Project_Specifications.pdf

First Ladies National Historic Site Canton, Ohio

Exterior Painting and Repairs of Saxton House

PMIS 241935

Drawing No: 80022 Park No. 495

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Interior Regions 3/4/5

Construction Drawings 2/21/2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 - Division 01 General Requirements Section 01 35 91 - Historic Treatment Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 42 96 – Historic Removal and Dismantling

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Section 04 01 20 – Masonry Rehabilitation

DIVISION 05 – METALS

See 07 62 00 – For Sheet Metal, Metal Trim, and Medallion Repairs

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

Section 06 03 12 – Architectural Woodwork Repair and Replication

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07 56 00 – Fluid-Applied Roofing Section 07 62 00 – Sheet Metal Flashing and Repairs and Treatment of Decorative Formed Metal Section 07 92 00 – Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

Section 08 52 00 – Custom Magnum Replacement Wood Windows Section 08 59 20 – Repair of Wood Windows

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

Section 09 91 13 – Exterior Painting Section 09 93 00 – Staining and Transparent Finishing

DRAWINGS

SHEET INDEX

COVER

G0.1 GENERAL NOTES AND EXISTING SITE PLAN

A1.0 EXISTING BASEMENT AND PORCH FLOOR PLAN

A1.1 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN

A1.2 SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN

A1.3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN

A1.4 EXISTING THIRD FLOOR PLAN

A2.0 EAST ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.1 NORTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.2 NORTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.3 NORTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.4 WEST ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.5 WEST ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.6 SOUTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.7 SOUTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.8 SOUTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.9 SOUTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A2.10 SOUTH ELEVATION REPAIRS

A3.0 WINDOW TYPES AND DETAILS

A3.1 FIRST FLOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE

A3.2 SECOND FLOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE

A3.3 THIRD FLOOR WINDOW SCHEDULE

A3.3 WINDOW ELEVATIONS

A3.4 WINDOW ELEVATIONS

A3.5 WINDOW ELEVATIONS

A3.6 WINDOW ELEVATIONS

A3.7 WINDOW ELEVATIONS

A4.0 PORCH ROOF DETAILS

A4.1 PORCH AND PORCH ROOF DETAILS

A4.2 PORCH RAIL DETAILS

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DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 10 00 – DIVISION ONE FRONT END

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: The Saxton McKinley House at the First Ladies National Historic Site was the family home of Ida McKinley, wife of President McKinley. The original portion of the home was constructed by Ida’s grandparents in the 1840s, with a large addition and renovation around 1870. The home was sold out of the family and was transformed into a commercial property with additions on the south, east, and north sides of the house, in the early 20th ce ntury. The property was acquired in 1979 by a descendant of Ida’s sister, Mary, with the goal to see the property restored. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places that same year. The exterior renovation was completed around 1980. The interior renovation work occurred in several phases from the late 1980s to 2003. The First Ladies National Historic Site was officially named a unit of the NPS in 2000.

The purpose of the project is to provide exterior repairs, restoration, and painting of the historic Saxton- McKinley House at First Ladies National Historic Site.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: Saxton McKinley House - First Ladies National Historic Site, 331 Market Ave S., Canton, OH 44702.

B. Work consists of: exterior wood rot repair; replacement of custom trim; exterior painting of wood and metal; flat-seam metal roofing repair and installation of new elastomeric coating; replacement of the second floor porch roof railing (last replaced in 2008); metal railing repairs; removal of existing wiring and lighting and installation of conduit for future electrical connections; window and storm window restoration, repairs, and replacement; and minor masonry repairs and repointing.

C. All work will be performed under a single contract.

D. Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 180 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed.

ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies to coordinate proposed locations, times for excavation and request location services prior to any digging operation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated below:

2.3.1 Notify COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2.3.2 Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shut downs shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

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ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

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

https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards/four-treatments/treatment-rehabilitation.htm

A. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

B. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Tours of the Saxton McKinley House occur twice a day. Contractor to coordinate access schedule to the house with COR with minimum 2 business days’ notice to perform work requiring interior access. For long-lead items, such as window installation, build the interior access notice into the project schedule and work around tours and visitor access.

