B08_Solicitation_Attach_1_Specifications.pdf

Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (SACN) Saint Croix Falls, WI

Contract Number: 140P6023D0002

Replace Existing Fire & Security Alarm System

SACN

PMIS NO. 245498

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

(100% Final Construction Documents)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

FEBRUARY 2025

02/28/25

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 - DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - SHORT FORM

DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS

08 11 00 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 16 - FLUSH WOOD DOORS

08 70 00 - FINISH HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

09 29 00 - GYPSUM BOARD

09 91 00 - ARCHITECTURAL PAINTING

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 33 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES

26 50 00 - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 01 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS

28 10 01 - ACCESS CONTROL

28 20 01 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

28 46 00 - FIRE AND INTRUSION ALARM SYSTEM

D I V I S I O N 0 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - SHORT FORM

SECTION 01 10 00 - DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: This project will replace the aging fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems with new fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems at the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. The existing systems are experiencing significant false alarms and local servicing organizations are having difficulties servicing the existing systems. The

National Park Service (NPS) desires to replace the existing systems with non-proprietary systems ensuring local service organizations are capable of maintaining the new systems.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Park: Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway – 401 N. Hamilton St. Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024; Project

Location(s) Lower District, Namekagon District, and Marshland District; see contract drawings.

B. BASE BID:

a. Demolition and replacement of the existing fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems within multiple buildings as noted within the Contract Documents (refer to Drawings and Specifications 26 05 00, 26 05 19, 26 05 33, 28 05 01 and 28 46 00 for additional information).

b. The installation of a new electronic access control system with card reader access for selected doors and noted within the Contract Documents (refer to Drawings and Specifications 26 05 00, 26 05 19, 26 05 33, 28 05 01 and 28 10 01 for additional information).

c. The replacement of selective doors, frames and door hardware as noted within the Contract

Documents (refer to Drawings and Specifications 08 11 00, 28 14 16 and 08 70 00 for additional information).

d. In addition, the contractor is responsible for minor patching, painting and firestopping of areas affected by the work to maintain existing conditions as noted within the Contract Documents

(refer to Drawings and Specifications 07 84 00, 09 29 00 and 09 91 00 for additional information).

C. BID OPTIONS:

a. Installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) system for selected buildings as noted within the

Contract Documents (refer to Drawings and Specifications 26 05 00, 26 05 19, 26 05 33, 28 05 01 and 28 20 01 for additional information).

b. The installation of exterior lighting to compliment the installation of the video surveillance cameras as noted within the Contract Documents (refer to Drawings and Specifications 26 05 00, 26 05 33 and 26 50 00 for additional information).

D. Work will be performed within the following buildings:

a. Lower District.

i. Headquarters and Visitor Center.

ii. County Road S Maintenance Shop.

iii. County Road S Cold Storage Building (Pole Barn).

iv. Ray’s Garage.

b. Namekagon District.

i. Trego Visitor Center.

ii. Quarters Duplex.

iii. Quarters Garage.

iv. Namekagon Maintenance Shop.

v. East Cold Storage.

vi. West Cold Storage.

vii. Hazmat Locker.

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c. Marshland District.

i. Marshland Maintenance Shop.

ii. Wood Shop.

iii. Small Tool Storage Building.

iv. Cold Storage.

v. Evidence Storage.

vi. HazMat Locker.

E. Within the Headquarters and Visitor Center, the existing Fire Alarm System shall be taken out of service only after the new Fire Alarm Control Unit is installed, programmed, communicating with central station and sprinkler system water flow, valve tamper and pressure switches are connected to the new Fire Alarm

System.

F. The contractor shall be responsible for minimizing the impairment time of the Security System within the

Archive Storage (Rm 125) and Collection Storage (Rm 124) of the Headquarters and Visitor Center. In the event that the system is impaired outside working hours, the contractor shall immediately notify the NPS.

