A04_0040319282_Epand_Bicycle_Rental_Facility-SOW_.pdf

Grand Canyon National Park Grand Canyon, AZ

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Expand Bicycle Rental Facility

PMIS 205589

DESIGN BUILD PROJECT SCOPE

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

Table of Contents

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 FUNDING LIMITATIONS

1.3 LOCATION

1.4 BACKGROUND

1.5 DESCRIPTION

1.6 SCHEDULE

1.7 INFORMATION

1.8 DATA AND MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE NPS

2.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT SUMMARY/REQUIREMENTS

2.1.2 DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

2.1.3 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

2.1.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

2.1.5 PROJECT SCHEDULE

2.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 DB DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

2.2.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR

DESIGN

2.3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION:

2.3.2 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

2.3.3 CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

2.3.4 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION

2.3.5 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

2.3.6 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS:

2.3.7 QUALITY CONTROL

2.3.8 WORKING HOUR RESTRICTIONS

2.3.9 TEMPORARY SERVICES

2.3.10 ACCESS

2.3.11 PRESERVATION OF ADJACENT FEATURES

2.3.12 EXISTING UTILITIES

2.3.13 HAULING RESTRICTIONS

2.3.14 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

2.3.15 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

2.3.16 FIELD ENGINEERING

2.3.17 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

2.3.18 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

2.4 FORMS

3.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 DESIGN IMPERATIVES

3.2 FACILITY PERFORMANCE

3.3 ELEMENTS AND PRODUCTS

4.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

A SUBSTRUCTURE

B SHELL

C INTERIORS

D SERVICES

E EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

F SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

G BUILDING SITEWORK

5.0 ATTACHMENTS

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Project Name: Expand Bicycle Rental Facility, Grand Canyon National Park

Project Number: PMIS 205569

1.1 Scope

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Design-Build Contractor (DBC) shall perform the work of this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

All Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services required in this RFP shall be performed by licensed

Architects and Engineers registered in the State of Arizona.

The work of this RFP shall be performed in accordance with the Denver Service Center (DSC)

Design-Build (DB) Workflow Website http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/designbuild.htm.

Listed on the DB homepage are design phases which describe the workflow process from

Predesign through DB Construction Documents. Each phase has significant amounts of hypertext that links to definitions, forms, templates, samples and guidelines. In addition to the design phases there is an Information link where the definition glossary, laws, polices, guidelines, design standards, design deliverable content and format requirements, and other categories of useful information such as the “DSC Technical Bulletins” are located.

In case of conflict between this RFP and the DSC DB Workflow Website, http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/designbuild.htm, this RFP will take precedence over and will be used in lieu of such conflicting portions.

The A-E remains fully responsible for determining if the standards or provisions cited on the DSC

DB Workflow Website, http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/designbuild.htm, have been revised or updated. Any such conflicts between the website and the identified standard or provisions shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer (CO) requesting direction.

1.2 Funding Limitations

The DBC Team is responsible for providing all design and construction services required for the final total lump-sum firm-fixed amount negotiated with the DBC.

1.3 Location

http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/designbuild.htm

This project is located at the current Bright Angel Bicycle facility located at the Grand Canyon

Visitor Center at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona.

1.4 Background

This project expands the Bright Angel Bicycle concession facility to provide storage and work space for the bicycle rental operation, plus storage needed for food operations. An existing walk-in cooler, currently located elsewhere, will be moved into this space when it is completed. The precise nature of the expansion will be determined during the design process, but the NPS initially conceptualizes it as an enclosure of the existing porches and building expansion to the west to create new secured and protected storerooms.

1.5 Description

Provide Design, Architectural, Engineering and construction services to expand the existing

Bicycle Rental facility to provide additional work space. This project is to provide complete design, architectural and engineering services for the expansion program. Construction with provide a complete shell or building enclosure. Interior fitting and finish work will be provided under a separate contract.

