Software Engineering Task: Write an RFP(request for proposal) and draw a use cas
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Question
Software Engineering Task:
Write an RFP(request for proposal) and draw a use case diagram for the following project:
the purpose of this project is the automation of a parking lot.
the system has to control the incoming reservations and parking spots.when a reservation comes in, if the customers plate number is confirmed to be legal by the Database, the system will search for a free parking spot and reserve it for the customer and subtract the appropriate amount from the customers account credit.
the system is controlled by an admin, the admin can login to the system,add customers,remove customers,edit customer profiles, create and cancel reservations, control the closure of part of the parking or all of it.
each customer with a profile in the system can login to it and request for a reservation(by giving the needed info e.g. what time,how long etc) and add to his/her account credit.
when the customer wants to leave the parking and is going to log out from the system,if he/she has had any delay,the system computes the penalty and subtracts it from the customers account credit and updates the parking spot the customers car was on to being available.
please keep it readable
Thank you so much
Explanation / Answer
Scope :
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract, the Design-Build Contractor (DBC) shall perform the work of this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Park Service (NPS) as described below.All Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services required in this RFP shall be performed by licensed Architects and Engineers registered .The work of this RFP shall be performed in accordance with the Denver Service Center (DSC) Design-Build (DB) Workflow .Listed on the DB homepage are design phases which describe the workflow process from Pre design through DB Construction Documents. Each phase has significant amounts of hypertext that links to definitions, forms, templates, samples and guidelines. In addition to the design phases there is an Information link where the definition glossary, laws, polices, guidelines, design standards, design deliverable content and format requirements, and other categories of useful information such as the “DSC Technical Bulletins” are located.
Funding Limitations:
The DBC Team is responsible for providing all design and construction services required for the final total lump-sum firm-fixed amount negotiated with the DBC. The total contract amount for all design and construction services.
Location :
This project is located (Provide a detailed description of the location of the project, Park areas, and the state(s) included in the Park.)
Background:
Provide a narrative describing the background of the project (i.e. how we got to this point) such as, “The water treatment for the North Forty district has been deteriorating and discharges from the treatment plant consistently exceed state standards.” The approved Schematic Designs a good source for background information.
Schedule:
Design Development Documents are tied to award of the project and not Notice To Proceed. Coordinate with the Contracts Division to make sure that the SF1442 and clause DS52.211( Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of the Work), both indicate work is to commence within 15 days after award. Consider the 15 calendar day allowance when figuring calendar day requirements for Design Development Documents since that is calendar days from award of the contract.
The work in this RFP shall be completed in accordance with the following schedule:
DB Design Development Documents submitted no later than calendar days after award.NPS Review completed no later than calendar days after submission of DB Design Development Documents.
100% Draft DB Construction Documents:
Work on Construction Documents shall continue during the Design Development Documents review and once Design Development review comments are received they shall be addressed and incorporated in the Construction Documents.100% Draft DB Construction Documents and written responses to the NPS DB Design Development Document Review Comments submitted no later than calendar days after submission of DB Design Development Documents.NPS Review completed no later than calendar days after receipt of 100% Draft DB Construction Documents.
Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents:
Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents and written responses to the NPS 100% Draft DB Construction Document review comments submitted no later than calendar days after receipt of NPS 100% Draft DB Construction Document review comments.
Construction:
Construction completed no later than calendar days after award of the contract.
As-Constructed Drawings:
As- Constructed Drawings completed no later than calendar days after Project Completion.
All DB Design Development, DB Construction Documents and As-Constructed Drawings shall be submitted to the NPS Project Manager.
Information:
NPS Points of Contact:
Contractual:
Contracting Officer (CO): Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address
Contract Specialist (CS): Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address
Technical:
Project Manager (PM) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address
Project Specialist (PS) and Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address
Address:
National Park Service – Denver Service Center
Data and Materials to be provided by the NPS:
The following data and materials will be provided to the DBC and are included in Section 5 of this RFP:
Project Program
Basis of Design Report
Approved Schematic Design Preferred Alternative Documents
NPS Project
PROJECT Requirements
General Requirements:
Scope of Work and Project Summary/Requirements:
The project will consist of the design and construction of Provide a brief description of the project
The project will include, but not be limited to, the following: Edit the sample list to the specific requirements of the project. Add or delete as required.
