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SCREENING INFORMATION REQUEST/REQUEST FOR OFFER Replacement of the MALSR equipment shelter at the Quonset State Airport located in North Kingston, RI.
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U.S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

MEDIUM INTENSITY APPROACH LIGHT SYSTEM (MALSR)

EQUIPMENT SHELTER REPLACEMENT

SERVING RUNWAY 16

AT

QUONSET STATE AIRPORT

NORTH KINGSTON, RI

PREPARED

BY:

DATE:

Infrastructure Engineering Center – Boston

AJW-2E15L

FEB, 2019

MALSR Shelter Replacement FEB, 2019 North Kingston, RI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY

01 33 00 SUBMITTALS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

01 60 00 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

01 72 00 WORK PLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH

01 73 00 OSHA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 74 00 RUNWAY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 75 00 PROTECTION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS AND INSTALLED WORK

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 40 00 SITE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 20 00 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 41 13 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 05 19 GEOTEXTILES FOR EARTHWORK

31 23 00 EXCAVATION AND FILL

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 92 19 SEEDING AND MULCHING

APPENDICES:

APPENDIX A: HAZMAT REPORT

MALSR Shelter Replacement DIVISION 1 FEB, 2019

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. These Specifications, together with referenced specifications, standards and drawings specified in the Contract Documents, cover the Contract requirements of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Work.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Drawings and General Conditions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, other Division One through Division Sixteen Specification Sections, and any attachments to this Contract apply to this section and to the Contractor’s performance of the Work.

1.3 Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and References

A. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - The terms "Federal Aviation Administration" (FAA) and "Government" as used herein denotes the "owner"

B. Contracting Officer (CO) - The term "Contracting Officer" (CO) as used herein denotes the person designated to act for the Government in the performance of this contract.

C. Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - The term "Contracting Officers Representative" (COR) as used herein denotes the representative of the Contracting Officer at the job site. The COR’s authority is limited. These limitations are defined in the Letter of Delegation provided to the COR and the Contractor at the preconstruction meeting.

D. Contractor and Subcontractor - The term "Contractor" as used herein denotes the firm retained by the FAA to perform and complete the work required by the Contract. The term "subcontractor" as used herein denotes the person or firm retained by the Contractor to perform a particular unit of work required by the Contractor. Subcontractors shall be required to meet all specifications required of the Contractor.

E. Furnished Material - The term "furnished material" (GFM) as used herein denotes all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and material furnished by the Federal Aviation Administration. Any and all material not listed, as “Furnished” shall be supplied by the Contractor.

F. NTP – Notice to Proceed.

G. Provide – In Contract specifications and drawings and means “furnish and install” H. Quality – Conformance to the requirements established by the contract specifications and drawings.

I. QCP – Quality Control Plan J. Record Documents – Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders and other Modifications; also approved Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and similar submittals required to be provided by Contractor.

K. Record Drawings – Drawings submitted by Contractor to show the construction of a particular structure or Work as actually completed under the Contract.

L. Request for Information (RFI) – The method used by the Subcontractor and Contractor to document and transmit field generated technical issues relating to design and construction of the Project.

M. Schedule of Values – The method used by the Contractor to allocate values to various portions of the Work that, when approved by the FAA, provides the basis for Contractor’s application for payment.

N. Shop Drawings – Specific drawings, schedules, diagrams, and other data prepared for this Contract by the Contractor, their lower tier subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors, to illustrate a portion of the Work.

O. SSSP – Site Specific Safety Plan.

P. Submittal – A submittal is a Contractor's or manufacturer's drawing, brochure, sample, certificate, warranty, or other material which provides detail for construction and quality control of the permanent Work and includes deliverables such as schedules, product cut sheets, Work procedures, or product samples that are required under the terms of the Contract.

Q. Test Plan – A detailed step-by-step procedure for testing major equipment and systems.

R. Test Results – Documentation of specified quality assurance test results.

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1.4 Summary of Work

A. General:

This specification along with related documents specified in Paragraph 1.1, covers the requirements for all work associated with the replacement of the MALSR equipment shelter at the Quonset State Airport in North Kingston, RI. Additional labor, materials, equipment and/or appurtenances not specifically detailed or specified to complete the project, shall be provided by the Contractor as an integral part of the scope of the work.

B. Major Items of Work:

The following items are a brief summary of the project and are provided solely for the purpose of revealing the general nature of the work involved. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing all items of work in accordance with the applicable drawings, specifications and conditions of the Contract.

1. Coordinate equipment shutdown date with the FAA COR. The contractor shall not begin demolition until the shutdown has been properly approved, and direction has been given by the COR.

