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This is a solicitation for Project No. A-18-162, Repair Quarters 872, 874 and 878 at Camp Zama. The solicitation is an invitation for bid requiring a bid guarantee and performance bond. Offerors must contact the listed points of contact to obtain the required drawings attachment. Offerors must be authorized to operate and do business in Japan, where contract performance will occur. The resulting contractor must obtain any necessary licenses and permits to comply with Japanese government laws and regulations applicable to work performance.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY GARRISON JAPAN
DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS
APO Area Pacific 96343-5006
CONTRACT SPECIFICATION
FOR
A-18-162
(JH-00019-8J)
REPAIR QUARTERS 872, 874 AND 878
AT
CAMP ZAMA
14 Nov 19
A18162
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 01 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 35 43 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 01 DEMOLITION
02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCING
03 30 01 CONCRETE
DIVISION 05 - METALS
05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 14 00 FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING
07 15 00 ETHYLENE VINYL ACETATE (EVA) RESIN WATERPROOFING
07 21 16 INSULATION
07 54 20 POLYVINYL-CHLORIDE ROOFING
07 92 00 SEALANTS
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 ALUMINUM RESIN COMPOSITE SASH (COVER METHOD)
08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE
08 81 00 GLAZING
DIVISION 09 - FINISHES
09 22 03 SUPPORTS FOR GYPSUM BOARD AND OTHER BOARDS OF
WALLS/CEILINGS
09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARDS / OTHER BOARDS
09 30 01 CERAMIC AND PORCELAIN TILE
09 65 01 RESILIENT FLOORING
09 67 23 CEMENT MORTAR AND OTHER FLOOR FINISH MATERIALS
09 90 03 PAINTS AND COATINGS
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
12 32 00 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1
23 00 00 VENTILATION SYSTEMS
23 00 03 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
23 31 13 METAL DUCTS
23 64 26 CHILLED-HOT AND WATER PIPING SYSTEMS
23 82 19 FAN COIL UNITS
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 51 00 LIGHTING
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 23 00 EXCAVATION AND FILL
-- End of Project Table of Contents --
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2
SECTION 01 11 01
SUMMARY OF WORK
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
The work covered by these contract documents consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform all operations required to complete ready for use the facility and equipment as indicated on drawings unless otherwise specified herein this specification.
1.2 SUBMITTALS
The following shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Safety Plan Environmental Training Comprehensive Construction Plan Memorandum for Hazardous Material Usage drawing and specification bindings
SD-11 Closeout Submittals
As-Built Drawing Photographic Records
1.3 PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF WORK
The following principal features are expressed in general terms and in no way shall limit the responsibility of the contractor in performing all work indicated or required to provide a complete and usable facility.
Architectural Work
a. Abate lead based paint (LBP) on existing cart port steel posts and beams.
b. Clean existing cart port roof, exterior storage roof, exterior walls by high pressured water.
c. Remove and dispose of existing bituminous roofing sheets, roof drainage system and other incidental items as shown on drawings.
d. Provide new mechanical fastened polyvinyl chloride waterproof roofing sheets, insulations, roof drainage system, and other incidental items as shown on drawings.
e. Provide new polyurethane waterproof coating, and surface preparation on existing water proof mortar roof of the exterior storage.
f. Apply new high durable / reflectance and Eco-friendly waterproofing coating for existing cart port roof.
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g. Remove and dispose of existing aluminum sliding windows, doors, and all other necessary items except frames, and provide new aluminum sliding windows, doors, aluminum flashing aluminum trims, caulking compound, and all other necessary items by using the cap cover method on existing frames.
h. Remove and dispose of existing ceiling boards, insulations, edge molding and other incidental items, and provide new ceiling gypsum boards, insulations, PVC edge molding and other items indicated on drawings.
i. Remove and dispose of existing bathroom interior wall/floor/ceiling materials, concrete block wall, washstand counters, bath tubs and all other bath room accessories, and provide new waterproof for floor and walls, finished materials, washstand counters, bath tubs, all other bath room accessories.
j. Replace existing kitchen counters, cabinets, and all other kitchen accessories with new as shown on drawings.
k. Replcae existing vinyl composition tiles and base boards with new ones.
l. Conduct paint work and surface preparations as shown on drawings.
Mechanical Work
a. Remove and dispose of existing plumbing fixtures, related cold/hot/chilled/heating/drain piping, thermal insulations, fan coil units, heat recovery ventilation, kitchen hood fan, exhaust fans, duct materials and all other related accessories.
b. Provide new plumbing fixtures, cold/hot water and drain piping, pipe insulations and all other related accessories.
c. Provide new fan coil units, chilled/heating water and drain piping, various valves, pipe insulations, switches, sensors and all other related accessories.
d. Provide new heat recovery ventilators, exhaust fans, range hood fans, duct, insulations, switches, and all other related accessories.
e. Install Government Furnished Materials (GFM); dishwasher and garbage disposer in accordance with installation instruction.
