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GULF ISLANDS

NATIONAL SEASHORE

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

PMIS No. 342696

Davis Bayou Government Dock Maintenance Dredging

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SOUTHEAST REGION

April 8, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NO. OF PAGES

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 11 40 Work Restrictions 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Price Items 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 14 Construction Schedule …………………………………………………………….. 2 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Waste Management & Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 35 – WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 01 00 Maintenance Dredging

APPENDIX

Davis Bayou Government Boat Dock Dredge Plan State of MS/USACE Permit Gulf Islands National Seashore Compliance Requirements

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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Davis Bayou Government Dock SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Project Location: This project is located at the Davis Bayou Government Dock Facility within the Davis Bayou Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

A. The Work consists of the following:

1. All materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to properly dredge the area within the Davis Bayou Government Dock to an elevation of -5 ft NAVD88, as defined by the limits provided on the included drawing exhibit.

i. All work will be performed in accordance with issued State of Mississippi and USACE joint permit, including any stipulated BMPs such as turbidity curtains.

ii. Contractor shall field verify all existing sediment elevations by bathymetric survey or other equivalent method and submit a dredge plan confirming material removal amounts prior to issuance of construction NTP.

iii. Quantity of dredged materials shall not exceed 2500 cubic yards. Should it be determined that dredging the basin to a depth of -5 ft NAVD88 would result in more than 2500 cy of material removal, the contractor shall propose a revised dredge elevation to remain below 2500 cy of material removal.

iv. All dredged material shall be removed from the park boundary and disposed of at an approved landfill facility. Contractor to determine level of dewatering required and appropriate means and methods. Required dewatering shall occur offsite and outside of Park boundaries.

v. Material profile shall be obtained and submitted per landfill requirements. Copies of material profiles, disposal tickets, and chain of custody documentation shall be submitted to the NPS.

1.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS

A. The Government may furnish products and materials for incorporation into the work.

1. The government will arrange and pay for delivery of government furnished items to the project site based on the contractor’s approved construction schedule.

2. After delivery, the government will inspect delivered items for damage. If items are damaged, defective, or missing, the government will arrange for replacement.

3. The contractor is responsible for receiving, unloading, and handling government furnished items at project site for use in the work.

4. The contractor is responsible for protecting government furnished items during storage, handling, and the work, including damage from exposure to the elements.

5. If government furnished items are damaged as a result of the contractor’s operations, the contractor shall repair or replace the items in-kind.

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B. Government-Furnished Items: The government will furnish the following products or materials for use on this contract:

1. None anticipated.

1.3 PUBLIC USE OF THE SITE

A. General: The project sites will be closed to the public and park staff during construction. The contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least convenience to the staff and visitors at the work location, any staging areas, and during transport within park boundaries. Temporary closures may be permitted upon specific written approval of the contracting officer.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Limit use of the site during the construction period to the project area limits as outlined on the attached site maps. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the project area limits.

B. Park Entry: The contractor shall furnish a list of personnel with phone contact information.

Vehicles associated with the contractor shall be waived entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicles. The entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

C. Site Access: The contractor shall access the project site as outlined on the attached site map or as established at the preconstruction meeting. Do not drive vehicles off road or access non-project areas without permission from the contracting officer or park superintendent.

Contractor will provide combination padlock to secure the work area. Contractor-provided lock shall be connected to the existing NPS lock via a daisy-chain configuration such that access is maintained independently for all parties. The combination code shall be provided to the COR.

D. Park Regulations: Ensure all personnel (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) entering or working in the park are familiar with and obey all park regulations. Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity.

E. Working Hours: Regular work hours shall be limited to daylight hours from 7:00 a.m. until

5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding government holidays. Work outside regular hours requires approval from the contracting officer and requests must be submitted 48 hours in advance.

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F. No Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited inside or outside within 25 feet of any buildings in the park. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction, and buildings under renovation. Discarding of tobacco products or debris anywhere other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and subject to fines.

G. Staging and Storage: Confine storage of equipment and materials to the staging / lay-down / storage areas identified on the attached site map or as established at the preconstruction meeting.

H. Parking: The contractor shall park vehicles and heavy equipment in designated areas for contractor use or as established at the preconstruction meeting. Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along roads or in associated viewpoints / pull-outs.

I. Driveways and Entrances: The contractor shall keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the government, government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

J. Preservation of Natural Features: Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restored damaged areas and replace damaged trees, vegetation, and grass at no expense to the government.

K. Refer also to Section 01 11 40 Work Restrictions and Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities

& Controls.

1.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS / REPORTS

A. General: The following reference documents / reports are available upon request to supplement the information specified in the contract documents:

i. Joint State of Mississippi and US Army Corps of Engineers Permit

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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Davis Bayou Government Dock WORK RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 01 11 40

WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 PARK REGULATIONS

A. General: The Contractor must comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Ensure personnel (contractors or subcontractors) working in the park become familiar with and obey all park regulations, wear hard hats in designated areas, and do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry.

2. Ensure equipment is conspicuously marked for identification.

3. The Contractor shall restrict employees / representatives to the work site and control travel directly to and from the work site.

4. Restore all traffic / parking / security signs and markings, including space numbers, designations, and lines, to their original form if such signs / markings are defaced or deleted during construction / repair.

5. Control and provide security of Contractor-owned equipment and materials at the work site.

Report immediately missing / lost / stolen property to the park and local law enforcement.

6. Vehicles associated with the Contractor shall be waived the entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicle(s). Please note that the entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

a. Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer with a listing of its subcontractors and their associated vehicles and employees entering the park on a daily basis.

b. Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer with a listing of anticipated deliveries for each week.

7. Vehicles / Heavy Equipment:

a. Rules of the Road: All vehicles and heavy equipment will comply with posted traffic regulations, including speed limits and double-yellow center lane markings. Vehicles and heavy equipment shall take every safe opportunity to use paved roadside pullouts in order to allow faster moving traffic to pass. Failure to comply with traffic regulations will result in a citation being issued to the driver.

b. Vehicle Parking: Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along park roads or in associated overlooks / pullouts. Vehicles and heavy equipment will be permitted at designated parking areas only.

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c. Vehicle Exhaust: All vehicles will be properly maintained to ensure that the exhaust produced is within legal limits. Effects of excessive vehicle exhaust may be subject to enforcement of State and Federal laws regarding emissions as well as those regarding threatened and endangered species.

d. Spills: Contractor shall be responsible for any cleanup efforts required in accordance with 40 CFR and all applicable state environmental quality laws regarding disposal and cleanup of hazardous / industrial wastes. Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer of spills.

e. Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections: The Contractor, employees, contractors, and subcontractors shall fully cooperate regarding safety inspections of commercial vehicles within the Park. Commercial vehicle safety inspections are conducted unannounced for employee and visitor safety. Vehicles are checked for safety and mechanical deficiencies and for compliance with current state and federal laws and regulations. Driver licenses and medical certificates are also checked.

f. DOT Compliance: All vehicles are to be compliant with all DOT requirements including but not limited to driver with appropriate license class, medical examiner card as appropriate with license class, carrying three (3) triangles or three (3) flares, mounted fire extinguisher, and valid DOT safety sticker.

g. Slow Vehicles: The Contractor is to notify the Contracting Officer of slow vehicles that may cause traffic delays or extended traffic lines. Vehicles that are slow are requested to enter the Park AFTER 2:00 p.m. and exit the Park BEFORE sunset.

h. Oversized Vehicles: Oversized vehicles are defined as vehicles where the width of the vehicle or load exceeds one lane (i.e., beyond the center line of the paved road).

Oversized vehicles must not exceed the clearances along the Park road corridor.