Definition of Contract Line Items:
The intent of this section is to explain, in general, what is included in each contract line item, limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins. If no item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related line item.
CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 1 – DESIGN: This item consists of (Describe design requirements in brief)
CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 2 – CONSTRUCTION: (This item may be broken up into 2 or more Line Items depending on the type of project. Different fund sources may dictate the need for additional line items like Topography, Geotech, Hazmat etc.)
This item consists of (Describe what is included in this Contract Line Item)
CONTRACT LINE ITEM NO. 3 – OPTION __ (A, B, C, etc) (ITEM TITLE): This item consists of (The scope of an option item must be clearly defined so that if it is awarded and combined with the base contract there will be no conflicts or overlaps. If any portion of this work replaces work in the base contract, be sure to describe that work and call for the price to include a credit or adjustment. If the Option item includes design costs make sure the description includes verbiage reminding the offerer to include those costs. In setting the timeframe for award of the Option make sure to consider the design effort in the total number of days available for award of the Option.
Progress Payments :
Design Phase - Progress payments during the design phase of the work will be based on submission, review, and acceptance of design deliverables.
Construction Phase - Progress payments during construction will be based on the percentage of work completed on items listed on the approved schedule of values. Actual construction completed and in place will form the basis for payment. Verification of the % complete shall be initiated by the Contractor under the direction of a representative of the Contracting Officer, unless the Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance. The Contractor shall make the computations for payment based on the governments verification of work completed and in place for any periods for which progress payments are requested.The Contractor shall furnish the originals of all field notes and all other records relating to the basis for payment, to the Contracting Officer, who shall use them as necessary to determine the final amount of progress payments. The Contractor shall retain copies of all such material furnished to the Contracting Officer.
Project Meetings:
This meeting is more productive if held on site. It is generally easier to get park participants to the meeting and visiting the site after the meeting should be encouraged.
Before scheduling this meeting, Performance and Payment bonds for the construction portion of the project must be submitted and approved. The DB Contractor has 15 calendar days after award to commence with the work, so bonds must be submitted within that time frame to avoid delay to the schedule established .
Design Meeting:
After the award of the contract and acceptance of the Performance and Payment bonds, the CO will arrange a design meeting with the DBC. The meeting agenda shall include the following as a minimum:
Preconstruction Meeting:
The following Part 2 Project Requirement deliverables shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction Meeting.
After 100% Complete DB Construction Documents are approved (or completed portions of DBCDs necessary for fast tracking the project), and prior to the start of construction, the CO will arrange an on-site Preconstruction meeting with the DBC. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:
Progress Meetings:
The DBC shall participate in weekly telephone conference calls with the Contracting Officer, and other project team members to update them on the following meeting agenda items:
Project Schedule:
General: The Contractor shall provide two (2) color copies and one electronic copy of the project schedule after award and before the design meeting. The schedule shall include a detailed design phase with design deliverable submission dates, review periods as well as a summary construction schedule with important milestones included for both phases.
Fully develop the construction portion of the schedule and submit to the Contracting Officer before the Preconstruction meeting or any construction begins. The project schedule shall be updated on a monthly basis throughout the entire contract period and until project substantial completion. The status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before the progress payment request date.
Purpose: The purpose of the project schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of design and construction activities of the DBC. The project schedule will assist the DBC and the Contracting Officer in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the DBC's monthly progress payment requests
Software: The software shall be the latest version of Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner, SureTrak, or approved equal.
Schedule Development: The project schedule shall cover the entire contract period. The late finish date of the project schedule shall be the same date as the established completion date of the contract.
The DBC shall use the Critical Path Method (CPM) with limited use of lead or lag durations between schedule activities. The DBC's project schedule shall consist of procurement activities (including mobilization, submittal, and the fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement items) and construction activities.
The DBC's project schedule shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following for each activity:
In developing the project schedule, the DBC shall be responsible for ensuring that subcontractor work at all tiers, as well as its own work, is included in the project schedule.
The project schedule, as developed, shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. The DBC shall be responsible for ensuring all work sequences are logical and the project schedule shows a coordinated work plan. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be the DBC's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity. Resource loading of each activity shall list all personnel by labor category and equipment type and capacity proposed to complete the activity in the duration shown. Include permit requirements and constraints. Seasonal weather conditions shall be considered and included in the planning and scheduling of all work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures, wind and/or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time.
