HVAC Requirement Specifications.pdf

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SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Not used

1.2 NOT USED

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours (6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Furnish a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.3.1.2 Identification Badges and Installation Access

Identification badges are required and will be furnished without charge.

Application for and use of badges will be as directed by the Contracting Officer. Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer. See Section H regarding lost badges. All badges must be immediately returned to the point of issue upon badge expiration, contract completion, firing or removal of employee, or at the request of the approving authority.

1.3.1.3 Employee List

The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting officer, in writing, the names of two designated representatives authorized to request personnel and vehicle passes for employees and subcontractor's employees prior to commencement of work under this contract.

1.3.1.4 Personnel Entry Approval

Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the task order price or time of completion.

1.3.1.5 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installations under the cognizance of FLETC except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours shall consist of a 10 hour period established by the Contractor Officer, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 3 to 5 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours.

During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

1.3.4 Occupied and Existing Buildings

The Contractor will be working in existing occupied buildings.

Contractor must coordinate with COR to ensure work does not affect normal daily operations.

The existing buildings and their contents shall be kept secure at all times.

Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains and Government material located in the building during the construction period.

1.3.5 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the paragraph "Work Outside Regular Hours."

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, compressed air, and sprinkler shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph entitled "Work Outside Regular Hours." Such interruption shall be further limited to 8 hours. This time limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.

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d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor shall not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Citizenship Requirements

Aliens are not allowed on the project site. Work under this contract is restricted to U.S. citizens.

1.4.2 Documents Acceptable for Proof of Citizenship

a. Birth registration card

b. Certificate of live birth, birth certificate

c. Certificate of registration

d. Delayed birth certificate

e. Hospital birth certificate

f. Military officer ID card

g. USA passport

1.4.3 Passes

Submit request for personnel and vehicle passes together. Include the Certificate of Insurance for Contractor and Subcontractor(s) and the Statement of Acknowledgement Form SF 1413 with the submittal. Passes will normally be issued within 21 days, see Section H.

1.4.3.1 Control

Maintain strict accountability over passes. Immediately report to the source of issue, passes missing or lost and the circumstances.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Requirements of this Section apply to, and are component to, each section of the specifications.

The Government may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves;

test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list);

certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval will be identified by each task order and are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby.

Submittals will be received from the Contractor and returned to the Contractor in designated mail boxes located at the FMD Office Building 200.

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention and Health and Safety Plans Schedule Work Plan

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SD-03 Product Data

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

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

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

1.1.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

These submittals are to be made a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the scheduled Preconstruction Conference and require Government approval prior to Notice To Proceed and work commencement on site.

Accident Prevention and Health and Safety Plans Schedule Work Plan

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved

Submittal is required in accordance with all contract requirements and prior to fabrication, delivery, and start of any related work activity. The Government reserves the right to suspend work activities initiated without approved submittals. Government approval is required for submittals identified in each task order. Government approval is required for any deviations from the Accepted Proposal and other items as designated by the

Contracting Officer.

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1.4 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels, to the Contracting Officer. Transmit each copy of the submittal in the format of the Agency sample transmittal form FTC-FMD-74 furnished by the Government. On the transmittal form identify Contractor, indicate date of submittal, and include information prescribed by transmittal form and required in paragraph entitled "Identifying Submittals." Process transmittal forms to record actions regarding sample mock-ups, installations, panels.

Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted by section, submittal description (SD) number, and paragraph reference number. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item. Assign each submittal a transmittal number.

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of Copies on SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submit 2 copies of Preconstruction submittals.

1.7 VARIATIONS / SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS

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

1.7.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal

(VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 6 documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

1.7.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.7.4 Variations Review Schedule

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When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.8 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

The Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government.

Coordinate the submittal dates with the related project activities to avoid any delay to work progress. Revise the submittal register when the progress schedule is revised and submit both for approval.

1.8.1 Use of Submittal Register

Verify that all submittals required for a task order are tracked in the submittal register.

1.9.1 Constraints

a. Conform to provisions of this section, unless explicitly stated otherwise by a task order.

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b. Submit complete submittals for each definable feature of work.

Submit at the same time components of definable feature interrelated as a system.

c. When acceptability of a submittal is dependent on conditions, items, or materials included in separate subsequent submittals, submittal will be returned without review.

d. Approval of a separate material, product, or component does not imply approval of assembly in which item functions.

