Attachment 11 - Communications Facility Replacement Standard Specifications.pdf

COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY REPLACEMENT FAA

CITY, STATE For Official Use Only

FAA COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY

REPLACEMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

CITY, STATE

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Work covered under this contract by the drawings

B. Work covered under this contract by the specifications

C. The description and summary paragraphs in each section is a statement or short word summary of the content of the section. This paragraph is not intended to scope the section. It is merely a brief description of the significant items in the section.

D. The related work paragraphs are also not meant to be all inclusive. Again, they serve the function of assisting the reader to locating specific information.

E. Prior to the “Notice to Proceed” specific submittals must be approved by the FAA. See related section 01 33 00 – submittals for list

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Drawings and General Conditions of the Contract, including other Division 1 through Division

77 Specification Sections.

1.3 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND REFERENCES

CAI: Contractor Acceptance Inspection

CO: Contracting officer COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative EES: Earth Electrode System

ETL: Electrical Testing Laboratories GFM: Government Furnished Material HEPA: High Efficiency Particulate Air NTP: Notice To Proceed NULCA: National Utility Locating Contractors Association Psi: Pounds per Square Inch RCAG: Remote Communications Air/Ground RE: Resident Engineer. The RE may also act as the COR RF: Radio Frequency RMP: Risk Management Plan SDS: Safety Data Sheets SSC: System Support Center SUE: Subsurface Utility Engineering UL: Underwriters Laboratories

Must: A requirement that the contractor must perform

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1.4 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. General:

This specification, along with related documents specified in Paragraph 2.3, covers the requirements for all work associated with construction of three (3) new RCAG communication antenna towers and their associated infrastructure located at the existing PUB RCAG site and migration of existing antenna frequencies to new towers.

This project requires close coordination with FAA, SSC and Pueblo County personnel for the location of underground utilities, construction staging area, site access, and associated cutovers for the new towers and the demolition of existing RCAG antenna mast poles.

The PUB RCAG facility is an operational facility and will remain operational during construction. The FAA shall have complete site access, including access to the existing shelter, and existing and new towers for the duration of the project.

The contractor is responsible for accomplishing all items of work in accordance with the applicable drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract. Additional labor, materials, equipment, and/or appurtenances not specifically detailed or specified, but required to complete the project, shall be provided by the contractor as an integral part of the scope of work specified.

B. Major Items of Work:

The following items are a brief summary of the project and are provided solely for the purpose of revealing the general nature of the work involved. Items include, but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Foundation Site Preparation and Site Grading:

a. Contractor will field verify foundation center location according to Contract drawings.

b. Prior to any excavation, an independent underground utility locate must be performed, some areas may require hand digging to ensure no interruptions will occur.

c. Contractor shall excavate and dispose of all unsuitable soil.

d. Contractor shall construct engineered sub-grade according with the Geotechnical

Report, attached in Appendix 1 with this solicitation, and the project Plans and Specifications. Excavated sub-grade will be inspected by the RE. Compaction tests shall be provided by the contractor’s independent testing agency approved by the

FAA.

e. Contractor is responsible for all final grading and ground cover as indicated on the project drawings and specifications.

2. Foundations:

a. Construct concrete foundations in accordance with approved foundation drawings for new self-supporting 30’ antenna towers. All inspection shall be in accordance with the specifications, project plans and shall be included in the contractor’s quality plan.

b. All foundation earthwork and construction shall be in accordance with geotechnical investigation report dated January 27, 2021 by Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon Project No. B8205032).

c. All concrete shall be in accordance with Specification 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete and as indicated on the project drawings.

d. Quality Control concrete testing shall be done by an independent testing agency approved by the FAA.

3. New Tower Installation and Hookup:

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The contractor or its subcontractor(s) will be responsible to design, purchase and deliver three (3) new 30’ self-supporting RCAG communication antenna towers. The towers will be delivered to the site by the tower fabricator. Contractor is responsible for offloading and installing the new towers. Contractor shall be responsible for touching up any damaged paint and/or galvanization sections of the towers during construction.

4. Electrical trenches and manholes:

a. The conduits containing of electrical and RF cables shall be per construction drawings.

Accessible prefabricated vaults shall be provided at the beginning and ending points of the cable routes (Total five vaults located at the towers and /or building).

b. Excavate trenches from new antenna towers to the building.

