CUGA_Bartlett_Park_Comfort_Station_FINAL_SOW_3-26-25.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

CUGA 343641

Repair Bartlett Park Comfort Station

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

PROJECT LOCATION

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Bell County, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965

SUMMARY OF WORK

The existing Bartlett Park Comfort Station is currently closed due to damage from a falling tree. The falling tree, which has been cleared from the site, damaged approximately half of the roof of the comfort station, some of the buildings’ soffits, the ceiling of the comfort station, as well as some of the lighting electrical, and venting for the building. There is also some minor damage to some of the cinder blocks of the comfort station. The tree has been removed and now this project will repair the damaged portions of the comfort station so that it can be put back into use.

This project will require the roof to be repaired by replacing damaged trusses, structural elements and roof sheathing. The existing metal roof will be completely replaced and a new ice & water shield must be installed under the new metal roof. The fascia boards must be repaired and the soffit also requires repairs which include installing new soffit vents and lighting. Electrical repairs and repairs to the HVAC ventilation ductwork will need to be performed in the damaged section of the building. A new ceiling will need to be installed in the women’s restroom along with new lighting, lighting sensor, exhaust fan and ventilation grille, all to match those elements in the men’s restroom. There are also some concrete masonry blocks in the building that must be replaced and repointed. See detailed description in the

“Work and Product Requirements” section below for full details of the requirements of this project. Also see the photos as the end of this document.

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

Item No. 1 – Repair Roof & Soffits

This item consists of:

1. Remove the damaged portion of the roof. Install two new wooden trusses and new wooden structural roof members to create a Dutch gable on the north side of the comfort station along with new fascia boards to replace the damaged boards. Install new OSB sheathing to replace the damaged sheathing. Install a new water and ice barrier over the entire roof. Install new mechanically seamed standing seam metal roof over entire roof with a peak vent, drip edges and flashing.

2. Remove damaged portions of soffit and install new tongue and groove wood soffit.

Install two new soffit vents and two new soffit lights.

Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

Item No. 2 –Replace Blocks, Repoint Mortar Joints, and Interior Building Repairs

This item consists of:

1. Replace the damaged ventilation ductwork.

2. Repair the damaged electrical conduits and test electrical circuits to confirm functionality.

3. Install new tongue and groove wooden ceilings in the women’s restrooms along with new lighting, occupancy sensor, exhaust fan, and ventilation grille.

4. Replace damaged concrete masonry blocks and repoint damaged mortar joints.

Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

WORK AND PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL: All work must be meet the requirements of the most recent editions of the

International Building Code, National Electric Code, and the National Fire Protection Association codes. See Photos section at the end of this document for photos of the existing conditions.

Contractor must deliver complete and functional systems for all work items in this scope.

2. ROOF

a. The existing roof is a dutch gable roof measuring approximately 30 feet long by 23 feet wide. The roof has a 4:12 pitch. Remove the damaged portions of the existing roof structure (on the north end of the building) and remove the entire metal roof. Existing roofing sheathing that is undamaged may be reused and must be protected in place while other construction activities occur. Install two new roof trusses (replicate the existing trusses in terms of truss shape and size of wood elements). Frame a new dutch gable on the north side of the building to match the framing of the existing dutch gable on the south side of the building. The vertical exposed wood that is part of the north dutch gable shall be installed to match the south dutch gable in terms of wood species, wood width and wood thickness. Install new fascia boards to replace damaged sections of fascia boards (fascia boards are 1”x6” pine and approximately 45 lineal feet need to be replaced). Install new 19/32” thick OSB to replace the damage roof sheathing. Nails used and nailing patterns for new sheathing shall meet all current IBC codes. Modify sheathing to provide a ridge vent. Install a new metal ridge cap with an insect proof ridge vent. Install a new snow and ice barrier (see requirements below). Install a new 24 gauge or thicker mechanically seamed standing seam roof over the entire building.

Install a metal drip edge around the entire perimeter of the roof and over the dutch gables.

Provide continuous base flashing at the base of the dutch gable and provide flashing/caps for the roof hips.

b. Metal roof requirements:

i. Mechanically seamed, double lock

ii. 24 gauge or thicker

iii. Color: Forest Green to match the existing roof color. Contractor must submit the color options and a physical sample of the roof color for approval by the

Contracting Officer.

iv. 40 year warranty. Contractor must submit all warranty paperwork as part of the closeout submittals. The contract will not be deemed complete until all documentation is received.

v. Installer must have at least 3 years of experience installing mechanically seamed standing seam roofs.

c. Ice and Water Barrier: Grace Ice & Water Shield or Equal. See below for the required salient characteristics.

i. Must meet or exceed all requirements of ASTM D1970

ii. Thickness: 40 mils minimum

iii. Moisture vapor permeance: Maximum of 0.1 perms per ASTM E96

d. Paint Fascia Boards: Use an exterior rated 100% acrylic paint. Paint must be self-priming, UV resistant, and mildew resistant. VOC content must be less than 50 grams/liter. Volume of solids must be a minimum of 42% and weight of solids must be a minimum of 58%. Apply 2 coats. Select color to match the existing fascia color.

