B08_Attach_1_Specifications_Div_1_02-20-2026.pdf

Congaree National Park Cowpens National Battlefield

Kings Mountain National Military Park Ninety-Six National Historic Site

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SC192 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION (DD-CD’S)

CONG COWP KIMO NISI

334914 334929 334920 334915

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

February 2026

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NPS DSC Division 1 Specifications Table of Contents

National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) | 1-28-22

DIVISION 01 General Requirements 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 57 19.12 Noise and Acoustics Management

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP), Under-an-Acre Pollution Prevention (UPP)

01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 90 00 Acceptance of Work

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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. Work Phases

3. Work Under Other Contracts

4. Government-Furnished Materials

5. Construction Construction Contractor Use of Site

6. Public Use of Site

7. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

8. Conduct of Operations

9. Work Restrictions

10. Special Construction Requirements

11. Soils Investigation Report

12. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Multiple park units across South Carolina. The park locations are listed below:

Park ID Park Name Address CONG Congaree National Park 100 National Park Road

Hopkins, SC 29061 COWP Cowpens National Battlefield 4001 Chesnee Highway (U.S. Hwy 221)

Gaffney, SC 29341 KIMO Kings Mountain National Military

Park 2625 Park Road Blacksburg, SC 29702

NISI Ninety Six National Historic Site 1103 Hwy 248 S Ninety Six, SC 29666

Work is located along designated roads and parking areas within each park as noted in the design plans. All work areas are accessible via park entrances.

B. The Work consists of:

1. The work consists of performing various pavement preservation activities at the designated roads and parking areas within each park to extend the pavement life and delay more expensive and intrusive rehabilitation activities.

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2. Major Items of pavement rehabilitation activities under this project include:

a. Cleaning and sealing of asphalt cracks

b. Seal coating asphalt pavement

c. Asphalt milling and overlaying

d. Asphalt patching

e. Full-depth asphalt reconstruction

f. Signage improvements

g. Aggregate – shoulder support.

Not all parks include all activities.

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in four (4) phases in the following order, with each phase substantially complete before beginning next phase:

1. Phase 1: Pavement preservation activities at COWP. Work of this phase shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 48 days after commencement of construction of this phase. Preliminary phasing plans for the parking lots are included for conceptual guidance. The contractor shall develop a detailed construction phasing plan for the parking lots and the roadways based on their means and methods and submit it to the CO for review and approval prior to commencing work.

2. Phase 2: Pavement preservation activities at KIMO. Work for this phase shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 21 days after the commencement of construction for this phase. A preliminary phasing plan for the visitor center parking lot is included for conceptual guidance. The contractor shall develop a detailed construction phasing plan for the parking lots and Main Park Road based on their means and methods, and submit it to the CO for review and approval prior to commencing work.

3. Phase 3: Pavement preservation activities at CONG. Work of this phase shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 35 days after commencement of construction of this phase. A preliminary phasing plan for the visitor center parking lots is included for conceptual guidance. The contractor shall develop a detailed construction phasing plan for the parking lots and the roadways based on their means and methods and submit it to the CO for review and approval prior to commencing work.

4. Phase 4: The remaining Work (Pavement preservation activities at NISI) shall be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 14 days after commencement of construction of this phase and at time of Substantial Completion.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

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

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B. Preceding Work: Government [has awarded] a separate contract for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract begins.

1. Resurface Visitor Center Walkways at KIMO: A separate contract has been awarded for removing and replacing approximately 10,000 SF of asphalt sidewalk at the visitor center parking lot at KIMO.

2. Gate Replacement at KIMO-0903: A separate contract has been awarded to for removing and replacing the existing gate at the headquarters parking lot at KIMO

1.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

1. Government will arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Construction Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Construction Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, receiving, unloading, and handling Government-furnished items at Project site.

3. Government will inspect delivered items for damage after delivery. Construction Contractor shall be present for and assist in Government's inspection.

4. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing.

5. Construction Contractor is responsible for protecting Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

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

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

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. None

1.6 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Construction Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Construction Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other Construction Contractors on portions of Project.

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

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to Work areas as shown on the construction plans.

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C. Storage of Materials: Coordinate with the Park prior to construction regarding designated areas for storage of materials.

D. Parking: Confine parking to:

1. CONG: Coordinate with the Park prior to construction regarding assigned parking areas.

2. COWP: Coordinate with the Park prior to construction regarding assigned parking areas.

3. KIMO: Coordinate with the Park prior to construction regarding assigned parking areas within the Visitor Center Parking (KIMO-0900).

4. NISI: Coordinate with the Park prior to construction regarding assigned parking areas.

E. Stockpiling: Coordinate with the Park prior to construction regarding designated areas for material stockpile (if required). No storage or material will be permitted on grass areas.

F. Preservation of Natural Features:

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

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

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

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

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

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

G. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, trailheads, 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.

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

I. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with legal load restrictions in hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Construction Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

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

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1.7 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Construction Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public.

Road closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer.

