Project_Specifications.pdf

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

REHABILITATION OF COMFORT STATION &

PORTIONS OF THE FISH CLEANING

PAVILION

FLAMINGO COMMUNITY

PMIS NO. 311719

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

May 5, 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010100 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

011700 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

012000 - PROJECT MEETINGS

013000 - SUBMITTALS

014530 - ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTIONS AND PROCEDURES

015100 - TEMPORARY SERVICES AND CONTROLS

016000 - MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

017000 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017850 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 2 SITE WORK

023180 - STRUCTURE EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

023200 - UTILITY TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

025110 - WATER PIPING AND APPURTENANCES

027320 - SANITARY SEWER PIPING AND APPURTENANCES

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE WORK

033010 - REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE

033010 - CONCRETE WORK

DIVISION 4 -5 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 6 WOODS, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061600 - SHEATING

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072600 - VAPOR RETARDERS

074300 - COMPOSITE PANELS

DIVISION 8 OPENINGS

081113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

081163 - INSECT SCREENS

088400 - PLASTIC GLAZING INCLUDING MULTIWALL, FRAMING, AND ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

092216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

093013 - CERAMIC TILING

096513 - RESLIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

099113 - EXTERIOR PAINTING

099123 - INTERIOR PAINTING

099600 - HIGH PERFORMANCE COATINGS

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

102113 - PHENOLIC CORE TOILET COMPARTMENTS

102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 11-21 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

220000 - PLUMBING GENERAL

220517 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220518 - ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719 - PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221119 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

221316 - SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

221319 - SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 23-25 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

260100 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS

260500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260573 - 19 ARC-FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

261000 - BASIC MATERIALS & METHODS

262416 - PANELBOARDS

262726 - WIRING DEVICES

265119 - LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

265213 - EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

265619 - LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27-30 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

311000 - SITE CLEANING

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

329200 - TURFS AND GRASSES

SECTION 010100

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. GENERAL: The work of this section summarizes the work involved in this Contract and explains the contractor's responsibility in maintaining the condition of the premises.

1.2. SUMMARY:

1.3.

A. Part of the work of this contract consists of the general renovation of the Comfort Station and portions of the Fish Cleaning Pavilion at the Flamingo Fish Cleaning Facility at the Everglades National Park as provided in these Specifications, the Construction Drawings, and other Construction Documents all which shall be considered integral to the Work under the Contract.

B. All work will be performed under a single contract. Separate work to the roof of the Pavilion shall be done under separate contract.

C. All work shall conform to the International, Florida and local Building Codes and their amendments, the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, and NPS regulations.

D. The Flamingo Fish Cleaning Pavilion and Comfort Station are on the National Registry of Historic Places making this project subject to all historic standards by the Department of Interior.

The contractor must therefore adhere to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties: Secretary of Interior's standards for Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is defined in 36 CFR 67 as "the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values."

SCOPE: The scope of work includes but is not limited to information described below, which is integral to the information provided in the Drawings and as elsewhere provided in these Specifications and the other Contract Documents.

A. Pavilion & Site: Sandblasting of Pavilion roof facia, columns, ceiling, and floor. Repairs to concrete encasings at columns and concrete floor. Repainting of all surfaces in colors to match existing. Removal of existing concrete ramp at comfort station to align new concrete restroom floor with pavilion floor. Trenching at north and west side of comfort station to lay new plumbing lines from Comfort Station to existing Lift Station to North. Existing lines shall be tapped and abandoned in place. New electric panel and disconnect and oscillating fans at Fish Cleaning

Station.

B. Comfort Station (Exterior): Sandblasting of existing structural steel frame members, removal, and replacement of PT plywood wall panels with structural water-resistant panels. Repair and replacement of screened louvered openings and doors. Repainting of all surfaces to match original color.

C. Comfort Station (Interior): Demolition of partitions, plumbing fixtures, wall and floor tile and replacement in kind. Sanding and re-painting of all surfaces and floors to match original color of interior. Upgrades to electrical service panel.

