MOB RW15 420 ILS Specifications 16220.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

Replace RW 15 420-ILS (GS & LOC)

Mobile Regional Airport Mobile, AL

Final

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

Southern Region 1701 Columbia Avenue College Park, Georgia 30337

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Replace RW 15 420- ILS (GS & LOC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01110 Summary of Work 01310 Coordination 01320 Construction Schedules and Reports 01330 Submittals 01450 Quality Control 01500 Temporary Facilities 01600 Materials and Equipment 01710 Construction Layout 01720 Work Place Safety and Health 01730 OSHA Safety Requirements 01740 Runway Safety Requirements 01750 Protection of Existing Conditions and Installed Work 01760 Orderly Worksite and Site Cleanup 01770 Closeout Procedures

DIVISION 2

02050

SITE CONSTRUCTION

Demolition and Removals

02200 Earthwork 02205 Walkways and Gravel Areas 02220 Installation of Underground Power Cable System 02270 Prevention, Control and Abatement of Erosion and Water Pollution 02325 Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting for Utilities 02920-1 Grassing (By Sod)

DIVISION 3

03301

CONCRETE

Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 4 MASONRY

None Used

DIVISION 5 METALS

DIVISION 6

06600

WOOD AND PLASTICS

Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Products and Fabrications

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 8

DOORS AND WINDOWS

None used

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

DIVISION 10 SPECIALITIES

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 FURNIS HINGS

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 15 MECHANICAL

DIVISION 16 ELECTRICAL

16040 Electrical Demolition 16050 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 16060 Grounding and Bonding 16119 Underground Ducts and Utility Structures 16120 Wires and Cables 16130 Raceways, Fittings, Boxes and Cabinets 16190 Supporting Devices 16195 Electrical Identification 16410 Disconnect Switches and Circuit Breakers 16460 Transformers 16470 Panelboards 16491 Fuses 16670 Lightning Protection

DIVISION 17 FIRE PROTECTION

Mobile, AL Summary

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SECTION 01110

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 Contractor and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Work. Anywhere in the contract documents where the word "contractor" is used shall be replaced with the word "contractor".

1.2 Related Sections

A . Drawings and General Conditions of the Contract, including other Division 1 through Division 16 Specification Sections, and any attachments to this Contract apply to this section and to the Contractor’s performance of the Work.

1.3 DEFINITIO NS, ACRO NYMS, ABBREVIATIO NS, AND REFERENCES

A . See General Conditions Article 1 for other definitions relevant to these specifications.

COR Contracting Officers Representative GFE/GFP/GFM Government Furnished Equipment/Property/Material.

NTP Notice to Proceed.

Provide The word “provide” as it appears in specifications and drawings means, “furnish and install.”

Quality Conformance to the requirements established by the contract specifications and drawing.

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.

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

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

Resident Engineer (RE) The Resident Engineer and Contracting Officer Representative can be used interchangeably on this project.

Risk Management Plan (RMP)– Comprehensive plan that identifies, and mitigates risk associated with Safety, Security, and Quality.

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

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

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.

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

Test Results Documentation of specified quality assurance test results.

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 construction of the runway 15 420-ILS. Additional labor, materials, equipment, 01110-2 and/or appurtenances not specifically detailed or specified, but required to complete the project, shall be provided by the Contractor as an integral part of the scope of work specified.

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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. Any additional labor, materials, equipment, and/or appurtenances not specifically detailed or specified, but required to complete the project, must be provided by the Contractor as an integral part of the scope of work specified.

Major scope items include replacing the existing Mark 1F Glide Slope and Localizer Instrument Landing System (ILS) on runway 15 with a new 420 ILS.

1.5 Risk Management Plan

A . Contractor must develop and submit a RMP for approval as set out in the Supplementary Conditions within 5 days from contract Award. Construction must not commence until the RMP has been approved by the Risk Specialist. The Contractor must comply with all safety, health, and emergency response provisions of this Contract.

