2. 21-1501 - SOW.pdf

673 Civil Engineer Squadron Joint Base Elmendorf‐Richardson, AK

April 30, 2021

STATEMENT OF WORK

FXSB 21-1501 - Repair Fire Suppression (FSD 1) B8088

SECTION 1: PROJECT INFORMATION

1.1 PROJECT LOCATION: Joint Base Elmendorf‐Richardson (JBER) is located on the northern edge of

Anchorage, Alaska and is accessible from the Glenn Highway at Boniface Parkway. The project location is on the Elmendorf side of the installation in Building 8088. Refer to site plan for location.

1.2 UNIQUE REQUIREMENT: Project is to be implemented to accommodate user needs of the facility. A work plan shall be presented to the various users for coordination and acceptance of user needs. Contractor shall request approval of any downtime/outages a minimum of 10 working days in advance. Of particular importance is the necessity to protect users and occupants of the facility from falling debris and life safety issues. Contractor staging areas will be identified by the Facility Manager, Fire Department and 673 CES/CENMP. Safety areas and caution notices are to be provided by the Contractor. Any work requiring shut down of the Fire Suppression System will be coordinated with the 773rd Utilities Shop, 773rd Alarm Shop, Base Fire Department, and 673 CES/CENNMP.

1.3 COVID BASE ACCESS INFORMATION: When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the Contractor shall comply with AFI 31‐101, Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16‐1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program.

Contractors requiring access to any area on Joint Base Elmendorf‐Richardson (JBER) shall comply with installation, state, and local COVID‐19 policies and mandates and respect any guidelines or restrictions imposed by local businesses. These policies and mandates frequently change. COVID‐19 policies and mandates are found at: https://www.jber.jb.mil/Coronavirus/ for JBER COVID‐19 Policy Memo, https://covid19.alaska.gov/ for State of Alaska COVID‐19 Coronavirus Information, and https://covid‐response‐moa‐muniorg.hub.arcgis.com/pages/emergency‐orders for the Municipality of Anchorage Emergency Orders. Failure to comply with the guidelines or restrictions may result in suspended access to JBER or debarment. Contractors shall comply with the above‐referenced documents.

1.4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Provide repairs for building 8088 as noted in statement of work and on the attached drawings. Project consist of removing damaged sections of the fire suppression system and replacing with new. There has not been asbestos containing material (ACM) or lead based paint (LBP) detected in this facility. If ACM or LBP is detected in areas of repair, contact 673 CONS Contracting Officer. Whenever remediation is required, it shall be limited to the minimum area necessary to satisfactorily complete the associated repair. This project shall be accomplished as an Open Market General Construction Design Build (D‐B) Project. The Contractor shall provide 35%, 65%, and 95% designs for review and approval by the Government prior to construction. The 35% design, at a minimum, shall be a narrative Scope of Work. The 100% design shall be stamped by a Professional Fire Suppression Engineer.

1.5 ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) STANDARDS:

Contractor must comply with Industry Standards; all Federal, State, and Local codes; and the following regulations at the time of issue of this project. The project shall be designed in accordance with the design and construction standards contained in the latest version of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) DoD Building Code1‐200‐01 https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified‐facilities‐criteria‐ufc/ufc‐1‐200‐01. The Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified‐facilities‐criteria‐ufc.The Unified Facility Specifications https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified‐facilities‐guide‐specifications‐ufgs , and all core UFC codes. Other codes referenced therein including but not limited to: International Building Code, National Fire Code, Life Safety Code, National Electrical Code, International Plumbing Code, and other applicable Department of Defense and Air Force regulations, Air Force Instructions AFI’s, manuals, engineering technical letters, and energy conservation criteria including Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings.

1.6 PROJECT DURATION: Contractor shall have 270 days to complete the project from the Notice to Proceed date.

SECTION 2: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 PROJECT WORKING HOURS: Project hours are standard work hours. Incidental weekend work may be permitted with occupant approval to minimize disruptions to operations.

2.2 QUALITY CONTROL: Refer to Open Market General Specifications.

2.2.1. Superintendence by the Contractor: The Contractor shall provide full‐time on site supervision in accordance with FAR 52.236‐6. This clause shall be strictly enforced.

