B08_Solicitation_(Attachment_1_Specifications).docx

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – General Requirements DIVISION 02 - Existing Conditions (Map and photographs) DIVISION 03 – Concrete DIVISION 04 – Masonry DIVISION 09 –Finishes

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background:

All work will be performed at the Buckstaff Bathhouse located at 509 Central Avenue in Hot Springs National Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas The Buckstaff Bathhouse is one of the National Landmark Historic Bathhouses on Bathhouse Row. The building is brick with cast-in-place foundation, floor, and roof structural systems. Decorative stucco adorns the columns and fascia.

The building was constructed in 1912 and has been in continuous operation as a concession since that date. The building is a two-story design with a full basement and a third story penthouse for office space of more than 22,900 square feet.

The building is in operation as a traditional bathhouse and special precautions should be taken not to interrupt those services.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Hot Springs National Park Service, Administration office located at 101 reserve Street, Hot Springs Arkansas, Project location is 509 Central Avenvenue, Hot Springs Ar., 71901.

A site map is attached below.

B. Work consists of: The Contractor shall field verify all measurements and/or quantities related to the project prior to work. The Contractor will provide all labor, qualified supervision, products, equipment, materials, tools, supplies, incidentals, and other services and expertise necessary to:

1. Tuckpoint all joints on the sand colored exterior brick, including the inside parapet walls. The Buckstaff has approx. 8600 square feet of sand-colored brick on each story and sides of the Buckstaff bathhouse. See Division 4 for procedure for removing mortar and tuckpointing procedures. Contractor to remove, clean, and re-attach building canopies.

2. Low pressure washing and cleaning of all exterior surfaces before tuck pointing and painting (see #7 in this section

3. below). This area is approx. 14,000 square feet (this area includes the entire building i.e. sand-colored brick, red brick, stucco areas. Note red brick has been tuckpointed on a previous project). Note that the windows of the building are not weather-tight or sealed, so care must be taken when executing low pressure washing not to allow water and/or debris to enter the building.

4. Replace the Terrazzo front porch surface and necessary base surface of the Buckstaff bathhouse. Removal of terrazzo front porch down to a point of stable substructure in depth at a minimal to install the new terrazzo tile is approx. 175 cubic ft. Install new substructure material of approx. 100 cu.. ft and install new terrazzo tile approx. 580 sq. ft. Finish floor of porch will be at approx. the same grade as existing to provide a slope for drainage of rainwater away from the building. New terrazzo will match the existing tile in size, shape, optical design. Contractor to submit a 6’’x 6’’ sample of each color and design to NPS for approval by CO/COR before installation is to commence..

5. Remove and replace the exterior sidewalks, steps and ramp. Exterior steps are concrete except for the front steps on either side of the ramp which are granite/limestone steps (quantity of 10, 12’’ depth, 6’’ height, 44’’ width). Sidewalks and ramp will be a minimum of a 4’’ in thickness. Repair and paint the entrance ramp walls and basement step walls after new ramp and steps are in place. The removal of existing and replacement of new concrete sidewalks, steps and ramp. Approx. 2400 square feet-. Match existing design, grade, and replace existing drain grates with new, coordinate with COR. See Division 04.

Buckstaff concrete approx., square footage as follows:

Front ramp 190 Sq Ft Sidewalk front beside the ramp 290 Sq Ft Sidewalk front right 192 Sq Ft Sidewalk front left 252 Sq Ft Sidewalk southside right 528 Sq Ft Sidewalk northside left 124 Sq Ft Basement stairs south side 127 Sq Ft Back door stairs southside 67 Sq Ft Basement stairs Northside 590 Sq Ft Total 2,360 Sq Ft

6. Patch and seal cracks in cap stone/cap stone joints(all caps stones to remain in place), stucco/plaster walls, wood surfaces and finishes (especially window sills and trims), and masonry joints. Remove old and apply new sealant around all the Counter flashing approximately 500 linear feet. Patch/replace approximately 2000 linear feet of glazing on the Windows

7. Repair approx, 2,000 square feet of exterior stucco, including all decorative and detailed structures and repaint to match existing colors.. All stucco repairs are to match existing surface and/or structure to include texture and color.

