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This request for proposal from the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command solicits design-build services to restore access to Crooked Island Beach at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Key details include a 120-day period of performance with a maximum 60-day design period. The solicitation is set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offerors must provide all required information by email no later than 1 September 2020. A non-mandatory site visit will be held on 14 August 2020. The work includes clearing, grubbing, grading, and installing gravel to restore approximately 12 feet of roadway and a parking area to their pre-hurricane conditions.

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Statement of Work (SOW) For

XLWU 20-8177

Restore Crooked Island Access

Tyndall AFB, FL 9 July 2020

1. INTRODUCTION

The requirement of this project is to restore access to Crooked Island Beach. This work includes furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, tools, equipment, and supervision needed to satisfy this requirement. All work shall be accomplished in strict accordance with the requirements and specifications and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract and this SOW. Project will be administered, managed, and approved by 325 Civil Engineer Squadron (325 CES), a Project Manager (PM) from this squadron, the 325 Contracting Squadron (325 CONS), via a Contracting Officer (CO), Contract Administrator (CA), and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Scope and Applicable Documents

Contractor shall be responsible for all professional services, permits, equipment, labor, tools, materials, and ancillary items necessary to complete the Design-Build effort consisting of the tasks defined by this SOW. The contractor will have a designated Designer of Record (DOR) and Construction Lead. The performed tasks shall be based on the project description, other data furnished in this SOW, and information covered during a pre-construction/criteria review meeting to be held prior to Contractor mobilization. Contractor must also abide by attached standard clauses.

All work under this contract shall comply with Florida Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and US Fish and Wildlife Service Standards, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and UFCs 3-250-01, 3-250-03, 3-600-01, 3-210- 10, 3-220-05, 3-220-10, 3-250-11, and 3-201-01. Conformance to all applicable federal, state, and local statutes/standards and Tyndall Air Force Base and United States Air Force, Department of Defense, and Military instructions, standards, guidance, regulations, and safety procedures is also mandatory. Contractor shall also conform to publications from US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), Environmental Protection Association (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC), Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the 325th Fighter Wing Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Plan 910. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable requirements. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility as the Designer of Record (DOR) to identify any design/construction criteria waivers that are warranted for the Project and to accomplish all necessary coordination activities necessary to obtain approval of these proposed waivers through the CO and/or PM.

All work must comply with OSHA 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926; specifically, an Engineering Survey per 1926.850(a), Preparatory Operations, shall be required. It is the responsibility of the contractor to fulfill its obligation under 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, and address the health and safety of its employees associated with construction activities relative to this project.

2.1.1 Permits

The Contractor is solely to be responsible to verify the need for, develop, coordinate, apply, and obtain all required federal, state, local, environmental, and other applicable permits, access (including off base easements and leases), agreements, licenses, and certificates required to perform and complete each project. All costs associated with permits will be paid for by the contractor. All costs associated with any environmental sampling will be paid for by the contractor. It is the contractor’s responsibility to verify with all necessary regulatory agencies if any permits are required and/or provide written concurrence from the necessary agencies that no permits would be required prior to starting work, unless a viable regulation is noted detailing the activity would not require prior authorization and is agreed upon by the 325 Civil Engineer Squadron, Installation Management, Environmental Compliance Element (325 CES/CEIEC).

A Construction Generic Permit (CGP)/Notice of Intent (NOI) under the FDEP’s NPDES stormwater program will be required where soil disturbance exceeds 1 acre. This is separate from the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) required under PART IV, Chapter 373, F.S., a stormwater discharge permit required under Chapter 62-25 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC), or any local government’s stormwater discharge permit for construction activity. Where the construction crosses regulated surface water (open ditches/swales) a General Permit will be required under 62-330.453 of the FAC. All permit applications must be reviewed by CEIEC and signed by the 325th CES Commander prior to submittal.

All permits which require government review must be submitted in their own separate 50%, 95%, and 100% design submittals; the complete forms, stamped by licensed engineer, must be submitted with the 50% design submittal of the project. More information is in section 4.12.

2.2 Description of Work

Work consists of a design build effort to restore the access roads and parking area going to the beach. Work must conform to the AF Form 813 submitted, attached as Appendix A, which is routed for acceptability to Base Environmental, Base Legal, and Base coordinating agencies.

Official signed AF 813 will be provided upon award. Dimensions and depictions shown are from satellite imagery and shall be verified by contractor. If ground disturbance must exceed the limits described on the AF 813, additional time, coordination, and legal permission will be required.

