Attach 1 - SOW Marquee Sign.pdf

ABBREVIATED STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

INSTALL MARQUEE SIGN AT SOUTH GATE

PROJECT # 1106250

April 2021

PREPARED BY:

17TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON (AETC)

460 E. KEARNEY BOULEVARD

GOODFELLOW AFB, TX 76908-4104

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Statement of Work (SOW)

Part 1 – Scope of Work SOW - 03

Part 2 – Products SOW - 8

Part 3 – Execution SOW - 8

Part 4 – Utility Outages and Special Conditions SOW - 8

Part 5 – Environmental Requirements SOW - 9

Part 6 – Site Maintenance and Cleanup SOW - 13

Part 7 – Energy Conservation SOW - 13

Part 8 – Responsibility SOW - 14

Part 9 – Storage and Parking SOW - 14

Part 10 – Completion of Work SOW - 14

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

INSTALL ELECTRONIC MARQUEE AT SOUTH GATE

PART 1.0 – SCOPE OF WORK:

1.1 GENERAL:

The work to be performed under this contract and in accordance with this Statement of Work shall consist of furnishing all necessary parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for providing all work shown on the drawings, Technical Exhibits, statement of work, and all applicable codes, regulations, standards and criteria in effect at the date of solicitation. The work includes providing base, electrical, and communication for the Marquee Sign.

In the interest occupational safety and health, the work shall be performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23. If any departure from the SOW are deemed necessary by the Contractor, details of such departures and the reasons therefore shall be submitted as soon as possible to the Contracting Officer, or designated representative for action. No such departures shall be made without prior approval of the Contracting Officer, or designated representative.

1.2 DEMOLITION PLAN:

Not applicable.

1.3 LOCATION:

Goodfellow Air Force Base is located in Tom Green County, on the southeast side of San Angelo, TX. Work location is at South Gate. See haul route on drawings.

1.3.1 CONSTRUCTION SITE LOCATION AND ROUTE:

Marquee Sign location is at South gate, right side after base gate entrance.

1.3.2 TRAFFIC:

The Contractor shall conduct operations with minimum interference to travel ways. Do not close or obstruct roadways, parking areas, driveways, and/or sidewalks without written approval from the Contracting Officer.

1.4 WORK AND MECHANICS:

The work for this project shall be executed in the best and most workmanlike manner, by qualified and efficient tradesmen, skilled in their respective trades.

Only certified journeymen in each respective trade, or apprentices under the direct supervision of certified journeymen, shall be permitted on this project. All trades shall coordinate their work with that of other trades. The Contractor shall coordinate and perform all operations in a manner that will result in a professional and expeditiously completed project. Work and materials shall comply with this Statement of Work and the editions in effect at the time of this solicitation for all applicable criteria, regulations, guidelines and codes, all of which are made a part thereof.

1.5 PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

The Contractor shall have NINETY (90) calendar days to build/install Marquee Sign.

1.6 WORK SCHEDULE:

Workdays shall be from 0730 to 1630, Monday thru Friday; no weekend work allowed unless approved by the Contracting Officer. If weekend work is required Contractor shall submit request in writing to Contracting Office a minimum of 72 hours in advance. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Contracting Officer fourteen (14) calendar days lead time for work schedule.

1.7 WORK AREA ACCESS:

Government escorts are not needed in this area.

1.8 WARRANTY:

One year standard warranty is requested from Contractor on this job. Five years warranty is required for marquee sign, and control center equipment to cover defects in materials and workmanship.

1.9 REFERENCES:

All publications listed herein shall be the most current editions in effect at the time of solicitation and form a part of this Statement of Work. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only and include the following:

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications: ASTM B221 - Aluminum Alloy Extruded Bar, Rod, Wire, Shape, and Tube.

B. National Electrical Code.

C. Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).

D. Federal Communications Commission, Part 15 Rules & Regulations.

E. UL and C-UL Standard for Electric Signs

F. GAFB INSTRUCTION

GAFBI 31-102 Installation Security Instruction

G. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (UBC)

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HEALTH AND SAFETY MANUAL

EM 385-1-1

H. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

OSHA STD 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 OSHA STD 29 CFR 1910.252 Welding, Cutting and Brazing (General Requirements)

1.10 SUBMITTALS:

The Contractor shall provide submittals in the form of manufacturer’s data, and certificates of compliance for all items per the attached AF Form 66. The Contractor will not be permitted to perform any work on site without approved submittals. The submittals listed on the attached AF Form 66 shall be required and shall be submitted for Government Approved (GA) or For Information Only (FIO). Use AF Form 3000 to process submittals. Submit four copies of submittals to Contracting Officer. Execute DD Form 1354 Checklist and submit to Contracting Officer before final payment is issued.