Project Schedule Updates
Monthly updates: The monthly updating of the project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of the estimate upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract. If, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, the DBC fails or refuses to provide a schedule of values and a complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, the DBC shall be deemed to have not provided the required information upon which the progress payment may be made, and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.
Time Impact Analysis for Contract Modifications, Changes, Delays, and Contractor Requests Requirements: When contract modifications or changes are initiated, delays are experienced, or the DBC desires to revise the project schedule, the DBC shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written time impact analysis illustrating the influence of each modification, change, delay, or DBC request on the contract time.
Time Extensions: Activity delays shall not automatically mean that an extension of the contract time is warranted or due the DBC. It is possible that a modification, change, or delay will not affect existing critical activities or cause non-critical activities to become critical. A modification, change, or delay may result in only absorbing a part of the available total float that may exist within an activity chain of the project schedule, thereby not causing any effect on the contract time. Time extensions will be granted in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Float: Float is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the National Park Service or the DBC. Extension of the contract time will be granted only to the extent the equitable time adjustments to the activity or activities affected by the modification, change, or delay exceeds the total (positive or zero) float available on a particular activity.
Design Requirements:
DB Design Development and Construction Documents:
This element of work shall consist of the preparation of the DB Design Development Documents and DB Construction Documents. All documents shall be prepared using the English System of Weights and Measurements, and shall be prepared in accordance with the DSC Design Standared.
DB Design Development:
DB Construction Documents
Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents:
Address and incorporate 100% Draft DB Construction Documents comments into the Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents and submit, for approval, per the following table, the record set of Complete Stamped and Signed DB Construction Documents for construction, NPS archiving and general use.
Environmental and Sustainability Requirements for Design :
The National Park Service has established environmental and sustainability requirements for the project. Notify the CO if conflicts arise between performance of the work and environmental and sustainability requirements. The National Park Service does not intend to limit alternative means of achieving these requirements.
Specific sustainability requirements for design may be found in Part 3, Performance Requirements, of this document, and the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (refer to Part 5 Attachments). Complete this checklist by concisely explaining how each credit/requirement will be met.
Construction Requirements:
Environmental and Sustainability Requirements:
Specific sustainability requirements generated in design will dictate more stringent environmental requirements for this project. Refer to part 3, Performance Requirements, of this document and the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist. The following are general requirements:
The DBC shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and overseeing the environmental and sustainability requirements of this project. Distribute copies of the environmental and sustainability requirements to the Job Site Foreman and each Subcontractor.
Waste Management Plan: Prior to the scheduled Preconstruction meeting, the Contractor shall submit a draft Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. Develop and implement in accordance with ASTM E1609 and as required in the contract documents. The plan shall include (but not be limited to) the following:
Progress Documentation: Supplemental to the Waste Management Plan, document solid waste disposal, diversion, and cost/revenue analysis and submit a completed worksheet on a monthly basis. Use Appendix A - Project Waste Management Plan Worksheet, and report totals to date for all column headings. Use Appendix B for solid waste volume to weight conversions.
Prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct a meeting with the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed Waste Management Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection.
Minimize Construction Impacts:
The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to minimize the impacts of construction activities:
Edit individual sections as required:
Soil Erosion
Protect against erosion and topsoil depletion. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan required.
Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds
Prevent the introduction and minimize the spread of exotic vegetation and noxious Incorporate the following procedures:
Any fill, rock, or additional topsoil needed shall be obtained from a Government approved source. All areas disturbed by construction shall be re-vegetated using approved native seed and/or plants.
Special Status Species:To protect any unknown or undiscovered threatened, endangered, or special status species, the construction contract will include provisions for the discovery of such. The contractor should contact the park for direction for evaluation of any special species at the site.
Visitor Experience:
The following mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the action alternatives to minimize the impacts of construction activities on the visitor experience:
Air and Water Pollution Control:
Air quality impacts are expected to be temporary and localized. To minimize these impacts, the following actions shall be taken:
To reduce tailpipe emissions, construction equipment shall not be left idling any longer than is necessary for safety and mechanical reasons.
To reduce construction dust, water shall be applied to problem areas. Equipment shall be limited to the fenced project area to minimize soil disturbance and dust generation.
