BARC_Steam_System_Repair_-_Bid_Documents_-_4_22_2016_-_Specifications.pdf

BARC Steam System Repair

5520 Research Park Dr. 3rd Flr. OFFICE 410.576.0505 Baltimore, Maryland 21228 WEB rmf.com

BID DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

22 April 2016

Construction Solicitation #AG-32SC-S-16-0017

BARC Steam System Repair 109141B

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 20 00.00 20 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 16.00 20 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 01 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES

01 62 35 RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 15 14.00 10 EXPANSION JOINTS AND CONTRACTION JOINTS

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 40 00.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE

CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 50 13 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 20 ELASTOMERIC SHEET WATERPROOFING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 23 ROLLING SERVICE DOORS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 03 00 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 05 00.00 40 BASIC PIPING MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 05 50 GASKETS

23 06 00 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

23 07 50 MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Bid Documents

23 08 10 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 10 00 VALVES

23 13 00 RELIEF VALVES

23 13 50 METERS AND GAGES

23 15 50 MOTORS

23 58 20 STEAM CONDENSATE RETURN UNITS

23 62 00 PIPING SYSTEM SPECIALTIES

23 91 50 PRESSURE REGULATING VALVES

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 23 00.10 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING FOR UTILITIES

SYSTEMS

31 32 11 SOIL SURFACE EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT

32 16 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 63 13 EXTERIOR UNDERGROUND STEAM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The project consists of the steam distribution system replacements in "000 Series" Area of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Campus (BARC) in Beltsville, Maryland. The "000 Series" Area is located on the west side of Baltimore Avenue (US Route 1). The project has been divided into phases as described below:

1.1.1.1 Phase 1

To replace existing damaged Condensate Receivers tanks with Government Supplied Condensate Receivers referenced as: Domestic Vented Condensate Unit CS, Make is Domestic, Series is C.S.C., Model number is 603CS.; to be installed in the Steam Tunnel of Greenhouse #010 as shown on Drawing S0.C2.04.

1.1.1.2 Phase 2

Starting at the interior of Bldg. #010 Green House G-1 Station ST-17 shall begin then to Manhole MH-004, station number ST-18, Station number ST-19, Manhole MH-005, Station number ST-26 towards Bldg. #010A, Station number ST-27, Station number ST-29 connecting to the interior mechanical room of Bldg. #010A, from manhole MH-005 connect station ST-21, station ST-22, station ST-23, station ST-24 connect to manhole MN-006, connect station ST-28 to Bldg. #006 Mechanical Room, from Manhole MH-006 connect station ST-30, station ST-31, station ST-32, manhole MH-008 then connect station ST-36 and connecting station ST-37 to Bldg. #007 Mechanical Room as shown on Drawing S0.C2.04 and S0.C2.05.

1.1.1.3 Phase 3

Starting at the interior of Bldg. #014 Boiler Plant connect station ST-1, station ST-2, station ST-3, connecting to manhole MH-001, then station number ST-81, connecting station number ST-82 to existing manhole at the West end of Bldg. #009, from manhole MN-001 connecting station ST-4, station ST-5, station ST-6, manhole MH-002, connecting station number ST-12 to Bldg. #010 Steam Tunnel, from manhole MH-002 connect station series ST-13 to Bldgs. #047 and #047A, connecting to manhole MH-002 station number ST-7, connecting station ST-8 to manhole MH-003 from this manhole connect station ST-41 to Bldgs. #046 Mechanical System, connecting to manhole MH-003 station ST-10, station number ST-11 and connection station ST-12 to Bldg. #011 Mechanical System as shown on Drawing S0.C2.04.

1.1.1.4 Phase 4

From manhole MH-008 connecting station ST-36+17.69, station ST-35, station ST-34, station ST-33, connecting to manhole MH-007, then connecting station ST-42, station ST-43, connecting to manhole MH-009 station ST-44, station

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ST-45 to Bldg. #001 Mechanical Room, connecting to manhole MH-009 station ST-47 and station ST-48 to Bldg. #002 Mechanical Room as shown on Drawing S0.C2.05.