2.2.2. All demolished materials shall be disposed of according to State, Federal, and JBER regulations.

2.3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Refer to Minimum Design and Construction Criteria for demolition, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical detailed technical requirements. Products specified are non‐proprietary unless noted otherwise. Except as noted below, products specifying one manufacturer’s salient features, including performance standards, sizes/capacity, warranty, etc., may be substituted with a product of equal or better quality.

2.4 FIRE SUPPRESSION DESIGN: Detailed Requirements: The Design Build (DB) Contractor is responsible for designing the system to comply with the FOPR requirements, the concept plan, all referenced publications, and existing building structural elements, materials and systems.

The project design shall be in accordance with appropriate UFC’s, NFPA’s, and Specifications.

2.5 WORKMANSHIP: All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all applicable building and fire codes. Contractor shall field verify all measurements, quantities, or values stated by the Government. Liquidated damages shall be assessed for work that is not finished within the scheduled performance period.

2.6 WORKSITE: The Contractor shall limit the work to the areas indicated by the Government. The Contractor shall make every effort not to disturb or obstruct portions of the facilities still occupied by the Government. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule work with the 673 CES/CENMP office prior to the start of any operation. The Contractor shall dispose of all construction debris off base at an approved disposal facility. The main entry to the facility shall be maintained at all times during the construction project. Contractor is to maintain vigilance for life safety of facility users entering and leaving the facility by posting signs and barriers for safety.

2.7 SITE SECURITY AND PROTECTION: The Contractor shall make every effort to secure the worksite, allowing only authorized personnel to enter the worksite. The Contractor shall protect the site from damage from weather, vandalism, and/or theft.

2.8 DAMAGE TO EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS: The Contractor shall be responsible to repair any and all damage incurred to existing Real Property/Grounds due to poor workmanship at no cost to https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-1-200-01 https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs the Government. Contractor shall not park or drive on sidewalk or grassy/snowy areas. Damage incurred shall be repaired at no cost to the Government.

2.9 HEALTH/SAFETY: The Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with OSHA and Alaska Department of Labor (AKOSH) standards. The Contractor shall maintain a clean and debris free site at all times. The Contractor shall keep driveways and entrances into and around the worksite clear at all times. The Contractor shall not use driveways or entrances as employee parking or storage of materials unless otherwise stated. The Contractor shall minimize storage of materials and equipment on site. Contractor staging area to be identified by building occupants. The contractor must control fugitive emissions (dust particles, aerosols, and gaseous by‐products) from construction and demolition activities, processing, and preparation of materials at all times. Burning without the consent of the CO and Environmental Management is prohibited. Contractor must comply with the JBER Contractors Fire Safety Guide and contact the JBER Fire Prevention Office at 384‐5555 prior to any hot work being conducted. Class I ODSs are prohibited and EPA SNAP approved substitutes for Class II ODSs shall be used whenever technically and economically feasible. For equipment to be disposed of or recycled, remove ODS in accordance with federal regulations. For equipment where refrigerant is not purged due to reuse of the equipment, coordination with 773 CES/CEO (HVAC Shop) is required in order to properly track certified equipment. For recycled equipment evacuation must be completed IAW federal regulations or taken to an authorized refrigerant equipment recycler. Complete Service Order Form for equipment evacuated on base and submit to HVAC Shop. Any Class I ODS will be recovered and turned into DLA IAW DOD Policy and AFMAN 32‐7089. Refrigerants are subject to 40 CFR 82 for recovery and turn in DLA procedures must be followed according to:

https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Offers/Services/AviationEngineering/OzoneDepRsrv.aspx

2.10 GREEN PROCUREMENT: Contractor must incorporate “green procurement” principles into the design of their projects. Specifically, consult the EPA’s web site at www.epa.gov/greenerproducts for a listing of the products that have been mandated as green procurement requirements for purchases.

2.11 PROJECT SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall prepare a baseline project schedule incorporating all aspects in support of completing the project. Consideration shall be given to the sequence of phases (including review periods and meetings), standard construction/repair activities, duration of tasks, submittals, and procurement of materials. The schedule shall include material submittal dates coordinated with the AF Form 66, and allow for review periods prior to material procurement (including identification of items with long lead times), and climatic conditions (including seasonal periods for roof work, site work, etc.).

2.11.1. The project schedule shall be in the form of a computer‐generated bar chart, using industry standard software. The schedule shall include major design and construction milestone dates, breakdown the project into distinct tasks, show which tasks will be accomplished simultaneously, and indicate the critical path.

