Attachment 2 - SOW B2320 Exterior Sign.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

B2320 Exterior Sign Update

March 2025

PREPARED BY

Captain Jacob Robinson

80FTW

SHEPPARD AFB TX 76311

PROJECT MANAGER: Captain Lowe

PHONE: (940) 676-2346

STATEMENT OF WORK

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

A. Project Description: The work to be performed under this contract and in accordance with these contract documents consists of furnishing all necessary plant, labor, materials, and incidental related work in execution of removing and mounting a new exterior sign to building 2320.

B. Location: The work shall be located at Sheppard Air Force Base (SAFB) which is located in Wichita County, in the northern part of Wichita Falls, TX. Project performance period will be a total of 30 calendar days from the notice to proceed (NTP) date to include time to design/construct/deliver materials/assemble/install.

C. Demonstration shall be provided for the operation of the installed equipment.

D. Work hours, utility outages and special conditions:

1. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. At the government’s option and with approval of the contracting officer, work may be permitted on Federal holidays, weekends or after 4:30 p.m. daily at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall provide written notice to the contracting officer at least 48 hours before starting the scheduled work.

2. Occupancy of Premises: The contractor will perform all work with the immediate work unoccupied/occupied as required. The contractor shall coordinate all work with the facility managers, the contracting officer (CO), and the construction inspector. Before work is started, the contractor shall arrange with the CO a sequence of procedure, means of access, and space for storage of materials and equipment.

3. Utility Outages: When an extended utility outage is necessary to perform the contract work in an occupied facility, regardless of whether or not the work area itself is occupied, the contractor shall perform the outage during non-duty hours at no additional cost to the government, unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall give written notice two weeks in advance of any scheduled outage.

4. The contractor shall remove and reinstall any furniture and equipment to accommodate the contractor’s work.

5. Deliveries to Sheppard AFB must be made to the Missile Road Gate between 7:00AM and 4:00 PM (CST), Monday through Friday (Federal Holidays excluded). Upon arrival at the gate, drivers must have proper photo identification, Bill of Lading information identifying the contract number and items being delivered, as well as the delivery destination on the base. Trucks should be packed to allow search prior to base entry. For security purposes, expect delays in entering the base.

a. Search Pit: Contractor shall access SAFB via the Missile Road gate as indicated on the drawings. All vehicles entering the gate are subject to search. Vehicles over three-quarter (3/4) ton gross weight such as tractor trailers, delivery vans, haul trucks, and concrete trucks shall be searched before base access is permitted. Unless the contractor makes special arrangements at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance, such vehicles will be denied base entry outside normal search pit hours at no additional cost to the government.

6. Base Access: The Contractor must obtain personnel passes for all personnel before they may enter the base. Delivery drivers possessing a bona-fide bill of lading with SAFB delivery destination normally do not require personnel passes. The Contracting Officer is the point of contact for personnel passes.

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7. Base Fire Regulations: The contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations in SAFBI 32-2001, 29 Dec 10. The contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work.

The contractor shall understand and comply with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration welding and cutting requirements.

8. Safety: The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety requirements. The contractor is also required to comply with the American General Contractors' Safety Manual and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

9. Antiterrorism Force Protection: Sheppard Air Force Base has an antiterrorism program that is responsible for helping secure and protect the base and its personnel from terrorist attacks. As a contractor working on Sheppard Air Force Base, you and your sub-contractors are required to obey all orders from Security Forces, and adhere to all security measures implemented as a result of Force Protection Condition changes (security posture changes). Additionally, you and your sub-contractors are expected to report to base security forces any suspicious activities, packages, or items you see while conducting work on Sheppard Air Force Base. Suspicious activities could include personnel conducting surveillance of the installation, unauthorized personnel requesting access to the installation, or somebody asking a lot of questions about the base. In an effort to help familiarize you, your employees, and sub-contractors about antiterrorism, Sheppard Air Force Base has an antiterrorism binder with all of the pertinent information for awareness training available for mandatory review at the Pass and Registration Office located at the Missile Rd Gate (building #1405) of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.

10. Tobacco Use of Air Force Installations: Executive Order 13058 and 41 CFR 102-74 establishes that it is the policy of the executive branch to establish a smoke-free environment for Federal employees and members of the public visiting or using Federal facilities. IAW AFI 40-102, tobacco use is prohibited on AF installations, except in “Designated Tobacco Areas.” Tobacco includes, but is not limited to, cigars, cigarettes, electronic-cigarettes (e-cigarettes), stem pipes, water pipes, hookahs, and smokeless products that are chewed, dipped, or sniffed.

