SOW_for_Rehab_of_Ferry_Landing_bulkhead_and_boardwalk.pdf

Assateague National Seashore Berlin, Maryland

PROJECT SCOPE

Maryland District, Old Ferry Landing Rehabilitate and Enhance Bulkhead and Boardwalk

PMIS 274951A

Assateague National Seashore

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION

Project Name:

Rehabilitate Old Ferry Landing Bulkhead and Boardwalks Project Number: PMIS 274951A

Scope

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall perform the work of this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.

Location

This project is located at the Old Ferry Landing Day Use Recreation Area of Assateague Island National Seashore, Located at the end of Old Ferry Landing Road in Berlin MD.

38°12’02.67” N, 75°09’46.71”W

Background

The Maryland District Old Ferry Landing Recreation Area is an existing visitor services facility at Assateague National Seashore. The bulkhead/seawall and boardwalks were originally constructed in the early 1970’s. Although the boardwalks have had extensive repairs the facility has not undergone significant rehabilitation since their original construction. The bulkhead/seawall is connected to a tributary of the Sinepuxent Bay. The boardwalk is a popular visitor use area for recreational fishing and crabbing. The project will include the construction of a replacement the marina bulkhead/seawall, boardwalks, and ADA/ABAAS (ramp) access.

The project will address the safety deficiencies and adjust the elevation of the structure to prevent regular inundation resulting from sea level rise.

Description

This project at the Assateague Island National Seashore Old Ferry Landing Day Use Recreation Area will:

• Replace approximately 300 linear feet of deteriorated boardwalk, and construct benches, and railings to enhance the visitor experience at the Old Ferry Landing Recreation Area.

The boardwalk will be constructed to a specified elevation, approximately 24 inches above its current grade to prevent repeated inundation during high tide events.

• Provide a ramp access to new boardwalk from the adjacent parking area and elevated trail with consideration of applicable ADA/ABAAS standards.

• Correct approximately 216 linear feet of deteriorated marina bulkhead/seawall in accordance with applicable building codes. The new bulkhead will utilize resilient materials that are resistant to deterioration and minimize environmental impacts.

The contractor is responsible for providing all specifications, construction services and materials required to demolish existing components, repair the bulkhead, and construct the boardwalk and ramps.

Schedule

The work in this RFP shall be completed in accordance with the following schedule:

Construction:

Construction completed no later than __180__ calendar days after award of the contract.

As-Constructed Drawings:

As- Constructed Drawings completed no later than __21__ calendar days after Project Completion.

All Construction Documents and As-Constructed Drawings shall be submitted to the NPS COR.

Contact Information

NPS Points of Contact:

Contractual:

Contracting Officer (CO): Jody Auerbach, 267-528-1416, email: jody_auerbach@nps.gov

Contract Specialist (CS): Ellie Delerme, 267-528-1425, email: ellie_delerme@nps.gov

Park Personnel:

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Eric Sherry, 410-629-6062, eric_sherry@nps.gov

Address:

Assateague Island National Seashore National Park Service 7206 National Seashore Drive Berlin Md 21811

Data and Materials to be provided by the NPS:

The following data and materials will be provided to the contractor:

Existing Site Map Orientation photos

2.0 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General Requirements

2.1.1 Scope of Work and Project Summary/Requirements

The project will consist of the construction of marina bulkhead and boardwalk to enhance the visitor experience at the Old Ferry Landing Recreation Area, demolish existing deteriorated structures, Construct new ADA/ABA access to the boardwalk.

The project will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Review site data.

• Upon award, determine and provide project schedule

• Submit construction proposal for review and approval.

• Provide schedule of construction work.

• Secure work area and provide for continued access to the facility

• Construct project

• Provide as-constructed drawings

2.1.2 Definition of Contract Line Items

The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is included in each contract line item, limits or cut-off points where one item ends, and another begins. If no item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related line item.

1. Construction of replacement marina bulkhead/seawall.

2. Construction of new ABA/ADA access ramp(s) in accordance with all applicable building codes and accessibility standards.

3. Construction of replacement boardwalk and associated railings and bench seating in accordance with all applicable building codes and accessibility standards.

2.1.3 Progress Payments will be made in accordance with Federal acquisition Regulations.

(FAR) clause 52.232-5 Payments under fixed price construction contracts.