1.6 Schedule

The work in this RFP shall be completed in accordance with the following schedule:

DB Design Development Documents:

DB Design of DB Design Development Documents

100% Draft DB Construction Documents:

Work on Construction Documents shall continue during the Design Development

Documents review and once Design Development review comments are received they shall be addressed and incorporated in the Construction Documents.

100% Draft DB Construction Documents and written responses to the NPS DB Design

Development Document Review Comments submitted no later than __45__ calendar days after submission of DB Design Development Documents.

NPS Review completed no later than __15__ calendar days after receipt of 100% Draft DB

Construction Documents. (Allow 15 calendar days for NPS reviews. Verify length of review period with Project Manager, some Regions require more than 15 days)

Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents:

Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents and written responses to the

NPS 100% Draft DB Construction Document review comments submitted no later than

__15__ calendar days after receipt of NPS 100% Draft DB Construction Document review comments.

Construction:

Construction completed no later than __120__ calendar days after award of the contract.

As-Constructed Drawings:

As- Constructed Drawings completed no later than _21__ calendar days after Project Completion.

All DB Design Development, DB Construction Documents and As-Constructed Drawings shall be submitted to the NPS Project Manager.

1.7 Information

NPS Points of Contact:

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO): Wendy Williams, 928-638-7433, wendy_williams@nps.gov

Contract Specialist (CS): Wendy Williams, 928-638-7433

Technical:

Project Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Project Specialist (PS) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Address:

1.8 Data and Materials to be provided by the NPS

The following data and materials will be provided to the DBC and are included in Section 5 of this RFP:

Project Program

Basis of Design Report

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist

Existing Drawings

Existing Site Map and Underground Utilities mailto:wendy_williams@nps.gov

2.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General Requirements

2.1.1 Scope of Work and Project Summary/Requirements

The project will consist of the design and construction of the expansion of an existing

Bicycle Rental Facility.

The project will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Review site data.

Life Cycle cost analysis

Upon award, determine and provide design schedule of work

Design site, site utilities, building and foundation system

Submit DB Design Development and DB Construction Documents for review and approval, as required

Provide schedule of construction work.

Secure work area and provide for continued access to the facility

Construct project

Create and provide operations and maintenance manual

Provide as-constructed drawings

2.1.2 Definition of Contract Line Items

The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is included in each contract line item, limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins. If no item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related line item.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 1 – DESIGN: This item consists of programming, pre-design, final design, architectural and engineering services and construction documents necessary to expand the existing building.

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 2 – CONSTRUCTION: This item consists of construction of the final accepted and approved construction documents to provide the complete building shell and enclosure as well as necessary site work. Note that interior fitting and finished will be completed under a separate contract.

2.1.3 Progress Payments

Design Phase - Progress payments during the design phase of the work will be based on submission, review, and acceptance of design deliverables.

Construction Phase - Progress payments during construction will be based on the percentage of work completed on items listed on the approved schedule of values. Actual construction completed and in place will form the basis for payment. Verification of the % complete shall be initiated by the Contractor under the direction of a representative of the

Contracting Officer, unless the Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance. The Contractor shall make the computations for payment based on the governments verification of work completed and in place for any periods for which progress payments are requested.

The Contractor shall furnish the originals of all field notes and all other records relating to the basis for payment, to the Contracting Officer, who shall use them as necessary to determine the final amount of progress payments. The Contractor shall retain copies of all such material furnished to the Contracting Officer.

2.1.4 Project Meetings

Weekly construction project meeting will be held on site with the NPS.

Design Meeting

After the award of the contract and acceptance of the Performance and Payment bonds, the CO will arrange a design meeting with the DBC. The meeting agenda shall include the following as a minimum:

Review and emphasize the Park needs and design objectives.

Environmental and sustainability requirements

Commissioning (review requirements in ASHRAE 0-2005 para. 6 and 7)

Schedule of Values

Design schedule (provide minimum of two color hard copies). Note: No portion of the work can begin construction until 100% Complete DB Construction Documents are approved for that portion and any other portion of the work that may be affected by it.

Modifications during design

Submittals during design

Areas available for use by the DBC

Access requirements of the Park

Natural and Cultural Resource Protection

Payments to the DBC

Preconstruction Meeting

The following Part 2 Project Requirement deliverables shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Meeting.

Project Schedule with construction portion fully developed.

Accident Prevention Program, Safety Program

A list of subcontractors for this project (must be same as in your proposal)

Waste Management Plan

Quality Control Plan

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Submittal process

Contractor’s Commissioning Plan (CCxP)

After 100% Complete DB Construction Documents are approved (or completed portions of

DBCDs necessary for fast tracking the project), and prior to the start of construction, the CO will arrange an on-site Preconstruction meeting with the DBC. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

Correspondence procedures

Roles and responsibilities

Lines of Authority

Progress Payments

Submittal process

Resolution to comments provided by NPS on the Part 2 Project Requirements.

Construction schedule (provide a minimum of two color hard copies and electronic copy in software it was created in) Note: No portion of the work can begin construction until

100% Complete DB Construction Documents are approved for that portion and any other portion of the work that may be affected by it.

Labor standards

Payroll reports

Modifications

Accident reporting

Park Rules and Regulations

Medical emergency processes, availability, emergency numbers, and contacts.

Park permits, rules of the road, alcohol use, housekeeping, firearms, pets, natural and cultural resource concerns.

Access road and site constraints.

Visitation and public relations.

Environmental and sustainability requirements for the Project, required tracking for sustainability (related submittals), use of the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist.

Archeological Resources Protection Requirements

Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and night work

Traffic control

Progress Meetings

The DBC shall participate in weekly telephone conference calls with the Contracting Officer, and other project team members to update them on the following meeting agenda items:

Approval of minutes of previous meetings

Submittal status

Review of off-site fabrication and delivery

Requests for Information (RFI’s) and issues

Modifications

Work in progress and projected

Schedule update (provide updated CPM schedule)

Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M Manuals

Other business relating to work

2.1.5 Project Schedule

General: The Contractor shall provide two (2) color copies and one electronic copy of the project schedule after award and before the design meeting. The schedule shall include a detailed design phase with design deliverable submission dates, review periods as well as a summary construction schedule with important milestones included for both phases.

Fully develop the construction portion of the schedule and submit to the Contracting Officer before the Preconstruction meeting or any construction begins. The project schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis throughout the entire contract period and until project substantial completion. The status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before the progress payment request date.

Purpose: The purpose of the project schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of design and construction activities of the DBC. The project schedule will assist the DBC and the Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the DBC's monthly progress payment requests

Software: The software shall be the latest version of Microsoft Project, Primavera Project

Planner, SureTrak, or approved equal.

Schedule Development: The project schedule shall cover the entire contract period. The late finish date of the project schedule shall be the same date as the established completion date of the contract.

The DBC shall use the Critical Path Method (CPM) with limited use of lead or lag durations between schedule activities. The DBC's project schedule shall consist of procurement activities

(including mobilization, submittal, and the fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement items) and construction activities.

The DBC's project schedule shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following for each activity:

Identify each and every activity number with numerical designations (maximum 5-digit).

Numbering of activities shall be in increments of 10.

Concise description of the work represented by the activity (maximum 48 characters).

Avoid the use of non-standard abbreviations. The work related to each activity shall be limited to one work trade.

Activity duration in whole working days with a maximum duration of 15 work days each, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, except for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawing and sample submittals, fabrication of materials, delivery of materials and equipment, and concrete curing.

In developing the project schedule, the DBC shall be responsible for ensuring that subcontractor work at all tiers, as well as its own work, is included in the project schedule.

The project schedule, as developed, shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. The DBC shall be responsible for ensuring all work sequences are logical and the project schedule shows a coordinated work plan. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be the DBC's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity. Resource loading of each activity shall list all personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in the duration shown. Include permit requirements and constraints.

Seasonal weather conditions shall be considered and included in the planning and scheduling of all work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures, wind and/or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time.

Project Schedule Updates

Monthly updates: The monthly updating of the project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of the estimate upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract.

If, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, the DBC fails or refuses to provide a schedule of values and a complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, the DBC shall be deemed to have not provided the required information upon which the progress payment may be made, and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.

Time Impact Analysis for Contract Modifications, Changes, Delays, and Contractor

Requests Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or the DBC desires to revise the project schedule, the DBC shall submit to the

Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating the influence of each modification, change, delay, or DBC request on the contract time.

Time Extensions: Activity delays shall not automatically mean that an extension of the contract time is warranted or due the DBC. It is possible that a modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in only absorbing a part of the available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the project schedule, thereby not causing any effect on the contract time. Time extensions will be granted in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the National Park Service or the

DBC. Extension of the contract time will be granted only to the extent the equitable time adjustments to the activity or activities affected by the modification, change, or delay exceeds the total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.

2.2 Design Requirements

2.2.1 DB Design Development and Construction Documents

This element of work shall consist of the preparation of the DB Design Development Documents and DB Construction Documents. All documents shall be prepared using the English System of

Weights and Measurements, and shall be prepared in accordance with the DSC Design Standards.

http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/dstandards.htm

Refer to the DSC Workflows Website for detailed information and requirements for preparation of

DB Design Development Documents and DB Construction Documents.

Deliverables

The following deliverables are required (refer to Section 1.6 for schedule):

DB Design Development

DB Design Development Documents:

Documents for NPS Review:

Submit 3 paper copies of the following Draft DB Design Development

Documents for review:

DB-Design Development Drawings

Divisions 2 through 49 Outline Specifications

Product File

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (DD Portion completed)

Submit one electronic copy of the Draft DB Design Development Drawings and the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist

DB Construction Documents

100% Draft DB Construction Documents

Documents for NPS Review:

Submit 3 paper copies of the following 100% Draft DB Construction

Documents for review:

http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/dstandards.htm http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/del_designdevelopdb.htm http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/del_constructiondb.htm

DB-Construction Drawings

Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications (Construction

Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat 04 Edition) A/E shall utilize and modify their own Divisions 2 through 49 Construction

Specifications templates. Divisions 2 through 49 Construction

Product File

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (CD Portion completed)

Design Calculations

Written responses to the DB Design Development Documents Review

Comments (Utilize NPS Review Form)

Submit one electronic copy of the 100% Draft DB Construction Drawings, NPS Project Sustainability Checklist written responses and resolution to all

NPS DB Design Development Document Review Comments.

Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents

Address and incorporate 100% Draft DB Construction Documents comments into the Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents and submit, for approval, per the following table, the record set of Complete Stamped and Signed

DB Construction Documents for construction, NPS archiving and general use.

COMPLETE STAMPED AND SIGNED DB

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

ELECTRONIC

FORMATS *

HARDCOPY

FORMATs

DB-Construction Drawings AutoCAD Full-Size Paper

(ANSI D)

Divisions 2 through 49 Construction Specifications PDF & MS-Word N/A

Product File PDF N/A

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist PDF & MS-Excel N/A

Supplemental Design Reports PDF N/A

Design Calculations PDF N/A

Written responses to the 100% Draft DB

Construction Documents review comments PDF & MS-Excel N/A

* The recipient of the electronic files is TIC.

2.2.2 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements for Design

The National Park Service has established environmental and sustainability requirements for the project. Notify the CO if conflicts arise between performance of the work and environmental and sustainability requirements. The National Park Service does not intend to limit alternative means of achieving these requirements.

Specific sustainability requirements for design may be found in Part 3, Performance

Requirements, of this document, and the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (refer to Part 5

Attachments). Complete this checklist by concisely explaining how each credit/requirement will be met.

2.3 Construction Requirements

2.3.1 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements

Specific sustainability requirements generated in design will dictate more stringent environmental requirements for this project. Refer to part 3, Performance Requirements, of this document and the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist. The following are general requirements:

Air: Employ construction practices that minimize dust production and combustion byproducts.

Water: Avoid materials that can leach toxic chemicals into the ground water. Do not allow toxic chemicals to enter sewers or storm drains. Submit Stormwater Pollution

Prevention Plan which includes local, state, federal requirements. Refer to NPS Project

Sustainability Checklist for additional requirements.

Soil: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion.

Habitats: Protect natural habitats and ecological systems on facility site (as identified in the Environmental Assessment).

Noise: Minimize noise generation during construction. Operate power equipment in accordance with local noise restrictions.

Waste Management Goals: Employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized.

Recycling is a requirement of this project. Specific recycling goals were established in the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist.

All material unsuitable for recycling must be disposed of, in a legal manner, at public or private dumping areas outside the park.

The DBC shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and overseeing the environmental and sustainability requirements of this project. Distribute copies of the environmental and sustainability requirements to the Job Site Foreman and each

Subcontractor.

Waste Management Plan: Prior to the scheduled Preconstruction meeting, the Contractor shall submit a draft Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. Develop and implement in accordance with ASTM E1609 and as required in the contract documents. The plan shall include (but not be limited to) the following:

List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal solid waste landfills, and other disposal area(s) to be used. Include name, location, and phone number.

List of proposed materials to be reused or recycled.

List of materials that cannot be recycled or reused with explanation or justification.

Storage and collection methods of waste and recyclables, handling procedures, and means of keeping recyclables free of contamination.

Description of the means of transportation of the recyclable materials and an estimate of how often bins will need to be emptied.

Revise and resubmit Plan as required by the Contracting Officer. Approval of the

Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

Progress Documentation: Supplemental to the Waste Management Plan, document solid waste disposal, diversion, and cost/revenue analysis and submit a completed worksheet on a monthly basis. Use Appendix A - Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet, and report totals to date for all column headings. Use Appendix B for solid waste volume to weight conversions.

Prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct a meeting with the Contracting

Officer to discuss the proposed Waste Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.

Minimize Construction Impacts

The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to minimize the impacts of construction activities:

Soil Erosion

Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan required.

Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds

Prevent the introduction and minimize the spread of exotic vegetation and noxious weeds. Incorporate the following procedures:

Any fill, rock, or additional topsoil needed shall be obtained from a Government approved source. All areas disturbed by construction shall be re-vegetated using approved native seed and/or plants.

Vegetation Salvage and Re-vegetation Plan

Special Status Species

To protect any unknown or undiscovered threatened, endangered, or special status species, the construction contract will include provisions for the discovery of such. The contractor should contact the park for direction for evaluation of any special species at the site.

Visitor Experience

The following mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the action alternatives to minimize the impacts of construction activities on the visitor experience:

Air and Water Pollution Control

Air quality impacts are expected to be temporary and localized. To minimize these impacts, the following actions shall be taken:

To reduce tailpipe emissions, construction equipment shall not be left idling any longer than is necessary for safety and mechanical reasons.

To reduce construction dust, water shall be applied to problem areas. Equipment shall be limited to the fenced project area to minimize soil disturbance and dust generation.

Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): Submit a SWPPP according to the applicable State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) requirements to the Contracting Officer for approval. (See Technical Requirements.) Before starting construction, the Contractor shall implement the approved SWPPP.

Cultural Resources

An archeological monitor will be present at the work site. If archeological resources are discovered at the project site while the archeological monitor is absent, all work in the vicinity of the discovery must stop immediately, and the discovery must be reported to the CO.

2.3.2 Schedule of Values

After contract award and before the Design Meeting, submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of design deliverables or construction work for which progress payments may be requested.

The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the contract line item amount 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, as described below. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract line item amount for unit price items.

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

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

Officer before the first progress payment is processed. A cost loaded project schedule is an acceptable substitute for a schedule of values.

2.3.3 Construction Support

Staging Areas

Construction sites will be limited to the smallest feasible area. Ground disturbance and site management will be carefully controlled to prevent undue damage to vegetation, soils, and archeological resources and to minimize air, water, soil, and noise pollution.

Staging is limited in or near the construction area for a construction office or trailer.

Construction equipment and material storage shall be located in previously disturbed areas near the construction site. All staging areas shall be returned to pre-construction conditions once construction is complete. Standards for this, and methods for determining when the standards are met, shall be developed in consultation with the CO.

Structures:

Trailers, Storage, Field Offices, Staging Area and Sheds: Location to be approved by the

Contracting Officer.

DBC's Field Office: Field office shall be structurally sound construction, and weather tight. The location will be determined by NPS prior to issuing a Start Work Notice.

Storage Sheds: If used, provide weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage.

If used, all temporary water, sewer, sanitary facilities and electric utilities, shall be completely removed upon project completion. Remove temporary utility connections.

The location of the Staging Area for construction equipment will require CO approval.

A construction camp has been allowed in remote parks where campgrounds have been made available for the Contractors use by the Park or Concessionaire. Consult with park on the need and availability and edit as required.

Construction Camp: Establishment of a construction camp will not be permitted.

Construction Zones

Construction zones shall be fenced with CO approved construction barrier fencing, plastic or portable fencing, before any construction activity. The fencing shall define the construction zone and confine activity to the minimum area required for construction. All protection measures shall be clearly stated in the construction specifications, and workers will be instructed to avoid conducting activities beyond the construction zone as defined by the construction zone fencing.

Protection of Public: Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. Erect and maintain fencing, barricades, lights, signals, and warning signs in accordance with MUTCD-2003.

The DBC shall protect tree trunks and root systems of trees in or adjacent to work areas.

Special Construction Requirements

Parking of Construction Vehicles

Parking of vehicles shall be limited to existing roads, in legally designated areas, and within approved staging area(s).

2.3.4 Submittals during Construction

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist: Complete the construction column of the checklist by concisely explaining how each credit/requirement is met. Indicate what products or actions were installed/performed to comply with each credit/requirement.

Material Submittal and Approval Procedures:

The following submittals will require government approval prior to procurement or performance of the work:

All submittals pertaining to Interior finishes

All submittals pertaining to Exterior finishes

Fire detection system

Submittals required to document compliance with sustainability requirements.

Submit all submittals required in the Project and Performance Requirements and those marked (GOV) in the Specifications. Submit sufficient information based upon the performance specifications for the Government to make an informed decision on compliance or lack of compliance for the items above. Submittals shall be transmitted using National

Park Service form CM-16. A copy of the form is included at the end of the Project

Requirements.

An on-site independent CM Representative will transmit and receive correspondence between the Denver Service Center and the DBC. Submit construction submittals a minimum of 30 days prior to the need for approval.

Contracting Officer's Review:

Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the

Contractor's own risk.

After reviewing submittals, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form CM-16 and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the Contractor. All submitted items will be retained. The DBC is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use.

Samples: Samples shall be large enough to illustrate clearly the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern. Manufacturers' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages;

mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use. The

Contracting Officer reserves the right to require additional submittals. After review, the

Contracting Officer shall notify the DBC of approval, approved with notations, or disapproved -resubmit.

The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications are required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

2.3.5 Construction Coordination

Notification: The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide all necessary written notification and/or direction to the contractor. An on-site independent Construction Management

Representative (CMR) will co-ordinate the contractor’s construction efforts with the park staff’s daily operations and will transmit and receive correspondence between the Denver Service

Center and the DBC. However, the CMR will have no authority to accept or reject work, or to authorize changes to the terms and conditions of the contracts, or to obligate the NPS for time or money.

2.3.6 Digital Images:

Provide 10 existing condition images, and 20 images per week documenting construction.

Maintain index with each set of construction images that identifies the number, date, time, and description for each. Maintain one set of images on CD-R/DVD-R in the field office at the

Project site, available at all times for reference.

Take appropriate digital images documenting construction progress and problems, such as capturing items that will not be seen later, etc. Send digital images to recipients on a weekly basis, as directed by Contracting Officer, of each work activity via e-mail in an approved format.

2.3.7 Quality Control

General

The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Testing shall be the responsibility of an independent testing laboratory. Inspect and test all work as needed to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

Utilize the attached Accessibility Inspection form to document compliance with the Architectural

Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Inspect at various stages of construction as needed to insure the finished product meets the guidelines. Fill out the applicable sections of the

Accessibility Inspection Report and attach to the Quality Control Daily Report.

Quality Control Daily Reports shall be completed by the Quality Control Supervisor.

Test reports shall be completed by person performing the test.

The Contracting Officer may designate locations of tests.

Quality Control Staff

The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used to assist the Quality Control Supervisor supplemented, as necessary, by additional certified testing technicians.

Testing Laboratory and Equipment:

Employ certified independent laboratories to perform sampling and testing. The testing laboratory organization shall be certified for the type of testing work to be done.

All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS requirements.

Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the

Government for verification tests.

Submittals

Quality Control Plan: Prior to the Preconstruction meeting, submit for approval a written

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan.

If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting

Officer.

The plan shall include:

A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

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

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

Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report. Utilize the forms attached at the end of this section.

Test Reports: Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control Daily Reports.

Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

Submit three copies of complete test results not later than one calendar days after the test was performed.

If the CQC plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, the

Contracting Officer may retain all payments until such time a plan is accepted and implemented, or may retain payments for work completed on days there are no Quality Control daily reports.

Accessibility Inspection Report: Submit report (see attached Accessibility inspection report) no later than three calendar days after the inspection was performed.

Off-Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.

Execution

Off-Site-Control: Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

On-Site Control: Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the preparatory phase meeting.

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.

Quality Control Phases

Preparatory Phase: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work. As a minimum, the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor and the foreman responsible for the feature of work shall be in attendance.

Review all applicable specifications sections and drawings related to the feature of work.

Ensure that copies of all referenced standards related to sampling, testing, and execution for the feature of work are available on site.

Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies with contract documents.

Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

Document all preparatory phase activities and discussions on the Contractor's Quality Control

Daily Report.

Initial Phase: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship.

Review control testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Document all initial phase activities and discussions on the Contractor's Quality Control Daily

Report. Exact location of initial phase shall be indicated for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

Follow-Up Phase: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases: Additional preparatory and initial phases may be required on the same feature of work for the following reasons:

Quality of on-going work is unacceptable.

Changes occur in the applicable quality control staff, on-site production supervision, or work crew.

Work on a particular feature of work is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity.

Documentation

Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports, Daily Test Report Information Sheets, and Accessibility

Inspection Reports (attached) of quality control activities and tests.

Quality Control Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

Enforcement

The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer.

2.3.8 Working Hour Restrictions

All work and deliveries shall be limited to the weekday hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. No work shall occur on National Park Service holidays or weekends without prior approval.

2.3.9 Temporary Services

Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

Fire Protection Equipment: Observe and enforce standards of fire prevention. No open fires shall be allowed.

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

Extinguishers shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C. 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.

Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids in existing structures. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used in potential forest or grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the U. S. Forest Service. Written determinations of areas and periods of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

Locate internal combustion equipment so that exhausts discharge well away from combustible materials. Locate service areas a minimum of 50 feet from buildings. Shut down equipment before refueling.

