(SOW) ZTL CTRB_Corrosion Control.pdf

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

SCOPE OF WORK

ATLANTA AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER

Abate Rust, Remove Louvers and Infill on the ATL ARTCC Building Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZTL)

Project Location: 299 Woolsey Road

Hampton, GA 30228

1. STATEMENT OF WORK

The FAA Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center (ATL ARTCC) Automation Wing contains two nonfunctional louvers that need to be removed and replaced with brick and block infill. The louvers must be accessed from the roof of the ARTCC building. The brick wall adjacent to each louver has been stained by rust material from the louvers. The rust material and source of rust material needs to be abated/removed.

The contractor shall furnish necessary equipment, materials, labor, and supervision to perform the following work at the Atlanta ARTCC, a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) navigational control facility located at 299 Woolsey Road, Hampton, Georgia 30228. Work within this statement of work will require escort, and possibly badging requirements, which might include background checks for all onsite personnel, and must be coordinated with the FAA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in advance.

1. The worksite for this statement of work is located on the roof of the Atlanta ARTCC building.

Contractor responsible for determining the transport logistics for scaffolding, construction supplies and equipment to worksite. All material transport must be coordinated with the COR.

2. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of two (2) louvers identified in Figure 1. Each louver is approximately 4 ft. X 7 ft. (Contractor shall field verify all dimensions).

3. Contractor must abate rust material on brick wall. Contractor must provide the product data sheet for cleaning product used on brick. It is the FAA’s intention to completely clean/abate existing brick of rust material defacing the building. Contractor must be responsible to clean all rust material from brick surrounding the louver shown in Figures 2, 3 and 4.

4. Contractor must install brick on building exterior to fill openings where louvers were removed. The brick must match existing brick, in size and shape, as closely as possible. Typical wall diagram shown in Figure 5. (Submittal required for brick)

5. Contractor must provide a 12” x 12” mockup of brick front, utilizing approved brick and mortar mix, before proceeding with brick front installation. Mockup must be approved by COR.

6. Contractor must install hollow concrete masonry units (CMUs) in the wall opening where louvers were removed. See Figure 5 for typical brick and concrete block wall diagram. Concrete masonry units must consist of the following:

a. Hollow concrete block, 2 core, shall conform to ASTM C90, lightweight, grade N, type I with minimum compressive strength of 2000 PSI on the net area.

b. All masonry mortar must conform to ASTM C270, type S

c. Masonry must laid in running bond

d. Submittal required for concrete masonry units

7. Concrete block must be grouted and reinforced with #4 steel rebar. For 2 core block, alternating cores must be grout and steel reinforced. Grout must conform to ASTM C476 and aggregate material must conform to ASTM C404. The grout must have a minimum compressive strength 2000 PSI. Submittal required for grout and aggregate materials.

8. Hook & eye wire ladder joint reinforcement and wall ties must be installed on alternating rows/courses of CMU. Hook & eye ladder reinforcement must consist of the following:

a. Wire ladder reinforcement must be a minimum of 9 gage (H&B 270-2X or approved equal)

b. Installed 16” on center

c. Sized to correspond to insulation thickness

d. Submittal required for hook and eye wire ladder and wall ties

9. Brick and block mortar must conform to ASTM C270, type S. (Submittal required)

10. Existing lintels supporting the nonfunctional louver can remain in place to prevent damage to adjacent brick and shall be coated with a commercial grade rust prevention coating. Low to no VOC preferred (Submittal required)

11. Contractor must install new weep vent inserts in bottom course of brick, at 24” on center. A waterproof membrane flashing must be installed on bottom course of new brick, below the new weep vents. See Figure 5. (Submittal required for waterproof membrane flashing)

12. Contractor must install industrial grade rigid insulation for use in mechanical environments in the wall openings. Contractor must install a vapor/moisture barrier suitable for use in mechanical environments. (Submittal required for insulation and vapor/moisture barrier materials)

13. Contractor must apply block primer and a minimum of two coats of paint on interior concrete block.

Paint color must match existing paint or color must be approved by COR. (Submittal and material safety data sheet (SDS) required for paint and primer)

14. Construction scaffolding is required to perform this work. Scaffold platforms must be fully planked, or decked and have adequate guardrails, midrails and toe boards in accordance with OSHA requirements. Contractor must place scaffold on neoprene gasket or rubber mat to protect building roof (see Figure 7). Contractor will be responsible for any damage to roof caused by scaffold or otherwise.

15. Aerial lift equipment and/or hoist equipment is required to transport equipment, supplies, scaffold, etc. to the worksite on the building roof.

16. A construction phasing plan submittal is required for the work to be accomplished in this statement of work. This plan must include a detailed project schedule and phasing plan, scaffolding safety plan, fall protection and worksite safety plan.

17. The Contractor must ensure area where the louvers are removed is protected overnight with plywood or other material approved by COR. The Atlanta ARTCC Building must not remain open overnight and must be protected from weather elements and possible animal entry when Contractor is not present at the worksite.

18. Contractor must coordinate mobilization and staging procedures with the COR. Subject activities must impose minimum disruption to facility operations.

19. Construction staging, deliveries, storage, and handling of materials must be field coordinated with the COR.

20. Contractor must properly barricade work site; provide proper signage; and redirect traffic where deemed appropriate. Coordinate these efforts with COR and Enroute Facilities personnel.

21. Contractor must provide a temporary portable toilet for Contractor personnel for the duration of the project. Location of portable toilet must be approved by the COR.

22. Contractor shall maintain a clean and organized site during construction. All construction debris must be removed from Atlanta ARTCC facility to an offsite disposal facility. Upon passing final Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI), Contractor must clean up and demobilize without disruption.

The General Contractor (GC) shall be expected to work Monday through Friday during the hours of 0800 AM to 1600 PM unless alternatively coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Coordination between the GC and FAA personnel shall be required at all times in order to maintain an operational facility.

Any discrepancies between the contract provisions and the actual site conditions shall be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO) for a written determination in accordance with Contract Clause entitled Order of Precedence.

2. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Safety Data Sheets. - Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any chemicals intended to be used with all submittals for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. Materials containing asbestos and/or lead-based products will not be accepted.

Copies of all SDS sheets shall be provided to the facility FAA personnel for the building records.

The contractor shall comply with all health and safety provisions outlined in each SDS and shall follow all OSHA guidelines regarding personnel protection.

2. Hazardous materials. - If the FAA COR suspects the presence of asbestos or lead-based products in the new materials, the FAA will sample the suspect material to verify that no asbestos containing material or lead-based material were used. If these materials are found to contain asbestos or lead-based products, the cost of the survey and all subsequent removal/replacement of any hazardous materials shall be at the contractors’ expense.

3. Submittals required include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

(i) Project schedule and phasing plan

(ii) Scaffold plan, including plank boards

(iii) Fall protection plan

(iv) Worksite safety plan

(v) Brick and concrete masonry units

(vi) Rigid insulation

(vii) Vapor/moisture barrier

(viii) Interior primer and paint

(ix) Grout and steel rebar reinforcement

(x) Weep vent inserts

(xi) Waterproof membrane flashing

4. Project schedule and phasing plan. – Contractor shall provide written schedule for each phase of work and coordinate it with the COR for local coordination with the facility operation. No work shall begin until the schedule is approved by the COR, and if there are any slippages, or adjustments to the schedule, they shall be coordinated a minimum of 48 hours in advance with the COR.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor shall repair any damage done by him to any entity, at his cost. Contractor shall be covered by minimum locally required liability insurance.

2. Contractor must provide FAA with a safety and security plan before any work begins. Plan will include procedures for accident prevention, emergency procedures, and phone number & map to nearest emergency medical facility.

3. All work shall be coordinated, scheduled, & approved by Atlanta ARTCC Environmental SSC Manager and their appointed representatives.

4. Contractor's Superintendent shall be present at the work site during all times work is performed.

Superintendent shall carry a cell phone and, be prepared to make and receive calls to & from the FAA at all times while on work site.

5. All materials used must be approved by the FAA before installation. Contractor will submit information on all items provided for facility records and future maintenance needs.

4. SITE ACCESS/CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

1. Contractor shall maintain access to the site at all times.

2. Construction/demolition shall in no way interfere with FAA Operations. Extreme care shall be exercised so as not to cause any interference or interruption of service provided of this facility. It is mandatory that the contractor protect FAA personnel and existing equipment. Any damages incurred, as a result of construction activity during the performance of this contract will be repaired/replaced immediately by the contractor at no cost to the FAA.

3. Any work or activity that may impact the FAA, such as work on critical equipment or circuits, will require coordination with the COR. The COR will coordinate with the local facility personnel to address develop an activity specific “Risk Assessment” for the facility’s final approval. This process may take up to one (1) week to complete.

