Attachment 1 SOW Rev2.pdf

Directorate of Public Works Engineering Services Division

Fort Bliss, Texas

STATEMENT OF WORK

B-2478 Kitchenette

11B 10116 6P 06-03-2026

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

STATEMENT OF WORK (11B 10116 6P)

Contents

PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1. Objectives

1.2. Period of Performance

1.3. Place of Performance

1.3.1. Occupancy:

1.4. Specific Work Requirements

1.4.14. Contractor shall ensure safe access to and egress from building and

1.4.17. Civil

1.4.18. Architectural

1.4.49. Electrical

1.4.51. Telecommunications

1.4.52. Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC

1.5. Attachments

PART 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Basic Guidelines

2.1.1. Preconstruction Conference

2.1.2. Construction Documents

2.1.4. Contractor Furnished Items

2.1.5. Installation Property

2.1.6. Contractor Vehicles

2.1.7. Buy American Act. Construction Materials

2.2. Key Personnel

2.2.1. PM

2.2.2. Superintendent

2.2.3. SSHO

2.2.4. QCM

2.3. Utilities

2.3.1. Utilities Cutovers and Interruptions

2.3.2. Portable Latrines

2.4. Hours of Operation

2.4.1. Normal Work Hours

2.4.1.1. Federal Government Holidays

2.4.2. Approval of Work Outside Normal Work Hours

2.6. [Historical Properties

2.7. Environmental

2.7.1. Permits

2.7.3. Products

2.7.5. Construction Waste Management and Disposal

2.7.5.1. Salvage, Waste, and Disposal

2.7.5.10. [Archaeology

2.7.6. Natural Resources Program

2.7.7. Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)

2.7.8. Noise Control

2.8. Safety

2.8.1. DPW’s PM shall be notified about accidents within an hour of the accident

2.8.2. Activity

2.8.2.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)/Safety Plan

2.8.2.2. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

2.8.3. [Army Radiation Any

2.8.4. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Notice Requirements

2.9. Quality Control (QC)

2.9.1. QC Program Requirements

2.9.2. QCM

2.9.3. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan

2.9.4. Contractor Quality Control Meetings

2.9.5. Contractor Quality Control Inspections

2.10. Security

2.10.1. Security Requirements

2.10.2. Physical Security

2.10.3. Key Control

2.10.4. Security of Classified Items, Systems and Information

2.10.5. Security of Staging Area

2.10.6. Antiterrorism / Operations Security (AT-OPSEC)

2.11. Submittals/ Deliverable Requirements

2.11.2. Pre-Construction Submittals / Deliverables Package

2.11.3. Construction Submittals/Deliverables Package

2.11.3.22. Close-out Submittals / Deliverables Package

PART 3 - APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1. Objectives. Install kitchenettes at building 2478 that will include a sink with running hot/cold water and upper and lower cabinets with countertops appropriate for food preparation. Install 220v wiring to support electric range and fire suppression system. The Contractor shall provide all work, labor, materials, related fees, and related services for construction requested herein until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract, by the Government in a professional and collaborative environment to sustain mission requirements. Construction services and finished products shall be delivered on schedule, safely, and compliant with regulatory codes and standards.

1.2. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be hundred and eighty 180 calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work beyond the established POP without proper justification will result in liquidated damages being applied to the project in the amount of $1,717.24 US Dollars per calendar day.

1.2.1. The Contractor shall not commence work unless authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO).

All technical questions shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for resolution and clarification.

1.3. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in building 2478, located within the Fort Bliss TX Installation.

1.3.1. Occupancy: Facility will be occupied during construction. Do not enter the facility without prior approval of the KO.

1.3.2. All work shall adhere to and comply with the most current International Code Council (ICC), the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc [military amended codes], NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and all other Local, State and Federal Regulations, Codes, and Standards. All Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) shall be used for this project (https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications).

1.4. Specific Work Requirements.

1.4.1. The facility contains asbestos and lead material. Refer to the survey for details and locations for Asbestos and Lead Containing Materials.

1.4.2. If disturbance of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or Lead Based Pain (LBP) is anticipated, these materials shall be removed:

1.4.3. ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM): Shall be removed by licensed and trained individuals (25 TAC 296.41 - 296.62) according to methodology and requirements specified by Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 296, Sub-chapter L (§296.211 - §296.213)OR HANDLING IN PLACE: If project disturbs 10 square feet or less of ACBM for each small project or task - proponent shall follow 25TAC§296.233 for Alternative Asbestos Practices and Procedures for Small Projects and Repetitive Tasks in a Public Building. A registered asbestos abatement worker may perform a small project or repetitive task that disturbs https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications

ACBM. Written notification must be provided, as required in 25TAC§296.251. The clearance-level assessment must be conducted as required in 25TAC§296.213.

