22-0022 Maint Airfield Pavements Rubber Removal-Specs.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

MAINTAIN AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS RUBBER REMOVAL RW/LZ

PROJECT FNWZ 22-0022

January 2022

PREPARED: 7 CES/CENMP: REVIEWED: 7 CONS/LGCA:

Date Signature Date Signature

John D. Ford Ranada S. Lowe

PROJECT MANAGER CONTRACTING OFFICER

These specifications consist of the various parts and provisions listed in the Table of Contents below and all attachments thereto:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 02 GENERAL

SECTION 00 01 04 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SECTION 00 01 05 DYESS AFB FLIGHTLINE RULES

DIVISION 2-31 – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 01 11.52 RUNWAY RUBBER REMOVAL

SECTION 32 17 24.00 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Section 00 01 02 Dyess AFB, Texas SPECIAL CONDITIONS FNWZ 22-0022 Maintain Airfield Pavements Rubber Removal

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1. SCOPE: The work covered by this project consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and of performing all operations in connection with the airfield pavements rubber removal at Dyess AFB, Texas, complete and in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.

2. WORKING CONDITIONS: Contractor shall carefully consider the following when contemplating any specific task identified by the government reflecting any special or unusual conditions which may affect the Contractor's work such as:

- phasing requirements

- work area availability

- joint occupancy

- scheduling

- down time

- aircraft traffic or other interruptions (See Section 00 01 05 – Flight Line)

- required notice requirements

- requirements for Contractor employees to enter secured work areas

- traffic control

- temporary heating/cooling

- required certificates prior to award

- required work plans

- any other special conditions

Above all, insure this item is properly coordinated and discussed in detail with the user/occupant.

WORKING CONDITIONS: (APPLICABLE TO MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING AREA ONLY)

Field offices, storage facilities or staging areas are not permitted in the Military Family Housing area.

Contractor operated/owned vehicles, equipment, tools, toilet facilities as well as building materials, waste, rubbish or construction debris shall not remain on site overnight in the Military Family Housing area. All Contractor operated/owned vehicles, equipment, tools, etc., shall be stored as prescribed in paragraph STORAGE FACILITIES. Applicable traffic control signage where required by the contract may remain overnight in the Military Family Housing area.

3. WORK SCHEDULE: Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required. The Contractor must make their request to the Contracting Officer five (5) calendar days in advance of their intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. If such force is reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3.1 DOWN TIME: Down time shall be defined as delays in excess of one hour at a given period, caused by the Government through no fault of the Contractor.

a. MEASUREMENT:

(1) Down time will be measured by the unit time-of-the-clock hour which will include all Contractor and sub-Contractor (at any tier) work forces scheduled for, or working during the hour.

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(2) No delays less than one hour in duration at any given period will be measured nor considered for down time, nor will delays of less than one hour be cumulative over several time periods.

(3) Down time will not be measured/considered for delays before or after contract work schedule hours as defined in the contract General Provisions.

(4) No time after 10 minutes from the time that Contractor is notified that he can resume work after a stoppage will be considered down time.

Contractor shall comply with all security requirements under paragraph 13 of this specification section to qualify for down time compensation.

b. PAYMENT: Payment for down time will be made at the contract unit price for down time as shown on the bid schedule in accordance with the Contact Clause entitled Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

4.1 All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, and standards and handbooks.

4.2 All companies who conduct business within the state of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Workman Compensation laws (Texas House Bill 62), have an approved company safety policy and an Accident Prevention Plan. The plan, approved by the Texas Workman Compensation Commission (TWCC), shall be submitted For Information Only (FIO) in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. In addition to meeting the TWCC requirements; the plan must also include the requirements of COE Safety Manual, latest edition.

4.3 All holes/pits/trenches/manway openings, etc, that are to be left open shall be surrounded with a 48 inch high mesh fence with highly visible orange plastic coating. The fence shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and located a minimum of 3 feet from the opening so as to prevent an individual, should they fall across the fencing, from falling into the opening. Holes shall also be covered, when not being worked in, with three quarter inch plywood or a metal grating that will prevent small children from entering the hole. If the hole/pit is too large to cover, then a ladder of sufficient length shall remain in the hole/pit for egress.

