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Theodore Roosevelt National Park, South Unit

Medora, ND

Cottonwood Campground – North Lift Station Replacement

THRO

PMIS NO. 292374

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

(Construction Documents)

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

JANUARY 2025

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

DIVISION 00 — PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 2

00 01 07 - SEALS AND SIGNATURES

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4

01 10 00 - SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS V2023-11-11

DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS 6

02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL 8

26 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

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

26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING

26 05 33 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES

26 05 43 - ELECTRICAL - EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND

DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK 14

31 10 00 - SITE CLEARING

31 22 19 - FINISH GRADING

31 23 33 - UTILITIES - TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

31 32 19.13 - GEOGRID SOIL STABILIZATION

DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 19

32 15 40 - CRUSHED STONE SURFACING

32 91 13 - SOIL PREPARATION

32 92 00 - SEEDING, SODDING AND LANDSCAPING

DIVISION 33 — UTILITIES 23

33 05 07 - HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

33 05 16 - PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLE STRUCTURES

33 05 33.23 - POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE PIPE AND TUBING (AWWA C901 AND AWWA C906) 26

33 31 11 - GRAVITY SEWER PIPELINE AND MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION

33 32 13 - PACKAGE SEWAGE PUMPING STATION

DIVISION 40 — PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS 30

40 05 01 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PROCESS PIPING

40 05 51 - COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESS AND UTILITY VALVES

40 05 61 - GATE VALVES

40 05 66 - CHECK VALVES

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SEALS AND SIGNATURES

00 01 07 - SEALS AND SIGNATURES

I hereby certify that the portion of the Specifications described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of North

Dakota.

Christopher M. Bailey 01/31/2025

Pages or Specifications divisions or sections covered by this seal:

Divisions: 01, 02, 31, 32, 33, 40

Sections: All

I hereby certify that the portion of the Specifications described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of North

Dakota.

Kyle L. Ganskop 01/31/2025

Pages or Specifications divisions or sections covered by this seal:

Divisions: 26

Sections: All

END OF SEALS AND SIGNATURES

D I V I S I O N 0 0

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

D I V I S I O N 0 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS V2023-11-11

SECTION 01 10 00 - DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: The existing lift station, force main, and drain fields at Theodore Roosevelt South Unit

Campground were built in 1982 and have reached the end of their useful life. The lift station serves two comfort stations with each comfort station containing 5 toilets, 1 urinal, 5 sinks, 2 water fountains, and 2 floor drains. The goal of this project is to replace the system with a new lift station, force main, and drain field. Demo/ abandonment of minor components of the project are included as shown in the drawings. The abandonment of the existing drain field and removal of the existing lift station, valve vault, and force main will be completed by others.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Project is located north of Medora, Billings County, North Dakota within Theodore

Roosevelt National Park.

Work consists of:

1. Work includes partial removal and replacement of the sanitary sewer system at the south unit campground within Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This will include removing the power feed to the existing lift station, force main as needed for the new installations, installation of new gravity sewer connections, new dual pump sewage lift station and valve vault with automatic controls/flow measurement and new force main connecting to a new drain field.

2. Demolition of the existing sewer system (lift station, valve vault, electrical panel, etc) at

Cottonwood Campground north lift station including abandoning the existing drain field (by others). NPS will complete this work outside of this contract.

3. New dual pump lift station to include submersible pumps, stainless steel guiderails, stainless steel hangers, chains, floats, automatic controls, flow measurement, power surge protection and motor saver protection.

4. New wet well sized for the existing and future needs. The wet well cover shall be easy to lift, be lockable and have fall safety grates incorporated within the cover.

5. New valve vault to include check valves, gate valves and force main drain valve.

6. Boring or trenching a new force main extending from the new lift station valve vault to the new drain field.

7. One new community drain field with a space identified for a future drain field replacement.

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

C. Period of Performance: Work shall be completed within 180 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed.

a. Clarification: The Notice to Proceed will be issued with a period of performance that is all inclusive of supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, anticipated average weather days for location, final commissioning, and acceptance of completed work. The contractor will be expected to provide a project schedule with adequate critical path details to ensure all work is completed within the stated calendar days from issuance of the Notice to

Proceed. If weather impacts project beyond typical average weather patterns, contractor shall provide documentation in request for additional days. If there are weather related environmental factors affecting the construction period where unexpected adverse weather conditions may delay progress. The Contracting Officer will work with the Contractor to adjust the POP at no additional cost to the Government.