Provide all necessary adapters and related accessories for installation and connection to the existing/new plumbing system.
f. Disinfect all cold water piping prior to distribution of water.
g. Provide bacteriological analysis for potable water prior to connecting/operating of existing water service and new water piping system.
h. Test, adjust and measure new HVAC systems to meet manufacturer's criteria and contract requirements.
Electrical Work
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a. Remove and dispose of existing lighting fixtures, tumbler switches, selector switches, receptacle outlets and conduit wiring.
b. Provide new lighting fixtures, tumbler switches, selector switches, receptacle outlets, step-down transformers, and conduit wiring.
c. Provide new conduit wiring to accommodate mechanical equipment.
d. Install GFM; ceiling fans and smoke alarms and conduit wiring, and provide new reinforcement for installation of GFM.
e. Provide new ceiling access hatches for new step-down transformers installed above ceiling.
1.4 INSTALLATION/BASE PASS
The prime contractor shall be responsible for all passes issued to his own or his subcontractor's employees under this contract. The Contractor shall take the necessary steps to secure base passes required for personnel and vehicles to enter the installation facility to perform the work for the contract. The Contractor shall bear the expenses for all documents required on their behalf to procure military installation base passes. The contractor shall return all applicable passes upon termination of employment or completion of this contract to the Pass Section, and a certificate of receipt shall be obtained. Final payment will be withheld until the contractor has been relieved of all accountability and/or obtained the necessary pass clearance certificate for Government issued installation/base passes used in the performance of this contract.
The U.S. Government will issue all required Installation/Base Passes and Controlled Area Badges to contractor personnel at no cost to the Contractor. Vehicle insurance certificates are required to obtain Vehicle Passes and must cover the automobile liability insurance in the types and minimum amounts of (a) Bodily Injury - ¥30,000,000 per person per occurrence, in addition to the Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI), and (b) Property Damage - ¥3,000,000 per occurrence.
Contractor personnel are required to comply with U.S. Army Regulation 190-5,USARJ Supplement 1 to AR 190-5 for personnel passes requirements.
Contractors are also required to comply with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Regulation 190-13 for vehicle pass requirements, and all other necessary requirements by U.S Government. These regulations are available for the selected contractor's review upon personnel and/or vehicle pass issuance.
Other Country Nations (OCN): The Security Forces on each base control entry to the base. Under certain circumstances, the OCN might be denied entry. It is the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate with Security Forces at each base when there is a question about particular circumstances.
The Contractors may enter the U.S installations 30 minutes prior to the time indicated in the paragraph 1.5 Availability of Facility.
1.5 AVAILABILITY OF FACILITY
The facility will be made available to the contractor from 8:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M., Monday through Friday, 5 days a week, excluding U.S. holidays
SECTION 01 11 01 Page 3 but including Japanese legal holidays.
U.S. Holidays:
1st of January New Year's Day 3rd Monday of January Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday 3rd Monday of February Washington's Birthday Last Monday of May Memorial Day 4th of July Independence Day 1st Monday of September Labor Day 2nd Monday of October Columbus Day 11th of November Veterans Day 4th Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day 25th of December Christmas Day
Special Conditions:
On-Site construction work for each building shall be 120 calendar days.
The sequence of cosntruction shall be coordinated with the Government prior to the actual construction work.
However, in order to minimize inconvenience to the facility users, utility outages, if needed, may require work outside the normal working hours/days stated above. The contractor shall coordinate any outage through the Construction Inspector in advance, as specified in this specification.
However, the working days and hours may vary depending on individual project work sites such as hospital, child care center/school, restricted area, etc., and work scopes requiring utility outages, noisy demolition work (such as removal of concrete), physical removal of hazardous materials from occupied space, etc., which may be required to perform after the normal working hours or on weekends (including U.S. legal holidays). Work at times other than normal working hours may be arranged if coordinated at least 14 calendar days in advance and if approved by the Contracting Officer.
In order to minimize inconvenience to the facility users, utility outages, if needed, may require work outside the normal working hours/days stated above. The Contractor shall coordinate any outage through the Construction Inspector in advance, as specified in this General Provisions and this specification.
Considering such factors, working days and hours will be determined by the government. The working conditions will be addressed at each job site visit and jointly be confirmed. At that time, if any adjustment is required by the contractor due to variance to the normal working conditions above, the contractor shall submit the intent to the government. Variance to the normal working conditions including adjustment, if any and as mutually agreed upon, will be incorporated into contract.
If the contractor desires to work other than normal working days and hours for his convenience, the contractor must have approval from the government.
If approval is authorized, the contractor should refrain from any work that covers, conceals, or buries any portion of the work requirements. All work done during other than normal working conditions will be readily visible and available for the government inspections the following normal work day.
Work performed under other than normal working conditions when required by the contractor will not be entitled to any adjustment to the contract terms.
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Noise greater than 70 decibels(db) vibration producing work in occupied buildings shall be done outside of core hours (0800 – 1645) unless written permission is given by the Government.
1.6 UTILITIES
Water and electric utilities may be furnished by the U.S. Government at no cost to the contractor for each contract project only at construction site if available and approved by the Government.
Cross Connection: Contractor shall be responsible for preventing actual or potential cross connections between potable and non-potable water supply during the construction work. The contractor must notify the Construction Inspector for use, installation or maintenance of potable water service connection to ensure the following provision:
a. No water service connection will be installed / maintained to / at any premises where actual or potential cross connections to the potable water system may exist, unless such actual or potential cross connections are properly abated or controlled.
b. No connection will be installed or maintained whereby an auxiliary water supply may enter a public water system, unless such auxiliary water supply will have been approved by the Construction Inspector.
c. No water service connection will be installed / maintained to / at any premises in which the plumbing system, facilities and fixtures have not been constructed and installed using acceptable plumbing practices.
1.6.1 Utility Outage
The contractor shall submit a schedule of outage to the Construction Inspector and shall notify the Construction Inspector in writing no less than 21 days in advance of the proposed interruptions. Coordinate with the Construction Inspector when this requirement of 21 days cannot be met.
1.6.2 Fire Protection System Outage
Provide at least 21 calendar days advance notice of planned utility outages including fire systems. Coordinate with the Construction Inspector when this requirement of 21 days cannot be met. In each request, specify each utility disconnected, the time and date the service will be deactivated and the anticipated time and date service will be reactivated. Do not disconnect or deactivate any base utility systems without advance Government Construction Inspector approval. Fire system disconnection and reactivation requires the coordination with Fire and Emergency Service Division through the Construction Inspector. No utility outages will be permitted until the contractor has submitted the request form and receives an approval of the Construction Inspector, and other applicable personnel.
1.7 TEMPORARY TELEPHONE
Upon request, the contractor may install in his field office a Government telephone (Class B) for his use, based on his normal submission of a work order to the area communication officer. All expenses generated from, or related to his use of such instrument will be borne by the contractor.
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1.8 OCCUPANCY
The facilities/areas will not be occupied. The contractor shall provide the construction plan and schedule to be coordinated with the Construction Inspector for all work to be performed.
1.9 REGULATIONS
1.9.1 Fire
The contractor shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the U.S.
Army and USAG-J Regulations 420-90, and ensure compliance by all subcontractors. All temporary wiring at the construction site shall be installed with ground fault protection.
1.9.2 Safety
The contractor shall not commence work at the job site until an Accident Prevention Plan and Job Hazard Analysis are submitted for review and approved by the Contracting Officer. The contractor is responsible for reviewing Section 1 of EM 385-1-1, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Safety and Health Requirements manual. The contractor shall be responsible to submit the Accident Prevention Plan and Job Hazard Analysis. The Contractor shall obtain approval and signature from the Safety Office prior to submitting to the Contracting Officer.
1.9.3 Environmental Training
All work pertinent to environmental protection such as storm water, hazardous waste, solid waste and lead-based paint shall follow the requirements of Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) and Army Technical Manual 38-410. Per the AR200-1 and the USAG-J Regulation 200-1, EMS Management Manual of latest edition, all the contractor personnel are required to complete the Environmental Management System Awareness training prior to commencing operation on any United States Army Garrison Japan facilities. The certificates shall be submitted for review and approved by the Contracting Officer.
1.9.4 Project Manager (PM)
The PM is responsible for the overall management of the contract. The project manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years similar work experience as PM, and have one of following licenses; 1st Class Certified Construction Engineer, 1st Class Architect and Professional Engineer (PE).
The PM shall maintain oversight of contract proposals prepared by the contractor staff and be authorized to negotiate contract terms and sign contract documents on behalf of the contractor. The PM shall be available to the Contracting Officer or his representatives upon request. The PM shall have overall responsibility for all operations for this MACC contract and be authorized to make decisions, negotiate contract terms and sign contract documents on behalf of the contractor.
