B08_Solicitation_(Attach_1_Specifications).pdf

STE. GENEVIEVE

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI

Delassus-Kern House

Stabilization and Shoring

19071 US-61, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

PMIS No. 331639B

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

601 RIVERFRONT DR.

OMAHA, NE 68102

MAY 10, 2023

STGE 331639B MAY 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Seals Page Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 Division 01 Short Form General Requirements Section 01 35 91 Historic Treatment Procedures

DIVISION 02: EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 19 Selective Demolition

DRAWINGS

G0.0 COVER SHEET

G0.1 GENERAL NOTES

G0.2 SITE PLAN

G.03 REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOS

G.04 REPRESENTATIVE PHOTOS

S1.0 FOUNDATION SHORING PLAN

S1.1 BASEMENT SHORING PLAN

S1.2 FIRST FLOOR SHORING PLAN

S1.3 SECOND FLOOR SHORING PLAN

S2.0 EAST ELEVATION

S3.0 LONGITUDINAL SECTION

S3.1 LATERAL SECTION

S3.2 ENLARGED LATERAL SECTION

S5.0 DETAILS

End of Section

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May 10, 2023

STE. GENEVIEVE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

STE. GENEVIEVE, MISSOURI

Delassus-Kern House Stabilization and Shoring National Park Service PMIS No. 331639B

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF RECORD

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

George R. Mulholland, P.E.

Missouri Professional Engineer #2013030728 Expires 12/31/2023

Responsible for:

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SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: The goals of this project are to install shoring to stabilize the Delassus-Kern House located in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The house is a vertical log structure originally constructed in c.

1792 with later modifications dating to approximately the 1840s. The house is a visitor destination and is publicly accessed.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: The project is located within the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The project address is 19071 US-61, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670.

B. Work consists of: The work for this project consists of installing shoring as depicted on the drawings and incidental work and repairs required to perform the same.

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

D. Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 180 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed. The period of performance is inclusive of 10 weather days.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Existing utilities are not anticipated to be in conflict with performing the work. No active electrical or water services are present at the site. The contractor will be required to provide electrical power and water as required to perform the work.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert (Contracting Officer) CO and (Contracting Officer’s Representative) COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

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.

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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.

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

a. Do no smoke within 50 feet of the project.

C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The contractor shall provide signage, construction fencing, or other methods necessary to protect the public during the work. The contractor shall coordinate with the park and CO regarding required property or interior closures and redirection of visitors.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work outside of normal business hours will require prior approval of the Contracting officer. Submit request 2 business days in advance.

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 2 business days in advance of the work.

B. 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

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. Protect all trees and mature vegetation within the project limits from damage.

B. Ground Protection: Avoid creating ruts, damaging, or disturbing unpaved surfaces. At all areas of laydown, staging, and contractor parking, Contractor shall provide protection to unpaved areas in the form of ground protection mats (¾” plywood is also acceptable) covered with https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/

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gravel. Upon project completion, restore grassy areas to pre-construction condition. Remove gravel from site.

C. Limits: Limit use of premises to construction area as shown on the site plan and as directed by the COR.

D. Contractor Parking: Parking at the site is limited. Contractor should plan accordingly to minimize the amount of worker parking required at the site at any one time.

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

F. Utilities

1. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract

Sum as required.

2. Water Service: None available. Contractor to provide for their own use.

3. Electric Power Service: None available. Contractor to provide for their own use.

4. Toilets: Contractor provided for contracting personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Coordinate with COR for approved location if not shown on attached site plan.

G. Security and Protection facilities:

1. 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.

2. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project

Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area.

Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

3. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures as required for protection of construction in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities. Provide temporary weathertight enclosure for building exterior.

4. A site fence is not required; Contractor shall secure all materials, equipment, and construction while not on site.

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3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A.

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor to verify path to site and meet state and county road requirements and height restrictions for all park work/access.

3.7 Housekeeping:

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

1. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters

2. Address Recycling: Government 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.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings, Unoccupied:

1. Contractor shall be responsible for and protect the entire facility and construction site from notice to proceed through final acceptance.

