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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

MONTANA

SWIFTCURRENT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

GLAC 307606

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

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Owner Name: National Park Service Facility or Site Name: Glacier National Park Project Name: Replace Swiftcurrent Water Distribution System Project or Contract Designation: 307606 Engineer: HDR

Rickey Schultz, PE License No. 18171

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Ken Demmons, PE

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Engineer’s seal and signature does not apply to the documents that comprise Division 00, Bidding and

Contracting Requirements.

It is a violation of applicable laws and regulations governing professional licensing and registration for any person, unless acting under the direction of the licensed and registered design professional(s) indicated above, to alter in any way the Specifications in this project manual.

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GLAC-307606 TOC-1

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 & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 32 33 Photo Documentation 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 05 Environmental Protection and Special Controls 01 35 13 Archeological Protection 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 50 05 Temporary Potable Water 01 50 06 Temporary Fire Protection 01 57 19.11 Indoor Air Quality Management 01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention 01 61 03 Equipment – Basic Equipment 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 73 40 Execution 01 73 50 Trail Access Management 01 74 15 Disinfection of Facilities 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 75 00 Checkout and Start-up Procedures for Potable Water Facilities 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training 01 81 33 Cybersecurity Requirements Draf

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work Phases.

3. Work Under Other Contracts.

4. Government Furnished Materials.

5. Contractor Use of Site.

6. Public Use of Site.

7. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings.

8. Conduct of Operations.

9. Work Restrictions.

10. Special Construction Requirements.

11. Additional Reports.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: The project is generally located at the Glacier Nation Park (GNP), Montana and includes four distinct Project Areas (PA) of work as follows:

1. PA 01 –Distribution System Improvements within RTE 3 and new parking area (by others) adjacent to RTE 3.

2. PA 02 – Distribution System Improvements in Many Glacier Campground Loops, Lodging Area Loop (including the Cabin Loops), NPS Administrative Area Loop, from the Existing Water tank to the main in RTE 3, from the main in RTE 3 to the Picnic Area, from the Existing Well to the Chlorination Building located in the National Park Services (NPS) Admin loop, Potable Wells and Chlorination Building.

3. PA 03 – Potable Water Tank Rehabilitation: The existing potable water tank is located north of the Lodging area off RTE 3.

B. The Work of this Contract consists of the following:

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1. General Conditions:

a. Work associated with utilization of the three areas including project management, supervisory and office staff, maintenance staff and maintenance activities.

b. General office facilities, and Contractor temporary housing requirements.

c. Specifications of trail management and general visitor information service.

d. Insurance and bonds.

e. Preparation of site for restoration (Restoration to be completed by Park) outside of pavement footprint.

2. PA 01 – Distribution System Improvements within RTE 3.

a. PA 01 –Distribution Improvements

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Plan and complete flushing and disinfection of the new system.

3. PA 02 – Distribution System Improvements in Many Glacier Campground Loops, Lodging Area Loop (including the Cabin Loops), NPS Administrative Area Loop, from the Existing Water tank to the main in RTE 3, from the main in RTE 3 to the Picnic Area, from the Existing Well to the Chlorination Building located in the National Park Services (NPS) Admin loop, Potable Wells and Chlorination Building.

a. PA 02a – Construction of Campground Distribution System Improvements within the

Many Glacier Campground Loops, including the Main to Campground .

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Ground and trench preparation for paving.

4) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

b. PA 02b - Construction of Distribution Improvements in paved portions of Lodging

Area, including Ranger Station parking lot, service connections and cabin loop connections.

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Ground and trench preparation for paving.

4) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

c. PA 02c - Construction of Distribution Improvements in Cabin Loops located in

Lodging Area.

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Ground and trench preparation for paving.

4) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

d. PA 02d - Construction of Distribution Improvements within the NPS Administrative

Area Loop.

1) Water services within the project area including temporary potable water and temporary fire water.

2) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

3) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

4) Ground and trench preparation for paving.

5) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

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e. PA 02e - Construction of Distribution Improvements from the Existing Water tank to the Lodging Loop, and from the Ranger Station parking lot to the main in RTE 3.

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Ground and trench preparation for paving.

4) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

f. PA 02f - Construction of Distribution Improvements from the main in RTE 3 to the

Picnic Area.

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Trench preparation for paving.

