewed their Water Allocation Permit, allowing for the continued use of

Well #5A as a consistent source of water for the peninsula under certain conditions. The conditions addressed in the permit included the installation of a new well (Well #6) as a redundant source of drinking water for protection against failure of existing components as well as the complete and NJDEP-compliant abandonment of Well #4. One other well, named Well #3, was identified by the NPS in

December of 2021 as an additional well to be abandoned as part of this project.

1.5 Description

As defined by NJDEP, firm capacity refers to the adequate pumping equipment and/or treatment capacity to meet peak daily demand when the largest pumping station or treatment unit is out of service.

The current project involves the addition of the new well to the water well system to make the system operable and compliant with NJDEP requirement for firm capacity and to meet peak daily demand.

This project includes the abandonment of existing Well #3 and #4 in accordance with NJDEP regulations, drilling of a redundant well (Well #6) within 100 feet of the existing Well #5A (as required by NJDEP), installation of a new electrical panel, automatic transfer switch, main service disconnect, and controls, installation of a multi-stage vertical turbine pump, discharge piping, blow-off valve, and meter. The project also includes the installation of buried ductile iron mechanical joint piping to connect the well to the existing raw water transmission main network to the water treatment plant building, well pump controls, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system improvements, an emergency generator and fuel tank, and a secured fenced area enclosing the new facility. The abandoned well #4 building, parking lot, and access road will be removed, and the existing site will be restored to reflect the conditions prior to well and well building construction. A new building for Well #6 and access drive will be constructed at the proposed location shown in the Schematic Design Drawings.

In addition, the project requires the DB contractor to apply for and secure permits related to the construction and operation of a redundant well under NJDEP guidelines.

1.6 Schedule

Complete work in this RFP according to following schedule:

DB Design Development (DD) Documents:

Submit DB Design Development Documents no later than 75 calendar days after award (15 Start Up, 60

Design Development).

Complete NPS Review no later than 15 business days after submitting DB Design Development

Documents.

100% Draft DB Construction Documents (CD):

Continue work on 100% Draft DB Construction Documents during DB Design Development

Documents review. After receiving DB Design Development review comments, address and incorporate comments in 100% Draft DB Construction Documents.

Submit 100% Draft DB Construction Documents and responses to NPS Review form with responses to

DB Design Development Documents no later than 30 calendar days after submitting DB Design

Development Documents (15 NPS Review, 15 100% Draft DB Construction Documents).

Complete NPS Review no later than 15 business days after receiving 100% Draft DB Construction

100% Complete DB Construction Documents (CD):

Submit 100% Complete DB Construction Documents and NPS Review form with responses to 100%

Draft DB Construction Documents review comments no later than 30 calendar days after submitting

100% Draft DB Construction Documents (15 NPS Review, 15 100% Complete DB Construction

Documents).

Complete NPS review no later than 15 business days after receiving 100% Complete DB Construction

Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents (CD):

Submit Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents and NPS Review form with responses to 100% Complete DB Construction Documents review comments no later than 15 calendar days after receiving NPS review comments.

Construction:

Construction begins when Contracting Officer issues Notice to Proceed.

Complete construction in accordance with contract clause 52.211-10.

As-Constructed Drawings:

Complete As-Constructed Drawings no later than 21 calendar days after Substantial Completion.

Submit DB Design Development (DD) Documents, DB Construction Documents (CD), and As-

Constructed Drawings to NPS Project Manager (PM).

1.7 NPS Contacts & Address:

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO): Kevin Lommer, 303-969-2861, Kevin_Lommer@nps.gov

Contract Specialist (CS): Jennifer Braaten, 303-987-6646, Jennifer_Braaten@nps.gov

Technical:

Project Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Walt F. Graham, PMP, 303-969-2161, WGraham@nps.gov

Project Specialist (PS) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Marcello Arroio, 303-969-2382, Marcello_Arroio@nps.gov

Address:

National Park Service - Denver Service Center

12795 West Alameda Parkway

Post Office Box 25287

Denver, Colorado 80225

1.8 Data and Materials Provided by NPS

NPS will provide to DB Contractor the following data and materials. (Add as attachments in Section 5.)