3.9 Photo Documentation:

A. Contractor must provide existing condition, progress and completion photos. All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted electronically by email or via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

1. Existing Condition Images: Before starting construction, take color, dated, digital images of project site and adjacent property/roads/etc. that may be impacted by construction activity/traffic. Include existing items to remain or be salvaged from different vantage points and with context for location identification.

2. Construction Progress Images:

a. Document all stages of work for a full understanding of existing conditions exposure during demolition and sequencing of repairs.

b. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

c. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

B. Completion Images:

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1. Document all completed work within scope of work.

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

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. Document and submit meeting minutes to the CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

1. 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.

B. 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.

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

A. Noise Control: Perform demolition and construction operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the CO or COR.

B. 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

2. Maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A) Compressors 75 Pneumatic Tools 80 Pumps 75 Saws 75 Generators 75 Vibrators 75 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926 https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926

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C. Ambient Noise:

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

Residential receiving area:

Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB

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.

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.”

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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): Prior to any work on site, 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. Fall protection plan for elevated work.

4. Training, both initial and continuing.

5. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, 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 phase, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample JHA template may be provided upon request.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 two 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.

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ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

8.1 The successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend at preconstruction conference.

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 in 9.1.C and do not include technical section submittal requirements included in each technical section.

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 CO will consider other contractual remedies.

Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued. CO will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule. (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. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

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

7. Quality Control Plan.

8. Waste Management Plan

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

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

a. Name of Permit.

b. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

9.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: CO 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

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details and locations. Sections shall be depicted at a scale no less than 1-1/2 inch = 1 foot, and details shall be depicted at a scale no less than 3 inch = 1 foot

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. Samples: Submit 2 color samples 4” x 6” minimum in size for all color and product selection.

Paint samples shall be actual paint finish drawdown for all project colors.

1. Submit Samples CM-16 Transmittal Form according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) and physical samples of actual material to COR.

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

E. After approving submittals, CO and/or COR will return one copy to the Contractor. If submittals are not approved, CO 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 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 Government’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:

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 and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, 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.

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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.

9.4 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.

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 CO may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values format may be provided upon request.

9.5 Requests for Information: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI. The RFI form will be provided by the CO during the preconstruction meeting.

A. Process for Submitting an RFI:

a. Enter general information at the top of the form.

b. Under the "Action" section at the bottom of the form, enter details of question and attach related documents.

c. Provide completed form electronically to the CO.

B. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

CO will determine critical nature of each RFI and issue response accordingly.

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

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in Contract Time or Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

E. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in need for a change to Contract Time or

Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following terms and conditions of contract.

9.6 Permits and Responsibilities: Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

A. Provide the CO with copies of all issued permits.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 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, and rubbish. Move attic stock to location coordinated with COR. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use. Inspector holds the right to reschedule if project is not ready for inspection.

11.3 Completion and Final Inspection: Contractor shall submit written certification of project completion and request a final inspection to the CO and COR. The CO or designee will make an inspection within 10 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 CO 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, CO will issue Letter of Final Acceptance of Work and request the final pay application.

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E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the CO 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 CO 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.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 35 91 - HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2

SUMMARY

A. Section includes general protection and treatment procedures for designated historic spaces, areas, rooms, and surfaces in Project.

1.3

DEFINITIONS

A. Dismantle: To disassemble or detach a historic item from a surface, or a nonhistoric item from a historic surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to historic items and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

B. Historic: Spaces, areas, rooms, surfaces, materials, finishes, and overall appearance that are important to the successful preservation of the structure.

C. Match: To blend with adjacent construction and manifest no apparent difference in material type, species, cut, form, detail, color, grain, texture, or finish; as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

D. Refinish: To remove existing finishes to base material and apply new finish to match original, or as otherwise indicated.

E. Reinstall: To protect removed or dismantled item, perform repairs as indicated, and reinstall it in original position, or where indicated.

F. Remove: To take down or detach a nonhistoric item located within a historic space, area, or room, using methods and equipment to prevent damage to historic items and surfaces;

disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

G. Repair: To correct damage and defects, retaining existing materials, features, and finishes while employing as little new material as possible. This includes patching, piecing-in, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing or upgrading materials.