Oversized vehicles will require an escort and drivers must avoid driving on the edges of the Park road. The Contractor is to notify the Contracting Officer of oversized vehicles, scheduled dates and estimated arrival times at the park entrance, and the identity of who is escorting the vehicle (e.g., police, contractor, etc.). Vehicles that are oversized are requested to enter the Park AFTER 2:00 p.m. and exit the Park BEFORE sunset.

i. Road Work: Contractor shall provide adequate traffic control, including flaggers on either side of any work performed on the road. Any workers on or near the road must wear highly visible, bright clothing. (See Section 01 50 00 for additional details).

j. Law Enforcement: Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity. Contractor must immediately comply with any instructions issued by a park law enforcement ranger.

k. Road & Weight Restrictions: All vehicle load, weight and size limitations, as established by State law, apply to vehicles operated on the Park road (36 CFR § 4.11).

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8. Emergency Medical and Accident Reporting:

a. The Contractor or subcontractor shall contact local law enforment for any medical emergency or traffic accident occurring within the Park.

Emergency number: Dial 911

b. The Contractor or subcontractor is required to report ANY personal injury and / or property damage incident occurring within the park. This report must be made to a Law Enforcement Ranger at the first available opportunity before leaving the park.

1.2 SITE PROTECTION

A. General: The boat dock area is permanently fenced off and locked from public access. The Contractor is responsible for establishing any temporary chain link fence boundary to protect and secure equipment or materials within the staging or construction areas during construction.

1.3 RESOURCE PROTECTION

A. General: The park is committed protecting natural and cultural resources found within the park and adjacent lands. The Contractor must comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Invasive Species: The introduction of non-native invasive species can threaten rare and endangered species or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park. The contractor is required to inform personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to thoroughly clean all vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials prior to packing / loading.

2. Endangered Species: Endangered species are protected by Federal law. Obey all park regulations. Drivers must obey all traffic laws and keep an eye out for animals on or alongside road.

3. Archaeological Resources: Archaeological resources are physical evidences of past human activity, including evidences of the effects of that activity on the environment.

Archaeological resources are found above and below ground and underwater.

Archaeological resources typically found in the park or at the project site will be discussed further at the preconstruction meeting.

4. Soundscape / Noise: The contractor shall minimize noise levels at the project site to protect the soundscape of the park. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week or as directed by the contracting officer.

END OF SECTION 01 11 40

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Davis Bayou Government Dock DEFINITION OF Maintenance Dredging CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

1.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No.001 – Dredging of Davis Bayou Government Dock

1. This price item consists of all necessary material, labor, and equipment required to dredge the interior area of the Davis Bayou Government boat dock. All removed materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

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Davis Bayou Government Dock PROJECT MANAGEMENT Maintenance Dredging AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

1.1 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.

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

1.2 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: On discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form designated by the Contracting officer.

1. Contracting Officer 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.

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6. Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the Contract Time or the Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

7. Contractor’s signature.

8. Requested date for response.

9. 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, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

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

2. Contracting Officer'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. Contracting Officer'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.

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

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Davis Bayou Government Dock CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Maintenance Dredging

SECTION 01 32 14

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

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

C. Weekly Construction Schedule: Contractor will submit an updated schedule weekly to the contracting officer and the COR.

D. Construction Schedule Updates: Prior to the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

B. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

C. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

D. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using computerized scheduling software.

1. Construction Baseline Schedule shall show submittal review, construction start date, work activities / staff resources, activity durations, major milestones, inspection dates, closeout activities, and project end date.

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

3. Contracting Officer may request an updated Construction Schedule at any time to confirm progress of the work.

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Davis Bayou Government Dock SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16 form, attached to the end of this specification section. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form.

Complete the general information at the top of the form.

a. Provide all required information based on the submittal type

b. Attach all related documents.

c. Sign the CM-16 form in the contractor section at the bottom of the form.

2. Submittals: Complete the CM-16 form for all submittals.

a. Permitting:

i. A joint State of Mississippi and USACE permit has been obtained by the NPS and is provided as an appendix. Any additional permits identified will be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work.

b. Dredging:

i. Bathymetric survey data and results indicating planned dredge depth and total material removal volume.

ii. Initial NTP shall be provided for survey work to be conducted. Second

NTP shall be provided upon approval of dredge plan.

c. Disposal:

i. Material profile testing results.

ii. Proof of legal disposal of any hazardous waste along with appropriate chain of custody documentation.

iii. Proof of disposal for all materials including any recycled materials.

