B08_Attachment_01_140P8423R0001_Specifications.pdf

REDWOOD NATIONAL & STATE PARKS

REDWOODS RISING

GPC ROAD REMOVAL 2023

TIC No. 167-181639

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERIOR REGIONS

8, 9, 10, AND 12

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 29 01 Heavy Equipment Payment and Measurement Procedures 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 33 23a CM16 – Transmittal 01 35 13 Archeological Protection 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 40 00a Daily Log Form 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 00 00 Common Work Results for Earthwork 31 05 16 Aggregates for Earthwork

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051121 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. Government-Furnished Materials

4. Contractor Use of Site

5. Public Use of Site

6. Conduct of Operations

7. Work Restrictions

8. Special Construction Requirements

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: This project is located in Redwood National Park. See location map in plans.

B. Redwood National and State Parks are removing roads, landings and skid roads to reduce future erosion, restore natural landforms and watershed systems. This contract involves excavating road fill from stream channels, pulling back side-cast road fill, decompacting roads, retrieving buried debris from logging and other activities (culverts, cable, concrete foundations, etc.), and restoring the natural configuration of the land (ridges, stream valleys and swales). Trees and logs encountered during excavations will be spread over finished surfaces. The finished surfaces of all areas disturbed by the equipment shall be left in a manner suitable for the re-establishment of native vegetation and potential trail construction. Reconstruction of failed sections of road is often necessary in order to access the road removal work sites. The ultimate goal of the work is to restore the National and State Park lands to a condition similar to what would have existed without disturbance by humans. The earth moving work that is required in this contract is the critical foundation of this restoration effort.

The work plans have been developed by an interdisciplinary team and address ecological concerns and park service goals. The landforms in most areas to be treated will be fully restored. Some areas have been designated to receive less than full excavation or restoration in order to preserve recovering critical habitat though that habitat may be in a degraded condition. The final configuration of treated areas will range from complete restoration of the topography that existed prior to road construction, to a moderate reshaping of the road bench that will approximate the surface drainage patterns that existed prior to road construction.

Stream crossings will be excavated to original width, depth, and slope to expose natural channel armor and buried topsoil. Removal of roads and skid roads will include retrieval of fill material displaced during road construction. Sidecast fill material will be excavated along road benches to expose buried topsoil. Excavated material will be moved to stable locations, placed against cutbanks, and shaped to blend with the surrounding topography above and below the road to re-

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The size of excavations associated with this work can range from less than one hundred cubic yards to tens of thousands of cubic yards in volume. The moisture content and type of material to be excavated can vary significantly from one work site to another. Ground conditions and material to be excavated can vary from dry to completely saturated. The type of material to be excavated can vary from fine-grained soil material to large concentrations and quantities of rock, boulders, rootwads, and sections of old growth trees. These variations in excavated material and ground conditions are inherent to the nature of this work.

The terrain in the project area is steep, irregular, and vegetated with 25 to 50 year-old second growth and old growth redwood forest. The nature of the work will require equipment to be used on steep terrain – over 40% slope and in difficult working conditions. Equipment will be required to push fill material up steep inclines as well as shape and finish steep slopes. This will require the equipment to traverse, move around, and sit on steep slopes while performing the work.

Access to some work sites, or portions of work sites, will require operator skill and dexterity to minimize access impacts over steep irregular ground. Large quantities of vegetation will be removed before and during excavation, stockpiled, and then spread over finished surfaces according to the post-excavation erosion control guidelines. Operator planning and forethought will be necessary to manage vegetation and excavated material efficiently.

To ensure that National and State Park restoration goals are met, the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COR) or Site Inspector may adjust specifications and excavation designs as excavations proceed, based on what is encountered and the resources at risk.

Contractors and equipment operators must be able to accurately interpret written and verbal excavation details as stated in the contract or given by the COR. They must be able to visualize and plan all aspects of work required at each site to ensure that access is not cut off inadvertently or prematurely. Skill in operation and coordination of heavy equipment is necessary to ensure cost-effective restoration of National and State Park lands. Adverse impacts to park resources (e.g. old growth trees, natural ground surface, water quality, vegetation, wildlife habitat, etc.)

must be avoided in accomplishing the required work.