Specification sections requiring independent testing agency services include:

1. Section 02200 Earthwork

2. Section 02325 Excavation

3. Section 03301 Cast-in-place concrete

1.6 Project Schedule

A . Contractor must develop and submit to the Contractor 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’s Schedule must comply with the requirements of Section 01320, Construction Schedules and Reports.

The Contractor must provide the following information with the Schedule:

The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Runway 15 may be shut down for construction by others. In that case, work within the RSA may be done during the daytime hours of 7 AM to 6 PM. If the runway is not closed, work shall be done with in the RSA at night from the hours of 12 PM to 6 AM. Final work hours shall be determined during the pre-proposal meeting. Work outside the RSA may be performed during daytime hours.

1.8 Pre-Construction Meeting

A . A pre-construction meeting after Notice of Award will be scheduled by the FAA. Required attendance includes Contractor, Contractor’s Superintendent, and major lower tier contractors. An agenda will be provided but must include at a minimum the review of the RMP, Schedule, and Schedule of Values. The Contractor must submit other items identified in Section 01290, Payment Procedures, at the Pre- Construction Conference for review at the meeting. Acknowledgements of all the reviews made at the session will be noted in the meeting minutes.

1.9 Access Requirements

A . General Access and Use. Access to the Worksite must be with approval of the Resident Engineer (RE).

Access to the Worksite will be thoroughly discussed prior to the start of actual construction. Only vehicles essential to the construction effort will be permitted in the construction area. All construction equipment and materials must be removed from the runway and taxiway at the end of each work day 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 must vacate the subject area. Unless otherwise indicated, Contractor will have complete and exclusive use of the premises within the construction staging area limits for the execution of the Work.

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1.10 Contractor and Government Furnished Property

A . These Specifications identify labor, materials, plant and equipment to perform the Work. All material not specifically indicated as furnished by Government must be furnished by Contractor.

B. Government Furnished Equipment/Government Furnished Property provided by the Contractor. The

Contractor must be accountable for all GFE/GFP or equipment/property acquired under this Contract. The Contractor must not accept any GFE/GFP without documentation signed by both the Contractor and Contractor indicating actual items and quantities received/transferred. GFE/GFP furnished but not installed will be returned to the Contractor with documentation signed by both the Contractor and Contractor indicating actual items and quantities received/transferred. The Contractor must adequately control, preserve, protect and maintain all GFE/GFP and contractor acquired property. GFE/GFP is referenced on the drawings.

1.11 Compliance with Local and Other Codes

A . The Contractor will be responsible for coordination of all work at the Worksite, and for obtaining local permits. The Contractor must 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 will not be required to pay any amount for any action taken by a state or political subdivision.

All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed Alabama electrical contractor.

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 must 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 will be responsible for the cost of any repair caused by Contractor’s operations or the operations of its lower tier contractors. All damage to the existing Site including, but not limited to, existing utilities and cables, facilities, equipment, buildings, and vegetation must be repaired. All such repairs must match the original finish and must be made utilizing materials, equal to or greater than the original materials, as approved by RE. All repairs must be made with no additional cost to Contractor.

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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 must be completed by the Contractor prior to shutdown/cutover to minimize downtime. The requested time and date of shutdown and cutover must be approved by the RE a minimum of two 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 Contractor or delay in the Schedule.

D . Request any utility interruptions in writing five days before the scheduled interruption if the interruption will last less than 24 hours, unless otherwise specified. If the interruption will last more than 24 hours, then 30 days notice is required. RE review is required before interruption. In this notification, the Contractor

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E. Contractor must 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 not the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor must provide Contractor not less than three working days advance notice (notice may be facsimile) of this postponement or cancellation.

G . Coordinate all required outages with Contractor through the RE. The Contractor must determine quantity and duration of 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 . The FAA retains the right to inspect all Work on the project, but has no obligation to do so. The FAA’s inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of FAA and do not:

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

2. Relieve the Contractor or its lower tier contractors 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 contractors from any Contract requirement, nor is the RE authorized to change any requirement of the Contract.