Contractor to provide protection for visitors to enter and exit the house during all work on the interior and exterior of the house.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

A. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

B. Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday;

holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to construction area as shown on site plan on Drawing Sheet G0.1. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Limits: Direct yard and exterior porches. Access to the interior of the house will be very limited for electrical panel access and for window installation, only as required and previously scheduled (See 3.1C above).

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C. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, visitors, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances. The Contractor shall be granted the use of five (5) total parking spaces in the adjacent parking lot for use for parking, job box, and materials storage/staging.

These are noted on the site plan on Drawing Sheet G0.1.

D. Utilities

1. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract Sum as required.

2. Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Use resources wisely and minimize waste of water.

3. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Power may or may not meet your construction power tool requirements, provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

4. Toilets: Contractor provided for contracting personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Coordinate with COR for approved location in parking lot.

E. Security and Protection facilities:

1. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

1. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

2. Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR.

a. Restore damaged areas to original condition, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

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

c. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval.

Consult with COR and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

d. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to trees.

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

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3. Pest Control: Follow best practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at project completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

4. Temporary Site Enclosure Fence: The Contractor may provide and erect temporary security enclosure fencing for protection of construction in progress while working in specific areas of the project. All fencing locations, layout, and attachments shall be approved in writing by the COR. Fencing may not be connected to the building or building elements with permanent fasteners.

5. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary, secured, and weathertight enclosure for building exterior when working on windows. Refer to Notes in Drawing Sheets A3.0 through A3.3.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas and Security:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial Drawing Sheet G0.1. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site. This is an urban site, open to the public, and items stored on site could potentially be subject to theft or damage. The Contractor must ensure items are properly secured and not subject to theft of damage. The Contractor may erect a security enclosure to protect stored items. Limits of use and control shall be subject to COR approval.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor to verify path to site and meet state and county road requirements and height restrictions for all park work/access.

3.7 Housekeeping:

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

a. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters

b. Recycling:

i. Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible.

ii. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings:

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

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

b. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building, occupants, and visitors during construction period.

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3.9 Photo Documentation:

Contractor must provide existing condition, progress, and completion photos. All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted electronically by email or via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

A. Existing Condition Images:

1. Before starting construction, take color, dated, digital images of entirety of the project site and building, including all areas where work will occur, and adjacent property/roads/etc.

that may be impacted by construction activity/traffic. Include existing items to remain or be salvaged from different vantage points and with context for location identification.

B. Construction Progress Images:

1. Document all work that will be permanently covered or concealed .

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

C. Completion Images:

1. Document all completed work within scope of work.

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

As a minimum, conduct one weekly 15 minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document minutes to meetings on the daily reports.

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations). Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

B. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA 29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov). Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

i. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR, and park.

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

iii. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use the emergency response kit.

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management:

A. Noise Control: Perform construction operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the COR.

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate long lead and delivery time items within the schedule.

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ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids.

Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions. No cost changes for items viewable during site visit will be allowed.

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, standards and organizations which may be used in/referred within the Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, may be found linked from the listed page below. On the home page, follow the link under “Contracting and Procurement” labeled “NPS Reference Standards.”

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (APP): Submit a site-specific accident prevention (safety) plan. The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name and qualifications of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. First aid and rescue procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample JHA template may be provided upon request.

5. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as fires, 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.

6. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies

7. Supplemental hazard specific plans may be required IAW 29 CFR 1926 or 1910.

B. Safety Meetings: Addressed in Section 3.10 above.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. 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.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the CO and COR as soon as safely possible and assist the CO and COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide access to facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

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7.6 Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

7.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

A. PPE must meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR 1926 Subpart E.

B. A hard hat use area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the COR.

C. All PPE will be serviceable at all times. At a minimum, maintain two sets of additional PPE including hard hats and all other Accident Prevention Plan required equipment, beyond what is required for each worker.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: If the Contracting Officer (CO) decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed. See Item 9.1C below.

ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Technical Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using

National Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form. Submit completed CM-16 forms to the CO and the COR

B. Submittal List: administrative required submittals are listed below in 9.1.C and does not include technical section submittal requirements included in each technical section.

C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation, and any applicable bonds, must be submitted within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, Award. The following items shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre- Construction Conference:

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1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Signed Contract

3. Construction Schedule. (Must include shop drawings, procurement time including long lead time items, mobilization, trade work progression and completion at minimum.)

4. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

5. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (see Sections 3.10 and 7 of this document).

6. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

7. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF1413).

8. Certificate of Liability Insurance

9. Bonding (Payment and Performance Bond)

10. Waste Management Plan.

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan Submitted to Contracting Officer (Refer to

Specification Section 013591).

12. Permits as required for this project.

9.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover (Sheet CM-16). All items should be sent through the Contracting Officer.

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate all coordinating materials and work impacting the installation coordination, connection details, anchorage requirements, hardware locations, and installation details and locations.

1. Submit Shop Drawings according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF).

B. Product Data: Provide component construction and specification data sheets, anchorage requirements and any other product specific data.

1. Submit Product Data according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) .

C. Samples: Submit 2 color samples 4” x 6” minimum in size for all color and product selection. Paint samples shall be actual paint finish drawdown for all project colors.

1. Submit Samples CM-16 Transmittal Form according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) to the Contracting Officer, and send physical samples of actual material to COR or designee at the park.

D. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 10 days before need for approval.

E. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return approval to the Contractor.

If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will the submittal to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 Approved Equals: If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 1 manufacturer, the description of the proposed item must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs as demonstrated by the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet and/or exceed that as specified in the solicitation or relevant specification.

A. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified and with the salient characteristics provided.

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

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

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5. 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.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

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

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

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

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

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

C. Approved Equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

9.4 Progress Reporting: The initial Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values are required a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. After the Notice to Proceed is issued and after on-site work begins, progress will be documented via daily logs and by providing an updated Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values when requested; but minimally with each pay application.

Submit digital copy electronically (PDF preferred) of all required documents. Construction Schedules are normally in bar chart form and indicate estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work.

For a pay application to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner, the following information must either be submitted prior to or accompany submission of the pay application:

A. Daily/weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

B. Updated Schedule of Values: Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for payment. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values format may be provided upon request.

C. The need and/or frequency of progress meetings will be discussed during the preconstruction meeting.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary services, equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures working toward Final Acceptance.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Move attic stock to location coordinated with COR. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use. Inspector holds the right to reschedule if project is not ready for inspection.

11.3 Completion and Final Inspection: Contractor shall submit written certification of project completion and request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and/or COR. The Contracting Officer or designee will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

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A. If the work is determined to be complete following the final inspection, the COR will prepare and complete the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document and provide acceptance of the work to the Contracting Officer representative. Contracting Officer will then make final approval of the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document issuing final acceptance of the project.

B. If the work is not determined to be complete following the final inspection, the Contracting Officer and/or Contracting Officer Representative will notify Contractor in writing and prepare the Punchlist Items on the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document. Contractor shall request a new final inspection after completing the work. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List items as documented on the final project closeout checklist/inspection document within 30 calendar days or a time directed by the CO or COR.

D. If Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items, Contracting Officer will issue documentation of final acceptance/project completion of the work by issuing final approval on the Final Project Closeout Checklist/Inspection document, resulting in issuing final acceptance of the project.

E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

F. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Final Acceptance of the Work: After all punch list deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting Officer before final payment can occur.

11.5 Warranties

A. 1-year Construction Warranty on all labor and workmanship shall be based on date of final acceptance. This is determined/issued by COR/CO and contractor during the project closeout phase. This warranty does not include the individual manufacturer’s part or product implied warranties.