1.10 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received from QC Manager.

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

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled "Submittal Actions" and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

1 copy of approved submittals will be retained by the Government and the remaining copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor, excluding O&M and Close-Out submittals.

1.10.1 Review Notations

Submittals will be returned with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" "or approved except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided he takes no exception to the corrections.

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c. Submittals marked "not approved" or "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit," indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" will indicate submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required , does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by Contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

1.11 DISAPPROVED OR REJECTED SUBMITTALS

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

If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.12 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Government's approval or acceptance of submittals is not be construed as a complete check. Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for verification of dimensions and the compliant construction of all work. After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Government, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.13 APPROVED SAMPLES

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

Match the approved samples for Materials and equipment incorporated in the work.

Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to

SECTION 01 33 00 Page 10 disapproved any material or equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service.

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

Contractor to replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract.

1.14 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained. No payment for materials incorporated in the work will be made if all required Government approvals have not been obtained. No payment will be made for any materials incorporated into the work for any conformance review submittals or information only submittals found to contain errors or deviations from the Contract.

1.15 STAMPS

Stamps used by the Contractor on the submittal data to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

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| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) | | Approved | | Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or | | attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: |

| TITLE: |

| DATE: |

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CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL AND KEY PERSONNEL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Related Sections

Requirements of this Section apply to, and are component of, each section of the specifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Reference to the Government Project Manager and Construction Representative (ConRep) herein refers to the FLETC Facilities Management Division Project Manager and Construction Representative.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Approval is required for submittals as identified by each task order.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

The below listed Pre-Construction Submittals are critical to start of work activities and are required to be provided to the Government a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled kick-off Preconstruction Conference All Pre-Construction submittals require Government approval. Make any required Pre-Construction Re- Submittals within five (5) calendar days after Government rejection.

Neglect to provide timely approved Pre- Construction submittals and to employ approved key on-site Quality Control and Superintendent personnel will have dual roles, claim under the Contract.

Key Personnel

Key personnel required shall be Superintendent and Quality Control forman onsite during work process.

Contractor Safety Plan;

Provide a comprehensive Safety Plan in accordance with the related Section for SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. The Safety Plan comprises, but is not limited to, an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Health and Safety Plan.

1.4 REPORTING FORMS

Use reporting forms provided in the contract or obtain a single copy of forms from the Facilities Management COR. The report forms will consist of

SECTION 01 45 00 Page 3 the Superintendent's Daily Report (FTC-FMD-42) Other forms shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted for approval of the Government for reporting of QC Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Preparatory Phase Checklist, Initial Phase Checklist, Rework Items List, Requests For Information (RFI), Field Test

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Reports, and Testing Plan and Log. Submit electronic daily reports via email to both the Facilities Management Division and Procurement Division.

Copy the Government PM, CO, and ConRep (if assigned).

Deliver the following to the assigned Government task order Project Manager during Construction:

a. Superintendent's and QCM’s Reports: Electronically transfer completed and signed daily reports to the Facilities Management Division assigned Project Manager and Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM the next working day. Provide daily reports for all working and non-working days through the date of final acceptance of all work.

Annotate non-working days accordingly on reports.

1.7 COORDINATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MEETINGS

Prior to the start of construction work, the contractors designated key personnel will meet with the COR to present the safety and work plan required by this contract. If new key personnel is appointed, the coordination and mutual understanding meeting shall be repeated.

1.7.1 Purpose

The purpose of this meeting is to develop a mutual understanding of the details, including documentation, administration for on-site and off-site work, design intent, environmental requirements and procedures, coordination of activities to be performed, and the coordination of the Contractor's management, production, and QC personnel. At the meeting, the Contractor will be required to explain in detail how phases of control will be implemented.

a. Work Plan

b. Safety Plan

c. Schedule

1.7.2 Coordination of Activities

Activities included in various sections shall be coordinated to assure efficient and orderly installation of each component.

1.7.3 Attendees

As a minimum, the Contractor's designated key personnel required to attend shall include Superintendent, and/or Job Foreman. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the signed minutes.

1.12 THREE PHASES OF CONTROL

The Three Phases of Control shall adequately cover both on-site and off-site work and shall include the following.

