FIRST LADIES NATIONAL HISTORIC

SITE

CANTON, OH

Cooling System Replacement

PMIS 322010

Drawing No: 80025

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

18 Feb 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 Division 01 Short Form General Requirements Section 01 35 91 Historic Treatment Procedures Section 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching Section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management Disposal Section 01 78 39 Project Record Documents Section 01 91 14 Total Building Commissioning

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 05 – METALS

Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 23 HVAC

Section 23 05 00 Basic HVAC Requirements Section 23 05 03 Through Penetration Firestopping Section 23 05 05 HVAC Demolition for Remodeling Section 23 05 13 Motors Section 23 05 29 HVAC Supports and Anchors Section 23 05 48 HVAC Vibration Isolation Section 23 05 53 HVAC Identification Section 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Section 23 07 19 HVAC Piping Insulation Section 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Section 23 09 00 Controls Section 23 09 13 Instrumentation Section 23 21 00 Hydronic Piping Section 23 21 16 Hydronic Specialties Section 23 21 23 HVAC Pumps Section 23 25 00 Chemical (Water) Treatment Section 23 64 30 Air Cooled Water Chillers

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

Section 26 05 05 Electrical Demolition for Remodeling Section 26 05 13 Wire and Cable Section 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding Section 26 05 27 Supporting Devices Section 26 05 33 Conduit and Boxes Section 26 05 53 Electrical Identification Section 26 28 13 Fuses Section 26 28 16 Disconnect Switches Section 26 29 23 Variable Frequency Drives

SITE PLAN – APPENDIX A

PHOTOGRAPHS – APPENDIX B

DRAWINGS – APPENDIX C

HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES 01 35 91 - 1

FILA - 322010

SECTION 01 10 00

DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: This project is at the First Ladies National Historic Site Education Center, also known as The Bank. The current Chiller was installed in 1998 and has failed, leaving the Education Center without air conditioning

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location: First Ladies National Historic Site, 205 Market Avenue South Canton, OH 44702-2107

B. Work consists of: This project will replace a 60 ton air-cooled condenser, remote chiller, and refrigerant piping and insulation. This work will also include replacement of two hydronic pumps in the chilled water hydronic loop. In addition to the mechanical/electrical work, site work will include removal and installation of parking bollards, patchwork to existing asphalt, and new concrete mechanical pads.

C. All work will be performed under a single contract.

D. Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 180 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed.

a. Clarification: The Notice to Proceed will be issued with a period of performance that is all inclusive of supply lead times, material deliveries, decommissioning, installation, anticipated average weather days for location, final commissioning, and acceptance of completed work. The contractor will be expected to provide a project schedule with adequate critical path details to ensure all work is completed within the stated calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. If weather impacts project beyond typical average weather patterns, contractor shall provide documentation in request for additional days.

1.3 Existing Condition Protections:

A. Preservation of Historical and Archeological Fabric:

i. The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974 provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.

ii. IF, in connection with operations under this contract, the Contractor, subcontractors, or employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological remains or data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts not specifically noted within the contract. The

Contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity and continue work in other areas outside a 50 foot radius of discovery and notify the Contracting Officer immediately. When safe to do so, follow up in writing with photographs within 2 days, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed. Contracting Officer will contact other entities as required.

iii. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with Changes clause.

iv. The Contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within and adjacent to the project area from damage. In addition, the Contractor will be liable for all damage to the cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or their representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.

v. The Contractor agrees to include this language within all subcontracts.

B. The structure involved in the work of this Contract is a designated historic structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Every precaution shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent damage to existing historical materials, structural components of the building and to the surrounding area. Should any damage be incurred as a result of the Contractor’s operations at the site, it shall be repaired, or the damaged materials replaced in kind by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional expense to the Government.

