B08_Attachment_01_140P8422R0004_Specifications.pdf

LASSEN VOLCANIC

NATIONAL PARK

REPLACE WATER AND PROPANE

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AT DRAKESBAD

GUEST RANCH

PMIS No. 248057/315519

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PACIFIC WEST REGION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 & Coordination 01 31 00a RFI Form 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 33 23a CM16 - Transmittal 01 35 13 Archeological Protection 01 35 25 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 40 00a Daily Inspection Form 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls 01 57 23 Under-an-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan 01 57 23a Under-an-Acre Pollution Prevention Plan Template 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 05 10 Demolition & Abandonment 02 82 00 Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CIP Concrete

DIVISION 23 – HVAC

23 11 23 Fuel Gas Piping and Accessories 23 13 23 Underground Propane Tank

DIVIDION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 16 31 05 25 31 10 10 31 12 33 31 22 00

Aggregates for Earthwork Utility Line Marking Site Clearing Utility Trenching and Backfill Topsoiling & Finished Grade

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 16 00 Restoration of Surfaces

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 11 00 Water Utility Distribution Piping 33 12 16 Valves Hydrants & Appurtenances

33 13 00 Disinfecting Water Utility Distribution

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012721 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 Under Other Contracts

3. Government-Furnished Materials

4. Contractor Use of Site

5. Public Use of Site

6. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

7. Conduct of Operations

8. Work Restrictions

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: This project is located at Draksebad Guest Ranch in Lassen Volcanic National Park

B. The Work consists of:

1. Removing and replacing existing underground water and propane distribution lines that serve approximately fifteen buildings in the historic guest ranch area.

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

1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate with separate 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.

B. Concurrent Work: Government will award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. Removal and replacement of the primary water main between the treatment plant and guest ranch and the reconstruction of the water plant access road.

2. Replacement of the Drakesbad water treatment plant.

3. Various fire related mitigation projects.

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1.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

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

2. 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. 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. 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 Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them.

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

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. Upon project completion, the government will arrange for and pay for a service provider to fill the propane tanks. Contractor shall coordinate with the CO for tank filling as required.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

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

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to area shown on plans.

C. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to areas shown in the plans.

D. 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.

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E. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

F. 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 Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

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

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The park or area will be closed to the public during construction.

B. Contractor shall conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public. Road closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Contracting Officer.

1.7 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy premises during entire construction period, with exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform Work so as not to interfere with Government’s operations.

Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Contracting Officer.

1.8 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. 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 2 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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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 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

B. Existing Utilities

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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012721 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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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012721 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.

C. Plan Quantities (P). Items listed as Plan Quantity and denoted as (P) are items where unit quantities have been determined and provide for reference only. Plan Quantity Items shall not be measured in the field and are essentially lump sum items where unit rates are established should any modification of increased or decreased quantities be required.

D. Where unit quantity items are listed, payment shall be up to the contract price amount. Should quantities exceed the contract amount a contract modification shall be required.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 0001: Mobilization and Demobilization

1. This item consists of all preparatory work and operations for all items under the contract, including, but not limited to those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site and all other work or operations which shall be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. This item also includes bonding, permits, and demobilization cost.

2. This line item may not exceed 20% of the total project cost

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

B. Contract Line Item Number 0002: Remove Existing Water Mains

1. This item consists of removing and disposing of existing non-transite water mains.

2. Per the plans, transite water mains may be abandoned in place or removed at the discretion of the contractor at no extra cost to the government provided that all required abatement procedures are followed.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

C. Contract Line Item Number 0003: Remove & Replace Precast Manhole Reinforcing Rings

1. This item consists of removing and replacing existing precast manhole reinforcing rings.

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2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

D. Contract Line Item Number 0004: HDPE Water Main – 6” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing 6” HDPE water main as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing watermain, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape and surface restoration.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

E. Contract Line Item Number 0005: Transite Pipe Connection & Abatement

1. This item consists of connecting to the existing transite pipe as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes but is not limited to cutting the existing transite pipe, associated asbestos abatement, and furnishing and installing all adaptors and couplings required to make the connection.

3. This item only covers required abatement as shown in the plan. The overall intent is to leave existing transite pipe in place. If additional transite pipe is discovered, and determined that removal is necessary, notify the contracting officer and modification will be considered.

4. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

F. Contract Line Item Number 0006: 6” HDPE Fittings

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing all 6” HDPE pipe fittings.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to pipe bends, tees, crosses, and end caps.

3. This item does not include 6” HDPE fittings that are associated with other assemblies such as hydrants and air valves.