Effort must restore the road to its pre-hurricane state. Any expansion of road or additional work will require modification of AF 813, permits and permission from FDEP and permission from cultural, wildlife, and environmental coordinating agencies, which is not the government’s intention. The final road and parking area shall be finished, compacted gravel, with a 12 foot wide road. Existing road and parking lot were once gravel but are now very deteriorated. Some photos are included in Appendix B. Contractor shall restore to full functionality with appropriate subgrade compaction, new gravel layering, compaction, and finishing as necessary. Perimeter shall be appropriately cleared, grubbed and complete roads shall meet all industry standards and code specifications for compaction, grading, friction, and surface level.

This work shall include but is not limited to:

Clearing any site debris including damaged fence around parking lot Clearing and grubbing perimeter – new road shall be 12 ft at all areas Sweeping loose gravel out

Levelling out ruts and hills of sand, removing and mixing as necessary for proper subgrade support

Filling in eroded rut parallel to road Dewater pond on drawing where road used to be, at a maximum approximately ~15’ deep Filling in this area with appropriate gravel to reach road grade Laying ~4” of gravel base course Laying ~2” of gravel surface area and compacting Compacting and grading for use and drainage Painting parking lines on new parking lot Installing curb stops Restoring transition between parking lot and new boardwalk to beach – drawings to be provided

Upon the approval by the CO, the Contractor may commence construction. The Contractor shall complete the work as approved in plans and shall conform to this SOW. Before construction begins, an AF Form 103 shall be required; see section 3.1 for more details. Any work which requires destruction of facilities requires a 10-day notification to the FDEP, copies of which must be provided to 325 CES.

2.3 Verification of Existing Conditions and Site Survey

An initial site visit shall be required; it will be arranged in conjunction with the kick-off meeting.

Additional site visits shall be completed as required to validate design and construction plans.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for verification and validation of existing conditions, coordination of existing conditions in parallel with proposed requirements, and above and below-grade condition assessment.

2.4 Design Phase

This project will require 50%, 95%, and 100% design submittals.

2.4.1 The design shall include a detailed description of the project requirements, a discussion of alternative solutions to technical challenges highlighting advantages and disadvantages, all necessary calculations, specifics of selected materials, a detailed Cost Engineering estimate of the Government’s cost to maintain the selected materials, and recommended value engineering measures to improve the performance of the facilities and to reduce the associated costs of those systems to the Government.

2.4.2 The design reveals the designer’s rationale and intent. The design shall be configured to allow a reviewer unfamiliar with the project to gain an understanding of the project requirements, the design options that were considered, and the reasons that the selected design options were ultimately chosen. The design may include sketches, photographs, tables, flow charts, or other graphics or media necessary to communicate the intent of the design.

2.4.3 Calculations shall be shown in the 95% design submittal and in the 100% design submittal. All calculations used to select design shall be shown, including but not limited to geotechnical work, road design, and storm design. Software programs may be used to generate calculations; however, the design shall address the appropriateness of any selected program(s), as well as provide a listing of software program inputs and software program generated outputs.

2.4.4 The Contractor shall draft United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) compliant specifications and submit them for approval. The Contractor shall submit specifications at the 95% design level and the 100% design level. The completed specifications shall be provided to the CO in Portable Document Format (PDF), and in unprotected editable Microsoft Word (RTF, DOC, or DOCX) formats.

2.5 On-Site Field Oversight

The Contractor shall provide the manpower, equipment, material, services, and transportation necessary to ensure oversight services throughout accomplishment of this contract. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to establish and maintain open communications between salient authorities associated with accomplishment of this contract. A site superintendent, quality control representative, and safety manager must be on site at all times.

2.6 Work Requirements

2.6.1 Any areas disturbed by construction activity not in scope must be restored at no cost to the government. Any damage to grounds, infrastructure, utilities, communication network, etc., that are not part of this project shall be restored to pre-existing conditions at no cost to the Government.

2.6.2 The Contractor shall ensure an archaeologist representing the Government is present for all ground-disturbing activities, including, but not limited to, re-compacting subgrade. All ground-disturbing work shall cease and 325 CES shall be contacted if human remains, archaeological deposits, or paleontological remains are encountered at any point during the project.

2.6.3 Adherence to Environmental Compliance, section 4.

2.6.4 Safe removal and disposal of HAZMAT if encountered during site clearing preparations, and safe use of HAZMATs if necessary, conforming to base procedures, see section 2.8 for more details.

2.6.5 Protect existing utilities; see section 3 for further instruction.

2.6.6 Remove natural and man-made debris within 25 ft of edge of project area, including but not limited to: stumps, downed trees, roots, root-balls, other damaged vegetative material, and facility remnants.

2.6.7 Any scrap metal found during site clearing efforts shall be collected/sorted for recycling prior to haul-off. The contractor shall utilize the current Base Recycling contract. The contractor shall deliver the scrap metal material to the Base Recycling Contracted location. Contractor would turn in the invoices to CO for the reporting requirement of Base Recycling Program. All proceeds from the recycling of scrap metal generated from this project shall be returned to the base recycling program.