2.1.4 Project Meetings

Preconstruction Meeting

After the award of the contract and acceptance of the Performance and Payment bonds, the CO will arrange a meeting with the contractor.

The following Project Requirement deliverables shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Meeting.

• Letter designating your Project Superintendent

• Project Schedule with construction portion fully developed.

• Accident Prevention Program

• A list of subcontractors for this project

• Waste Management Plan, as applicable

• Quality Control Plan

• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Submittal process, as applicable

• Contractor’s Commissioning Plan

The meeting agenda shall include the following as a minimum:

• Review and emphasize the Park needs and objectives.

• Environmental and sustainability requirements

• Schedule of Values

• Areas available for use by the contractor

• Access requirements of the Park

• Natural and Cultural Resource Protection

• Correspondence procedures

• Roles and responsibilities

• Lines of Authority

• Progress Payments

• Submittal process

• Construction schedule (provide a minimum of two color hard copies and electronic copy in software it was created in)

• Labor standards

• Payroll reports

• Modifications

• Accident reporting

• Park Rules and Regulations

• Medical emergency processes, availability, emergency numbers, and contacts.

• Park permits, burning construction waste, rules of the road, alcohol use, housekeeping, firearms, pets, natural and cultural resource concerns.

• Bridge, access road and site constraints.

• Visitation and public relations.

• Environmental and sustainability requirements for the Project, required tracking for sustainability (related submittals), use of the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist.

• Archeological Resources Protection Requirements

• Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and night work

• Traffic control

Progress Meetings

The contractor shall participate in weekly telephone conference calls with the CO, COR, and other project team members to update them on the following meeting agenda items:

• Approval of minutes of previous meetings

• Submittal status

• Review of any off-site fabrication and delivery

• Requests for Information (RFI’s) and issues

• Modifications

• Work in progress and projected

• Schedule update (provide updated CPM schedule)

• Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M Manuals

• Other business relating to work

2.1.5 Project Schedule

General: The Contractor shall provide two (2) color copies and one electronic copy of the project schedule after award. The schedule shall include deliverable submission dates, review periods as well as a summary construction schedule with important milestones included for both phases.

Fully develop the construction portion of the schedule and submit to the Contracting Officer before the Preconstruction meeting or any construction begins. The project schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis throughout the entire contract period and until project substantial completion. The status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before the progress payment request date.

Purpose: The purpose of the project schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of construction activities of the DBC. The project schedule will assist the DBC and the Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the DBC's monthly progress payment requests

Software: The software shall be the latest version of Microsoft Project or approved equal.

Schedule Development: The project schedule shall cover the entire contract period. The late finish date of the project schedule shall be the same date as the established completion date of the contract.

In developing the project schedule, the contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that subcontractor work at all tiers, as well as its own work, is included in the project schedule.

The project schedule, as developed, shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all work sequences are logical and the project schedule shows a coordinated work plan. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be the contractors best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity. Include permit requirements and constraints. Seasonal weather conditions shall be considered and included in the planning and scheduling of all work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures, wind and/or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time.

Project Schedule Updates

The updating of the project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of the estimate upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract. If, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, the contractor fails or refuses to provide a schedule of values and a complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, the contractor shall be deemed to have not provided the required information upon which the progress payment may be made, and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.

Time Impact Analysis for Contract Modifications, Changes, Delays, and Contractor Requests Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or the contractor desires to revise the project schedule, the DBC shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating the influence of each modification, change, delay, or DBC request on the contract time.

Time Extensions: Activity delays shall not automatically mean that an extension of the contract time is warranted or due the DBC. It is possible that a modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in only absorbing a part of the available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the project schedule, thereby not causing any effect on the contract time. Time extensions will be granted in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the National Park Service or the contractor. Extension of the contract time will be granted only to the extent the equitable time adjustments to the activity or activities affected by the modification, change, or delay exceeds the total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.

2.2 Construction Requirements

2.2.1 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements

The following are general requirements:

• Air: Employ construction practices that minimize dust production and combustion byproducts.

• Water: Avoid materials that can leach toxic chemicals into the ground water. Do not allow toxic chemicals to enter sewers or storm drains.

• Soil: Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion.

