B08_Attachment_01_GLCA_318878_6914_DESIGN_BUILD_RFP_260602.docx

GLEN CANYON

NATIONAL RECREATION AREA (GLCA)

LAKE POWELL, UTAH

SOLICITATION 1443N########

GLEN CANYON LOW WATER RAMPS (HITE DISTRICT)

GLCA 318878

DESIGN-BUILD (DB) PROJECT SCOPE

(DB Request for Proposal (RFP))

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

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DB RFP GLCA 318878 | Page 3 of 44 Project Introduction Park Acronym and PMIS Number: GLCA 318878

Project Title: GLEN CANYON LOW WATER RAMPS (HITE DISTRICT)

Project Drawing Number: GLCA 608 194760 Scope In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Design-Build (DB) Contractor shall perform the work of this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

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

Complete this task order using requirements and criteria on the Denver Service Center (DSC) Design-Build (DB) Workflows website.

The DB home page includes links to design phases that describe required workflow processes from Predesign (PD) through Construction Documents (CD). Each design phase web page contains links to definitions, forms, templates, samples, and guidelines.

The DB home page also includes links to the Design Standards and Design Deliverables sections, which provide design requirements and criteria that will be used for completing the work of this contract, as follows:

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

· DB Design Deliverables - Content and Format Requirements

· Design phase submission requirements for:

· Technical content

· Submission format

· In addition, the Information section has links directly to the following:

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

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

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

· Quality Assurance (QA) Guideline & Review Checklists: Overview of the DSC QA process for reviewing design documents.

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

The Design Build Contractor (DB) remains fully responsible for determining if the standards or provisions cited on the DSC DB Workflows website have been revised or updated. Any such conflicts between the website and the identified standard or provisions shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO).

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

· Project directory;

· Project correspondence;

· Meeting agendas and minutes;

· Contract modifications documentation and logs;

· RFI (Request for Information) form and processing;

· Task and issue management;

· Photo documentation;

· Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management;

· Submittal form and processing;

· Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating;

· Online document collaboration;

· Reminder and tracking functions;

· Archiving functions;

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

Submit to the CO a list of employees needing access to the NPS/DSC provided project website. The Department of Interior (DOI) will send these users an invitation to the site. Users are required to have Microsoft Edge version 137.0.3296.83 or later and Adobe Acrobat Professional version 9 or later.

DB Contractor to provide a website for public information and project status. Provide website layout for review and approval by the CO within the first 21 days after contract award.

Location This project is located at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA), Hite District in Utah.

Background The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GLCA) anticipates that North Lake Powell will soon lack operable boat launch ramps due to historically low water levels. Since 2021, the region has experienced a dry cycle leading to low lake elevations and intermittent ramp closures, including the Hite ramp. At Hite, the Colorado River is undergoing adjustments due to significant sediment influx from the Dirty Devil tributary and changes in the base level caused by reservoir declines. This has altered the river's alignment compared to pre-dam conditions. Currently, access to the river at the Existing Hite Ramp on the river's left (south/east) bank is obstructed by unconsolidated reservoir sediments, causing trucks and trailers to get stuck. On the river's right (north) bank, an unmaintained access road leads to the North Wash Ramp, located downstream of the Dirty Devil confluence. The maintenance of this ramp is challenging, and the river conditions are dynamic. Consequently, these factors result in inconsistent and unsafe access.

This project will address low-water lake access at Hite based upon the relocation of the launch ramp to a new deep pool location. The work includes, but is not limited to, gravel access road, a new concrete launch ramp and parking lots.

Description The specific purpose of the project is to ensure long-term sustainable lake access at Hite by designing and constructing a new high and low water launch ramp. The ramp will be designed to service lake elevations between 3700 and 3535 feet. Due to funding limitations, the construction of the ramp will be to the final full design service grade, but only service between lake elevations 3700 and 3535 feet. This approach is intended to allow for future ramp extensions without reconstructing the ramp above elevation 3535. Facilities supporting the new ramp include new boat and passenger vehicle parking areas.