4.4 Radiation Permits and Authorizations: Contractors contemplating the use of devices containing radioactive materials (i.e., soil moisture/density probes) or non-ionizing radiation producing equipment (radio frequency radiation emitters or lasers) while performing work on this contract must obtain written authorization/permit from the Dyess AFB Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), 7 AMDS/SGPB. To obtain the required authorization permit, an application to bring a radioactive device on Dyess AFB must be forwarded to 7 AMDS/SGPB, 697 Louisiana Loop, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1367 (this is mailing address, physical address is 880 Third St.) or (325)696-2325 / 3289, at least 45 days prior to the anticipated use. Without the proper authorization, Contractors will not be allowed to bring these devices on base. Also, Contractor shall provide Bioenvironmental Engineering (7 AMDS/SGPB) a copy of contractor’s radioactive materials permit and training certificates, if radioactive material will be brought onto Dyess AFB.

4.5 Confined Space Entry: All operations involving entry into confined spaces shall meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, AFOSH Std 91-25, and specifically the following:

a. All entry supervisors, attendees, and confined space entrants shall have been properly trained in the safety hazards, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), entry procedures, and self-rescue.

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Records of this training must be readily available.

b. Entry supervisors shall maintain a Master Entry Plan (MEP) consisting of:

(1) Descriptions of confined spaces to be entered including location, classification, and acceptable entry conditions

(2) Designation of authorized entry supervisors, entrants, and attendees

(3) Identification of the types of tasks to be performed in the confined space, including duration

(4) Procedures for entry, and emergency rescue

(5) Identification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), communication equipment, rescue equipment, and monitoring equipment; conditions under which they will be used; and verification of condition of equipment

(6) Designation of frequency and type of atmospheric monitoring

(7) Designation of controls required (e.g., lockout/tagout, ventilation, etc.)

(8) Procedures for communication during confined space operations

c. All confined spaces shall be tested by a qualified person using a properly calibrated monitor for percent oxygen, lower explosive limit (LEL), and toxicity each time before entry and periodically during operations that have the potential to alter atmospheric conditions. Supervisors shall contact 7 BW/SEG when these or any other entry conditions are not consistent with the MEP.

4.6 Additionally, other special considerations which may apply such as speed limits in MFH, vehicles with catalytic converters operating within 50' of aircraft, work being performed in explosives clear zones, equipment disposition in the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) during and after work hours, etc. For most conditions FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention, which Contracting will include by reference, will be sufficient. A paragraph on "Airfield Safety Precautions," DFARS 252.236-7005, should automatically be included by reference by Contracting in the General Provisions of applicable airfield construction contracts.

Verify the FAR references to avoid duplication. Resolve with Contracting if in doubt.

5. STREET CLOSINGS: (Use only when required)

5.1 One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

5.2 Contractor shall provide 14-day advance written notice to Contracting Officer prior to any street closures to insure that Fire Department and Emergency personnel are notified.

5.3. The final street repair shall be completed within 14 days after the start of any street demolition for utility crossings or other purposes. Any part of the street returned to service prior to final repair shall be maintained smooth with hot-mix cold-lay surface course.

5.4 Special note to Designers: Utilities are covered under Section 00 01 03. Also, IAW 05 May 97 HQ ACC/CE policy; trenching and excavation of pavements will be curtailed to the maximum extent possible.

The recommended method for utility installations crossing streets, sidewalks, curbs, or gutters is trenchless boring or jacking. Excavations must be kept to an absolute minimum and used in those rare cases; such as repair of existing utility lines and solid obstructions, which preclude the use of boring technology. A separate special specification section is normally required for jacking and boring.

6. DISPOSITION OF WASTE, EXCESS, SCRAP, AND SALVAGE MATERIALS: The title to all waste, excess, scrap, and salvage materials generated as a direct result of this contract is vested in the Contractor

- unless specifically excepted below. Further (unless listed below in exceptions), these materials shall be disposed of off the Base by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Following is a list of materials (Exceptions) that will be generated as a result of this contract

Special Conditions – Section 00 01 02 - page 4 of 8 and shall be turned-in to the Government at a location at Dyess AFB designated by the Contracting Officer:

Exceptions: Government will identify salvage in SOW/SOO for each project.

7. STORAGE AREA (I.E. TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE, STAGING AREAS, TOOL/JOB SHACKS,

AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES): There are no Government furnished covered or secure storage areas. Limited on-base, off-site storage will be permitted on a space available basis. The location on Dyess AFB of the Contractor’s temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings required temporarily in the performance of the work, shall require written approval of the Contracting Officer. Plans showing temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings shall be submitted for approval (GA) of the Contracting Officer. Utilities at the storage area may or may not be available for Contractor use. The Government implies no responsibility for lost or stolen materials, equipment or tools, the security of which lies solely with the Contractor. Contractor shall keep their storage areas clean, neat and orderly and will keep grass mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches. Temporary fencing used by the Contractor to delineate constructor sites shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and an unsightly appearance. Fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor in this manner throughout the life of the contract. Due to high winds in West Texas, Contractor shall take every precaution to preclude trash from blowing off site.

7.1 CONSTRUCTION AREA & CONTRACTOR LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall keep their construction areas clean, neat and orderly and will keep grass mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches.

8. TOILET FACILITIES:

8.1 Use of existing toilet facilities if available will identified in SOO/SOW. Contractor personnel will ensure facility cleanliness is maintained at all times.

8.2 If not identified in the SOO/SOW, there are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. Contractor shall provide his own portable/temporary toilet facilities.

9. CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall at all times keep the construction site and storage area(s) free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, or construction debris. All loose or lightweight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited on Dyess AFB. Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

9.1 Additional requirements may be specified in the SOO/SOW such as special noise limitations, dust protection or existing equipment protection, etc.

10. INSPECTIONS:

A. Above Ceiling Inspection: The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's desired above ceiling inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination.

B. Final Inspection: The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's desired final inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination.

The date selected shall provide adequate time for Contractor performed corrections of final inspection deficiencies within the contract performance time. The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the Contractor's performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a final inspection.

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11. TESTING: Costs of all tests, unless specifically indicated as being performed by the Government, will be at the Contractor's expense. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to schedule all tests and to notify the Contracting Officer or his representative in a timely manner prior to any required testing. All test results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal.

12. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, AND TRAINING:

12.1 As-Built Drawings: Refer to Section 01 78 00. The Contractor shall maintain two sets of project drawings for "as-built" notations and marking. The Contractor shall update these plans to indicate "as-built" construction and shall submit them to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection under the cover of an AF Form 3000. Updated notations and markings shall be neat, clear, and legible in all respects.

12.2 INSTRUCTION MANUALS (O&M Data): Refer to Section 01 78 23. Required instruction manual(s) shall be provided in three ring binder(s) with tabs and an index/table of contents. Provide permanent label on front and side with project title, project number, facility number, street address, Contractor/Subcontractor name, address, phone number(s), and manual title/contents description. Include all wiring diagrams and parts lists. Manuals shall be submitted to the Contracting Office for approval prior to Final Inspection.

12.3 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Provide training for government operating and service personnel in the proper operation of contractor furnished equipment. Schedule training time(s) with Contracting Officer to permit maximum participation by government personnel. Each instruction or training period shall be video taped by the Contractor and files will be submitted to the Government in WMV, MPEG, or MP-4 format on a CD/DVD. The taping shall include the entire session(s). The original CD/DVD video(s) shall be labeled and turned over to the Contracting Officer shall be of a quality to enable clear and understandable playbacks of the recorded events.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Dyess AFB security may be viewed as being one of three broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or AREA of Dyess AFB in question.

a. The lowest level of security exists in GENERAL ACCESS AREAS. These AREAS are all of Dyess AFB outside of the "USAF Controlled" and "USAF Restricted" AREAS.

b. USAF Controlled Access AREAS are the mid-level security AREAS. Presence within the CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA is by authorization; however, the movement of authorized personnel in and out of these AREAS is generally not impeded. Contractor personnel are given access to these AREAS.

c. The third and highest level of security on Dyess AFB is that within the USAF RESTRICTED AREAS. These AREAS are further subdivided to be known as Protection Level 1, 2 or 3 AREAS.

13.1 Referencing the above, the work on this contract will be identified in the SOO/SOW.

13.2 Requests for changes to the work schedule for work in USAF restricted areas, must be submitted a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance for approval and coordination of Dyess AFB Security Forces.

13.3 Dyess Air Force Base is a closed base. All personnel entering must have specific permission of the installation commander for entry. This permission is granted when a Contractor employee is issued an identification card. Information necessary to obtain identification cards will be provided by the Contracting Officer at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all of its

Special Conditions – Section 00 01 02 - page 6 of 8 employees obtain, and keep on their person at all times while working on the base, a USAF identification card. Upon completion of the work or termination of an employee, the Contractor shall be responsible for turn in of identification cards no longer needed to the Contracting Officer or to the Pass and Registration Office of the Security Forces. Failure to turn in badges will result in last payment of payroll to be withheld and revocation of any future badges issued by Pass and Registration Office to the employee and the contractor.

13.4 APPLICABLE TO RESTRICTED OR FLIGHTLINE CONTROLLED AREAS ONLY:

MARKING/LIGHTING OF CONSTRUCTION AREAS: Contractor shall enclose his contract work area, with airport barriers similar to model MS4202-5, color “safety orange”, manufactured by MARKSTAAR or approved equal. Supplement the barriers with red lights, either flashing or steady-burning. Flashing lights shall be at least five candelas effective intensity and flash at a rate of from 55 to 160 flashes per minute.

Continuous burning lights shall have an effective intensity of 10 candelas. Lighted barricades used in close proximity shall all be the same type (flash rate) and color. Place barricades at maximum intervals of 50 feet and use dual barricades and lights on corners and ends. The intent of this requirement is to comply with UFC 3-260-01”Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design”, section 14 “Construction Phasing Plan and Operational Safety on Airfields During Construction” and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2E “Operational Safety on Airports During Construction” and that all personnel (Contractors', Air Force, and visitors) will know the authorized boundary of each Contractor's area and thereby minimize unauthorized movement, and to help promote safety. The contractor shall provide a point of contract (Person’s name and phone number) on-call 24 hours a day for emergency maintenance of airport hazard lighting and barricades and for coordinating immediate response to construction related issues that might adversely affect the airfield.

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor vehicles must be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent / magnetic signage.

15. WARRANTIES: Any warranties given to the Contractor or sub-Contractor at any tier from a manufacturer of equipment or other items which are provided under this contract shall be transferred to the Government upon final acceptance. Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached.

16. SUBMITTALS:

16.1 Required Submittals: All submittals required by the Contract Documents shall be submitted for approval to the Contracting Officer. Use a completed AF Form 3000 as a transmittal document. Where a submittal cannot be provided within the required submission date, Contractor shall submit in writing a letter stating the reasons why and furnishing a new projected submission date. All Material Submittals (Form AF 3000) and all submittal data shall be submitted electronically. All pdf’s shall be created from original electronic documents, no scans allowed due to file size, unless otherwise approved.

16.2 Variations/Deviations/Departures from the Contract Documents: Contractor proposed variations, deviations or departures from the contract requirements shall be noted/marked in red on each copy of the submittal data and shall be provided with a letter attachment to the AF Form 3000 summarizing the proposed variation, deviation, or departure. Variations, deviations, or departures shall contain sufficient information to permit complete evaluation. Additional sheets may be used to fully explain why a variation, deviation, or departure is requested. The Government reserves the right to disapprove or rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted/unmarked/not-clearly-defined variations, deviations or departures.

17. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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17.1 For the purpose of this FAR 52.228-5 the following minimum limits are provided:

17.2 Workmen’s Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance as required by law except if this contract is to be performed in a State which does not require or permit private insurance, then compliance with the statutory or administrative requirements in any such State will be satisfactory. The required Workmen’s Compensation insurance shall extend to cover employer’s liability for accidental bodily injury or death and for occupational disease with a minimum liability limit of $100,000.

17.3 General Liability Insurance. Bodily injury liability insurance, in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

17.4 Automobile Liability Insurance. This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy and shall provide bodily injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract. At least the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage shall be required.

18. INVESTIGATION OF DAMAGE OR INJURY

18.1 The United States Government will have the right to conduct an investigation, or participate in the contractor’s investigation, of any damage or injury to United States Government property, equipment or personnel.

19. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

19.1 Contractors operating on base shall be responsible for briefing and ensuring their employees adhere to the traffic rules and regulations. The foreman, job supervisor, and other personnel providing workman leadership will, when possible, ensure the workers comply with these rules and regulations. Speed limit on base is 30 MPH unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in base housing areas is 20 MPH and the speed limit in parking lots is 5 MPH. The school zone speed limit is 5 MPH. Individuals are to obey all entry procedures. If instructions are given by the Security Forces personnel on the entry points (gates), they will be complied with immediately. Security Forces utilize speed detection devices and citations will be issued to violators. Personnel who park on grass or seeded areas will be cited.

20. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

20.1 Equipment and vehicles to be used on base shall be safe and in good operating condition.

The Contracting Officer, or authorized representative, reserves the right to inspect any on-base equipment and reject such equipment if he/she considers it unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for work. Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any contractor equipment that is broken down on Dyess AFB roads. Every effort should be made to move broken down equipment to the nearest parking lot before leaving it.

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21. GOVERNMENT LIABILITY

21.1 The Government shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the contractor’s property, including stock, or for expense incidental to such loss or damage.

22. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SECURITY MONITORING

22.1 All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel will be aware telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized that military departments conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a USAF organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor will assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees.

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Section 00 01 04 Dyess AFB, Texas ENVIRONMENTAL FNWZ 22-0022 Maintain Airfield Pavements Rubber Removal

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1. APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PUBLICATIONS: In accordance with (IAW) Executive Orders (EO) 13101, 13123, 13134, 13148, 13514, 13693, 13834 and 13990, federal, state, and local environmental protection laws, Dyess Air Force Base (DAFB) is committed to the principals of “Leadership in Environmental Management” and “Greening the Federal Government.” In addition, DAFB implements EO 13045, and 13296, to ensure protection from environmental health and safety risks. The specifications and standards contained in this section are to ensure that DAFB meets the mandates as established by statute and EOs, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational, Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) policy and guidance.

1.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS: The following list serves as the basis for standards of environmental protection for work accomplished on DAFB:

• The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act authorized Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG),

• The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB Circular A-119,

• DOE's Federal Energy Management Program Product Efficiency Recommendations,

• EPA's Waste Minimization Priority Chemicals,

• EPA's Indoor Environments Program Recommendations, and

• EPA's Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center Recommendations.

1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS:

1.2.1. Abilene Local Ordinance: Section 32-58. (a)(2)l of the City of Abilene's Industrial Wastewater Ordinance, Ordinance No. 36-1992, Chapter 32 Utilities, Article III. Industrial Wastes, December 2003.

Sec. 32-58. General sanitary sewer use requirements.

(a) Prohibited discharge standards

(2) Specific Prohibitions.

l. Storm water, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water, noncontact cooling water, and unpolluted wastewater, unless specifically authorized by the director.

1.2.1.1 Contractor shall route HVAC condensate drains to exterior of facility. Drains shall collect & direct water to a dry well or existing storm drain/system.

1.2.2. Resource Management: Promote stewardship of the earth's resources. The earth's resources include: perpetual resources, renewable resources, and non-renewable resources. Preserve or renew biodiversity and ecosystems.

• Maximize use of bio-based and recycled content materials.

• Maintain or improve water quality and promote water stewardship.

• Employ job-site recycling and salvage procedures.

• Employ DfE methodologies.

1.2.3. Toxicity/IEQ: Promote good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Aspects of IEQ include:

light quality, acoustic quality, and air quality.

• Utilize a precautionary approach.

• Maximize use of non-toxic, non-hazardous, healthy, and safe building materials.

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1.2.4. Performance: Promote efficiencies in operational performance. Aspects of operational performance include: durability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and water efficiency.

1.3. CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER: The Contractor shall designate an onsite party responsible for overseeing the environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1.3.1. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years construction experience on projects of similar size and scope;

minimum 2 years experience with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) such as ISO 14001; and familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

1.3.2. Responsibilities: The Contractor’s environmental manager shall ensure:

• Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

• Implementation of Contractor’s environmental protection plans prepared IAW EPA EMS or ISO 14000 standards.

• Training for Contractor personnel IAW their position requirements, and shall include at a minimum, an overview of environmental issues related to the building industry and overview of environmental issues and regulations related to the project.

