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STATEMENT OF WORK

REPLACE COOLING TOWER CONDENSER PUMP, B268

COLUMBUS AFB, MISSISSIPPI

23 May 2025

COLUMBUS AFB, MS PROJECT NUMBER:

TABLE OF CONTENTS (VERIFY CORRECT PAGE NUMBERS)

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS (VERIFY CORRECT PAGE NUMBERS)

NOMENCLATURE

1.1 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

1.2 BASIC TERMS

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

2.1 SUMMARY

2.2 BACKGROUND

2.3 SCOPE OF PROJECT

2.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

End of Description of Project

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SUMMARY

ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION

4.1 PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES

4.2 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION & COMPLETION

4.4 WORK BY GOVERNMENT

4.5 PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

4.6 WARRANTY

4.7 CONTRACTOR OFFICE

4.8 CONSTRUCTION SITES

4.9 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

4.10 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES AT JOB SITES

4.11 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

4.12 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

5.2 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

5.3 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

6.1 SAFETY AND HEALTH

6.2 GENERAL

6.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

6.4 PROJECT EXECUTION

6.5 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION/DISPOSAL

6.6 RECYCLING

6.7 PROHIBITED MATERIAL/ACTIONS

6.8 SPILLS AND CLEANUP

6.9 AIR CONSIDERATIONS

6.10 AFFIRMATIVE/GREEN PROCUREMENT/BIO-BASED/ENERGY

6.11 ASBESTOS/LEAD BASED PAINT

6.12 DRINKING WATER

6.13 EMS

6.14 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ARTIFACTS

6.15 NATURAL RESOURCES

6.16 NOISE

6.17 PESTICIDES/FERTILIZERS

6.18 STORM WATER PROTECTION

6.19 LEGAL AUTHORITY

NOMENCLATURE

1.1 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS

AF Air Force AFI Air Force Instruction AFM Air Force Manual AFUE Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency AHU Air Handling Unit ATFP Anti-terrorism/Force Protection BCE Base Civil Engineer CAD Computer Assisted (or Aided) Design CAFB Columbus Air Force Base CDs Construction Documents CEPM Civil Engineering Project Manager CES Civil Engineering Squadron cfm cubic feet per minute CFR Code of Federal Regulations CHW Chilled Water CMI 14CES Construction Manager Inspector CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer Representative Comm Communications CPM Contractor’s Project Manager CSS Contractor’s Site Superintendent DP Design Professional EMCS Energy Management & Control System EMI Electromagnetic Interference EPA Environmental Protection Agency ETL Engineering Technical Letter FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FCU Fan Coil Unit FM Factory Mutual

FOD Foreign Object Debris fps feet per second

ft. foot or feet GFCI Government Furnished Contractor Installed gpm gallons per minute Hazmat Hazardous Materials HMW Hazardous Material or Waste HTW Hazardous and Toxic Waste HVAC Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning NEC National Electrical Code NTP Notice to Proceed O&M Operation and Maintenance OSP Originally Specified Product PDF Portable Document Format PE Professional Engineer Ph Phase (electrical) PM Project Manager psi pounds per square inch QCP Quality Control Plan RFP Request for Proposal SOW Statement of Work TI Technical Instruction TL Technical Letter TM Technical Manual UFC Unified Facilities Criteria UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAV Variable Air Volume V Volts W Watts

COLUMBUS AFB, MS

1.2 BASIC TERMS

The following table provides many of the meanings of words or phrases commonly used in this document.

All directives, informative, etc. statements are directed to the Contractor even if the term “contractor” or the contractor name is not included (e.g. “Provide a nail.” is equivalent to “The contractor shall provide a nail.” And “remove” is equivalent to “The Contractor shall remove”). Also, the Contractor shall ably and competently execute all directives including all directly or indirectly related tasks required to safely and legally perform the directive (e.g. “remove debris from CAFB” includes “safe and legal removal, disposal and obtaining all necessary permits, etc.)

A device, equipment or system referred to in the singular (e.g. “the pump”, or “the system”) includes all related devices, elements and components required to Provide (see below in this table) that device, equipment, or system.

The Term Shall Mean (*=Shall in Addition Mean) Approved (by CAFB) *without waiving or suspending the full force of Contractor obligation to fulfill the CDs Aspect Distinct feature or element of the project CAFB Government contracting Authority on Columbus Air Force Base

Construction Documents

Drawings, specifications and their references including all Design Criteria and Design & Construction Requirements for this Project.

Contractor The Design-Build entity holding a current Government contract including all personnel in direct or indirect employ of same entity servicing same contract including partners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Design Professional (Abbreviated: DP) Professionals including Architects, Engineers and Landscape Architects licensed to practice in one or more states of the U.S.

Day Calendar day unless noted otherwise.

DP Licensed Design Professional fully responsible for all professional design on this project.