G. Contractor shall provide a Dust Management Plan for Lower District Headquarters and Visitor Center, see housekeeping section herein and Contract Drawings for detailed requirements.

H. All work will be performed under a single contract.

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 304 calendar days of the start date provided on the

Notice to Proceed. The period of performance is inclusive of 7 weather days.

Upon contract award, the Contractor shall develop a schedule sequencing plan that outlines demolition and new construction activities and submit it for approval before commencing work.

The sequence priority of work shall be as follows:

• Priority #1: Lower District – Headquarters/Visitor Center and Ray’s Garage. (Note: The Visitor Center is closed to the public starting at the end of October and reopens in early April.)

• Priority #2: Namekagon District – Visitor Center and other buildings. (Note: The Visitor Center closes to the public after Labor Day and reopens on Memorial Day.)

• Priority #3: Marshland District – Buildings.

• Priority #4: Remaining buildings within the Lower District.

If the Contractor requires changes to the approved schedule, they shall notify the CO and COR at least 7 days in advance, providing an updated schedule along with documentation/justification supporting the proposed changes and an assessment of potential project impacts for reapproval.

Unless otherwise specified, buildings may be occupied by NPS staff during work activities.

1.3 Contract Price Schedule:

A. The Contractor shall complete the price schedule (provided as a separate document) and include it with their formal bid proposal.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies to coordinate proposed locations, times for excavation and request location services prior to any digging operation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the NPS. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

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

2.3.1 Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times, the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/fosc/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 FT of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day

Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Limits: Confine constructions operations to those areas of the buildings shown on the drawings.

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C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to NPS, NPS's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

D. Utilities:

a) General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum as required.

b) Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Use resources wisely and minimize waste of water.

c) Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Power may or may not meet your construction power tool requirements, provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

E. Security and Protection Facilities: Contractor shall perform demolition of the existing and installation of new fire alarm and intrusion alarm systems in a manner the limits the period of time buildings remain unprotected. Contractor shall submit work schedule and coordinate with the NPS to allow the park to provide the services of security guards for purposes of maintaining fire watch and building security unless indicated otherwise.

F. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

G. Cleaning of Equipment: N/A

H. Tree and Plant Protection: N/A

I. Pest Control: N/A

J. Site Enclosure Fence: N/A

K. Security Enclosure and Lockup: N/A

L. Temporary Enclosures: N/A

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the building where work is being performed.

a. Most tool and small material storage can be in the buildings were the demolition and installation are taking place No vehicles will be parked around buildings except for loading or unloading, then they will be moved to public parking areas. Vehicles need to be operated and temporarily parked on hard surfaces when available. Such surfaces are limited up close to the structures and can be identified on a map. Work and staging areas will create as minimal interference with the visitor experience as possible.

b. Coordinate all material storage and staging areas with NPS, if needed, to ensure adequate space is available at the various project sites. For the Lower District: Headquarters and Visitors Center

Building, contractor staging is limited to the four parking stalls located on the north side of the parking lot, closest to the building. Prior to site mobilization, if material storage and staging areas are needed, the contractor must submit a storage and staging plan to NPS for approval. All dumpsters, main storage, or CONEX boxes must be placed in an area approved by NPS.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: N/A

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3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Dust and debris (including ceiling tile debris) shall be vacuumed and cleaned back to original condition, daily or prior to moving to another work area/room. Use dust partitions and plastic sheeting / tape where necessary to protect office areas, office cubicles, and other work areas from dust and debris.

B. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

a. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor may use park dumpsters for non-recyclables with prior approval by the COR.

b. Manage work activities to reduce dust and debris liberated during demolition and new work.

Place protective covering (plastic or drop clothes) to protect cultural displays and retail shelving and racks

c. Address Recycling: NPS goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement. Send a report of the weights and categories of construction and demolition waste, and recycling to the COR for entry into the NPS

Solid Waste Management Data Base.