• Basis of Design Report (BDR)

• Geologic Survey and Redundant Well Drilling Approach

• Existing Permit Authorizations

• Discussions with Environmental Permitting Agencies

• Approved Schematic Design Plans

• Schematic Design Technical Requirements

• Hazardous Materials Survey – Well #4

• Geotechnical Report

• NPS Site Access Constraints

• Existing Photographs

• Existing System Drawings

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Requirements

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General Requirements

2.1.1 Scope of Work and Project Summary/Requirements

The project will consist of the design and construction of an approximately 900 feet deep redundant

Well (Well #6), rated for 500 gallons per minute, permitted and constructed to meet the NJDEP requirement for firm capacity for a public water system. The construction of the well includes the production well, piping and appurtenances, installation of a well house with electrical service and instrumentation controls, backup generator and fuel tank, and a connection into the existing water system. The project also includes the NJDEP-compliant decommissioning of Wells #3 and #4 as required under NJDEP permitting. The decommissioning of the wells includes the proper abandonment of each well and the demolition of the well house and related site components for Well #4.

Additional Project Program Information:

• New Well #6 will be equipped with SCADA equipment and integration with the Park’s SCADA system.

• Improvements at the existing treatment plant and at the existing Well #5A are not included in this scope except as necessary for SCADA coordination.

• Upgrades to the existing water distribution system are not included in this scope except for new piping from the replacement well to the existing distribution system.

The project will include, but not be limited to:

• Upon award, provide design schedule of work

• Perform additional geotechnical analysis as required to complete project design

• Perform topographic survey within the project limits as required to complete project design

• Perform underground utility location/test holes and Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) within limits of construction (area surrounding existing well area as well as along Randolph Road) project o Quality Level B with color-coded CAD and PDF deliverable

• Review Schematic Design documents and site data provided in the RFP package

• Preparation of Vegetation Salvage and Revegetation Plan

• Review site data

• Submit DB Design Development and DB Construction Documents to the NPS for review and approval

• Wetland Delineation/Confirmation Design site, site utilities, building and foundation system

• Submit list of required permits o This is anticipated to include, but not limited to:

▪ Minor Modification to the existing Water Allocation Permit (NJDEP)

▪ Well Construction Permit (NJDEP)

▪ Well Operation Permit (NJDEP)

▪ Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification

▪ Waters of the US and Wetlands Individual or General Permit (NJDEP)

▪ Construction in Floodplain Individual or General Permit (NJDEP)

▪ Water Quality Certification (NJDEP)

▪ Stormwater Management Permit (NJDEP)

• Submit DB Design Development and NJDEP Permit Applications for review and approval, as required o Early Action: Secure Minor Modification to the existing Water Allocation Permit

(NJDEP) and Well Construction Permit (NJDEP) o Early Action: Perform test well drilling and production well drilling and installation.

o Early Action: Submit generator shop drawing and order unit upon approval.

• Submit DB Construction Documents to the NPS for review and approval.

• Provide schedule of construction work

• Secure work area and provide for continued access to the facility

• Construct project

• Create and provide operations and maintenance manual

• Provide as-constructed drawings

2.1.2 Definition of Contract Line Items

In general, explain what is included in each contract line item, limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins. If no item exists for a portion of the work, include costs in a related line item.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 1 - DESIGN: This line item consists of design of the Well #6 with related components as well as the design for the demolition/decommissioning of Well #3 and Well #4.

Permitting for the construction and decommissioning for all Wells shall be included in this line item, including design of Replacement Generator, fuel storage tank, and automatic transfer switch, and replacement of window(s) in building 5.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 2 - CONSTRUCTION:

This item consists of all Contract Work except for work related to Options A and B.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 3 – OPTION A – New Generator, Fuel Tank, and Automatic Transfer

Switch:

This item consists of the demolition/removal of current diesel generator, fuel tank, and transfer switch and the installation of new Propane fueled generator, underground storage tank, and new automatic transfer switch.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 4 – OPTION B – Replace Window(s) in Well Building No. 5:

This item consists of replacement of window(s) in building 5.