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

Welding: Cutting by torch or welding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided.

Electricity and Lighting: Make arrangements with utility company for metered connection to existing utility and pay all costs. Coordinate work with Contracting Officer. Temporary electrical work shall meet requirements of the current version of NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 590.

When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.

Telephone: The DBC shall make arrangements with the local telephone company and pay all costs if the DBC wants to have job-site telephone service.

Water: DBC shall provide potable water and pay all costs.

Heating and Cooling: Furnish temporary heating and cooling. Use of permanent heating and cooling system shall not be allowed without written authorization from Contracting Officer.

When the permanent heating and cooling system is approved for use as temporary heating and cooling, pay all costs until final acceptance. Install new filters before final acceptance.

Equipment warranties shall start on date of Final Acceptance.

Sanitary Facilities: Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State

Health Department and National Park Service regulations. Provide separate handicap accessible facilities for men and women with privacy locks. Enclosures shall be weatherproof, sight proof and of sturdy construction. Completely remove sanitary facilities on completion of work.

2.3.10 Access

Coordinate construction efforts with the Contracting Officer such that there is minimal impact to the work of the National Park Service personnel and the visiting public.

During construction of the scheduled facilities, the Design Build Contractor shall have continuous access to the site.

2.3.11 Preservation of Adjacent Features

Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings.

Restore damaged areas outside the work limits, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the National Park Service.

Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees, plants and root zones that are to remain in place. Do not remove, injure or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with the Contracting Officer. Remove agreed upon roots and branches that interfere with construction. Carefully supervise excavation, grading, backfilling, and other construction operations near trees and plants, to prevent damage.

2.3.12 Existing Utilities

Disruptions of services shall be kept to a minimum. The contractor shall coordinate with the local utility companies. All disruptions shall be arranged at least 48 hours in advance with

National Park Service and must be approved by Contracting Officer.

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

2.3.13 Hauling Restrictions

Comply with all legal and local load restrictions in the hauling of materials.

2.3.14 Accident Prevention

Accident Prevention Program: Prior to the Preconstruction Meeting submit an accident prevention program. The program must be accepted by the NPS before any on site work can begin. The program shall comply with OSHA and project requirements. Include the following:

Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program; monthly safety meetings; first aid procedures; outline of each phase of work, hazards associated with each phase and methods proposed to ensure property protection, and safety of the public, National Park Service staff and DBC employees; training; planning for possible emergency situations; housekeeping and fire protection.

Accident Reporting: Reportable accidents, defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to contractor’s personnel, NPS employees or the public, property damage of any accident in excess of $100 and fires, must be reported within seven days. Complete an Accident/Property

Damage Report (attached Form CM-22) and forward to the Contracting Officer.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that all employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner. Do not allow employees to work if their abilities are impaired. Operators of all equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment.

Accident Prevention Products: Provide the following:

First aid facilities.

Personnel protective equipment: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA.

Emergency instructions, including telephone numbers and reporting instruction for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department and park police. Place in conspicuous locations at the worksite.

Adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 241).

Hard hats for all employees and for up to 6 visitors.

Designate and post signs in all hardhat areas.

Training: Provide training for first aid and hazardous material handling and storage.

2.3.15 Temporary Controls

Housekeeping: Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times.

Weather Protection: When inclement weather is expected, provide temporary protection, for areas where roofing, siding, windows, doors or other enclosing elements have been removed or have not been installed. Inspect protective coverings frequently to ensure that they are functioning properly.

2.3.16 Field Engineering

The DBC shall set initial construction stakes establishing lines, slopes, grades, reference points, base lines and bench marks as required. The DBC shall execute the work in accordance with these stakes, and perform all additional staking necessary to execute the work.

All existing survey control utilized for this project shall be preserved. Controls that are destroyed by the DBC shall be replaced by the DBC at their expense.

2.3.17 Project Close-out

Project Record Drawings: Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings.