Attachment 0001 -- 21R5008 -- SOW.pdf

Project # 2020-5169 Bldg 332 Construct TMDE Lab

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Rock Island Arsenal Scope of Work

PR #2020-5169

Bldg 332 Construct TMDE Lab 5 March 2021

US Army Garrison‐Rock Island Arsenal

Directorate of Public Works Engineering and Services Division

IMRI‐RIA‐PWF

1 Rock Island Arsenal

Rock Island, IL 61299‐5000

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PROJECT SUMMARY: USAG-RIA has a requirement to repair approximately 3,000 square feet (SF) of existing office space and construct 5,100 SF of new lab in Building (Bldg) 332. Construction includes, but is not limited to the following: metal stud wall systems, hollow metal door systems, roof deck insulation, wall insulation, suspended acoustical ceilings, painting, vinyl composite tile flooring, epoxy flooring, rubber wall base, concrete floor repairs, ADA ramp installation, a pre-fabricated 1-ton crane system, structural reinforcements of existing timbers, electric lighting, hazardous material removal, new HVAC systems with controls, modification of existing HVAC systems, modification of existing fire sprinklers, modification of existing fire alarm, and modification of existing electrical systems. For entire project requirements in addition to this Scope of Work (SOW) see the attached plans and specifications.

1 PART ONE: SPECIFIC PROJECT

1.1 PROJECT DOCUMENTS: This project shall be constructed in accordance with the contract documents SOW, the attached specifications (Appendix A) and the attached plans (Appendix B). Appendixes and references herein shall be considered parts of this SOW and are considered fully enforceable parts of the contract.

1.2 SPECIAL SERVICES/REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 The Contractor shall follow the special services/requirements in accordance with this SOW, the attached specifications (Appendix A), and the attached plans (Appendix B).

1.2.2 Work hours for this project are 06:00 to 17:00, Central Time, on Monday through Friday.

1.2.3 The Following Federal Holidays will be observed and do not constitute a work day: New Year’s Day, January 1; Martin Luther King Day, 3rd Monday in January; President’s Day, 3rd Monday in February, Memorial Day, last Monday in May; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, 1st Monday in September; Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October; Veteran’s Day, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November; Christmas Day, December 25.

1.2.4 If a holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday is a holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday is a holiday.

1.2.5 For any additional installation operational and working hours see the attached specifications (Appendix A) and the attached plans (Appendix B).

1.2.6 Disruption of the tenants and their missions shall be minimized. Any potential interferences with the tenants or the rest of the RIA’s services, personnel, or entities shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer (KO) / Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) so as to minimize disruption.

1.2.7 Contractor shall be responsible for accurate measurements of all existing site conditions.

1.2.8 Contractor shall provide all services, labor, materials, supervision, equipment, tools, etc. necessary to accomplish the work described in this SOW.

1.3 BASE BID

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1.3.1 The Base Bid consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and material to construct this project in accordance with all applicable documents and references.

1.4 BID OPTIONS:

1.4.1 There are no bid options for this project.

1.5 PLANS:

1.5.1 The plans for this project are attached to this SOW in Appendix B.

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS

1.6.1 The specifications for this project are attached to this SOW in Appendix A.

1.7 SUMBITTALS/DELIVERABLES:

1.7.1 Submittals are required. See the submittal register in Appendix A and plans in

Appendix B for requirements.

2 PART TWO: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 COMMENCMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

2.1.1 The Contractor shall bid the entire SOW to include all items attached or referenced.

2.1.2 The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, prosecute the work diligently. The Contractor has 365 calendar days to perform the Base Bid work and complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

2.2 SEQUENCE OF WORK

2.2.1 The Contractor shall sequence the work to complete the project in accordance with this SOW, the attached specifications (Appendix A), and the attached plans (Appendix B).

2.3 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

2.3.1 Contractors and Sub-Contractors shall be licensed according to the work or trade they are performing.

2.3.2 When professional designers, such as Architects or Engineers, are required to perform and stamp work under this contract, then they shall hold a valid license for the duration of the project.

3 PART THREE: SECURITY

3.1 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) REVIEW:

3.1.1 In order to perform the project and work the Contractor will do the following:

3.1.2 AT Level I training. All Contractor employees, to include Sub-Contractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after

4 | P a g e contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and Sub-Contractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and Sub-Contractor personnel.

3.1.3 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated Sub-Contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

3.1.4 For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated Sub-Contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

3.1.5 iWATCH Training. The Contractor and all associated Sub-Contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 5 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

3.1.6 For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training.

New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.

3.2 RIA specific provision/clause language:

3.2.1 A non-disclosure agreement will be signed by the project prime before report/start date of contract.

3.2.2 All Training will be face to face, provided by a level II certified ATO and OPSEC officer, conducted on RIA. Any conflicts with training locations/performance will be directed by the project COR.

3.2.3 Contractors, Sub-Contractors will be escorted by the COR in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. All Contractor employees, including Sub-Contractor employees who are not in possession of the

5 | P a g e appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials. The Contractor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required.

3.2.4 Building Stand-Off: All occupied buildings on Rock Island Arsenal require a 33 feet stand-off by all vehicles and equipment. At no time will unoccupied vehicles, equipment or tools/tool boxes be left unattended within 33 feet of installation buildings.

3.2.5 All personnel requesting access to Rock Island Arsenal will only enter through a manned and operational Access Control Point and present a United States National or State issued identification that is capable of being scanned for valid entry. All Contractor and Contractor employees' vehicles, equipment, and packages are subject to inspection or examination (search) at entry/exit of the Rock Island Arsenal. Only authorized individuals that pass a screening and vetting process will be permitted access. All Contractor and Sub-Contractor personnel will be required to submit the required identification credentials and must receive a favorable background check as conducted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate ID Index (III) to gain access and work on the installation.

4 PART FOUR: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE

4.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

4.1.1 Contractor shall comply with Engineering Manual EM-385-1-1 “Safety and

Health Requirements Manual”.

4.1.2 Contractor shall designate a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.17. SSHO shall also be responsible to coordinate contract employees in the event of an emergency.

4.1.3 The following safety submittals are required prior to performing work:

4.1.3.1 Accident Prevention Plan (APP) (EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.12)

4.1.3.2 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) (EM 385-1-1, Section 01.A.15)

4.1.3.3 Emergency Plan (EM 385-1-1, Section 01.E)

4.1.3.4 Supplemental plans in accordance with EM 385-1-1 shall be required as dictated by the types of work being performed (e.g. Hazardous Energy Control Program, Hot Work, Hazardous Material Abatement)

4.1.4 The Contractor shall adhere to the most current requirements of NFPA 241, EM 385-1-1 and local Fire Department requirements as supplemented below. If a conflict between requirements occurs the most stringent shall apply.

4.1.4.1 Fires, regardless of size, will be reported to the fire department.

4.1.4.2 Contractor storage areas in RIA buildings shall be inspected and approved by the

RIA Fire Department prior to use.

4.1.4.3 Extinguishers for hot work shall be a minimum of 10 lb. ABC Type (UL Rating

4A:80B:C). Building extinguishers shall not be used to meet this requirement.

4.1.4.4 Contractors shall provide flameproof tarps or shields to protect combustible material during hot work.

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4.1.4.5 Tar kettles shall not be located any closer than 20 feet to any building or 100 feet to an ammunition/explosive storage area.

4.1.4.6 The Contractor shall make requests in writing to the COR no less than two weeks in advance for approval to connect to a fire hydrant. The Contractor is responsible for installing the water meter/back flow preventer and providing their own hose, hose connections, and hydrant wrenches for opening/closing fire hydrants. The Contractor shall not use pipe wrenches, channel locks, etc. for opening/closing of fire hydrants.

4.1.5 Contractor shall comply with all emergency communication instructions provided through official channels to include the outdoor speaker system, building notification systems, direction by emergency service personnel, or the COR.

4.1.6 Upon award, the Government will provide further information regarding building points of contact, areas of refuge, and access restrictions.

4.1.7 Contractor vehicles and/or equipment shall not block fire department access, hose connections, alarm panels, access roads, fire hydrants, building safety features, etc. without prior approval. The Contractor shall make requests in writing to the COR no less than three weeks in advance of blocking items listed above. Request shall include proposed length of closure.

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL

4.2.1 The Contractor shall follow all environmental requirements in accordance with this SOW, the attached specifications (Appendix A), and the attached plans (Appendix B).

4.2.2 Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the KO/COR. The Environmental Coordinator's Office will review questions on environmental compliance, and provide guidance as needed. In case of an environmental event or disaster, the Contractor shall comply with the Government's emergency services plan. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the KO/COR.

