B08_DETO_252902_Fence_and_Wall_Cap_Re-pointing_SOS.pdf

11/16/2022

SOLICITATION

DETO 252902

SAFETY BARRIER AND WALL CAP RE-POINTING AT VISITOR CENTER PLAZA

DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT

Devils Tower, Wyoming

PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The work of this task order shall be provided from approximately November 30, 2022- April 30, 2023.

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

PMIS Numbers: 202592 Project Title: Install Safety Barrier and Wall Cap Re-Pointing at Visitor Center Plaza

POINTS OF CONTACT:

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO): Shellie Murphy, 720-610-2690, Shellie_Murphy@nps.gov

Technical:

Project Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Michael Pisano, 303-987-6887, Michael_Pisano@nps.gov Project Specialist (PS) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative: TBD

DATA AND MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY NPS:

NPS will provide:

1. Project Location Map

2. Posts and Rails to be provided by the NPS (located in the Park)

3. NEPA/106 documents o DETO AIP FONSI.pdf (FONSI dated March 2019)

4. NPS Provided Documents: (includes past design package, barrier concepts) o DETO 252588_As-Builts Drawing Set (Benches Location Updated).pdf dated October 31, 2021 o Enlargements of Visitor Center Plaza and Wall (extracted from As-built drawings dated October

31, 2021) o Fence and Seatwall Images.pdf

RFP REQUIRED SUBMITTALS BY CONTRACTOR:

1. List of assumptions used to prepare the price proposal

2. List of team members with resumes and labor categories

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project will provide a buck and rail fence barrier to alleviate visitors from climbing over the seat wall between the parking lot and visitor center plaza. Additionally, the joints on the cap of the existing seat wall are failing and will require a solution to maintain a sealed joint condition.

mailto:Shellie_Murphy@nps.gov mailto:Michael_Pisano@nps.gov

SCOPE OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

The work of this contract consists of the completion of

Task I – Kick-Off Meeting

1. Post Award Project Initiation Conference Call:

a. The key team members shall attend post award project initiation conference call.

b. The government will provide meeting invitations via MS Teams.

Task III –Construction

Staging Areas

Limit construction sites to smallest feasible area. Carefully control ground disturbance and site management to prevent undue damage to vegetation, soils, and archeological resources, and to minimize air, water, soil, and noise pollution.

Staging is limited in or near construction area. The NPS will allow staging within the gravel parking lot (which is not winter maintained and locked) and within the footprint of the existing plaza without limiting through access in front of the visitor center to the tower trail or Ranger building/bus drop off area. Locate construction equipment and material storage in previously disturbed areas near construction site. Obtain Contracting Officer’s approval for staging area location for construction equipment. Once construction is complete, return staging areas to pre-construction conditions. Consult with Contracting Officer and develop standards and methods for determining standards.

Construction Camp

Establishment of a construction camp will not be permitted.

Construction Zones

Before construction activity, use construction barrier, plastic, or portable fencing, approved by Contracting Officer, to define construction zone, minimum area required for construction.

Clearly state protection measures in construction specifications and instruct workers to avoid conducting activities beyond construction zone.

Protection of Public

Use fence, barricade, or other means to block immediate work area and prevent unauthorized entry. Erect and maintain fencing, barricades, lights, signals, and warning signs according to current version of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

Special Construction Requirements

Provide adequate traffic controls (pedestrian and vehicular) to maintain access to Visitor Center and other structures, through walks, trail, roads, and parking lot.

Parking of Construction Vehicles

Limit to within approved staging area. The NPS will allow parking/ staging within the gravel parking lot (which is not winter maintained and locked).

Submittals During Construction

Construction Submittals:

Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require Government’s responsive action.

• Product Data: Collect information in single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

• Shop Drawings: Prepare project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of Contract Documents or standard printed data.

• Samples: Submit Samples of kind, color, pattern, and texture for reviewing characteristics with other elements and comparing between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

• Construction Materials: DB Contractor is encouraged to submit, for approval, products made of recycled or environmentally responsible material. NPS will make every effort to approve these materials.

Informational Submittals: Written information not requiring Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

• Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

• Informational submittals include, but are not limited to, Certificates, Test reports, Manufacturer’s instructions, Division 01 Management Plans, etc.

Contractors Review

Review each submittal for coordination with other work of contract and compliance Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

General Submittal Procedures

Prepare and submit submittals shown in Technical Requirements. See individual technical sections for details on requirements for each.

Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those identified in individual sections.

Coordination: Coordinate submittal preparation and processing with construction activity performance. Review for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities requiring sequential activity.

2. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review and re-submittals. Start review when Contracting Officer, or designee, receives email indicating submittal has been posted on the NPS/DSC SharePoint project website. After Contracting Officer completes review, an email is sent to the DB Contractor indicating submittal has been processed. Contract time extensions will not be authorized if submittals are not transmitted with enough time to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals: Allow 30 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

2. Informational Submittals: Allow 10 days for review of each submittal.

Contracting Officer's (CO) Review

Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, generate comments on corrections or modifications required, and indicate appropriate action on Electronic Submittal Review Form in one of three ways:

1. Approved: Acceptable with no corrections required.

2. Approved with Notations: Minor corrections or clarifications required. Comments are clear and no further review required. DB Contractor shall address review comments when proceeding with work.

3. Disapproved - Resubmit: Rejected for not according with contract or requiring major corrections or clarifications. Contracting Officer will identify reasons for disapproval. DB Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review submittals and accept or reject.

Submittal List

For an example of a Submittal List, see Submittal List and Review Estimate template. Provide overall summary of submittal requirements, not a comprehensive list. Technical requirements indicate type and specify submittal requirements. Contract terms and conditions apply regardless of indication on submittal list.

Use for Construction

Use only final submittals marked with Approved or Approved with notations. Ensure notations are incorporated and, at a minimum, keep one copy of final approved submittal on site during construction.

Construction Coordination https://www.nps.gov/dscw/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=233649

Notification: Contracting Officer provides necessary written notification and/or direction to DB Contractor. The Park will serve as Construction Management Representative (CMR) coordinates DB Contractor’s construction efforts with Park Staff’s daily operations and transmits/receives correspondence between DSC and DB Contractor. CMR does not have authority to accept or reject work, authorize changes to contract terms and conditions, or obligate NPS for time or money.

Digital Images

Provide a minimum of ten (10) existing condition images and a minimum of five (5) progress images per day documenting construction. Upload digital images to the CO and identify sets of images with date, location, title, description, and other information pertinent to subject captured in photos.

Quality Control

DB Contractor is responsible for quality of work. Inspect and test work as needed to ensure quality of materials, workmanship, construction, and finish, and to ensure functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

DB Contractor accepts ultimate responsibility, liability and duty to control quality of services provided to the Government as stipulated in FAR Part 36.609-2. DB Contractor shall be responsible for professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by DB Contractor, their Employees, Agents, Assignees, and Subcontractors under the contract. DB Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other services.

DB Contractor shall demonstrate existence of a Quality Control (QC) system used for work submitted to NPS. DB Contractor and Subcontractors shall use this QC system and, at a minimum, include:

• Verification that documents to be submitted are accurate and correct.

• Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.

o Required documents for each submission are included and complete per contract requirements.

o Required documents have been through a QC review. NPS requires documentation and submittal of QC work performed.

CQC Supervisor will complete CQC Daily Reports.

Quality Control Staff

CQC Supervisor may also perform duties of Project Superintendent.

CQC Supervisor, designated by DB Construction Contractor, shall be on project site whenever contract work is in progress.

Quality Control Plan Submittal : Prior to Preconstruction meeting, submit written CQC plan for approval.

If plan requires revisions or corrections, DB Construction Contractor shall resubmit plan within 10 days.

Government reserves right to require changes to the plan during contract period as necessary to obtain quality specified.

No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by Contracting Officer.

The plan shall include:

• A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

• A copy of a letter of direction to CQC Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

• Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

• Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of work.

• Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

Daily Reports: Submit and include CMR & CQC Daily Report forms.

If CQC plan and CQC Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, Contracting Officer may retain payments until a plan is accepted and implemented. Or Contracting Officer may retain payments for work completed on days with no CQC Daily Reports.

On-Site Control: Notify Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of preparatory phase meeting.

Notify Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of initial and follow-up phases.

Documentation

Maintain CQC Daily Reports, Daily Test Report Information Sheets, and Accessibility Inspection Reports of quality control activities and tests.

CQC Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract such as disputes, differing site conditions, or changes.

Enforcement

DB Construction Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by quality control staff or Contracting Officer.

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Working Hour Restrictions Limit work and deliveries to weekday hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise approved by Contracting Officer. No work shall occur on National Park Service (NPS) holidays or weekends without prior approval.

Temporary Services

Temporary materials may be new or used but must be adequate in capacity for required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

Fire Protection Equipment: Observe and enforce standards of fire prevention. No open fires allowed.

Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one fire extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment. Extinguishers shall have a minimum UL (Underwriters Laboratory) rating of 2- A:10-B:C. A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection.

Responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

Smoking and Tobacco Use: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited. Tobacco use including vaping is prohibited.