5. Electrical Grounding and Lightning Protection at Communication Antenna Towers:

a. Excavate and backfill perimeter trench around new antenna towers for new EES.

b. Modify existing RCAG facility EES and bond new antenna tower EES to the modified

EES per the construction drawings.

c. Provide air terminals and down conductors on antenna towers as shown in the construction drawings.

d. Provide antenna tower electrical ground bonds to ladder, antenna cables enclosures, structural steel, antenna mounts, and coaxial cable shields as shown in the construction drawings.

e. Provide conductors/conduit to bond down conductors and antenna cable enclosures.

f. Perform earth resistance tests of new EES system and provide written test reports.

g. Contractor is responsible for terminations and testing of towers’ ground connections.

6. Communication Cables and Communication Equipment:

a. Install Junction Boxes (J-Box) per construction drawing at tower platform (one J-Box for each tower).

b. Install Junction Boxes (J-Box) per construction drawing at equipment building.

c. InstallHeliax cables from RCAG building antenna cables J-Box to antenna tower platforms mounted antenna J-Box. Cables from tower antenna J-Box to antennas and from building exterior J-Box to radio equipment to be installed by FAA electronic installation team.

d. The FAA will perform installation of the Communication Antennas and transfer all existing tower antenna frequencies to the new antenna towers.

7. Demolition:

a. Demolition of existing RCAG tower and shelter mounted antenna posts, and all associated antenna material including conduits, antenna mounts, grounding, antenna cable enclosures, coaxial cables, power cables, and lightning protection materials shall be accomplished per construction drawings.

b. Prior to any demolition or excavation, an independent underground utility locate must be performed, some areas may require hand digging to ensure no interruptions will occur.

c. Perform abatement where activities impact existing regulated materials in accordance to project specifications, local, state and federal requirements.

Remove and properly dispose of all waste materials from the site.

8. General Scope Items:

a. Perform electronic subsurface locates in areas of excavation using an independent electronic subsurface locating contractor. Perform onsite review of marked locations with FAA and RE / COR prior to excavation activities.

b. At the completion of the project, submit redline drawings and other items in the specifications under contract closeout.

c. The site is an operational facility and will remain operational during

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construction, which will be accomplished by phasing construction activities and demolition activities. The FAA shall have complete site access, including access to the existing buildings, existing and new towers for the duration of the contract.

d. Provide (1) – 4” diameter nipple and wall penetration in facility wall, for temporary RF cables to be installed by the FAA, per the construction drawings.

Temporary nipple and wall penetration shall be made immediately upon start of the project to support FAA transition requirements and overall project schedule.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM)

A. There is no GFM for this project.

2.2 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL

A. The contractor must furnish all materials for completion of the project except those are supplied by government as described above. The equipment supplied must comply with all contract requirements. Material furnished by the contractor must be new, the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and of the manufacturer’s latest designs that comply with specifications. Material provided must bear the label of the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) if those materials are normally evaluated and labeled by UL.

The contractor shall furnish materials listed in appendix B but not limited to.

2.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Applicable Publications: - The current Federal, Commercial and Trade Association Publications, as listed in the separate sections, form a part of this specification to the extent applicable to the work being specified. Where materials or workmanship are required by this contract to exceed the referenced code or standard, it is the contractor’s responsibility to provide materials or workmanship that exceeds the referenced code or standard. Such publications are initially listed by basic designation and subject matter title but will be referred to thereafter in the technical provisions by basic designation only. The federal agencies, Commercial, and Trade Associations referenced in these specifications are as follows.

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) - Information on obtaining copies of

ASTM Standards may be obtained from The American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, Tel. (610) 832-9585 or www.astm.org.

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI) - Information on obtaining copies of ACI publications may be obtained from The American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, Tel. (248) 848-3700 or www.aci-int.org.

C. Federal Specifications – Copies of Federal Specifications are available for Global Engineering

Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, Tel. (877) 413-5184 or www.global.ihs.com.

D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Information on obtaining copies of OSHA regulations may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 N. Capitol Street NW, SUMMARY OF WORK 01 11 00 -5

Washington D.C. 20401, tel. (202) 512-1800 or on line at www.OSHA.gov.

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - Copies of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Lighting Protection Code may be obtained for the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, Tel. (617) 770-3000 or www.nfpa.org.