2.1.3 Progress Payments

Design Phase - Progress payments will be based on submission, review, and acceptance of design deliverables.

Construction Phase - Progress payments will be based on percentage of work completed on items listed in approved schedule of values. Actual construction completed and in place will form basis for payment.

DB Contractor shall verify percent complete under direction of the Contracting Officer Representative unless Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance. DB Contractor shall make computations for payment based on Government’s verification of work completed and in place for periods which progress payments are requested.

DB Contractor shall furnish to Contracting Officer originals of field notes and other records relating to basis for payment. Contracting Officer shall use as necessary to determine final amount of progress payments. DB Contractor shall retain copies of material furnished to Contracting Officer.

2.1.4 Project Meetings

Design Meeting

After award of contract and acceptance of Performance and Payment bonds, Contracting Officer will arrange a design meeting with DB Contractor. Meeting agenda shall include the following as a minimum:

• Areas available for use by DB Contractor

• Access requirements of the Park

• Commissioning (review requirements in ASHRAE 0-2005 paragraphs 6 and 7)

• Design schedule (PDF format)

• Environmental and sustainability requirements

• Natural and Cultural Resource Protection

• Payments to DB Contractor

• Review and emphasize Park needs and design objectives.

• Modifications during design

• Schedule of Values

• Submittals during design

During the design phase, the DB Contractor shall hold weekly design progress meetings. The DB

Contractor shall prepare meeting agendas and complete meeting minutes for distribution to designated stakeholders.

Preconstruction Meeting

Submit the following Part 2 Project Requirement deliverables a minimum of one week prior to

Preconstruction Meeting.

• Accident Prevention Program (APP)

• DB Contractor’s Commissioning Plan (CCxP)

• Evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for DB Contractor and

Subcontractors

• Historic Preservation Treatment Program

• Letter designating your Project Superintendent

• List of required permits

• List of Subcontractors for project (same as proposal)

• Project Schedule with construction portion fully developed

• Quality Control Plan

• Schedule of Values

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Submittal process

• Waste Management Plan

• Written statements from Subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses

After 100% Complete DB Construction Documents are approved (or completed portions of DB

Construction Documents necessary for fast tracking the project), and before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange on-site Preconstruction meeting with DB Contractor. Meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

• Accident reporting

• Construction schedule (Provide minimum two, color hard copies and electronic copy in software it was created in.)

• Correspondence procedures

• Jobsite safety

• Labor standards

• Lines of Authority

• Modifications

• NPS/DSC SharePoint “like” Project website

• Park Rules and Regulations

• Payroll reports

• Progress Payments

• Resolution to comments provided by NPS on the Part 2 Project Requirements

• Roles and responsibilities

• Schedule of Values

• Submittal process

Other project specific concerns to be discussed at the pre-construction meeting:

• Conduct of Operations o On-site Work hours will generally consist of normal business working hours of 7 AM to 5

PM, Monday thru Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

o Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the contracting officer. Submit requests a minimum of 3 business days in advance of the proposed work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

o No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

o Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted by the contractor o Access road and site constraints

▪ Staging on existing hard surfaces shall be required to the maximum extent possible.

o Medical emergency processes, availability, emergency numbers, and contacts.

▪ In the event of an emergency, immediate notification shall be made to GATE Dispatch

(718)-354-4700.

o Park permits, burning construction waste, rules of the road, alcohol use, housekeeping, firearms, pets, natural and cultural resource concerns.

o Environmental and sustainability requirements for the Project, required tracking for sustainability (related submittals), and use of NPS Project Sustainability Checklist

Progress Meetings

DB Contractor shall participate in weekly telephone conference calls with Contracting Officer and other project team members with updates to following meeting agenda items:

• Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

• Modifications

• Review of off-site fabrication and delivery.

