SOW_Maintain_WTP_Cathodic_Anodes_(Draft)_1.pdf

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

BOULDER CITY, NEVADA

PMIS No. 256496

MAINTAIN WATER TREATMENT PLANT CATHODIC ANODES AT

CALLVILLE BAY, ECHO BAY, AND KATHERINE LANDING

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

JUNE 14, 2022

DRAFT

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 11 40 Work Restrictions 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Price Items 01 32 16 Installation Schedule …………………………………………………………… 01 33 23 Submittal Procedures 01 35 23 Safety Requirements 01 40 00 Quality Requirements……………………………………………………………… 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities & Controls 01 73 01 Cutting & Patching………………………………………………………………… 01 73 40 Execution 01 74 19 Waste Management & Disposal 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

ATTACHMENT(S)

1. Lake Mead National Recreation Area Map and Distance Chart

2. Drawing/Maps

3. Report from American Construction and Supply dated 25 Apr 2016

4. Report from K2 Corrosion Engineering dated 13 Nov 2019

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: This project is located at Callville Bay, Echo Bay, and Katherine Landing Water Treatment Plants in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada and Arizona.

1. Echo Bay Water Treatment Plant (36°18'34.74"N 114°25'42.53"W)

• Nano Clear Well (18,761 gals) protected.

• Micro Clear Well (18,761 gals) not protected.

2. Katherine Landing Water Treatment Plant (35°34'26.45"N 114°34'14.47"W)

• Irrigation Clear Well (49,586 gals) protected.

• Raw Clear Well (26,342 gals) one (1) potential not protected.

• Nano Clear Well (27,375 gals) protected.

• Finish Clear Well (44,420 gals) not protected.

3. Callville Bay Water Treatment Plant (36°08'27.99"N 114°43'50.65"W).

• Nano Clear Well (16,982 gals) protected.

• Micro Clear Well (16,982 gals) not protected.

• Aboveground Storage Tank (300,000 gals) protected but electrode No. 2 was not operating properly and should be replaced.

B. The work of this contract consists of the following: Replacing cathodic anodes (CA) at Callville Bay (CB), Echo Bay (EB), and Katherine Landing (KL) water treatment plant’s (WTP) water tanks as per attached report from K2 Corrosion Engineering dated November 13, 2019. If bid option is executed/awarded, replace cathodic protection system (CPS) at Callville Bay (CB) water treatment plant’s (WTP) aboveground storage tank as per attached report from American Construction and Supply dated April 25, 2016.

Work includes, but is not limited to:

1. Base Contract: Replace CA at EB WTP as per attached report from K2 Corrosion

Engineering dated November 13, 2019.

• Micro Clear Well: Replace four (4) – 25-pound, 2.024” diameter by 10’ long magnesium #10 anodes with magnesium anodes while the wells are mostly empty.

2. Base Contract: Replace CA at KL WTP as per attached report from K2 Corrosion

Engineering dated November 13, 2019.

• Raw Clear Well: Replace four (4) – 25-pound, 2.024” diameter by 10’ long magnesium #10 anodes with magnesium anodes while the wells are mostly empty.

• Finish Clear Well: Replace four (4) – 25-pound, 2.024” diameter by 10’ long magnesium #10 anodes with magnesium anodes while the wells are mostly empty.

3. Base Contract: Reaplace CA at CB WTP as per attached report from K2 Corrosion

Engineering dated November 13, 2019.

• Micro Clear Well: Replace four (4) – 25-pound, 2.024” diameter by 10’ long magnesium #10 anodes with magnesium anodes while the wells are mostly empty.

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• Aboveground Storage Tank: Replace electrode No. 2.

4. Bid Option: Replace CPS at CB WTP as per attached report from American

Construction and Supply dated April 25, 2016.

• Aboveground Storage Tank

1. Remove the existing defective Polatrol rectifier and replace with a new automatic IR drop free potential controlled rectifier. An IRT Sentinel Aqua-Line rectifier Model CAASAS 20-5 AbdW1 is recommended and comes with a white powder coated NEMA 3X steel cabinet.

