B08_Attachment_2_DEVA-335272-Titus_Final-Specs_20250915.pdf

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

CALIFORNIA / NEVADA

REPAIR FLOOD-DAMAGED

TITUS CANYON ROAD

DEVA 335272

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures

01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items

Supplement: Price Schedule

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 16 Construction Schedule

01 32 33 Photographic Documentation

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

Supplement: Submittal List

01 35 13.22 Archeological, Paleontological and Wildlife Protection

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 Reference Standards

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 55 00 Temporary Access, Haul Routes, and Staging Areas

01 57 19.12 Noise & Acoustics Management

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWPP)

01 67 00 Product Requirements

Supplement: Affirmative Procurement Form

01 71 13 Mobilization and Demobilization

01 71 23 Field Engineering

01 73 40 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

Supplement: Project Waste Worksheet

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

Division 01 Supplements:

Closeout and O&M Requirements

DIVISION 02 � EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Site Demolition and Salvage

DIVISION 31 � EARTHWORK

31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing

31 23 00 Excavation and Fill

31 25 00 Erosion and Sedimentation Control

31 37 00 Riprap

31 50 00 Excavation Support and Protection

DIVISION 32 � EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

03 23 100 Fences, Gates and Barriers

Appendix A National Park Service Letter of Compliance Completion

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040225 SUMMARY OF WORK

Death Valley National Park DEVA 335272

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Government-Furnished Materials

3. Contractor Use of Site

4. Public Use of Site

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions

7. Special Construction Requirements

8. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Titus Canyon in Death Valley National Park, California and Nevada. This project covers portions of Titus Canyon Road between the east boundary gate and the head of the canyon just west of the Leadfield Town Site. This project also includes work at the Falls Canyon Trailhead parking area (at the end of the two-way traffic segment at the western end of Titus Canyon).

B. The Work consists of:

1. This project includes repairs to the eastern 13.5 miles of Titus Canyon Road as well as embankment repair and riprap installation at the Falls Canyon Trailhead parking area.

2. Titus Canyon Road is a remote road intended for high-clearance vehicular access only.

This project will restore the roadway from previous flooding damage and provide enhancements to minimize major damage from future flooding.

3. The Contractor shall, to the extent possible, salvage and re-use onsite soil, aggregate, and rock material as shown on the Drawings to complete the project in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any required material that cannot be sourced onsite will need to be imported.

4. Berm salvage is intended as a local source of material and is not required unless needed to establish the minimum road width, fill and design elements as specified in the Drawings.

5. The Contractor will have full responsibility and access to the entire Titus Canyon roadway from the eastern gate to the western gate at Falls Canyon Trailhead. No work, disturbance, staging, etc. is allowed from the western gate at Falls Canyon Trailhead and the western limits of the project limits shown on the Drawings near the Leadfield Town Site. The portion of the road from Falls Canyon Trailhead to the Leadfield Town Site is for Contractor’s access only. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the access road throughout the Project and restoring it to pre-project conditions or better at the completion of construction.

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

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with the Contracting Requirements, Drawings and Specifications including Section 01 33 23 - Submittal Procedures.

B. Submittals:

1. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC). This plan shall be submitted no less than 20 days prior to the need for approval.

2. MSDSs for all materials proposed for use, all spill response kit contents, reporting structure for spills, and a copy of the work schedule to coordinate with monitors.

1.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

1. Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, loading, transport, and handling

Government-furnished items at Project site.

2. Contractor is responsible for protecting Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

3. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Contractor's operations, Contractor shall repair or replace them.

4. Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Government-furnished items into Work.

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. There is available chip material located off site at Daylight Pass, which is NPS owned property. The location of this site is shown on the Drawings. This material may be used provided the Contractor sorts, screens per size/gradation specified in Drawings, and blends the material as appropriate, loads and transports from government-furnished stockpile locations, and ensures placed material meets the requirements in the Specifications and is placed as shown on the Drawings.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to areas shown on the Drawings.