• Requests for Information (RFI) and issues.

• Schedule update. (Provide updated CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule.)

• Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M (Operation & Maintenance) Manuals.

• Submittal status.

• Work in progress and projected.

• Other business relating to work.

2.1.5 Project Schedule

General: DB Contractor shall upload project schedule to NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website and provide two (2) color copies after award and before design meeting. Schedule shall include detailed design phase with design deliverable submission dates, review periods, and summary construction schedule with important milestones included for both phases.

Fully develop construction portion of project schedule and submit to Contracting Officer on NPS/DSC

SharePoint Project website before Preconstruction meeting or construction begins. Update project schedule monthly throughout contract period until project substantial completion. Status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before progress payment request date.

Construction work cannot begin until Government approval is obtained for:

• Entire set of 100% Complete DB Construction Documents.

Purpose: Project schedule ensures adequate planning, coordinating, scheduling, and reporting of DB

Contractor’s design and construction activities. Project schedule will assist DB Contractor and

Contracting Officer to monitor work progress, evaluate proposed changes, and process DB Contractor's monthly progress payment requests.

Software: Latest version of Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner, SureTrak, or approved equal.

Schedule Development: Project schedule shall cover entire contract period. Late finish date is same as contract’s established completion date.

Timing and duration of project must be identified by the DB Contractor to assess impacts on wildlife and visitor use of campground (open annually late May through early October) and while vegetation is dormant (winter). Impacts to wildlife and visitors would be avoided if work is conducted between mid-

October (after camping season ends) and before March 15th (bird nesting).

DB Contractor shall use Critical Path Method (CPM) with limited use of lead or lag durations between schedule activities. DB Contractor's project schedule shall consist of procurement activities (including mobilization, submittal, and fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement items) and construction activities.

DB Contractor's project schedule shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following for each activity:

• Identify activities and numbers numerically (maximum 5-digit). Number activities in increments of 10.

• Concisely describe work represented by activity (maximum 48 characters). Avoid using non-standard abbreviations. Limit work related to each activity to one work trade.

• Activity duration shall be in whole working days with maximum duration 15 workdays each, unless otherwise approved by Contracting Officer, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawing and sample submittals, fabrication of materials, delivery of materials and equipment, and concrete curing.

DB Contractor shall ensure project schedule includes own work and Subcontractor work.

Project schedule shall show sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of work and shall be cost and resource loaded. DB Contractor shall ensure work sequences are logical and project schedule shows a coordinated work plan. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be DB Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete activity, considering scope and resources planned. Resource loading of each activity shall list personnel by labor category and equipment type, and capacity proposed to complete activity in duration shown. Include permit requirements and constraints. Consider and include seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling of work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures and wind and/or precipitation, to ensure completion of work within contract time.

Project Schedule Updates

Monthly updates: Monthly updates of project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of estimate upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract. If, in judgment of Contracting

Officer, DB Contractor fails or refuses to provide schedule of values and complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, DB Contractor shall be deemed to have not provided required information upon which progress payment may be made and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.

Narrative: Include in report:

• Brief description actual progress made during update period.

• Actual and potential delaying activities.

• Impediments to progress.

• Issues related to inclement weather.

• Progress toward established milestones.

• Project float.

• Brief description of work anticipated to be performed in next month.

• Identify minor revisions to schedule for evaluation and accepted or rejected.

As work progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity. If schedule update shows late finish date after contract completion date, at a minimum, include the following in narrative with submission:

• Known delays.

• Actions taken to get back on schedule.

• Pending modifications.

• Impediments or constraints affecting progress.

Progress Payments: Update currently accepted construction schedule monthly. If DB Contractor fails to provide monthly updates or revisions to currently accepted construction schedule, a portion of monthly payment may be retained until updates/revisions made.

Time Impact Analysis for Contract Modifications, Changes, Delays, and Contractor Requests

Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or DB

Contractor revises project schedule, DB Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating influence of each modification, change, delay, or DB Contractor’s request on the contract time.

