B08_RFQ_Attachment_1_-_DINO_Swing_Arm_Gates_Replacement_SOW.docx

DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT

REPLACE SWING ARM GATES PARKWIDE

UTAH & COLORADO

PMIS 344849

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

REGIONAL OFFICE SERVING INTERIOR REGIONS 6, 7 & 8

SOUTHERN ARIZONA OFFICE

TABLE OF CONTENTS (TOC)

02 83 00 LEAD SAFE PRACTICES (AS REQUIRED)

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

05 55 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

09 91 13 EXTERIOR PAINTING

32 31 16 WELDED WIRE FENCES AND GATES

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

ATTACHMENT: APPENDIX A – GATE LOCATIONS LIST

ATTACHMENT: APPENDIX B – GATE EXAMPLES 1 & 2

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. This work consists of replacing eleven (11) metal pipe swing gates located throughout the Dinosaur National Monument (DINO). Six (6) of these are double leaf, and the other five (5) are single leaf gates. The existing manual swing gates vary in length & height, and the metal pipe sizes vary in diameter. All locations and dimensions will be verified by the contractor to ensure their bid proposal is accurate. Contractor is responsible for the removal and legal disposal of the existing metal gates. The following conditions apply to this project:

1. The park has some materials that will be provided to the contractor. See Section 01 11 00, Part 1 General, 1.4 Government Furnished Materials for list of items.

a. These items may not be sufficient to replace all identified gates, and contractor may be required to supply additional materials to complete the fabrications. All contractor supplied materials must be approved by the Contracting Officer (CO), and be of identical dimensions, content and quality, or approved equal.

2. Removal of gates will include removal of any mounted signs and reflectors, and any other miscellaneous items impeding work.

a. All removed items will be replaced in kind with new signage and reflective markers compliant with the most current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MCTUD). Items must be approved in writing by the park and CO prior to purchase. Items will be properly installed by contractor prior to final inspection.

3. The new gates will match the other gates that were previously installed in a separate project, see APPENDIX B for two gate shop drawing examples.

4. All new gates will have a welded stop block to prevent gate swinging past 90-degree angle when in OPEN position.

5. Paint will be FIELD applied and matched to existing texture and color of other DINO gates.

a. Gates are currently painted OSHA Safety Yellow with a semi-gloss finish.

6. No lead paint is suspected at any of the gate sites. If lead paint is discovered, contractor will notify park and CO. Contractor will reference Section 02 83 00 LEAD SAFE PRACTICES for guidance.

7. Contractor will follow all existing environmental and personnel protection measures, to include the appropriate handling and disposal of all generated waste and debris. Work shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and ensure the protection and monitoring of workers, air, soil and water.

8. Government will relocate all movable objects 15 feet away from the work areas and will also trim back any impeding vegetation before contractor mobilizes to site.

9. Any holes left after removal of the gate posts, that were not re-used for the new posts, will be backfilled with native soil or existing road base and be compacted to match existing grade.

10. Contractor to provide portable toilets (on trailer) for their employees due to remoteness of work locations.

B. Mailing Address: 4545 Hwy 40 Dinosaur, CO 81610 C. Points of Contact:

1.2 WORK PHASES – NOT USED

1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS – NOT USED

1.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials (gate posts and other materials):

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. The following is a list of materials that will be provided to the contractor:

1. Steel Pipes:

a. 10 = 5" X .375 X 21 feet

b. 3 = 5 9/16" X .375 X 21 feet

c. 6 = 3" ID X 21 feet

2. Hinges:

a. 14 = weld on hinges

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Confine construction operations and site disturbance to designated work areas. Contractor to minimize footprint. Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to immediate vicinity of project site, unless directed otherwise by Contracting Officer.

C. Parking: Confine parking to immediate vicinity of project site, unless directed otherwise by Contracting Officer.

D. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to immediate vicinity of project site, unless directed otherwise by Contracting Officer.

E. Preservation of Natural Features:

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

2. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval from Park. Consult with Contracting Officer, and park staff may remove agreed upon roots and branches that interfere with construction.

F. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

G. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions for the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent, Uintah Couty, Utah and/or Moffat County, Colorado. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

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

I. Pedestrian and/or Vehicular Traffic Control: Provide a traffic control plan that meets American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Standards. Plan will be reviewed by the DINO Roads Supervisor and the CO, for comment and acceptance if the project impedes, alters or affects the existing pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic. Products and procedures shall be in accordance with Specification 01 50 00, Temporary Facilities and Controls.

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. The roads/trails are open to the public during construction activities. It is primarily utilized by visitors and NPS employees.