4.2.3 Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements. Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for- Sustainable-Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource-efficient;

materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a

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4.2.4 Compliance with License and Certification Requirements. Contractor shall obtain all licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents, and fees required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate Federal, State, and Local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specification of this contract. All required licenses and certifications required by Federal, State, and Local environmental laws and/or regulations shall be considered a contract deliverable upon award.

4.2.5 Notification of Federal and State Regulators. Contractor shall immediately notify the Designated Government Representative (DGR) and KO/COR of the arrival on site of any Federal, State, and/or DoD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a Federal or State environmental agency.

4.2.6 Inspections of Work Sites. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the KO/COR, the RIA Environmental Coordinator, or other Regulatory Officials on a non-notice basis. Contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities. The inspection will only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality.

4.2.7 Reporting Noncompliance and Citations. Citations/Fines for non-compliance with environmental standards on Government facilities operated by the Contractor are a matter for resolution through the Environmental Coordinator's Office and between the RIA Garrison Commander and the issuing office of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or State of Illinois Regulatory Authorities. If the citations/fines are issued due to faulty operation or maintenance practices, the KO/COR shall deduct the fine from any monies due the Contractor.

4.2.8 Verification of National Environmental Policy Act Documents. Contractor shall obtain from the COR or DGR a copy of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental analysis and/or status of the NEPA review done if analysis was not required. NEPA review and analysis is done in accordance with 32 CFR Part 651 and addresses actions to be taken by contractor prior to and during commencement of contract actions. The NEPA process consists of evaluating the environmental effects of a federal action including its alternatives. There are three levels of analysis depending

8 | P a g e on whether or not the construction activity or project could significantly affect the environment. These three levels are: categorical exclusion determination; preparation of an environmental assessment/finding of no significant impact (EA/FONSI); and preparation of an EIS.

4.2.9 Assignment of Environmental Compliance Designee (ECD). Contractor shall appoint an ECD for all contract work periods exceeding 180 consecutive days. Contractor shall appoint a primary and alternate ECD for each production, shop or work area that uses and/or stores hazardous materials and/or generates hazardous wastes. Contractor ECDs shall monitor implementation of all environmental regulatory requirements, report all environmental noncompliance to the work site supervisor, correct all environmental noncompliance, and verify implementation of directed actions to correct identified environmental noncompliance. Contractor shall have at least one ECD on duty at all times at each shop or work area.

Contractor shall require all personnel designated as ECDs to complete the initial ECD training through the installation or Major Subordinate Command (MSC) environmental compliance point of contact within 15 days of the start of contract performance. Contractor personnel appointed as ECDs may perform other duties provided they do not prevent the performance of ECD duties. Contractors may request a waiver of this requirement through the KO/COR and DGR, if using and/or storing very small quantities of hazardous materials.

4.2.10 Competency Training for Contractor Personnel. Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on the installation without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

4.2.11 Generation of Solid Waste. Contractor shall remove from the installation and dispose of all solid waste generated, which cannot be recycled to an approved and permitted off-post disposal facility

4.2.11.1 Contractor shall submit a non-hazardous solid waste disposal plan identifying methods and locations for solid waste disposal, including clearing debris. The plan shall include schedules for disposal. The Contractor shall identify any Sub-Contractors responsible for the transportation and disposal of solid waste.

Licenses or permits shall be submitted for solid waste disposal sites that are not a commercial operating facility. Evidence of the disposal facilities acceptance of the solid waste shall be attached to this plan. Submit in writing the quantities of waste removed and recycled to the DGR and/or KO/COR on a monthly basis. The submittal shall include the date of disposal/recycling, the disposal/recycling facility, the types of material disposed/recycled and the quantities of materials disposed/recycled by weight.

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4.2.11.2 Contractor shall submit a recycling and solid waste minimization plan. The plan shall detail the Contractor's actions to comply with and to participate in Federal, State, Regional, and local government sponsored recycling programs to reduce the volume of solid waste at the source. It is the goal to recycle and/or divert 50% of the total waste stream from this project. Prior to any work, the Contractor shall submit a preliminary Non-Hazardous Construction/Demolition Debris Disposal/Diversion/Recycling Submittal form, copy included in Appendix A: Specifications on page 61. Form shall be annotated to depict the various non-hazardous waste streams expected during the work and the anticipated recycle and/or diversion rate.

4.2.11.3 Prior to final payment, the Contractor shall submit a final Non-Hazardous Construction/Demolition Debris Disposal/Diversion/Recycling Submittal form.