Treatments are designed with tentative grades which provide the basis for estimates of volumes to be excavated. As the work progresses, final grades and configuration of the excavation are determined by the COR or Site Inspector monitoring the excavation. The COR or Site Inspector may instruct the contractor to adjust the excavation's grade and alignment to preserve latent boundary conditions including: original topsoil, natural channel armor, bedrock outcrops, or stumps in the growth position. It is extremely important not to remove or disturb these natural boundary features. In some locations, less than full landform restoration may be directed to preserve habitat that has developed since logging. The COR and/or Project Inspector serves as the liaison between park staff and the contractor to ensure that the parks’ goals are met. The limits to excavations are marked in the field, and cannot be exceeded without advance approval from the COR and/or Project Inspector. The COR or Project Inspector must be present during ALL excavations and placement of fill.

The Work consists of furnishing and operating select pieces of heavy equipment to accomplish a variety of tasks according to the project descriptions. The work also consists of furnishing and installing a limited amount of material including gravel and road base.

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

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1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work shall be conducted in a single work phase between June 15th and October 15th. Work season may be extended based on predicted weather on a conditional basis.

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. The Government shall furnish all culverts for the project. The contractor shall be responsible for installing the culverts.

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. Parking: Confine parking to areas designated by the COR.

D. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to areas shown on the plans or designated by COR or Project Inspector.

E. 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. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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

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

F. 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.

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

H. 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.

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

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

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

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

1.7 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 shall not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 3 business/calendar 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.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during daylight hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday as seasonal conditions permit. Otherwise, work shall generally be performed between sunrise and sunset. In general, the goal is to operate for 10 hours per day, within the defined working hours and within seasonal limitations.

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1. Weekend Hours: Not allowed

2. Early Morning/Nighttime Hours: Not allowed

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, Contractor shall 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.

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

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with preparation of modifications shall not be allowed. Costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

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

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

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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 shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall be construed as the Contractor waiving right for additional time and no time extension shall be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall 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 shall be necessary to complete additional modification work.

Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days shall 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

END OF SECTION 012601

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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. Where unit quantity items are listed, payment shall be up to the contract price amount. For this contract, a variation in estimated quantities of unit-priced items is authorized for all unit-priced line items at the approval and direction of the CO. 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 & 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 remobilization and demobilization cost.

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

3. Payment shall be made at the contract lump sum price. No more than 80% of this item shall be paid prior to substantial completion.

B. Contract Line Item Number 0002: Dozer and Operator – No. 1.

1. This item consists of furnishing a Dozer and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on an hourly basis per Specification 012901.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

C. Contract Line Item Number 0003: Dozer and Operator – No. 2.

1. This item consists of furnishing a Dozer and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on an hourly basis per Specification 012901.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

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D. Contract Line Item Number 0004: Excavator and Operator – No. 1.

1. This item consists of furnishing an Excavator and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on an hourly basis per Specification 012901.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

E. Contract Line Item Number 0005: Excavator and Operator – No. 2.

1. This item consists of furnishing an Excavator and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on an hourly basis per Specification 012901.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

F. Contract Line Item Number 0006: Haul Truck and Operator – No. 1.

1. This item consists of furnishing a Haul truck and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on an hourly basis per Specification 012901.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

G. Contract Line Item Number 0007: Haul Truck and Operator – No. 2.

1. This item consists of furnishing a Haul truck and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on an hourly basis per Specification 012901.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

H. Contractor Line Item Number 0008: Loader

1. This item consists of furnishing a Loader and Operator to perform the various treatment techniques in a collaborative effort with the COR per Specification 310000.

2. This line item is only anticipated to be required the first month of operation. After the first month (30-days), this piece of equipment may be demobilized, or left on-site at the contractor’s discretion.

3. In the event that that a Loader is needed for subsequent work, an additional mobilization fee may be requested via a contract modification.

4. Payment shall be made at the contract hourly rate as described in Specification 012901.

I. Contract Line Item Number 0009: Furnish Aggregate Base

1. This item consists of furnishing Aggregate Base per specification 310516. Aggregate Base shall be delivered to the site and stockpiled at areas designated in the plans. Aggregate Base may be used for a variety of purposes including pipe bedding and placement on roadways. This item does not include placement of Aggregate Base. Placement of Aggregate Base shall be paid separately through heavy equipment operation.

2. Measurement for payment shall be on a per ton basis. Contractor shall provide weigh tickets.

3.2 BID OPTIONS

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A. Bid Option 1: Hand Faller

1. This item consists of falling trees using hand tools on as-needed basis.

2. Typically, the process for exercising this bid option will involve the project inspector and contractor jointly identifying a need to hand fall a tree or groups of trees. At that point the CO may exercise this bid option. Once exercised the project inspector may utilizes the option up the number of days listed in the proposal on as needed basis.