1.9.5 Construction Quality Control (CQC) Manager
The CQC Manager shall develop the CQC Plan for specific contract. The CQC Plan shall define the method of construction, procedures, system and activities which include tests and inspections to ensure the construction are execute in the most effective manner with compliance to the contract obligations. The CQC manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years of
SECTION 01 11 01 Page 6 similar work experience as a CQC Manager on Construction quality control similar to this contract, and 1st Class Certified Construction Engineer.
The CQC Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who shall be responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. This CQC Manager also shall review and sign all submittal materials prior to the submissions.
1.9.6 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Per EM 385-1-1, the contractor shall appoint an SSHO for this project. The contractor shall submit the copy of training certificate to the Contracting Officer for approval.
The SSHO shall have the following qualifications, and a minimum of five (5) years similar work experience as SSHO:
a. 30 hours OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years. Completion of the OSHA construction safety class or equivalent shall be submitted as part of the APP (Accident Prevention Plan) submittal.
b. Host Nation Safety Training will be considered to meet this training requirement. The Japan Construction Occupational Safety and Health Association (JCOSHA) provides the construction safety course "Kouji Shunin" or "Course for Construction Site Managers", which is an acceptable equivalent to the 30 hours OSHA Construction Safety Course.
1.9.7 Site Manager (Genba Dairinin)
Site manager as "Superintendent" shall be selected for every contract as a minimum. The site managers shall be licensed for appropriate discipline of architecture, mechanical, piping, electrical, civil, or landscape suitable for each contract; 1st or 2nd Sekoukanri-gishi, and also shall have a minimum of five (5) years of similar work experience as a site manager.
The contractor shall submit the copy of licenses to the Contracting Officer for approval. The qualification requirements for the alternate site manager(s) are the same as for the project site manager. The Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the work a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.
The site manager must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance conforming to local laws and regulations, but not limited to Industrial Safety and Health Act (Roudou anzen eisei hou), Building Standards Act ( Kenchiku kijyun hou), Outline of Prevention Measures for Public accident during Construction Work, Architectural / Civil work (Kensetsu kouji koushuu saigai boushi taisaku youkou, Kennchiku-hen / Doboku-hen), Technical Guideline for Safety in Construction (Kennchiku kouji anzen sekou gijyutsu shishin). The site manager must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule, construction drawings/specification, and understanding the actual construction site and condition for preparing the contractor's submittals such as shop drawings.
The site manager is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day production, operation and schedule adherence on the project at site. The site manager or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.
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1.10 GUIDANCES AND REFERENCES
The matters that have not been described in Government drawings and/or specifications shall refer to the latest editions of following Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) publications:
Public Building Master Guide Specifications for Architectural Work ( Kohkyou Kenchiku Kouji Hyoujyun Shiyou-sho Kenchiku Kouji hen)
Public Building Master Guide Specifications for Electrical Work ( Kohkyou Kenchiku Kouji Hyoujyun Shiyou-sho Denki Setsubi Kouji-hen)
Public Building Master Guide Specifications for Mechanical Work ( Kohkyou Kenchiku Kouji Hyoujyun Shiyou-sho (Kikai Setsubi Kouji hen)
Public Building Standard Detail Drawings for Architectural Work ( Kenchiku Kouji Hyoujyun Shousaizu)
Building Standard Detail Drawings for Electrical Work (Koukyou Kenchiku Setsubi Kouji Hyoujyunzu (Denki Setsubi Kouji hen)
Building Standard Detail Drawings for Mechanical Work (Koukyou Kenchiku Setsubi Kouji Hyoujyunzu (Kikai Setsubi hen)
Outline of Architectural Construction Management (Kenchiku Kouji Sekou Kanri Youkou) (Kouji Sekou Kanri Youkou Kaitei Iinkai hen)
Outline of Mechanical Construction Management (Kitai Setsubi Kouji Sekou Kanri Youkou Duct Kouji hen) (Kouji Sekou Kanri Youkou Kaitei Iinkai hen)
Outline of Electrical Construction Management (Denki Setsubi Kouji Sekou Kanri Youkou) (Kouji Sekou Kanri Youkou Kaitei Iinkai hen)
1.11 DAMAGE TO FACILITIES
1.11.1 General
All damaged portions incurred due to replacement and installation work shall be repaired and restored to match the original condition by the contractor at no cost to the Government.
1.11.2 Utilities
In the event of the contractor-caused utility failure/disruption, the contractor will first make the area safe, then immediately contact the Construction Inspector and the Contracting Officer. The Construction Inspector is responsible for coordination with the Engineering Division, DPW. If the damaged utilities were previously known or shown to the contractor, and there was negligence on his part, the utilities will be repaired by the contractor in a timely manner at no cost to the Government.