C. Protection of Landscaping and Surrounding Structures: All Ground Disturbance at this project shall have oversite by an Owner provided Archeologist. Coordinate schedules as required. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to provide protection for all trees, fencing, walks and other landscape features and surrounding structures near the work site as noted with the contract. Any such surrounding features damaged, scarred or broken as a result of the Contractor’s operations at the site outside of agreed upon documented extents, shall be treated, repaired or replaced in kind to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at no additional expense to the Government.

D. For the purpose of this project, all paint coatings should be considered lead-based paint.

All contractors performing work which will disturb any paint coatings must have received the 8-hour RRP training and have a training certificate signed by an approved training provider. It is the responsibility of the General Contractor to obtain and keep records of all RRP training certificates. All work must be in accordance with environmental protection administration standards for work with lead paint and disposal of lead-containing items.

ITEM 2 – PROTECTING EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Protecting Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) and utility companies as required to request location services prior to and to coordinate any excavation/digging operations, and/or for demolition if within Scope of Work.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities on site or indoors. If contractor damage occurs, alert CO and COR as soon as safely possible, and repair utility at no additional expense to the Government. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, contact CO and COR as soon as safely possible.

2.3 Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated below:

A. Notify CO and COR not less than two business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

B. Hours for Utility Shutdowns: Shutdowns shall not exceed 2 to 3 hours. Temporary provisions will be needed by the Contractor for periods longer than stated allowance or if required for critical systems as determined by COR.

C. The First Ladies National Historic Stie Education Research Center is currently closed on Monday. The Park’s preference is that utility shutdowns are scheduled to occur on a Monday. All shutdowns must be coordinated with the COR prior to utility shutdown.

ITEM 3 - CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

3.1 Conduct of Operations: At all times the contractor shall conduct his operations in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by the Park Superintendent.

https://www.nps.gov/fila/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm

A. Communications: Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer and COR with methods of communications including land and/or cell phone numbers (note some areas of work have limited service coverage), email and in case of emergency 24-hour contact options for duration of time operations.

B. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein and as required for safety) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Smoking is not permitted within any Federal building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

D. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. The site is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday May through September and Thursday through Saturday October through April.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, early morning, or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the CO and COR. Submit requests for work outside of the stated normal business hours to the CO and COR for approval at least 48 hours in advance of the work.

The following Federal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year’s Day Inauguration Day Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding

Friday; holidays falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. The specific day that each holiday is recognized for each year can be found at the following site: Federal Holidays (opm.gov).

3.3 Contractor Use of Site:

A. General: Contractor shall have limited use of the site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to construction area as shown on site plan. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways, access roads, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

C. Do Not disturb site outside of noted disturbance area, including earthwork, and clearing of vegetation.

Contractor shall provide appropriate mats for equipment on turf areas to reduce soil compaction. Mats are to be removed at the end of the project. Contractor shall remediate soil compaction as directed to do so by the CO/COR.

Contractor shall provide appropriate walk-off mats at all doors being accessed by the Contractor and their subcontractors to ensure dust is not being tracked into the building. Walk-off mats are to be cleaned on a weekly basis and removed at the end of the project.

D. Utilities

1. General: Cost or use charges for temporary facilities shall be included in the Contract

Sum as required.

2. Water Service: Water from existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Use resources wisely and minimize waste of water.

3. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for construction operations without any additional permit costs. Power may or may not meet your construction power tool requirements, provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

4. Sanitary Operations:

a. Contractor must provide toilets for contractor personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Due to the urban nature of the construction site, the Contractor shall locate the temporary toilet facilities within a fenced area at the approved staging area. The temporary toilet facilities shall remain locked outside of construction work hours.

b. Waste Removal / Recycling: Contractor must provide dumpster for waste removal. Contractor is responsible for removing all waste created by the project.

E. Security and Protection facilities:

1. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with state and federal environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

2. Cleaning of Equipment: The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area.

Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools are not required.

3. Pest Control: Follow best practices to minimize attraction and harboring of rodents, roaches, and other pests and to perform extermination and control procedures at regular intervals so Project will be free of pests and their residues at project completion. Perform control operations lawfully, using environmentally safe materials.

