SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

AND DRAWINGS

Demolish VASI 02/Install PAPI Runway 03

Idaho Falls Airport (KIDA)

Idaho Falls, ID

06/04/2018

Prepared by: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

AIR TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS UNIT

WESTERN SERVICE AREA

ENGINEERING SERVICES

NAVAIDS ENGINEERING CENTER - SEATTLE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

02200 SITE PREPARATION

02300 EARTHWORK

02400 TUNNELING, BORING, AND JACKING

02730 AGGREGATE SURFACING

02740 FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT

02930 SEEDING

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 CONCRETE FORMWORK

03200 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13100 LIGHTNING PROTECTION

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16050 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

16100 ELECTRICAL WORK

16950 ELECTRICAL TESTING

ATTACHMENTS:

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

1.1.1 PAPI LHAs

1.1.2 PAPI Power and Control Stations

1.1.3 Power and Control for the PAPI LHAs

1.1.4 Incoming Power Service for the RWY 02 PAPI

1.1.5 Access Roads and Gravel Surfacing

1.1.6 General Site Work

1.1.7 Removal of VASI Systems

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 DRAWINGS

1.3.1 Construction Drawings Provided

1.3.2 As-Built Drawings

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Material

1.4.2 Schedule

1.4.3 Schedule of Values

1.4.4 Safety Plan

1.4.5 Work Plan

1.4.6 Testing

PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

2.1.1 Inventory and Inspection of GFM

2.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL

2.3 MATERIAL

2.3.1 External Hardware

2.3.2 Galvanized Rigid Metal Conduit (GRMC)

2.3.3 Anti-oxidant compound

2.3.4 Asbestos Free Material

EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULES

3.1.1 Work Schedule

3.1.2 Construction Schedule

3.1.3 Weekly Look Ahead Work Schedule

3.1.4 Deviation from Work Schedule

3.1.5 Daily Construction Log

3.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

3.3 LAYOUT

3.4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

3.4.1 Special Precautions

3.4.2 Safety Requirements

3.4.2.1 Runway Safety and Object Free Areas

3.4.2.2 Approach Surface

3.4.2.3 Construction Vehicle Traffic

3.4.2.4 Unauthorized Structures

3.4.2.5 Hazard Marking

3.4.2.6 Safety Plan

3.4.3 Radio Communications

3.4.4 Work Limitations

3.4.4.1 Trenches, Holes, and Excavations

3.4.4.2 Displaced/Relocated Threshold

3.4.5 Work Plan

3.5 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND CABLES

3.6 INSTALLATION AND WORKMANSHIP

3.7 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

3.7.1 Temporary Water

3.7.2 Temporary Toilets and Sanitation

3.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

3.9 SAFETY

3.9.1 Safety Plan Compliance Document (SPCD)

3.10 SEDIMENTATION, EROSION, DUST CONTROL, SPCC AND SWPPP

3.11 DEBRIS CONTROL AND CLEAN-UP

3.12 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The work covered under this specification includes the installation of a LED Precision

Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs) to serve Runway 03 at Idaho Falls Regional Airport

(KIDA) in Idaho Falls, Idaho. This contract will also require the complete demolition of the existing Runway 02 Vertical Approach Slope Indicators (VASIs). Careful coordination with the FAA is required for the demolition of the VASIs.

Work in an active Runway Safety Area (RSA) will be required to complete this project.

Access to this area will be available by coordination with the airport. The Contractor should plan for this accordingly. All excavation associated work within the Runway

Safety Area and Taxiway Area shall be executed with the respective facility closed in coordination with the airport. A full runway closure of 03/21 is expected to be conducted by the airport from September 5-11, 2018 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE), all major construction activity within the RSA must be substantially complete during this closure.

The City of Idaho Falls owns and operates Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The contractor will be responsible for following all rules and regulations as directed by the Airport

Authority. Any staging areas and access routes shall be approved by the Airport in advance of construction. The contractor shall protect in place all existing airport facilities, including but not limited to; subdrains, inlets, edge light circuits, storm sewer lines, and telco lines. Any damage to airport facilities shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

The contractor is required to furnish all labor, materials (except Government furnished), services, equipment, insurance, bonds, security notifications, licenses, permits, and fees in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements to complete the specified work. Any miscellaneous labor, equipment and/or materials not specifically detailed or specified, but required to complete the project, shall be provided as an integral part of the work.

The dimensions, measurements, and quantity of materials listed in this specification and on the construction drawings are estimated and are presented to give the contractor an idea of the total scope of work. The contractor is strongly encouraged to make a site visit on to verify the existing conditions, quantities of materials, and amount of work required.

The contractor is responsible for assuring that the bid reflects all work required to accomplish this project. The contractor shall coordinate the site visit with the FAA

Project Engineer, Jerald Lim, at (206) 231-2643.

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1.1.1 PAPI LHAs

The contractor shall install four Light Housing Assembly (LHA) units for each runway approach (a total of four LHA units) as indicated on the construction drawings. Work includes but is not limited to: Installation of the LHA foundations, associated grounding, and installation of the LHA equipment.