1.10.1 WORK PLAN:

The Contractor shall submit in writing his detailed and facility specific plans for accomplishment of all work. The procedures shall provide for safe conduct of the work, careful removal and disposition of materials, protection of property that is to remain undisturbed, and coordination with other work in progress. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations. Manufacturer’s data, instructions and procedures for patching and repairs to existing facility/surfaces to remain shall not be submitted.

1.11 TOILET FACILITIES:

There are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. The Contractor shall provide his own portable/temporary toilet facilities. Location shall be submitted for Government approval.

1.12 AS BUILT DRAWINGS:

Contractor Shall submit as built drawings at closing. As built files shall be submitted in CADD and PDF format. Files shall include all architectural, electrical, communication, and all other discipline being part of this project.

1.13 DELIVERY AND STORAGE:

All equipment and materials delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with protection from the weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt and dust, and any other contaminants. Store all materials in a secure, clean and dry location.

1.14 SAFETY:

All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 (1910.146 and 1910.147) and 29 CFR 1926, and Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (AFOSH) standards including AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction. The Contractor shall also ensure that all work is performed in accordance with project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards, and handbooks, and with the edition in effect on the date of this solicitation of the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1. All job sites are subject to inspections by the Department of Labor. In the event of conflicts between the OSHA standards and these requirements, the most stringent shall apply. The Contractor shall establish and submit a safety plan to Contracting.

1.14.1 Resolution of Department of Labor citations for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Standards is a Contractor responsibility and shall provide for no basis of a claim against the Government.

1.15 TEMPORARY FENCE:

Prior to the start of any work for this project, the Contractor shall provide temporary fence to the site. Fence shall remain for the duration of the construction.

1.16 DEMOLITION:

Not Used.

1.17 WELDING, CUTTING, AND BRAZING:

Fire Protection shall complete inspection of all welding, cutting and brazing operations prior to any operation. The contractor shall provide the appropriate operable fire extinguisher.

Contractor shall comply be with OSHA STD29 CFR 1910.252 Welding, Cutting and Brazing (General Requirements) and AFOSH 91-5 Welding, Cutting and Brazing. Air Force Form 592 USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing permit will be issued prior to any operation and shall be kept on site till completion of operation or permit expires. Contact Fire Protection at (325) 654- 3532/33/34 for issuance of permit.

1.18 UTILITY CONSERVATION

The Contractor will be required to participate in government energy conservation programs. For the purpose of this contract, utilities such as water, electricity, etc., will be furnished by the government at no cost to the contractor. Long distance and Defense Switched Network (DSN) telephone services will not be provided.

1.19.1 UTILITY DISCONNECTION:

The Government will be responsible for disconnecting all utilities that will be affected by this project. The Contractor shall contact Contracting with a 14 day notice for utility disconnection.

1.20 WORK SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall schedule all work to commence between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except on the Federal holidays and days designated as “Family Days” by Air Education and Training Command (AETC). Permission to work outside these normal business hours may be granted by the Contracting Officer. Requests to work outside the normal work hours must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 3 working days in advance of the date requested.

The base could be closed because of security problems, adverse weather, or other events. Unless otherwise notified by the Government, the Contractor should monitor local television stations, radio stations, or Goodfellow’s Facebook page for notification of a possible base closure or late opening. The Contractor may not receive any other form of notification of a base closure from the Government, unless contacted by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the COR. The Contractor is responsible for notifying his/her employees. Contractor(s) do not report when the base is closed due to security problems and/or adverse weather. No schedule requirements apply to work done outside base gate.

1.21 TOBACCO USE IN AETC FACILITIES

Contractors are advised that the Commander has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in AETC facilities. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, outlines the procedures used by the commander to control smoking in our facilities. Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel. Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. Additional information, to include locations of designated smoking areas, will be provided to the contractor at the pre-performance conference.

1.22 PROTECTION:

The Contractor shall protect the following:

-Personnel (workers and non-workers) -Trees (As indicated in drawings) -Roads and Sidewalks -Goodfellow Air Force Base Surrounding Property -Structures -From the Weather

1.22.1 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL:

During work the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being built and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the demolition site. No area, section, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.