C. Parking: Confine parking to areas shown on the Drawings

D. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to areas shown on the Drawings.

E. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees (mainly mesquite) and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

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3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Avoid disturbance to creosote bush with a 5 foot or greater shrub diameter.

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

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

7. Refer to Appendix A – National Park Service List of Compliance Completion for additional requirements.

F. Preservation of Historic Features

1. Prevent damage to historic features such as buildings, historic refuse scatter, and other structures that remain in the area near the construction work zones.

2. Contractor shall avoid impact or disturbance to all features in the avoidance areas identified in the Drawings.

3. Refer to Appendix A – National Park Service List of Compliance Completion and Section

01 35 13.22 Archeological, Paleontological and Wildlife Protection for additional requirements.

G. Driveways and Entrances: Keep areas designated by the Contracting Officer, driveways, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use for parking or storage of materials.

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

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

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

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

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

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Titus Canyon Road will be closed to the public during construction, from the Eastern Gate to the Western Gate.

B. Public access to Falls Canyon Trailhead parking area and pedestrian access to the trail must be maintained with the exception of a one-month closure for the construction of the improvements in the trailhead parking lot area as shown on the Drawings. The closure of the parking lot for the one-month closure shall be a full closure for all pedestrian, bicycles and vehicles, with no public access. The closure shall be at the gate to the parking area at the western limits of the access road.

The Contractor will be required to sign and fence to prevent all public access. Closure of the access road and parking lot must be reflected in the Contractor’s schedule and traffic control plan.

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This schedule and traffic control plan shall be submitted for Contracting Officer’s approval two to four weeks in advance of the closure.

The work at the Falls Canyon Trailhead parking area must be completed prior to the opening of the canyon portion of Titus Canyon Road for Contractor access (Western Gate to Project limits at the town of Leadfield).

C. Bicyclists, pedestrians, public vehicles and hikers will be prohibited from entering the project area during construction.

1.7 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

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

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 3 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.8 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Construction shall occur between January 1 and December 31, 2026.

B. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed from dawn to dusk, subject to heat restrictions as detailed in Section 01 35 23 Safety Requirements. The work shall be completed Monday through Friday, on non-federal holidays, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend or Holiday Hours: May be performed only with prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.

C. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within the project site.

The Contractor shall adhere to NPS regulations for smoking in other areas away from the project site.

1.9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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

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

B. Contractor shall adhere to all required mitigations found in Appendix A – National Park Service Letter of Compliance Completion. These mitigations include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Trash: Keep trash (including food waste) in secure containers unless being actively in use until removal from the project area.

2. Wildlife: No pets are allowed in the project area.

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3. Vehicle Speed: Vehicle speeds on Titus Canyon Road within the project boundary will not exceed 25 miles per hour. Additional restrictions are shown in B.5 and B.10 below.

4. Parking and Borrow Areas: Expansion of parking/borrow areas during construction at Sta.

385+00, White Pass summit, Red Pass summit and Sta. 600+00 will be restored to closer to natural conditions, including: 1) salvage and stockpile surface soil and any removed woody vegetation; 2) restore original slopes after use during construction; 3) de-compaction of soil; 4) re-apply surface soil and scatter woody vegetation over the site; 5) block future vehicle traffic from re-impacting the site (e.g., place large boulders where necessary).

5. Rare Plants: An area with rare plants is present from approximately 1.6 miles west of Red Pass to White Pass. Construction crews shall limit vehicle speeds to 15 miles per hour in this area to reduce dust accumulation. Construction operations small be limited in this area during the flowering season of March to May.

6. Deeply excavated areas not filled by the end of the workday must be completely and securely covered. Prior to the start of work on the next day, crews will check the workspace (e.g. holes, vegetation to be removed, equipment) for trapped wildlife or bird nests. If wildlife is trapped, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer and a biologist with the proper handling permits to safely remove the species.

