1. FBNV230047 - SOW - Swamp Coolers.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

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FBNV 23-0047

Replace Swamp Coolers Building 5045

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DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB

ARIZONA

13 March 2024

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24 November 2023 Table of Contents-1 FBNV 230047

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS

Project No. FBNV 23-0047 Contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, appliance and materials and perform all operations in connection with Replace Swamp Cooler Bldg 5045 at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, in strict accordance with these specifications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION AND TITLE

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work AF Form 66 - Schedule of Material Submittals 01011 Design Requirements

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 09 23 10 0130 Control components/DDC system, analog inputs, sensors (average 50’ run in ½” EMT), space temperature.

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 33 13 5100 Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT) 2’ Diameter, to 10’ high, incl 2 terminations, 2 elbows, 11 beam clamps and 11 couplings per 100’ 26 13 16 10 4800 Circuit Breaker, 3 pole, 15-to-60-amp, type FA 26 24 19 20 6620 Fusible switch, type A, 60 amp, NEMA1

ALTERNATE

04 22 10 34 2150 Concrete block partitions, lightweight blocks, hollow 2000 psi 8” X 8” X 24” tooled joints both sides, includes mortar, excludes scaffolding, horizontal reinforcing vertical reinforcing and grout.

23-05-05-10-1740 Evaporative cooler. 10 through 30 HP, selective demolition. This is for removal of the Greenheck Evaporative Cooler.

23 05 05 10 2124 Fans, 1-1/2 thru 10 HP or 20,000 CFM selective demolition.

23 05 05 10 2962 Hydronic unit heater, above 200 MBH, selective demolition.

23 31 13 13 0580 Metal ductwork fabricated rectangular galvanized steel over 5000

lb. incl fittings, joints supports & allow for a flexible connections field sketches, excludes as-built drawings and insulation.

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23 81 43 10 1120 Heat pump, air to air split system 15-ton cooling, 64 MBH heat @0 Deg F. includes outside condensing unit only, excludes interconnecting tubing, curbs, pads and ductwork.

28 05 33 13 5100 Electric metallic tubing (EMT) 2” diameter to 10’ high, incl 2 terminations. 2 elbows, 11 beam clamps, and 11couplings per 100 LF.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona FBNV 23-0047, Repair/Replace Swamp Coolers, 355 EMS Building 5045 29 November 2023

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SECTION 01011 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.

1.1. General. This request for proposal (RFP) calls for the

design, plans, specifications, removal and replacement of the swamp cooler and gas fired heater for the East side bays of Bldg 5045. Replacing them with a 15-ton DX heat pump. Work will include but is not limited to the contractor removing the Trane evaporative cooler, Modine gas fire heater as well as associated duct work that tie both components together. In their place a Trane 15-ton DX heat pump will be set-up. Attach the gas line from the Modine gas fired heater to the Trane heat pump.

Removal of the 2 exhaust fans on the East wall and have them replaced with fitted duct to have the air-conditioned air return run on the outside of the building and tied into the new DX heat pump. The duct run shall have the required supports. The duct and supports installed on the outside of the building shall be painted to match the current color scheme. On the duct run on the inside of the building the contractor will remove the registers and seal off the opening from the duct work that are within 10 feet of the return air ducts. Balance the system as best as possible. The contractor will also run an electrical circuit from the mechanical room on the West side of the building to the new DX heat pump. Remove the 3 Hydronic heaters that are in the space and cap off the water pipes. For any painting inside the building, ventilate to the outside to prevent fumes in the occupied areas. Keep areas and surroundings clean throughout construction. Keep areas clean and dry especially when removing the hydronic heaters. Make sure FOD does not enter occupied areas and maintain the safety of building personnel.

1.2. Location. The project site is located on the northwest end of the ramp, east of 1st and Phoenix. The Physical address is 3650 S. First Street, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (Tucson), Arizona. The base-approved Location and Site Plans may be made available to the Contractor upon request.

1.3. Project Programming. Government programming requirements, classification of work, project approval levels, and funding appropriation have defined the requirement for execution of this project. The Contractor shall work the project as a whole. The Contractor shall maintain documentation to include, but not limited to, progress reports, requests for payment, change orders, modifications, and any other contractual (cost) documents for each project’s scope of the total project. All design and engineering costs shall be incorporated into this project.

1.4. Codes, Standards, and References.

1.4.1. The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Design Compatibility Guidelines (base DCG) are incorporated by reference into the contract specifications. All provisions of the base DCG shall be complied with unless specifically deleted by the project documents.

1.4.2. Equipment, materials, assemblies, spare parts, meters, monitors, controls, and any other articles of construction that are required to communicate with, connect to, operate with, or supplement existing base systems shall be 100% compatible in installation, configuration (including software), maintenance, repair, and operation or the item will not be considered equal and will be disapproved by the Government.

