YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

LOWER MAMMOTH WATER MAIN

PARK (YELL)

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

August 2026

Docusign Envelope ID: 8983EB48-E653-808D-8354-A5D11F48A1E1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 12 00 NATURAL FEATURES PROTECTION

01 26 00 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

01 27 00 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

01 32 16 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

01 32 33 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND VIDEO DOCUMENTATION

01 33 23 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

MATERIAL SUBMITTAL LIST

01 35 13.22 ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION…………………………………………………….

01 35 23 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 REFERENCES

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

HOT WORK PERMIT………………………………………………………………

01 55 26 TRAFFIC CONTROL

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

01 67 00 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

01 73 40 EXECUTION

RFI FORM

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

PROJECT WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKSHEET

STANDARD SOLID WASTE CONVERSIONS

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 16 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 13 SOILS FOR EARTHWORK

31 05 16 AGGREGATES FOR EARTHWORK

31 10 00 SITE CLEARING

31 23 17 TRENCHING

31 23 18 ROCK REMOVAL

31 23 19 DEWATERING

31 23 23 FILL

31 23 24 FLOWABLE FILL

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 PLANT MIX PAVEMENT

32 13 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS

32 91 19.13 TOPSOIL PLACEMENT AND GRADING

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 17.13 HDD INSTALLATION

33 11 13 PUBLIC WATER UTLITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

33 12 16 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION VALVES

33 12 19 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FIRE HYDRANTS

33 13 00 DISINFECTING OF WATER UTILITIES

33 14 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

END OF INDEX

YELL – MAMMOTH WATER MAIN

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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 uses of premises.

3. Public use of site.

4. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

5. Work Restrictions.

6. Special Construction Requirements.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Yellowstone National Park

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. Installation of an HDPE water main by use of horizontal directional drilling methods, including the installation of 2 fire hydrants and a service connection to one structure.

2. The Work also includes the replacement of pressure reducing valves and a pressure relief valve.

3. Completion of each item includes all materials, labor, transportation, material processing plants, equipment, royalties, warranties, and incidentals necessary to complete the Work as described in the construction drawings and these specifications.

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 areas within the Contract limits indicated on the drawings. Do not disturb portions of

Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Construction limits are defined by the

“Limit of Disturbance” boundary shown in the Construction Drawings.

B. Coordinate with Contracting Officer (CO) and Park Staff to minimize disruption of normal Park activities. Inform construction workers and supervisors about the special sensitivity of Park values, regulations, and appropriate housekeeping.

C. Maximize the use of previously disturbed areas for staging and stockpile areas to minimize ground disturbance.

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D. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to Contractor Staging Areas shown on the drawings.

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 and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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

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

F. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking lots, and roadways serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials unless otherwise indicated or approval is given.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

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

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

I. Contractor will be required to submit a travel control plan and haul route.

J. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining housing outside of the park. The use of campgrounds or another in-park commercial lodging is prohibited.

K. Steam-clean all construction vehicles and equipment, including the undercarriage, prior to entering the Park. Coordinate with Entrance Gate officials a minimum of 48 hours in advance to schedule vehicle inspections by Park officials before entering the Park. Inspections are generally available

Monday through Thursday. Contractor is requested to group as many inspections together as possible.

L. The following conditions shall be followed during the Contractor’s stay at the park:

1. The Contractor shall supply a list of all Contractor and subcontractor employees to the area ranger station.

2. To prevent unnatural attractants to bears, no food, garbage, drinks, trash, or food and drink containers shall be placed outside trailers or buildings, except during actual use. Store lunch pails and all food inside vehicles or job trailers.

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3. All trash cans that are not of the bear-resistant design shall be located inside trailers or buildings.

4. Waste produced by the Contractor is the responsibility of the Contractor and may not be put in the National Park Service containers.

5. All work site food and drink trash or garbage shall be placed in bear-proof trash cans.

6. All barbecue units shall be stored in trailers and buildings and not outside when not in use.

7. Bird feeders are prohibited.

8. Pets are prohibited.

9. Feeding of any wildlife is prohibited.

10. Any mishandling of garbage, trash, foods, and other potential bear attractants described above will result in the responsible person or Contractor receiving a citation subject to a fine and/or court appearance before the U.S. Magistrate.