H. Replace: To remove, duplicate, and reinstall entire item with new material. The original item is the pattern for creating duplicates unless otherwise indicated.

I. Replicate: To reproduce in exact detail, materials, and finish unless otherwise indicated.

J. Reproduce: To fabricate a new item, accurate in detail to the original, and from either the same or a similar material as the original, unless otherwise indicated.

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K. Restore: To consolidate, replicate, reproduce, repair, and refinish as required to achieve the indicated results.

L. Retain: To keep existing items that are not to be removed or dismantled.

M. Reversible: New construction work, treatments, or processes that can be removed or undone in the future without damaging historic materials unless otherwise indicated.

N. Salvage: To protect removed or dismantled items and deliver them to Owner.

O. Stabilize: To provide structural reinforcement of unsafe or deteriorated items while maintaining the essential form as it exists at present; also, to reestablish a weather-resistant enclosure.

P. Strip: To remove existing finish down to base material unless otherwise indicated.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. In place of a separate Historic Treatment Schedule, incorporate the following considerations into overall the project schedule:

1. A construction schedule coordinating the sequencing and scheduling of historic treatment work for entire Project, including each activity to be performed in historic spaces, areas, and rooms, and on historic surfaces; and based on Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical construction activities from separate entities responsible for historic treatment work.

3. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain best historic treatment results.

4. Coordinate sequence of historic treatment work activities to accommodate the following:

a. Owner's partial occupancy of existing building.

b. Other known work in progress.

c. Tests and inspections.

5. Detail sequence of historic treatment work, with start and end dates.

6. Utility Services: Indicate how long utility services will be interrupted. Coordinate shutoff, capping, and continuation of utility services.

7. Equipment Data: List gross loaded weight, axle-load distribution, and wheel-base dimension data for mobile and heavy equipment proposed for use. Do not use such equipment without certification from Contractor's professional engineer that the structure can support the imposed loadings without damage.

B. Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation: Coordinate historic treatment work with circulation patterns within Project building(s) and site. Plan and execute the Work accordingly.

1.5 FOUND MATERIALS PROTECTION AND OWNERSHIP

A. Historic items, relics, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, antiques, documents, artifacts, architectural fragments, and other items of interest or value that may be encountered or uncovered during the Work, regardless of whether they were previously documented, remain NPS property. CO will determine which items are historic in nature and will direct the Contractor as to their treatment.

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1. Survey the site with the CO and other staff prior to the start of work to identify historic materials, materials to be salvaged, and debris that may be removed.

2. Notify the CO immediately upon discovery of additional items not identified during the initial survey.

3. Coordinate with CO who will establish special procedures for dismantling and salvaging.

4. Dismantle and salvage each item or object and protect it from damage as directed, then promptly deliver it to CO or store where directed.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Preconstruction Documentation: Show preexisting conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements, including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by Contractor's historic treatment operations.

B. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan: Submit 30 days before work begins.

C. Fire-Prevention Plan: Submit 30 days before work begins.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Title X Requirement: Each firm conducting activities that disturb painted surfaces shall be a "Lead-Safe Certified Firm" according to 40 CFR 745, Subpart E, and use only workers that are trained in lead-safe work practices.

B. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan: Prepare a plan that outlines procedures and methods for protection of historic features and materials at the project site. Identify tasks related to mobilization/demobilization, staging, and construction which may have potential to impact existing architecture and landscape elements. Describe means and methods to be used to avoid damage during operations.

C. Fire-Prevention Plan: Prepare a written plan for preventing fires during the Work, including placement of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, rag buckets, and other fire-control devices during each phase or process. Coordinate plan with Owner's fire-protection equipment and requirements. Include fire-watch personnel's training, duties, and authority to enforce fire safety.

D. Safety and Health Standard: ANSI/ASSE A10.6.

1.8 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF HISTORIC MATERIALS

A. Salvaged Historic Materials:

1. Remove loose dirt and debris from salvaged historic items.

2. Wrap or pack salvaged item to cushion against damage during handling. Label item with the following information:

a. Date of removal

b. Precise location from which it was removed

c. Date it was turned over to the NPS.