2. Install 6 new anode strings with 10 foot long .062" diameter Mixed Medal Oxide (MMO) solid filament anode wire with 15 foot of No. 10 stranded copper with HMW/PE insulation feed wire. The strings should be installed in the 6 outer anode array handholes with the anode string weight located 4-1/2 to 5 foot off the floor. NOTE that the 3 original center anodes will not require new anodes. They are not necessary with the new CP equipment and coating systems used today.

3. Install a new anode array header cable with No. 10 stranded copper with HMW/PE insulation header cable with all necessary water-resistant anode feed wire to header cable splices.

4. Install a new CP reference cell adjacent to the interior ladder 1+/- foot off the floor. A Staperm model CU-2-FW Copper-Copper Sulfate type cell is recommended.

5. Install new ceramic pin insulators in the existing roof hardware holes for the anodes, header cable and reference cell. Estimated (13) pins required.

6. Install new 6-inch diameter handhole covers on all existing handholes.

Estimated (11) covers required.

7. Attach existing DC CP 3/4-inch RGS conduit to the new rectifier and pull new necessary system wires into the conduit. Terminate on the rectifier and roof as shown in attached drawing.

8. Attach existing AC conduit and wire to the new rectifier and terminate on the appropriate terminals. It is assumed that the existing AC feed is serviceable and can be used without replacing wire. A good AC ground is necessary and must be present.

The above CP materials will be installed with the tank mostly empty and not in service. Proper disinfection of all materials entering the tank is necessary.

After installation of the new CP system and the tank filled with water the CP system should be energized, adjusted, and tested to achieve acceptable levels of protection within the tank.

C. Field Verification: The vendor shall field verify existing conditions affecting the work in this contract before submitting proposals/quotes, ordering materials, and/or commencing work.

The scheduling of field verification site visit(s) shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

D. Project will be under a single prime contract.

E. Capital Asset (Facility FMSS Location):

1. [17990] CB Water System

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2. [43735] EB Water System

3. [17592] KL Water System

F. Performance Period: 60 calendar days after award/NTP.

1.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED ITEMS

A. The Government may furnish products and materials for incorporation into the work.

1. The vendor will arrange and pay for delivery of government furnished items to the project site based on the vendor’s approved installation schedule.

2. After delivery, the government will inspect delivered items for damage. If items are damaged, defective, or missing, the government will arrange for replacement.

3. The vendor is responsible for receiving, unloading, and handling government furnished items at project site for use in the work.

4. The vendor is responsible for protecting government furnished items during storage, handling, and the work, including damage from exposure to the elements.

5. If government furnished items are damaged as a result of the vendor’s operations, the vendor shall repair or replace the items in-kind.

B. Government-Furnished Items: The government will furnish the following products or materials for use on this contract:

1. None anticipated.

1.3 PUBLIC USE OF THE SITE

A. General: The project site will be closed to the public but open to Park employees during installation.

1.4 VENDOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Vendor shall have full use of the site for installation operations during the installation period. Vendor’s use of the site is limited only by the Government’s right to perform work or to retain other vendors on portions of Project. Limit use of the site during the installation period to the project area limits as outlined on the attached site map. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the project area limits.

B. Park Entry: Vehicles associated with the vendor shall be waived entrance fee upon entering in a marked company. The entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

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C. Site Access: The vendor shall access the project site as outlined on the attached site map. Do not drive vehicles off road or access non-project areas without permission from the contracting officer or park superintendent.

D. Park Regulations: Ensure all personnel entering or working in the park are familiar with and obey all park regulations. Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity.

E. Working Hours: Regular work hours shall be limited to daylight hours from 8:00 a.m. until

5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Work outside regular hours requires approval from the contracting officer. Work will be performed from early October to late March.

1. January 1, New Year's Day

i. January 1 on Saturday, New Year's Day observed on Friday

ii. January 1 on Sunday, New Year's Day observed on Monday

2. 3rd Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday

3. 3rd Monday in February, Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)

4. 4th Monday in May, Memorial Day

5. July 4, Independence Day

i. July 4 on Saturday, Independence Day observed on Friday

ii. July 4 on Sunday, Independence Day observed on Monday

6. 1st Monday in September, Labor Day

7. 2nd Monday in October, Columbus Day

8. November 11, Veterans Day

i. November 11 on Saturday, Veterans Day observed on Friday

ii. November 11 on Sunday, Veterans Day observed on Monday

9. 4th Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day

10. December 25, Christmas Day

i. December 25 on Saturday, Christmas observed on Friday

ii. December 25 on Sunday, Christmas observed on Monday

F. No Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited inside or outside within 25 feet of any buildings in the park. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under installation, and buildings under renovation. Discarding of tobacco products or debris anywhere other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and subject to fines.