7. Mojave Desert Tortoise: Preconstruction surveys shall be completed by NPS or their representative approximately 30 days prior to initial ground disturbance and again at no more than 14 days prior to initial ground disturbance to detect any desert tortoise or other listed species that may occupy the sites. Any known known or located burrow will be staked and flagged for worker awareness and avoidance. Refer to Appendix A for preconstruction survey, monitoring, and construction mitigations associated with the Mojave Desert Tortoise.

a. The Contractor shall coordinate with a qualified biomonitor during project implementation to scan for signs of tortoise or active tortoise burrows within 50 feet of ground disturbing activities. Any live tortoise discovered during the project will halt construction activity and the tortoise will be allowed to move out of the area on its own volition.

b. If any individual tortoises are found within the work area, all work within 100 feet of the individual will cease until the individual has self-relocated to suitable habitat outside the impact area.

c. Before operating vehicles and heavy equipment that have been parked in the project area and access roads, workers shall check under equipment for tortoises that may have crawled underneath. If any tortoise is found, the project biomonitor will be notified and the tortoise shall be allowed to move out of the area on its own volition before operation of said vehicle or equipment.

8. Paleontology: Refer to Appendix A and Drawings. The NPS will develop a paleontological monitoring workplan prior to the start of ground disturbance in paleontologically sensitive areas.

a. Areas of paleontological sensitivity are shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall coordinate with the paleontological monitor for ground disturbance in these areas and to safeguard any associated sensitive information.

b. A pre-construction conference will include a paleontologist and discuss the importance of these non-renewable resources, measures for coordinating with the paleontological monitor, and how to treat any discoveries.

c. The Contractor shall coordinate their construction planning and field activities with a paleontological monitor, and the monitor has the authority to temporarily halt and

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redirect work to address disturbance to known paleontological resources or any new discoveries during monitoring.

9. Historic Properties: Any repairs to portions of Titus Canyon Road that contribute to its historic significance will follow the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for rehabilitation of a historic structure (36 CFR 68.3(b)).

a. There shall be no disturbance to the various historical rock walls or the stone and wood culvert. The culvert shall be protected by placement of a road plate on both sides and the top to displace loading from construction vehicles, while accumulated flood debris in the drainage shall be cleaned out without disturbing the culvert.

b. Construction within the Leadfield archeological site will be limited to work within the road, including filling in portion of road where sediments were washed downslope, clearing debris from drainage outlets that existed prior to flooding, and adding new drain outlets in locations where no or minimal archeological materials are present in the outlet location or where any resulting water and debris would flow.

c. All NRHP-eligible sites will be designated as Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) and shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall fence these areas prior to the start of construction as shown on the Drawings Fencing shall remain in place until construction is completed. The Contractor will be briefed on the location and significance of these areas and be instructed to avoid ground disturbance during the project. This includes fencing on the edges of Titus Canyon Road within the Leadfield archeological site.

d. The Contractor will receive cultural resources awareness training prior to the start of the project to ensure that they understand the importance of protecting archeological sites and the procedures to follow if cultural resources are encountered.

e. A qualified archeological monitor will be present during all ground-disturbing activities within NRHP-eligible properties to ensure they are not impacted. The monitor will have the authority to temporarily halt construction if potential cultural resources are encountered, and to redirect activities away from sensitive areas.

10. If previously unknown cultural resources are encountered during the project, all work within 50 feet of the discovery will cease and the find will be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer, project archeologist and NPS cultural resources staff. Any resource will be protected in place until it can be evaluated for NRHP eligibility and appropriate treatment measures can be determined in consultation with the SHPO and affiliated tribes.

If NRHP-eligible sites cannot be avoided and will be impacted by the project, appropriate data recovery and curation measures will be implemented to mitigate the loss of important cultural information. Bighorn sheep: In the Klare Spring area, the Contractor shall minimize potential disturbance to bighorn sheep. Vehicle speeds will be limited to 10 miles per hour within .25 miles of the spring with associated placement of temporary signage to alert drivers to the controlled speed zone. Road construction activities shall be avoided in this area during the rutting and lambing season of May to September.