11. All costs for bear management actions directly related to the mishandling of garbage, trash, food, and other potential bear attractants described above shall be at no additional expense to the Government.

M. Temporary Controls on Site

1. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

2. Provide erosion control around the project site as necessary.

3. Wet down dry materials and rubbish to prevent blowing dust.

4. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers. Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains.

5. Immediately remove hazardous rubbish from the project site.

6. The Contractor and all Contractor employees and families at the Park will be required to attend bear orientation sessions presented by the National Park Service.

1.4 PUBLIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. The project is located in a controlled access area. This area is closed to the public. However, the

Contractor must maintain access to all areas for National Park Service administrative and other official business throughout the construction project. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any road damage that occurs as a result of these vehicles. The road must be able to support both contractor and NPS administrative traffic both throughout the duration of and after contract work.

B. Vehicular access to Mammoth area is maintained year-round through the park’s North Entrance in Gardiner, Montana. Weather events (e.g. snowstorms) may cause short-term road closures. The contractor is responsible for clearing snow from the job site.

C. Access into the Park will only be allowed upon presentation of proper identification with this Project, prior notification of Park officials, or by securing gate passes or stickers.

D. Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

All traffic on Park Roads must be permitted to pass. If excavation, backfill, or paving operations require a temporary closure of a street, the Contractor shall route traffic on a clearly signed and marked detour. The Contractor will be required to place and maintain signs for all detours.

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1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings adjacent to the construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the CO.

1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work generally be performed Monday through Friday 8AM to 8PM, except when otherwise indicated. Work outside these hours or days shall be approved by the Contracting

Officer.

B. Water Shutdown Restrictions: All water shutdowns require 7 days of advanced notice and CO approval. Shutdowns shall not exceed eight hours. Tie-ins and valve replacements should be planned to maintain water service to residents to the extent possible.

C. Construction Limits: “Limit of Disturbance Lines” are provided on the drawings to describe construction boundaries. Do not operate equipment outside the construction boundaries. Install orange plastic fencing at boundaries to confine construction operations. Any unauthorized disturbance may result in result in Yellowstone National Park issuing the appropriate level of law enforcement to the responsible person, or Contractor.

D. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer, utility companies, and owners of other utilities, including the Government and Concessionaires, for location information before excavation begins. The contractor shall contact One-call of Wyoming to request these locates.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. Provide repair materials and fittings onsite during construction for immediate repair of damaged water mains.

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

E. Nonsmoking: Smoking is not permitted within any buildings or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

F. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

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1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two 72 hours in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

3. If there is any interruption to the water supply for a longer timeframe than the allowed maximum, the contractor is responsible for supplying a temporary water source to the impacted residences.

1.7 UNEXPECTED ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERY PROCEDURE

A. The Contractor is not expected to encounter archeological resources in the area. However, if any concealed archaeological resources are encountered, the Contractor must halt work in that area immediately and notify the Contracting Officer. The site and the artifacts need to be assessed to determine if an archeological site has been unexpectedly uncovered. Work needs to temporarily cease in the area and the Contracting Officer will contact the Archeologist as soon as possible.”

B. Any historic objects recovered as a result of this project (behind walls, in attics, etc.) shall be collected and submitted to YNP Collections Committee to accessioning into the Parks’s museum collection contaminated items will be bagged and transported in accordance with NPS protocol.

C. In the event that human remains are discovered, all work on the project must stop and the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately. As required by law, the coroner/NPS Law

Enforcement and District Ranger will be notified first, and the Branch Chief of Cultural Resources and Cultural Resource Specialist assigned to the project are to be contacted immediately. If the remains are determined to have no forensic value and are of Native American or Native Hawaiian descent or an historical person, all provisions outlined in the Native American Graves Protection and

Repatriation Act (1990), as amended, will be followed.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

A. All materials, including borrow and aggregates, shall be obtained from a pit that has been certified weed-free by the park. These materials are Contractor-provided from outside the park. A list of certified pits will be provided to the Contractor upon request.

B. Dispose of excess excavated materials (including rocks and boulders) that cannot be used in construction outside of the park or as directed.

1.9 PROJECT CLEANUP

A. All work and storage areas shall be kept clean and free from paper, garbage, and trash. Such materials shall be removed by the Contractor and disposed of in properly designated areas.

B. Fuels, lubricants, petroleum products, chemicals, or other waste materials shall be disposed of in properly designated areas off Government premises.

C. No burning of rubbish on Government premises will be allowed.

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D. Tools, equipment, and temporary facilities shall be removed when no longer required for execution of the work.

E. After all work is completed according to the specifications of this contract, the Contractor shall clean the worksite areas and perform all other work incidental to leaving a neat workmanlike finish to the job.

F. Cost of hauling materials to a legal disposal site shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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NATURAL FEATURES PROTECTION

SECTION 01 12 00 – NATURAL FEATURES PROTECTION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of protection of vegetation and native soils, inside and outside or wetlands, to be retained within and adjacent to the perimeter work limits of this project. This section also consists of evaluation processes and mitigation measures in the event of unauthorized passage outside authorized work limits.

PART 2 - FENCING

2.1 WORK LIMITS - CONSTRUCTION FENCING

A. Four-foot-high orange plastic mesh construction fencing.

B. 6-ft steel posts.

2.2 TEMPORARY GROUND PROTECTION MATS

A. Provided by Contractor and approved by CO prior to use.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION INSTALLATION

A. Provide temporary work limit fencing and tree barricades to protect existing trees, plants and critical root zones as directed by the Contracting Officer. Protections shall be in place before any excavation work or heavy equipment is allowed on site.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION FENCING

A. Within the perimeter work limits, protect groups of shrubs and small trees and undisturbed soils as directed by the Contracting Officer with construction fencing. Firmly anchor fences to the ground a minimum of 2 feet from the nearest plant. Completely and continuously enclose areas of trees and shrubs to be protected with fencing.

3.3 PROTECTIVE MATS

A. If required by the Contracting Officer, install ground protecting mats. Use and Place mats according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Prior to use, inventory and inspect mats for damage with the CO or CMR.

C. Contractor shall replace mats damaged during construction at no cost to the Government.

3.4 PROTECTION MAINTENANCE

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A. In establishing construction boundaries, minimize impacts on vegetation by avoiding shrubs and trees (including their root systems) where possible. Prohibit the damage or removal of vegetation without prior approval in the project documents or from Contracting Officer.

B. Only after all tree and plant protection has been installed, and the Contracting Officer has inspected and given written approval of the tree and plant protection, will the Contractor be allowed to begin excavation. All tree and plant protection shall be maintained throughout the duration of this project.

C. If any fencing, barriers, staking or marking, which designates protected areas, limits of demolition or work limits, is knocked down, moved or destroyed by the Contractor, the Contractor will immediately move the work operation to another area, wholly or in part, or suspend work operations, until the fence or other protection is repaired to the Contracting Officer's satisfaction at the

Contractor's expense. Time lost due to such stoppage will not be considered basis for adjustment of completion date nor additional payment.

D. Parking vehicles and storing materials or supplies shall be confined to areas designated as staging areas on the plans or as specifically approved by Contracting Officer. Vehicle and material storage activities are strictly prohibited from protected and fenced sensitive soil and vegetation areas.

E. Fastening ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees and disposing of materials including, but not limited to paint, paint thinner, fiberglass materials, fiberglass thinners, concrete or cement residue, washings from cement or concrete mixers or any other material considered harmful by the

Contracting Officer is prohibited anywhere in the project area.

F. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval of the Contracting

Officer. Consult with the Contracting Officer and remove agreed upon roots and branches that interfere with excavation or pipe placement. All pruning of canopy or cutting of roots will be done under the supervision of the Contracting Officer and shall be done as set forth by the National

Arborist Association or the International Society of Arboriculture.

G. If within the critical root zone, excavate with hand tools.

H. At project completion, the Contractor shall remove all protections and be properly disposed of or recycled.

3.5 WETLAND PROTECTION

A. Implement best management practices to avoid or minimize potential adverse impacts on wetlands, stream channel, and water quality.

B. Conduct the action so it has only negligible to minor, new adverse effects on normal movement, migration, reproduction, or health of aquatic or terrestrial fauna, including at low flow conditions.

C. Conduct the action to avoid degrading water quality to the maximum extent practicable. Employ measures to prevent or control spills of fuels, lubricants, or other contaminants from entering the waterway or wetland in accordance with the Hazardous Spill Plan described in Section 01 50 00, “Temporary Facilities and Controls”.

D. Ensure all actions are consistent with state water quality standards and Clean Water Act Section

401 certification requirements.

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E. Maintain appropriate erosion and siltation controls during construction and permanently stabilize all exposed soil or fill material at the earliest practicable date. Properly maintain structures or fill material to avoid adverse impacts on aquatic environments or public safety.

F. Avoid heavy equipment use in wetlands if at all possible. Place heavy equipment used in wetlands on protective mats or plywood or take other measures to minimize soil and plant root disturbance and to preserve preconstruction ground and water surface elevations.

END OF SECTION 01 12 00

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CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURE

SECTION 01 26 00 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 2 - SUMMARY

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

2.2 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.

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

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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 insurance, 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)

b. Construction Blue Book

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

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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 job site 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 time frame (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. The following percentages establish the maximum allowable markups (OH&P) for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10% Profit……………….…6.0%

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 3 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 4 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 26 00

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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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line-Item No. 1: Water Main Installation

1. This bid item consists of all Work related to construction of the HDPE fused water main installed by horizontal direction drilling methods from the connections of the existing water main. Work shall include mobilization of specialized construction equipment, staking, utility locates and investigation, traffic control; topsoil removal and replacement, where not located in gravel; clearing and grubbing where required; removal of existing water components; removal of existing trees and shrubs; trenching and backfill; installation and supply of all fused fittings, pipe, and fusing of each; and other appurtenances complete;

pressure testing and disinfection; waste management and disposal; final grading, installation and supply of valves, valve boxes, concrete collars, and thrust restraint; supply and installation of fire hydrants; connection to water main including service saddle, corporation stop, curb stop, curb box, and concrete collar; concrete block; washed drain rock; fittings, and all other associated work as shown in the plans and specifications

2. No separate measurements of quantities shall be made.

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

B. Contract Line-Item No. 2: Replacement of Pressure Relief Valves

1. This item consists of all materials, equipment and labor for replacement of the existing pressure relief valves as indicated on the drawings. Work includes all other associated work as shown in the plans and specifications.

2. No separate measurements of quantities shall be made.

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

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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. Project meetings.

7. Environmental Coordination.

8. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

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

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

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1. Agency with Jurisdiction: Yellowstone National Park

2. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided: All required and applicable Wyoming

Department of Environmental Quality and local agency permits. A WYDEQ General

Permit to Construct has been secured for the project.

1.3 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.

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

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

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

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

1.4 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 (SWPPP)

11. Contractors Commissioning Plan

12. 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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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.

1.5 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. 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.

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.

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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.

1.6 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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. Review of mockups.

i. Possible conflicts.

j. Compatibility requirements.

k. Time schedules.

l. Weather limitations.

m. Manufacturer's written instructions.

n. Warranty requirements.

o. Compatibility of materials.

p. Acceptability of substrates.

q. Temporary facilities and controls.

r. Space and access limitations.

s. Regulations of authorities having 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.

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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 an 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 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

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

e. Inform construction workers and supervisors about the potential for special status species in the work area and the required protocol.

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. Natural Features Protection

4. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Management.

5. 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.

b. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention.

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

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

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D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan, Hazardous Spill Plan, Dust Control Plan, Emissions

Reduction Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

1.8 PERMITS

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Contractor shall obtain all…