3.2 Submittals

A . Contractor must submit document, data, and/or material submittals in accordance with Section 01330, Submittal Procedures, and/or as specified elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.

3.3 Contract Closeout

A . The Contractor is responsible for Contract closeout in accordance with Section 01770, Closeout

Procedures.

3.4 Project Specific Work Plans

A . Required Work Plans. The Contractor shall be required to submit written work p lans in accordance with the submittal requirements set out in Section 01330 Division 1, General Requirements, for critical items of work set out in this Section, in the Technical Specifications, or elsewhere in the Contract Documents. Work associated with the required work plans shall not commence until approval has been provided.

B. Work Plan - Underground Utility Damage Prevention. The Contractor is responsible for complying with all OSHA regulations related to underground utility damage prevention. The Contractor shall take all reasonable steps necessary to make certain that all active, abandoned, or unknown utilities are identified.

Such steps are to include the utilization of an individual or firm acceptable to the Contractor and knowledgeable in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) techniques, and competent to perform utility designation in conformance with the National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) Standard 101 for Professions Competence Standards for Locating Technicians or other written standard acceptable to the Contractor.

1. Preparation

a. All existing underground utilities depicted on the drawings, (which include but are not limited to:

power, control, and communications cables; telephone, water and sewer lines; and other utilities)

01110-6 are shown in their approximate locations only. Other utility lines may exist but not be depicted. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that locations of all underground airport, FAA, public, and/or private utilities are established prior to work in the area.

b. The Contractor shall at its expense satisfactorily repair and/or pay the cost of repair for all damages to underground utilities that result from the Contractor’s or its lower tier contractors’ operations during the period of the Contract. The Contractor is responsible for completing any required repair work to any underground utility that is damaged by its workers, equipment, work, or contractors immediately, and with equal material approved by the RE.

c. If the Contractor damages a cable that has been previously located, then the Contractor shall be required to repair the cable and, at its expense, install either a pull box or manhole depending on the type and/or size of the cable. The RE will determine whether a pull box or manhole is required. All costs related to the repair of the damaged cable shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

d. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied by the Government or others except when permitted in writing by the RE and then only after acceptable temporary utility services have been provided. Provide a minimum 48-hours notice to the RE. Do not proceed with the interruption of any utility without written notice from the RE.

e. Protect structures, utilit ies, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilit ies from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermin ing, washout, and other hazards created by earthwork operations.

f. Protect subgrade and foundation soils against freezing temperatures or frost. Provide protective insulating materials as necessary. Protect subgrade and foundation soils from softening and damage by rain or water accumulation.

g. Provide erosion control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways.

2. Pre-excavation Requirements for Underground Utility Installations.

a. Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall layout in the field the centerline of all proposed utilities. In addition the Contractor shall white line (by white spray paint or other means acceptable to the RE) the limits of construction including the area(s) to be excavated. The Contractor shall also identify the proposed placement of grounding rods and cathodic protection.

b. The Contractor shall identify the location of existing underground utilities on as-built drawings, including any unknown or abandoned utility found during construction. The Contractor shall ensure that all Airport officials, FAA technicians, other utility owners/operators, and any One- Call System performing utility designation/location services designate/mark existing utilities within the construction limits as well as the entire path of excavation, including five feet to either side of proposed utilities. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for notifying relevant utility owners/operators and One-Call System sufficiently in advance to ensure that delays to construction do not occur.

c. After completion of the utility designation described above, the Contractor shall hire a professional Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) or utility designation/locating company, to designate and sweep the entire excavation area, including five feet to either side of proposed utilities, to confirm the locations of the marked utilities and identify and mark any additional unidentified utilities that may be within the limits of excavation.

