Section_J_-_Att_No__002_SOW.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

FORT POINT NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK, Repair second floor ornamental metal railings on the interior courtyard (casemates side) in Fort Point, National Historic Site.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND:

Fort Point in the Presidio of San Francisco is a National Register property that contributes to the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark District. The fort and the surrounding 29 acres today comprise Fort Point National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service.

Fort Point is a classic brick and granite 19th-century American coastal fort, and the only one of its style constructed west of the Mississippi River. The fort and its exterior batteries were key elements of the harbor defenses of San Francisco during the American Civil War, the Spanish American War, and World

War II. The fort is now recognized as one of the best-preserved “Third System” forts in the United States.

1.2 SCOPE:

A. Contractor shall furnish all necessary supervision, labor, tools, parts, material, equipment, appurtenances and transportation for the “Remove Rust and Repaint Historic Guardrails” Project

(the Project). The Project is located at the Fort Point National Historic Site, near the Southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge in The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), San

Francisco, California as specified herein.

B. Contract documents provided by the Contracting Officer will include archive drawings, site photographs and initial pre-quote site walk through. This information will be made available from

Jason Hagin, Historical Architect, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Building 101 Fort

Mason, (415) 515-8392, E-mail: Jason_Hagin@nps.gov

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools, parts, material, equipment and transportation to complete the following project work items (the Contractor shall take into account the site conditions and provide a portable generator, and water as required - toilet facilities are provided at the work site):

1.0 2ND FLOOR RAILINGS

a) Lump sum cost for removal to a workshop, cleaning, hot dip galvanizing, preparation, painting, and reinstallation of fourteen (14) existing ornamental galvanized steel guardrail panels on the 2nd Floor (casemates side), based upon site conditions, specifications and drawings provided by NPS.

b) Lump sum cost for fabrication and installation of new “splice tube” mounting brackets as required per 2nd Floor guardrail panel – up to three (3) each panel (quantity total up to

42), of similar design, material composition and anchoring hardware, at the base of the rail panel upright posts, to mend the saw cut required to easily remove the panel uprights which are grouted, to anchor the panels to grouted bases.

c) Lump sum cost for field work metal preparation and painting on the grouted/cut upright post bases – up to three (3) each panel (quantity total up to 42), and brick masonry mounting brackets – up to two (2) each panel (quantity total up to 28).

2.0 OPTION 3RD FLOOR RAILINGS

a) PER UNIT cost for removal to a workshop, cleaning, hot dip galvanizing, preparation, painting, and reinstallation of fourteen (14) existing ornamental galvanized steel guardrail panels on the 3rd Floor (casemates side), based upon site conditions, specifications and drawings provided by NPS.

d) PER UNIT cost for fabrication and installation of new “splice tube” mounting brackets as required per 3rd Floor guardrail panel – up to three (3) each panel (quantity total up to

42), of similar design, material composition and anchoring hardware, at the base of the rail panel upright posts, to mend the saw cut required to easily remove the panel uprights which are grouted, to anchor the panels to grouted bases.

b) PER UNIT cost for field work metal preparation and painting on the grouted/cut upright post bases – up to three (3) each panel (quantity total up to 42), and brick masonry mounting brackets – up to two (2) each panel (quantity total up to 28).

B. GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

The quality of workmanship, quality and the type of materials, and the details of project work shall conform to all applicable portions of the highest standards except where requirements of the drawings and specifications are in excess thereto, in which case the drawings and specifications shall take precedence.

Materials and accessories, and equipment with model numbers, catalog numbers, and descriptions are shown on the drawings.

Note that Fort Point National Historic Site will remain open to visitors at the hours posted, and at other hours as may be necessary for the operation of the historic site.

The contractor shall not impact park operations, close or obstruct walkways, or passages unnecessarily, and will not place, nor store, material in walkways, in the courtyard general or in passageways.

The contractor shall take precautions to protect all park visitors and park staff members from injury and safety hazard, as well as protect all of those portions of the structure which are not being worked on from any sort of damage. Any damage which does occur will be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the government.

REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND SALVAGE

The contractor shall furnish labor and materials to complete the removal, disposal and salvage indicated, as specified herein, or both.