8. Repaint all existing painted exterior surfaces, including doors and windows (exterior side only.) Painting will require the use of scaffold in places and/or the use of an aerial lift to reach certain areas of the building. See Division 09

9. Repair, prep, and painting of exterior plaster/stucco including the front pillars of the building, see Division 09, quantities are approx.as follows:

a. Front porch planters- approx. 240 Sq. Ft. Ft b. Front porch columns- approx. 980 Sq. Ft.

c. Wainscot approx. - 420 Sq Ft

d. 2nd Story soffit trim approx. - 816 Sq Ft

e. 2nd story urns approx. - 144 Sq Ft

f. 2nd story roof parapet wall approx. - 450 Sq Ft

g. Penthouse soffit trim approx. - 488 Sq Ft

h. 3rd Story roof parapet wall approx., - 500 Sq Ft

i. Ramp walls approx.-115 Sq Ft

j. Front porch walls approx. - 348 Sq Ft

**Care must be taken to protect all areas in and around the project site during construction.

**All areas will be free of any materials, tools, or equipment, unless authorized by the COR

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

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 120 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: Shut downs 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: 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. Superintendents Compendium - Hot Springs National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) All contractor personnel shall pass a background check conducted by HOSP Law Enforcement Division before entering on jobsite premises.

The contractor shall comply with all applicable National Park Service regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, occupational health, fire, traffic, and personnel clearances while on the premises of the Park. Contractor will brief contractor’s employees and subcontractors on the same and maintain documentation that all employees and subcontractors have been briefed.

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. The building will be occupied by concession employees during this contract. Contractor is to provide adequate barriers in work areas to protect persons from injury during construction. The contractor must schedule the work to maintain access to the building at all times. Particularly for the main entrance, contractor to coordinate with COR at all times to maintain an entrance/exit for normal business hours of operation. .

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 4 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 the Buckstaff Bathhouse where work is to be performed. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Limits: Work will be confined to the immediate area near the Buckstaff Bathhouse as designated and pre-approved by the COR. Only loading and unloading of materials and equipment will be allowed at the work site. No prolonged parking will be allowed on park property. Parking is avaible off site in nearby public parking lots. Specific areas of parking are identified on site map attached.

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.

D. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to:

a. 10 feet beyond building perimeter

b. 5 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter

c. 10 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches

d. 15 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving areas, storm water detention facilities, and fields) that require additional staging areas in order to limit compaction in the constructed area.

E. Utilities

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

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

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

d. Toilets: Public toilets are accessible on bathhouse row. Contractor provided toilets for contracting personnel shall be sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks and can be on either side of the Buckstaff out of view from the publis as much as possible, Coordinate with COR for approved location.

F. 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: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR.

a. Restore damaged areas to original condition, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

c. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer Representative and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

d. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to trees.

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

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: Before construction operations begin, furnish, and install portable barricade fencing or an approved fencing in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering site and or storage areas except by entrance gates.

a. Extent of Fence: As required to enclose portion determined sufficient to accommodate construction operations and storage. Bqarricfade will be a stand alone type with no ground penetration. Any damage occurred by placement of barricade will be the responsibility of the contractor to repair before final acceptance of project.

5. Security Enclosure and Lockup: Install substantial temporary enclosure aroun areas of construction. Provide lockable entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft, and similar violations of security, example: if scaffolding is used on jobsite install means of preventing unauthorized persons from climbing on structure .

6. Temporary Enclosures: N/A

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas: :

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial. No cost specific storage and staging area’s may be discussed at the preconstruction briefing. Se 3.3D of this section.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features

A. Confine all operations within the work limits of the project. Exercise special care to leave the natural surroundings undamaged. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government. Contractor will be responsible for all costs associated with restoration of the project area.

B. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees, sod, or other plants without prior approval of the CO or COR. Consult with the CO or COR to remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with work.

C. Every precaution shall be taken to prevent damage to the structures and the surrounding areas. Should any damage be incurred because of the Contractor’s operations, it will be repaired and/or the damaged materials replaced, in kind, by the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional expense to the Government.

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: Buckstaff Bathhouse

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. As mentioned in Item 3.1.C above: The contractor must schedule the work to maintain access to the building at all times. Particularly for the main entrance, contractor to coordinate with COR at all times to maintain an entrance/exit for normal business hours of operation. .

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:

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.

A. 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.

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 all 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. All dimensions and quantities provided in this document are aproximate.

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, falls from platforms, scaffolds, aerial equipment, 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 4 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.

9. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP) Submitted to AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).

10. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

11. Contractors Commissioning Plan <<If within scope>>.

12. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan Submitted to AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction). <<define who AHJ is within this document here>>

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

a. Name of Permit.