1.4.4. LEAD-BASED PAINT (LBP): Lead abatement is defined as the complete removal of the hazardous substance from the building substrate. For lead-related work which only involves stabilizing and encapsulating lead-containing materials, e.g. peeling paint, drilling into painted walls, the customer shall provide DPW-ED the start date of the lead-related work, and the licensed lead contractor information. The customer can obtain additional guidance from DPW- ED on lead-related work to include engineering controls, personnel safety and work practices.

According to methodology and requirements specified by Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Part 1, Chapter 295, Sub-chapter I (§295.201 - §295.220) OR HANDLING Lead-based paint activities, as defined in §295.202 of this title (relating to Definitions) shall only be conducted according to the procedures and standards contained in §295.212 of this title (relating to Standards for Conducting Lead-Based Paint Activities). However, the standards contained in §295.212 of this title do not apply when treating paint-lead hazards less than:(1) two square feet of deteriorated lead-based paint per room or equivalent;(2) 20 square feet of deteriorated paint on the exterior building; or (3) 10% of the total surface area of deteriorated paint on an interior or exterior type of component with a small surface area.

1.4.5. NOTIFICATIONS: A proper notification shall be submitted to the State of Jurisdiction (25 TAC 296.251) no less than 10 working days prior to commencement of abatement activity and a copy shall be provided to DPW-ED. If the amounts of ACM are less than the notification thresholds, the customer shall notify DPW-ED of the start date of the small-scale abatement, the licensed abatement company information, and the anticipated amounts of materials to be removed.

1.4.6. FEES & WASTE MANIFEST: The customer shall also provide DPW-ED with a copy of the waste manifest and clearance report, i.e., air sampling, if applicable. The contractor will also be responsible for all State Asbestos Abatement/Demolition Notification fees.

1.4.7. RIGHT-TO-KNOW: It is recommended that prior to conducting any activities which could disturb building materials present at the site that this study be reviewed to ensure that current site conditions are reflected by the report and that additional materials have not been installed.

Contractors who are tasked with housekeeping activities, conducting repairs, renovations or demolition of the structure should be provided a copy of this in order to provide OSHA Right to Know communication to their workforce and for use in determining whether any special handling is required by their company policy or OSHA compliance personnel. (OSHA 1910.1001).

1.4.8. FOR NEW BUILDING MATERIALS: The Project Engineer, Architect or authorized persons shall submit to the Environmental Division, Toxic Substances Program Manager or alternate government program manager a letter verifying and certifying that all building materials used in the construction, renovation or remodeling contains no toxic substances, i.e. asbestos, lead, or other regulated toxic substances. The letter shall have attached all safety data sheets (SDS) for each material used in the construction project and the new or existing floor plan where construction took place.

1.4.9. SUSPECT MATERIALS/INCIDENTAL ENCOUNTER: Should any suspect ACM be encountered/disturbed as part of the renovation project these materials shall be sampled prior renovations or suspect material could be presumed to be ACM and managed accordingly. Upon discovery, contracting officer representative (COR), once notified by the contractor PM shall contact DPW‐ED.

1.4.10. Asbestos & Lead Waste

1.4.11. If upgrade, construction or repair activities will generate asbestos and/or lead waste, disposal shall be coordinated with DPW‐ED. Disposal costs shall be charged to the project or related contract as applicable. A copy of the waste profile issued by the disposal facility should be provided to DPW‐

1.4.12. ED. Waste manifests must use the Fort Bliss Environmental Protection Agency Identification Number, and only DPW‐ED personnel appointed in writing by the Garrison Commander are authorized to sign the manifests on behalf of Fort Bliss. The original manifests signed by the disposal facilities shall be provided to DPW‐ED.

1.4.13. Review the attached surveys for all asbestos and lead-containing materials to verify if they will be impacted by this project. If the project scope includes disturbing asbestos or lead-containing materials, work must be conducted by a Licensed Abatement Company. If additional materials, not tested in these surveys, need to be disturbed, the Contractor is responsible for completing additional asbestos and lead testing. New tests shall be reviewed and approved by DPW-ED through the COR prior to the start of work. Failure to manage present hazardous materials may expose workers, building occupants, and their families to toxic substances, which include carcinogens.