Items to be removed, disposed, and salvaged – generally, but not restricted to this list:

For repairs of existing railing section components on the first and second tiers of the courtyard, removal of individual components for repairs and galvanizing, scaling, sandblasting or other treatment as required for preparation, painting and re-installation reuse as identified in site walk through.

For replacements of existing railing section components on the first and second tiers of the courtyard, removal and disposal of railing section components as identified in scope during the site walk through.

If the contractor has any doubts concerning the removal, disposal and salvage, or the extent of removal, disposal and salvage, they shall contact the COR for confirmation (or otherwise) of the parts to be removed, disposed and salvaged.

The contractor shall execute removal, disposal and salvage work to ensure that adjacent portions of the fort are not damaged from falling debris or other causes.

Remove as it accumulates, excess debris, except as otherwise specified, resulting from removal, disposal and salvage work. Do not store or permit debris to accumulate on site. If the contractor fails to remove excess debris promptly, the NPS reserves the right to cause same to be removed at the contractor’s expense.

METAL WORK

The contractor shall deliver, store, handle metals to prevent damage to whatever nature, and clean finished work surfaces free from stains, markings defects of any kind.

Ferrous metals:

Mild steel – hot rolled mild steel, 0.15% to 0.25% carbon range

Structural steel – ASTM, A36/A36M. Accessories and connections for steel, unless otherwise required:

Steel.

Welding rods – ASTM, A233.

Galvanized iron and steel shapes-galvanized in accordance with ASTM, A525 or superseding and prevailing ASTM standard.

WELDING AND EQUIPMENT

American Welding Society’s “AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel” subject to applicable laws and ordinances.

Fabrication and Welders: licensed operators.

Welding not otherwise covered herein: Conform to best modern practice, adequate strength, durability, with jointing made tight, flush, in true planes with base metals, clean, smooth.

FIELD METAL TREATMENTS

Field Metal Work & Metal Painting: Metal repairs done in the field and including limited metal replacement with field welding as approved; Power Tool Cleaning -SSPC/SP3; Prior to painting clean and remove visible and soluble surface contaminants per SSPC/SP1.

Products: TNEMEC coating system or approved equal:

Spot Prime Bare: Series 94-H2O | Hydro-Zinc; 2.5 to 3.5 mils DFT

Primer: Series 115 | Uni-Bond DF-47GR (Color TBD); 2.0 to 4.0 mils DFT

Finish: Series 1029 | Enduratone-35GR (Color and sheen to match existing Black); 2.5 to 3.5 mils DFT

Total DFT: 7.0 to 11.0 mils

Use, Tnemec, or approved equal product.

Guardrail Panels & Components: Hot dip galvanizing before painting, ferrous metals: Clean thoroughly to remove completely any oil, grease, dirt; pickle in hot dilute solution of sulfuric acid to insure removal of mill scale and other foreign matter; rinse thoroughly in clear water; air dry; dip in bath of molten prime virgin zinc; ASTM, A123; coating: adherent; smooth; and free from uncoated spots. Zinc coating weight per square foot of actual surface: Average of not less than 2.0 ounces.

For General Repairs and Replacements: Shop sandblasting-SSPC/SP16 Brush off Blast Cleaning of serviceable existing or new parts with shop applied coatings.

SHOP METAL TREATMENTS

Surface preparation prior to painting shall be as recommended by Steel Structures Painting Council

(SSPC), SSPC-SP16 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning of Coated and Uncoated Galvanized Steel, Stainless

Steels, and Non-Ferrous Metals

Products: TNEMEC coating system or approved equal:

Spot Prime Bare: Series 94-H2O | Hydro-Zinc; 2.5 to 3.5 mils DFT

Primer: Series 115 | Uni-Bond DF-47GR (Color TBD); 2.0 to 4.0 mils DFT

Finish: Series 1029 | Enduratone-35GR (Color and sheen to match existing Black); 2.5 to 3.5 mils DFT

Total DFT: 7.0 to 11.0 mils

Use, Tnemec, or approved equal product.

http://www.tnemec.com/product/view/Series-94-H2O-HydroZinc http://www.tnemec.com/product/view/Series-115-UniBondDF http://www.tnemec.com/product/view/Series-1029-Enduratone http://www.tnemec.com/product/view/Series-94-H2O-HydroZinc http://www.tnemec.com/product/view/Series-115-UniBondDF http://www.tnemec.com/product/view/Series-1029-Enduratone

WARRANTY

The surfaces of the guardrail panels shall be inspected by the Government and the Contractor approximately one year after painting has been completed. The

Government will establish the date for the inspection and notify the Contractor as least 30 days in advance. Any evidence of rust penetration or coating that has been peeled off, bubbled, or cracked will be considered a failure of the system. Make repairs as recommended by coating manufacture by removing the deteriorated coating, cleaning the surface, and recoating with the same system. If the area of failure exceeds 25 percent of the area of a panel’s surface, the entire coating system for that portion shall be removed and repainted.