3. Measurement and payment for Hand Faller shall be on a per day basis, measured to the nearest day.

B. Bid Option 2: Dewatering

1. This item consists of furnishing and operating a dewatering pump and generator per Specification 310000.

2. If this bid option is exercised, the contractor shall assume that there is only mobilization fee, and that the dewatering pump will be operated continuously until no longer needed.

Should additional dewatering be required after the initial bid option is complete, it will be addressed though a contract modification. In other words, it is not the NPS’s expectation that an unused piece of equipment will be required to remain on site without adequate compensation.

3. Measurement and payment for Dewatering shall be on a per day basis.

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT PAYMENT & MEASUREMENT

SECTION 01 29 01 – HEAVY EQUIPMENT PAYMENT MEASURMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This Section describes the method of measurement for payment (i.e., Operating Hours) of heavy equipment. Pay items that use this measurement procedure are noted in Specification 012700.

1.02 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT

Measurement for Payment for heavy equipment shall be by an hourly basis, measured to the nearest

0.5 hours, at the contract unit rate for the time worked each day as recorded by the COR or Project Inspector. A daily work record kept by the COR or Project inspector shall be signed and dated by either the COR or Project inspector and the Contractor’s Representative at the end of each day.

This record shall be the final record of hours for operating time, standby time, and idle time for each piece of equipment. Any discrepancy between hours logged by the COR or Project inspector and the hours determined by the Contractor’s Representative may be objected to by the Contractor in writing within 24 hours of the date of the Contractor’s Representative’s signature.

1.03 SCHEDULING & HOURS

Proper scheduling is crucial for this project. Per Specification 01100 and 013216 normal operating time shall consist of a 10-hour day (7:00am to 5:30pm with ½ hour lunch), Monday through Friday.

Therefore, a normal work week shall consist of 50 hours.

With a 50-hour work week the need to factor in overtime shall be considered by the contractor prior to bidding. The requirement to pay overtime wages is at the discretion of the contractor based on their staffing situation. However, overtime shall not be paid separately, or in addition to, the normal hourly rate. Overtime shall be fully considered and factored into the contractor’s line-item hourly rate listed on the proposal form.

The contractor shall establish a baseline schedule and update it on a weekly basis.

1.04 NORMAL WORKING TIME

Normal operating time is defined as when a scheduled piece of equipment is on-site during scheduled work time, operating, staffed, and performing the work as required. Work done outside of scheduled work time shall not be measured. Normal Operating Time shall be measured on an operating hourly basis, measured to the nearest 0.5 hours, at the contract unit rate for the time worked each day as recorded by the COR or Project Inspector.

1.05 STANDBY TIME

Standby time is defined as when the COR or Project inspector directs the Contractor to stop work for more than thirty minutes. The intent of Standby Time is to compensate the contractor for incurred labor and equipment costs due to delays beyond the contractor’s control. During standby time it is anticipated that the equipment may be turned off and not operating. Operators shall generally remain on-site but may be released by the government if the delays are anticipated for a

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Standby Time is generally not anticipated, and it is the government’s responsibility to limit Standby Time through proper scheduling and worksite coordination. Typical reasons for Standby Time may include, the discovery of previously unknown historic artifacts, unanticipated impacts to sensitive features, the need for expert consultation, government field investigation, and unanticipated government staffing issues.

During Standby Time the contractor may use the time for other tasks typically conducted outside of working hours such as equipment maintenance and fueling, on-site staff meetings, training, and other tasks that would normally be conducted outside of normal working hours.

Standby time shall be measured at 50% of Normal Working Time. For example, if the contractor is placed on Standby for four (4) hours during a ten-hour workday, the recorded time for that day shall be

4 Hours x 0.5 = 2 Hours

6 Hours x 1 = 6 Hours

= 8 Hours Total

1.06 IDLE TIME

Idle time is any time during scheduled work hours in which the equipment is not working and has not been instructed to Standby by the Site Inspector. Idle time shall typically result from conditions that are controllable by the contractor, or uncontrollable by either the government or the contractor. Typical reasons for Idle Time include, equipment breakdowns, contractor staffing issues, and inclement weather delays. Equipment may also be considered Idle at the request of the Contractor, and/or where scheduled.

Idle time shall not be measured, and no payment shall be made for equipment that becomes Idle.