• Time Extensions: Activity delays shall not automatically mean an extension of contract time is warranted or due to DB Contractor. It is possible that modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in only absorbing a part of available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the project schedule, thereby not effecting the contract time.

Time extensions will be granted according with terms of contract.

• Float: Float is not for exclusive use or benefit for NPS or DB Contractor. Extension of contract time is granted only to extent the equitable time adjustments to activity or activities affected by modification, change, or delay exceeds total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.

2.2 Design Requirements

2.2.1 DB Design Development (DD) Documents and DB Construction Documents (CD)

Prepare DB Design Development Documents and DB Construction Documents using English System of

Weights and Measurements and according to DSC Design Standards and DSC Design Deliverables -

Content and Format Requirements for DB Design Development Documents and DB Construction

List salient characteristics for products and materials specified. Refer to Guide for Specifiers.

Deliverables

Submit Deliverables to DSC Project Specialist and DSC Project Manager.

The following deliverables are required (refer to Section 1.6 for schedule) for NPS Review:

• DB Design Development (DD) Documents o Submit all documents in PDF format (Portable Document Format), unless otherwise noted, including:

▪ Draft DB Design Development Drawings

▪ NPS Division 1 Specifications

(https://www.nps.gov/dscw/upload/Division01Specs-INSTRUCTIONS_5-6-

11_AF_120117.pdf)

▪ Divisions 2 through 49 Outline Specifications

▪ Product File

▪ Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

▪ NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (DD portion completed)

▪ Design Calculations https://www.nps.gov/dscw/dstandards.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/del_designdevelopdb.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/del_constructiondb.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/del_constructiondb.htm https://www.nps.gov/dscw/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=242817 https://www.nps.gov/dscw/upload/Division01Specs-INSTRUCTIONS_5-6-11_AF_120117.pdf https://www.nps.gov/dscw/upload/Division01Specs-INSTRUCTIONS_5-6-11_AF_120117.pdf

▪ Submit one (1) printed copy of all components of the submittal to the Park Resource

Stewardship Division:

▪ Patti Rafferty

National Park Service

210 New York Ave

Staten Island, NY 10305

• 100% Draft DB Construction Documents (CD) o Submit all documents in PDF format (Portable Document Format), unless otherwise noted, including:

▪ 100% Draft DB Construction Drawings

▪ Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

▪ Product File

▪ Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

▪ NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (CD portion completed)

▪ Design Calculations

▪ Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates

➢ Required documents for each submission are included and complete per contract requirements.

➢ Required documents have been through a Quality Control (QC) review. NPS requires documentation and submittal of QC work performed.

▪ NPS Review form with responses to DB Design Development Documents review comments (in excel format)

▪ Submit one (1) printed copy of all components of the submittal to the Park Resource

Stewardship Division.

• 100% Complete DB Construction Documents (CD) o Submit all documents in PDF format, except as noted, including the following 100% Complete

DB Construction Documents for review and final approval:

▪ 100% Complete DB Construction Drawings

▪ Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

▪ Product File

▪ Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

▪ Design Calculations

▪ Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates

➢ Required documents for each submission are included and complete per contract requirements.

➢ Required documents have been through a Quality Control (QC) review. NPS requires documentation and submittal of QC work performed.

▪ NPS Review form with responses to 100% Draft DB Construction Documents review comments (in excel format)

▪ Submit two (2) printed copy of all components of the submittal to the Park Resource

Stewardship Division.

• Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents (CD) o Upon final approval of 100% Complete DB Construction Documents, submit Complete

Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents per following table for construction, NPS archiving, and general use. For format and media submission requirements, see Design

Deliverables - Content and Format Requirements DB Hard Copy and Electronic Submittal

Requirements.