Base Recycling Contract Location: Emerald Coast Recycling/DBA Lewis Metals

2312 Industrial Drive Panama City, Florida 32405 Office Phone: 850 769-1336

2.6.8 Debris, products of clearing and grubbing, site clearing prep work, pavement material, and any waste generated by construction must be disposed of at approved sites. See section 2.7 for more information.

2.6.9 Whatever excess gravel, paving material, and soil remains when construction work is complete and contracted grade is reached must be properly characterized with a Hazardous Waste Determination. Excess material can be disposed or recycled. If recycled it must be certified clean; otherwise, the excess soil must be disposed of in accordance with all federal and state disposal requirements. If on a contaminated site, the Hazardous Waste Determination requires a Full Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). If not on a contaminated site, the Hazardous Waste Determination may be knowledge-based using surveys in government possession, or testing where surveys do not exist. Further sampling may be required depending on the requirements of the facility where the soil will be disposed. Soil displaced by each site demo must remain on site and cannot be relocated or reused without certifying clean. See section

4.4 for more information.

2.6.10 If ground watering wells are present near project area, construction activities shall avoid damaging or disturbing any monitoring wells and signage that may be located in the construction area. Construction activities shall protect wells from the introduction of contaminants (mud/dirt or PVC glue introduced/caps or plugs removed/risers compromised). Cost to sample, repair, and/or replace damaged wells and signs, as a result of construction, shall be incurred by the construction project contractor. If wells must be eliminated, they shall be abandoned properly (and/or replacements installed) and surveyed by a Florida licensed water well driller.

2.6.11 Any soils, gravel, or paving material brought on-site and used for project shall be properly tested or certified clean (with appropriate documentation) to ensure that no contaminants are being applied on-site. The source of backfill shall be natural or virgin material (other than the operation of a borrow pit facility) and shall be in an area which has not previously been used for commercial or industrial activities. One soil sample will be collected from the borrow source and analyzed for the following parameters:

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) per Method 8260 Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) [Base/Neutrals (e.g., PAHs, Pesticides, PCBs) and Acid Extractables (e.g., Phenols)] per Methods 8270/8081/8082

Resource conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) metals by Method 6020 Petroleum Residual Organics (by FL-PRO)

Analytical results will be compared to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) residential Soil Cleanup Target Levels to determine acceptability of the proposed material as clean.

2.6.13 Where dewatering is required, the contractor must be prepared to address permitting, handling, storage, characterization, treatment, and disposal of the potentially contaminated dewatering effluent. Prior to dewatering, consult with AFCEC/CZO and 325 CES/CEIEC.

2.6.14 Any equipment that comes in contact with contaminated soils or groundwater shall be properly decontaminated before mobilizing to other contaminated or clean sites. Any decontaminated fluids must be collected and stored in 55-gallon drums, properly labeled and stored on pallets on site until sampled, tested, and disposed of at a proper disposal facility IAW Tyndall’s Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Contractors are responsible for being aware of the appropriate procedures if any contamination is encountered (i.e. suspicious odors, odd soil colors, unfamiliar liquids, buried materials, etc.) at the site. If these conditions are encountered, AFCEC/CZO and 325 CES/CEIEC must be contacted.

2.7 Stormwater Pollution Prevention

Storm water drains, swales, ponds, drainage structures, and other media shall be secured during construction using best management practices to ensure no contaminants are introduced to the storm water runoff. After construction is complete, surrounding area shall be graded to accommodate the drains. Sod and silt fencing shall be installed to contain any runoff, sediment, and materials from leaving construction site.

The contractor shall provide a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the FDEP/EPA standards, particularly UFC 3-201-01 and ERL14-1. The FDEP has generated a template to be used at (https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/ConstructionSWPPP.pdf).

Work specific Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be implemented prior to construction activities and maintained at all times during construction to prevent siltation and turbid discharges. Identify and cover stormwater structures using protection devices before performing any work. The BMP’s are to be installed along the perimeter of all work areas to prevent the displacement of fill material outside the work area into surface waters, stormwater inlets, etc.

Immediately after completion of the final grading of the land surface, all slopes, land surfaces, and filled areas shall be stabilized using approved sod, seeding, degradable mats, staked hay bales, staked filter cloth, turbidity barriers, or a combination of similar stabilizing materials to prevent erosion. The erosion control measures shall remain in place and be maintained until all authorized work is completed and the work areas are stabilized and verified by USAF personnel.