11. Use of Cellular Telephones While Operating a Vehicle is Prohibited: In accordance with Air Force Instruction 31-218(I), Para 4-2c(3), vehicle operators on a DOD installation and operators of Government owned vehicles will not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands–free device. The wearing of any other portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices (except for hands–free cellular phones) while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited. Use of those devices impairs driving and masks or prevents recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, the approach of vehicles, and human speech.

1.2 REFERENCES: (NOT USED.)

1.3 CONTRACT DRAWINGS: (NOT USED.) (SEE ATTACHED.)

1.4 EXISTING WORK: In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

A. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

B. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the CO. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to that which existed before new work started as approved by the CO.

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C. The contractor shall provide documentation in the form of drawing markups and/or photographs of existing damage within the work area prior to beginning construction. Any damage that is found that was not documented as existing shall become the responsibility of the contractor to repair.

1.5 ON-SITE PERMITS:

A. Authorization for Work: The contractor shall complete AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Report (commonly referred to as a “Digging Permit”) prior to starting any work regardless if excavation will be necessary. Submit the completed form to the construction inspector.

B. Approval for Excavation: Before performing any excavation, grading, trenching or other operations whereby existing underground utilities may be damaged, the contractor shall complete AF Form 103. The form, as received by the contractor, will list points of contact and telephone numbers for each of the various underground utilities (telephone, gas, water, electrical, etc.) existing in the work area. It is the contractor’s responsibility to contact the point of contact for each utility listed, request that any utilities existing in the work area be marked, and obtain each point of contact's certification on the form. After each point of contact has been contacted and has certified such by signing or initialing the form, the form must then be delivered to the construction inspector.

1.6 CHARACTER OF WORK AND MECHANICS: The contractor shall execute the work in the best and most workmanlike manner by qualified, careful and efficient mechanics skilled in the trade.

The contractor’s work must be in strict accordance with the contract documents and standards of the industry. Only certified journeymen in respective trades, or apprentices under the direct supervision of certified journeymen, may install, supervise installation of, or alter or repair electrical and mechanical systems. Electrical and mechanical systems include, but are not limited to: pipe, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical wiring, fire protection systems, welding, equipment and devices. The contracting officer will recognize as certification a current state or municipal tested and issued plumbing/gas/air conditioning and electrical license upon approval. The license must be available for government inspection at the pre-work conference and from mechanics and electricians at the jobsite throughout contract operations. For those trades not requiring a license, the contractor shall have a minimum of three years’ experience in the trade. The government reserves the right to request work references.

1.7 SITE PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT: The contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system to include a designated project superintendent who will be on-site at all times while work is in progress. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both on-site and off-site. The site project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job, and shall ensure that all work performed by the general contractor’s forces and by subcontractors is in full compliance with the construction documents. The site project superintendent will be responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including scheduling, quality and production. The site project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site and shall be responsible for all construction and construction- related activities at the site. Prior to the pre-construction conference, the general contractor shall provide the name and cell phone number of the designated on-site project superintendent in writing to the contracting officer. This information shall remain on file with the contracting officer throughout the duration of the contract, and shall be updated in writing by the general contractor in the event of, and at least two working days prior to, a personnel change. The designated on-site project superintendent shall be required to attend the pre-construction conference. The project superintendent shall accomplish

Statement of Work B2320 Exterior Sign Update - 4 the AF Form 103 (Sheppard Air Force Base Construction Permit) prior to starting any work. The project superintendent shall submit the daily manpower and equipment report each day work is accomplished.

PART 2 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL: Materials, equipment, and installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of the latest version of the applicable codes. For example, National Electrical Code.

PART 3 - ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSCompliance with Environmental Laws: The contractor shall comply, and assure that all subcontractors comply, with all applicable air force, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and standards related to environmental matters. Typically environmental laws and regulations are codified and can be found in the Code of Federal regulations (CFR). The contractor shall also comply and assure that all subcontractors comply with all applicable specific instructions, policies or references contained herein.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor must complete Air Force-provided initial environmental management system (EMS) awareness-level training. The awareness-level training need only be completed by supervisory personnel. The training can be obtained through The Environmental Awareness Course Hub (TEACH). The website is https://usaf.learningbuilder.com (no password is required to begin registration). The Contractor must complete the following awareness-level training.