d. The Contractor, in accordance with Section 01310, shall notify the RE of the preferred date and time for a pre-work meeting for all excavation work. The RE will coordinate the pre-work meeting with utility owners, local Airport Authority, FAA, the Contractor, and others as applicable to walk the excavation area and review applicable documentation. The contractor shall arrange to have its excavator and SUE (or designation firm) at the pre-work meeting. The Contractor shall provide a written excavation work plan that includes a contingency plan to restore to service all utilities including cables that may be placed out of service or damaged during performance of the work. The work plan at a minimum must include:

01110-7 i . A list of qualified contractors such as plumber, electrician, fiber optical cable splicer, and others as applicable for emergency repair purposes. Due to current FAA/TSA/Airport security requirements, the Contractor shall ensure that these contractors have passed any airport security and registration requirement so they can be presented immediately at the job site when emergency repair is warranted.

ii . The Contractor shall coordinate with the RE to request an Emergency Procedures Plan from the Airport Authority or facility manager. This plan will outline special procedures during emergencies, disasters, accidents and injuries. The Contractor shall review the Emergency Procedures Plan with all its personnel prior to construction and every quarter thereafter.

ii i . The Contractor shall investigate and provide a list of sketches/drawings to all disconnects to electrical circuits, jet fuel lines, natural gas, and main water sources that feed the services in the project area and its vicinity. All disconnects and shut-off valves shall be noted with special notation and procedures if required by the utility owners/operators.

iv. Name of the SUE or utility designation firm including training and experience of the technician who will be performing the utility designation as well as equipment that will be used for sweeping the area to be excavated.

v. Name of the excavator including training and experience of the equipment operator who will be doing the work.

e. Contractor shall expose all utilities that it will be crossing through non-destructive mechanical excavation methods such as vacuum excavation or similar mechanical method(s) approved by the RE (“potholing”) or by hand digging. When a cable is located, the Contractor shall hand-excavate a trench five (5) feet each side of the exposed cable to verify that another cable is not adjacent to the exposed cable. All critical or high priority facilities must be exposed by potholing or hand digging every 100 feet (or less if on a curve) if the Contractor is working on or parallel to a critical or high priority utility. All exposed utilities must be properly supported and protected during construction.

f. Contractor shall continuously maintain utilities, facilities and/or systems that are or may be affected by work associated with the project. The Contractor shall provide the RE with written reports on any cable cuts in accordance with Subsection 3.2 C. below.

g. If the Contractor does not find an underground utility that was previously marked, the excavation shall be stopped, the RE shall be notified, and the Contractor shall contact the appropriate owner/operator of the utility or make contact with the appropriate owner/operator, using the One-Call System when warranted.

h. Every attempt shall be made to preserve the location markings during excavation. Location markings that are no longer visible shall be refreshed by calling the one-call system and/or the utility owners/operators for remarking.

i . All existing utilities that have been exposed during exploratory potholing or excavation must be supported to prevent stretching, kinking, or damage to the existing utility.

3. Excavation

a. Preserve, protect and maintain existing operable drains, sewers, and electrical ducts during grading, excavating and backfilling operations. Keep excavations dry. Locations indicated for existing utility facilities are approximate. Pipes or other manmade obstructions, in addition to those indicated, may be encountered. Movement of construction machinery and equipment over pipes and utilities during construction shall be at the Contractor’s risk. Perform all work adjacent to non-Government utilities as indicated in accordance with procedures outlined by utility owner.

Excavation made with power driven equipment is not permitted within five feet of any known existing utility. Start hand excavation on each side of the indicated obstruction and continue until the obstruction is uncovered. Support uncovered lines until approval for backfill is granted by the RE. No excavated material shall be disposed of in such a manner as to obstruct the flow of any stream, endanger a partly finished structure, impair the efficiency or appearance of any structure, or be detrimental to the completed work in any way.

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b. An observer, acceptable to the RE, shall be present to assist the equipment operator when operating equipment around known underground facilities and utilities. Adhere to the following during excavation:

i . All mechanized excavation shall start with 6 to 10 inches excavation on the surface. The equipment operator shall immediately cease operation and notify the RE if utility warning tapes, sand, or bedding material is uncovered at any time during excavation.

ii . All excavations within 5 feet of any pedestal, closure, riser guard, pole (with riser), meter, or other structure shall be performed by hand digging or other means such as vacuum excavating.

ii i . If the Contractor discovers damage, causes damage, or even contacts an existing underground utility, the owner/operator of that utility, and RE shall be notified immediately.

The Contractor shall be responsible for making necessary repair and/or replacement in accordance with this section and the terms and conditions of the Contract.

iv. If there is a critical or high priority utility line in the dig area, make arrangements for the utility owner/operator to be on the job site during the excavation. If the utility owner/operator refuses to be present, document this response by appending it to the request form.

v. Only those contractor employees qualified by training, licensed or experienced (as appropriate) shall be permitted to operate machinery, tools or equipment.

c. The Contractor and RE shall coordinate on a daily basis with the excavator and the excavating work crew regarding the work to be performed that day with an emphasis on the excavation work plan and anticipated utility crossings.

C. Work Plan - Crane Work.

1. Notify the Resident Engineer and the FAA, at least 48 hours prior to the arrival of any crane at the work site.

2. On the day of arrival of the crane at the work site, and every day the crane is at the work site thereafter, notify the Resident Engineer of its presence and location.

3. The following information for each crane must be given to the Resident Engineer:

Boom or lead height Weight

4. Crane must be grounded.

5. Crane must have an up-to-date Certificate of Insurance.

6. Crane operator must have an up-to-date Operator License.

7. Crane must have appropriate flags and lights on top.

At a minimum, the crane company must provide a site specific emergency response plan, pick plan, and certifications for operator and equipment. This applies anytime the services of a crane are being utilized, regardless of the size of the crane or the project.

D . Work Plan - Fall Protection. 100% Fall Protection. Whenever activities are to be performed 6 feet or higher above a lower level by contractor or lower-tier contract personnel, the Contractor shall:

1. Include a detailed Fall Protection Plan as part of the Safety and Health Plan submittal. The Fall

Protection Plan shall identify specific situations where fall protection is required by all contract and lower-tier contract personnel who will be engaged in activities at elevations of 6 feet or higher, identify the fall protection system and associated components to be used, and explain the specific methods and procedures to be followed to assure 100% fall protection.

2. 100% fall protection means that the employee is protected 100% of the time by an approved fall protection system regardless of activity. 100% of the time an employee is engaged in activities at elevations of 6 feet or higher; the employee must be protected - without exception.

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3. Guardrail Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(b). Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Be provided on every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level on all open sides, except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.

b. Consist of a top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. When used mid-rails shall be half the distance between the top rail and to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.

c. Be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge of the top rail, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.

d. Be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds applied to the mid-rail, in any outward or downward direction.

e. Use toeboards or screens when objects could fall to a lower level.

4. Safety Net Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job site shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(c). Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface on which employees are working, but in no case more than 30 feet below such level.

b. Extend outward from the outermost projection of the work surface as follows:

Vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net:

Minimum required horizontal distance of outer edge of net from the edge of the moving surface:

Up to 5 feet More than 5 feet up to 10 feet More than 10 feet

8 feet 10 feet 13 feet

c. Be capable of absorbing an impact force equal to that produced by the required drop test. The drop-tested shall be performed at the job site after init ial installat ion and before being used as a fall p rotection system, whenever relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place. The drop-test shall consist of a 400 pound bag of sand 30 ± inches in d iameter dropped into the net from the h ighest walking/working surface at which employees are exposed to fall hazards, but not from less than 42 inches above that level.

d. Be installed with sufficient clearance under them to prevent contact with the surface or structures below when subjected to an impact force equal to the required drop test.

e. Be inspected at least once a week for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective nets and components shall be removed from service.

f. Be inspected daily, at the beginning and end of each shift, and all materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools which have fallen into the safety net must be removed as soon as possible from the net.

g. Be inspected after any occurrence that could affect the integrity of the safety net system. Defective nets and components must be removed from service.

