B09_JELA_311263_Specifications_FINALrev20220301.pdf

JEFFERSON PARISH, LA

October 15, 2021

CANAL BACKFILLING AT

BARATARIA PRESERVE

FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION

SPECIFICATIONS

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031414 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures

01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 16 Construction Schedule

01 32 33 Photo Documentation

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 Reference Standards

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water and Pollution Prevention

01 73 40 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements for Non-LEED Projects

DIVISION 31 – EARTH WORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing

31 20 00 Earth Moving

31 25 00 Erosion and Sediment Control

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 93 43 Tree Planting

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051121 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Work Under Other Contracts

3. Contractor Use of Site

4. Public Use of Site

5. Conduct of Operations

6. Work Restrictions

7. Special Construction Requirements

8. Soils Investigation Report

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Barataria Unit of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Jefferson

Parish, Louisiana. Various canal sections that include the following: CIT Tracts, Horseshoe

Canal, Davis Marrero, Tarpaper Canal, North Canal, Bayou aux Carpes, and Pipeline Canal.

B. The Work consists of:

1. The scope of this project calls for the development and restoration of approximately 12

3/4 miles of dredged canals within the Barataria unit of JELA. Canal restoration tasks will degrade or gap spoil banks associated with canal dredging to restore more natural hydrology and wetland functions and values. Restoration will also involve removal of vegetation from the spoil banks. This material will be placed into the canals along with the spoil bank material. In canals that are specified to remain navigable, the material will be placed parallel to the banks of the canal prior to backfilling, or, chipped in place.

The spoil banks are defined as any material above the elevation of the adjacent wetlands. The spoil banks are generally 6 inches to 6 feet in height and vary from 20 feet to 145 feet in width. Site conditions vary throughout the project area.

Degrading spoil banks and dikes will be accomplished from the canals and / or the spoil banks using marsh buggies, barge- mounted excavators, or similar earth- moving equipment. Access to the reclamation areas will be via canals and/or spoil banks.

In areas where canals identified for reclamation meet a maintained navigable waterway, check meanders are included to prevent degraded material from drifting into the navigable waterway and potentially impeding navigation.

Gapping is a technique whereby spoil banks will be intermittently breached with gaps spaced evenly along the entire canal length to restore hydrological connections between the canal and the surrounding wetlands. Gapping is used in areas throughout the project area where it will be too costly to degrade an entire spoil bank or dike due to the amount

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of material present. The gapped material will be used to partially fill the open water area of the canal.

Some reclaimed areas that are adjacent to forested wetlands will be revegetated with native woody species.

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate with separate contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate Work of this

Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Concurrent Work: Government has awarded a separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations will be conducted simultaneously with work under this Contract.

1. JELA 311263 Environmental & Ecological Monitoring: A separate contract has been awarded to CDM Smith for ecological monitoring.

1.4 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to areas within the Contract limits indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of

Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. If any fencing, barriers, staking or marking which designates protected areas, limits of construction or work limits, are knocked down, moved or destroyed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately suspend work operations, until the fence or other protection is repaired to the CO’s satisfaction at the Contractor’s expense. Time lost shall not be considered basis for adjustment of completion date nor additional payment.

2. Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to constructed and natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas outside the work limits, at no additional expense to the National Park Service. All damaged areas requiring restoration shall be done so in coordination with NPS and approved by the CO.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials and equipment should be limited and contained within the project limits of disturbance.

C. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing vegetation and root zones.

3. Although this project includes the destruction of many trees as part of the work, do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants designated to remain, as well as to areas

(spoil banks or wetlands) where spoil bank degradation is not specified without prior

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approval. Consult with Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Within the work zone, vegetation may be removed to provide access to the work areas after informing the Contracting Officer. Do not remove, injure or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Remove agreed upon roots and branches that interfere with construction. Carefully supervise excavation, grading, backfilling, and other construction operations near trees and plants, to prevent damage to those trees that are to remain. Prior to construction, the contractor shall review all construction locations with COR’s Local Designee to identify areas where vegetation may need to be removed and to plan for revegetation in selected areas including access routes.

5. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

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

D. On barge housing is permitted for Contractor personnel during the course of this project.

Contractor to provide details and specific information regarding temporary facilities and provisions for lighting at night related to on barge housing for review and approval by the COR.

E. Bridge Restrictions: Identify jurisdictions, load restrictions, permit requirements, time and calendar restrictions as outlined.

1.5 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. At locations where work is being performed, the park canals will be closed to the public during construction. The contractor is required to mark off canals indicating these locations.

1. Erect and maintain warning signs to prevent unauthorized entry to work area.

1.6 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Contractor shall conduct their operations in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 7 calendar days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. 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.

