Section_J_-_Att_No__001_Specifications.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Building 201, Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123-0022

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Renovation of Vault Toilets

PMIS - 343541

July 15, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 ................................................................................................................... Summary of Work

01 31 00………… .....................................................................Project Management & Coordination

01 32 16…. ........................................................................................................ Construction Schedule

01 33 23… ........................................................................................................... Submittal Procedures

01 35 23… ............................................................................................................ Safety Requirements

01 40 00… .......................................................................................................... Quality Requirements

01 45 00… .................................................................................................... Environmental Protection

01 73 40… .............................................................................................................................. Execution

01 74 19… ................................................................. Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00… .............................................................................................................Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 02 – 48 – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

04 01 30……………………………………………………………………….....Cleaning Masonry

07 72 23…………………………………………………………………………..Roof Accessories

08 51 23…………………………………………………………………………......Steel Windows

08 90 00……………………………………………………………………........Louvers and Vents

09 67 23…...……………………………………………………………………. Resinous Flooring

09 91 00………………………………………………………………………………….…Painting

10 14 00…………………………..………………………………………………….….… Signage

10 28 13…...………………………………………………………….. Toilet and Bath Accessories

22 42 00…………………………………………………….………………..…. Plumbing Fixtures

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Work covered by the Contract Documents.

2. Work under other contracts.

3. Government Furnished Materials.

4. Contractor use of the site

5. Contractor access and use of site

6. Occupancy requirements for buildings.

7. Work Restrictions.

8. Field Verification

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Locations of Facilities

1. Sweeny Ridge Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.605666, -122.458480

a. Gate Access will be provided.

b. Long access road requires four wheel drive.

2. Battery Wallace Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.824932, -122.527774

3. Battery Mendel Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.822253, -122.531658

4. Battery Alexander Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.825536, -122.530199

5. Tennessee Valley Beach Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.842262, -122.551737

6. Tennessee Valley Trailhead Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.860642, -122.536162

7. Kirby Cove Campground Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.827644, -122.490155

8. Julian Road Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.833891, -122.494288

9. Haypress Campground Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.86098, -122.545705

10. Mori Point Trailhead Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.619155, -122.486797

11. Smith Road Parking Lot Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.832478, -122.516251

12. Black Sands Beach Fisherman’s Upper Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.827222, -

122.510659

13. Battery Spencer Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.829385, -122.483238

14. Milagra Trailhead Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.638173, -122.476758

15. Muir Beach Vault Toilet Coordinates: +37.861120, -122.575287

A. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and other equipment, services and supervision required to complete the work described below. The scope of this project includes only the items listed below. No other restroom facilities nearby or within Golden Gate

Recreation area are included in this project scope. No surrounding parking lots or auxiliary structures are included in this project scope.

B. The Work consists of the following:

1. Sweeny Ridge Vault Toilet

a. Power Washing of 81 sqft of Roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 3 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

d. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

e. Replacement of 1 Urinal

f. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

g. Washing, prepping, and painting of 1 entrance door to match existing color.

h. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including windows, urinal, and signs

2. Battery Wallace Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power washing of 325 sqft of outside walls and roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 2 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

d. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

e. Replacement of 1 Toilet Seat cover

f. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

g. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including windows and signs

3. Battery Mendel Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power Washing of 603 sqft of outside walls and roof including graffiti removal

b. Washing, prepping, and painting of 488 sqft pf inside walls

c. Replacement of 4 Exterior Windows approximate size 10 inches x 28 inches rectangle

d. Replacement of 2 Toilet Seat Covers

e. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 74 sqft of floors

f. Washing, prepping, and painting of 2 entrance doors to match existing color

g. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including windows

4. Battery Alexander Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power Washing of 325 sqft of outside walls and roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 4 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

d. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

e. Washing, prepping, and painting of 1 door to match existing color

f. Replacement of 1 toilet and 1 toilet seat cover

g. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including toilet, windows, and signs

5. Tennessee Valley Beach Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power Washing of 325 sqft of outside walls and roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 3 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

d. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

e. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

f. Replacement of 1 toilet and 1 toilet seat cover

g. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including toilet, windows, and signs

6. Tennessee Valley Trailhead Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power Washing of 603 sqft of outside walls and roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 2 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 488 sqft of inside walls

d. Replacement of 4 Exterior Windows approximate size 10 inches x 28 inches rectangle

e. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 72 sqft of floors

f. Washing, prepping, and painting of 2 doors to match existing color

g. Replacement of 1 toilet seat cover

h. Disposal if replaced restroom fixtures including windows

7. Kirby Cove Campground Vault Toilet Facility (3 separate toilets)

a. Power Washing of 325 x 3 facilities sqft of outside walls and roof including graffiti removal.

b. Replacement of 3 Bathroom Sign with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 x 3 facilities sqft of inside walls

d. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 x 3 facilities sqft of floors

e. Replacement of 3 toilets and 3 Seat Covers

f. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including toilets.