5. Personal Fall Arrest Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job site shall comply with 29 CFR1926.502 (d). The contractor shall identify, in writing, an observer to be present on the ground at all times when personnel are engaged in activities requiring the use of these systems. (This person shall have certification by training and experience as a competent person in fall protection and shall not have any other duties that will encumber the observing duties.) Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Utilize full body harnesses (which meet ANSI AI0.14-1991) to distribute the fall arrest forces as defined in 29 CFR 1926.500(b). Body belts shall not be used.

b. Utilize shock absorbing lanyards or retractable lifelines with locking type snap hooks to prevent

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“roll-out.”

c. Limit the free fall distance, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii), to less than six feet and minimize associated swing hazards.

d. Ensure anchor points meet the 5,000-lb. strength requirements outlined in 29 CFR

1926.502(d)(15).

e. Ensure that all fall protection systems and components are inspected prior to each use and continue to be inspected by a competent person in accordance to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21). The Contractor shall maintain records of inspection at the job site for review by FAA personnel and/or regulatory agencies.

6. Positioning Device Systems must comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(e). The Contractor shall identify, in writing, an observer to be present on the ground at all times when personnel are engaged in activities requiring the use of these systems. (This person shall have certification by training and experience as a competent person in fall protection and shall not have any other duties that will encumber the observing duties.) Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Utilize full body harnesses (which meet ANSI Al0. 14-1991). Body belts shall not be used.

b. Utilize positioning lanyards with locking type snap hooks to prevent "roll-out."

c. Limit the free fall distance, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(l), to less than two feet.

d. Ensure anchor points meet the 3,000-lb. strength requirements outlined in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(2).

e. Ensure that all positioning device systems and components are inspected prior to each use and continue to be inspected by a competent person in accordance to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(9). The Contractor shall maintain records of inspection at the job site for review by FAA personnel and/or regulatory agencies.

7. Warning Lines and Controlled Access Zones when used as means of fall protection must comply with the requirements of 29 CFR I 926.502(f & g). Additionally, use of warn ing lines and controlled access zones must require the designation of a competent person to perform as a safety monitor. The competent person shall be on the same working level as employees, be able to readily observe and communicate orally with employees on the working level, and not have any other duties that will encumber the safety monitoring duties.

8. Fall Protection training shall be prov ided as described in 29 CFR 1926.503(a) and 29 CFR l926.2l(b)(2), be conducted by a competent person according to 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2), and be current within 12 months of issuance of the Notice To Proceed.

9. A training certification record showing the names of employees trained, the date(s) of the training, training topics, and the signature of the trainer in accordance with 29 CFR l926.503 (b & c) shall be submitted to FAA.

10. A Notice To Proceed will not be issued until written evidence is received by FAA showing compliance with the fall protection training requirement. All Contractor employees will be required to have, on file with FAA, their training records before they will be permitted on the job site. Delays and related costs associated with the Contractor's failure to comply shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

E. Required Forms to be Submitted. The following forms must be completed and submitted to the COR at least five (5) working days prior to the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan

2. Hazard Assessment of the work site (including identification of hazards, protective measures required, and written certification)

3. Training documentation (records and certifications) for all contractor and lower-tier contractor personnel engaged in work at the site:

4. Competent person training documentation where required by 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 such as for fall protection, excavations over four feet deep, crane and rigging operations, working in confined spaces, lockout/tagout of energy sources and equipment, and working with live electricity.

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5. Additional training records may be required on a case-by-case basis.

END OF SECTION

Mobile, AL Coordination

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SECTION 01310

COORDINATION

A . This section specifies requirements for requests for information as well as special and regularly scheduled progress meetings.