4. Hot Work Permit: Submit HW-1 Hot work permit form and receive approval from COR prior to Hot work activities commencing on site. This is applicable to all activities considered Hot Work, which include but are not limited to welding and grinding.

3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial. Specific storage units shall be provided by the contractor and exact location within staging area shown in appendix A below may be discussed at the preconstruction briefing. All storage units provided by the contractor shall be in a clean and acceptable condition to the COR. Security of the materials and equipment on site is the Contractor’s responsibility.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor shall verify and be responsible for the path accessing the site and obtaining / maintaining all local, state and federal permits/licenses associated with hauling/road requirements and dumping of materials associated with the project.

3.7 Waste Removal, Recycling, and General Housekeeping:

A. Keep project site in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times.

1. Contractor is responsible for providing dumpsters for waste and recycling and for removing all waste created by the project. Contractor shall recycle to the highest degree possible and empty dumpsters as necessary to avoid debris on site.

Coordinate with COR for approved dumpster locations prior to commencing construction.

2. Dispose of waste materials and recycling legally outside the park. The contractor shall not use park dumpsters.

3. Address Recycling: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to the extent possible during this project, recycling material as much as possible within local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement. Reference specification section 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal.

4. For all waste and recycling removals offsite, contractors shall provide estimates and/or tickets to quantify material weights and report back to the park, submit to COR for review and record filing.

3.8 Occupancy Requirements for Buildings:

A. Existing Buildings:

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings that will be under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from the CO or COR.

b. Maintain existing building in a weather tight condition throughout construction period.

Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and its occupants during construction period.

B. New /Existing Buildings Unoccupied:

1. Contractor shall be responsible for and protect the entire facility and construction site from notice to proceed through final acceptance.

3.9 Photo Documentation:

A. Contractor must provide existing condition, progress, and completion photos. All photos shall be in focus, show maximum range of depth of field general photo and then close up detail photo as needed. Shall be in JPEG digital form and submitted preferably electronically by email or optional via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

B. Existing Condition Images:

1. Before starting construction, take color, dated, digital images of project site and adjacent property/roads/etc. that may be impacted by construction activity/traffic. Include existing items to remain or be salvaged from different vantage points and with context for location identification.

C. Construction Progress Images:

1. Document all sub-surface work/ trenches etc. prior to backfill with photos covering enough overall field view to show location and then zoom in for details. (Locations and dimensions shall also be noted on as built drawing set.)

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc.

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

D. Completion Images:

1. Document all completed work within scope of work.

2. Maintain organized index for photos with date, description, etc..

3. Additional images as needed when questions or emergency situations occur. Submit within 24 hours.

3.10 Fire and Life Safety:

A. As a minimum, conduct one weekly 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 CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

B. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations). Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

C. Store and handle hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturers and OSHA

29CFR1926 Subpart D requirements 1926 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov). Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS/Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the CO, COR, and park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3. Train employees how to respond to a spill and use the emergency response kit.

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management

A. Contractor shall not have personal radios or other media sources and they shall not be broadcast within NPS property.

B. Noise Control: Perform operations to minimize noise. Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR.

1. City of Canton does not allow amplified sound before 8 am nor after 11 pm per Section

509.04 of Part Five - General Offenses Code. For amplified sound, an Amplified Sound Permit maybe required. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the permit when required and to cover the cost of the permit.

C. Repetitive and/or intermittent, high-level noise: Permitted only during Daytime.

a) Do not exceed the following dB(A) limitations at 50 feet:

ITEM 4 - COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

4.1 The Contractor shall commence work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Contractor shall coordinate and incorporate long lead and delivery time items within the schedule.

4.2 Permits

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Construction Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Construction Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of Construction Contractor’s fault or negligence;

and for materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. Potential Permits: Permits listed below were identified during the design process as likely to be required based on typical means and methods of construction. The list is provided to assist Construction Contractor in determining which permits will be required for contract’s chosen means and methods. The list shall not be considered complete; it is the Construction Contractors’ responsibility to determine means and methods and obtain required permits.