1.4.3. Brand Name References: The following is a list of highlighted brand name requirements from the base DCG.

This list should not be considered to be complete. All “Or Equal” material submittals shall be 100% compatible or they will be disapproved by the Government.

1.4.3.1. Intrusion Detection Systems - Vindicator.

Fire Detection/Prevention Panels – Monaco.

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Door Hardware & Lock Sets – Best (See individual parts list in base DCG).

Electrical Metering Equipment – Ion.

Urinals – Zurn Ultra Low Flow.

Direct Digital Controls – Staefa.

Backup Generators – Kohler.

1.5. Design and Construction Schedule. The Contractor shall provide as part of their proposal a preliminary design and construction completion schedule for the Government’s review and approval. As a minimum, the proposed schedule shall incorporate the required milestone events as shown in the Required Milestones/Submittals table on the following page. The number of days shown address an approximate number of calendar days and are only suggested for the Contractor’s use. The Contractor shall clearly note any deviations to the suggested days as it relates to the benefit of the proposed project. The Government will evaluate Contractor-proposed calendar days based on the best interests of the project execution and the Government’s requirements. However, the intent of all Davis-Monthan AFB Design-Build projects is to progress from Notice-To-Proceed (NTP) to construction completion and beneficial occupancy in 192 calendar days, excluding the 31 days shown for project closeout and completion.

All days listed below are calendar days and include all Contractor actions such as design, construction, travel, mobilization, drawing and construction material submittal periods, etc. Contractor shall submit an AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals; and prepare material submittals and cutsheets to be submitted with the 65% design submittal to allow the Government to review/approve major construction materials and, with the Government’s approval, order construction material after being given the construction NTP. Contractor shall be given the construction NTP, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, at the time of the 65% design approval to begin mobilization, site work, and demolition concurrently with the completion of the remainder of the design package.

NOTE: The following milestone chart is only a sample form and should be used as an example only.

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1.6. Project Specific Design and Construction Requirements. The Contractor shall incorporate as part of their design and include in the construction the following requirements in accordance with all regulations, requirements, and standards identified in this RFP. The following requirements provide more detail than the generic descriptions provided in Section 1.1 of this RFP; and are the minimum requirements that ultimately satisfy the User’s needs and wants. The Contractor shall provide a complete and usable facility based around the User’s needs and wants, and constructed in accordance and in compliance with commercial and industry standards.

1.6.1. General Requirements. Not used. [Insert general building/site specific project details (see drafts below).

Notes such as as-builts included with the RFP, special construction/code requirements, extent of project site and area to be screened, whether the facility will be occupied during construction, etc., should be included here. After editing, number the subparagraphs appropriately. Delete this note prior to publishing this RFP.]

The Government will not provide as-builts as part of this RFP. See Section 2.5.1.

All construction work shall be accomplished between the hours of 0730—1600, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved in writing by the CO. The shop is a 24-hour operation shop, and do not have a problem with construction during work hours.

The construction site is in a controlled area and will require the Contractor and subcontractors to have the requisite badging and identification to access the base. The Contractor shall consider in the contract documents (e.g., the construction cost estimate) the reasonable costs and effects of daily, short delays in accessing the project site, as required by the restrictive access requirements or by local alert conditions.

This project will require fenced screening around the working area of the construction site. A temporary fence shall be provided by the Contractor in accordance with paragraph 2.9. Fenced Storage Yard of Section 01010, Summary of Work. The project site must be kept clean on a daily basis.

For this project, a dumpster is permitted in the area of the project site; as approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall consider in the contract documents (e.g., the construction cost estimate) the reasonable costs and effects of short delays in accessing the project site to pick up or deliver a dumpster, as required by the restrictive access requirements or by local alert conditions.

The Contractor shall not be required to phase construction operations. With adequate advance notice, the User expects to be able to relocate their operations to allow the Contractor complete access to the entire project site. However, portions of the facility, which are not included in this project, will remain occupied for the entire period of construction; so the Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to limit and minimize the effects of all construction operations on the occupied areas. At no time may access to any portion of the occupied facility be prevented.

The Contractor will not be required to phase construction operations in this facility to facilitate the ongoing operations.

For this project, separately identify categories of work, including but not limited to new construction, maintenance, and repair. The designer / Contractor shall prepare the project documents, including but not limited to the contract drawings, the contract specifications, and construction cost estimates, to enable each category of work to be bid separately.

For this project, the Contractor shall document the submittal of construction project progress photographs by the construction Contractor in specification Section 01010, Summary of Work;

and in the AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals. The costs of these photographs shall be included in the AF Form 3052, Construction Cost Estimate.

1.6.2. Demolition Requirements. Include verbiage referring to any existing ACM/LBP testing reports (see drafts below), construction type and age of any facility demolition plus as-builts.

