Attachment_1_-_Statement_of_Work_5-19-2023.pdf

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STATEMENT OF-WORK

DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES

GRAND JUNCTION AIR CENTER TANKER

BASE REPAIRS

At The Grand Junction Air Center

Grand Junction Field Office, Colorado

Great American Outdoor Act Funded Project

5/19/2023

1. GENERAL

Design-Build a new Air Tanker Base at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand

Junction Air Center, Grand Junction, Colorado. The facility is located on leased municipal land at 2774 Landing View Lane, at the western end of the Grand Junction

Regional Airport at the city of Grand Junction, Colorado. The project includes the design and construction of the following items:

i. Air Tanker Base Building Demolition.

Work to include demolition of old air tanker base, all outlying buildings, and utilities to those buildings.

ii. All site work, utilities, new tank farm, new car ports, and new Recreational Vehicle (RV) pads.

iii. Construct new Air Tanker Base building.

1. Please refer to Appendix B for more information about the building content

B. BACKGROUND:

i. This project repairs the Grand Junction Air Center (GJAC) complex, a multi-purpose wildland fire management and

Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs 2 of 31 5/19/2023 operation center that plays a critical role in national interagency wildland fire support. The project will eliminate safety hazards by replacing multiple structurally deficient buildings with a single cost-effective building that will consolidate units to increase efficiency and reduce operation costs. In addition, this project will construct a carport for fire engines, two RV pads, and relocate the existing tank farm.

C. MAXIMUM PROJECT PRICE:

i. Reference the solicitation for the ‘Not to Exceed’ project budget. This number shall include all design services and all construction and demolition activities for the project, all site development and utilities.

D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

i. The POP is 822 Days.

E. TEMPORARY FACILITIES SPECS

i. RV Pads

1. The RV pads shall be fully operational by 1 May 2025. A BLM contractor will be utilizing both pads for fire fighting operations for the remainder of the year. The RV pads cannot be used for temporary facilities listed below.

ii. Temporary Facilities

1. The DB contractor shall provide two temporary facilities (including mobilization, set up, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning): An operation office and a pilots lounge. The temporary facilities must be fully set and operational by 15 April 2025 and be operational till 31 October 2025; starting 1 November 2025 they can be removed. The DB contractor must submit a site plan showing the location of both temporary facilities and temporary utilities. Each temporary facility must meet the following requirements listed below:

2. Operation Office

a. Temporary Power, Water, and Sewer to support 10 people plus the functions listed below

b. Workstations for 10 People

c. HVAC system

d. 1-2 Bathrooms

e. Kitchenette

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f. BLM Network Access

g. Full to Partial view of the flightline and parking apron

3. Pilot Lounge

a. Temporary Power, Water, and Sewer to support 4 people plus the functions listed below

b. HVAC System

c. 1 Bathroom

d. 2 individual bedrooms with beds for crew rest

iii. Temporary Road from Gate to Retardant Tanks

1. The DB Contractor must provide access from the Main Gate to the new tank farm for loading operations. The temporary road or access path must allow a tanker semi to drive form the gate to the new tank farm and offload the firefighting retardant. The tankers must be able to access the new tank farm from 1 May 2025 to 31 October 2025.

F. PROJECT MANAGER

i. The BLM Engineering Project Manager for this project is Kristopher Chesonis, PE. Any questions regarding the scope of work and technical matters shall be directed to Kristopher Chesonis, Bureau of Land Management, 2850 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215. Telephone: (303) 842-3583 Email:

kchesonis@blm.gov. See Section G of the solicitation /contract.

G. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

i. See Section J of the solicitation /contract.

H. DEFINITIONS

i. Commissioning is the act of statically and dynamically testing the operation of equipment and building systems to ensure they operate as designed and can satisfactorily meet the needs of the building throughout the entire range of operating conditions.

ii. Construction is defined as, but not limited to, constructing (giving form by combining the parts), altering, repairing, adding to, subtracting from, improving, restoring, moving, wrecking or demolishing any building, highway, road, excavation or other structure, project, or improvement attached to real estate.

iii. Contracting Officer (CO) is defined as a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts

Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs 4 of 31 5/19/2023 and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the United States of America. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer such as the Construction Specialist (CS), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Construction Representative (CR) and Site Representative (SR) acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

iv. Day or Days shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specifically noted.

v. Design Build Contractor (DBC) is the contracting entity selected to design and construct the project.

vi. Design Consultant is a qualified, licensed Colorado design professional who furnishes design services required under the Contract Documents. This may be an employee of the Design Build Contractor, is retained by Design Build Contractor, or is employed or retained by anyone under contract with Design Build Contractor.

vii. “Service” or “BLM” means United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management.