3. SOFFIT

a. Remove the existing damaged soffit. Undamaged soffit can be reused and must be protected in place while other construction activities are occurring. Install approximately

73 lineal feet of 36 inch wide soffit made of new 6” wide tongue and groove pine boards

(approximately 476 lineal feet of new boards) to match the existing soffit. Install two new soffit vents (to match existing) & two new soffit lights (to match existing).

b. Coat soffit wood with a wood sealer with integrated stain. Wood sealer color must match the color of the existing soffit wood sealer. Provide a test sample of the finished wood color for Contracting Officer approval. VOC content of wood sealer must be < 100 grams/liter. Apply 2 coats. Sealer/stain must be warrantied for a minimum of 5 years on horizontal surfaces.

c. Soffit vent

i. Dimensions: 8” x 16”,

ii. Color: To match existing soffit vent color; final color selection must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

4. SOFFIT LIGHTING

a. Install two new soffit lighting to match the existing soffit lights. The existing undamaged soffit lights are to be protected in place.

5. VENTILATION DUCTWORK

a. Replace in kind the existing damaged ventilation ductwork.

6. ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT REPAIRS

a. Repair the damaged electrical conduits. Perform testing of the electrical circuits to ensure circuits are functioning properly. All work shall be performed by a licensed electrician.

7. CEILING

a. Install a new 6” wide tongue and grove pine ceiling in the women’s restrooms to match the finishes in the men’s restroom. Install new trim work around the perimeter to match the men’s restroom. See “Attachment A – Photos” at the end of this document to see photos of the existing conditions in the men’s and women’s restrooms.

b. Dimension of ceiling in women’s restroom: 102” x 176”

c. Apply a wood sealer and stain to match the finish in the men’s restroom ceiling. VOC content of wood sealer must be < 100 grams/liter. Apply 2 coats.

d. Install new lighting and occupancy sensor in the women’s restroom to match the lighting in the men’s restroom. Install a new HVAC exhaust fan & HVAC grill in the women’s restroom to match the HVAC ventilation system in the men’s restroom.

8. REPOINT & REPLACE CONCRETE MASONRY BLOCKS

a. Repoint and replace dislodged concrete masonry blocks. See “Attachment A – Photos” at the end of this document to see photos of all the blocks that need to be replaced and repointed as part of this contract.

b. Use a non-shrink structural mortar that meets ASTM C 270.

c. For mortar joints that must be repointed: Remove the old mortar to a depth that is roughly twice the thickness of the original mortar joint. After removing the old mortar, make sure to clean the joint with a brush or compressed air to remove debris before applying new mortar.

d. Mortar must be similar in color and texture to the existing mortar (add color tint if necessary to match existing mortar). New blocks must be similar in color and finish to the existing split face concrete masonry blocks.

e. Provide a mock up of the masonry repairs so that the Contracting Officer can approve the mortar color and block before the repairs are executed.

f. If top plate has to be cut or removed to repair blocks or mortar, the top plate must be reinstalled and any cuts to wood members must be repaired using a Simpson Strong Tie product, or approved equal, that is recommended by the manufacturer for the particular wood repair application.

SUBMITTALS

1. Submittal Procedures

a. Prepare and submit the required submittals (see submittal list below) plus any additional submittals that are necessary for the execution of this project. Transmit each submittal using National Park Service transmittal form CM-16, which can be obtained from the

Contracting Officer. Note: submittals must be delivered electronically (except for physical submittals such as product samples). The transmittal form must be filled out and signed by the Contractor before being submitted. For product data sheets and other submittals that include information on various models or product lines, the Contractor must highlight, redline or clearly indicated which specific product the Contractor is proposing to use. The submittals that fail to comply with the above information will be rejected and returned without review.

b. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

i. Initial Review: Allow 15 business days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

ii. Re-submittal Review: Allow 15 business days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Approved Equals

a. For each item proposed as an approved equal, submit supporting data, including:

i. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

ii. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

iii. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

iv. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

v. Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance.

b. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

i. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

ii. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

iii. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

iv. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

v. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

3. Contractors Review: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the

Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

4. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy.

5. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

a. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to the Contracting Officer at least fifteen (15) business days before need for approval.

b. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

c. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return one copy to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit and identify changes.

6. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions - When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

SUBMITTAL LIST

Submittals Due Before the Pre-Construction Meeting:

1. Letter designating the Project Superintendent

2. Proposed construction schedule

3. 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. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors

8. Waste management plan

9. Quality control plan

Required Construction Submittals:

1. Roof Truss

2. Roof Sheathing Product Data

3. Ice & Water Barrier Product Data

4. Metal Roof Material Product Data

5. Metal Roof Accessories – Ridge Cap, Ridge Vent, Flashing Material

6. Proof of Required Experience of Roofing Installer

7. Soffit Vent Product Data

8. Exterior Lighting Product Data

9. Interior Lighting & Occupancy Sensor Product Data

10. Interior HVAC exhaust fan & HVAC Grill Product Data

11. Wood Sealer/Stain Product Data

12. Wood Paint Product Data

13. Wood Sealer/Stain & Wood Paint Test Samples (to verify color match to existing)

CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

1. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted.

2. Storage of Materials: All materials and equipment shall be staged within the staging area designated by Contracting Officer at the time of the preconstruction meeting. The construction area and the staging area must be fenced off during construction. See the Temporary Facilities and Controls section below for detailed fencing requirements.

3. Use of Site: Do not disturb portions of project site beyond areas in which the work is indicated.

4. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways 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.

5. Use of Existing Building: Maintain existing building in a weathertight condition throughout construction period. Protect all portions of the building that are not part of the work of this contract. Contractor must repair damage caused by construction operations at no cost to the government.

6. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park

Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

PRESERVATION OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES

1. No ground disturbance will be allowed as part of this project.

2. All workers must be informed by the contractor of the penalties of illegally collecting artifacts or intentionally damaging any archeological or historic property in the park.

3. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government. If revegetation is necessary due to construction activities, contact the Contracting Officer and Chief of Resource Management regarding the seed that must be used. Seeds must be weed free. No hay can be used in the park.

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

5. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer and remove agreed upon roots and branches that interfere with construction.

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

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

8. Care shall be taken not to disturb any wildlife species. Contractor shall immediately notify the

Contracting Officer if removal of wildlife from the project area is required, and the park with handle the relocation of wildlife.

9. Work area shall be cleaned daily, and all debris and litter shall be properly secured in an appropriate receptacle.

10. Prior to moving equipment to Project Area and starting construction operations, the Contractor must ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required. Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer at least 2 days prior to moving any equipment onto the

Project Area. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. The Contractor must arrange for the Contracting Officer to inspect each piece of equipment prior to it being placed in service.

11. The comfort station building is close to a wetland. Workers and equipment must stay out of the wooded and wet areas near the work site.

12. Workers must ensure that work in the landscape around the building does not lead to erosion into adjacent wetland and nearby stream. If ground disturbance may cause erosion, workers must deploy erosion control measures.

13. Per Migratory Bird Act of 1918, removal or destruction of nest with eggs, chicks, or young birds is illegal. Prior to beginning work, conduct visual surveys of work areas to ensure no bird nests are located. If an empty nest is found, inform the Contracting Officer and Chief of Resource

Management prior to removal. If a nest is located with eggs, stop work and contact the

Contracting Officer and Chief of Resource Management immediately for further assistance.

14. Trees and/or limbs greater than 3" in diameter can only be removed between November 15 -

March 31. If trees or limbs greater than 3" in diameter need to be removed outside those dates, removal must first be approved by the Contracting Officer. Removal of such trees and limbs outside those dates will need to be evaluated for bat habitat and potentially watched according to

USFWS protocols before removal can happen. Allow 1-2 weeks for this evaluation.

15. Per USFWS Indiana Bat/Northern Long-eared Bat 2023 Guidelines, Indiana bats have been observed using man-made structures during summer roosting. If targeted work dates are between

April 1 - October 15, coordinate with the Contracting Officer and Resource Management 1 week prior to beginning of work to arrange a site visit to conduct visual surveys of buildings before beginning project. Throughout the work period, work must immediately stop if any bats are found roosting on or in the building. Contact the Contracting Officer and Chief of Resource

Management for further assistance. Consultation with appropriate agency may be required before work can continue.

WORK RESTRICTIONS

1. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except as otherwise arranged with Contracting

Officer. Ten hour work days may be allowed with written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Weekend and holiday work shall be avoided and will only be allowed with written approval from the Contracting Officer.