To align the project with available funding, a base schedule with scalable options are required as described below:

BASE (DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION)

DESIGN - 35-foot wide concrete launch ramp servicing lake elevation 3700 to 3490 with a 18-ft wide gravel access road connecting Hite Marina Rd to the ramp, one 5.25-acre upper parking area, and one 0.7-acre lower parking area, both for boat and passenger vehicles, including accommodations complying with Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).

Clarification: The full design under CLIN 1, Ramp Servicing elevations 3700 to 3490 and a width of 35 feet, allows for extrapolation of design data as needed to support scalable construction options including construction elevation 3565'(CLIN 2- BASE), 3550' (CLIN 3 - OPTION A) and 3535 (CLIN 4 OPTION B). CLIN 5 is Gravel Surfacing for a 5.2 Arce Parking Area

CONSTRUCTION - 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp servicing elevation 3700 to 3565-ft along a 16% grade (matching the 3490 Design (CLIN 1)), daylight at a 2% Grade (Native Surface) from elevation 3565 to the channel;

· 18-ft wide gravel (6" depth) access road connecting Hite Marina Rd to the launch ramp; .

· Grading only (No Surfacing) for a 5.25-acre gravel upper boat trailer and passenger vehicle parking area;

· 0.7-acre gravel (6" depth) lower boat trailer and passenger vehicle parking area connecting to the top of the launch ramp.

OPTION A

CONSTRUCTION - 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp servicing elevation 3565 to 3550-ft along a 16% grade (matching the 3490 Design (CLIN 1)), daylight at a 2% Grade (Native Surface) from elevation 3550 to the channel;

OPTION B

CONSTRUCTION - 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp servicing elevation 3550 to 3535-ft along a 16% grade (matching the 3490 Design (CLIN 1)), daylight at a 2% Grade (Native Surface) from elevation 3565 to the channel;

OPTION C

CONSTRUCTION (GRAVEL UPPER PARKING LOT) - Gravel Surfacing for 5.25 Acre Parking Area Schedule Complete work in this RFP according to the following schedule: Total planned Contract Time = 549 Calendar Days for Design and Construction.

Post Award Site Evaluation The DB Contractor will meet with NPS onsite to review the proposed solution presented in the proposal package.

This site visit is to occur no later than 21 calendar days after the award. It is expected that a 3-day visit will be required. A pre-visit teleconference meeting will be conducted with NPS and the Park at least 14 calendar days before the site visit, such that logistics can be coordinated before the visit.

DB Design Development (DD) Documents:

Submit DB DD Documents no later than (to be defined by Design Build Contractor's proposed schedule) calendar days after award.

Allow 15 calendar days for NPS Review after submitting the DB DD Documents.

100% Draft DB Construction Documents (CD):

Continue work on the 100% Draft DB CD during DB DD Documents review. After receiving DB DD review comments, address and incorporate the comments in the 100% Draft DB CD.

Submit 100% Draft DB CD and responses to NPS Review form with responses to DB DD Documents no later than (to be defined by the Design Build Contractor's proposed schedule) after receiving NPS Review comments on the DB DD Documents.

Allow 15 calendar days for NPS Review after submitting the 100% Draft DB CD.

100% Complete DB Construction Documents (CD):

Submit 100% Complete DB CD and NPS Review form with responses to 100% Draft DB CD review comments no later than (to be defined by the Design Build Contractor's proposed schedule) after submitting 100% Draft DB CD.

Allow 15 calendar days for NPS Review after submitting the 100% Complete DB CD.

Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents (CD):

Submit a Complete Stamped and Signed DB CD and NPS Review form with responses to 100% Complete DB CD review comments no later than (to be defined by the Design Build Contractor's proposed schedule) after receiving NPS review comments.

Construction:

Construction begins when the CO issues the DB On-site Notice to Proceed (NTP) – authorizing ground disturbing activities.

Refer to Section 2.1.5 Project Schedule.