1.4. LOCATION: Everglades National Park, Flamingo District

1.5. DEFINITION OF BID ITEMS:

A. BASE BID- Bid Item #1: Demolish portions Comfort Station that will interfere with the Work.

This includes but is not limited to removal of portions the existing slab, exterior and interior walls, all doors and openings, and all plumbing and electrical circuitry. Salvage louvered panels for restoration and reuse. See Construction Drawings for further information.

B. BASE BID-Bid Item #2: Renovate Comfort Station. This Work includes removing existing concrete slab at restrooms and replacing with new slab level with Pavilion floor; disassemble exterior walls to replace plywood sheathing with new marine board panels; installing all new supply and sanitation lines to all fixtures and setting new lines below grade and properly dropped to reach lift station 70 feet to the north; provide trenching for new plumbing lines; new electrical circuit panel and disconnect; new plumbing and electrical fixtures at Comfort Station and throughout Pavilion; sandblasting and sanding of all surfaces and repainting; and other renovations as shown in the Drawings.

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1.10.

SITE VISIT: The Contractor is urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE: The construction sequence shall be as required to perform all the Work of these Specifications and Drawings in the most efficient and timely manner.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Period of Performance shall be 270 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

PHYSICAL SECURITY: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property at the location. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and material shall be secured.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND OF PREMISES

A. Facilities: The Government shall provide parking and a construction staging area during the period of work.

B. Utilities: The Government will provide electrical power to the site; however, the Contractor is responsible for contacting Florida Power and Light to establish a temporary meter to assume all costs associated with power tools, trailers, etc. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

1.11. CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

C. Construction Camp: The Contractor shall maintain work within the established construction site and always conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to NPS staff, property, and visitors. Establishment of camping facilities shall not be permitted or any parking outside the immediate job site, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

D. Storage of materials shall be within the job site as approved by the Contracting Officer.

E. Preservation of Natural Features: Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damage areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

F. Existing site features, including walls, fences, paving, curbing and other construction, not scheduled for work, shall be protected so as not to be damaged due to the contractor’s activity.

Any damage that does occur to these areas shall be returned to the pre-contract condition as part of this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Local patching to correct damage will not be acceptable in cases where patching will be recognized. Entire regional replacement/restoration will be required.

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

H. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

I. Work Hours: The contractor shall schedule the work only during the hours of 8 am to 6 pm

Monday through Friday. Requests for any work outside those hours, including weekends and holidays, must be submitted for approval at least 48 hours in advance.

J. Holidays:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.12. FIELD VERIFICATION: Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products. Any discrepancies between construction drawings, construction specifications, and field conditions shall be brought to the attention of the

Contracting Officer before work is to be performed. Any work that is performed without notifying the Contracting Officer will be done at the contractor's own expense.

1.13. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: All materials, including borrow and aggregates, shall be

Contractor-furnished from outside the park.

PART 2 PRODUCTS Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION Not used.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 011700

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

PART 2 GENERAL

1.14. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.15. SUBMITTALS:

E. Accident Prevention Program: Before on site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

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

b. Weekly safety meetings.

c. First aid procedures.

d. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park

Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

e. Training, both initial and continuing.

f. Planning for possible emergencies, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

g. Housekeeping and Fire Protection: Section 01510.

F. Before on-site work begins, submit for approval a Hurricane Response Plan. The Contracting

Officer will review the proposed plan for compliance with park and project requirements. If the plan requires revisions or corrections, the contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. The plan shall include:

a. The name of the responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

b. Outline methods and procedures for securing or removing materials at the job site in the event of a hurricane warning.

c. The park requires closing of operations between 72 and 48 hours of anticipated landfall of a tropical storm or hurricane. All project materials will be adequately secured or removed from the site within that time frame.

G. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

H. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

I. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.16. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

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

2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

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

Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.17. ACCIDENT REPORTING:

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires.

Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident.Other Accidents:

The contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI

2.3 BARRIERS: Section 01510

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 EGRESS: Provide and maintain adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life Safety

Code (NFPA 101-94). No corridor, aisle, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with egress

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual

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

3.4 TRAINING:

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury

SECTION 012000

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. 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. Correspondence procedures

2. Designation of responsible personnel

3. Labor standards provisions

4. Payroll reports

5. Changes

6. Payments to Contractor

7. Subcontractors

8. National Park Service regulations

9. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

10. Accident reporting

11. Documents required under the contract

12. Park rules and regulations

13. Recycling Program

14. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

15. Tentative construction schedule

16. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals

17. Project closeout requirements

18. Relationship of Division 1 to other divisions

PART 2. PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 3. EXECUTION NOT USED

SECTION 013000

SUBMITTALS

PART 4. GENERAL

4.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

4.2. SCHEDULES:

A. Submit four copies of Progress Schedule (normally in bar chart form) showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. The first progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable progress schedule is submitted.

B. As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit a

Schedule of Values. Include mobilizations, general condition costs, overhead, and profit in each part of the work. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as separate items. As a minimum, break down the schedule of values into appropriate quantities and units of measurement. The total costs for the component parts shall equal the bid amount for that item, and the total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The

Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. The schedule of

Values will form the basis for progress payments as provided for in the General Provisions.

4.3. SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES:

A. All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form DSC-1(CS). No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

B. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 20 days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit one reproducible original and three copies of each shop drawing, four copies of manufacturer's catalog sheets (cut sheets), four specimens of each sample, and four copies of all other submittals requested.

1. Shop Drawings: Include the following information with each copy of shop drawings:

a. Date.

b. Date of revisions (when applicable).

c. Contractor's certification that shop drawing has been checked for compliance with contract documents.

d. Details of fabrication, assembly and erection including connections and engagement to contiguous work.

e. Materials used.

f. All required dimensions.

g. The term "by others" shall not be used. All work to be performed by others shall be identified by contractor or subcontractor name, discipline, or trade.

2. Samples: Samples shall be large enough to illustrate clearly the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern.

3. Manufacturers' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

4. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for

Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion

C. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

D. Approved Equals:

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

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

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

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

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

e. Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that contractor:

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

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

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

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

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

3. Construction Materials: The contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

E. Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Forward submittals that are related to or affect one another as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Each transmittal shall contain only data specific to that individual submittal.

F. Contracting Officer's Representative Review:

1. Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out;

submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of contractor's approval.

2. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the contractor's own risk.

3. After reviewing submittals, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form

DSC-1(CS) and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the contractor.

Shop drawing review notations will be returned on the reproducible original shop drawing. All other submitted items will be retained. The contractor is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use

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

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

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

c. 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.

PART 5. PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 6. EXECUTION NOT USED

SECTION 01453

ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTIONS AND PROCEDURES

PART 7. GENERAL

7.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of preparing and executing accessibility inspections and procedures to assure project meets the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility

Standards for Buildings and Facilities (ABAAS).

7.2. LAYOUT OF WORK:

A. Locations shown on the drawings are subject to final field adjustment by Contracting

Officer before construction.

B. Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of apparent errors discovered on the drawings or in the initial stakeout. If changes in stakeout are required, contractor shall cooperate with Contracting Officer in prompt establishment of the field control for altered or adjusted work.

7.3. SUBMITTALS:

A. As specified in Section 01330

B. Submit an Accessibility Inspection Report no later than three calendar days after the

Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists.

PART 8. PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 9. EXECUTION

9.1. INSPECTION

A. This section includes common field measurements required. For additional requirements see the Accessibility Guidelines and Standards by the Access Board at http://www.access-board.gov/index.htm.

B. Walking surfaces and Accessible Route: The accessible route is defined as the pedestrian route from the accessible parking and passenger loading zones to all accessible facilities and features. Using tape measure and level verify:

1. The cross slope of walking surfaces is not steeper than 1:48

2. The clear width of walking surfaces are 36 inches minimum.

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3. A change in level of 1/2 inch is permitted to be 1/4 inch vertical plus 1/4 inch beveled.