G. Staging and Storage: Confine storage of equipment and materials to the staging / lay-down / storage areas as established by the COR.

H. Parking: The vendor shall park vehicles and heavy equipment in designated areas for vendor use or as established at the COR. Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along roads or in associated overlooks / pull-outs.

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I. Driveways and Entrances: The vendor shall keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the government, government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

J. Preservation of Natural Features: Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restored damaged areas and replace damaged trees, vegetation, and grass at no expense to the government.

K. Refer also to Section 01 11 40 Work Restrictions and Section 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities

& Controls.

1.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS / REPORTS

A. General: The following reference documents / reports are available upon request to supplement the information specified in the contract documents:

1. American Construction and Supply dated April 25, 2016.

2. K2 Corrosion Engineering dated November 13, 2019.

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

SECTION 01 11 40

1.1 PARK REGULATIONS

A. General: The vendor must comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Ensure personnel working in the park become familiar with and obey all park regulations, wear hard hats in designated areas, and do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry.

2. Ensure equipment is conspicuously marked for identification.

3. The vendor shall restrict employees / representatives to the work site and control travel directly to and from the work site.

4. Restore all traffic / parking / security signs and markings, including space numbers, designations, and lines, to their original form if such signs / markings are defaced or deleted during demolition / repair.

5. Control and provide security of vendor-owned equipment and materials at the work site.

Report immediately missing / lost / stolen property to the park dispatch / law enforcement rangers at 702-293-8998 (non-emergency).

6. Vehicles associated with the vendor shall be waived the entrance fee upon entering in a marked company. Please note that the entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

7. Vehicles / Heavy Equipment:

a. Rules of the Road: All vehicles and heavy equipment will comply with posted traffic regulations, including speed limits and double-yellow center lane markings. Vehicles and heavy equipment shall take every safe opportunity to use paved roadside pullouts in order to allow faster moving traffic to pass. Failure to comply with traffic regulations will result in a citation being issued to the driver.

b. Vehicle Parking: Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along park roads or in associated overlooks / pullouts. Vehicles and heavy equipment will be permitted at designated parking areas only.

c. Vehicle Exhaust: All vehicles will be properly maintained to insure that the exhaust produced is within legal limits. Effects of excessive vehicle exhaust may be subject to enforcement of State and Federal laws regarding emissions as well as those regarding threatened and endangered species.

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d. Spills: Vendor shall be responsible for any cleanup efforts required in accordance with 40 CFR and all applicable state environmental quality laws regarding disposal and cleanup of hazardous / industrial wastes. Vendor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer of spills.

e. Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections: The vendor shall fully cooperate regarding safety inspections of commercial vehicles within the Park. Commercial vehicle safety inspections are conducted unannounced for employee and visitor safety.

Vehicles are checked for safety and mechanical deficiencies and for compliance with current state and federal laws and regulations. Driver licenses and medical certificates are also checked.

f. DOT Compliance: All vehicles are to be compliant with all DOT requirements including but not limited to driver with appropriate license class, medical examiner card as appropriate with license class, carrying three (3) triangles or three (3) flares, mounted fire extinguisher, and valid DOT safety sticker.

g. Slow Vehicles: The vendor is to notify the Contracting Officer of slow vehicles that may cause traffic delays or extended traffic lines. Vehicles that are slow are requested to enter the Park AFTER 2:00 p.m. and exit the Park BEFORE sunset.

h. Oversized Vehicles: Oversized vehicles are defined as vehicles where the width of the vehicle or load exceeds one lane (i.e., beyond the center line of the paved road).

Oversized vehicles must not exceed the clearances along the Park road corridor.