3. Record location of salvaged items removed on a copy of the construction drawings. Note date removed and date turned over to the NPS. Maintain this set as a salvage record.

Submit to NPS at project closeout.

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4. Transport items to Owner's storage area designated by Owner.

5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

B. Historic Materials for Reinstallation: Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment unless otherwise indicated. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials to make items functional for use indicated.

C. Temporary Protection for Existing Historic Materials: Protect existing materials indicated to remain against damage and soiling during construction. Attachments of temporary protection to existing construction shall be approved by CO prior to installation.

D. Temporary Storage: When permitted by CO, items may be removed to a secure storage location, cleaned, and reinstalled in their original locations when operations are complete. Store historic materials in a weathertight and ventilated enclosure that is protected from moisture, temperature variations and theft.

1.9 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Size Limitations in Historic Spaces: Materials, products, and equipment used for performing the Work and for transporting debris, materials, and products shall be of sizes that clear surfaces within historic spaces, areas, rooms, and openings, including temporary protection, by 6 inches (150 mm) or more.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION

A. Protect persons, motor vehicles, surrounding surfaces of building, building site, plants, and surrounding buildings from harm resulting from historic treatment procedures.

1. Use only proven protection methods, appropriate to each area and surface being protected.

2. Provide temporary barricades, barriers, and directional signage to exclude the public from areas where historic treatment work is being performed.

3. Erect temporary barriers to form and maintain fire-egress routes.

4. Erect temporary protective covers over walkways and at points of pedestrian and vehicular entrance and exit that must remain in service during historic treatment work.

5. Contain dust and debris generated by historic treatment work, and prevent it from reaching the public or adjacent surfaces.

6. Provide shoring, bracing, and supports as necessary. Do not overload structural elements.

7. Protect floors and other surfaces along hauling routes from damage, wear, and staining.

8. Provide supplemental sound-control treatment to isolate removal and dismantling work from other areas of the building.

B. Temporary Protection of Historic Materials:

1. Protect existing historic materials with temporary protections and construction. Do not remove existing materials unless otherwise indicated.

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2. Do not attach temporary protection to historic surfaces except as approved as part of the historic treatment program.

C. Temporary Construction Loading: Restrictions on live and dead loads from construction activities and workers are in effect on this project. Do not store materials or equipment inside the building except where expressly permitted by the drawings. Refer to the drawing notes for specific load restrictions.

D. Comply with each product manufacturer's written instructions for protections and precautions.

Protect against adverse effects of products and procedures on people and adjacent materials, components, and vegetation.

3.2 PROTECTION FROM FIRE

A. Follow fire-prevention plan and the following:

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements unless otherwise indicated.

2. Remove and keep area free of combustibles, including rubbish, paper, waste, and chemicals, unless necessary for the immediate work.

a. If combustible material cannot be removed, provide fire blankets to cover such materials.

3. Prohibit smoking by all persons within Project work and staging areas.

B. Heat-Generating Equipment and Combustible Materials: Comply with the following procedures while performing work with heat-generating equipment or combustible materials, including welding, torch-cutting, soldering, brazing, removing paint with heat, or other operations where open flames or implements using high heat or combustible solvents and chemicals are anticipated:

1. Use of open-flame equipment is not permitted.

2. Restrict heat-generating equipment to outside the building.

C. Fire-Control Devices: Provide and maintain fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and rag buckets for disposal of rags with combustible liquids. Maintain each as suitable for type of fire risk in each work area. Ensure that nearby personnel and fire-watch personnel are trained in fire-extinguisher and blanket use.

3.3 PROTECTION DURING APPLICATION OF CHEMICALS

A. Protect motor vehicles, surrounding surfaces of building being restored, building site, plants, and surrounding buildings from harm or spillage resulting from applications of chemicals and adhesives.

B. Cover adjacent surfaces with protective materials that are proven to resist chemicals selected for Project unless chemicals being used will not damage adjacent surfaces as indicated in historic treatment program. Use covering materials and masking agents that are waterproof and UV resistant and that will not stain or leave residue on surfaces to which they are applied. Apply protective materials according to manufacturer's written instructions. Do not apply liquid masking agents or adhesives to painted or porous surfaces. When no longer needed, promptly remove protective materials.

