01. MMHMV080079 DB_SOW Generator B1043 02JUN2026.pdf

DESIGN/BUILD STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

INSTALL BACKUP GENERATOR, BUILDING 1043

MHMV 080079

02 June 2026

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

2. PROJECT SCOPE REQUIREMENTS

3. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

4. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

5. DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS

6. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Install Backup Generator, B1043, MHMV 080079

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1. Design/Build (D/B) Purpose and Objective

This Statement of Work (SOW) identifies the design and construction services required to provide a complete Backup Generator at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico in Building 1043 (B1043). The primary purpose and objective are to serve critical loads in B1043. The loads are currently served from Panel TPP in Room 8. In addition to existing panel loads, a second computer room air conditioner shall be added to Panel TPP. This panel is served from Panel D through a manual transfer switch which is located adjacent to Panel TPP. The manual switch shall be removed and replaced with a 4-pole Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). The new generator shall be provided with a sub-base fuel tank sized to provide 72 hours of fuel capacity. A remote monitoring panel with alarm notification shall be provided in the building. The drawings and specifications produced shall describe the facility to be constructed in accordance with the requirements referenced herein.

1.2. This is a D/B SOW. Many specialty disciplines are required to successfully complete this D/B project. The General Contractor (Contractor) and its sub-contractors, including necessary licensed design professionals, constitute the D/B team. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide the necessary staff and skills to successfully complete this turnkey project as further described in this SOW.

1.3. The design shall include, but is not limited to, the following: Provide the services of all the licensed design professionals in the disciplines required to produce the design analysis, schedule, drawings, and specifications which shall describe the facility in strict accordance with the requirements outlined in this SOW. The Build includes, but is not limited to, the following: conducting field verifications, providing all labor, tools, equipment, permits, and licenses required to construct the project in strict accordance with the requirements outlined in this SOW.

1.4. Existing Build and Site Conditions

B1043 at Kirtland Air Force Base (Kirtland AFB) is an aircraft hangar. The building’s service transformers, T1043A and T1043B (rated 225 kVA, 208Y/120V and 75 kVA, 480Y/277V) are located on the exterior northside of the building. The mission-critical loads in B1043 are currently served from Panel TPP in Room 8, located on the south side of the building. This panel is served from Panel D through a manual transfer switch, which is located adjacent to Panel TPP.

1.5. Attachments and Reference Documents

1.5.1. The following documents are applicable to this SOW to the extent specified herein. These documents are provided with this SOW to assist the Contractor in completing the SOW requirements. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to field verify the accuracy of any information that has been provided by the Government.

1.5.1.1. Attachment A – B1043 Floor Plan

1.5.1.2. Attachment B – Kirtland AFB Low and Medium-Voltage Electrical Design and Equipment Requirements

1.5.1.3. Attachment C – Entry Authorization List (EAL Template-Wing template)

2. PROJECT SCOPE REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements apply to the Contractor throughout design and construction, and turnover of a turn-key project.

2.1. Qualified Requirements

2.1.1. The Contractor/sub-contractor shall have on staff or use the services of an

Electrical Engineer having a Professional Engineer (PE) license with experience in designing projects consistent with the level of qualifications required by the scope of this project.

2.2. D/B Scope Requirements:

2.2.1. General Scope of Work:

2.2.1.1. A standby generator shall be designed and provided to support the critical loads in B1043 at Kirtland AFB. These loads are currently served from Panel TPP in Room 8. Panel TPP currently supplies a split Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit that supplies one of two communications rooms. The communications room not supplied with cooling by the existing split unit is cooled by a stand-alone HVAC unit powered by another panel. Both existing HVAC units shall be removed.

New split HVAC unit shall be installed to cool both communications rooms, and it shall be powered from Panel TPP.

2.2.1.2. The existing manual transfer switch shall be removed and replaced with a four‑pole ATS. The new generator shall include a sub‑base fuel tank sized to provide 72 hours of fuel capacity, and a remote monitoring panel with alarm notification shall be installed in the building.

2.2.1.3. Panel TPP currently provides Alternating Current (AC) loads to Direct Current (DC) circuits for large rectifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that the AC loads are adequate to support the DC load requirements on Panel TPP and shall design the backup generator system to isolate communication and other critical requirements from the total building loads.

2.2.1.4. The Contractor shall prepare generator sizing calculations, including peak load measurements for Panel TPP at project completion, accounting for all load additions or removals associated with this project. The Contractor shall remove the existing manual transfer switch and associated raceways and wiring. The Contractor shall remove the computer room A/C from Panel MP, install a new ATS, and provide a new diesel‑fueled engine‑generator set.

2.2.1.5. The Contractor shall design and install a new foundation to support the generator, design a grounding system for the generator, and design the power feeders for both the ATS and the generator.

2.2.1.6. Contractor shall provide all design, construction, and installation services required for the completion of this SOW, in accordance with all applicable codes as listed in Section 3.

2.2.1.7. Prior to design and construction, a survey of all on-site utilities is required to initiate the design. Potholing of all known utilities within the project envelope shall be performed to identify geospatial locations.

2.2.1.8. Contractor to verify all field conditions, limits of demolition, and dimensions.

2.3. Civil:

2.3.1. Demolition Work:

2.3.1.1. Design and remove existing civil/structural materials (e.g., pavement) as necessary to complete the required engineering work to include new generator, associated equipment for the generator and HVAC split system.