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

A. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Examples include general electrical hazards, slip, trips and falls, ladder safety and moving vehicles. Document and submit meeting minutes to the CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

B. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations). Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

C. No grinding, welding, or hot operations requiring a permit shall be conducted onsite.

D. NPS COR and contractor lead on site will validate existing smoke and heat detection devices are active, prior to the contractor leaving the site each evening after work, in the structure under construction.

E. NPS will remove all museum collections/artifacts (if possible, as determined by the RM) from each structure, prior work beginning.” At construction time all museum property will be housed in collections storage, where it will be impossible to remove it from. The Contractor must work with Resource

Management (Lisa Yager and Jade Ryerson) to re-organize some of the collections and spaces to facilitate their work.

F. The Contractor shall coordinate all work/impairments with the NPS Facilities Management Team. The

NPS team will be responsible for notifying the local fire department of work progress and the online or offline status of building fire suppression systems.

G. Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof.

H. Travel distance from any workstation to nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

I. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart

D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov). Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926

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1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR, and park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use the emergency response kit.

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management:

J. Noise Control: Perform operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR.

K. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise: Permitted only during Daytime.

1. Do not exceed the following dB(A) limitations at 50 feet:

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise

70 More than 12 minutes in any hour

80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

L. Ambient Noise:

1. Maximum noise levels (dB) for receiving noise area at property line shall be as follows:

a. Residential receiving area:

1) Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB

b. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

1) Daytime: 67 dB Nighttime: 65 dB

3.12 Indoor air Quality:

M. Where used, sealants, adhesives, paints, coatings, and other similar materials shall be low VOC materials.

3.13 Patch and Painting:

N. Surfaces impacted by the work shall be patched and painted with commercially available low VOC emitting materials meeting commercial standards. Damaged areas must match the existing texture and be primed, followed by two coats of paint matching the adjacent surfaces' sheen. The painted area shall extend to the nearest cut points of the impacted surface, and the extent of the painted area must be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to painting. Color selections require approval by the COR before purchase. For existing coated surfaces, apply coatings per the manufacturer’s recommendations, ensuring compatibility with the existing finish. All work will be subject to quality assurance inspections and must receive final approval from the COR.

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate long lead and delivery time items within the schedule.

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions. No cost changes for items viewable during site visit will be allowed.

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ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, standards and organizations which may be used in/referred within the Construction

Specifications or Special Provisions, may be found linked from the listed page below. On the home page, follow the link under “Contracting and Procurement” labeled “NPS Reference Standards.”

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (APP): Submit a site-specific accident prevention (safety) plan. The

Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name and qualifications of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. First aid and rescue procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Outline of each sequenced portion of the work , the hazards associated with each one, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each sequenced portion of the work, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample JHA template may be provided upon request.

5. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as cave-ins, earthquake, explosions, fires, floods, power outages, slides, and windstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

6. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies.

7. Recognition that work will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage if applicable.

8. Supplemental hazard specific plans may be required IAW 29 CFR 1926 or 1910.

9. Temporary fire protection.

B. Meeting and Inspection Reports: Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Submit a report of safety meetings and inspections to CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the CO and COR as soon as safely possible and assist the CO and COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide access to facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

7.6 Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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7.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to always wear necessary protective equipment.

A. PPE must meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR 1926

Subpart E.

B. A hard hat use area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the

Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

C. All PPE will be serviceable at all times. At a minimum, maintain four sets of PPE including hard hats and all other Accident Prevention Plan required equipment.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate, if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources.

Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state, and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak, or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

7.9 Unforeseen Hazardous Materials: It is not anticipated the presence of hazardous materials such as PCB, lead paint, friable or non-friable asbestos, or other OSHA-regulated chemicals (29 CFR Part 1910.1000) will be encounter during construction. If materials potentially hazardous to human health are encountered during construction, the Contractor shall immediately stop work in the affected area and notify the Contracting Officer. The

NPS will assess the material within 14 calendar days. If determined non-hazardous, the Contractor will be directed to resume work without change. If the material is hazardous and handling is necessary to continue the work, a contract modification will be issued in accordance with FAR 52.243-4, "Changes," and FAR 52.236-2, "Differing

Site Conditions.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed. See Item 9.1C below.

ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Technical Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using National

Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form. Submit completed CM-16 forms to the CO and the COR.

B. Submittal List: Administrative required submittals are listed below and does not include technical section submittal requirements included in each technical section.

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C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation, and any applicable bonds, must be submitted within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award. The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction

Conference. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-

Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written

Notice to Proceed has been issued. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-

Construction Conference:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule and along with sequence of work. (Must include shop drawings, procurement time including long lead time items, mobilization, trade work progression and completion at minimum.)

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (see section 7 of this document).

5. Fire Protection System Impairment Plan.

6. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

7. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF1413).

8. Quality Control Plan.

9. Waste Management Plan.

10. Contractors Commissioning Plan.

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan Submitted to AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

a. National Park Service is the acting Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the NPS to complete the permit application.

9.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet.

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate all coordinating materials and work impacting the installation coordination, connection details, anchorage requirements, hardware locations, and installation details and locations.

1. Submit Shop Drawings according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or

.TIF) and two full size hardcopy documents to COR.

B. Product Data: Provide component construction and specification data sheets, anchorage requirements and any other product specific data.

1. Submit Product Data according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) to COR.

C. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

D. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return one copy to the Contractor. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 Dust Management Plan for Lower District Headquarters and Visitor Center.

9.4 Approved Equals: If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 1 manufacturer, the description of the proposed item must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the NPS’s needs as demonstrated by the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that

“equal” products must meet and/or exceed that as specified in the solicitation or relevant specification.

A. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

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1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified and with the salient characteristics provided.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance. Including schematics for electrical systems, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

C. Approved Equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

9.5 Progress Reporting: The initial Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values are required a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. After the Notice to Proceed is issued and after on-site work begins, progress will be documented via daily logs and by providing an updated Construction Schedule and Schedule of

Values when requested; but minimally with each pay application. Submit digital copy electronically (PDF preferred) of all required documents. Construction Schedules are normally in bar chart form and indicate estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. For a pay application to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner, the following information must either be submitted prior to or accompany submission of the pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process , including photo documentation capturing key milestones, completed work, and site conditions. Photos should be dated and referenced in relation to the construction schedule.

B. Updated Schedule of Values: Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for payment. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values format may be provided upon request.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 NPS will provide temporary services (e.g., power and water). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary services, equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures working toward Final Acceptance.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, rubbish, debris and protective covering and barriers.. Move attic stock to location coordinated with COR. Each building shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use prior to requesting final inspection. Inspector holds the right to reschedule if project is not ready for inspection.

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11.3 Completion and Final Inspection: Contractor shall submit written certification of project completion and request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and COR. The Contracting Officer or designee will make an inspection within 14 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

A. If the work is determined to be complete following the final inspection with minor comments, the COR will prepare and provide the Contractor a Punch List noting outstanding items to be addressed.

B. If the work is not determined to be complete following the final inspection, the Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. Contractor, after completing the work according to the

Contract Documents, shall resubmit completion and request a new final inspection. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List within 30 calendar days, or a time directed by the CO.

D. Once Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items are accepted, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of Final Acceptance of Work and request the final pay application.

E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

F. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Final Acceptance of the Work: After all punch list deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final

Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting

Officer before final payment can occur.

11.5 Warranties

A. Construction Warranty shall be based on date of final acceptance of the work and remain in effect for one year.

B. Provide all manufacturer warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extent of coverage and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted product.

11.5 Project Record Drawings (As-builts)

A. Maintain and update contract drawings to reflect actual construction, marking changes, deletions, and additions.

B. Submit completed as-built drawings (1 hard copy, 11”x17”, and an electronic copy in PDF format, along with updated AutoCAD files (.dwg)) upon project completion, reflecting all final construction conditions

(refer to Division 28 Specifications for additional information).

