35 Percent Specifications.pdf

Table of Contents

SECTION 01 01 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 45 00.10 QUALITY CONTROL FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

SECTION 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 08 14 00 Wood Doors

SECTION 08 71 00 Door Hardware

SECTION 09 22 00 Support for Plaster and Gypsum Board

SECTION 09 29 00 Gypsum Board

SECTION 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

SECTION 09 68 00 Carpeting

SECTION 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

SECTION 26 05 00.00 40 Common Work Results for Electrical

SECTION 26 20 00 Interior Distribution System

01 01 00

SECTION 01 01 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT LOCATION

A. All work under this project will be performed on Cannon Air Force Base (CAFB), New Mexico. Work areas will be identified in the issued delivery orders.

1.2 ISSUING OFFICE / NOTIFICATION OF WORK START

A. The following office is authorized to place delivery orders and will be responsible for their administration:

27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron 110 Allison Avenue

Cannon Air Force Base, NM 88103

B. The contractor shall give at least 10 working days advance notice in writing to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to beginning any work under this contract. The contractor shall provide an “on-site start work” notice to the CO stating the intended construction start and completion dates. The contractor shall notify the CO at least five working days prior to starting the on-site work, unless approved otherwise by the CO.

C. Coordinate with appropriate utility-locating agencies. A Base Civil

Engineer Work Clearance Request Form AF 103 will be completed prior to any physical work taking place. AF 103 will be given to the contractor during the pre-construction meeting. AF 103 must be signed and kept on site at all times with prime contractor.

Contractor shall schedule a meeting time to meet with each utility agency at the work site to locate affected utilities.

D. Clearance request is not valid until signed by the approving officer

(Block 18 of AF 103). Approving officer will not sign until all locates are marked and all utility-locating agencies’ signatures are on the form.

E. For excavation work: Work shall commence within 30 days after the approving CO’s signature, otherwise clearance request is invalid and a new request is required. Notify CO immediately if new utilities were installed by others and not marked after all initial locates are made.

F. Contractor shall maintain all marked utilities in the field once they are initially marked by each utility agency. If markings are damaged, contractor shall request new locates and shall give the locating agency 48 hours to perform the new locates.

G. Expenses for time and materials to perform repeat locates shall be borne by the contractor, unless otherwise approved by the approving officer.

H. Cost to do the repeat locates will be deducted from the final invoice. In cases where utilities were marked late in the year and operations had to be shut down for winter, marked utilities would still have to be maintained by the contractor by placing stakes or transcribing the marks on a drawing. When construction resumes, contractor shall re-mark the site and may request verification of utility locations at no additional cost to him. (Off-Base utility-locating agencies might request additional cost for repeat locates.)

1.3 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Work Hours: Work hours on this project shall be limited to Monday through Friday, between 0700 - 1600 hours, excluding federal holidays, unless approved otherwise in writing by the CO.

B. Should the contractor desire to work other than these hours, the contractor must request approval in writing at least 14 days in advance. For emergencies, 24 hours prior to the period of the intended deviation, but not later than Friday 0900 hours for working on the weekend. The contractor shall not deviate from standard work hours unless permitted to do so in writing by the CO.

C. Project Schedule AF 3064: Within 14 calendar days of contract award submit a project schedule in a standard AF 3064 form outlining long lead material procurement timelines, major project milestones, and definable features of work and clearly identify a critical path.

1.4 FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

A. The contractor shall comply with all national, state, local and Air Force fire and safety regulations. The primary Air Force directives are:

1. AFOSH Standard 91-5 and CAFB Supplement 1

2. AFOSH Standard 91-25 and CAFB Supplement 1

3. AFOSH Standard 91-501 and CAFB Supplement 1

4. AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction

B. The primary CAFB directive is CAFBI 32-201.

C. These directives may be reviewed at the Base Civil Engineering offices, Building 355, 506 North Air Commando Way, Cannon Air Force Base, NM 88103.

D. Prior to using any open-flame devices or welding equipment, the contractor and subcontractor personnel performing this type of work shall be certified per the requirements of AF Form 592, USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit. Certification training is provided by appointment and can be scheduled by contacting the CAFB Fire Department at (575)784-4490.

E. Compliance with the requirements set forth in NFPA Standard No 241, Building Construction and Demolition Operations, NFPA 51B, AFOSH 91- 5, and OSHA 1910-252 is mandatory. Contractor must notify the CO when hot work is required.

F. Training of Contractor Employees: Contractor shall ensure that all of their employees, including the employees of subcontractors, receive adequate and regularly scheduled safety training for the duration of each project. As new employees of the contractor and subcontractor are added during completion of this project, the contractor shall submit a written record of all of his/her employees and subcontractor employees receiving training.

G. Fire Prevention Responsibility: Contractor shall ensure that all of their employees, including the employees of subcontractors, receive an initial Fire Safety briefing prior to beginning any work at CAFB.

This briefing may be given by the CAFB Fire Department or may be given by other qualified personnel approved by the CAFB Fire Department. Notice of the scheduled briefing shall be submitted in writing to the Fire Department at least five working days prior to the intended date of the briefing. The contractor shall submit a written record to the CO indicating that all of their employees and subcontractor employees have received this briefing. As new employees of the contractor and subcontractor are added during the performance of this contract, update the written record to the CO.

The CO shall retain the right to spot check employees to verify if they have been provided the briefing.

H. It is the inherent responsibility of the contractor to practice good fire prevention measures while working at CAFB, including but not limited to:

I. The contractor shall provide a “fire watch” person during all welding performed anywhere on base.

J. Welding, cutting or brazing will only be done after a valid AF Form 592 has been issued by the CAFB Fire Department. Daily permits are required for the operation of any asphalt kettles.

K. Fire extinguishers required during construction shall be supplied by the contractor. The contractor shall provide at least two operating fire extinguishers at the hot roof work location. The contractor shall have a Type A fire extinguisher at the site of all cutting or welding operations.

L. The contractor shall notify the CAFB Fire Department or the Fire

Alarm Shop (see AF103) at least 48 hours prior to any fire alarm or sprinkler system shutdowns and prior to performing any roof demolition which may set off the building’s fire alarm system.

M. Contractor personnel shall confine smoking to designated smoking area(s).

N. Flammable paints, oil, varnishes, etc., stored in inside storage shall be in a metal storage cabinet or in controlled outside storage. Flammables being used outside of these areas are limited to a one-day supply.

O. Temporary wiring must be in compliance with Article 305 of the

National Electric Code.

1.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Not applicable, unless deviating from the Contract Documents and 35% design. In such case, show any deviation with reference to locations, sizes, method, and materials. The drawing will be corrected to reflect any amendment, modification and field changes.

1.6 SAMPLING AND TESTING

A. All tests shall be performed using specified testing procedures or, if no procedure is specified, using the standard testing procedure established by the ASTM. The contractor shall verbally notify the CO at least 24 hours in advance of testing so that it may be observed by the CO and/or his/her designated representatives, at the discretion of the CO. In addition to the specified testing requirements herein, the Government may perform additional verification testing at its own expense. All necessary samples and/or work associated with such samples for such testing shall be provided by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Repairs required to correct the evidence of such Governmental testing shall be replaced at the contractor's expense within 24 hours unless otherwise directed in writing by the CO.

B. All necessary sampling shall be included by the contractor in the project scope of work.

1.7 UTILITIES

A. Reasonable amounts of water, electricity and other utilities are available to the contractor at no cost. The contractor shall include any temporary utility connections, if necessary, within the project scope of work. The contractor shall exercise strict conservation practices in the use of these utilities or, at the discretion of the CO. Should the contractor be found to not be using utility conservation practices the cost of the utilities may be transferred to the contractor for the remaining performance period of the contract.

1.8 UTILITY OUTAGES

A. Scheduled Outages: Requests for all scheduled interruptions of electricity or other utility services shall be submitted in writing to the CO at least 15 working days in advance of the planned outage.

All outages are subject to written approval by the CO and will be authorized only at the convenience of the Government. The Contractor shall minimize outages in number and duration as necessary to accomplish the required work.

B. For work within Military Family Housing area: N/A

1.9 BASE CIVIL ENGINEER WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST

A. AF 103 Work Clearance Request: Before any alteration, demolition, or other construction work is begun, the contractor shall obtain and fully process an AF 103.

B. This form can be obtained from the Construction Management Office, Base Civil Engineering, 506 North Air Commando Way, and it shall be prominently displayed on the job site at all times for review by the CO. Since this form requires extensive coordination with several base agencies, allow at least 10 working days for completion.

C. Coordinate with appropriate utility-locating agencies, both on-base and off-base, as shown on the AF 103. Initially, this form will be given to the contractor during the pre-construction conference.

Contractor shall complete and follow all instructions on this form before the start of work. A shop will not sign off on the AF 103 until the locate is performed. If a shop does not have a utility in the construction area, their particular block on the form will be signed. CE shops have up to 72 hours to perform a locate. CE Environmental Flight has up to three days to process a permit, if applicable.

D. The Work Clearance Request is not valid until it is signed by the

CO. Work must commence within 30 calendar days of the CO signature, otherwise a new work clearance request will be required.

E. Contractor shall notify the CO immediately if discrepancies are found between assumed and actual field conditions.

F. Protection of Existing Utilities: All underground utilities and overhead utilities with their support poles shall be safeguarded and protected from damage by the contractor at all times.

G. Communications Cables: Complete all excavations by hand-digging rather than machine methods, or expose cables by hand-digging prior to completing excavation by machine.

H. Contractor shall immediately report any damage to communication lines or equipment to the CO. The contractor shall commence restoration efforts immediately. Failure to complete acceptable restoration within four hours or an alternate period of time acceptable to the CO may result in suspension of contract work until restoration is completed and accepted by the CO.

I. The Government reserves the right to protect a damaged cable from further damage or deterioration and the right to restore priority circuits; these actions shall not relieve the contractor of his full responsibility for restoration.

1.10 WARRANTY STICKERS

A. All materials, equipment and other installations specifically designated within the contract to be covered by warranty or warranted by the manufacturer shall have an Optional Form 274 affixed in a conspicuous space or forwarded to the Construction Management Office, Base Civil Engineer if attachment is not practical. The required forms will be made available to the contractor in sufficient quantity by the CO. The forms shall be properly completed by the contractor and shall be signed and dated by the contractor in accordance with the applicable warranty provisions in effect at the time of the work.

1.11 MONUMENT RESTORATION

A. The contractor shall not disturb any existing on-base bench marks, monuments, or other survey reference points. If it is necessary to disturb or destroy a bench mark, monument or other survey reference points, notify the CO before proceeding.

B. Any bench mark, monument, or other survey reference point accidentally disturbed or destroyed requires immediate notification to the CO.

1.12 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PREMISES

A. This project will be constructed within and utilizing facilities which may continue to be in use and occupied during the construction. The contractor shall coordinate all work to minimize inconvenience to facility occupants.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for removing any mechanical equipment or other obstructions as necessary to complete the required work. The contractor shall return all removed mechanical equipment to its original location or as otherwise required.

C. The contractor shall strive to minimize construction dust and noise.

Contractor shall comply with base quiet hours (2200 - 0600).

D. The contractor shall not use traffic ways for storage areas unless granted permission to do so in writing by the CO. At no time shall the contractor block hallways, traffic ways or other access areas.

1.13 ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION SITE/HAUL ROUTES

A. The contractor shall submit a proposed haul route to the CO for review and approval at least 10 working days prior to any hauling unless this requirement is expressly waived by the CO. Proposed haul routes shall include all arrival, delivery and disposal routes that will be necessary during the course of the project. Haul routes are subject to change by the government.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining, repairing and restoring existing parking and grass areas to their original condition. Normal wear and tear will be taken into account.

E. Employee parking shall be restricted to those areas approved by the

CO.

F. Security Forces will enforce traffic regulations, parking area assignments and security on Cannon AFB and the contractor shall cooperate and coordinate to the fullest extent. Security Forces is not responsible for the security of the contractor’s materials or equipment, etc.

G. All contractors are advised that it is a violation of a posted traffic regulation to exceed 10 miles per hour while passing military personnel in formation, or a military group running or walking along the side of the road. Driving privileges on this installation may be suspended or canceled for violating posted traffic regulations or applicable state laws and will not be considered an excusable delay under the contract. Each contractor must ensure that all of its employees have been informed of this information.

1.14 CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE / OFFICE AREA

A. The Government will provide an on-base outdoor area for the contractor's main storage area, aka as Laydown yard. Limit storage in this area to the materials and equipment that pertain to this contract. This area shall be kept clean. Properly store hazardous materials.

B. The contractor may also be provided, if necessary, an on-site outdoor storage area reasonably close (within 500 feet one way) to the work area. Limit storage in this area to the materials and equipment that pertain to the project. This area shall be kept clean. Fencing may not be required. For high-visibility locations, the CO may require black fabric fencing.

1.15 BARRICADES

A. N/A

1.16 COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

A. If any part of this project is pursued during periods of cold or inclement weather, the contractor shall take all appropriate precautions to protect facilities and work involved in the project scope from damage by cold or inclement weather.

1.17 SUBMITTALS

A. The contractor shall submit all required Material Submittals on AF Form 3000 in accordance with instructions contained herein and as specified on AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals, to the CO for approval. The Government shall be allotted 14 calendar days to properly evaluate each material submittal & re-submittal.

Contractor shall consider this time to evaluate submittals in his construction schedule. Submittals may be submitted electronically.

B. “30 Days Prior to Starting Work on Order” means that the contractor shall provide the material submittals (for the line items on the issued delivery orders only) to the government for approval not later than 30 days prior to starting on-site construction work for that issued delivery order. When the material submittal for that line item is approved, that material submittal is approved for the entire duration of the contract and does not have to be re-submitted for approval for each delivery order with that line item.

It does however; have to be re-submitted for informational purposes for each delivery order with that line item. Should there be a change from the approved material submittal, then it shall be re-submitted for re-approval.

C. Rejection of submittals for technical violations of the specifications will not be grounds for an extension of the performance period. If resubmittals are required, all parts of the original submittal package will be resubmitted together with changes so that coordination may be maintained.

1.18 CODES

A. References to standards, codes, specifications, recommendations and regulations refer to the latest edition/printing issued prior to the proposal receipt date.

B. These Construction Documents, and the joint and several phases of construction hereby contemplated are to be governed, at all times, by applicable provisions of the Federal Law(s), including but not limited to, the latest amendments of the following:

1. Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-596.

C. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Parts 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards) and 1926 (Safety and Health Regulations for Construction).

D. EM385-1-1, USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

E. Federal Standard 313B, as it pertains to the procurement, identification, marking and control of potentially toxic or hazardous materials, and to the reporting of information concerning these materials.

F. National Electric Code.

H. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

I. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

J. Applicable portions of standards listed in the Specifications that are not in conflict with Contract Documents or with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

1.19 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A. The words "approved," "inspected," "directed," "selected," and similar words and phrases shall be presumed to be followed by "by Contracting Officer." The words "satisfactory," "submitted," "reported," and similar words or phrases shall be presumed to be followed by "to Contracting Officer".

B. Instructions, directions and requirements as specified shall be considered to be followed by the phrase "unless otherwise specified or indicated."

C. The approving official and point of contact for this contract is the

CO. All direction and contract requirements will be determined by the CO. The project engineer/project inspector will work with the contractor to provide the joint estimated quantities. The project engineer will designate the work areas and the performance time for each delivery order, which will be issued by the CO.

D. The “CO” as used in this contract is defined as the “Contracting

Officer or his/her designated Representative”.

1.20 SALVAGE

A. Equipment and materials indicated on the drawings, or as directed by the CO, for reuse shall be approved by the CO before re-installation. Contract amount includes cleaning, conditioning and installing materials indicated for reuse.

B. Any excess equipment and materials selected to remain the property of the Government shall be removed by the Contractor and delivered in good condition to an on-base location to be determined by the CO.

1.21 DISPOSAL AND REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Materials and equipment to be disposed or removed from CAFB shall be identified by the contractor and made known to the CO. All such materials and equipment shall be approved in writing by the CO prior to disposal or removal.

B. Solid Wastes: Minimum requirements for off-base solid waste disposal are as follows:

1. All wastes shall be disposed in a legally permitted solid waste disposal facility. Contractor is responsible for paying any and all dumping fees for CAFB materials.

2. Waste hauling from base to off-base disposal locations shall meet or exceed all requirements and restrictions levied by the State of New Mexico and pertinent municipalities including:

a. Meeting of any weight restrictions for any public roadways used.

b. Covering and securing all loads of waste other than earth materials to ensure that no materials are lost from each load during transit.

c. Prevention of overloading with earth materials such that load contents are prevented from escaping during transit.

C. Liquid Wastes:

1. Runoff and residues generated from any process including water-washing processes shall not be directly wasted to the sanitary sewer or to the storm drain system. They shall be collected, sampled and disposed of based on the results of the analysis of samples, compliance with EPA and NMED requirements and this specification. Contractor shall obtain the necessary permits from the State of New Mexico for the discharge of industrial waste water.

D. Asbestos Disposal: N/A

E. Lead-Based Paint Disposal: N/A

F. Concrete Pavers Disposal:N/A

--End of Section--

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 1

SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

11/20

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements

Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

15 CFR 772 Definition of Terms

15 CFR 773 Special Licensing Procedures

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are [for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-04 Samples

Color Boards; G

1.3 COLOR BOARDS FOR AIR FORCE PROJECTS

Submit five sets of color boards within 21 calendar days after Contract Award. Each set of boards must include samples of colors and finishes of interior surfaces, such as walls, floors, and ceilings. Present the samples on 8 by 10-1/2 inches boards (modules) with a maximum spread of 24 by 31-1/2 inches for foldouts. Design modules to fit in a standard loose-leaf, three-ring binder. Where special finishes such as architectural concrete, carpet, or prefinished textured metal panels are required, submit samples not less than 12 inches square with the board. If more space is needed, more than one board per set may be submitted. Certify that the color samples have been reviewed in detail, and that the color samples are in strict accordance with contract drawings and specifications, except as may be otherwise explicitly stated. Submittal of color samples does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to submit samples required elsewhere herein.

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2

1.4 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by NM law.

1.5 SUPERVISION

1.5.1 Superintendent Qualifications

Provide project superintendent with a minimum of [5] years experience in construction with at least [3] of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

For projects where the superintendent is permitted to also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager as established in Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL, the superintendent must have qualifications in accordance with that section.

1.5.2 Minimum Communication Requirements

Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of Contract work. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the Contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.

1.5.2 Duties

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend Red Zone meetings, partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 3

1.5.4 Non-Compliance Actions

The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to ensure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

1.6 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

Immediately after award, prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction Meeting. The meeting must take place within 2 weeks after award of the contract, but prior to commencement of any work at the site. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the administrative requirements of the Contract including but not limited to: daily reporting, invoicing, value engineering, safety, base-access, outage requests, hot work permits, schedule requirements, quality control, schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, submittals, cybersecurity, prosecution of the work, government acceptance, final inspections and contract close-out.

Contractor must present and discuss their basic approach to scheduling the construction work and any required phasing.

1.6.1 Attendees

Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)/Quality Control Manager and any major subcontractors.

1.7 PARTNERING

Contractor shall host the partnering session within 15 calendar days of contract award. To most effectively accomplish this Contract, the Contractor and Government must form a cohesive partnership with the common goal of drawing on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a successful project without safety mishaps, conforming to the Contract, within budget and on schedule. The partnering team must consist of personnel from both the Government and Contractor including project level and corporate level leadership positions. Key Personnel from the supported command, end user, Contractor, key subcontractors.

1.14.2 Team-Led (Informal) Partnering

a. The Contracting Officer will coordinate the initial Team-Led (Informal) Partnering Session with key personnel of the project team, including Contractor and Government personnel. The Partnering Session will be co-led by the Government Construction Manager and Contractor's Project Manager.

b. The Initial Team-led Partnering session may be held concurrently with the Post-Award Kickoff meeting. Partnering sessions will be held at a location mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 4

Contractor, typically at a conference room on-base or at the Contractor's temporary trailer.

c. The Initial Team-Led Partnering Session will be conducted and facilitated using electronic media (a video and accompanying forms) provided by Contracting Officer.

d. The Partners will determine the frequency of the follow-on sessions.

e. Participants will bear their own costs for meals, lodging and transportation associated with Partnering.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

-- End of Section --

SECTION 01 30 00 Page 5

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 1

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1. All submittals must be submitted on AF 3000 and submitted to Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at building 600 or electronically. All submittals must have a signature from the COR to be valid. All submittals should be labeled by number based on order of submission. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

2. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to construction:

a. Certificates of insurance

b. Surety bonds

c. List of proposed Subcontractors

d. List of proposed products

e. List of proposed Key Personnel

f. Construction progress schedule

g. Submittal register

h. Health and safety plan

i. Work plan

j. Quality Control(QC) plan

k. Environmental protection plan

l. Schedule AF 3064

3. SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. N/A

4. SD-03 Product Data

a. Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

b. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

5. SD-04 Samples

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 2

a. Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

b. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

c. Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

6. SD-05 Design Data

7. SD-06 Test Reports

8. SD-07 Certificates

a. Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

b. Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (MSDS) concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

9. SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

10. SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

a. Any data if available that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel, including manufacturer's help and product line documentation necessary to maintain and install equipment.

11. SD-11 Closeout Submittals

a. Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings

c. Interim "DD Form 1354" with cost breakout for all assets 30 days prior to turnover. The final DD Form 1354 will be completed by the AFPM or COR.

B. Approving Authority - Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

C. Work - As used in this section, on- and off-site construction

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 3 required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

1.3 PREPARATION

A. Transmittal Form AF 3000

1.4 VARIATIONS

A. Variations from contract requirements require Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

B. Proposing Variations:

1. When proposing variation, deliver written request to the COR, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

2. Review Schedule Is Modified: In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of [10] working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.5 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. Use of Submittal Register:

1. Submit submittal register.

2. Submit with QC plan and project schedule.

3. Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals.

B. Copies Delivered to the Government

1. Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request.

1.6 SCHEDULING

A. Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 4 forming a system or items that are interrelated. If applicable, include certifications to be submitted at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

B. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date.

1.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

A. When approving authority is COR, the Government will:

1. Note date on which submittal was received.

2. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

3. Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals.

1.8 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall make corrections required by the COR. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the clause entitled, "Changes," is to be given to the COR. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

1.9 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. Approval or acceptance of submittals by the COR does not indicate a complete review and does not relieve the Contractor that produced the submitted documents of responsibility for any error which may exist in them, nor does it relieve the Contractor for construction of the responsibility to conduct his/her own technical review of all submittals prior to presenting them to the COR.

1.10 APPROVED SAMPLES

A. Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor is to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

B. Government reserves the right to disapprove any material or

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 5 equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service. All samples submitted whether disapproved or approved shall become the property of the government if requested.

C. Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the COR for testing. Samples failing to meet contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals. Contractor to replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

D. Approval of the Contractor's samples by the COR does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract. PART 2 NOT

USED

PART 3 NOT USED

--END OF SECTION--

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 6

SECTION 01 35 26

GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

B. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE) ASSE/SAFE A10.32

(2004) Fall Protection

1. ASSE/SAFE A10.34 (2001; R 2005) Protection of the Public on or

Adjacent to Construction Sites.

2. ASSE/SAFE Z359.1(2007) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components

C. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

1. NFPA 10 (2010; Errata 2012) Standard for Portable Fire

Extinguishers

2. NFPA 241 (2009) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. NFPA 70 (2011; Errata 2 2012) National Electrical Code

6. NFPA 70E (2012) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

D. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

1. EM 385-1-1(2008; Errata 1-2010; Changes 1-3 2010; Changes 4-6

2011) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

E. U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

1. 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2. 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

3. 29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. High Visibility Accident - Any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

B. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 7

C. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness

2. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset)

3. Restricted work

4. Transfer to another job

5. Medical treatment beyond first aid

6. Loss of consciousness

7. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Government acceptance, as defined in EM 385-1-1, is required for submittals.

B. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1. Safety Plan

C. Notifications and Reports

1. Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph, "Notifications and Reports."

2. Accident Reports

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with the most recent addition of USACE EM 385-1-1, contractor will comply with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.5 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO)

A. A Competent Person shall be provided for all of the hazards identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and shall be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed.

B. Contractor Quality Control (QC) Person - The Contractor Quality

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 8

Control Person can be the SSHO on this project.

C. Crane Operators – N/A

D. Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) The SSHO shall:

1. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

2. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.

Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

3. Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

4. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material safety data sheets.

5. Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent, QC Manager, and/or SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

1.6 MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference

1. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the preconstruction conference. This includes the project superintendent, site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, or any other assigned safety and health professionals.

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.8 CRANE CRITICAL LIFT PLAN

1.9 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.10 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.11 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

A. Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project, SECTION 01 35 26 Page 9 including those listed in the article "References." Maintain applicable equipment manufacturer's manuals.

1.12 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

A. Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment.

Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.13 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

A. Accident Notification

1. Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but no more than four hours after any accident meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000, or any weight handling equipment accident.

2. Within notification include contractor name; contract title;

type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.).

3. Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted.

B. Accident Reports

1. Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses for Medical Treatment defined in paragraph DEFINITIONS, property damage accidents resulting in at least $20,000 in damages, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the applicable The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

C. Crane Reports- N/A

1.14 HOT WORK

1.15 FACILITY OCCUPANCY CLOSURE

A. Streets, walks, and other facilities occupied and used by the Government shall not be closed or obstructed without written permission from the Contracting Officer.

1.16 SEVERE STORM PLAN

A. In the event of a severe storm warning, the Contractor must:

1. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas.

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 10

2. Check surrounding area, including roof, for loose material, equipment, debris, and other objects that could be blown away or against existing facilities.

3. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

1.17 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.18 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

A. Hazardous Material Exclusions-N/A

1.19 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

A. Apply for utility outages at least 15 days in advance. As a minimum, the request should include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches.

B. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection.

C. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

1.20 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)-N/A

1.21 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM-N/A

1.22 EQUIPMENT

A. Material Handling Equipment

1. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions.

2. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

3. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be licensed in accordance with OSHA.

1.23 USE OF EXPLOSIVES-Not allowed

1.24 EXCAVATIONS

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 11

B. Utility Locations

1. All underground utilities in the work area must be positively identified by a third party, independent, private utility locating company in addition to any station locating service and coordinated with the station utility department.

2. Utility Location Verification

a. Physically verify underground utility locations, including utility depth, by hand digging using wood or fiberglass handled tools when any adjacent construction work is expected to come within three feet of the underground system.

1.25 ELECTRICAL

A. Portable Extension Cords

1. Size portable extension cords in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage.

Immediately remove from service all damaged extension cords.

2. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements of EM 385-

1-1, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical standards.

--End of Section

SECTION 01 45 00.00 10 Page 1

SECTION 01 45 00.00 10

QUALITY CONTROL

11/16, CHG 1: 02/20

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E329 (2020) Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1110-1-12 (2006; Change 1) Engineering and Design --

Quality Management

1.2 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control program. Include all associated costs in the applicable [Bid] Schedule item.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are [for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan; G

PART 2 PRODUCTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 45 00.00 10 Page 2

Establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system that complies with FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. QC consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the Contract requirements. The QC system covers all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the Contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the project superintendent. The project superintendent maintains a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC) PLAN

Submit no later than [15] days after receipt of notice to proceed, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan proposed to implement the requirements FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.The Government will consider an interim plan for the first 7 days of operation.

construction will be permitted to begin only after…