1.1.1.5 Phase 5

From manhole MH-008 connecting station ST-48, station ST-49, station ST-50, station ST-51 connecting to manhole MH-010 then connection station ST-52 and station ST-53 to Bldg. #011 Mechanical Room as shown on Drawing S0.C2.05.

1.1.1.6 Phase 6

From manhole MH-010 connecting station ST-54, station ST-55, station ST-56 connecting to manhole MH-011, then connecting station ST-57 and connecting series station ST-57 to Bldg. #004 Mechanical Room as shown on Drawing S0.C2.05 and S0.C2.06.

1.1.1.7 Phase 7

From manhole MH-011 connecting station ST-58, station ST-59, station ST-60 connecting to manhole MH-012, then connecting station ST-61, , station ST-62 and connecting series station ST-63 to Bldg. #005 Mechanical Room as shown on Drawing S0.C2.06.

1.1.1.8 Phase 8

From manhole MH-012 connecting station ST-65, and connecting series station ST-64 to Bldg. #011 Head House 011-1 Mechanical System, from manhole MH-012 connecting station ST-80, station ST-79, station ST-78 connecting to manhole MH-013 then connect short station from the South wall of the manhole MH-013 to Bldg. #011 Head House 011-3 Mechanical System as shown on Drawing S0.C2.06.

1.1.1.9 Phase 9

From manhole MH-013 connecting station ST-77, station ST-76, station ST-75 and connecting to manhole MH-014 as shown on Drawing S0.C2.06.

1.1.1.10 Phase 10

From manhole MH-014 connecting station ST-74, station ST-73, station ST-72, station ST-71 and connecting to manhole MH-015, then connect short station from the South wall of the manhole MH-015 to Bldg. #011 Head House 011-10 Mechanical System as shown on Drawing S0.C2.06.

1.1.1.11 Phase 11

From manhole MH-015 connecting station ST-70, station ST-69, station ST-68, station ST-67 and connecting to manhole MH-016, then connect short station at station ST-68 at Bldg. #011 Head House 011-14 Mechanical System and connecting series station ST-66 to Bldg. #011 Mechanical Room as shown on Drawing S0.C2.06.

1.1.2 Location

The work shall be located at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, MD, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

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1.2 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.3 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

It shall be the contractor's responsibility to have all underground utilities marked before any excavation begins. He must contact Miss Utility to locate the telephone and gas lines. A notification of 7 business days in advance shall be given to the Engineering and Planning Section (301-504-8434) to locate the steam, water, electric, and sewer lines. If the contractor fails to have these services performed, it will be the contractor's responsibility to make temporary repairs immediately, and permanent repair within 24 hours, at no expense to the Government. Any repairs made to the underground utilities by the contractor shall be inspected by a Government representative before any backfilling.

1.3.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 72 hours prior to starting excavation work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

12/01

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00, "Submittal Procedures:"

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Contractor Regulations; G

1.2 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. Utility construction activities shall be ready for operation as approved by Contracting Officer before work is started on any utility which would interfere with normal operation.

b. Have materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform the work at the site prior to the commencement of the work.

c. The facility will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

d. Permission to interrupt any roads, and/or utility service shall be requested in writing a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

e. The work under this contract requires special attention to the scheduling and conduct of the work in connection with existing operations. Identify on the construction schedule each factor which constitutes a potential interruption to operations.

The following conditions apply:

(1) Access to adjacent facilities, especially Building 010B - loading dock access. Access through the loading dock shall be maintained throughout the construction.

(2) Utilities, steam, condensate, natural gas, water, sewer, electric etc.

f. Utility cuts over and interuptions shall be after normal business hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Building steam shutdown for new steam piping connections shall be performed during the weekend and when steam downtime will be more than 8 hours. If temperatures are below 40 degrees, steam shutdowns will not be permitted.

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1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the site become familiar with and obey USDA regulations including safety, fire, trafic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. 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.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours shall be between 7 a.m. and 5 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 10 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 shall be working in and around existing buildings which are occupied. Do not enter the buildings without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

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.

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, steam, condensate, natural gas, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, and fire alarm, shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph entitled "Work Outside Regular Hours."