8. Julian Road Vault Toilet Facility

a. Washing, prepping, and painting of 46 sqft of outside support wall to match existing color

b. Replacement of 3 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

d. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

e. Replacement of 1 Urinal

f. Replacement of 1 Toilet Seat Cover

g. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

h. Power Washing 81 sqft of Roof including graffiti removal

i. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including urinal and windows

9. Haypress Campground Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power washing of 171 sqft of roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 2 Urinals

c. Washing, prepping, and paining of 2 doors to match existing color

d. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including urinals

10. Mori Point Trailhead Toilet Facility

a. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

b. Replacement of 1 Urinal

c. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 96 sqft of floors

d. Washing, prepping, and paining of 2 doors to match existing color

e. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including urinal

11. Smith Road Parking Lot Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power Washing of 325 sqft of outside walls and Roof including graffiti removal

b. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

c. Washing, prepping, and paining of 1 door to match existing color

12. Black Sands Beach Fisherman’s Upper Vault Toilet Facility

a. Power Washing of 81 sqft of Roof including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 2 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

d. Replacement of 1 sign inside stall on wall to match existing text

e. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

f. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including windows

13. Battery Spencer Vault Toilet Facility

a. Replacement of 3 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

b. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

c. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 74 sqft of floors

d. Washing, prepping, and paining of 2 doors to match existing color

e. Replacement of 2 Toilets and 2 Toilet Seat Covers

f. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including toilets

14. Milagara Trailhead Vault Toilet Facility

a. Replacement of 3 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

b. Washing, prepping, and painting of 244 sqft of inside walls

c. Replacement of 2 Exterior Windows approximate size 16 inches x 43 inches trapezoid

d. Replacement of 1 Urinal

e. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 37 sqft of floors

f. Disposal of replaced restroom fixtures including urinal and windows

15. Muir Beach Parking Lot Vault Toilet Facility

a. Washing, prepping, and staining of 2440 sqft of outside wood walls including graffiti removal

b. Replacement of 4 Bathroom Signs each with Male/Female/Handicap designation

c. Washing, prepping, and painting of 976 sqft of inside walls

d. Washing, prepping, painting, and sealing of 148 sqft of floors

e. Washing, prepping, and paining of 4 doors to match existing color

f. Replacement of 4 Toilets and 4 Toilet Seat Covers

g. Replacement of 8 guard rails inside stalls

h. Replacement of 4 Venting door Grates on stall doors

i. Replacement of 4 Vent fans above each stall on the roof

j. Disposal of restroom fixtures including toilets, guard rails, and door vents

C. A Construction Schedule laying out project start and completion dates along with scope tasks shall be submitted per the Spec Section 01 32 16 “Construction Schedule.”

D. Project will be constructed under a single Contract.

E. The Contractor is responsible for verifying quantities, measurements, and existing site conditions. All interested parties are strongly encouraged to do a site visit to familiarize themselves with local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. Interested parties may coordinate the site visit through the CO.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The period of performance shall be 90 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

B. Contractor shall submit written certification that the project is substantially complete, and final inspection is requested for each site as they are completed. The Contracting Officer’s

Representative will complete an inspection within seven (7) business days of receipt of request for each site.

C. When the COR determines that the work is substantially complete, they will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and a Letter of Substantial Completion will be issued by the CO.

D. Contractor shall coordinate manufacturer warranty inspection. Warranty documents shall be provided to the COR within 30 days of project completion.

1.4 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: The National Park Service and/or facilities-based partners of the National Park Service may, during the course of this Contract, have other construction work in progress within the park and near this project site. The Contractor shall work with the Contracting Officer and others as necessary to minimize impacts and coordinate activities of the work.

1.5 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS:

A. There will be no government furnished materials.

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. The Contractor’s use of the premises is restricted to the designated work area. Materials and equipment must be stored inside the work area.