F. National Electrical Manufactures Associations (NEMA) - Information on obtaining copies of

NEMA standards may be obtained from the National Electrical Manufactures Association, 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1752, Rosslyn, Virginia 22209, Tel. (703) 841-3200 or www.nema.org.

G. Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) - Copies of UL publication may be obtained from

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., Publications Department, 2600 NW Lake Road, Camas, WA 98607-8542, Tel. (877) 854-3577 or www.ul.com.

H. FAA Standards - Copies of FAA Standards can be obtained from the FAA Project Engineer at the Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198-6547.

I. Insulated Cable Engineers Associations (ICEA) - Information on obtaining copies of the ICEA publications may be obtained from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112, Tel. (800) 854-7179. www.global.ihs.com or www.icea.net

J. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) - Information on obtaining copies of the AISC publications may be obtained from American Institute of Steel Construction, 130 East Randolph, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601, Tel. (800) 644-2400 or www.aisc.org

K. Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) - Information on obtaining copies of the TIA publications may be obtained from Telecommunication Industry Association, 1320 North Courthouse Road, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22201, Tel. (703) 907-7700 or www.tiaonline.org

L. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - Information on obtaining copies of the ANSI publications may be obtained from American National Standard Institute, 1899 L Street NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, Tel: (202) 293-8020 or www.ansi.org

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The contractor must provide all labor, materials and equipment required to perform the work shown on the drawings and described herein. All work performed and all materials and equipment used will be subject to approval by the COR. This must include but not be limited to testing, inspection, scheduling, reporting, and submittals.

B. The construction of this facility must be in accordance with the drawings.

C. In the event of a difference among the following contract elements the order of precedence to determine which provisions must govern is as follows:

1) Written Agreement – includes Contract and all Change Orders

2) Project specifications

3) Project drawings

D. Any discrepancies between the contract provisions, the specifications and the contract drawings must be referred to the RE / COR for a written determination.

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3.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor must submit document, data, and/or material submittals in accordance with Section

01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, and/or as specified elsewhere in the Technical Specifications.

3.3 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

A. The contractor is responsible for contract closeout in accordance with Section 01 77 00, Closeout Procedures.

3.4 PROJECT SPECIFIC WORK PLANS

A. Required Work Plans. The contractor shall be required to submit written work plans in accordance with the submittal requirements set out in section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, for critical items of work set out in this Section, in the technical specifications, or elsewhere in the contract documents. Work associated with the required work plans shall not commence until approval has been provided.

B. Work Plan - Underground Utility Damage Prevention: The contractor is responsible for complying with all OSHA regulations related to underground utility damage prevention. The contractor shall take all reasonable steps necessary to make certain that all active, abandoned, or unknown utilities are identified. Such steps are to include the utilization of an individual or firm acceptable to the contractor and knowledgeable in Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) techniques, and competent to perform utility designation in conformance with the National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) Standard 101: Professional Competence Standards for Locating Technicians or other written standard acceptable to the FAA. See part 01 35 29 section 3.4 for details.

C. Work Plan - Crane Work:

1. Notify the Resident Engineer and the FAA, seven (7) days prior to the arrival of any crane with confirmation at least 48 hours prior to the arrival at the work site.

2. On the day of arrival of the crane at the work site, and every day the crane is at the work site thereafter, notify the Resident Engineer of its presence and location and provide daily reports of crane and pre-lift inspections

3. The following information for each crane must be submitted to the Project Manager and the Resident Engineer for review and approval a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the arrival of the crane and with sufficient time for review:

a. Boom or lead height

b. Weight

c. Grounding methodology, crane must be grounded.

d. Crane Certificate of Insurance.

e. Annual Crane Inspection and Compliance Report

f. Crane Operator’s License and Certification.

g. Crane top flags and lights.

h. Site specific emergency response plan.

i. Crane Lift Plan.

j. Certifications for operators and equipment.

k. Qualifications of Rigging and Signal Personnel

4. Crane Lift Plan – Submit Crane Lift Plan to the FAA Project Engineer / Resident Engineer providing details that are specific to; the crane, all of the loading conditions, site conditions including underground utilities and obstructions, ingress and egress. The Lift Plan shall

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include load charts highlighted to indicate actual conditions, plan views of the location including crane footprint, pick points and swing radius of the hoisting area, stability calculations, detailed description of the lift(s), and all other pertinent information. If multiple cranes or a replacement crane are introduced, a lift plan shall be provided for each crane.