1.1.2 PAPI Power and Control Stations

The contractor shall install a PAPI power and control (P/C) station as indicated on the construction drawings. Work includes but is not limited to: Installation of the foundations, associated grounding, mounting of equipment, and completion of the power and control (P/C) racks.

1.1.3 Power and Control for the PAPI LHAs

The contractor shall install the power and control for the PAPI LHAs as indicated on the construction drawings. Work includes but is not limited to: Installation of handholes near the PAPI P/C stations, installation of power & control conduits and conductors between the P/C stations and their respective LHAs and terminating conductors at the LHAs and

PCAs.

1.1.4 Incoming Power Service for the RWY 03 PAPI

The contractor shall work with Idaho Falls Power (IFP) to bring power to the PAPI

PCAs. The contractor shall be responsible for the directional boring beneath the city road as indicated on the construction drawings. The contractor is responsible for all other conduit and secondary power cables, as well as all trenching, and excavations required for the power service. The utility will provide and install any cables, transformers, vaults, and metering up to the service entrance of the meters. The contractor shall supply and install any hardware necessary to facilitate the installation of the utility meter. The contractor shall follow NFPA 70E requirements and protocols. Coordination with the local utility will be required for this portion of the project.

1.1.5 Access Roads and Gravel Surfacing

The contractor shall install recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) roads to the RWY 03 PAPI rack as indicated on the construction drawings. The contractor shall also place RAP around the LHAs and PCAs at the PAPI as shown on the construction drawings. The

RAP shall be a min. of 4 inches thick over a compacted crushed rock subgrade of 4 inches or as indicated on the construction drawings. Compaction of crushed rock shall be to a minimum of 95% of max. dry density as determined by AASHTO-T99.

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1.1.6 General Site Work

The contractor shall perform the general site work as indicated on construction drawings.

This includes repairing and reseeding any areas damaged during construction. Work includes but is not limited to: Grading and excavation as necessary and general site restoration.

1.1.7 Removal of Existing VASI System

The contractor shall perform all work related to removing the current VASI systems. This includes, but is not limited to, removing the existing VASI power and removing the

VASI LHAs along with associated foundations. The incoming power cables, current disconnect switches, and control boxes shall be removed, or abandoned in place, as shown on the construction drawings. The VASI boxes shall be carefully removed so as not to damage any of the components and will then be either moved by the contractor to a location specified by the FAA project engineer or disposed of at the contractor’s expense.

Any surface disturbed by the demolition process shall be returned to its original state after removal of the VASI. Trenches and excavations will be backfilled, compacted and reseeded. Any wires not removed will be terminated and applicable panel schedules will be updated to reflect these changes.

THE REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AS

THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR FAA EQUIPMENT INSTALLATIONS

AND CONSTRUCTION WHICH ARE MORE STRINGENT THAN LOCAL

AND NATIONAL CODES. MAKE SURE TO TAKE NOTE OF THE

REQUIREMENTS IN THESE DOCUMENTS.

Airport Ground Vehicle Operations Guide available from:

http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/call_to_action/media/airport_ground_vehicle_guide.pdf

FAA-C-1217G Specification for Interior Electrical Work

FAA-C-1391D Specification for Underground Cables

FAA-STD-019F Lightning protection, grounding and bonding

1.3 DRAWINGS

Callouts on the construction drawings indicate work to be done under this contract unless specifically noted "installed by others" or "existing". Callouts indicating work to be done do not always include the word "install".

http://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/call_to_action/

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1.3.1 Construction Drawings Provided

Drawings applicable to this project are listed below. The written scale (e.g. 1”=100’) is only valid for FAA “D - size” drawings (22”x34”) and may be slightly off due to variations in printing. On reduced size drawings, the bar scales (where shown) and written dimensions remain valid.

IDA-D-PAPI02-G001 COVER SHEET

IDA-D-PAPI02-G002 ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND INDEX

IDA-D-VASI02-D001 VASI DEMOLITION PLAN

IDA-D-PAPI02-C001 GENERAL SITE PLAN

IDA-D-PAPI02-C002 PAPI LAYOUT

IDA-D-PAPI02-C003 LIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND

FOUNDATION DETAILS

IDA-D-PAPI02-C004 PAPI POWER AND CONTROL STATION

IDA-D-PAPI02-C005 GENERAL SITE DETAILS

IDA-D-PAPI02-E001 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM

IDA-D-PAPI02-E002 PAPI WIRING DIAGRAM

1.3.2 As-Built Drawings

The contractor shall provide three complete sets of As-Built drawings to the FAA Project

Engineer at the end of the project. The following color codes shall be used:

Green - to indicated new or changed information

Red - to indicated deletions

Blue - to indicate notes to the draftsman

Any additional diagrams and/or schematics that would be helpful for the maintenance of the facility should also be included.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Material

The contractor shall submit for approval; catalog data, cut-sheets, samples, and any other relevant information on the contractor furnished material to be used on this project. Two copies of the submittal package shall be given to the FAA Project Engineer for approval.

Submittals on materials shall include, but are not limited to:

- Coated galvanized ridged steel conduit.

- Cement concrete material.

- Geotextile fabric.

- Aggregate material.

- Recycled asphalt material.

- Contractor furnished hardware.