However, in no case may the combined change in level exceed 1/2 inch. Changes in level exceeding 1/2 inch must comply with ramp requirements.

ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTION REPORT

CONTRACT NO._________________________ REPORT NO. _____________

SHEET _____ OF _________

1. Individual Making Inspection:

2. Location of Inspections:

3. Parking and Passenger Loading Zones:

1. _____ Parking spaces and access aisles running slope and cross slope is less than 1:48. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

2. _____ Car spaces are 96 inches wide minimum and van spaces 132 inches wide minimum, and have an adjacent access aisle.

3. _____ Access aisles adjoin an accessible route. Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces are 60 inches wide minimum.

Inspection Results:

Corrective Actions Needed/Taken:

4. Walking surfaces and Accessible Route: The accessible route is defined as the pedestrian route from the accessible parking and passenger loading zones to all accessible facilities and features.

1. _____ Floor and ground surfaces are stable, firm, and slip resistant as defined by ADAABAAG Advisory 302.1

2. _____ Running slope of all walking surfaces on the accessible route is less than 1:20. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

3. _____ Cross slope of walking surfaces is less than 1:48. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

4. _____ Clear widths of walking surfaces are 36 inches minimum.

5. _____ Openings in floor or ground surfaces are 1/2 inch or less.

6. _____ Elongated openings are perpendicular to direction of travel.

7. _____ Changes in level are 1/2 inch or less with 1/4 inch maximum vertical change.

8. _____ Floor drains and grates on accessible route meet all above requirements

5. Ramps: Ramps are defined as walking surfaces on the accessible route that are steeper than 1:20 but less than 1:12.

1. _____ Running slope is less than 1:12 Measured at 2-foot intervals.

2. _____ Cross slope is less than 1:48 Measured at 2-foot intervals.

3. _____ Clear width is 36 inches minimum, clear width between handrails is 36 inches minimum.

4. _____ Rise for any ramp run is 30 inches maximum.

5. _____ Ramps have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run.

6. _____ Landing clear length is 60 inches minimum.

7. _____ Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches have handrails

6. Handrails:

1. _____ Top of handrail is 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces.

2. _____ Handrails extend 12 inches minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs.

3. _____ Handrails extend horizontally 12 inches minimum at top of stairs

4. _____ Handrails extend at the slope of the stair flight at bottom of stairs minimum one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing

7. Drinking fountains:

1. _____ Spout outlet is 36 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.

2. _____ Spout outlet for standing persons is 38 inches minimum and 43 inches maximum above the finish floor.

8. Toilet Compartments:

1. _____ Wheelchair accessible compartment is 60 inches wide min., and 59 inches deep minimum

2. _____ Ambulatory accessible compartment is 60 inches deep min. with a width of 35 inches minimum and 37 inches maximum.

3. _____ Seat height is 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum measured to the top of the seat.

4. _____ Urinal rim is 17 inches maximum above the finish floor and 13 1/2 inches deep minimum

5. _____ Side wall grab bar is 42 inches long minimum, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall

6. _____ Rear wall grab bar is 36 inches long minimum and extends from the centerline of the water closet

7. _____ Toilet paper dispensers are 7 inches min. and 9 inches max in front of the water closet to centerline of the dispenser.

8. _____ Toilet paper dispenser outlet is 15 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor

9. _____ Sinks and counters are 34 inches maximum above the finish floor. Sink drain pipes are insulated.

9. Service Counters, Dining and Work Surfaces: (Service counters are parallel or forward approach)

1. _____ Parallel Approach. Counter is 36 inches long min. and 36 inches high max.

2. _____ Forward Approach. Counter surface is 30 inches long min. and 36 inches high max. Knee space provided under counter.

3. _____ Tops of dining and work surfaces are 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.

10. Doors:

1. _____ Door closers move the door from open position of 90 degrees to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds min.