1.4.14. Contractor shall ensure safe access to and egress from building and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during construction and shall provide all required barricades, fencing, covered walkways, planking, lighting, bracing, shoring, warning signs, etc. as required by OSHA and Fort Bliss Regulations for the protection of workmen, staff and Users.

1.4.15. The exact location and quantity of existing ductwork, penetrations, and equipment shall be field verified by the Contractor. Contractor shall examine existing structures, note all conditions as to character and extent of all work involved, validate and Bid accordingly.

1.4.16. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions, exact locations and quantities before commencing Work.

1.4.17. Civil. N/A

1.4.18. Architectural.

1.4.19. Demolish wall as needed to allow penetration of approximately 8” round duct connected to the

Ansul System Hood.

1.4.20. Patch and repair all areas damaged by demolition work prior to applying new construction finishes. Patch holes in wood with a two-part wood filler and prepare surface for paint. Paint existing walls SW 7516 Kestrel White.

1.4.21. Install new cabinets above range where range hood will be suspended. If duct is required, ensure the duct is hidden through the cabinet. New cabinets shall account for irregular walls and columns. Cabinets shall be birch wood with SW 3105 K Plum Mahogany finish.

1.4.22. Perform diagnostic core drilling to locate sewer line. Tie-in to the nearest water line, sewer line and electrical power as shown on the drawings.

1.4.23. Provide stainless steel sink, faucet, and garbage disposal and electrical outlets. Sink shall be single faucet top amount , 18 gage and faucet shall be commercial single handle kitchen faucet chrome and aerator faucet. Provide hot and cold water to all sinks to include shutoff valves for all plumbing fixtures.

1.4.24. Provide new GFCI outlet including all conduit and wiring back to closet electrical panel for a new waste disposer. Electrical connections shall be made in accordance with all current and applicable codes.

1.4.25. Provide and install water fountain with bottle filling station with single ADA Cooler Non-

Filtered as shown on the drawings. Water fountain shall be indoor electronic bottle filling station refrigerated, non-filtered, light gray, wall mount and with a flow rate of 8 gph. Install electrical outlet to provide power to the water fountain. Power shall be 115V/60Hz.

1.4.26. Install 12” deep wood cabinet and 24” deep wood cabinet as per the drawings.

1.4.27. Install 1” thick solid surface quartz for countertops.

1.4.28. Provide new Ansul Fire Suppression System with kitchen hood system. Ansul system shall meet all applicable codes and regulations. Modify existing ceiling system as needed for new Fire Residential Range Hood. Provide ceiling tile with Armstrong Kitchen Zone 672 or approve equal. Provide prelude 15/16” suspension system or equal, as necessary. Perform a test on the Ansul fire suppression system and inspect for pipe blockage and ensure the system operates correctly.

1.4.29. Upgrade and install electrical circuit and connection to support a new 208V single phase electric range.

1.4.30. 2nd Floor

1.4.31. Demolish existing cabinets, sink, and garbage disposal on Room 232 (Day Room) as necessary to install new cabinets, sink and garbage disposal.

1.4.32. Remove existing sink and protect existing water and sanitary sewer lines underneath sink.

1.4.33. Patch and repair all areas damaged by demolition work prior to applying new construction finishes. Patch holes in wood with a two-part epoxy wood filler and prepare surface for paint.

Paint existing walls SW 7516 Kestrel White.

1.4.34. Install new cabinets and provide stainless sink, faucet and garbage disposal and electrical outlets. New cabinets shall account for irregular walls and columns. Sink shall be single faucet top amount , 18 gage and faucet shall be commercial single handle kitchen faucet chrome.

Provide hot and cold water to all sinks to include shutoff valves for all plumbing fixtures.

Cabinets shall be birch wood with SW 3105 K Plum Mahogany finish.

1.4.35. Provide and install water fountain with bottle filling station with single ADA Cooler Non-

1.4.36. Install 12” deep wood cabinet and 24” deep wood cabinet as per the drawings.

1.4.37. Install 1” thick solid surface quartz for countertops.

1.4.38. Install new electrical outlets above countertop flush to wall.

1.4.39. Provide new Ansul Fire Suppression System with kitchen hood system. Ansul system shall

Residential Range Hood. Provide ceiling tile with Armstrong Kitchen Zone 672 or approve equal. Provide prelude 15/16” suspension system or equal, as necessary. Perform a test on the

1.4.40. 3rd Floor

1.4.41. Room 332 (Day Room). - Patch and repair all areas damaged by demolition work prior to applying new construction finishes. Patch holes in wood with a two-part epoxy wood filler and prepare surface for paint. Paint existing walls SW 7516 Kestrel White.