5. Crane Personnel Certification/Qualification

a. Operators – Operators must be qualified or certified in accordance with OSHA 1926

Subpart CC. Proof of current certifications or qualifications must be made available at the worksite.

b. Rigging personnel – The Rigger does not need to be certified by a third party, but deemed by the employer as qualified. Qualified means that they "possess a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or have extensive knowledge, training, and experience and successfully demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to rigging loads" per OSHA 1926. Proof of current certifications or qualifications must be made available at the worksite

c. Signal personnel – Documentation of qualifications must be made available at worksite. The document must specify the type of signaling the person is qualified for (hand signaling, radio signals, etc.).

D. Work Plan - Fall Protection: Whenever activities are to be performed 6 feet or higher above a lower level by contractor or subcontractor personnel, the contractor shall:

1. Include a detailed Fall Protection Plan as part of the Safety and Health Plan submittal. The

Fall Protection Plan shall identify specific situations where fall protection is required by all contractor and subcontractor personnel who will be engaged in activities at elevations of 6 feet or higher, identify the fall protection system and associated components to be used, and explain the specific methods and procedures to be followed to assure 100% fall protection.

2. 100% fall protection means that the employee is protected 100% of the time by an approved fall protection system regardless of activity. 100% of the time an employee is engaged in activities at elevations of 6 feet or higher; the employee must be protected -without exception.

3. Guardrail Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(b). Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Be provided on every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level on all open sides, except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.

b. Consist of a top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.

When used mid-rails shall be half the distance between the top rail and to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level.

c. Be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge of the top rail, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.

d. Be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds applied to the mid-rail, in any outward or downward direction.

e. Use toeboards or screens when objects could fall to a lower level.

4. Safety Net Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job site shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(c). Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Be installed as close as practicable under the walking/working surface on which employees are working, but in no case more than 30 feet below such level.

b. Extend outward from the outermost projection of the work surface as follows:

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Vertical distance from working level to horizontal plane of net:

Minimum required horizontal distance of outer edge of net from the edge of the moving surface:

Up to 5 feet More than 5 feet up to 10 feet More than 10 feet

8 feet 10 feet 13 feet

c. Be capable of absorbing an impact force equal to that produced by the required drop test. The drop-test shall be performed at the job site after initial installation and before being used as a fall protection system, whenever relocated, after major repair, and at 6-month intervals if left in one place. The drop-test shall consist of a 400 pound bag of sand 30 ± inches in diameter dropped into the net from the highest walking/working surface at which employees are exposed to fall hazards, but not from less than 42 inches above that level.

d. Be installed with sufficient clearance under them to prevent contact with the surface or structures below when subjected to an impact force equal to the required drop test.

f. Be inspected daily, at the beginning and end of each shift, and all materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools which have fallen into the safety net must be removed as soon as possible from the net.

g. Be inspected after any occurrence that could affect the integrity of the safety net system. Defective nets and components must be removed from service.

5. Personal Fall Arrest Systems when used as the means of fall protection on the job site shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(d). The contractor shall identify, in writing, an observer to be present on the ground at all times when personnel are engaged in activities requiring the use of these systems. (This person shall have certification by training and experience as a competent person in fall protection and shall not have any other duties that will encumber the observing duties.) Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Utilize full body harnesses (which meet ANSI A10.14-1991) to distribute the fall arrest forces as defined in 29 CFR 1926.500(b). Body belts shall not be used.

b. Utilize shock absorbing lanyards or retractable lifelines with locking type snap hooks to prevent “roll-out.”

c. Limit the free fall distance, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(16)(iii), to less than six feet and minimize associated swing hazards.

d. Ensure anchor points meet the 5,000-lb. strength requirements outlined in 29 CFR

1926.502(d)(15).

e. Ensure that all fall protection systems and components are inspected prior to each use and continue to be inspected by a competent person in accordance to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926.502(d)(21). The contractor shall maintain records of inspection at the job site for review by RE and/or regulatory agencies.