4. No contractor personnel may terminate or remove any connections to existing power panels. Only FAA personnel shall enter FAA panel boards unless they have been de- energized, and coordination has been done in advance with the COR. Contractor shall advise the COR at least one day in advance when it is expected that access to power panels or the BACNET system will be necessary to allow for coordination with local FAA specialists to be on site to make the terminations. The contractor personnel shall not operate any breakers in any existing FAA panel boards. NO ELECTRICAL TERMINATIONS SHALL

BE MADE ON AN ENERGIZED CIRCUIT, AND NO ELECTRICAL SPLICES ARE PERMITTED

IN THE FAA FACILITY.

5. The contractor shall confine operations, activities, storage of materials and employee parking within the designated areas, as identified by the COR. If required, additional space the contractor deems necessary shall be obtained off site, at no additional cost to the Government.

6. Vehicles transporting materials shall not be loaded beyond the capacity prescribed by federal, state, or local laws. Obstruction of existing roadways, driveways, to the facility is strictly prohibited.

7. Damage to existing paving, lawns, and utilities caused by the contractor's activities shall be repaired immediately. Any damages that are a result of the contractor’s activities shall be repaired. All costs of repairs shall be paid by the contractor. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and COR shall conduct joint inspections of the existing areas affected by the construction. Existing damage or defects shall be noted and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the Contractor’s operations.

8. It is strongly urged that the contractor carefully examine the premises to determine the extent of work and the conditions under which it must be done.

9. The Government reserves the right to enter the construction area at any time for work inspection and for the operation of the facility.

10. All work hours, shifts, and overtime work shall be coordinated with the COR. Before commencing construction, furnish to the COR a statement of hours per day and days per week to normally be worked and approximate number of persons on the job for a normal work shift.

11. At the end of each workday, the contractor shall secure all construction areas. The contractor is responsible for the security of the staging area and shall provide the required measures at no additional expense to the government.

5. PERSONNEL

Contracting Officer -The term "Contracting Officer" (CO) as used herein denotes the person designated to act on behalf of the Government in the performance of this contract. Where reference is made to "Federal Aviation Administration" (FAA), "Contracting Officer's Representative" (COR), or the like, this shall mean the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

Contractor Superintendence - In accordance with Contract Clause entitled SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR, the Contractor shall at all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, directly superintend the work or assign and have on site a competent superintendent with the authority to act for the Contractor.

The Contractor shall submit a Project Organizational Chart with the key personnel identified and their qualifications for the Government’s review and approval.

The contractor and his employees shall be subject to all rules and regulations relative to entering and leaving the FAA facility.

Employees - The government reserves the right to restrict the employment of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

The contractor shall not employ any person who is in employment of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

6. COORDINATION

The contractor shall coordinate all work, which has any or may have any impact on any operational system through the COR. The contractor shall immediately cease any work, which is adversely impacting the operation of the FAA facility and shall be responsible for the immediate repair or restoration of any portion of the operational system that has been damaged or suffered diminished performance as a result of the contractor's activities. No repairs shall be completed without notification of the COR. In some cases, the repairs may be performed by FAA personnel at the contractor’s expense, due to the criticality of the repair.

The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining and payment of all building fees, inspection fees, utility connection charges and any other fees or charges which may be incurred in the performance of this contract.

The contractor shall comply with all local city, county, and state construction codes.

All materials or workmanship or both which have been rejected by the COR by reasons of failure to conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents shall be removed and replaced with new, acceptable materials by the contractor at the contractor's own expense. Contractor shall also pay for testing of new materials which have been installed in place of rejected materials.

7. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The work plan and schedule prepared by the contractor shall consist of a logical narrative plan. Include construction activities, submittal and approval of materials, samples and shop drawings (if applicable), the procurement of critical materials and equipment, fabrication of special materials and equipment along with their installation and testing.

Within fifteen (15) calendar days of contract award, the contractor shall submit the schedule and work plan.

A Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the schedule is approved.

The Contractor shall warranty material, workmanship, and equipment furnished by the various manufacturers in writing for a period of two (2) years (or not less than the industry standard for the material specified, nor the manufacturer’s standard warranty period, whichever is greater) from the date of final project acceptance by the FAA.

8. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor Responsibility

1. General Safety Provisions - The Contractor shall bear full responsibility to provide safe working conditions for its employees and Contractors. The Contractor shall not permit any employee or Subcontractor to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the health and safety of the employee.

2. Accident Prevention - The Contractor shall bear the responsibility of maintaining an accident prevention program such that frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment are made by a competent person designated by the employer.

3. Use of Equipment - The Contractor shall not permit the use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment that is not in compliance with OSHA regulations. The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training and/or experience to operate equipment and machinery.

(a) Submittals required include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Contractor Safety Plan

Contractor Responsibility

1. The FAA shall not be held responsible for safety inspections to ensure Contractor conformance with the OSHA safety regulations. The FAA, however, reserves the right to notify the Contractor of any deficiencies regarding worker safety.

2. The FAA will evaluate the Contractor on its safety performance, including that of its Subcontractors. The number and severity of safety and security violations will be considered in this evaluation. Contractor safety violations are cause for termination for default, may result in notification of the Contractor’s bonding company, and will affect the Contractor’s opportunity to propose on future work. Failure to correct such deficiencies may impact the Contractor’s ability to work on future FAA contracts.

OSHA Regulations

The Contractor shall comply with the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations (CFR 29 Part 1926) regarding safety in the work area.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining copies of non-FAA referenced documents without additional cost to the FAA. If Contractor requests a copy of FAA directives, they may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor is not relieved from adhering to other OSHA requirements not listed herein. The Contractor shall consult the latest referenced OSHA documents for safety regulations.

Documents:

OSHA Documents:

CFR 29 Part 1926Safety and Health Regulations for Construction CFR 29 Part

1910 General Industry Standards Applicable to Construction Industry

FAA Documents:

FAA Order 3900.49 Control of Hazardous Energy During Maintenance, Servicing and Repair

9. CLEAN-UP

The contractor shall correct or repair any damage done during any part of this contract. Scrap and debris resulting from the project shall be removed from the site after each day’s work on site. All debris and generated waste shall require disposal in a manner that is not in conflict with local sanitary regulations.

10. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies and equipment as specified to accomplish the contract specifications.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING MATERIAL. FAA shall not be responsible for shipping or receiving any material relating to this contract nor shall the contractor ship or otherwise receive any materials at the expense of the FAA.

PROTECTION OF MATERIAL. Contractor shall protect and maintain in like new condition all materials and supplies to be incorporated into this project and shall be responsible for their safe storage.

STORAGE OF MATERIALS. No storage area/space will be provided for contractor furnished equipment or supplies. Onsite storage must be coordinated with the COR so that the roadway is not blocked.

11. CONTACT/LOCATION INFORMATION

A. Location of Work:

ATLANTA ARTCC

299 Woolsey Rd.

Hampton, GA 30228

B. FAA Point of Contact:

Kevin Munyan Environmental Service Unit SSC 299 Woolsey Rd.

Hampton, GA 30228

A. Pre-Bid Site Visit: All interested contractors are highly encouraged to view the site conditions prior to bidding. A site visit must be coordinated with the FAA Point of Contact. All expenses for the recommended site visit shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The U.S. Government shall not reimburse any expenses incurred for the purpose of soliciting bids for this contract.

12. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

The FAA COR will conduct a Construction Acceptance Inspection at the completion of the project to ensure that all items of the contract have been fulfilled and that the site has been cleaned of debris.

PHOTOS

Figure 1. – Louvers on Atlanta ARTCC Automation Wing Roof

Figure 2. – Abate rust on building’s brick surface

Louvers #1 and #2 to be removed

Abate and remove rust material from brick

Figure 3. - Rust abatement / removal on Louver #1

Figure 4. - Rust abatement / removal on Louver #2

Figure 5. – Wall construction detail

Grout & steel reinforcement

Brick front

Concrete masonry unit (2 core block)

Hook & eye wire ladder joint reinforcement (9 gage) - 16” on center

2” minimum air space

New weep vent installed 24” on center on bottom course of new brick. Waterproof membrane flashing installed below new weep

Rigid insulation

Air/moisture/vapor barrier

Wall ties (9 gage) -installed 16” on

Waterproof membrane

Weep vent insert

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Figure 6. – Infill wall with concrete masonry units where each louver was removed.

Most work can be accomplished from building exterior.

Figure 7. – Protect roof membrane by placing neoprene gasket beneath each leg of scaffolding structure