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1.3 Existing Condition Protections:

A. Preservation of Historical and Archeological Fabric:

i. The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974, provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

ii. IF, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the discovery and notify the Contracting Officer immediately, when safe to do so, and follow up in writing within 2 days, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed. Contracting Officer will contact other entities as required.

iii. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with Changes clause.

iv. The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within and adjacent to the project area from damage. In addition, the Contractor will be liable for all damage to the cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The

Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or their representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

v. The Contractor agrees to include this language within all subcontracts.

B. Protection of Landscaping and Surrounding Structures: All Ground Disturbance at this project shall have oversite by an Owner provided Archeologist. Coordinate schedules as required. The

Contractor shall notify the COR a minimum of 2 weeks before any ground disturbance so they can coordinate site observations by the Archeologist/Tribal Monitor. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to provide protection for all trees, fencing, walks and other landscape features and surrounding structures near the work site as noted with the contract. Any such surrounding features damaged, scarred or broken as a result of the Contractor’s operations at the site outside of agreed upon documented extents, shall be treated, repaired or replaced in kind to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional expense to the Government.

ITEM 2 – PROTECTING EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Protecting Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) and utility companies as required to request location services prior to and to coordinate any excavation/digging operations, and/or for demolition if within Scope of Work.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities on site or indoors. 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:

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

B. 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.

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ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

https://www.nps.gov/thro/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm

A. Communications: Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and COR with methods of communications including land and/or cell phone numbers (note some areas of work have limited service coverage), email and in case of emergency 24-hour contact options for duration of time operations.

B. 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.

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

D. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The Campgrounds will remain open but the comfort stations are shut down from

October 1 through April 30.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to

5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

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

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

New Year Day

Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday;

holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to construction area as shown on site plans. Staging is expected to be limited to the immediate area around the lift station and near the new drain fields. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=2022

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B. 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. Campsite 37 will be closed during construction for access to the lift station.

C. Do Not disturb site outside of noted disturbance area, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to:

1. 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking, and utilities less than 12 inches in diameter.

2. Contractor shall provide appropriate matts for equipment on turf areas to reduce soil compaction.

Contractor shall remediate soil compaction as directed to do so by the CO/COR.

D. Utilities:

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

2. Water Service: Water from existing water system is not 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.

3. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is not 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.

4. Waste Operation:

a. Toilets: Contractor must provide toilets for contractor 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.

b. Waste Removal / Recycling: Contractor is responsible for removing all waste created by the project. Contractor shall recycle to the highest degree possible and empty dumpsters as necessary to avoid debris on site. Locate as shown on site plan or coordinated with COR.

Security and Protection facilities:

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR. Restore damaged areas to original condition, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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D. 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.

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

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

G. 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.

H. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures such as snow fence as required for protection of construction in progress and completed, from access by visitors or staff, other construction operations, and similar activities.

3.4 Storage – Staging Areas:

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

Specific storage units shall be provided by the contractor and exact location within staging area may be discussed at the preconstruction briefing. All storage units provided by the contractor shall be in a clean and acceptable condition to the COR. Security of the materials and equipment on site is the

Contractor’s responsibility.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A.

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor shall verify and be responsible for the path accessing the site and obtaining / maintaining all local, state and federal permits/licenses associated with hauling/road requirements and dumping of materials associated with the project.

3.7 Housekeeping:

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

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

2. Address Recycling: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings: N/A.

3.9 Photo Documentation:

A. Contractor must provide existing condition, progress, and completion photos. All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed.

Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted preferably electronically by email or optional 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.

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B. Existing Condition Images:

1. 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.

C. Construction Progress Images:

1. Document all sub-surface work/ trenches etc. prior to backfill with photos covering enough overall field view to show location and then zoom in for details. (Locations and dimensions shall also be noted on As Built Drawing set.)

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.

D. Completion Images:

1. Document all completed work within scope of work.

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

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

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

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

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

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

C. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturers and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart

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

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

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management:

A. Noise Control: Perform excavation and boring 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.

B. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise: N/A.

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

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C. Ambient Noise:

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

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.

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 visible 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, thunderstorms, animal encounters, insects, and windstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

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

7. Recognition that works 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.

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

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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 local 911 Emergency Response, COR and or the National Park Service Emergency

Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

8.1 The successful offeror will be notified by the Contracting Officer 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.

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ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Contracting 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 are to be submitted prior to the Preconstruction Conference or as specified at the CO’s discretion. The timeline for the documents to be submitted will be addressed at the pre-construction conference for those items that were not received and approved prior. Notice to

Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies if not resolved as directed. 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). North Dakota DEQ.

10. 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 Project Submittal Process (Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples): Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet and a list of required submittals is included in each technical specification or attached at the end of this document.

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.