6. Positioning Device Systems must comply with 29 CFR 1926.502(e). The contractor shall identify, in writing, an observer to be present on the ground at all times when personnel are engaged in activities requiring the use of these systems. (This person shall have certification by training and experience as a competent person in fall protection and shall not have any other duties that will encumber the observing duties.) Additionally, these systems shall:

a. Utilize full body harnesses (which meet ANSI Al0. 14-1991). Body belts shall not be used.

b. Utilize positioning lanyards with locking type snap hooks to prevent "roll-out."

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c. Limit the free fall distance, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(l), to less than two feet.

d. Ensure anchor points meet the 3,000-lb. strength requirements outlined in 29 CFR

1926.502(e)(2).

e. Ensure that all positioning device systems and components are inspected prior to each use and continue to be inspected by a competent person in accordance to the requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(9). The contractor shall maintain records of inspection at the job site for review by RE and/or regulatory agencies.

7. Fall Protection training shall be provided as described in 29 CFR 1926.503(a) and 29 CFR l926.2l(b)(2), be conducted by a competent person according to 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2), and be current within 12 months of issuance of the Notice To Proceed.

8. A training certification record showing the names of employees trained, the date(s) of the training, training topics, and the signature of the trainer in accordance with 29 CFR l926.503 (b & c) shall be submitted to the Contractor.

9. A NTP will not be issued until written evidence is received by FAA showing compliance with the fall protection training requirement. All contractor employees will be required to have, on file with FAA, their training records before they will be permitted on the job site.

Delays and related costs associated with the contractor's failure to comply shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

E. Required Forms to be submitted: The following forms must be completed and submitted to the

FAA at least five (5) working days prior to the Pre-Construction Conference:

1. Contractor Site Specific Safety Plan

2. Hazard Assessment of the work site (including identification of hazards, protective measures required and written certification)

3. Training documentation (records and certifications) for all contractor and subcontractor personnel engaged in work at the site:

4. Competent person training documentation where required by 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR

1926 such as for fall protection, excavations over four feet deep, crane and rigging operations, working in confined spaces, lockout/tagout of energy sources and equipment, and working with live electricity.

5. Additional training records may be required on a case-by-case basis.

Temporary Toilets and Sanitation.- Contractor shall provide ample and suitable onsite sanitary conveniences with proper enclosures for the use of the workers employed on the work. Such conveniences shall be kept clean, be properly ventilated and shall be installed and maintained in conformity with requirements of all laws and ordinances governing such installations. Locations shall be subject to COR approval. After completion of the work such conveniences shall be removed from the site.

E. Toilets.- Toilets shall be portable chemical type with screened enclosures, each having a urinal and closet and mounted on skids. Not less than one (1) unit shall be provided for every 25 fulltime employees.

F. Toilet Servicing.- Contractor shall be responsible for paying and arranging for each toilet unit to be serviced at least twice a week, including removal of waste matter, sterilizing, recharging tank, refilling tissue holders, and thorough cleaning and scrubbing of entire interior.

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WORK RESTRICTIONS 01 14 00-1

SECTION 01 14 00 – WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS

A. The contractor must confine operations, activities, storage of materials and employee parking within the Facility site, as approved by the Contracting Officer. Coordinate with the SSC and other entities that could be impacted for storage of materials, employee parking and other activities that will impact the facility.

1.2 ACCESS TO SITE

A. Access to the site must be coordinated with the SSC and other entities that are impacted. The contractor must maintain the security integrity of the site at all times. Any existing access roads including surface course, grading, and erosion protection must be maintained by the contractor throughout the contract term and be brought to "as-new" condition at the time of final inspection.

1.3 DAMAGE TO SITE

A. Damage to existing paving, lawns, curbs, or sidewalks caused by the contractor's activities must be repaired. All costs of repairs must be paid by the contractor. After notice to proceed and prior to the commencement of construction, the contractor and COR must conduct joint inspections of the existing areas affected by the construction. Existing damage or defects must be noted and will be used as the basis for determination of damages caused by the contractor's operations.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. Contractor must have shared use of the premises within the construction staging area limits for the execution of the work. Contractor must assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products stored on the site. The contractor and subcontractors must maintain the job site in a neat and orderly condition. This includes the daily removal of rubbish, waste and tools, equipment and materials not required for the work in progress.

1.5 FACILITY OPERATION

A. The FAA facility and equipment will remain in operation during the entire construction period.

The facility contains critical FAA equipment. This equipment must remain in service during this project. The Contractor must conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity. Unplanned outages, due to construction activities, pose a significant risk to the FAA Air Traffic Control System and to aircraft in flight. Unplanned outages must be avoided.