Construction Contractor shall obtain all permits required to legally conduct work.

a. Road Closure Permit

b. Amplified Sound Permit

c. RRP Training Certificates (For Lead-Based Paint)

4.3 Quality Control

1. Contractor is responsible for testing and inspections, including Structural Tests and Special

Inspections (STSI), without additional expense to the Government. Inspect and test work as needed to ensure quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance are in compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, and those required by the Building Code.

a. Engage qualified testing agency to perform quality-control services.

b. Submit appropriate report for each quality-control service.

c. Testing and inspecting requested by Contractor and not required by Contract Documents are Contractor's responsibility.

d. Contracting Officer may designate test locations.

e. Structural inspections will be required for reinforced concrete (soils, mix design, concrete mix sampling, concrete placement, curing techniques.

ITEM 5 - EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

5.1 All bidders are urged to visit the job site and examine existing conditions before submitting bids.

Contractors will be accountable for understanding existing conditions. No cost changes for items visible during site visit will be allowed.

ITEM 6 - ABBREVIATIONS

6.1 The list of abbreviations, standards and organizations which may be used in/referred within the

Construction Specifications or Special Provisions, may be found linked from the listed page below.

On the home page, follow the link under “Contracting and Procurement” labeled “NPS Reference Standards.” https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1671/do-business-with-us.htm

ITEM 7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

7.1 Description: The work of this section consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program (APP) and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

7.2 Submittals:

A. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (APP): Submit a site-specific accident prevention (safety) plan. 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 and qualifications of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. First aid and rescue procedures.

3. Training, both initial and continuing.

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, with a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc. A sample JHA template may be provided upon request.

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

6. Contractor to identify nearest location of medical facility for emergencies

7. Recognition that works will be performed in remote areas with limited communication or cell phone coverage if applicable.

8. Supplemental hazard specific plans may be required IAW 29 CFR 1926 or 1910.

B. Meeting and Inspection Reports: Safety Meetings: As a minimum, conduct 15 minute

"toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Submit a report of safety meetings and inspections to CO and COR within one day after the meeting and document the meetings on the daily reports.

7.3 Qualification of Employees:

A. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner to include operators of vehicles and equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

B. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

7.4 Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall report all accidents to the CO and COR as soon as safely possible and assist the CO and COR and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

7.5 First Aid Facilities: Provide access to facilities for the number of employees and appropriate to the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

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

7.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear necessary protective equipment at all times.

A. PPE must meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards. Selection shall conform to OSHA 29CFR 1926 Subpart E.

B. A hard hat use 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.

C. All PPE will be serviceable at all times. At a minimum, maintain 2 sets of PPE including hard hats and all other Accident Prevention Plan required equipment.

7.8 Hazardous Materials: It shall be the responsibility of all operators and contractors, functioning within the park to properly cleanup, mitigate and remediate if necessary, all unauthorized discharges of hazardous materials or non-hazardous chemical and biological products released from fleet and/or other support vehicles or stationary sources. Response shall be consistent with guidelines established by federal, state, and local regulations, and as outlined within the operator's Safety or Hazardous Materials Business Plan.

A. If a spill, leak, or other release occurs, the operator shall as soon as possible, without impeding cleanup, notify the local 911 Emergency Response, COR and or the National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

8.1 If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed. See Item 9.1C below.

ITEM 9 - SUBMITTALS

9.1 General Contracting Submittal Procedures:

A. General: Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Technical Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual specific sections.

1. CM-16 Transmittal Form: All submittals shall be transmitted via electronic email using

National Park Service form CM-16 form. The form will be provided by the Contracting Officer. No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the CM-16 transmittal form. Submit completed CM-16 forms to the CO and the COR

B. Submittal List: administrative required submittals are listed below in 9.1.C and does not include technical section submittal requirements included in each technical section.