viii. Government may also be referred to as the Owner, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, the Service, or Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

ix. Incident Rate (IR) is the number of recordable incidents resulting in days away from work for each 100 full-time employees per year, based on 2,000 hours worked per employee per year.

x. Local Authority Having Jurisdiction: Duly adopted local code authority, agency, or serving utility governing or serving the location of the project.

xi. Management Plan: DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR 's project approach for planning, design, and construction and includes, at a minimum, but is not limited to the following:

1. Schedule (design and construction activities)

2. Project Staffing Plan

3. Safety Plan

4. Subcontracting Plan

5. Organization Chart with Roles and Responsibilities

6. QA/QC Plan

7. Commissioning Plan and Guides

8. Sustainable Design Program

9. DOI “Sustainable Building Assessment and Compliance

Tool Construction Checklist for New Construction and Major Renovation Projects” and supporting documents.

(This checklist will be furnished to the DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR firm by BLM)

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xii. Open Book Accounting is the right of the government to have free and open access to financial and accounting documents that the Design Build Contractor has associated with the project being designed and constructed.

xiii. Performance Specifications are specifications that state what the required results will be with measurable or observable criteria for verifying compliance.

xiv. Public Works is construction performed under a contract with a Federal, State, County, City, or other government entity.

Schedule is a chronological layout of the work t

xv. o be performed prepared using commercially available scheduling software.

xvi. Subcontractor is any person or entity retained by Design Build Contractor as an independent contractor to perform a portion of the Work and shall include material, labor and suppliers.

xvii. Work is comprised of all Design Build Contractor's design, permitting, construction and other services required by the Contract Documents, including procuring and furnishing all materials, equipment, services and labor reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents.

2. AIRPORT ACCESS

A. GRAND JUNCTION AIR OPERATIONS AREA (AOA) AIRFIELD ACCESS

i. As per Grand Junction Airport latest requirements, contractor shall secure appropriate security, badging, and vehicles access permitting from the Grand Junction Airport Authority prior to construction activities commencement. The area of work is within the General Aviation (GA) access area for both individuals and vehicles. However, construction in the AOA will not extend beyond the BLM ramp or apron area. Further information on Grand Junction Airport GA requirements, instructions, and applications may be found on the Grand Junction Airport website. The Grand Junction Airport will only issue GA access upon verification of a contract award, or intent to award notice for a project. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with Airport requirements.

B. SECURITY PROCEDURES

i. Before removing or modifying perimeter fence, contractor shall submit a security plan to the Grand Junction Airport and the Contracting Officer a minimum of two-weeks prior to planned work. Contractor shall not proceed with work until authorized by Contracting Officer. Security plan shall include procedures the Contractor will follow to ensure AOA security is

Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs 6 of 31 5/19/2023 maintained during the time of fence removal. Plan shall outline procedures to maintain a secure site. At no time during construction shall the perimeter security fence be left unattended if not secure. Contractor shall provide continuous watch at the location of unsecure fence during all work hours including lunch break. Contractor shall secure the fence at the end of each workday sufficient to meet Grand Junction Airport security requirements.

C. AIRFIELD SAFETY

i. As per Grand Junction Airport requirements, contractor shall comply with all equipment markings and operations while in the Grand Junction Airport AOA. All markings shall be in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5340-1M or latest edition as required by the Grand Junction Airport. Further information may be obtained at the Grand Junction Airport website.

D. FAA COORDINATION

i. In accordance with FAA requirements, the contractor is responsible for coordination with the FAA and Grand Junction Airport for all activities affecting the Grand Junction Airport AOA. Typical examples would include lifting cranes or other tall temporary construction equipment. Allow up to 45-days for FAA approval for the use of tall equipment.

3. DESIGN SERVICES

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Basis of Design: Federal Law. The Public Buildings Amendments of 1988, 40 U.S.C. 3312 (formerly section 21 of the Public Buildings Act of 1959, 40 U.S.C. 619), require that each building constructed or altered by GSA or any other federal agency shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with one of the nationally recognized model building codes and with other applicable nationally recognized codes.

1. Nationally Recognized Codes. For all design and construction work performed on federal buildings by BLM or those functions under BLM’s construction authority, BLM has adopted the technical requirements of the following nationally recognized codes and standards referred to in this subsection (including any and all accumulative supplements). The technical

Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs 7 of 31 5/19/2023 requirements of these nationally recognized codes and standards will supplement other BLM requirements mandated by Federal Laws and Executive Orders, as well as other BLM criteria noted within this document that has been established to meet our customers’ needs and their unique requirements.

2. State and Local Codes. BLM recognizes that the national building codes are typically the foundation of state and local building codes. State and local codes also represent important regional interests and conditions.

As such, state and local building codes shall also be followed as is required by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). .

3. This project is being completed on municipal and airport authority property and shall be subject to all of the municipal and airport authority codes and standards. The contractor is responsible for code review and all code conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Government for resolution.

ii. National Codes and Standards

a. 2021 IBC (International Building Code)

b. 2021 IEBC (International Existing Building Code)

c. 2021 IFC (International Fire Code)

d. 2021 IFGC (International Fuel Gas Code)

e. 2021 IMC (International Mechanical Code)

f. 2021 IPC (International Plumbing Code)

g. 2021 IRC (International Residential Code)

h. 2021 IWUIC (International Wildland-Urban

Interface Code)

i. 2021 IECC (International Energy Conservation

Code)

j. NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire

Extinguishers (2022 Edition)

k. NFPA 13D - Standard for the Installation of

Sprinkler Systems (2022 Edition) (for sleeping quarters or sleeping quarters portion of building)

l. NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2022 Edition) (for non-residential buildings or non-residential portion of building)

m. NFPA 54 – National Fuel Gas Code (2021 Edition)

n. NFPA 58 – Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (2020 Edition)

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o. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (2020 Edition)

p. NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2022 Edition)

q. NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code (2021 Edition)

r. NFPA 780 - Standard for the Installation of

Lightning Protection Systems (2023 Edition)

s. NFPA 1221 Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems

t. ABAAS (Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards)

u. ACI

v. AISC

w. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads and Associated

Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

x. ASHRAE Guideline 0 – 2019 - The

Commissioning Process

y. ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 – 2012 - HVAC&R

Technical Requirements for The Commissioning Process

z. ASHRAE 15 – 2019 – Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems

aa. ASHRAE 55 – 2020 - Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

bb. ASHRAE 62.1 – 2019 - Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

cc. ASHRAE 90.1 – 2019 - Energy Standard for Buildings, Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

dd. ASHRAE 90.2 – 2018 - Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings

ee. ANSI/SMACNA 006 – 2021 - HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible

ff. ASTM

gg. IEEE Standards

hh. IES Lighting Handbook 10th Edition

(Illuminating Engineering Society)

ii. Interagency Security Committee - Physical

Security Criteria for Federal Facilities

jj. NESC 2017 (National Electrical Safety Code)

kk. UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories)

2. Local Codes and Standards

a. Grand Junction Codes & Permits

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i. https://www.gjcity.org/201/Codes- Permits#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20 Grand%20Junction%20and%20the%20M esa,from%20a%20book%20store%20or %20on%20the%20internet

b. Grand Junction Regional Airport Design Intent Guidelines

i. https://gjairport.com/PDF/documents/G JT%20Design%20Guidelines%20- %20FINAL%20Complete.pdf

3. BLM Standards

a. BLM Sustainable Buildings Implementation Plan

b. BLM Manual 1535 - Space Management

c. BLM Guidelines for a Quality Built Environment

4. DOI Standards

a. DOI Space Management Handbook

b. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the

Treatment of Historic Properties

5. Laws

a. 40 USC §3312 - Compliance with Nationally Recognized Codes

b. 40 USC §3318- Lactation room in public buildings

c. 42 USC §6834 (a)(3) (A)(iii) – Federal Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Solar Hot Water Heaters if Lifecyle cost-effective)

d. 42 USC §8253 – Energy and Water Management Requirements (Including Federal Building Metering Guidance November 2014 Update

e. 42 USC §8259b(b)(d)(e) – Federal Procurement of Energy Efficient Products

f. 42 USC §17094 – Storm Water Runoff Requirements for Federal Development Projects (Predevelopment Hydrology for federal facilities over 5,000 square feet)

g. Energy Policy Act of 2005

h. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

i. Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968

j. Energy Act of 2020

6. Executive Orders

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a. Executive Order 14057 - Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability

b. Executive Order 14035 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce

c. Executive Order 14008 - Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad

d. Executive Order 13990 - Climate Crisis; Efforts to Protect Public Health and Environment and Restore Science

e. Executive Order 13717 - Establishing a Federal Earthquake Risk Management Standard

7. Regulations

a. 10 CFR Part 433 - Energy Efficiency Standards for the Design and Construction of New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings

b. 10 CFR Part 435 – Energy Efficiency Standard for the Design and Construction of New Federal Low-Rise Residential Buildings

c. 41 CFR Part 102-76 - Subpart C - Architectural Barriers Act

d. Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instruction (December 2020)

8. A more detailed code and policy analysis would be completed during the design phase to ensure compliance with these codes and standards. It is important to note that these codes and standards are updated periodically, and the most current version of this document should be referenced when the project is designed, in accordance with agency directives and guidance from the BLM NOC A/E Branch.

iii. Site/Topographic Survey: Perform site and topographic surveys as necessary to design the building and all site improvements. Surveys shall be prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor, licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. The stamped survey shall be incorporated into the construction drawings as an Existing Conditions sheet. The cost of the survey shall be included in the contract. For payment purposes, the Design Build Contractor firm shall provide to the BLM Engineering Project Manager a stamped copy of the survey as proof of survey. The site/topographic survey shall be included

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iv. Geotechnical Investigation: The contractor shall obtain subsurface soil data as necessary to design the project.