1.4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.4.1 Technical Representative

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will be a United States

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Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, employee or authorized representative, appointed by the Contracting Officer (CO). The duties of the COR and COTR will be delineated in a letter prepared by the CO, and a copy will be provided to the contractor no later than concurrent with issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

1.4.2 Construction and Drawings Specifications

The construction drawings and specifications are the property of the Government and shall not be used for any purpose other than that indicated by the specifications.

1.4.3 BARC Regulations

The contractor shall be responsible for providing and placing all barricades, lighting, and safety devices during construction activities.

1.4.4 Safety

a. The contractor shall have prior approval from the COR/COTR before any exit or exit access is obstructed or closed. The closing or obstructing of exits is discouraged and shall be prevented whenever feasibly possible. No padlock, chain, or other securing device will be used to prevent escape from the egress side of an exit or exit access while the construction area is occupied. This does not preclude securing the area at night as long as it does not affect the exit from non-construction areas.

b. The contractor shall immediately call 9-911 and the COR/COTR, and the Safety, Occupational Health and Environment Staff (SOHES) at 301-504-5557 on any Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reportable spill of hazardous substances or materials, and oils or other petroleum pollutants. The contractor shall them institute appropriate spill control measures/procedures as soon as possible. The contractor is responsible for all spill mitigation/cleanup expenditures associated with the spill/release.

c. The contractor shall follow the OSHA permit required confined space procedures in accordance with 1910.146 when entering and performing work in a Beltsville Area confined space. Contractor shall follow their Confined Space Entry Plan when their Construction Authorization Form is approved by BARC.

d. The contractor shall follow the OSHA Lockout/Tagout procedures in accordance with 1910.147 when performing work in the Beltsville Area .

The contractor shall not remove any lockout device, not installed by the contractor personnel without first obtaining permission from the Beltsville Area.

e. The contractor shall report to the COR/COTR all OSHA reportable injuries and illnesses to contractor employees within 24 hours of the injury or illness. All lost-time cases shall be reported to the appropriate authorities and the COR/COTR within 8 hours. An updated copy of the OSHA Injury and Illness Log shall be provided by the contractor at least monthly. A copy of the contractor accident investigation reports shall be forwarded to the COR/COTR within 24 hours of the accident time.

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1.4.5 Hazardous Materials

a. All work performed using hazardous materials that off-gas, in occupied buildings, that are or produce toxic/volatile organic compounds shall be accomplished outside normal work hours, unless it is possible to contain the toxic material, or vent the volatile organic compounds to the outside. (Volatile=vaporizable; off-gasing)

b. A plan for containment and prevention of release of hazardous material must be submitted to the COR/COTR and approved prior to commencement of any activities involving toxic materials or volatile organic compounds. Examples of tasks where off-gasing of toxic materials and volatile organic compounds will occur include painting with epoxy or enamel base paints, installing carpet using an organic base mastic, installing epoxy resin fiberglass duct, use of adhesives, use of some cleaning agents, and caulking with a solvent based material. These examples are only a few of the possible operations that can generate toxic material or volatile organic compounds in occupied buildings and that may require work to be performed outside of normal work hours.

c. The contractor shall provide the COR/COTR with copies of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials to be used, prior to the start of work.

1.4.6 Dust Control

Much of the BARC research is conducted with delicate scientific instruments which are highly susceptible to airborne dust. During construction, dust is inevitable in certain remodeling operations; therefore, the contractor shall control dust particles by sealing off areas with dust tight barriers, plastic covers, and dust free materials, as indicated by the contract and/or applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. If protective barriers are not used in an area utilized by employees, then the dust produced from the operation shall be immediately vacuumed with a HEPA-type vacuum cleaner. Protection of furniture, equipment, and carpeting by use of clean drop cloths is mandatory. All furniture and carpeting shall be thoroughly cleaned to the satisfaction of the COR/COTR at the completion of the remodeling operation and returned to its original condition.

1.4.7 Coordination of Work Operations

The work to be performed under this contract is at an active facility. In contracts involving construction activities in more than one building and/or site, the contractor shall be strictly limited to completing all work in any one building before starting work in additional buildings except for unusual circumstances. Exceptions shall be subject to approval by the CO.

1.4.8 Moving and Protection of Property

The contractor shall be responsible for moving and protecting the furnishings in the work area and for placing the furnishings in their original position and condition upon completion of the work. The contractor shall use clean drop cloths and other means to protect the property and floor. Any and all damage to Government property, resulting directly or indirectly by the contractor's operations, shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government and to the satisfaction of the CO.