A. Sheppard-Specific Environmental Management System (EMS), Compliance, and Pollution Prevention Training (Course # EMS110VNVP00468)

B. Prior to beginning any work on SAFB, the Contractor shall ensure, and certify to the CO that all on-site supervisory personnel have completed the required training course. Any questions regarding TEACH training shall be addressed with the Installation Environmental Management System (EMS) Coordinator at 676-2001.

3.3 Hazardous Materials (HM): The contractor shall comply with all local, state and federal rules and regulations dealing the handling, storage and use of HM. A product, chemical or substance is a HM if listed or described in 49 CFR 172.101 and 40 CFR 302-304. Additionally, all paints, thinners, adhesives, refrigerants, solvents, acids, petroleum products (such as greases, oils, or other lubricants), compressed gases or similar materials are subject to the same reporting and approval requirements as HM, defined above.

A. Executive Order 13423 directs to the maximum extent possible the reduction in usage of the following five priority chemicals: cadmium, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury and naphthalene. There are known alternatives to the priority chemicals or products containing them. For example, electronic thermostats can be used in place of mercury-bearing switches;

solders containing copper or silver can substitute for solder containing lead. The contractor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, submit for approval product alternatives to HM. Their use is subject to disapproval if viable alternatives exist.

1. The contractor shall submit documentation specified below and obtain approval from the CO an authorization to use each HM intended for use on the project, or any other material that has potential risk to pollute or cause environmental harm. Submissions must provide the Safety Data Sheet (SDS), container size, and other appropriate supporting documentation for each HM used. The contractor shall submit the documentation to and obtain from the CO any change in approved type or container size of HM.

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2. The contractor shall track and report use of the HM on the job site. At project completion the contractor shall report to the CO quantities used, and remove all unused HM from SAFB.

The contractor shall not dispose HM in base dumpsters, sewer inlets, grounds, or other unauthorized locations. The contractor shall remediate contamination resulting from unauthorized disposal of HM, as directed by the CO.

3. The contractor shall submit a request and obtain approval from the CO authorization to store HM on SAFB. The request shall explain contractor storage practices, which must comply with regulations, policies, plans, and procedures outlined within this SOW or as prescribed by the CO. The contractor shall store all hazardous materials in a contractor supplied trailer or storage unit, which shall be leak proof or contain secondary containment devices. All storage shall be secured when contract personnel are not present.

3.4 Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management: In accordance with DoD Integrated Solid Waste Management Metrics, SAFB will divert 50% of non-hazardous solid waste by Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and 75% by FY 2030. SAFB will also divert 50% of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris by FY 2025 and 75% by FY 2030. The contractor will make every attempt to divert as much non-hazardous solid waste and C&D debris from landfills as possible.

A. Place solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) in containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling, storage, and disposal must be conducted to prevent contamination. Employ segregation measures so that no hazardous or toxic waste will become co-mingled with solid waste. Containers should be covered to prevent wind from blowing wastes out of containers, prevent rain infiltration into wastes, and prevent random disposal of non-project wastes.

Transport solid waste off government property and dispose of it in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for solid waste disposal. A Subtitle D RCRA permitted landfill will be the minimum acceptable offsite solid waste disposal option. Verify that the selected transporters and disposal facilities have the necessary permits and licenses to operate. Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the use of landfill areas.

B. Records shall be maintained to document the quantity of waste generated; the quantity of waste diverted through sale, reuse, or recycling; and the quantity of waste disposed by landfill or incineration. Quantities may be measured by weight or by volume, but must be consistent throughout. List each type of waste separately noting the disposal or diversion date. Identify the landfill, recycling center, waste processor, or other organizations used to process or receive the solid waste. Provide explanations for any waste not recycled or reused. With each waste report, submit updated documentation for solid waste disposal and diversion, and submit manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and invoices specifically identifying the project and waste material. The records shall be made available to the Contracting Officer during construction, and a copy of the records shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer and 82 CES/CEIE upon completion of the construction.

3.5 Hazardous and Special Waste Generated by the Contractor:

A. With exception of wastes specified below, hazardous and special wastes are identified and defined in 40 CFR 261. Additionally waste materials are subject to the requirements of this document if they are identified or defined as either Hazardous or Special Waste by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 324, 330-335. The contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer and 82 CES/CEIE immediately of any generation of hazardous or special waste.

