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SLEEPING BEAR DUNES

NATIONAL LAKESHORE

EMPIRE, MICHIGAN

PAINT EXTERIOR OF 12 STRUCTURES

PMIS 205008,205011,246565,171606

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

January 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 - Division 01 Short Form General Requirements

DIVISION 09 – Finishes

Section 09- Exterior Painting

PHOTOGRAPHS/ LOCATIONS

LOCATION: The work is located at 6 locations within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A list of the locations, addresses, estimated square footage is provided below. Contractor is responsible for field verifying exact square footage.

Note: Some structures Identified below are on South Manitou Island. Contractor must provide his or her own transportation to and from the Island. Manitou Island Transit ( Manitou Island Transit — Ferry Service to the Manitou Islands (manitoutransit.com) is a ferry service that runs services to south Manitou Island and contractors can work with them to provide transportation back and forth from the island. Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore will provide shared housing (Dormitory style) at no cost for the contractor on SMI island.

Item Structure Name Estimated

SF

Water Available Electric Available

Farmhouse

(M-22)

(M-22)

Bufka Garage

(M-22)

Lawr Garage

Maple City MI

SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: These structures are part of sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores Historic Farm district and USLSS district. These structures where built in the late 1800`s to early 1900`s. The goal of this project is to help protect the exterior envelope of these structures and keep the aesthetics of the Historic structures.

1.2 The Contractor shall provide all certifications, licensing, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the exterior painting of the 12 structures in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore listed on the attached location sheet.

1.3 The contractor will ensure that all loose, checked or flaking paint is removed from all surfaces to be painted. All chips and flakes will be captured by a tarp and cleaned up daily.

1.4 The contractor will ensure that all cracks, open joints, splits ect... Are properly filled or caulked, using the appropriate material or caulk

1.5 The contractor will remove any hooks, nails, or other protuberances that are no longer in use, and will fill the resulting holes properly before painting

1.6 The contractor will ensure that all window glazing that is loose or missing is repaired or replaced in all areas to be painted.

1.7 The contractor will ensure that any unpainted surfaces or surface requiring priming is properly primed before painting, using a primer suited to both the material being primed and the type of paint being used.

1.8 The contractor will ensure that all painting is done only when the surface to be painted are thoroughly dry, when no rain is anticipated before the applied paint will dry, and when the COR has approved the previous application.

1.9 The contractor will ensure that the finish coat of paint is applied to an even finish, back brushing to make sure any opening are completely filled with paint and completely covering all areas to be painted, and that all drips, spills, splatters, or overspray’s are cleaned immediately from areas not intended to be painted.

1.10 The contractor will be responsible for properly maintaining the work site, for storing materials in a safe and secure manner, for removal and disposal of any and all debris generated by the work performed upon completion.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: SLBE-project location is in the table above

B. Work consists of: Removing loose, checked, or flaking paint. Filling all cracks, open joints, splits etc.... with approved filler or caulk. Removing and replacing all loose window glazing. Priming all surfaces before painting. Paint all surfaces completely covering all areas to be painted. New paint applied will match existing paint scheme. Match paint to maintain the historical look of historical structure.

All dimensions and quantities provided are estimates and the contractor is required to paint all buildings in full if these numbers are not 100% correct.

1. Bufka Farmhouse: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors.

A. Siding Type-Wood Lap Siding Siding -Square Feet: 2,078 Trim- lineal feet: 840 Number of Windows: 21 Number of Doors: 2

B. Paint colors White: siding, screen doors, window sashes, window jambs, louvers, door jambs Green: fascia, soffit, corners, window casings

C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

a. Primer: Sherwin Williams A100 Alkyd wood Primer

b. Finish -Paint-Sherwin Williams Super Paint Exterior Architectural latex satin

2. Bufka Granary: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors.

A. Siding type-Wood shiplap siding Siding -square feet: 1,357 Trim -lineal feet: 339 Number of Windows: 8 Number of Doors: 2 Number of Garage doors: 3