B. Site Security: Contractor is responsible for securing the construction site each day including any raw materials and the site itself.

C. Staging Area: Contractor shall work with COR to identify an appropriate staging area for each location.

D. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas as directed and approved by the Contracting Officer, at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Take measures to prevent equipment from compacting soils adjacent to or within the construction zone that will not be displaced by a constructed facility such as the parking lot.

3. All geologic and fossil materials within the park are protected. Avoid disturbing soils or rock within or outside the project are, except as specified in the contract documents or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

E. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

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

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

G. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park

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

H. Contractor shall provide OSHA and other required postings regarding safety at the site that obtain to the work being done.

I. Contractor and subcontractor vehicles not required on the worksite itself shall be parked in a location to be reviewed and approved by NPS.

1.7 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Partial Government Occupancy: Government may occupy the premises during entire construction 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 operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations.

1.8 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Contractor personnel shall comply with all Federal and State law and regulations, including the

Golden Gate National Recreation Area Superintendent’s Compendium. Any exception must be specifically justified and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1. The Superintendent’s Compendium can be found at this internet address:

https://www.nps.gov/goga/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm

B. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On Site Work Hours: The 40-hour work week shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 5:30p.m., Monday through Friday.

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1. Work will be permitted in the evenings or on Saturdays by prior authorization of the

NPS Contracting Officer. Submit requests 48 hours in advance of the work to the

Contracting Officer for approval.

2. No onsite work shall be performed during federal holiday periods unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

3. Smoking: Smoking is not permitted. Designated smoking areas shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.10 DEFINITIONS

A. The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only government official authorized to make changes to the contract. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is the CO’s onsite representative to address all matters concerning the contract and ensure work is being completed according to the

Statement of Work (SOW).

B. Owner/Government: The sites and buildings where the work will be performed are owned by the

US Government - National Park Service (NPS). The term Government is used throughout the

SOW to denote the Owner. The following Government personnel will administer the contract.

C. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The CO may appoint a COR to assist in administering the contract and provide technical assistance. The COR and their roles and responsibilities will be made known to the Contractor at the time of the Preconstruction

Conference or before.

D. Contractor: The person or entity holding the contract is responsible for completing the work of the contractor. Contractor shall appoint a single point of contact for the duration of the work.

1.11 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. See Section 01 73 40 Execution.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not used)

END OF SECTION 01 11 00

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. This Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on

Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Construction Coordination.

2. Submittals

3. Coordination Drawings.

4. Project meetings.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 “Construction Schedule” for preparing and submitting Contractor’s construction schedule.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention Plan/Site-Specific Safety Plan.

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF 1413).

7. Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the

Contactor and all subcontractors.

8. Waste Management Plan.

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

Conference is held. If all these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled

Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed will not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange a video conference or on-site meeting with Contractor.

B. Attending shall be the following:

1. CO and/or COR

2. Contractor’s Project Manager

3. Contractor’s Superintendent

4. Major subcontractors

5. NPS Project Manager

6. NPS Safety Representative

7. Others as appropriate

C. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities/ Lines of Authority.

2. Park rules and regulations.

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Workplan & Schedule

5. Resolution of comments on required Division 01 documents.

6. Coordination of Subcontractors.

7. Traffic Control & Safety

8. Labor law application.

9. Payments to Contractor.

10. Payroll reports.

11. Contract time.

12. Liquidated damages.

13. Contractor Performance Evaluation.

14. Display of Hotline posters.

15. Notice to proceed.

16. Correspondence procedures.

17. Acceptance/rejection of work.

18. Progress meetings.

19. Submittal procedures.

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection.

21. Environmental requirements.

22. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

23. Reference materials.

D. Progress Meetings: The Contracting Officer will schedule progress meetings at agreed upon regular intervals.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented at these meetings. All participants at the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. The meeting agenda will include the following:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

b. Safety items.

c. Submittal status.

d. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

e. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

f. Work in progress and projected.

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected.

h. Construction Schedule update.

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

j. Other business relating to work.

3. Contractor shall:

a. Prepare agenda for Progress meetings in format approved by the Contracting

Officer.

b. Distribute written notice of each Progress meeting 4 business days in advance of meeting date, except for meetings scheduled at established intervals.

E. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct a preinstallation conference at a single representative project site before construction activity begins. Pre-construction visits to additional sites will be coordinated as requested by contractor.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by the installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend the meeting. Advise CO of scheduled meeting dates.