1.2 Related Sections

A . General Conditions; Section 01110, Summary; Section 01330, Submittals; and Section 01320, Construction

Schedules and Reports.

1.3 Request for Information (RFI) Procedures

A . Use Contractor’s RFI Form. Contractor will provide sample forms at the Pre-Construction Meeting.

Accurately complete the form for any RFI and submit two copies of the RFI.

B. RFIs identifying a technical question relating to the design or construction of the project shall be submitted to the RE for disposition by the FAA. Copies of the RFI are to be provided to the FAA in accordance with subparagraph 1.3 A. Attach drawings, sketches, and other clarifying documents along with recommended resolution if known. The FAA will respond and transmit Contractor’s response to the RFI to the Contractor with copies to the RE.

C. If Contractor determines that Contractor’s response to the RFI may impose a cost or a schedule impact on the Work, Contractor must inform the FAA in writing with copies to the RE within (3) working days from receipt. The Contractor is not to proceed with any Work that incurs additional cost or time on the basis of an RFI. If no cost or schedule impact notification is received from Contractor within specified time, the FAA will be deemed to have accepted Contractor’s response and responsibility for Work described therein.

D . Contractor must maintain its own RFI log. The RFI number must be prefixed by Contractor assigned 3 digits followed by a dash followed by a sequential number starting at 001.

1.4 Weekly Progress Meetings

A . Meetings with Contractor shall be held monthly with date, time and location to be specified by RE. The purpose of these meetings will be to conduct a joint review, review the quality of the on-going Work, and agree on project progress and subsequent submittals of updated and actual progress schedules.

1.5 Pre-installation/Pre-work Meetings

A . When required in individual specification sections, convene a pre-installation meeting at Worksite before starting work requiring a written work plan. The purpose of the meeting will be to review the Contractor’s work plan, determine acceptability of the Contractor’s work plan, and provide authorization to proceed with the Work if the work plan is acceptable. Require attendance of parties directly affecting, or affected by, work of the specific section and RE. Notify the RE a minimum of two (2) days before the meeting.

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Mobile, AL Coordination

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Mobile, AL Construction Schedules/Reports

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SECTION 01320

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

1.1 Section includes

A . This section specifies requirements for scheduling and monthly progress reporting.

1.2 Related Sections

A . General Conditions, Section 01110, Summary; Section 01290, Payment Procedures; Section 01310, Coordination; and Section 01330, Submittals.

1.3 General Requirements for Construction Schedule

A . On a monthly basis Contractor must submit three copies of the updated Schedule to the RE. After all

Contract Work items are complete, and as a condition of final payment, Contractor must submit three copies of an "As-built Contract Schedule" in same format as the Schedule showing actual start and finish dates for all Work activities and milestones, based on the accepted monthly updates.

B. Update the Schedule bi-weekly and provide copy to the RE. Schedule updates must be the product of joint review meetings between the Contractor and RE. Enter actual progress on Schedule as agreed upon by the Contractor. If in the opinion of the Contractor the Contractor falls behind the approved Schedule, the Contractor must take steps necessary to improve its progress without additional cost to the FAA.

1.4 Monthly Progress Reporting

A . Monthly Schedule updates shall be the product of joint review meetings between the Contractor, the RE, and major active contractors. The joint review must focus on actual progress for the preceding month, planned progress for the upcoming month supported by a Contractor prepared 2-week Look-ahead Schedule if required by the FAA, impact to Schedule due to change notices issued, adverse weather, and any effected changes to the construction Schedule. The agreed upon progress and changes shall be incorporated in the Schedule update to be submitted. The update must always represent the actual history of accomplishment of all activities.

B. The monthly Schedule update shall form the basis for the Contractor's progress payments. The progress payment for an activity must be based on its agreed upon percentage of completion. On unit priced contracts, the approval of the Contractor's monthly requisition is contingent on the submittal of a satisfactory monthly Schedule update, however, the basis of payment will be the actual measurement of Contractor accepted in place units of Work.