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C. Do not apply chemicals during winds of sufficient force to spread them to unprotected surfaces.

D. Neutralize alkaline and acid wastes and legally dispose of off Owner's property.

E. Collect and dispose of runoff from chemical operations by legal means and in a manner that prevents soil contamination, soil erosion, undermining of paving and foundations, damage to landscaping, or water penetration into building interior.

3.4 GENERAL HISTORIC TREATMENT

A. Have historic treatment work performed only by qualified historic treatment specialists.

B. Record existing work before each procedure (preconstruction), and record progress during the work. Use digital preconstruction documentation photographs. Comply with requirements in Division 01.

C. Perform daily inspections of Project site as the Work progresses to detect hazards resulting from historic treatment procedures.

D. Follow the procedures in subparagraphs below and procedures approved in historic treatment program unless otherwise indicated:

1. Retain as much existing material as possible; repair and consolidate rather than replace.

2. Use additional material or structure to reinforce, strengthen, prop, tie, and support existing material or structure.

3. Use reversible processes wherever possible.

4. Use historically accurate repair and replacement materials and techniques unless otherwise indicated.

5. Record existing work before each procedure (preconstruction) and progress during the work with digital preconstruction documentation photographs. Comply with requirements in Division 01.

E. Notify Owner’s representative of visible changes in the integrity of material or components whether from environmental causes including biological attack, UV degradation, freezing, or thawing or from structural defects including cracks, movement, or distortion.

1. Do not proceed with the work in question until further direction has been provided.

F. Where missing features are indicated to be repaired or replaced, provide work with appearance based on accurate duplications rather than on conjecture.

G. Where work requires existing features to be removed or dismantled and reinstalled, perform these operations without damage to the material itself, to adjacent materials, or to the substrate.

H. Identify new and replacement materials and features with permanent marks hidden in the completed Work to distinguish them from original materials. Record a legend of identification marks and the locations of the items on record Drawings.

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SECTION 02 41 19 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes historic treatment procedures in the form of special types of selective demolition work for designated historic spaces, areas, rooms, and surfaces and the following specific work:

1. Removal and dismantling of indicated portions of building or structure and debris hauling.

2. Removal and dismantling of indicated site elements and debris hauling.

3. Salvage of existing items to be reused or recycled.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 35 91 "Historic Treatment Procedures" for general historic treatment requirements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Per Section 01 35 91 "Historic Treatment Procedures.”

1.4 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

B. Historic items, relics, antiques, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, and other items of interest or value to Owner that may be uncovered during demolition remain the property of Owner.

1. Carefully salvage in a manner to prevent damage and promptly turn over to Contracting

Officer’s Representative.

C. Demolished and Removed Materials: Items including, but not limited to, historic materials removed, remain the property of Owner. Coordinate items and promptly turn over to Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference(s): Conduct conference(s) at Project site.

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1. Review Historic Preservation Treatment Plan regarding removal and dismantling procedures and protection of historic areas and surfaces.

2. Review list of items indicated to be salvaged.

3. Verify qualifications of personnel assigned to perform removal and dismantling.

4. Inspect and discuss condition of each construction type to be removed or dismantled.

5. Review requirements of other work that depends on condition of substrates exposed by removal and dismantling work.

6. Review methods and procedures related to removal and dismantling work, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Historic removal and dismantling specialist's personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

b. Materials, material application, sequencing, tolerances, and required clearances.

c. Fire prevention.

d. Coordination with building occupants.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Preconstruction Documentation: Show preexisting conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements, including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by Contractor's removal and dismantling operations.

B. Cutting and Patching Plan: Submit a Plan describing procedures at least 10 days before the time cutting and patching will be performed, requesting approval to proceed. Include the following information:

1. Extent: Describe cutting and patching, show how they will be performed, and indicate why they cannot be avoided.

2. Changes to In-Place Construction: Describe anticipated results. Include changes to structural elements and operating components…