B08_-_Attachment_1_-_ALPO-Staple_Bend_Tunnel-Specs-Final_-_7_12_2026.pdf

Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site Johnstown PA

Staple Bend Tunnel Stabilization

ALPO

PMIS Number: 215161

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

These specifications do not contain a linked table of contents since each section has been provided individually and this is a compilation of the following sections:

Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work Section 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures Section 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items Section 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination Section 01 32 16 Construction Schedule Section 01 32 33 Photo Documentation Section 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures Section 01 35 13.22 Section 01 35 23 Section 01 35 91 Section 01 40 00 Section 01 42 00

Archeological Protection Safety Requirements Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures Quality Requirements Reference Standards Section 01 57 19.12 Noise and Acoustics Management

Section 01 67 00 Product Requirements Section 01 73 40 Execution Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal Section 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures Section 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data Section 03 30 00 Void Fill Concrete Section 04 05 19 Rock Bolting Section 13 09 01 Gunite Installation for Historical Restoration Section 13 09 02 Mesh Installation Section 13 47 00 Rock Scaling Section 31 40 00 Shoring Posts

Prime:

Great West Engineering Helena, MT

Geotechnical:

Tetra Tech Ennis, MT

Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls (also included but not stated above)

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112723 SUMMARY OF WORK

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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. Construction Contractor Use of Site

3. Public Use of Site

4. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions

7. Special Construction Requirements

8. Soils Investigation Report

9. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Staple Bend Tunnel part of Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Project Site is located 2 miles away from 1189 Beech Hill Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904, along Staple Bend Tunnel Trail. Working area starts at the north entrance and extends to the south entrance.

B. The Work consists of:

1. Staple Bend Tunnel has been inspected for rock fall hazards. Contractor will perform tunnel rehabilitation with the following techniques:

a. Rock Bolting

b. Gunite Installation

c. Void Fill Installation

d. Shoring Post Installation

e. Rock Scaling

f. Mesh Installation

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

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1.3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

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

1. Limits: Confine constructions operations to any area within the tunnel. Equipment over 18 feet tall will not fit on site.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to the flat, grass areas located immediately outside of each end of the tunnel. Storage areas can be found on Site Plan.

C. Parking: Confine parking to posted parking areas at beginning of Staple Bend Trail and open grass areas near tunnel portals marked on Site Plan.

D. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to grass areas near tunnel portals as needed.

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’ s Representative (COR) 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. Preservation of Cultural and Historic Features:

1. Do not remove, injure, or destroy historic stone sleepers along historical RR trace or access road. Consult with COR should historic stone sleeper be identified that becomes in the path of construction in any way before project limits are included in this area.

G. 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.

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

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

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

K. There are no current utilities within the construction site. Contractor shall be responsible to supply own utilities for logistics as well as costs associated with utilities.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The tunnel will be closed to the public and a corridor for public trail around construction site to be provided by contractor. Trail may be closed to the public as a temporary measure and after approval by the COR.

1.5 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Construction Contractor shall conduct their 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 (CO)/ Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Submit requests 5 business days in advance of the work to the CO/ COR 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 COR.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

2. If acceptable to all parties, 24-hour work will be allowed to reduce construction period and tunnel closure.

1.7 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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1.8 SCHEMATIC DESIGN (SD) REPORT

1.9

A. The report Schematic Design Deliverables: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (ALPO) Staple Bend Tunnel Stabilization Project PMIS #215161, 2025, prepared by Great West Engineering and Tetra Tech, Inc., including an appendix, is available, with this package.

(Attachment 3 - ALPO-Staple Bend Tunnel-Technical Reports)

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

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CD) PACKAGE

A. The construction documents required for this project including Construction Drawings, Division 1-49 Specifications, Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections, profit Calculator, Contract Price Schedule, Submittal List, and any other documents are included as attachments, identified in Section J of Solicitation.

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

1.10 ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS

A. The original drawing Staple Bend Tunnel Preservation and Visitor Access Improvements, 1999 prepared by National Park Service (Attachment 6 - ALPO Staple Bend Tunnel Preservation-1999-CDs)

B. The report Staple Bend Tunnel Topo Survey, 1988 prepared by National Park Service (Attachment 5 - 146798-ALPO-423-41023-Topo).

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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012721 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

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SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

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

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

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2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

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

4. Engineers

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

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: Costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate.

The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a 40-hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: The hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens; includes insurance and taxes the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums, such as:

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

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3) Workers Compensation – Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

6) Union agreement costs - Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

9) Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects Contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project.

Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: Covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. Not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Proposal be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. Proposal shall be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank

Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site - 215161 01 26 01 - 4 by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government’s form.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule", for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs shall be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter. Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer (CO) upon request.

5. Contractor shall review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing hours required for each craft directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed requiring overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. Rates shall be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. Labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. Estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices shall include applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for "miscellaneous tools and equipment", in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 shall be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

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a. United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers, Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. Estimated equipment rates shall include operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires and tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate full rate for equipment only for duration that equipment will be utilized to accomplish work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then 1/2 of equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment not used and on job site for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work.

Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit.

Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in FAR Part 31 which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project. Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10% Profit……………………8%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for Contractor and Subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 25%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If Contractors form a partnership, partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in same amount as an individual Contractor (refer to paragraph 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, overhead and profit mark-ups are required on net increases and deducted on net decreases.

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5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 01 26 01

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

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SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS – CLASS A COST ESTIMATE

A. Contract Line-Item Number 0001 - Action Item 1: Stabilization Maintenance Plan

1. This item consists of a rock bolting crew and a man lift to access existing rock bolts. The crew shall inspect the tunnel walls and rock bolts on the walls by foot, and use the man lift to inspect the crown and rock bolts on the crown. Documentation shall include an action plan for areas of concern, and surveyed dimensions of the tunnel.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract price as a lump sum.

B. Contract Line-Item Number 0002 - Action Item 2: Scaling

1. This item consists of a scaling crew and a man lift to access the tunnel crown and walls.

The scaling crew shall inspect and remove excess, loose, or unstable rock that poses a hazard of falling, excluding removal of keystone blocks or material whose removal could result in loss of supporting rock behind.

2. Measurement for payment shall be by square foot of scaled area.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per square foot of scaled area.

C. Contract Line-Item Number 0003 - Action Item 5: Fossil Inventory

1. This item consists of a fossil identification crew including a paleontologist and an operator with a man lift. A paleontologist, meeting the professional standards set forth in Paleontological Resources Preservation Act of 2009 (PRPA) (16 U.S.C. § 470aaa 1-11), shall inspect the tunnel for fossils for preservation with help of a man lift and operator to

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2. Measurement for payment shall be by the hour for inspection of fossils by the paleontologist, operator and man lift rental.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per hour.

D. Contract Line-Item Number 0004 - Action Item 6: Rock Bolt Anchors

1. This item consists of a rock bolting crew, rock bolting equipment, and materials to manufacture rock bolts (threaded rebar, bearing plate, nuts, washers, and grout). Rock bolting crew shall cut and assemble metal to designed rock bolt specifications and install them with equipment and grout.

2. Measurement for payment shall be per each rock bolt installed, including all accessories.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per each rock bolt.

E. Contract Line-Item Number 0005 - Action Item 7: Void Fill Concrete

1. This item consists of a concrete crew and equipment, concrete, and concrete forms.

Concrete crew shall install forms along voids and inject concrete between the rock and form according to design plans.

2. Measurement for payment shall be by cubic yards of void fill concrete placed.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per cubic yard of void fill concrete placed.

F. Contract Line-Item Number 0006 - Action Item 8: Gunite

1. This item consists of a mesh installation crew, Gunite installation crew, man lift, wire mesh, and associated anchoring/bolting and shotcrete equipment. Crews shall install wire mesh using a man lift and anchoring/bolting equipment to attach the mesh to the tunnel crown or wall, as shown on the design Drawings, followed by placement of Gunite over the installed mesh in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Measurement for payment shall be in square feet of installed mesh and Gunite, inclusive of labor, materials, and equipment required for mesh installation, surface preparation, Gunite placement, finishing, curing, and all associated support equipment, measured per square foot.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per square foot of Gunite installed.

G. Contract Line-Item Number 0007 - Action Item 9: Drainage

1. This item consists of a drainage crew, French drainpipe, strip drains and equipment. Crew shall excavate and install a French drain on the floor of the tunnel near each wall along with installing strip drains in the crown and walls as indicated in the Drawings.

2. Measurement for payment shall be per linear feet of drains installed.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per linear foot of drains installed.

H. Contract Line-Item Number 0008 - Action Item 10: Signposts

1. This item consists of a construction crew and materials for signage. Crew shall construct or purchase signs to be installed in locations shown in the Drawings.

2. Measurement for payment shall be for each sign installed.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per each item.

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I. Contract Line-Item Number 0009 - Mobilization

1. This item consists of project coordination, equipment mobilization and demobilization, and associated preparatory activities necessary to begin and complete the work.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract price as a lump sum.

J. Contract Line-Item Number 0010 – Access / Site Set Up / Safety

1. This item consists of safety oversight, project management coordination, and site setup activities required to safely execute the work.