1.07 INCLEMENT WEATHER DELAYS

Inclement weather delays shall be at the discretion of the contractor, except the government may call for an Inclement Weather delay if any one of the following conditions are met:

a) Precipitation greater than 1” in the 24 hours that could pose threats to Park resources or safety.

b) Sustained winds more than 25 mph

c) Roadway closures that prevent access to the site

d) Heavy smoke or AQI ratings greater than 150

e) High fire danger – Relative Humidity below 20%.

f) Other government warnings or restrictions that could pose a hazard

Delays due to Inclement Weather shall be treated as Idle Time.

1.08 PROPERLY WORKING EQUIPMENT

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The Contractor is responsible for having their equipment in sound mechanical condition throughout the duration of the contract. Equipment breakdowns could adversely impact the entire operation at the detriment to the government. For example, if the haul truck is broken down the excavators may not be able to perform meaningful work. Therefore, one of the contractor’s primary tasks is to maintain equipment in sound working order.

At the sole discretion of the COR or Site Inspector, if a piece of equipment breaks down, the government may set additional equipment into idle status if the breakdown negatively impacts the scheduled work. Should this occur, the government will identify the piece of equipment that is required to be brought back to operating status (or replaced with a alternative piece of equipment) as a condition of reinstating other equipment.

Whenever possible, the government shall try to work with the contractor to identify alternative tasks for working equipment should breakdowns occur. However, this may not always be possible, and it is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that equipment is in proper working order. It is not advantageous to the government or the contractor to have equipment in idle status.

1.09 FUELING, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE

All Fueling, Repair, and Maintenance activities shall be completed outside of normal working time. Fueling, Repair, and Maintenance conducted during normal working hours shall be recorded as idle time.

1.10 INTERIM MOBILIZATION, DEMOBILIZATION AND REMOBILIZATION

Initial and final mobilization and demobilization are covered in the bid schedule. Should it become necessary to demobilize a piece of equipment in the interim (either due to breakdown, or at the discretion of the contractor) additional mobilization and demobilization fees shall not be authorized. Equipment walking times associated with initial mobilization, final demobilization, and movement as required to get to various locations within the work site to perform work, shall be recorded as normal operating time. Equipment walking time associated interim mobilization and demobilization shall NOT be recorded as operating time.

1.11 END OF PROJECT HOUR BALANCING

Near the end of the project, it may become necessary or beneficial to the government to adjust the number of hours for any piece of equipment to utilize the full project funding. The contractor shall work with the COR to develop a balanced schedule near the end of the project. This may allow the contractor to demobilize certain pieces of equipment while requiring other pieces to remain on site. This may also involve shifting hours from one piece to another. For example, if dozers are no longer required, the government may set the status of the equipment to idle and allow the contractor to demobilize them. Any remaining hours could then be shifted to other equipment, adjusting for the contract hourly rate. Once a piece of equipment is authorized for final demobilization the government shall not require the equipment to be brought back without additional compensation through a contract modification.

1.11 PAYMENT

The payment shall include full compensation for all labor, equipment, and materials required to furnish and operate requested equipment. No payment shall be allowed for idle time, fueling, lubrication, breakdown, exchange of equipment (including walk time), additional work required

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1.12 RAINY SEASON TERMINATION

The contract may be suspended or terminated (termination for convenance) at the onset of the rainy season when ground and weather conditions are not forecast to improve and preclude efficient use of the equipment or may impact park or downstream resources or for other reasons.

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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 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. The road reoccupation and removal covered under this contract is in tandem to restoration forestry thinning operations in the near vicinity. Coordination shall be needed to promote efficient execution of scope of work within the normal operating season-generally June 15- October 15- unless exceptions are granted during periods of dry weather or when working off rocked roads.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. 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.

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1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Accident Prevention Plan

3. A List of Subcontractors for this project

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

5. Certificates of Insurance or SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

6. Quality Control Plan

7. Traffic Control Plan(s)

8. 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

B. 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 shall 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 provided by NPS.

1. Contracting Officer shall 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 as follows:

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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.

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer shall arrange an onsite meeting with Contractor. Meeting agenda shall 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. Display of Hotline posters

14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. Acceptance/rejection of work

17. Progress meetings

18. Submittal procedures

19. Environmental requirements

20. Permit requirements

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21. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

22. Reference materials

23. RNSP vehicle access passes for all contractor and sub- contractors

24. Coordination with other contractors working on restoration activities

B. Progress Meetings: Contracting Officer shall 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 offsite 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, etc.)

g. Other business relating to work.

h. Permit requirements

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

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

1. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

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

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

c. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with position requirements.

d. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

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

1. Quality Requirements

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

1. Overview of environmental issues related to construction industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

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D. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of 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, Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government.