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CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE

Outer Banks Group

SCOPE OF WORK

REMOVAL OF THREATENED OCEANFRONT STRUCTURES

23292 E Beacon Road Rodanthe, NC 27968

23298 E Beacon Road Rodanthe, NC 27968

[PMIS#336139 A/B]

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The National Park Service (NPS) Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CAHA) will be contracting the removal of housing units along the seashore that are at risk of collapsing in Rodanthe, NC.

1.1 OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this project is to perform the removal of housing units and associated structures and restore the site to natural beach conditions.

• A site visit is recommended prior to submitting a quote.

• The contractor shall be responsible for verifying all measurements prior to submitting a proposal and ordering material required for removal.

• NPS provided documentation and pictures of the housing units are for general reference only. Onsite conditions may vary.

1.2 LOCATION

Figure 1: Cape Hatteras National Seashore Map

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Figure 2: Map Location 23292 E Beacon Road, Rodanthe, NC 27968

Figure 2: Map Location 23298 E Beacon Road, Rodanthe, NC 27968

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1.3 BACKGROUND AND EXISTING CONDITIONS

Beach erosion in recent history has resulted in an increased risk of houses collapsing and spreading debris along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

23292 E Beach Road, Rodanthe, NC 27968 is a 4-bedroom/3-bathroom (2 full and 1 half) house. It has approximately 1,568 sqft of finished space. This house was built in 1985.

23298 E Beacon Road, Rodanthe, NC 27968 is a 6-bedroom/4-bathroom (2 full and 2 half) house. It is approximately 2,700 sqft of finished space. This house was built in 1980.

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The below are the findings of an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) completed for each property.

23292 E Beacon Road – No recognized environmental conditions were discovered in connection with the subject property. No subsurface environmental investigations are warranted.

23298 E Beacon Road – No recognized environmental conditions were discovered in connection with the subject property. No subsurface environmental investigations are warranted.

The park will disconnect/retire existing public utilities prior to demolition.

Removal of houses at risk of collapse will provide for long term protection of natural and cultural resources, safety, and recreational use along the seashore.

2.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall commence work under this contract within ten (10) days after the date of award. Removal and cleanup shall be completed within thirty (30) days of the contract award.

3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

This Statement of Work includes removing housing units and the hauling/disposal of the debris appropriately. All components of the septic system on the property will be removed completely as part of this project. Timber piles will be removed fully. Any sandbags providing temporary protection to the threatened structures will be removed completely as a part of this project. The ground will be graded level with surrounding grades. No fill materials will be used.

When disposing of any components of the housing units, the contractor shall dispose of all items according to Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. The contractor shall minimize the creation of deconstruction, and demolition waste where possible to protect and restore natural habitat and resources. Factors that contribute to waste such as over packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination shall be minimized. The contractor shall provide a Waste Management Plan including plans to reuse, salvage, or recycle components of the housing units where applicable. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized when possible.

The contractor shall always keep the premises clean, free of accumulation of waste materials and rubbish, and the roads clean of all droppings from their trucks.

The contractor shall operate only within the park property limits, which includes the property lines for the houses. For any additional space needs that cannot be achieved within the park property limits, the contractor shall provide requirements for space and the park will work with the county and or state to determine available areas.

3.1 Pre-Removal Inspection

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To limit debris from the housing units entering the ocean or being washed down the seashore the COR must approve the method and route of removal for all items listed. No work shall begin until all necessary protective fencing, signing, and barricades have been approved by the COR in the field.

3.2 Remove Harmful Materials

All material identified as hazardous by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall be disposed of in accordance with NCDEQ and EPA regulations. Per the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for both properties, no recognized environmental conditions were discovered in connection with the subject property and no subsurface environmental investigations are warranted.

3.3 Removal of Housing Unit

The contractor shall remove:

• All interior furnishings, doors, framing, and flooring.

• All appliances, cabinets, countertops, plumbing and fixtures, HVAC systems including duct work, and electrical conduit and fixtures.

• All wastewater system components.

• All exterior components.

All furniture, appliances, and equipment inside the houses and trailers shall be removed as part of this project. Appliances or equipment which may have refrigerant and shall be handled and disposed of properly. The contractor shall provide a deliverable documenting the amount of refrigerant that was captured.

The contractor shall remove all components of the existing septic system within the property lines. All tanks, distribution boxes, grinders, piping, and drainfield lines shall be removed.

The contractor shall remove all pipe, lumber, metal, asphalt paving, roofing materials, building block, brick, stone, concrete, and all scrap. The contractor shall remove all foundation walls, piling, concrete blocks, or any manmade structures.

No components shall be abandoned in place.

3.4 Post Removal Site Restoration

Debris from the home sites shall be removed completely. All large (greater than 40 inches in length/diameter) debris shall be removed completely. The contractor shall screen the sand to ensure small (6 inches to 10 inches in length/diameter) and medium (10 inches to 40 inches in length/diameter) sized pieces of debris are removed completely. Visual inspection will be conducted by the COR that debris has been removed completely at the pre-inspection and final inspection.

The ground shall be graded level with surrounding grades. No fill materials will be used.

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Upon completion of this contract the contractor shall remove all apparatus, tools, equipment, surplus materials, rubbish, etc. and shall leave the premises clean, neat, orderly, and otherwise in good condition, similar to the shoreline surrounding the properties.

4.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Project Meetings, Scheduling and Coordination

A post award meeting will be required either by phone or on-site. The contractor shall have at least daily coordination and provide daily reporting of progress to the COR. Once the contractor has completed the demolition a pre-inspection shall be conducted with the COR.

Once all items (if any) identified in the pre-inspection are resolved, the contractor shall conduct a final inspection with the COR. The contractor shall provide all submittals referenced below in 4.5 Submittals, in accordance with their required timeframe.

4.2 Responsibility and Protection of Adjacent Property

The contractor shall be responsible, at their expense, to repair any damages to other properties that result from their actions.

4.3 Final Inspection and Acceptance

When all work of this contract has been completed and the cleanup performed, the COR will make the final inspection after receipt of a written request by the contractor. When all errors and omissions disclosed by the final inspection have been corrected, acceptance will be in writing, but until such acceptance, the contractor shall be responsible for the work covered by this contract.

4.4 Responsibility

The contractor shall direct, coordinate, and supervise all work under this contract. Likewise, the contractor shall inspect all equipment and apparatus engaged in this operation to assure its safe operations and will coordinate their activities through the COR.

4.5 Submittals

The intent is to provide an overall summary of the submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the terms and conditions of the contract still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

Submittals required prior to kick off meeting and mobilization:

• Project Schedule

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• Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan Site Plan

• Demolition Site Plan

• Demolition Plan (must include at a minimum the below) o Equipment Placement/Storage Plan o Waste Management Plan o Routes of Travel Plan

• List of Subcontractors (if applicable)

Submittals required during demolition:

• Daily Reports

• Refrigerant Capture

• Waste Material Dump Receipts

• Reuse/Salvage/Recycle Manifests/Invoices

• Project Schedule Updates

5.0 SAFETY

All work performed on government property will be accomplished in accordance with OSAH, EPA, Federal, State, and local regulations and requirements. Prior to starting work, the contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan for approval. The safety plan must address at a minimum the following:

• Heavy Equipment Operations

• Public/visitor Safety (barriers/signage, etc.)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used

• Emergency Response Protocols

• Personnel Training Requirements