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1.4.9 Contractor's and Employees' Parking

The contractor's employees shall park in areas assigned by the COR/COTR, and shall not interfere with ongoing Government operations. The contractor's employees shall comply with all signs/traffic regulations indicating "No Parking," fire zones, etc., and shall not park in unauthorized areas.

1.4.10 Contractor's Employees' Restrictions

The contractor's employees shall be restricted to areas within this scope of work, plus direct routes to and from the site as may be approved in the Pre Construction Conference regarding work scheduling and material handling.

1.4.11 Staging Area

The staging area will be identified by the COR/COTR. Upon completion of all work outlined in the contract drawings and specification, the contractor shall remove all materials and equipment from the confines of the site. The contractor shall restore the staging area to its original and/or previous condition.

1.4.12 Equipment, Trailers, and Temporary Offices

The contractor shall ensure that large specialized equipment, temporary offices, and trailers used on the job are identified with both the name and telephone number of the owner and/or lessor. Job site locations must be coordinated with the COR/COTR.

1.4.13 Availability and Use of Utility Services

For projects where usage will be short term and/or minimal, water and electricity, if easily accessible and readily available, will be made available to the contractor by the Government at no cost to the contractor.

The water and electricity will be provided from the existing system outlets and supplies to enable the contractor to perform the work under this contract. Availability does not include connections or hookups to electric utilities or water mains. The locations, if readily available, of the temporary connection points will be designated by the COR/COTR prior to permitting connections. All associated costs of labor and/or equipment required for connection shall be borne by the contractor. If electric service is not readily available, the contractor must provide portable generators for electric power.

The contractor shall not be permitted to use Government telephone service.

1.4.14 Identification of Underground Utilities

It shall be the contractor's responsibility to have all underground utilities marked before any excavation begins. He must contact Miss Utility to locate the telephone and gas lines. A notification of 72 hours in advance shall be given to the Engineering and Planning Section (301-504-8434) to locate the steam, water, electric, and sewer lines. If the contractor fails to have these services performed, it will be the contractor's responsibility to make temporary repairs immediately, and permanent repair within 24 hours, at no expense to the Government. Any repairs made to the underground utilities by the contractor shall be inspected by a Government representative before any backfilling.

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1.4.15 Interuption of Utilities/Facilities

a. The contractor shall not interrupt BARC's existing utilities without first obtaining prior written permission from the COR/COTR. A written request for a desired minor outage shall state the reason, date, and duration of the proposed outage, and be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to the proposed outage. Major outages that require more than normal preparation will be scheduled by the Head of the Engineering and Planning Section, in coordination with the COR/COTR, and may require up to 4 weeks prior written notification.

b. The contractor shall make all temporary and final connections to existing utility services, furnish all material, perform all excavation, backfilling, mechanical tamping, and all other labor incidental to making the connections.

1.4.16 Supervision of Work

The superintendent/foreman must be able to read, write, speak, and fully understand the English language, and have full authority to act for the contractor.

1.4.17 Personnel Behavior

BARC is a scientific community, which conducts close and exacting research in all agricultural production fields. Ongoing research in areas where construction work is in progress cannot be interrupted. Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, with a minimum of noise and confusion. Boisterous or discriminatory conduct and profane language on the job site is strictly prohibited. Cooperation with building occupants shall be deemed essential to assure the progress of the Government's work. Contractors shall wear proper attire at all times.

1.4.18 Sever Weather Warning Requirements

When a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the contractor shall take immediate action to secure structures, materials, and equipment on the job site. This action will ensure protection from damage as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorms, or other weather related conditions. These requirements are applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1.4.19 Environmental Protection

The contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the contract as defined herein. Environmental protection shall be provided to correct conditions that might endanger the environment during construction operations.

a. Definitions of Containment:

(1) SEDIMENT: Earth that has been eroded and transported by runoff water.

(2) SOLID WASTE: Discarded solid materials resulting from construction activities.

(3) RUBBISH: A variety of combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass, crockery, metal and lumber scrap, tin

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(4) DEBRIS: Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as asbestos, ashes, and waste materials resulting from demolition and construction work.