- Contractor furnished electrical fittings and components.

- Contractor furnished cable and wire.

- Labels

- Construction Schedule

- Safety Plan

- Hand Holes

- Electrical Equipment

- Rebar Mill Certificate

- Additional items deemed necessary by the Project Engineer.

See attached submittal log for a complete list of required submittals.

1.4.2 Schedule

CONSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT August 16, 2018. Prior to start, the contractor shall submit a schedule and work plan to the Project Engineer for approval.

See section 3.1.2 for the maximum time allowed to complete this project. The schedule shall show start dates, duration, and finish dates for each work activity. Activities shall include, but are not limited to:

Site survey and layout.

Incoming power installation

RWY 03 PAPI LHAs

RWY 03 PAPI Power and Control Station

RWY 03 Power and Control for the PAPI

RWY 03 Incoming Power Service

RWY 03 Access Roads and Surfacing

General Site Work

Removal of Existing VASI Systems

Inspection, cleanup and testing.

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Delineate the runway applicable to the facility for each item on the schedule. The FAA reserves the right to modify the contractor’s sequence of activities in the interest of facility operation and airport safety.

1.4.3 Schedule of Values

The contractor’s proposal shall include a schedule of values, showing at a minimum, a breakdown of cost for each work activity listed in the work schedule below. Cost for each item should include any profit and overhead.

Site layout $ . .

RWY 03 PAPI Installation $ . .

RWY 03 Access Road and Surfacing $ . .

RWY 03 PAPI Incoming Power $ . .

RWY 02 VASI Demolition $ . .

General Site Work $ . .

Inspection, cleanup and testing $ . .

TOTAL PROJECT COST $ . .

1.4.4 Safety Plan

The contractor shall submit a safety plan per paragraph 3.4.2.6 of this section.

1.4.5 Work Plan

The contractor shall submit a work plan per paragraph 3.4.5 of this section.

1.4.6 Testing

The contractor shall complete, at his own expense, all testing as required by these specifications. The results shall be submitted to the FAA Project Engineer. Required testing includes, but is not limited to, the following:

- Cable insulation resistance test (see FAA-C-1217G, 4.8.2 and FAA-C-1391d, Appendix C, Section 1)

- Earth resistance test (see FAA-STD-19F 4.4.3 and Section 13100.3.17.1 of this document).

- All Required Concrete Testing (performed by an independent testing company).

- Soil Compaction Testing (performed by an independent testing company).

- All Required A/C Pavement Testing (performed by an independent testing company).

The contractor shall completely complete the attached FAA TRDR forms.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

Reference herein or in the construction drawings to any specific commercial product, process, or service, any trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the

Federal Aviation Administration. The contractor may submit a request for substitution of a product, process, or service specifically called out. Such request shall be through the submittal process.

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL

Government furnished material (GFM) for this project is listed as follows:

QTY ITEM

4 ea. Lamp Housing Assembly (LHA), FA-30200/1

1 ea. Power and Control Assembly (PCA), FA-30200/2

1 ea. Aiming Instrument Set, FA-30200/3

1 ea. TI 6850.108 (Instruction Book)

1 ea. A/G Radio Controller RC 1T5A

1 ea. G/G Radio Controller NBP Type FA-10266/9

1 ea. G/G Decoder NBP Type FA-10266/11

1 ea. Radio Interface Unit FA-16100

Note: The contractor shall contact the project engineer to coordinate delivery time, location and storage of all government furnished equipment. Contact Jerald Lim, FAA

Project Engineer, at (206) 231-2643 for coordination. The Contractor is responsible for the loading, transportation, and unloading of material.

2.1.1 Inventory and Inspection of GFM

The contractor shall sign a copy of the Government furnished material (GFM) list acknowledging receipt of the furnished material, noting any discrepancies if necessary.

When the contractor signs for custody, he acknowledges receipt in good condition and assumes responsibility for any subsequent loss or damage. The contractor shall return all

GFM that is not installed to the location where the material was picked up.

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2.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL

The contractor shall furnish all material that is required and not otherwise indicated to be

Government furnished. Materials furnished by the contractor shall be new, the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials, and of the manufacturer’s latest designs that comply with the specification requirements.

The contractor is responsible for making his or her own arrangements for material delivery and receiving. The contractor shall not have any material delivered to any FAA offices. Delivery to the Airport address shall only be done with the prior approval of the airport management.

The list of contractor furnished material includes, but is not limited to:

- 2’x 3’ x 3’deep H-20 rated handholes, as required

- Concrete, re-bar, anchor bolts, cable markers, etc.

- Power, control, and grounding cable, as required.

- Ground rods, #1/0 bare copper guard wire, #4/0 bare copper pig tails, exothermic welds and misc. hardware for grounding system.

- Geotextile fabric, as required.

- Aggregate material / crushed rock, as required.

- Coated galvanized rigid metal conduit, EMT, HDPE and PVC conduit as required.

- Electrical fittings and components, as required.

- Labels for electrical components, cables, pull box’s, etc.

- Power panel

- Floor flanges and frangible couplings, as required

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2.3 MATERIAL

2.3.1 External Hardware

All external hardware shall be hot dipped galvanized, stainless steel, or approved for long term outdoor use. All cut edges shall be filed smooth and treated with a cold galvanizing compound.

2.3.2 Galvanized Rigid Metal Conduit (GRMC)

All galvanized rigid metal conduit (GRMC) installed below slab, on grade, or underground shall be PVC coated exterior polyurethane coated interior. GRMC shall conform to Steel Structures Painting Council Standard, SSPC-PS 10.01. Fittings used below slab, on grade, or underground shall be PVC coated exterior polyurethane coated interior and conform to Steel Structures Painting Council Standard, SSPC-PS 10.01.

2.3.3 Anti-oxidant compound

Use an anti-oxidant compound on all external threads, insertions, and connections.

2.3.4 Asbestos Free Material

The Contractor shall not use any asbestos containing material (ACM) at any time during the construction. The Contractor shall verify that all material, including those supplied by third parties, are asbestos free materials. A written certification letter shall be provided by the Contractor to the FAA certifying that the finished work is asbestos free.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SCHEDULES

3.1.1 Work schedule

Some work may require operating within the Runway Safety Area. The contractor must plan to substantially complete all work occuring within 250’ of the runway centerline and

1000’ of the runway threshold during the airport’s scheduled runway closure unless the contractor obtains prior approval from the FAA and airport. This work includes the installation of the LHAs.

Some work may require operating within the Taxiway Safety Area. The contractor must plan for night only construction for all construction work which will occur within 100’ of the taxiway centerline unless prior approval from the FAA and airport is obtained by the contractor.

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In general all work shall be performed during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except RSA work. No work shall be performed outside these hours or scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays without prior approval from the FAA Project Engineer.

The contractor shall furnish the Resident Engineer with emergency (24 hour) contact phone numbers for the contractor’s superintendent and an alternate individual. Such numbers will be used if the contractor needs to be contacted outside of normal working hours

3.1.2 Construction Schedule

All work shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

3.1.3 Weekly Look Ahead Work Schedule

On a weekly basis, the contractor shall submit a schedule showing activities desired to be performed during the upcoming week. These work activities shall be approved by the

FAA Project Engineer.

3.1.4 Deviation from Work Schedule

The Airport Manager and the FAA Project Engineer reserve the right to suspend or stop construction as necessary for the safety of aircraft or airport property. In addition, the

FAA may adjust the work hours to satisfy the facility operations.

3.1.5 Daily Construction Log

The Contractor shall keep a Daily Construction Log. At a minimum, the daily log shall contain:

Items accomplished for that day.

Start and stop time of work.

Name of workers (including sub-contractors), and hours they worked for that day.

Weather (including sky, ground moisture conditions, and temperature).

Material received.

Documental photographs showing the progress of work, and as required.

The Daily Construction Logs shall be turned over to the FAA Project Engineer on a weekly basis.

3.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

Prior to the start of any work and the contractor's access to the work site, the contractor shall be required to attend a pre-construction meeting. Attendees at the meeting may include, but are not limited to, the FAA Project Engineer, Resident Engineer, FAA

Contracting Officer, the Airport Manager, Airport Operations, FAA maintenance, and

01010 – Page 11 other interested parties as determined by the Project Engineer. Topics at the meeting will include; site access, airport security, work safety, work schedule, project expectations, work procedures, emergency plans, and other items relating to the execution of the project.

3.3 LAYOUT

The contractor shall field verify the measurements and coordinates indicated on the drawings with the FAA Project Engineer before starting any layout. The contractor shall lay out his work from base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection therewith. The contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials and labor as may be required in laying out any part of the work. All layout work shall be accomplished by a Professional Land Surveyor. The contractor is to properly maintain the specified layouts to assure proper alignment of the construction. Roads indicated to be installed under this contract shall be laid out and clearly marked at the beginning of the project and used as access roads during construction so as to minimize the disturbance to the surrounding areas.

3.4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

3.4.1 Special Precautions

The contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations of the airport and shall coordinate all work with the FAA Project Engineer.

Note: Unscheduled interruptions of the electrical service to FAA facilities may cause aircraft accidents and loss of life. Work requiring a temporary or permanent de-energization of equipment shall be scheduled in writing with the FAA Project Engineer and the onsite FAA maintenance personnel. Only onsite FAA maintenance personnel are authorized to energize/de-energize equipment, or to operate a circuit breaker, switch, or fuse in an FAA facility.

3.4.2 Safety Requirements

Aviation Safety is the primary consideration during airport construction. The Contractor is completely responsible for complying with the Airport’s safety and operation procedures, as dictated by the Airport.

During the performance of this contract, the airport runways, taxiways, and aircraft parking aprons shall remain in use by aircraft to the maximum extent possible, CONSISTENT WITH CONTINUAL SAFETY. The contractor shall not allow employees, subcontractors, suppliers, or any other unauthorized person to enter or remain in any airport area which would be hazardous to persons or to aircraft operations.

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3.4.2.1 Runway Safety and Object Free Areas

The Runway Safety Area (RSA) for Runway 03 at Idaho Falls Regional Airport is a rectangular area extending 250 ft. on each side of the runway centerline and 1000 ft.

beyond (downwind) the end of the runway threshold.

Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall delineate the boundaries of the safety area with 3/8" x 1 1/2" x 4' long pointed lath (survey sticks) and bright orange flagging.

The contractor shall not be allowed into the Runway Safety Area without prior approval from the FAA Project Engineer and the Airport Manager. In general, no workers or equipment shall be allowed inside the safety area when aircraft are using the runway.

Work to be done inside the safety area shall be scheduled and closely coordinated with the FAA Project Engineer and the Airport manager.

The contractor shall not be allowed to place vehicles and/or equipment inside the

Runway Object Free Area (OFA) without the approval of the FAA Project Engineer. The

Runway Object Free Areas (OFA) for Runway 03 at Idaho Falls Regional Airport is a rectangular area extending 400 ft on each side of the runway centerline and 1000 ft.

beyond (downwind) the end of the runway threshold.

In addition to the restrictions of working in the Runway Safety area and Object Free

Area, the Airport Manager and/or the FAA Project Engineer may impose more restrictive requirements as needed to maintain airport safety.

3.4.2.2 Approach Surface

No vehicles or equipment shall be permitted to penetrate an approach surface (extended along the runway centerline) of 20:1 for visual runways, 34:1 for runways with a non-precision approach, or 50:1 for runways with an operational ILS. The approach surface begins at the runway threshold centerline elevation and starts 200 ft downwind from the threshold (or from the location of the Displaced/Relocated threshold).

3.4.2.3 Construction Vehicle Traffic

The contractors' vehicles and equipment shall enter the work site and construction areas at approved locations, and by way of authorized routes. The use of runways, aprons, taxiways, ramps, will not be permitted unless specifically approved by the FAA Project

Engineer and the Airport Manager. The contractor shall inform all personnel that aircraft have the right-of-way at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining control and security at each entry point, as approved.

As a minimum, all vehicles and motorized equipment that enter the Airport Operations

Area (AOA) shall be marked per AC 150/5210-5B (or latest version). In general, all vehicles and motorized equipment inside the AOA shall be marked with a three foot by

01010 – Page 13 three foot flag with international orange and white 12 inch squares displayed in full view above the vehicles. At night, or during periods of low visibility, all vehicles and equipment operating in the AOA shall be identified with an approved yellow flashing beacon.

In addition, no personnel will be permitted to drive on the AOA unless he/she has read, and certified that he/she has read, “A Guide to Ground Vehicle Operations on an Airport”

(DOT/FAA/AS-90-3). A copy of this document is attached at the end of this specification.

THE AIRPORT AND/OR THE FAA MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL OPERATING INSIDE THE

AOA.

3.4.2.4 Unauthorized Structures

The contractor shall install no fences or other physical obstructions on or around the project work area without the approval of FAA Project Engineer.

3.4.2.5 Hazard Marking

The contractor shall furnish and use barricades, flashers, flags, traffic cones, signs, etc., for the following:

- To prevent aircraft from taxiing onto a closed runway, taxiway or apron.

- To outline construction/maintenance areas.

- To identify isolated hazard areas such as open manholes, ditches, potholes, waste areas, etc.

- To identify FAA and Airport facilities, cables, power lines, ILS Critical areas, and other sensitive areas, in order to prevent damage, interference and facility shutdown.

All hazard markings shall be furnished and setup by the contractor. Barricades inside the runway safety area shall be lightweight and frangible. For daytime use, barricades should be supplemented by flags; for night time use, they shall have flashing yellow lights.

Night time barricades shall not penetrate the approach surface. All markings shall be to the approval of the FAA Project Engineer.

3.4.2.6 Safety Plan

Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall submit a safety plan for approval by the Project Engineer. An acceptable safety plan shall take into account areas discussed in

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Appendix 1 of AC 150/5370-2C and the Airport’s rules for construction activity at the

Airport.

3.4.3 Radio Communications

The contractor's superintendent (or someone appointed by the superintendent) shall be required to monitor a transceiver radio at all times when the contractor is operating inside the AOA. The transceiver shall be contractor furnished with a frequency range of 118-

136 Mhz and tuned to the local air traffic frequency. Such radios shall be used so that any unusual occurrence of approaching, departing, taxiing aircraft can be acknowledged by all concerned parties. The contractor's use of the transceiver radio is basically for listening purposes, transmitting should be in emergencies only.

3.4.4 Work Limitations

The contractor’s activities shall be planned and scheduled to minimize disruption of normal aircraft activities. If the clearances and restrictions described in this section cannot be maintained while construction is underway (for example, when performing work that is required inside the runway safety area), action shall be taken to close runways (or taxiways, or aprons), displace/relocate the runway threshold temporarily (see

3.4.4.2), and/or to perform work at night or during periods of minimal aircraft activity, as approved.

3.4.4.1 Trenches, Holes, and Excavations

Trenches, holes, and any other type of excavation within the runway safety area are not allowed without either closing the runway or adequately displacing/relocating the runway threshold to accommodate the work. If a runway closure or displacement/relocation of the runway threshold becomes necessary, the contractor shall submit a detailed plan which must be approved by the Airport and the FAA.