2. _____ Spring hinge doors close from open position of 70 degrees to closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum.

3. _____ Fire doors have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority.

4. _____ Interior hinged doors have an opening force of 5 pounds maximum.

11. Signs:

1. _____ Parking space identification signs are 60 inches minimum above finish ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

2. _____ Van parking space sign includes the designation "van accessible".

3. _____ Tactile characters on signs are 48 inches minimum and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor.

4. _____ Sign is located alongside the door at the latch side.

5. _____ Sign is located with a clear floor space of 18 inches by 18 inches minimum.

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above inspection report is complete and correct and that all inspections performed this day for this contract are in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as noted above.

Signature of Inspector

SECTION 015100

TEMPORARY SERVICES AND CONTROLS

PART 10. GENERAL

10.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services and controls required for contractor's performance of the work of this contract

PART 11. PRODUCTS

11.1. GENERAL: 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.

11.2. SANITARY FACILITIES: Sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, sturdy enclosures.

11.3. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: UL Class 2A, 2 1/2 gallon water type stored-pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I 15-pound B: C carbon dioxide extinguisher.

11.4. TAPE: Banner Guard, imprinted with”CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION AREA”, manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc., Houston, TX or approved equal.

PART 12. EXECUTION

12.1. ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING: Provide connections to existing facilities. The Government will pay the costs of power used.

12.2. TELEPHONE: No telephone service is available on site for contractor's use. Make arrangements with telephone company and pay all costs.

12.3. WATER:

A. Make connections to existing facilities for potable water. Government will pay costs for water used.

B. Water for construction is available within the park boundaries.

C. Furnish cool, potable water for construction personnel in locations convenient to work stations.

12.4. SANITARY FACILITIES:

A. Place in approved locations secluded from public observation and convenient to work stations.

B. Maintain and clean toilet facilities at least weekly.

C. Completely remove sanitary facilities on completion of work.

12.5. FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION:

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

B. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids within 50 feet of a structure. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

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

D. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited. Smoking is prohibited near any combustible materials.

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

12.6. PROTECTION EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Travel distance from any work station to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

12.7. DISPOSAL:

A. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material becomes the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of outside the park. All trucks hauling waste and debris shall be covered in such a manner as to guarantee retention of contents.

B. Immediately remove hazardous rubbish from project site. Place other contraction debris in refuse containers at least daily. Dispose of refuse at least weekly, in a legal manner, at public or private dumping areas outside the park. Do not burn or bury refuse inside the park.

12.8. AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL:

A. Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction.

B. Do not allow waste materials to be washed into any bodies of water.

12.9. PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC:

A. Ensure safety of the public by providing fencing, barricading, or otherwise blocking off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

B. Erect and maintain barricades, lights, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with

MUTCD.

12.10. HOUSEKEEPING:

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

B. Provide enough containers for collecting construction debris and construction materials to be recycled.

C. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.

SECTION 01600

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

PART 13. GENERAL

13.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of the general procedures for handling, storing, and protecting material and equipment.

13.2. TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING: Arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible. Contractor is encouraged to obtain materials in biodegradable or recyclable/reusable packaging, which uses the minimum amount of packaging possible.

13.3. STORAGE AND PROTECTION:

A. Store materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels accessible for inspection.

B. Storage:

1. Store products subject to damage by the elements in weather tight enclosures.

2. Store fabricated products above the ground, on blocking or skids; prevent soiling or staining. Cover products subject to damage or deterioration with impervious sheet coverings; provide adequate ventilation to avoid condensation.

3. Store loose granular materials in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

C. Protection after Installation: Provide adequate coverings as necessary to protect installed materials from damage resulting from natural elements, traffic, and subsequent construction. Remove when no longer needed.

PART 14. PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 15. EXECUTION NOT USED

SECTION 01700

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

PART 16. GENERAL

16.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of final cleanup and final inspection procedures.