Form shall be annotated to depict the actual quantities for the various non-hazardous waste streams generated during the work and the final recycle and/or diversion rates. Copies of all certified weigh-bills shall also be provided for each load of material that was disposed, diverted, or recycled.

4.2.12 Generation of Hazardous Waste. The Contractor shall follow all hazardous/special waste disposal requirements in accordance with this SOW, the attached specifications (Appendix A), and the attached plans (Appendix B).Contractor shall assign all hazardous waste management responsibilities to the appointed ECD. Contractor shall contact the DGR and/or COR to obtain technical assistance from the Environmental Office for assisting the ECD with achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous waste storage and disposal requirements. Contractor shall properly profile all waste generated as part of this contract to determine if any waste is hazardous waste as defined by 40 CFR. Contractor shall accumulate hazardous waste prior to disposal shipment in a satellite accumulation point at or near the point of generation or in a less-than-90-day site, in accordance with Federal, State, Army, and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement or Status-of-Forces Agreement. The Contractor shall properly package the hazardous waste and complete the hazardous waste manifest, then take the manifest to DGR for approval and signature prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. Contractor shall contact DGR to obtain the installation’s hazardous waste EPA ID number for the hazardous waste manifest. The Contractor shall notify the DGR 24 hours prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. The contractor shall remove and dispose of manifested hazardous waste generated by contract activities from the installation, to an approved off-post permitted hazardous waste disposal facility.

The DGR shall assist contractors with profiling their waste upon request. All disposal procedures will be IAW Federal and State EPA regulations. A copy of any paperwork, including manifests, shall be forwarded to, Environmental Coordinator’s Office, RIA.

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4.2.13 Use of Hazardous Materials: Contractor shall assign all hazardous materials management responsibilities to the appointed ECD. Contractor shall contact the DGR or KO/COR to obtain technical assistance from Environmental Office for assisting the ECD with achieving and maintaining compliance with hazardous material storage, issue, use, and disposal requirements. Contractor shall submit to the KO/COR and/or DGR a hazardous material inventory. The hazardous material inventory will be submitted 30 days prior to commencement of work for contracts that exceed 180 consecutive days. The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials anticipated to be stored on-site. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The Contractor shall maintain copies of Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials used and stored on-site during performance of the contract. Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to an installation that are listed on EPA toxic chemical list without prior written approval from DGR and/or KO/COR.

4.2.14 Prevention of Storm Water Pollution. The Contractor shall perform, track, participate, implement, and comply with storm water pollution prevention minimum control measures, protocols, and best management practices (BMP) and ensure that water quality standards are not violated in accordance with all regulations and policies as applicable to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit requirements.

Applicable permits include:

1) The General NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Industrial Activities (ILR00-1154).

• Contractors will comply with the permit when the activity is identified as a permitted industrial activity. BMPs include, but are not limited to:

• Practicing spill prevention and good housekeeping.

• Installing and managing erosion and sediment control.

2) The General NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Site Activities (ILR10). The minimum control measures for construction sites include, but are not limited to:

• Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts

• Public Involvement and Participation

• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination

• Construction Site Storm Water Run-off Control

• Post Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment

• Contractors will obtain permit coverage for construction activities disturbing over one acre of land (total acreage is cumulative across all portions of the project). Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing a Notice of Intent (NOI)

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• Preparing and implementing a site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as outlined in the permit and prior to any soil disturbance.

•Prior to submission of the Notice of Intent (NOI), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Notice of Termination (NOT) and associated fees to the state of Illinois, these documents must be approved by Public Works – Environmental (PW-E) through the KO/COR.

•When the on-site SWPPP binder is compiled, a copy must also be submitted to PW-E for their records. Inspection reports should be submitted to PW-E through the KO/COR on a regular basis as required by the Permit. Contractor is responsible for all associated fees

• Installing and managing erosion and sediment control.

• Make available, upon request, permit associated documentation.

• Practicing spill prevention and good housekeeping.

• Schedule inspections and provide corrective actions for noted deficiencies.

4.2.15. Protection of Work Site Resources. Contractor shall confine all activities to areas defined by the drawings and specifications. Prior to the beginning of any work, the Contractor shall identify any land resources to be preserved within the work area. Except in areas indicated on the drawings or specified to be cleared, the Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms.