Any excavation left open during runway or taxiway AOA operations shall be covered with steel plates that will withstand a 100 KSF loading without failing.

3.4.4.2 Displaced/Relocated Threshold

The contractor’s work plan shall include provisions for temporarily

Displacing/Relocating the runway threshold if relocating the threshold is deemed necessary by the FAA project engineer and SSC.

a) Displaced Threshold

A displaced threshold is a runway landing threshold which is located at a point other than at the physical end of the full strength pavement. A temporary runway threshold displacement may be used to provide landing aircraft adequate clearance over

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Pavement behind (downwind) a displaced threshold may be used for takeoff, or for rollout after landing.

Displaced thresholds shall be used during day time operations only. The markings shall be removed each night.

b) Relocated Threshold

A relocated threshold is a runway landing threshold which is located at a point other than at the physical end of the full strength pavement. A temporary runway threshold relocation may be used to provide landing aircraft adequate clearance over construction equipment and other objects adjacent to the runway or in its approaches. Pavement behind (downwind) a relocated threshold is not to be used for takeoff or for rollout after landing.

Relocated thresholds include the installation of temporary stake mounted threshold/end lights for night operations.

Contractor’s plan for the threshold Displacement/Relocation must be approved by the FAA Project Engineer prior to starting any work where the runway safety area and/or approach surface is affected.

3.4.5 Work Plan

Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall submit a work plan for approval by the Project Engineer. An acceptable work plan shall take into account all areas discussed in section 3.4. At a minimum it will detail the personnel, equipment, and methods by which the contractor will complete the project.

3.5 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND CABLES

The existing utility lines, utility structures and all underground cables, as may be shown on the drawings are approximate and incomplete. Where excavation occurs in the vicinity of existing utilities or cables, the contractor shall use a private cable locator (at contractor expense), to locate the existing utilities or cables prior to any excavation. The contractor shall stake all utility or cable crossings and such areas shall be hand excavated.

The contractor shall immediately repair any damage done by the contractor or suppliers to utilities or cable within the work area.

3.6 INSTALLATION AND WORKMANSHIP

All work shall be performed according to the intent of the contract, and normal and accepted industry and Government standards.

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All work shall be accomplished by skilled workers regularly engaged in this type of work. Where required by local regulations, the workers shall be properly licensed.

Electrical terminations and splices shall be done by a qualified electrician.

The contractor shall give constant attention to the work to facilitate the progress thereof, and shall cooperate with the Project/Resident Engineer in every way possible. The contractor shall have a competent superintendent on the work site at all times who is fully capable of reading and thoroughly understanding the plans and specifications and shall receive and fulfill instructions from the Project/Resident Engineer.

An initial inspection shall be conducted when a representative sample of work has been completed. This work shall be approved by the FAA Project Engineer or his representative, prior to the commencement of additional work.

All conduits shall be completely cleaned prior to installing cable. A flexible mandrel shall be used to clean out mud, dirt, and debris from the raceways.

Underground conduits shall be installed so that no water can be trapped in the raceway

(water must able to drain out of one end).

All foundations, manholes, vaults, pull box's, equipment racks, buildings, roads, retaining walls and other above ground structures shall be installed square (perpendicular and parallel) to the runway centerline, prevailing structure or road as indicated on the drawings unless specifically indicated to be otherwise. Elevated conduits and structures

(those extending above grade) shall be installed level and plumb. Unless otherwise indicated, maximum tolerance for vertical plumb ness is 1/8” horizontal for every four feet vertical. Exposed raceways shall be installed parallel to or at right angles with the lines of the finished structure, unless otherwise indicated.

Tops of foundations, cans, pull box’s, manholes, vaults, etc., shall be uniform with the tops of concrete at the surrounding structures, natural grade or as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Project Engineer. Unless otherwise indicated, top of foundations, cans, pull box’s, manholes, etc. shall be level with a maximum tolerance of

1/16” per foot.

Road curves shall be as indicated on the drawings or as indicated by the Project Engineer.

Edges of roads, walkways and graveled areas shall be clean, sharp, and well defined.

Installed surface material shall not be allowed to spill outside the defined edges.

Installed foundations, structures, walkways, and roads not meeting the above requirements shall be removed, disposed of, and re-installed correctly at the contractor’s expense.

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3.7 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

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. The 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 the same. 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. The contractor shall remove all such temporary installations and connections when no longer necessary for the project work.

3.7.1 Temporary Water

The contractor shall make arrangements to furnish a potable water supply for workers and project work, and pay for all water and services.

3.7.2 Temporary Toilets and Sanitation

The contractor shall provide ample and suitable on site sanitary conveniences with proper enclosures for the use by the workers, FAA personnel, and FAA support personnel. Such conveniences shall be kept clean, properly ventilated and installed and maintained in conformity with requirements of all laws and ordinances governing such installations.

Locations shall be subject to the FAA Project Engineer's approval. After completion of the work such conveniences shall be removed from the site.

3.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall comply with all security requirements established by the Airport and will pay for any associated costs of said requirements. Only direct construction support personnel, vehicles and/or equipment will be allowed to the construction site.