1.4 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The Work will be conducted in such a manner to provide the least possible interference to occupant access in the area and that causes no damage to historic cultural or natural resources.

1.5 PUBLIC ACCESS AND SAFETY

1.5.1 During the course of this project, the Contractor shall at all times:

A. Conduct operations to ensure public safety and the least inconvenience to the public.

B. Maintain access for National Park Service administrative and other official business throughout the Project.

C. During working hours, secure work areas from staff and visitors.

D. Leave work areas in a condition that is safe for staff and visitors on weekends, holidays, and other times when contract work is not in progress.

1.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor is advised that the use of the premises is restricted to the designated Project

Area and all materials and/or equipment shall be stored inside the Project area. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that the storage area is secured. The Contractor is advised that proper procedures shall be in place if the storage of any hazardous materials is contemplated and the storage of such material shall conformance with good housekeeping practices, the National

Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Code, and applicable federal and municipal regulations.

B. Contractor personnel shall at all times comply with all regulations and recommendations of the

National Park.

1.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS.

A. The Government will not furnish any materials or equipment to the Contractor for the Project, except those items identified in Paragraph 1.2.

1.8 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF THE SITE

A. Emergencies: Emergency telephone numbers must be posted at all phones at the job site: Fire/Emergency Medical Service/Police – 911 or (415) 561-5656.

B. Site & Features Protection: Fort Point is a National Register listed National Historic

Site. Because of its significance, all parties are to take all measures necessary during the performance of the work to maintain and protect the historic fabric of the site. Contractor supplied padlocks shall be provided at gates to allow access for the duration of the

Project. Plan and perform all work with extreme care to ensure that no building or site features are damaged. Note that all features to remain in place, whether historic or non-historic, should be protected during the Project.

C. Occupied Sites & Structures: This surrounding site will be open to visitation throughout the Project. Contractor must provide temporary enclosures, barricades, signage, etc. as required to protect adjacent occupied spaces and public areas such as building facilities and materials, etc. from dust, noise and debris associated with performing the work.

D. Hours of Work: Regular work hours shall be between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Official Government holidays. Contractor work hours should coincide with non-visitor hours to the greatest extent feasible. The Nike Site Hours of Operation are currently Thursday through

Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Requests to work outside designated hours must be given in writing a minimum of two (2) working days prior to scheduling and must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

E. Fire Safety – Work activities are to be conducted in accordance with NFPA 241, “Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alternation and Demolition Operations.”

Smoking must be prohibited at or in the vicinity of hazardous operations or combustible/flammable materials. Smoking must be permitted only in a designated area.

Provide 2A:10B:C fire extinguishers with current State Fire Marshall tags affixed to them in all work/office areas. Combustible materials must not be allowed to accumulate on site. Store all fuels and flammable liquids in a commercially available flammable storage locker, at least 50 feet from any structure. Have storage lock-up clearly marked

"FLAMMABLES" "KEEP FIRE AWAY".

F. Vehicle Refueling: Motorized equipment will be operated so that exhausts do not discharge against combustible materials. Refueling on-site is prohibited.

G. Hot Work Permit: A hot work permit is required for any torch cutting, welding or heat gun work. The permit will be issued by the NPS Fire Inspection office to the

Contractor and will be good through completion of work. The Contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all workers and subcontractors follow permit conditions.

Contact the GOGA Fire Inspection and Prevention Office (415-289-1813) a minimum of three days prior to the date the hot work permit is needed to avoid delays in work.

H. Stop Work Orders. GGNRA reserves the right to stop work at any time for emergencies/safety violations, and NEPA and NHPA violations. Emergency and safety stop work orders may be issued directly by GGNRA Safety Officer and/or GGNRA

Public Safety personnel (law enforcement/fire). All other stop work orders will be issued through the project POCs (GGNRA).

