HVQ Vortac Specs.pdf

Specifications and Drawings for Tree Clearing and Stump Grinding on the Lands Surrounding the HVQ VORTAC Facility

Near Charleston, WV

March 23, 2014

Prepared By Leesburg, VA TSC

Table of Contents

TAB 1 Specifications

Section 01100 Summary of Work Section 01141 Job Management Section 02230 Site Clearing

TAB 2 Pictures

Picture 1 View From VORTAC, Facing SW Picture 2 View From VORTAC, Facing NE Picture 3 View From VORTAC, Facing SE Picture 4 View From VORTAC, Facing NW

TAB 3 Drawings

TSC-15-160-001 Site Plan and Surrounding Areas TSC-15-160-002 Google Earth Image of Site and

Surrounding Areas

TAB 1

Specifications

HVQ VORTAC Tree Clearing Charleston, WV

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SECTION 01100 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification: Tree clearing on the lands surrounding the HVQ VORTAC facility located approximately 8 miles west of Charleston, WV. Tree clearing is required due to the signal obstruction caused by the trees. Coordinates for the site are 38.349720N, 81.77W.

Total area to be cleared is approximately 4.5 acres. Average tree size is 8” in diameter, heights vary up to 50’ AGL. Some trees are present with diameters up to 20”. Average tree density is .05/SF. Much of the area is sloped.

B. Work shall include all labor, materials and equipment to complete the following:

1. The cutting/clearing of all trees and brush in areas depicted on contract drawing TSC-15-

160-001.

2. Trees and portions of trees that are 3” or greater in diameter shall be cut and remain at the site where they fall.

3. Trees and brush that are less than 3” in diameter and smaller shall be chipped. Chips shall be spread to match existing grade.

4. Portions of trees (tops and branches) that are smaller than 3” in diameter shall be cut from tree and chipped.

5. Stumps and roots shall be ground to a depth of 12” below grade.

1.2 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

A. A pre-bid site visit is required. Contact Mr. Allen Tackett, FAA Systems Support Center to coordinate pre-bid site visit. Contact phone number is 304-347-5600.

1.3 WORK SCHEDULE

A. The Work shall be completed within 30 days of Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall submit a written schedule to FAA Contracting Officer and to the FAA System Support Center Manager.

Acceptable hours of construction are M-F, 7am –5:30pm.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH FACILITY/ACCESS TO FACILITY

A. Contractor shall closely coordinate all work activities with the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) and FAA System Support Center Manager as to not impact the operation of the facility. Access to the site shall be with an FAA escort.

1.5 OTHER WORK

A. Contractor is made aware of other ongoing maintenance activity that may be underway at this facility. Cooperate fully with other entities so work on other activities may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract

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1.6 IMPACT TO FACILITY

A. Contractor is made aware that this facility is responsible for the control and navigation of air traffic. Contract work or workers cannot impact operations at this facility. Unauthorized and/or unexpected interruption to the operation of this facility may jeopardize the safety of the flying public. Closely coordinate all proposed activities with the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) and FAA System Support Center Manager.

B. Contractor shall not operate existing electronic, electrical or mechanical equipment at this facility.

1.6 IMPACT TO SURROUNDING AREAS

A. Contractor shall assure that the habitat of the site and surrounding areas is not adversely impacted.

1.7 PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Contractor is responsible for providing the proper protection of the facility, it’s roads and adjacencies during construction. Provide erosion and sediment control where necessary.

1.8 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall provide temporary equipment for construction needs to ensure safe working conditions, public safety and security in compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR

1926.26 and subpart D.

B. The contractor shall be permitted to use facility building service power. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CONTRACTOR BE ALLOWED TO HOOK INTO

THE CRITICAL POWER SOURCE or UPS POWER SOURCE. Closely coordinate temporary electrical requirements with on site FAA personnel.

C. The contractor is advised that running water or sanitary facilities are not available at this location.

1.9 CLEANUP AND RESTORATION

A. Contractor is responsible for maintaining the worksite in a clean and safe condition during the work shift as well as after work hours. The contractor shall restore the site to it’s original condition upon completion of the project.

END OF SECTION 01100

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SECTION 01141 - JOB MANAGEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section describes the required performance of administrative project related requirements necessary for the proper conduct of the work as indicated in this section.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Materials used on this project shall be in accordance with the requirements of the individual sections of these specifications and drawings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Contractor is responsible for making complete field measurements. Check all dimensions at the job site for components requiring fit to existing conditions. Check shop drawings and indicate the actual dimension available at all locations.

3.2 PROJECT SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. All on-site work under this Contract shall be performed in compliance with the requirements of all Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health laws and regulations as they apply to construction site activity.

1. Comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Standard (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) promulgated pursuant to authority of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

2. Comply with any other applicable Federal, State, or local regulations governing workplace safety to the extent that they do not conflict with other clauses of this contract. If a conflict exists between sections of this Contract, the more stringent requirement takes precedence.