During construction operations, the contractor shall use only the access gates and haul roads that are designated by the FAA Project Engineer. The contractor shall be required to keep access gates guarded and closed during construction hours. The gate may be opened only for authorized vehicle traffic flow. At such times as this gate is not guarded, it shall be closed and securely locked. The contractor shall be held duly responsible to uphold the above security stipulations at all times during the progress of the construction project. No deviations from these security measures shall be allowed at any time.

3.9 SAFETY

All work shall be accomplished in accordance with OSHA Regulations (Standards – 29

CFR), Part 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

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Protective Equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and protective clothing shall be used wherever it is necessary by reasons of hazards or environment [1926.95].

Head protective equipment (helmets) shall be worn in areas where there is a possible danger of head injuries from impact, flying or falling objects, or electrical shock and burns [1926.100].

Eye and face protection equipment shall be worn when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury [1926.102].

Specific work and operations requiring the mandatory use of personnel protective equipment shall be determined by the FAA Project Engineer.

3.9.1 Safety Plan Compliance Document

If any portion of the work is governed by a Reimbursable Agreement between the FAA and Airport, the contractor is required to submit a Safety Plan Compliance Document

(SPCD). This document will detail how the contractor will follow the airport operator’s

Construction Safety and Phasing Plan (CSPP). These documents identify all aspects of the construction project that pose a potential safety hazard to airport operations and outline respective mitigation procedures for each hazard. The requirement of the SPCD can be found in AC 150-5370-2f.

3.10 SEDIMENTATION, EROSION, DUST CONTROL, SPCC AND SWPP

The Contractor shall submit a plan for sedimentation, erosion, and dust control. The plan shall show best management practices such as the use of silt fencing and/or hay bales to filter sediments from runoff and the application of water as needed to control dust. This plan will be reviewed and approved by the Airport prior to any commencement of onsite work.

The contractor shall also submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP). The plan shall show best management practices to prevent any pollutants and runoff from the contractor’s activities from entering any waterways or storm sewers. The contractor shall submit this plan to the Airport for review and approval prior to the commencement of onsite work.

A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) is also required. This plan shall detail the methods the contractor will follow to prevent and if necessary remediate the accidental spillage of any oils, lubricants, or other hazardous liquids. The contractor shall submit this plan to the Airport for review and approval prior to the commencement of onsite work.

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3.11 DEBRIS CONTROL AND CLEAN-UP

The work site shall be kept clean and orderly during the progress of work. Special attention shall be exercised to prevent the production of FOD (foreign object debris) which could cause damage to aircraft and/or airport equipment. Prior to the Contract

Final Inspection, the contractor shall clean all areas of the construction site. This shall include but is not limited to the dress-up, sweep-up, and re-seeding of all areas disturbed during construction. A NEAT FINAL APPEARANCE OF THE INSTALLED

FACILITIES (INTERIOR AND EXTERNAL) SHALL BE EMPHASIZED! All clean-up work shall be to the approval of the FAA Project Engineer.

Upon completion of work, the contractor shall be required to obtain a letter from the

Airport Manager indicating that the work area has been left in an acceptable condition. A copy of the letter shall be given to the FAA Project Engineer.

3.12 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections to ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government.

THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF A GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR DOES NOT

RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR FROM ANY CONTRACT REQUIREMENT.

The Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not-

Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

Constitute or imply acceptance.

The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

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SECTION 02200

SITE PREPARATION

1.1 GENERAL

Not Used

3.1 SITE BOUNDARIES

3.2 GRUBBING

3.3 DISPOSAL OF CLEARED MATERIALS

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SITE PREPARATION

The contractor shall provide the labor, equipment and materials to clear and grub the site of all brush, trees, stumps, and other materials as specified herein.

Not Used

3.1 SITE BOUNDARIES

The Contractor will locate all structures and access roads by establishing line and grade in the vicinity of each structure. The contractor shall verify established control points, perform any additional surveys and maintain control points as required to ensure the accuracy of the work.

If work is occurring in the Runway Safety Area (RSA)/ Taxiway Safety Area (TSA) or in the vicinity of those regions the contractor shall delineate the boundaries of the safety area with 3/8" x 1 1/2" x 4' long pointed lath (survey sticks) and bright orange flagging.

These stakes shall be placed a maximum of 100’ apart.

3.2 GRUBBING

Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of stumps, roots larger than 1-1/2 inches in diameter, matted roots, and subsurface piping, where indicated, from the designated grubbing areas. This material, together with logs and other organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes shall be excavated and removed to a depth of not less than 18 inches below the final ground elevation in areas indicated to be grubbed and in areas indicated as construction areas for access roads or walkways.

Depressions made by grubbing shall be filled with suitable material and compacted such that the finished surface shall match the adjacent surface in composition, degree of compaction, and elevation.

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3.3 DISPOSAL OF CLEARED MATERIALS

All brush, and other refuse from the clearing operations shall be removed from site and disposed of at the contractor's expense and at no extra cost to the Government. Disposal of material shall not be permitted on airport property. Burning of materials is not permitted on airport or government property.