• Habitats: Protect natural habitats and ecological systems on facility site.

• Noise: Minimize noise generation during construction

• Waste Management Goals: Employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized.

• Recycling is a requirement of this project.

• All material unsuitable for recycling must be disposed of, in a legal manner, at public or private dumping areas outside the park.

Minimize Construction Impacts

The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to minimize the impacts of construction activities:

Visitor Experience

The contractor shall work with the park staff to maintain the visitor center and grounds in a manner that keeps these facilities open to the visiting public while providing for the safety of visitors, employees and contractor personnel. Mitigation measures shall be identified and implemented to minimize the impacts of construction activities on public visitation, safe access to areas not directly affected by construction activities. Public safety in all construction activities shall be a paramount consideration.

Soil Erosion - Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion.

Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds

Prevent the introduction and minimize the spread of exotic vegetation and noxious weeds. All areas disturbed by construction shall be re-vegetated using approved native seed and/or plants.

Air and Water Pollution Control

Air quality impacts are expected to be temporary and localized. To minimize these impacts, the following actions shall be taken:

To reduce tailpipe emissions, construction equipment shall not be left idling any longer than is necessary for safety and mechanical reasons.

To reduce construction dust, water shall be applied to problem areas. Equipment use shall be limited to the project area to minimize soil disturbance and dust generation.

Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers and dispose of waste in a legal manner.

Cultural Resources

If archeological resources are discovered at the project site, all work in the vicinity of the discovery must stop immediately, and the discovery must be reported to the COR. The NPS will provide an on-site archeological resource monitor when necessary.

2.2.2 Schedule of Values

After contract award submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of construction work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the contract line item amount for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract line item amount for unit price items.

The total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed. A cost loaded project schedule is an acceptable substitute for a schedule of values.

2.2.3 Construction Support

Staging Areas

Construction sites will be limited to the smallest feasible area. Ground disturbance and site management will be carefully to minimize air, water, soil, and noise pollution.

Staging is limited in or near the construction area for a construction office or trailer.

Construction equipment and material storage shall be located in previously disturbed areas near the construction site. All staging areas shall be returned to pre-construction conditions once construction is complete. Staging areas and their location will be established with the approval of the COR.

DBC's Field Office and material storage: (if applicable): The location will be determined by NPS prior to issuing a Start Work Notice.

Storage Sheds: If used, provide weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage.

If used, all temporary water, sewer, sanitary facilities, and electric utilities, shall be completely removed upon project completion. Remove temporary utility connections.

Construction Camp: Establishment of a construction camp will not be permitted.

Construction Zones

Construction zones shall be fenced with CO approved construction barrier fencing, plastic or portable fencing, before any construction activity. The fencing shall define the construction zone and confine activity to the minimum area required for construction. All protection measures shall be clearly stated in the construction specifications, and workers will be instructed to avoid conducting activities beyond the construction zone as defined by the construction zone fencing.

Protection of Public: Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

The DBC shall protect tree trunks and root systems of trees in or adjacent to work areas.

Parking of Construction Vehicles

Parking of vehicles shall be limited to existing roads and established parking areas, in designated areas, and within approved staging area(s).

2.3.4 Submittals during Construction

Material Submittal and Approval Procedures:

The following submittals will require government approval prior to procurement or performance of the work:

• All submittals pertaining to construction materials

Submit sufficient information based upon the performance specifications for the Government to make an informed decision on compliance or lack of compliance for the items above.

Submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16. A copy of the form is included at the end of the Project Requirements.

Contracting Officer's Review:

Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor's own risk.

After reviewing submittals, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form CM-16 and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the Contractor. All submitted items will be retained. The DBC is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use.

Samples: Samples shall be large enough to clearly illustrate the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern. Manufacturers' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages;

mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require additional submittals. After review, the Contracting Officer shall notify the DBC of approval, approved with notations, or disapproved -resubmit.

The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications are required. All comments are clear, and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

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.

2.2.5 Construction Coordination

Notification: The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide all necessary written notification and/or direction to the contractor.

2.3.6 Digital Images:

Provide 10 existing condition images, and 10 construction progress images per week documenting construction. Maintain index with each set of construction images that identifies the number, date, time, and description for each. Maintain one set of images on CD-R/DVD-R in the field office at the Project site, available at all times for reference.