2. Salvage Existing FAA Equipment as indicated on the contract drawings.

3. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall review the Lead Based Paint (LBP) inspection report and take the appropriate action. The contractor shall develop a plan and dispose or abate, as necessary, any LBP identified in the report following federal, state, or local regulations.

4. Demolish and Remove existing MALSR shelter and concrete step.

5. Pour new concrete pad extension such that new GFM Fiberglass shelter will be located in exact location of existing MALSR Shelter. Provide new concrete entryway slab or steps as necessary.

6. Reuse existing conduits and conductors to maximum extent allowable. Contractor shall pull back conductors from existing building, place new hand holes and extend new conduit from the hand holes as needed and reuse conductors for new shelter.

7. Grade surrounding area of site to accommodate for proper drainage and maintainability. Provide crushed stone and fill for this purpose. Grade shall be sloped away from foundation.

8. Assist Dupont in placing new 10’x 16’ fiberglass “Dupont” shelter on newly extended concrete foundation. Dupont shall supply the crane needed to remove shelter from truck to foundation.

9. Provide Assistance to the PVD SSC with moving the equipment from the existing shelter to the newly placed shelter. Contractor will move and mount all equipment as indicted on the drawings. Coordinate all final locations with the COR. PVD SSC will terminate all cables into their FAA equipment.

Contractor responsible for running all conduits and cables as indicated on the contract drawings.

Contractor responsible for energizing the shelter and running all the necessary grounds.

10. Reinstall power and control to new shelter. Provide new hand holes and conduit to rerun existing conductors. Refer to the contract drawings for the locations and sizes.

11. Protect all equipment and surrounding facilities. Contractor will be responsible for any damage as a result of this project.

12. Contractor shall maintain existing Grounding counterpoise to maximum extent possible. Contractor shall extend the counterpoise as necessary to accommodate the larger shelter footprint. Contractor shall connect building main ground plate and building frame to existing counterpoise. Contractor shall install and connect the Lightning protection supplied with the Dupont shelter as shown on the contract drawings.

13. Place new geotextile fabric with 6” of stone for drainage and weed control.

14. Landscape as needed to bring site back to original condition

C. Installation Procedure During the construction and installation, all work shall be coordinated with the on-site Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). A project schedule with anticipated installation dates shall be submitted to the on-site COR. Contractor shall schedule all crane lift and shutdowns a minimum of (7) Seven days in advance with the COR. Contractor shall remove exiting MALSR Shelter after approved shutdown and lifts and maintain its integrity fully. All equipment removed from the existing shelter shall be stored in a safe and weather tight environment. Any damage to salvaged equipment will be the responsibility of the contractor. Contractor shall dispose of all debris off site. Contractor shall submit on all material, and may proceed with installation once all submittals have been approved.

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The Contractor will be responsible for the immediate repair of any damage that may result in an impact to the facility. All areas disturbed during construction shall be protected to insure that the facility or material does not incur damage from outside elements.

The Contractor is advised that this facility and the surrounding facilities are fully operational and any unscheduled interruptions may cause aircraft accidents and loss of life. The facility shall remain operational until a shutdown is scheduled.

D. Sequence of Work

Phase 1) The Contractor shall hire a qualified independent underground utility locating company to conduct a subsurface investigation within all areas of work using electromagnetic and or radio frequency equipment.

The Contractor shall coordinate all efforts with the COR and the local FAA. The Contractor shall identify and mark any and all utilities prior to commencing work.

The Contractor shall salvage all materials deemed as “Salvage” by the COR and the local FAA. The Contractor shall re-install all salvaged materials in the new equipment shelter. The Contractor shall store salvaged materials in a clean, dry, environment that is weatherproof.

The Contractor shall perform HAZMAT abatement activities in accordance to the recommendations outlined in the attached report found in Appendix A.

The Contractor shall demolish the existing wood framed MALSR shelter, taking care to not damage the concrete slab to remain. All demolition debris shall be disposed in accordance with State law and the attached report found in Appendix A.

Phase 2) The Contractor shall excavate, form, cast, and backfill the shelter foundation extension. No excavation will be allowed to remain open (unprotected) overnight. If the construction activity necessitates that an excavation remain open overnight, the Contractor shall obtain specific written approval from the COR to utilize steel plates having a minimum thickness of one (1) inch to fully cover the excavation. All excavation shall be covered with a minimum of a one (1) inch thick steel plates and approved by the COR and Airport Authority.

Phase 3) The Contractor shall perform installation of the fiberglass MALSR equipment shelter (GFM). The shelter shall be delivered to the site and off-loaded by others. The Contractor shall assist with the off-loading and placement on the concrete slab.

Phase 4) The Contractor shall perform installation of the shelter power duct bank and cables, grounding systems, lightning protection, as well as grading and placing the crushed stone as indicated.

Phase 5) The Contractor shall install the salvaged MALSR equipment inside the new equipment shelter, including inter-connecting conduit and cabling, to match the original installation. FAA technicians will terminate all connections following cable testing by the Contractor.

Phase 6) The Contractor shall then install, and test, the existing MALSR power and control cables into the new shelter. The final cable terminations will be performed by FAA technicians.

Phase 7) The Contractor shall inform the COR that the system is ready for the electronics tune-up. The FAA will coordinate the final tune-up and testing of the MALSR system.

Phase 8) The Contractor shall then perform final clean-up and Project Closeout procedures.

1.5 Site Specific Safety Plan

A. Contractor shall develop and submit a SSSP for approval as set out in Section 00830 C of the Supplementary Conditions within 5 days from Contract Award. Construction shall not commence until the SSSP has been approved by the CO or RE. The Contractor shall comply with all safety, health and emergency response provisions of the Contract.

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1.6 Quality Control Plan

A. Contractor shall develop and submit a Contractor QCP for approval with 5 days of the contract Award.

Construction shall not commence until the QCP has been approved by the CO or the RE. The Contract’s QCP shall comply with the requirements of Section 01 45 00, Quality Control and the Contract Documents.

Specification Sections requiring certified independent testing agency services include, but are not limited to the following: Section 31 23 00, Excavation and Fill.

1.7 Project Schedule

A. Contractor shall develop and submit to the FAA a preliminary Construction Progress Schedule (Schedule) and preliminary Schedule of Values for approval within 5 days from Contract award. The Contractor’s approved Schedule of Values and Schedule are conditions for payment. The Contractor shall provide the following information with the Schedule:

Time of Performance – number of calendar days Work Schedule Work Hours

B. Work Hours - Work shall begin no earlier than 7:00 A.M. each morning Monday through Friday and shall end at 3:30 P.M. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR and CO if different working hours are requested. Any work that will, or may, cause loss of power to the ATCT facility must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR and the FAA. This may require the contractor to perform some of the work at night. Any deviation from this work schedule shall be submitted to the COR for approval. All work beyond normal work hours shall be requested in writing to the COR 24 hours in advance. Approval of the request shall be allowed at the COR's discretion. During construction, if the contractor plans to stop work, the contractor shall notify the COR at least 24 hours prior to that time. The contractor shall notify the COR 48 hours in advance in order to reschedule any on site activity after stopping work.

1.8 Pre-Construction Meeting

A. The CO will schedule a pre-construction meeting after Notice of Award. Required attendance includes

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Contractor, Contractor’s Superintendent, and major lower tier subcontractors. An agenda will be provided but shall include at a minimum the review of the SSSP, QCP, Schedule, and Schedule of Values. The Contractor shall submit other items identified by the CO, Payment Procedures, etc, at the Pre- Construction Conference for review at the meting. Acknowledgements of all the reviews made at the session shall be noted in the meeting minutes.

Access Requirements A. General Access and Use. Access to the Worksite shall be with approval of the Airport Authority and the

RE. Access to the Worksite shall be thoroughly discussed prior to the start of actual construction. Only vehicles essential to the construction effort shall be permitted in the construction area. All construction equipment and materials shall be moved away from the runway and taxiway at the end of each workday as directed by the RE.

B. Access to certain locations for the project may be restricted due to facility operations. Contractor may be required at various times to yield to facility operations that may require use of the Site. Upon receiving such a notice, Contractor shall vacate the subject area. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor shall have complete and exclusive use of the premises within the construction staging area limits for the execution of the Work.

1.10 Contractor and Government Furnished Property

A. These Specifications identify labor, materials, plant and equipment to perform the Work. Government

Furnished Material (GFM) will specifically be identified in the drawings.

1.11 Compliance with Local and Other Codes

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of all work at the Worksite, and for obtaining local permits. The Contractor shall obtain and comply with any necessary licenses/permits that comply with applicable Federal, State, and Municipal regulations in connection with the scope of the work. The Contractor shall not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political subdivision.

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All electrical work must be performed by a Licensed Electrician. Survey work must be performed by a Professional Land Surveyor Licensed in the State of Massachusetts.

1.12 FAA Right of Access

A. The FAA reserves the right to enter the premises during the term of the contract for quality assurance work inspections and/or maintenance of existing navigational and communication facilities.

1.13 Site Inspection

A. After NTP and prior to initiating Work, Contractor and RE shall conduct joint inspections of the jobsite to determine the existing conditions and note any existing damage or defects. Existing damage or defects will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the Contractor's operations.

1.14 Site Damage

A. Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any repair caused by Contractor’s operations or the operations of its lower-tier subcontractors. All damage to the existing Site including, but not limited to, existing utilities and cables, facilities, equipment, buildings, and vegetation shall be repaired. All such repairs shall match the original finish and shall be made utilizing materials, equal to or greater than the original materials, as approved by RE. All repairs shall be made with no additional cost to Contract. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and the COR shall conduct joint inspections of the existing areas to be affected by the construction. Existing conditions shall be noted by both the contractor and the COR and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the contractor's operations.

1.15 Layout of Work

A. The Contractor shall layout its work from established base lines and benchmarks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor should furnish, at its own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the Work. The Contractor shall be responsible for the execution of the Work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the RE. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the FAA until authorized to remove them.

PART 2 PRODUCTS -NA.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Special Scheduling Requirements

A. Protect existing facilities and equipment from physical or electrical damage as a result of accidental or incidental negligence, such as, but not limited to, disruption of standby power to the facility or equipment.

B. All preparatory work shall be completed by the Contractor prior to shutdown/cutover to minimize downtime. The requested time and date of shutdown and cutover shall be approved by the RE a minimum of seven working days in advance of the requested shutdown or cutover. FAA personnel will perform the actual shutdown/cutover of systems that affect operations.

C. In the event any services are interrupted, restore services with a full crew available to restore such services on a 24-hour basis, including Work during holidays and weekends, at no additional cost to FAA or delay in the Schedule.

D. Request any utility interruptions in writing 7 days before the scheduled interruption, unless otherwise specified. RE review is required before interruption. In this notification, the Contractor shall certify that all equipment, materials, and personnel necessary to conduct such testing will be available on the scheduled date and that the systems have been pre-checked by personnel and are ready for performance and acceptance testing.

E. Contractor shall also confirm that all operations and maintenance manuals have been submitted and approved. No performance and acceptance testing will be permitted until the operations and maintenance manuals have been approved.

F. At the option of Contractor, Contractor and FAA personnel will travel to the site to witness testing. If the testing must be postponed or canceled for whatever reason that is not the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide the FAA not less than 3 working days advance notice (notice may be facsimile) of this postponement or cancellation.

G. Coordinate all required outages with the RE. The Contractor shall determine quantity and duration of

01 11 00 - 6 outages required to complete the Work. The Contractor may have to schedule work and outages at a time when air traffic is at a minimum. This could mean late night or early morning hours.

H. Do not interrupt services outside of permitted, scheduled outage periods.

3.2 Inspection of Work

A. Contractor retains the right to inspect all Work on the project, but has no obligation to do so. Contractor’s inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of Contractor and do not:

1. Relieve the Contractor or its lower tier subcontractors of the responsibility to provide adequate quality control measures.

2. Relieve the Contractor or its lower tier subcontractors of the responsibility for damage to or loss of material before acceptance.

3. Constitute or imply acceptance.

B. The presence or absence of the RE does not relieve the Contractor or its lower tier subcontractors from any Contract requirement, nor is the RE authorized to change any requirement of the contract.

3.3 Submittals

A. Document, data, and/or material submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 00, Submittal

Procedures, and/or as specified elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.

3.4 Contract Closeout

A. The Contractor is responsible for contract closeout in accordance with Section 01 77 00, Closeout Procedures.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This section specifies requirements for providing submittals required under the Contract.

1.2 Related Sections

A. General Conditions, Article 7, Quality Control; Section 01 45 00

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Submittal Sch edule A. The Contractor is solely responsible for creating a Submittal Schedule identifying whether the submittals are samples, cut sheets, certified test results, and adding additional submittals as required by specifications, drawings or as recommended by a manufacturer. As applicable, the submittal schedule shall state the action required for testing and inspection with the name of the persons authorized to review the submittal.