COMPLETE STAMPED AND SIGNED

DB CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD)

ELECTRONIC

FORMATS *

HARD COPY

FORMATS

DB Construction Drawings ** AutoCAD & PDF Full-Size Paper

(ANSI D)

Division 1 Specifications

PDF& MS

(Microsoft)-Word

N/A (Not

Applicable)

Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

PDF &

MS-Word

N/A

Product File PDF N/A

Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections PDF & MS-Word N/A

Supplemental Design Reports (if applicable) PDF N/A

Design Calculations PDF N/A

Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates PDF & MS-Excel N/A

NPS Review form with responses to 100% Complete DB CD review comments PDF & MS-Excel N/A

* The recipient of the electronic files is TIC (Technical Information Center).

** DB Construction Drawings shall be printed from the native software (e.g. AutoCAD .dwg or Revit .rvt).

DB Construction Drawings printed from secondary software (e.g. Adobe .pdf) are not acceptable as they often result in off-scale product.

2.2.2 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements for Design

NPS established environmental and sustainability requirements for project. Notify Contracting Officer if conflicts arise between performance of work and environmental and sustainability requirements. NPS does not intend to limit alternative means of achieving these requirements.

For sustainability requirements for design, see Part 3 Performance Requirements and NPS Project

Sustainability Checklist. Complete checklist by concisely explaining how each credit/requirement will be met.

2.3 Construction Requirements

2.3.1 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements

Specific sustainability requirements generated in design will dictate more stringent environmental requirements for this project. Refer to Part 3 Performance Requirements and NPS Project Sustainability

Checklist. General requirements:

• Site Disturbance: Minimize construction limits of project to reduce impact on site.

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• Indoor Air: Follow recommended approach of SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning

Contractor’s National Association) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Guidelines for Occupied Buildings, 2007. Conduct building flush-out prior to occupancy according to Federal requirements.

• Toxic Chemicals: Avoid materials that can leach toxic chemicals into ground water. Do not allow toxic chemicals to enter sewers or storm drains or contaminate land or any body of water.

Refer to NPS Project Sustainability Checklist for additional requirements.

• Soil Erosion: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion according to Stormwater Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

• Habitats: Protect natural habitats and ecological systems

• Noise: Minimize noise during construction. Operate power equipment according to local noise restrictions.

• Waste Management: Employ processes ensuring minimal waste output and in landfills.

Recycling is a requirement of this project. Specific recycling goals were established in NPS

Project Sustainability Checklist. Legally dispose materials unsuitable for recycling at public or private dumping areas outside the Park.

DB Contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and overseeing environmental and sustainability requirements of this project. Distribute copies of environmental and sustainability requirements to Job Site Foreman and each Subcontractor.

Waste Management Plan: Prior to scheduled Preconstruction meeting, DB Contractor shall submit draft

Waste Management Plan to Contracting Officer for approval. Develop and implement according to

ASTM E1609 and as required in contract documents. Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

• List of recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal solid waste landfills, and other disposal area(s) to be used. Include name, location, and phone number.

• List of proposed materials to be reused or recycled.

• List of materials that cannot be recycled or reused with explanation or justification.

• Storage and collection methods of waste and recyclables, handling procedures, and means of keeping recyclables free of contamination.

• Describe means of transporting recyclable materials and estimate frequency of emptying bins.

• Identity person or persons responsible for ensuring project recycling goals are achieved.

• Revise and resubmit Plan per Contracting Officer. Approval of DB Contractor’s Plan does not relieve DB Contractor of complying with applicable environmental regulations.

Progress Documentation: Supplemental to Waste Management Plan, document solid waste disposal, diversion, and cost/revenue analysis, and submit completed worksheet monthly. Use Appendix A -

Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet and report totals to date for column headings. Use

Appendix B for solid waste volume to weight conversions.

Prior to commencement of work, schedule and conduct meeting with Contracting Officer. Discuss proposed Waste Management Plan and develop mutual understanding of details of environmental protection.

Minimize Construction Impacts

Implement following mitigation measures to minimize impacts of construction activities:

Soil Erosion: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion. SWPPP may be required.

Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds: Prevent introduction and minimize spread of exotic vegetation and noxious weeds. Incorporate following procedures:

• Government approved fill, rock, or additional topsoil must meet or exceed NJ residential unrestricted standards.