1.22.2 PROTECTION OF TREES:

Trees within the project site which might be damaged during demolition, shall be protected by a 6 foot high fence. The fence shall be securely erected a minimum of 5 feet from the trunk of individual trees or follow the outer perimeter of branches or clumps of trees. Any tree designated to remain that is damaged during the work under this contract shall be replaced in kind or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.22.3 PROTECTION OF ROADS AND SIDEWALKS:

The roads and sidewalk shall not be open cut. If the Contractor needs to open cut any such area, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer.

1.22.4 PROTECTION OF EXISTING PROPERTY:

Before beginning any work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government; any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of this section with all other work and shall construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required.

1.22.5 PROTECTION OF STRUCTURES:

All structures shall be protected. Contractor shall restore to previous condition any structure damaged during construction.

1.22.6 PROTECTION FROM THE WEATHER:

Salvageable materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times.

1.23 DUST CONTROL:

The amount of dust resulting from work shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the construction site and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

1.24 BURNING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES:

Neither use of explosives nor use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris shall not be permitted.

PART 2.0 – PRODUCTS:

Contractor shall provide a single-sided full color LED electronic marquee sign including control software for operating message center; conduit, wiring, and other electrical components to control marquee sign; and any other accessories for a complete and functional product.

Marquee Sign shall comply with the following specifications:

A. Sign shall be designed for exterior installation with IP67 weatherproof housing.

B. Sign and other electrical components shall be certified for use in United States and

Canada by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and shall bear UL and Energy Star labels.

C. Sign and other electrical components shall be electrically grounded in accordance with

National Electrical Code (NEC).

D. Wireless control unit shall comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

E. Aluminum housing: Fabricated from [0.050 & .080 inch] [1.27 & 2.03 mm] minimum thickness, ASTM B221 aluminum sheet. Finish with acrylic polyurethane paint with ultraviolet inhibitor providing long lasting finish.

F. Fasteners, anchors, brackets, and other exposed hardware not supplied shall be corrosion resistant.

G. Operating Power: 120V/240V with 30A max.

H. Panel size: 6 +/- 0.33 ft tall x 10 +/- 0.33 ft wide.

I. Construction: fabricated from aluminum perimeter frame with [1/8 inch] [3 mm] thick polycarbonate Lexan plastic face removable from end or top for servicing.

J. Provide mounting brackets for support and attachment of sign and message center.

K. Illumination: Aluminum framed, sign with translucent face, LED lighting, and high output LED modules.

i. Designed to provide excellent visibility from all angles and sides.

ii. Each element shall be capable of generating different colors through different combinations.

iii. LED pixel pitch shall be no larger than 10.0 mm in both vertical and horizontal directions.

iv. Pixel Brightness shall have a minimum of 10,000 NITS (cd/m2).

v. Color capacity shall have a minimum of 16,700,000 colors

vi. Viewing angles: 160 degrees horizontal and 80 degrees vertical.

vii. Ambient operating temperature: -40 to 140 degrees F.

viii. Should replacement of a block of pixels be necessary, message center shall be pixel by pixel adjustable to compensate for the effects of age degradation.

ix. Provide gap closure skin of finished aluminum for completed appearance of Marquee Kit.

L. Imprinting: Government provided graphics.

M. Marquee Sign and structure shall be designed to support wind loads of 150 mph.

N. Provide operating software that can be used from any device having a web browser and internet access.

i. Message center access shall be secured by the following provisions:

1. Access shall be limited by customer account username and password

2. Software allows the invitation of other users to manage the display and

NOT by the sharing of user credentials

3. Encrypted communications with Cloud server

ii. Message center software shall be developed, hosted, and maintained by the same manufacturer as the display hardware.

iii. Automatic scheduling: Provide for creating schedule to display stored messages.

iv. Can add/modify/delete content on an unlimited number of message displays in a single action

O. Communications link: Wireless Data Plan.

i. It shall have a built-in modem for Data Plan thru Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or

Sprint.

ii. Status of communication link between Cloud Server and Message Center shall be constantly monitored and status accessible from a web browser.

P. Graphic capabilities: Text, animation, logos, multiple fonts, moving messages, and video file capability.

i. Each Media Library Item shall have user definable attributes to comply with local sign laws regarding timing and presentation.

ii. Default Graphic Library provided with content that is directly customizable using the software.

iii. Control software shall have ability to import AVI, BMP, JPG, MOV, MP4, AVI and GIF image files with 16:9 aspect ratio from Adobe, Corel, and other standard computer graphics software.