PART 17. PRODUCTS

17.1. CLEANING MATERIALS: As recommended by the manufacturer of surface to be cleaned.

PART 18. EXECUTION

18.1. CLEANING: Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces. Pick up all construction debris from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

18.2. PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS

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

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

B. Keep record drawings current. Make record drawings available to the Contracting Officer for inspection at the time of monthly progress payment requests. If project record drawings are not current, the Contracting Officer may retain an appropriate amount of the progress payment.

C. On completion of the total project, submit complete record drawings. Include all shop drawings, sketches, and additional drawings that are to be included in the final set, with clear instructions showing the location of these drawings.

18.3. CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS:

A. Project Record Drawings: As specified above.

B. Spare Parts and Materials: As specified in individual sections.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: As specified in individual sections.

D. Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Verify the following in writing:

1. All systems are complete, properly started, and are operational.

2. All controls are complete and operational and sequences have been checked and are functioning properly.

18.4. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION: Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. Contracting Officer will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request.

A. When work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial

Completion.

B. If work is not determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will notify contractor in writing. After completing work, contractor shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

18.5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK: After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of

Acceptance will be issued.

SECTION 017419

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for the following:

1. Salvaging nonhazardous construction waste.

2. Recycling nonhazardous construction waste.

3. Disposing of nonhazardous construction waste.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Construction Waste: Building and site improvement materials and other solid waste resulting from construction, remodeling, renovation, or repair operations. Construction waste includes packaging.

B. Demolition Waste: Building and site improvement materials resulting from demolition or selective demolition operations.

C. Solid Waste: Garbage, debris, sludge, or other discharged material (except hazardous waste) including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operations.

D. Debris: Non-hazardous solid waste generated during the construction, demolition, or renovation of a structure which exceeds 2.5 inch (60 mm) particle size that is: a manufactured object; plant or animal matter; or natural geologic material (e.g. cobbles and boulders). A mixture of debris and other material such as soil or sludge is also subject to regulation as debris if the mixture is comprised primarily of debris by volume, based on visual inspection.

E. Disposal: Removal off-site of demolition and construction waste and subsequent sale, recycling, reuse, or deposit in landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

F. Environmental Pollution and Damage: The presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, or historical purposes.

G. Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

H. Hazardous Materials: Any material that is regulated as a hazardous material in accordance with

49 CFR 173, requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in accordance with 29 CFR

1910.1200, or which during end use, treatment, handling, storage, transportation or disposal meets or has components which meet or have the potential to meet the definition of a Hazardous Waste in accordance with 40 CFR 261.

I. Recycle: Recovery of demolition or construction waste for subsequent processing in preparation for reuse.

J. Salvage: Recovery of demolition or construction waste and subsequent sale or reuse in another facility.

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Project shall minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste to protect and restore natural habitat and resources. Factors that contribute to waste such as over packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination shall be minimized. A Waste Management Plan shall be developed to ensure that existing site and building materials are reused, salvaged, or recycled. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized.

B. Salvage /Recycle Requirements: Develop waste management plan that results in end-of-Project rates for salvage/recycling of 50 percent by weight of total waste generated by the Work. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from a landfill:

1. Land clearing debris (chipped debris can be used on site for mulch or erosion control)

2. Clean dimensional wood, palettes

3. Plywood, OSB, and particle board

4. Concrete (can be ground and used for fill on site)

5. Asphaltic concrete (can be ground and used for fill on site)

6. Cardboard, paper, packaging, newsprint

7. Metals (from banding, stud trim, piping, rebar, roofing, other trim, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze)

8. Gypsum drywall—unpainted

9. Non-hazardous paint and paint cans

10. Beverage containers: Aluminum, glass, and plastic containers

11. Insulation

12. Ceiling grid and tiles

13. Ductwork

14. Wiring

15. Other mixed construction and demolition waste as appropriate

C. If any waste materials encountered during the deconstruction/demolition or construction phase are found to contain lead, asbestos, PCBs, (such as fluorescent lamp ballasts), or other harmful substances, they are to be handled and removed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste.