4) Replacement in-kind of pavement between RTE 3 and water bottle filling station

5) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

g. PA 02g - Distribution System Improvements from the Existing Well to the

Chlorination Building located in the National Park Services (NPS) Admin Loop.

1) Demo of the existing distribution system where encountered.

2) Procurement and installation of a new distribution system.

3) Trench preparation for paving.

4) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing .

h. PA 02h – Construction of new potable water well and installation of equipment and piping replacement associated with existing well system.

1) Construction of the new well and connection to existing wells associated piping, install new electrical, pump and controls required to operate.

2) Plan and complete startup activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and commissioning of the well and appurtenances

i. PA 02i – Construction of equipment and piping replacements within the Chlorination

Building and new Generator Shed.

1) Installation of new equipment in the Chlorination Building.

2) Installation of new generator, generator building, propane tank, concrete structures, and electrical improvements.

3) Plan and complete startup and commissioning activities including but not limited to flushing, disinfection and pressure testing.

4) Commissioning of the generator, and new SCADA.

4. PA 03 – Potable Water Tank Area

a. PA03 – Rehabilitation of existing tank

1) Complete rehabilitation of the existing tank including but not limited to concrete repairs, ladder replacement, level sensor(s) replacement, electrical conduit and/or pipe penetration repair and replacements.

2) Complete tank commissioning including cleaning and disinfection.

3) Rehabilitate existing road to maintain access to the tank.

C. All construction staff, materials, and equipment for PA 01 – 03 will require transportation into and out of the Many Glacier Valley, no personal camps will be allowed within Glacier National Park boundaries.

1. Mobilization and demobilization will be required to meet seasonal closures of the Many Glacier Valley, and area restrictions.

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2. No dogs are allowed on site.

D. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract. Government will take beneficial use of certain project elements as they are completed, prior to Substantial Completion of the Work as a whole.

1.3 WORK PHASES

A. The Work Phases are to be developed with the following project objectives.

1. A work phasing plan shall be provided by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) before Notice to Proceed.

2. Distribution system improvements must maintain potable water service and temporary fire protection to customers in select buildings while the Glacier Swiftcurrent water system is being replaced by utilizing a temporary potable water and temporary fire protection system as described in Specification Sections 01 50 05 and Specification 01 50 06 respectively. The systems must be maintained through the construction period when the permanent water system is not operational. If multiple seasons are required, contractor will be responsible for winterizing the system and re-installing it the following season. All temporary customer outages must be included in the phasing plan provided to the CO and the NPS.

a. Temp water systems to be designed, installed and fully operational by May 1, 2025.

1) All infrastructure associated with the temporary fire water and temporary potable water systems that is installed within areas of pavement operations shall be removed to accommodate pavement operations and reinstalled after pavement operations.

3. Initiate work during shoulder season of 2024:

a. Early completion of clearing and grubbing limits schedule delays associated with 2025 nesting season.

b. Demolition of the existing distribution system can occur once system is shut down and drained for the 2024 season.

1) Existing distribution system to be drained by Sept 30th 2024. Contractor to coordinate exact date with CO.

4. PA 01 –

a. Distribution improvements within RTE 3 to be coordinated with culvert replacement associated with concurrent work under GLAC 259122. The following locations will require coordination between GLAC 259122 and GLAC 307606

1) 18” CMP Culvert crosses the Tank to distribution lines at Waterline STA

21+88.64.

2) 18” CMP Culvert crosses the Tank fill line at Waterline STA 51+80.42.

3) 18” CMP culvert crosses the Main to Picnic at Waterline STA 224+23.44.

4) Culvert replacement under GLAC 259122 shall not begin prior to September 16, 2024 and will be completed prior to winter shutdown 2024.

b. The PA 01 distribution system improvements should be installed and pressure tested prior to pavement placement associated with GLAC 259122.

1) PA 01 distribution system improvements to be completed in the season (fall)

2024.

a) Tank Fill Waterline ST 51+30 to ST 52+90, and

b) Tank Draw Waterline ST 21+40 to ST 230+00.

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c) Contractor to confirm project stationing limits with CO and FHWA contractor for work within RTE 3 to be out of limits of FHWA work.

c. Complete disinfection prior to system start-up.

5. PA 02 -

a. The PA 02 distribution system improvements should be installed, and pressure tested prior to any associated pavement placement.

1) Distribution improvements located within paved areas to be completed on or before August 17th, 2025.