2.11.2. The initial baseline schedule shall be available for review at the pre‐construction kick‐off meeting. The schedule shall be updated when the schedule has been revised. The updated schedule shall reflect actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work, and reflect any changes to critical path or final completion date. All schedule updates shall be provided to the Government.

2.12 PROJECT STATUS UPDATE / WORK SCHEDULING MEETINGS: At the request of the Contracting Officer, project status/scheduled meetings may be held at a mutually agreed upon day, time and location on JBER.

2.13 WASTE MANAGEMENT: Reference “Environmental Protection Specifications on JBER (28 Oct 2020 Rev 3)”. Provide suitably sized dumpster, rubbish handling and removal services to ensure http://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts that all waste is contained and not subject to dispersal. Provide containers that can be closed, locked, and sealed from unauthorized use and bear/wildlife access. All hazardous waste (HW) generated by the Contractor on JBER will be managed by the Contractor in accordance with federal regulation applicable to large quantity generators (LQGs) of HW. All universal waste (UW) handled by the Contractor on JBER will be managed by the Contractor in accordance with federal regulation applicable to large quantity handlers (LQHs) of UW. All waste will be managed in accordance with “Environmental Protection Specifications on JBER (28 Oct 2020 Rev 3)”.

2.14 TOXICS: Manage and dispose of contaminated waste: (a) PCB in accordance with 40 CFR 761, (b) asbestos in accordance with 40 CFR 61, (c) lead in accordance with 40 CFR 745.

2.15 STAGING/MATERIAL STORAGE: Reference “Environmental Protection Specifications on JBER (28 Oct 2020 Rev 3)”. The design build Contractor shall not block roads or access lanes, utilize parking lots, building entrances, or any area needed for potential utility servicing during the execution of this project. Coordinate staging and material storage areas with 673 CES/CENM and

673 CONS/PKA.

2.16 EXISTING CONDITIONS: Facility is currently occupied and shall remain functional during the course of this contract (see para. 1.2). Contractor to verify all site conditions and dimensions.

Design and equipment selection must be coordinated and approved by 673rd CES prior to installation. Provide shop drawings for all mechanical, electrical, and control equipment to be approved by 673rd CES.

SECTION 3: MINIMUM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

3.1 FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

3.1.1 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

3.1.1.1 Contractor shall design and provide fire suppression system additions in main work area shown on drawings of building 8088. Work to include demolition of existing sprinkler heads, piping, and hangers/supports. Patch existing holes from heads to match. Repair sheet rock and paint to match where holes must be cut to access existing sprinkler system. These specifications constitute the basis for fire protection systems design and construction for the project. Specific requirements listed herein take precedence over conflicting requirements in the referenced documents.

3.1.1.2 The fire protection systems covered in this section include: fire sprinkler systems

3.2 REFERENCES

3.2.1 The design and installation of the fire protection systems as well as the accompanying support documentation shall comply with the criteria listed below.

If dates are not given for reference standards or criteria, the latest edition is to be used. Where reference is specifically made from this narrative to other sections of the overall “Request for Proposal” document or from other sections to this section, the criteria stated herein this section shall govern.

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

2. NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems

3. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

4. International Building Code (IBC)

5. Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Fire Protection Equipment Directory

3.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Fire Protection Engineer (FPE)

3.3.2 A FPE is defined as an individual meeting one of the following minimum conditions:

3.3.3 A registered professional engineer who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

3.3.4 A registered professional engineer with verification of experience and at least five years of current experience in the design of the fire protection systems

3.4 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

3.4.1 Design

3.4.1.2 Construction (shop) drawings and calculations shall be prepared by an individual that has obtained National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Level IV certification. The FPE shall stamp the shop drawings prior to submitting the shop drawings to the Air Force designated Fire Protection Engineer.

3.4.2 Water Supply

3.4.2.2 Verify existing water supply is adequate for expansion of the fire suppression system.

3.4.3 Earthquake Design

3.4.3.2 The fire sprinkler systems, including all piping and other components, shall be designed to withstand earthquakes attributable to IBC seismic acceleration.

3.4.3.3 Provide all hangars, anchors, restraints and bracing necessary to provide the required seismic protection and restraint.

3.4.3.4 Design anchors, supports, restraints and bracing in accordance NFPA 13.

3.4.3.5 Provide listed seismic separation assemblies at building seismic separation and expansion joints in accordance with NFPA 13.