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

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Davis Bayou Government Dock SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 35 23

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. General: This section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within ten (10) days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and

Responsibilities". In case of conflicts between Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically qualified and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

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1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of one hundred dollars ($100). Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven (7) days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

A. The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and windstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

2.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations.

Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly fifteen (15) minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one (1) day after the meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officers Representative will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six (6) six hard hats for use by visitors.

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3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

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Davis Bayou Government Dock TEMP FACILITIES & CONTROLS

SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES & CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. General: The contractor will be allowed to set up temporary facilities and controls as outlined. All temporary facilities and controls shall be removed from the site before final acceptance of the work.

1. Temporary Utilities: Water and electrical utilities are available at the project site.

2. Temporary Sheds of Field Offices: The construction of temporary sheds, field offices, or structures will not be allowed at the project site.

3. Site Enclosure Fence: A permanent fence and gate exists around the dock area. The contractor shall construct any additional fencing necessary to prevent people and animals from entering the site except by gates and appropriately protect contractor equipment and materials.

4. Floating Turbidity Barriers: Turbidity barriers shall be constructed of 18 ounce nylon reinforced PVC fabric (300 psi test). Flotation shall be provided by closed cell solid plastic with enough buoyancy to support the fabric in the water conditions anticipated at the site.

Place barriers prior to the commencement of any in-water work. Barriers shall remain in place until the completion of the work. Barriers shall completely enclose the work area.

Barriers shall be set so the bottom edge of the barrier is approximately 12 inches above the bottom of the water. Barriers shall remain in place until the work is complete.

5. Traffic Controls: The contractor shall erect and maintain barricades, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2009 edition. The contractor shall provide adequate traffic control, including flaggers or either side of any work performed in the road. Any workers on or near the road must wear highly visible, bright clothing.

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SECTION 01 73 40

EXECUTION

PART 1 - EXECUTION

1.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: The existence and location of site improvements, utilities, and other construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed.

1. Before beginning work, investigate and verify the existence and location of systems, utilities, and other construction affecting the Work.

1.2 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Recheck measurements before installing each product. Where portions of the Work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

B. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items shown diagrammatically on Drawings.

C. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents caused by differing field conditions outside the control of the Contractor, submit a request for information to the Contracting Officer in accordance with Division 01 Specification 01 31 00 “Project Management and Coordination”.

1.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation, as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

3. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Install products at the time and under conditions that will ensure the best possible results.

Maintain conditions required for product performance until Substantial Completion.

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D. Conduct construction operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading in excess of that expected during normal conditions of occupancy.

E. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels.

F. Anchors and Fasteners: Provide anchors and fasteners as required to anchor each component securely in place, accurately located and aligned with other portions of the Work.

G. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Where joint locations in exposed work are not indicated, arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

H. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

1.4 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Coordinate progress cleaning for joint-use areas where more than one installer has worked. Enforce requirements strictly. Dispose of materials lawfully.

B. Site: Maintain Project site free of waste materials and debris.

C. Work Areas: Clean areas where work is in progress to the level of cleanliness necessary for proper execution of the Work.

1. Remove liquid spills promptly.

2. Where dust would impair proper execution of the Work, broom-clean or vacuum the entire work area, as appropriate.

3. Contractor shall provide progress cleaning that minimizes sources of food, water, and harborage available to pests.

D. Concealed Spaces: Remove debris from concealed spaces before enclosing the space.

E. Waste Disposal: Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

F. Limiting Exposures: Supervise construction operations to assure that no part of the construction completed or in progress, is subject to harmful, dangerous, damaging, or otherwise deleterious exposure during the construction period.

G. Final Cleaning: At completion of Work, remove all remaining waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery and surplus materials, and clean all exposed surfaces; leave Project clean and ready for occupancy.

