Deep_Creek_-_Site_Visit_Summary.doc

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Facility Management Division National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

Pre-Solicitation Meeting – DEEP CREEK WATERMAIN

1. Introductions / Roles and Responsibilities

2. Contracting Officer’s overview

3. GRSM Special Issues

a. Safety – wildlife, worksite, visitor, motorist

b. Communications – cell phones have limited coverage in the park

c. Environmental Topics– it’s a park, respect it as such

· Prevention of exotic weeds; clean equipment before bringing it into Park

· Cultural Resources – It is a historic district – archaeologist will be onsite during work.

· Natural Resources - Wildlife (bear management issues))

· Erosion control, Mulch, use of straw bales/straw mulch is not permitted for use in the park

· Food storage (lunch) – pack it in, pack it out, secure all food in a cab of a vehicle or equipment; do not store coolers in the beds of trucks, do not discard food waste in construction dumpsters. Remove food waste, wraps daily from the construction site

· Construction debris shall be removed from the park

· Spill Kits and pollution prevention

d. Law Enforcement – Expectations are contractor complies with all motor vehicle regulations and laws. Trucks to enter through closest entrance. No special provisions because your working for the Park.

e. Firearms – No carrying firearms while working

f. Inclement Weather Access – Access will not be permitted until snow removal NPS snow removal operations are complete unless otherwise stated

g. Progress meetings identify a reoccurring day that works for all parties and time (determine meeting frequency, weekly or bi-weekly). – Only required if project falls behind Additional Comments at Site Visit

· Pipe embedment zone will need to be material brought onto site (No native soil)

· Price shall include all 72 feet of Hose Ramps even if you don’t plan to run temporary service to Ranger Station.

· Park will provide seed, Contractor responsible to spread

· Erosion Control is only required if soil will run from site – perimeter silt fencing not expected

· Bacti testing on service lines not required – Disinfection is required

· Road Closures must be communicated days in advance to let campers know

· PRV used on temp system may be re-used inside vault.