Take appropriate digital images documenting construction progress and problems, such as capturing items that will not be seen later, etc. Send digital images to recipients on a weekly basis, as directed by Contracting Officer, of each work activity via e-mail in an approved format.

2.2.7 Quality Control

General

The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Testing shall be the responsibility of an independent testing laboratory. Inspect and test all work as needed to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.

Utilize the attached Accessibility Inspection form to document compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Inspect at various stages of construction as needed to ensure the finished product meets the guidelines. Fill out the applicable sections of the Accessibility Inspection Report and attach to the Quality Control Daily Report.

Quality Control Daily Reports shall be completed by the Quality Control Supervisor.

Test reports shall be completed by person performing the test.

The Contracting Officer may designate locations of tests.

Quality Control Staff

The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project Superintendent.

The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.

The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used to assist the Quality Control Supervisor supplemented, as necessary, by additional certified testing technicians.

Testing Laboratory and Equipment:

• Employ certified independent laboratories to perform sampling and testing. The testing laboratory organization shall be certified for the type of testing work to be done.

• All measuring devices, laboratory equipment, and instruments shall be calibrated at established intervals against certified standards in accordance with NBS requirements.

Upon request, measuring and testing devices shall be made available for use by the Government for verification tests.

Submittals

Quality Control Plan: Prior to the Preconstruction meeting, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan.

If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.

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

The plan shall include:

• A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.

• A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

• Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

• Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

• Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.

Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report. Utilize the forms attached at the end of this section.

Test Reports: Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control Daily Reports.

Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

Submit three copies of complete test results not later than one calendar days after the test was performed.

If the CQC plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, the Contracting Officer may retain all payments until such time a plan is accepted and implemented, or may retain payments for work completed on days there are no Quality Control daily reports.

Execution

Off-Site-Control: Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.

On-Site Control: Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the preparatory phase meeting.

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

Quality Control Phases

Preparatory Phase: Perform before beginning each feature of work.

Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work. As a minimum, the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor and the foreman responsible for the feature of work shall be in attendance.

Review all applicable specifications sections and drawings related to the feature of work.

Ensure that copies of all referenced standards related to sampling, testing, and execution for the feature of work are available on site.

Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.

Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.

Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies with contract documents.

Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.

Document all preparatory phase activities and discussions on the Contractor's Quality Control Daily Report.

Initial Phase: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanship.

Review control-testing procedures to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Document all initial phase activities and discussions on the Contractor's Quality Control Daily Report. Exact location of initial phase shall be indicated for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

Follow-Up Phase: Inspect and test as work progresses to ensure compliance with contract requirements until completion of work.

Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases: Additional preparatory and initial phases may be required on the same feature of work for the following reasons:

Quality of on-going work is unacceptable.

Changes occur in the applicable quality control staff, on-site production supervision, or work crew.

Work on a particular feature of work is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity.

Documentation

Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports, Daily Test Report Information Sheets, and Accessibility Inspection Reports (attached) of quality control activities and tests.

Quality Control Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.

Enforcement

The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer.

2.3.8 Working Hour Restrictions

All work and deliveries shall be limited to the weekday hours of 6:00 am to 4:30 pm unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer Representive. No work shall occur on National Park Service holidays or weekends without prior approval.

2.3.9 Temporary Services

Temporary materials may be new or used but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

Fire Protection Equipment: Observe and enforce standards of fire prevention. No open fires shall be allowed.

Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one fire extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

Extinguishers shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C. A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Do not store flammable or combustible liquids in existing structures. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel-powered equipment used in potential forest or grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the U. S. Forest Service. Written determinations of areas and periods of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

Locate internal combustion equipment so that exhausts discharge well away from combustible materials. Locate service areas a minimum of 50 feet from buildings. Shut down equipment before refueling.

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

Welding: Cutting by torch or welding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided and with prior permission by the COR.

Telephone: The DBC shall make arrangements with the local telephone company and pay all costs if the DBC wants to have job-site telephone service. Cellular phone service is available at the site.

Water: DBC shall provide potable water and pay all costs unless the COR approves the use of park supplied potable water.