EARTHWORK

1.2.1 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO)

1.2.2 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard

2.1 BURIED WARNING AND IDENTIFICATION TAPE

3.1 EXCAVATION

3.1.1 Classification

3.1.2 Drainage

3.1.3 Freezing

3.1.4 Excavation for Slabs and Footings

3.1.4.1 Limits

3.1.5 Trench Excavation

3.1.6 Excavation for Walkways and Access Roads

3.1.7 Excavation of Ditches, Swales and Culverts

3.1.8 Safety and Protection of Work

3.1.9 Utilization of Excavated Materials

3.1.10 Inspection of Excavated Area

3.2 FILL AND BACKFILL

3.2.1 Weather Conditions

3.2.2 Satisfactory Material

3.2.3 Preparation of Surface for Fill and Embankment

3.2.4 Source of Fill Material

3.2.5 Fill for Slabs and Foundations

3.2.6 Backfilling of Conduit Trenches

3.2.7 Fill and Embankment for Access Roads, Walkways, and Culverts

3.2.8 Fill for Open Areas

3.2.9 Placing of Crushed Rock and Topsoil

3.2.10 Compaction Methods

3.2.11 Determination of Dry density

3.3 Quality Assurance

3.3.1 Testing

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SECTION 02300

EARTHWORK

The contractor shall perform and complete all work as necessary for excavation, filling, backfilling, and grading required on the applicable drawings and specified herein.

The latest edition in effect of the following publications form a part of this specification and are applicable to the extent specified herein.

1.2.1 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

AASHTO-T99 Moisture-density Relations of Soils

AASHTO-T19l Field Determination of density of Soil in Place, Sand Cone Method

AASHTO-T204 Field Determination of density of Soil in Place, Dry Cylinder

Method

AASHTO-T205 Field Determination of density of Soil in Place, Rubber Balloon

Method

AASHTO-T233 Field Determination of density of Soil in Place, Block, Chunk or

Core

1.2.2 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard

ASTM D-424 Test for Plastic Limit and Plastic Index of Soils

1.2 Buried Warning and Identification Tape

Furnish detectable underground warning tape for underground duct banks. Use aluminum backed, 0.005 inch thick, underground warning tape with a red background color.

Lettering shall be black and indicate the type service buried below:

"CAUTION BURIED ELECTRIC LINE BELOW"

Use tape width appropriate for the burial depth:

A. Three-inch wide tape for up to 18 inches depth.

B. Six-inch wide tape for up to 24 inches depth.

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3.1 EXCAVATION

3.1.1 Classification

All material excavated is unclassified and can be accomplished by trencher or backhoe and will not require ripping or blasting.

3.1.2 Drainage

Excavation shall be performed so that the area of the site and the area immediately surrounding the site and affecting operations at the site will be continually and effectively drained. Water shall not be permitted to accumulate in the excavation. The excavation shall be drained by pumping or other satisfactory methods to prevent softening of the foundation bottom, undercutting of footings, or other actions detrimental to proper construction procedures.

3.1.3 Freezing

When freezing weather is expected, excavations shall not be made to the full depth, unless the footing concrete can be placed immediately. If excavation is already at full depth, the excavation shall be protected from frost.

3.1.4 Excavation for Slabs and Footings

The excavations shall conform to the dimensions and elevations of the drawings applicable to footings and other foundation structures which are cast in place.

3.1.4.1 Limits

Excavations below indicated depths shall not be permitted except to remove material consisting of shale, sod, clods, stones larger than 4 inches, organic debris, trash or frozen material. Such unsatisfactory material shall be removed to a depth of 6 inches and replaced with satisfactory fill material. Unauthorized over excavation for footings shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government to the indicated excavation grade with concrete. Excavation shall extend a sufficient distance from footings to allow for placing and removal of forms, installation of services, and for inspection, except where the concrete for walls and footings is authorized by the Resident Engineer to be deposited directly against excavated rock surfaces.

3.1.5 Trench Excavation

Trenches for cables, conduits and other utilities shall conform to the dimensions and elevations shown on the applicable drawings. The banks need not be kept vertical but may be sloped or widened to such general limits as may be set by the Resident Engineer, 02300 – Page 3 provided there is no interference with other utilities. The trench bottom shall be a minimum of 6 inches wide or as required to provide separation between power and control cables or between power cables of different voltages. The trench depth shall be deep enough to allow cable placement plus an over excavation of at least three inches.

The over excavation shall be filled with earth or sand containing no material aggregate particles that would be retained on a 1/4-inch sieve. The fill material shall be compacted to as described in the specs. or to approximately the same dry density of the adjacent soil if not specified. The aforementioned requirements refer to FAA excavations only. Any excavations being performed for the local utility shall conform to their specifications. It is the responsibility of the contractor to coordinate any and all related utility excavations with the local utility.

3.1.6 Excavation for Walkways and Access Roads

The excavation shall conform to the dimensions and elevations of the drawings applicable to areas designed for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Subgrade areas for access roads and walkways shall be plowed, disked and moistened or aerated as required obtain proper compaction. Muck, peat and other unsatisfactory material shall be removed to a minimum depth of 12 inches below excavation grade or as required to provide a satisfactory foundation. Low areas resulting from removal of such material shall be brought up to required grade with satisfactory fill material.

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