B. Paint colors Red: siding White: fascia, soffit, corners, window jambs, sashes, casing, and doors

C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

3. Bufka Garage: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors.

A. Siding Type-Wood lap siding Siding -square Feet: 539 Trim- Lineal feet: 409 Number of Windows: 3 Number of Doors: 3 Number of Garage doors: 4

B. Paint colors White: siding, doors, window sashes, door jambs Green: fascia, soffit, windows, door casing C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

4. Lawr Garage: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors.

A. Siding Type-Wood lap siding Siding -Square feet: 1,280 Trim- lineal feet: 424 Number of Windows: 2 Number of doors: 1 Garage doors: 2

B. Paint colors White: garage doors, window sashes, jamb, casing, door casing, corners, fascia, soffit and skirt board Red: siding C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

a. Primer: Sherwin Williams A100 Alkyd wood Primer

b. Finish -Paint-Sherwin Williams Super Paint Exterior Architectural latex satin

5. Martin Basch House: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors.

A. Wood Type-Wood lap siding Siding -square feet: 2,118 Trim- lineal feet: 964 Number of windows: 18 Number of doors: 3

B. Paint colors White: siding, doors, window jambs, window scallops, accent trim Red: window sashes Green: fascia, soffit, windows, door casing, corners, freeze/skirt board, bilko door C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

6. Peter Burfiend House: Prep, Prime , Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding type-Wood lap siding Siding- square feet: 2,122 Trim- lineal fee: 1063 Number of windows: 22 Number of doors: 2

B. Paint colors:

White: all surfaces

C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

7. Peter Burfiend Granary: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding type-Wood lap siding Siding -square feet: 852 Trim -lineal feet: 251 Number windows: 3 Number of doors: 1

B. Paint colors White: all surfaces C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

8. Peter Burfiend Tractor Shed: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding type -Wood board and batt siding Siding- square footing: 298 Trim -lineal feet: 77 Number of garage doors: 2

B. Paint colors Red: all surfaces C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc.

b. Finish -Stain-Woodscapes exterior stain

9. Henry Eckart Farmhouse: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding type -Wood lap siding Siding- square feet: 1890 Trim - lineal feet: 1042 Deck square feet: 105 Number of windows: 17 Number of doors: 2

B. Paint colors Yellow: siding White: fascia, soffit, windows, corners, porch posts, ceiling, back door, and deck trim Gray: deck surface C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

a. Primer: Sherwin Williams A100 Alkyd wood Primer

b. Finish -Paint-Sherwin Williams Super Paint Exterior Architectural latex satin

D. Wood Substrate /Traffic surface

1. Finishes: Sherwin Williams Industrial enamel alkyd

10. SMI USLSS Dwelling: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding Type: Wood Dutch lap siding Siding square footing: 3,700 Trim -lineal feet: 577 Laddus square feet: 200 Porch deck square feet: 176 Covered Porch ceiling: 176 Windows: 38 Doors: 3

B. Paint colors White: siding, trim, columns, basement foundation Green: window, bond board, laddus Gray: deck and stairs

C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

a. Primer: Sherwin Williams A100 Alkyd wood Primer

b. Finish -Paint-Sherwin Williams Super Paint Exterior Architectural latex satin

D. Wood Substrate /Traffic surface

1. Finishes: Sherwin Williams Industrial enamel alkyd

11. SMI boat House 1: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding type-Wood bat and board siding Siding and trim square footage: 1341 Number of windows: 8 Number of doors: 1 Number of garage doors: 3

B. Paint colors White: siding trim and basement Green: window doors and garage doors C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

a. Primer: Sherwin Williams A100 Alkyd wood Primer

b. Finish -Paint-Sherwin Williams Super Paint Exterior Architectural latex satin

D. Concrete substrate, Nontraffic surfaces

1. Finishes: Sherwin Williams super paint Alkyd latex satin

12. SMI USLSS woodshed: Prep, Prime, Paint and back brush all existing painted areas. Match existing colors

A. Siding type-Wood Dutch lap siding Siding-square feet: 200 Trim-lineal feet: 82 Number of windows: 6 Number of doors: 1