3. Take all other proper precautions to protect the safety and health of the contractor’s employees, Federal Aviation Administration employees, and the public. Provide and maintain barricades, guard rails, covered walkways, lighting devices and other protective devices necessary to warn and protect the workmen and general public from hazards at the construction site.

4. Contractor shall maintain a Project Safety and Health Plan which shall address site-specific safety and health requirements and procedures to include, but not limited to excavations, fall protection, electrical safety, scaffold safety, cranes, steel erection, welding, burning and cutting safety, concrete and masonry work.

5. In addition to compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, the Project Safety and Health Plan shall contain provisions for mandatory safety orientation for every contractor, subcontractor, and vendor employee assigned or sent to the site. Safety orientation shall cover as a minimum the rules and regulations governing on-site construction

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activities, special known hazards, accident prevention, emergency procedures, and personal protection equipment requirements. Upon completion of the safety orientation, each attendee will be issued a hard hat sticker. No contractor, subcontractor or vendor employee will be allowed to enter or remain on-site without a hard hat bearing a valid safety orientation sticker.

6. As work progresses, the Plan shall be updated to adapt to new situations and new conditions.

Changes to the Project Safety and Health Plan shall be made only with full concurrence of the

COTR.

7. If any unforeseen hazard should become evident during the performance of the work, bring such information to the attention of the COTR, verbally and in writing. Take the necessary action to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions.

8. The Project Safety and Health Plan shall include MSD sheets for materials and products to be used on the project. MSD sheets shall be maintained at the project site where all employees will have access.

B. The Project Superintendent shall act as Safety Director and be responsible for the implementation, execution and oversight of the Project Safety and Health Plan. The Superintendent shall have authority from the contractor to stop work to abate hazardous conditions or unsafe practices, and to eject any contractor, subcontractor, or vendor employee from the project site for failure to comply with safety requirements. The Project Superintendent’s authority, responsibilities, and duties in the capacity of Safety Director shall be incorporated as part of the written Project Safety and Health Plan. These responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to conducting subcontractor pre-construction safety program reviews, conducting the employee safety orientation training, conducting weekly safety meetings, conducting daily site safety inspections, auditing subcontractor safety compliance, conducting accident investigations, and preparing required periodic and special safety reports.

C. When the Contractor is notified by the COTR of non-compliance with the safety or health provisions of this contract, the contractor shall immediately, unless otherwise instructed, correct the unsafe or unhealthy condition. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, all or part of the Work will be stopped by notice from the COTR. There will not be any allowance for time or compensation due to work stoppage for an unsafe condition.

D. The contractor will maintain an accurate record of exposure data and all accidents incidental to work performed under this Contract. The contractor must report the exposure data and accidents to the COTR.

E. All subcontracts and vendor purchase orders related to this project shall contain provisions requiring compliance with the contractor’s approved Project Safety and Health Plan.

F. Prior to commencing construction, representatives of the Contractor, including the Project Superintendent, shall hold a Safety Meeting with designated representatives of the Contracting Officer for the purpose of reviewing the approved Project Safety and Health Plan and discussing the implementation of the plan.

G. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others. The public and occupants include all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor.

H. Wherever practical, the work area shall be fenced, barricaded or otherwise blocked off from public or occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area.

1. Provide traffic barricades and traffic control signage where construction activities occur in vehicular areas.

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2. Corridors, aisles, stairways, doors and exitways shall not be obstructed or used in a manner to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or occupants.

3. Store, position and use equipment, tools, materials, scraps and trash in a manner that does not present a hazard to the public or occupants by accidental shiftings, ignition or other hazardous activity.

4. Store and transport refuse and debris in a manner to prevent unsafe and unhealthy conditions for the public and occupants. Cover refuse containers, and remove refuse on a frequent regular basis acceptable. Use tarpaulins or other means to prevent loose transported materials from dropping from trucks.

3.3 FIRE PROTECTION

A. Maintain fire extinguishers at construction site in sufficient number to adequately protect the structures during construction. Provide at least one 20 pound ABC fire extinguisher at intervals not to exceed 500 feet. Provide at least one fire extinguisher for welders or other trades using open flames in the execution of their work. All construction trailers shall possess at least one 10 pound ABC fire extinguisher. Maintain “Fire Watch” personnel, with fire extinguisher in hand, during all welding/cutting or other open flame operations on, within, or near existing facility.

B. Maintain the telephone number of the local fire department and emergency services. Keep number posted conspicuously near telephones throughout site

3.4 DISRUPTION TO SERVICES

A. The loss or shut down of existing FAA air traffic control equipment or associated support equipment for any amount of time will jeopardize safety of the flying public. Scheduled outages to existing radio equipment shall be closely coordinated with COTR.

B. Disruption to existing utilities, piping, or electrical services must be held to a minimum. Carefully plan work in a manner to minimize disruptions and coordinate all activities with the COTR. Any operation which requires shut down of some portion of the facilities operation must be closely coordinated 10 days in advance with the COTR.