B. Provide All Warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extents and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance/project completion.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted product.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

Exterior Painting and Repairs of Saxton House February 21, 2022 First Ladies National Historic Site, Canton, Ohio

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HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 91 - HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general protection and treatment procedures for historic spaces, building elements, and surfaces in Project.

B. The Saxton House is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

C. Great care shall be taken to preserve and maintain all existing historic materials and finishes. It should be assumed that all windows, doors, millwork, painting, fixtures, and other finishes are historic or important to presenting the historic story of the building and are to be protected throughout construction.

D. All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The standards may be found here https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm

E. The removal of historic materials or alteration of historic finishes or features and spaces is not permitted. Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, dimension, construction and installation methodology, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of deteriorated features must be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative.

F. Related Requirements:

1. Section 024296 "Historic Removal and Dismantling" for selective demolition for historic spaces.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Consolidate: To strengthen loose or deteriorated materials in place.

B. Design Reference Sample: A sample that represents Contracting Officer Representative’s selection of work to be matched; it may be existing work or work specially produced for Project.

C. Dismantle: To disassemble or detach a historic item from a surface, or a nonhistoric item from a historic surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to historic items and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

D. Historic: Spaces, areas, rooms, surfaces, materials, finishes, features, and overall appearance that are important to the successful preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction as determined by Contracting Officer Representative.

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E. Match: To blend with adjacent construction and manifest no apparent difference in material type, species, cut, form, detail, color, grain, texture, dimension, installation methodology, or finish; as approved by Contracting Officer Representative.

F. Material in Kind: Material that closely matches existing materials through comparison of architectural qualities and salient characteristic such as species, cut, color, grain, dimension, profile, thickness, and finish.

G. Preserve: Act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property.

H. Protect and Maintain: To remove deteriorating corrosion, reapply protective coatings, and install protective measures such as temporary guards; to provide the least degree of intervention.

I. Refinish: To carefully remove existing finishes to base material with no damage to the remaining material and apply new finish to match original, or as otherwise indicated.

J. Reinstall: To protect removed or dismantled item, repair and clean it as indicated for reuse, and reinstall it in original position, or where indicated.

K. Remove: To demolish or detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

L. Remove and Salvage: To detach items from existing construction and deliver them ready for reuse to Contracting Officer (CO) or designee.

M. Remove and Reinstall: To detach items from existing construction, repair and prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.

N. Existing to Remain or Retain: Existing items of construction not to be removed and not otherwise indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

O. Repair: To correct damage and defects, retaining existing materials, features, and finishes while employing as little new material as possible. This includes patching, piecing-in, Dutchman repairs, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing or upgrading materials.

P. Replace: To duplicate in its entirety, a historic element or feature by matching its historic pattern, detail and appearance. Replacement is justified when original or historic elements are damaged beyond repair or are missing. Replacement conditions and methods include:

1. Replacement with Original or Historic Fabric: Includes fabric salvaged from other locations or projects having identical architectural qualities. Duplication of appearance using identical material possessing historical significance.

2. Replacement with New Materials: Includes replacement with new material of like kind (custom fabricated of manufactured). Duplication of appearance using like material.

3. Replacement with Substitute Materials: Includes replacement with a compatible substitute that is frequently contemporary and unlike the historic fabric. Duplication of appearance using modern (non-traditional) material Use of substitute materials is not approved unless matching materials are not available.

Q. Replicate: To reproduce in exact detail, materials, installation methodology, and finish unless otherwise indicated.

R. Reproduce: To fabricate a new item, accurate in detail to the original, and from either the same or a similar material as the original, unless otherwise indicated.

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S. Restore: To consolidate, replicate, reproduce, repair, and refinish as required to achieve the indicated results.