B. Paint colors White: siding, corner, trim, fascia Green: doors, window trim

C. Exterior Primers and Paints/Stains or: Equal or Equivalent

1. Wood Siding: window, doors, trim, soffit, Fascia. etc..

a. Primer: Sherwin Williams A100 Alkyd wood Primer

b. Finish -Paint-Sherwin Williams Super Paint Exterior Architectural latex satin

D. Concrete substrate, Nontraffic surfaces

1. Finishes: Sherwin Williams super paint Alkyd latex satin

All work will be performed under a single contract.

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 90 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: 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 Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government 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.

2.3.2 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

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. Link: Superintendent's Compendium - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

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 feet 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 7a.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. Limit use of premises to construction area as shown on site map. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Limits: SLBE has limited storage space. Coordinate with the COR for possible storage.

C. 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.

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.

d. 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.

D. 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.

1. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. 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.

2. Tree and Plant Protection: Coordinate with COR to mitigate any impact to vegetation near construction area.

3. Pest Control: Follow best practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at project completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

4. Site Enclosure Fence: N/A

5. Security Enclosure and Lockup: Maintain security by restricting entrance to authorized personnel.

6. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures as required for protection of construction in progress.

7. Tarps or 6 mil construction plastic will be used to recover painting debris during scraping.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Material and equipment storage: any storage of materials and equipment on site must be approved by the COR B. All flammable materials will be stored by the contractor in approved container.

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.

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

b. 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 including fly ash and slag cement.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings:

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

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

b. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

B. New Buildings/Existing Buildings Unoccupied:

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

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

a. Contracting Officer will prepare a Beneficial Occupancy letter for each specific portion of the Work to be occupied before Government acceptance.

b. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the NPS before Government occupancy.

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

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

3.9 Photo Documentation:

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.

A. 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.

B. Construction Progress Images:

C. Completion Images:

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

C. 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.

D. 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.

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

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management

Noise Control: Perform painting 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.

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

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

Maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

Ambient Noise:

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

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.”

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 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.

5. 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.

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.

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 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.

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 in 9.1.C and does 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 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. (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. Comply with OSHA standards for disposal of lead-based paint debris.

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

A. 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.

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

C. 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 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.

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 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 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 Contracting Officer and COR. The Contracting Officer 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 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.

END OF SECTION

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

Section 09 00 00 – finishes

SECTION 099113

EXTERIOR PAINTING

E. GENERAL

1. SCOPE OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall provide all certifications, licensing, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the exterior painting of the 12 structures in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore The contractor will removing loose, checked, or flaking paint. Filling all cracks, open joints, splits etc. with approved filler or caulk. Removing and replacing all loose window glazing. All surfaces will be primed before painting. Paint all surfaces completely covering all areas to be painted. Back brush to ensure all opening are receiving paint. New paint applied will match existing paint scheme. Match paint to maintain the historical look of the structure.

b. Building(s) Name/Identifier: The work is located at 12 structures in 6 different locations within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A list of the locations, addresses, and estimated square footage is provided on pages 2 through 16.

2. SUMMARY

a. Section includes surface preparation and the application of paint systems on the following exterior substrates.

i. Concrete masonry units (CMUs).

ii. Steel and iron.

iii. Galvanized metal.

iv. Aluminum (not anodized or otherwise coated).

v. Wood.

vi. Portland Cement Plaster

3. DEFINITIONS (Master Painters Institute-MPI)

a. Master Painters Institute (MPI) (http://www.specifypaint.us & http://paintinfo.com/)

b. MPI Gloss Level 1: Not more than five units at 60 degrees and 10 units at 85 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

c. MPI Gloss Level 3: 10 to 25 units at 60 degrees and 10 to 35 units at 85 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

d. MPI Gloss Level 4: 20 to 35 units at 60 degrees and not less than 35 units at 85 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

e. MPI Gloss Level 5: 35 to 70 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

f. MPI Gloss Level 6: 70 to 85 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

g. MPI Gloss Level 7: More than 85 units at 60 degrees, according to ASTM D 523.

