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FY 22 Railroad Tamping and Crossing Replacement Page | 1

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Brecksville, Ohio

FY22 Railroad Tamping and Crossing Replacement

PMIS 215315 & 223813

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MIDWEST REGION

OHIO MAJOR ACQUISITION BUYING OFFICE

January 12, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 10 00 - Division 01 Short Form General Requirements

DIVISION – Railroad Track Maintenance

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01090 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 01600 - MATERIAL

SECTION 02450 - RAILROAD WORK

DRAWINGS and PHOTOGRAPHS)

Photos attached at end of Statement of Work.

SECTION 01 10 00

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DIVISION 1 SHORT FORM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – GENERAL

ITEM 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Background: This project is to add ballast material and tamp the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) track back into correct alignment according to class II track standards. MP40 -MP45 and MP55 – MP58 is the main tamping section along with an additional 1-mile section along the (CVSR) and providing additional ballast stone as bid options. Two Railroad crossings at Fitzwater Maintenance Rd will be replaced with concrete tub crossings panels. One railroad crossing at Station Rd will be replaced with concrete tub crossing panels. At Station Rd there is a pedestrian crossing that will replaced with a precast concrete tub crossing and will be connected into the Station Rd crossing. Making one large precast concrete tub crossing.

1.2 Work Covered by the Contract Documents:

A. Project Location:

a. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad MP40 -MP45 and MP55 – MP58

b. Fitzwater Maintenance Rd – 7600 Canal Rd. Valley View, OH 44125

c. Brecksville Station Rd - 13512 Station Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141

B. Work consists of:

a. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad MP40 -MP45 and MP55 – MP58. Will consist of tamping and aligning the track in these eight miles of railroad. To include supplying and adding trap rock to insure there is 12” of ballast on ends of ties. Making sure the tie cribs are full of ballast. Previous contracts used between 75-100 tons per mile of ballast stone.

b. Fitzwater Maintenance Rd Will consist of replacing two railroads crossing at this location.

One crossing is approximately 70 foot long, and the second crossing is approximately 50 foot long. New crossings will be precast concrete tub crossing panels. 4” electrical conduit will be installed for future signal works.

c. Brecksville Station Rd – At Station Rd will consist of replacing approximately 30feet of railroad crossing. New asphalt will be placed to transition in crossing panels. New crossings will be precast concrete tub crossing panels. 4” electrical conduit will be installed for future signal works

d. Pedestrian crossing will be removed and added into the Station Rd crossing to make it a 1 large Precast Concrete Tub Crossing. Old asphalt will be removed from Pedestrian walkways and replaced with new Asphalt.

e. A bid option to tamp and align and additional 1 mile of railroad track will be evaluated at the time of proposal submission and possibly exercised at the time of award.

f. A bid option for extra 100 tons of ballast, above what is needed for the tamping and aligning, to be delivered to the Everett Stock Yard.

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

Period of performance: Work shall be completed within 180 calendar days of the start date provided on the Notice to Proceed. The period of performance is inclusive of 15 weather days.

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ITEM 2 - EXISTING UTILITIES

2.1 Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and utility companies to coordinate proposed locations, times for excavation and request location services prior to any digging operation.

2.2 Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. 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:

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

2.3.2 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.

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 Park Superintendent's Compendium

A. 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.

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

C. Public Use of Site: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3.2 On-site work hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated.

A. 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 Day Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday

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Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

B. 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. Limits: Keep construction limits within 20 feet of construction areas. Keep excess equipment and materials in staging areas.

C. 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. Station Rd can be scheduled to be closed for crossing replacement.

Contractor will need to notify COR 7 days in advance of closure. Fitzwater Rd crossing will need to provide a temporary access to the Fitzwater Facility for employees, deliveries, and emergency vehicles. Contractor will need to notify COR 7 days in advance of this part of project starting.

D. Limit site disturbance, including earthwork and clearing of vegetation, to:

a. 20 feet beyond of excavation area.

b. 4 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking,

c. 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches

E. Utilities

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

Sum as required.

b. Water Service: Water from existing water system is not 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.

c. Electric Power Service: Electric power from existing system is not 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, Page | 6 provide generators if questionable. Use power in a resourceful manner and avoid excess power waste.

d. Toilets: Contractor provided for contracting personnel, sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, handicap accessible (if required), sturdy enclosures with privacy locks. Coordinate with COR for approved location if not shown on attached site plan.

F. Security and Protection facilities:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Tree and Plant Protection: Provide Tree Protection fence at drip line of trees impacted in construction area. Coordinate with COR.

a. Restore damaged areas to original condition, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

b. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

c. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with Contracting Officer Representative and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

d. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to trees.

e. Carefully supervise excavating, grading, filling, and other construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

4. Pest Control: N/A

5. Site Enclosure Fence: N/A

6. Security Enclosure and Lockup: N/A

7. Temporary Enclosures: Provide temporary enclosures as required for protection of construction in progress and completed, from exposure, foul weather, other construction operations, and similar activities.

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3.4 Storage - Staging Areas:

A. Confine Storage of materials and equipment to the project staging area noted on the plans/aerial. No cost specific storage and staging area’s may be discussed at the preconstruction briefing.

3.5 Preservation of Natural Features: N/A

3.6 Hauling Restrictions: Contractor to verify path to site and meet state and county road requirements and height restrictions for all park work/access.

3.7 Housekeeping:

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

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

b. Address Recycling: Government goal is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible. Use sustainable methods to extent possible during this project, recycling material as is probable with local means. Maintain accurate documentary records for submittal of all recycled materials used including fly ash and slag cement.

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 Buildings/Existing Buildings Unoccupied: N/A

3.9 Photo Documentation:

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 electronically by email or via CD-R Archival Gold or DVD-R Archival

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Gold media with printed labels and 8 mega pixels minimum within 7 days from time of taken or as approved by COR.

A. Existing Condition Images:

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.

B. 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.

C. 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:

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.

A. 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.

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

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

ii. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

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

3.11 Noise and Acoustics Management

A. Noise Control: Perform excavations, and tamping operations in a manner to minimize noise.

Perform noise-producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the Contracting Officer or COR.

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

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

Sound Level in dB(A) Time Duration of Impact Noise 70 More than 12 minutes in any hour 80 More than 3 minutes in any hour

2. Maximum permissible construction equipment noise levels at 50 feet:

EARTHMOVING dB(A) MATERIALS HANDLING dB(A) Compressors 75 Pneumatic Tools 80 Pumps 75 Saws 75 Generators 75 Vibrators 75

C. Ambient Noise:

1. Maximum noise levels (dB) for receiving noise area at property line shall be as follows:

a. Residential receiving area :

Daytime: 65 dB Nighttime: 45 dB

b. Commercial/Industrial receiving area:

Daytime: 67 dB Nighttime: 65 dB

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.

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 viewable 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.

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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 wind storms. 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 work 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.

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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 TWO 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 National Park Service Emergency Dispatch.

ITEM 8 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: The Contracting Officer will 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 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 shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Conference. If all of these documents have not been received one week prior to the scheduled Pre-Construction Conference date, the conference will be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and the Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed

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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. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all applicable materials (if applicable)

9.2 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples: Contracting Officer will provide sample cover sheet.

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 color and product selection. 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: 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.

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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 Contractor:

1. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the 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 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. Daily/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.

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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.

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

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXCUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Contractor shall supply all the necessary materials and perform and complete all necessary work, using customary and proper construction and installation practices for all items of work whether specifically mentioned or not on the Plans or in the Specifications, and to include in the cost of each specified item, the costs, if any, associated with the supplying of materials, and the performing of the customary or necessary construction.

B. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, tools and equipment and perform all operations necessary for the construction associated with the removal of existing crossing surfaces and replacement with new crossing surfaces at two locations and tamping and aligning of track on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway (“Valley Railway”, “CVSR”) as described in the Contract Documents.

C. It is understood that where material quantities are shown, they are estimated amounts for the specific work tasks and are shown only as a guide for the purpose of bidding. Should any questions arise as to the actual starting or terminating point, or the quantity of material required for a specific work task, the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be the sole judge of the limits of work and the amount of material required.

D. Notify the Contracting Officer at least ten (10) days in advance of the date the entire work will be completed and ready for inspection.

E. Where materials are removed but still in a useable condition as determined by the Contracting Officer, such materials shall be returned to the NPS and delivered to Fitzwater Yard by the Contractor and stockpiled as directed by the Contracting Officer. All materials removed but not assigned for salvage and stockpiling shall be disposed of by the Contactor at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Develop site-specific maintenance of traffic plans for approval by the local road agencies responsible for the individual roadways involved in the project. This shall include short or long

Page | 16 term detour plans as well as half-roadway width closure plans as deemed appropriate by the Contractors means and methods.

