SOW_Asphalt_Paving_Paradise_FY22.pdf

Paradise area asphalt application Mount Rainier National Park

PROJECT LOCATION

Paradise is located in the southwest corner of the Mount Rainier National Park, the elevation is 5,400 feet. The site is located 10.5 miles from Longmire.

The contractor shall install an asphalt patch in the utility road cut which utility crews created at the upper end of the picnic area, crossing the main road to the base of the lower parking lot stairs.

SPECIFICATIONS

The length of the cut to be patched is approximately 90 feet. The cut is approximately 6 feet wide. An

NPS crew will prep the road cut by providing straight edge cuts and removing three inches of backfill.

The asphalt shall be installed and rolled by the contractor to fill the cut and create a new surface even to the asphalt which it adjoins. The asphalt quantity necessary is estimated at 10 tons. Flagging shall be required on the main road during patching, the contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control. The road will be made open for traffic during construction. Traffic control will be required at one location on the main road.

A site visit is strongly suggested for estimating a quote. All work shall be in accordance with Standard

Specifications for Construction, Washington Department of Transportation (WASDOT) and as amended in this specification. No work shall take place on holidays or weekends without prior approval of the

Contracting Officer.

All hot mix asphalt shall be placed at temperatures between two hundred and fifteen, (215) and three hundred and twenty-five, (325) degrees F.

Final surface applications shall be rolled with a roller sufficient to achieve compaction results in compliance to WSDOT standard construction specifications.

• Crack sealing of the joint is required to prevent water and debris entry in the joints.

• Longitudinal bituminous joints shall be vertical and properly tack coated if cold. Transverse joints shall always be tack coated.

• Longitudinal/Transverse Joints. Keep elevation difference at joints less than 0.25 inches.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

Contractor shall be responsible for containment and/or cleanup of any spilled materials.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Place asphalt mixture during the time period of September 6 through October 6, 2022, Monday through

Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an onsite meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1) Designation of responsible personnel

2) Labor standards provisions

3) Payroll reports

4) Changes

5) Payments to Contractor

6) Subcontractors

7) National Park Service regulations

8) Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

9) Accident reporting

10) Documents required under the contract

11) Park rules and regulations

12) Recycling Program

13) Construction Waste Management

14) Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

15) Safety program (compliance with the "Accident Prevention" clause of the General Provisions)

16) Tentative construction schedule

18) Project closeout requirements (DI-137 Release of claims, certified payrolls)

VARIATIONS

All variations from contract requirements require Government approval and will be considered where advantageous to government.

Considering Variations: Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals.

Proposing Variations: When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost saving. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting

Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

First aid procedures.

Training, both initial and continuing.

ACCIDENT REPORTING

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

Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the Contracting Officer a DI 134 form, which may be obtained from

Contracting Officer.

All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES

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

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.

Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public and park staff.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The road to Paradise is busiest during the months of mid-July through August. Park visitation and the number of park employees decreases after Labor Day.

FIELD VERIFICATION

Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

CLEANING

Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.

HOUSEKEEPING

Keep project site neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

General Intent: The Contractor shall use all means available to divert to the greatest extent practical and economically feasible, construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. Unless otherwise specified, all removed material remains the property of the park and will be stockpiled by

NPS. 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.

AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

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

Keep project site neat, orderly and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard.

Do not dispose of volatile wastes or oils in storm or sanitary drains.

Do not allow waste materials to be washed into streams or bodies of water.

SANITARY FACILITIES

Public toilet facilities are located at Paradise

Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Extinguisher shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C. and a minimum capacity of 5lb of extinguishing agent, Article 305. Provide a minimum of one of each type of extinguisher for each area of work. Travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment will be made for actual quantities of asphalt necessary and labor hours required as documented on delivery tickets and certified payrolls.

SUMMARY OF PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Payment will be included in the bid item to which this work relates.