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

D I V I S I O N 0 6

WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

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ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Rough carpentry.

B. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Referenced Standards:

1. The Engineered Wood Association (APA):

a. PRP-108, Performance Standards and Qualification Policy for Structural Use

Panels.

b. U450, Storage and Handling of APA Trademarked Panels.

c. Y510, Plywood Design Specification.

2. ASTM International (ASTM):

a. A153/A153M, Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and

Steel Hardware.

b. D2898, Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated

Wood for Fire Testing.

c. D4442, Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of

Wood and Wood-Base Materials.

d. D4444, Standard Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of

Hand-Held Moisture Meters.

e. E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials.

3. American Wood Protection Association (AWPA):

a. M2, Standard for Inspection of Preservative Treated for Industrial Use.

b. M3, Standard for the Quality Control of Preservative Treated Products for

Industrial Use.

c. M4, Standard for the Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products.

d. T1 Processing and Treatment Standard.

e. U1, Use Category System: User Specification for Treated Wood.

4. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

5. FM Global (FM):

a. 1-49, Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets - Perimeter Flashing.

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6. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST):

a. PS 1, Quantitative NMR (Benzoic Acid).

b. PS 20, American Softwood Lumber Standard.

7. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

a. 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

B. Qualifications:

1. Wood Treatment Plant: AWPA M3.

2. Treated Wood Inspection: AWPA M2.

C. Miscellaneous:

1. Factory marking:

a. Lumber:

1) Identify type, grade, moisture content, inspection service, producing mill, and other qualities specified.

2) Marking may be omitted, as allowed by the building code, if certificate of inspection is provided for each shipment.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings and Product Data:

1. Product technical data.

1.4 DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Delivery, storage and handling of untreated wood products:

1. Lumber: As recommended by the grading agency indicated on the grade stamp.

2. Plywood: APA U450.

B. Delivery, storage, handling and disposal of treated wood products: AWPA M4.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the manufacturers listed in the applicable

Articles below are acceptable.

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2.2 MATERIALS

A. General:

1. Lumber (for framing, blocking, nailers, furring, grounds and similar members):

a. NIST PS 20.

b. Species:

1) Treated material: As indicated in the appropriate AWPA standard.

a) Provide species of FRTM as necessary to achieve UL rating listed.

c. Grade:

1) For nominal sizes up to and including 2 x 4: Standard and better.

2) For nominal sizes up to 2 inches thick and wider than 4 inches: #2 and better.

2. Non-structural plywood:

a. NIST PS 1.

b. plugged:

1) Exposure: EXP1.

2) Thickness: 1/2 inches. 5/8 inches.

3) Touch sanded.

B. Preservative Treated Material:

1. Moisture content:

a. Prior to treatment: 25%.

b. Kiln-dry after treatment (KDAT), ASTM D4442 and ASTM D4444:

1) Lumber: 19% maximum.

2) Plywood: 18% maximum.

2. Preservative:

a. Waterborne: AWPA T1.

b. As indicated in the appropriate AWPA standard.

3. Pressure-treat material in accordance with AWPA U1.

4. Wherever practicable, material to be treated shall be manufactured in its final form prior to treatment.

C. Fire-Retardant Treated Material (FRTM):

1. Acceptable manufacturer:

a. Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.:

1) Interior: "Pyro-Guard".

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2) Exterior: "Exterior Fire-X".

2. Maximum moisture content:

a. Prior to treatment: 25%.

b. Kiln-dry after treatment (KDAT), ASTM D4442 and ASTM D4444:

1) Lumber: 19% (KDAT).

2) Plywood: 15% (KD-15).

3. Fire-retardant preservative:

a. Provide protection against decay:

1) EPA registered for use as a wood preservative.

b. Shall not bleed-through or adversely affect bond of any finish.