G. Until final acceptance of the work by the Contracting Officer the Contractor(s) shall have the care thereof and shall take every reasonable precaution against injury or damage to any part thereof by the action of the elements, theft, vandalism, or from any other cause, whether arising from the execution or from the non-execution of the work. The Contractor shall rebuild, restore, and make good, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, all injuries or damages to any portion of the work occasioned by any of the above causes before final acceptance and shall bear the expense thereof at no cost to Government.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Replacement of At-Grade Railroad Crossings:

1. The removal of the existing crossing surface and construction/installation of new at-grade railroad crossing at Fitzwater Road and Station Road Crossing as shown on the Contract Documents. The new crossing surface shall be a precast concrete “tub” style platform system such as manufactured by Oldcastle Precast, or approved equal, on top of an asphalt concrete base course or concrete flowable fill base course, and stone sub-base layer.

2. Track rehabilitation between the end of crossing and inner insulated joints. This to include new ballast, under transitional ties and new 132# rail and associated OTM.

a. Field welding of the new rail to the existing rail sections.

b. Raising and adjustment of the top of rail profile within the limits of track work.

This shall include provision of additional track ballast as required to meet the specified rail profiles, with associated track surfacing and lining operations.

B. Tamping, Aligning, and adding Ballast MP40 -MP45 and MP55 – MP58:

1. Tamping and aligning track to ensure to maintain class II standards.

2. Adding and dressing ballast to track shoulders to a min of 12” past ends of ties.

PART 2: SITE SPECIFIC AT GRADE CROSSING

Site-specific work elements include, but are not limited to:

A. Fitzwater Rd 2 Crossings will require coordination with CVNP, and the Cuyahoga Valley

Scenic Railroad.

a. Removal of existing crossing surface.

b. Unclassified excavation to correct elevation

c. Not used d.

e. Installation of pre-cast concrete tub crossing surface per manufacturers recommended installation procedures.

f. Provide and install a compacted sub-base material comprising of an ODOT #304 limestone aggregate.

g. Provide and install an asphalt or concrete base under new pre-cast concrete crossing.

h. Provide and install a sand bed.

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i. Removal of up to 350 feet of existing rail.

j. Installation of up to 350 feet of RE#132 rail and joining with existing rail using Thermite welds.

k. Installation of transitional timber ties as according to industry standards.

1. Removal of existing ballast under Transitional timber ties

2. Placement of new ballast under new transitional timber ties.

l. Significant surface profiling of approach track on either side of crossing.

Provide and install any necessary additional ballast as required for surfacing operations.

m. Removal of approximately 6 feet of asphalt approach roadway on west and east side of crossing. Remove asphalt between crossings.

n. Excavation and installation of 6” underdrain along with ODOT #57 limestone backfill over pipe.

o. Construct an asphalt approach on either side of the crossing consisting of asphalt base and asphalt surface over a compacted aggregate base in conformance with City of Independence specifications.

p. Paint roadway with RR Crossing and Stop Bar

q. Maintain traffic through a plan approved by the local road agencies that will permit closure at the crossing for a period of time not to exceed 5 days.

r. Provide an access route through the crossing for Fitzwater deliveries and emergency vehicles.

B. Station Road will require coordination with CVNP, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

a. Removal of existing crossing surface.

b. Unclassified excavation to correct elevation

c. Not used d.

e. Installation of pre-cast concrete tub crossing surface per manufacturers recommended installation procedures.

f. Provide and install a compacted sub-base material comprising of an ODOT #304 limestone aggregate.

g. Provide and install an asphalt or concrete base under new pre-cast concrete crossing.

h. Provide and install a sand bed.

i. Removal of up to 120 feet of existing rail.

j. Installation of up to 120 feet of RE#132 rail and joining with existing rail using Thermite welds.

k. Installation of transitional timber ties as according to industry standards.

1. Removal of existing ballast under Transitional timber ties

2. Placement of new ballast under new transitional timber ties.

3. Install approximately 60 feet of 4” electrical conduit for future signals to include tracer tape on top. As shown on the arial overhead picture.

l. Significant surface profiling of approach track on either side of crossing.

Provide and install any necessary additional ballast as required for surfacing operations.

m. Removal of approximately 6 feet of asphalt approach roadway on either side of crossing.

n. Excavation and installation of 6” underdrain along with ODOT #57 limestone backfill over pipe.

o. Construct an asphalt approach on either side of the crossing consisting of asphalt base and asphalt surface over a compacted aggregate base in conformance with City of Independence specifications.

