A-2 SOW ETRD 162501 Fire Alarm.pdf

WASHINGTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD

106 41st Division Way 194th Wing, Civil Engineer Flight Camp Murray, WA 98430-5022

STATEMENT OF WORK

Repair Basewide Fire Alarm System

CAMP MURRAY, WA 98430

Contracting Officer (KO) MSgt Justin Scherer

Phone: (253) 512-2178 E-Mail: justin.scherer@us.af.mil

DATE

28 January 2022

GENERAL INDEX

SECTION CONTENTS PAGE NO.

A Work to be done 3 B Scope of work 3 C Special Considerations 6 D List of Attachments 9 E Summary of Work 10 F Summary of Project 13

A. WORK TO BE DONE:

1. The work to be performed under this project consists in furnishing all labor, associated permits, documentation, equipment, appliances, materials and performing all operations in strict accordance with ethical accepted practices of engineering.

2. The following is a list of the principal features of the project as described in the specifications, shown, noted or implied upon in the accompanying drawings, showing the general characteristics and extent of the work. Parts not specifically detailed shall be constructed in a manner and spirit conforming to the class of work required for the whole project.

3. The Contractor must perform a site visit in coordination with the Contracting Officer to verify the existing site and facility conditions. Any differing conditions shall be notified in writing to request clarification.

B. SCOPE OF WORK:

1. The project is to provide the government with complete and usable facilities. The project consists of the following base bids and options:

BASE BID:

1.1 Repair Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems in Buildings 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 126, and 127

Alternative Bid Item

1.2 Integrate new Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System into the existing American Signal

Corporation Wide Area Mass Notification System

1.1 Base Bid:

1.1.1 Building No. 103:

Fire alarm devices installed within this building currently report to Building 102. New explosion proof heat detectors and an explosion proof manual pull station shall be installed and monitored via addressable monitor modules located within Building 103. A single explosion proof horn and explosion proof strobe shall be installed on the building’s exterior and shall be powered by the Building 102 FA/MNS. Existing rigid conduit and explosion proof back boxes will remain and be re-used. No mass notification speakers or text signs shall be provided for Building 103. The combination Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (Monaco MAAP-X) located within Building 102 shall be programmed to report Building 103 alarms independently of Building 102 events to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Base-Wide Monitoring System.

1.1.2 Building Nos. 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 109, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 126 and 127:

These buildings currently have an existing fire alarm and detection systems, but are not in compliance with current codes and standards. Many have obsolete control panels or system components. Many have control equipment located within non-conditioned building spaces.

The existing fire alarm systems shall be removed in their entirety and replaced by a new combination addressable Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Units (Monaco MAAP-X) and compatible addressable initiating devices and compatible notification devices. Existing conduit, not slated for re-use shall be removed. Where conduit was installed within concealed spaces (except lift-out ceilings) conduit may remain, provided that it is labeled “Not In Use” and cut within 12in. of point of concealment. Ceilings and walls shall be patched and painted.

Where masonry walls are involved, the contractor will provide metallic cover plates to conceal existing back boxes. Cover plates shall be painted to match existing walls.

1.1.3 Addressable microprocessor‐based FA/MNS control units (Monaco MAAP-X) shall be installed throughout all buildings with the exception of Buildings 103 and 117. Buildings 103 and 117 will share control units with Buildings 102 and 114, respectively. In accordance with NFPA 101, Chapters 12-42 for New Construction, fire/smoke detection is limited to the installation of detection to protect FA/MNS Control equipment only. Smoke detectors and heat detectors currently installed within many building areas shall be removed and not be reinstalled in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 § 9-18.5.

New FA/MNS control units shall be programmed to report device-specific alarm information to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Base-Wide Monitoring Station. Alarm data will include alarm type (Alarm, Trouble and Supervisory), device type (Smoke Detector, Heat Detector, Manual Pull Station, Sprinkler Water Flow, Sprinkler Valve Supervision, Duct Detector, etc.), device address, device location (Room Number, Next To Room Number, or other descriptive identifier) and Building Location (Building Number and Building Name). FA/MNS shop drawings shall be updated to reflect “As-Built” Conditions. Room Names and Room Number shall be updated to reflect actual description if different from bid documents.

Signaling Line Circuits and Initiating Device Circuits shall be Class B. Notification (speaker and strobes) Circuits shall be Class B. All fire detection and alarm system conductors shall be run in minimum 3/4 in. electrical metallic tubing (EMT), rigid conduit or raceways as specified in NFPA 70 (NEC) and to meet the survivability requirements of UFC 3-600-01.