Take all necessary reasonable measures to reduce air and water pollution by any material or equipment used during construction. Keep volatile wastes in covered containers.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): Submit a SWPPP according to the applicable State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) requirements to the Contracting Officer for approval. (See Technical Requirements.) Before starting construction, the Contractor shall implement the approved SWPPP.
Cultural Resources:
An archeological monitor will be present at the work site. If archeological resources are discovered at the project site while the archeological monitor is absent, all work in the vicinity of the discovery must stop immediately, and the discovery must be reported to the CO.
Schedule of Values:
After contract award and before the Design Meeting, submit a schedule of dollar values based on the Contract Price Schedule. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of design deliverables or construction work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the contract line item amount for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component parts of work for each lump-sum item, as described below. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.
Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract line item amount for unit price items.
The total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.
An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed. A cost loaded project schedule is an acceptable substitute for a schedule of values.
Construction Support:
Construction sites will be limited to the smallest feasible area. Ground disturbance and site management will be carefully controlled to prevent undue damage to vegetation, soils, and archeological resources and to minimize air, water, soil, and noise pollution.
Staging is limited in or near the construction area for a construction office or trailer. Construction equipment and material storage shall be located in previously disturbed areas near the construction site. All staging areas shall be returned to pre-construction conditions once construction is complete. Standards for this, and methods for determining when the standards are met, shall be developed in consultation with the CO.
Structures:
Trailers, Storage, Field Offices, Staging Area and Sheds: Location to be approved by the Contracting Officer.
DBC's Field Office: Field office shall be structurally sound construction, and weather tight. The location will be determined by NPS prior to issuing a Start Work Notice.
Storage Sheds: If used, provide weather tight sheds or other covered facilities for storage of materials subject to weather damage.
If used, all temporary water, sewer, sanitary facilities and electric utilities, shall be completely removed upon project completion. Remove temporary utility connections.
The location of the Staging Area for construction equipment will require CO approval.
Construction Zones:
Construction zones shall be fenced with CO approved construction barrier fencing, plastic or portable fencing, before any construction activity. The fencing shall define the construction zone and confine activity to the minimum area required for construction. All protection measures shall be clearly stated in the construction specifications, and workers will be instructed to avoid conducting activities beyond the construction zone as defined by the construction zone fencing.
Protection of Public: Fence, barricade, or otherwise block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. Erect and maintain fencing, barricades, lights, signals, and warning signs in accordance with MUTCD-2003.
The DBC shall protect tree trunks and root systems of trees in or adjacent to work areas.
Special Construction Requirements:
All ARRA projects must display a project sign that meets the ARRA Visitor Information Sign Requirements (attached to the end of Part 2, Project Requirements). The ARRA project sign must be installed in a prominent location on site within 10 days after receiving the Start Work Notice for construction. The sign must be maintained throughout the contract period in like new condition and be removed within 10 days after Substantial Completion.
Parking of Construction Vehicles:
Parking of vehicles shall be limited to existing roads, in legally designated areas, and within approved staging area(s).
Submittals during Construction:
NPS Project Sustainability Checklist: Complete the construction column of the checklist by concisely explaining how each credit/requirement is met. Indicate what products or actions were installed/performed to comply with each credit/requirement.
Material Submittal and Approval Procedures: (Assess which material submittals will require Government approval prior to construction. We typically do not require formal submittals on all materials in a Design Build contract but focus on the major systems and finishes working with the Project Team, decide what submittals will require government approval and list them below. Make sure the technical specifications include GOV in the requirements for the submittals chosen.)
The following submittals will require government approval prior to procurement or performance of the work:
Submit all submittals required in the Project and Performance Requirements and those marked (GOV) in the Specifications. Submit sufficient information based upon the performance specifications for the Government to make an informed decision on compliance or lack of compliance for the items above. Submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16. A copy of the form is included at the end of the Project Requirements.
An on-site independent CM Representative will transmit and receive correspondence between the Denver Service Center and the DBC. Submit construction submittals a minimum of 30 days prior to the need for approval.
Contracting Officer's Review:
Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the Contractor's own risk.
After reviewing submittals, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form CM-16 and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the Contractor. All submitted items will be retained. The DBC is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use.
Samples: Samples shall be large enough to illustrate clearly the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern. Manufacturers' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require additional submittals. After review, the Contracting Officer shall notify the DBC of approval, approved with notations, or disapproved - resubmit.