There shall be no storage or stockpiling of tools, materials (i.e. lumber, pilings, debris) within wetlands, ditches, swales, or elsewhere within waters of the state. All stormwater conveyance structures shall remain in operable condition and shall not be allowed to deteriorate or otherwise contribute to a water quality violation. Construction activities shall be conducted in a manner that does not cause or contribute to violations of state of Florida water quality standards.

See section 4.12 for more information.

2.8 Solid Waste

The contractor is responsible for the disposal of solid waste generated for this project. It must be managed in accordance with AFI 32-7002 and the Tyndall AFB Installation Solid Waste Management Plan.

2.9 Hazardous Materials

All contractors and subcontractors must submit the TAFB Forms 81, 82, and 83, along with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) prior to bringing chemicals onto TAFB. The Contractor shall submit TAFB Form 81 (Contractor Questionnaire) and TAFB Form 82 (Chemical Inventory) and SDSs 7-10 days prior to start of work. A hazardous materials authorization letter must be issued by the 325 CES/CEIEC prior to any chemicals being used on the installation. The contractor must submit TAFB Form 83 at the completion of the project. If the project duration is longer than 30 days, the contractor must submit the TAFB Form 83 on a monthly basis until the project is complete.

3.0 UTILITY CONSIDERATIONS

3.1 AF Form 103

The Contractor will confer with 325 CES Customer Service to fully complete the Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (AF Form 103), and to comply with the form once it has been signed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to route the form to each department for signature. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to have a complete approved AF Form 103 prior to beginning any construction activities including clearing, grubbing, exploratory geophysical work, etc. Contractor is responsible for coordinating any utility work with Base and Privatized Companies (TECO Gas, Mediacom, GCEC, etc.). FM-103 Dig Permit has all contact information. The Dig Permit takes 7-10 days to complete and sign and may result in efforts that government entities must completing efforts prior to construction which should be factored in to construction schedule.

Contractor is also responsible for maintaining markings placed and renewing permit every 30 days. Conformance to the procedures described on the 103 is mandatory.

3.2 The water, electric, and natural gas infrastructure on Tyndall AFB is privatized; dedicated fire water lines are privatized from the main to the post indicator valve. Any privatized utility which must be modified shall be completed by the system owner. The prime contractor shall enter into a service connection agreement with the system owner and will be responsible for paying the associated lump sum connection charge. The contractor must sign the memorandum of agreement between GCEC and the 325th Civil Engineer Squadron, which will constitute a defense, hold harmless, and indemnification agreement, and follow the associated execution checklist before they are legally permitted to demolish any privatized utility lines. This memorandum of agreement is attached as Appendix C.

The sewer and communications infrastructure is government owned. Contractor will complete any work required.

3.3 Utilities which must remain active during construction will be revealed in the Form 103 process. It is contractor responsibility to retain these active lines.

3.4 Utility Outages

Utility outages shall be defined as a stoppage in electric, gas, potable water, sewer, chilled or hot water, steam, telephone, Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS), or any other similar utility whether serving all or a part of a single facility or of several facilities.

3.4.1 Outage Coordination

All utility outages shall be coordinated through Base Operations (325 CES/CEO) with notification to the CO or the COR; contractor must complete required paperwork and follow CEO procedures. Notice of the necessity for an outage shall be provided by the Contractor to the government not less than seven (10) working days prior to the time of the required outage and written approval for the outage will be issued by the CO. All work shall be coordinated and arranged to ensure that the outage will be of minimum duration.

3.4.2 Utility Restoration

Once a utility outage is arranged and work begun, work shall continue until all utilities are restored.

3.4.3 Cancellation

In the event a scheduled utility outage is cancelled by the Government, notification will be given to the Contractor at least 24 hours in advance of the time for the outage to start. Rescheduling of a cancelled outage must be coordinated with written notification as described above.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

4.1 General

The contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work must be protected during the entire duration of this contract. Contractor shall comply, and assure that all subcontractors comply, with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Air Force Instructions, Engineering Technical Letters, regulations and supplements, ordinances, policies and standards related to environmental matters. Whenever there is a conflict among federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and permit requirements, the more restrictive provision shall apply.

The use of materials which have been identified by Governmental agencies as being hazardous or creating potentially hazardous conditions will not be allowed on any project. Specifically, products containing lead, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), and Ozone Depleting Chemicals are prohibited. The Contractor shall assume a strict and cautious position in responding to reports of other materials, which may be identified as hazardous during construction period.

If any material originally specified or approved for use in the work should become listed as suspected or verified as being hazardous, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and COR and initiate efforts to postpone the installation or use of the material until the matter can be investigated.

4.2 Environmental Protection

The contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the CO and the environmental office prior to commencing construction activities or delivery of materials to the site. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which the Contractor must address during construction. Issues of concern must be defined within the Environmental Protection Plan as outlined in this section. Address each topic at a level of detail commensurate with the environmental issue and required construction task(s). Topics or issues which are not identified in this section, but are considered necessary, must be identified and discussed after those items formally identified in this section. The Environmental Protection Plan must be current and maintained onsite by the Contractor. Include in the environmental protection plan, but not limit it to, the following:

1. Name(s) of person(s) within the Contractor's organization who is (are) responsible for ensuring adherence to the Environmental Protection Plan.

2. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for training the Contractor's environmental protection personnel.

3. Description of the Contractor's environmental protection personnel training program.

4. An erosion and sediment control plan which identifies the type and location of the erosion and sediment controls to be provided. The plan must include monitoring and reporting requirements to assure that the control measures are in compliance with the erosion and sediment control plan, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) may be substituted for this plan.

5. Work area plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area and identifying the areas of limited use or nonuse. Plan should include measures for marking the limits of use areas including methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work areas.

6. Include in the Spill Control plan the procedures, instructions, and reports to be used in the event of an unforeseen spill of a substance regulated by 40 CFR 68, 40 CFR 302, 40 CFR 355, and/or regulated under State or Local laws and regulations. Include in the plan:

a. The name and qualifications of the individual who will be responsible for implementing and supervising the containment and cleanup.

b. Training requirements for Contractor's personnel and methods of accomplishing the training.

c. A list of materials and equipment to be immediately available at the job site, tailored to cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified.

d. The names and locations of suppliers of containment materials and locations of additional fuel oil recovery, cleanup, restoration,

e. The methods and procedures to be used for expeditious contaminant cleanup

f. A listing of all materials in containers of 55 gallons or more in volume that hold a regulated substance (40 CFR 68 40 CFR302 and 40 CRF 355).

g. A basic site map showing the proposed location for the 55 gallon or greater containers and identifying the inlets to sanitary, stormwater or wetlands that need to be protected.

h. Containers greater than 55 gallons shall have a passive form of secondary containment

(berms, diking, curbing, retention area ) that will contain a release without active intervention.

7. A non-hazardous solid waste disposal plan identifying methods and locations for solid waste disposal including clearing debris and schedules for disposal. The non-hazardous solid waste disposal plan must describe the methods used to conduct and record Hazardous Waste Determinations that comply with 40 CFR 262.11 for all Solid Wastes generated by this contract.

a. Identify any subcontractors responsible for the transportation and disposal of solid waste.

Submit licenses or permits for solid waste disposal sites that are not a commercial operating facility.

b. Evidence of the disposal facility's acceptance of the solid waste must be attached to this plan during the construction. Attach a copy of each of the Non-hazardous Solid Waste Diversion Reports to the disposal plan. Submit the report for the previous quarter on the first working day after the first quarter that non-hazardous solid waste has been disposed and/or diverted (e.g. the first working day of January, April, July, and October).

c. Indicate in the report the total amount of waste generated and total amount of waste diverted in cubic yards or tons along with the percent that was diverted.

d. A recycling and solid waste minimization plan with a list of measures to reduce consumption of energy and natural resources. Detail in the plan 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.

8. An air pollution control plan detailing provisions to assure that dust, debris, materials, trash, etc., do not become air borne and travel off the project site.

9. A contaminant prevention plan that: identifies potentially hazardous substances to be used on the job site; identifies the intended actions to prevent introduction of such materials into the air, water, or ground; and details provisions for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for storage and handling of these materials.

4.3 Environmental Permits

Obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations is the Contractor's responsibility.

The Contractor shall copy the 325 CES with any regulator correspondence, including all emails, phone calls, meetings, site visits, and inspections. All correspondence shall be summarized and provided to all parties via email. The Contractor shall be liable for any costs, assessments, fines, legal fees, etc., that may incur resulting from actions or responsibilities of the Contractor. All permit applications must be reviewed by the 325 CES prior to submittal and all applications must be signed by the 325 CES Commander.

4.4 Hazardous Waste

The Contractor shall identify, characterize, store and dispose of any hazardous waste generated during work in strict accordance with Federal and State guidelines found in the Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of 40 CFR 260 through 281 regarding the generation, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all solid, liquid, and gaseous contaminants including asbestos in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations. The Contractor shall not dispose of any waste or residual material on the ground or in any storm sewer or drainage system. This includes but is not limited to paints, coatings, solvents, petroleum products, etc. Waste material for disposal shall be disposed of in accordance with Federal and State waste regulations. If in doubt, consult with CEIEC through the CO.

4.4.1 All hazardous waste shall be labeled and an inventory management system will be initiated to insure timely removal and proper disposal. No on-base disposal will be allowed.

4.4.2 All drums will be labeled with a hazardous waste label. The label shall include the proper DOT shipping name, UN or NA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste number, generator information, and accumulation start date. The label shall be placed on the side of the drum.

4.4.3 All drums used to store hazardous waste shall be non-leaking and safe to handle.

Contractor shall be responsible for over packing drums that are rusted, dented, or leaking. Drum and/or over packs shall be provided by the Contractor. All drums shall be “new” DOT approved containers.

4.4.4 The ninety (90) calendar day storage location for the hazardous waste drums shall be approved by 325 CES/CEIE prior to the generation of hazardous waste. The Contractor shall document inspection of drums for leaks on a daily basis or if not working in the area daily, then a weekly inspection will suffice. A copy of the inspections checklist shall be forwarded to 325CES/CEIE every Friday.

4.4.5 Hazardous waste transportation and disposal shall be coordinated through 325 CES/CEIE. The Contractor shall be responsible for transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste at an EPA approved treatment, storage, disposal facility (TSDF). The transportation and disposal facilities shall be approved by 325 CES/CEIE prior to their use. Manifests and waste profiles shall be signed by 325 CES/CEIE. Drums shall be disposed of within ninety (90) calendar days of placing the first drop container.

4.5 Waste Management

4.5.1 Covered Chutes

All chutes for refuse, and the like, shall be covered or of such a design to fully confine the material to prevent dust dissemination.

4.5.2 Burning

Burning of any type of materials will not be permitted to accomplish the work.

4.5.3 Lead Containing Materials

The Contractor shall not use paints or coatings containing lead in excess of 0.009 percent by weight of total non-volatile content in accordance with Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1303. Paints or coatings within reach of children in housing, recreation, and public areas shall have zero lead content.

4.5.4 Asbestos Containing Materials

The Contractor and subcontractors are prohibited from using any Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) on any assigned project. In the event the Contractor encounters previously unidentified ACM or suspected ACM during work, the Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure the ACM is not disturbed. The Contractor shall immediately notify the 325 CES Project Manager and CO and await further guidance. The Government will take steps, as necessary, to ascertain the material's composition and determine any necessary remedial action.

4.5.5 Hazardous Material Inventory and Tracking

A letter of review from 325 CES/CEIEC Must be accomplished prior to commencement of work on each task order. The contractor shall submit TAFB Form 81 (Contractor Questionnaire) and TAFB Form 82 (Chemical Inventory) if applicable (within 10 duty days after the Notice to Proceed is issued), for review. The Contractor should note that Tyndall AFB is required to report chemicals used such as (but not limited to) compressed gases, adhesives, aerosol cans, sealants, paints, lubricants, oils, cleaners, degreasers, pesticides, Fuels. Copies of manufacturer-specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be attached to TAFB Form 82. These SDSs shall also be readily accessible at the location of each hazardous material. After submission, 325 CES/CEIE will notify the Project Manager and/or CONS of the reportable chemicals and of any special instructions. As directed by the CO, the Contractor is required to submit TAFB Form 83 (Reporting Entry Form) showing material usage monthly until completion of the task order. A letter from CEIEC will be accomplished with each submittal monthly and/or completion. The CO must be notified of any changes from the original submittal (i.e. new chemical is added, size of container or unit of issue changes or if the manufacturer changes), changes must be submitted using TAFB form 82.An up-dated letter of review indicating changes will be sent from CEIEC to the Contracting Office before the material can be brought onto the installation. Prime contractors shall be responsible to ensure all subcontractors comply with this section.

4.5.6 The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of cleanup, remediation, and disposal of hazardous material released by the Contractor, including payment of any sampling and analysis in support of the cleanup operation and any civil or criminal fines, administrative penalties or investigative costs that might be imposed by a regulatory agency in response to a release or spill by the Contractor.

4.5.7 Waste Minimization

The Contractor will participate in pollution prevention/waste minimization initiatives if the Contractor reasonably expects to, or does:

a. Generate more than 220 lbs of Hazardous Waste or 2.2 lbs of Acute Hazardous Waste per month and/or,

b. Use more than 1/10 of the annual threshold of any Toxic Release Inventory Chemical per month.

c. The Contractor will follow the waste hierarchy of reduce, reuse, & recycle prior to generation and disposal of waste products.

4.5.8 Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Diversion Reporting

The Contractor shall maintain an inventory of non-hazardous solid waste diversion and disposal of construction and demolition debris. The Contractor shall submit a report to 325 CES/CEIE through the Contracting Officer on the first business day after each fiscal year quarter, starting the first quarter that non-hazardous solid waste has been generated. The following shall be included in the report:

a. Construction and Demolition (C&D) Debris Disposed, in thousands of pounds

b. Non-C & D recycled items (i.e. cardboard, paper, metal, plastic, glass, etc.), in thousands of pounds

c. Total C&D Debris Generated, in thousands of pounds.