No interruption in service of FAA equipment will be permitted without an approved facility outage coordinated by the resident engineer and FAA SSC staff.

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SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. General coordination procedures

2. RFIs

3. Digital project management procedures

4. Project meetings

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Drawings and General provisions of the Contract

B. Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work

C. Section 01 32 13 Scheduling of Work

D. Section 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

1.3 DEFINITIONS

RFI: Request For Information, Request from SSC, Contract Officer, Project Engineer, or Contractor seeking information required by or clarifications of the Contract Documents.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information in tabular form:

1. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of entity performing contract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by contract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by contract.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 7 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site. Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities; list addresses and cellular telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to the Project.

1. Post copies of list in temporary field office, and in prominent location in built facility.

Keep list current at all times.

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1.5 GENERAL COORDINATION PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of the Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections that depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain the best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Coordinate installation of different components to ensure maximum performance and accessibility for required maintenance, service, and repair.

3. Make adequate provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

B. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Preparation of Contractor's construction schedule

2. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

3. Delivery and processing of submittals

4. Progress meetings

5. Pre-installation conferences

6. Project closeout activities

1.6 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information, clarification, or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI in the form specified.

1. Project Engineer will return without response those RFIs submitted to Project Engineer by other entities controlled by Contractor

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner so as to avoid delays in Contractor's work or work of subcontractors

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project name

2. Project number

3. Date

4. Name of Contractor

5. Name of Project Engineer

6. RFI number, numbered sequentially

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SCHEDULING OF WORK 01 32 13-1

SECTION 01 32 13 – SCHEDULING OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours are 40 hours per week and must normally be performed between the hours of

7:00am and 5:30pm Monday through Friday. No work will be performed on weekends or Federal holidays. Any work beyond these limitations must be coordinated with the project engineer and the SSC and an exception may be granted based on circumstances. The contractor must coordinate in advance all work hours with the resident engineer. The contractor will not be allowed access to or to work at the site without the resident engineer.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall develop and submit to the FAA a preliminary Construction Progress schedule

(Schedule) and preliminary Schedule of Values for approval within 5 days from contract award.

The contractor’s approved Schedule of Values and Schedule are conditions for payment. The contractor shall provide the following information with the Schedule:

TIME OF PERFORMANCE: TBD CALENDAR DAYS FROM NOTICE OF AWARD

WORK SCHEDULE/WORK HOURS: TBD

B. Prior to phase II demolition, the FAA may requires 30 day for frequencies transition and testing after the new towers are constructed.

C. No installation on foundation is allowed unless the concrete is cured for at least 7 days.

1.3 GENEARL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. On a monthly basis contractor must submit a copy of the updated Schedule to the FAA Project

Engineer. After all contract Work items are complete, and as a condition of final payment, contractor must submit a copy of an "As-built Contract Schedule" in same format as the Schedule showing actual start and finish dates for all Work activities and milestones, based on the accepted monthly updates.

B. Update the Schedule weekly and provide copy to the FAA Project Engineer and RE. Schedule updates must be the product of joint review meetings between the contractor and RE. Enter actual progress on Schedule as agreed upon by the FAA. If in the opinion of the FAA the contractor falls behind the approved Schedule, the contractor must take steps necessary to improve its progress without additional cost to the FAA.

1.4 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTING

A. Monthly Schedule updates shall be the product of joint review meetings between the FAA, the

RE, and major active contractors/subcontractors. The joint review must focus on actual progress for the preceding month, planned progress for the upcoming month supported by a contractor prepared 1-Week Look-ahead Schedule if required by the FAA Project Engineer, impact to schedule due to change notices issued, adverse weather, and any effected changes to the

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construction Schedule. The agreed upon progress and changes shall be incorporated in the schedule update to be submitted. The update must always represent the actual history of accomplishment of all activities.

B. The monthly Schedule update shall form the basis for the contractor's progress payments. The progress payment for an activity must be based on its agreed upon percentage of completion. On unit priced contracts, the approval of the contractor's monthly requisition is contingent on the submittal of a satisfactory monthly Schedule update, however, the basis of payment will be the actual measurement of FAA accepted in place units of Work.