Sanitary Facilities: Provide and maintain temporary toilet facilities in accordance with State Health Department and National Park Service regulations. Enclosures shall be weatherproof, sight proof and of sturdy construction. Completely remove sanitary facilities on completion of work.

2.3.10 Access

Coordinate construction efforts with the Contracting Officer such that there is minimal impact to the work of the National Park Service personnel and the visiting public.

2.3.11 Preservation of Adjacent Features

Confine all operations to work limits of the project. Prevent damage to natural surroundings.

Restore damaged areas outside the work limits, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the National Park Service.

Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees, plants and root zones that are to remain in place. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants outside of the project scope without prior approval. Carefully supervise excavation, grading, backfilling, and other construction operations near trees and plants, to prevent damage.

2.3.12 Existing Utilities

Disruptions of services shall be kept to a minimum. The contractor shall coordinate with the local utility companies. All disruptions shall be arranged at least 48 hours in advance with National Park Service and must be approved by Contracting Officer.

Construction procedures will prevent accidental disruptions to facilities by investigation and marking of existing utilities and protection during construction. Accidental disruptions and damages to utilities shall be remedied at no cost to National Park Service.

2.3.13 Hauling Restrictions

Comply with all legal and local load restrictions in the hauling of materials.

2.3.14 Accident Prevention

Accident Prevention Program: Prior to the Preconstruction Meeting submit an accident prevention program. The program must be accepted by the NPS before any on site work can begin. The program shall comply with OSHA and project requirements. Include the following:

Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program; safety meetings; first aid procedures; outline of each phase of work, hazards associated with each phase and methods proposed to ensure property protection, and safety of the public, National Park Service staff and DBC employees; training; planning for possible emergency situations; housekeeping and fire protection.

Accident Reporting: Reportable accidents, defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to contractor’s personnel, NPS employees or the public, property damage of any accident in excess of $100 and fires, must be reported within seven days. Complete an Accident/Property Damage Report (attached Form CM-22) and forward to the Contracting Officer.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that all employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner. Do not allow employees to work if their abilities are impaired. Operators of all equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment.

Accident Prevention Products: Provide the following:

• First aid facilities.

• Personnel protective equipment: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA.

• Emergency instructions, including telephone numbers and reporting instruction for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department and park police. Place in conspicuous locations at the worksite.

• Adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code (NFPA 241).

• Hard hats for all employees and for up to 4 visitors.

• Designate and post signs in all hardhat areas.

Training: Provide training for first aid and hazardous material handling and storage.

2.2.15 Temporary Controls

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

Weather Protection: When inclement weather is expected, provide temporary protection for materials and equipment on site. For areas where roofing, siding, windows, doors or other enclosing elements have been removed, or have not been installed provide protective coverings and frequently inspect to ensure that they are functioning properly.

The hurricane season begins June 1 and terminates November 30. Other severe coastal storms can occur at any time. Should a hurricane or severe storm threaten the area, upon the orders of the park superintendent or designee, all work will cease, and the park shall be secured and closed at least 48 hours before anticipated storm landfall.

2.2.16 Field Engineering

The DBC shall set initial construction stakes establishing lines, slopes, grades, reference points, base lines and benchmarks as required. The DBC shall execute the work in accordance with these stakes and perform all additional staking necessary to execute the work.

All existing survey control utilized for this project shall be preserved. Controls that are destroyed by the DBC shall be replaced by the DBC at their expense.

2.2.17 Project Close-out

Project Record Drawings: Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using National Park Servicing standards to show actual constructed conditions. Keep record drawings current. Certification of accuracy and completeness will be required for monthly payment requisitions. On completion of the total project, submit complete record drawings.

As-Constructed Drawings: Provide as-constructed drawings by updating the Approved DB Construction Drawing AutoCAD files with information provided on the record drawings, contract modifications; and other applicable shop drawings, sketches, and data.

Provide as-constructed drawings in the following formats:

• 4 half-size paper copies (2-DSC, 2-Park)

• 2 CD-ROMS, each with drawing files in both PDF and AutoCAD formats

• 1 full-size paper copy (Park)

Posted Operating Instructions: Furnish operating instruction attached to or posted adjacent to equipment. Include wiring diagrams, control diagrams, control sequence, start-up adjustment, operation, lubrication, shutdown, safety precautions, procedures in case of equipment failure and other items of instruction recommended by manufacturer.