1.6.2.1 Verify the presence or absence of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and design for encapsulation / enclosure removal. Any past partial inspection reports performed on walls and floor tile show asbestos containing materials in various amounts can be requested from the government. Tests shall

01011-5 be project area specific, i.e., shall be conducted on those areas which will be affected by the construction and shall be comprehensive. For example, particular care shall be exercised to test the composite of all existing construction materials, such as carpet/adhesive over one or more layers of resilient tile/adhesive, which may be found in the existing floor finishes. Include the resultant report and recommendations in the Investigation Report. Additionally, forward one copy of the completed report and recommendations to 355

CES/CEVC.

1.6.2.2 Verify the presence or absence of lead-based paint or other lead-containing coatings and design for removal. Tests shall be project specific, i.e., shall be conducted on those areas which will be affected by the construction. Include the resultant report and recommendations in the 100% Title 1-A Investigation Report. Additionally, forward one copy of the completed report and recommendations to 355 CES/CEVC.

1.6.3. Civil Requirements. Not used.

1.6.4. Landscape Requirements. Not used.

1.6.5. Architectural Requirements. Outdoor duct will be painted to match existing duct.

1.6.6. Structural Requirements. Brackets will have to be constructed to support the external duct.

1.6.7. Mechanical Requirements. The contractor shall remove the Trane evaporative cooler, Modine gas fire heater as well as associated duct work that ties both components together. The Trane evaporative cooler will be turned over to Ops for use in a different area as well as the Modine Gas heater. In their place a Trane 15-ton DX heat pump shall be installed. Removal of the 2 exhaust fans on the East wall and have them replaced with fitting ducts to have the air-conditioned air return by the duct that is run on the outside of the building tied into the new DX heat pump. The duct run shall have the required supports. Also, on the supply duct run on the inside of the building, the contractor will remove the registers and seal off the opening from the duct work that are within 8 feet of the return air ducts. The contractor will also have to run an electrical circuit from the mechanical room on the West side of the building to the new DX heat pump. Also remove the 3 Hydronic heaters that are in the space and cap off the hot water lines and return lines that are connected to the heaters. Outdoor vents for the hydronic heaters will need to be sealed.

1.6.8. Plumbing Requirements. The natural gas lines located on the Modine gas heater shall be removed, and capped off. The water line for the Trane evaporative cooler shall also have the water lines removed and be capped off. In the building space that will be cooled and heated by the AC unit has 3 hydronic heaters that will also have the lines removed capped and the hydronic heaters removed.

1.6.9. Fire Protection/Detection Requirements. Not used.

1.6.10. Electrical Requirements. The Electrical engineer has reviewed the power requirements for the new AC unit and has suggested that power be supplied from the MDP-2 switch gear and have conduit run across the building to the location of the new ac unit. The pad that the Trane DX unit will be placed has 460 volts, the cooler operated at

14.3 amps.

1.6.11. Communications Requirements. Not used.

1.6.12. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Other Security Requirements. Not used.

1.6.13. Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP) Requirements. Not used.

1.6.14. Signage Requirements. Not used.

1.6.15. Green Design. Not used

2. DESIGN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. Standards, Documents, and Criteria. The design requirements within Section 01011 represent the minimum quality and quantity acceptable for the proposals and project submittals. The standards, documents, and criteria referenced within this RFP, although not all attached to or included in this RFP document shall be the most current

01011-6 version. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any documents not attached to or included in this RFP but referenced as criteria for the project. Requirements of this RFP may add to, delete, modify, revise, or substitute to the extent indicated for criteria contained in the referenced standards and documents; and this section shall be deemed the governing authority of any changes to the other-referenced standards, documents and criteria.

2.2. Design Standards. Equipment, hardware, and materials shall be standard manufactured items unless otherwise specified. Replacement parts shall be standard and readily available through commercial means.

Discontinued products will not be accepted unless approved by the Contracting Officer. The Davis-Monthan AFB Design Compatibility Guidelines, this RFP, base guide specifications (if available), and all applicable codes, laws, and guidance, whether included in this RFP or not, will govern all design and construction of this project and the Contractor shall include all code and base DCG requirements in his bid. The Contractor SHALL conform all design and construction work to the base DCG and shall assume that no waivers to the stipulations included therein shall be granted.

2.3. Design Units. This project shall be designed in English inch-pound (I-P) units.

2.4. Reference Drawings Disclaimer. Drawings which may be provided as a part of this RFP are provided for reference only and only provide information for the Contractor’s use and incorporation into the design. Any drawings so provided shall not be considered complete and approved concept plans for this project. These drawings may be provided to give information on the types of renovations that are required to be included in the design and construction for the project, and shall be used in the design of the facility to the extent necessary to construct a complete and usable facility. These drawings may include, but are not limited to, information addressing renovation of interior spaces; installation of an exterior, split-face concrete masonry wainscot; replacement of exterior windows and doors;

installation of a standing-seam metal roof (including substructure required); replacement/installation of mechanical, plumbing and fire protection; and electrical (interior, distribution, exterior, communications, local area networks, fire detection, etc.) systems. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the finished construction meets all of the requirements of this RFP. Drawings which may be provided as a part of this RFP may be available in electronic file format (AutoCAD).

2.4.1. Design Examples, References, and Preliminary Design Drawings. Design drawings and examples provided by the Government are for reference only and shall not be considered completed and approved concept plans for this project. Additional coordination of the design, in conjunction with the specific inputs from the Customer and base personnel during the required Design Charette, will be required to develop the approved concept plan and design development through the creation of construction documents, and construction (reference Part 5, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN of this RFP).

2.5. Investigation Report. The Contractor is responsible for the following as part of the project Investigation Report:

2.5.1. The following investigative services shall be included, if applicable to the project:

• Investigation services shall include a plan check by the Contractor’s consultants of existing “as-built” drawing files, as applicable. Copies of requested as-built drawings may be furnished by the Government; however, it is the responsibility of the Contractor’s consultants to search the drawing files for applicable drawings. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any as-builts.

• In addition, as may be required by this RFP, the Contractor’s consultants will meet with the affected base agencies to gather information pertinent to this project.

• Investigation services for projects that affect existing facilities shall also include at least one field trip by the Contractor’s consultants to verify the existing conditions at the site.

2.5.2. Items to be reported on include but are not limited to the applicable portions of the following paragraphs:

• Existing interior and exterior physical conditions applicable to the project.

• Accuracy and completeness of reference data furnished by the Government.

• Architectural, communications, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, seismic, structural, utility, UFAS/ADA

Accessibility Guidelines, International Building Code or other special system requirements.

• Availability and adequacy of existing structure, utilities, or systems to support requirements identified above.

• Brief description of existing drainage problems, and proposed solutions or design options.

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• Special design problems or interferences with existing conditions, e.g., asbestos and/or lead-based coatings abatement, and proposed solutions or design options.

• Problems anticipated with constructing the project within budget, and proposed solutions or options and the anticipated costs.

2.6. Design Analysis. The Contractor is responsible for the following as part of the project Design Analysis:

2.6.1. The following computations must be included, if applicable to the project:

• Seismic, using the USGS Seismic hazard maps in lieu of the International Building Code, and structural loads and foundation design.

• Pavement loads and drainage calculations.

• Utility loads.

• Electrical loads and equipment sizing including fault current analysis and coordination studies for new buildings and major repairs.

• Lighting illumination levels.

• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning loads, calculated on both a room-by-room and block basis.

Proportioning the air on a square footage basis shall not be allowed. Loads must be calculated utilizing a software package specifically designed for that purpose.

• Soil boring test results (including CBR tests or sub-grade modulus tests as necessary).

• Sizing of mechanical equipment, ducts, and piping.

2.6.2. The Contractor shall include, as a separate index in the Design Analysis at each submittal, the review comments received from the previous Air Force design reviews. Every review comment shall be annotated by the designer to indicate the disposition, i.e., whether the review comment is incorporated into the design documents; and, when incorporated, the location where the review comment is incorporated. If an exception to the incorporation of a review comment is proposed by the Contractor, he shall coordinate and resolve the exception with the base Project Manager; and, if the exception is approved, indicate same. If the exception is not approved, the designer shall annotate the disposition and the location of the review comment as described before.

2.7. Contract Drawings.

2.7.1. The Contractor shall provide a design and construction package that uses the design details given or referenced in this RFP and the base DCG. Additional details shall be created by the Contractor as required, but shall conform to the requirements of this RFP and are subject to approval by Government.

2.7.2. The Contract Drawings shall be prepared entirely in accordance with the base DCG and shall clearly define all required work for this project. Drawings shall be prepared at a scale and level of detail appropriate to the subject, in accordance with accepted professional practice.

2.7.3. The Air Force may furnish a sheet border which includes the project information, which shall be attached to each sheet as an “XREF” object. The Air Force may, upon request, furnish the designer with the base-standard cover sheet and the base-standard short title block sheet, for use in this project.

2.7.4. The Contractor shall complete the entirety of the blank areas or spaces in the title blocks of all drawing sheets, including but not limited to, the correct FBNV number (no dashes), the correct project title, and the correct drawing number: __________.

2.7.5. Site Layout. The project site is located on the west side of 1st Street and Tee’d with East Jeddito St. The northwest end or the longest, north-south axis of building 5045 shall be designated as plan north. All contract documents and drawings will reflect these cardinal directions for the sake of consistency and uniformity.

2.8. Contract Specifications.

2.8.1. The Contractor shall provide a design and construction package which includes DM’s standard specifications (which may be provided upon contract award if available). The Contractor will edit the base-standard specifications as needed and as required for the project, and submit the edited specifications with each design submittal, for the review and approval of the Government.

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2.8.2. Specifications shall include the Davis-Monthan AFB standard section, "Section 01010, Summary of Work," edited by the designer as required for this project. The Air Force may furnish the unedited master section to the designer.