Q. Display dimming:

i. Minimum 100 levels controlled manually

ii. Automatic with sensor

PART 3.0 – EXECUTION:

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Coordinate provision of marquee kit with:

1. Design and construction of auxiliary framing and supports to place it on existing structural base as detailed on Drawings.

2. Design and provision of conduit, wiring, disconnect switch, weatherproof receiver, circuit boxes, and other electrical components for powering marquee sign, and controls from existing in site power supply.

B. Prior to installation, contractor shall field verify all information provided.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Before installation, field test message center for operating functions. Ensure that message center accurately performs all operations. Correct deficiencies.

B. Install sign and accessories in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and approved installation drawings.

C. Rigidly mount message center and signs level and plumb with fasteners.

D. Protect message center and signs from other construction operations.

3.3 DEMONSTRATING AND TRAINING

A. Provide demonstration and training session for government covering operation and maintenance of electronic message center.

1. Provide operating manual with clear easy to follow instructions.

PART 4.0 – UTILITY OUTAGES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

4.1 BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST:

The Contractor shall obtain and process AF Form 103 for approval prior to commencement of work for this project. The Contractor shall have this approved form on the job site at all times.

4.1.1 Due to the requirement for multiple agencies to coordinate on these requests, expect 7 – 10 days for paperwork processing. Contractor requests should be submitted at the earliest possible date to preclude delays.

4.2 UTILITY OUTAGES:

When a utility outage is necessary to perform the contract work in a occupied facility, regardless of whether the work area is occupied, the outage shall be performed by the Contractor during non-duty hours at no additional cost to the Government, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall notify the Contract Inspector in writing of outage requirements to include buildings affected; length of outage; and reasons for outage. The Contractor must allow affected occupants a minimum of (14) fourteen calendar days’ notice prior to outage. The Contractor is also required to provide the Contracting Office a written notification of the requested outage.

4.3 BASE FIRE REGULATIONS:

The Contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations as set forth in the latest edition of GAFB Instruction 32-2001, titled “Base Fire Protection Program”. The Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work. All work shall be in strict compliance with all National Fire Codes.

4.4 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT:

In addition to the requirements in OSHA Std. 1910.147, if a contractor needs to lock or tag something out, the contractor will ensure that affected employees are notified before and after the locks and tags are used.

PART 5.0 - ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS:

Construction activities are NOT exempt from air emission, storm water, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance rules and regulations. The Contractor shall comply and ensure that all Sub-Contractors comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances and standards related to environmental matters. The Contractor shall also comply and ensure that all Sub-Contractors comply with all specific instructions or directions given to the Contractor by Goodfellow AFB regarding environmental matters.

5.2 PROTECTION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES:

Not Used.

5.3 HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTES GENERATED BY THE CONTRACTOR:

The Contractor shall identify, characterize, containerize, store and dispose of hazardous wastes in strict accordance with federal guidelines found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 (40 CFR) parts 260-270, state regulation 30 TAC 335, all local guidelines, and as specified. A Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest shall be used by the Contractor to document all parties and locations involved in the transportation, storage and disposal of all hazardous and special wastes.

This form shall be provided to the government by the Contractor and signed by the Base Environmental Coordinator (CEA) before the waste is transported from the limits of government property. A copy of the manifest shall be signed by the receiver of the waste and submitted to the Contracting Officer not later than forty-five days after disposal has taken place. Hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility shall be located within in the state of Texas, permitted by the U.S. EPA, and approved by CEA.

5.4 CONTRACTOR ENCOUNTERED HAZARDOUS WASTE:

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and CEA upon encountering any material not identified in this Statement of Work thought to be hazardous that could jeopardize the safety of workers or personnel in the area. The Government will be responsible for characterization, transportation, storage and disposal of the waste if necessary.

5.5 ASBESTOS:

To the best of the Government's knowledge, no asbestos-containing material (ACM) will be encountered during this project. Should the Contractor encounter previously unidentified or suspected ACM which must be disturbed to comply with the contract documents, the Contractor shall cease that work which would disturb the suspect material and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Government will take steps, as appropriate, to ascertain the material's composition and determine any remedial actions necessary.

5.6 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer an AF Form 3000, Material and Approval Submittal, listing all materials to be utilized during the contract. If any of the material is classified as hazardous in accordance with AFI 32-7086, the Contractor will submit an AF Form 3952, (Chemical/Hazardous Material Request Authorization) for each material item with all supporting information as required for approval. The Contractor must obtain authorization from the Contracting Officer prior to bringing or using hazardous materials on the installation.