Oversized vehicles will require an escort and drivers must avoid driving on the edges of the Park road. The Vendor is to notify the Contracting Officer of oversized vehicles, scheduled dates and estimated arrival times at the park entrance, and the identity of who is escorting the vehicle (e.g., police, vendor, etc.). Vehicles that are oversized are requested to enter the Park AFTER 2:00 p.m. and exit the Park BEFORE sunset.

i. Road Work: Vendor shall provide adequate traffic control, including flaggers on either side of any work performed on the road. Any workers on or near the road must wear highly visible, bright clothing. (See Section 01 50 00 for additional details).

j. Law Enforcement: Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity. Vendor must immediately comply with any instructions issued by a park law enforcement ranger.

k. Road & Weight Restrictions: All vehicle load, weight and size limitations, as established by State law, apply to vehicles operated on the Park road (36 CFR § 4.11). No loads heavier than the current load rating for the historic Park bridge will be permitted.

8. Emergency Medical and Accident Reporting:

a. The vendor shall contact Park Dispatch for any medical emergency or traffic accident occurring within the Park.

Emergency number: Dial 911 as needed.

Park Dispatch: 702-293-8932 (emergency)

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Park Dispatch is called so that the entrance station will be prepared should any emergency vehicles (e.g. ambulance) need to enter the Park and so that any available Emergency Medical Services personnel in the Park might respond until such time as the ambulance arrives.

b. The vendor is required to report ANY personal injury and / or property damage incident occurring within the park. This report must be made to a Law Enforcement Ranger at the first available opportunity before leaving the park:

Park Dispatch: 702-293-8998 (non-emergency)

1.2 RESOURCE PROTECTION

A. General: The park is committed protecting natural and cultural resources found within the park and adjacent lands. The vendor must comply with the following rules and conditions:

1. Invasive Species: The introduction of non-native invasive species can threaten rare and endangered species or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park. The vendor is required to inform personnel to thoroughly clean all vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials prior to packing / loading. The park requires, and will perform, inspections to ensure non-transport of non-native species PRIOR to arriving at the park entrance. Contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least five (5) business days in advance of park entry to arrange for inspection(s) at the loading dock or point of origin.

2. Endangered Species: Endangered species are protected by Federal law. Obey all park regulations. Drivers must obey all traffic laws and keep an eye out for animals on or alongside road. Contact park dispatch at 702-293-8998 immediately if animal is hit or injured or will not move off of the road. All vendor personnel working in Lake Mead National Recreation Area must have up-to-date Lake Mead desert tortoise awareness training. Prior to starting work, contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at least five (5) business days in advance to schedule the desert tortoise awareness training.

3. Archaeological Resources: Archaeological resources are physical evidences of past human activity, including evidences of the effects of that activity on the environment.

Archaeological resources are found above and below ground and underwater. The vendor shall appoint an archaeological monitor during all ground-disturbing activities in archaeological sensitive areas. If the monitor discovers resources, the vendor shall stop work or relocate work to a non-sensitive area and contact the contracting officer immediately.

4. Soundscape / Noise: The vendor shall minimize noise levels at the project site to protect the soundscape of the park. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week or as directed by the contracting officer.

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END OF SECTION 01 11 40

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00

DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Price Item No. 1 – Replace EB Water Treatment Plant Cathodic Anodes.

1. This price item consists of all necessary material, labor, and equipment required to replace cathodic anodes. All removed/demolished equipment and materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

B. Contract Price Item No. 2 – Replace KL Water Treatment Plant Cathodic Anodes.

1. This price item consists of all necessary material, labor, and equipment required to . All removed/demolished equipment and materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

C. Contract Price Item No. 3 – Replace CB Water Treatment Plant Cathodic Anodes.

1. This price item consists of all necessary material, labor, and equipment required to . All removed/demolished equipment and materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

D. Contract Price Item No. 4 – Mobilization/Demobilization

1. This price item consists of all necessary material, labor, and equipment required to . All removed/demolished equipment and materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT PRICE ITEMS

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1.2 LIST OF CONTRACT BID OPTIONS

A. Contract Price Item No. 5 – Replace CB Water Treatment Plant Cathodic Protection System.

1. This price item consists of all necessary material, labor, and equipment required to replace cathodic protection system. All removed/demolished equipment and materials shall be transported and legally disposed of off-site.