Dedicated power shall be provided for FA/MNS control units, WAMNS RTU’s, and remote Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) Power Supplies. For most buildings, the existing dedicated 120 VAC circuits shall be configured for re-use. Existing circuits will have existing circuit breakers replaced with new breakers having “Red” toggle and the ability to be locked in the on position. New dedicated circuits shall be installed where required.

Dedicated battery backup power capable of providing 48 hours of standby power under supervisory and trouble conditions including audible trouble signal devices, and audible and visual signal devices under alarm conditions for an additional 15 minutes.

Mass Notification Systems are required for normally occupied buildings, with 11 or more occupants. Several buildings are believed to have an occupancy of less than 11 persons, however, during “Drill Week-ends” their occupancies are significant to warrant the installation of a Mass Notification System. Mass notification systems shall be installed in accordance with UFC 4-021-01 and NFPA 72. The In-Building FA/MNS system shall have the ability to be interfaced with the existing American Signal Corporation WAMNS.

For the large secured areas located within Building 101 and 109, a networked FA/MNS control unit shall be installed within the secure area to meet ICD-ICS 705 and UFC 4-010-05 requirements. The building’s main FA/MNS control unit shall be connected to the secure area FA/MNS control unit through a fiber optic network connection. Only fiber optic cable will penetrate the secure perimeter through an existing conduit penetration. All copper cabling for initiating and notification devices shall be run back to the networked control unit located within the secured area. No copper cables associated with the FA/MNS system will penetrate the secured area. To prevent decertification of these secured areas, only the existing conduit penetrating the secured area is allowed. No additional penetrations shall be allowed.

For the small secured area, SIPR Vault (Rm 127D), located within Building 101, a single conduit will penetrate the secure perimeter and only a single copper SLC (data-pair) and speaker circuit (pair) shall be installed within that conduit. A dedicated NAC power supply shall be installed within the secured area. Speakers within the secured area shall be self-amplified and be powered by the dedicated power supply. The dedicated power supply will also power the strobes located within the secured area. The dedicated power supply will not be used for any devices located outside of the secure area.

1.1.4 Notification Appliances

Occupant notification shall be provided with audible and visual notification devices.

Notification devices shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72, UFC 3-600-01 and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Visual notification signals shall be visible within the evacuation path. Signals shall be located no more than (10 feet) from exit doors and no more than (100 feet) on center in corridors. Signals shall be installed in toilet rooms, common use areas, and rooms larger than (2,000 square feet). Audible signaling for fire alarm shall be accomplished with pre-recorded voice evacuation messages. Mass notification audio signaling shall be accomplished via pre-recorded and “Live” voice messages. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification voice messages will share the same speaker. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification strobes shall be clear with “ALERT” text printed on each device in red lettering.

In addition to the audio and visual notification devices, textual signs shall be installed to direct hearing-impaired individuals in accordance with UFC 4-021-01. Local Operating Consoles (LOC) shall be provided to allow building occupants to initiate MNS messages. The LOCs shall be located at the main entrance and other locations so that occupants do not need to travel more than (200 ft.) horizontally or to travel to other floors to access a LOC.

1.1.5 Initiating Devices

New initiating devices shall be installed in accordance with current codes and standards. New conduit, back boxes, and cable shall be installed as required. The existing conduit may be re-used, provided that it is free from corrosion, meets all current standards and codes, and shall be warranted by the contractor as new. All existing conduit shall be painted as if newly installed.

The new FA/MNS systems will monitor existing fire suppression systems, including automatic sprinkler systems and commercial kitchen wet-chemical fire suppression systems. Sprinkler system valves shall be monitored to prevent tampering. Where tamper switches are not currently installed new tamper switches shall be installed. The two tamper switches located within the paint booth of Building 102 which are integral to the back flow preventer’s butterfly valves shall be permanently disabled as they are not suitable for the explosive environment and replaced with explosion proof tamper switches. Where pressure switches are currently installed on water motor-gong trim. They shall be removed and replaced with “Vane” type water flow switches located within the riser piping. Additionally, the contractor will replace any tamper switch, flow switch, pressure switch, etc. found inoperable. The Contractor will calibrate and adjust all sprinkler supervision devices (new and existing) as required to consistency report in accordance with NFPA 72.