1.7 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed from dawn to dusk, Monday through

Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

B. No work shall occur on weekends or federal holidays without prior Contracting Officer or their

Local Designee’s approval (provide 72 hours notice for the request) Federal holidays include the following:

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1. New Year's Day

2. Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

3. Washington's Birthday

4. Memorial Day

5. Juneteenth

6. Independence Day

7. Labor Day

8. Columbus Day

9. Veterans Day

10. Thanksgiving Day

11. Christmas Day

C. Existing Utilities

1. The contractor shall be responsible for all utility coordination prior to construction and shall coordinate all utility related work with COR’s Local Designee.

2. Adjustments to implementing approved restoration methods may be necessary if existing site conditions warrant.

3. Construction procedures will prevent accidental disruptions to facilities inside and outside the project limits by investigation of existing utilities and protection during restoration. Accidental disruptions shall be remedied at no cost to National Park Service.

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

5. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

D. 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:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than 7 calendar days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

1.8 SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT

A. The report titled “Geotechnical Data Report” and dated 13 September 2021, prepared by Terracon

Consultants is with this package.

B. In case of conflict between report and drawings or specifications, the drawings and specifications govern.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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012721 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with preparation of modifications will not be allowed. Costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Conditions:

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

6. Scheduling

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7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: Costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate.

The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a 40-hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: The hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens; includes insurance and taxes the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums, such as:

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

3) Workers Compensation – Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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5) State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

6) Union agreement costs - Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

1) Health Care Insurance Premiums

2) Cell Phone

3) Clothing

4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

9) Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects Contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project. Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: Covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. Not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Proposal be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. Proposal shall be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement.

Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their

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own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government’s form.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule", for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs shall be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter. Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer (CO) upon request.

5. Contractor shall review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing hours required for each craft directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed requiring overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. Rates shall be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. Labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. Estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices shall include applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for "miscellaneous tools and equipment", in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 shall be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers, Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

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c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. Estimated equipment rates shall include operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires and tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate full rate for equipment only for duration that equipment will be utilized to accomplish work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the U.S.

Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then 1/2 of equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment not used and on job site for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work.

Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit.

Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project. Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10% Profit……………… 10%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for Contractor and Subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 25%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If Contractors form a partnership, partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in same amount as an individual Contractor (refer to paragraph 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, overhead and profit mark-ups are required on net increases and deducted on net decreases.

5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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012721 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section explains in general, what is and is not included in a contract line item, and limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

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

C. Contractor is responsible for verifying all extents and dimensions associated with Contract Line Items listed below and should be aware that Contract Line Items may include information indicated on multiple Plan Sheets. Station points listed below include the starting station point for each Contract Line Item.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 1 - CIT Tract 1 (See Plan Sheets C1.1 and C1.2, Sta 0+00).

1. This item consists of survey of the National Park property lines where tract 107-30 adjoins tract 107-11 and where 107-30 adjoins private property to the west, placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, and plantings of bald cypress saplings.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

B. Contract Line Item Number 2 - CIT Tract 2 (See Plan Sheet C1.1, Sta 100+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, and plantings of bald cypress saplings.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

C. Contract Line Item Number 3 - CIT Tract 3 (See Plan Sheet C1.3, Sta 200+00).

1. This item consists of survey of the National Park property lines where tract 107-30 adjoins tract 107-11 and where 107-30 adjoins private property to the west, placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, and plantings of bald cypress saplings.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

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D. Contract Line Item Number 4 – Horseshoe Canal (See Plan Sheets C1.4 and C1.5, Sta 300+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, plantings of bald cypress saplings, and the protection of adjacent bayous.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

E. Contract Line Item Number 5 – Davis Marrero Canal (See Plan C1.6, Sta 400+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, the protection of the protected features in the canal, protection of the adjacent bayous, and protection of utilities and pipelines that are in, around, or near the canal.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

F. Contract Line Item Number 6 – Tarpaper Canal (See Plan Sheet C1.7, Sta 500+00).

1. This item consists of locating and measuring the depth of cover over the existing Enterprise Operating Pipeline, placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, the protection of the protected features in the canal, and protection of utilities and pipelines that are in, around, or near the canal.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

G. Contract Line Item Number 7 – Tarpaper Canal Keyhole (See Plan Sheet C1.7, Sta 600+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, and the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

H. Contract Line Item Number 9 – North Canal (Alligator Cut) (See Plan Sheet C2.1, Sta 800+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the partial degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, and the protection of the protected features in the canal.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

I. Contract Line Item Number 10 – Bayou Aux Carpes (See Plan Sheet C3.5, Sta 1400+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, 25% gap degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, and the protection of the Anne C. Herrick Well Site #001 and the banks of the Intracoastal waterway.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

J. Contract Line Item Number 11 – Bayou Aux Carpes (See Plan Sheet C3.6, Sta 1500+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, 25% gap degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, and the protection of the banks of the Intracoastal waterway.