1.8 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

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

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 15 days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Not permitted

2. Early Morning Hours: No restrictions

3. Hours for Core Drilling, asphalt milling, asphalt saw cutting: No restrictions

B. Existing Utilities

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

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

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

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Hours and length of Utility Shutdowns: Not permitted

D. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.10 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Management and Communication Software: Software administered by NPS shall be used to manage communication and document sharing during construction.

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1. See Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements on using NPS project management and communication software.

B. Keep all roads and parking areas open and accessible during the week of July 4th for all parks.

C. End all construction in KIMO before October 1.

D. No construction in CONG during October 15-18 and during the Synchronized Firefly Festival in mid-May to early-June. All roads and parking lots must be accessible to the public during this time.

1.11 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The report Pavement Investigation and Analysis Reports, for CONG, COWP, KIMO & NISI, July 2028, prepared by AECOM is available with this package.

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

1.12 ADDITIONAL REPORTS

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

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………………X.XX%

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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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

General Note: There are four (4) CLINs and four (4) Options associated with this project as follows:

A. Contract Line Item Number 1, CONG FY2025 Pavement Preservation

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at various CONG roads and parking lot sections as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area

(SQ.

FT.)

Pavement Preservation Treatment

CONG-0010 ENTRANCE ROAD 49065 1.25 - Crack Seal & Seal Coat w/ Patching

CONG-0100 LONGLEAF CAMPGROUND ACCESS ROAD 241978 0.02 - Crack Seal & Seal Coat

CONG-0900 VISITOR CENTER FIRST PARKING 49064 0.12 1,516 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

CONG-0901 VISITOR CENTER BUS PARKING 225801 0.14 1,833 Asphalt Mill & Overlay w/ Patching

CONG-0909 VISITOR CENTER MIDDLE PARKING 225800 0.12 1,607 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

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

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price prorated each month for work completed.

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B. Contract Line Item Number 2, COWP FY2025 Pavement Preservation

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at various COWP roads and parking lot sections as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

COWP -0010 MAIN ENTRANCE ROAD 75891 2.82 - Asphalt Reconstruction Crack Seal & Seal Coat w/ Patching

COWP-0011 TOUR ROAD 75894 4.23 - Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0401 MAINTENANCE AREA ACCESS ROAD 104862 0.22 - Crack Seal & Seal Coat w/ Patching

COWP-0900 VISITOR CENTER PARKING 75895 0.06 7,009 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0903 OVERLOOK NO.1 PARKING 75906 0.01 788 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0904 SHRUGGS HOUSE PARKING 75907 0.02 2,181 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0905 BATTLEFIELD PARKING NO. 1 75909 0.02 2,403 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0906 BATTLEFIELD PARKING NO. 2 7911 0.01 672 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0907 PICNIC AREA LOOP 75896 0.04 4,568 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0914 TRAILHEAD PARKING 113293 0.02 2,021 Asphalt Reconstruction Asphalt Mill & Overlay w/ Patching

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

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price prorated each month for work completed.

C. Contract Line Item Number 3, KIMO FY2025 Pavement Preservation

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at various KIMO roads and parking lot sections as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

KIMO-0010 MAIN PARK DRIVE 42951 2.82 - Aphalt Overlay w/ Patching

KIMO-0900 VISITOR ENTRANCE PARKING 54287 0.04 5146 Crack Seal & Seal Coat w/ Patching

KIMO-0903 HEADQUARTERS PARKING 54290 0.01 885 Aphalt Overlay

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

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D. Contract Line Item Number 4, NISI FY2025 Pavement Preservation

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at the NISI parking lot section as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

NISI-0900 VISITOR CENTER PARKING 75619 0.02 2330 Crack Seal & Seal Coat w/ Patching

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

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price prorated each month for work completed.

E. Contract Line Item Number 5, Option 1, CONG FY2025 Pavement Preservation.

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at the CONG parking lot section as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

CONG-0902 EMPLOYEE PARKING 241977 0.05 645 Seal Coat w/ Patching

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

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price prorated each month for work completed.

F. Contract Line Item Number 6, Option 2, COWP FY2025 Pavement Preservation.

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at the COWP parking lot sections as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

COWP-0902 MAINTENANCE AREA 75904 0.01 1,487 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

COWP-0913 GOV PARKING 75924 0.01 700 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

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

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G. Contract Line Item Number 7, Option 3, KIMO FY2025 Pavement Preservation.

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at the KIMO parking lot section as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

KIMO-0901 MAINTENANCE AREA PARKING 54288 0.01 1,739 Crack Seal & Seal Coat w/ Patching

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

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price prorated each month for work completed.

H. Contract Line Item Number 8, Option 4, NISI FY2025 Pavement Preservation.

1. This item consists of performing pavement preservation activities at the NISI parking lot sections as follows:

Route ID Route Name FMSS # Length (miles)

Area (SQ. FT.) Pavement Preservation Treatment

NISI-0400AZ MAINTENANCE ACCESS ROAD A 104866 0.12 6,970 Crack Seal & Seal Coat

NISI-0901 MAINTENANCE AREA PARKING 75622 0.01 755 Seal Coat

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

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price prorated each month for work

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination

3. Submittals

4. Coordination Drawings

5. Requests for Information (RFIs)

6. NPS Project Management and Communication Software

7. Project Meetings

8. Environmental Coordination

9. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule" for preparing and submitting Construction Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 40 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

4. Section 01 91 14 "Total Building Commissioning" for coordinating the work with Owner’s

Commissioning Authority.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided C. Government Furnished Permits

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

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

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

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of components, including mechanical and electrical.

5. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

6. Reference Section 01 35 91, Historic Preservation Treatment for coordination requirements.

7. Reference Section 01 35 13-22, Archeological Protection for coordination requirements.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other Construction Contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparation of Construction Contractor Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-installation conferences

8. Project closeout activities

9. Commissioning activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1 documents:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

6. Written statements from Subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7. Certificates of Insurance and Standard Form SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

10. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP)

11. Construction Contractor Commissioning Plan

12. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP)

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

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

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c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

B. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer at least one week prior to Pre-Construction Conference, or as directed by Contracting Officer.

1. Failure to submit items may result in:

a. Construction conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies.

b. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued and Certificates of Insurance and SF1413 documents are received for Construction Contractor and all Subcontractors.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

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

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

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

B. Content of RFI: Include detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially

2. Date

3. RFI subject

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Construction Contractor's suggested resolution: If suggested resolution impacts Contract

Time or Contract Sum, Construction Contractor shall state impact in RFI.

8. Construction Contractor's signature

9. Requested date for response

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. RFI Form: Complete and submit on NPS project management and communication software.

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

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

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b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Construction Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in Contract Documents.

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

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

1.6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE

A. Use to manage project communication and document sharing during contract period on:

1. Project directory

2. Project correspondence

3. Meeting agendas and minutes

4. Contract modifications forms and logs

5. RFI form and processing

6. Task and issue management

7. Photo documentation

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

9. Submittal form and processing

10. Payment coordination documentation

11. Reminder and tracking functions

12. Archiving functions

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

14. Permits and addendums

B. Some documents are not suitable to be shared using NPS project management and communication software. Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be shared and shall be coordinated with project team as appropriate.

1.7 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Construction Contractor. Meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

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8. Payments to Construction Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Construction Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Display of Hotline posters

14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. NPS project management and communication software

17. Acceptance/rejection of work

18. Progress meetings

19. Submittal procedures

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

21. Environmental requirements

22. Permit requirements

23. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials

26. Value engineering

27. Schedule of Values

B. Progress Meetings: Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with Construction Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Construction Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented.

Participants at meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Meeting agenda will include:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated Critical Path Method (CPM)).

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and

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installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend meeting. Advise Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for particular activity under consideration, including requirements for:

a. Contract Documents

b. Options

c. Related RFIs

d. Related Change Orders

e. Purchases

f. Deliveries

g. Submittals

h. Review of mockups

i. Possible conflicts

j. Compatibility requirements

k. Time schedules

l. Weather limitations

m. Manufacturer's written instructions

n. Warranty requirements

o. Compatibility of materials

p. Acceptability of substrates

q. Temporary facilities and controls

r. Space and access limitations

s. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

t. Testing and inspecting requirements

u. Installation procedures

v. Coordination with other work

w. Required performance results

x. Protection of adjacent work

y. Protection of construction and personnel

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of Work and reconvene conference at earliest feasible date.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Construction Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate on-site party responsible for overseeing Construction Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to this project; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001; must be familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

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2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

d. Present overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at Preconstruction conference.

e. Training for Construction Contractor personnel in accordance with position requirements.

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

B. Perform project quality control in accordance with requirements specified in Related Sections, including:

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Noise and Acoustics Management

4. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Management

5. Construction Waste Management

C. Construction Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Construction Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on project site. Training shall include:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

3. Review of site-specific procedures and management plans:

a. Construction Waste Management

b. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management

c. Noise and Acoustics Management

d. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of P2 training, participation in P2 programs, and familiarity with P2 practices.

5. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Construction Contractor 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan, IAQ Management Plan, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

1.9 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Construction Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for

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complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Construction Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of Construction Contractor’s fault or negligence;

and for materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract, Construction Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Construction Contractor shall comply with appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

B. Government Furnished Permits: During development of the project’s design, permits listed below were negotiated and agreed to by the Government. Terms and provisions of these permits shall be adhered to for the duration specified in each permit.

1. A permit was acquired for Encroachment Permits with identification numbers <Insert ID Numbers (for COWP, CONG, & NISI)>. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction for this permit is South Carolina Department of Transportation.

C. Potential Permits: Permits listed below were identified during the design process as likely to be required based on typical means and methods of construction. The list is provided to assist Construction Contractor in determining which permits will be required for contract’s chosen means and methods. The list shall not be considered complete; it is the Construction Contractors’ responsibility to determine means and methods and obtain required permits. Construction Contractor shall obtain all permits required to legally conduct work.

D. Coordination with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction Issuing Permits

1. Coordination: Contact the Agency(ies) with…