B08_Attachment_1_-_CACO_Vault_Toilet_Specifications.pdf

CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE

MASSACHUSETTS

PROVIDE VAULT TOILET MARCONI SITE

PMIS NO. 350394

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

CAPE COD NATIONAL

SEASHORE

FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

OCTOBER 6, 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 - Summary of Work

01 26 01 - Contract Modification Procedures

01 27 00 - Definition of Contract Line Items

01 31 00 - Project Management & Coordination

01 32 16 - Construction Schedule

01 32 33 - Photo Documentation

01 33 23 - Submittal Procedures

01 35 23 - Safety Requirements

01 40 00 - Quality Requirements

01 42 00 - Reference Standards

01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 57 19.12 - Noise & Acoustics Management

01 57 23 - Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

01 67 00 - Product Requirements

01 73 40 - Execution

01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 - Closeout Procedures

01 78 23 - Operation and Maintenance Data

01 79 00 - Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

01 41 13 - Selective Site Demolition

DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE– NOT USED

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DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS- NOT USED

DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES- NOT USED

DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION- NOT USED

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS-NOT USED

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES- NOT USED

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES- NOT USED

DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14 -- CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING-NOT USED

DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)- NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL- NOT USED

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 -- ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT USED

DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

31 10 00 – Site Clearing

31 20 00 - Earth Moving 31 50 00 – Excavation Support and Protection

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DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 13 13 – Concrete Paving

DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

33 39 00 – Precast Modular Double Vault Toilets (Restrooms)

DIVISION 46 -- WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

END OF SECTION

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Contractor use of premises.

3. Public use of site.

4. Work Restrictions.

5. Special Construction Requirements.

6. Soils Investigation Report.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Marconi Site, Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

B. The Work consists of the following (turnkey installation: engineer, procure, and construct):

1. Base Bid: Provide all supervision, equipment, labor, materials, transportation, permits, surveys, plant, and incidental work necessary to furnish, install, and deliver a complete and operable marine-grade modular double vault toilet at the Marconi Site, Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, in accordance with the Contract Documents. The contractor shall be responsible for all activities necessary to deliver a fully functional facility, including site preparation, minor engineering for installation, procurement, installation, permitting, inspections, and final restoration. The work shall include, but is not limited to:

a. Clear and remove vegetation and perform site preparation within the limits of disturbance

(LOD).

b. Excavate and prepare foundations as required for installation of a new marine-grade modular double vault toilet.

c. Furnish and install a new reinforced concrete pad and accessible walkway to the vault toilet, including detectable warning strip (half-dome truncated dome surface) between walkway and parking area.

d. Remove two existing free-standing accessible parking signs and posts as required for vault toilet installation. Furnish and install two new accessible parking signs and wood posts with concrete footings at locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

e. Provide grading, backfill, and site restoration upon completion of work.

f. The contractor is fully responsible for obtaining, submitting, coordinating, inspecting, and closing all Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Ma DEP) permits required for the vault toilet, including all associated fees and as-built documentation. All work shall comply with Ma DEP requirements for sealed tanks.

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g. Provide all Ma DEP-required inspections and as-built documentation, using a Massachusetts registered sanitarian or licensed professional engineer as required. The contractor shall coordinate and schedule inspections with Ma DEP.

h. The contractor may order the modular vault toilet unit prior to receiving Ma DEP permit approval at the contractor’s risk and shall be responsible for any modifications required by Ma DEP comments or permit conditions affecting the vault toilet’s design, size, or installation, unless approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contractor assumes all costs, schedule impacts, and risks associated with ordering the vault toilet before permit approval

i. The modular vault toilet units provided shall be sized to contain all effluent generated based on projected site use. For the purposes of design and procurement, effluent volume is estimated using parking lot capacity, average vehicle occupancy, and average daily vault use per person. The units shall provide sufficient storage to accommodate the peak seasonal use without overflow, consistent with Massachusetts DEP requirements (see table 1 this section).

j. Provide a survey of the project area by a land surveyor licensed in Massachusetts to support permit application, permit closeout, site layout, and installation of the vault toilet.

k. The Contractor shall provide all necessary layout, grading, and elevation adjustments to install a new concrete walkway and vault toilet slab that meets the following performance requirements:

1. Provide an accessible route from the existing parking area to the new vault toilet in full compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard

(ABAAS).