• Use of native species and native genotypes is required to be consistent with NPS Management

Policies 2006 (Section 4.4.1.2)

• Where seeding is required, a weed-free native grass/forb seed mix should be obtained and used in accordance with NPS policies and guidance. Management techniques would be implemented to foster rapid development of native plant growth. At Sandy Hook, any vegetation planting will require installation of fencing to protect plantings from deer herbivory.

• To avoid transport of nonnative species to terrestrial portions of the study area, all construction vehicles would be washed prior to use on the project and only clean and weed-free fill material should be used.

• Records of conveyance and vehicle inspection records must be kept and recorded in accordance with N.J.A.C. 2:20-10.9, since Sandy Hook is located within spotted lanternfly quarantine area.

Quarantine rules may apply to the handling and disposal of woody debris removed from the project area.

Vegetation Salvage and Revegetation Plan: Required for this project. For revegetation efforts, use approved native species and/or native seed and incorporate Park policies regarding vegetation and site restoration. Consider use of native species, plant salvage potential, exotic vegetation and noxious weeds, and pedestrian barriers. Policy related to revegetation will be referenced in NPS Management Policies

2006 (Sections 4.4.2.4 and 9.1.3.2).

DB Contractor shall use native plant species that are as closely related genetically and ecologically as possible to park populations. For GATE, the operational definition for closely related native species is plant material from seeds or cuttings that were collected from native plant species within 10 miles of the ocean anywhere along the coasts of New Jersey, Staten Island, and western Long Island are considered suitable. Substitution of plant material will be made only based on proof of unavailability.

Prior to commencement of work, a vegetation survey must be conducted, and a replacement plan must be developed and submitted for Resource Stewardship Division review. If any holly trees (any size) or woody vegetation with a 4-inch diameter at breast heigh or greater is proposed for removal, then replacement will be required. Per NJDEP (in CZM for PEPC 49465 for relocation of maintenance facility): Replace trees to be removed with similar species at a minimum ratio of 1:1. Replacement trees will be similar in canopy cover at maturity to existing native trees on site. The Contracting Officer and the Park’s Resource Stewardship Division must approve all plant selections before they are purchased.

Any wheel ruts, holes, or divots in lawn areas caused by the work shall be repaired by the contractor.

Any bare soil areas created by the work shall be seeded with annual ryegrass and a native grass seed mix designed for the Northeast US region, where needed to restore area to pre-construction condition. Seed shall be applied at a rate of ½ pound per 1,000 square feet.

• Contractor shall use the following seed mix for temporary and permanent seeding:

o Mix labeled Sandy Hook 90/10 by All Pro Horticulture Inc. from Lindenhurst, NY o Spyder LS Tall Fescue (High Edophyte) 45% https://www.nps.gov/policy/mp/policies.html https://www.nps.gov/policy/mp/policies.html o Corbett Tall Fescue 45% o Wild Horse Kentucky Bluegrass 10%

NPS Natural Resources Program will review and approve seed mix for temporary and permanent seeding during DD review.

To avoid impacts to the Northern Long-eared Bat (federally listed), as well as nesting migratory bird species, adhere to seasonal restriction on clearing of all woody vegetation from April 1st through

September 30th of each calendar year.

Special Status Species: To protect unknown or undiscovered threatened, endangered, or special status species, construction contract will include provisions for these discoveries. DB Contractor should contact NPS for direction to evaluate special species at the site.

State plants of concern would be located and fenced or flagged prior to construction. NPS will provide a briefing to the contractor identifying plants of concern. Contractor shall work with NPS to avoid, reduce, and minimize impacts to plants of concern when possible.

A separate contract is being bid for resource related studies that will include vegetation surveys.

Identification of special status species will be conducted under that contract to inform development of this project.

Visitor Experience: Incorporate following mitigation measures into action alternatives to minimize impacts of construction activities on visitor experience:

Contractor shall provide & maintain signage for detours, maintenance of traffic, and safety throughout the length of the project. Closure measures at either end of any closed portions of the park within the immediate work area will be established and maintained by the contractor. A traffic control plan detailing signage for detour will be submitted by the contractor for government approval.