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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 product color selections. 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: All brand names noted are subject to ‘or equal’ products. 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. Contractor shall incorporate and be responsible for all collateral costs due to the or equal proposed as required to provide a complete project.

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 General Contractor:

1. Has investigated and shall provide documentation in request showing that the proposed item is equal or superior in all respects to the salient characteristics specified.

2. Will meet or exceed warranties for the proposed 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 Schedule of Values: Submit the Schedule of Values a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction

Conference for COR review. Schedule of Values shall include defined work line items with cost break downs including labor, material, and equipment for COR approval.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

ITEM 12 - DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

12.1 Summary

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

12.2 List of Contract Line Items

A. Contract Line Item No.001 Lift Station Replacement.

1. This item consists of removal and replacement of the sanitary sewer lift station at the south unit campground within Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This will include removing the existing lift station, installation of new gravity sewer connections, new dual pump sewage lift station and valve vault with automatic controls/flow measurement and electrical connection to the lift station.

2. Payment will be made per the contract lump sum price and percentage of completion.

B. Contract Line Item No.002 Force Main Replacement.

1. This item consists of installation of the new sanitary sewer force main at the south unit campground within Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This will include installation of new force main from the new lift station to the new drain field. Installation shall be completed by HDD or other approved method. Removal of the existing force main as needed for the new installation.

Removal of the above ground portion of the existing force main will be completed by others.

2. Payment will be made per the contract lump sum price and percentage of completion.

C. Contract Line Item No.003 Drain Field Replacement.

1. This item consists of removal and replacement of the sanitary sewer drain field at the south unit campground within Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This will include installation of new drain field and connection to the distribution box/force main. Removal of the existing diversion structure shall be included. Abandonment of the existing drainfield and observation ports will be completed by others.

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2. Payment will be made per the contract lump sum price and percentage of completion.

D. Option A New Electrical Service

1. Contract Line Item No. 004 New Electrical Service:

a. This item consists of installing a new electrical service and conduit from the transformer to the new lift station location with installation of a new meter & pedestal.

b. Payment will be made per the contract lump sum price and percentage of completion level.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

D I V I S I O N 0 2

EXISTING CONDITIONS

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DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. General provisions applicable to all demolition and removals.

2. Civil/site demolition and removals.

3. Electrical demolition and removals.

4. Disposal of demolition debris, materials, and equipment.

B. Scope:

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals as shown, specified and required for demolition, removals, and disposal Work.

2. The Work under this Specifications section includes, but is not necessarily limited to:

a. Demolition and removal of existing materials and equipment as shown or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Work includes demolition of piping, electrical and similar existing materials, equipment, and items.

3. Demolitions and removals indicated in other Specifications sections shall comply with requirements of this Specifications section.

4. Perform demolition Work within areas shown or indicated.

5. Pay all costs associated with transporting and, as applicable, disposing of materials and equipment resulting from demolition and removals Work.

C. Related Requirements: See Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Referenced Standards:

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 241, Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations.

B. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Demolition, removals, and disposal Work shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.850 through 29 CFR 1926.860 (Subpart T – Demolition), and all other Laws and Regulations.

2. Comply with requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

C. Qualifications:

1. Electrical Removals: Entity and personnel performing electrical removals shall be electrician(s) legally qualified to perform electrical construction and electrical work in the jurisdiction where the Site is located.

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1.3 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination:

1. Review procedures under this and other Specifications Sections and coordinate the Work that will be performed with or before demolition and removals.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Informational Submittals: Submit the following:

1. Procedure Submittals:

a. Demolition and Removal Plan: Not less than ten days prior to starting demolition

Work, submit acceptable plan for demolition and removal Work, including:

1) Plan for coordinating shut-offs, capping, temporary services, and continuing utility services.

2) Other proposed procedures as applicable.

3) Equipment proposed for use in demolition operations.

1.5 SITE CONDITIONS

A. Owner makes no representation of condition or structural integrity of area(s) to be demolished or where removals are required by the Contract Documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Notification:

1. Not less than 48 hours prior to commencing demolition or removal, advise COR of planned start of demolition Work. Do not start removals without permission of COR.

2. Where demolition or removals has potential to affect adjacent properties, occupants, streets, or other public thoroughfare, transportation facilities, and utilities, furnish required notices to owners and occupants of properties, buildings, and structures that may be affected by the demolition of removal.

B. Protection of Adjacent Areas and Facilities:

1. Perform demolition and removal Work in manner that prevents damage and injury to property, structures, occupants, the public, and facilities. Do not interfere with use of, and free and safe access to and from, structures and properties unless allowed by the

Contract Documents otherwise allowed in writing by Owner.