2. Ensure a firm, stable, slip-resistant surface with a cross slope not exceeding 2%.

3. Ensure running slopes not exceeding 5% (1:20) except where site conditions preclude, in which case provide compliant ramp landings as required by ABAAS.

4. Provide positive drainage away from the building at a minimum of 1% slope and not more than 2% for door landings and the first 5 feet in front of each entrance.

5. Maintain flush transitions (≤ ½ inch vertical change) at all connections between the vault toilet pad, walkway, and adjacent surfaces.

l. Work shall conform to the following standards:

1. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) §§ F206, F302, F403, F405, and F406.

2. Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) 521 CMR (if required by local code).

3. National Park Service standard details for accessible exterior routes and vault toilet installations.

4 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and local Board of Health permit conditions for vault tank location and elevations.

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m. The Contractor shall verify existing grades and elevations of the parking area and adjacent walkways prior to construction. The Contractor shall prepare a layout plan and spot grade elevations showing proposed top-of-slab and walkway elevations sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the above performance criteria. Submit plan to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review prior to concrete placement.

n. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of approximately 30 linear feet of existing asphalt walkway and for establishing final grades to tie into the existing parking lot surface. The Contractor shall ensure a continuous accessible route from parking to building with compliant slopes and flush transitions.

o. NOTE: Final walkway grades and elevations to be field-verified and coordinated by Contractor to achieve accessible slopes and drainage. Slope transitions (1%–2%) at vault slab to be established in field to meet door landing and drainage requirements.

p. Final acceptance of the concrete walkway and vault toilet pad shall be contingent upon verification that slopes, landings, and transitions meet ABAAS requirements and that positive drainage is achieved away from the building. Field verification shall be performed jointly by the Contractor and COR.

q. Submittal: Provide shop drawing or field layout sketch showing proposed top-of-concrete elevations and slopes for vault toilet pad and walkway tie-ins, with key spot grades labeled.

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

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

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

B. Storage of Materials: Store materials only in areas designated by the Contracting Officer.

C. Preservation of Natural Features: Protect vegetation, dunes, and natural surroundings outside the LOD.

Damage to natural features shall be restored at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. A portion of the parking lot and site will be closed to the public during construction. The remainder not used for construction staging will be open to the public during construction. Beach access and access to the Old Harbor Life Saving Station will remain open during construction.

1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILDINGS

A. The Government will occupy portions of the site not directly affected by construction during the entire construction period. Cooperate with the Government to minimize disruption.

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1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Normal working hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on weekends, holidays, or outside normal hours requires prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

B. No on site work is authorized between close of business, May 22, 2026 to September 14, 2026.

C. Utilities: Notify the Contracting Officer prior to any excavation. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and protecting utilities within the project area.

D. Non-smoking/Non-vaping Facility: Smoking and vaping are not permitted on government property.

1.7 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Notify “Dig Safe” prior to excavation and mark utilities in coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

B. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. Prior to the start of construction activities, the contractor shall provide a full ground penetrating radar survey of the areas to be disturbed. GPR shall comply with ASTM D6432 — Standard Guide for Using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for Subsurface Investigations. Utilities that conflict with new work shall be brought to the attention of the contracting officer.

C. Seasonal Restrictions: Ground-disturbing work is restricted by park resource protection requirements. Contractor shall comply with all special conditions provided by the park (turtle sweeps). Tree removal is restricted to December 1-April 15.

1.8 SOILS INFORMATION

A. A soils investigation report has not been conducted. Contractor shall rely on its own investigation.

B. The site is presumed to consist of sandy soil with a presumptive bearing capacity of 1,000 to 2,000 psf per IBC 2024 Table 1804.2. Contractor shall verify actual soil classification and capacity with a licensed Massachusetts professional engineer.