2. No separate measurement will be made.

3. Payment will be made at the contract unit price.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16

PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

1. Schedule of Values

2. Project Schedule Requirements.

3. Project Schedule Updates.

B. Purpose: The purpose of the Project Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Project Schedule will assist the Vendor and Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the Vendor's monthly progress payment.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Schedule of Values: After contract award submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule.

B. Project Baseline Schedule: After contract award submit a baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire project period.

C. Project Schedule Updates: Prior to the progress payment request date, submit estimates of the percent completion of each schedule activity and necessary supporting data.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate Project Baseline Schedule with the Schedule of Values, payment requests, and other required schedules and reports.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 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 work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the demolition baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

the contract price 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 work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

B. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

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

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

2.2 PROJECT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Baseline Schedule: Prepare Project Baseline Schedule using computerized scheduling software.

1. Project Baseline Schedule shall show submittal review, demolition start date, work activities / staff resources, activity durations, major milestones, inspection dates, closeout activities, and project end date.

2. Establish procedures for updating Project Baseline Schedule and for reporting progress.

Coordinate procedures with progress meeting and payment request dates.

3. Contracting Officer may request an updated Project Schedule at any time to confirm progress of the work.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 33 23

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16 form, attached to the end of this specification section. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form.

Complete the general information at the top of the form.

a. Provide all required information based on the submittal type

b. Attach all related documents.

c. Sign the CM-16 form in the contractor section at the bottom of the form.

2. Physical samples: Complete the CM-16 form as outlined above, and deliver the physical sample to the CO (or designee) on site for processing. All comments and actions will be documented on the CM-16 form.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Anodes.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 35 23

1.1 SUMMARY

A. General: This section includes providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before commencing work, submit for review an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan.

If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within ten (10) days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. 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.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: 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 one hundred dollars ($100). Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven (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.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

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.

6. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities 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.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

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

3.3 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

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

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

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

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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3.4 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.

3.5 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly fifteen (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 (1) 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 Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officers Representative will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.6 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six (6) six hard hats for use by visitors.

3.7 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

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

B. Testing and inspecting services are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve vendor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

1. Specified tests, inspections, and related actions do not limit vendor's other quality-assurance and -control procedures that facilitate compliance with the Contract Document requirements.

2. Requirements for vendor to provide quality-assurance and -control services required by Government or authorities having jurisdiction are not limited by provisions of this Section.

C. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific test and inspection requirements.

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. Services do not include contract enforcement activities performed by Contracting Officer.

C. Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed on-site. Mockups are used to verify selections made under sample submittals, to demonstrate aesthetic effects and, where indicated, qualities of materials and execution, and to review construction, coordination, testing, or operation; they are not Samples. Approved mockups establish the standard by which the Work will be judged.

D. Laboratory Mockups: Full-size, physical assemblies that are constructed at testing facility to verify performance characteristics.

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E. Pre-installation Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed specifically for the Project before products and materials are incorporated into the Work to verify performance or compliance with specified criteria.

F. Product Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed by an NRTL, an NVLAP, or a testing agency qualified to conduct product testing and acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, to establish product performance and compliance with industry standards.

G. Source Quality-Control Testing: Tests and inspections that are performed at the source, i.e., plant, mill, factory, or shop.

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

I. Testing Agency: An entity engaged to perform specific tests, inspections, or both. Testing laboratory shall mean the same as testing agency.

J. Installer/Applicator/Erector: Vendor or another entity engaged by vendor as an employee to perform a particular construction operation, including installation, erection, application, and similar operations.

1. Using a term such as "carpentry" does not imply that certain installation activities must be performed by accredited or unionized individuals of a corresponding generic name, such as "carpenter." It also does not imply that requirements specified apply exclusively to tradespeople of the corresponding generic name.

K. Experienced: When used with an entity, "experienced" means having successfully completed a minimum of five (5) previous projects similar in size and scope to this Project; being familiar with special requirements indicated; and having complied with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

1.3 CONFLICTING REQUIREMENTS

A. General: If compliance with two or more standards is specified and the standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quantities or 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 Quantity or Quality Levels: The quantity or quality level shown or specified shall be the minimum provided or performed. The actual installation may comply exactly with the minimum quantity or 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.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For testing agencies specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include proof of qualifications in the form of a recent report on the inspection of the testing agency by a recognized authority.