1.4 CONFORMANCE with ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:

IAW FAR Clause 52.223-19, Compliance with Environmental Management Systems, the Contractor’s work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency or facility Environmental Management Systems and provide monitoring and measurement information necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the goals of the Environmental Management Systems. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator.

In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All Contractor environmental representatives must complete Air Force provided initial EMS awareness-level training. The COR needs to ensure the contractor completes the training prior to work start, provides an overview of environmental issues and regulations related to the project to contractor personnel, and maintains a list of completion in the contract folder for accountability and inspection. The contractor must notify 7 CES/CEIE, 325-696-5619, or B8020, 1018 3rd St, Dyess AFB, for instructions on completing the training.

PART 2 – RESOURCE PROTECTION

2. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES: Construction, renovation or demolition activities are not exempt from air emission, storm water, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance, environmental protection or pollution prevention rules and regulations. Contractor shall investigate, comprehend, and

Section 00 01 04 - page 3 of 20 (ver 04 JAN 2022 s/s 29 DEC 2020 ver) comply with all environmental rules and regulations applicable to his chosen method of accomplishment of the work under this contract.

2.1. PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES: The Contractor shall confine his construction activities to areas defined by the plans or specifications. Except in areas to be cleared, do not remove, cut, deface, injure or destroy trees or shrubs without the CO’s approval. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorage unless authorized by the CO. Where such use of ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.1.1. Restoration or Replacement of Landscape Damage: Any trees or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or operations shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition at the Contractor's expense. The CO will decide what method of restoration shall be used, and whether damaged trees shall be treated or removed and disposed of under requirements for clearing and grubbing. If damaged trees are to be removed, they are to be replaced with equivalent, undamaged trees and landscaping features at the Contractor’s expense.

2.1.2 Topsoil and other Construction Fill Material from Off Base: Contractor must comply with the Federal Noxious Weed Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2801-2814; 7CFR360: the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.); 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772 and 7781-7786; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3; and Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species. The Contractor shall not introduce any invasive or noxious weed identified on the latest Federal Noxious Weed List (Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974), the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Quarantines and noxious plants, Chapter 19 (24 May 2006). State of Texas;

the DAFB Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, Chapter 7.12, Invasive Species Management.

2.1.3. Post-Construction Cleanup or Obliteration: The Contractor shall obliterate all evidence of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess materials, or any other vestiges of construction. It is anticipated that excavation, filling, and plowing of roadways will be required to restore the area to near natural conditions which will permit the growth of vegetation thereon. The disturbed areas shall be graded and filled as required, and topsoil shall be spread to a depth of approximately three inches over the entire area and the entire area seeded with at least two pounds (pure live seed) of common Bermuda per 1,000 square feet and then watered as required until a lush hardy growth is established to the satisfaction of the CO.

Restoration to original contours is required unless otherwise directed by the CO.

2.2. PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: The Contractor shall comply with Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82 (40 CFR Part 82). To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall utilize safe alternatives and products made with, or containing, safe alternatives to Class I or II ozone depleting substances (ODS) identified in 42 U.S.C. 7671K. A Class I ODS is defined in section 602 (a) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and includes the following chemicals:

CFC-11 CFC-12 CFC-13 CFC-111 CFC-112

CFC-113 CFC-114 CFC-115 CFC-211 CFC-212

CFC-213 CFC-214 CFC-215 CFC-216 CFC-217

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2.3. PROTECTION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES: All known historical, archaeological, and cultural resources, if any, within the Contractor’s work area will be designated on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall take precautions during the contract to preserve all resources as they existed at the time of contract award and comply with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 36 CFR 60-61 and 800-812; and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10. The Contractor shall provide all protective devices such as off-limit markings, fencing, barricades or other devices as designated on the contract drawings and shall be responsible for preservation of the sites during this contract.

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2.3.1. Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: All items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest outside of designated areas that are discovered in the course of any construction activities shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor shall protect the find in-place by leaving the archaeological find undisturbed and by using flags to mark a 50-foot radius area around the find. The find shall be immediately reported to the CO so that the proper authorities may be notified. All work shall be stopped in the immediate area of the discovery until directed by the CO to resume work.