B. Contractor shall conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public. Trail, road or area closures may be permitted, when required, upon specific approval of Dinosaur National Monument Staff and the Contracting Officer.

1.7 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Contractor shall conduct 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. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be performed during normal business hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Requests to work on Saturday and/or Sunday shall be sent to the Contractor Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the desired start of weekend work time.

B. Existing Utilities

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

2. 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: NOT USED D. Non-smoking Building/Tobacco Use/Vaping: Smoking is not permitted within buildings or within 50 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes. Tobacco use and vaping is restricted to contractor vehicles.

E. Extreme Fire Danger: If a Red Flag Warning or other extreme fire danger warning is issued that includes the project site, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Dinosaur National Monument Staff and the Contracting Officer for any additional work restrictions that may be required.

1.9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds

1. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall ensure all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Areas. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and similar debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Inspection will be carried out by NPS Resources and/or Facilities staff upon arrival at DINO. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

B. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least two (2) days prior to moving any equipment onto the Project Areas. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. The Contractor shall arrange for the Contracting Officer to inspect each piece of equipment prior to it being placed in service.

C. Avoid Soil Compaction

1. Avoid compaction from heavy equipment to surrounding area by keeping equipment inside the limits of work specified above. If work outside the limits is necessary, do so only when the soil is dry.

2. Compacted soils must be ripped or de-compacted post-construction to enable vegetation.

3. All disturbances must be returned to grade and any tracks from equipment must be raked out.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Double Gate Downhill from Moffat 16. This item includes payment for removal of existing gates, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gates, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

1. This gate is on Harpers Corner Road - RT 0011.

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

· New gates will be relocated and installed near turnoff (DINO staff will mark)

· Bollards to be installed up to fence line:

B. Double Gate Uphill from Moffat 16. This item includes payment for removal of existing gates, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gates, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

2. This gate is on Harpers Corner Road - RT 0011.

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

· New gates will be relocated and installed near turnoff (DINO staff will mark)

· Bollards to be installed up to fence line:

C. Double Gate at Echo Park Turn-off. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

3. This gate is on Harpers Corner Road - RT 0011.

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

D. Double Gate at Green River Camp Ground (GRCG). This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

4. This gate is on GRCG Access Road - RT 0202

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

E. Single Gate at A Loop of GRCG. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

5. This gate is on GRCG A Loop Road - RT 0214A

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

F. Single Gate at Entrance to Split Mountain Camp Ground (SMCG). This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

6. This gate is on SMCG Open Loop Road - RT 0200A

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

G. Double Gate at Exit from SMCG. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

7. This gate is on SMCG Open Loop Road - RT 0200A

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

· Left/West Side gate swing will be reversed.

H. Single Gate at E Loop Entrance of GRCG. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

8. This gate is on GRCG E Loop Road - RT 0214E

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

I. Single Gate at E Loop Exit from GRCG. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

9. This gate is on GRCG E Loop Road - RT 0214E

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

J. Single Gate at QVC Shuttle Loop. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

10. This gate is on QVC Shuttle Bus Pickup Road - RT 0223

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

K. Single Gate at SMCG next to 4-17. This item includes payment for removal of existing gate, containment methods to collect debris, protection methods of the soil, site preparation of surface conditions, fabrication and installation of new gate, and the lawful disposal of generated waste materials. Payment will be made at contract lump-sum price.

11. This gate is on SMCG Closed Loop Road - RT 0200B

· Approximate measurements: to be field verified by contractor.

· This will be converted to a double gate

3.2 ALTERNATIVE CONTRACT LINE ITEMS - NOT USED

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

Adjust list to suit Project.

Definitions (Not Used) Construction Coordination (Not Used) Submittals Requests for Information (RFIs) Project Meetings Environmental Coordination Permits (Not Used)

1.2 DEFINITIONS – NOT USED

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION – NOT USED

1.4 SUBMITTALS

0. 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.

Edit list below to include project specific requirements (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) requirements, etc.)

Letter designating Project Superintendent Construction Schedule A Comprehensive Schedule of Values Accident Prevention Plan A List of Subcontractors for this project SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors Certificates of Insurance for Contactor and all Subcontractors Waste Management Plan Quality Control Plan Pedestrian/Vehicular Traffic Control Plan

0. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer before Pre-Construction Conference. If all documents have not been received one week prior to scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

0. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI with content of Paragraph B below.

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

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

If needed, insert requirements to define frivolous RFIs. Some owners and design professionals include a provision that assesses cost of design professional's time and materials to Contractor for unnecessary or frivolous RFIs.

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

RFI number, numbered sequentially.

Date RFI subject Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

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

Contractor's signature Requested date for response.

Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

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

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.

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

Requests for approval of submittals.

Requests for approval of substitutions.

Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

Requests for coordination information already indicated in Contract Documents.

Requests for adjustments in Contract Time or Contract Sum.

Requests for interpretation of Architect/Engineer's actions on submittals.

Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

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 MEETINGS

A. Pre-construction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor.

1. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Roles and Responsibilities/Lines of Authority.

b. Park rules and regulations.

c. Coordination of Subcontractors.

d. Labor law application.

e. Modifications.

f. Payments to Contractor.

g. Payroll reports.

h. Contract time.

i. Liquidated damages.

j. Notice to proceed.

k. Construction Schedule.

l. Correspondence procedures.

m. Acceptance/rejection of work.

n. Progress meetings.

o. Submittal procedures.

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

q. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

r. Reference materials.

s. Project closeout requirements.

t. Project walk-through to confirm treatment of items attached to exterior of buildings.

B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer may schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors as required.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, the Contractor and any, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity deemed necessary for attendance 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.

e. Modifications.

f. Work in progress and projected; review 3-week look ahead schedule.

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

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

3. Facilitator: A designated meeting facilitator is to prepare and distribute the agendas in advance of the meetings, facilitate and take notes during the meetings, prepare and distribute the minutes for review after the meetings, finalize meeting minutes and ensure the 3week look ahead schedule and other attachments as necessary are distributed in advance of the meetings.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including:

2. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

B. Purpose: The Construction Schedule ensures adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. It shall assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing Contractor's monthly progress payments. It shall include the dates in the contract, phases, milestones, occupancies, holidays, weather consideration, a critical path, and the requirements of this section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS (NOT USED)

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: Schedules and reports submitted shall be in native electronic file formats and/or in PDF format. The intent of the Government is to limit the number of printed reports to those determined by the project team as essential.

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

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit the baseline schedule in electronic format (native file and PDF) formatted to show the entire schedule for the entire construction period. Utilize Schedule of Values in preparation of Construction Baseline Schedule.

D. Critical Path Method (CPM) Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit in electronic format (PDF) the following computer-generated reports. For each activity, include activity number, activity description, cost and resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

E. Construction Schedule Updates: Provide as requested by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall meet with Contracting Officer on day of the preconstruction conference to:

3. Review and finalize list of construction activities to establish the baseline schedule.

4. Discuss reporting requirements and protocol for naming and transmitting electronic submittals.

B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for preparing and maintaining the Construction Schedule. Submit resume outlining qualifications of Scheduler to Contracting Officer for acceptance. Authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, required updates, revisions, Time Impact Analyses, and reports.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

B. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

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

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

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

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Construction Baseline Schedule: Prepare Construction Baseline Schedule using a computerized, cost and resource-based, time-scaled Critical Path Method network analysis diagram for the Work.

1. Develop and finalize Construction Baseline Schedule so it can be accepted for use no later than 30 days after date established for the Notice of Award.

a. Failure to include any work item required for performance of this Contract shall not excuse Contractor from completing work within applicable completion dates, regardless of Governments acceptance of schedule.

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

B. Construction Baseline Schedule Preparation: Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Using preliminary Critical Path Method network diagram, prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

a. An early finish date may be shown but the late finish date shall be same date as last day of contract period. An early completion schedule shall contain:

1) Insert an activity titled "Project Float" as a successor to last activity in early project completion schedule network.

2) Add a milestone titled "Contract End Date" as a successor to the activity "Project Float".

3) Add duration to the activity "Project Float" as required so the milestone "Contract End Date" equals the last day of Contract Period.

b. Contract completion date shall not be changed by submission of a schedule that shows an early completion date.

c. Contractor shall limit use of lead or lag durations between schedule activities.

d. Activity Duration: Define so no activity is longer than 14 days, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawings and submittals, fabrication and delivery of materials and equipment.

e. Procurement Activities: Include procurement process activities for long lead items and major items, requiring a cycle of more than 60 calendar days, as separate activities in the schedule. Procurement cycle activities can include submittals, approvals, purchasing, fabrication, and delivery.

f. Submittal Review Time: Include review and re-submittal times indicated. Coordinate submittal review times in Construction Baseline Schedule.

g. Substantial Completion: Allow time for Government administrative procedures necessary for certification of Substantial Completion. (For more information, refer to Specification 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures.")

7. Milestones: Include milestones indicated in Contract Documents in schedule, including, but not limited to, Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and final walk-through.