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2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

K. Contract Line Item Number 12 – Bayou Aux Carpes (See Plan Sheets C3.1 and C3.2, Sta 1100+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, 25% gap degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, protection of the adjacent bayous and canals, removal of existing structures as noted on the plans, removal of existing well sites, and protection of utilities and pipelines that are in, around, or near the canal.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

L. Contract Line Item Number 13 – Bayou Aux Carpes (See Plan Sheets C3.3 and C3.4, Sta 1200+00)

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, and 25% gap degradation of the spoil bank into the canal.

Additionally, the construction of a plug and check meander at the entrance to the canal system from the intercostal waterway.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

M. Contract Line Item Number 14 – Bayou Aux Carpes (See Plan Sheet C3.3, Sta 1300+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, and 25% gap degradation of the spoil bank into the canal.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

N. Contract Line Item Number 15 – Pipeline Canal (See Plan Sheets C2.2, C2.3, C2.4, and C2.5, Sta 900+00).

1. This item consists of placement and removal of floating turbidity barriers, removal of vegetation from spoil banks, the complete degradation of the spoil bank into the canal, plantings of bald cypress saplings, and protection of structures, utilities and pipelines that are in, around, or near the canal. Additionally, the construction of two plug and check meanders at the entrances to the canal system from the Bayou Segnette waterway.

2. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price broken down by CSI division.

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012721 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Definitions

2. Construction Coordination

3. Submittals

4. Requests for Information (RFIs)

5. Project Meetings

6. Environmental Coordination

7. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule" for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 40 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction

B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided

C. Government Furnished Permits

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of

Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

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B. Coordination with monitoring contractor for the canal backfilling project: Outcomes monitoring is a part of the overall project, and it is being performed by a separate contractor, CDM Smith.

Contractor is responsible for coordinating with CDM Smith and NPS.

C. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

D. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparation of Contractor's Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-construction conferences

8. Project closeout activities

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawing Organization: Organize coordination drawings as follows:

B. Division 1 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to

Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for Pre-

Construction Conference.

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

6. Written statements from Subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7. Certificates of Insurance or SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

10. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP)

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

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

C. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer before Pre-Construction Conference. If all documents have not been received one week prior to scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting

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Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.5 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of

Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in PDF format either with their own-in-house project management site or vial email.

1. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by

Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of RFI: Include detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially

2. Date

3. RFI subject

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Contractor's suggested resolution: If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts Contract

Time or Contract Sum, Contractor shall state impact in RFI.

8. Contractor's signature

9. Requested date for response

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

a. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine critical nature of each RFI and issue response accordingly.

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

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

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

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

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

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

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

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

1.6 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor and separate NPS monitoring contractor. Meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

8. Payments to Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Display of Hotline posters

14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. Acceptance/rejection of work

17. Progress meetings

18. Submittal procedures

19. Environmental requirements

20. Permit requirements

21. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

22. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

23. Reference materials

24. Value engineering

25. Schedule of Values

B. Progress Meetings: Contracting Officer will schedule bi-weekly meetings with Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented. Participants at meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the

Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Meeting agenda will include:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

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e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated Critical Path Method (CPM)).

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

C. Preconstruction Conferences: Conduct at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend meeting. Advise Contracting

Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for particular activity under consideration, including requirements for:

a. Contract Documents

b. Options

c. Related RFIs

d. Related Change Orders

e. Purchases

f. Deliveries

g. Submittals

h. Sustainable design requirements

i. Review of mockups

j. Possible conflicts

k. Time schedules

l. Weather limitations

m. Temporary facilities and controls

n. Space and access limitations

o. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

p. Testing and inspecting requirements

q. Coordination with other work

r. Required performance results

s. Protection of adjacent work

t. Protection of construction and personnel

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of Work and reconvene conference at earliest feasible date.

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1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. All contractors, sub-contractors, and personnel working on site shall participate in natural and cultural resource sensitivity training provided by NPS.

B. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate on-site party responsible for overseeing

Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to this project; familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implementation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

d. Present overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at Preconstruction conference.

e. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with position requirements.

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

C. Perform project quality control in accordance with requirements specified in Related Sections, including:

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Noise and Acoustics Management

4. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environnemental Management

5. Construction Waste Management

D. Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on project site. Training shall include:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

3. Review of site-specific procedures and management plans:

a. Construction Waste Management

b. Noise and Acoustics Management

c. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention

d. 404C Specific Training

e. Environmental Sensitivity Safety Training

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of P2 training and participation in

P2 programs.

5. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Contractor 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

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E. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan, IAQ Management Plan, and Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan.

1.8 FISH AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION

A. Protect natural habitats and ecological systems within and outside of the Barataria Preserve during and construction related operations.

B. There is potential that species listed as threatened, endangered, or special status may be encountered in select areas within the Barataria Preserve. All areas will be discussed at the

Construction Kick-off Meeting.

C. The NPS will conduct a field survey in advance of construction to identify the presence of threatened or endangered species prior to the beginning of construction and will also survey any project canals with a single outlet immediately in advance of construction.

D. Construction activities will be timed to avoid nesting activities of bird species, including if any work with heavy machinery is within 0.2 miles of an active rookery (colonial nesting place for herons, egrets, and similar water birds), or within 1 mile of an active bald eagle nest.

1. General breeding season for Eagles is from October 1 to May15th. The contractor shall confer with the NPS to confirm exact dates (www.fws.gov/southeast/our-services/eagle-technical-assistance).

2. Construction work occurring between July 1 and February 15th is most likely to avoid conflicts with colonial nesting wading birds. Confer with NPS to confirm the presence of rookeries within 1000’ of any construction zone

(www.fws.gov/southeast/pdf/guidelines/colonial-water-birds-and-wading-birds-louisiana.pdf).

E. If dolphins come within 50 yards of active dredging or filling, and are not just traveling through the area (e.g., remaining within the 50 yards to forage), operations should not start. Or if operations have begun, work should cease until the dolphins are beyond 50-yards and are not likely to re-enter (i.e., are on a dedicated path away from the 50-yard area).

F. NOAA NMFS Southeast Region Measures for Reducing Entrapment Risk to Protected Species and Vessel Strike Avoidance Measures and Reporting for Mariners will be applied as applicable to the project.

G. In the event that marine mammals and other protected, threatened, or endangered species are encountered during active construction, the Contractor shall implement the following mitigations:

1. Stop all work immediately in the vicinity of the encounter.

2. Contact Park Staff of the presence.

3. Notify the Contracting Officer.

H. If threatened or endangered species are found, Park staff and the Contracting Officer will work with the Contractor to facilitate revision to the construction schedule to prevent nesting disturbance. Typical species of concern include:

1. Bald Eagle

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2. Manatee

3. Dolphin

4. Various nesting birds

I. In the event that Marine Mammal capture / entanglement occurs during active construction, the

Contractor shall immediately cease operations.

1. Marine Mammal capture entanglements (live or dead) must be reported immediately to the Park and to the Southeast Region Marine Mammal Stranding Hotline at 1-877-433-

8299 for guidance.

2. Construction activities should cease immediately for any Marine Mammal takes until further discussions on the nature of capture/entanglement and outcomes can be discussed.

Please also report the interaction to Stacey Hortsman, NMFS SERO Bottlenose Dolphin

Conservation Coordinator at Stacey.Hortsman@noaa.gov; 727-551-5780.

1.9 EXOTIC VEGETATION AND NOXIOUS WEEDS

A. To eliminate potential impacts to marsh vegetation caused by driving over it, construction equipment will access the project areas via the canals and/or spoil banks.

B. Weed control measures (e.g., cleaning / washing of vehicles / vessels, equipment, and personal equipment before entering / re-entering the Preserve) will be implemented to help minimize the potential for the introduction and spread of nonnative species.

C. The Contractor shall ensure that no equipment will be allowed to off-road or off load if dirt or other contaminants with the potential to harbor seeds are apparent. Any equipment which departs the project site must repeat a cleaning and inspection process, including formal acceptance by the Contracting Officer or their Local Designee prior to being remobilized and offloaded at the project site(s).

D. Notify the Park a minimum of 48 hours prior to the entry of vessels and equipment using

JELA_Notify@nps.gov. The Park will make arrangement for inspection.

E. Clean hauling vessels prior to their initial entrance into the Park. Subsequent entries of hauling equipment will not require cleaning or inspection unless equipment is used outside of the Park.

F. In addition to the requirements noted above, the Contractor will include provisions for how treatment of exotic vegetation and noxious weeds will be addressed in consultation with the

NPS. Protect and preserve trees and established vegetation adjacent to project sites.

1.10 AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Ground crews will be instructed by park staff on how to avoid damaging any part, or whole, of wetland vegetation in the Preserve other than the vegetation to be removed on the spoil banks.

The NPS will regularly monitor to ensure non-spoil bank wetland vegetation is not damaged during reclamation activities.

B. Impacts are expected to be temporary and localized. To minimize these impacts, the Contractor shall prepare a workplan detailing specific steps to be taken during construction, including but

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not limited to initiating and completing restoration operations in specific zones prior to starting work in other areas.

C. To reduce soil migration during restoration activities, specific construction work will be limited to starting and completing individual locations before starting new work in different parts of the

Preserve. All backfill work will be completed in a timely manner.

D. To reduce equipment emissions, construction equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition and not be left idling any longer than is necessary for safety and mechanical reasons.

1.11 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Contractor shall, without additional expense to the

Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of Contractor’s fault or negligence; and for materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract, Contractor will not be considered an agent…