1.12 PLAN, SCHEDULE, AND PERMITS
1.12.1 Comprehensive Construction Plan
Per each contract, the contractor shall submit the Comprehensive Construction Plan (Sougou Sekou Keikaku-sho) consisting of six (6) items as
SECTION 01 11 01 Page 8 shown below within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
The Comprehensive Construction Plan (Sougou Sekou Keikaku-sho) shall include "Table of Content", "1. Overview", "2. Key Management Structure and Construction Teams", "3. Contractor's Quality Control (QC) Plan", "4. a list of Work Procedure", "5. Construction Schedule" and "6. Temporary Protection Plans". The construction work shall be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the Comprehensive Construction Plan as well as other required submittal(s). The Comprehensive Construction Plan (Sougou Sekou Keikaku-sho) shall be closely linked with Work Procedures (Koushubetsu Sekou Keikaku-sho) in each section. The details of Work Procedure ( Koushubetsu Sekou Keikaku-sho) shall be submitted to the Government for approval in accordance with each section of the contract specification.
The specific work(s) shall be permitted to proceed only after acceptance of the specific area(s) of Work Procedure(s) (Koushubetsu Sekou Keikaku-sho) as well as other required shop drawing(s) and tests/inspection report(s) for the ONLY area(s) of accepted Work Procedure(s) and other submittal(s).
If the contractor shall proceed any construction work without proper written Government acceptance(s) and submittal process of any required submittal(s) in a timely and effective manner, the Government shall have rights to ask demolition and reconstruction work(s) for the area(s) which does not have proper process and Government acceptance(s) of submittals at no additional cost and/or time to the Government in order to comply with proper process(s)/acceptance(s) for submittal(s) and actual construction work.
1. Overview (Kouji gaiyou)
2. Key Management Structure and Construction Teams: Provide Organizational chart, list of subcontractors, sub-subcontractors and suppliers (Sekou taisei daichou). The list shall include Project Manager (PM), Construction Quality Control Manager (CQC), Site Manager ( Genba Dairinin), Safety Manager/SSHO, and each team leader (Shokuchou) of every discipline in this project. The list shall consist of the copies of license(s), certification(s) of certified skill workers ( Ginoushikakusha), skilled workers (Ginoushi), three (3) years of work experiences (Shokumu Keireki-sho) for each rolls in similar construction projects. Each manager and team leader shall be appropriate licensed personnel (Shikakusha) and certified skilled workers/skilled workers (Ginoushikakusha / Ginoushi) in accordance with the Outline of Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical Construction Management.
3. Contractor's Quality Control (QC) Plan: Provide the Contractor's Quality Control (QC) Plan as described below.
a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff will implement the Contractor's QC plan for all aspects of the work specified. Include a QC System Manager who reports to the project superintendent.
b. The name, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.
c. Template of check lists: Template of check list shall have two signature blocks for CQC and Site Manager (Genba Dairinin).
Detailed description work(s) of test/inspection in check lists shall be submitted by the the Work Procedure(s) (Koushubetsu Sekou
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Keikaku-sho) in accordance with sections of the contract specification.
d. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the prime contractor which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQC Manager, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. Letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities will be issued by the CQC Manager. Copies of these letters must be furnished to the Government.
e. Control, verification, and acceptance testing/inspection procedures/check lists for each specific test/inspection to include the test/inspection name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested/inspected, test/inspection frequency, and person responsible for each test/inspection.
f. Procedures for tracking construction construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action.
Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.
Note: Detailed descriptions of test(s) and inspections in check lists shall be included testing and inspection procedures for each specific test and inspection to include the test and inspection name, feature of work to be tested and inspection, test frequency, and person responsible for each test/inspection. Detailed descriptions in check lists shall be submitted by the the Work Procedure(s) (Koushubetsu Sekou Keikaku-sho) in accordance with sections of the contract specification. The approved check list(s) shall be confirmed and signed by the CQC and Site Manager ( Genba Dairinin), and submitted to the Government for acceptance in a timely and effective manner prior to the next process of work(s).
4. A list of Work Procedures: Provide a list of required Work Procedures (Koushubetsu Sekou Keikaku-sho) for each Section of contract specification.
5. Construction Schedule: The Contractor shall provide a construction schedule showing proposed actual construction start and completion dates as well as major portions of work. The construction schedule shall be in DPW standard format. The Construction Schedule shall be clearly understandable to the contractor and the Government personnel, shows critical items, has sufficient detail to facilitate the work and allow the Government personnel to determine accurately the contractor’s progress. The construction schedule must show submission/approval date(s) of submittals, Government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, all on-site construction, inspection, testing, quality control tests/inspections, and closeout activities.