3.4.4 Hydraulic Calculations

3.4.4.2 The sprinkler system shall be hydraulically designed.

3.4.4.3 Hydraulic calculations shall be in accordance with the Area/Density method of

NFPA 13 using the minimum density and areas indicated in UFC 3‐600‐01. The hydraulic calculations shall include a 15% safety factor in the required pressure.

3.4.4.4 Verify the existing Hydraulic calculations continue to meet the demand for the existing sprinkler system along with the additional piping and heads, this should be based on a water flow test that have been performed no more than 6 months prior to submission of the calculations and data plate information.

3.4.5 Materials

3.4.5.2 Sprinkler Piping: Match existing, or otherwise use Schedule 40 black steel, conforming to ASTM A‐795 or ASTM A53, only, welded, threaded, or with grooved joint couplings.

3.4.5.3 Sprinkler piping shall be labeled in accordance with UFC 3‐600‐01, 9‐6.8

3.4.6 Specific Requirements

3.4.6.2 Fire sprinkler piping shall be routed and distributed below the existing suspended (wood) ceiling with upright/sidewall/pendent chrome plated heads, dependent on calculations. Connecting to the main fire suppression line inside the upper soffit will be necessary.

3.4.6.3 Flexible sprinkler hose including flex drops are not allowed.

3.4.6.4 Freeze protection for the sprinkler system must be considered, and if applicable, designed and installed in areas routinely subject to freezing conditions. Freeze protection must be in accordance with NFPA 13, Section

7.2 or 7.6.

3.4.6.5 All fire suppression system valves must be marked with permanent tags indicating normally open or normally closed. Ref UFC 3‐600‐01, 9‐6.8.3.

3.5 CODE COMPLIANCE AND REFERENCES

3.5.1 Design and construction shall be in accordance with applicable industry and military codes, standards, and regulations. The most stringent shall govern when discrepancies occur. In the case of conflicting requirements, military publications and standards shall supersede provisions in the IBC and other non‐military references noted.

3.5.1.2 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. Unless noted otherwise, the latest edition at the time of the FOPR shall be used. See other discipline sections for additional criteria.

1. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) o UFC 1‐200‐01 DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements) o UFC 3‐600‐01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

2. International Code Council o International Building Code (IBC)

3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) o NFPA 101 Life‐Safety Code o NFPA 400 Hazardous Materials Code o NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems

4. Other Industry, Government and National Standards o Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

• FR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction o U.S. Army Corp of Engineers

• EM 385‐1‐1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, 2014 o American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)

• ANSI Z83.19‐2017 Gas‐fired high‐intensity infrared heaters

3.6 FIELD TESTING

3.6.1 General

3.6.1.2 The DB Contractor shall perform all tests and inspections recommended or required by code, manufacturers and/or the DOR(s), specifications, unless specifically waived by the Contracting Officer. The D‐B Contractor shall maintain a written record of all tests which includes date, test performed, personnel involved, devices tested, serial number and name of test equipment, and test results. Field test reports shall be signed and dated by the D‐B Contractor.

3.6.1.3 Field testing shall be performed in the presence of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative. The D‐B Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer two days prior to conducting tests.

3.6.1.4 The D‐B Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to conduct field tests. The D‐B Contractor shall perform all tests and inspections recommended by the manufacturer unless specifically waived by the Contracting Officer. The D‐B Contractor shall maintain a written record of all tests, which includes date, test performed, personnel involved, devices tested, serial number and name of test equipment, and test results. All field test reports shall be signed and dated by the D‐B Contractor.

3.6.1.5 Required Test(s): Preforming field testing as specified by code, manufacturers, the DOR(s), specifications for the installed equipment and material in addition to pressure testing of sprinkler lines.

3.6.2 Operating Tests

3.6.2.2 After the installation is completed, and at such times as the Contracting

Officer may direct, the D‐B Contractor shall conduct operating tests in the presence of the JBER Fire Department (673 CES/CEFP) for approval. The systems shall be demonstrated to operate in accordance with the requirements herein. An operating test report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

4 SECTION 4: PROJECT MANAGER

Michael Lloyd, Project Manager michael.lloyd.18@us.af.mil Phone: (907) 384‐0865 Cell: (907) 240‐3303

Robert McElroy, Project Inspector Robert.mcelroy@us.af.mil Phone: (907) 384‐3081 mailto:michael.lloyd.18@us.af.mil mailto:Robert.mcelroy@us.af.mil