Double-action manual pull stations shall be provided at all building exists. Manual pull stations shall be installed within 5 feet of each exit doorway opening and at each entrance to exit stairways. Additionally, manual pull stations shall be provided on each floor such that no more than 200 feet of travel is required to reach a manual pull station.

Smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 101.

Consequently, smoke and heat detection shall be limited to that which is required to protect FA/MNS Control equipment only.

The existing Air Aspirating Detection System located within the Secured Area Server Room (Rm 172), of Building 101 will remain in service and be monitored by the new FA/MNS via addressable monitor modules. New Air Aspirating Detection Systems shall be installed within the Server Room (Rm 305), of Building 109 and within the NCC Room (Rm 101), of Building 113, in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 § 4-11 – Electronic Equipment Areas. Each system shall be monitored by the new FA/MNS via addressable monitor modules.

Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed within all mechanical rooms where fossil fuel burning equipment is installed. Upon detection of carbon monoxide, building occupants shall be notified via a Temporal-4, Emergency Tone followed by a voice evacuation message.

1.1.6 Fire and Smoke Dampers and HVAC Systems

Existing duct smoke detectors shall be removed, and new addressable duct smoke detectors installed for all HVAC units exceeding 2,000 CFM. HVAC systems shall be arranged for fan shut down upon activation of the unit’s duct detector in accordance with NFPA 90A. All duct detectors shall be addressable type and be compatible with the new FA/MNS system. Where existing duct detectors exist, but are not required, the duct detector shall be removed and the holes for detector mounting and sampling tubes shall be patched. For holes less than 3/8in in diameter, foil duct tape may be used. For larger holes, sheet metal covers secured to the duct with sheet metal screws shall be used. Listed duct sealants shall be used to make patches airtight.

Duct smoke detectors shall be installed within 5ft. of all fire smoke dampers. Addressable control relays shall be provided as required to close fire smoke dampers.

Duct smoke detectors will initiate supervisory signals at the FA/MNS control unit and transmit a supervisory signal to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Base-Wide Monitoring System.

1.2 Alternative Bid Item:

1.2.1 Building Nos. 109 and 51:

The existing American Signal Corporation Wide Area Mass Notification System (WAMNS) Central Station Controller and server is located within Room 245 – Wing Plans and Programs, of Building 109. A secondary WAMNS remote Central Station Controller is located within Base Defense Operation Center in Building 51. Wide Area Mass Notification signals are currently initiated from either of these two locations. Cat-5 cable is run to three existing exterior speaker arrays.

The existing WAMNS control equipment shall be upgraded to accommodate the In-Building MNS to WAMNS integration. Upgrades include replacing the existing server and installing the current version of Compulert-Nexgen Command and Control System software and the installation of additional control equipment and transceivers to communicate with the remote systems (Remote Terminal Units) to be installed at remote buildings. An omnidirectional antenna will also be installed to accommodate the RF communications to each remote buildings RTU.

1.2.2 Building Nos. 102, 116 and 127:

Exterior WAMNS speaker arrays are currently placed at Building Nos. 102, 116, and 127.

These hard-wired speaker arrays will remain.

Building No 103: This building has no conditioned spaces, is un-occupied and used for hazardous materials storage only. However, its close proximity to Building 102 will allow those accessing the contents of Building 103 to hear both Building 102 In-Building Mass Notification messages and Wide Area Mass Notification messages.

1.2.3 Building No 117:

This building has only a single conditioned space, with very minimal wall space available to install FA/MNS control units and RTU. As such, this building will share the FA/MNS control unit and RTU installed within Building 114.

1.2.4 Building Nos. 101, 102, 105, 106, 107, 109, 112, 113, 114, 116, 118, 126, and 127:

Remote terminal Units (RTU) and omnidirectional antennas shall be in installed in each building. Upon the receipt of a signal from the WAMNS Central Station Controller, a live or pre-recorded message shall be transmitted via RF transceivers to each building’s RTU. Each RTU unit will receive and process the signal and pass the live or re-recorded audio message to each In-Building FA/MNS control unit. The In-Building FA/MNS will distribute that message throughout the building via speakers, speaker strobes and Textual signs.

C. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Solid Waste Management:

1.1 All waste materials and debris generated by work under this contract shall be processed, handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor in accordance with all federal, state, local, regulations, and laws.

1.2 All waste streams will be quantified and reported to the Base Environmental Manager monthly.

1.3 Every day all garbage and remaining materials related to the work will be taken to a garbage container provided by contractor.

2. Safety:

2.1 Contractor shall comply with all local and base safety standards and requirements.

2.2 Contractor shall ensure adequate signage is provided while the work is being performed.

2.3 Contractor shall ensure electricity is disconnected before commencing any demo work to include removing all electrical wiring and conducts.

2.4 Contractor shall coordinate with base personnel for location temporary area to place demolition debris prior to hauling off site.

2.5 A safety plan for execution of the work shall be submitted to the US Government representative a minimum 14 calendar days prior to commencement of work for approval. The plan shall be detailed enough as to understand how the Contractor will comply with local regulations and to minimize risk to workers on an elevated roof system.

3. General:

3.1 Contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC‐III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31‐101 and AFI 10‐245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

3.2 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the WA Air National Guard via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

3.3 The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation’s Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

3.4 Progress Meetings

3.4.1 The Contracting Officer will host a bi weekly progress meeting that includes the Contractor and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The meeting will normally be held in the COR’s conference room, Bldg 109, Camp Murray.

3.4.2 The agenda will cover work accomplished during the previous two weeks, work expected to be accomplished during the next two weeks, submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), utility coordination, safety, and other issues.

3.5 Requests For Information (RFI)

3.5.1 Should a question arise requiring a response from the Government, the Contractor shall initiate a Request for Information using the form provided at the Pre Construction Conference.

The Contractor will state the problem and list a recommended solution (for example, “The plans specify 10 feet between fence posts, but on this leg of the fence there is a span of 21 feet. I recommend extending the distance between posts to 10.5 feet, eliminating the 1 foot fence section. How should I proceed?”).

3.5.2 The Contractor will fax the form to the Contracting Officer who will then fax it to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR will make a recommendation, and also indicate if this should be a cost or no cost change, and if a time extension is required. If there is a time extension or cost change required, the COR will attach a Statement of Work and request that the Contracting Officer request a proposal from the contractor. The COR will fax it back to the Contracting Officer, who will fax it back to the Contractor with an RFP if applicable.

3.5.3 The Contractor will then act on the response. Should the Contractor disagree with the COR’s response, the Contractor will bring this to the attention of the Contracting Officer.

http://www.ecmra.mil/

4. Sole Source Equipment

4.1 Monaco Enterprises, Inc., Spokane Washington shall be the sole source for the Fire Alarm and Mass Notification per the direction of Camp Murray ANG. The Monaco equipment shall be as follows:

4.1.1 Monaco MAAP-X is a combined, addressable Fire Alarm/Mass Notification Panel with a built-in RF transceiver.

4.2 American Signal Corporation is the manufacturer of the existing Wide Area Mass Notification System (WAMNS). Interfacing the existing WAMNS to the new building FA/MNS systems will require the installation of thirteen (13) new Remote Terminal Units (One for each FA/MNS). The existing system head-end controller system will require upgrading to accommodate the remote RTU installation. Key American Signal equipment shall be as follows:

4.2.1 American Signal Remote Terminal Units (includes 30 watt VHF radio, 256 encryption card and radio interface card)

4.2.2 American Signal ASC 960 Central Station Controller

4.2.3 American Signal Compulert-Nexgen Command and Control Server

4.2.4 American Signal Omnidirectional Antennas and Surge Suppressors

5. Architectural Treatment:

5.1 This project is primarily focused on the upgrade of the existing fire alarm systems for the Buildings on Base. This entails the removal of the existing fire alarm panels and replacing with new units. The existing systems must remain functional during the construction until the cut-over phase is implemented. This requires that the new panels be placed adjacent to the existing units. When the old panels and associated elements are removed, it is anticipated that the finishes on the walls or ceilings will require rework, paint touch-up or element replacement.

5.2 Paint colors will be closely matched to the extent possible. It should be noted that existing paint colors have likely faded or are discolored. The new painted surfaces will be slightly different from the existing conditions.

5.3 Within Building 118, the fire alarm panels and appliances will be located where existing appliances exist currently. Any modifications shall be approved by the COR in advance.

6. References

6.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2019) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2; TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10; TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA 17-14; TIA 17-15;

TIA 17-16; TIA 17-17) National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2019; Errata 1 2018) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A (2018) Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 101 (2019) Life Safety Code

NFPA 241 (2019; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition Operations

6.2 Other Codes

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-600-01 (2018) Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, with Change 4

UFC 4-021-01 (2008; with Change 1, 2010) Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

ANG ETL 15-01-02, SCIF & ATFP Guidance

UFC 4-010-01 (2020) DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards

6.3 Pierce County Codes (Effective as of November 5, 2019)

2015 International Building Code & Amendments

2015 International Mechanical Code & Amendments

2015 International Plumbing Code & Amendments

2015 International Energy Conservation Code & Amendments

2017 National Electrical Code & Amendments

Note: All Pierce County Code can be found at the following website address:

https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/PierceCounty/

D. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:

1. Base Map

2. Submittals

3. Cut Sheets

4. Drawings – PDF

5. Bid Schedule

6. Asbestos survey

END OF SECTION

https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/PierceCounty/

E. SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Contractor Use of Site and Premises B. Permits, Fees, and Notices C. Utility Locates D. Indemnification of Government E. Number of Items F. Subcontractors G. Discrepancies in Documents H. Abbreviations/Definitions

1.02 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. The Contractor will have access to the work area during normal WA ANG work hours but may have access to the following work hours with prior coordination. All Western WA ANG facilities will not be accessible during Federal holidays plus one additional day. (e.g. holiday is on a Monday, the Friday prior will be observed as a Federal holiday or holiday is on a Friday, the Monday after will be observed as a Federal holiday).

WA ANG Facilities: Monday - Friday 0700 – 1600

B. Normal working hours will be reviewed at the Pre-construction Conference. The Washington Air National Guard is on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule, Tuesday thru Friday; however, contractors may be able to work with a five-day presence after prior coordination. The Contractor shall not work outside the normal working hours without prior written approval by the Contracting Officer. Requests to work outside the normal work schedule shall be provided not later than three workdays prior to the date requested. The contractor shall not proceed with any work outside the normal schedule unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Work outside the normal work schedule approved by the Contracting Officer shall be at no additional expense to Government.

C. Utility Outages and Shutdown: The Contractor shall provide written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 7 calendar days prior to any proposed utility interruption. The Contractor shall not proceed with the interruption until authorized by the Contracting Officer.

D. Fire Prevention: The Contractor will assure that fire prevention actions are observed by all employees, including sub-contractors.

E. Full Time Tenants. The Contractor shall work so as not to disrupt the full time tenant operations of the base. This includes items such as utility outages, traffic routing, material storage locations, etc.

F. Unit Training Assemblies (UTA). One weekend per month is a military Unit Training Assembly for the Air National Guard. On these weekends, there is a surge of off base personnel that come to work and train on the base. The Contractor shall ensure that prior to these weekends the project sites are cleaned, unused materials consolidated, open trenches filled or covered, maximum parking places are available, traffic routes open, etc. The dates for the UTAs will be discussed at the Pre Construction Conference.

G. Installation Access.

1. Camp Murray is in compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005. This means visitors presenting drivers licenses and identification cards stating “Not Valid for Federal Purposes" or "Federal Limits May Apply” will need to provide supplemental documentation to prove identity in order to be issued a temporary installation pass.

a. The Department of Homeland Security (https://www.dhs.gov/real-id) offers a list of acceptable identification options by state and territory.

b. If you do not have an ID card listed on the Department of Defense issued ID cards website (https://www.cac.mil/), you must stop by the Visitor Control Center on Camp Murray to receive a temporary visitor pass.

b. All persons requesting unescorted access will be vetted through the National Crime Information Center, prior to being issued a visitor pass.

2. If a visitor requesting access does not have REAL ID Act compliant form of identification and cannot provide supplemental identity proofing documents, they must be escorted at all times while on the installation.

3. To expedite the screening process, visitors may complete a secure DBIDS pre-enrollment web submission using the following link:

https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/

4. Prior to entering the installation for the first time, individuals need to pick up their pass documentation from the Visitor Control Center, located at the Main Gate. Allow sufficient time for pass issuance prior to reporting to the job site or duty location. Any questions can be directed to the Camp Murray Visitor Control Center at 253-512-2045 or 194WG.SFS.CampMurrayVCC@us.af.mil.

1.03 PERMITS, FEES AND NOTICES

A. The contractor shall secure and pay for all temporary or permanent permits, certificates, tests, inspection and "hookup" charges, and other legal fees required by government agencies and private utility-furnishing organizations having jurisdiction over the work under the contracts.

1.04 UTILITY LOCATES

A. PUBLIC UTILITIES. At least 48 hours before any excavation, the contractor shall arrange for a utility locate (Call Before You Dig, 1-800-424-5555). Most of the utilities on Air National Guard facilities are owned by the utility companies up to the meters on the buildings.

B. PRIVATE (MILITARY) UTILITIES. The Contractor shall also contact the Base Civil Engineer seven calendar days prior to the excavation to arrange for a military utility locate. Some utilities such as fiber optics and water lines are installed by military units and require separate locates from the public utilities.

1.05 INDEMNIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT

A. The Contractor shall indemnify and save the Government harmless from any loss to any other Contractor caused by any time extension.

1.06 NUMBER OF ITEMS

A. When an item is referred to in a singular number or where the number of items required is listed, the Contractor shall supply all of the items necessary to make the installation complete. The number of items, when given, is for assistance only.

1.07 SUBCONTRACTING

A. A listing of all subcontractors to be used on the project must be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of their work. A Standard Form 1413 must be submitted in accordance with the instruction given at the Pre-Construction Conference. The Subcontractor will not be allowed on site until the SF 1413 is approved by the Contracting Officer.

https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/

1.08 DISCREPANCIES IN DOCUMENTS

A. Some of these specifications may include incomplete sentences. Omissions of words or phrases such as "the Contractor shall", "shall be", "as noted on the drawings", "a", "an", "the", and "all" shall be inferred if omitted from sentences in the specifications or on notes in the drawings.

B. The Contractor shall not be relieved of performing such omissions from drawings, specifications or details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the work.

C. The Contractor shall check all drawings furnished immediately upon their receipt and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies. Written dimensions marked on drawings shall, in general, be followed in preference to scaling dimensions from drawings. The Contractor shall compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and will be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided thereby. This means the Contractor is responsible for finding all discrepancies between drawings for different disciplines such as electrical and mechanical.

These differences must be submitted to the Contracting Officer during the bid process. The Government will not relieve any discipline of work found on another discipline’s drawings but not on their own

1.09 ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS

A. The Drawings and Specifications use accepted standard abbreviations. The Contractor shall accept the Contracting Officer's interpretations of such abbreviations where in doubt. Certain words are used extensively throughout the documents, and are interpreted as follows:

1. "Owner" means "the Government".

2. "Architect/Engineer" means the "Contracting Officer".

3. "Approved" means "Approved by the Contracting Officer".

4. "For Approval" means "For the Contracting Officer's Approval".

5. "Required" means "Required by the Contracting Officer".

6. "Provide" means "Furnish and Install".

F. SUMMARY OF PROJECT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Summary of Project B. Government Furnished Property C. Work by Government D. Location E. Commencement and Completion of Work F. Requirement for Critical Path Chart

1.02 SUMMARY OF PROJECT

A. The work covered by these specifications includes furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, materials, tools and other items required to complete this project in accordance with these specifications and the contract drawings and subject to the terms of the contract.

B. Principle Features: See Statement of Work

C. Additive Bid Items (or Options): See Statement of Work

1.03 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY:

None

1.04 WORK BY GOVERNMENT:

None

1.05 LOCATION

A. Base: Camp Murray, WA

B. Directions to Project Site on Base: See base map for directions: From I-5 take exit 122 go to the main gate Camp Murray, approximately .50 miles, 106 Division way, find building 106.

1.06 COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK

A. Start Construction Work – 10 calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

B. Construction Work Completed – 380 calendar days from date of NTP. Preliminary Closeout Inspection will be conducted by the 365th day. Majority of construction shall be completed between scheduled Unit Training Assemblies (UTA’s).

C. Complete Preliminary Closeout Inspection Items – Within 30 calendar days from Construction Work Completed. Commissioning, if included in the contract, will occur during this time period. Final Inspection will occur on the 365th day.

D. No work or workers (except for training on equipment) on site 380 (365 + 15) calendars from date of NTP. The date of acceptance of the building and systems by the Government will occur during this 30 calendar day period.

E. Close Out Documents – 365 calendar days from date of NTP. This allows 15 days for the submittal of all warranties and final payrolls.

1.07 REQUIREMENT FOR CRITICAL PATH METHOD

A. In contracts where close management of each element by the contractor is necessary to ensure timely performance, the contractor shall submit a detailed critical path chart representing the sequences of tasks needed to complete the project and set contractor’s baseline. This should help identify resource constraints, estimated duration of tasks, float or slack time, critical tasks, et cetera.

B. Additionally, contractor will be required to identify their phased or planned approach to reduce facility or customer interruptions during construction.

GENERAL INDEX