C. Preconstruction Conference Submittal: Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation, and any applicable bonds, must be submitted within 10 calendar days of Notice of Award. The following items are to be submitted prior to the Preconstruction Conference or as specified at the CO’s discretion. The timeline for the documents to be submitted will be addressed at the pre-construction conference for those items that were not received and approved prior. Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies if not resolved as directed.

Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent.

2. Construction Schedule. (Must include shop drawings, procurement time including long lead time items, mobilization, trade work progression and completion at minimum.)

3. A comprehensive breakdown of the Schedule of Values.

4. Accident Prevention (Safety) Plan (see section 7 of this document).

5. A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6. Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses (SF1413).

7. Quality Control Plan.

8. Waste Management Plan.

9. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

10. Contractors Commissioning Plan.

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan Submitted to AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).

12. List of Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit.

b. The Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit.

c. Information required from the Government to complete the permit application.

9.2 Project Submittal Process (Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples): Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet and a list of required submittals is included in each technical specification or attached at the end of this document.

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate all coordinating materials and work impacting the installation coordination, connection details, anchorage requirements, hardware locations, and installation details and locations.

1. Submit Shop Drawings according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) and two full size hardcopy documents to COR.

B. Product Data: Provide component construction and specification data sheets, anchorage requirements and any other product specific data.

1. Submit Product Data according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or

.TIF) to COR.

C. Samples: Submit 2 color samples 4” x 6” minimum in size for all product color selections. Paint samples shall be actual paint finish drawdown for all project colors.

1. Submit Samples CM-16 Transmittal Form according to Part 9.1 of this section to include one digital file (.PDF or .TIF) and physical samples of actual material to COR.

D. For submittals specified above, forward submittals to Contracting Officer and COR at least 15 days before need for approval (depends on length of project).

E. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer and/or COR will return one copy to the

Contractor. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return all copies to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit, identifying changes. Any work done before approval shall be at Contractor's own risk.

9.3 Approved Equals: All brand names noted are subject to ‘or equal’ products. If an item in this solicitation is identified as “brand name or equal” or lists more than 1 manufacturer, the description of the proposed item must reflect the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government’s needs as demonstrated by the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet and/or exceed that as specified in the solicitation or relevant specification. Contractor shall incorporate and be responsible for all collateral costs due to the or equal proposed as required to provide a complete project.

A. For each item proposed as an “approved equal,” submit supporting data, including:

1. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified and with the salient characteristics provided.

3. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5. Manufacturer’s literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists.

Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

B. A request for approval constitutes a representation that General Contractor:

1. Has investigated and shall provide documentation in request showing that the proposed item is equal or superior in all respects to the salient characteristics specified.

2. Will meet or exceed warranties for the proposed item specified.

3. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

C. Approved Equals will be evaluated and approved/disapproved during the submittal process.

9.4 Schedule of Values: Submit the Schedule of Values a minimum of one week prior to the

Preconstruction Conference for COR review. Schedule of Values shall include defined work line items with cost break downs including labor, material, and equipment for COR approval.

9.5 Progress Reporting: The initial Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values are required a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. After the Notice to Proceed is issued and after on-site work begins, progress will be documented via daily logs and by providing an updated Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values when requested, but minimally with each pay application. Submit digital copy electronically (PDF preferred) of all required documents.

Construction Schedules are normally in bar chart form and indicate estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. For a pay application to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner, the following information must either be submitted prior to or accompany submission of the pay application:

A. weekly progress reports during construction as part of the administration process.

B. Updated Schedule of Values: Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for payment. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. A sample Schedule of Values format may be provided upon request.

ITEM 10 – TEMPORARY SERVICES

10.1 It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide temporary services, equipment, tools, and skilled labor as required for the chosen means and methods to perform the work in accomplishing this Contract.

ITEM 11 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

11.1 Description: The work of this section consists of final cleanup, closeout submittals, final inspection procedures working toward Final Acceptance.