Government and Contractor on-site work activities must be driven by calendars that reflect Saturdays, Sundays and all Federal Holidays as non-work days.
6. Temporary Protection Plans (Kasetsu Keikaku-sho): Upon request by the Government the Contractor shall provide appropriate temporary protection measures to protect workers and Government personnel at the
SECTION 01 11 01 Page 10 construction work site during construction, and submit the temporary protection plans, fall protection plan, fire prevention plan, dust control, noise control, etc to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to on-site work. The Contractor shall be responsible to minimize the inconvenience and avoid any danger to Government personnel and workers.
1.12.2 Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Excavation Permit (Rev. 18 April 2017)
It is the contractor's responsibility to prepare the Excavation Permit at their own expense. The contractor shall not commence work for any excavation, 100 mm or more in depth at the job site until the DPW Excavation Permit form is submitted to the Construction Inspector reviewed and approved by the listed DPW organizations, Security Police, Fire Department, Safety, Communications, Commercial Utility Company and DPW Director. Only after the permit is approved and signed by organizations and other agencies listed in the DPW Excavation Permit, may the contractor commence with the excavation work. Without a permit, the excavation work will be stopped, until such the time an approved permit is obtained. The contractor shall provide and prepare followings as miminum:
1. All utility maps in the vicinity of the excavation work site.
2. Work site drawing (excavation area including measurement (Length, Width, and Depth).
3. Safety measures/plan during/after excavation work to prevent potential accidents.
4. Traffic plan if excavation impacts the traffic including pedestrian flow.
1.12.3 License for Heavy Equipment Operators
In the case of using heavy equipment in the Government properties, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the license for heavy equipment to the Safety Office through the Construction Inspector prior to actual commencement.
1.13 QUALITY CONTROL/CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
The contractor shall establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system in compliance with the contract clause entitled Inspection of Construction. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations, which comply with contract requirements. The system shall cover construction operations both onsite and offsite, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence.
1.14 SIGNAGE
The requirements for the signs, their contents, and locations are discussed with the Construction Inspector. Erect sign(s) within 15 days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Correct the data required by the safety sign(s) daily.
1.14.1 Off Limits and Wet Paint Sign(s)
The contractor shall make stenciled 600mm x 900mm, "OFF LIMITS" and "WET PAINT" signs made of sheet metal or plywood as required and prominently
SECTION 01 11 01 Page 11 post these at the job site.
1.14.2 Project Identification Sign
Prior to initiating any work on site, provide a project identification sign at each work site directed by the Construction Inspector. Construct sign, in accordance with Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 310-1-6a, shall include DPW logo, government point of contact (POC) information, project title, project #,site location, contractor's POC. Maintain the sign throughout the life of the project. Upon the government acceptance of a project work,remove the sign from the construction site at the contractor's expense. The sign shall be made of 3mm thick aluminum resin composite plate with a maximum size of 1,830mm x 1,220mm. Upon Notice To Proceed issued, Construction Inspector will notify the size of sign when smaller size is suitable to work site.
1.15 SOLID WASTES
Solid waste (construction and demolition debris, etc.) generated from this project shall be recycled/disposed of at an authorized off-base facility/facilities in accordance with Chapter 7 of JEGS, ARs-200-1 (Environmental Protection and Enhancement) and 420-49 (Utility Services) as well as applicable host nation's laws and regulations.
1.16 WORK RECORDS
1.16.1 As-Built Drawing
The Government may provide the Contractor current As-Built Drawings (hard copy) to develop new As-Built Drawings reflecting all completed work. A copy of the drawings shall be kept at the work site during construction to show all changes from the original documents generated by modifications and the exact as-built locations, sizes, types of equipment, hidden utilities or other items. Upon completion of the installation and prior to final inspection, the contractor shall submit a copy of draft As-Built drawings and CADD data. The Contractor shall submit the final As-Built Drawings (DXF formatted drawings and PDF file).
1.16.2 Photographic Records
The contractor shall submit the photographic records of each sequence of work which will be hidden or if it is difficult to examine the condition of work, such as reinforcement for concrete, underground piping system, air duct system above ceiling and etc in accordance with the Kauji Shashin no Torikata, Kenchiku hen and Kenchiku Setsubi hen. The contractor shall submit colored photo records in two different types, CD and hard copy booklet style.
1.17 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
1.17.1 Written Communication in English
All submittals required under this contract (including but not limited to:
safety analysis plan, quality control plan, all correspondence, and all other written communications, documents, drawings, reports, manuals, etc.)
shall be written in English or translated into English before being provided to the Government by the contractor.