1.4.42. Install new cabinets and provide stainless sink, faucet and garbage disposal and electrical outlets. New cabinets shall account for irregular walls and columns. Cabinets shall be birch wood with SW 3105 K Plum Mahogany finish. Sink shall be single faucet top amount , 18 gage and faucet shall be commercial single handle kitchen faucet chrome. Provide hot and cold water to all sinks to include shutoff valves for all plumbing fixtures.

1.4.43. Provide and install water fountain with bottle filling station with single ADA Cooler Non-

1.4.44. Install 12” deep wood cabinet and 24” deep wood cabinet as per the drawings.

1.4.45. Install 1” thick solid surface quartz for countertops.

1.4.46. Install new electrical outlets above countertop flush to wall.

1.4.47. Provide new Ansul Fire Suppression System with kitchen hood system. Ansul system shall

Residential Range Hood. Provide ceiling tile with Armstrong Kitchen Zone 672 or approve equal. Provide prelude 15/16” suspension system or equal, as necessary. Perform a test on the

1.4.48. Structural. N/A

1.4.49. Fire Protection.

1.4.50. Provide Ansul System with kitchen hood Ansul System shall meet all applicable codes and regulations and shall to the fire alarm system of the building.

1.4.50.1. Contractors shall review the Fire Prevention Construction Guide 2025 prior to construction work.

1.4.51. Electrical.

1.4.52. Provide panel new flush mounted 100A 120/208V 3, panelboard. Cut out drywall where required.

Patch and paint drywall to match existing.

1.4.53. Provide 2-new 20A feeder for new above the counter receptacles with GFCI at sink counter, new 20A single pole breaker, new 10V 20A duplex receptacles, 6” above counter at sink. Provide a new 20A GFCI outlet for the water cooler station and install a new 20GFCI outlet under the sink for the garbage disposal.

1.4.54. Provide full voltage contactor, 2-pole 240V, 50A continuous current rating.

1.4.55. Telecommunications.

1.4.55.1. Furnish incidental work and materials to disconnect, remove, store, secure, protect, and reinstall applicable roof telecommunication equipment, connections, and features. Protect temporary terminations. Any communication cable either Fiber or Copper coming in aerially into the building will need to be decommissioned, prevented from being damaged, and re-installed per the current Installation Information Infrastructure Architecture (I3A) and UFC Army regulations and standards. Any damage or cut cables will be reported to The Project Manager Network Enterprise Center (NEC). Operations & Plans Branch via the COR.

1.4.55.2. Current I3A Army Communication Standards 2010. If any communication lines, equipment, or hardware is disturbed, it will need to be reinstalled IAW the most current 3 UFC 580-01 ISP Communication Standards.

1.4.55.3. If any communication lines need to be moved, please do so IAW I3A and UFC standards. If trenching or marking is required, please submit requests to usarmy.bliss.106-sig-bde.mbx.nec-dig-permits@mail.mil as we are not tied in with 811. Please contact the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) before disturbing any communications equipment the contractor may come across (network switches, fiber lines, etc.). Please do not dispose of any communications equipment the contractor may come across. Please request a site visit by the NEC NLT 7 days prior to work start date and NLT 7 days prior to project completion to ensure surveys and inspections ensuring mailto:usarmy.bliss.106-sig-bde.mbx.nec-dig-permits@mail.mil mailto:usarmy.bliss.106-sig-bde.mbx.nec-dig-permits@mail.mil communication lines are operational. If fiber needs to be pulled through duct banks, please ensure pathways have been checked and cleared.

1.4.56. Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC.

1.4.57. Provide new kitchen hood as specified in the drawings. Kitchen hood exhaust shall be ducted from the exhaust of the hood through cabinets to the vent on the exterior wall as shown on the drawings. Ductwork shall be of industrial grade.

1.4.58. Provide new eight-inch round duct connected to range hood through wall to new wall vent for exterior exhaust as specified in the drawings. Wall vent shall meet size and airflow requirements of the kitchen hood and ductwork.

1.4.59. Provide new ansul fire suppression system with kitchen hood ansul system. Ansult system shall meet all applicable codes and regulations.