2.8.3. The Contract Specifications shall clearly define the type, quality, or other criteria relevant to all required work for this project. Specifications shall be prepared in the Construction Standards Institute (CSI) format, at a level of detail appropriate to the subject, in accordance with accepted professional practice.

2.8.4. To encourage competition, the Air Force prefers generic, quality-based or performance-based specifications.

For other than sole-sourced items identified by the Air Force (see Section 1.4.3), comply with the following instructions:

• To specify by manufacturer's name or catalog number, include at least three manufacturers whose products are essentially equal in quality, function, and cost; and then add the statement "or approved equal." If less than three manufacturers are known, specify the known information as a minimum standard of quality, type, color, etc.; and add the statement "or approved equal."

• To specify a single manufacturer and not allow submittal of proposed "equals," provide a brief written statement to the Air Force, separate from the specification, explaining the need for a single, specific product.

2.8.5. If tests are necessary, the specifications shall define the required criteria, number and type of tests to be made, and licensing or certifying requirements of the testing agency. All necessary testing shall be included in the contract specifications and shall be specified as being performed by and paid for by the construction Contractor.

2.8.6. For this project, the Contractor shall separately identify categories of work including but not limited to new construction, maintenance, and repair. The Contractor shall prepare the contract specifications to enable each category of work to be bid separately. See Section 1.6.1. [If used, change the note color to black. If not used, delete this note.]

2.9. Construction Cost Estimate.

NOT IN USE

2.10. Schedule of Material Submittals.

2.10.1. An AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals, shall be generated during the design for the Government’s approval. The Air Force may furnish the designer with a sample schedule of material submittals template, at the Contractor’s request, for the Contractor’s use. The Contractor shall modify this AF form 66 to include the pertitanent information for this particular project. The Schedule of Material Submittals must identify all items required to be submitted by the construction Contractor for Air Force review and approval prior to installation. Submittals may include but shall not be limited to certificates of compliance, shop drawings, samples, color selections, or other items called for in the contract specifications.

2.10.2 The Schedule of Material Submittals shall be created using the latest latest version of MS Excel. Identify each sheet with the project number and title. The Contractor shall complete the column Required Submission Date and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

2.10.3. The approved AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals, will become the scheduling document and will be used to control submittals throughout the life of the contract.

2.10.4 During construction, it may be discovered that this list was not all-inclusive and that additional submittals may be required from and shall be submitted by the Contractor, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

2.10.5 For more information, see paragraph 1.4, Submittal Procedures, of Section 01010, Summary of Work.

2.11. Color Boards.

2.11.1. The Color Boards must contain samples, schedules, and descriptions as necessary to identify all finishes.

Photographs or renderings may supplement the descriptions, but may not be used instead of samples.

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2.11.2. Submit color boards on 8-1/2" x 11" sheets in three-ring binders. Sheets must be neutral-colored illustration board heavy enough to support samples without tearing out of the binder. Adhesives must permanently bond samples to the sheets.

2.12. Design Submittal Package Requirements. The Contractor shall submit to the Government the following copies of the contract drawings, specifications, and other contract documents at each design stage.

2.12.1. Design Charrette Submittal.

• 4 copies of concept design and Investigation Report, to be submitted at Charrette conference wrap-up briefing.

2.12.2. 65% Design Submittal.

• 5 copies of the draft Design Analysis.

• 15 copies of full-size drawings and 1 copy of half-size drawings.

• 5 copies of Contractor-edited specifications with edit notes.

• 5 copies of the AF Form 3052, Construction Cost Estimate.

• 4 copies of the AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal (to include cutsheets and substantiating information) of major equipment items of items with long lead times (See Section 1.5). The Contracting Officer may provide copies of the AF Form 3000 with applicable instructions for completion and submission.

• 2 copies of the AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals, reflecting the above submittals.

• 2 copies of asbestos- and/or lead-containing materials (ACM and LCM) reports (See Section 1.6.2) (if required per contract scope).

• 2 CD’s with PDF’s copies of all documents and PDF and AutoCAD copies of all drawings.

2.12.3. 95% Design Submittal.

• 5 copies of the interim Design Analysis with edit notes (as necessary to document 65% Design Submittal reviews).

• 15 copies of full-size drawings and 1 copy of half-size drawings.

• 5 copies of Contractor-edited specifications with edit notes (as necessary to document 65% Design Submittal reviews).

• 5 copies of the AF Form 3052, Construction Cost Estimate with edit notes (as necessary to document 65%

Design Submittal reviews).

• 2 copies of the AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals with edit notes (as necessary to document 65%

Design Submittal reviews).

• 2 CD’s with PDF’s copies of all documents and PDF and AutoCAD copies of all drawings.

• 2 copies of the color board showing all interior/exterior finishes (as required per contract scope).

2.12.4. 100% Design Submittal (with all 65% and 95% Design Submittal review comments incorporated)..

• 5 copies of the final Design Analysis.

• 1 full-size and one half-size sets of high-quality bond drawings, clearly and legibly marked “AS-BUILT

DRAWINGS” in large print at the bottom right corner of each drawing sheet above the title block.

• 4 copies of full-size drawings and 1 copy of half-size drawings.

• 5 copies of the specifications.

• 5 copies of the AF Form 3052, Construction Cost Estimate.

• 2 copies of the AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals.

• 2 CD’s with PDF’s copies of all documents and PDF and AutoCAD copies of all drawings.

• 2 copies of the color board showing all interior/exterior finishes (as required per contract scope).

2.13. Codes. The design, materials, equipment, and installation shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, the requirements of the Davis-Monthan AFB Design Compatibility Guidelines, this RFP, base guide specifications (if available), and all applicable codes, laws, and guidance, whether included in this RFP or not; and with the listed codes, guides, and manuals. All references shall be assumed to be the most recent revision unless specifically noted otherwise. Although the references have been listed by engineering discipline for ease of citation, this does not preclude their requirement to be used for work within any other discipline. When there is a conflict between any listed code, guide or reference, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

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2.13.1. Civil References.

• Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 88-5, Chapter (Ch.) 4, Drainage Areas for Other Than Airfields.

• AFMAN 88-11, Volume 1, Sanitary and Industrial Wastewater Collection - Gravity Sewers and

Appurtenances.

• Pima County Arizona, Hydrology Manual for Engineering Design and Flood Plain Management.

• Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-120-02, Design POV Site Circulation and Parking.

• UFC 3-210-01A, Design: Area Planning, Site Planning, and Design.

• UFC 3-310-04, Seismic Design for Buildings and Other Structures.

• UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA.

• Military Handbook (MIL HDBK) 1005/7A, Water Supply Systems.

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54, National Fuel Gas Code.

• Army Technical Manual (TM) 5-822-2, General Provisions and Geometric Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage Areas.

2.13.2. Geotechnical References.

• Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

• Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-1023, Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction

Projects.

• AFMAN 88-3, Ch. 7, Soils and Geology Procedures for Foundation and Design of Buildings and Other

Structures (Except Hydraulic Structures).

• AFMAN 88-6, Ch. 7, Standard Practice for Sealing Joints and Cracks in Rigid and Flexible Pavements.

• AFMAN 88-6, Ch. 8, Standard Practice for Concrete Pavements.

• AFMAN 88-6, Ch. 9, Bituminous Pavements – Standard Practice (Including C1).

• AFMAN 88-7, Ch. 1, Pavement Design for Roads, Streets, Walks and Open Storage Areas (Including C1).

• AFMAN 88-7, Ch. 5, General Provisions and Geometric Design for Roads, Streets, Walks, and Open Storage

Areas.

• UFC 3-220-01A, Design: Deep Foundations.

• UFC 3-220-02, Design: Pile Driving Equipment.

• UFC 3-220-03FA, Design: Soils and Geology Procedures for Foundation Design of Building and Other

Structures - Except Hydraulic Structures.

• UFC 3-220-04FA, Design: Backfill for Subsurface Structures.

• UFC 3-220-05, Design: Dewatering and Groundwater Control.

• UFC 3-220-06, Design: Grouting Methods and Equipment.

• UFC 3-220-07, Design: Foundations in Expansive Soils.

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Manual of Concrete Practice.

2.13.3. Architectural References.

• Air Combat Command (ACC) Architectural and Interior Design Standards.

• Air Force Handbook (AFH) 32-1084, Civil Engineering Facility Requirements.

• AFI 32-7063, Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Program.

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI/CABO) A117.1, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

• Federal Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

• Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual.

• NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers.

• NFPA 80, Fire Doors and Fire Windows.

• NFPA 80A, Protection from Exterior Fire Exposure.

• NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

• NFPA 203, Roof Coverings/Roof Deck.

• NFPA 220, Types of Building, Construction.

• NFPA 231, General Storage.

• Tile Council of America Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.

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• UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements

• UFC 3-120-01, Air Force Sign Standard, to include ACC Instruction 32-1054, Exterior Signs.

• UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings.

• UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

• Intrusion Detection Systems--DCID 6-9, AFI31-401.

• Information Security Program--DoD 5200.1-R.

2.13.4. Structural References.

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) M018L, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Manual of Steel Construction, Volume 1: Structural Members

• AISC-M019L, Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification, Volume II: Connections.

• ACI 318/318M-99, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

• ACI 531-95, Building Code Requirements for Concrete Masonry Structures.

• American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1, Welding Handbook.

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

• American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) SG-930, Cold-Formed Steel Design Manuals.

• Pre-stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Manuals for Precast and Pre-stressed Concrete.

• PCI Manual 116, Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Precast and Pre-stressed Concrete

Products.

• PCI Manual 117, Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Architectural Precast Concrete

Products.