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1.12.1 Preparatory Phase

Notify the Government PM at least two work days in advance of each preparatory phase meeting. When the DFOW will be accomplished by a subcontractor, that subcontractor's foreman shall attend the preparatory phase meeting. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions in the daily Contractor Quality Control Report and in the Preparatory Phase Checklist. Perform the following prior to beginning work on each DFOW:

a. Review each paragraph of the applicable specification sections;

b. Review the Contract drawings;

c. Verify that field measurements are as indicated on construction and/or shop drawings before confirming product orders in order to coordinate work and avoid dimensional errors and rework;

d. Verify that appropriate shop drawings and submittals for materials and equipment have been submitted and approved. Verify receipt of approved factory test results, when required;

e. Examine the work area to ensure that the required preliminary work has been completed;

f. Coordinate the schedule of product delivery to designated prepared areas in order to minimize site storage time and potential damage to stored materials;

g. Examine the required materials, equipment and sample work to ensure that they are on hand and conform to the approved shop drawings and submitted data;

h. Discuss construction methods, construction tolerances, workmanship standards, and the approach that will be used to provide quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each DFOW;

i. Review the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and appropriate Activity

Hazard Analysis (AHA) to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met, and that required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are submitted; and

1.12.2 Initial Phase

Notify the Government PM at least two work days in advance of each initial phase. When construction crews are ready to start work on a DFOW, conduct the initial phase with the Project Superintendent, and the foreman responsible for that DFOW. Observe the initial segment of the DFOW to ensure that the work complies with Contract requirements. Document the

SECTION 01 45 00 Page 6 results of the initial phase in the daily CQC Report and in the Initial Phase Checklist. Repeat the initial phase for each new crew to work on-site, or when acceptable levels of specified quality are not being met.

Perform the following for each DFOW:

a. Establish the quality of workmanship required;

b. Resolve conflicts;

c. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory;

d. Check work procedures for compliance with the APP and the appropriate AHA to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met; and

e. If applicable, review the Cx Plan and ensure all preparatory work items have been completed and documented.

1.12.3 Follow-Up Phase

Perform the following for on-going work daily, or more frequently as necessary, until the completion of each DFOW and document in the daily CQC Report:

a. Ensure the work is in compliance with Contract requirements;

b. Maintain the quality of workmanship required;

c. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory;

d. Ensure that rework items are being corrected;

e. Perform safety inspections; and

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1.15.1 Completion Certification

Upon completion of work under this Contract, the QC Manager shall furnish a certificate to the Government attesting that "the work has been completed, inspected, tested and is in compliance with the Contract."

1.16 COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

1.16.1 Punch-Out Inspection

Near the completion of all work on a task order or any increment thereof, established by a completion time stated in the task order, the QC Manager shall self-perform an inspection of the work and develop a "punch list" of items which do not conform to the contract documents. Include in the punch list any remaining items on the "Rework Items List", which were not corrected prior to the Punch-Out Inspection. The punch list shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Four copies of the punch list shall be provided to the Government. The QC Manager shall make follow-on inspections to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, the Contractor shall certify in writing to the Government that Punch-Out work is satisfactorily completed and the facility is ready for the Government "Pre-Final Inspection". Allow a minimum of two (2) working days for Government coordination of the start of Pre-Final Inspection.

1.16.2 Pre-Final Inspection

The Government will perform this inspection to verify that the task order is complete. The Government may terminate Pre-Final Inspection at any time should it be determined the work has not been satisfactorily completed or that previously documented deficiencies remain incomplete. In such an instance the Contractor shall resume and progress Punch-Out work and the QCM shall repeat the Punch-Out Inspection. A Government "Pre-Final Punch List" may be developed as a result of this inspection. The QC Manager shall ensure that all items on this list are corrected prior to notifying the Government that a "Final" inspection with the Client can be scheduled. Any items noted on the "Pre-Final" inspection shall be corrected in a timely manner and shall be accomplished before the task order completion date for the work, or any particular increment thereof, if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates.

1.16.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

The QCM shall coordinate with the Government PM the date a task order final acceptance inspection can be held. The notice shall certify in writing that all items previously identified on the pre-final punch list will be corrected and acceptable, along with any other unfinished Contract work, by the proposed date of the final acceptance inspection. The Contractor shall be represented by the QC Manager, Superintendent, the CA if applicable, and

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1.19 NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE

The Government will notify the Contractor of detected non-compliance with the Contract. Such notice, when verbally delivered to the Contractor at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification.

The Government may, at its discretion, issue Construction Contractor Compliance Notices (CNNN's) or other written documentation concerning a non-complaint work. The Contractor shall take immediate steps to bring work into compliance. When a Corrective Action Plan is required by the Government, no corrective work shall occur prior to Government Project Manager approval of the Corrective Action Plan. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly bring work into compliance, the Government may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

3.1 PREPARATION

Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming material to be delivered according to installation schedule and to be placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling and misapplication. Store and handle materials in a manner as to prevent loss from weather and other damage. Keep materials, products, and accessories covered and off the ground, and store in a dry, secure area. Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining.

Protect all materials and installations from damage by the activities of other trades.

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3.2 GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

In accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction:

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

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

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

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

b. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the task order specification.

c. The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Project Manager. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work.

d. The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

e. If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may-

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

f. If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Government shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

3.3 GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE

The performance and quality of work delivered by the Contractor, including services rendered and any documentation, shall be subject to inspection, review, and acceptance by the Government. All work shall be completed within the time specified in the contract, including provision of close-out documents and correction of deficiencies noted during the final inspection.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Related Sections

Requirements of this Section apply to, and are component of, each section of the specifications.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A10.14 (1991) Construction and Demolition Operations

- Requirements for Safety Belts, Harnesses, Lanyards and Lifelines for Construction and Demolition Use

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

29 CFR 1910.94 Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency

Response

29 CFR 1926.65 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

29 CFR 1926.502(f) Warning Line Systems

CORPS OF ENGINEERS (COE)

COE EM-385-1-1 (2003) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2004) Safeguarding Construction,Alteration, and Demolition Operations

1.3 DEFINITIONS

a. Multi-employer work site (MEWS). The prime contractor is the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors.

b. Recordable Occupational Injuries or Illness. An occupational injury or illnesses which result in serious injuries, lost workday cases, non-fatal cases or significant mishaps.

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c. Serious Injuries & Fatalities. Regardless of the time between the injury and death or the length of the illness; hospitalization of three or more employees; or property damage in excess of $200,000.

d. Lost Workday Cases. Injuries, other than fatalities, that result in lost workdays.

e. Non-Fatal Cases. Cases without lost workdays which result in transfer to another job or termination of employment, or require medical treatment (other than first aid) or involve property damage in excess of $10,000 but less than $200,000 or involve: loss of consciousness or restriction of work or motion. This category also includes any diagnosed occupational illnesses which are reported to the employer but are not classified as facilities or lost workday cases.

f. Health and Safety Plan. Army term of SHP or SSHP used in COE EM-

385-1-1. "USACE" property and equipment specified in COE EM-385-1- 1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.

g. Safety Officer. The superintendent or other qualified or competent person who is responsible for the on-site safety required for the project. The Contractor Quality Control Manager cannot be the safety officer, even through the QC has safety inspection responsibilities as part of the QC duties.

h. Significant Contractor Mishap. A contractor mishap which involves falls of 4 feet or more, electrical mishaps, confined space mishaps, diving mishaps, equipment mishaps, and fire mishaps which result in a lost time injury, or property damage of $10,000 or more, but less than $200,000; or when fire department or emergency medical treatment (EMT) assistance is required.

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

j. First Aid. A one-time treatment, and follow-up visit for the purpose of observation, of minor scratches, cuts, burns, splinters, and so forth, which do not ordinarily require medical care, even though provided by a physician or registered professional personnel.

k. Lost Workdays. The number of days (consecutive or not) after, but not including, the day of injury or illness during which the employee would have worked but could not do so; that is, could not perform all or part of his normal assignment during all or any part of the workday or shift; because of the occupational injury or illness.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00, "Submittal Procedures."

SD-07 Certificates

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Accident prevention plan (APP);

Health and Safety Plan;

The above must be submitted a minimum of 7 days prior to scheduled Preconstruction Conference. Government approval is required prior to Notice to Proceed and commencement of construction work activities.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Qualifications

a. Qualifications of Safety Officer:

(1) Ability to manage the on-site contractor safety program through appropriate management controls,

(2) Ability to identify hazards and have the capability to expend resources necessary to abate the hazards.

(3) Must have worked on similar types of projects that are equal to or exceed the scope of the project assigned with the same responsibilities.

1.5.2 Meetings

1.5.2.1 Preconstruction Conference

The designated safety officer shall attend the preconstruction conference and routine progress meetings.