4. ACTION SUBMITTALS

a. Product Data: For each type of product. Include preparation requirements and application instructions.

i. Include printout of current "MPI Approved Products List" for each product category specified, with the proposed product highlighted.

ii. Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

b. Samples: For each type of paint system and each color and gloss of topcoat.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. Mockups: Apply mockups of each paint system indicated and each color and finish selected to verify preliminary selections made under Sample submittals and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and set quality standards for materials and execution.

i. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will select one surface to represent surfaces and conditions for application of each paint system.

1. Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces: Provide samples of at least 9 sq. m (100 sq. ft.).

2. Other Items: COR will designate items or areas required.

ii. Final approval of color selections will be based on mockups.

1. If preliminary color selections are not approved, apply additional mockups of additional colors selected by COR at no added cost to Owner.

F. PRODUCTS

1. MANUFACTURERS

a. MPI Listing Manufactures as shown on the MPI Approved Products Lists.

b. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product listed in the Exterior Painting Schedule for the paint category indicated.

2. PAINT, GENERAL

a. MPI Standards: Products shall comply with MPI standards indicated and shall be listed in its "MPI Approved Products Lists."

b. Material Compatibly

i. Materials for use within each paint system shall be compatible with one another and substrates indicated, under conditions of service and application as demonstrated by manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

ii. For each coat in a paint system, products shall be recommended in writing by topcoat manufacturers for use in paint system and on substrate indicated.

c. Colors: As selected by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) from manufacturer's full range.

G. EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION

a. Examine substrates and conditions, with Applicator present, for compliance with requirements for maximum moisture content and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

b. Maximum Moisture Content of Substrates: When measured with an electronic moisture meter as follow

i. Concrete: 12 percent

ii. Masonry (Clay and CMUs): 12 percent.

iii. Wood: 15 percent.

iv. Portland Cement Plaster: 12 percent.

c. Verify suitability of substrates, including surface conditions and compatibility with existing finishes and primers.

d. Proceed with coating application only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

i. Application of coating indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

2. PREPARATION

a. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual" applicable to substrates and paint systems indicated.

b. Remove hardware, covers, plates, and similar items already in place that are removable and are not to be painted. If removal is impractical or impossible because of size or weight of item, provide surface-applied protection before surface preparation and painting.

i. There shall be no power washing on Historical Structures exteriors. Any cleaning shall be done via hand-scraping and light misting to avoid damage to the structure and substrate.

ii. Note presence of encapsulated lead-based paint. Use all precautions required by law and removal methods appropriate to meet OSHA standards. Provide all protective measures necessary for facility to remain occupied during the work and for staff/visitor safety. Dispose of all debris and protective measures as required by law.

iii. After completing painting operations, use workers skilled in the trades involved to reinstall items that were removed. Remove surface-applied protection.

c. Clean substrates of substances that could impair bond of paints, including dust, dirt, oil, grease, and incompatible paints and encapsulants.

i. Remove incompatible primers and reprime substrate with compatible primers or apply tie coat as required to produce paint systems indicated.

ii. Note presence of encapsulated lead based paint. Use all precautions required by law and removal methods appropriate to meet OSHA standards. Provide all protective measures necessary for facility to remain occupied during the work and for staff/visitor safety. Dispose of all debris and protective measures as required by law.

d. Concrete Substrates: Remove release agents, curing compounds, efflorescence, and chalk. Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces to be painted exceeds that permitted in manufacturer's written instructions.