Cleaning: Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces. Thoroughly clean building interiors. Pick up and remove all construction debris from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

Before submitting a request for final inspection, submit the following:

• Project Record Drawings and As-Constructed Drawings: As specified above.

• Guarantees and Bonds: As specified in Performance Requirements and Specifications.

• Operation and Maintenance Data: As specified below and in Performance Requirements and Specifications.

• Commissioning (Cx) Final NPS Project Requirements Final Commissioning Plan Final Systems Manual Final Verified Test Reports Final Commissioning Report

Operation and Maintenance Data: Provide one of 3-ring binders with operation and maintenance data, to the Contacting Officer for review, prior to the final inspection. Data shall include manufacturer's standard literature, equipment data sheets, vendor-furnished as-built drawings; custom written data not included in manufacturer’s standard literature; schedules, warranties, parts lists, test results, and subcontractor list.

After NPS review is completed, incorporate comments, and submit 3 final sets of operation and maintenance data to the Contracting Officer.

2.2.18 Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

When work is determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies ("Punch List") to be corrected before final acceptance. The Contracting Officer will issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. If work is not determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will notify the DBC in writing. After completing work, the DBC shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.

If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the list of deficiencies within 30 calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

Acceptance of the work: After all deficiencies have been corrected, the Contracting Officer will issue a Letter of Acceptance.

2.3 Forms

TRANSMITTAL - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Transmittal No.:

Sheet: 1 of:

Park:

Project:

Contract No.:

PMIS No.:

Date:

Contractor:

Subcontractor/Supplier:

NPS ACTION

Specification Section No.

Description of Item (Size, Type, Name, Manufacturer, Use, Etc.)

Contractor Signature

Recommended by

Title, Date

Title

Date

I hereby certify that this submittal has been reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements (FAR 52.236-21)

Review Comments

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Contracting Officer’s Representative

Approval of this submittal is subject to the provisions of the contract drawings and specifications. This action is for general concurrence only and the Government is not responsible for errors or omission.

SUBMITTAL LOG DATES: From contractor [__________], To reviewer [__________], From reviewer [__________], To Contractor [__________] Distribution: ( ) Contractor ( ) DSC File ( ) COR ( ) A/E ( ) DSC Interim ( ) COR Interim ( ) Contractor Interim CM-16Rev. 4/00

TRANSMITTAL CONTINUATION - NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Transmittal No.:

Sheet: 1 of:

Park:

Project:

Contract No.:

PMIS No.:

Date:

Contractor:

Subcontractor/Supplier:

NPS ACTION

Specification Section No.

Description of Item (Size, Type, Name, Manufacturer, Use, Etc.)

Review Comments

CM-16 Rev. 06/06

DSC - CONTRACTOR ACCIDENT/PROPERTY

DAMAGE REPORT

Record:

Date:

Name: Trade:

Birth date:

Date of Accident: Time of Accident:

Contractor:

Project: Location:

Description of Accident: (BE SPECIFIC. DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENED, WHERE.):

What was employee doing when injured?

Specific body parts injured?

Type of injury (i.e. Puncture, sprain, fracture, illness, etc)

First Aid? Yes No Medical Clinic? Yes No Hospitalized? Yes No

Is time loss expected? Yes No How long?

Environmental Factors:

Property Damage Involved? Yes No Describe:

Estimated dollar amount of Damages:

Corrective Action Taken:

Contractor Reporting: Date:

Project Inspector Reporting: Date:

ATTACH COPIES OF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (& photos)

COMMENTS

May 12, 2004 / Form No. CM-22

CONTRACTOR'S QUALITY CONTROL DAILY REPORT

REPORT NO. _________ SHEET 1 OF _________

PROJECT

CONTRACT NO.

DATE

PARK

CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE JOB

WEATHER (Rain, Snow, Cloudy, Windy, etc.)

RAINFALL

Inches

TEMPERATURE GROUND CONDITIONS (Dry, Damp, Wet, Frozen, etc.)

MAX.

MIN.

1. PRIME CONTRACTOR

NO. EMPLOYEES BY JOB CATEGORIES Hours HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON

JOB

NO.

