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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facility Management Division

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Pre-Solicitation Meeting – Cades Cove Lagoon

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

- On Electrical pricing, contractor to use an RV pedestal with loop feed lugs, breaker and at least on 20 Amp receptacle.