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

a. Contract Documents.

b. Related Change Orders.

c. Purchases.

d. Deliveries.

e. Submittals.

f. Possible conflicts.

g. Time schedules.

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

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

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

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

END OF SECTION 01 31 00

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

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

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction

Schedule will assist the Contractor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Contractor's monthly progress payment.

A. Electronic Copies: All schedules and reports submitted as noted in paragraphs B through D below, shall be submitted to NPS in the native electronic file format.

B. Schedule of Values:

1. After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule. Include bond costs, mobilization, general condition costs, overhead, and profit, and each major category of work.

2. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments as provided for in the General Conditions.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit baseline schedule. Schedule to include which restrooms to be worked on and in which order along with closure periods.

D. Construction Schedule Updates: On or before the 7th day preceding the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

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

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

4. Review procedures for updating schedule.

B. Contractor's Schedule Representative: Before or at the preconstruction conference, designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the

Construction Schedule. The authorized representative will be responsible for preparing the

Baseline Schedule, all required updates, revisions, and preparation of reports.

1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item.

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

C. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump- sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

D. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CLOSURES

A. No more than five (5) restroom locations to be closed at any one time as to keep public access during the project.

B. Restrooms must remain open on weekends; work must be completed during the week in order to open restrooms to public on weekends.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE UPDATES

A. Bi-Monthly Schedule Updates:

1. General: Update the Construction Schedule on a bi-monthly basis to reflect actual construction progress and activities throughout the entire contract period and until project substantial completion.

2. Procedure: The Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer twice each month at a

Construction Schedule update meeting to review actual progress made through the status date of the Construction Schedule update, including dates activities were started and/or completed and the percentage of work completed on each activity started and/or completed.

3. If the schedule update shows a late finish date after the contract completion date, at a minimum, include the following in the narrative with your submission:

a. Any known delays.

b. Actions that will be taken to get back on schedule.

c. Pending modifications.

d. Impediments or constraints affecting progress.

4. Progress Payments: The monthly updating of the currently accepted Construction Schedule shall be an integral part of the process upon which progress payments will be made under this contract. If the Contractor fails to provide schedule updates or revisions, then a portion of the monthly payment may be retained until such corrections have been made.

END OF SECTION 01 32 16

SECTION 01 33 23 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals. This section refers solely to electronic submittals and submittal procedures.

1.2 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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

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

B. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities. Review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with

Contract Documents.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Contracting Officer reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

C. Submittal List: Submittals are described in each section of this specification. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the individual specification Sections, terms and conditions of the Contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

D. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence when an e-mail notification is received by the

Contracting Officer (or designee) indicating the submittal has been emailed to the NPS CO and

COR and is ready for review. When the Contracting Officer has completed their review, an e-mail notification will be sent to the Contractor indicating the submittal has been processed. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

1. Action Submittals

a. Initial Review: Allow 30 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 30 days for review of each re-submittal.

2. Informational submittals

a. Review: Allow 10 days for review of each submittal.

E. 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 aspects 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.

F. Electronic Submittals: Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. All submittals shall be transmitted using email to the CO and COR.

G. Identification: Submittal number or other unique identifier, including revision identifier.

1. Submittal number shall use a sequential number (e.g., .001). Re-submittals shall include an alphabetic suffix after another decimal point (e.g., 001.A).

H. Re-submittals: Make re-submittals using the same process used with the initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal.

2. Note date and content of revision and clearly indicate the extent of revision.

3. Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations”.

I. Distribution: Furnish copies of final submittals to manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, fabricators, installers, and others as necessary for performance of construction activities.

J. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or “Approved with notations”. Ensure all notations have been incorporated and, at a minimum, keep one copy of the final approved submittal on site for use during construction.

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual specification Sections.

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

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer’s product specifications.

b. Manufacturer’s installation instructions: When Contract Documents require compliance with manufacturer’s printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions to Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

c. Manufacturer’s catalog cuts: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each page of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

d. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

e. Printed performance curves.

f. Operational range diagrams.

g. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

h. Testing by recognized testing agency.

4. Submit product data in PDF file format before or concurrent with samples.

C. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Complete and email COR and CO for processing and documentation of action on submitted samples.

3. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Submittal Number and title of appropriate specification Section.

4. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

5. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer’s color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer’s product line. Contracting Officer will return submittal with options selected.

6. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured, and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and in16ction.

a. Number of Samples: Submit two sets of Samples. Contracting Officer will retain two Sample sets.

D. 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.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by individual specification

Sections.

1. Send informational submittals as PDF electronic files directly to the NPS CO and COR via email.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Provide a notarized statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification. Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Informational submittals that do not comply with the requirements specified in the Contract

Documents will be rejected and one copy will be returned.

B. Product Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that product complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

C. Material Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that material complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents.

D. Product Test Reports: Prepare written reports indicating current product produced by manufacturer complies with the requirements in the Contract Documents. Base reports on evaluation of tests performed by manufacturer and witnessed by a qualified testing agency, or on comprehensive tests performed by a qualified testing agency.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR’S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

3.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S ACTION

A. General: Submittals will be disapproved without technical review if identification information is missing, not filled in, or if placed on the back of the submittal; an incorrect 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.

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

Contractor’s own risk.

B. Action Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal, generate comments on corrections or modifications required, and indicate the appropriate action on the CM-16

Transmittal Form. The submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

1. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

2. 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.

3. 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.

C. Informational Submittals: Contracting Officer will review each submittal and will either accept or reject it.

D. Partial submittals are not acceptable, will be considered non-responsive, and will be returned without review.

END OF SECTION 01 33 23

SECTION 01 35 23 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. This section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

B. Site Specific Safety Plan:

1. A Site-Specific Safety Plan shall be prepared covering on-site work to be performed by the contractor and all subcontractors.

2. The prime contractor shall be responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of the site-specific plan. The site-specific safety plan shall establish in detail, the protocols necessary for recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with each task performed. The plan shall address site specific safety requirements and procedures based upon site specific conditions. The level of detail provided in the site-specific safety plan shall be tailored to the type of work, complexity of operations to be performed, and hazards anticipated. The site-specific safety plan shall address, in as much detail as possible, anticipated tasks, their related hazards, and anticipated control measures.

A. Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP): After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, submit for review a Site-Specific Safety Plan. The Contracting Officer (CO) will share review the proposed SSSP in consultation with an NPS Safety Representative. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within 10 days. No field work will be allowed until Plan is accepted.

B. Submit a report of safety meetings and of inspections.

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

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities".

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. All employees must be physically qualified and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

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

3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully 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. Retain copies of all operators’ licenses and/or certifications onsite.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: (per OSHA 29CFR 1904) A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Park Dispatch at 911 or 415-561-5656 to report the accident and request emergency assistance. In addition, Contractor will notify the Contracting

Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22).

Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

2.1 SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY PLAN (SSSP)

A. 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 of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly and monthly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

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.

5. Training, both initial and continuing applicable to the contract work.

6. Map to nearest medical facility.

7. JHAs

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities/materials for the number of employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

2.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR

1926.95 Subpart E.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

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

3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with the requirements of International Fire Code.

B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations.

Maintain readily available, on site, SDS for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, 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. Retain inspection documentation onsite.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct 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 and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one day after the meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the

Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Site-Specific Safety Plan. The

Contracting Officer will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log. These meetings can be incorporated into weekly site meetings with the approval of the CO.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. If wearing a hardhat is required, it is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times during the visit.

3.6 EGRESS

A. Provide and maintain adequate egress at all times in accordance with the International Fire Code. No corridor, aisle, stairway, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with egress.

END OF SECTION 01 35 23

SECTION 01 40 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality assurance and quality control.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Quality Assurance Services: Activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the work to guard against defects and deficiencies and substantiate that proposed construction will comply with requirements.

B. Quality Control Services: Tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the work to evaluate that actual products incorporated into the work and completed construction comply with requirements.

C. Field Quality Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed on-site for installation of the work and for completed work.

D. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Contractor or another entity engaged by Contractor as an employee, Subcontractor, or Sub-subcontractor, to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Reference Standards: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quality levels, comply with the most stringent requirement. Refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

B. Minimum Quality Levels: The quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quality specified, or it may exceed the minimum within reasonable limits. To comply with these requirements, indicated numeric values are minimum or maximum, as appropriate, for the context of requirements. Refer uncertainties to Contracting Officer for a decision before proceeding.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report. Quality Control Supervisor shall utilize the forms attached at the end of this Section.

1.5 ON-SITE CONTROL

A. Notification:

1. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the preparatory phase meeting.

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

B. Preparatory Phase: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

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