UNITS

HRS. WORKING

YES NO Comments

WORK PERFORMED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR:

MATERIALS DELIVERED OFFICIAL VISITORS TO SITE

2A. SUBCONTRACTOR, _____________________________________________: (If more than one subcontractor use copies of following page.)

NO. EMPLOYEES BY JOB CATEGORIES Hours HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON

JOB

NO.

UNITS

WORK PERFORMED BY SUBCONTRACTOR:

3. SPECIFIC INSPECTIONS: (Inspections performed, results, and corrective actions)

4. TESTING: 1 Check if any testing was performed today. (Complete and attach Test Report Information Sheets.)

Type and Location of Testing: ____________________________________________________________________________________

5. VERBAL INSTRUCTION RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT ON CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES OR RE-TESTING

REQUIRED:

6. REMARKS:

7. CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above report is complete and correct and that I, or my authorized representative, have inspected all work performed this day by the prime contractor and each subcontractor and determined that all materials, equipment, and workmanship are in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as may be noted above. ____________________________________________________________ Contractor's Quality Control Representative

SUBCONTRACTOR WORK CONTINUED:

CONTRACT NO. REPORT NO. _______

SHEET ____ OF ____

2 SUBCONTRACTOR,

NO. EMPLOYEES BY JOB CATEGORIES Hours HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON

JOB

NO.

UNITS

2 SUBCONTRACTOR,

JOB

NO.

UNITS

JOB

NO.

UNITS

JOB

NO.

UNITS

YES NO COMMENTS

DAILY TEST REPORT INFORMATION SHEET

CONTRACT NO._________________________ REPORT NO. _____________

SHEET _____ OF _________

1. Individual Making Inspection or Test:

2. Testing Laboratory; Name: Phone #:

Address:

3. Description of Work and Test Method:

4. Location of Samples and Tests or Inspections:

5. Specification Section:

6. Inspection or Test Data:

7. Test Results and Interpretations of Test Results:

8. Comments or Professional Opinion About Compliance of Inspected Work or Tested Work with contract Document Requirements:

9. Recommendations:

10. Corrective Actions Taken:

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above testing report is complete and correct and that all testing performed this day for this contract is in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as noted above.

Signature of Inspector

CQC ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTION REPORT

CONTRACT NO._________________________REPORT NO. _____________ SHEET _____ OF _________

Note: This report covers only the most common accessibility requirements. This form can be expanded as needed for elements not shown. Inspect for compliance with all requirements of the ABAAS.

CQC Inspector: Date:

1. Parking and Passenger Loading Zones: Attach grading plan with running and cross slope readings noted.

a) Yes No Accessible parking spaces and access aisles running slope and cross slope is 1:48 (2%) or less.

b) Yes No Car spaces are at least 96 inches wide and van spaces 132 inches wide, and have an adjacent access aisle.

c) Yes No Access aisles are 60 inches wide min. and adjoin an accessible route.

d) Yes No Curb ramps meet slope requirements for ramps and have 36 inch minimum landing length at top of ramp.

e) Yes No Curb ramp flared side slopes are 1:10 (10%) or less.

Inspection Results:

Corrective Actions Needed/Taken:

SHEET _____ OF _________

2. Walking surfaces and Accessible Route: The accessible route is defined as the pedestrian route from the accessible parking and passenger loading zones to all accessible facilities and features. Attach grading plan with accessible route highlighted and running and cross slope readings noted.

a) Yes No Floor and ground surfaces are stable, firm, and slip resistant as defined by ADAABAAG Advisory 302.1

b) Yes No Running slope of all walking surfaces on the accessible route is 1:20 (5%) or less.

c) Yes No Cross slope of walking surfaces is 1:48 (2%) or less.

d) Yes No Clear widths of walking surfaces are 36 inches minimum.

e) Yes No Elongated openings in floor or ground surfaces are 1/2 inch wide or less.

f) Yes No Elongated openings are perpendicular to direction of travel.

g) Yes No Accessible route surface changes are 1/2 inch or less with 1/4 inch maximum vertical change.

h) Yes No Floor drains and grates on accessible route meet all above requirements

3. Ramps: Ramps are defined as walking surfaces on the accessible route that are steeper than 1:20 (5%) but less than 1:12 (8.33%). Attach grading plan with running and cross slope readings noted.

a) Yes No Running slope is 1:12 (8.33%) or less. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

b) Yes No Cross slope is 1:48 (2%) or less. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

c) Yes No Clear width is 36 inches minimum, clear width between handrails is 36 inches minimum.

d) Yes No Rise for any ramp run is 30 inches maximum.

e) Yes No Ramps have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run.

f) Yes No Landing clear length is 60 inches minimum, running slope and cross slope of landing is 1:48 (2%) or less.

g) Yes No Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches have handrails.

h) Yes No Ramps and landings have edge protection on both sides that prevents passage of a 4 inch diameter sphere.