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EXECUTION

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Mobile, AL Submittals

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SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

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

1.2 Related Sections

A . General Conditions; Section 01320, Construction Schedules and Reports; Section 01450, Quality Control.

1.3 Submittal Schedule

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 must state the action required for testing and inspection with the name of the persons authorized to review the submittal. The Contractor shall submit the Submittal Schedule to the FAA for approval within 10 calendar days of Contract Award. At a minimum, the following submittal items must be provided to the Contractor for review and approval prior to installation:

1. Construction Progress Schedule.

2. Schedule of Values.

3. RMP

4. Master Submittal List.

5. Schedule of Material Allowance.

6. Substitutions and all requested changes.

7. Underground power and control cables.

8. Concrete mix design.

9. Crushed rock surfacing sieve analysis.

10. Electrical panels and switches.

11. Material safety data sheets.

12. Lightning protection materials.

13. Geotextile membrane.

14. Precast concrete handhole and cover.

15. Transformers and pads.

16. Load interrupter switches.

17. Pre-Installation and Work Plans.

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

1.4 Shop Drawings

A . Shop Drawings must 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 must 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 contractor.

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 must provide warranties/guarantees executed by the respective manufacturers, suppliers, and

01330-2 lower tier contractors 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 must enforce all warranties for the benefit of the FAA if so directed by the FAA. In the event the Contractor's warranty has expired, the FAA may bring suit at its expense to enforce a contractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty. Contractor must 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.

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 must 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.

3.1 Submittal Submission Requirements

A . Shop drawings and/or submittal data shall be submitted electronically for review and acceptance. The electronic submittal shall be marked after review and returned to the Contractor. The Contractor must furnish two hard copy sets of shop drawings as finally approved. All submittals must be accompanied by dated transmittal letters identifying the contents of the submittals.

B. The Contractor must ensure that all submittals are made with adequate time for review and acceptance, including re-submittals, so as not to delay the job. The Contractor will coordinate submittal review and return initial submittals within 10 calendar days and re-submittals within 3 business days. Work must not commence prior to acceptance of required submittals by Contractor.

C. Contractor must check and approve submittals prior to delivery to the Contractor. The Contractor is cautioned that the time period stipulated in this section does not include any allowance for re-submittal in cases where the PM determines that the Contractor’s approval of the submittal is not adequately justified. Any delay caused by inadequacies in the Contractor’s submittal will 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 Contractor will evaluate all submittals requiring Contractor responsive action. The Contractor

01330-3 remains responsible for complying with Contract requirements, referenced standards, and regulations. The Contractor’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 The submittal review will result in only one of four 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 proceed 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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Mobile, AL Quality Control

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SECTION 01450

QUALITY CONTROL

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 Contractor.

1.2 Related Sections

A . General Conditions, Article 7, Quality Assurance; Section 01110, Summary; Section 01290, Payment

Procedures; Section 01320, Construction Schedules and Reports; Section 01330, Submittals; and Section 01770, Closeout Procedures.

1.3 Contractor’s Risk Management Plan

A . Contractor’s RMP must identify Contract quality requirements for each activity and describe how the

Contractor intends to furnish control testing, certifications, and records in order to provide quality Work. The RMP must include procedures verifying equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction, operations, and inspections comply with the Contract Documents. Minimum RMP requirements are as follows:

1. Name, resume, authority, and responsibility of QC Representative responsible for monitoring the quality of construction activities.

2. 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.

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

4. An inspection and test plan keyed to the construction schedule, following the order of the specification technical sections, indicating which 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. Contractor’s procedure by which to identify, segregate, disposition, and correct nonconforming product and services.

8. Contractor’s procedure for initiating requests, control, and implementation of changes to the Contract’s scope of work, specifications, or requirements.

B. The Contractor’s RMP must address the 4-step inspection process…