I. Worker Camp: Establishment of a camp within the park will not be permitted. The work site will be closed to the public during Project activity. However, maintain access for National Park Service administrative and other official business throughout the

Project. Confine storage of materials to the work site. Contractor must at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the NPS staff and visiting public.

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

Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer’s Representative and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with the Project. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

K. Preservation of Natural Features - Wildlife: Do not approach, disturb, harass or feed wildlife.

L. Environmental Protection: Properly clean up, mitigate and remedy, if necessary, all spills of petroleum products, hazardous materials, or other chemical or biological products released from the contractor vehicles or stationary sources. Immediately report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative any spill of petroleum products or a hazardous material. Report the spill to the appropriate federal, state and local authorities, if the spill is of a reportable quantity. Separate work area, including material sources, by the use of a dike or other suitable barrier that prevents petroleum products, chemicals or other liquid or solid material from entering the waters of the U.S.

1.9 CLEANUP

A. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area including the storage areas to be used from unnecessary accumulation of waste material and rubbish. All Contractor generated waste material and rubbish shall be removed upon completion of the work from the premises and disposed of properly in accordance with all Local, Municipal, State and Federal regulations.

B. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall ensure that the Project area is in a clean, neat and orderly condition satisfactory to the Project Manager.

1.10 PARKING

A. Parking for Contractor’s vehicles shall be in designated spaces in the Fort Point Historic Site parking area and as directed by the COR.

1.11 UTILITIES

A. The Contractor is advised that there is no electrical power or water available in the general area of the work site. A public restroom is located near the parking area.

1.12 OPERATING HOURS

A. Contractor work hours should coincide with non-visitor hours to the greatest extent feasible.

Visitor hours are subject to change and are currently Friday through Monday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular work hours shall be between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM,, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Official Government holidays. Requests to work outside designated hours must be given in writing a minimum of two (2) working days prior to scheduling and must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 FIELD VERIFICATION

A. Contractor shall perform field verification of all existing conditions affecting the work associated with this contract before ordering of parts, materials, and equipment.

1.14 KEY CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

A. For the duration of this contract, the Contractor shall appoint a Supervisor and/or Point of

Contact and provide the contact information to the COR.

1.15 GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT

1.15.1 The following are the Government Points of Contact for this contract:

Contracting Officer: Patty Payne (559) 730-6435 Office, E-mail: Patty_Payne@nps.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative: Jason Hagin, Historical Architect, Building 101 Fort

Mason, (415) 515-8392, E-mail: Jason_Hagin@nps.gov

2.0 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

2.1. The contractor shall formulate and submit a written safety and health plan for acceptance by the

Government. The written plan shall include the details of the contractor's safety organization, responsibilities, method of program implementation, and how hazards and deficiencies shall be identified and corrected. It shall detail employee's responsibilities for: protection of Government property and safety of others, employee's responsibilities for reporting all mishaps, and establish procedures for reporting or correcting unsafe conditions, hazards, or practices. The plan shall also contain mishap notification and reporting procedures. The contractor shall have a central POC for safety and health related issues and the

POC shall be identified in writing.

2.2. The contractor shall ensure employees have safety education when engaged in activities involving

Government facilities, personnel, or equipment.

2.3 The contractor shall immediately notify NPS Safety Officer of all accidents/incidents involving employee use of and/or damage/injury to facilities, equipment, or personnel.

2.4 The contractor shall require their personnel to wear safety shoes/boots IAW OSHA standards

2.5 The contractor shall provide all required personal protection equipment, (e.g. respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, aprons, masks, face shields, reflective vests, etc. IAW

OSHA Standards.)

3.0. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, and NPS policies and regulations to include but not limited to Resource Conservation, Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), and Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCA).

3.2 The use, handling, storage, and disposal of all toxic, hazardous, special or radiological wastes/materials shall be in accordance with all local, State, Federal, and NPS Environmental Regulations and procedures; and coordinated with the NPS Environmental Safety Programs Office and as directed by the COR. Contractor personnel shall be trained by the Contractor on proper procedures to include spill response and clean up.

4.0 INVOICING

4.1 Vendor shall submit invoices via www.ipp.gov.

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