The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:
APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.
APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications are required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The Contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.
DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The Contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.
Construction Coordination:
Notification: The Contracting Officer (CO) will provide all necessary written notification and/or direction to the contractor. An on-site independent Construction Management Representative (CMR) will co-ordinate the contractor’s construction efforts with the park staff’s daily operations and will transmit and receive correspondence between the Denver Service Center and the DBC. However, the CMR will have no authority to accept or reject work, or to authorize changes to the terms and conditions of the contracts, or to obligate the NPS for time or money.
Digital Images:
Provide (fill in the number of existing condition images required) existing condition images, and (fill in the number of construction progress images required) images per week documenting construction. Maintain index with each set of construction images that identifies the number, date, time, and description for each. Maintain one set of images on CD-R/DVD-R in the field office at the Project site, available at all times for reference.
Take appropriate digital images documenting construction progress and problems, such as capturing items that will not be seen later, etc. Send digital images to recipients on a weekly basis, as directed by Contracting Officer, of each work activity via e-mail in an approved format.
Quality Control:
General
The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Testing shall be the responsibility of an independent testing laboratory. Inspect and test all work as needed to ensure that the quality of materials, workmanship, construction, finish, and functional performance is in compliance with applicable specifications and drawings.
Utilize the attached Accessibility Inspection form to document compliance with the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). Inspect at various stages of construction as needed to insure the finished product meets the guidelines. Fill out the applicable sections of the Accessibility Inspection Report and attach to the Quality Control Daily Report.
Quality Control Daily Reports shall be completed by the Quality Control Supervisor.
Test reports shall be completed by person performing the test.
The Contracting Officer may designate locations of tests.
When deciding whether the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor should be a full time position with no other duties or a position with collateral duties of Project Superintendent, consider the following:
1. Design and complexity of the project.
2. Location of the project.
3. Characteristics of area construction labor market.
4. Duration of project.
5. Cost and type of contract.
6. Amount and type of off-site fabrication.
Quality Control Staff:
The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project Superintendent.
Select the paragraph below for major projects, normally 1 million dollars and above, or for complex projects that require extensive sampling and testing and off-site fabrication. Discuss with appropriate NPS personnel.
The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor shall be assigned no other duties.
The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress.
The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used to assist the Quality Control Supervisor supplemented, as necessary, by additional certified testing technicians.
Testing Laboratory and Equipment:
Submittals
Quality Control Plan: Prior to the Preconstruction meeting, submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan.
If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.
The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified.
No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.
The plan shall include:
· A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties. Include each person's qualifications.
· A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.
· Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.
· Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.
· Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by regulations and laws.
Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report. Utilize the forms attached at the end of this section.
Test Reports: Submit Daily Test Information Sheets with Quality Control Daily Reports.
Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.
Submit three copies of complete test results not later than one calendar days after the test was performed.
If the CQC plan and Quality Control Daily Reports are not submitted as specified, the Contracting Officer may retain all payments until such time a plan is accepted and implemented, or may retain payments for work completed on days there are no Quality Control daily reports.
Accessibility Inspection Report: Submit report (see attached Accessibility inspection report) no later than three calendar days after the inspection was performed.
Off-Site Inspection Reports: Submit prior to shipment.
Execution
Off-Site-Control: Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication.
On-Site Control: Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of the preparatory phase meeting.
Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of the initial and follow-up phases.
Quality Control Phases
Preparatory Phase: Perform before beginning each feature of work.
Review control submittal requirements with personnel directly responsible for the quality control work. As a minimum, the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor and the foreman responsible for the feature of work shall be in attendance.
Review all applicable specifications sections and drawings related to the feature of work.
Ensure that copies of all referenced standards related to sampling, testing, and execution for the feature of work are available on site.
Ensure that provisions have been made for field control testing.
Examine the work area to ensure that all preliminary work has been completed.
Verify all field dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of discrepancies with contract documents.
Ensure that necessary equipment and materials are at the project site and that they comply with approved shop drawings and submittals.
Document all preparatory phase activities and discussions on the Contractor's Quality Control Daily Report.
Initial Phase: As soon as work begins, inspect and test a representative portion of a particular feature of work for quality of workmanshipChanges occur in the applicable quality control staff, on-site production supervision, or work crew.Work on a particular feature of work is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity.
Documentation:
Maintain Quality Control Daily Reports, Daily Test Report Information Sheets, and Accessibility Inspection Reports (attached) of quality control activities and tests.
Quality Control Daily Reports may not be substituted for other written reports required under clauses of the contract, such as Disputes, Differing Site Conditions, or Changes.
Enforcement:The Contractor shall stop work on any item or feature pending satisfactory correction of any deficiency noted by the quality control staff or the Contracting Officer.
Working Hour Restrictions:
All work and deliveries shall be limited to the weekday hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. No work shall occur on National Park Service holidays or weekends without prior approval.
Temporary Services:
Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.
Fire Protection Equipment: Observe and enforce standards of fire prevention. No open fires shall be allowed.
Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one fire extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment. Extinguishers shall have a minimum UL rating of 2-A:10-B:C. A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.
Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited.
Welding: Cutting by torch or welding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided.
Electricity and Lighting: Make arrangements with utility company for metered connection to existing utility and pay all costs. Coordinate work with Contracting Officer. Temporary electrical work shall meet requirements of the current version of NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 590. When temporary connections are removed, restore existing utility services to their original condition.
Telephone: The DBC shall make arrangements with the local telephone company and pay all costs if the DBC wants to have job-site telephone service.
Water: DBC shall provide potable water and pay all costs.
Heating and Cooling: Furnish temporary heating and cooling. Use of permanent heating and cooling system shall not be allowed without written authorization from Contracting Officer. When the permanent heating and cooling system is approved for use as temporary heating and cooling, pay all costs until final acceptance. Install new filters before final acceptance. Equipment warranties shall start on date of Final Acceptance.
Accident Prevention Program: Prior to the Preconstruction Meeting submit an accident prevention program. The program must be accepted by the NPS before any on site work can begin. The program shall comply with OSHA and project requirements. Include the following:
Accident Reporting: Reportable accidents, defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to contractor’s personnel, NPS employees or the public, property damage of any accident in excess of $100 and fires, must be reported within seven days. Complete an Accident/Property Damage Report (attached Form CM-22) and forward to the Contracting Officer.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner. Do not allow employees to work if their abilities are impaired. Operators of all equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment.
Accident Prevention Products: Provide the following:
Training: Provide training for first aid and hazardous material handling and storage.
Field Engineering:
The DBC shall set initial construction stakes establishing lines, slopes, grades, reference points, base lines and bench marks as required. The DBC shall execute the work in accordance with these stakes, and perform all additional staking necessary to execute the work.All existing survey control utilized for this project shall be preserved. Controls that are destroyed by the DBC shall be replaced by the DBC at their expense.
Project Close-out
Project Record Drawings: Maintain one complete full-size set of contract drawings and one full-size set of vendor-supplied drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions using National Park Servicing standards to show actual constructed conditions. Keep record drawings current. Certification of accuracy and completeness will be required for monthly payment requisitions. On completion of the total project, submit complete record drawings.
Cleaning: Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces. Thoroughly clean building interiors. Pick up and remove all construction debris from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.
Before submitting a request for final inspection, submit the following:
Operation and Maintenance Data: Provide one of 3-ring binders with operation and maintenance data, to the Contacting Officer for review, prior to the final inspection. Data shall include manufacturer's standard literature, equipment data sheets, vendor-furnished as-built drawings; custom written data not included in manufacturer’s standard literature; schedules, warranties, parts lists, test results, and subcontractor list.
System Demonstration and Training: Train designated personnel in adjustment, operation, including seasonal and emergency operations, if applicable; maintenance; and safety requirements of equipment and systems. Training plan as required by commissioning: Training plan shall include the following for each training session:
Dates, start and finish times, and locations;
Outline of the information to be presented;
Names and qualifications of the presenters;
List of texts and other materials required to support
Substantial Completion and Final Inspection:
Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.When work is determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies ("Punch List") to be corrected before final acceptance. The Contracting Officer will issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. If work is not determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will notify the DBC in writing. After completing work, the DBC shall resubmit certification and request a new final inspection.If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the list of deficiencies within 30 calendar days, as weather permits.
Acceptance of the work: After all deficiencies have been corrected, the Contracting Officer will issue a Letter of Acceptance.
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