As-Constructed Drawings:

As constructed plans of the completed construction project are needed to provide a historic record of all work accomplished on this project. These plans are used as future references for needed repairs, maintenance, and construction projects.

Maintain one record copy of all design documentation at the site, in good order and regularly updated to show all changes made during construction. Make these documents, along with all other submittals made by the DB Contractor, available to the CO during construction.

Submit Final As-Constructed Drawings no later than 21 calendar days after Substantial Completion to the CO for review and approval.

Submit DB DD Documents, DB CD, and As-Constructed Drawings to the NPS Construction Management Representative (CMR), the NPS Project Manager (PM), and the NPS Project Specialist.

Include within Division 1 Specifications, regular updates, and submittals of the as constructed drawings to keep a current and accurate record.

Include within Division 1 Specifications, regular updates and submittals of the as constructed drawings to keep a current and accurate record. A retention amount of $500k will be held by the Government until final acceptance of the as-constructed drawings by the CO.

NPS Contacts & Address:

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO): Jeremiah Rogers, 303-696-2633, jeremiah_rogers@nps.gov Contract Specialist (CS): Zaira Lupidi, 720-830-7602, zaira_lupidi@nps.gov Technical:

Project Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Mike Will, 303-956-5054, mike_will@nps.gov Project Specialist (PS) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative: Travis Kraft, 303-918-9997, travis_kraft@nps.gov

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 25287 Denver, CO 80225-0287

Address:

1 Denver Federal Center Building 50 Denver Service Center Denver, CO 80205 Data and Materials Provided by NPS Schematic Design (SD) dated July 2025 has been performed for the site. The initial engineering documents and concepts will be provided as reference documents by the government; however, these reference documents are not considered design-build bridging documents and may be used at the discretion of the DB Contractor.

The access road, launch ramp, and parking areas construction described in this RFP are based on the completed SD. The Hite Ramp SD package includes the following full build elements:

· 1.0 mile, 18-ft wide gravel access road to new boat launch location

· 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp serving lake elevations 3535 to 3700-ft

· 35-ft wide natural ground ramp along a 2% grade from elevations 3535 to 3529-ft

· Dirt Boat and Passenger Vehicle upper Parking Area

· Gravel Boat and Passenger Vehicle lower Parking Area

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

· Project Program (For Information)

· NPS Design Build Workflow (For Information)

· Design-Build (DB) - (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

· Design Build Deliverable Requirements

· Quality Assurance Guidelines

· NPS Design Standards (For Information)

· AASHTO Standards (For Information)

· SD Basis of Design Report (BDR) (For Information)

· Approved Schematic Design Preferred Alternative Full Build Documents – Plan (For Information)

· NPS GIS/CAD files with known sensitive areas (requires confidentiality agreement) (Bridging)

· Topographic survey data (Bridging)

· Geologic Memorandum (dated April 7, 2025) (Bridging)

· Hite Hydrologic and Hydraulic Memo (dated March 25, 2025)

· Hydroanalysis Modeling Technical Memo (dated TBD)

· Wetlands delineation (Bridging)

· Park Design Guidelines (For Information)

· GLCA Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan (dated September 2018)

· Environmental Assessment (EA) (For Information) *NEPA compliance authorization (in process)

*NPS is in the process of securing NEPA compliance approvals. Approvals are expected no later than July 2026. No ground disturbance is permitted prior to NEPA approvals. Current documents include anticipated NEPA compliance requirements, however, final approval has not been received.

PROJECT Requirements General Requirements Scope of Work and Project Summary/Requirements The project will consist of the design and construction of a new access road, which is approximately 1.0 miles long, from Hite Marina Road to the new launch ramp location. Two new parking areas of approximately 0.7-acres and 5.25-acres. A new concrete launch ramp that is 35-ft wide will be designed to service lake elevations between 3700 to 3535-ft and also connect with the access road. A new natural ground ramp that is 35-ft wide connecting the bottom of the concrete launch ramp with the Colorado River. The construction will be carried out based on the awarded scope, as outlined in the bid schedule and specified in Section 1.5 of this document.