2.3.2. New Renovation Work:

2.3.2.1. Grading and Stormwater: Restore site grading, drainage, and landscape cover to match existing conditions.

2.4. Structural: The structural services include the design of a new concrete foundation to accommodate the new engine generator.

2.4.1. Demolition Work

2.4.1.1. Design and remove existing civil/structural materials (e.g., pavement) as necessary to complete the required engineering work to include new generator, associated equipment for the generator and HVAC split system.

2.4.2. New Renovation Work

2.4.2.1. Design and provide materials required to construct a conventionally reinforced concrete pad to support the generator system. Provide all applicable details, plan work, and general notes required to construct the concrete pad.

2.4.2.2. The concrete pad shall meet the pad dimensions recommended by the equipment manufacturer unless a larger pad is required by analysis.

2.4.2.3. The concrete thickness shall be determined by the vertical and lateral loading from the equipment, the anchorage embedment requirements, the rebar concrete clear cover, manufacture’s recommendations, etc. The applicable frost depth of 18 inches is required for the perimeter turndown slab edge and the width determined by analysis.

2.4.2.4. Provide materials, and installation of steel bollards to protect the generator system.

2.4.2.5. The concrete mix shall be suitable for exterior use for new concrete subjected to snow and ice accumulation and that is in constant contact with soil.

2.4.2.6. The pad shall be designed and sited to meet all the electrical requirements.

2.4.2.7. The new pad shall be placed on over-excavated and imported structural fill or adequately re-compacted existing sub-grade suitable for the design loads. Recommendations for compaction requirements shall be provided by a registered Geotechnical Engineer based on the onsite soils or an approved compaction method from the designer of record (DoR).

2.4.2.8. Reinforce the concrete pad to minimize the re-entrant corner cracking at penetrations.

2.5. Architectural:

2.5.1. Demolition Work

2.5.1.1. Remove existing walls, ceilings, and finishes as necessary to complete the required engineering work.

2.5.2. New Renovation Work

2.5.2.1. Contractor shall provide, furnish, and repair damaged walls, ceilings, and finishes.

2.5.2.2. Develop building plans, elevations, and sections as required.

2.6. Mechanical:

2.6.1. Demolition Work

2.6.1.1. Contractor shall remove the entirety of the two existing split HVAC systems serving the communication rooms, as well as their refrigerant lines, condensate drain lines, thermostats, and other appurtenances. Seal abandoned penetrations to match existing construction.

2.6.2. New Renovation Work:

2.6.2.1. Calculate space loads and select new ductless HVAC systems as part of this project to support each communication room.

2.6.2.2. Install the new HVAC systems and furnish with new condensate drain lines, refrigerant lines, thermostats, controls, and other appurtenances to provide turn-key systems to support each communication room.

2.6.2.3. Update electrical supply circuit for the new HVAC systems to ensure they are connected to Panel TPP as vital equipment. This will be the same circuit the backup generator is on.

2.7. Electrical:

2.7.1. General: Contractor shall prepare design drawings and specifications for the generator per current design criteria for generator sizing including DAFMAN32-1062_DAFGM2025-02 and UFC 3-540-07, and others as applicable for an ATS. The normal power for the ATS and Panel TPP shall be provided from existing Panel D as is the case for the existing manual transfer switch. Design appropriately sized feeders for the normal feed, the generator feed, and the feeder from the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) to Panel TPP.

2.7.2. Demolition Work

2.7.2.1. Disconnect and remove existing electrical materials (manual transfer switch, conduits, conductors, etc.) as necessary to complete the required work.

2.7.2.2. It is expected the Panel MP supplies the HVAC unit supplying the smaller communications room. Contractor shall confirm source, disconnect and remove all electrical materials supplying this unit up to the panel that supplies it.

2.7.3. New Renovation Work

2.7.3.1. Align Panel TPP with vital loads.

2.7.3.1.1. Identify any non-vital loads on Panel TPP. Non-vital loads are loads not contributing to communications and communications room operations. Identify alternate methods to energize any non-vital loads removed from Panel TPP. Design and provide materials and installation to connect all non-vital loads removed from Panel TPP to another panel.

2.7.3.1.2. The Contractor shall balance the loads as required in the UFC.

2.7.3.1.3. Design branch circuits for the generator battery charger and other accessories as required. Design a new circuit from Panel TPP to serve new HVAC supplying both communications rooms.

2.7.3.1.4. Confirm or relocate all lighting and receptacle loads needed for the operation of the communications rooms are powered by Panel

TPP.

2.7.3.1.5. Update the existing panel schedules to represent the final panel schedule of TPP and any other panels that were modified.

2.7.3.1.6. Provide Load Study of Panel TPP and any other panels to be modified. Conduct a minimum 30-day metering and include the resulting data as part of the design submittal.

2.7.3.1.7. Use minimum conduit size to be 1/2". Interior conduits shall be electrical metallic tubing (EMT). Exterior conduits shall be galvanized rigid metal conduit. Use wiring to be individual copper conductors with 75°C insulation.

2.7.3.1.8. Design in accordance with codes and standards in Section 3.

Prepare calculations based on end state load at the conclusion of this project on Panel TPP while providing for future growth of 25% of end state load on Panel TPP.