T. Retain: To keep and protect existing items that are not to be removed or dismantled.

U. Reversible: New construction work, treatments, or processes that can be removed or undone in the future without damaging historic materials unless otherwise indicated.

V. Salvage: To protect removed or dismantled items and deliver them to Government ready for reuse.

W. Stabilize: To apply measures designed to reestablish a weather-resistant enclosure and structural reinforcement of an item or portion of the building while maintaining essential form as it exists at present. This level of intervention is aimed at retarding or arresting adverse impacts to structures.

X. Strip: To remove existing finish down to base material unless otherwise indicated.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan:

1. After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit for approval a written Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP).

2. If the plan requires revisions or corrections, Contractor shall resubmit plan within 7 days.

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

Officer.

B. Alternative Methods and Materials: If alternative methods and materials to those indicated are proposed for any phase of work, provide a written description including evidence of successful use on other, comparable projects, and program of testing to demonstrate effectiveness for use on this Project.

C. Photographs: In accordance with Section 011000 show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements including finish surfaces that might be misconstrued as damage caused by historic treatment operations. Submit before work begins.

D. Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation: Coordinate historic treatment work with circulation patterns within the NPS site and adjacent areas. Some work is near circulation patterns.

Circulation patterns cannot be closed off entirely, and in places can be only temporarily redirected around small areas of work. Plan and execute the Work accordingly.

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING –

A. In coordination with the Preconstruction Meeting in Division 1, including the following items for discussion:

1. Attendees: In addition to the CO or designee, meeting will include the Contractor, critical sub-contractors, manufacturer representatives, historic treatment specialists (windows, painting, millwork, railings, wood rot, etc.), specialty manufacturer(s) (replacement windows and storm windows), and installers whose work interfaces with or affects historic treatment (masonry, sheetmetal flashings, electrical).

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2. Agenda: In addition to items listed in Division 1, discuss items of significance that could affect progress of work, including review of the following:

a. Handling of lead paint.

b. Areas where existing construction is to remain and the required protection.

c. Hauling routes and use of specialty equipment (use of elevator and interior stairs).

d. Sequence of historic treatment work operations.

e. Schedule and ordering of long-lead time items.

f. Storage, protection, security, and accounting for salvaged and specially fabricated items.

g. Existing conditions, staging, and structural loading limitations of areas where materials are stored.

h. Qualifications of personnel assigned to historic treatment work and assigned duties.

i. Requirements for extent and quality of work, tolerances, and required clearances.

j. Temporary protections requirements (historic building, occupants, and public).

k. Collection of waste.

3. Meeting Notes: Submit meeting notes for the Preliminary Historic Treatment Conference to the Contracting Officer within 7 days, listing all attendees.

1.6 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Historic items, relics, and similar objects including, but not limited to, cornerstones and their contents, commemorative plaques and tablets, antiques, and other items of interest or value to Government that may be encountered or uncovered during the Work, regardless of whether they were previously documented, remain Government property.

1. Dismantle and salvage each item or object and protect it from damage, then promptly deliver it to Contracting Officer Representative where directed at Project site.

2. Coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative who will establish special procedures for dismantling and salvaging.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Preconstruction Documentation: Show preexisting conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements, including finish surfaces, that might be misconstrued as damage caused by Contractor's historic treatment operations. Refer to Section 011000.

B. Historic Treatment Plan: Submit 14 days before work begins.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Historic Treatment Specialist Qualifications (Wood Repair Specialist, Painting, Masonry, Millwork): An experienced firm regularly engaged in historic treatments similar in nature, materials, design, and extent to the work as specified in each Section and that has completed a minimum of five (5) recent projects with a record of successful in-service performance that demonstrates the firm's qualifications to perform this work.

1. Field Supervisor Qualifications: Full-time supervisors experienced in historic treatment work similar in nature, material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project.

Supervisors shall be on site when historic treatment work begins and during its progress.

Supervisors shall not be changed during Project except for causes beyond control of the specialist firm.