Subsurface soil investigation shall be made by an independent testing laboratory. The Government reserves the right to disapprove the Geotechnical consultant selected for subsurface soil investigation. The written report on the subsurface soil investigation shall be prepared and sealed by a Registered Geotechnical Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. The cost of the geotechnical investigation shall be included in the contract. The Geotechnical Report shall be included as an attachment to the specifications and included with the 35% Documents.

v. Drawing Standards:

1. Furnish full, complete, accurate and coordinated architectural, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and landscape architectural working drawings and schedules.

2. All drawings shall be prepared using an Autodesk AutoCAD software and Revit product capable of providing electronic files in .dwg, .rvt, and .pdf formats.

As part of the final submittal, provide compact disk(s) of all drawing files (.dwg & .pdf). Include all associated files such as .rvt, .ctb, .stb and .pc3, .pmp files as well as all referenced files attached to and corresponding to each final .dwg file. Adobe .pdf files of each .dwg file shall be submitted on compact disks at the final submittal. PDF documents shall be bookmarked to design disciplines with sub-bookmarks to individual sheets.

3. General: Ensure that drafting and lettering on all drawings is done clearly and to a scale that promotes accurate communication of the subject information.

4. Sheet size: 22" X 34" with 2 inch borders on three sides and 1½ inch border on the binding side.

5. Lettering size: 1/8" (actual size) minimum height.

6. Minimum scale of floor plans: 1/8"=1"-0".

7. Title Blocks: The DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR shall use a generic BLM Cover Sheet and Title Block for their sheet sizes. Company and project team information can be presented as desired on the generic sheets.

8. Index to drawings: on first sheet (Title Sheet).

9. Location/Vicinity map: On first sheet (Title Sheet).

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10. Project Number: Place BLM furnished Project Number on each drawing sheets in the appropriate place in each title block.

11. Asset Numbers, Work Order Numbers, etc: Place BLM furnished asset numbers and other data on the Title Sheet as directed by BLM Project Manager.

12. Graphic Scale: All drawings shall have a graphic scale in both English and Metric units for all scales used on that sheet.

13. Arrange all categories of drawings, i.e.; A-1, A-2, A-3; M- 1, M-2, M-3, etc. so that individual buildings and their respective plans, sections, details, etc. within that category are grouped together in such a way that they can easily be separated or removed from the drawings.

Do not mix one building’s details with another.

vi. Specification Standards:

1. Specifications shall be written specifically for this project. Provide thumb drive containing all specification sections with the final Contract Document submittal. Note: Copy the specifications onto compact disks as a single document (file) and copy each section as a separate document (file). Adobe .PDF files of each specification section shall be submitted on compact disks at the final submittal. If a proprietary software program is used, the final specification submittal shall be exported to Microsoft Word for inclusion with the 95% and As-Built drawings. The PDF specification document shall have bookmarks to the beginning of each specification section.

2. References to “Owner” shall be changed to “Government”.

3. References to “Architect” or “Engineer” shall be changed to “Contracting Officer”.

vii. Statement of Estimated Maximum Price: Utilize the CSI Uniformat breakdown of construction assemblies/systems.

Request prior approval from the CO if the preference is to use CSI Masterformat as a proposal platform

a. This statement shall be signed by a principal of the Design Build Contractor.

viii. Design Calculations: Submit the following final design calculations.

1. Structural

2. HVAC – Including, but not limited to:

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a. Load calculations per ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183-2007

b. Ventilation calculations per ASHRAE 62.1-2019

c. ASHRAE 90.1 - 2019 Compliance Forms or equivalent, d. ASHRAE 15/IMC 1100 Refrigerant Safety Calculations

3. Lighting and Electrical load calculations

4. Energy Model demonstrating that the project is 30% more efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2016 or documentation of use of prescriptive method in ASHRAE’s “Advanced Energy Design Guided for Small to Medium Office Buildings,” which provides design strategies and recommendations to achieve 50 percent energy savings over the minimum code requirements of

ASHRAE 90.1-2004.

a. Contractor shall include letter of compliance with the most current version of ASHRAE 90.1 and ensure all requirements are met.

5. On-site wastewater collection and disposal systems

6. Potable water supply system

7. Others if directed by the BLM Engineering Project

Manager

ix. Color Board: Submit recommendations for interior and exterior colors, ceilings, wall treatments, window coverings, floor surfaces, etc. Recommendations shall be displayed on a “Color Board”, keyed to the Finish Schedule, showing materials, colors, textures, etc. Depending on complexity, separate Color Boards may be required for interior and exterior.

x. Submit updated copies of the Management Plan with each design submittal. This shall include outline copies of the Safety Plan, QA/QC Plan, Scheduling, Schedule of Items, Commissioning Plan. These plans shall continue to be developed during the design process and finalized documents shall be submitted before construction of the project begins.

xi. NEPA/Permit Responsibility: The Design Build Contractor shall, as directed by the CO, obtain and pay for any permits, septic system permits, licenses, government charges, and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work. Of particular note, the Design Build Contractor may be asked to perform studies and obtain permits as required by the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Design Build Contractor may also be asked to obtain and pay for design review and approval of the local building authorities with jurisdiction

Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs 14 of 31 5/19/2023 within the project locale, obtain and pay for all building and construction permits and inspections normally required by such authorities, and comply with all directives issued by such authorities regarding this project. The Design Build Contractor shall comply/obtain with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Permit for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

xii. Sustainability and Energy Requirements for All Buildings

1. Government buildings must comply with sustainability requirements set forth in the Revised Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (December 2020).

2. In addition, Section 109 of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) requires that, where cost-effective, all new buildings must be at least 30 percent more energy efficient than the most current American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 90.1 Standards, or, if not at least 30 percent below the ASHRAE Standard, the design must achieve the maximum level of energy efficiency that is life-cycle cost effective.

3. EPAct requirement can be achieved by using the prescriptive method in ASHRAE’s “Advanced Energy Design Guided for Small to Medium Office Buildings,” which provides design strategies and recommendations to achieve 50 percent energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2004.

4. Use the most energy efficient equipment that is practical in all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and design these systems to promote the healthiest environment possible for the occupants of the building.

5. Investigate and specify “Environmentally Preferable Products” and “Recycled Products” wherever possible.

This requirement shall include, but not necessarily be limited to considering products containing recycled content for concrete, steel, masonry units, thermal insulation, carpet, acoustical ceiling tile, gypsum board, wood floors, ceramic tile, paints and coatings, etc.

Utilize products that are designated in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program).

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6. Compile a list of all “Sustainable Design” elements included in the project and include this list with the Construction Documents submittal to indicate compliance with this requirement. The list shall be cross-referenced to specification section or drawing detail as applicable.

7. Comply with the guidance and requirements set forth in the DOI “Sustainable Building Assessment and Compliance Tool Construction Checklist for New Construction and Major Renovation Projects”

4. DESIGN PROCESS

A. GENERAL:

i. Design Review Time: The contractor should include in their schedule a 21 day Government review for each design submittal (35%, 65%, 95% and 100%)

ii. Design Review Meetings: Periodically meet with BLM representatives to review the design and discuss and resolve issues. The design shall be refined and developed so that the Design Build Contractor can move forward to the next phase of the process. Meeting times and locations shall be as agreed to by Design Build Contractor and BLM, but generally there will be a minimum of three on–site project design phase meetings at the Air Center: A Design Kickoff Meeting; a Schematic Design (35%) Review Meeting; and a Design Development (65%) Review Meeting. Meeting Notes will be made by the Design Build Contractor and distributed to his Design consultants, the Contracting Officer, the BLM Engineering Project Manager, and the Fire Management Officer. After review by the BLM Engineering Project Manager, notes will be corrected if necessary, by the Design Build Contractor and redistributed to the same group named above.

iii. Design Kickoff Meeting: A Design Kick-Off meeting will be held at the project site. The time and date of this meeting will be mutually agreed upon by the Fire Management Officer, the Design Build Contractor and the BLM Engineering Project Manager. The Design Build Contractor shall provide his Project Manager, Site Designer and Architect to attend this meeting.

The purpose of the meeting will be to review the design program, discuss the requirements of the project, verify existing conditions and start the schematic or conceptual design process. Meeting minutes shall be kept and distributed by the Design Build Contractor within 72 hours of the meeting.

The final minutes shall become part of the official contract file.

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B. SCHEMATIC DESIGN

i. Schematic Design (SD) 35%: Develop a feasible and acceptable solution that can be constructed within the stated project budget. Prepare and submit a SD submittal for Government review and comment. A Design Review Meeting for this submittal will be held at a location designated by the Contracting Officer, attended by the Design Build Contractor, site designer (Civil Engineer or Landscape Architect), Architect. Provide a preliminary estimate of the construction cost. Estimate at a minimum shall use the Uniformat breakdown of construction systems or any similar industry standard format and may be expanded at Design Build Contractor option. Add appropriate contingencies for items and systems not yet designed and for changes or unexpected conditions that may be encountered during construction.

Meeting minutes shall be kept and distributed by the Design Build Contractor within 72 hours of the meeting. The final minutes shall become part of the official contract file.

ii. Deliverables: Four sets of the following items shall be present and submitted to the BLM Project Manager 5 days prior to this design review meeting. Note that failure to fulfill this list of elements may delay payment for the 35% phase until all documents are received.

1. Coordinated Construction Documents drawings, specifications, developed to the 35% phase. These documents shall be reflective of any geotechnical investigation work and survey data obtained for the project.

2. Sealed copies of the Geotechnical Report

3. Record copy of the previous meeting’s accepted minutes.

4. Updated Design/Build Management Plan

5. Documentation for verification of Section 109 EPAct-

2005 (P.L. 109-58) compliance.

a. Energy Model developed to verify project is 30% more energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2016.

The software used for this model can be Trane Trace 700, eQuest, EnergyPlus, or other acceptable modelling software. If this method of compliance is used, the energy modelling should drive the architectural features and building-related conversation for this design review meeting, evolve with project changes and support compliance of BLM requirement to be

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30% more efficient than the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 standard, or

b. Document the use of the prescriptive method in ASHRAE’s “Advanced Energy Design Guided for Small to Medium Office Buildings,” which provides design strategies and recommendations to achieve 50 percent energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ASHRAE 90.1- 2004.

6. Documentation for verification of compliance with sustainability requirements set forth in the Revised

Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (February 2016).

a. Submit document titled Determining Compliance with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings (December 2020).

7. Draft Specifications

8. Design Narrative with Calculations

9. Estimated Construction Cost

10. Documentation of the design modifications and cost savings achieved during the design / build process VE review.

C. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

i. Design Development (DD) 65%: Fully define and develop Schematic Design incorporating Government SD review comments. At the end of Design Development, all major building systems should be defined in sufficient detail so that the Government has a complete understanding of what is included. All major issues and system questions should be resolved and approved. All that remains is design production and the completion of Construction Documents. Prepare and submit a DD submittal for Government review and comment. A Design Review Meeting for this submittal will be held at a location designated by the Contracting Officer, attended by the Design Build Contractor, his site designer, his Architect, his Mechanical Engineer, and his Electrical Engineer.

ii. Deliverables: Four sets of the following items shall be present and submitted to the BLM Project Manager 5 days prior to this design review meeting. Note that failure to fulfill this list of elements may delay payment for the 65% phase until all documents are received.

1. Coordinated Construction Documents, drawings, specifications, developed to the 65% phase. These

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2. Record copy of the previous meeting’s accepted minutes.

3. Color Boards, if Applicable. (1) Each of Color Options

4. Updated Design/Build Management Plan

5. Documentation for verification of Section 109 EPAct-

2005 (P.L. 109-58) compliance.

a. Energy Model developed to verify project is 30% more energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2016.

The software used for this model can be Trane Trace 700, eQuest, EnergyPlus, or other acceptable modelling software. If this method of compliance is used, the energy modelling should drive the architectural features and building-related conversation for this design review meeting, evolve with project changes and support compliance of BLM requirement to be 30% more efficient than the ASHRAE 90.1-2016 standard, or

b. Document the use of the prescriptive method in ASHRAE’s “Advanced Energy Design Guided for Small to Medium Office Buildings,” which provides design strategies and recommendations to achieve 50 percent energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ASHRAE 90.1- 2004.

6. Documentation for verification of compliance with sustainability requirements set forth in the Revised

Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (February 2016).

a. Submit document titled Determining Compliance with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings (December 2020).

7. Draft Specifications

8. Design Narrative with Calculations

D. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

i. Construction Documents (CD) 95%: Develop drawings and technical specifications that fully describe the work to be constructed and that are suitable for procurement of construction services. Incorporate Government review comments. Prepare and submit a Construction Document

Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs 19 of 31 5/19/2023 submittal for Government review and comment. Submit all drawings, specifications, Engineering calculations and other required data to the BLM Engineering Project Manager for distribution to the Contracting Officer for review. Submit the detailed, firm, fixed, construction price including separate line item costs and using unit prices and quantities for all materials and labor for the project to the Contracting Officer with a copy to the BLM Engineering Project Manager. The Government will require a maximum of 21 days for review of these documents.

ii. Additional Revision and submittal may Be Required prior to the NTP for Construction Issued due to an incomplete submittal or Safety-mandated revision.

iii. Additional submittals will not be separately paid for by the Government and will be at the contractor’s cost.

iv. Additional submittals are considered to be part of the contract scope.

v. Deliverables: Four sets the following items shall be submitted to the COR upon completion. Note that failure to fulfill this list of elements may delay a construction NTP and payment for the 95% phase until all documents are received and accepted by the Contracting Officer as fulfilling the design phase.

1. Coordinated Construction Documents, drawings, specifications, developed to the 95% phase. These documents shall be checked for accuracy and sealed by the design professionals responsible for the work.

a. Printed Documents: Provide stamped blackline sets of drawings. Provide copies of written specifications.

b. Electronic Documents: Provide a flash drive containing all design data and files.

2. Record copy of the previous meeting’s accepted minutes.

3. Design/Build Management Plan. This Plan will need to address the RFI and Submittal Process as well as the frequency/level of involvement of the BLM Engineering Project Manager..

4. Documentation for verification of Section 109 EPAct- 2005 (P.L. 109-58) compliance.

a. Energy Model developed to verify project is 30% more energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2016.

The software used for this model can be Trane Trace 700, eQuest, EnergyPlus, or other acceptable modelling software. If this method of compliance is used, the energy modelling should

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b. Document the use of the prescriptive method in ASHRAE’s “Advanced Energy Design Guided for Small to Medium Office Buildings,” which provides design strategies and recommendations to achieve 50 percent energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ASHRAE 90.1- 2004.

5. Documentation for verification of compliance with sustainability requirements set forth in the Revised Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings (February 2016).

a. Submit document titled Determining Compliance with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings (December 2020).

6. Design Narrative with Calculations

7. Sustainable Design List: Compile a list of all “Sustainable

Design” elements included in the project. The list shall be cross-referenced to specification section or drawing detail as applicable.

8. Documentation of the design modifications and cost savings achieved during the design / build process VE review.

9. Drawings and written specifications for construction.

The drawings and specifications shall be coordinated with all contract documents prior to submission.

a. The Government will provide any review comments within 21 days of receipt of the 95% construction document package. Once the Design Build Contractor has addressed the government’s review comments to the drawings and written specifications, the Design Build Contractor will provide (4) stamped sets of printed drawings and specifications marked

“FOR CONSTRUCTION”.

b. Electronic Documents: Provide a flash drive containing all construction documents, design data and files.

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c. After government acceptance of these documents, no changes will be allowed without Contracting Officer approval.

5. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

A. GENERAL

i. Following the Issuance of the Construction NTP, the contractor shall provide the following items to the COR at the Preconstruction Meeting for approval and amendment into the contract file.

1. A project schedule reflective of the critical path and other phases of the work.

2. A schedule of the planned A/E site visits. Design Consultants shall periodically, and at appropriate times, visit the site to inspect the construction. They shall prepare a site visit report for each visit and shall submit the reports to the COR within 5 calendar days after the visit. The reports shall include comments about overall quality and accuracy of the construction. The reports shall also note all deficiencies observed.

ii. Possess and maintain, for the duration of this project, a state license as a general contractor in the State the project is located, if required by the state.

iii. Provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery, inspection, testing, start-up, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work. The DBC is responsible to coordinate any utility connections and to pay all costs to the utility companies.

iv. Have at least one qualified supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours.

v. Perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill, and competence to satisfy the requirements of the Contract Documents. At all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences, and techniques of construction.

vi. Utilize Subcontractors who are duly licensed and qualified to perform the Work consistent with the Contract Documents.

Government may reasonably object to Design Builder Contractor’s selection of any Subcontractor.

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vii. Design Build Contractor is responsible for quality control of its own work and work performed by its subcontractors. Provide and pay for the services of an independent construction materials testing laboratory accredited by an acceptable laboratory accreditation authority. Laboratory shall sample and test materials and perform required special inspections.

Laboratory shall be authorized to perform work in the state where project is located. Government may reasonably object to Design Build Contractor's selection of laboratory.

viii. Assume responsibility for the proper performance of the Work of Subcontractors and all acts and omissions in connection with such performance. Nothing in the Contract Documents is intended or deemed to create any legal or contractual relationship between Government and any Subcontractor or Sub Subcontractor.

ix. Coordinate the activities of all Subcontractors. If Government performs other work on the Project or at the Site with separate contractors under Government's control, Design Build Contractor agrees to reasonably cooperate and coordinate its activities with those of such separate contractors so that the Project can be completed in an orderly and coordinated manner without unreasonable disruption.

x. Deviations from the accepted 95% documents: The Contractor does not retain the right to make changes to the accepted documents without following the RFI process indicated herein.

