B08_Attachment_2_NPS_NERI_Rend_Trail___Bridges_Combined_Specs_100_.pdf

REHABILITATE REND TRAIL AND BRIDGES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 32 33 Photo Documentation 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 Reference Standards 01 57 19.12 Noise and Acoustics Management 01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 90 00 Acceptance of Work

DIVISION 02: EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 13 Selective Site Demolition 02 83 00 Lead Remediation

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE

03 21 11 Plain Reinforcement Bars 03 30 53 Cast In Place Concrete 03 30 99 Structural Concrete Repair

DIVISION 04: MASONRY

04 01 40 Stone Restoration

DIVISION 05: METALS

05 12 33 Structural Steel for Bridges 05 53 00 Metal Grating – ADA Punched Plank Decking

DIVISION 06: WOOD, PLASTIC, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 10: SIGNAGE

10 14 00 Signage – Will continue development with Park Service prior to bid.

DIVISION 13: SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 99 97 Temporary Structural Supports

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing 31 23 00 Earthwork 31 35 19 Engineered Wrap-face Vegetated Retaining Wall 31 37 00 Riprap 31 50 00 Excavation Support and Protection

DIVISION 32: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 15 00 Aggregate Surfacing 32 15 40 Crushed Stone Surfacing 32 17 13 Parking Bumpers 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 32 92 19 Seeding

DIVISION 33: UTILITIES

33 05 63 Single User Precast Concrete Flush Toilet 33 42 13 Stormwater Culverts

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112723 SUMMARY OF WORK

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. Construction Contractor Use of Site

4. Public Use of Site

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions

7. Special Construction Requirements

8. Soils Investigation Report

9. Additional Reports

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Rend Trail, Glen Jean, WV. The project work occurs the full length of Rend Trail between and including the Minden and Newlyn Trailheads.

B. The Work consists of:

1. Rehabilitation of 5 existing bridges. The following lists the primary rehabilitation items to be completed as described within the construction documents.

a. Bridge Deck Replacement

b. Pedestrian Railing Replacement

c. Rivet Replacement

d. Timber Bearing Block Replacement

e. Concrete Repair

f. Masonry Wall Repair

2. Replacement of 9 timber cribbing walls with mechanically stabilized earth walls.

3. Development of Bridge 2 Overlook. The following lists the primary items to be completed as described within the construction documents.

a. Installation of 1 mechanically stabilized earth wall

b. Extension of wooden hand rail at Bridge 2

c. Installation of heavy duty bench

d. Interpretive sign base installation

4. Replacement of stair system at Big Rock with a combination retained earth and wood ramp structure.

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5. Replacement and installation of drainage culvert improvements, creating ditching along alignment, installing new railing at vista overlook and installation of new trail surface aggregate.

6. Establishment of a formal trailhead with trailhead amenities at Minden Trailhead. The following lists the primary items to be completed as described within the construction documents.

a. Installation of a single user precast concrete flush restroom

b. Installation of lighting, seating, and other site furnishings

c. Installation of cast-in-place reinforced concrete parking

d. Grading, expansion and resurfacing of Gravel Lot and existing abutment area parallel to trail

e. Interpretive sign base installation

7. Rehabilitation of the Newlyn Trailhead. The following lists the primary rehabilitation items to be completed as described within the construction documents.

a. Installation of cast-in-place reinforced concrete parking area.

b. Installation of solar powered lighting at existing restroom

c. Grading, expansion of and resurfacing of Gravel Lot

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

1.3 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government-furnished materials:

1. Government will arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Construction Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Construction Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, receiving, unloading, and handling Government-furnished items at Project site.

3. Government will inspect delivered items for damage after delivery. Construction Contractor shall be present for and assist in Government's inspection.

4. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing.

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

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

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

B. Government-Furnished Materials:

1. Interpretive Signage Graphics

1.4 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Construction Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Construction Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the

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Government's right to perform work or to retain other Construction Contractors on portions of Project.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to Minden Trailhead, Newlyn Trailhead, and additional staging locations mutually acceptable to the Construction Contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO).

C. Parking: Confine parking to Minden Trailhead and Newlyn Trailhead.

D. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to Minden Trailhead, Newlyn Trailhead, and additional staging locations mutually acceptable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer.

E. Preservation of Natural Features:

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

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

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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

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

F. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways 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. Old Minden Store Road at the Minden Trailhead must remain accessible at all times.

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

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

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

H. 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 Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

1. Note: A temporary bridge structure with load restrictions is located at the crossing of

Meadow Fork along Thurmond Road (County Route 25). Load Restrictions for temporary bridge crossings shall be coordinated with WVDOH at the time of the preparation of bidding package and during the construction of the project.

I. Bridge Restrictions: The five existing bridges along Rend Trail are required to be rehabilitated before they are crossed with construction equipment or vehicular loads. Once a bridge has been rehabilitated, it will be limited to loads less than or equal to H-10 Loading and/or 20,000 lbs. Only one vehicle shall be allowed on the bridges at one time and permanent decking materials shall be protected from damage by equipment. The constructed ramp around Big Rock shall be limited to a 5,000 lb or less UTV.

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1.5 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The Rend Trail as well as Minden and Newlyn Trailhead areas will be closed to the public during construction.

B. Construction Contractor shall conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

1.6 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Construction 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.

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.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

1. Weekend and Federal Holiday Hours: No work shall be performed on the weekends or federal holidays without Contracting Officer’s prior approval including the Fridays before Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Friday July 3, 2026.

2. Early Morning Hours: Subject to Contracting Officer’s approval.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Construction Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

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

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

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

D. Nonsmoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

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1.8 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide and maintain portable toilets and other temporary sanitation facilities that are bear resistant.

B. Install tree protection and temporary fencing to protect trees impacted by Construction, but not designated for removal by the Contracting Officer.

C. 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.

1.9 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The report of Geotechnical Exploration New River Gorge National Park and Preserve – Rend Trail and Bridges Rehabilitation, January 21, 2022, prepared by Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

is available with this package.

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

1.10 ADDITIONAL REPORTS

A. The Bridge Inspection reports for all five (5) bridges, January 21, 2022, prepared by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is available with this package

B. The Report Retaining Wall Replacement Analysis – New River Gorge national Park and Preserve

– Rend Trail and Bridges Rehabilitation, May 3, 2022 prepared by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is available with this package.

C. FHWA 2019 Bridge Inspection Reports are available with this package.

D. 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

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

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

6. Scheduling

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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.

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

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

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

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

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

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

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects 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 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.

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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

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

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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………………15% Profit………......………10%

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 (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

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

C. Any estimated quantities of major elements of the work shown in the Contract Plans are approximate. It is the Contractors responsibility to visit the project site prior to bid to identify existing conditions that will affect the work and determine the quantities of material required to complete the work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 0001 Bridge 1.

1. This item consists of work pertaining to Bridge 1 and the installation of nameplates with load restrictions as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

B. Contract Line Item Number 0002 Bridge 2.

1. This item consists of work pertaining to Bridge 2 and the installation of nameplates with load restrictions as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

C. Contract Line Item Number 0003 Bridge 3.

1. This item consists of work pertaining to Bridge 3 and the installation of nameplates with load restrictions as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

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D. Contract Line Item Number 0004 Bridge 4.

1. This item consists of work pertaining to Bridge 4 and the installation of nameplates with load restrictions as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

E. Contract Line Item Number 0005 Bridge 5.

1. This item consists of work pertaining to Bridge 5 and the installation of nameplates with load restrictions as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

F. Contract Line Item Number 006 Retaining Walls

1. This item consists of work pertaining to 9 retaining wall replacements as shown in the contract documents and the development of the proposed Bridge 2 overlook with the installation of 1 new retaining wall, extension of wooden handrail off Bridge 2, and installation of 1 heavy duty bench at Bridge 2 overlook.

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

G. Contract Line Item Number 0007 Big Rock Ramp Structure

1. This item consists of work pertaining to the demolition of the existing stairs and the construction of the embankment and wooden ramp structure around Big Rock and the installation of nameplates with load restrictions on ramp structure as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

H. Contract Line Item Number 0008 Culverts

1. This item consists of work pertaining to the removal of 3 culverts, replacement of 16 culverts, the installation of 7 new culverts, and placement of riprap for 24 culvert as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

I. Contract Line Item Number 0009 Trail Surface

1. This item consists of work pertaining to removal of wooden benches along trail, grading and resurfacing of trail as shown in the contract documents.

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

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J. Contract Line Item Number 0010 Ditches

1. This item consists of work pertaining to cleaning and creation of ditches as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

K. Contract Line Item Number 0011 Minden Trailhead

1. This item consists of work pertaining to the installation of a single-user precast flush restroom, placement of cast-in-place reinforced concrete parking pad, installation of multiple site furnishings, installation of lighting fixtures, grading and resurfacing of gravel lot and grading and resurfacing of existing abutment area running parallel to the beginning of the trail with trail surface aggregate as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

L. Contract Line Item Number 0012 Newlyn Trailhead

1. This item consists of work pertaining to placement of cast-in-place reinforced concrete parking pad, installation of concrete apron at entrance from West Virginia County Route 25, installation of multiple site furnishings, installation of solar powered light fixture, and grading and resurfacing of gravel lot as shown in the contract documents.

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

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

M. Contract Line Item Number 0013 – Heavy Duty Benches

1. This item consists of work pertaining to the installation of 3 Heavy Duty Benches along trail at locations determined by Contracting Officer.

2. Measurement for payment will be Each (EA)

3. Payment will be made at the contract price per EA.

N. Contract Line Item Number 0014 Option A - Structural Concrete Repair C1

1. Contract Line Item Number 0002, 0004 & 0005

a. This item is to establish a unit price for which work to repair deteriorated concrete in the substructures on Bridges 2, 4 & 5 beyond the quantities estimated in the contract plans will be paid for.

b. Measurement for payment will be Square Feet (SF)

c. Payment will be made at the contract price per SF.

O. Contract Line Item Number 0015 Option B - Structural Concrete Crack Repair C2

1. Contract Line Item Number 0002, 0004 & 0005

a. This item is to establish a unit price for which work to repair cracks in the structural concrete on Bridges 2, 4 & 5 beyond the quantities estimated in the contract plans will be paid for.

b. Measurement for payment will be Linear Feet (LF)

c. Payment will be made at the contract price per LF.

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P. Contract Line Item Number 0016 Option C - Point & Patch Masonry Joints

1. Contract Line Item Number 0001 & 0003

a. This item is to establish a unit price for which work to repair masonry mortar joints in the stone abutments and piers of the Bridges 1 and 3 beyond the quantities estimated in the contract plans will be paid for.

b. Measurement for payment will be Linear Feet (LF)

c. Payment will be made at the contract price per LF.

Q. Contract Line Item Number 0017 Option D – Rivet Replacement

1. Contract Line Item Number 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004 & 0005

a. This item is to establish a unit price for which work to replace deteriorated rivets with high strength bolts in the flanges of the bridge girders for Bridges 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 beyond the quantities estimated in the contract plans will be paid for.

b. Measurement for payment will be Each (EA)

c. Payment will be made at the contract price per EA.

R. Contract Line Item Number 0018 Option E – Attic Stock of Decking Materials

1. Contract Line Item Number 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005 & 0007

a. This item consists of the cost to purchase and deliver attic stock decking materials as shown in contract plans to maintenance storage located within park.

b. Measurement for payment will be determined based on percent of stock delivered.

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

S. Contract Line Item Number 0019 Option F – Double Precast Restroom

1. Contract Line Item Number 0011

a. This item consists of the option to furnish and install new Double-User Precast

Accessible Restroom in lieu of Single-User Precast Restroom. Contractor will be responsible for all necessary modifications to include site grading, accessible walkways, utilities, shop drawings and permitting to accommodate the revised double-user precast structure.

b. Measurement for payment will be determined based on percent of construction complete.

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

T. Contract Line Item Number 0020 Option G – Security Camera

1. Contract Line Item Number 0011

a. This item consists of the option to furnish and install one security camera at the

Trailhead at a location coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

b. Measurement for payment will be Each (EA)

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

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012721 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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. Requests for Information (RFIs)

5. NPS Project Management and Communication Software

6. Project Record Drawings

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 organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure.

B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided: Permits that will be applied for and obtained by the contractor.

C. Government Furnished Permits: Permits that will be applied for and obtained by the government.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Preparation of Construction Contractor Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-installation conferences

8. Project closeout activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for Pre- Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

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

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

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

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

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP)

12. NPDES Permit

a. Agency – WVDEP

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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.

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.

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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. 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.

1.7 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS

A. A set of record drawings shall be kept current with all updates to the construction drawings that incorporate the results of RFIs and all as-built conditions.

B. Record drawings shall be available to the Contracting Officer for inspection at the time of month progress payment requests to ensure they are current and encompass the work completed to date.

C. Complete record drawings are required deliverable of this contract. See Section 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures for additional information on project record drawings.

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1.8 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before 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

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

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

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues

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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

j. Other business relating to work

k. Permit requirements

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a pre-construction conference for all major scopes of work.

These activities shall include: Erosion & Sediment control installation, culvert installations, bridge substructure repairs, bridge superstructure repairs, retaining walls, Big Rock Ramp Structure, trail surface aggregate placement, crushed stone placement, precast bathroom installation and ditch improvements.

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 consideration, including requirements for:

a. Contract Documents

b. Options

c. Related RFIs

d. Related Change Orders

e. Purchases

f. Deliveries

g. Submittals

h. Possible conflicts

i. Compatibility requirements

j. Time schedules

k. Weather limitations

l. Manufacturer's written instructions

m. Warranty requirements

n. Compatibility of materials

o. Acceptability of substrates

p. Temporary facilities and controls

q. Space and access limitations

r. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

s. Testing and inspecting requirements

t. Installation procedures

u. Coordination with other work

v. Required performance results

w. Protection of adjacent work

x. Protection of construction and personnel

y. Discussion of risk identification and mitigation

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

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

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

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

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

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to this project; familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

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

b. Implementation of Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implementation of NPDES permit requirements & Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

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

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

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

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

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Management

4. Construction Waste Management

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

1. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

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

a. Construction Waste Management

b. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

3. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of [P2 training], [participation in P2 programs], and [familiarity with P2 practices].

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

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

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D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and…