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B. Each firm conducting activities that disturb painted surfaces shall be a "Lead-Safe Certified Firm" and use only workers that are trained in lead-safe work practices, as required by OSHA, the EPA, and all Ohio State and Federal guidelines for work and disposal.

1.9 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF HISTORIC MATERIALS

A. Removed and Salvaged Historic Materials:

1. Clean loose dirt and debris from salvaged historic items unless more extensive cleaning is indicated.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning; cushion against damage during handling. Label contents of containers.

3. Store items in a secure area until delivery to Contracting Officer Representative.

4. Transport items to the NPS storage area designated by the Contracting Officer

Representative.

5. Protect items from damage during transport and storage.

6. Do not dispose of items removed from existing construction without prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.

B. Historic Materials for Reinstallation:

1. Repair and clean historic items for reuse to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing; cushion against damage during handling. Label contents of containers.

3. Protect items from theft and/or damage during transport and storage.

4. Reinstall items in locations indicated. Comply with installation requirements for new materials and equipment. Provide connections, supports, and miscellaneous materials to make items functional for use indicated.

C. Existing Historic Materials to Remain: Protect construction indicated to remain against damage and soiling from construction work. Where permitted by the Contracting Officer, items may be dismantled and taken to a suitable, protected storage location during construction work and reinstalled in their original locations after historic treatment and construction work in the vicinity is complete.

D. Storage and Protection: Catalog and store historic items within a weathertight enclosure where they are protected from moisture, weather, condensation, and freezing temperatures.

1. Identify each item with a nonpermanent mark to document its original location. Indicate original locations on plans, elevations, sections, or photographs by annotating the identifying marks.

2. Secure stored materials to protect from theft.

3. Control humidity so that it does not exceed 85 percent. Maintain temperatures 5 deg F (3 deg C) or more above the dew point.

E. Storage Space:

1. NPS will arrange for limited on-site location(s) for free storage of historic material or items to be temporarily relocated for construction access.

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1.10 PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS

A. Size Limitations in Historic Spaces: Materials, products, and equipment used for performing the Work and for transporting debris, materials, and products shall be of sizes that clear surfaces within historic spaces, areas, rooms, and openings, including temporary protection, by 12 inches (300 mm) or more.

B. Exterior Cleaning and Repairing:

1. Proceed with work only when forecasted weather conditions are favorable.

a. Wet Weather: Do not attempt repairs during rainy or foggy weather. Do not apply primer, paint, putty, or epoxy when relative humidity is above 80 percent. Do not remove exterior elements of structures when rain is forecast or in progress.

b. Do not perform exterior wet work when air temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius).

c. Do not begin cleaning, patching, or repairing given likelihood of frost or freezing.

d. Do not begin cleaning when either air or surface temperature is below 45 degrees

Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) unless approved means are provided for maintaining 45 degrees Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius) temperature of air and materials during, and for 48 hours subsequent to, cleaning.

2. Perform cleaning and rinsing of the exterior only during daylight hours.

C. National Park Service will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to historic treatment area. Conduct historic treatment so National Park Service operations will not be disrupted.

Provide 72 hours' notice to Contracting Officer of activities that will affect National Park Service operations.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION TREATMENT PLAN

A. Prepare written plan for preservation work covering preservation components of project. Plan shall verify construction strategy and intent is compatible with Department of the Interior’s (DOI) standards for Treatment of Historic Properties, guidelines for Treatment of Cultural Landscapes, and National Park Service management policies for cultural resources. Plan shall satisfy both project scope and resource protection requirements. Plan shall include:

1. Address protection of museum interior finishes (walls, floors, trim, doors, etc.) and objects.

2. Address need for utilities inside and outside of house (water and electricity)

3. Fall protection for working on roofs and exterior painting

4. Installation of temporary security fencing

3.2 PROTECTION

A. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for precautions and effects of products and procedures on adjacent building materials, components, and vegetation.

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B. Ensure supervisory personnel are present when work…