1.5.2.2 Meeting on Work Procedures

Meet with employees regularly to discuss work procedures and safety precautions required by the APP and AHA. Ensure the participation of the Superintendent.

1.6 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

Prepare the APP in accordance with the required and advisory provisions of COE EM-385-1-1 including Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Preparation of Accident Prevention Plan," and as modified herein. Include the associated AHA and other specific plans, programs and procedures listed on Pages A-3 and A-4 of COE EM-385-1-1, some of which are called out below.

On-site work shall not be authorized until the Government has approved the

APP.

1.6.1 Contents of the Accident Prevention Plan

a. Name and safety related qualifications of Safety Officer (including training and any certifications).

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b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons including competent person for excavation.

c. Identify of the individual who will complete exposure data (hours worked); accident investigations, reports and logs; and immediate notification of accidents to include subcontractors.

d. Emergency response plan. Conform to COE EM-385-1-1, paragraph 01.E and include a map denoting the route to the nearest emergency care facility with emergency phone numbers. Contractor may be required to demonstrate emergency response.

e. Critical Lift Procedures. Weight handling critical lift plans will be prepared and signed in accordance with COE EM-385-1-1, paragraph 16.c.18.

f. Fall Protection Plan. The plan shall be site specific and protect all workers at elevations above 6 feet.

g. Excavation Plan. The safety and health aspects prepared in accordance with Section 02302, "Excavation, Backfilling, and Compacting for Utilities"

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1.7 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

Prepare for each task order. As a minimum, define activity being performed, sequence of work, specific hazards anticipated, control measures to eliminate or reduce each hazard to acceptable levels, training requirements for all involved, and the competent person in charge of that phase of work.

For work with fall hazards, including fall hazards associated with scaffold erection and removal, identify the appropriate fall arrest systems. For work with materials handling equipment, address safeguarding measures related to materials handling equipment. For work requiring excavations, include excavation safeguarding requirements. The appropriate AHA shall be reviewed and attendance documented by Contractor at the preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of Quality Control inspection.

1.8 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN (HASP)

Prepare as required by 29 CFR 1910.120 and COE EM-385-1-1.

1.8.1 Contents

a. Location, size, and details of control areas.

b. Interface of trades involved in the construction.

c. Sequencing of work.

d. Disposal plan.

e. Protective equipment.

f. Training and certifications of CIH, CSP or other competent persons.

1.9 FALL HAZARD PREVENTION PROGRAM

1.9.1 Scaffolds

Delineate the fall protection requirements necessary during the erection and dismantling operation of scaffolds used on the project in the fall protection plan and activity hazard analysis for the phase of work.

1.9.2 Training

Institute a fall protection program. As part of the Fall Protection Program, contractor shall provide training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards.

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1.10 DUTIES OF THE SAFETY OFFICER

a. Actively participate in the development of the required safety plan submittals.

b. Monitor and ensure construction hazards are identified and corrected.

c. Maintain applicable safety reference material, including COE EM- 385-1-1, on the job site.

d. Maintain a log of safety inspections performed. Report all observed safety violations and corrective actions in writing to the Government.

e. Immediately stop any work activity in the event unsafe work practices are observed which are believed to pose a serious risk to personnel safety or property.

f. Attend the pre-construction conference and routine progress meetings.

g. Provide regular safety related training and instruction to all employees performing work under this contract.

1.11 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

Display the following information in clear view of the on-site construction personnel:

a. Map denoting the route to the nearest emergency care facility with emergency phone numbers.

b. AHA

1.12 SITE SAFETY PREFERENCE MATERIALS

Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project on site, including COE EM-385-1-1 and those others listed in the article "References." Maintain applicable equipment manufacturers' manuals.

1.13 HIGH HAZARD WORK AND LONG DURATION

Work under this contract is potentially hazardous. Pursuant to contract clause "FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, Alternate I," submit in writing additional proposals for effecting accident prevention under hazardous conditions.

1.14 SITE CONDITIONS

Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment.

Government has no responsibility to provide.

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1.15 REPORTS

1.15.1 Reporting Reports

For OSHA inspections or recordable accidents, the prime contractor will conduct a suitable investigation, provide a copy of the OSHA inspection or accident report to the Government, and identify corrective actions. Provide findings and reports to the Government within 5 calendar days of the inspection or accident.

