B08 - SolicitationAttachment1SOW.pdf

National Park Service

Interior Regions 3, 4, 5

Buffalo National River Marble Falls, AR 72648

Resurface Upper District Roads

PMIS 257638

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

3/23/2020

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SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background

A. The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines tasks to perform road grading of dirt road surfaces within Buffalo National River. The roads are primarily a clay with remanences of SB2 base gravel and native sandstone. The roads have minimum base material left to recover due to traffic and storm washout along both sections of road.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: The roads are in (2) Separate areas near Jasper, AR. See Attachment 1 for locations within the park.

• Kyles Landing Road (1.3 miles) – The dirt road is located approximately 24 miles south of

Harrison, AR off Hwy 74. The road work will be performed on county road 56 beginning at the park boundary marker. (See Attachment 2 for road map)

• Steel Creek Campground Road (1 mile) – The dirt road is located approximately 29 miles south of Harrison, AR off Hwy 74. The road work will take place at the end of the paved road. (See Attachment 3 for road map)

B. Work consists of: The contractor will be responsible for grading 2.3 miles of gravel road surfaces.

The contractor will apply 4 inches of clay base and 4 inches of SB2 gravel to each road surface.

All materials will be hauled and rolled in place by the contractor. The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other services necessary to complete all required work associated with road grading/resurfacing.

1. The contractor will be responsible for the following task on 2.3 miles of road:

• All ditches shall be pulled and re-established.

• All ruts, potholes and corrugations, shall be removed from the roadbed by scarifying or other approved method.

• All aggregate and other suitable material located on or in fill slopes, berms, ditch in slopes and/or ditch bottoms, shall be reclaimed and spread on the roadbed.

• When grading, a minimum of two passes shall be made. In areas where the road is in very bad condition or in areas of significant rutting, additional passes may be required.

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• All aggregate and suitable material(s) acquired from performing (a), (b),

(c) shall be uniformly mixed and distributed over the entire roadbed. This material shall be worked until a proper cross slope is established so that water cannot collect or pond on the surface.

• All exiting drainage dips, swales and other obvious drainage structures in the roadbed, shall be maintained to control surface drainage. The finished road surface will have a cross sloped that meets minimum Federal Highway and Transportation Department standards.

• All road surfaces will be covered with a minimum of 4 inches of clay base once all maintenance grading has been completed. The base coat will be watered and compacted showing a sheeps foot or other compaction equipment.

• All road surfaces will be received a minimum of 4 inches of SB2 dirty base (gravel size 1 ½ and smaller mixed with crusher dust) for a final driving surface after final compaction of base material. The SB2 will be watered and rolled using a large asphalt roller or approved alternatives.

• The road surfaces will have 8 inches of new material hauled to site and applied at both locations. Material reclaimed during grading operations is not considered new material. The contractor will be responsible for hauling new material in from an established rock corey.

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

D. Period of performance: The contractor will be given approximately 45 to 60 days to complete the work. Work shall be completed within approximately 87 calendar days of contract award. The time breakdown will be 45 to 60 days on site to substantial completion, 7 days for final completion.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

2.3 Water service: N/A

2.4 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:

2.4.1 Notify Contracting Officer not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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2.4.2 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: N/A

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. See attached link for further park information (https://www.nps.gov/buff/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm).

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) 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. Pubic Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The roads are public entry roads to camping areas, launches, and trails. The roads must remain open during the project unless approved by the park superintendent and COR.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

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

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

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

B. Limits: Discuss the confine construction operations - All worked must be performed with in the roadbed and defined drainage ditches already present. The areas have limited parking areas for staging equipment so on-site discussion for overnight parking of equipment will need to be determined by the contractor and COR prior to beginning the project.

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 the established road surface and ditch currently present along the roads.

E. Security and Protection facilities installation: N/A

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

2. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

3. Security Enclosure and Lockup: Install substantial temporary enclosure around partially completed areas of construction. Provide lockable entrances to prevent unauthorized entrance, vandalism, theft, and similar violations of security.

