ATT_1_GRSM_189465_CD_Specifications_FINAL.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS PROJECT MANUAL

Owner Great Smoky Mountains

Contracting Office National Park Service Denver Service Center

12795 W. Alameda Parkway P.O. Box 25287

Denver, Colorado 80225

Designer Croft & Associates, PC

3400 Blue Springs Road, Suite 200 Kennesaw, GA 30144

770.529.7714

Project No.

Croft: 2016-168

NPS: GRSM 189465

Issue Date May 10, 2017

National Park Service Solar Energy System at Cable Mill Cades Cove – Tennessee - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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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 & Coordination 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 13.22 Archeological Protection 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 57 19.12 Noise & Acoustics Management 01 57 23 Under-An-Acre Pollution Prevention 01 67 00 Product Requirements 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

Waste Management Appendix A Waste Management Appendix B

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

Closeout O&M Requirements 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training 01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 26 05 19 Low Voltage Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 28 16 Enclosed Switches 26 31 00 Photovoltaic Collectors

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 22 00 Grading

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 00 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 92 00 Turf & Grasses

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091015 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work phases.

3. Work under other contracts.

4. Government Furnished Materials.

5. Contractor use of premises.

6. Public use of site.

7. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

8. Work Restrictions.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Cable Mill, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. The Work includes the installation of a new 27 kW photovoltaic system, including solar panels, concrete footers, mounting structure, inverters, electrical infrastructure, chainlink fence, barb-less wire fence, and landscaping to support a natural screen. Add alternatives are included in this project for replacement of the site’s existing storage batteries.

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

1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Contractor shall have full use of the site for construction operations during the construction period. Contractor's use of the site is limited only by the Government's right to perform work or to retain other contractors on portions of Project.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine storage of materials to a single trailer container to be located in the Forge Creek Road parking lot in a location defined by the NPS.

C. Communication: No cellular service is available at the work site. Use of private portable radios is allowed, provided they do not interfere with the Park Radio System. Verify radio devices are appropriate with Park personnel prior to use.

D. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

E. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, parking lots, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, visitors, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and parking lot.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

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

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

1.4 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

Building and road closures will not be permitted.

1.5 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Partial Government Occupancy: Government will occupy the premises during entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government’s operations.

Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.6 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

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

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B. No work will be allowed on weekends and holidays.

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 hours are sunrise to sunset except on bicycle days (Wednesday and Saturday mornings, May – September) where there will be no vehicular access until after 10 am.

Contractor may travel to the site at 7 am behind Visitor Center supply truck and employee vehicles but must drive directly to the site and may not drive on road again until after 10 am.

1. Weekend Hours: Not permitted unless Contracting Officer approves.

2. Holiday Hours: Not permitted unless Contracting Officer approves.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Contractor shall notify NPS to locate underground utilities. Notify Contracting Officer of proposed locations and times for excavation.

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

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

C. 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 two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

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

D. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.8 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Website: A project website administered by the NPS will be used for purposes of managing communication and documents during the construction stage.

1. See Section 01 31 00 “Project Management and Coordination” for requirements on using the Project Website.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

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031414 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work of this section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Those 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 the preparation of modifications will not be allowed. The 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, 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)

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6. Scheduling

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: These are 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 the 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: This is the hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens, this includes insurance and taxes that 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) FUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) SUTA– Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

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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 the contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include this 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 that the contractor will pay the labor and material costs they have incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for each individual project based on a sliding scale which relates to the size of the project. Include this as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: This covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. This is 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. Your proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. The proposal must 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 that that 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 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank http://www.nps.gov/dscw/publicforms.htm#ct

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own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Gov’t provided form.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of this change must be justified with a Time Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Division 01 Specification, “Construction Schedule”, for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs must 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 the 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 upon request.

5. Contractor must review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to the 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 the cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing the hours required for each craft that will be directly engaged in modification work.

Any work proposed that will require overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. All 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, 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. The labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. The estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices must include all 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 the NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for the 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 must be broken out separately.

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

a. 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. The estimated equipment rates shall include the operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires & tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per 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 the full rate for equipment only for the duration that the equipment will be utilized to accomplish the work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used are to be in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the US Army Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then ½ of the 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, the established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

8. Equipment that is not used and on the jobsite for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided that the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment that is 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. Unless approved by the Contracting Officer, negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead…………… 10.00% Profit……………….....4.50%

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, than the partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in the same amount as an individual contractor (refer to par 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on the division of revenue.

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

END OF SECTION 012601

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082714 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item No.0001: SITE WORK

1. This item consists of all the site work except as identified in other items. It includes all excavation, grading, hydro-seeding, landscaping, gravel treatment, and fencing.

2. No separate measurement of quantities shall be made. Payment shall be made at the contract lump price.

B. Contract Line Item No. 0002: PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

1. This item consists of installation of the 27 kW photovoltaic system, including solar panels, concrete footers, mounting structure, inverters, and associated DC wiring/conduits.

2. No separate measurement of quantities shall be made. Payment shall be made at the contract lump price.

C. Contract Line Item No. 0003: ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS

1. This item consists of installation of the electrical H-frame, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and wiring/conduit between the new photovoltaic system and the existing electrical panel located in the Comfort Station.

2. No separate measurement of quantities shall be made. Payment shall be made at the contract lump price.

D. Option A: ADD ALTERNATIVE WORK.

1. Contract Line Item No. 0004: BATTERY BANK REPLACEMENT – GEL-TYPE

a. This item consists of replacement of the existing (96) 2V lead-acid batteries with new, sealed, gel-type batteries. This will include (4) 48V strings to match the existing configuration using the existing SMA Sunny Island 5048U Inverters. Amp-

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082714 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

hour capacity shall match or exceed current lead acid battery bank capacity. This option includes providing an heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system to provide climate control to the battery room.

b. No separate measurement of quantities shall be made. Payment shall be made at the contract lump price.

END OF SECTION 01 27 00

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091015 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This 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. Coordination Drawings.

5. Requests for Information (RFIs).

6. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project Website.

7. Project meetings.

8. Environmental Coordination.

9. 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.

4. Section 01 91 14 “Total Building Commissioning” for coordinating the work with Owner’s

Commissioning Authority.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction - An Agency that has been granted legal authority over a location, action, or resource. This authority includes the ability to issue a permit or other legal permission document.

B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided - Permits obtained by the Contractor based on the means and methods to conduct the work. Construction Permits are typically issued by the Agency to the Contractor and not to the National Park Service (NPS). Examples of typical Contractor Provided Permits are: NPDES Construction Permit (ground disturbance), dewatering permit, permit for work in a roadway (with traffic management plan), temporary utility tap permit, etc.

C. Government Furnished Permits - Obtained by National Park Service (NPS), usually through the Architect/Engineer (A/E) or a consultant, during the design process (Predesign (PD) through Construction Documents (CD)) and are usually concerned with impacts to resources protected by federal law. However, GF permits can include other permits that are obtained for the convenience of the Government during design. GF permits are "furnished" to the Contractor in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and as part of the final contract documents. The Contractor must comply with GF

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permit provisions. Examples of typical GF permits: Clean Water Act (CWA) 404 dredge and fill permit, CWA Water Quality Certification (often state administered), Highway Right-of-Way Permit, etc.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the 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 the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components with other Contractors to ensure maximum accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

4. Where availability of space is limited, coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair of all components, including mechanical and electrical.

5. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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, the following:

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-installation conferences.

8. Project closeout activities.

9. Commissioning activities.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 01 documents: The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference.

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1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the 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.

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

11. Contractors Commissioning Plan.

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

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

B. All items listed must be provided to the Contracting Officer before the Pre-Construction

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Conference is held. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer may consider other contractual remedies.

Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form created on the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

1. CO 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 the RFI: Include a 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 the

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

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

C. RFI Form: Complete the RFI Form on the NPS/DSC SharePoint website as follows:

1. Enter the general information at the top of the form.

2. Under the “Action” section at the bottom of the form, select “Question” then select “CMR” in the drop-down of the “Send to” box.

3. Enter the details of the question and attach related documents.

4. Select “Submit Form” at the bottom of the page.

D. Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond.

CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a 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 the Contract Documents.

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

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

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. CO's action may include a request for additional information, in which case time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

3. CO's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the Contract Time or the Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.6 PROJECT WEB SITE

A. Use the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website for communication throughout the contract period.

The NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website will be used for the following functions:

1. Project directory.

2. Project correspondence.

3. Meeting agendas and minutes.

4. Contract modifications forms and logs.

5. RFI form and processing.

6. Task and issue management.

7. Photo documentation.

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management.

9. Submittal form and processing.

10. Payment coordination documentation.

11. Drawing and specification document hosting, viewing, and updating.

12. Online document collaboration.

13. Reminder and tracking functions.

14. Archiving functions.

15. Notification of submittal and RFI statuses and current responsible party.

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16. Permits and addendums

B. Some documents however are not suitable to be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be shared using the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website and shall be coordinated with the SharePoint Project team as appropriate.

C. Submit to the CO a list of all employees who will need access to the website. The users will receive an invitation to register from the Department of Interior (DOI). Once the user is registered on the DOI website, they will be given access to the NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website. For login procedures and other SharePoint information, refer to the Workflows website at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/precon_spproj.htm.

D. All users will be required to have the following software packages:

1. Internet Explorer version 7 or later.

2. Adobe Acrobat Professional (Pro) version 9 or later

1.7 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The 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 01 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. NPS/DSC SharePoint Project website.

17. Acceptance/rejection of work.

18. Progress meetings.

19. Submittal procedures.

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection.

21. Environmental requirements.

22. Permit requirements.

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

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials.

26. Value engineering.

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B. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the 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 at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the 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. The meeting agenda will include the following:

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.

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,

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated CPM).

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

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements.

C. Preinstallation Conferences: As needed, conduct a preinstallation conference 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 the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise CO of scheduled meeting dates.