1.15.2 Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer, within 4 hours, of any accident meeting the definition of OSHA recordable occupational injury or illness. Information shall include Contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where mishap occurred; date and time of mishap; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; and brief description of mishap (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.) In addition to OSHA reporting requirements, initial notification shall be made of any accident involving significant mishaps.

1.15.3 OSHA Citations and Violations

Provide the PM and Contracting Officer with a copy of each OSHA citation, OSHA report and Contractor response. Correct violations and citations promptly and provide written corrective actions to the Government.

2.1 FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGE

Fall protection anchorages, used by contractors to protect their people, will be left in place and so identified for continued customer use.

3.1 CONSTRUCTION

Comply with COE EM-385-1-1, NFPA 241, the accident prevention plan, the activity hazard analysis and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations.

3.1.1 Hazardous Material Exclusions

Notwithstanding any other hazardous material used in this contract, radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing/non-ionizing radiation as well as materials which contain asbestos, mercury or polychlorinated biphenyls, di-isocynates, lead-based paint are prohibited.

3.1.2 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

The task order should have identified materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and nonfriable asbestos. If material, not indicated, that may be hazardous to human health upon disturbance during construction operations is encountered, stop that portion of work and notify the Contracting Officer, ConRep and COR immediately. Within 14 calendar days the Government will determine if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous or

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3.2 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

Contractors are required to apply for utility outages a minimum of 15 days in advance. As a minimum, the request should include the location of the outage, utilities being effected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches. Once approved and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, the Contractor shall attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Construction Representative to review the scope of work and the lock out/tag out procedures for worker protection.

3.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTION

3.3.1 Hazardous Noise

Provide hazardous noise signs, and hearing protection, where ever equipment and work procedures produce sound-pressure levels greater than 85 dBA steady state or 140 dBA impulse, regardless of the duration of the exposure.

3.3.2 Fall Protection

Enforce use of the fall protection device named for each activity in the AHA all times when an employee is on a surface 6 feet or more above lower levels. Personal fall arrest systems are required when working from an articulating or extendible boom, scissor lifts, swing stages, or suspended platform. Fall protection must comply with ANSI A10.14.

3.3.2.1 Personal Fall Arrest Device

Equipment, subsystems, and components shall meet ANSI Z359.1, Personal Fall Arrest Systems. Only an full-body harness with a shock absorbing lanyard is an acceptable personal fall arrest device. Body belts may only be used as positioning devices only such as for steel reinforcing assembly. Body belts are not authorized as a personal fall arrest device. Harnesses must have upper middle back "D" rings for proper body suspension during a fall.

Lanyard must be fitted with a double locking snap hook attachment.

Webbing, straps, and ropes must be of synthetic fiber or wire rope.

3.3.2.2 Fall Protection for Roofs

a. For work within 6 feet of an edge, on low pitched roofs, personnel shall be protected by use of personal fall arrest systems, guardrails, safety nets. Safety monitoring system is not adequate fall protection and is not authorized.

b. For work greater than 6 feet from an edge, warning lines shall be erected and installed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.502(f).

c. Work on steep roofs requires personal fall arrest, guardrails with toeboards, or safety nets. This requirement includes residential or housing type construction.

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3.3.3 Scaffolding

Employees shall be provided with a safe means of access to the work area on the scaffold. Climbing of any scaffold braces or supports not specifically designed for access is prohibited. Contractor shall ensure that scaffold erection is performed by employees that are qualified. Do not use scaffold without the capability of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load or without appropriate fall protection as delineated in the accepted fall protection plan. Minimum platform size shall be based on the platform not being greater in height than four times the dimension of the smallest width dimension for rolling scaffold. Some Baker type scaffolding has been found not to meet these requirements. Stationary scaffolds must be attached to structural building components to safeguard against tipping forward or backward. The first tie-in shall be at the height equal to 4 times the width of the scaffold base.

3.3.4 Use of Material Handling Equipment

a. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufactures printed operating instructions. Crane supported work platforms shall only be used in extreme conditions if the Contractor proves that using any other access to the work location would provide a greater hazard to the workers.

b. Cranes must be equipped with Load Indicating Devices, anti-two blocks devices, load, boom angle moment indicating indicators.

c. Christmas-tree lifting (multiple rigged materials) is not allowed.

3.3.5 Excavations

The Safety Officer shall be on site when work is being performed in excavation, and shall inspect excavations prior to…