1.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

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1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

B. Restore permanent facilities used during construction to their specified condition.

C. Remove and replace damaged surfaces that are exposed to view if surfaces cannot be repaired without visible evidence of repair.

D. Repair components that do not operate properly. Remove and replace operating components that cannot be repaired.

E. Remove and replace chipped, scratched, and broken glass or reflective surfaces.

END OF SECTION 01 73 40

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SECTION 01 74 19

WASTE MANAGEMENT & DISPOSAL

1.1 DISPOSAL OF WASTE

A. General: Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise reused, remove waste materials from Project site and legally dispose of them in a landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Except as otherwise specified, do not allow waste materials that are to be disposed of to accumulate on-site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

3. Sort Materials for recycled content and dispose of accordingly.

B. Burning: Do not burn waste materials.

C. Disposal: Transport waste materials off Government’s property and legally dispose of them.

a. Contractor shall follow all local, state and federal regulations pertaining to transporting and disposing of waste materials, including any hazardous waste.

i. Contractor will provide proof of disposal of Hazardous Waste.

ii. Contractor will provide proof of disposal of all materials including recycled.

END OF SECTION 01 74 19

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SECTION 01 77 00

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following before requesting final inspection:

1. Proof of disposal for hazardous waste, recycled and general refuse materials.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

A. When project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, request in writing a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within ten (10) days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

B. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within thirty (30) calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

C. If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection. All re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

1.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK

A. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

END OF SECTION 01 77 00

DIVISION 35

WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

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SECTION 35 01 00

MAINTENANCE DREDGING

1 .1 DESCRIPTION

A. The work of this section consists of providing all labor, materials and equipment to remove the accumulated sediments from the marina basin and drying and disposing of the material offsite in an approved landfill.

1 .2 SUBMITTALS:

A. Section 01 33 00.

B. The Contractor shall submit a work plan for accomplishing the dredging of this contract.

The following items shall be considered, as a minimum, for inclusion in the work plan.

1. Proposed equipment for dredging sediment materials.

2. Details of the proposed methods of material handling, transportation, and stockpiling (including, but not limited to, number and type of trucks, equipment, sketches depicting stock pile locations, transportation routes, and any site work needed to prepare the area. etc.).

3. Survey requirements.

4. Proposed means and methods for maintaining water quality (e.g., turbidity curtains) in compliance with the requirements of the permit. This shall include the methods and details of turbidity monitoring.

5. Proposed measures to avoid overdredging.

6. An operations schedule indicating the number of days to be worked per week, and an approximate schedule for a typical day including set-up, dredging and transportation, and shutdown.

C. Testing Laboratories: The Contractor shall submit the qualifications of the testing laboratory proposed for use to perform the testing required by this project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2 .1 NOT USED

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3 .1 Dredging

A. No dredging shall take place until the turbidity curtains are in place.

B. The Contractor shall collect and transport dredge materials offsite for necessary dewatering and disposal.

3 .2 TESTING

A. The Contractor shall perform a Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure test (TCLP) on the dredged material to verify it is non-hazardous. The test shall be collected and tested by a certified independent testing laboratory. The sample shall be collected under the supervision of the Contracting Officer from soil judged to be typical of the bulk of the dredged material.

3 .3 SURVEY

A. Prior to issuance of the NTP, contractor shall survey the bottom elevations of the basin and validate government-furnished dredge plans. Total dredged material shall not exceed 2500

cy. If dredging to an elevation of -5 ft NAVD88 would produce more than 2500 cy of material removal, contractor shall propose revised elevations to maintain material limit and ensure compliance with issued permit.

B. After completion of the dredging, the Contractor shall survey the bottom elevations of the basin. The survey shall be used to confirm the dredging has met the specified depth elevations. The survey shall use a minimum grid of 20 feet.

3 .4 DREDGING CLEANUP

A. Once the dredging is complete, the Contractor will demobilize all equipment and cleanup the area around the boat basin.

END OF SECTION

APPENDICES