Any non-documented or non-approved changes shall be subject to rejection and non-payment. Specifically reference the Communication Section below.

xi. Minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste. Minimize factors that contribute to waste such as over-packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination. Develop a Waste Management Plan to ensure that existing site and building materials are reused, salvaged, or recycled. Unless modified by the CO, divert 50%, minimum, of total project waste from landfills. Dispose of all materials not salvaged, reused, or recycled legally, off-site, in licensed disposal facilities.

xii. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Design Build Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools except for designated staging areas. Government owned equipment is not available for Design Build Contractor use to accomplish any Work.

xiii. Housing for workers and campsites are not available on site.

xiv. Furnish all temporary facilities and utilities needed including heat, light, power, water, telephone, sanitary facilities, job

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Government furnished electricity is not available for Design Build Contractor’s use.

B. COMMUNICATION

i. The intent of the Design/Build process is for the Design Build Contractor to address all RFI’s and Submittal Reviews for compliance with the construction documents. This allows the Design Build Contractor to maintain Quality Control. However, in this process, the BLM Project Manager must be in the information loop for Quality Assurance purposes.

1. RFI Process: Unless a more stringent protocol is accepted in the Design/Build Management Plan, the Design Build Contractor shall utilize the following protocol:

a. Utilize a RFI Form: All supplemental information and answers to questions shall be documented on Request for Information (RFI) forms. The Design Build Contractor may use any format they choose for the Request for Information form but all shall be identified with the words “Request for Information” at the top of the form along with the Government Contract Number, Project Location (Grand Junction, CO) Project Title (Grand Junction Air Center Tanker Base Repairs) and the Design Build Contractor’s Name.

b. Numbering: RFI’s shall be sequentially numbered, logged and filed and shall be part of the Closeout Documents submitted to the Government.

c. BLM Concurrence: As RFI’s are generated and answered, submit copies to the COR for review within 2 business days for concurrence via email .pdf format. The COR will respond within a maximum of 5 business days. If the RFI is sent on a Friday, then Saturday and Sunday do not count as business days. If the RFI is received after 2pm, the RFI will have been considered sent the following day.

d. All RFI's should also have a proposed solution from the Contractor. It should be noted if they will cause additional cost or time as well.

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e. RFI Files Onsite: The Site Superintendent shall maintain a file of RFI changes. This RFI file shall be subject to inspection by the BLM without advance notice.

2. Submittals: Unless a more stringent protocol is accepted in the Design/Build Management Plan, the Design Build Contractor shall utilize the following protocol.

a. Utilize a Submittal Register: Develop a submittal register keyed to the Drawings and Specifications and update this Register as submittals and logged and processed.

b. Numbering: Submittals shall be sequentially numbered. A completed submittal register shall be submitted with the Project Closeout Documents.

c. BLM Concurrence: Provide the BLM Engineering Project Manager with (1) copy of the approved submittal and provide the BLM Construction Representative (1) copy of the approved submittal within (2) business days of the approval date.

d. Site Responsibility: The Design Build Contractor’s Site Superintendent shall maintain a file of approved submittals for reference purposes. This Submittal file shall be subject to inspection by the BLM without advance notice.

3. Note: Any delays resulting from BLM questions/stoppages due to a lack of, or inordinately lengthy or unnecessary delays in, the flow of information from the Design Build Contractor to the Government for a time period in excess of 21 days, will not give rise to claims for monetary consideration under the contract, including but not limited to requests for equitable adjustments, constructive changes, and other claims for compensation.

C. PAYMENT PROCEDURES

i. Payment: Payment will be made monthly for approved work performed in accordance with the contract requirements under the items listed in the Schedule of Items and based on the approved Schedule of Values.

1. Note: Undocumented changes which did not follow the RFI process outlined above may be subject to delayed or non-payment.

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ii. Schedule of Values: Prepare a Schedule of Values in the format of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) form number G702/703 Application and Certificate for Payment (or approved equivalent format). Submit a detailed Schedule of Values no less than 7 calendar days prior to the start of on-site construction work.

1. Payment Request Data: In addition to data required by the Contracting Officer: (1) Format the Schedule of Values to match the Schedule of Items and show sufficient additional detail to allow accurate calculation of monthly progress payments; and (2) Submit updated construction schedule identifying actual work complete.

D. PROJECT SAFETY

i. The Design Build Contractor shall have the ultimate responsibility for safety on the project site at all times, from issuance of the Notice to Proceed until final completion and acceptance of the project by the Contracting Officer. Ensure that all onsite activities, equipment, and facilities constructed by the Design Build Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier conform fully to the standards of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 and 1910; and DOI and BLM policies.