Engineer DP For example (e.g.) One among many possible examples Government Columbus Air Force Base Contracting Officer Including [Includes] Including, but not limited to [Includes, but is not limited to] Provide Furnish and install complete, functional, and ready for use without added government action Provision Furnishing & installation complete, functional, and ready for use without added government action Will, must, shall & similar Terms are mandatory directives whereby ‘Term’ = ‘Term + to CAFB satisfaction’ Work The whole or any part, product, system or subsystem of this project Replace Demolish and dispose of existing element. Provide new element of equal or greater value.

Review Review and, if and when acceptable to the government, approval Subcontractor Subcontractor and all personnel in Subcontractor’s direct or indirect employ on any given

Project including suppliers and manufacturers

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

2.1 SUMMARY

The Contractor must provide all, labor, material, equipment, and transportation required to replace a condenser pump circulating condenser water from the cooling towers supporting building 268 of Columbus AFB, MS. Perform all work according to the Statement of Work (SOW), the Project Image Document, and all related AF requirements and other codes and references.

2.2 BACKGROUND

The cooling towers at facility 268 are a critical component of Columbus AFB’s operations, providing evaporative cooling for HVAC operations. A centrifugal condenser pump moves water from the cooling tower systems to help cool equipment critical to the mission of Columbus AFB. Replacement of non-functional equipment is necessary to ensure mission continuity.

2.3 SCOPE OF PROJECT

The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks related to replacing the non-functioning condenser centrifugal pump connected to the cooling towers at facility 268:

2.3.1 Site Assessment and Preparation

1) Conduct a detailed inspection of the work site to verify all necessary information.

2.3.2 Removal of Existing

1) Remove the non-functioning centrifugal pump housing, pipe, and connections between the suction-side strainer assembly flange aligned horizontally and the discharge side balancing valve flange aligned vertically.

2.3.3 New Installation

1) Install new condenser pump with motor to match existing pump performance requirements and provide pipe and connections between the suction-side strainer assembly flange aligned horizontally and the discharge side balancing valve flange aligned vertically.

2) Install any ports or other equipment into new pipe and connections as necessary to match existing ports and equipment.

3) Performance requirements of the new pump should match to those of the currently installed Bell & Gossett Series: HSC3, Model: 8x10x17S, particularly the 1200 US gpm flow rate and 80 ft head.

2.3.4 Inspection and Testing

1) Test the system prior to installation to ensure the system will hold pressure and that welding was properly conducted.

2) Ensure there are no leaks in the repaired system.

3) Provide a test and balance of the system after installation.

2.3.5 Post-Work Cleanup

1) Remove any remaining construction debris, tools, and equipment from the site.

2) Properly dispose of all waste materials in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

3) Clean any surfaces affected by the work, ensuring that the site is left in a neat and safe condition.

2.3.6 Post-Work Documentation

1) Provide a report documenting the work completed, including any issues encountered during the work, operations and maintenance manuals for any equipment installed, and any warranty documentation.

2) Supply recommendations for ongoing maintenance or monitoring as required.

3) At the conclusion of the project the Contractor will be responsible to comply with and furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) the DD Form 1354, “TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY REAL PROPERTY”, indicating all costs and quantity data of materials and systems furnished and installed. A draft of a DD 1354 showing a list of items for which the costs and quantity data is required will be furnished to the Contractor. The completed DD 1354 will be turned into the CO on the date of final inspection. DD Form 1354 itself will be provided by the CO.

2.3.7 Safety and Compliance

1) Comply with all relevant military, environmental, and safety regulations throughout the project.

2.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS

The Government will not furnish any equipment or materials. The Contractor must provide all material and equipment denoted herein or needed for a complete, functional and watertight product.

2.5 CONTROLLED AREA

2.5.1 This work area is not a Controlled Area.

2.6 SALVAGE

2.6.1 The Government will salvage the motor of the existing non-functioning pump before installation of the new pump.

End of Description of Project

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SUMMARY

3.1.1. Design Submittals are not required for this project.

3.1.2. A Project Image Document submitted with this SOW will contain images of the non-functioning pump and section of pipe and connections to be replaced.

3.1.3. Verify constructability and suitability of Concept Design and SOW. Contractor shall field-verify all information related to existing conditions including dimensions, calculations and code requirements for all elements of work. The Contractor is responsible for all remaining design to provide Construction Documents that are in accordance with both statement and intent of SOW and Concept Design Drawings and are acceptable to the Government.

End of Design Requirements

ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION

4.1 PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES

4.1.1 One week prior to the start of work under this contract, Contractor must submit in writing to the CO for review and possible approval the names and credentials of Contractor Project Manager, Contractor Site Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager. Subsequent proposed changes of approved personnel must be submitted in writing to and receive prior approval from the CO before working on the project. Each of these personnel may upon CO approval hold additional onsite duties which must not diminish their required performance. Contractor must demonstrate to the Government’s satisfaction that proposed personnel exceed education, technical and experience levels of personnel described in this Contract including the following:

1) Contractor Project Manager (CPM) - Provide management of the prime contract to include subcontract purchasing and administration, review of material submittals and shop drawings. CPM must have full authority to develop cost proposals, negotiate with Government and subcontractors, sign awards and modifications, supervise project superintendents, attend weekly CO/CE/PM Contractor status meetings as well as pre-performance site visits, pre-final and final inspections.