2) Preparation of areas for pavement is the responsibility of the Contractor.

b. Complete disinfection prior to system start-up

c. Full commissioning, including all approvals required by MDEQ, of the new water well to be complete for the new well to be used without restriction on May 1, 2026.

B. The Work shall be conducted based on the following phasing criteria listed below by PA and associated work items using the construction objectives in 1.3.A. Refer to Section 1.2 for definition of work items by PA.

1. PA 01 - Distribution System Improvements within RTE 3 and the new parking area adjacent to RTE 3.

a. Distribution improvements within RTE to be completed during the shoulder (fall) season of 2024.

2. PA 02 – Distribution System Improvements in Many Glacier Campground, Lodging Area, and NPS Administrative Areas and from the Existing Well to the Chlorination Building located in the National Park Services (NPS) Admin loop, from the main to the Picnic Area, and Potable Wells and Disinfection Building.

a. Obtain Montana Department of Natural Resource Conservation (DNRC) approval for water wells under the NPS’s water right before commencing work.

3. PA 03 – Potable Water Tank(s)

a. Shall be completed prior to system commissioning.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate fully with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate the Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Existing NPS Operations: The Many Glacier Valley is a remote part of GNP. The existing operations and maintenance team, along with the parks concessioners will remain in operation during the allowed times set by the GNP. Contractor shall conduct work to have minimal impact to these facilities and its operations.

C. Existing Concessionaires: The existing park concessioners will remain in operation during the allowed times set by the park. Contractor shall conduct work to have minimal impact to these facilities and its operations.

D. Other NPS Operations: NPS conducts other Park operations for official and visitor purposes.

Contractor shall conduct work to have minimal impact on these operations and visitor experience.

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E. Preceding Work: Communications Tower installation to occur near the new generator building.

Construction to be completed prior to fall 2024.

F. Concurrent Work: FHWA paving project (GLAC 259122) is scheduled to occur in the Many Glacier Valley from fall 2024 thru winter 2025.

1. Clearing and grubbing to occur along RTE 3 will be completed Fall of 2024

2. Culverts located within RTE 3 to be replaced in Fall of 2024.

3. FHWA contractor will provide barriers for area closure near the entrance to the Park.

4. A single lane will be available for travel along RTE 3 while work is being conducted by

FHWA.

G. Work to Follow: FHWA to begin paving in distribution improvement areas following installation of distribution system on August 18, 2025.

1.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. None.

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General:

1. Contractor will have no physical access to the area from January 1 to March 31.

2. PA 01: Contractor's use of the site is restricted during times the park is open to visitors.

Contractor must submit utility outage plan within their construction phasing plan. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Access for maintenance must be maintained throughout the area.

a. The Many Glacier Campground will be closed for a season. Currently, it is estimated to be closed during the summer of 2025 for Work activities.

3. PA 02: Contractor has site access to the well area and the Disinfection Building with no restrictions April-December of 2025. However, all outages must be submitted with their construction phasing plan. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Access for maintenance must be maintained throughout the area.

a. Potable water needs to be provided to customer in portions of this area during construction as specified in 01 50 05.

4. PA 03 Potable Water Tanks: April-December 2025, contractor will be unrestricted. All trail impacts and utility outages must be submitted with their construction phasing plan. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated. Access for maintenance must be maintained throughout the area.

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B. Limits: Contractor shall have limited use of site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to limits of construction indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the limits of construction is delineated.

1. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to 40 feet beyond building perimeter; 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter; 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches; and 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving areas, storm water detention facilities, and fields) that require additional staging areas in order to limit compaction in the constructed area.

a. Hot asphalt products will not be produced within the park boundary.

2. The Contractor shall use the Contractor Support Facilities to the maximum extent practical based on the following project objectives:

1) Minimize traffic impacts associated with Contractor staff entering/exiting the Park.

2) Allow for continuity of staff, NPS access to Contractor staff, and emergency preparedness during construction.

3) Mitigate inherent safety issues associated with the remote work site(s) and commuting from remote locations.

3. Use of Contactor Support Facilities: The following facilities are to be used and maintained by the Contractor:

a. Contractor Trailer Parking.

1) One (1) Construction trailer is allowed for the project for the use of the Contractor and CO.

2) Contractor vehicle parking area for contractor personnel and construction vehicles. Contractor shall provide American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible spaces and sidewalks as required for construction operations and submit for Developmental Services Center (DSC) approval, if required by Construction Management Representative (CMR).

b. Contractor Operations and Laydown Area.