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2. Closing or obstructing of roads, drives, sidewalks, and passageways adjacent to the Work is not allowed unless indicated otherwise in the Contract Documents. Conduct the Work with minimum interference to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

3. Repair damage to facilities that are to remain which such damages results from

Contractor’s operations.

C. Existing Utilities: In addition to requirements of the General Conditions, Supplementary

Conditions, and Division 01 Specifications, perform the following:

1. Should unforeseen, unknown, or incorrectly shown or indicated Underground Facilities be encountered, Contractor responsibilities shall be in accordance with the General

Conditions as may be modified by the Supplementary Conditions. Cooperate with utility owners in keeping adjacent services and facilities in operation.

2. Sanitary Sewerage: Before proceeding with demolition, locate and cap all sewer lines and service laterals discharging from the building or structure being demolished.

3. Shutdown of utility services shall be coordinated by Contractor, assisted by Owner as required relative to contacting utility owners.

3.2 DEMOLITION - GENERAL

A. Locate construction equipment used for demolition Work and remove demolished materials and equipment to avoid imposing excessive loading on supporting and adjacent walls, floors, framing, facilities, and Underground Facilities.

B. Explosives:

1. Explosives are not allowed at the Site. Do not use explosives for demolition and removal

Work.

3.3 STRUCTURAL REMOVALS

A. Remove structures to lines and grades shown or indicated, unless otherwise directed by COR.

Where limits are not shown or indicated, limits shall be four inches outside item to be installed.

Removals beyond limits shown or indicated shall be at Contractor’s risk and expense and such excess removals shall be reconstructed to satisfaction of COR without additional cost to Owner.

B. Recycling and Reuse of Demolition Materials:

1. All concrete, brick, tile, masonry, roofing materials, reinforcing steel, structural metals, miscellaneous metals, plaster, wire mesh, and other items contained in or upon building or structure to be demolished shall be removed, transported, and disposed of away from the Site, unless otherwise approved by COR.

2. Do not use demolished materials as fill or backfill adjacent to structures, in pipeline trenches, or as subbase under structures or pavement.

3.4 ELECTRICAL REMOVALS

A. Electrical demolition Work includes removing existing:

1. Disconnecting cabling from motors, electrical sources, control panels, control stations, instrumentation and control items, and similar devices and equipment.

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2. Conduits, raceways cabling, and related items.

3. Switches, panelboards, control stations, and similar items.

4. Appurtenances and miscellaneous electrical equipment, as shown, specified, or required.

B. Electrical Removals – General:

1. Comply with Laws and Regulations, including the National Electric Code.

2. Lock Out and Tagging:

a. Contractor shall lock out and tag circuit breakers and switches operated by Owner and shall verify that affected cabling are de-energized to ground potential before commencing electrical removals Work.

b. Upon completion of electrical removals Work, remove the locks and tags and promptly advise Resident Project Representative (RPR) or COR and facility manager that existing facilities are available for use.

3. Remove existing electrical equipment, fixtures, and systems to avoid damaging systems to remain, to keep existing systems in operation, and to maintain integrity of grounding systems.

4. Disconnect and remove motors, control panels, and other electrical gear where shown or indicated.

C. Removal of Cabling, Conduits, Raceways and Similar Items:

1. Verify the function of each cable before disconnecting and removing.

2. Remove cabling, conduits, hangers and supports, and similar items back to the power source or control panel, unless otherwise shown or indicated.

3. Underground Electric:

a. Conduits in Underground Facilities not scheduled for reuse shall be suitably capped watertight where each enters building or structure to remain.

b. Where shown or indicated, remove direct-burial cabling. Openings in buildings for entrance of direct-burial cabling shall be patched with repair mortar or other material approved by Engineer for such purpose and made watertight.

3.5 DEMOLITION OF SITE IMPROVEMENTS

A. Fencing, Guardrails, and Bollards:

1. Remove to the limits shown or indicated on the Drawings.

2. Completely remove below-grade posts and concrete.

B. Manholes, Vaults, Chambers, and Handholes:

1. Remove to the limits shown or indicated on the Drawings.

2. If not shown or indicated on the Drawings, remove to not less than three feet below finished grade indicated on the Drawings.

C. Underground Facilities Other than Manholes, Vaults, Chambers, and Handholes:

1. Remove to the extent shown or indicated on the Drawings.

2. Unless otherwise shown or indicated, cap ends of piping to remain in place in accordance with the “Mechanical Removals” Article in this Specifications section.

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D. Landscaping: Comply with Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing.

E. Other Site Improvements: When the Contract Documents require removal of other site improvements not addressed above, copy with Contract requirements for…