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p. Paint roadway with RR Crossing and Stop Bar

q. Maintain traffic through a plan approved by the local road agencies that will permit closure at the crossing for a period of time not to exceed 5 days.

C. Station Road Pedestrian Crossing:

a. Removal of existing crossing surface.

b. Unclassified excavation to correct elevation

c. Not used d.

e. Installation of pre-cast concrete tub crossing surface per manufacturers recommended installation procedures.

f. Provide and install a compacted sub-base material comprising of an ODOT #304 limestone aggregate.

g. Provide and install an asphalt or concrete base under new pre-cast concrete crossing.

h. Provide and install a sand bed.

i. Removal of up to 130 feet of existing rail.

j. Installation of up to 130 feet of RE#132 rail and joining with existing rail using Thermite welds.

k. Installation of transitional timber ties as according to industry standards.

1. Removal of existing ballast under Transitional timber ties

2. Placement of new ballast under new transitional timber ties.

l. Significant surface profiling of approach track on either side of crossing.

Provide and install any necessary additional ballast as required for surfacing operations.

m. Removal of approximately 50 feet of asphalt approach walkway to the west and 6 feet to the east of crossing.

n. Excavation and installation of 6” underdrain along with ODOT #57 limestone backfill over pipe.

o. Construct an asphalt approach on either side of the crossing consisting of asphalt base and asphalt surface over a compacted aggregate base in conformance with City of Independence specifications.

1.3 CONTRCTOR’S USE OF WORKSITES

A. The Contractor shall keep the worksites available for access by CVSR and NPS personnel during the construction period.

B. The Contractor shall consider the safety of the work and that of people and property on and adjacent to the worksites, when determining the amount, location, movement, and use of materials and equipment on the worksites.

C. The Contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

D. A passenger excursion train, (Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway- CVSR) operates on this railroad. The Contractor recognizes that work may be done around a full operating schedule as outlined in Section 02450 paragraph 1.7 SCHEDULE and the track must be returned for revenue service at the end of each day except during approved and scheduled shutdowns.

E. The worksites are accessible from public roadways.

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F. When work on or near the track is to be performed on days with train operations, the

Contractor must arrange for ON-TRACK AUTHORITY with the CVSR. The contractor must obtain written on-track authority from the CVSR, specifically from the railroads Dispatcher, (phone: 440 526-7128).

G. When work on or near the track is to be performed on days without train operations, or when track must remain out-of-service over night, the Contractor must arrange for ON-TRACK AUTHORITY with the CVSR. The contractor must obtain written on-track authority from CVSR, specifically from the railroad’s superintendent or dispatcher, (phone: 440-526-7128).

1.4 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Work at All crossings must be coordinated with the local road jurisdiction. IT IS THE

CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COORDINATE THEIR WORK WITH THE LOCAL

ROAD AUTHORIITIES AND THE WORK OF THE CITY’S CONTRACTORS. Contract Modifications or delay claims will not be considered by the Government if the reason for such claims or Contract Modification is related to the lack of coordination on the Contractor’s part.

B. Other contractors and subcontractors may be working in the vicinity of the sites within the project limits and in areas adjacent to the site during the contract. The Contractor shall provide for any required coordination between his activities and those of other contractors and subcontractors.

C. The Contractor must coordinate work at all times with the NPS.

D. The Contractor shall schedule their work to optimize the use of the available track maintenance windows. All track work that requires track outages shall be scheduled in advance with the CVSR per paragraph 1.3 above.

1.5 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. Space for working facilities: Space for working facilities and storage of materials is limited to the local site(s). Materials shall be delivered to the installation site as required for erection or installation. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for off-site storage and staging area. Where on-site areas can be made available to the Contractor, the site shall be used under conditions as approved by the Contracting Officer. Arrangements for any on-site storage must be requested in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. On-site storage areas make available shall be returned in their original or equivalent condition when released in accordance with the Agreement for usage.

C. Fuel and lubricant storage must have prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

D. NO EXPLOSIVES or other volatile or hazardous materials shall be stored on site.

E. The Contractor is fully responsible for the protection of his material stored on site.

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F. The NPS will not be liable for any damage, deterioration, vandalism, theft, or destruction of stored materials or equipment.