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

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas: N/A

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment. See attached link for ARDOT hauling regulations (https://www.arkansashighways.com/highway_police/map21/Size_Weight.pdf)

A. The Contractor shall provide, erect, maintain and subsequently remove all traffic control devices required to gain access to the site and/or complete the work. Traffic control devices shall be provided with suitable supports of sufficient strength and stability.

Traffic control shall be considered incidental to the completion of the project and no separate payment shall be made for this work. The Contractor shall complete the project so as to minimize the disruption of traffic flow within the work area.

3.7 Housekeeping:

A. Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard. Perform equipment inspections daily to prevent oil, gas, or hydraulic leaks on site.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings:

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1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will continue to operate campgrounds, launches, restrooms, and contact station at each location. The roads must remain open to allow park staff to complete daily task. The contractor may be allowed to close sections of the roads during the project depending on period of season and visitor traffic.

3.9 Photo Documentation:

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 via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within 7 days 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 Images:

1. Document all sub-surface work/ trenches etc. prior to backfill with enough overall field view to show location and then details.

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

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

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

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 Contracting Officer within one day after the meeting.

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

B. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements. Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

i. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the 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:

A. Noise Control: Perform demolition and re-roof operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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

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

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise 70 More than 12 minutes in any hour 80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

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

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A) Compressors 75 Pneumatic Tools 80 Pumps 75 Saws 75 Generators 75 Vibrators 75

C. Ambient Noise:

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

a. Residential receiving area :

Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB

b. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

Daytime: 67 dB Nighttime: 65 dB

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

(Block 11 of the SF 1442 or relevant section of the award document)

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids. All bidders will be held to have the same knowledge concerning the site and the on ground conditions as if they had inspected the job site. No change orders will be approved for work obvious during a site visit.

Please see FAR 52.236-27 - Site Visit (Construction).

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, which may be used in the Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations may be found at the below 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 and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment in good repair at all times. As a minimum, maintain four hard hats and all other APP required equipment.

7.2 Submittals:

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A. Accident Prevention Program: At the preconstruction conference submit for approval an accident prevention program. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program

2. First aid procedures

3. Training, both initial and continuing

4. Planning for possible emergency situations

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

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

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.

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 Contracting Officer or designee as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction 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 Protective Equipment: It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

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: See FAR 52.236-26

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ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual 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 submitted by the contractor and approved by the project COR.

B. Submittal List: The intent is to provide an overall summary of 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.

C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: 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 will 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.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention 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. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the

Contactor and all subcontractors.

8. Quality Control Plan.

9. 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: N/A

B. Product Data: Proposed Clay Fill and SB2 Finish Material

C. Samples: N/A

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D. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 7 days before need for approval.

E. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer 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: Refer to FAR 52.211-6 - If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 3 manufacturers, the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet are 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.

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 Schedules: As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit Progress Schedule. Contracting Officer will review the Progress Schedule for format and content.

The first progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable progress schedule is submitted. The following information must accompany submission of progress schedules prior to processing any pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

B. 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

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A sample Schedule of Values will be provided by the Contracting Officer.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 Description: N/A

10.2 Fire Prevention and Protection:

A. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Clean up all spills of hazard/flammable materials and properly treat them to prevent fire danger.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures, and safety precautions.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

11.3 Substantial Completion and Final Inspection: Submit written certification that project is substantially complete, and a final inspection must be requested to the Contracting Officer in writing. 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 substantially complete, following the final inspection, the.

Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

B. If the work is not determined to be substantially complete following the final inspection, the

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. Contractor shall request a new final inspection after completing the work. 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 15 calendar days, documented weather permitting.

D. If Contracting Officer determines that the work is not substantially complete; he will immediately notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. After completing work, Contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

E. If Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of final acceptance of work.

F. 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.

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

11.4 Acceptance of the Work: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of 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 Substantial Completion.

B. Provide All Warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extents and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall project Substantial Completion.

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

END OF SECTION

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A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment in good repair at all times. As a minimum, maintain four hard hats and all other APP re...