2. Payment shall be made at the contract price as a lump sum.

K. Contract Line-Item Number 0011 - Optional Item Number 0001 - Action Item 3: 3D Scan

1. This item consists of a licensed surveying crew with an equipment rental and report submittal. Surveying crew shall use equipment to make a 3D scan of the tunnel and develop a report.

2. Measurement for payment shall be hourly for surveying crew, equipment rental and reporting.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per hour.

L. Contract Line-Item Number 0012 - Optional Item Number 0002 – Bat Houses

1. This item consists of a pre-built house for bats that may occupy the tunnel.

2. Measurement for payment shall be per each bat house installed.

3. Payment shall be made at the contract price per each bat house installed.

The Contract Line Items in this Specification Section and in the Contract Price Schedule should match exactly.

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112723 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination

3. Submittals

4. Coordination Drawings

5. Requests for Information (RFIs)

6. NPS Project Management and Communication Software

7. Project Meetings

8. Environmental Coordination

B. Related Requirements:

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Preparation of Construction Contractor Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-installation conferences

8. Project closeout activities

9. Commissioning activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. 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 functional and spatial relationships of components of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical systems.

b. 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’ s Representative (COR) for resolution of such conflicts.

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

d. Indicate required installation sequences.

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

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3. Follow NPS DSC Electronic Drawing Standards. See CAD/BIM (Computer Aided Design/Building Information Modeling) & Drafting Standards page > DSC Requirements section.

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

1. Site plans, tunnel plans including tunnel crown and shoulder: Show geological, and structural elements. Supplement plan drawings with section drawings where required to adequately represent the Work.

2. Review: COR will review coordination drawings to confirm Work is being coordinated;

details of coordination are Construction Contractor's responsibility. If COR determines coordination drawings are not prepared in scope or detail, or are otherwise deficient, COR will inform Construction Contractor, who shall make changes and resubmit.

3. 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 Submittal Format: Submit or post coordination drawing files using Portable Document

Format (PDF) file format.

2. COR will furnish Construction Contractor one set of digital data files (AutoCad.dwg) of

Drawings for use in preparing coordination digital data files.

a. COR 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:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

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

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

8. Quality Control Plan

9. Construction Contractor Commissioning Plan

10. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP)

11. Compliance with Paleontological Resources Preservation Act of 2009.

E. Provide items listed to COR at least one week prior to Pre-Construction Conference, or as directed by COR.

1. Failure to submit items may result in:

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

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

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1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

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

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

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

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

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially

2. Date

3. RFI subject

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

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

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

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

8. Construction Contractor's signature

9. Requested date for response

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

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

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

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

D. COR’s Action: COR will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. COR 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 Construction Contractor's means and methods.

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

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

3. COR'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 MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE

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

1. Project directory

2. Project correspondence

3. Meeting agendas and minutes

4. Contract modifications forms and logs

5. RFI form and processing

6. Task and issue management

7. Photo documentation

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

9. Submittal form and processing

10. Payment coordination documentation

11. Reminder and tracking functions

12. Archiving functions

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

14. Permits and addendums

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

1.7 PROJECT MEETINGS

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

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

8. Payments to Construction Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Construction Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Display of Hotline posters

14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. NPS project management and communication software

17. Acceptance/rejection of work

18. Progress meetings

19. Submittal procedures

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

21. Environmental requirements

22. Permit requirements

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

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials

26. Value engineering

27. Schedule of Values

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

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

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

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

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

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

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

e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

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

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

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

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

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

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

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

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l. Weather limitations

m. Manufacturer's written instructions

n. Warranty requirements

o. Compatibility of materials

p. Acceptability of substrates

q. Temporary facilities and controls

r. Space and access limitations

s. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

t. Testing and inspecting requirements

u. Installation procedures

v. Coordination with other work

w. Required performance results

x. Protection of adjacent work

y. Protection of construction and personnel

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

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

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

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

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

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

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

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

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

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

d. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

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

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Noise and Acoustics Management

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4. Construction Waste Management

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

1. Overview of environmental issues related to building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

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

a. Construction Waste Management

b. Noise and Acoustics Management

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of participation in.

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

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

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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010824 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

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SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

B. Purpose: The Construction Schedule ensures adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Construction Contractor. It shall assist the Construction Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing Construction 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.

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1. Float: Not for the exclusive use or benefit of the Government or Construction 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.

F. Resource Loading: Allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: Schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS project management and communication software as PDF (portable document format) files. 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 two paper copies of 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 three paper copies of the following computer-generated reports.