1.5. Attachments.

A. Environmental Review Form B. ESD-RFI Template C. Drawing sets DWG_Bldg #2478_11B 10116 6P_Kitchenette D. Eng_Form_4288-R, Submittal Register E. Fort Bliss Solid Waste Program F. Fort Bliss Fire Prevention Construction Guide 2025 G. iWatch Training for Contractors H. TRADOC Form 928-R-E, Material Approval Submittal I. Specifications: All Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS) shall be used for this project including but not limited to those listed below. All specifications can be found at https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications)

UFC 3-110-03 ROOFING, WITH CHANGE 5

UFGS 01 45 00.00 20 QUALITY CONTROL (HVAC)

UFGS 01 45 00.00 40 QUALITY CONTROL (PROCESS)

UFGS 01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

UFGS 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

UFGS 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

UFGS 01 75 00.00 40 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

UFGS 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

UFGS 02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

UFGS 02 82 00 ASBESTOS

UFGS 02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION

UFGS 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

UFGS 05 05 23.16 STRUCTURAL WELDING

UFGS 05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

UFGS 05 05 23.13 10 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF WELDMENTS

https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications)

UFGS 05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

UFGS 05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METALS

UFGS 05 50 14 STRUCTURAL METAL FABRICATIONS

UFGS 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

UFGS 06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

UFGS 06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE -CLAD ARCHITECURAL CABINETS

UFGS 07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

UFGS 07 54 23 THERMOPLASTIC-POLYOLEFIN ROOFING

UFGS 07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

UFGS 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

UFGS 07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

UFGS 09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

UFGS 10 44 16 FIRE ENSTINGUISHERS

UFGS 11 46 00 FOOD DISPENSING EQUIPMENT

UFGS 11 31 13 ELECTRIC KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

UFGS 22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

UFGS 23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

UFGS 26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

UFGS 26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. Basic Guidelines.

2.1.1. Preconstruction Conference. Prior to the start of any construction work an authorized representative of the KO will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference. The notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by sub-Contractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

2.1.1.1. The Contractor's Project Manager (PM), Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall attend this meeting. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared and signed by the Contractor.

The minutes shall be sent to the COR for review and approval no later than 24 hours after the meeting.

2.1.2. Construction Documents. Contractor shall have a copy of the Scope of Work (SOW), Drawings, and specifications at the construction site at all times.

2.1.3. Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and investigate existing site conditions prior to submitting proposal. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Building Codes, Federal Law, Texas State Law, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Army and installation regulations.

2.1.4. Contractor Furnished Items. Everything included in this paragraph and its subparagraphs is basic to the contract and should be included in the contract price.

2.1.4.1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, vehicles, supplies, equipment, materials and services required to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall, as necessary, provide all equipment needed to perform the work safely and to meet the requirements herein.

2.1.5. Installation Property. Contractor shall exercise extreme caution to protect building finishes, private property, military property, historic material, cultural resources, etc., from damage during the performance of these contract requirements. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss or damage to Government and private property while executing contract requirements as a result of negligence on behalf of the Contractor, subcontractors, or any representatives of the Contractor or subcontractors.”

2.1.6. Contractor Vehicles. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid U.S. state driver’s license, certificates and permits, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

2.1.6.1. Limited Access. The Contractor shall only use existing roadways when transporting personnel and/or material during the execution of the contract. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the foregoing and shall not develop new ingress or egress roads.

2.1.6.2. Parking. The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel use designated parking areas only. Personal and non-construction related vehicles shall not be parked on grassy, gravel, or landscaped areas (unless identified as acceptable in drawings).

2.1.7. Buy American Act. Construction Materials. Applying to contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work in the United States, the Contractor shall utilize commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) construction materials in accordance with Executive Order 10582 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American.

2.2. Key Personnel. The personnel listed below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. Prior to substituting, removing, replacing, or diverting any of the specified individuals, the Contractor shall notify the KO fifteen (15) working days in advance and shall submit a written request and justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on this Contract. The proposed substitution of personnel must meet or exceed the experience and other technical requirements of the personnel being replaced.

No change in personnel shall be made by the Contractor without the prior written consent of the KO. However, in urgent situations, as determined or agreed to by the KO, an oral request to substitute key personnel may be approved and subsequently ratified by the KO in writing. Such ratification shall constitute the consent of the KO required by this paragraph. The KO will notify the Contractor within ten (10) working days after receipt of all required information of the decision on the substitution(s). In the event the proposed substitution of key personnel does not meet or exceed the experience and other technical requirements of the personnel being replaced, substitution of acceptable replacements for the individuals as specified below. The key personnel listed below may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended during the course of the Contract to either add or remove personnel as necessary.