The Contractor shall submit six (6) copies of the Submittal Schedule to the RE for approval. At a minimum, the following submittal items must be provided to the CO for review and approval prior to installation:

1. Construction Progress Schedule.

2. Schedule of Values.

3. SSSP.

4. QCP.

5. Substitutions and all requested changes.

6. Mechanical equipment.

7. Concrete and mortar mix design.

8. Material safety data sheets.

9. Grounding and bonding materials.

10. Pre-Installation and Work Plans.

11. Qualifications and Certifications of independent inspections and testing firms.

1.4 Shop Drawings

A. Shop Drawings shall be presented in a clear and thorough manner showing all details, construction sequence, dimensions, materials and work performed by other trades required to complete the construction related to the shop drawing submittal. Shop Drawings shall contain the following information:

1. Date.

2. Number of the drawing and revision.

3. Name of project or facility.

4. Name of Contractor and applicable lower tier subcontractor.

5. Clear identity of contents and location of work.

6. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

7. Contractor's approval certifying it checked and coordinated the work of other trades.

1.5 Warranties and Guarantees

A. Contractor shall provide warranties/guarantees executed by the respective manufacturers, suppliers, and lower tier subcontractors for all installations as required in the Contract or as is customarily provided with the particular piece of equipment or system. All warranties are to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the FAA. Contractor shall enforce all warranties for the benefit of the FAA if so directed. In the event the Contractor's warranty has expired, the FAA may bring suit at its expense to enforce a Contractor's, manufacturers, or supplier's warranty. Contractor shall provide complete information for each item as follows:

1. Product or work item.

2. Firm, with name of principal, address and telephone.

3. Scope.

4. Date of beginning of warranty.

5. Duration of warranty.

6. Proper procedure to evoke the warranty in case of failure.

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7. Instances that might affect the validity of warranty.

8. Contractor name or responsible principal, address and telephone number.

9. Extended warranties normally provided by manufacturers that are beyond the warranty of construction shall be specifically noted.

B. Equipment Warranty Tags. The Contractor shall furnish and install an equipment warranty tag on all

Contractor furnished and installed equipment in accordance with the following:

1. Lettering shall be Arial bold, upper case, and easily readable.

2. Tag shall be of a durable type material and of a type that can be written on.

3. The tag shall state the following:

a. The title "Equipment Warranty”.

b. Contractor's name and Contract Number.

c. Month-day-year (mm-dd-yy) the warranty expires.

d. Point of contact, including name and telephone number.

e. Manufacturer.

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3.1 Submittal Submission Requirements

A. Two (2) complete sets, one (1) original and one(1) copy, of all shop drawings and/or submittal data shall be submitted for review and acceptance. One (1) set will be marked and returned to the Contractor. The

Contractor shall furnish two reproducible sets of shop drawings as finally approved. All submittals shall be accompanied by dated transmittal letters identifying the contents of the submittals. Transmittal letters shall consist of one original and one copy. Facsimile copies will not be accepted.

B. The Contractor shall ensure that all submittals are made with adequate time for review and acceptance, including re-submittals, so as not to delay the job. The CO will coordinate submittal review and return initial submittals within fourteen (14) calendar days and re-submittals within seven (7) calendar days. Work shall not commence prior to acceptance of required submittals by Contractor.

C. Submittals shall be checked and approved by the Contractor prior to delivery to the CO. The Contractor is cautioned that the time period stipulated in this section does not include any allowance for re-submittal in cases where the RE determines that the Contractor’s approval of the submittal is not adequately justified. Any delay caused by inadequacies in the Contractor’s submittal shall not entitle the Contractor to an extension of time or additional compensation. Lack of completeness or inadequate description will be justification for disapproval.

3.2 Submittal Evaluation

A. The CO will evaluate all submittals requiring Contractor responsive action. The Contractor remains responsible for complying with Contract requirements, referenced standards, and regulations. The CO’s evaluation will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error that may exist. Unsolicited submittals not required by the Contract Documents will be returned with the notation that the submittal is not required by the Contract and that the CO has not reviewed and has no comment on the submittal. The Co’s evaluation will result in only one of three responses as follows:

1. Approved: Work covered by the submittal may proceed provided Contractor complies with requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Approved as Noted: Work covered by the submittal may precede contingent upon Contractor acceptance of the corrections and/or notations and provided Contractor complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. Revise and Resubmit: Work covered by the submittal may not proceed until the submittal is revised in accordance with the corrections and/or notations and resubmitted.

4. Rejected: The submittal does not conform to the intent and requirements of the Contract Documents and the Contractor must resubmit.

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SECTION 01 45 00 – QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This section specifies requirements for quality control of the Work including, but not limited to, certificates of compliance, inspections and testing by the Contractor, and surveillance by the FAA.

1.2 Related Sections

A. General Conditions, Article 7, Quality Assurance; Section 01 11 00, Summary;

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Section 01 33 00, Submittals; and Section 01 77 00, Closeout Procedures.

Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP) A. The Contractor’s QCP shall address the 4-step inspection process that includes preparatory inspections, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and final inspections.

B. Contractor’s QCP shall identify Contract quality requirements for each activity and describe how

Contractor intends to furnish control testing, certifications, and records in order to provide quality Work.

The QCP shall include procedures so equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction, operations, and inspections comply with the Contract Documents. Minimum QCP requirements are as follows:

1. Name, resume, authority, and responsibility of QC Representative who will monitor the quality of construction activities.

2. List of definable features of work that have distinct and separate control requirements.

3. List of outside organizations including testing laboratories, architects, or consulting engineers that will be employed by the Contractor. Include a description of services to be provided.

4. Contractor's procedure for scheduling, managing, and reviewing all shop drawings, samples, certificates and/or other submittals for contract compliance.

5. A matrix of the technical sections of the specification showing responsibility for inspecting the Work, what testing laboratory or person will perform on site testing, and who will perform required factory inspections and testing.

6. An inspection and test plan keyed to the construction schedule, following the order of the specification technical sections, indicating what inspections and tests will be performed, the names of persons responsible for the inspection and testing of each segment of work, and the time schedule and frequency for each inspection and test.

7. Procedures for documenting quality control operations and inspection and testing with a copy of all forms and reports to be used for this purpose.

8. Submittal Schedule stating the action required for testing and inspection with the name of the persons authorized to review the submittal.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QCP Reports

A. Contractor shall provide forms to be used in conjunction with QCP reporting. A copy of all forms shall be included with the QCP. The following requirements are listed for specific reports:

1. Testing Log. As tests are performed, the QC Representative shall record dates testing was conducted, when results were forwarded to the RE, remarks, and acknowledgement that an accredited or FAA approved testing laboratory was used. Forward a copy of the updated Testing Log on the last day of each month to the RE.

2. Deficiency Log. The QC Representative shall maintain a list of work that does not comply with the Contract, identifying the item to be reworked, the date the item was originally discovered, the date by which the item will be corrected, and the date the item was corrected. There is no requirement to report a rework item that is corrected the same day it is discovered. Provide a copy of the deficiency log to the RE weekly.

3. Test Reports. Contractor shall be responsible for establishing a system that will record all tests results.

Information on test designation, location, date of test, specification requirements, results and retest

01 45 00 - 2 results, causes for rejection and recommended remedial actions shall be documented. A copy of test results shall be sent directly from the agency performing the testing services to RE. A copy of any failing report shall be sent immediately. All test reports provided by a testing agency must be reviewed and signed by a professional engineer registered in the jurisdiction where the work is being performed.

4. Record Drawings. The QC Representative shall ensure the Record Drawings required by the Contract are scalable, kept current on a daily basis, and marked to show deviations from the Contract drawings.

Ensure each deviation has been identified with appropriate modifying documentation. The QC Representative shall initial each deviation and each revision. Upon completion of work, the QC Representative shall furnish a certificate attesting to the accuracy of the Record Drawings prior to submission to the RE.

3.2 Daily Construction Reports

A. Prepare daily construction reports. Submit duplicate copies to RE by 9:00 a.m. on the business day following day of report. At a minimum daily construction reports shall include the following information:

1. List of Contractors at the site.

2. List of separate Subcontractors at the site.

3. Approximate count of personnel at the site.

4. High and low temperatures, general weather conditions.

5. Accidents.

6. Meetings and significant decisions.

7. Unusual events.

8. Stoppages, delays, shortages, losses.

9. Meter readings and similar recordings.

10. Emergency procedures.

11. Orders and requests of governing authorities.

12. Change Orders received, implemented.

13. Services connected, disconnected.

14. Equipment or system tests and start-ups.

15. Partial Completions/Occupancies.

16. Substantial Completions authorized.

17. Number of days used in the Contract period to date.

3.3 Inspections and Testing Laboratory

A. All inspections and testing on and off Site required by the Contract shall be performed as specified in individual specification sections by a certified independent firm employed by the Contractor at its expense.

Inspecting, testing, and source quality control may occur on or off the Site. Submit qualifications and certifications of the independent inspections and testing firm for FAA approval. Submit testing reports by the independent firm to the RE, in duplicate, indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or noncompliance with Contract Documents. Furnish samples of materials, design mix, equipment, tools, storage, safe access, and assistance by incidental labor as requested. Any retesting required because of nonconformance to specified requirements shall be performed by the same independent firm at Contractor’s expense.

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SECTION 01 50 00 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This Section specifies requirements for temporary services and facilities, including utilities, construction and support facilities, security and protection. The contractor shall provide and pay for all temporary services and facilities as specified below and as necessary for the proper and expeditious execution of the work. Contractor shall make, or have made, all connections to existing services and sources of supply as necessary and/or indicated and pay all charges for it. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and appurtenances necessary for the complete installation, operation, and maintenance of all temporary service systems and facilities. All work under this section shall comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and orders of all federal, state, and local authorities having jurisdiction for the safety of persons, materials, and property. Contractor shall remove all such temporary installations and connections when no longer necessary for the project work.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Section 01 11 00, Summary; Section 01 45 00, Quality Control.

1.3 Temporary Lighting and Power

A. Contractor will be allowed to use convenience power from the facility their ongoing construction needs if available. Contractor shall provide all temporary task lighting to illuminate the work areas as necessary.

Temporary power and lightning will be necessary for any night work, and power shutdowns, that may be necessary during the project. The contractor shall also provide temporary power to allow for proper operation of the obstruction light found on the Glide Slope Tower.

1.5 Contractor Responsibilities

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas set out in the Contract or otherwise authorized or approved by the FAA.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE, and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the FAA. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the Work. With the written consent of the CO, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall use only established roadways, or when authorized by the FAA, temporary roadways that may be constructed by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. When materials are transported in prosecuting the Work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity of the vehicle or as prescribed by any laws or regulation. When it becomes necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage; and shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

1.6 Temporary Water

A. Contractor shall make arrangements to transport all necessary water for construction and drinking purposes in accordance with CFR 29 Part 1926, Subpart D.

1.7 Temporary Toilets and Sanitation

A. Contractor shall provide ample and suitable on-site sanitary conveniences with proper enclosures and hand washing facilities in accordance with CFR Part 1926, Subpart D for the use of the workers employed on the Worksite. Temporary toilets shall be properly maintained and serviced on a regular basis. Secure temporary toilets to prevent possible overturning

1.8 Dumpster

A. There are no waste disposal units at the project sites. Contractor shall provide a suitable dumpster for construction waste. Have container emptied with suitable frequency so that trash does not overflow and blow around site and adjacent property. A cover is required and shall be provided on the dumpster in order for the refuse not to blow out. Contractor shall be responsible for the timely, legal disposal of all construction waste. Contractor shall dispose of all removed equipment that is deemed unusable by the FAA.

Determination shall be made by the COR. All construction waste shall be legally disposed of off the airport, by the Contractor.

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1.9 Temporary Access

A. The Contractor shall provide, maintain, and remove temporary roads necessary for access to the Worksites.

These access roads shall be obliterated at the conclusion of the work and the areas shall be protected against erosion and shall be reseeded.

B. Work shall be done in accordance with the Project Specifications and drawings.

C. The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the existing facilities, equipment, buildings, vegetation, etc., during construction. Any areas damaged shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to Owner.

D. All repairs shall match the original finish and be made utilizing materials equal in quality to the existing.

E. Repairs shall be approved by the RE and Airport Authority.

F. No separate payment will be made for temporary access.

1.10 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Hazard Markings

A. Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain all barricades, warning signs and markings for hazards to protect the Work.

B. When used during peak periods of darkness, such barricades, warning signs and hazard markings shall be suitable illuminated (open flame type lights are not permitted).

C. Once erected, Contractor shall maintain barricades, warning signs and markings for hazards until their dismantling is directed by the RE.

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SECTION 01 60 00 – MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This section covers Contractor’s requirements regarding materials and equipment that are incorporated into the Work.

1.2 Related Sections

A. General Conditions, Article 2, Contractor Responsibilities and Article 7, Quality Assurance; Section 01 11 00, Summary; Section 01 45 00, Quality Control, and other Specification Sections as may apply to this section.

1.3 Materials and Equipment Incorporated into Work

A. Material and equipment incorporated into the Work shall conform to applicable specifications and standards and shall comply with size, make, type and quality specified, or as specifically approved in writing by the RE. Manufactured and fabricated products shall be designed, fabricated and assembled in accordance with the best and current engineering and shop practices. Like parts of duplicate units shall be manufactured to standard sizes and gauges and shall be interchangeable. Two or more items of the same kind shall be identical and manufactured by the same manufacturer.

B. Products shall be suitable for service conditions. Equipment capacities, sizes and dimensions shown or specified shall be adhered to unless variations are specifically approved in writing. Do not use material or equipment for any purpose other than for which it is designed or specified. Furnish and install products specified. Other makes or brands may be used as outlined under options and conditions for substitution stated in this section.

1.4 Manufacturer's Instructions

A. When Contract Documents require that installation of Work shall comply with manufacturer's printed instructions, copies of such instructions shall be distributed to parties involved in the installation including the RE. The Contractor shall maintain one set of complete instructions at the Worksite during installation and until completion.

B. Products shall be handled, installed, connected, cleaned and conditioned in strict accordance with such instructions and in conformity with specified requirements. If job conditions or specified requirements conflict with manufacturer's instructions, the Contractor shall consult with the RE for further instructions.