e. Masonry Substrates: Remove efflorescence and chalk. Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces or mortar joints exceeds that permitted in manufacturer's written instructions

f. Steel Substrates: Remove rust, loose mill scale, and shop primer if any. Clean using methods recommended in writing by paint manufacturer.

g. Shop-Primed Steel Substrates: Clean field welds, bolted connections, and areas where shop paint is abraded. Paint exposed areas with the same material as used for shop priming to comply with SSPC-PA 1 for touching up shop-primed surfaces.

h. Galvanized-Metal Substrates: Remove grease and oil residue from galvanized sheet metal by mechanical methods to produce clean, lightly etched surfaces that promote adhesion of subsequently applied paints.

i. Aluminum Substrates: Remove loose surface oxidation.

j. Wood Substrates:

i. Scrape and clean knots. Before applying primer, apply coat of knot sealer recommended in writing by topcoat manufacturer for exterior use in paint system indicated.

ii. Sand surfaces that will be exposed to view and dust off.

iii. Prime edges, ends, faces, undersides, and backsides of wood.

iv. After priming, fill holes and imperfections in the finish surfaces with putty or plastic wood filler. Sand smooth when dried.

3. APPLICATION

a. Apply paints according to manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations in "MPI Maintenance Repainting Manual."

i. Use applicators and techniques suited for paint and substrate indicated.

ii. Paint surfaces behind movable items same as similar exposed surfaces. Before final installation, paint surfaces behind permanently fixed items with prime coat only.

iii. Paint both sides and edges of exterior doors and entire exposed surface of exterior door frames.

iv. Paint entire exposed surface of window frames and sashes.

v. Do not paint over labels of independent testing agencies or equipment name, identification, performance rating, or nomenclature plates.

vi. Primers specified in painting schedules may be omitted on items that are factory primed or factory finished if acceptable to topcoat manufacturers.

b. If undercoats or other conditions show through topcoat, apply additional coats until cured film has a uniform paint finish, color, and appearance from corner to corner of wall area.

c. Apply paints to produce surface films without cloudiness, spotting, holidays, laps, brush marks, roller tracking, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Cut in sharp lines and color breaks.

4. CLEANING AND PROTECTION

a. Protect work of other trades against damage from paint application. Correct damage to work of other trades by cleaning, repairing, replacing, and refinishing, as approved by COR, and leave in an undamaged condition.

b. At completion of construction activities of other trades, touch up and restore damaged or defaced painted surfaces.

5. EXTERIOR PAINTING SCHEDULE

a. Concrete Substrates, Nontraffic Surfaces:

i. High Performance Architectural Latex System MPI EXT 3.1N:

1. Prime Coat: Latex, exterior, matching topcoat.

2. Topcoat: Latex, exterior, low sheen (MPI Gloss Level 3-4), MPI #315.

b. Concrete Substrates, Traffic Surfaces:

i. Alkyd Floor Enamel System MPI EXT 3.2D:

1. Prime Coat: Floor enamel, matching topcoat.

2. Topcoat: Latex, exterior, low gloss (MPI Gloss Level 3-4), MPI #59.

3. Additive: Manufacturer's standard additive to increase skid resistance of painted surface.

ii. Latex System MPI EXT 3.3J:

1. Prime Coat: Primer, alkali resistant, water based, MPI #3.

2. Topcoat: Latex, exterior, low sheen (MPI Gloss Level 3-4), MPI #15.

c. Clay Masonry Substrates:

i. High Performance Architectural Latex System MPI EXT 4.1K:

1. Prime Coat: Latex, exterior, matching topcoat.

2. Topcoat: Latex, exterior, low sheen (MPI Gloss Level 3-4), MPI #15.

d. CMU Substrates:

i. High Performance Architectural Latex over Alkali-Resistant Primer System MPI EXT 4.2M:

1. Prime Coat: Primer, alkali resistant, water based, MPI #3.

2. Topcoat: Latex,…