4.5.9 Storage areas for material designated for reuse or recycling should be coordinated with the CES Program Manager and the 325 CES/CEIEC Solid Waste Manager. Any solid waste generated by the project is the responsibility of the contractor to dispose of outside the installation.

4.6 Air Quality

Equipment operation, activities, or processes performed by the Contractor shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, and Regional air authority air emission and performance laws and standards. Dust particles; aerosols; and gaseous by-products from construction activities; and processing, preparation and use of materials, such as from asphaltic batch plants; shall be controlled at all times, including weekends, holidays and hours when work is not in progress.

4.6.1 Prior to the start of the project, the Contractor will submit a listing of all stationary and mobile emission sources and associated criteria and hazardous air pollutants for each source.

During the project, the list will be maintained by the Contractor, and updates submitted to 325 CES/CEIE as changes occur. At the end of the project and/or at the end of each calendar year the Contractor will submit a final air emission inventory. Emission Inventories will use emission factors identified by EPA and available at: http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/index.html. All other emission factors must be approved by 325 CES/CEIE. The emission inventory will identify total criteria and hazardous air pollutants released during the performance and/or during the previous calendar year of the project/contract as a minimum for the following activities, (the list of activities may be modified depending on the project):

a. Abrasive Blasting

b. External Combustion Sources

c. Fuel Storage

d. Solvent Cleaning

e. Internal Combustion Engines

f. Surface Coatings and Adhesives

g. Wood Working

h. Pavement and Road Construction/Repair Operations

4.6.2 Burning shall be prohibited on Government premises, unless approval is specifically granted by 325 CES/CEIE and 325 CES/CEF.

4.6.3 Fuel storage and refueling will not be allowed unless approval is specifically granted by

325 CES/CEIE.

4.7 Pesticides

All pesticide usage must be coordinated with the Base Entomologist (3-4358). Pesticides must be applied by certified personnel.

4.8 Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL)

Contractors with POL tanks must maintain a maintenance log, reconciliation records and also ensure secondary containment valves are closed. Employees must have proper training for spill cleanup and response. Contractor shall ensure all areas are free of spill residue. Tyndall AFB's Environmental Compliance POL/Tank Program Manager can be reached at 283-8096.

4.9 Recycling

Executive Order 12873 directs all Federal agencies to develop a strong recycling program.

Aluminum, paper, and most metal scrap metal demolition debris must be recycled. If you have any questions on what Tyndall recycles, please contact (850) 283-CANS.

Salvageable goods shall be turned in to the appropriate base agency. The Contractor shall separate and turn in recyclable materials to the 325th Services Squadron Recycling Facility, building 6035, in accordance with base policies. Precious scrap and waste metals (e.g. steel, iron, etc.) shall be recycled and/or disposed in accordance with base policies.

4.10 Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds

4.10.1 All items having any apparent historical or archeological interest, which are discovered in the course of any construction activities, shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor shall leave the archeological find undisturbed and shall immediately report the find to the CO so that the proper authorities may be notified.

4.10.2 Archaeological monitoring is required for all ground-disturbing activities, including, but not limited to, removal of below grade slab/concrete foundation, sidewalks and other associated pavement, and underground utilities. The archaeologist will be a contractor on site from 325 CES; contractor must verify they are there before any digging is completed.

All ground-disturbing work shall cease and 325 CES shall be contacted if human remains, archaeological deposits, or paleontological remains are encountered at any point during the project.

4.11 Waste Water

Disposal of waste water will be as specified below:

4.11.1 Waste water from construction activities, such as onsite material processing, concrete curing, foundation and concrete clean-up, water used in concrete trucks, forms, etc. will not be allowed to enter water ways or to be discharged prior to being treated to remove pollutants.

Dispose of the construction related waste water off-Government property in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional and Local laws and regulations.

4.11.2 For discharge of ground and/or surface water, the Contractor will obtain a State or Federal permit specific for pumping and discharging ground water prior to surface discharging.

4.11.3 Water generated from the flushing of lines will be land applied in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for land application or discharged into the sanitary sewer with prior approval and/or notification to the 325 CES.

4.12 Stormwater

The contractor shall provide the stormwater treatment and attenuation design packages in concurrence with submittals. A complete package that has been sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida (PE) must be provided with 50% design submittal. This design package includes all items needed to secure a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Environmental Resource Permit and meet stormwater requirements contained in applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). A design package shall contained all required information that includes but is not limited to topographic and specific purpose survey(s), geotechnical investigation and laboratory testing of soils and groundwater (encountered and seasonal high), details, engineering drawings, stormwater calculations, in accordance with FDEP ERP Handbook Volume I and II and applicable UFCs, analyses, location map, completed and sealed permit application. The contractor should include the appropriate fee with the design package. A copy of the permit shall be maintained on each job site. In accordance with the approved permit:

4.12.1 Form 62-330.350(1) Construction Commencement Notice must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to commencement of activity authorized by the permit.