The CPM must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience as primary contract manager or equivalent experience as a primary estimator and negotiator with a contracting firm engaged in similar multi-discipline commercial construction projects. CPM must also have not less than 5 years’ experience managing subcontractors.

2) Contractor Site Superintendent (CSS) - Provide on-site construction superintendent(s) to oversee all work under this contract. Site supervision must be daily (constant throughout each day) and includes submission of detailed weekly progress reports, scheduling and coordination of subcontractors and material suppliers, and attendance at all construction progress meetings, CO site visits, and pre-final and final inspections. Superintendents must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience as a project superintendent (exclusive of time employed as a tradesman or working foreman) for a general contracting firm overseeing one or more multi-discipline commercial construction projects. The superintendent must be available within 15 minutes during all normal working hours, except for such incidental errands as required by his duties. The superintendent must be responsible for the proper coordination and timeliness of the work, and for the proper workmanship of all trades; therefore, his absence from the project site without a suitable substitute Contractor representative must be considered as damaging to the Government.

3) Quality Control Manager (QCM) - Provide quality control management for the project. QCM must continually (constant throughout each day) ensure full compliance with all safety requirements, verification that work and materials in place and stored on site are in accordance with the approved construction documents, shop drawings and material submittals. QCM must submit daily status reports recording activities at each project site, prepare and coordinate material submittal sheets and shop drawing submittals, schedule and coordinate testing procedures, prepare quality control reports for construction progress and other required meetings, and attend all pre-final and final inspections. QCM must have a minimum of five years’ experience in Quality Control Management of multidiscipline construction projects.

4.1.2 Contractor must have additional personnel including management, technical, service, labor or subcontractor, available as necessary to fulfill all construction contract requirements. The Government may restrict employment under this contract of any personnel identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, well-being, or operational mission of CAFB and its population.

4.1.3 The contractor must be available by telephone 24-hours a day, 7-days a week and upon 15 minutes’ notice during normal duty hours and 30 minutes’ notice during non-duty hours must meet the CO at a CO designated location.

4.2 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION & COMPLETION

4.2.1 The Contractor must start various construction phases at times specified by CO issued Notice(s) to Proceed (NTP), prosecute the work, and complete the entire work within the Period of Performance.

4.2.2 Contractor must provide a Submittal Log (Schedule of Material Submittals), Progress Schedules, Progress reports and Status Reports.

1) Submittal Log: See Material Submittals

2) Progress Schedule: (AF Form 3064) Submit the progress schedule to the CO within 10 days after contract award, unless otherwise specified by the CO.

3) Status Reports: Submit to the CO daily reports of the work status. In each report, list the tasks accomplished for that day, any deliveries received, equipment currently on-site, weather conditions for that day, and number of personnel working on each area listed by trade. Photos may be included.

4.2.3 Period of Performance: Is the period between the issuance of the NTP and the time all construction is complete, including all punch list items, and final inspection is approved by the Government. The total Period of Performance for this project is 30 days from being material complete.

4.2.4 Contract Completion: At contract conclusion, vacate all work areas, including: Contractor offices, storage and staging areas, and individual work sites. Restore these areas to their condition prior to Contractor occupancy.

4.2.5 Coordination and Project Conditions: Schedule and manage submittals, materials, products, equipment, manpower, etc. to control all parts of the work efficiently and orderly.

4.3 SCHEDULING

4.3.1 The Contractor must coordinate all work schedules and manage progress of work with the CO and CEPM prior to start of work. Weekly progress meetings will be conducted with the CO, CMI, and Contractor’s team which may require corporate management representation at CAFB discretion.

4.3.2 The Contractor must schedule all work. Performance periods must not be established or extended to accommodate insufficient personnel resources. Contractor will not move crews on and off the project while making minimal progress on concurrent projects as this must be construed as having an inadequate work force to fulfill the contract requirements. Contractor’s CPM and CSS must not change more than two (2) times during project construction as this would demonstrate an inadequate management force to fulfill contract requirements.

4.3.3 Before construction begins, Contractor must agree with CO on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and buildings; materials and equipment storage space; delivery of materials and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. Contractor may be required to revise the CD work-phasing schedule.

4.3.4 Interference and inconvenience to Government operations and personnel caused by project work including use and delivery of materials, tools and equipment must be kept to a minimum.

4.3.5 The Government may require that work, so far as practicable, be done in separate phases. Each phase may relate to a different occupied or unoccupied area, in which work in one area must be completed before work in another area may begin. Phased work areas must be clearly delineated and annotated in the CDs.