The project will include, but not be limited to:

· Design and Construction of roadway, parking area, and a launch ramp system, including associated incidental work;

· Review Schematic Design preferred alternative provided in the RFP package;

· Review site data;

· Submit DB Design Development and DB Construction Documents for review and approval, as required.

· Secure all non-government provided construction permits necessary to support construction in accordance with all local, state, and federal requirements. Refer to Section 2.2.3;

· Project Management;

· Geological investigation/analysis as necessary;

· Survey as necessary;

· Lifecycle cost analysis;

· Provide, manage, and update the schedule of design and construction work;

· Quality Control;

· Materials Sampling and Testing;

· Maintenance during construction, including but not limited to erosion management, traffic management, etc;

· Provide for continued access to existing facilities;

· Provide new construction GIS data supporting updates to the NPS GIS database;

· Provide as-constructed drawings;

· Provide cultural and archeological monitoring throughout construction as a requirement and with discussion with NPS;

· Provide and conduct Aquatic Invasive Species Management along with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plan (HACCP).

· Compliance with requirements from Standard Division 1 Template Specifications and this RFP

The DB Contractor will identify any previously undefined deficiencies or failures that are uncovered as part of their due diligence.

Definition of Contract Line Items CONTRACT LINE ITEM 1 – BASE - DESIGN - 35-foot wide concrete launch ramp servicing lake elevation 3700 to 3490 with a 18-ft wide gravel access road connecting Hite Marina Rd to the ramp, one 5.25-acre upper parking area, and one 0.7-acre lower parking area, both for boat and passenger vehicles, including accommodations complying with Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS).

Clarification: The full design under CLIN 1, Ramp Servicing elevations 3700 to 3490 and a width of 35 feet, allows for extrapolation of design data as needed to support scalable construction options including construction elevation 3565'(CLIN 2- BASE), 3550' (CLIN 3 - OPTION A) and 3535 (CLIN 4 OPTION B). CLIN 5 is Gravel Surfacing for a 5.2 Arce Parking Area

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 2 - BASE - CONSTRUCTION - 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp servicing elevation 3700 to 3565-ft along a 16% grade (matching the 3490 Design (CLIN 1)), daylight at a 2% Grade (Native Surface) from elevation 3565 to the channel;

· 18-ft wide gravel (6" depth) access road connecting Hite Marina Rd to the launch ramp; .

· Grading only (No Surfacing) for a 5.25-acre gravel upper boat trailer and passenger vehicle parking area;

· 0.7-acre gravel (6" depth) lower boat trailer and passenger vehicle parking area connecting to the top of the launch ramp.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 3 – OPTION A - CONSTRUCTION - 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp servicing elevation 3565 to 3550-ft along a 16% grade (matching the 3490 Design (CLIN 1)), daylight at a 2% Grade (Native Surface) from elevation 3550 to the channel;

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 4 - OPTION B - CONSTRUCTION - 35-ft wide concrete launch ramp servicing elevation 3550 to 3535-ft along a 16% grade (matching the 3490 Design (CLIN 1)), daylight at a 2% Grade (Native Surface) from elevation 3565 to the channel;

CONTRACT LINE ITEM 5 - OPTION C - CONSTRUCTION (GRAVEL UPPER PARKING LOT) - Gravel Surfacing for 5.25 Acre Parking Area Progress Payments Design Phase - Progress payments will be based on submission, review, and acceptance of design deliverables.

Construction Phase - Progress payments will be based on a percentage of work completed on items listed in the approved schedule of values. Actual construction completed and in place will form the basis for payment. DB Contractor shall verify the percent complete under the direction of the Contracting Officer Representative unless the CO waives this requirement in a specific instance. DB Contractor shall make computations for payment based on the Government’s verification of work completed and in place for the periods for which progress payments are requested.

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

Project Meetings Kickoff and Pre-Construction Meeting After the award of the contract and acceptance of Performance and Payment bonds, CO will arrange a kickoff and pre-construction meeting with the DB Contractor. The meeting agenda shall include the following as a minimum:

· Areas available for use by the DB Contractor

· Access requirements of the Park

· Design schedule including dates

· Each required permit that will be secured (minimum two color hard copies).

· Environmental requirements

· Natural and Cultural Resource Protection

· Payments to DB Contractor

· Review and emphasize Park needs and design objectives.

· Modifications during design

· Schedule of Values

· Submittals during design

· Site Visit

· Utility connection/outages Site Visit/Onsite Meetings during Design The DB Contractor will conduct one kickoff meeting on site with NPS within the first 21 days after contract award, and a second meeting for a preconstruction conference. This visit aims to better understand the site risks and review the existing SD constructability based on the SD design document and additional data collected (listed in Section 1.8). The review will be the top priority after the award. The meeting on site will be for one day and include one day of travel each way.

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

· Accident Prevention Program (APP)

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

· Letter designating your Project Superintendent

· List of obtained and required permits

· List of Subcontractors for project (same as proposal)

· Project Schedule with construction portion fully developed

· Quality Control Plan

· Schedule of Values

· National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application forms, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

· Waste Management Plan

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

· List of identified risks with mitigation plan

· Partnering agenda

After 100% Complete DB CD are approved (or completed portions of DB Construction Documents necessary for fast tracking the project), and before the start of construction, the CO will arrange an on-site Preconstruction meeting with the DB Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

· Accident reporting

· Construction schedule (provide electronic copy in the software it was created in and a Portable Document File [PDF] copy)

· Correspondence procedures

· Jobsite safety

· Labor standards

· Lines of Authority

· Modifications

· NPS/DSC provided the project website

· Park Rules and Regulations

· Payroll reports

· Progress Payments

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

· Roles and responsibilities

· Schedule of Values

· Submittal process

· Access and site constraints.

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

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

· Public relations.

· Archeological Resources Protection Requirements

· Environmental requirements for the Project

· Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and night work.

· Traffic control.

Progress Meetings DB Contractor shall participate in weekly telephone conference calls with CO and other project team members with updates to the following meeting agenda items:

· Approval of the minutes of previous meetings.

· Modifications

· Review of off-site fabrication and delivery.

· Requests for Information (RFI) and issues.

· Schedule update.

· (Provide updated CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule.)

· Provide updated CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule

· Provide hard copies for all on-site meetings

· Three-week lookahead

· Work in progress and projected

· Three-Phase Meeting Schedule

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

· Submittal status.

· Work in progress and projected.

· Other business relating to work.

Over-the-Shoulder Reviews Over-the-Shoulder reviews are strongly encouraged to enhance the partnering efforts between the DB Contractor and the Government. Over-the-Shoulder reviews intend to guide the DB Contractor during the project. Over-the-Shoulder reviews will be conducted for informal review of designs only and do not replace the Overall Project Submittals. Over-the-Shoulder reviews may be scheduled by the DB Contractor or NPS. Requests for reviews must be in writing and allow at least 7 calendar days’ notice prior to the proposed review. The number and timing of the reviews will be discussed at the Project Kick-off Meeting. Reviews will be held at a location approved by the CO.

Project Schedule The DB Contractor must ensure that construction materials, supplies, and equipment are procured with sufficient time to start construction without delay.

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

Fully develop the construction portion of the project schedule and submit to CO on NPS/DSC provided project website before the Preconstruction meeting. Update project schedule monthly, or when schedule changes are known, throughout the contract period until project substantial completion. Resubmit the schedule any time the schedule changes. The status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before the progress payment request date.

Construction work cannot begin until Government approval is obtained for any of the following:

· Entire set of 100% Complete DB CD.

· Fast track construction: 100% Complete DB CD affecting work to be constructed.

· DB Contractor obtains required permits as listed in Section 2.2.3

· CO issues DB Start Work Notice

· CO may authorize a limited NTP for any portion of the project at 100% design or for purchasing or stockpiling of approved material.