1) See Drawings.

c. Refer to Drawings for additional information and locations of facilities.

4. Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Requirements.

a. The following section is applicable for work or resourcing happening on or within

Blackfeet property.

b. Tribal TERO fees may apply on this project for any sourcing of materials happening within the Blackfeet Reservation.

1) A Tribal TERO fee of 4% will be assessed by the Tribe for work performed within the Tribes jurisdictional boundaries.

2) The Government is not subject to TERO requirements and is not a party to any agreements between the Tribe and Contractor pursuant to the TERO.

3) Materials obtained from within the boundaries of the Blackfeet Reservation are subject to Blackfeet Tribes’ political jurisdiction. The TERO requires all employers subject to the Tribe’s jurisdiction to give preference in employment, training, and subcontracting to Indians and Indian-owned businesses and pay certain fees. The bidders should not factor into their bid any TERO fee except as described in Section 105 for Materials. After award of the contract, the

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Government will assess the amount of contract work within the boundaries of the Blackfeet Reservation, apply a 4% TERO fee, and issue a Contract Modification to the awarded contractor to pay the TERO fee for the road construction work within the Blackfeet Reservation. Fifty percent (50%) of the TERO fee must be paid within 60 days of contract award, 25% at the conclusion of the 2024 construction season, and the final 25% by the fixed completion date.

4) Submit with each payment a cover memo listing the date and amount of payment and obtain signed documentation of receipt of payment. Submit to the CO a scanned copy of the payment with all backup and receipt of payment documentation.

5) For further information on TERO requirements, contact the Blackfeet TERO office at:

Blackfeet Tribal Employment Rights Office P.O. Box 850 Browning, Montana 59417 Phone: 406.330.7887

c. Improvements or Services (IOS) Fee Requirements.

1) A Tribal IOS fee of 1.5% will be assessed by the Tribe for work performed within the Tribes jurisdictional boundaries.

2) The Government is not subject to IOS requirements and is not a party to any agreements between the Tribe and Contractor pursuant to the IOS.

3) The contract is subject to IOS requirements for construction work within the boundaries of the Blackfeet Reservation. The bidders should not factor into their bid any IOS fee. After award of the contract, the Government will assess the amount of contract work within the boundaries of the Blackfeet Reservation, apply a 1.5% IOS fee, and issue a Contract Modification to the awarded contractor to pay the IOS fee for the road construction work within the Blackfeet Reservation.

4) Submit with the payment a cover memo listing the date and amount of payment and obtain signed documentation of receipt of payment. Submit to the CO a scanned copy of the payment with all backup and receipt of payment documentation.

5) For further information on IOS requirements, contact the Blackfeet Finance Office at:

Blackfeet Tribal Finance Office P.O. Box 850 Browning, Montana 59417 Phone: 406.338.7342

d. Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape

1) Do not disturb any area outside the construction limits unless authorized.

Replace trees, shrubs, or vegetated areas outside the construction limits damaged by construction operations as directed and at no cost to the Government. Only remove damaged limbs of existing trees when directed by an approved arborist and in consultation with Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) observers.

2) Paleontological remains and archeological specimens found within the construction area are the property of the the Blackfeet Tribe and will be removed only by the Blackfeet Tribe, or designated representatives. Notify the CO within 1 hour of any discovery. Include a brief statement of the location and details of the finding.

3) To protect tribal cultural resources within the Blackfeet Reservation, two THPO observers are required to be on-site during brushing and all ground disturbing

01 11 00 - 9 activities occurring on Blackfeet Reservation lands, including surveys for any staging areas and gravel source locations, and the mining of gravel.

4) In the event of an inadvertent discovery during construction, immediately suspend work in the area and secure and protect the discovery site. Contact the Blackfeet THPO and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Archaeologist immediately. The BIA Archaeologist in consultation with Blackfeet THPO will have the discovery site evaluated by an archaeologist or historian meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards. The CO will inform the contractor when work may resume at the discovery site.

5) Contact the THPO (John Murray) 30 calendar days prior to beginning ground disturbing work for rates and expenses related to the THPO observers:

Blackfeet Tribal Historic Preservation Office 660 All Chiefs Road Browning, Montana 59417 Phone: 406.338.7522

6) Coordination with the THPO office is the contractor’s responsibility for the duration of the project. Ensure THPO observers are on-site during all ground disturbing work within the boundaries of the reservation.

C. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to designated staging areas identified on the Drawings.

1. Materials, tools, and equipment shall not be stored in existing park facilities.

2. Materials shall not be stored in a location that obstructs foot or horse traffic on Park trails.

3. Storage and equipment parking areas will be kept clean and orderly. Materials and equipment etc. stored at staging areas must remain within the disturbance footprint of the staging area (e.g., materials and equipment must not encroach beyond the approved disturbance footprint into surrounding vegetation).

D. Parking: Confine parking to within the contractor area approved by the CO and within the Limits of Construction.

E. Stockpiling: Confine stockpiling to staging areas or within the Limits of Construction as shown on the Contract Drawings. Refer to Contract Drawings for stockpiling size and height restrictions.

F. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas to the extent noted herein, including; repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government. Damaged areas shall be prepared for restoration; topsoil must be conserved for replacement and, prior to restoration, spread over disturbed areas to prepare the site for restoration; and compacted areas must be scarified.

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

3. With the exception of the tree removal defined on the Contract Drawings, 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.

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

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

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize impacts to trails and visitors.

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

3. No project activity permitted outside the project area, including the backcountry.

H. Construction Camps: Establishment of construction camps is prohibited. Project personnel will not camp within the park; accommodations must be secured outside Glacier National Park boundaries.

I. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. The Contractor shall be liable for damage which directly results from moving of equipment.

1. Hauling vehicles greater than 20,000 gross vehicle weight travelling on the Many Glacier Road between sunset and sunrise will be limited to speeds of no more than 10 miles per hour (mph) below the posted speed limit.

2. Loads shall not exceed state highway loading on park roads.

a. Access to the project site will involve using three existing bridges. Comply with the bridge inspection report and load ratings located in the physical data (1430-031P3500, 1430-030P117, and 1430-029P389).

b. Submit overload and oversize permits for non-legal loads transported within the park boundary to the CO utilizing the FLH Bridge Oversized or overload vehicle permit request form. The Government will make the form available under FAR Clause 52.236-4 – Physical Data. Allow 14 days for review of the permit application.

3. Deliveries to the site for the project shall be limited to weekday hours between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and no Holiday deliveries are permitted. Any deliveries outside of these restrictions shall be approved by the CO.

4. Heavy equipment access should be carefully considered and all loads entering and exiting the park shall be covered to ensure wildlife and visitor safety.

5. All hauling and heavy loads including but not limited to construction equipment is prohibited after August 18, 2025 from all paved areas except for RTE 3.

1.7 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

B. All areas of the project will be closed to the public during construction.

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1. PA 01 –Water Distribution Improvements

a. Many Glacier Campground: The Many Glacier Campground will be closed to the public starting fall 2024 until Memorial Day of 2026, at which time construction restrictions will apply. Contractor will not be allowed to interrupt utilities, limit access to any of the camp sites during this time frame without approval from the CO prior to Work.

C. Trails and crossings: Many Glacier Valley is home to numerous trail heads. Adequate public access shall be maintained to all open trail connections by the Contractor at all times. Contractor shall provide temporary signs and protection of trail users as required if typical access is diverted or disrupted for any length of time. A trail management plan shall be submitted to the CO and notice given prior to any temporary rerouting of the existing trails.

1. Contractor will be responsible for the development and submittal of a Trail Access Management Plan. Refer to 01 73 50.

1.8 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings and Facilities

1. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage, should access be needed to the facility during construction.

Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government’s operations and the operation of the concessioners. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the CO.

B. New Buildings

1. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction: Government reserves right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of Work provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the entire project.

a. The CO will prepare a Beneficial Occupancy letter for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government occupancy.

b. Contractor shall obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from NPS before Government occupancy.

c. Before partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems shall be fully operational, and required tests and inspections shall be successfully completed. On occupancy, Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving occupied portions of building.

d. On occupancy, Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for occupied portions of building.

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1.9 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. At all times, the Contractor shall conduct their operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the NPS, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO, as noted in section 2.9.A. Submit requests to work from approval by the CO within restricted times more than 5 business days in advance of the work.

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

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours,

1. Limit work and deliveries to weekday hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday during the months of April 1 through December 31 each year unless otherwise approved by

CO.

a. If weekend hours are required: Specific work hours to be determined on a case-by-case basis when obtaining consent for weekend work from the CO.

b. No access to the project is allowed between January 1 and March 31 each year.