PM

Superintendent Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)/ QCM

2.2.1. PM. The Contractor shall provide a PM.

2.2.1.1. The role of the Construction PM is to be the Government’s Point of Contact (POC) for projects and administration of construction. Per project, the PM is accountable for:

2.2.1.1.1. Management of performance of all trade Contractors, review and analysis of SOW, architectural and engineering drawings and specifications; ensuring contract documents and regulations are comprehended and followed; supervision of Construction Superintendent(s), reviewing and approving their reports, submittals, monitor reported difficulties, and correcting safety violations/ deficiencies; developing, tracking, updating and controlling construction schedule; project management plan, and associated costs to achieve completion of project; coordinating the closure of a project.

2.2.1.2. The PM shall possess the following:

2.2.1.2.1. Language. Full professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.

2.2.1.2.2. Experience. Five (5) years of experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a Construction PM (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities) managing multiple construction projects simultaneously related to the project.

2.2.2. Superintendent. The Contractor shall assign one competent superintendent for each project. The superintendent shall be accountable for overall supervision and management of job site coordination, day-to-day operations, schedule adherence, enforcement of safety and quality, managing subcontractors, has authority to act for the Contractor, and shall be on site at all times during Construction. The superintendent is required to attend facility turnover meetings (Red Zone meetings), partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the superintendent.

2.2.2.1. The Superintendent shall possess the following:

2.2.2.1.1. Language. Full Professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in

2.2.2.1.2. Experience. Five (5) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a Construction Superintendent (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities), managing multiple construction projects simultaneously related to the project. The superintendent must be familiar with the requirements of Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The KO may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

2.2.3. SSHO. The SSHO shall be accountable for overall supervision and management of the

Contractor’s safety program(s) and plan(s). Contractor shall assign one SSHO for each project who will work simultaneously as the SSHO and QCM. The SSHO shall be on site at all times during construction to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. An alternate shall be identified in the Construction Safety Plan to serve in the event of the SSHO’s absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the SSHO. The SSHO shall meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2 Safety and Occupational Health Program management for Contractors. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. It is responsibility of the Contractor to express to the KO in the event that due to the complexity of the project, one employee will be required for each position.

2.2.3.1. The SSHO shall be the Government’s POC for all aspects relating to safety. The SSHO responsibilities include, but are not limited to facilitating and ensuring the completion of facility safety assessments/investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving personal injury accidents, property damage, and cases of occupational illnesses; recording accident reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; assuring that claims for injuries and illnesses are posted in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration log; promoting and furnishing applicable safety and health, accident prevention, and investigation training for Contractor’s employees; assessing and evaluating work environment, identifying potential hazards, and aiding Contractor, Construction PM, and Construction Superintendent during work place inspections;

supporting Contractor, Construction PM(s), and Construction Superintendents in investigating accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrences.

2.2.3.2. The Safety Manager shall possess the following:

2.2.3.2.1. Language. Full professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in

2.2.3.2.2. Experience. Five (5) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a SSHO (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities), identifying potential risks and hazards, investigating accidents, and promote occupational safety on multiple construction projects, simultaneously, related to the project.

2.2.3.2.3. Certification. SSHO shall possess active credentials as a Certified Safety and Health Official

(CSHO) in construction or Master Certification (MC) from an OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.

2.2.4. QCM. The QCM shall be accountable for overall supervision and management of the construction’s quality control and management program(s) and plan(s). Contractor shall assign one QCM for each project who will work simultaneously as SSHO and QCM. The QCM shall be on site at all times during construction and alternate shall be identified in the Construction Quality Control Plan to serve in the event of the QCM’s absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the QCM. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to express to the KO in the event that due to the complexity of the project, one employee will be required for each position.

2.2.4.1. The QCM is to be the Government’s POC for all aspects relating to quality control. the QCM responsibilities include but are not limited to the supervision and management of the Contractor’s quality control and management program(s) and plan(s) in accordance with specifications;

inspecting work for conformance to project plans and specifications identifying issues arising during construction and verifying that deficiencies have been corrected; recording and notifying the PM and/or Superintendent of problems on a timely basis so that corrections can be made without impact to the project schedule; creating, updating and maintaining the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports; reviewing shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary; scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, designers of record, consultants, manufacturers, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents; tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation; continuing development of the project Quality Control Plan to address the specific needs of task orders, as required; examining the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract; reviewing drawings and each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards applicable to work being performed in the field.

2.2.4.2. The QCM shall possess the following:

2.2.4.2.1. Language. Full professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in

2.2.4.2.2. Experience. Five (5) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a QCM (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities), managing multiple construction projects simultaneously related to the project.