During transport of equipment and materials outside of the immediate work area along portions of the roads, construction vehicles will have shared usage with pedestrians. Any vehicles larger than a pickup truck are required to have flaggers/escorts provided by the contractor to ensure pedestrian safety. Public access to the Sandy Hook Park shall be maintained at all times through construction. No closure of the park is currently anticipated by NPS. Access on Randolph Drive shall be maintained throughout construction.

Contractor shall supply and install a temporary fence along the MUP (multi-use-path), located west of the existing Well 5A site, to minimize impacts of construction to visitors and path users.

The proposed construction is located within an area that is popular for visitors to engage in birdwatching. In addition, the project site is an area of long-term migratory bird research conducted by a park partner under an NPS Research and Collecting Permit. The DB contractor shall take care to minimize impacts of construction to birdwatchers and researchers.

Air and Water Pollution Control: Air quality impacts are expected to be temporary and localized. To minimize these impacts, take following actions:

• To reduce tailpipe emissions, do not leave construction equipment idling longer than necessary for safety and mechanical reasons.

• To reduce construction dust, apply water to problem areas. Limit equipment to fenced project area to minimize soil disturbance and dust generation.

• Take necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution with material or equipment used during construction. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): Submit a SWPPP, according to applicable

State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) requirements, to Contracting Officer for approval. (See Technical Requirements.) Before starting construction, DB Contractor shall implement approved SWPPP.

• Abide by any requirements on NJDEP permit provisions. Develop and integrate any best management practices for erosion and sediment control, waterway construction, and wetland construction into the final construction documents. Establish and maintain all required BMP’s during construction.

Cultural Resources: A Secretary of the Interior Qualified Archaeologist will be present at work site during Ground disturbing activities to monitor the excavations. Archeological monitoring of all open excavations, including but not limited to the trenches for electrical conduits and gas, is required in order to assess the potential for intact soils capable of bearing significant archeological deposits. If archeological resources are discovered at the project site, the monitor has the authority to immediately stop work in vicinity of discovery and report discovery to the Park Archaeologist, Cultural Resource

Manager, the Contracting Officer Representative, and the Contracting Officer.

2.3.2 Schedule of Values

After contract award and before Design Meeting, submit schedule of dollar value based on Contract

Price Schedule. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of design deliverables or construction work for which progress payments may be requested. Total costs for component parts of work shall equal contract line item amount for that lump-sum item. Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, and profit in total dollar value of unit price item and in component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, or profit as separate items.

Do not break down unit price items. Only use contract line item amount for unit price items.

Total cost of items shall equal contract sum. Schedule of Values will form basis for progress payments.

Before first progress payment is processed, DB Contractor and Contracting Officer shall agree on an acceptable Schedule of Values. A cost loaded project schedule is an acceptable substitute for a schedule of values in some cases.

2.3.3 Construction Support

Staging Areas

Limit construction sites to smallest feasible area. Carefully control ground disturbance and site management to prevent undue damage to vegetation, soils, and archeological resources, and to minimize air, water, soil, and noise pollution.

Staging within project limits for a construction office or trailer. Locate construction equipment and material storage in previously disturbed areas near construction site. Obtain Contracting Officer’s approval for staging area location for construction equipment. Once construction is complete, return staging areas to pre-construction conditions. Consult with Contracting Officer and develop standards and methods for determining standards.

The North Maintenance Building site is designated as the temporary/permanent location to dewater and store spoils and drilling fluids, all of which are anticipated to be free of toxins and safe for disposal. The site is designated due to its previous use as a spoils disposal site and internal Park request.

Structures: Trailers, Storage, Field Offices, Staging Area and Sheds: Contracting Officer to approve location.

Material lay down areas including access/egress to said areas will need full review and approval by NPS prior to construction operations occurring.

Field Offices: The DB Contractor shall supply a Field Office for use by the Government Contracted

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