4.3.6 Hours of Work: Normal work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4:15pm excepting days observed as Federal Holidays as listed below:

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday in January President’s Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth Day 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

1) Observe Saturday holidays the preceding Friday. Observe Sunday holidays the succeeding Monday.

2) For weekend, after hours, or holiday work, submit a 72 hour advance written request to the CO, describing dates, locations, and types of work. CAFB has the right to approve or deny the request.

Work in CAFB occupied areas during extra-normal work hours require AF escorts in the occupied areas. Modification to contract sum or period of performance will not be allowed.

3) The Government’s request for Contractor to work outside of the normal duty hours must be justification for modification to contract sum or period of performance.

4.3.7 If CAFB observes an unscheduled holiday, participates in training exercises, etc. Contractor may be prohibited from working for part or the whole of a day. 14CES does not know how many or when these activities might be scheduled but anticipate not less than two per year. CMI will allow additional contract time for these disruptions. Zero-cost modification to period of performance will be allowed.

4.3.8 Material Approval Submittal: The CO will provide Contractor with MAS form template. Each MAS form must be attached to one and only one submittal item. Multiple submittal items on a single MAS form will be rejected without review. The MAS “Submission Number” must be the same as its corresponding “Item No.” in the Submittal Log. Each submittal must reference the specifications paragraph or the drawing sheet number where the submittal is required. Clearly mark an MAS form “DEVIATION” for any whole system or any part thereof to which the Deviation applies. The Deviation must be reviewed by the CEPM.

4.3.9 Re-Submittals: Resubmitted MAS forms must bear the original “submission number” with an alphabetic suffix (sequenced for multiple re-submittals). Identify all changes made since the previous submission. Allow fourteen (14) days for Government review excluding delivery time from and to Contractor.

4.3.10 Manufacturers Information: For each manufactured product provided in this Project, submit three copies of all manufacturers’ printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, adjusting, finishing, and usage to the Government. Submit three copies to the CO of any manufacturer’s field report within 30 days of manufacturer’s field visit and observations.

4.3.11 DD Form 1354: Contractor must submit a completed DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property to the CO prior to final punch-walk.

4.4 WORK BY GOVERNMENT

4.4.1 The Government reserves the right to accomplish work using Government or Contractor work forces other than those contracted for the Project, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and so doing will not breach or otherwise violate the Project contract. The Contractor may be required to coordinate work with one or more other Contractors to complete the Project.

4.4.2 Contractor must bear responsibility for any existing Government material or equipment to be removed and reinstalled. Contractor must protect against damage or loss any Government equipment remaining at construction sites. Government equipment damaged or lost while stored or moved by Contractor must be replaced by Contractor with equal or better equipment.

4.5 PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

4.5.1 The Contractor may request in writing a pre-final inspection purposed to obtain Government assistance in identifying potential problems prior to final inspection. However, any discrepancies (punch list items) identified at the pre-final inspection shall be completed before the final inspection. The Contractor shall schedule the pre-final inspection at least ten (5) days before the final inspection.

4.5.2 If the Contractor does not request a pre-final inspection, the Contractor must schedule final inspection NOT LATER than 10 calendar days prior to the contract completion date unless precluded by Government scheduling problems. Before requesting final inspection, Contractor must submit to the CO project close-out documents including: hard-copy and digital copies (delivered via DoD SAFE) as-built drawings, all test and recycling reports, O&M manuals, DD1354 package, and a quality control (QC) report signed by his Quality Control Manager (QCM) listing any discrepancies. Contractor must submit a written request for final inspection to the CO a minimum of 36 hours prior to the requested inspection date. The request must include certification that Work is complete according to the CDs and ready for CO review. If the CO approves the request, Submit final Payment Application identifying total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments and payment remaining due.

4.5.3 The QCM, Contractor’s superintendent, and CO will conduct the final inspection. Contractor and subcontractors must correct discrepancies and punch-list items within the time limit specified by the CO.

In undertaking a final inspection, if the Government determines the project unsuitable for final inspection, the CO will end the inspection, and not less than 24-hours must pass before the final is rescheduled. If, due to one or more such terminations, the actual final inspection date is later than the contract completion date, Liquidated Damages (LDs) may be assessed before the rescheduled “final” inspection. Contractor must submit each request for rescheduled final inspection in writing to the CO.

4.5.4 The CMI and CEPM are the designated representatives of the CO for the purpose of technical surveillance of workmanship and inspection of materials for work performed under this contract. This designation in no way authorizes anyone other than the CO to obligate the government to changes in the terms of the contract. All field changes must be approved by the CO prior to accomplishment.

Government inspections or related comments neither constitute QC nor in any way either substitute or supplement Contractor’s QCM responsibility. CMI will conduct inspections, but only the CO may authorize final acceptance.

4.6 WARRANTY

4.6.1 Minimum Installer Qualifications: Prerequisite to all warranty and required on every aspect of this project are demonstrated Minimum Installer Qualifications including: manufacturer certification (if required by manufacturer’s warranty) that the installer is qualified to perform the work specified.

4.6.2 Standard Warranty: Provide a materials and workmanship warranty for all work for not less than one year from time of total project acceptance by the government.

4.6.3 Exceptions to Standard Warranty: Where this SOW requires longer warranties for one or more products or systems, the extended warranties will supersede the Standard Warranty, but in no case will any item in the project be warranted for less than the Standard Warranty. Whenever products or systems offer a warranty greater than the Standard Warranty, Contractor must pass the greater warranty in full to the Government.

4.6.4 Contractor and Subcontractors must perform any warranty related work according to all manufacturer specifications and recommendations so as not to reduce or void any warranty. Contractor must transfer all manufacturer warranties to the Government on a submittal AF Form 3000 prior to project closeout.

4.6.5 Emergency Repair: Failure of any mission essential work under warranty constitutes an emergency, and Contractor must complete corrective repair(s) not later than a date to be established by the CO. If not responsive in a timely manner, Contractor may be charged for Government to complete repairs.

4.6.6 Non-Emergency Repair: Contractor must respond within 48-hours and effect corrective action in such timely manner as to minimize down-time and mediate inconvenience to any CAFB employees.

CO’s determination of appropriate time to complete repair(s) governs.

4.6.7 Contractor Non-Responsiveness: If Contractor fails to respond to notifications, the CO will find repair methods and seek restitution through legal means, including through Contractor bonding agents.

4.7 CONTRACTOR OFFICE

4.7.1 No Contractor Office will be provided during the performance of this project.

4.8 CONSTRUCTION SITES

4.8.1 Temporary Power: Provide all necessary electrical connections including temporary transformers, utility poles, cable, weather-heads, panels, and any other electrical items needed for construction. Final electrical hookup must be done after approval of the Contracting Officer, and with a minimum written twenty-one (21)-day notification of hookup. All electrical work must conform to the latest editions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Any hookups to the exterior electrical system (anything outside building demarcations) will be done by or under the inspection 4-County. Requests for any exterior work must be submitted to the 14CES Electrical COR not less than 21-days in advance. Holidays are not included in the 21-days.

4.8.2 Neat and Orderly: Maintain construction sites neat, clean, and orderly. At each day’s end collect job site debris, waste, and rubbish, and dispose of properly and remove tools and equipment from passageways. Do not leave or enclose debris, waste or rubbish in pipe chases, plenums, attics, or other closed or remote spaces. Contain dust within project site (plastic barriers) and prevent it from moving into occupied areas. Broom and vacuum interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and keep dust away from finishes. Contractor must bear final clean-up costs. At end of project, return all construction-affected non-project elements to original condition (including accesses, grass, dirt, sprinkler systems, etc.).

4.8.3 Prevent pests and insects from entering the building renovation areas. Keep all facilities, equipment, and vehicles fully serviced and usable. Immediately remove from site rusted, broken, torn, bent, or otherwise objectionable elements, equipment, material, dumpsters or vehicles. Only normal operator maintenance on Contractor vehicles is allowed on site. Maintain trees and shrubs trimmed, grass regularly mowed and other ground cover not exceeding 4” in height. Clippings or mowing debris must not at any time be allowed to accumulate. If the CO determines the site is unsafe due to clutter or debris, the CO may immediately halt construction and the site must be cleaned by Contractor without delay to the project deadline.

4.8.4 Parking: As approved by the CMI, locate temporary Contractor parking and restrict construction parking to these areas only. Do not allow heavy vehicles, construction equipment or staging in parking areas. Keep parking areas free from mud, dirt, snow, ice, etc. Repair damaged paving including air breaks, potholes, low areas, standing water and other deficiencies, to maintain paving and drainage in their original condition. Repair all adjacent areas damaged by use of parking, to their original condition.

4.8.5 Noise Control: Contractor must comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control. The Government may require that operations that generate excessive noise be scheduled at other than standard work hours.

4.8.6 Site Storage: As approved by the CMI, locate an exterior area to store all equipment and supplies in a manner that precludes theft or damage of any kind (including mechanical and climatic). Stored materials must be sorted, separated and neatly stacked to protect materials from wind, rain, and contact with ground. Provide adequate lighting for inspection of materials and products. Equipment and vehicles must be located in one area of the site. Contractor must provide a new six-foot high chain-link security fence (and an optional top outrigger of three-strand barbed wire) with vehicular and pedestrian gate(s) with locks. Keep vegetation clear from the fence at all times.

4.8.7 Dumpsters: Trash, debris or other refuse within the work areas must not be visible, but must be fully placed into (never overflowing) approved dumpsters or other manufactured disposal receptacles.

Place receptacles within work areas, inconspicuous from the main roads, as approved by the CMI.

Refuse from the project must not be dumped into government dumpsters. Construction refuse found in government dumpsters must immediately be removed either by Contractor or by the CAFB at Contractor’s expense as directed by the CO. Before the end of project and prior to final inspection, the receptacles must be removed by Contractor who must restore exposed dumpster-covered surfaces to equal or exceed their original condition.

4.8.8 Hauling Trash and Debris: Contractor must dispose of all trash and debris via sanitary landfill or other approved method conforming to all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. All refuse removal trucks must be covered and secured prior to leaving job sites. If any materials fall from the trucks, they must be stopped and reloaded to prevent falling debris. Contractor must bear all liability for any damage or injury resulting from falling debris. Certified dump tickets, including cost, for all waste disposals marked with the project number must be submitted to the CO for all waste disposals.

4.8.9 Access and Haul Routes: Propose and obtain prior CO approval for hauling and site access thoroughfares and confine construction traffic to these routes. Provide traffic control at CO designated areas of haul routes to minimize interference with normal CAFB traffic. Off-site streets and parking lots soiled by mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills caused by Contractor must be cleaned off the same day. Keep parking aprons used as access to work or staging areas clean and clear of all foreign objects and debris at all times.

4.8.10 Vehicular Access: Build any necessary temporary all-weather access roads from existing pavement to serve construction areas, of width and load bearing capacity to provide unimpeded construction traffic with prior approval of the CO. Provide and maintain 20 foot wide driveways with unimpeded access to fire hydrants, control valves and for emergency vehicles. Remove mud from vehicles before they enter paved areas.

4.8.11 Trees, Shrubs, and Hedges and other Plants: Provide barriers to prevent injury to any plant not designated for removal within or near the project site or haul routes. Do not fasten ropes or cables to any existing trees. Vehicles or equipment must never be driven or parked within the drip line of any tree.

Obtain written approval from the CO before removing or pruning any plant. Smaller plants including shrubs, hedges or trees damaged during construction, must be replaced with plants of equal size, type, and value with a one-year warranty at no expense to the Government. Larger trees damaged during construction must be recompensed with a number of smaller trees with an aggregate area of noon-shade equal to the larger tree. Damaged or destroyed plants must be replaced between 1 November and 1 April.

The Contractor must immediately notify the CO when any utility line is damaged. The Contractor must immediately notify the fire department if any gas line is broken or damaged.

4.9 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

4.9.1 All Contractor-supplied equipment is the sole responsibility of Contractor. The Government is not liable for theft, vandalism, or damage to any Contractor supplies or equipment on CAFB. Secure and protect all materials and equipment from damage. Do not leave equipment unattended anywhere on

CAFB.

4.9.2 Equipment and Vehicles: Those used on base must be safe and in good operating condition. The CMI may at any time inspect and reject any on-base equipment they consider unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for work. Immediately notify the CO of broken-down Contractor equipment on CAFB. Move broken down equipment to a CO-designated location within 24-hours. Keep any construction equipment with metal wheels or tracks (i.e. roller, excavator etc.) off CAFB paved areas.

All equipment must be trailer hauled to and from construction sites. Prevent loading pavement beyond design capacity which is greater than or equal to the legal capacity of local roads accessing CAFB.

4.10 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES AT JOB SITES

4.10.1 Water: Subject to available supply, the Government, without charge to Contractor will from existing outlets and supplies furnish reasonable amounts of potable water. Conserve water. Provide temporary pipe insulation to prevent freezing. The Contractor, at its own expense, must install and maintain necessary temporary connections and distribution lines and must remove the connections and lines prior to final acceptance of construction. Water services may not be available at or adjacent to Contractor’s staging, storage or office areas, but may be obtained from an outlet as designated by the Contracting Officer.

4.10.2 Electricity: Exterior supply is available subject to approval from 14CES Electrical COR. Request hookups to exterior electricity not less than 21-days in advance. Costs will be negotiated with the CO.

Electricity from interior outlets and supplies are available without cost. Do not disrupt CAFB service without prior CO approval. With CO approval, Contractor must, at its own expense, install and maintain temporary connections and distribution lines and must remove the connections and lines prior to final acceptance of construction. Do not use permanent convenience receptacles during construction.

4.10.3 Sanitary Provisions: Contractor must, at its expense, provide and maintain temporary facilities and necessary appurtenances and must remove same prior to final acceptance.

4.11 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

4.11.1 Temporary Electric Wiring: must meet the requirements as established below and must be installed, maintained, and removed by Contractor at no expense to the Government. Skilled electrical tradesman must accomplish work. Do not disrupt any CAFB use of service without prior CO approval.

4.11.2 Temporary Power and Lighting: Contractor must provide construction power according to the safety requirements of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70. Enforce all electrical safety requirements for subcontractor work. All 15 and 20-Amp outlets not part of the permanent building or structure wiring, must have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFI) for personnel protection. GFI must be provided for extension cords and for all permanent receptacles that are not properly grounded. Provide and maintain construction lighting of not less than 2 watts/ft2, exterior staging and storage lighting of not less than 1 fc, and after-dark interior lighting of not less than 0.25 fc. Do not use permanent building lighting during construction.

4.11.3 Heating and Cooling: Provide and maintain heating and cooling devices needed to maintain construction operations. Provide these devices with regular preventative maintenance including new filters, lubrication, and parts replacement. Maintain a maximum ambient temperature of 80ºF and a minimum ambient temperature of 55ºF where construction is in progress.

4.11.4 Construction Tools and Equipment: Superseding other requirements, temporary wiring conductors installed for operation of construction tools and equipment must be either Type TW or THW contained in metal raceways or must be hard usage or extra hard usage multi-conductor cord. Temporary wiring must be secured in a workmanlike manner above the ground or floor without obstructing movement of personnel or equipment. Open wiring may only be used outside of building and according to the provisions of the National Electrical Code.

4.11.5 Removal Prior to Substantial Completion: Remove temporary utilities, equipment, facilities, and materials, prior to final inspection. Remove underground installations to a minimum depth of 2 feet. Grade site as required. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary work. Restore to original condition existing and permanent facilities used during construction.

4.12 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY

4.12.1 Security Program: Protect Work, including construction site, construction office and all construction material, tools and equipment, from damage, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry until project is turned over complete to the Government. Submit a construction security program coordinated with CAFB’s existing security services, and obtain CO approval for project mobilization. Maintain program throughout construction until CAFB occupancy.

4.12.2 Entry Control: Restrict entry of persons and vehicles into Project site(s) to authorized persons with proper identification. Coordinate access control with CAFB security forces.

4.12.3 Barriers: Provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations and demolition.

4.12.4 Use of Electromagnetic Emission Devices: Electromagnetic emission devices include:

radio/RADAR transmitters, navigational aids, instrumentation’s, signaling, intrusion detection and identification devices, mobile and fixed business radio communication equipment, and Military Affiliate Radio Station (MARS), Citizen Band (CB) and amateur radio stations. Contractor must comply with the AFMTC Regulation Sup 1 to AFR 700-14 which is available for inspection at the Network Control Center, Bldg. 932, CAFB, MS.

4.12.5 Historical and Archeological Finds: Contractor must carefully preserve all items having any apparent historical or archeological interest, which are discovered in the course of any construction activities. Contractor must cordon off the discovered items from further disturbance and must immediately report the find to the CO so that the proper authorities may be notified. Any items of value or interest will be considered property of CAFB.

4.12.6 Airfield Requirements:

Contractor must contact 14 Civil Engineering Squadron, Columbus AFB, or Base Operations for construction restrictions involving the flight line, taxiway and runway areas and must comply with AFI 13-213.

Two-way radio contact on VHF Radio is required for all vehicles, equipment and personnel working on the flight line, taxiways and runways. The Government will provide radios when they are required.

4.12.7 Contractor Restrictions:

1) Unauthorized Reconnaissance: Contractor access to areas outside of the immediate work area (excluding restrooms near the work site, public eating facilities, direct haul and access routes, CO and CMI, and points of supply and storage) is prohibited. Persons engaged in unauthorized reconnaissance of other Contractor or government activity will be referred to the CO for disposition.

2) Cameras: Cameras and photographing are forbidden on CAFB except by prior written approval of the CO.

3) Contractor Parking: Contractor and Subcontractor vehicles must not be parked on grass surfaces at any time. In addition, vehicles may not be driven over grass surfaces, unless indicated during site visit or specifically approved by the CO.

4) Elevators: Contractor may not use elevators for any reason without prior approval of the CO.

5) Toilet Facilities: Contractor personnel will not use building facilities.

6) Smoking in AETC Facilities: The Base Commander has placed restrictions on smoking of tobacco products in AETC facilities. All Contractor and Subcontractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, and its AETC supplement 1, outline the procedures used by the Commander to control smoking in AETC facilities.

End of Administration of Construction

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

5.1.1 The Contractor is responsible for project quality control, from design through completion. The Contractor must provide and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Program to ensure that all materials and workmanship thoroughly comply with the CDs. CAFB inspections do not constitute de facto quality control for Contractor on this project. The QCP includes:

1) Monitor suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to ensure specified construction quality.

2) Ensure all completed new construction is protected from damage, deterioration or degradation of any kind.

3) Thorough compliance with manufacturers' instructions and tolerances (if manufacturers' instructions or tolerances conflict with Contract Documents, obtain CO clarification before proceeding).

4) Application of more stringent standards, tolerances and codes, whenever two or more disagree.

5) Verify work is performed only by personnel qualified to produce the specified quality.

6) Verify field measurements exactly correspond to CDs, Shop Drawings or manufacturer instructions.

7) Verify connections and use anchors designed to withstand stresses, vibration, distortion, or disfigurement.

8) Prevent the accumulation of product fabrication and installation tolerances.

9) Monitor and adjust product dimensions and positioning before securing in place.

5.1.2 The QCP must incorporate both acceptable work quality and government inspections. The Contractor must inspect and document all work quality compared to the minimum standards.

Documentation must include completion and submittal of a “Contractor’s Quality Control Report (QCR) Daily Log of Construction – Military” to the CE Inspector each day. QCP standards and reference actions include:

1) Comply with related association, trade, or other consensus standard for products or workmanship, unless applicable codes are more stringent.

2) Conformance to reference standards whose issue dates precede the final Contract Documents date unless code sets a specific date.

3) Obtaining copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

4) If specified reference standards conflict with CDs, obtain CO clarification before proceeding.

5) Corrective Actions for Defects in the Work including:

• Replace the Work, or portions of the Work, not conforming to specified requirements. The Work or portions of the Work will both be referred to as “Work” or “the Work”.

• If, in the opinion of the CMI, it is not practical to remove and replace the Work, the defective Work may remain, but the CO will direct an appropriate remedy or determine a payment adjustment.

• The authority of the Government to assess the defect and determine payment adjustment(s) is final.

6) Rejected Products: Payment will not be made for rejected products for any of the following:

• Products wasted or disposed of in an unacceptable manner.

• Products determined as unacceptable before or after placement.

• Products not completely unloaded from the transporting vehicle.

• Products placed beyond the lines and levels of the required Work.

• Products remaining at work site(s) after completion of the Work.

• Loading, hauling, and disposing of rejected products.

5.1.3 Quality Control Manager QCM: The Quality Control Manager must direct Contractor’s QCP and must be responsible for plan administration and inspection of work. The QCM must during normal duty hours be available to meet with the CO upon 15 minutes notification at a location selected by the CO.

5.2 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

Provide products suitable for intended use from qualified manufacturers. Provide products of each type by a single manufacturer unless specified otherwise. Do not use materials or equipment removed from existing premises, unless specifically allowed by the Contract Documents. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacturer for components being replaced.

5.2.1 Delivery, Storage and Handling: Transport, protect, handle and store products according to manufacturer's instructions. Product seals and labels must be intact, visible and legible at all times.

Inspect shipments to ensure that products are undamaged and comply with CD requirements. Keep all products away from contact with the ground. Protect products from any form of soiling, disfigurement, damage, condensation and degradation to products before and after installation. Arrange stored products to permit access for inspection.

5.2.2 Substitutions: Substitutions may be considered when an Originally Specified Product (OSP) becomes unavailable through no fault of the Contractor. Provide a substitution request in report form on Contractor company letterhead including, to the CEPM’s satisfaction, all information necessary to substantiate compliance of proposed Substitution with the CDs. The cover page of a substitution request must have been reviewed by and bear approval seal and signature of the Contractor. Substitution requests must neither have the appearance of nor be attached to any Material Submittal or Shop Drawing. Using Submittal forms or process to obtain approval for substitutions will be viewed as an attempt to defraud the Government.

5.2.3 A substitution request represents that Contractor: warrants that the proposed substitution meets or exceeds the OSP quality; will provide an equal or better warranty for the substitution than for the OSP;

will make changes to other Work necessary to accommodate the substitution and that those changes will not reduce the quality of the whole or any part of the Project; will revise Construction Documents (As- Builts) as necessary; waives claims for any additional costs or time extension arising from incorporation of the substitution into the Project; will reimburse Government for review or redesign services associated with re-approval by authorities.

5.2.4 Substitution Request Procedure: Submit three copies of Substitution Request for review by the CEPM. Limit each request to one proposed Substitution. Submit Shop Drawings, Product Data, and certified test results attesting to the proposed product equivalence. Burden of proof is on Contractor. The CO will notify Contractor in writing of decision to accept or reject the request. If rejected, Contractor may propose another substitution.

5.3 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

5.3.1 Final Cleaning: Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the site.

5.3.2 Maintenance Service: Specify that: Service and maintenance must be furnished during warranty periods; System components must be examined at a frequency consistent with reliable operation and be cleaned, adjusted and lubricated as required; Parts must be repaired or replaced whenever required; Only parts produced by the original component manufacturer must be used; and Maintenance service must not be assigned or transferred to any agent or Subcontractor without prior written consent of the CO.

End of Quality Requirements

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

6.1 SAFETY AND HEALTH

6.1.1 Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor bears full responsibility and liability for compliance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and applicable state and local safety and health regulations for this Project and holds the Government harmless for any Contractor action resulting in illness, injury, or death. The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring the safety of all Contractor and non-contractor personnel whenever and wherever present on CAFB. Additional safety and health requirements stated or implied in this SOW apply to Contractor work that could affect non-contractor personnel at CAFB.

6.1.2 Applicable Publications: The publications listed below form a part of these Base Standards to the extent referenced herein or in the Project scope. The publications are referred to by basic designation only. Wherever listed publications are applicable, the Contractor must comply with the latest extant publication.

1) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

• OSHA General industry Safety and…