• PCI Manual 122, Manual For Architectural Precast Concrete.

• PCI Manual 126, Manual for the Design of Hollow Core Slabs.

• Steel Deck Institute (SDI) Diaphragm Design Manual.

• Steel Joist Institute (SJI) Standard Specifications and Load Tables for Open Web Joists.

2.13.5. Mechanical References.

• Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 88-1, Standard Guidelines for Submission of Facility Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

• ETL 88-2, Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Design Checklist.

• ETL 88-8, Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Limitation in Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems.

• ETL 90-10, Commissioning of HVAC Systems Guide Specification.

• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Fundamentals

Handbook.

• ASHRAE HVAC Systems and Equipment Handbook.

• ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook.

• ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

• ASHRAE Standard 70, Method of Testing the Performance of Air Outlets and Air.

• ASHRAE Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

• American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).

• MIL HDBK 1190, Facility Design and Construction.

• NFPA 90A, Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

• UFC 3-400-01, Energy Conservation

• UFC 3-400-02, Engineering Weather Data.

• UFC 3-410-01FA, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.

• United States Energy Policy Act of 2005.

2.13.6. Plumbing References.

• ANSI B16.3, Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300.

• ANSI Z358.1, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment.

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A112.19.1M, Enameled Cast Iron Plumbing Fixtures.

• ASME A112.19.2, Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures.

• ASME A112.19.3, Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures (Designed for Residential Use).

• NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code.

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• Plumbing And Drainage Institute (PDI) WH 201, Water Hammer Arresters.

• UFC 3-420-01, Plumbing Systems.

2.13.7. Fire Suppression References.

• NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

• NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains.

• NFPA 90A, Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

• NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

• NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

• UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

2.13.8. Electrical References.

• ACC Architectural and Interior Design Standards.

• The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Design Compatibility Guidelines (base DCG), latest edition.

• Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code, 1993 Edition.

• AFI 32-1063, Electric Power Systems.

• AFI 32-1065, Grounding Systems

• AFMAN 88-9, Chapter 1, Electric Power Supply and Distribution.

• AFMAN 88-9, Chapter 2, Interior Electrical System Design.

• ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators,

• ANSI A117.1, Buildings and Facilities - Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped

People.

• ANSI C2, National Electrical Safety Code.

• ANSI C57.12.00, General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating

Transformers.

• ANSI C57.12.26, Requirements for Pad-Mounted, Compartmental-Type, Self-Cooled, Three-Phase

Distribution Transformers for Use with Separable Insulated High-Voltage Connectors, High-Voltage, 34500GrdY/19920 Volts and Below; 2500 kVA and Smaller.

• ANSI C57.12.27, Conformance Requirements for Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformers Used in Pad-Mounted Installations, Including Unit Substations.

• ANSI C57.12.28, Switchgear and Transformers - Pad-Mounted Equipment - Enclosure Integrity.

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

• ANSI/The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard 141, Recommended Practice for

Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants (The Red Book).

• ANSI/IEEE Standard 142, Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power

Systems (The Green Book).

• ANSI/IEEE Standard 242, Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and

Commercial Power Systems (The Buff Book).

• Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) 568, Commercial Building

Telecommunications Wiring Standard.

• EIA 569, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.

• EIA 607, Grounding and Bonding Requirements for the Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial

Buildings.

• ETL 91-5, Fire Protection Engineering Criteria Emergency Lighting and Marking of Exits.

• IEEE C62.41, Surge Voltage in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.

• Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), Lighting Handbook, Reference and Application.

• MIL HNDBK 419A, Chapter 1, Facility Grounding System.

• MIL HNDBK 1190, applicable ETL’s/CTL’s.

• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

• NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

• NFPA 75, Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment.

• NFPA 90A, Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.

• NFPA 101, Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.

• NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

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• UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, latest edition.

• UFC 4-021-01, Mass Notification Systems.

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 268, Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.

3. CIVIL DESIGN.

3.1. Project Site Survey. [Include section as necessary.] A survey of the site shall not be provided by the Government. The Contractor shall generate/contract a current site survey which shall include the topography of the site, surface features of the site (including but not limited to, walks, parking lots, utility poles, transformers, valves, manholes, landscaping, etc.) and underground utilities. Gathering topographic and planimetric map data shall be accomplished by field methods, using Global Positioning System (GPS), total station methods, or a combination thereof. Base utility drawings are available for the Contractor’s use; however, these drawings may not reflect current conditions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain additional mapping from the base if needed. See Section1.6.3.

3.2. Borrow & Waste Areas. Any required borrow shall be obtained by the Contractor from either an off-base or an off-site borrow source, as directed by the Contracting Officer. Demolition and construction waste from the project shall be disposed of off-base at a location approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.3. Site Utilities. All utility installations (including sizes and materials) shall comply with the base DCG. Utility services are available and are adjacent to the site. See Section 1.6.3.