C. Joint Review, Revision, and Acceptance:

D. Recovery Schedule: When periodic schedule update indicates Work is 14 or more calendar days behind current accepted schedule, a separate recovery schedule indicating means by which Contractor intends to regain compliance with the schedule shall also be submitted. Indicate changes to working hours, working days, crew sizes, and equipment required to achieve compliance, and date by which recovery shall be accomplished.

E. Computer Software: Prepare schedules using a program developed specifically to manage construction schedules.

1. Use Microsoft Project or Primavera.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATES

A. Progress Meeting Updates: Provide a three (3) week look-ahead schedule, derived from the currently accepted schedule, before each weekly progress meeting. Utilize look-ahead schedule to facilitate and take notes on discussions held during progress the meeting.

B. Monthly Schedule Updates:

a. Review actual progress made during update period; actual and potential delaying activities; impediments to progress; issues related to inclement weather; progress toward established milestones and project float. Discussion shall include a review of work anticipated to be performed in the next month. Revisions to the schedule will be identified for evaluation and acceptance, or rejection.

C. Distribution: Distribute copies of accepted schedule to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officers Representative, Subcontractors, testing and inspecting agencies, and other parties identified by Contractor with a need-to-know schedule responsibility. Also post a copy in the Contractor’s field office.

1. When revisions are made, distribute updated schedules to same parties and post in same locations. Delete parties from distribution when they have completed their assigned portion of the Work.

D. Construction Schedule Revisions:

3.2 TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS FOR CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS CHANGES DELAYS AND CONTRACTOR REQUESTS:

END OF SECTION 01 32 16

SECTION 01 33 23 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

0. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

General: Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Transmit each submittal using National Park Service transmittal form CM-16, which can be obtained from Contracting Officer.

Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Contract Documents.

Coordinate submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

Retain subparagraph and associated subparagraph below if one submittal has an impact on another submittal. Submittals that require concurrent review should be so indicated in those Sections.

Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of Work so processing will not be delayed because of need for concurrent review coordination.

Contracting Officer reserves right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

Submittal List: Submittal list is attached to the end of this Specification Section. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements. The requirements of individual Specification Sections and terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on submittal list.

Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re- submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re- submittals.

Initial Review: Allow 15 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

Approved Equals: Not Used.

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

Transmittal Form (CM-16): All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service Transmittal Form (CM-16), available from CO. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by this Transmittal Form.

Complete the general information at the top of form.

Provide all required information based on submittal type Attach all related documents.

Sign the Contractor section at bottom of the Transmittal Form (CM-16).

Physical samples: Not Used.

Identification: Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

Submittal number shall use a sequential number (e.g. .001). Re-submittals shall include alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g. 001.A).

Re-submittals: Make re-submittals using same process used with initial submittal.

Note date and content of previous submittal.

Note date and content of revision in the title block on the Transmittal Form (CM-16) and clearly indicate extent of revision.

Re-submit submittals until they are marked "Approved" or "Approved with notations".

Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "Approved" or "Approved with notations". Ensure notations have been incorporated and, at a minimum, keep one copy of final approved submittal on site for use during construction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

0. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

Mark each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

As applicable, include:

Manufacturer’s product specifications.

Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each page of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

Printed performance curves.

Operational range diagrams.

Compliance with specified referenced standards.

Testing by recognized testing agency.

Submit product data in PDF (portable document format) file format before or concurrent with samples.

Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in Contract Documents. As applicable, include:

Revise list below to suit Project. Comply with Government’s requirements and office policy.

Dimensions.

Identification of products.

Fabrication and installation drawings.

Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

Templates and patterns.

Schedules.

Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

Submit shop drawings as PDF electronic file.

Samples: Not Used.

Construction Materials: Contractor is encouraged to submit products made from recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by National Park Service to approve these materials.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

0. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement with signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

Informational submittals that do not comply with requirements specified in Contract Documents will be rejected.

Coordination Drawings: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination."

Contractors Construction Schedule: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule."

Accident Prevention Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 35 23 "Safety Requirements."

Waste Recycling Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 74 19 "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

Quality Control Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 40 00 "Quality Requirements."

Pedestrian/Vehicular Traffic Control Plan: Comply with requirements specified in Section 01 50 00, Part 3.3, C “Temporary Facilities and Controls, Support Facilities Installation, Traffic Controls.”

Qualification Data: Prepare written information demonstrating capabilities and experience of firm or person. Include lists of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects and owners, and other information specified.

Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on American Welding Society (AWS) forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying Installer complies with Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying manufacturer complies with Contract Documents. Include evidence of manufacturing experience where required.

Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying product complies with Contract Documents.

Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying material complies with Contract Documents.

Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency’s standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements in Contract Documents.

Product Test Reports: Prepare written…