4.12.2 Form 62-330.310(1) As-Built Certification and Request for Conversion to Operation Phase must be completed, signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida with as-built drawings meeting Tyndall AFB and FDEP requirements within 30 days after completion of construction.

4.12.3 Any substantial modification and/or changes to stormwater design shall require re-permitting, unless FDEP provides written approval otherwise.

4.12.4 The contractor shall provide at least one person on each land-disturbing project site who is certified in the Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training and Certification Program. This person will conduct and document site inspections weekly and after rainfall events according to DEP Document No. 62-621.300(4)(a), for land-disturbing projects 1 acre and over conducted within Tyndall’s fence line. This inspection log shall be made available as needed to project managers, base environmental office or FDEP.

4.12.5 Per UFC 3-201-01, Section 3-3.2 the contractor is required to complete a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)/EPA standards. The FDEP has generated a template to be used (https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/ConstructionSWPPP.pdf). Work specific Best Management Practices (BMP’s) shall be implemented prior to construction activities and maintained at all times during construction to prevent siltation and turbid discharges. Identify and cover Stormwater structures using protection devices before performing any work. The BMP’s are to be installed along the perimeter of all work areas to prevent the displacement of fill material outside the work area into surface waters, stormwater inlets, etc. Immediately after completion of the final grading of the land surface, all slopes, land surfaces, and filled areas shall be stabilized using approved sod, seeding, degradable mats, staked hay bales, staked filter cloth, barriers, turbidity screens, or a combination of similar stabilizing materials to prevent erosion.

The erosion control measures shall remain in place and be maintained until all authorized work is completed and the work areas are stabilized and verified by USAF personnel.

4.12.6 If disturbing 1 acre or more, the contractor needs an NPDES construction permit which meets standards set forth in DEP Doc. No. 62-621.300(4)(a), Oct 22, 2000. The Notice of Intent should be submitted along with the appropriate fee to the NPDES Stormwater Notice Center 48 hours before beginning construction. A copy of the permit application and permit letter should be provided to the Environmental Element within 1 week of submittal or receipt. A copy of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) should be kept on-site. Additionally, a Notice of Termination (NOT) shall be submitted to the NPDES Stormwater Notice Center with a copy provided to 325 CES/CEIE.

4.13 Jurisdictional Waters which Include Wetlands

As part of the storm water treatment and attenuation design package, impacting jurisdictional waters may be required to accomplish task order. The contractor, as required, shall provide the supplemental information and data for obtaining approval and securing the required permit using the applicable FDEP Form 62- 330.060(1) A-H Joint Application for Environmental Resource Permit and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers form ENG 4345. The submittal package shall contain all required information that includes but not limited to data, analysis, GIS maps, plans, surveys, calculations, reports, assessments, mitigation plan, and photographs. The contractor should include the appropriate fee with the design package. A copy of the permit shall be maintained on each job site.

4.14 Additional Utilities

An FDEP permit maybe required for the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of underground utility lines, cable, conduit, or pipeline transmitting electricity, communication signals, potable water, raw water, reclaimed water, domestic wastewater, propane gas or natural gas. 62-330.453 within the Florida Administrative Code dictates that a General Permit is needed for Installation, Maintenance, Repair, and Removal of Utility Lines that cross a regulated surface of the state. Ditches/swales maybe considered a regulated surface water.

5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Qualified Personnel

The Contractor shall ensure that only qualified, competent personnel carry out the tasks outlined in this SOW. Competent is defined as registered professional or, where registration is not applicable, trained, and/or certified in their respective field. Exceptions are administrative and support personnel who participate in document publication. To complete the requirements of this Design-Build effort, contractor must be sufficiently staffed to perform acceptably as both the DOR and the Constructor.

5.1.1 Designer of Record

The professional registrations of other US States and territories shall be acceptable, in cases where the State of Florida has previously established regulatory reciprocity with those US States and territories for the purpose of officially recognizing those registrations. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide documentary evidence of professional registration, and State of Florida recognition of such registration, as applicable. The Contractor is advised that firms conducting professional engineering are required by state law to obtain a Florida Engineering Certificate of Authorization. If applicable, this authorization shall be submitted along with the DOR’s evidence of professional registration.

The PM who shall be a registered engineer or architect. This individual is responsible for overall integration of the contractor’s team DORs’ work. If the DOR is employed by the Contractor, that individual may also function as the Contractor’s PM.

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