Any work required to preserve or protect these finds shall be accomplished before work resumes.

2.4 . PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, tributaries, lakes, or reservoirs with substances including, but not limited to, fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acids, construction wastes, contaminated storm water runoff, or other harmful materials identified in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams--particularly the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 CFR 151-158 and 320-338, 40 CFR 15, 20-25, 100-149, 220-233, 400-471, 501, and 503, and 49 CFR 130; Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), National Contingency Plan (NCP), and Oil Pollution Act (OPA), 30 CFR, 33 CFR, 40 CFR, 46 CFR, and 40 CFR; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 40 CFR 141-149 and 42 CFR 50, 59, and 124; Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), 40 CFR 370-372; Texas Drinking Water Standards, Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 290 (30 TAC 290); and the Texas Water Code, 30 TAC 205,216, 220, 279, 305, 307-308, 311-312, 314, and 321. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in lakes, reservoirs, or streams through or adjacent to the project areas. For construction sites of one (1) acre or more, and at least 30 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall prepare a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWP3) and file with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a Notice of Intent (NOI), TCEQ-20022 (02/03) or a Construction Site Notice (CSN) or successor form. The construction site notice specified in the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit (TPDES GP) for Part II.D.2 shall be posted as specified in the permit. Construction activities that start on or after 15 December of one year and are completed in all respects, including final stabilization, by 14 February of the next year may utilize low rainfall erosive waiver provisions of the TPDES GP, which do not require a SWP3, but do require submittal of an NOI to TCEQ using TCEQ-20064 (03/13) or successor form, and posting of a construction notice for Part II.D.1 of the GP. Contractor shall submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) as required by the GP using TCEQ-20023 (10/14) or successor form. Contractor shall perform notifications as required by the GP. There shall be no fill, to include trees and vegetation, placed in a wetland or water of the U.S. as they are defined by the CWA or the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Wetlands and/or possible wetlands in the work area will be delineated prior to awarding of the contract. The Contractor shall be aware of CWA Section 404 requirements and permits and shall be responsible for compliance. Vehicles shall not pass through wetlands unless absolutely necessary, and mats will be placed on the area for protection prior to driving. Certain documents must be prepared, filed, and/or posted as generally outlined in the table below and specifically stated in the TPDES GP:

Site Size, Acres

Low Erosive Provision Applies

Notice of Intent (NOI)

Required

Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWP3)

Required

Construction Site Notice

(CSN)

Required

Notice of Termination

(NOT)

Required

Provide to

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2.4.1. Erosion Control: The Contractor shall control erosion and disposing of wastes. Surface drainage from cuts and fills within the construction limits, whether or not completed, and from borrow and waste

Section 00 01 04 - page 5 of 20 (ver 04 JAN 2022 s/s 29 DEC 2020 ver) disposal areas, shall, if turbidity producing materials are present, be held in suitable sedimentation ponds, or the areas shall be graded to control erosion within acceptable limits. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures such as berms, dikes, drains, or sedimentation basins, if required to meet the above standards, shall be provided and maintained until permanent drainage and erosion control facilities are completed and operative. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time during construction operations shall be held to a minimum. Unless otherwise approved by the CO, the Contractor shall apply, as soon as practicable, an approved, temporary mulch on denuded ground. This shall apply to all areas not subject to appreciable traffic during construction, including areas that are to receive some form of construction later, if ground is to be exposed 60 days or more. Stream crossing by fording with equipment shall be limited to control turbidity and in areas of frequent crossings temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be installed. Any temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be removed upon completion of the project.

Fills and waste areas shall be constructed by selective placement to eliminate to the extent practicable silts or clays on the surface that will erode and contaminate adjacent streams or lakes.

2.4.2 Drinking Water: Contractor shall comply with and provide documentation required by 30 TAC

290.46 (j), pertaining to customer service inspections.

2.4.2.1. General: The Contractor shall ensure a customer service inspection (CSI) certificate is completed and approved by the CO prior to providing continuous water service to all new construction, to existing service where contaminant hazards are suspected, or in conjunction with major renovation or expansion of the drinking water distribution system.

2.4.2.2. Form: The Contractor shall use the most current CSI certificate form found in Title 30 290.47(d) of TAC. See paragraph 4.3 of this section for submittal of certificate form.

2.4.2.3 License: The inspection and certificate may only be completed by a Plumbing Inspector, a Water Supply Protection Specialists licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, or a Customer Service Inspector who has completed a TCEQ-approved course, passed an examination administered by the executive director, and holds a current professional certification or endorsement as a customer service inspector.

2.5. PROTECTION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Contractor shall follow all federal, state, county and municipal laws regarding the protection of fish and wildlife--particularly the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 16 U.S.C. 703-712, Endangered Species Act (ESA), 7 CFR 355-356 and 50 CFR 17, 23-24, 81, 217, 222, 225-227, 402, 424, 450-453, and 31 TAC 65 & 69. The Contractor shall at all times perform all work and take such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish and wildlife. The Contractor shall not alter water flows or otherwise disturb native habitat adjacent to the project area which, in the opinion of the CO, are critical to fish or wildlife. Construction of check dams in live streams will not be permitted. Fouling or polluting of water will not be permitted. Wash waters shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or otherwise treated prior to their release into a river or other body of water. The CO must approve the release of any wash waters or waste waters into a river or other body of water prior to the release of any wash waters or waste waters.

2.6. PROTECTION OF AIR QUALITY: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws concerning air pollution, particularly the CAA, 40 CFR 50-95 and 30 TAC 101-122. Although the Contractor is responsible for complying with all rules/regulations associated with air quality, the requirements must be coordinated through 7 CES/CEIE (all registrations, permits, hourly/daily/weekly/monthly records, MSDSs, notices, etc.) prior to the start of any construction/demolition/repair. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in the air nor will objectionable particulates be released to the air. No material shall be burned on DAFB.

2.6.1. Dust Control: The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust IAW all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for the

Section 00 01 04 - page 6 of 20 (ver 04 JAN 2022 s/s 29 DEC 2020 ver) control of dust and particulate emissions. Temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling with water are required to control dust. Sprinkling with water shall be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times. Gravel paving shall be provided for entrance and exit drives, parking areas, and unpaved roads carrying more than 25 vehicles per day on the construction site.

2.7. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply will all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure protection of human health and safety IAW Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 20 CFR 1900-1990; and the Texas Health and Safety Code, 25 TAC et al.

2.8. WORKER, COMMUNITY, AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROTECTION LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure worker and community right-to-know and protection requirements are met IAW the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR 300-374; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CFR 355-372; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), 40 CFR 106-110 and 171-180; and Texas Hazards Communication Act, 25 TAC 295.

PART 3 - DISPOSAL OF WASTES, WASTE MINIMIZATION, AND EXCESS MATERIALS:

3.1. WASTE MANAGEMENT & MINIMIZATION: The Contractor shall manage waste generated IAW the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 40 CFR 240-282; Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, 25 TAC 1, 30 TAC 281, 305, 330, 333, and 335 (including Texas Waste Reduction Policy Act); ASTM D5792 and D5834, and ASTM E1609. The Contractor shall maximize source reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste from construction operations. At a minimum, the Contractor shall achieve a 60% diversion goal based on percent by weight of total solid waste diverted from landfill.

3.2 Contractor shall group manifests per waste type & submit to government on electronic AF3000.

Typically this can be done at the project end, but may be required up to twice per year for data calls periods at no additional charge to government.

3.1.1. Waste Determinations: The Contractor shall make waste determinations for all wastes and excess materials directly generated in the performance of this contract, IAW the provisions set out in 40 CFR 261

- at the time and point of generation. The Contractor shall properly sample, analyze, or by use of process knowledge classify all wastes IAW 30 TAC 335, Ch R, at no additional cost to the Government. Unless it is positively known by the Contractor that a waste is non-hazardous, the Contractor shall manage the waste as a hazardous waste until test results prove otherwise. All non-hazardous wastes, special wastes, and hazardous wastes (including but not limited to construction debris, material containers, material residues and unwanted excess materials) resulting from the performance of work under this contract shall be removed from and disposed of off DAFB by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government and IAW all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor dispose of wastes or excess material in trash dumpsters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, creeks, streams or other property of DAFB. The Contractor and the Government will be co-generators of all wastes resulting from the performance of this contract.