All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. No preparatory step or installation procedure shall be omitted unless specifically modified or exempted by contract documents.

1.5 Transportation and Handling

A. Products shall be delivered in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packing, with identifying labels intact and legible. Shipments shall be inspected to ensure compliance with requirements of the Contract Documents and approved submittals. Ensure that products are properly protected and undamaged immediately on delivery. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling or damage to products or packing.

B. Delivery of Contractor-Furnished Materials. The Contractor shall have personnel at the project site to receive all material being shipped by delivery vehicles. Contractor or FAA personnel are not responsible for signing off on deliveries of Contractor-Furnished Material. Delivery of Contractor-Furnished Material shall not be accepted by any Federal Government personnel.

1.6 Storage

A. The Contractor is responsible for arranging local storage areas for Government and Contractor Furnished

Materials. Storage areas on facility property must be coordinated through the FAA and Airport Authority.

Products shall be stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, with seals and labels intact and legible. Products subject to damage by the elements shall be stored in weather-tight enclosures.

Temperature and humidity shall be maintained within the ranges required by the manufacturer's instructions. Fabricated products shall be stored above the ground, on blocking or skids to prevent soiling or staining. Products that are subject to deterioration shall be covered with impervious sheet coverings and

01 60 00 - 2 adequate ventilation shall be provided to avoid condensation. Loose granular materials shall be stored in a well-drained area on solid surfaces to prevent mixing with foreign matter.

1.7 Proprietary Names

A. Whenever proprietary names are used in this specification for material or equipment, such names shall be construed as a standard to establish quality and accurately define the material or equipment. Another make or item may be approved provided it is equal or better than the specified manufacturer. All materials and equipment that is Contractor furnished material shall meet or exceed the specified salient characteristics.

1.8 Substitutions

A. A separate request for each substitution shall be submitted. Each request shall be supported with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with the requirements stated in the Contract documents. Each request shall include product identification, manufacturer's literature including address, product description, reference standards and performance, and test data. Samples shall be submitted as applicable.

B. Substitution Information. An itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with the product specified shall be included. The following information shall also be included: data relating to changes in the construction schedule; list of changes required in other work or products; and accurate cost data.

C. Substitution Conditions. Substitute products shall not be ordered or installed without written acceptance from the RE. In making a formal request for substitution, the Contractor represents that it has investigated the proposed product and has determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to that specified; that they will provide same warranties or bonds for substitutions as for product specified, that they will coordinate installation of accepted substitution into work to be complete in all respects, that they waive claims for additional costs caused by substitution that may subsequently become apparent, and that cost data is complete and includes related costs under this Contract.

1.9 Material Safety Data Sheets

A. The Contractor shall submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Department of Labor Form OSHA-174, as prescribed in Federal Standard No. 313, latest edition, for hazardous material five (5) days before delivery of the material, whether or not listed in Appendix A of the Standard. This obligation applies to all materials delivered under this contract, which will involve exposure to hazardous materials or items containing these materials. "Hazardous Materials", as used in this paragraph, is as defined in Federal Standard No. 313, latest edition.

B. MSDS Submittal. The RE, during construction, will routinely check products utilized on site by the Contractor to ensure MSDSs have been submitted and approved, in accordance with Section 01330, Submittal Procedures. If the Contractor does not submit the required information as described herein, the FAA, at its option, will have a complete project survey performed by a qualified testing firm prior to acceptance of the project from the Contractor. The Contractor shall bear the cost of all surveys and any subsequent removal/replacement of asbestos-containing materials.

1.10 Asbestos-Free and Lead-Free Materials

A. The Contractor shall provide to the CO a signed statement stating that to the best of its knowledge, no asbestos-containing or lead-containing materials were used during the construction of this project. If the FAA suspects the presence of asbestos, the FAA will sample the suspect material to verify that no asbestos-containing material was utilized. If asbestos-containing material is subsequently found during sampling of the materials, the Contractor shall remove and replace the product or material at its expense. In addition, the Contractor shall incur the costs of the original testing and/or any retesting that may be necessary.

PART 3 EXECUTION [NOT USED]

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SECTION 01 72 00 – WORK PLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Section Includes

A. This section identifies Contractor requirements for work place safety and health as generally required by local, state, and Federal regulations.

1.2 Related Sections

A. General Conditions, Article 2, Contractor Responsibilities;

1.3

Section 01 73 00, OSHA Safety Requirements; and Section 01 74 00, Runway Safety Requirements.

Contractor Responsibility A. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to comply with safety, health, and emergency response provisions of this Contract.

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