1.5 WEATHER

A. Except for defaults of subcontractors at any tier, the Contractor shall not be in default because of any failure to perform this contract under its terms if the failure arises from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. Examples: Unusual severe weather, fires, flood, epidemics – in these instances, the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. Default includes failure to make progress in the work so as to endanger performance.

1.6 FAA FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

A. Shelter to be furnished by FAA. Coordination with manufacturer and utilities for delivery and installation shall be coordinated by contractor. Manufacturer contact to be supplied by COR.

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SECTION 01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section specifies requirements for providing submittals required under the contract.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. General Conditions of the Contract

1.3 SUBMITTAL DESCRIPTION

A. The contractor is solely responsible for creating a Submittal Schedule identifying whether the submittals are samples, cut sheets, certified test results, and adding additional submittals as required by specifications, drawings or as recommended by a manufacturer. As applicable, the submittal schedule must state the action required for testing and inspection with the name of the persons authorized to review the submittal. The contractor shall submit three (3) copies of the Submittal Schedule to the contracting officer for approval. At a minimum, the following preconstruction submittal items must be provided to the FAA for review before notice to proceed:

1. Contractor site-specific safety plan

2. Construction Schedule

3. Reinforcing steel Data sheet

4. Concrete mix design

5. Contractor personnel climbing certificates

6. List of proposed subcontractors

B. The following construction submittal items must be provided to the FAA for review and approval prior to installation:

1. Pre-Installation and Work Plans

2. Dewatering Plan, if applicable

3. Risk Management Plan

4. Substitutions and all requested changes

5. Subsurface Locate Contractor Qualifications

6. Material safety data sheets

7. Concrete tests

8. Concrete delivery tickets

9. Backfill Gradation

10. Aggregate Surface Gradation

11. Tower manufacturer specification and drawings

12. Structural Steel Certification

13. Strut and Strut fittings

14. Lightning protection and grounding materials

15. Air Terminal Masts.

16. Junction Boxes

17. Grounding Cable and terminations

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18. Earth Resistance Test

19. Qualifications and Certifications of independent inspections and testing firms.

20. Soil and Retention Plan

21. Demolition Plan

22. Asbestos Free Certificate

C. Product data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials or equipment for some portion of the work.

D. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

E. Test Reports: Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

F. Certificates: Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements.

G. Manufacturer’s Instructions: Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets.

H. Closeout Submittals: Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

1.4 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings must be presented in a clear and thorough manner showing all details, construction sequences, dimensions, materials and work performed by other trades required to complete the construction related to the shop drawing submittal. Shop Drawings must contain the following information:

1. Date.

2. Number of the drawing and revision.

3. Name of project or facility.

4. Name of contractor and applicable subcontractor.

5. Clear identity of contents and location of work.

6. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

7. Contractor's approvals of certified drawings were checked and coordinated with other trades.

1.5 WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES

A. Contractor must provide warranties/guarantees executed by the respective manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors for all installations as required in the contract or as is customarily provided with the particular piece of equipment or system. All warranties are to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the FAA. Contractor must provide complete information for each item as follows:

1. Product or work item.

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2. Firm, with name of principal, address and telephone.

3. Scope.

4. Date of beginning of warranty.

5. Duration of warranty.

6. Proper procedure to evoke the warranty in case of failure.

7. Instances that might affect the validity of warranty.

8. Subcontractor name or responsible principal, address and telephone number.

9. Extended warranties normally provided by manufacturers that are beyond the warranty of construction shall be specifically noted.

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

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SECTION 01 35 26 - GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section identifies some of the requirements of the OSHA Construction Standard.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

B. Section 01 35 29, Health, Safety, and Emergency Response Procedures

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

A. General Safety Provisions. The contractor must bear full responsibility to provide safe working conditions for its employees and subcontractors. The contractor must not permit any employee or subcontractor to work in surroundings or under working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to the health and safety of the employee.

B. Accident Prevention. The contractor must bear the responsibility of maintaining an accident prevention program such that frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials and equipment are made by a competent person designated by the employer.

C. Use of Equipment. The contractor must not permit the use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment that is not in compliance with OSHA regulations. The employer must permit only those employees qualified by training and/or experience to operate equipment and machinery.

1.4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

A. The FAA will not be held responsible for safety inspections to assure contractor conformance with the OSHA safety regulations. The FAA, however, reserves the right to notify the contractor of any deficiencies regarding worker safety.

B. The FAA will evaluate the contractor on its safety performance, including that of its subcontractors.

The number and severity of safety and security violations will be considered in this evaluation.

Contractor safety violations are cause for termination for default, may result in notification of the contractor’s bonding company, and will affect the contractor’s opportunity to propose on future contract.

1.5 OSHA REGULATIONS

A. The contractor must comply with the latest Occupational Safety and Heath Administration regulations (CFR 29 Part 1926) regarding safety in the work area.

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B. The contractor must obtain copies of non-FAA referenced documents without additional cost to the FAA. If contractor requests, a copy of FAA directives may be obtained by contacting the contracting officer.

C. The contractor is not relieved from adhering to other OSHA requirements not listed herein. The contractor must consult the latest referenced OSHA documents for safety regulations.

D. Documents.

1. OSHA Documents:

a. CFR 29 Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

b. CFR 29 Part 1910 General Industry Standards Applicable to Construction Industry

2. FAA Documents:

a. FAA Order 3900.19C Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Occupational Safety and

Health Policy

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CFR 29 PART 1926 -- Safety And Health Regulations For Construction

A. This section contains a partial listing of the referenced OSHA standards. The contractor is responsible for adhering to all applicable regulations including those not specifically referenced herein.

1. Subpart D (Occupational Health and Environmental Controls). Contractor must furnish adequate supply of potable water in containers clearly marked as potable water. Containers containing non-potable water must be clearly marked. Contractor must furnish toilet facilities based on the number of employees present on the job-site. A minimum of one facility is required for less than 20 employees. See CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart D for complete requirements.

2. Subpart E (Personal Protective Equipment). The contractor must provide adequate protection for the head, hearing, and eyes for all employees working in an area where hazards to the head, ear and eyes exist. See CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart E for complete requirements.

3. Subpart I (Tools). All hand tools, power tools, and similar equipment whether furnished by the contractor or the employee must be maintained and operated in a safe condition. Personal protection must be used when applicable. The use of tools must be limited to the intended use of said tools. See CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart I for complete requirements.

4. Subpart K (Electrical). The contractor must furnish ground fault protection for all electrical equipment used on the jobsite. Extension cords shall be three wire ground in good shape.

Installation of the facilities will require energizing numerous circuits. The contractor must protect against electrical shock by methods such as posting warning signs, supplying insulated gloves, locking out and tagging de-energized circuits, and other similar methods. See CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart K for complete requirements.

5. Subpart P (Excavation/Trenching). Prior to commencing trenching or excavation, the contractor must ascertain that the area has been inspected for all utility lines and has been adequately marked. Trenches over four (4) feet in depth must require either adequate bracing or approved

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slope or bench methods. All trenches and excavations must be regularly checked for stability.

In the event of a rain shower, the contractor must suspend work activity within the trench or excavation until the stability of the trench or excavation is ascertained. See CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart P and Division 31 of the Earthwork Specifications for complete requirements.

3.2 CFR 29 PART 1910 -- General Industry Standards Applicable To Construction Industry

A. This section contains a partial listing of the referenced OSHA standards. The contractor is responsible for adhering to all applicable regulations including those not specifically referenced herein.

1. Section 1910.147. Contractor must maintain a written hazardous energy control procedure in accordance with CFR 29 1910.147. The written procedure must describe contractor's responsibilities regarding shift changes or personnel changes. A specific coordinated lockout/tagout procedure must be recorded in writing and signed by the contractor and RE.

Coordinate with SSC for lockout/tagout.

2. Section 1910.120. The contractor must develop and implement an Emergency Response and Contingency Plan in accordance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.120. In the event of an emergency associated with remedial action, the contractor must, without delay, take diligent action to remove or otherwise minimize the cause of the emergency; alert the RE / COR ; and institute whatever measures might be necessary to prevent any repetition of the conditions of actions leading to, or resulting in, the emergency. Emergency contact names and telephone numbers must be posted at all project phones and in site-support vehicles as well as included within the plan.

END OF SECTION 01 35 26

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SECTION 01 35 29 - HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section identifies contractor requirements for work place safety and health as generally required by local, state, and Federal regulations.

B. Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedure

C. Section 01 35 26, Governmental Safety Requirements

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY