B08_Attachment_1_140P8423R0003_Specifications.pdf

LASSEN VOLCANIC

NATIONALPARK

REPLACE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

AT MANZANITA LAKE CAMPGROUND

PMIS No. 308972

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

PACIFIC WEST REGION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management & Coordination 01 31 00a RFI Form 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 33 23a CM16 - Transmittal 01 35 25 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 40 00a Daily Inspection Form 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 05 10 Demolition & Abandonment

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CIP Concrete

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 16 Aggregates for Earthwork 31 05 25 Utility Line Marking 31 10 10 Site Clearing 31 12 33 Utility Trenching and Backfill

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 16 00 Restoration of Surfaces 32 16 10 Asphalt Pavement

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

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

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012721 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Work Under Other Contracts

3. Government-Furnished Materials

4. Contractor Use of Site

5. Public Use of Site

6. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

7. Conduct of Operations

8. Work & Schedule Restrictions

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: This project is located at Manzanita Lake Campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

B. The Work consists of:

1. Removing and replacing existing underground water distribution lines and appurtenances throughout the campground.

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

1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

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

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.

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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. None

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have partial to full use of the site for construction operations depending on the construction timeline. See Work Restrictions below.

B. Onsite Camping: See Work Restrictions below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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.

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

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

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

1.7 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

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

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 2 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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 & SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS

A. Manzanita Lake Campground is typically open until mid-October. However, camping activity after Labor Day typically declines. Beginning 10/9/2023 the park would normally close the campground and turn the water off to the entire site. The Contractor may begin work any time after Labor Day Weekend, 2023. (Project staging may being prior to Labor Day weekend.) If work begins before 10/9/23 the contractor must be prepared to work around a limited number of visitors who will still be using the campground. The NPS will attempt to put campers in Loops A & B to distance them from the construction area. If possible, the NPS would prefer to maintain water service to the Loop B comfort station during this time. This may be feasible with proper sequencing. However, it is understood that this may not align with the contractor’s approach, and the NPS does not want to place unnecessary restrictions on the contractor for maintaining water service. The contractor shall coordinate their schedule with the NPS, and the NPS will shut off water service to the entire site if needed.

B. After Labor Day weekend, the contractor shall have exclusive use of Loop D. The contractor and their employees may camp at the campground free of charge. The road around Loop D may also be used for staging at the contractor’s discretion. Water service will be limited as described above.

C. After 10/9/23 the campground will be closed to visitors. Water will remain available to the contractor as needed for pressure testing. The system shall be drained by the contractor prior to the onset of freezing weather. Disinfection is not required and will be completed by the NPS as part of their normal spring opening procedure. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated, or approved.

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D. Existing Utilities

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

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section explains in general, what is and is not included in a contract line item, and limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of work, include costs in a related item.

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 0001: Mobilization and Demobilization

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

2. This item also includes bonding.

3. This line item may not exceed 15% of the total project cost

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

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

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

1. This item consists of removing and disposing of existing water mains and appurtenances such as hydrants, valves, and fittings.

2. This item shall be in accordance with specification 024100.

3. Note that in instances where alignments of new main vary from existing, the existing mains may be left in place. Alignments that vary from existing will only be allowed as allowed by NPS based on field conditions. In general, NPS will allow minor variations to avoid impacts to existing pavements and trees.

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

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

C. Contract Line Item Number 0003: Remove Existing Drinking Fountains

1. This item consists of removing existing concrete drinking fountains. The existing fountain top units have already been removed by the NPS. This item will remove what remains, which primarily includes concrete bases, drains, and slabs.

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

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

D. Contract Line Item Number 0004: HDPE Water Main – 4”

1. This item consists of constructing 4” HDPE water main as shown in the plans.

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

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

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

E. Contract Line Item Number 0005: HDPE Water Main – 2”

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

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

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

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

F. Contract Line Item Number 0006: HDPE Fittings

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

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

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

4. For reference, the following is a list of anticipated fittings based on the plans. This list should not be considered all-inclusive.

HDPE Fitting - 4" Tee 4 HDPE 4”x2” Reducer 3 HDPE Fitting End Cap 2 Screened End Drain 1

5. The number of bend fittings required will vary. Use bend fittings only where the pipe cannot be placed by deflecting the pipe within manufacturers allowed tolerances.

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

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

G. Contract Line Item Number 0007: Connect to Existing Water Main

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1. This item consists of connecting to the existing water main as shown in the plans.

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

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

H. Contract Line Item Number 0008: Fire Hydrant Assembly

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

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

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

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

I. Contract Line Item Number 0009: Air Relief /Vacuum Valve

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

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

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

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

J. Contract Line Item Number 0010: 4” Gate Valve & Box

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing 4” gate valves and boxes as shown in the plans.

2. This item does not include 4” gate valves associated with fire hydrant assemblies.

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

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

K. Contract Line Item Number 0011: 2” Curb Valve & Box

1. This item consists of furnishing and installing 2” Curb Valves and boxes as shown in the plans.

2. This item does not include 2” Curb Valves and boxes associated with service connections and sub-service connections.

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

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

L. Contract Line Item Number 0012: Non-Fire Service Connection

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

2. This item includes excavation, backfilling, service line piping, sub-service piping, corp.

stops, service and saddle tees, curb valves, curb boxes, couplings, and adaptors as required to connect to existing service connections as shown in the plans.

3. Note that most sub-service connections are generally within 10-20 feet of existing buildings. However, several service connections (near the amphitheater, host site, and lake parking area) have service lines extending over 100’.

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

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

M. Contract Line Item Number 0013: Yard Hydrant

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

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

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

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

N. Contract Line Item Number 0014: Water Fountains

1. This item consists of constructing water fountains as shown in the plans.

2. This item includes but is not limited to excavation, backfilling, constructing the concrete based slab, aggregate base, installing the fountain, and constructing drains.

3. Fountain shall be Bohlmann DF-Dual Bi-Level fountain with tan riverrock finish or preapproved equal. https://bohlmann.com/df-dual-bi-level-ada-concrete-drinking-fountain

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

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

O. Contract Line Item Number 0015: Water System Pressure Testing

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

2. Note that this item does not included disinfection. Disinfection is not required if the schedule is met. See specifications for details.

3. Upon completion of pressure testing, the system shall be drained for the winter season.

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

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

P. Contract Line Item Number 0016: Accessibility Site Grading

1. This item consists of grading the site around Building 305 to construct accessible access.

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

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

Q. Contract Line Item Number 0017: Aggregate Base (P)

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

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

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

R. Contract Line Item Number 0018: Asphalt Patching & Pavement

1. This item consists of constructing asphalt pavement (primarily in the form of patching) as shown in the plans.

2. Measurement for payment: Measurement shall be on a Square yard basis.

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

S. Contract Line Item Number 0019: Accessible Sidewalk https://bohlmann.com/df-dual-bi-level-ada-concrete-drinking-fountain

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1. This item consists of constructing accessible sidewalk around Building 305 as shown in the plans.

2. This item also includes removal of existing concrete landings at doorway to Building 305.

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

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

T. Contract Line Item Number 0020: Site Cleanup and Restoration

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

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

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

U. Contract Line Item Number 0021: Traffic Control

1. This item consists of developing and implementing a traffic control plan. All traffic control devices shall be in accordance with MUTCD. https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

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

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

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

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012721 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination

3. Submittals

4. Coordination Drawings

5. Requests for Information (RFIs)

6. Project Meetings

7. Environmental Coordination

8. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

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

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

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

http://www.nps.gov/dscw/definitionsdc_a.htm#awj http://www.nps.gov/dscw/definitionsdc_c.htm#cpcp http://www.nps.gov/dscw/definitionsdc_g.htm#gfperm

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

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

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

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

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

3. Delivery and processing of submittals

4. Progress meetings

5. Permit requirements

6. Pre-installation conferences

7. Project closeout activities

8. Commissioning activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

c. Indicate required installation sequences.

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

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

1. Review: Contracting Officer will review coordination drawings to confirm Work is being coordinated; details of coordination are Contractor's responsibility. If Contracting Officer determines coordination drawings are not prepared in scope or detail, or are otherwise

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deficient, Contracting Officer will inform Contractor, who shall make changes and resubmit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. Accident Prevention Plan

4. A List of Subcontractors for this project

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

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

7. Waste Management Plan

8. Quality Control Plan

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

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

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

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

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

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

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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:

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

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

3. Enter details of question and attach related documents.

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

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

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

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

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

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

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

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

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1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

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

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

8. Payments to Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Notice to proceed

14. Correspondence procedures

15. Acceptance/rejection of work

16. Progress meetings

17. Submittal procedures

18. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

19. Environmental requirements

20. Permit requirements

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

22. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

23. Reference materials

24. Value engineering

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

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. Participants at meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

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

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

e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

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

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

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

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

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

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

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend meeting. Advise Contracting Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

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

a. Contract Documents

b. Options

c. Related RFIs

d. Related Change Orders

e. Purchases

f. Deliveries

g. Submittals

h. Review of mockups

i. Possible conflicts

j. Compatibility requirements

k. Time schedules

l. Weather limitations

m. Manufacturer's written instructions

n. Warranty requirements

o. Compatibility of materials

p. Acceptability of substrates

q. Temporary facilities and controls

r. Space and access limitations

s. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

t. Testing and inspecting requirements

u. Installation procedures

v. Coordination with other work

w. Required performance results

x. Protection of adjacent work

y. Protection of construction and personnel

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

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

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

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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. Implementation of Waste Management Plan (WMP).

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

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

e. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

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

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Construction Waste Management

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 building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

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

a. Construction Waste Management

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

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

1.8 PERMITS

A. 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. Contractor shall comply with appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

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

1. None

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

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

1. Coordination: Contact the Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction as needed and sufficiently in advance to avoid delaying work: Coordinate meetings, reporting requirements, inspections, and other requirements.

E. Administrative Procedures:

1. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative provisions of project permits with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction, Construction Manager, and Park to avoid conflicts.

2. Supply needed information to Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing permits, pay fees required and provide material needed to comply with permit’s conditions and provisions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

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Project: Replace Water Distribution System at Manzanita Lake Campground

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012721 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including:

1. Construction Schedule Requirements.

2. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The Construction Schedule ensures adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. It shall assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing Contractor's monthly progress payments. It shall include the dates in the contract, phases, milestones, occupancies, holidays, weather consideration, a critical path, and the requirements of this section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: Allocation of the Schedule of Values for completion of an activity as scheduled.

The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Critical Path Method (CPM): Method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: Longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: Measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Not for the exclusive use or benefit of the Government or Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free Float: Amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

3. Total Float: Measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting planned Project completion date.

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: Schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS/DSC management software website in native electronic file formats. The intent of the Government is to limit the number of printed reports to those determined by the project team as essential.

B. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit schedule of dollar values based on Contract Price Schedule.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period.

Utilize Schedule of Values in preparation of Construction Baseline Schedule.

D. Critical Path Method (CPM) Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit paper copies of the following computer-generated reports. For each activity, include activity number, activity description, cost and resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

1. Activity Report: List of activities sorted by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

2. Logic Report: List of predecessor and successor tasks for activities sorted in ascending order by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

3. Total Float Report: List of activities sorted in ascending order of total float.

E. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before 7th day preceding progress payment request date, submit estimates of percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

Provide two paper copies.

F. Construction Schedule Revisions and Time Impact Analysis: For each Construction Schedule revision, submit a Time Impact Analysis.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall meet with Contracting Officer on day of the preconstruction conference to go over:

1. Review software limitations, content and format for reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints.

4. Review delivery dates for Government-furnished products.

5. Review schedule for work of separate Government contracts.

6. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

7. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

8. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

9. Review time required for obtaining and activating permits.

10. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

11. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

12. Review procedures for updating schedule.

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13. Discuss reporting requirements and establish protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for preparing and maintaining the Construction Schedule. Submit resume outlining qualifications of Scheduler to Contracting Officer for acceptance. Scheduler shall have prepared and maintained at least 5 previous schedules of similar size and complexity similar to this Contract, demonstrating proficiency of using scheduling software. Authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, required updates, revisions, Time Impact Analyses, and reports.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

B. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, and prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of work from parties involved.

3. Coordinate each construction activity in network with other activities and schedule in proper sequence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized, cost and resource-based, time-scaled Critical Path Method network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop and finalize Construction Baseline Schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice of Award.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Governments acceptance of schedule.

2. Establish procedures for monitoring and updating Construction Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress. Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

B. Construction Baseline Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using preliminary Critical Path Method network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

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1. Activities: Indicate estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

2. Critical Path Activities: Identify critical path activities, including those for interim completion dates. Scheduled start and completion dates shall be consistent with Contract milestone dates.

3. Processing: Process data to produce output data on a computer-drawn, time-scaled network. Revise data, reorganize activity sequences, and reproduce as often as necessary to produce the Critical Path Method schedule within the limitations of the Contract Time.

4. Show sequence and interdependence of activities required for completion of work. Ensure work sequences are logical and Construction Baseline Schedule shows a coordinated plan of the work.

5. Resource loading of each activity shall include personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in duration shown.

6. Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling work influenced by high and low ambient temperatures, wind, or precipitation to ensure completion of work within contract time.

7. Time Frame: Proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete activity considering the scope and resources planned for activity.

a. An early finish date may be shown but the late finish date shall be same date as last day of contract period. An early completion schedule shall contain:

1) Insert an activity titled "Project Float" as a successor to last activity in early project completion schedule network.

2) Add a milestone titled "Contract End Date" as a successor to the activity "Project Float".

3) Add duration to the activity "Project Float" as required so the milestone "Contract End Date" equals the last day of Contract Period.

b. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date.

c. Contractor shall limit use of lead or lag duration’s between schedule activities.

d. Project Calendars: Develop and incorporate the following calendars:

1) Administrative Calendar: Include calendar based on a 7-day week to be used on activities based on calendar days. Apply this calendar to administrative tasks or other tasks not affected by non-working days (Federal Holidays, weather, etc.).

2) Project Calendar: Include calendar based on planned work week for the project. Include Federal Holidays, weekends, and non-workdays indicated in contract documents. Apply this calendar to activities not anticipated to be affected by weather.

3) Weather Calendar: Utilize Project Calendar and show anticipated normal downtime related to weather as non-working time. Weather days shall be based on data for local area from a reliable source like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service records, or source acceptable to Contracting Officer. Apply this calendar to activities anticipated to be affected by weather.

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e. Activity Duration: Define so no activity is longer than 15 days, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawings and submittals, fabrication and delivery of materials and equipment.

f. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 calendar days, as separate activities in the schedule. Procurement cycle activities can include submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

g. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated.

Coordinate submittal review times in Construction Baseline Schedule.

h. Substantial Completion: Allow time for Government administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion. (For more information, refer to Specification 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures.")

8. Constraints: Include constraints and work restrictions indicated in Contract Documents and as follows in schedule and show how the sequence of Work is affected.

a. Phasing: Arrange list of activities on schedule by phase.

b. Work under More Than One Contract: Include a separate activity for each contract.

c. Work Restrictions: Show effect of the following on the schedule:

1) Coordination with existing construction

2) Limitations of continued occupancies

3) Uninterruptible services

4) Partial occupancy before Substantial Completion

5) Use of premises restrictions

6) Provisions for future construction

7) Seasonal variations

8) Environmental control

9) Permit provisions

d. Work Stages: Indicate important stages of construction for each major portion of the

Work.

1) Subcontract awards

2) Submittals

3) Purchases

4) Mockups

5) Fabrication

6) Sample testing

7) Deliveries

8) Installation

9) Tests and inspections

10) Adjusting

11) Curing

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