2. Low traffic and low visitor times are weather dependent, but are generally from mid-April, once the roads are cleared of snow until concessioner operations open in early June.

3. Hours and workdays for noise intensive activities including rock screening, crushing and similar activities shall be coordinated with the CO a minimum of 72 hours in advance.

4. Night work will not be permitted as part of this project.

a. Park quite hours between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM when the Many Glacier Valley is open to visitors. All work within this timeframe shall be approved by the CO in advance.

b. In the event night work is required, night work must be approved by the CO. Safety, visitor impacts, and resource impacts would be reviewed before any approved night work can occur. Refer to 01 50 00 for night work mitigation measures.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities:

a. Existing utilities shown on the Drawings are based on data available from the NPS including previous projects and/or geographic information system data. Contractor is responsible for confirming/locating every service tie-in. Additional surveying is required.

1) Contractor shall have locating equipment (preferred GPR or other non-metallic pipe locating equipment) and skilled personnel to operate it.

b. Notify the CO and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

c. CO needs to be notified about any unforeseen conditions or anything like a damaged unknown utility, before the contractor is authorized to fix it.

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2. 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 Government Leases including Concessioners unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify the CO not less than seven days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without the CO’s written permission.

3. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: To be determined on a case-by-case basis with the CO.

4. Refer to Specification 01 73 40 for specific coordination requirements associated with water outages, scheduling, and timing.

5. Shutdown duration: Utilities shall not be disconnected and out of operation for more than 5 hours without CO’s written permission. A contingency plan shall be in place to re-instate service if work cannot be completed as planned.

6. Contractor will be responsible for the development and submittal of a Water Service Management Plan.

a. Submit and maintain a narrative plan with supporting drawings for coordination with the NPS in maintaining water utility services. The plan shall be developed for the following areas of work:

1) PA 01

2) PA 02

D. Nonsmoking Building and Site Restrictions:

1. Smoking including vaping is prohibited in the backcountry of GNP, and inside any structure including buildings.

2. Smoking is permissible outdoors at designated smoking areas.

1.11 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered by the Contractor will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 - Project Management and Coordination” for requirements on using the Project Website.

B. Hazardous Material: The Swiftcurrent Pump House 482 was tested for Asbestos containing material (ACM) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP.)

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1. The results and finding are contained in the report, “HAZMAT Survey B482_DEC2021,” dated 12/2021 by Reservoirs Environmental, Inc. found in the appendices of these specifications.

2. Contractor shall follow the Asbestos Control Act of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for any applicable Work.

3. MDEQ does not have separate state regulations for management disposal of lead based paint (LBP) and therefore, refers to the applicable federal regulations.

4. All handling and disposal of asbestos containing materials (ACM) or LBP must comply with current regulations.

5. Prior to any demolition of any ACM or LBP, the following abatement activities shall be completed:

a. Contractor to submit a workplan identifying a workplan for the removal and disposal of hazardous material. All means, methods, and locations of disposal shall be provided.

b. Identify who will be completing the work, and their licensure to do so as well as all the regulations that will be followed as part of the plan.

c. Contractor to submit technical specifications for abatement, removal and proper disposal of ACM or LBP.

6. The written plan shall conform to OSHA Lead in Construction regulations found in 29 CFR Part 1926.62 which requires the employer to provide worker protection, and the Asbestos Control Act of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

1.12 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORTS

A. The following geotechnical reports have been prepared for this project:

1. Will be available by addendum on a later date.

B. A copy of the reports are available to all plan holders with this package.

C. If conflicts occur between the reports and drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

1. Any and all discrepancies shall be reported to the CO immediately.

1.13 ADDITIONAL REPORTS

A. Project specific reports for reference include:

1. Hazmat report

2. Geotechnical report

3. Tank Rehab report

B. Copies of the reports are available to all plan holders with this package.

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C. If conflicts occur between the reports and drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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012721 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This 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

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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. Construction Camp Coordinator

5. Engineers

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

7. Scheduling

8. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

9. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

g. Construction camp supplies.

10. 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,

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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 the project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a maximum 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 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,

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.

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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 this 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. This is 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. Contractor’s proposal must 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. The proposal must 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.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Division 01 Specification, “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 the 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 the 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.

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B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed requiring overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. All 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. The labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices shall include all 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 the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the 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, the 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.

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 the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the 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

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pricing is accepted, then 1/2 of equipment costs…