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1.17.2 English Speaking Representative
At all times during the contract period the contractor shall have an employee capable of fluent bilingual (Japanese & English) speech at the job site. The bilingual interpreter shall have the capability to receive and issue technical explanations and instructions between the Government representative and the contractor.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF MATERIALS
The contractor shall submit the memorandum for hazardous material usage that pledges the conformance of the following requirements signed and sealed by the authority of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for selecting and determining the materials used for this contract for conformance with this specification. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a hazardous material (HM) inventory and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs/SDSs in English) prior to such HM being delivered to the job sites.
a. Do not use materials containing greater than 0.1 % asbestos.
b. Do not use coatings having a lead content greater than 1.0 milligram per square centimeters, or 0.06% / 600 ppm by weight of nonvolatile content, but preferably less 0.009% / 90 ppm by weight of nonvolatile content. Further, do not use materials containing detectable mercury, chromium and cadmium by atomic absorption spectrum (AAS) deemed as Heavy Metal-Based Paint (HMBP).
c. Do not use materials containing chlorpyrifos.
d. Use Formaldehyde Rated of 4-stars for all products.
2.2 INSPECTION AND RANDOM SAMPLING BY THE GOVERNMENT
The Government reserves the right to inspect all materials to be used in performance of the project and to take samples to examine the contents of asbestos, lead, etc. to measure the compliance with these requirements specified in this specifications. Whenever the Government becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public, Government personnel or workers, the Government will notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and direct immediate initiation of corrective action at the Contractor's sole cost. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor' representative at the work site, is considered sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor must immediately take corrective action to replace the noncompliance with materials/equipment complied with the requirements. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Government may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor is not entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this contract.
2.3 DRAWING AND SPECIFICATIONBINDINGS (SEIHON)
The contractor shall provide four (4) drawing and specification bindings to
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The drawing and specification bindings shall be the "A4" size when it is folded.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 SHOP DRAWINGS / DETAILED DRAWINGS
Government contract drawings shall not be acceptable for as shop drawings and detailed drawing. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale on actual construction site(s).
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
PART 1 GENERAL
The contractor shall perform the work minimizing environmental pollution and damage as the result of construction and/or demolition operations.
Environmental pollution and damage is the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life;
affect other species of importance to humankind; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural and/or historical purposes. The control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of land, water, and air, and includes management of visual aesthetics, noise, solid waste, as well as other pollutants. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract.
1.1 REFERENCE
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
JAPAN ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNING STANDARDS (JEGS)
1.2 SUBMITTALS
The following shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Environmental Protection Plan
1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
After award of Contract and prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall schedule and conduct a meeting with the Construction Inspector to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop a mutual understanding relative to the details of environmental protection. The requirements for this meeting may be fulfilled during the coordination and mutual understanding meeting.
1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN
Prepare and submit an Environmental Protection Plan to the Environmental Division office through the Construction Inspector. At a minimum, address the following elements in accordance with this section:
a. Methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas like trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and ground cover, landscape features, air and water quality, storm water, fish and wildlife, soil, historical, archaeological, and cultural resources.
b. Procedures to be implemented to provide the required environmental protection, to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, and to
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c. Sediment tracking control plan including measures to reduce erosion of temporary roadbeds by construction traffic, especially during wet weather, and the amount of mud transported onto paved public roads by vehicles or runoff.
d. Spill prevention measures, including, but not limited to, lists of chemicals / wastes (including rinse water), hazards, quantities, storage methods and signs, and procedures for storage / use / disposal.
e. Spill response plan, including, but not limited to, actions to be taken, notification procedures, spill response equipment / spill kits, and personal protective equipment.
Revise and resubmit Plan as required by the Environmental Division office.
Approval of Contractor's Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
1.5 PERMITS
The contractor shall obtain all needed permits or licenses. The Government will not obtain any permits for the subject project; see Contract Clause PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The contractor shall be responsible for implementing the terms and requirements of the appropriate permits as needed and for payment of all fees.
1.6 NOTIFICATION
The Construction Inspector will notify the contractor in writing of any observed noncompliance with the previously mentioned local laws or regulations, permits, and other elements of the contractor's environmental protection plan. The contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, inform the Construction Inspector of proposed corrective action and take such action when approved. If the contractor fails to comply promptly, the Construction Inspector may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No time extensions shall be granted or costs or damages allowed to the contractor for any such suspensions.
1.7 SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PLAN (SPRP)
The contractor shall follow the installation SPRP plan and pollution contingency plan in case of spill or release of POL and/or hazardous substances. The Contractor shall immediately notify Fire and Emergency Services, Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), U.S. Army Garrison Japan of any spill incidents that occur on the installation through the Emergency Phone Number. The Contractor shall be liable for containment and clean-up of the site.