B. Ballasts: PCB-containing ballasts are special wastes regulated by 40 CFR 761. The contractor shall handle ballasts as required by this regulation and inform the Construction Inspector of

Statement of Work B2320 Exterior Sign Update - 6 pending activities involving the removal of the PCB-containing ballasts and at commencement of such activities. The contractor shall make arrangements with 82 CES/CEIE for delivery of ballasts (both PCB-containing and non-PCB-containing) to the Universal Waste Facility at Building 2141.

C. Fluorescent or HID Sodium/Mercury Vapor Lamps: Fluorescent lamps have been determined by the TCEQ to be a Universal Hazardous Waste and handling must comply with 40 CFR 260-279, and 30 TAC 330-335. The contractor shall remove and store fluorescent, and HID sodium or mercury vapor lamps per laws specifying their handling. The contractor shall not store removed lamps longer than 3 days. The contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer and 82 CES/CEIE of pending activities involving the removal of the aforementioned lamps and at commencement of such activities. The contractor shall make arrangements with 82 CES/CEIE for delivery of lamps to the Universal Waste Facility at Building 2141.

D. Disposal: The Contractor shall identify, characterize (to include sampling per disposal facility requirements), containerize, and transport hazardous wastes to a permitted disposal facility in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 260-279, 30 TAC 324, 330-335, and the SAFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The contractor shall coordinate with 82 CES/CEIE to determine the testing requirements and coordinate the profiling of the waste and manifests for the shipment. The manifest will be provided by 82 CES/CEIE and must be signed by the designated government representative at the time of shipment. The contractor shall submit a copy of the completed manifest and certificates of destruction and/or recycling to the Contracting Officer and 82 CES/CEIE no later than thirty (30) days after the waste has been shipped from SAFB. The manifest must show proper receiving and disposal of waste.

3.6 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and Lead Based Paint (LBP):

A. The contractor shall not submit for use, nor use any ACM or LBP, unless specifically approved by the CO.

B. The contractor shall perform actions pertaining to ACM or LBP removal/abatement using appropriately licensed/certified individuals. Licenses must be posted and available for government inspection at the job site.

3.7 Asbestos Remediation: The contractor shall conform to federal and state regulations covered under 29 CFR 1926.1101, 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M (NESHAP) and 25 TAC 296 when conducting ACM abatement activities. The Contractor shall be liable for any regulatory citation or notice of violation resulting from not following state and/or federal regulations regarding these abatement activities. The contractor shall not disturb ACM that may exist in the vicinity of work unless specifically prescribed for removal on the project drawings, or as directed by the CO.

A. Signage. The contractor shall post warning signs, in English and in Spanish, that comply with 29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(7) during any ACM abatement activities. These warning signs shall demarcate the regulated area at each location where a regulated area is established. These signs shall be posted at such a distance from a location that an employee may read the signs and take necessary protective steps before entering the area marked by the signs. These signs shall bear the following information:

DANGER ASBESTOS

MAY CAUSE CANCER

CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE LUNGS

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

The contractor shall post warning signs, in English and in Spanish, that comply with 29 CFR

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1926.1101(k) (7) (ii) (B) where the use of respirators and protective clothing is required in the regulated area. The warning signs shall bear the following information:

WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN THIS AREA

B. Notification Prior to Remediation: The contractor shall complete, to the extent possible, and submit to the CEIE a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Asbestos/Demolition Notification form a minimum of fifteen working days in advance of the anticipated asbestos abatement start date. The APM will complete the form and send it to the TDSHS notifying the state of pending remediation activities. The contractor shall not perform ACM-related work unless the APM has acknowledged notification to the TDSHS. The Contractor shall be liable for any regulatory citation or notice of violation resulting from deviation of activities reported to the TDSHS.

C. Fee: The contractor shall be responsible for the payment of the TDSHS Notification Fee. Proof of payment must be submitted to the contracting officer.

D. Air Monitoring: The contractor shall hire a third-party air monitor/consultant who shall conduct daily monitoring that is representative of the exposure of each employee who is assigned to work within a regulated area who is performing. The containment shall not be removed until the air monitor has determined that clearance has been met.

E. Disposal: The contractor shall dispose of ACM in compliance with 30 TAC 330.171(c) (3, 4).

The contractor shall provide the name of the landfill and detailed information for the waste profile to CEIE. CEIE will then work with the landfill to create the waste profile. Notify CEIE at least two working days in advance of when the waste is to be shipped and CEIE will provide the manifest to document all authorized parties and locations involved in the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of all hazardous and special wastes at the time of shipment.

Only the designated government representative can sign the manifest as the generator. The contractor shall not remove this waste from SAFB prior to receiving a signed manifest.

3.8 Lead Based Paint (LBP): The contractor shall conform to federal and state regulations covered under 29 CFR 1910 and 40 CFR, Part 745 when conducting LBP abatement activities, The contractor shall comply with OSHA regulations in 29 CFR 1926.62, Interim Final Rule for Lead Exposure in Construction, as well as the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction Rules, Sections 295.201-295.220 The contractor shall also comply with the OSHA respiratory protection standard

29 CFR 1910.134.

A. The contractor shall conduct air monitoring in compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR

1926.62. After completing work, the contractor shall containerize the LBP waste, plastic sheeting, clothing and other miscellaneous LBP contaminated items in accordance with 40 CFR 171-180.

B. Disposal: LBP disposal rules include LBP abatement as regulated by hazardous waste rules and, therefore LBP debris waste disposal follows the rules discussed in para 3.5.D above. The contractor shall adhere to these HW dispose requirements in compliance federal, state and local regulations.

3.9 Unidentified or Inadvertent Disturbance of Hazardous or Regulated Material/Waste Encountered by the Contractor: The contractor shall immediately notify the CO upon encountering any material not identified as such in the contract documents and thought to be hazardous to workers, personnel, or the environment.

A. Should the contractor encounter previously unidentified, but suspected ACM or LBP that must be disturbed to comply with the contract documents, the contractor shall cease all work that

Statement of Work B2320 Exterior Sign Update - 8 would disturb the suspect material and shall immediately notify the CO and CEIE. The government shall take steps as appropriate, to ascertain the material’s composition and determine any remedial actions necessary. The possibility exists for piping that is underground to unknowingly have asbestos wraps and/or adhesive sealers. The contractor shall notify the CO and CEIE should suspected material of this kind be encountered.

B. The contractor shall immediately report to the CO any disturbance of ACM or LBP, either through incidental, accidental or purposeful actions, not scheduled for removal under contract provisions contained elsewhere in this document.

3.10 Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODC): Definitions for Class 1 and Class 2 ODCs are defined in 40 CFR 82, Subpart A. The contractor shall not use Class I ODCs on this project, nor use any Class 2 ODC product without approval of the CO.

A. The contractor shall perform actions involving use of ODCs in compliance with 40 CFR 82.161, using appropriately licensed/certified technicians. Licenses must be posted and available for government inspection at the job site.

3.11 Nuisance and Polluting Activity: The contractor shall not dump, discharge, or otherwise dispose of any harmful, nuisance, or regulated materials (such as concrete truck washout, vehicle maintenance fluids, residue from saw cutting operations, solid waste and hazardous substances, etc.) into building drains, site drains, streams, waterways, holding ponds or to the ground surface.

The contractor shall not construct, place haul roads, stock piles, staging areas, or other project specific locations (PSLs) in or near waters of the United States. The contractor shall not place, nor discharge, solid materials, including building materials into water of the state, except as authorized by the CO. The contractor shall, if directed by the CO, perform other tasks necessary to remediate contamination as a result of improper polluting activity.

3.12 Recycled and Recovered Materials in Construction: Green Procurement: The contractor shall comply with DOD “Green Procurement Program (GPP)” policy. Program elements are described on the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive website (http://www.ofee.gov). Compliance with this policy requires the use of environmentally preferable products and services using federally mandated preference programs. These program elements include; recovered material products, energy and water efficient products, alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, priority chemicals, and environmentally preferable products. All government construction projects shall use recycled and recovered materials listed under this authority.

A. The contractor shall follow the Green Procurement provisions of Executive Order 13423 Section 6002, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management”. It requires use of the recycled and recovered materials and products identified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, 40 CFR 247, in Government Construction Projects Materials described under this authority and throughout these specifications to indicate the minimum recycled/reuse material content for this construction project. The contractor shall use recycled and recovered materials listed under this authority.

B. The contractor shall submit documentation specified by the government on Form 47 and obtain approval from the CO an authorization to use materials with recycled and recovered content.

1. The Form 47 indicates the minimum post-consumer content requirements for all materials included in the regulations mentioned above. For each material specified on the Form 47, the contractor shall use the materials with the stated minimums as required under this section.

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2. The contractor may use non-complying materials if the CO determines that a product does not meet government performance requirements, such as: cost more than comparable non-recycled-content products, are sole-source items, or not available in a timely manner and do not meet technical performance requirements.

3.13 Natural Resources: Per the Sheppard Air Force Base Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP): “Contractors and base personnel will use necessary effective means to prevent construction related injury to trees and shrubs near construction sites.” In order to protect the trees and plants located within the project site that are not included within clearing areas, the following guidelines are provided:

1) On-site traffic which is required for construction activities should utilize existing roads to the maximum extent possible to prevent damage to vegetation/ground cover and trees which otherwise would not be disturbed.

2) Construction activities adjacent to vegetation, or in areas that do not require disturbance, should be conducted to prevent unnecessary damage to the vegetated areas. ALL vehicle operators should be made aware of vegetated areas in which construction and/or transport activities are not to occur. Physical barriers such as fences or barricades around individuals or groups of trees or plants can be used.

3) Material stockpiles or equipment storage should not be located within vegetated areas that are not already slated for alteration. Per the INRMP: “Vehicles or equipment will never be parked within the drip line (outermost circumference of a tree canopy) of any tree.”

4) Trees and vegetative matter that require removal in order to complete contract requirements should be removed without damage to adjacent trees and plants. Trained personnel should conduct such removals.

5) Existing trees cannot be used as anchors for any activities occurring on-site. Trees that are not slated for removal cannot not be used for the placement of signs, placards, hooks, or any similar devices that would injure the tree. Limbs of trees that are to be retained shall not be used for the hanging of any materials. When possible, excavation within the root circumference of trees that are to be retained should be avoided.

*Trees to be retained that are damaged unnecessarily during construction activities should be repaired or replaced per the INRMP at no expense to the government.

Trees and shrubs located on or near the proposed construction site that are removed will be replaced in accordance with the INRMP tree policy. If a tree less than 10 inches diameter at breast height (DBH) has been slated for removal, it will be replaced on a two-for-one basis, using trees greater than 2.5 inches DBH. Trees greater than 10 inches DBH will be replaced on a three- for-one basis using trees greater than 2.5 inches DBH. The cost to relocate, replace, or remove trees located on a proposed facility construction site will be funded as part of the supporting utilities.

Replacement trees will be chosen from the INRMP list of approved trees.

The contractor shall avoid the take of non-game birds and migratory birds, their young, and their nests, in compliance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code Title 5: Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Subtitle B, Hunting and Fishing, Chapter 64, Birds Subchapter A: General Provisions. Measures will be taken to comply with the following:

Sec.64.002. PROTECTION OF NON-GAME BIRDS. (a) Except as provided by this code, no person may:

(1) catch, kill, injure, pursue, or possess, dead or alive, or purchase, sell, expose for sale, transport, Statement of Work B2320 Exterior Sign Update - 10 ship, or receive or deliver for transportation, a bird that is not a game bird;

(2) possess any part of the plumage, skin, or body of a bird that is not a game bird; or

(3) disturb or destroy the eggs, nest, or young of a bird that is not a game bird. Sec.64.003.

DESTROYING NESTS OR EGGS. No person may destroy or take the nest, eggs, or young of any wild game bird, wild bird, or wild fowl protected by this code except as provided in this code.

Sec.64.005. PENALTY. A person who violates a provision of this subchapter commits an offense that is a Class C Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor.

3.14 Cultural Resources: The policy of SAFB concerning cultural resources is found in the SAFB Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) which prescribes procedures and guidance for the conservation, maintenance and protection of cultural resources and facilities, compatible with the military mission and in accordance with Department of Defense policy (required by DAFMAN 32-7003). Cultural resources, in this context, refer to physical remains of any prehistoric, Native American, or historic district, site, building, structure or object significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Apparent archaeological materials would include accumulations of broken (or whole) pottery vessels, stone tools like arrowheads, sharp flakes that could have served as knives or scraping implements or grinding implements (manos or metates), bones, charcoal stains possibly with broken rock fragments, and rock or adobe concentrations suggestive of walls. The contractor shall immediately STOP work and notify the CO should suspected archeological sites or materials, as described above, be encountered in the project area. At its discretion, the government may investigate the site/artifacts in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Until resolution of the matter, the contractor may be stopped from continuing work at the discretion of the CO.