· Early construction may begin on any approved Specific Element Submittal at the sole risk of the DB Contractor. Do not start work prior to approval or acknowledgement by the CO. The extent, acceptability, and schedule for early construction reviews will be mutually agreed upon as requested based on information contained in the Schedule and its approval. The CO will stop any work that does not comply with environmental, legal, standard, or permitting requirements of the contract or project.

· Early elements of work include, but are not limited to, clearing and grubbing, sourcing of materials, stockpiling, and advanced grading packages.

· Allow 15 calendar days for NPS Review after submitting early release packages.

· Early release packages are limited to a total of 5 separate packages.

Purpose: The project schedule ensures adequate planning, coordinating, scheduling, and reporting of DB Contractor’s design and construction activities. The project schedule will assist DB Contractor and CO to monitor work progress, evaluate proposed changes, and process DB Contractor's monthly progress payment requests.

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

Schedule Development: The project schedule shall cover the entire contract period. The late finish date is the same as the contract’s established completion date.

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

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

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

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

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

DB Contractor shall ensure the project schedule includes its own work and the Subcontractor's work.

Follow all Federal, state, and local labor laws. Schedule at least 2 non-work days out of every 14 calendar days. The selected non-work days do not need to be consecutive, but they must be scheduled.

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

Project Schedule Updates Monthly updates: Monthly updates of the project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of the estimate, upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract. If, according to the judgment of the CO, the DB Contractor fails or refuses to provide schedule of values and complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, the DB Contractor shall be deemed to have not provided the required information upon which progress payment may be made and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.

Narrative: Include in report:

· Brief description of actual progress made during the update period.

· Actual and potential delaying activities.

· Impediments to progress.

· Issues related to inclement weather.

· Progress toward established milestones.

· Project float.

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

· Identify minor revisions to schedule for evaluation, and if accepted or rejected.

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

· Known delays.

· Actions taken to get back on schedule.

· Pending modifications.

· Impediments or constraints affecting progress.

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

Time Impact Analysis for Contract Modifications, Changes, Delays, and DB Contractor Requests Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or the DB Contractor revises the project schedule, the DB Contractor shall submit to the CO a written time impact analysis illustrating influence of each modification, change, delay, or the DB Contractor’s request on the contract time.

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

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

Design Requirements Design Documents

2.2.1.1 Design Basis

The proof of concept for the project is defined by the SD drawings and RFP documents. These documents define the expectations of NPS for the ultimate project, including, but not limited to, the following:

Access Roadway alignment Parking lot layout and locations Launch ramp size, location, and alignment.

DB Design Development (DD) Documents and DB Construction Documents (CD) Prepare DB DD Documents and DB CD using English System of Weights and Measurements and according to DSC Design Standards and DSC Design Deliverables - Content and Format Requirements for DB Design Development Documents and DB Construction Documents.

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

Deliverables

· Submit documents in native and Portable Document Format (PDF) file formats.

· PDF files shall be unlocked to allow printing and saving.

· See DB Submittal Requirements, Design Deliverables.

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

· Submit DB DD Documents for Review

· Draft DB Design Development Drawings

· Divisions 2 through 49 Outline Specifications

· Product File

· Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

· Design Calculations

· Submit 100% Draft DB CD for Review

· 100% Draft DB CD

· Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications (Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat 04 Edition). A/E shall utilize and modify their own Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications templates. Comment by Swafford, Aaron: Should this be DB Contractor? This is standard language so need to confirm before changing. Comment by Will, Mike J: Yes, that is the DB A/E

· Product File

· Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

· Design Calculations

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

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

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

· NPS Review form with responses to DB DD Documents review comments

· Submit the 100% Complete DB CD for Final Approval

· 100% Complete DB Construction Drawings

· Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications

· Product File

· Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections

· Design Calculations

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

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

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

· NPS Review form with responses to 100% Draft DB Construction Documents review comments

· Submit Complete Stamped and Signed DB CD

· Upon final approval of 100% Complete DB CD, submit the complete stamped and signed DB CD in accordance with Table 2.1 for construction, NPS archiving, and general use. For format and media submission requirements, refer to Design Deliverables – Content and Format Requirements DB Hard Copy and Electronic Submittal Requirements.