1.8 CONTRACTOR FACILITIES AND WORK AREAS
The contractor's field offices, staging areas, stockpile storage, and temporary buildings shall be placed in areas designated on the drawings or as directed by the Construction Inspector. Temporary movement or relocation of contractor facilities shall be made only when approved by the Construction Inspector. It is the contractor's responsibility to prepare the Soil Stock Yard Permit at their own expense. For details, the
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Comply with applicable regulations and these specifications. Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work performed under this Contract in their existing condition or restore to an equivalent or improved condition as approved by the Contracting Officer.
3.1.1 Water Resources
Comply with requirements of JEGS. Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. Store and service construction equipment at areas designated for collection of oil wastes. Prevent ponding of stagnant water conducive to mosquito breeding habitat. Prevent run-off from site during demolition and construction operations.
3.1.2 Land Resources
Prior to construction, identify land resources to be preserved within the work area. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms without permission from the Contracting Officer.
3.1.2.1 Erodible Soils
Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils, except where the constructed feature obscures borrow areas, quarries, and waste material areas. Clear areas in reasonably sized increments only as needed to use the areas developed. Form earthwork to final grade as shown. Immediately protect side slopes and back slopes upon completion of rough grading.
3.1.2.2 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Devices
Construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control features as required.
3.1.2.3 Tree and Plant Protection
Prior to start of construction, tag each tree and plant scheduled to remain. In the event of damage to tree or plant, the Government may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, deduct the indicated value of the damaged tree or plant from the Contract Sum. When the excavation work affects to existing tree's roots, it is contractor's responsibility to protect the roots for damages. Especially root ball (NE-BACHI) of planting trees that is covered with root protector (NE-MAKI) needs precaution. When the project requires to cut some roots, the contractor shall consult with landscape contractors for curing and protection of trees/roots proir to the cutting work of roots.
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3.1.3 Air Resources
Equipment operation and activities or processes performed by the contractor in accomplishing the specified demolition work shall be in accordance with the performance laws and standards. Monitoring of air quality shall be the contractor's responsibility.
a. Dust particles; aerosols and gaseous by-products from construction activities; and processing and preparation of materials shall be controlled at all times, including weekends, holidays and hours when work is not in progress. The contractor shall maintain excavations, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent and temporary access roads, plant sites, spoil area, borrow areas, and other work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from particulate which would cause the air pollution standards to be exceeded or which would cause a hazard or a nuisance shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a particulate nuisance or hazard occurs.
b. Odors shall be controlled at all times for all construction activities, processing and preparation of materials.
c. The contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance and control to minimize environment damage by noise.
3.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL MATERIAL(EMERGENCY DISCOVERIES)
In the event of an inadvertent discovery of archaeological resources/material remains at any of the USAG Japan installations, the following emergency procedures (modified after Anderson and Bouthillier 1996:149-150) shall be implemented.
Non-Human Material Remains
1. Stop construction activities in the area immediately. DO NOT REMOVE ANY MATERIALS OR FURTHER DISTURB THE PROPERTY. Steps should be taken to protect the material remains from any further damage. For example, the material remains should be covered to protect them from inclement weather (e.g., rain, snow, excessive heat) that may cause damage and should be protected from potential looting.
2. Inform installation Military Police and the Cultural Resources Manager (CRM) of the find.
3. The CRM and/or the Military Police shall notify the installation commanding officer as to the location, nature, and circumstances of the discovery.
4. After coordination with the USAG-J Public Affairs Office (PAO), the CRM shall notify and consult with the appropriate municipal and/or prefectural board of education (BOE) for evaluation of the material remains and development and implementation of a treatment plan if the material remains appear significant and are in danger of being damaged.
The treatment plan shall be implemented if necessary.
5. After implementation of the treatment plan, the CRM shall notify the appropriate departments that the project may resume. Archaeological monitoring may be required, if the CRM and the archaeologist (and, as appropriate, the municipal or prefectural BOE) consider monitoring to
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6. If a cultural asset survey (CAS) excavation or other investigations are necessary as a result of an emergency discovery, then the organizations responsible for the proposed action leading to the discovery are responsible for funding any CAS excavations or additional investigations that are necessary in accordance with AR 415-15.
Human Remains
If human remains or grave goods are discovered, procedures will be guided by the general system outlined by the JEGS (2012: Table C12-T1) and reproduced below.
Recent Burial (Post-WWII)
Historic Burial (WWII or before)
Unknown
Remains exhumed, forensic studies performed
Remains documented, recorded, and left in situ
Remains documented, recorded, and left in situ
(such as universities, anthropologists, or cultural resources organization as designated by GoJ) to determine era of origin of human remains
Remains recorded, exhumed to…
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