2.7.3.1.9. Design and provide for materials and installation to connect all vital loads to Panel TPP, including new HVAC supply both communications rooms. If added circuits exceed the capacity of any panel, revise design to upgrade the panel. Upgraded panels shall have 25% spare capacity.

2.7.3.2. Provide calculations of the ATS and generator sizing using computer generated sizing report.

2.7.3.3. Provide materials and installation of an outdoor-rated 208V standby generator, as close as possible to the service transformers, for mission-critical loads. Power Load study shall determine exact generator sizing to not exceed max rating size of a diesel generator allowed by applicable UFC. For purposes of bidding assume a 25KW generator.

2.7.3.3.1. Cummins/ONAN has been identified as the manufacturer of backup generators to be used on Kirtland AFB NM.

2.7.3.4. Provide materials and installation of an ATS.

2.7.3.5. Provide materials and installation of a sub-base fuel tank sized to provide a minimum 72-hours fuel capacity based on the full-load fuel consumption rate of the engine.

2.7.3.6. Provide materials and installation with control measurement instrumentation which indicates that the ATS for the generator is ready for electrical loading.

2.7.3.7. Provide verification and construction to ensure existing electrical circuits and loads for areas or rooms located out-of-the-scope of this project shall not be adversely affected.

2.7.3.8. Provide verification and installation of new electrical components to ensure coordination between existing interior distribution system and new construction.

2.7.3.9. Provide materials and installation of grounding systems.

2.7.3.10. Provide all electrical-engineering analysis, single-line drawings, panelboard schedules, and calculations (including connected and demand load, voltage drop, short circuit, and coordination study). Use the latest version of EasyPower for calculations.

2.7.3.11. Test and commission generator and ATS consistent with manufacturer instructions and recommendations.

2.7.3.12. Consider in the design additional loads that shall be added for new rectifiers to be installed by others for:

2.7.3.12.1. Current 10-amp draw in a snapshot in time, for when the load fluctuates over time, depending on system demand, temperature, and when there’s a considerable increase in draw when devices first boot up.

2.7.3.12.2. New DC power supplies are planned, that include 4- 50 Amp DC power supplies per chassis.

2.7.3.12.3. One new chassis is to be installed.

2.7.3.12.4. Expected actual current draw (not just the maximum). However, the draw shall depend on the number of line cards installed, capacity used, and bandwidth demand. Assume that this shall not be known until the system is online and in use.

2.7.3.12.5. Assume DC voltage range that current shall be delivered at Neg 48

– 54V.

2.7.3.12.6. The amperage figure provided shall represent the total draw across all four power supplies in a chassis or is it the anticipated draw per cable. The new switch shall have four individual 50-amp DC power supplies, but they shall not use 200 amps. The chassis should be able to operate off two power supplies for redundancy but assume that this shall not max out at 100 amps.

2.7.3.12.7. The anticipated installation of the equipment installed by others shall be accomplished by February-March 2026.

2.7.3.12.7.1. The rectifier itself is split into two shelves, each with four 50-amp modules, one shelf per AC breaker. Currently there are only three modules loaded, but the switch upgrade shall include purchase two more, giving 250 amps of DC capacity. As a communications hub, it cannot easily be predicted what the future could require, however the need to plan for the full 200-amp capacity should it be required. Submit a Request for Information (RFI) if clarification is needed.

2.7.3.12.8. Overall and others the requirements for the new generator shall include:

2.7.3.12.8.1. That the rectifier circuits shall handle all the critical communications requirements for both AC and DC powered equipment.

2.7.3.12.8.2. Include AC outlets to cover for when power tools or other equipment would be needed during a power outage.

2.7.3.12.8.3. Include requirements for HVAC systems for the

communication rooms.

2.7.3.12.8.4. Include lights on the generator in the event that any work needs occur during a power outage.

2.8. Meeting and Conference Requirements

2.8.1. Meeting/Teleconference Support – The Contractor must, with the coordination of the project manager (PM), lead and conduct meetings necessary to support design coordination and each design review. The Contractor shall also coordinate with the PM to lead and support weekly meetings and/or teleconferences through the construction phase of the contract. Weekly meetings are subject to change throughout the life of the project by approval of the contracting officer (CO). The Contractor shall prepare and maintain the weekly meeting agenda report which shall include the record of new and old discussions of technical issues, percent complete actual versus planned, and tabular reports for RFIs and submittals (open and upcoming). The Contractor shall submit the meeting agenda in writing to the CO, PM, and Civil Engineer (CE) prior to the weekly meeting. The Contractor shall also prepare, update, and submit in writing to the CO, PM, and CE on a weekly basis, a three-week look ahead schedule to demonstrate construction progression from start to completion.

2.8.2. The Contractor shall prepare minutes for meetings attended, including teleconferences, design reviews, weekly meetings, Red Zone meetings, and any other meeting required for completion of project, and distribute minutes to attendees within three working days.

2.8.3. Red Zone Meeting – The Contractor shall support Red Zone meetings as part of the closeout process of the project. The red zone shall commence at 75% of construction completion. At these meetings, the Contractor and the project stakeholders shall discuss, define, and achieve consensus on actions necessary to complete construction and support user occupancy. Meetings at the beginning of the red zone period shall be held every two weeks then increase to weekly towards the final month of the project.

2.9. Produce Complete Project – The Contractor shall design, furnish all parts, material, equipment, all labor, supervision, and method and means as required to install and produce a complete turnkey project to the government.

2.10. The Contractor shall identify and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; statutes; Executive Orders; Department of Defense/Air Force manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policies. The Contractor shall comply with the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Whole Building Design Guide Construction Criteria Base (CCB), UFC, and all related libraries. The primary criteria are the Air Force Criteria from the Documents Library. The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) is the mandatory starting point for all specifications, and shall not be deleted, materially modified, or made less stringent without government approval. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable requirements.

2.11. The government has sampled B1043 for asbestos containing materials (ACM), and it has not been substantiated that ACM materials or Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) conditions exist for this project. However, if asbestos, lead, or Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) is suspected, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO by phone and follow-up with a written notification within 48 hours.

2.12. Air Force Secure Facility Restrictions – B1043 is a secure facility. Access is limited to U.S. Citizens. Personnel entering the restricted area shall possess two forms of approved Government issued picture identification, i.e. driver’s license, passport, military ID, Common Access Card (CAC). For access to/from and during work inside all buildings, the government shall provide escorts. The Contractor shall schedule all site visits and coordinate with end-user, KAFB Civil Engineering department (CE), and CO to be escorted to the work areas. Request 30-day notice to gain access to the facilities.

2.13. Scheduling/Phasing the Work – All work shall be planned to minimize interference and interruption with the user’s mission. The Contractor shall develop a phasing and outage plan with input from the facility users to minimize outage duration and impact on the user’s mission. The phasing plan shall include a clear delineation of demolition and installation activities per sections/zones before progressing to subsequent phases (add or edit to be project specific). The Contractor shall be flexible in coordinating work near any scheduled outages, missions, or other construction activities that may disrupt or interfere with the user’s mission. This flexibility is essential to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations and to maintain a productive working environment for all stakeholders involved. The Contractor shall coordinate their schedules with the PM and CO.

2.14. The Contractor shall prepare and submit submittals and deliverables on an AF3000 to the CO for approval in writing by CE and the CO. Any resubmittals shall be re-submitted on an AF3000 to the CO, for approval in writing by CE and the CO within seven calendar days or as indicated on the AF3000. The Contractor shall submit RFIs as needed. All documents shall be completed and submitted to the CO for submission and review by the engineering department within seven calendar days.

2.15. On-Site Field Verification – The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site and conducting all field investigations throughout the life of the project that shall allow for accurate design drawings, materials, and equipment needed for a complete project.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all field investigations needed to confirm existing conditions and current field conditions. The Contractor shall verify in the field any site survey information, as-builts, geotechnical, and all other information that may have been provided by the Government. The Contractor shall coordinate all site visits in advance with the CO, CE, and Users.

2.16. Refer to Section 5 (Table 5.1 and 5.2) for criteria and requirements for all deliverables.

2.17. Facility Entry and Escort Requirements: Due to the location of B1043 inside the airfield fence, it is considered a restricted area, the Contractor shall understand and provide the following:

2.17.1. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining access to the project site and shall establish, submit, coordinate, and set up an Airfield Waiver, Free Zone Waiver, EAL, Photography Authorization List (PAL), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) permits prior to commencing work on the project site.

Contractor shall account for the lead-time approvals listed below in the project schedule. Contractor shall coordinate this through the PM, CE, CO, and user.

Refer to Front End Specifications Section 01.07.05 Free Zone and Airfield Waiver for additional details.

2.17.2. Lead- time for Airfield Waiver: Five to six months.

2.17.3. Lead-time for Free Zone Waiver: Four to five months; to be prepared by the

Government at Notice to Proceed (NTP) so that abatement and demolition may proceed during the design process.

2.17.4. Lead- time to establish an EAL: One month; to be prepared, maintained, and updated by the Contractor and submitted to the Government.

2.17.5. The Contractor shall provide an independent third-party security company to provide guard personnel for Entry Control Point (ECP) and EAL monitoring.

The guard shall always be on-site when the Contractor is in Free Zone/flight line and in B1043 The guard shall not engage in any law-enforcement activity nor be authorized to detain anyone.

2.17.6. The Contractor shall provide a guard shack (temporary building) with power hook-up. There are existing power and an existing concrete pad at the gate location. The Contractor shall also mark the ECP appropriately to prevent confusion for sub-contractors and Kirtland AFB personnel.

3. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

3.1. Compliance with Codes, References, and Standards and with current editions at the time of NTP. All work shall be in strict compliance with all applicable codes as adopted and modified by the State of New Mexico, Department of Defense, current NFPA, NEC, IMC, IPC, applicable UFCs, AFIs, and all local building codes and ordinances. Governing code is the current IBC. The Contractor shall follow the most current edition at the time of NTP, apply to all codes, references, and standards. They included the following, but not limited to:

3.1.1. International Building Code (IBC) 2021, replaces the IBC code indicated in the drawings.

3.1.2. All applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and applicable Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS). This are posted at: https://www.wbdg.org/dod .

3.1.3. Air Force Corporate Facilities Standards (AFCFS) located at:

https://afcfs.wbdg.org. This document is an interactive online tool.

3.1.4. Kirtland Air Force Base Installation Facilities Standards (Kirtland AFB IFS) located at https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/kirtland-afb-ifs. It is necessary to download the IFS for the PDF tools to function properly.

3.1.5. AFMAN 32-1084

https://www.wbdg.org/dod https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/ifs/kirtland-afb-ifs

3.1.6. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 841-B-09-001, EISA-Section 438, Technical Guidance on Implementing the Stormwater Runoff Requirements for Federal Projects under Section 438 of the “Energy Independence and Security Act”.

3.1.7. IMC-2021 International Mechanical Code replaces the IMC codes indicated in the drawings.

3.1.8. IPC-2021 International Plumbing Code replaces the IPC codes indicated in the drawings.

3.1.9. IFGC-2021 International Fuel Gas Code replaces the IFGC codes indicated in the drawings.

3.1.10. ASHRAE 62.1-2013 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

3.1.11. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

3.1.12. NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code

3.1.13. IFGC International Fuel Gas Code

3.1.14. NFPA 90A Standard for Installation for Air Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems

3.1.15. NEPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

3.1.16. ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code

3.1.17. All applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), list of UFCs, codes and standards

3.1.17.1. UFC 1-200-01, DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements)

3.1.17.2. UFC 3-201-01, Civil Engineering

3.1.17.3. UFC 3-240-01, Wastewater Collection

3.1.17.4. UFC 3-301-01, Structural Engineering

3.1.17.5. UFC 3-401-01, Mechanical Engineering

3.1.17.6. UFC 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering

3.1.17.7. UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems

3.1.17.8. UFC 3-540-07 Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Generators

3.1.17.9. DAFMAN32 -1062 DAFGM2025-02

3.1.17.10. UFC 3-540-01 Engine-Driven Generator Systems for Backup Power Applications

3.1.17.11. UFC 3-550-01 Exterior Electrical Power Distribution

3.1.17.12. UFC 3-560-01 Electrical Safety, O&M

3.1.17.13. UFC 3-575-01 Lightning and Static Electricity Protection Systems

3.1.17.14. UFC 3-530-01 Interior and Exterior Lighting Systems and Controls

3.1.17.15. UFC-3-430-01FA Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems

3.1.17.16. Unified Facility Guide Specifications as applicable to proposed design solution

3.1.17.17. International Mechanical Code (IMC)

3.1.17.18. International Plumbing Code (IPC)

3.1.17.19. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

3.1.18. All applicable Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS)

3.1.19. Air Force Corporate Facilities Standards (AFCFS)

3.1.20. 29 CFR 1926 OSHA

3.1.21. CFR 1910 OSHA

3.1.22. AFMAN 32-1062

3.1.23. Kirtland Air Force Base Low and Medium-Voltage Electrical Design and

Equipment Requirements

3.1.24. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

3.1.25. Air Force Instruction 32-1064 Electrical Safe Practices

3.1.26. Air Force Instruction 32-1065 Grounding Systems

3.1.27. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-16

3.1.28. ANSI C84.1 Electric Power Systems and Equipment - Voltage Ratings

3.1.29. ANSI/IEEE Std. 142 Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and

Commercial Power Systems

3.1.30. ANSI/IEEE Std. 242 Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of

Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

3.1.31. IEEE C62.41 Surge Voltage in Low Voltage AC Power Circuits

3.1.32. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise

Residential Buildings

3.1.33. NM Building Code https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/find-a-bureau/bureaus/rules-laws-and-building-codes/

3.2. Operational Security (OPSEC) – OPSEC Training and Briefing requirements due to location of work.

3.2.1. Contractor’s management shall ensure that all employees, including all sub-contractor employees performing work on this effort receive an OPSEC Awareness Briefing/Training prior to starting work and the briefing/training shall be accomplished prior to entering the work site on day one of the work effort. The Government (i.e., CO, Unit Security Assistant, Unit OPSEC Coordinator, or 377 Air Base Wing OPSEC/Signature Manager (377

ABW/SMO), can provide a tailored lesson plan for use by the Contractor's management to ensure training requirements are met. It is critical that Contractor employees fully understand the importance of not discussing work details associated with this work effort, such as actions or activities observed, the Statement of Work, as-built or other drawings, etc., in public or outside of the worksite. Contractor’s management shall track all training by employee name and date the training was provided using a spreadsheet or similar document, such as a sign-in roster, and provide a copy to the assigned CO.

4. DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

4.1. The Contractor shall perform and provide a detailed design and be responsible for a complete set of design documents. The design shall be completed by registered and licensed engineers and architects. The developer of the design shall be identified as the Designer of Record (DoR).

4.2. Contract Drawings

4.2.1. Produce drawings using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and

Building Information Modeling (BIM) software as described in the project.

Provide Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files for design review and record drawing submittals as required by the government. Drawings shall comply with the DoD CADD Standard latest version and customer specific guidance. The CADD standard is available at (https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/bim) and BIM guideline.