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

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

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

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

1. Submit Shop Drawings according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) and two full size hardcopy documents to COR.

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

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

C. 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 Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

E. 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.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS (Maps and Photos)

Attached is a map of Bathhouse Row and photos of the Buckstaff bathhouse that are included in this contract. The attached photos are for references only and may not include all areas of work to completed in this contract.

** Public parking is available at: City Parking Deck on Exchange Street and the Parking (P)area south of Reserve Street next to the Federal Building.

** Public restrooms are available north and south of the Quapaw bathhouse.

Remove all canopies prior to cleaning,painting and repointing

In above picture: remove cracked paint and sealant, reseal and prime and paint.

All bricks appear to be in good shape.

In above picture: remove mortar joints and replace with new(Typical)..see specs

In above picture:Remove and replace sealant above metal flashing

Paint all exterior surfaces after preporation, red brick repointing to the right in pictuire is not in contract.

Two different colors of terrazzo porch

Walls on either side of steps and ramp to remain but repair and repaint, remove concrete sidewalks and ramp and replace with new

Granite steps, left side (replace all)

Replace all limestone steps on eith side of ramp, repair and paint concrete/stucco walls and repaint

Section 07 31 13 Repair concrete walls on either side of steps and ramp, the above picture is the ramp wall at the top on the porchepair and paint)

Repair concrete wall and paint, replace steps, remove and replace concrete sidewalks.

Wall ramp to remain, repair and paint.

Porch wall in picture above and below repair and paint r Repair and paint damaged wall, remove limestone steps and replace with new in kind, remove sidewalk and replace with new concrete.

Sidewalk at North West corner of Buckstaff

Remove concrete sidewalks and replace with new. Same location and size.(above and below pictures)

Sidewalk at South West corner of Buckstaff and North West of Lamar

Remove and replace concrete to edge of Lamar sidewalk(darker side walk above)

Remove and replace concrete walks between buckstasff and Lamar over to Lamar bathhouse building.Concrete walls and steps to remain, repair cracks and slurry grout step walls

Remove and replace concrete sidewalk and wall ajointing lawn in above picture Walls and steps to remain clean and repair cracks in two pictures below.

Patch prime and paint, match existing pattern.

Repair plaster prime and paint, sealcapstone joints and paint

Repair plaster around flag pole prime and paint. Prep, paint flagpole

Seal ceramic cap joints, ceramic caps to remain in place.

Pressure wash red brick, no repointing on red brick, seal, prep and and repaint windows (next 14 pictures)

Prep and paint exterior wood doors (screen and panel door) Wooden screen door on North east side

Remove awnings,repoint sand colored brick, paint exterior surfacesm, match existing color and terture, after finish work is accepted replace awnings in original location.

Prep, prime and paint exterior wood doors, clean exterior aluminum screen doors.

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

A. Project Location: Hot Spring’s National Park, 509 Central Ave, Hot Spring’s, AR 71901

1.1 SCOPE

1. Concrete work consists of the following:

A. Removing all associated material with the concrete walkway, curb and gutters in designated areas, to include concrete, rebar, and any other material in order to reach at least a four-inch depth for the new concrete walkway.

B. After the removal of the existing concrete, sub-surface will be prepared and compacted for the replacement of the new concrete walkway system. New concrete surfaces to match the initial color, finish, design and original elevation of the existing concrete.

Those areas include:

All concrete walkway areas north, south, and west of the Buckstaff Bathhouse. See attached photo for exact locations.

All measurements and concrete finishes will be field verified by contractor and submitted to CO/COR be work shall commence.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes Concrete Paving, Including the Following:

1. Curbs and gutters.

2. Walks.

3. Steps

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site.

1. Review methods and procedures related to concrete paving, including but not limited to, the following:

a. Concrete mixture design.

b. Quality control of concrete materials and concrete paving construction practices.

2. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with concrete paving to attend, including the following:

a. Contractor's superintendent.

b. Concrete paving Subcontractor

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each of the following:

1. Joint filler

2. Joint sealant

3. Concrete admixtures

4. Concrete curing compounds B. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of product, ingredient, or admixture requiring color selection.

C. Samples for Verification: For each type of product or exposed finish, prepared as Samples of size indicated below:

1. Complete a 16 SF sample pad for each type of exposed aggregate and broom finish.

D. Design Mixtures: For each concrete paving mixture. Include alternate design mixtures when characteristics of materials, Project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments. Consult and verify alternate design mix with COR E. Shop Drawings for joint layout and for rebar installation F. Required grass seed mix will be provided by the park and installed by the contractor.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For qualified ready-mix concrete manufacturer.