TABLE 2.1. Deliverables

Complete Stamped and Signed

DB CD

MS (Microsoft) Word N/A

[a] The recipient of the electronic files is TIC (Technical Information Center).

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

The DB Contractor will provide electronic copies of the DD and Draft CD drawings to the PM, project specialist, and the Park for each review.

Changes to CD documents. The DB Contractor may initiate design changes at any time during the process.

(a) Design Changes Prior to CD Submission. If the proposed design change occurs after a scheduled intermediate review, notify the CO in writing. In the notification, provide the following regarding the change: a general overview, reasons and justifications, and schedule impacts. Incorporate the change into the Final Submittal after receiving written approval from the CO.

(b) Design Changes After Final Design Submission. If the proposed design change occurs after a final design submission, submit a revised final design submittal for the affected segment of the project. Conform with the technical requirements specified for that submittal type. In addition, provide the following regarding the change: a general overview, reasons and justifications, and schedule impacts.

The Government turnaround time for changes to approved CD documents is 21 calendar days, from the day the submittal is received to the day it is sent back to the DB Contractor.

Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, Permitting Requirements for Design NPS has established environmental requirements for the project. Notify the CO if conflicts arise between the performance of work and environmental requirements. NPS does not intend to limit alternative means of achieving these requirements.

Permits:

Table 2.2 summarizes the environmental regulatory compliance and permitting requirements for the project, along with identifying relevant legal citations, typical associated time frames, and NPS and the DB Contractor’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the development of the document for each.

TABLE 2.2. Permits

Sec. 404/10 Sec. 401 State Water Quality Certification (if necessary)

NOTE: Other regulatory compliance and permitting actions for the construction and operation of the system may be required. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and obtaining any additional Federal, State, or local authorizations not listed above, as required by law.

Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit; Section 401 Water Quality Certification NPS is in process of obtaining Clean Water Act (CWA) approvals from the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Contractor will be responsible for complying with CWA approvals and provisions as obtained by NPS.

No ground disturbance is permitted prior to obtaining CWA approvals.

UPDES Storm Water General Permit for Construction A UPDES Construction General Permit authorizing discharges of stormwater associated with construction activity may be required for the project. The DB Contractor will lead all actions related to requesting coverage under the state’s existing UPDES permit program and will apply as the operator on the permit.

Construction activities that disturb one or more acres of land must be authorized under the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES). Owners and general contractors are required to obtain a Storm Water Permit, DES Construction General Permit Number UTRC00000, effective July 1, 2024. After completing the permit application and payment, the project site will be issued a permit identification number, UPDES ID. This permit may cover all types and sizes of construction activity. There is no automatic coverage under the permit.

The DB contractor will be responsible for identifying and obtaining all required UPDES permits and permit requirements (including NOI, SWPPP, Notice of Termination [NOT], and any other requirements) for construction of the project.

No ground disturbance is permitted prior to obtaining the UPDES Construction General Permit.

National Environmental Policy Act Compliance NPS is in the process of securing authorizations for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); documented through an Environmental Assessment (EA) determination. Compliance authorizations are anticipated no later than July 2026. No ground disturbance is permitted prior to NEPA approvals.

NPS compliance staff will continue to monitor the project scope as design progresses, and additional details related to the final design part of the Scope of Work being solicited within this RFP are required. The DB contractor will work with NPS and its Compliance contractor to provide required information to update the EA if needed and adjust the design based on agency comments and recommendations.

Endangered Species Act(s) Compliance Formal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is complete with a finding that the project may affect, and is likely to adversely affect individual Mexican spotted owls in the project area, but with implementation of the mitigation measures documented below the effects of the project are not likely to rise to the level of take and will not result in jeopardy of the species.