Welding: Cutting by torch or welding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided.

Water: No water is available on-site. DB Construction Contractor shall provide potable water as necessary.

Sanitary Facilities: Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities according to State Health Department and NPS regulations. Provide accessible facilities with privacy locks. Enclosures shall be weatherproof, sight proof, and of sturdy construction. Completely remove sanitary facilities on completion of work.

Access: Coordinate construction efforts with Contracting Officer towards minimal impact to the work of NPS personnel and to the visiting public.

During construction of scheduled facilities, DB Contractor shall have continuous access to the site.

Preservation of Adjacent Features

Confine operations to work limits of project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas outside work limits, repair or replace damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to NPS.

Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees, plants, and root zones that will remain in place. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer and remove roots and branches interfering with construction. To prevent damage, carefully supervise excavation, grading, backfilling, and other construction operations near trees and plants.

Hauling Restrictions

Comply with legal and local load restrictions.

Accident Prevention

Accident Prevention Program: Prior to Preconstruction Meeting, submit accident prevention program. Program must be accepted by NPS before work on site begins and shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and project requirements. Include:

• Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

• Monthly safety meetings.

• First aid procedures.

• Outline of each phase of work, hazards associated with each phase, and methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, NPS staff, and DB Construction Contractor employees.

• Training

• Planning for possible emergency situations.

• Housekeeping and fire protection.

Accident Reporting: Report:

• Accidents defined as death.

• Occupational disease.

• Traumatic injury to DB Construction Contractor’s personnel, NPS employees, or the public.

• Property damage of accidents in excess of $100

• Fires within seven days.

Complete DSC Contractor Accident/Property Damage Report (CM-22) and forward to Contracting Officer.

Quality Assurance: Ensure employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties safely. Do not allow employees to work if their abilities are impaired. Operators of equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals and operating instructions, and capable of operating such equipment.

Accident Prevention Products: Provide:

• First aid facilities.

• Personnel protective equipment shall meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and Mine Safety and Health Administration).

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• Emergency instructions including telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and park police. Place in conspicuous locations at work site.

• Adequate egress at all times according to Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations (NFPA 241).

• Hard hats for employees and for up to six visitors.

• Designate and post signs in hard hat areas.

Training: Provide training for first aid and hazardous material handling and storage.

Temporary Controls

Housekeeping: Keep project neat, orderly, and in safe conditions.

Field Surveying -NOT USED

Substantial Completion and Final Inspection Submit written certification to Contracting Officer indicating project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request final inspection. Upon receiving certification, Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days or advise DB Construction Contractor of items preventing project from being designated as substantially complete.

When work is determined substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies (Punch List) for corrections before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. If work is not determined substantially complete, Contracting Officer will notify DB Construction Contractor in writing. After completing work, DB Construction Contractor shall resubmit certification and request new final inspection.

Following final inspection, if work is determined substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare list of deficiencies for corrections before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. DB Construction Contractor shall complete work described on list of deficiencies within 30 calendar days, as weather permits. If DB Construction Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs according to the contract’s Inspection of Construction clause.

Acceptance of the work: After deficiencies corrected, Contracting Officer will issue a Letter of Final Acceptance.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A Substructure- NOT USED

B Shell- NOT USED

C Interiors- NOT USED

D Facility Services- NOT USED

E Equipment and Furnishings E10 – Equipment NOT USED F Hazardous Waste Remediation- NOT USED G Site-

A. Summary of the Work.

The scope of the project and construction will include the following:

1. Installation of Government provide buck and rail fence (direct bury).

a. Note fence is to be installed in an existing flagstone paving area.

b. Government provide fencing is located in the maintenance bone yard approximately 2 miles from the Visitor Center Plaza and will be picked up and delivered to the work area by the contractor.

c. Stones will need to be re-worked to receive posts. May require cutting or coring of stone

2. Repoint failing joints on stone seat wall cap.

B. Submittals

1. Submit product data sheets and samples of joint sealant and other materials to execute the work

2. Provide layout plan for the fencing for NPS acceptance

C. Execution

1. Provide adequate traffic controls (pedestrian and vehicular) to maintain access to Visitor Center and other structures, through walks, trail and parking lot.

2. Repoint stone wall caps

3. Provide As-built documentation and warranty information

H Process- NOT USED

Z-General- NOT USED

SCHEDULE

The work in this contract shall be completed in accordance with the following

Task Description Completion Date Project Kickoff November 2022 Submittals for Approval December 2022 Construction NTP December 2022/January 2023 Substantial Completion April 2023

SCHEDULE