B. Material Test Reports: For each of the following:

1. Aggregates

1.6 SUBMITTAL COORDINATION

A. Submittal List: A submittal list has been attached to the end of this document. The intent is to provide an overall summary of the submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the individual Specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Ready-Mix-Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C 94 requirements for production facilities and equipment.

1. Manufacturer certified according to NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities" (Quality Control Manual - Section 3, "Plant Certification Checklist").

1.8 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Traffic Control: Maintain access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required for other construction activities unless approved by the COR to close all or part of the work site.

B. Cold-Weather Concrete Placement: Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength that could be caused by frost, freezing, or low temperatures. Comply with ACI 306.1 and the following:

1. When air temperature has fallen to or is expected to fall below 40 deg F, uniformly heat water and aggregates before mixing to obtain a concrete mixture temperature of not less than 50 deg F and not more than 80 deg F at point of placement.

2. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow.

3. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators unless otherwise specified and approved in design mixtures.

C. Hot-Weather Concrete Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and as follows when hot-weather conditions exist:

1. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature below 90 deg F at time of placement. Chilled mixing water or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated in total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to cool concrete is Contractor's option.

2. Cover steel reinforcement with water-soaked burlap, so steel temperature will not exceed ambient air temperature immediately before embedding in concrete.

3. Fog-spray forms and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade moisture uniform without standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE, GENERAL

A. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 unless otherwise indicated.

2.2 FORMS

A. Form Materials: Plywood, metal, metal-framed plywood, or other approved panel-type materials to provide full-depth, continuous, straight, and smooth exposed surfaces.

1. Use flexible or uniformly curved forms for curves with a radius of 100 feet or less. Do not use notched and bent forms.

B. Form-Release Agent: Commercially formulated form-release agent that will not bond with, stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces and that will not impair subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces.

2.3 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

A. Wire mesh or #3 rebar. Submit for approval.

2.4 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Cementitious Materials: Use the following cementitious materials, of same type, brand, and source throughout Project:

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, gray Portland cement Type I/II.

B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C 33, uniformly graded. Provide aggregates from a single source with documented service-record data of at least 10 years' satisfactory service in similar paving applications and service conditions using similar aggregates and cementitious materials.

1. Maximum Coarse Aggregate Size: 1-inch nominal.

2. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.

C. Exposed Aggregate: Selected, hard, and durable; washed; free of materials with deleterious reactivity to cement or that cause staining; from a single source, with gap-graded coarse aggregate as follows:

1. Aggregate Sizes: ¾ to 1-inch nominal, match existing size to existing appearance.

2. Aggregate Source, Shape, and Color: round smooth and brown in color, match existing size to existing appearance.

D. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260.

E. Chemical Admixtures: Admixtures certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures and to contain no more than 0.1 percent water-soluble chloride ions by mass of cementitious material.

1. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494.

2. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494.

3. Plasticizing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 1017.

F. Water: Potable and complying with ASTM C 94.

2.5 CURING MATERIALS

A. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 3, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. dry.

B. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171, polyethylene film or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.

C. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, Class B, dissipating.

D. White, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 2, Class B, dissipating.

2.6 JOINT SEALANTS

A. Compatibility: Provide joint sealants, backing materials, and other related materials that are compatible with one another and with joint substrates under conditions of service and application, as demonstrated by joint-sealant manufacturer, based on testing and field experience.

B. Cold-Applied Joint Sealants

1. Single-Component, Nonsag, Silicone Joint Sealant: ASTM D5893 C. Hot-Applied Joint Sealants

1. Hot-Applied, Single-Component Joint sealant: ASTM D6690.

2.7 RELATED MATERIALS

A. Joint Fillers: ASTM D 1751, asphalt-saturated cellulosic fiber in preformed strips.

2.8 CONCRETE MIXTURES

A. Prepare design mixtures, proportioned according to ACI 301, for each type and strength of normal-weight concrete, and as determined by either laboratory trial mixtures or field experience.

1. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed concrete design mixtures for the trial batch method.

2. When automatic machine placement is used, determine design mixtures and obtain laboratory test results that comply with or exceed requirements.

B. Add air-entraining admixture at manufacturer's prescribed rate to result in normal-weight concrete at point of placement having an air…