4.2.2. The location plan(s), drawing index, drawing legend, abbreviations, and project title shall be located on the first sheet of the drawings; on a subsequent sheet all Life/Safety data shall be clearly compiled including, but not necessarily limited to, International Building Code (IBC) reference pertaining to the specific project and a building/site plan clearly indicating appropriate pertinent information such as fire separation walls, path of egress, etc. All drawings shall include a graphic scale. Lettering shall be no less than 1/8” high. The Government shall provide the templates for the cover sheet, index sheet, etc. Drawings shall be accurate, professional, and in sufficient detail, including all required schedules, tables, details, sections, plans, elevations, and general notes, to enable proper and satisfactory construction of the entire project.

4.2.3. Conceptual Design (35%): The Contractor shall submit a conceptual design package that shall include, as described in deliverable requirements in Section 5.

4.2.3.1. Drawings shall include basic floor plans, rough architectural and structural sections and details, preliminary mechanical and electrical equipment and distribution system layouts, developed elevations, schedules and tables, completed Life/Safety data sheet, and IBC and UFC code analysis, and any other information required to clearly illustrate and describe the design.

4.2.3.2. Power studies shall be complete and included in design submittal.

https://www.wbdg.org/airforce/bim

4.2.4. Preliminary Design (65%): The Contractor shall submit a preliminary design package that shall include, as applicable, as described in deliverable requirements in Section 5 incorporating responses to all Government review comments and backcheck comments from previous submittals.

4.2.4.1. Drawings shall include final basic floor plans, developed architectural and structural sections and details, detailed mechanical and electrical equipment and distribution system layouts, detailed elevations, schedules, tables, completed Life/Safety data sheet, and IBC and UFC code analysis, and any other information required to clearly illustrate and describe the design.

4.2.5. Final Design (100%): Final design shall include all drawings, specifications, Design Analysis Report (DAR) with all comments and corrections incorporated.

4.2.5.1. The design by the DoR at this level shall be complete, back checked, and fully corrected set of construction documents. All final drawings shall be sealed, stamped, signed, and dated by a project architect/engineer/principal of the firm registered in architecture and/or engineering as appropriate.

4.2.5.2. Files shall be fully editable and match the drawings submitted for the final design submittal.

4.2.5.3. Drawings shall be prepared in AutoCAD, provided in both full-size drawings (24” x 36”) and reduced drawings (11” x 17”).

4.3. Specifications Standards

4.3.1. Specifications shall be delivered at each design submittal stage in accordance with the deliverable requirements in Section 5.

4.3.2. Provide technical specifications that are project specific, definitive, and free of ambiguities. Use of the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) system is mandatory in preparing specifications for Design/Build projects. UFGS are available at the Whole Building Design Guide website (https://www.wbdg.org/)

4.3.3. The UFGS are published only in electronic format and are intended to be used with Specs Intact software. The UFGS Master complies with UFC 1-300-02.

Updated UFGS are posted quarterly in February, May, August, and November.

4.3.4. Technical specifications shall be written according to Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS) format made available at Whole Building Design Guide.org (https://www.wbdg.org/dod) coordinated with the required disciplines. Note: The Contractor shall follow the Front End specifications and be added to the design / build project specifications. Front End specifications are provided with this SOW.

4.4. Design Analysis Report (DAR)

4.4.1. Design Analysis Report shall be provided bound on 8-1/2” x 11” paper and on approved electronic media as approved by CE. It shall be arranged by discipline, meet all division specific UFC requirements, and support design decisions made throughout the design. The DAR shall provide a narrative description of the key elements and features of the design. It shall include calculations, material cut sheets, and explanations of options considered. The DAR shall also contain, as a separate section, all previous design review comments annotated with action taken, cost estimate, and a listing of any outstanding issues requiring resolution. Drawings shall be submitted under a separate cover.

4.4.2. The information provided in the paragraphs that follow shall be used at every submittal point to produce the various elements of a complete DAR.

4.4.3. Purpose: The DAR contents shall be used 1) to provide a narrative description of the key elements and features of the design; 2) to provide a basis for design, including assumptions and design criteria such as temperature, humidity, and loads; 3) to provide the information, justification, and calculations of the design;

and 4) to provide the designer’s thought process in the development of the design.

4.4.4. Specific Content: The format and organization within the outline are at the discretion of the Contractor. Include catalog cuts of proposed products where applicable. Update the contents of the DAR at each required submittal point to account for changes and corrections since the last submittal. Calculations need not be resubmitted at each point if the previously submitted calculations were complete and no corrections or changes were required. However, if calculations are not included with a subsequent submittal, the contents shall reference the submittal date, submittal title, volume number, and pages where the calculations may be reviewed. All calculations shall be included in the final submittal.

4.4.5. Criteria: List all Air Force Manuals, regulations, instructions, military handbooks, UFC, codes, AFI, design guides, Comprehensive Plans (CPs), and CP bulletins used by the Contractor for guidance in the project design.

4.4.6. Analysis Summary:

4.4.6.1. Describe the scope of work.

4.4.6.2. Identify any violations of criteria that would occur if the project is constructed as described in the design documents.

4.4.6.3. Recommend phasing of construction if required to meet User needs.

4.5. Verify Information Needed – The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining additional information and any other information needed to develop accurate design drawings for a complete project. This may include creation of as-builts, site measurements, surveys, tests, and other material necessary to provide the Contractor with an adequate basis for design.