11.2 Cleaning: Remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Move attic stock to location coordinated with COR. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for intended use. Inspector holds the right to reschedule if project is not ready for inspection.

11.3 Completion and Final Inspection: Contractor shall submit written certification of project completion and request a final inspection to the Contracting Officer and COR. The Contracting Officer or designee will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or at a mutually agreeable time.

A. If the work is determined to be complete following the final inspection with minor comments, the COR will prepare and provide the Contractor a Punch List noting outstanding items to be addressed.

B. If the work is not determined to be complete following the final inspection, the Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing, stating reasons. Contractor, after completing the work according to the Contract Documents, shall resubmit completion and request a new final inspection. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

C. Contractor shall complete the Punch List within 30 calendar days, or a time directed by the

CO.

D. Once Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items are accepted, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of Final Acceptance of Work and request the final pay application.

E. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

F. Disposition of any permits and warranties required by the specifications in this section.

11.4 Final Acceptance of the Work: After all punch list deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of

Final Acceptance will be issued. A Release of Claims document must be executed and submitted to the Contracting Officer before final payment can occur.

11.5 Warranties

A. Construction Warranty shall be based on date of final acceptance of the work and remain in effect for one year.

B. Provide all manufacturer warranty information of products installed organized by Division. All contact information, extent of coverage and conditions shall be clearly noted as well as date of overall final acceptance.

C. Information shall include operation and maintenance manuals for each warranted product.

ITEM 12 - DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

12.1 Summary

A. The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is and what is not included in a contract line item, and the limits or cut off points where one item ends, and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item.

12.2 List of Contract Line Items

A. Contract Line-Item No. 0001 Chiller Cooling System Replacement at Education Research Center

1. This item consists of

Providing all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the disconnection of existing Chiller System, removal of the system from the property, lawfully recycle or dispose of off of NPS property, installation of new Chiller System, and provision of all restoration and clean up of work site as required by construction activity

2. Payment will be made per the contract and percentage of completion level.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 35 91 - HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract and other Division 01 Specification Sections apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general protection and treatment procedures for historic spaces, building elements, and surfaces in Project.

B. Great care shall be taken to preserve and maintain all existing historic materials and finishes. It should be assumed that all masonry, plaster, windows, doors, millwork, painting, fixtures, and other finishes are historic or important to presenting the historic story of the building and are to be protected throughout construction.

C. All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The standards may be found here https://www.nps.gov/tps/standards.htm

D. The removal of historic materials or alteration of historic finishes or features and spaces is not permitted. Deteriorated historic features shall be preserved or repaired rather than replaced.

Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, dimension, construction and installation methodology, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of deteriorated features must be approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Consolidate: To strengthen loose or deteriorated materials in place.

B. Design Reference Sample: A sample that represents Contracting Officer (CO) selection of work to be matched; it may be existing work or work specially produced for Project.

C. Dismantle: To disassemble or detach a historic item from a surface, or a nonhistoric item from a historic surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to historic items and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

D. Historic: Spaces, areas, rooms, surfaces, materials, finishes, features, and overall appearance that are important to the successful preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction as determined by Contracting Officer (CO).

E. Match: To blend with adjacent construction and manifest no apparent difference in material type, species, cut, form, detail, color, grain, texture, dimension, installation methodology, or finish; as approved by Contracting Officer (CO).

F. Material in Kind: Material that closely matches existing materials through comparison of architectural qualities and salient characteristic such as species, cut, color, grain, dimension, profile, thickness, and finish.

G. Preserve: Act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property.

H. Protect and Maintain: To remove deteriorating corrosion, reapply protective coatings, and install protective measures such as temporary guards; to provide the least degree of intervention.

I. Refinish: To carefully remove existing finishes to base material with no damage to the remaining material and apply new finish to match original, or as otherwise indicated.

J. Reinstall: To protect removed or dismantled item, repair and clean it as indicated for reuse, and reinstall it in original position, or where indicated.