2.3. Utilities. The Government will provide electricity and water for Contractor use in conjunction with this contract where available, and commodities will be at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities. Contractor shall meter all utilities used and report them to Sustainability & Energy and Engineering Services Division. To coordinate the use of utilities please contact the COR. The Contractor shall provide its own sources of utilities (water, electricity, etc.) needed to complete the work in the SOW at locations where Government utilities are not available.

2.3.1. Utilities Cutovers and Interruptions. All anticipated utility outages shall be coordinated with DPW through the COR. A minimum advance notice of fourteen (14) calendar days shall be provided by the Contractor. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise. Conform to procedures required in paragraph Work Outside Regular Hours.

2.3.2. Portable Latrines. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing portable latrines as required by OSHA and American National Standards Institute (ANSI), for the use of employees at such locations as designated by the KO or COR.

2.4. Hours of Operation.

2.4.1. Normal Work Hours. The Contractor shall perform all work during normal work hours. Normal work hours are defined as the time period from 0730 hours (7:30 AM) to 1630 hours (4:30 PM) MDT/MST, Mondays through Fridays except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

2.4.1.1. Federal Government Holidays. For Government holidays visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview .

2.4.1.2. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination regarding applicable paid holidays.

2.4.1.3. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel will not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, the Contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked, unless stipulated otherwise. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work if applicable.

2.4.1.3.1. When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the KO or the COR.

2.4.1.4. If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the KO or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview event that Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employee does impact contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the KO.

2.4.2. Approval of Work Outside Normal Work Hours. Work outside regular working hours requires KO approval. Make application fifteen (15) calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title.

Based on the justification provided, the KO may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the

KO.

2.5. Approval of work other than normal work-hours of the military reservation will be based upon the requirements of the task, technical or safety factors and not for the convenience of the Contractor.

This is not intended to restrict the Contractor to an 8-hour day if the segment of project requires continuous work until completed because of mission requirements, the technical nature thereof, in the interest of safety, or to prevent damage to the project or other property. The Contractor shall give prior notice of such requirements to the KO. The KO may authorize the Contractor to perform work outside of normal working hours and/or working days. When the Government requires the Contractor to work outside normal hours, the Contractor shall be notified at the onset of the project, but not less than 24 hours in advance.

2.6. Historical Properties. All work performed on historic properties, or within historic districts and view sheds, shall meet the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; AR 200-1: Environmental Protection and Enhancement; the Fort Bliss Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan (ICRMP); the Fort Bliss Programmatic Agreement for the Management, Operation, and Development of Historic Properties; and all associated regulations. The code of Federal Regulations can be found at eCFR :: 36 CFR Part 68 -- The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

2.6.1. The Historic Architecture Program within the Fort Bliss Directorate of Public Works – Environmental Division (DPW-ED) or DPW-ED Cultural Resource Manager (CRM) shall review and approve the project before any work begins. All coordination with DPW-ED shall be made through the COR.

2.6.2. The Contractor shall comply with all of the laws, regulations, orders, and procedures governing historic preservation, including the following documents: National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) as amended, and the Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan (ICRMP) for Fort Bliss. All work done on historic properties, or properties within the view shed of a historic district must be reviewed and approved by Cultural Resource Manager (CRM) Staff prior to start of work. Contact Fort Bliss Historic Architect, for details and requirements. Coordinate with Fort Bliss Historic Architect POC via COR.

2.6.3. The Contractor shall provide maximum protection, take every reasonable means, and exercise care to prevent unnecessary damage to exiting historic structures, contemporary structures, landscape plantings, natural features, roads, utilities, and other public or private facilities. Special attention shall be given to historic structures, natural and landscape features of the areas to protect these elements and their surroundings. In addition, Contractor shall remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain and repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the KO. At the completion of https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-68 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-36/chapter-I/part-68 operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

2.7. Environmental. The Contractor shall perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the polluting of air, water, or land and shall, within reasonable limits, control noise and the disposal of solid waste material, as well as other pollutants. The Contractor shall comply with AR-420-47 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Title 40 CFR Part 260 through 273 and with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control.

Compliance by Subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2.7.1. Permits.

2.7.1.1. Hazardous Material Abatement. The Contractor shall coordinate all hazardous material removal with the DPW-ED through the COR and execute all projects in strict adherence to the latest installation, Federal, state, and local regulations. Copies of the ten (10) day notification shall be required prior to any abatement. Copies of all clearance reports, air monitoring, and waste manifests shall be required at the completion of the project. All notifications and records pertaining to hazardous materials shall be submitted to the Fort Bliss Safety Office, Industrial Hygiene Services, COR, and DPW-ED Asbestos and Lead Program Manager.