4. Pressure-treat material in accordance with AWPA U1.

5. UL Classified:

a. FR-S, UL 723.

b. Exterior: No increase in classification when subjected to the Standard Rain Test, ASTM D2898.

c. Provide UL mark on each piece of FRTM.

6. Maximum flame spread rating: 25, ASTM E84.

7. Wherever practicable, material to be treated shall be manufactured in its final form prior to treatment.

D. Fasteners and Anchors:

1. Nails and screws:

a. Dry, non-corrosive exposure: Hot dipped galvanized meeting ASTM A153 or

Type 304 stainless steel.

b. Wet, corrosive, marine, and/or below grade: Type 316 stainless steel.

2. Adhesive anchors, expansion anchors, self-tapping concrete anchors, bolts, nuts, and washers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Verify measurements, dimensions, and shop drawing details before proceeding.

B. Coordinate location of studs, nailers, blocking, grounds and similar supports for attached work.

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3.2 ERECTION AND INSTALLATION

A. General:

1. Provide preservative treated material for all wood used:

a. Outside building.

b. Below grade.

2. Provide fire-retardant treated material for all wood used:

a. Inside building.

b. Exterior building walls.

B. Attach work securely by anchoring and fastening as indicated or required to support applied loading.

1. Anchor wood to concrete using adhesive or expansion anchors as specified in

Specification Section 03 15 19.

a. Separate wood from direct contact to concrete with polyethylene foam gasket strip.

1) Size: 1/4 inches by width of wood member.

2) Owens Corning "SillSealR".

2. Anchor wood to metal using bolts and nuts as specified in Specification Section 03 15 19.

3. Provide flat washers under all bolt heads and nuts.

4. Fasten plywood in accordance with APA recommendations.

5. Use fasteners of size that will not penetrate members where opposite side will be exposed to view or receive finish materials.

6. Install fasteners without splitting of wood; predrill as required.

7. Do not drive threaded friction type fasteners.

8. Tighten bolts and lag screws at installation and retighten as required.

C. Set work to required levels and lines, plumb, true.

1. Shim as required.

2. Cut and fit accurately.

D. Provide wood grounds, nailers, or blocking where required for attachment of other work and surface applied items.

1. Form to shapes indicated or required.

a. FRTM lumber:

1) Do not rip or mill.

2) Cross-cutting and drilling are allowable in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and UL requirements.

3) Resurfacing, planing or fabrication of special shapes or profiles shall be done prior to treatment.

b. FRTM plywood:

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1) Cross-cutting, ripping and drilling are allowable in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and UL requirements.

c. Light sanding of FRTM as permitted by UL to remove raised grain or prepare for finishing is allowable.

d. Field treat cuts and holes in preservative treated material in accordance with

AWPA M4 and manufacturer's published recommendations.

2. Grounds:

a. Dressed, key beveled lumber minimum 1-1/2 inches wide of thickness required to bring face of ground even with finish material.

b. Remove temporary grounds when no longer required.

E. When wood has been exposed to moisture allow to completely dry out prior to covering with additional wood or another material.

F. Correct or replace wood which shows bowing, warping or twisting to provide a straight, plumb and level substrate for applications of other materials.

D I V I S I O N 0 7

THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Firestopping of joints in fire resistance-rated construction, including through-wall penetrations, and membrane penetrations.

2. Smokestopping of joints, through-wall penetrations, and membrane penetrations of smoke-rated construction.

3. Firestopping assemblies.

4. Engineering Judgments furnished by manufacturers of firestopping materials.

5. Special Inspections.

6. Labeling of Firestopping Assemblies.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Terminology:

1. Terminology indicated below are not defined terms and are not indicated with initial capital letters, but when used in this section have the meaning indicated below:

a. “Engineering judgement” means an evaluation of the anticipated performance of a firestopping materials or assembly that has not been fire tested (including but not limited to firestopping materials or systems that do not have a UL listing).