4.6. DoR Requirements During Construction – The DoR shall perform the following requirements during construction:

4.6.1. The DoR shall review ALL submittals, whether generated by the Contractor or a sub-contractor, for correctness, completeness, code compliance, safety requirements, design intent, and legal sufficiency prior to submission of each submittal to the government. The DoR shall provide a recommendation to approve or disapprove the submittal, with a complete and detailed description of the reasoning for disapprovals, and the recommendation shall be signed by the DoR on the cover page.

4.6.2. The DoR shall review ALL RFIs by the Contractor for correctness, completeness, code compliance, safety requirements, design intent, and legal sufficiency prior to submission of each submittal to the Government. The DoR shall provide a recommended response to the RFIs, with a complete and detailed description of the reasoning for the recommended response, and the recommended response shall be signed by the DoR.

4.6.3. Not less than once per calendar month, the DoR shall visit the site and review the red line drawings being maintained by the construction Contractor. Within seven calendar days of the inspection the DoR shall issue a report to the government evaluating the accuracy and currency of the red line drawings. The report shall be signed by the DoR.

4.6.4. The DoR shall attend and take minutes of any meeting with the government during construction called by the Contractor or called by another party and the Contractor agrees to attend. Depending on the target agenda for the meeting the CO may waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis.

4.6.5. The DoR is responsible for all design/engineering aspects of the project through project close-out. The following sections describe the requirements that apply to the Contractor throughout the design and construction phases of the project.

4.7. Geospatial data and CADD as-builts:

4.7.1. Geospatial/mapping data (GIS/Georeferenced CAD) is required to be submitted for all work outside the bounds of footprints of buildings and structures.

Contract deliverables that involve maps or as-built drawings shall be provided in a geo-referenced GIS (Geographic Information System) or geo-referenced CAD DWG file format. CAD DWG files shall have a detailed key. All mapping data and drawings produced by the Contractor shall be delivered to the government and in this format.

4.7.2. Feature Attributes: The Contractor shall identify the classification, asset type, size, material type, depth, ID number, project number and any other necessary attributes for all surveyed, mapped, designed, or proposed features.

4.7.3. Accuracy

4.7.3.1. Information shall be collected at no less than sub-foot for base areas and sub-meter for areas outside of the base boundary. All data shall be collected within submeter accuracy, except for utilities underground data, which shall be collected at survey grade accuracy of one foot or less.

4.7.4. Projection/Coordinate System

4.7.4.1. Geospatial data shall be delivered in a georeferenced GIS (Geographic Information System) format. All geospatial data shall be delivered to the WGS_1984_UTM_Zone_13N coordinate System in Meters.

4.7.5. All contract deliverables listed below that involve mapping or other geospatial data shall meet the following requirements. These deliverables include, but are not limited to:

4.7.5.1. Site plans

4.7.5.2. Record drawings

4.7.5.3. Engineering designs, plans, or surveys

4.7.5.4. Topographic surveys or studies

4.7.5.5. Boundary or Cadastral surveys

4.7.5.6. Utility (water, sewer, power, storm, etc.) designs, plans, surveys, and studies

4.7.5.7. Pavement, grading, or excavation plans

5. DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Period of Performance

5.1.1. The start of design and construction phase shall be approved by the CO in writing as two separate NTP. Calendar days provided in Table 5.1 below are timeframes to accomplish submittals and final inspection/acceptance which should be considered when developing the overall schedule for Government approval.

5.1.2. The Contractor shall provide one an overall schedule to meet the period of performance date/completion date; and two three weeks look ahead with the existing week to show how work shall progress from start to completion. The days provided in Table 5.1 below are timeframes to accomplish plans review, submittal reviews and final inspection/acceptance which should be considered when developing the overall schedule.

5.1.3. The government requires completion of the project within 676 days of contract award. The following Table 5.1 shows the timeframe of each government response requirement.

5.1.4. The Contractor shall provide 35%, 65%, and 100% design submittals in accordance with Table 5.2. The design analysis should include investigative and research information. Allow 21 calendar days for government review and the Contractor’s response following each submittal.

5.1.5. Schedule 35%, and 65% review conferences to be held at Kirtland AFB after government comments have been provided to the Contractor and the Contractor has prepared all responses.

5.1.6. Upon Government approval of the 35%, and 65%. The Contractor shall provide the 100% design submittal.

5.1.7. Upon Government approval of the 100% design, the Contractor shall provide the final 100% design submittal.

5.1.8. The 100% final design shall be manually signed, dated, and sealed by the licensed design professionals responsible for the design. Final SI, drawing and specification set submitted shall be an original signed set and marked “Issued for Construction”; copies shall not be accepted.

Table 5.1

REQUIREMENT No. of Calendar Days

Contract Award – Design NTP 10 Days

Contractor Design Submittal 35%, 65%, and 100% (30 days each) 90 Days

Government Review: 35%, 65%, and Includes Government review and comments (14 days) and Contractor responses time (7 days) for each submittal.