B. Reports: Prepare and submit certified written reports that include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples and tests or inspections.

5. Names of individuals making tests and inspections.

6. Description of the Work and test and inspection method.

7. Identification of product and Specification Section.

8. Complete test or inspection data.

9. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

10. Record of temperature and weather conditions at time of sample taking and testing and inspecting.

11. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected Work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

12. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

13. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

C. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates: For Government records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations bearing on performance of the Work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General: Qualifications paragraphs in this Article establish the minimum qualification levels required; individual Specification Sections specify additional requirements.

B. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing products or systems similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

D. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm experienced in producing products similar to those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance, as well as sufficient production capacity to produce required units.

E. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those performed

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for installations of the system, assembly, or product that are similar to those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

F. Specialists: Certain sections of the Specifications require that specific construction activities shall be performed by entities who are recognized experts in those operations. Specialists shall satisfy qualification requirements indicated and shall be engaged for the activities indicated.

1. Requirement for specialists shall not supersede building codes and regulations governing the Work.

G. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL, an NVLAP, or an independent agency with the experience and capability to conduct testing and inspecting indicated, as documented according to ASTM E 548; and with additional qualifications specified in individual Sections; and where required by authorities having jurisdiction, that is acceptable to authorities.

1. NRTL: A nationally recognized testing laboratory according to 29 CFR 1910.7.

2. NVLAP: A testing agency accredited according to NIST's National Voluntary

Laboratory Accreditation Program.

H. Factory-Authorized Service Representative Qualifications: An authorized representative of manufacturer who is trained and approved by manufacturer to inspect installation of manufacturer's products that are similar in material, design, and extent to those indicated for this Project.

I. Mockups: NOT USED.

J. Laboratory Mockups: NOT USED.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Government Responsibilities: Where quality-control services are indicated as Government responsibility, Government will engage a qualified testing agency to perform these services.

1. Contracting Officer will furnish vendor with names, addresses, and telephone numbers of testing agencies engaged and a description of types of testing and inspecting they are engaged to perform.

2. Costs for retesting and reinspecting construction that replaces or is necessitated by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to vendor.

B. Tests and inspections not explicitly assigned to Government are vendor's responsibility. Unless otherwise indicated, provide quality-control services specified and those required by authorities having jurisdiction. Perform quality-control services required of Vendor by authorities having jurisdiction, whether specified or not.

1. Where services are indicated as vendor's responsibility, engage a qualified testing agency to perform these quality-control services.

a. Vendor shall not employ same entity engaged by Government, unless agreed to in writing by Contracting Officer.

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2. Notify testing agencies at least 24 hours in advance of time when Work that requires testing or inspecting will be performed.

3. Where quality-control services are indicated as vendor's responsibility, submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each quality-control service.

4. Testing and inspecting requested by vendor and not required by the Contract Documents are Vendor's responsibility.

5. Submit additional copies of each written report directly to authorities having jurisdiction, when they so direct.

C. Manufacturer's Field Services: Where indicated, engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including service connections. Report results in writing as specified in Division 1 Section "Submittal Procedures."

D. Retesting/Reinspecting: Regardless of whether original tests or inspections were Vendor's responsibility, provide quality-control services, including retesting and reinspecting, for construction that replaced Work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents.

E. Testing Agency Responsibilities: Cooperate with Contracting Officer and vendor in performance of duties. Provide qualified personnel to perform required tests and inspections.

1. Notify Contracting Officer and vendor promptly of irregularities or deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

2. Determine the location from which test samples will be taken and in which in-situ tests are conducted.

3. Conduct and interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from requirements.

4. Submit a certified written report, in duplicate, of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service through Vendor.

5. Do not release, revoke, alter, or increase the Contract Document requirements or approve or accept any portion of the Work.

6. Do not perform any duties of vendor.

F. Associated Services: Cooperate with agencies performing required tests, inspections, and similar quality-control services, and provide reasonable auxiliary services as requested. Notify agency sufficiently in advance of operations to permit assignment of personnel. Provide the following:

1. Access to the Work.

2. Incidental labor and facilities necessary to facilitate tests and inspections.

3. Adequate quantities of representative samples of materials that require testing and inspecting. Assist agency in obtaining samples.