1.9 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered and paid for by the contractor can be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 “Project Management and Coordination” for requirements on using the Project Website.

1.10 SUPPLEMENTAL PERMIT INFORMATION

A. Vault sizing and storage: The modular double vault toilet units shall provide a combined minimum storage capacity of 2,000 gallons (2 × 1,000-gal vaults). The combined capacity is sized using the following design assumptions: parking lot capacity (as shown on the contract drawings), 2.0 persons per vehicle, 1.5 vault visits per person per day during peak season, 0.2 gallons per vault visit (typical minimal vault liquid), and a 30-day pump-out interval. Using these assumptions, required storage for peak season use is estimated at 486 gallons for a 35-space lot (see attached calculation table). The

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Contractor shall provide final manufacturer capacity data and a pumping schedule to the Contracting Officer and MA DEP as part of permit submittal.

B. The following table summarizes the design assumptions, usage calculations, and regulatory considerations for the modular double vault toilets proposed for the Marconi Site. The data is based on typical NPS usage patterns and MassDEP guidance for sealed vault systems.

Design assumptions for vault toilets:

Parameter Value Notes

Toilet Type Standard NPS-style double vault (non-flush)

Approx. 0.2 gallons per use (mostly for cleaning or urinal flush, if any)

Handwashing Waterless hand sanitizer No additional water introduced

Dry vault (no water) 0 gallons 0 gallons; effluent is just solids stored in the vault

Tank level alarm 80% capacity (800 gallons) Vault equipped with a solar-powered Tank Alert alarm that triggers at 80% of capacity (800 gallons).

Parking Spaces 35 There are 35 spaces available at the Marconi Site lot.

Avg. people per vehicle 2 Assumed Daily visits per person 1.5 Includes all toilet use Gallons per use 0.2 Typical NPS-style non-flush toilet

Pump-out interval 30 days

Pump vaults once a month during summer months.

Off-season as needed. The government has a service contract for the pumping of vault toilets.

Peak season Memorial day-Labor Day (75% Usage-Trailhead)

Assumption 75% of lot: 0.75x35 cars=27 cars, 2 people per car, 1.5 average usage,0.2 gallons per use.

Off-Season (30% Usage)

Assumption 30% of lot: 0.3x35 cars=11 cars, 2 people per car, 1.5 average usage, 0.2 gallons per use.

Calculated usage Peak Season per day

16.2 GPD 75% of the lot full: GPD=27 cars x 2 people/car x1.5 usage x.2 gal/use

Calculated usage Off Season per day

6.6 GPD 30% of the lot full: GPD=11 cars x2 people/car x1.5

usage x0.2 gal/use

Calculated usage Peak Season per month (30 days)

486 Gallons Total Gallons/Month =GPD x 30 days

Calculated usage Off Season per month (30 days)

198 Gallons Total Gallons/Month=GPD x 30 days

*The design assumptions and calculations presented herein reflect typical usage and MassDEP guidance for sealed vault systems. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including any additional conditions or clarifications provided by MassDEP during the permitting process.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Those 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 the preparation of modifications will not be allowed. The 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, Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

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

4. Engineers

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

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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: These are 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 the 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: This is the hourly rate paid directly to the worker

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

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

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

4) FUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) SUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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

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

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

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

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

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects the contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include this 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 that the contractor will pay the labor and material costs they have incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for each individual project based on a sliding scale which relates to the size of the project. Include this as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: This covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. This is 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. Your proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the

Request for Proposal letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. The proposal must be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed that that they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement.

Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate

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Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Gov’t provided form.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Division 01 Specification, “Construction Schedule”, for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs must 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 the 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 upon request.

5. Contractor must review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to the 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 the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work.

Any work proposed that will require overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. All 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, 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. The labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices must include all 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 the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the 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 must be broken out separately.

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

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

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b. Construction Blue Book

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

4. The estimated equipment rates shall include the operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires & tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per 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 the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used are to be in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the US Army Corp of Engineers is utilized, then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then ½ of the 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, the established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment that is not used and on the jobsite for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided that the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment that is 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 31which 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, then the partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in the same amount as an individual contractor (refer to par 1.3, E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on the division of revenue.

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

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

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

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

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line-Item No.1 – Base Bid – Provide a Double Vault Modular Toilet at Marconi Site.

1. Description: This line item includes all supervision, equipment, labor, materials, transportation, permits, surveys, plant, and incidental work necessary to furnish, install, and deliver a complete and operable marine-grade modular double vault toilet at the Marconi Site, Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet, Massachusetts, in in full compliance with the Contract Documents and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for turnkey engineering, procurement, installation, permitting, inspections, and site restoration necessary to deliver a fully functional and operable facility.

The work shall include, but is not limited to:

a. Clearing and removal of vegetation, surface debris, and organic material within the limits of disturbance (LOD).

b. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey of disturbed areas in accordance with ASTM D6432 to locate and protect underground utilities prior to excavation.

c. Excavation and foundation preparation for the new modular double vault toilet, including verification of soil bearing capacity (presumed 1,000–2,000 psf per IBC 2024 Table 1804.2).

d. Furnishing and installation of a new reinforced concrete pad and accessible concrete walkway meeting ABAAS and MAAB requirements, including detectable warning strip (half-dome truncated dome) between walkway and parking area, positive drainage (1–2 %), and compliant slopes (≤ 2 % cross, ≤ 5 % running).

e. Removal of approximately 30 linear feet of existing asphalt walkway and establishment of final grades to tie into the existing parking lot surface, providing a continuous accessible route with flush transitions.

f. Removal of two existing free-standing accessible parking signs and posts, and furnishing and installation of two new accessible parking signs and wood posts with concrete footings at locations approved by the Contracting Officer.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

g. Preparation and submittal of layout plan and spot-grade elevation drawings showing proposed top-of-slab and walkway elevations for Contracting Officer review prior to concrete placement.

h. Obtaining, submitting, coordinating, inspecting, and closing all Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) permits required for the vault toilet, including all associated fees, inspections, and as-built documentation prepared and sealed by a Massachusetts registered sanitarian or licensed professional engineer.

i. Survey of the project area by a Massachusetts-licensed land surveyor for permitting, layout, and as-built requirements.

j. Furnishing and installation of modular double vault toilet units sized to provide a combined minimum capacity of 2,000 gallons (2 × 1,000 gal vaults) in accordance with MassDEP sealed-vault guidance and the design assumptions summarized in Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work.

k. Verification and coordination of grades and elevations to ensure proper drainage and accessibility. Final acceptance of the concrete walkway and vault pad shall be contingent upon field verification of slopes and drainage by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

l. Compliance with all seasonal work restrictions: no on-site construction between May 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026. Tree removal limited to December 1–April 15.

m. Protection of natural features and restoration of disturbed areas to pre-construction condition or better, including grading, backfill, and stabilization.

n. All other work required to provide a complete, code-compliant, and operable vault toilet installation consistent with Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work.

2. Measurement for payment: Payment will be based on the percentage of completion of line item per scheduled value.

3. Payment: Payment will be made proportionally to the percentage of work completed, inclusive of all costs for permitting, engineering, surveys, materials, installation, testing, inspections, and restoration.

No separate payment will be made for incidental or regulatory compliance activities.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This 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. Contractor Project Website.

7. Project meetings.

8. Environmental Coordination.

9. 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 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the 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 the 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 adequate 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 all components, including mechanical and electrical.

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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, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values.

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls.

4. Delivery and processing of submittals.

5. Progress meetings.

6. Permit requirements.

7. Pre-installation conferences.

8. Project closeout activities.

9. Commissioning activities.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the 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. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Quality Control Plan.

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

11. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

12. Contractors Commissioning Plan.

13. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan.

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

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

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15. Eastern Box Turtle Protection Plan.