(5) SANITARY WASTES:

a) SEWAGE: Waste which is considered domestic sewage.

b) GARBAGE: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation of food.

(6) RUBBLE: Fill materials generated from concrete, masonry, asphalt construction, and natural earth resulting from excavations.

(7) HAZARDOUS WASTE: A hazardous waste is any material or substance not excluded from regulation as a hazardous waste. Hazardous waste exhibits the characteristics of hazardous substances and could be a mixture of solid waste and hazardous waste. Any discarded commercial chemical product or chemical compound is to be considered hazardous waste in terms of handling and disposal procedures.

b. Temporary Construction: Upon completion and acceptance of the construction, the contractor shall remove all signs of temporary construction facilities such as work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, temporary sedimentation and erosion control devices, and any other traces of construction.

c. Erosion Sediment and Control Measures:

(1) BURN OFF: Burn off of ground cover will not be permitted.

(2) Sediment control shall conform to the State of Maryland sediment control rules and regulations.

(3) STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION: The contractor shall take all steps necessary to prevent pollutants from coming in contact with stormwater discharge. The most significant high risk areas for stormwater contamination must be identified by the USDA and the contractor prior to commencing work. Preventive measures and best management practices (BMPs) shall be developed and implemented in potential risk areas.

d. Control and Disposal of Solid, Chemical, and Sanitary Wastes: Wastes shall be placed in closed metal containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling and disposal shall be conducted in a manner to prevent contamination of the site and other areas.

(1) DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH AND DEBRIS: Materials defined in paragraph a.(3) and a.(4) above shall be disposed of OFF USDA/BARC PROPERTY.

a) In the event the contractor or subcontractor should dump rubbish/debris at any area of USDA/BARC, the contractor shall be required to retrieve this rubbish/debris and dispose of OFF USDA/BARC PROPERTY to a certified landfill.

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b) The contractor shall provide proof of an approved, certified landfill prior to the removal of lead containment materials and asbestos material. All dump tickets from the approved landfill shall be provided to the COR/COTR.

(2) GARBAGE: The contractor shall dispose of all garbage OFF USDA/BARC PROPERTY. Garbage shall be kept in sealed metal containers and disposed of daily. The preparation, cooking, or disposal of food on the project site is strictly prohibited.

(3) SEWAGE, ODOR, AND PEST CONTROL: Chemical toilets or comparably effective units shall be utilized in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Wastes shall be periodically collected and removed from the BA by a licensed sewage disposal contractor. Measures shall be taken to control pests and to mask or eliminate undesirable odors. Chemical toilets shall be cleaned/serviced by a licensed company at least every 2 weeks.

(4) DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE: Materials defined in paragraph 1.4.20

a. (7) shall be disposed of utilizing the following guidelines:

a) Hazardous waste must be disposed of at an EPA approved Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.

b) Prior to transporting waste off-site, the contractor must:

1) Submit a Waste Profile Sheet to the BA, SOHES, Environmental Unit (EU) for review and signature.

NOTE: The EU will enter the applicable EPA ID number on the Waste Profile Sheet which will be returned to the contractor.

2) If applicable, provide a copy of the TCLP results from analysis performed to identify the waste as hazardous (e.g., lead concentrations above 0.5 mg/l).

3) Notify the EU Compliance Officer at 301-504-5557 twenty-four hours before hazardous waste is to be removed from the site to ensure someone will be available to check the shipment and sign the appropriate paperwork.

c) To transport the waste off-site, the contractor must:

1) Provide a completed Hazardous Waste Manifest and its supporting documentation to the EU Inspector during the loading of the transportation vehicle. If the shipment is approved, the EU Inspector will sign the Manifest and supporting documents. All waste will be transported in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Department of Transportation regulations.

2) Provide appropriate copies of the Hazardous Waste Manifest and supporting documents to the EU Inspector.

NOTE: If the shipment is not approved, the Manifest will not be signed and the material may not be removed from the site. All cost incurred due to an unapproved shipment will be the responsibility of the contractor.

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e. Lead Contaminated Materials: Debris containing lead contamination at

5.0 mg/l or higher, determined by either analysis prior to or after demolition/renovation, must be handled as Hazardous Waste in accordance with paragraph 2-20 d (4) above. Transportation of this material off-site must be accomplished by an approved DOT method. In most cases, lead contaminated debris will be placed in a sift-proof, roll-off container or trailer, covered by a secured tarp. As stated above, if shipment is not approved due to improper methodology or inadequate transportation vehicle, the Manifest will not be signed and the material may not be removed. Costs incurred for the delay in shipment will be the responsibility of the contractor.

f. Noise: The maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the Environmental Protection Agency, shall be required when available.

Blasting or the use of explosives will not be permitted.

g. Clean Air/Clean Water: The contractor shall not utilize equipment that has emissions which exceed limitations under the Clean Air Act and the facility Title 5 Permit. Steps shall be taken to prevent the discharge of pollutants into or on any land or water.

1.4.20 Preliminary and Final Inspections

The contractor shall coordinate with the COR at least 14 calendar days in advance of project completion to allow scheduling of the preliminary and subsequent final inspections.

1.4.21 Phasing of Excavation for Utilities

Excavation shall not begin until materials and equipment for that specific portion of the job are on site. Backfilling and tamping of the excavation shall be accomplished immediately after installation of the utility.

Mechanical tamping and compaction of the soil are required to return excavated areas to at least 95 percent of the previous compaction.

Multiple tamping shall be mandatory when required by the contract.

1.4.22 Site Restoration

Rough grading of utility cuts shall be accomplished immediately after backfilling and mechanical tamping of the excavated trenches. Final grading, including the placing of topsoil if required, shall be accomplished as specified in the contract or agreed to by the COR/COTR.

Required landscaping, sodding, or seeding shall be accomplished at the earliest possible time after backfilling, as stipulated in the Technical Provisions of the contract. Final grading, landscaping, sodding, or seeding will not be required more frequently than once a week, unless otherwise specified in the contract. Where feasible, excavation and backfilling shall be performed on the same day. Seeding and sodding shall conform to the BARC Seeding and Sodding Standard.

1.4.23 Cutting, Welding, Brazing, and Hot Work Operations

When cutting, welding, soldering, or brazing operations are performed, the contractor shall fill out the BARC burn permit. The filled-out burn permit shall be furnished to the COTR and posted at the job site. Cutting and welding equipment to be used shall be in satisfactory operating condition and in good repair. Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers, appropriate for the type of possible fire, shall be available at the work area. Fire watchers shall be familiar with the facilities and procedures

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Failure to comply with the standard, or the practice of unsafe work procedures, will be cause for a temporary delay of work by the COR/COTR, Job Inspector, Safety Manager, or the EPS Project Representative.

1.4.24 Truck Hauling on BARC

The contractor shall be responsible for covering open bodied vehicles that are transporting sand, gravel, fill materials, dirt, construction debris and any other material which may become airborne and/or possibly create air pollution while on BARC.

1.4.25 Smoking Restrictions

Smoking by contractor personnel shall be prohibited inside all BA laboratories, offices, residences, attics, basements, storage facilities, and in any area clearly marked "NO SMOKING." Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. The contractor is advised that combustible, volatile substances are stored and utilized in buildings and laboratory facilities at the BA. The location of these flammable and volatile substances may not be readily apparent to those who do not regularly occupy a building or laboratory facility.

1.4.26 Weekends/Afterhours Notification of Emergencies

The contractor shall supply names and telephone numbers of contractor personnel that could be contacted in the event of an emergency during non work hours.

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

12/01

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

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

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Schedule of prices; G

1.2 SCHEDULE OF PRICES

1.2.1 Schedule Instructions

Payments will not be made until the Schedule of Prices has been submitted to and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 CONTRACTOR'S INVOICE AND CONTRACT PERFORMANCE STATEMENT

1.3.1 Content of Invoice

Requests for payment will be processed in accordance with the Contract Clause "FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment Construction Contracts."

a. The Contractor's invoice certified by QC, on the form furnished by the Government for this purpose, showing in summary form, the basis for arriving at the amount of the invoice. Submit original and five copies.

b. The Contract Performance Statement on the form furnished by the Government for this purpose, showing in detail, the estimated cost, percentage of completion, and value of completed performance for each of the construction categories stated in this contract. Submit original and two copies.

c. Final invoice shall be accompanied by Final Release Form. If the contractor is incorporated, the release shall contain the corporate seal. An officer of the corporation shall sign the release and the corporate secretary shall certify the release

d. Updated construction and equipment delivery schedules (two copies).

Updated network mathematical analysis (three copies).

1.3.2 Mailing of Invoices

a. All invoices shall be forwarded with specific marking on the envelope.

This marking shall be in the front lower left hand corner, in large letters, "INVOICES - ENCLOSED."

b. Invoices not completed in accordance with contract requirements will be returned to the Contractor for correction of the deficiencies.

c. Final invoices not accompanied by Final Release Form will be considered

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1.4 CONTRACTOR'S INVOICE

1.4.1 Content of Invoice

Requests for payment in accordance with the terms of the contract shall consist of the following:

a. Contractor's Invoice which shall show, in summary form, the basis for arriving at the amount of the invoice.

b. Contractor's Monthly Estimate for subcontractor and supplier payment certification.

c. Updated copy of submittal register.

d. Updated copy of progress schedule. Furnish as specified in "FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts."

e. Network mathematical analysis.

f. Include Contractor's Final Release Form.

g. Stored Materials on Site

1.4.2 Quantities of Monthly Invoices and Supporting Forms

Forms will be furnished by the Contracting Officer. Requests for payment shall be processed in accordance with "FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts." Monthly invoices and supporting forms for work performed through the anniversary award date of the contract shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days of the date of invoice (e.g., contract award date is the 7th of the month, the date of each monthly invoice shall be the 7th and the invoice shall be submitted by the 12th of the month) in the following quantities:

a. Contractor's invoice - Original and five copies

b. Contractor's monthly estimate - Original and two copies shall be required on jobs where there is a schedule of prices

c. Updated submittal register - Two copies

d. Progress schedule - Two copies

e. Network mathematical analysis - Three copies

1.5 PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

Payments will be made on submission of itemized requests by the Contractor which comply with the requirements of this section, and will be subject to reduction for overpayments or increase for underpayments made on previous payments to the Contractor.

a. Basis for Contracting Officer's consideration to allow progress payment for material delivered on the site (but not installed) and for completed preparatory work, as authorized under FAR 52.232-5(b), shall be (1) major high cost items and (2) long lead special order items.

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Materials that will not be paid for prior to installation include, but are not limited to, bulk quantities such as nails, fasteners, conduits, gypsum board, etc. In the request for progress payment, such items shall be specifically identified in the Contractor's estimates of work submitted for the Contracting Officer's approval in accordance with paragraph entitled "Schedule of Prices" above. At the time of invoicing, the amount billed shall be supported by documents establishing its value.

1.5.1 Obligation of Government Payments

The obligation of the Government to make payments required under the provisions of this contract will, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be subject to reductions and/or suspensions permitted under the FAR and agency regulations including the following in accordance with "FAR 32.503-6:

a. Reasonable deductions due to defects in material or workmanship;

b. Claims which the Government may have against the Contractor under or in connection with this contract;

c. Unless otherwise adjusted, repayment to the Government upon demand for overpayments made to the Contractor; and

1.5.2 Payment for Materials Offsite

Payments may be made to the Contractor for materials stored off construction sites under the following conditions:

a. Conditions described in the paragraph entitled "Payments to the Contractor";

b. Material within a distance of 5 miles by streets and roads to the construction site;

c. Materials adequately insured and protected from theft and exposure;

d. Materials not susceptible to deterioration or physical damage in storage or in transit to the job site are acceptable for progress payments. Items such as steel, machinery, pipe and fittings, and electrical cable are acceptable; items such as gypsum wallboard, glass, insulation, and wall coverings are not;

e. Materials in transit to the job site or storage site are not acceptable for payment; and

f. Conditions specified in "FAR 52.232-5(b) Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts."

1.5.3 Payment for Materials On Site

Payment may be made for materials delivered to the site but not yet incorporated into the construction. Materials on site shall be listed as a separate item on he Contract Performance Statement. The value of the materials shall be supported by the Schedule of Prices and a separate list of all materials being invoiced shall be submitted with the invoice in the following format:

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MATERIAL ON MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL

SITE LAST RECEIVED CONSUMED ON

ITEM PERIOD + THIS PERIOD - THIS PERIOD = SITE

1.6 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS: WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

a. Whenever the Contractor submits a claim for equitable adjustment under any clause of this Contract which provides for equitable adjustment of the Contract, such claim shall include all types of adjustments in the total amounts to which the clause entitles the Contractor, including, but not limited to, adjustments arising out of delays or disruptions or both caused by such change.

b. Except as the parties may otherwise expressly agree, the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived (1) any adjustments to which it otherwise might be entitled under the clause where such claim fails to request such adjustments, and (2) any increase in the amount of equitable adjustments additional to those requested in its claim.

c. The Contractor agrees that, if required by the Contracting Officer, he will execute a release, in form and substance satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, as part of the supplemental agreement setting forth the aforesaid equitable adjustment. The Contractor further agrees that such release shall discharge the Government, its officers, agents and employees, from any further claims, including but not limited to, further claims arising out of delays or disruptions or both caused by the aforesaid change.

1.7 CHANGES ESTIMATES

In making all equitable adjustments under the Changes Clause, compensation for additions will be based upon estimated costs at the time the work is performed and credit for deductions will be based upon estimated costs at the time the Contract was made. In arriving at the amount of the change in price, if any, allowance may be made for profit overhead and general expenses, plant rental and other similar items.

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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00, "Submittal Procedures:"

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of contact personnel; G

1.2 Contractor Personnel Requirements

1.2.1 Subcontractors and Personnel

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.

1.2.2 Identification Badges

Identification badges, if required, will be furnished without charge.

Application for and use of badges will be as directed. Immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the Contracting Officer.

1.2.3 Subcontractor Special Requirements

1.2.3.1 Asbestos Containing Material

See Appendix A.

1.2.4 Contractor Personnel Requirements

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

1.2.5 Employment Restrictions

1.2.5.1 Personnel List

Submit for approval, at least 15 days prior to the desired date of entry, an original alphabetical list of personnel who require entry into Government property to perform work on the project. Furnish for each person:

a. Name

b. Date and place of birth

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c. Citizenship

d. Home address

e. Naturalization or Alien Registration number

The request for personnel passes shall be accompanied with the following certification:

"I hereby certify that all personnel on this list are either born U.S.

citizens, naturalized U.S. citizens with the naturalization number shown, or legal aliens with the alien registration number indicated."

Signature/Firm Name

1.2.5.2 Vehicle List

Submit an original list of Contractor vehicles to be utilized at the work site with the following information for each vehicle:

a. Make

b. Year

c. Model

d. License number

e. Registered owner

1.2.5.3 Control

Maintain strict accountability over passes. Immediately report to the source of issue, passes missing or lost and the circumstances. If the Contractor has another active contract or one commencing immediately, employees' names may be transferred from one contract to the other. Final payment will not be effected until employees are transferred to another contract or the records are cleared. Furnish a signed letter, countersigned by the source of issue, stating that passes have been turned in.

1.3 Supervision

Have at least one qualified supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual shall also have fluent English communication skills.

1.4 Preconstruction Conference

After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, and prosecution of the work.

Major subcontractors who will engage in the work shall also attend.

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1.5 Availability of CADD Drawing Files

After award and upon request, the electronic "Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)" drawing files will be made available to the Contractor for use in preparation of construction drawings and data related to the referenced contract subject to the following terms and conditions.

Data contained on these electronic files shall not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction drawings and data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the Contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The Contractor shall make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney's fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files.

These electronic CADD drawing files are not construction documents.

Differences may exist between the CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic CADD files, nor does it make representation to the compatibility of these files with the Contractors hardware or software. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished CADD files, the signed and sealed construction documents shall govern. The Contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these CADD files does not relieve the Contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project.

If the Contractor uses, duplicates and/or modifies these electronic CADD files for use in producing construction drawings and data related to this contract, all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates) shall be removed.

1.6 Electronic Mail (E-mail) Address

The Contractor shall establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments in Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the Contractor of access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as storms, terrorist threats, etc. Multiple email address will not be allowed.

It is the Contractor's responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office(s). The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this email address.

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