4. For reference, the following is a list of anticipated fittings based on the plans.

HDPE Fitting - 6" Tee 4 HDPE Fitting - 6" Cross 1 HDPE Fitting - 6" 45 Degree Bend 2 HDPE Fitting - 6" 67.5 Degree Bend 4 HDPE Fitting - 6" End Cap 1

5. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

6. Payment will be made at the contract lumps sum price.

G. Contract Line Item Number 0007: Fire Hydrant Assembly

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing fire hydrant assemblies as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes but is not limited to excavation, backfilling, fire hydrant, lateral piping, gate valve, tracer wire, and tee fitting.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

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H. Contract Line Item Number 0008: Air Relief /Vacuum Valve

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Air Relief/Vacuum Valve assemblies as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes but is not limited to excavation, backfilling, air valve, lateral piping, couplings, valves, fittings, handhole, tracer wire, and other apparatuses required for the full assembly as shown in the plans

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

I. Contract Line Item Number 0009: 6” Gate Valve & Box

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing 6” gate valves and boxes as shown in the plans.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

J. Contract Line Item Number 00010: 2” HDPE Service Connection

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing 2” HDPE Service Connections as shown in the plans.

2. This item generally includes furnishing and installing 6”x2” service tees with 2” curb valve where shown in the plans.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

K. Contract Line Item Number 0011: HDPE Service Line – 2” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing 2” HDPE water service line as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing water service line, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape and surface restoration.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

L. Contract Line Item Number 0012: 2” Curb Valve & Box

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Air Relief/Vacuum Valve assemblies as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes furnishing and installing valves and valve boxes.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

M. Contract Line Item Number 0013: Non-Fire Service Connection

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Non-Fire Service Connections as shown in the plans.

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2. This item includes excavation, backfilling, service line piping, corp. stops, service and saddle tees, curb valves, curb boxes, couplings, and adaptors as required to connect to existing service connections as shown in the plans.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

N. Contract Line Item Number 0014: Fire Service Connection - Existing

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Fire Service Connections as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes excavation, backfilling, service line piping, corp. stops, service and saddle tees, curb valves, curb boxes, couplings, and adaptors as required to connect from existing 4-inch fire lines to existing service connections as shown in the plans.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

O. Contract Line Item Number 0015: Fire Service Connection - New

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Fire Service Connections as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes excavation, backfilling, service line piping, corp. stops, service and saddle tees, curb valves, curb boxes, couplings, and adaptors as required to connect to existing service connections as shown in the plans. In addition, this item includes 4” gate valves, valve boxes, and tee fittings required to connect to the main.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

P. Contract Line Item Number 0016: Yard Hydrant

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Yard Hydrants as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes but is not limited to excavation, backfilling, hard hydrant, service lateral piping, curb valve, tracer wire, and tee fitting.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

Q. Contract Line Item Number 0017: Water System Pressure Testing

1. This item consists of performing and furnishing all materials necessary to complete the water system pressure testing per the specifications.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

R. Contract Line Item Number 0018: Water System Disinfection

1. This item consists of performing and furnishing all materials necessary to disinfect the water system per the specifications.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

S. Contract Line Item Number 0019: Electrical Handhole - Type 3

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Electrical Handholes as shown in the plans.

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2. This item does not include handholes associated with water system assemblies.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

T. Contract Line Item Number 0020: Electrical Conduit – 2” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing 2” Electrical Conduit as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing conduit, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape and surface restoration. Note that this item is in common trench with other utilities

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

U. Contract Line Item Number 0021: HDPE Force Main – 4” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing 4” HDPE Force Main as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing conduit, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape and surface restoration. Note that this item is in common trench with other utilities.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

V. Contract Line Item Number 0022: Connect to Existing Manhole

1. This item consists of connecting the 4” sanitary force main to an existing Manhole.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

W. Contract Line Item Number 0023: Walkway Excavation (P)

1. This item consists of excavating, stockpiling, and properly disposing the existing walkway material as shown in the plans.

2. This item is a Plan Quantity (P) and shall not be measured in the field.

3. Payment will be made at the Plan Quantity (P) price.

X. Contract Line Item Number 0024: Aggregate Base (P)

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Aggregate Base Material as shown in the plans. This item also includes furnishing and installing geotextile materials as shown in the plans.

2. This item is a Plan Quantity (P) and shall not be measured in the field.

3. Payment will be made at the Plan Quantity (P) price.

Y. Contract Line Item Number 0025: Aggregate SubBase (P)

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Aggregate SubBase Material as shown in the plans.

2. This item is a Plan Quantity (P) and shall not be measured in the field.

3. Payment will be made at the Plan Quantity (P) price.

Z. Contract Line Item Number 0026: Drainfill (P)

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1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Drainfill Material as shown in the plans.

2. This item is a Plan Quantity (P) and shall not be measured in the field.

3. Payment will be made at the Plan Quantity (P) price.

AA. Contract Line Item Number 0027: Remove Existing LP Gas Mains

1. This item consists of removing and disposing of existing LP Mains as shown in the plans.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

BB. Contract Line Item Number 0028: Remove Existing LP Gas Structures

1. This item consists of removing and disposing of existing LP Structures, tanks, and apparatuses as shown in the plans.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

CC. Contract Line Item Number 0029: Underground Propane Tanks

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing Underground LP tanks as shown in the plans.

Items covered this bid item include, but are not limited to, tank excavation and backfill, LP Tanks, concrete bases, inter-tank piping, cathodic protection, first stage regulator, shrouds, and all associated valves and apparatuses associated with the tank(s)

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

DD. Contract Line Item Number 0030: HDPE Gas Main – ¾” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing ¾” HDPE gas main as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing gas main, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape, testing, and surface restoration.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

EE. Contract Line Item Number 0031: HDPE Gas Main –1” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing 1” HDPE gas main as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing gas main, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape, testing, and surface restoration.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

FF. Contract Line Item Number 0032: HDPE Gas Main – 1 ½” Trenched

1. This item consists of constructing 1 ½” HDPE gas main as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing gas main, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape, testing, and surface restoration.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

GG. Contract Line Item Number 0033: HDPE Gas Main – 2” Trenched

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1. This item consists of constructing 2” HDPE gas main as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching, furnishing and installing gas main, furnishing and installing pipe bedding, backfill, tracer wire, marker tape, testing and surface restoration.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a linear foot basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

HH. Contract Line Item Number 0034: Service Line Connection (PRV-2)

1. This item consists of constructing Service Line connections for the type shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching and backfill, service line, service tees, furnishing and installing gas regulators, annodeless risers, valves, and all fittings and adaptors as required to connect to existing service connections.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

II. Contract Line Item Number 0035: Service Line Connection (PRV-3)

1. This item consists of constructing Service Line connections for the type shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, pipe trenching and backfill, service line, service tees, furnishing and installing gas regulators, annodeless risers, valves, and all fittings and adaptors as required to connect to existing service connections.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

JJ. Contract Line Item Number 0036: LP Seismic Valve

1. This item consists of constructing a LP Seismic Valve as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes, but is not limited to, seismic valve, isolation valves, handhole, and couplers/adaptors as required for a complete installation.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a per unit basis.

4. Payment will be made at the contract unit price up to the contract amount.

KK. Contract Line Item Number 0037: Site Cleanup and Restoration

1. This item consists of miscellaneous costs associated with site clean-up and restoration.

2. This item includes but is not limited to removal of temporary equipment and controls, rubbish and debris removal, final surface smoothing, cleaning of stockpile areas, and repair and restoration of miscellaneous areas and items damaged during construction.

3. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a lump sum basis.

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

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012721 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. Project Meetings

7. Environmental Coordination

8. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule" for preparing and submitting 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.

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 Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

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

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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.

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 contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparation of Contractor's 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. Coordination Drawings: Prepare Coordination Drawings if limited space availability necessitates maximum utilization of space for efficient installation of different components or if coordination is required for installation of products and materials fabricated by separate entities.

1. Content: Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Coordination Drawings on reproductions of Contract Documents or standard printed data. Include following information, as applicable:

a. Indicate dimensions shown on Contract Drawings and make specific note of dimensions that appear to be in conflict with submitted equipment and minimum clearance requirements. Provide alternate sketches to Contracting Officer (CO) for resolution of such conflicts.

b. Indicate space requirements for routine maintenance and anticipated replacement of components during the life of the installation.

c. Indicate required installation sequences.

2. Refer to individual Sections for Coordination Drawing requirements for Work in those Section

B. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

1. Review: Contracting Officer will review coordination drawings to confirm Work is being coordinated; details of coordination are Contractor's responsibility. If Contracting Officer

248057/315519 01 31 00 - 3 determines coordination drawings are not prepared in scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, Contracting Officer will inform Contractor, who shall make changes and resubmit.

2. Coordination Drawing Prints: Prepare coordination drawing prints according to requirements in Section 01 33 23 "Submittal Procedures."

C. Coordination Digital Data Files: Prepare coordination digital data files according to:

1. File Preparation Format: Same digital data software program, version, and operating system as original Drawings.

2. File Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Document Format (PDF) file format.

3. Contracting Officer will furnish Contractor one set of digital data files (AutoCad.dwg) of Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. Contracting Officer makes no representations as to accuracy or completeness of digital data files as they relate to Drawings.

b. Digital Data Software Program: Drawings are available in AutoCad.dwg.

D. Division 1 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for Pre- Construction Conference.

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 or SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

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

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

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

E. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer before Pre-Construction Conference. If all documents have not been received one week prior to scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

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

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1. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by 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. Contractor's suggested resolution: If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts Contract

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

8. 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 RFI Form on NPS/DSC Project Website as follows:

1. Enter general information at the top of the form.

2. Under the "Action" section at the bottom of the form, select "Question" then select "CMR" in drop-down of "Send to" box.

3. Enter details of question and attach related documents.

4. Select "Submit Form" at bottom of page.

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.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of 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.

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1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with 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

8. Payments to Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Notice to proceed

14. Correspondence procedures

15. Acceptance/rejection of work

16. Progress meetings

17. Submittal procedures

18. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

19. Environmental requirements

20. Permit requirements

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

22. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

23. Reference materials

24. Value engineering

25. Schedule of Values

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

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each 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.

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