The Contractor must supply an up-to-date MSDS for each requested AF Form 3952 item listed as a hazardous material, as defined to be delivered under this contract. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall also be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract. The Contractor must maintain a file of all MSDS. The Contractor shall submit for Government Approval (via AF Form 3000) to the Contracting Officer on a monthly basis, or at the end of the contract, as determined by the Contracting Officer, a report (2 copies) of usage of HAZMAT materials within that period on GAFB Contractors Hazardous Materials Usage Report. No hazardous materials, lubricants, oils, liquids or related materials shall be deposited in the refuse containers on base.

5.7 NUISANCE AND POLLUTING ACTIVITY PROHIBITED:

Polluting, dumping, or discharging of any harmful, nuisance, or regulated materials (such as but not limited to concrete truck washout, vehicle maintenance fluids, residue from saw cutting operations, solid waste and hazardous substances) into building drains, site drains, streams, waterways, holding ponds or to the ground surface shall not be permitted and the Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all damages which may result. Further, the Contractor shall conduct work activities in such a fashion as to avoid creating any legal nuisance, including but not limited to, suppression of noise and dust, control of erosion, and implementation of other measures as necessary to minimize offsite impacts of work activities.

5.8 RELEASE OF FLUIDS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM:

Goodfellow AFB’s sanitary sewer system discharges into the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) operated by the City of San Angelo, Texas. This POTW has established testing requirements for certain constituents as well as discharge limits of those same constituents.

Accordingly, any Contractor performing work at Goodfellow AFB and contemplating a release of non-hazardous water into the sanitary sewer system shall meet the pretreatment standards and comply with the testing/release requirements established by the City of San Angelo. Contractor is also responsible for any and all testing, monitoring, measuring, documenting, etc. to prove compliance with it. Contractor shall not discharge wastewater to base’s sanitary sewer without prior approval of the Government.

5.9 PESTICIDES (INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES, ETC.):

Application of all pesticides shall be accomplished by certified pest control personnel or under the supervision of a State of Texas certified pest control operator. Contractor shall furnish labels and MSDSs for all contract pesticide materials at least 25 days prior to start of contract for approval by AETC Pest Management Coordinator (PMC) via an AF Form 3000. Any nonstandard pesticide not listed in the installation approved inventory list must be approved by the AETC PMC prior to use. Delivery and storage of pesticides shall be monitored by certified personnel to insure the adequacy of containers and the safe storage of toxic materials. Disposal of containers and chemicals will be monitored to prevent pollution of natural drainage systems or the unintentional release of pesticide particulates into the air. The Contractor shall comply with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and submit an AF Form 3000, Material and Approval Submittal, with copies of certifications for operator using to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to application of Insecticide, Fungicides, and/or Herbicides. Additionally, the Base Entomology Shop at Goodfellow AFB shall be notified at (654-3496) at least five calendar days in advance by the Contractor of proposed application of any pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc. and copies of all application records shall be submitted to the Base Entomology Shop. The Contractor shall use the GAFB Pesticide Application Form, available from Base Civil Engineer office to submit the required application information.

5.10 AIR EMISSIONS:

Media blasting may require registering the construction activity under state regulation 30 TAC

106.452. The Contractor shall prepare the state form PI-7 for signature approval by the base prior to start of construction. The Contractor shall meet all provisions of the Permit-By-Rule.

5.11 DRINKING WATER:

For all drinking water disruptions, the Contractor shall adhere to 30 TAC 290 Subchapter D paragraph 290.46(g and j). Submit an analysis report and a “Drinking Water Customer Service Inspection checklist” via an AF Form 3000 for Government Approval. Contact Bioenvironmental Engineering at (325) 654-3126 prior to restoring drinking water service.

5.12 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES:

All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in lakes, reservoirs, streams or storm water conveyances through or adjacent to the project areas. The Contractor shall comply with the terms and conditions of TPDES Construction General Permit, TXR150000 (GCP). At least 30 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall seek coverage under the GCP for storm water and non-storm water discharges associated with his construction activities.

5.12.1 For all soil disturbance of more than 1 acre, the Contractor shall prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) meeting all requirements specified in the GCP and will include the Contractor’s Best Management Practices for erosion and sedimentation control at the site. This plan shall be submitted for Government approval (GA).

5.12.2 Regardless of the amount of soil disturbed, all non-storm water discharges from Contractor’s site shall conform with TPDES General Permit TXR040000 for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4).

5.12.3 If a Notice of Intent (NOI) is required for permit coverage, the Contractor shall submit the NOI to the state and provide copies to the Government via Form 3000 FIO. Contractor shall make required MS4 notifications to the City of San Angelo and the base. Copies of all notifications will be provided to the Contracting Officer via Form 3000 FIO. Contractor shall be responsible for fees associated with obtaining coverage under the GCP.

5.12.4 The Contractor shall also file a Notice of Termination (NOT) TCEQ Form 20023 promptly after site stabilization in accordance with the general permit is achieved. These forms may be found at the TCEQ website ( http://www.tceq.state.tx.us). The prime Contractor’s principal shall sign to certify the NOI/NOC/NOT or Construction Site Notice. A copy of the NOT shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and Base Environmental Coordinator, FIO.

5.12.5 The Government will specify if the contracted project is part of a larger common development requiring additional storm water measures be taken to obtain permit coverage, or if the project area of construction is greater than 5 acres.

5.12.6 The Contractor shall obliterate all evidence of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess materials, or any other vestiges of construction. It is anticipated that excavation, filling, and plowing of roadways shall be required to restore the area to near natural conditions, which will permit the growth of vegetation thereon. The disturbed areas shall be graded and filled as required, and topsoil shall be spread to a depth of approximately four inches over the entire area and the entire area seeded with 30 pounds (pure live seed) of common Bermuda per 1000 square feet and then watered as required until a lush hardy growth is established to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Restoration to original contours is required unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

5.12.7 At the end of the project, and prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall submit a solid waste diversion report by completing the Construction Waste Management form identifying the materials and weights either recycled or diverted from solid waste disposal to other re-use as well as weights of waste disposed in a landfill.

5.13 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

Contractors on site supervisory personnel shall complete EMS Awareness Training. The Base Civil Engineer Asset Management Flight system administrator should be contacted at (325) 654- 3451 for information and password to complete the 30-minute awareness training within 60 days of contract award or a new contract employee supervisor begins work. The training will be accomplished utilizing web-based Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Training Network (ESOHTN) available through any internet access at http://aetc.esohtn.com/start. The training will be tracked online by the system administrator.

PART 6.0 - SITE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP:

http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/ http://aetc.esohtn.com/start

6.1 SITE MAINTENANCE:

The Contractor shall protect adjacent property, buildings and their contents from dust, dirt or other materials. Work areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean, safe condition and shall, at a minimum, be cleaned at the end of each shift. All streets and roadways in/or adjacent to the site shall remain free of project generated trash and debris at all times.

6.2 CLEANUP:

The Contractor shall collect any and all trash, debris, refuse, garbage, etc., that is generate and place it in appropriate containers with lids or approved covers on a periodic basis or as directed by the Contracting Officer’s representative. The aforementioned materials shall be hauled from the site by appropriate means on a daily basis, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer’s representative. Disposal shall be outside the limits of Government property. Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines, criteria, and regulations. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. It is anticipated that excavation, filling, and plowing of roadways shall be required to restore the area to near natural conditions that will permit the growth of vegetation thereon. Restoration to original contours is required unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

6.2.1 ROADWAYS:

The Contractor shall ensure that all roadways on Goodfellow Air Force Base remain free of debris, dirt, and mud from the demolition site at all times from the start of demolition until project completion.

PART 7.0 - ENERGY CONSERVATION:

7.1 UTILITIES CONSERVATION:

The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include: Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed.

The Contractor shall not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished. The Contractor shall use good judgment in the conservation of Government utilities. Prevailing energy conservation practices shall be adhered to and enforced by the Contractor.

PART 8.0 – RESPONSIBILITY:

8.1 The above 1 through 7 summaries do not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, and materials required by this Statement of Work.

PART 9.0 – STORAGE AND PARKING:

9.1 CONTRACTOR STORAGE:

The Contracting Officer’s representative shall designate Contractor storage and parking area.

All project storage areas shall be kept free of debris, leaks, stains, or splashes and kept in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Any contamination of the storage area by a hazardous substance shall be immediately remediated by the Contractor, in accordance with PART 5.0 above at no additional expense to the Government. All hazardous materials shall be secured when not in use.

PART 10.0 - COMPLETION OF WORK/FINAL INSPECTION:

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer in writing of the Contractor's desired final inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination. The date selected shall provide adequate time for Contractor performed corrections of final inspection deficiencies within the contract performance time. The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the Contractor's performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a final inspection.

10.1 OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS:

The Contractor shall insure that work for this project is performed in accordance with the criteria herein and that all equipment and systems shall be fully operational at the completion of work for this project.