2.7.1.2. Air Emissions. Construction Operating Permits may be required prior to the installation of a significant, stationary, and/or air emissions source. Possible sources include but are not limited to:

boilers, generators, paint booths, baghouses, cyclones, painting operations, wood working operations, welding operations, de-painting or blasting operations, engine test cells, solvent baths/degreasers, fuel storage tanks, or fueling operations. The air emission units listed above may also require a modification to the installation’s Title V Permit and cannot be installed nor operated until a permit is issued is issued by the state permitting authority as applicable. Coordinate with the Air Program Manager via the COR for further guidance.

2.7.1.3. Batch Plant. Asphalt or concrete not trucked in by a supplier but produced on-site using an asphalt or concrete batch plant shall be permitted and allowed to relocate in accordance with State of Texas rules. Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division (DPW-ED) is not responsible for the permit and relocation request, Contractor and or owner/operator of the batch plant is responsible for securing necessary permit and relocation authorization.

2.7.2. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). If more than an acre is to be disturbed during construction, the Contractor shall submit a SWPPP for approval. Contractor’s final SWPPP shall be submitted no later than (NTL) fifteen (15) calendar days after contract award.

2.7.3. Products.

2.7.4. Hazardous Materials Requirements

2.7.4.1. Certification of Asbestos Free Construction. Texas House Bill 1927, effective September 2001, requires a Safety Data Sheet and a signed statement by an architect, engineer or Texas Department of Health Inspector identifying presence of asbestos containing material in all construction building materials (reference Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules, Section 295.34, Part J). The Contractor shall provide a signed statement a CERTIFICATION form and attached with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on each construction material (i.e. interior & exterior material of construction including mastic, sealant, roofing felt, roofing coating, non-roofing coating, floor tile and mastic, pipeline wrap, any type of friction material, etc.) and equipment.

Any excavation could encounter asbestos-containing concrete pipe, a.k.a. transite. If, during excavation, transite pipe is found the material shall not be disturbed by grinding, breaking, scraping or crushing, but shall be abated or removed by a licensed company with properly trained personnel using best management practices to prevent worker exposure, and proper handling and disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) pipe; or excavation deviated to leave transite pipe undisturbed and left abandoned in place. If ACM pipe is encountered contact the Lead/Asbestos Program via the COR for further guidance.

2.7.4.2. Hazardous/ Regulated Materials. Hazardous materials (new) that are required for the project need to get approval from AFSB-FB through the Haz-Mart. The SDS is submitted to the Haz-Mart for review and approval. Once approved it can be brought and used on the installation, and must be stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

2.7.4.3. No material other than construction materials, e.g. PVC, CPVC, or other suitable materials, will be brought into the installation.

2.7.5. Construction Waste Management and Disposal

2.7.5.1. Salvage, Waste, and Disposal. The Contractor shall dispose of excess scrap, materials, debris or waste at an approved off-post location IAW applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations and pay any related fees. Burning or burial of materials is not permitted. The Contractor shall maintain a clean work area free of construction debris.

2.7.5.2. Daily Clean Up. The cleanup of the work site shall include, but not limited to, the removal of scrap (waste materials), spoils, debris, and salvage material that results from work on this project as well as general upkeep of the site to include mowing, trimming and weed control. The Contractor shall maintain a clean work area, free of construction debris. The Contractor shall clean the work site daily as well as after completion of the project in the project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter and foreign substances.

2.7.5.3. Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Contractor shall comply with Texas

Commission on Environmental Quality, Chapter 290 – Public Drinking Water, 290.101 – 290.119, 290.121, 290.122, Effective March 30, 2017, or most current approved version. The purpose of these standards is to assure the safety of public water supplies with respect to microbiological, chemical, and radiological quality and to further efficient processing through control tests, laboratory checks, operating records, and reports of public water supply systems.

2.7.5.3.1. For new construction it is required to follow the plumbing code for the state of Texas before they can connect to secondary water system. A customer service inspection (CSI) certificate shall be completed prior to providing continuous water service to new construction, on any existing service either when the water purveyor has reason to believe that cross-connections or other potential contaminant hazards exist, or after any material improvement, correction, or addition to the private water distribution facilities.

2.7.5.4. [Deconstructed and Salvageable Materials. All items and materials to be salvaged shall be carefully removed, cleaned, prepared for storage, delivered and stored where indicated and-or specified. Salvageable material is an object or material that can be reused again, either for its original purpose or for a similar purpose, without significantly altering the physical form of the object or material.

2.7.5.5.