The Contractor shall provide effective protection for land and vegetative resources at all times. Prior to site clearing and grubbing, the Contractor shall coordinate harvesting of saleable timber with the DGR and/or KO/COR. Contractor shall notify the DGR and/or KO/COR if any trees are required to be disposed or removed. The Contractor is not authorized to remove or dispose of any tree greater than 6 inches in diameter unless permission has been granted in writing by the DGR or KO/COR.

4.2.16 Prevention of Spills: Contractor shall adopt the installation's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) if transporting, processing, storing, or in any way managing hazardous waste, hazardous material, petroleum-oils-lubricants, or other restricted items. In case of a spill, the person in control of the spill site or their designated representative shall take appropriate action to protect workers and bystanders; contain the spill (if it can be done safely); secure the spill site; restrict ignition sources;

and immediately contact the installation Fire and Emergency Services (Fire Department).

4.2.17 Protection of Sensitive Areas. Contractor shall comply with all installation designated sensitive and/or off-limit area restrictions. Sensitive areas are generally demarked indicating what activities (e.g., driving, digging, foot traffic) are prohibited. The Contractor shall also adhere to the following installation sensitive areas requirements:

a.) Cultural Resources Sites: Do not excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise deface any archeological resource located on public lands.

12 | P a g e b.) Endangered Species Habitats: Do not initiate any action that may disturb, endanger, or damage to any degree the habitat of a threatened or endangered species.

c.) Wetlands: Do not excavate or take any action that could fill or damage any wetland unless working under a project specific Corps of Engineers 404 permit. Wetlands include streams, riparian areas, bogs, marshes, and swamps.

4.2.18 Corrective Action for Noncompliance. Contractor shall when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the KO/COR, take immediate corrective action. Failure or refusal to comply promptly may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to invoke the appropriate contractual remedies. This may cause all or part of the work to be stopped immediately until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

4.2.19 Noise: Contractor shall make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the EPA. Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times. Pile-driving operations shall be coordinated through the DGR and KO/COR.

4.2.20 Mercury. Mercury is prohibited, unless specified otherwise, and with the exception of mercury vapor lamps and fluorescent lamps. Dumping of mercury-containing materials and devices such as mercury vapor lamps, fluorescent lamps, and mercury switches, in rubbish containers is prohibited. Remove without breaking, pack to prevent breakage, and transport out of the activity in an unbroken condition for disposal as directed. Immediately report to the DGR and KO/COR instances of breakage or mercury spillage. Clean mercury spill area to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Cleanup of a mercury spill shall not be recycled and shall be managed as a hazardous waste for disposal.

4.2.21 Universal Waste / e-Waste Management. Universal waste including but not limited to some mercury containing building products such florescent lamps, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps, CRTs, batteries, aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing PCBs, and consumed electronic devices, shall be managed in accordance with applicable environmental law and installation instructions.

4.2.22 Pollution Prevention / Hazardous Waste Minimization. Contractor shall minimize the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste.

Consult with the Environmental Office for suggestions and to obtain a copy of the installation's pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization plan for supporting waste minimization

4.3 AREAS ASSIGNED

4.3.1 The Contractor shall be required to maintain areas assigned in a clean and orderly manner. Each area shall be equal to or better, than when it was occupied by the Contractor. The Contractor will not modify areas assigned, without the written consent of the KO/COR. Approved modifications are at the Contractor's expense.

The Contractor will, at their expense, restore areas assigned to their original configuration upon completion of the contract.

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4.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

4.4.16 The Contractor shall follow the publications referenced in accordance with this

SOW, the attached specifications (Appendix A), and the attached plans (Appendix B).

4.5 PRECEDENCE

4.5.16 RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTING CRITERIA: In the event of conflict between

References and/or Applicable Military Criteria, the most stringent criteria will apply, unless otherwise specifically noted in the SOW.

4.6 COMPLETION OF DD FORM 1354

4.6.16 The Contractor shall maintain and submit a DD Form 1354. To ensure the proper use of this form, the Contractor shall meet with the Government representatives prior to any demolition or construction to receive training and sample documents.

A draft version of the form shall be prepared and maintained by the Contractor throughout construction and shall be made available to the Government upon request. Upon project completion, the draft DD Form 1354 shall be finalized by the Contractor to reflect the costs and quantities for construction, repair, relocation, and demolition. The final version shall then be submitted to the Government as a part of the final submittal package.

5 PART FIVE: APPENDIXS

5.1 Appendix A Project Specifications.

5.2 Appendix B Project Plans.