Engineering judgements shall be governed by the International Firestop Council

(IFC) Guidelines referenced in this Section and are based on the performance of listed firestopping materials and assemblies and generally accepted engineering principles. As indicated in the IFC guidelines, engineering judgements are issued by a firestopping product manufacturer’s technical engineering employee.

Relative to this term, engineering judgements are not issued by and are not the responsibility of Engineer.

b. “Firestopping” means material or combination of materials used to retain integrity of fire-rated construction by maintaining an effective barrier against the spread of flame, smoke, and hot gases through penetrations in fire rated wall and floor assemblies. The word “firestop” has the same meaning as “firestopping”.

c. “Smokestopping” means material or combination of materials used to retain integrity of smoke-rated construction by maintaining an effective barrier against the spread of smoke, and hot gases through penetrations in smoke-rated partitions and barrier assemblies. The word “smokestop” has the same meaning as

“smokestopping.”

B. Reference Standards: Standards referenced in this section include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. ASTM International (ASTM):

a. E119, Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

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b. E814, Standard Method of Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire Stops.

c. E1399, Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems.

d. E1966, Standard Test Method for Fire Resistive Joint Systems.

e. E2174, Standard Practice for On-site Inspection of Installed Fire Stops.

f. E2393, Standard Practice for On-site Inspection of Installed Fire Resistive Joint

Systems and Perimeter Fire Barriers.

2. Firestop Contractors International Association's (FCIA):

a. Firestop Manual of Practice (MOP).

3. FM (FM):

a. FM 4991, Approval Standard for Firestop Contractors.

b. FM Approvals Guide (online product directory).

4. International Firestop Council (IFC):

a. Recommended IFC Guidelines for Evaluating Firestop Systems in Engineering

Judgments (EJs), referred to herein as IFC Recommended Guidelines.

b. Firestop Inspection Pocket Guide.

5. UL Solutions (UL):

a. 263, Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

b. 1479, Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire Stops.

c. 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems.

6. UL Solutions Product iQ (Online Product Directory):

a. Through Penetration Firestop Systems (XHEZ).

b. Joint Systems (XHBN).

c. Fill, Void, or Cavity Materials (XHHW).

d. Firestop Devices (XHJI).

e. Forming Materials (XHKU).

f. Wall Opening Protective Materials (CLIV).

g. Fire Resistance Ratings (BXRH).

1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Coordinate the Work required by this Section with other construction that must be performed prior to or concurrent with the Work of this Section.

2. Materials and assemblies furnished as part of the Work of this Section shall be furnished by a single manufacturer. Supplier shall ensure compatibility of all materials and assemblies furnished under this Section and compatibility with other materials with which the Work of this Section will come into contact.

B. Sequencing and Scheduling:

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1. Perform installation of firestopping and smokestopping after completing installation of penetrating items and prior to covering or concealing of openings.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. For required firestopping applications for which no qualified previously tested materials or system is commercially available through Supplier, submit to authority having jurisdiction an engineering judgment derived from similar qualified tested system designs or other tests for approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to installation.

Upon Engineer’s request, submit to Engineer copy of such engineering judgements and approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

2. Engineering judgment documents shall comply with requirements of International

Firestop Council.

B. Qualifications:

1. Design Professional:

a. Where Contractor proposes providing firestopping materials or assemblies that have not been fire tested (including but not limited to, firestopping materials or systems that do not have a UL listing), Supplier shall prepare engineering judgement, submit to, and obtain approval or acceptance by authority having jurisdiction. Such engineering judgement shall be prepared by, or under the direct, personal, supervision and control of design professional registered and licensed in the same jurisdiction as the Site, appropriate for the type of firestopping required.

b. Submit evidence of design professional’s compliance with Contract requirements regarding licensure, registration, and insurance.

c. Engineering judgements shall bear design professional’s seal, signature, and date.

2. Installer:

a. Entity that selects and installs firestopping materials and assemblies shall be an organization regularly engaged in and experienced in firestopping construction…