011400 Work Restrictions.pdf

Robert C Weaver Federal Building, Granite Façade Repairs, Phase 2 Washington, DC Project Number # VDC00213

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises. Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other Contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, and to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways, entrances, the drive-through and pick-up lane for the childcare center, bus stops, and other areas serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and to visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Existing parking lots must be minimally impacted. Any impact to specifically designated parking spots must be replaced and accounted for in the Contractor’s Site Logistics Plan. The Contractor’s Site Logistics Plan (including any impact to existing parking lots) must be reviewed and approved by the Government prior to implementing the Contractor’s plan. Keep emergency exits clear at all times.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing building in a safe and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the building, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

5. Keep public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and toilet rooms, free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. Limited space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government. Limited areas may be made available in the parking lot for the Contractor.

Off-site staging and storage is acceptable as well. Arrange and gain approval for use of space on the premises must meet the requirements and restrictions set forth in this Scope of Work and must be approved by the Government prior to mobilizing. All transportation of materials to and from off-site repair/storage location shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

7. The existing loading dock facilities are not available for use by the Contractor.

8. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

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9. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

10. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102-74.

11. No parking will be available on site during working hours. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

12. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract. All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. If a telephone begins audibly ringing, the building guards will take the cell phone and hold until the end of the working day prior to the con-tractor leaving the property. Cell phones are only permitted in construction area and Contractor’s office space.

13. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

14. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

15. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

16. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

17. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

18. All building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

19. Protect building site and adjacent areas from flying debris.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

2. Upon occupancy, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

1.3 WORKING HOURS

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building from Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM, except for Federal holidays.

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B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times that are not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor’s working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

D. Contractor's Working Hour Restrictions:

1. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces may not be performed during Government Occupied Hours.

2. All deliveries in the Child Care area shall be made before 7:30 AM.

E. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work not identified under “Contractor’s Working Hour Restrictions” during Government Unoccupied Hours.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 011400