16. Environmental Procedures.

17. Resume of Project Scheduler.

B. All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction

Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.4 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

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

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

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

B. Content of the RFI: Include a 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 the

Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the 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 the RFI Form on the NPS/DSC SharePoint website as follows:

1. Enter the 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 the drop-down of the “Send to” box.

3. Enter the details of the question and attach related documents.

4. Select “Submit Form” at the bottom of the page.

D. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly.

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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 the Contract

Documents.

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

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

1.5 PROJECT WEB SITE

A. Use the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website for communication throughout the contract period.

The NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website will be used for the following functions:

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. Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating.

12. Online document collaboration.

13. Reminder and tracking functions.

14. Archiving functions.

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

16. Permits and addendums

B. Some documents however are not suitable to be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website and shall be coordinated with the SharePoint Project team as appropriate.

C. Submit to the CO a list of all employees who will need access to the website. The users will receive an invitation to register from the Department of Interior (DOI). Once the user is registered on the DOI website, they will be given access to the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. For login procedures and other SharePoint information, refer to the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/precon_spproj.htm.

http://www.nps.gov/dscw/precon_spproj.htm

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D. All users will be required to have the following software packages:

1. Internet Explorer version 7 or later.

2. Adobe Acrobat Professional (Pro) version 9 or later

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The 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 01 documents.

5. Coordination of Subcontractors.

6. Labor law application.

7. Modifications.

8. Payments to Contractor.

9. Payroll reports.

10. Contract time.

11. Liquidated damages.

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

13. Display of Hotline posters.

14. Notice to proceed.

15. Correspondence procedures.

16. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

17. Acceptance/rejection of work.

18. Progress meetings.

19. Submittal procedures.

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection.

21. Environmental requirements and management procedures.

22. Permit requirements.

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

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials.

26. Value engineering.

27. Designation of Approved Project Scheduler.

28. Construction Schedule Quality Review.

29. Staging location/logistics.

30. Schedule of Values.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the 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 at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

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

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,

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated CPM).

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

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference 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 the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise CO of scheduled meeting dates.

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

a. Contract Documents.

b. Options.

c. Related RFIs.

d. Related Change Orders.

e. Purchases.

f. Deliveries.

g. Submittals.

h. Sustainable design requirements.

i. Review of mockups.

j. Possible conflicts.

k. Compatibility requirements.

l. Time schedules.

m. Weather limitations.

n. Manufacturer's written instructions.

o. Warranty requirements.

p. Compatibility of materials.

q. Acceptability of substrates.

r. Temporary facilities and controls.

s. Space and access limitations.

t. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction.

u. Testing and inspecting requirements.

v. Installation procedures.

w. Coordination with other work.

x. Required performance results.

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y. Protection of adjacent work.

z. Protection of construction and personnel.

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

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

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate a full-time, on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for the 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 those of this project; must be 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. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implementation of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

d. Implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

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

f. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with their position requirements.

g. 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. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

4. Noise & Acoustics Management.

5. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Management.

6. Construction Waste Management.

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

1. Overview of environmental issues related to the building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to the Project.

3. Review of site specific procedures and management plans:

a. Construction Waste Management.

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b. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

c. Noise & Acoustics Management.

d. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention.

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of familiarity with P2 practices.

5. Green Building Rating Programs: Submit evidence of familiarity with USGBC-LEED.

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

Submit Contractor 40 CFR employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan, IAQ Management Plan, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

1.8 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor’s fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract the Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Therefore, the Contractor will comply with the appropriate Federal, State and local laws. Contractor shall obtain all permits and pay the associated fees required to legally conduct work as follows:

1. Construction trailer, Utility Company hookup permit

2. Professional Engineer Licensed in the State of Massachusetts to perform MA DEP required inspections and MA DEP as-built drawings.

3. Obtain Disposal System Construction Permit (From 2A) MA DEP

4. Provide MA DEP required site visits and fees for a Professional Engineer Licensed in the

State of Massachusetts to provide written certification that the system was constructed in accordance with the submitted design and permit.

5. Within 30 days of the final inspection submit as built plans to the Mass DEP and resolve any MA DEP comments with the as built plans.

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

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

1. No government-furnished permits were found to be necessary…