3.4. Haul Route. The construction Contractor shall enter the base through the Swan Gate and proceed by the most direct route to the project site. Show the desired haul route on the contract drawings for review and approval by the Government.

3.5. Contractor's Storage Yard. The requested size of the Contractor's storage and staging area shall be proposed as part of the design, with the location of the yard being within the boundary of the CES/Contractor Storage Yard off of Yuma Road. A temporary security fence shall be provided by the Contractor at storage yard boundaries in accordance with paragraph 2.9. Fenced Storage Yard of Section 01010, Summary of Work.

3.6. Storm Water Pollution Plan (SWPPP). The Contractor shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan in accordance with and with final approval of the State of Arizona for all work that meets minimum disturbance requirements as set forth by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). A copy of the Contractor’s SWPPP shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to any site work covered within the SWPPP. See paragraph 2.5d of Section 01010, Summary of Work.

4. GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN. NOT USED

5. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN. NOT USED

6. STRUCTURAL DESIGN. NOT USED

7. MECHANICAL DESIGN. In general, the following paragraphs are intended to assist and inform the Contractor of the general architectural criteria controlling base designs. Use the following paragraphs as needed.

7.1. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Design Requirements.

7.1.1. HVAC Load Calculations. Heat gain and loss calculations shall be in accordance with the current edition of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Handbook of Fundamentals. The load calculations shall be in accordance with the ASHRAE non-residential Cooling and Heating Load Calculations using the Trane Company, Trace Load 700 program (substitutions are not permitted). Calculations shall be performed on a room-by-room basis. Peak, sensible and total loads shall include but not be limited to 100

01011-14 percent of the personnel, ventilation, lighting and equipment loads. Load calculations shall include the design parameters listed in the Project Specific Design and Construction Requirements paragraph. The cooling equipment shall be selected based on satisfying the sensible, latent and total calculated loads. Heating load calculations shall not utilize lighting or internal loads as supplementing the heating system. The heating and cooling load input and output shall be submitted using the Trane Company, Trace program. Design submissions of the building load calculation analysis shall include the complete input data and the following cooling and heating output data (as a minimum): a) Systems summary (Airflow & Capacity Quantities, Engineering Checks and system checksums); b) System Peak Load Summaries; c) Internal Loads; d) System Psychrometric State Points; e) Building Envelope Composition (U-values, Areas, and ASHRAE 90 Analysis); and f) Peak Airflow Loads.

7.2. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Equipment and Accessories.

7.2.1. . Air conditioning shall be provided for all spaces within the facility except mechanical and electrical rooms.

HVAC designs shall consider the effects of the project elevation in sizing equipment and ductwork. Placement of HVAC equipment within mechanical rooms shall be coordinated with the architectural floor plans to insure proper clearances around all equipment can be achieved within the allotted floor area. Mechanical room areas shall be increased as needed to maintain the manufacturers recommended minimum service clearance and the clearances required for removal of the equipment. Ventilation (fresh) air requirements shall be in accordance with ASHRAE 62 (latest edition). Pressure classifications of ductwork shall be shown on the contract drawings, using the convention described in the current edition of the SMACNA HVAC Systems Duct Design Manual.

7.2.2. Air-Handling System Design. The air handlers shall be located in the mechanical rooms provided on the floor plan. Include provisions for a dry-bulb economizer. Air-handling units shall be provided with variable frequency drive (vfd) and vfd-rated motor. Each floor-mounted unit shall be provided with the manufacturer’s standard 6-inch-high, steel (16-gauge) sub-base, and shall be mounted on 6-inch thick, concrete, equipment pads with a 8-inch clear space from the unit to the edge of the pad. Provide the manufacturer's recommended service clearances or a minimum of 36 inches around the entire unit, whichever is greatest. Discharge from condensate drains shall be provided with trap and shall be coordinated with the sanitary-sewer design.

7.3. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing. Testing, adjusting, and balancing shall be in accordance with the current editions of the NEBB Procedural Standards For Testing, Adjusting, Balancing of Environmental Systems or the AABC National Standards for Testing and Balancing Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems.

7.4. Commissioning of HVAC Systems and Controls. Commissioning of HVAC systems and controls shall be in accordance with the current edition of ETL 90-10, Commissioning of HVAC Systems guide specification.

7.5. Plumbing.

7.5.1. Condensate Drains. Provisions shall be made to collect condensate from all air-handler condensate drains and discharge to the sanitary sewer system. Provide a condensate collection and pumping system for locations where gravity flow is not achievable. Condensate drains located in administrative areas and mechanical rooms shall be combined and routed to the nearest floor sink. Condensate drain lines shall be sloped a minimum of 1/8-inch per foot. Drain line connections shall be in accordance with the UPC.

7.5.2. Access Panels. Access panels/doors shall be provided and sized as required for valves and appurtenances of the plumbing system. Coordinate with the architectural drawings. Panel location and sizes shall be indicated on the contract drawings.

7.