4. Handrails:

a) Yes No Top of handrail is 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces.

b) Yes No Handrails extend 12 inches minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs.

c) Yes No Handrails extend horizontally 12 inches minimum at top of stairs.

d) Yes No Handrails extend at slope of the stair flight at bottom of stairs minimum one tread depth beyond last riser.

e) Yes No Handrail clearance is 1 ½ inches clear minimum to walls and above horizontal attachments.

5. Drinking fountains (Two spout heights required for each drinking fountain):

a) Yes No Spout outlet is 36 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground for wheelchair accessible spout.

b) Yes No Spout outlet for standing persons is 38 inches minimum and 43 inches maximum above the finish floor.

c) Yes No Drinking fountain is recessed or has 27 inches maximum space from floor to bottom of fountain.

6. Toilet Compartments: Attach floor plan with as-constructed dimensions noted.

a) Yes No Wheelchair accessible compartment is 60 inches wide min., and 59 inches deep minimum.

b) Yes No Ambulatory stall is 60 inches deep min. width of 35 inches min. and 37 inches max, toilet is centered in stall.

c) Yes No Accessible compartment has 32 inch wide door opening minimum with door opening outward, or adequate clear space for door opening inward.

d) Yes No Seat height is 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum measured to the top of the seat.

e) Yes No Urinal rim is 17 inches maximum above the finish floor and 13 1/2 inches deep minimum.

f) Yes No Urinal has a clear floor space of 30 inches wide by 48 inches long minimum.

g) Yes No Side wall grab bar is 42 inches long minimum, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall.

h) Yes No Rear wall grab bar is 36” long min. extends from toilet centerline 12” min. one side, 24” min. other side.

i) Yes No Grab bar height is 33 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum.

j) Yes No Toilet paper dispensers are 7 inches min. and 9 inches max. in front of the toilet to centerline of the dispenser.

k) Yes No Toilet paper dispenser outlet is 15 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor.

l) Yes No Centerline of the wheelchair stall toilet is 16 inches min. to 18 inches max. from the side wall.

m) Yes No Sinks and counters are 34 inches max. above the finish floor with 27 inches min. knee space. Sink drain pipes are insulated, or concealed.

7. Service Counters, Dining and Work Surfaces: (Service counters are parallel or forward approach)

a) Yes No Parallel Approach. Counter is 36 inches long min. and 36 inches high max.

b) Yes No Forward Approach. Counter surface is 30 inches long min. and 36 inches high max, knee space under counter.

c) Yes No Tops of dining and work surfaces are 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.

8. Doors:

a) Yes No Door openings on accessible routes provide a clear width of 32 inches minimum.

b) Yes No Door closers move door from open position of 90 degrees to 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds min.

c) Yes No Spring hinge doors close from open position of 70 degrees to closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum.

d) Yes No Fire doors have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority.

e) Yes No Interior hinged doors have an opening force of 5 pounds maximum.

9. Signs:

a) Yes No Parking space signs are 60 inches minimum above finish ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

b) Yes No Van parking space sign includes the designation "van accessible".

c) Yes No Tactile characters on signs are 48 inches minimum and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor.

d) Yes No Sign is located alongside the door at the latch side.

e) Yes No Sign is located with a clear floor space of 18 inches by 18 inches minimum.

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above inspection report is complete and correct and that this inspection is in compliance with the contract documents.

Signature of Inspector

Appendix A Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet

A B C D E F G H I J

Material

Quantity Recycled (in tons)

Quantity Salvaged or Reused (in tons)

A + B = Total

Quantity Diverted from Landfill

Quantity To

Landfill (in tons)

C + D = Total…