G. The Contractor’s activity within storage areas shall safely clear operations on adjacent track

1.6 REFERENCES

A. All work will conform to the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering and AREMA Portfolio of Trackwork Plans and the State of Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Construction and Material Specification, 2014 and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad specifications for Continuous Welded Rail, (CWR).

SECTION 01090

- REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART I – GENERAL

2 DESCRIPTION

3 The following abbreviations, which may be used in the construction and specifications, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations listed below:

AASHTO- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ANSI- American National Standards Institute

AREMA- American Railway Engineering & Maintenance Association ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials AWPA- American Wood Preserver’s Association CVSR – Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad MSHA – Mine Safety and Health Administration NIOSH- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ODOT – Ohio Department of Transportation OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration CVSR MW101- Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Procedures for the Installation, Adjustment, Maintenance and Inspection of CWR

SECTION 02450

RAILROAD WORK

PART I – GENERAL

4 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work Included: The work of this Section includes but is not limited to the following:

1. Application of Spring Anchors.

2. Field Welds.

3. Tamping, Surfacing and Regulating.

4. Installation of insulated joint plugs

5. Open Face Track Reconstruction.

6. Transition Tie Installation.

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B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:

1. Section 02457 Grade Crossings

1.2 SUBMITTALS

5 All submittals shall conform to the requirements specified in Section 01300.

B. The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan detailing general construction procedures to meet the track work requirements. The Work Plan shall include descriptions and sketches of the following:

1. Construction sequences and schedules.

2. Material handling procedures.

3. Handling and placing of cross and transition ties

4. Handling and placement of sub-ballast and ballast.

5. Surfacing and aligning of track.

6 Manufacturer’s data, catalog cuts, and specifications for each product.

7 Material Certification from rail and OTM suppliers

8 Source of ballast and results of sample ballast tests.

9 Source of ties and inspection reports.

10 Submit for approval the type and manufacturer of the weld kit to be used in the field and include a detailed description of the proposed procedures and sequence of work for the field weld operation.

11 NOT USED.

12 Summary qualifications of Contractor or Railroad Subcontractor experience on similar railroad or transit projects.

13 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Points of Measurement:

1. Track Alignment: Measurement between points 5/8 inch below the top of the rail on the gage side of the high rail on curves and the north or west rail on tangents.

2. Profile and Super elevation: Measured at points on the center of the top of rail.

Through curves, the top of low rail shall be the grade rail.

B. Design Gage:

1. On tangent: 4 feet 8-1/2 inches.

2. On spirals, curves and special trackwork: 4 feet 8-1/2 inches.

C. Maximum Allowable Tolerances:

1. Gage:

a. Deviation from design gage on tangents: Plus or minus 1/8 inch.

b. Deviations from design gage on curves, spirals, and within turnouts: Plus or minus 1/8 inch.

2. Horizontal Track Alignment:

a. Deviation of the mid-offset of a 62-foot line on tangent from zero to any point:

Plus or minus ¼ inch.

b. Deviation of the mid-ordinates of a 62-foot chord on curves, from design ordinate, at any point: Plus or minus ½ inch.

3. Surface:

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a. Deviation from designed profile at any point: Plus or minus ¼ inch.

b. Deviation from zero cross level on tangents at any point: Plus or minus 1/8 inch.

c. Deviation from designed super elevation on spirals at any point: Plus or minus

¼ inch.

d. Deviation from designated super elevation on curves at any point beyond spirals: Plus or minus ¼ inch.

e. Variations in cross level on tangents between any two points 62 feet or less apart: ¼ inch.

f. Variations in cross level on spirals between any two points 31 feet or less apart: ¼ inch.

g. Variations in cross level on spirals between any two points 62 feet or less apart: ¼ inch.

h. Maximum runoff in any 31 feet of track at the end of a profile adjustment shall be ¼ inch.

14 STANDARDS

15 All work shall conform to the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA)

Manual for Railway Engineering and AREMA Portfolio of Trackwork Plans (latest edition); State of Ohio Department of Transportation, Construction and Materials Specifications, 2008; and all other applicable standards. All work on tracks shall conform to CVSR NW 101 for CWR rail standards.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

16 The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on out-of-face tie and surfacing work, working on Class 1 or Class 2 railroads or transit systems.

17 All field employees shall be qualified on FRA Roadway Workers Rules.

1.6 PRODUCT DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE

18 Pack separately each length and diameter of bolt or anchor and each size of nut…