National Historic Preservation Act(s) Compliance The DB contractor will support all preconstruction compliance activities by providing design details, site plans, means and methods, best management practices, and so forth, and revising these work products based on agency comments and the results of consultation processes. All work associated with this project will meet the parameters set forth in the NPS Service-wide Programmatic Agreement for NHPA Section 106 Compliance.

Incidental Take License No Incidental Take Licenses at the federal or state level are anticipated to be needed for this project.

Noise Permit or Variance The DB Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary noise permits or variances.

Aquatic Invasive Species Management Compliance:

DB Contractor will take all prudent steps to prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) to park waters and prevent the spread of existing AIS to other waters. All equipment must be “Clean, Drained and Dried” or decontaminated prior to participation and upon completion of activities under this contract.

· DB Contractor will work with the NPS AIS Coordinator (colleen_allen@nps.gov) and Alex Popores (alexandria_Popores@nps.gov) to create Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans, determining biological risk, species identification, associated with all equipment, inspection/decontamination guidance and requirements, The HACCP plans will be agreed upon and submitted prior to any activity under this contract for all equipment that will be used in or over water in the park.

HACCP planning for control of AIS is described at Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Planning to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)

1. HACCP plan will address ALL equipment utilized for all stages of the project, from mobilization to de-mobilization and transport back to origins. It will identify the risk of new introductions and the containment of existing AIS. The plan will outline legal obligations of inspection and decontamination where appropriate.

1. HACCP plan will outline AIS mitigations for legal transport and disposal of the existing dock structure, to include Certificate of Registration (COR) if transporting through or into Utah, or a variance if transporting to Arizona.

· DB Contractor is responsible for informing all personnel and sub-contractors of NPS requirements, state laws regarding AIS, and of the presence of high priority AIS in Glen Canyon, including quagga mussels (Dreissena bugensis), New Zealand mud snails (Potamopyrgus antipodarum), and whirling disease in Lake Powell and the Colorado River below the Glen Canyon Dam.

· DB Contractor will prevent work activities under this contract for any equipment that has been used in other waters within 30 days but not decontaminated, is not covered by an NPS approved HACCP Plan, or is in any way out of compliance with these requirements or state laws and immediately report the incident to the NPS.

· DB Contractor will ensure compliance with all laws, specifically including state AIS laws and regulations for all equipment used under this contract. Equipment can include vessels, trailers, barges, tow vehicles, tools, and other items associated with the contracted activity. State AIS laws vary widely between states; the DB Contractor should consider all the applicable requirements carefully and plan ahead.

· Determine if Dreissena mussels or larvae are present on any equipment; if mussels are found, equipment must be decontaminated prior to transport or use. Any Dreissena mussels found within the state of Utah must be reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (1-800-662-3337 or http://wildlife.utah.gov/invasive-mussels.html).

· In Utah, each vessel and launching device must be certified prior to launch that it has been decontaminated; certification options are provided in Utah R657-60-6 https://wildlife.utah.gov/r657-60.html.

· In Arizona, any watercraft or conveyance that has been in Lake Powell or the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam for 5 consecutive days or more is required to be decontaminated and complete dry time before launching again (Aquatic Invasive Species - Arizona Game & Fish Department (azgfd.com)

· All equipment must be decontaminated and or "Cleaned, Drained, and Dried" after contacting Lake Powell or the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam and before transport from the area. After decontamination, the equipment must then remain out of the water for up to 30 days (see Utah law for specific drying days requirement for each month in each state) Construction Requirements Environmental Requirements The National Park Service Contracting Officer will oversee the construction of the project to ensure all environmental commitments detailed in the plans and special contract requirements are met. Provide immediate corrective measures as directed by the CO when notification is given that the work is out of compliance.

Specific requirements generated in design will dictate more stringent environmental requirements for this project. Refer to Part 3 Performance Requirements, and Part 4 Technical Requirements. General requirements:

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

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

· Soil Erosion: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion according to the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (UPDES) permit and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

· Habitats: Protect natural habitats and ecological systems on the facility site

· Noise: Minimize noise during construction.