11. Water should not be allowed to pool. Pools would attract wildlife, creating potential conflicts.

12. Salvage incidental native vegetation (as feasible) from project areas. This will be achieved by salvaging native seed within the topsoil salvage. Refer to the Drawings and Section 31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing and Section 31 23 00 Excavation and Fill.

13. The Contractor shall follow Death Valley National Park’s standard operating procedure for preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species.

14. All materials and mechanical equipment shall be inspected before entering the site and all debris should be removed. Equipment to be cleaned includes shoes, hand tools, and other

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materials that will be used on the site. The Contractor shall ensure all equipment is free from foreign materials.

15. To protect the resources around the work site; boundaries of the work area and appropriate turnarounds and parking areas shall be identified and fenced as shown on the Drawings.

16. In order to protect federally threatened and endangered plant species, NPS biology staff will orient the Contractor to the project area. Orientation shall include identification of said species.

17. Known populations of special-status plant and animal species will be monitored to ensure long-term impacts are avoided during project activities.

18. Minimize or avoid impacts to breeding birds.

19. In circumstances where it is deemed necessary to conduct activities near sites known to support threatened or endangered species, such work shall be performed in a way (specified by the NPS Threatened and Endangered Biologist) to minimize impacts to listed species.

20. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Conditions and Stipulations: Refer to Appendix A and Drawings.

a. Any repairs to portions of Titus Canyon Road that contribute to its historic significance will follow the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation of a historic structure 36 CFR 68.3(b).

1.10 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. None available.

1.11 ADDITIONAL REPORTS

A. The National Park Service’s Letter of Compliance Completion dated June 6, 2025 is attached as Appendix A and details required mitigation measures.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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012721 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

Death Valley National Park DEVA 335272

SECTION 01 26 01 � CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

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

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

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

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

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

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

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

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

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

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

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

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

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

4. Engineers

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

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

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

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

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

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

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

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

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

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

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

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

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

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

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

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

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

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

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utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government�s form.

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

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

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

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

B. Labor:

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

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

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

C. Materials:

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

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

D. Equipment:

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

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

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

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

b. Construction Blue Book

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

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

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

Overhead������10% Profit�������.. 9.5%

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

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

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

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

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 012601

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Death Valley National Park DEVA 335272

SECTION 01 27 00 � DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section explains in general, what is and is not included in a contract line item and establishes a basis for measurement and payment for each contract line item of work.

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

C. Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services and incidentals as necessary to perform the work as described in this section and in accordance with the Contract Documents and

Drawings and to the satisfaction of the NPS.

D. Work will be paid for at the contract line item prices listed in the price schedule. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make a thorough investigation of the Contract Documents, and the site to determine the scope of work included in the price schedule. The payment of said prices will constitute complete compensation for all work shown on the Drawings and provided in the

Specifications or other Contract Documents, and for all costs of accepting the general risks, liabilities, and shall include but not be limited to, compensation for overhead, profit, materials, equipment and labor and services, and performing all work required to accomplish and complete the work specified.

E. Conformance with the requirements of this section shall in no way relive the Contractor from his/her responsibilities for compliance with laws, regulations, orders, and decrees, or responsibilities for public safety and convenience applicable to the Project, and the provisions of the Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to construct and deliver to NPS a complete

Project conforming to the Contract Documents. Details not shown or provided in the Drawings and Specifications, but required for a complete and operational Project, shall be included in the

Contract Price as approved by NPS.

B. The contract line items described hereunder, paid pursuant to the Agreement for the Contract items of work identified in the Pricing Schedule, shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidentals as necessary to perform all work

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

in the manner and time prescribed in the Contract Documents, inclusive of all provisions in the

Contract Documents, complete and in place as shown on the Drawings, and as otherwise may be directed by NPS.

C. Progress payments will be made as work progresses, conforming to the provisions of the Contract

Documents.

D. Contract Line Item Number [0001] Titus Canyon Road Repair

1. This item consists of repair of the flood-damaged Titus Canyon Road. CLIN 0001 includes but is not limited to mobilization and demobilization, temporary controls, Contractor quality control, transport and handling of government furnished materials, clearing and grubbing, salvage, handling, storage, testing and blending of existing salvaged and NPS provided material, import materials including riprap, geotextile fabric and concrete barrier rail, excavation and fill, riprap placement, grading, rock scaling, erosion control and decompaction of disturbed areas.

2. Measurement for payment will be determined on the percent of construction complete.

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

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

Price Schedule

Supplement to Section 01 27 00 - Definition of Contract Line Items

Contract Line Item Contract Line Item Title 1 Quanitity

Unit of

Measurement Unit Price Subtotal

CLIN 0001 Titus Canyon Road Repair 1 Lump Sum (LS)

Refer to Section 01 27 00 for Complete Description

Total Written Amount of Base Bid

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Total Base Bid $

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040225 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

Death Valley National Park DEVA 335272

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination

3. Submittals

4. Coordination Drawings

5. Requests for Information (RFIs)

6. NPS Project Management and Communication Software

7. Project Meetings

8. Environmental Coordination

9. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule" for preparing and submitting Construction

Contractor�s construction schedule.

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

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction: An agency that has been granted legal authority over a location, action, or resource. This authority includes the ability to issue a permit or other legal permission document.

B. Construction Permits � Contractor Provided: Permits obtained by the Contractor based on the means and methods to conduct the work. Construction Permits are typically issued by the Agency to the Contractor and not to the NPS. Examples of typical Contractor Provided

Permits are: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Permit

(ground disturbance), dewatering permit, permit for work in a roadway (with traffic management plan), temporary utility tap permit, etc.

C. Government Furnished Permits: Obtained by NPS during the design process (Predesign (PD) through Construction Documents (CD)) and are usually concerned with impacts to resources protected by federal law. However, GF permits can include other permits that are obtained for the convenience of the Government during design. GF permits are "furnished" to the Contractor in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and as part of the final contract documents. The Contractor must comply with GF permit provisions. Examples of typical GF permits: Clean Water Act (CWA)

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404 dredge and fill permit, CWA Water Quality Certification (often state administered), Highway

Right-of-Way Permit, etc.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Preparation of Construction Contractor Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-installation conferences

8. Project closeout activities

9. Commissioning activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1 documents:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

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5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

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

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

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

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

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

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

B. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer at least one week prior to Pre-Construction

Conference, or as directed by Contracting Officer.

1. Failure to submit items may result in:

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

b. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued and

Certificates of Insurance and SF1413 documents are received for Construction

Contractor and all Subcontractors.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of

Contract Documents, Construction Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing form created on NPS project management and communication software.

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

Construction Contractor.

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

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

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially

2. Date

3. RFI subject

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

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

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

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

8. Construction Contractor's signature

9. Requested date for response

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

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

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

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

3. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in need for a change to Contract Time or

Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following terms and conditions of contract.

1.6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE

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

1. Project directory

2. Project correspondence

3. Meeting agendas and minutes

4. Contract modifications forms and logs

5. RFI form and processing

6. Task and issue management

7. Photo documentation

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

9. Submittal form and processing

10. Payment coordination documentation

11. Reminder and tracking functions

12. Archiving functions

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

14. Permits and addendums

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

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1.7 PROJECT MEETINGS

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

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

8. Payments to Construction Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Construction Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Display of Hotline posters

14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. NPS project management and communication software

17. Acceptance/rejection of work

18. Progress meetings

19. Submittal procedures

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

21. Environmental requirements

22. Permit requirements

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

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials

26. Value engineering

27. Schedule of Values

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

Contractor.

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

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

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

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

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

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

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e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

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

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

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

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

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

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

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

Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for particular activity under…