2. Contractor shall maintain a watertight roof at the end of each workday and during periods of inclement weather. Any damage to building’s interior finishes and furnishing shall be repaired or replaced at no additional expense to the government. Interruptions of building heating, cooling, and electrical systems shall be limited. When they do occur, interruptions shall be kept to a minimum and performed during the time approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. Avoid Soil Compaction

a. Avoid compaction from heavy equipment to surrounding area by keeping equipment inside the limits of work specified above. If work outside the limits is necessary do so only when the soil is dry.

b. Compacted soils must be ripped or decompacted post construction to enable vegetation.

c. All disturbances must be returned to grade and any tracks from equipment must be raked out.

4. Existing Utilities

a. Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

b. Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

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

5. 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.

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

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

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

1. Storage and Fabrication Sheds: Temporary weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage. Number and size of structures shall be subject to

Contracting Officer's approval.

2. Toilets for Construction Personnel: Contractor can have limited use of a toilet in a nearby government building. However, Contractor may still opt to provide on-site temporary toilet for use by construction personnel.

a. If contractor opts to provide a temporary toilet, it must be sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facility in weatherproof, sight proof, sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Maintain and clean at least weekly. The temporary toilet shall be located within the contractor’s staging area in a location approved by the Contracting Officer.

3. Temporary Utilities

a. General: Install temporary service or connect to existing service. Arrange with utility company, National Park Service, and existing users for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary services.

b. Potable water is available on site. Make connections to existing facilities as needed.

Facilities must be cleaned and maintained in a condition acceptable to the Contracting

Officer. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use.

i. Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Contractor must provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

c. Electric Power Service: Use of existing electric power service will be permitted, as long as equipment is maintained in a condition acceptable to the Contracting Officer. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

i. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Contractor must provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations.

ii. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA

70.

d. Telephone Service: No telephone service is available on site for Contractor's use.

Contractor is responsible for confirming whether reliable cell phone coverage is available at the project site.

4. Security and Protection of Facilities

a. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing outside the drip line of trees to protect vegetation from damage from construction operations. Protect tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

b. Site Enclosure Fence: Furnish and install orange safety barrier fencing around the construction area and staging area in a manner that will prevent people and animals from easily entering construction area. The safety barrier fence must be installed without driving any posts into the ground; contractor must create or use posts/supports for the fence that do not require any ground disturbance such as using portable traffic delineator poles or other type of pole with a weighted base. Contractor may also use free standing chain link fencing.

c. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with requirements of MUTCD, part IV, 2003 edition authorities having jurisdiction for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

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

e. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection controls of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses.

Comply with NFPA 241.

i. Responsible Person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

ii. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.

iii. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of the National Park

Service & any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Check with park; many require burn permits for welding.

iv. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

v. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the USDA Forest Service.

f. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

i. Buildings: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof.

ii. Travel distance from any work station to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed

75 feet.

iii. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

g. Spill Protection

i. Contractor shall store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and

OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements. Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

ii. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

iii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

v. Equipment must be free of any fluid leaks (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, etc.) upon arrival to the work site and shall be inspected by the Contractor at the beginning of each shift for leaks. Leaking equipment shall be moved off site for necessary repairs.

5. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations.

FIELD VERIFICATION

1. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

2. Contractor shall field verify location of all existing utilities.

PROJECT MEETINGS

1. Pre-construction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site or conference call meeting with Contractor. The following submittals shall be provided before the Preconstruction Conference:

a. Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

b. Proposed construction schedule.

c. Schedule of values.

d. Accident prevention plan.

e. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

f. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

g. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

h. Waste management plan.

i. Quality control plan.

2. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer may schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor and subcontractors. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Submittal status.

b. Review of off site fabrication and delivery schedules.

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

d. Modifications.

e. Work in progress and projected.

f. Construction Schedule update.

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

h. Other business relating to work.

SCHEDULES

After contract award and before the Pre-Construction Conference submit:

1. Schedule of Values

a. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

b. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

c. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

d. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and

Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

2. Construction Schedule

a. Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the Work. Prepare a skeleton network to identify probable critical paths.

b. Identify milestones in schedule including, but not limited to, the Notice to Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Completion.

c. Upon acceptance of the Construction Schedule by the Contracting Officer, the

Construction Schedule will be used to evaluate the Contractor's monthly applications for payment.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1. Description: The work consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors. Contractors shall maintain activities and site in accordance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 241, as well as other applicable local and state requirements for safety. Adequate egress shall be maintained at all times in accordance with NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations).