K. Remove: To demolish or detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

L. Remove and Salvage: To detach items from existing construction and deliver them ready for reuse to Contracting Officer (CO) or designee.

M. Remove and Reinstall: To detach items from existing construction, repair and prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.

N. Existing to Remain or Retain: Existing items of construction not to be removed and not otherwise indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

O. Repair: To correct damage and defects, retaining existing materials, features, and finishes while employing as little new material as possible. This includes patching, piecing-in, Dutchman repairs, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing or upgrading materials.

P. Replace: To duplicate in its entirety, a historic element or feature by matching its historic pattern, detail and appearance. Replacement is justified when original or historic elements are damaged beyond repair or are missing. Replacement conditions and methods include:

1. Replacement with Original or Historic Fabric: Includes fabric salvaged from other locations or projects having identical architectural qualities. Duplication of appearance using identical material possessing historical significance.

2. Replacement with New Materials: Includes replacement with new material of like kind (custom fabricated of manufactured). Duplication of appearance using like material.

3. Replacement with Substitute Materials: Includes replacement with a compatible substitute that is frequently contemporary and unlike the historic fabric. Duplication of appearance using modern (non-traditional) material Use of substitute materials is not approved unless matching materials are not available.

Q. Replicate: To reproduce in exact detail, materials, installation methodology, and finish unless otherwise indicated.

R. Reproduce: To fabricate a new item, accurate in detail to the original, and from either the same or a similar material as the original, unless otherwise indicated.

S. Restore: To consolidate, replicate, reproduce, repair, and refinish as required to achieve the indicated results.

T. Retain: To keep and protect existing items that are not to be removed or dismantled.

U. Reversible: New construction work, treatments, or processes that can be removed or undone in the future without damaging historic materials unless otherwise indicated.

V. Salvage: To protect removed or dismantled items and deliver them to Government ready for reuse.

W. Stabilize: To apply measures designed to reestablish a weather-resistant enclosure and structural reinforcement of an item or portion of the building while maintaining essential form as it exists at present. This level of intervention is aimed at retarding or arresting adverse impacts to structures.

X. Strip: To remove existing finish down to base material unless otherwise indicated.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan:

1. After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit for approval a written Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP).

2. If the plan requires revisions or corrections, Contractor shall resubmit plan within 7 days.

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

Officer.

B. Alternative Methods and Materials: If alternative methods and materials to those indicated are proposed for any phase of work, provide a written description including evidence of successful use on other, comparable projects, and program of testing to demonstrate effectiveness for use on this Project.

C. Photographs: In accordance with Section 011000 show existing conditions of adjoining construction and site improvements including finish surfaces that might be misconstrued as damage caused by historic treatment operations. Submit before work begins.

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING –

A. In coordination with the Preconstruction Meeting in Division 1, including the following items for discussion:

1. Attendees: In addition to the CO or designee, meeting will include the Contractor, critical sub-contractors, manufacturer representatives, historic treatment specialists (windows, masonry, millwork, wood rot, etc.), specialty manufacturer(s), and installers whose work interfaces with or affects historic treatment (masonry, sheetmetal flashings, electrical).

2. Agenda: In addition to items listed in Division 1, discuss items of significance that could affect progress of work, including review of the following: a. Handling of lead paint.

b. Areas where existing construction is to remain and the required protection.

c. Hauling routes and use of specialty equipment.

d. Sequence of historic treatment work operations.

e. Schedule and ordering of long-lead time items.

f. Storage, protection, security, and accounting for salvaged and specially fabricated items.

g. Existing conditions, staging, and structural loading limitations of areas where materials are stored.

h. Qualifications of personnel assigned to historic treatment work and assigned duties.

i. Requirements for extent and quality of work, tolerances, and required clearances.

j. Temporary protections requirements (historic building, occupants, and public).

k. Collection of waste

3. Meeting Notes: Submit meeting notes for the Preliminary Historic Treatment Conference to the

Contracting Officer within 7 business days,…