(21 days each) 42 Days

Review Meetings – After Contractor responses are provided

(1 days each) 2 Days

Government – 100% Back check 7 Days Preconstruction Conference NTP Meeting 1 Day Submit Permits & Waivers as required, Air Quality Permit, submit and process, (7-12 months), Contractor – Prepare Submittals

365 Days

Set Up Staging Area/Mobilize 14 Days Materials lead time 10 Weeks (70 Days) Demolition and Construction 60 Days Pre-Final Inspection and Punch-List 14 Days Final Inspection and Acceptance 1 Day TOTAL Number of Days 676 Days

Submittal Quantities Table 5.2

SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION NUMBER OF

COPIES

35% DESIGN

Full-Size (D) Drawings in DWG and PDF format (AutoCAD & Acrobat)

DoD SAFE

Reduced Size Drawings (11 X 17) PDF format DoD SAFE Specifications in PDF format DoD SAFE Design Analysis Report in PDF format DoD SAFE Estimated Const. Sched. (MS Project, PDF) DoD SAFE

65% DESIGN

Full-Size (D) Drawings in DWG and PDF format (AutoCAD & Acrobat)

DoD SAFE

Reduced Size Drawings (11 X 17) PDF format DoD SAFE Specifications in PDF format DoD SAFE Design Analysis Report in PDF format DoD SAFE Estimated Const. Sched. (MS Project, PDF) DoD SAFE Construction AF66 (MS Excel & PDF) DoD SAFE

100% DESIGN (Issued for Construction) Full-Size (D) Drawings (Sealed Original w/1 Copy) 1 Set Reduced Size Drawings (11 X 17) PDF format DoD SAFE Full Size (D) Drawings in DWG and PDF format (AutoCAD & Acrobat)

DoD SAFE

Specifications (Sealed Original w/1 Copy) 1 Sets Specifications in PDF and Word format DoD SAFE Design Analysis Report (8-1/2 X 11 Bound, 2 Sided) PDF format

1 Ea.

Design Analysis Report (PDF and Word) DoD SAFE Estimated Const. Schedule (MS Project, PDF, Hard Copy) 1 Ea.

Construction AF66 (MS Excel & PDF) DoD SAFE

6. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

6.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and useable product/system and shall be responsible for accomplishing all tasks outlined herein, drawings, and specifications.

6.2. Facility/User Coordination

6.2.1. Project Coordination: All work shall be coordinated with the CO in conjunction with the PM and CE. The PM shall coordinate with the facility user.

6.2.2. Minimize Interference with regular Kirtland AFB activities: The Contractor shall plan construction activities to minimize interference with the normal activities of Kirtland AFB occupants in the remaining areas of the facility and the neighboring facilities, surrounding streets, and parking areas.

6.2.3. Contractor shall not have access to restroom facilities. Contractors shall provide alternate facilities to accommodate the construction workforce.

6.2.4. Owner Occupancy: The project shall be scheduled and executed to minimize conflict and to facilitate the User’s operations. Changes to the approved schedule shall be vetted through the CO to support minimal operation impact.

6.2.5. Contractor shall be flexible when coordinating work near active missions, outages, and construction activities that may interrupt or interfere with the User’s mission.

6.2.6. Contractor shall phase construction activities to least affect the active mission identified above. Any construction activities that shall affect or interfere with the active mission shall be coordinated with the User four weeks prior to the start of those activities.

6.3. Staging, Storage, and Parking

6.3.1. The Government shall designate an area for construction staging and storage.

The exact location shall be discussed and determined in the pre-construction meeting. The location shall not impede access for emergency response vehicles and personnel.

6.3.2. Parking shall be in designated parking spaces and in designated parking areas.

Exact areas designations to be discussed during the pre-construction meeting.

Parking shall not be allowed on sidewalks or grass areas.

6.3.3. Construction shall not commence without prior coordination with CO, CE, and User.

6.4. Availability of Site

6.4.1. Workdays are normally defined as 8-hour duty days of Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and family days. Normal hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Major outages to the facility or mission shall be kept to a minimum, confined to the weekends, and scheduled 30 days in advance. Due to this facility being secured, there shall be delays to in-process and out-process.

6.4.2. Holidays: All federal holidays are observed and are not considered duty days.

6.4.3. Family Days: There shall be limited Government staffing on family days. If the

Contractor’s schedule overlaps any of these holidays, the Government shall accommodate work if possible.

6.4.4. Work after business hours, on weekends, or federal holidays shall be allowed if requested 14 days in advance to the CO in writing for approval and not interfering with base or user’s missions. After business hours, federal holidays, and weekend work requests are dependent on the user’s escort ability to support the request.

6.4.5. Due to sensitive location of the site, the Contractor may encounter delays to accommodate the Air Force’s mission and exercise activity. If such delays occur, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to document such delays and notify the CO within 14 calendar days.

6.5. Schedule and Planning Requirements

6.5.1. The Contractor shall provide, with each progress payment, a Critical Path

Method (CPM) schedule for tracking work progress for the entire project from NTP to closeout documents. The CPM shall detail the project schedule and status using Gantt charts, which shall depict percent complete for each task. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an AF Form 3064 and AF3065 for approval.

6.5.2. Contractor shall submit three-week look ahead schedule to show how work is to progress from start to completion, if warranted, Contractor shall also submit a drawing to visually to depict areas work during the same period. Three-week look-ahead schedule shall be submitted every two weeks unless major changes happen between the two weeks that can affect coordination with Kirtland AFB.

6.6. Notification Requirements

6.6.1. The Contractor is required to notify the CO and PM of anything they believe is outside their scope of work and/or beyond their control that could impact cost, schedule, or quality.