2. Submittals

a. Accident Prevention Plan - The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements including but not limited to the following:

i. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

ii. Weekly safety meetings.

iii. First aid procedures.

iv. Outline the work and associated hazards, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and

Contractor's employees.

v. Planning for possible emergency situations.

vi. Fire Protection.

vii. [Fall protection plan.]

viii. [Measures planned for the protection of park visitors and employees from objects falling from the roofs.]

3. Qualification of Employees

a. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

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.

c. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

4. Accident Reporting

a. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting

Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

b. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting

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

5. Personnel Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of National Institute for Occupational

Safety and Health (NIOSH) and OSHA.

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. Protective Equipment

a. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

b. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

c. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times.

i. Post a sign at the project site that identifies that the area is a “Hard Hat Area.”

ii. Keep 2 additional hard hats on site for visitors to the project site.

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Testing and inspecting services are the responsibility of the Contractor and are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Submittals

a. Quality Control Plan

i. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

ii. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

iii. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

b. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

c. Test Reports

3. Quality Assurance

a. The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project

Superintendent.

b. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

c. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to

ASTM E 329; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by Contract, is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

1. Implement measures to prevent storm water pollution during construction activities in the event there is ground disturbance from the project.

2. Before commencing construction activities, such as grading, excavation or filling in any part of the site, Contractor shall install sediment and erosion control measures. The measures shall consist of any Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storm water discharges, including but not limited to silt fencing, wattles, temporary soil retention blankets, drainage filters, sediment traps and berms.

3. Ensure erosion and sediment control structures remain effective throughout construction operations. Contractor shall perform weekly checks to ensure control structures are in proper working order.

4. Submit product data of all erosion control products the contractor plans to use on the project for approval by the Contracting Officer.

GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. Product Delivery, Storage, and Handling: Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

2. Packaging: Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal packaging and easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

3. Protection After Installation: Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction.

Remove when no longer needed.

EXECUTION

1. Examination: The existence and location of underground and other utilities and construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Investigate and verify existence and location of utilities and other construction.

2. Coordination with Utility Service Providers: Contact utility service providers to coordinate the work, testing requirements, and inspections.

3. Preparation: Take field measurements as required to fit the work properly. Where portions of the work are indicated to fit to other construction, verify dimensions of other construction by field measurements before fabrication.

4. Construction Layout: Verify layout information shown on drawings. If discrepancies are discovered, notify Contracting Officer promptly.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

1. The project shall minimize the creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste to protect and restore natural habitat and resources. Factors that contribute to waste such as over packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination shall be minimized.

2. Dispose of excess excavated material that cannot be used in the construction outside the park.

3. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park in a legal manner.

4. Required Submittal: Waste Management Plan

a. Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator.

i. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this Project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the Work.

ii. Salvaged Materials for Sale or Donation: Include a list of local receivers for materials that will be sold or donated to individuals and organizations.

iii. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept.

iv. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of.

CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

1. Submit specific warranties, guarantees, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

2. Submit Project Record Drawings.

a. Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using National Park

Service drafting standards to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue.

3. Submit Operation and maintenance manuals and data.

a. Manuals: Include a title page which includes project title, location, contract number, prime contractors name and address, and date of substantial completion. Organize each manual with a separate section for each system or product.

b. Include manufacturer’s data, vendor furnished drawings, equipment data sheets, schedules, emergency instructions, etc.

c. Include operational requirements such as operating standards, procedures, controls, etc.

d. Include maintenance requirements such as maintenance procedures, repair materials, warranties, reordering information, environmental requirements, etc.

4. Posted Operating Instructions: As specified in the individual sections. Furnish operating instructions attached to or posted adjacent to equipment. Include wiring diagrams, control diagrams, control sequence, start up, adjustment, operation, lubrication, shut down, safety precautions, procedures in the event of equipment failure, and other items of instruction recommended by the manufacturer.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, and extra materials.

6. Keys and Keying Schedule: Submit all keys including duplicates.

7. Submit test and balance report.

8. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site.

9. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

10. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

11. Instruct National Park Service personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

1. When project is substantially complete, request, in writing, a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

2. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting

Officer will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of

Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within

30 calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price.

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

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection.

4. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

FINAL CLEANING

1. Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

2. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

3. Comply with safety standards for cleaning. Do not burn waste materials. Do not bury debris or excess materials on Government property. Do not discharge volatile, harmful, or dangerous materials into drainage systems. Remove waste materials from project site and dispose of lawfully.

POST CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

1. Before expiration of warranty period, Contracting Officer will inspect project and notify

Contractor in writing of all deficiencies.