D. Existing items and material to be removed during the deconstruction/demolition phase shall be reused in the construction phase of the Project. Items that cannot be reused shall be recycled.

Items considered for reuse must be in refurbishable condition and must meet the quality standards set forth in these specifications. Contractor shall ensure that the quality of the item(s) in question will meet or exceed accepted industry or trade standards for first quality commercial grade application. During construction, deconstruction, or demolition the Contracting Officer may designate other objects or materials for reuse.

E. Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible including the following materials:

F. Salvage/Recycle Requirements: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Waste Management Plan: After award of contract and prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction

Conference, Contractor shall submit a draft Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. Submit 3 copies of plan. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by the Contracting

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

B. Progress Documentation: Supplemental to the Waste Management Plan, document solid waste disposal, diversion, and cost/revenue analysis and submit 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.

C. Waste Reduction Calculations: Before request for Substantial Completion, submit three copies of calculated end-of-Project rates for salvage, recycling, and disposal as a percentage of total waste generated by the Work.

D. Records of Donations: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste donated to individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax exempt.

E. Records of Sales: Indicate receipt and acceptance of salvageable waste sold to individuals and organizations. Indicate whether organization is tax exempt.

F. Recycling and Processing Facility Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of recyclable waste by recycling and processing facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

G. Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records: Indicate receipt and acceptance of waste by landfills and incinerator facilities licensed to accept them. Include manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices.

H. Statement of Refrigerant Recovery: Signed by refrigerant recovery technician responsible for recovering refrigerant, stating that all refrigerant that was present was recovered and that recovery was performed according to EPA regulations. Include name and address of technician and date refrigerant was recovered.

I. Progress payment requirements:

1. With each Application for payment, submit updated Project Waste Management Plan worksheet for solid waste disposal and diversion.

2. With each Application for Payment, submit manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the Project and waste material.

J. Closeout Submittals

1. With Closeout Submittals, submit a summary of the Project Waste Management Plan worksheet for solid waste disposal and diversion. Submit on form in Appendix A of this

Section.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Waste Management Coordinator Qualifications: Experienced firm, with a record of successful waste management coordination of projects with similar requirements.

B. Refrigerant Recovery Technician Qualifications: Certified by EPA-approved certification program.

C. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Waste Management Meeting: Conduct separate meeting or cover in the Pre-Construction

Conference and comply with requirements in Division 01 Section "Project Management and

Coordination." Review methods and procedures related to waste management including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Review and discuss waste management plan including responsibilities of Waste

Management Coordinator.

2. Review requirements for documenting quantities of each type of waste and its disposition.

3. Review and finalize procedures for materials separation and verify availability of containers and bins needed to avoid delays.

4. Review procedures for periodic waste collection and transportation to recycling and disposal facilities.

5. Review waste management requirements for each trade.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

A. General: Develop plan consisting of waste identification and waste reduction work plan. Indicate quantities by weight or volume, but use same units of measure throughout waste management plan.

B. Waste Identification: Indicate anticipated types and quantities of construction waste generated by the Work. Include estimated quantities and assumptions for estimates.

C. Waste Reduction Work Plan: List each type of waste and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill or incinerator. Include points of waste generation, total quantity of each type of waste, quantity for each means of recovery, and handling and transportation procedures.

1. Salvaged Materials for Reuse: For materials that will be salvaged and reused in this

Project, describe methods for preparing salvaged materials before incorporation into the

Work.

2. Salvaged Materials for Sale: For materials sold to individuals and organizations, include list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

3. Salvaged Materials for Donation: For materials donated to individuals and organizations, include list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

4. Recycled Materials: Include list of local receivers and processors and type of recycled materials each will accept. Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

5. Disposed Materials: Indicate how and where materials will be disposed of. Include name, address, and telephone number of each landfill and incinerator facility.

6. Handling and Transportation Procedures: Include method used for separating…