4. Facilities for storage and field curing of test samples.

5. Delivery of samples to testing agencies.

6. Preliminary design mix proposed for use for material mixes that require control by testing agency.

7. Security and protection for samples and for testing and inspecting equipment at Project site.

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G. Coordination: Coordinate sequence of activities to accommodate required quality-assurance and -control services with a minimum of delay and to avoid necessity of removing and replacing construction to accommodate testing and inspecting.

1. Schedule times for tests, inspections, obtaining samples, and similar activities.

1.7 SPECIAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. Special Tests and Inspections: Vendor will engage a qualified testing agency or special inspector to conduct special tests and inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction as the responsibility of vendor, and as follows:

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Conducted by a qualified testing agency or special inspector as required by authorities having jurisdiction, as indicated in individual Specification Sections, and as follows:

1. Verifying that manufacturer maintains detailed fabrication and quality-control procedures and reviewing the completeness and adequacy of those procedures to perform the Work.

2. Notifying vendor promptly of irregularities and deficiencies observed in the Work during performance of its services.

3. Submitting a certified written report of each test, inspection, and similar quality-control service to vendor and to authorities having jurisdiction.

4. Submitting a final report of special tests and inspections at Substantial Completion, which includes a list of unresolved deficiencies.

5. Interpreting tests and inspections and stating in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

6. Retesting and reinspecting corrected work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 REPAIR AND PROTECTION

A. General: On completion of testing, inspecting, sample taking, and similar services, repair damaged construction and restore substrates and finishes.

1. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Specification Sections. Restore patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining areas with durable seams that are as invisible as possible.

2. Comply with the Contract Document requirements for Division 1 Section "Cutting and Patching."

B. Protect construction exposed by or for quality-control service activities.

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C. Repair and protection are Vendor's responsibility, regardless of the assignment of responsibility for quality-control services.

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TEMPORARY FACILITIES & CONTROLS

SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY FACILITIES & CONTROLS

1.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. General: The vendor is not allowed to set up temporary facilities and controls.

1. Temporary Utilities: The following utilities are available for use at the project site:

a. Electrical Power Service: Electrical power service is available from facilities at or near the project site for use on the contract without charge. Provide all connections and extensions of services in a safe manner in compliance with NEC, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations.

b. Water Service: Non-potable water service is available from facilities at or near the project site for use on the contract without charge. Provide all connections and extensions of services with proper backflow prevention devices in compliance with AWWA standards and local regulations.

c. Sanitary Facilities: Restrooms are available from facilities at or near the project site for use on the contract without charge.

2. Temporary Sheds of Field Offices: The construction of temporary sheds, field offices, or structures will not be allowed at the project site.

3. Site Enclosure Fence: For uncontrolled sites, the vendor shall construct an enclosure fence, barrier, or partition to prevent people and animals from entering the site except by gates / doors.

4. Traffic Controls: The vendor shall erect and maintain barricades, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2009 edition. The vendor shall provide adequate traffic control, including flaggers or either side of any work performed in the road. Any workers on or near the road must wear highly visible, bright clothing.

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CUTTING AND PATCHING

SECTION 01 73 01

CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes procedural requirements for cutting and patching.

B. See Divisions 2 through 16 Sections for specific requirements and limitations applicable to cutting and patching individual parts of the Work.

C. See Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems" for patching fire-rated installation.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Cutting and Patching Proposal: Submit a proposal describing procedures at least 10 days before the time cutting and patching will be performed, requesting approval to proceed. Include the following information:

1. Extent: Describe cutting and patching, show how they will be performed, and indicate why they cannot be avoided.

2. Changes to In-Place Installation: Describe anticipated results. Include changes to structural elements and operating components as well as changes in building's appearance and other significant visual elements.

3. Products: List products to be used and firms or entities that will perform the Work.

4. Dates: Indicate when cutting and patching will be performed.

5. Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: List services/systems that cutting and patching procedures will disturb or affect. List services/systems that will be relocated and those that will be temporarily out of service.