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

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. Compatibility requirements.

l. Time schedules.

m. Weather limitations.

n. Manufacturer's written instructions.

o. Warranty requirements.

p. Compatibility of materials.

q. Acceptability of substrates.

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r. Temporary facilities and controls.

s. Space and access limitations.

t. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction.

u. Testing and inspecting requirements.

v. Installation procedures.

w. Coordination with other work.

x. Required performance results.

y. Protection of adjacent work.

z. Protection of construction and personnel.

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

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

5. Do not proceed with installation if the conference cannot be successfully concluded.

Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of the Work and reconvene the conference at earliest feasible date.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate an on-site party responsible for overseeing the Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection. This may be a collateral duty for the appointed Superintendent.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 2 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope with environmental procedures similar to those of this project and must be familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) is also preferred.

2. Responsibilities: As needed, responsibilities shall include:

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

b. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan(WMP).

c. Implementation of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

d. Implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP).

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

f. Training for Contractor personnel in accordance with their position requirements.

g. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

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

1. Quality Requirements.

2. Regulatory Requirements.

3. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

4. Noise & Acoustics Management.

5. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Management.

6. Construction Waste Management.

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C. Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: As needed, Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on the project site. Training may include the following:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to the building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to the Project.

3. Review of site specific procedures and management plans:

a. Construction Waste Management.

b. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

c. Noise & Acoustics Management.

d. Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention.

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of familiarity with P2 practices.

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

Submit Contractor 40 CFR employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

CI. 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.

PERMITS

A. General:

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

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

2. For the purpose of this contract the Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Therefore the Contractor will comply with the appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

B. Coordination with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction Issuing Permits

1. Coordination: Contact the Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction as needed and sufficiently in advance to avoid delaying the work: Coordinate meetings, reporting requirements, inspections, or any other requirements.

C. Administrative Procedures:

1. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative provisions of project permits with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction, Construction Manager, and Park to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly execution of the Work.

2. Supply all needed information to Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing permits, pay any fees required and provide all material needed to comply with the permit’s conditions and provisions.

3. Upload permits to the NPS/DSC SharePoint project website when the permits are obtained.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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031414 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including but not limited to the following:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project that can be identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They must start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: The allocation of the Schedule of Values for the completion of an activity as scheduled. The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. CPM: Critical path method, which is a method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: The longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: The measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

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3. Total float is the measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting the planned Project completion date.

F. Resource Loading: The allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for the completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: All schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS DSC SharePoint project website, provided in the native electronic file format. It is the intent of the Government to limit the number of printed reports to only those reports determined by the project team to be essential.

B. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit the baseline schedule.

D. CPM Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, the contractor may submit the following computer-generated reports. Format for each activity in reports shall contain activity number, activity description, resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

1. Activity Report: List of all activities sorted by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

2. Logic Report: List of predecessor and successor tasks for all activities, sorted in ascending order by activity number and then early start date, or actual start date if known.

3. Total Float Report: List of all activities sorted in ascending order of total float.

E. Construction Schedule Updates: The progress payment request shall include estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

F. Construction Schedule Revisions and Time Impact Analysis: For each Construction Schedule revision submit two paper copies of a Time Impact Analysis. Each Time Impact Analysis shall include a Fragmentary Network (Fragnet), incorporated into the currently accepted Construction Schedule, demonstrating how the Contractor proposes to incorporate a modification, change, delay, or Contractor request.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer on the day of the preconstruction conference to go over the following, as needed:

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1. Review software limitations, content and format for reports.

2. Verify availability of qualified personnel needed to develop and update schedule.

3. Discuss constraints, including phasing, work stages, and interim milestones.

4. Review delivery dates for Government-furnished products.

5. Review schedule for work of separate Government contracts.

6. Review time required for review of submittals and re-submittals.

7. Review requirements for tests and inspections by independent testing and inspecting agencies.

8. Review time required for completion and startup procedures.

9. Review time required for obtaining and activating permits.

10. Review and finalize list of construction activities to be included in schedule.

11. Review baseline schedule comments, resolve issues and progress on incorporating them

12. Review procedures for updating schedule.

13. Discuss reporting requirements and establish a protocol for naming and transmitting electronic schedules.

B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before or at the preconstruction conference, designate an

1.5 authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Construction Schedule. This may be a collateral duty for the Superintendent. A resume outlining the qualifications of the Scheduler shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

The Scheduler shall have prepared and maintained at least 3 previous schedules of similar size and complexity similar to this Contract, demonstrating proficiency in the use of scheduling software. The authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the Baseline Schedule, all required updates, revisions, Time Impact Analyses, and preparation of reports.

COORDINATION

A. Coordinate preparation and processing of schedules and reports with performance of construction activities and with scheduling and reporting of separate Contractors.

B. Coordinate Construction Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, list of subcontracts, Submittals Schedule, progress reports, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

1. In developing the Construction Baseline Schedule, ensure that the Subcontractor’s work at all tiers, as well as the prime Contractor’s work, is included and coordinated.

2. Secure time commitments for performing critical elements of the Work from parties involved.

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