3.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The contractor shall perform all work necessary to implement and accomplish a program to prevent environmental pollution during or as a result of construction performed under this contract.

B. Take necessary precautions to prevent contamination of soil or atmosphere by the discharge of noxious substances resulting from construction operations. Provide equipment and personnel and

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perform emergency measures necessary to contain any spillage. If contamination of the soil does occur, excavate contaminated soil and dispose of at an off-site location in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations. Fill resulting excavations with suitable backfill and compact to the density of the surrounding undisturbed soil.

C. Take measures to prevent dispersal of pollutants into the atmosphere. Do not dump or otherwise discharge noxious, volatile or harmful fluids into drains or sewers.

3.6 HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. The known presence of lead containing coatings has been identified in other sections of the specification. If other suspect hazardous materials are encountered during this project notify the COTR immediately. Do not disturb suspect hazardous materials.

3.7 WEATHER PROTECTION

A. Structure: If required, provide and maintain weather protection with tarpaulins or polyethylene film supported on and secured to temporary framework and scaffolding to protect all parts of the structure and contents from damage by the elements.

B. Weather protection methods shall be subject to approval by the COTR.

3.8 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Ordering of Materials: Orders for materials and equipment shall be made promptly after approval of submittal, when required, in order to avoid any delay to project schedule.

B. Transportation and Delivery: Arrange for delivery to avoid impact to project schedule and to avoid impact to the operation of the existing facility. Deliver materials and equipment in their original, unopened containers bearing the manufacturers label.

C. Storage: Store materials and equipment to provide protection from damage from damage, dust and moisture. Store all flammable or volatile materials properly outdoors.

D. Arrange storage in a manner to provide easy access for inspection.

E. Manufacture and Fabrication: Design, fabricate and assemble materials and equipment using the best engineering and shop practices. Manufacture all like parts of duplicate units to standard sizes and gages, to be interchangeable. Two or more items of the same kind shall be identical.

Equipment and member capacities, sizes and dimensions shown or specified shall be adhered to unless variations are approved in writing.

F. Manufacturer’s Instructions: When contract documents require that the installation of the work shall comply with the manufacturer’s printed instructions, obtain and distribute copies of such instructions to those involved in the installation, including (2) copies to the COTR. Maintain one set of instructions at the job site. Strict adherence to the manufacturer’s instructions is required.

When project conditions or unique circumstances require deviation from the printed instructions, consult with the COTR for further guidance. Do not proceed until clear direction has been obtained.

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3.9 INITIAL MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain new systems until the project is turned over to the FAA.

END OF SECTION 01041

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SECTION 02230 - SITE CLEARING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the contract.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes the following:

1. Removing trees and other vegetation.

2. Clearing and grinding.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Topsoil: Natural or cultivated surface-soil layer containing organic matter and sand, silt, and clay particles; friable, pervious, and black or a darker shade of brown, gray, or red than underlying subsoil; reasonably free of subsoil, clay lumps, gravel, and other objects more than 2 inches in diameter; and free of weeds, roots, and other deleterious materials.

1.4 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. All downed trees, and portions of trees, 3” or greater in diameter shall remain and be stockpiled for the use of the property owners. All downed trees and brush measuring less than 3inches in diameter shall be chipped and spread in area of downed tree.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Work schedule.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All work shall be completed in a professional manner, exhibiting the highest standards of workmanship.

1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations.

1. Do not close or obstruct access roads or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

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2. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Work on Leased Property: Authority for performing indicated clearing work on all properties will be obtained by FAA before award of contract.

C. Retained Materials: Carefully stack downed trees as noted in section 1.4.

D. Notify utility locator service for area where project is located before site clearing begins.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties.

B. Locate and clearly delineate areas to be cleared.

C. Protect existing site improvements to remain from damage during construction.

1. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to FAA.

3.2 UTILITIES

A. Locate, identify, and mark all existing utilities in the areas where tree clearing will occur.

1. Contractor is advised of the presence of natural gas wells and piping in the area.

2. Contractor shall not impact or interrupt existing utilities serving the FAA site or those of property owners in the area.

3.3 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Remove trees and brush to ground level. Removal includes grinding out stumps and grubbing roots.

1. Completely remove stumps and roots extending to a depth of 12 inches below grade.

B. Chip all removed trees and brush that are less than 3” in diameter. Spread chips at removed locations.

C. Fill depressions caused by clearing and grubbing operations by regrading, if necessary.

1. If excessive depressions exist, bring in topsoil (as defined in section 1.3) and re-grade to establish existing contours.

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3.4 DISPOSAL

A. Disposal: Remove surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished materials, and waste materials, including trash and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.

END OF SECTION 02230

TAB 2

Pictures

Picture 1 - From Site, Facing SW

Picture 2 - From Site, Facing NE

Picture 3 - From Site, Facing SE

Picture 4 - From Site, Facing NW

TAB 3

Drawings