3.15 Site Maintenance and Storage:

A. The contractor shall keep all storage areas free of debris, refuse, spills, leaks, stains, splashes and excessive materials and maintain them in a neat, clean and safe condition. The contractor shall immediately clean up HM spills and dispose of waste by means specified elsewhere in this SOW. The contractor shall, if directed by the CO, perform other tasks, such as soil analysis, necessary to remediate the spill site.

B. The contractor’s storage and parking will be near the job site, as designated by the contracting officer.

3.16 Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Permits and Controls:

A. Storm Water Requirements: TCEQ reissued (effective Mar 5, 2023) the TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000, which authorizes the discharge of storm water runoff associated with small and large construction sites and certain non-storm water discharges into surface water in the state. SAFB is a primary operator and the contractor is a secondary operator as identified by the CGP. Under the provisions of Part III, Section A of the permit, SAFB has provided and received approval from the TCEQ a SWP3 in compliance with the CGP; the contractor, under this permit section, is responsible to submit an application for a permit and to implement a SWP3 for the project site.

1. Area Disturbed: Determination of the total disturbed area of this project is outlined by the permit. Should there be multiple locations of construction activities on this project, the sum of areas from the noncontiguous sites are added to determine total disturbed area.

2. Permit Application and Approval: The contractor shall submit to the TECQ an application compliant with the CGP. A fact sheet providing information on application for a permit may be found on the following TCEQ website:

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/stormwater/general/construction/2023-cgp-factsheet.pdf

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3. Detailed rules for submitting an application are found on the following TCEQ website:

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/stormwater/construction

4. Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Site Maintenance: BMPs and other requirements required of the operator by the permit are determined by the amount of disturbed area. The contractor shall conduct construction activities using BMPs regardless of area disturbed, and shall outline those BMPs in the SWP3, should it be required. The contractor shall remove off-site accumulations of sediment should they escape from the project site at a frequency sufficient to minimize off-site impacts and shall remove fugitive sediment from streets or highways within 24-hours and prior to next rain event to prevent washing into sewers or base outfalls.

B. TCEQ Construction Storm Water Permit and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Authorization: The contractor shall submit and obtain approval from the CO a SWP3 if the amount of disturbed area for the total construction site(s) exceeds one acre. The SWP3 must comply with the required information prescribed by Part III of the CGP, and include contractor proposals for storm water inspections, pre and post storm water run-off mitigation plans, soil erosion and control requirements, pollution prevention measures, and storm water run-off monitoring. Once the SWP3 is approved by CO, the contractor shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI), if required, to the TCEQ for authorization to commence construction activities and shall not begin any work that will disturb any area until that authorization is received and forwarded to the CO. If required by the areal extent of the disturbed area, the contractor shall submit to the TCEQ a Notice of Change (NOC), Notice of Termination (NOT), if required by the permit.

C. Construction Site Notices and Inspections: The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the SWP3 approved by the TECQ. Requirements may include posting of the construction site notice. The contractor shall conduct regular site inspection and rainfall event inspection in accordance with the SWP3. The contractor shall provide to the inspector documentation from those inspections within 24 hours of their completion.

3.17 Other Storm Water Permits The contractor will comply with the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit TXR040087 for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) dated effective 13 Dec 13 and its Storm Water Management Program (SWMP). This requires all TCEQ (storm water) construction sites to be available for government compliance inspection to assure compliance with all provisions of the permit discussed above.

3.18 Petroleum Storage: The contractor shall store all fuel or petroleum products, whether new or used, in appropriate containers and within a concrete, or earthen berm area with an impermeable liner (40 Mil), or other containment as approved by the BCE. All storage areas shall be marked with appropriate signs (i.e., Flammable Storage - No Smoking Within 50 ft). All fuel tanks and petroleum storage containers shall be structurally sound and in good condition, be kept sealed when not in use, and be grounded and bonded in accordance with NFPA guidelines. The containment area shall be sized to hold fluid volume equal to 110% of the largest storage container, with a minimum of one foot of freeboard. The contractor shall maintain the containment area to its original conditions throughout the duration of use. The contractor shall immediately clean up and dispose of any evidence of a fuel or oil spill in conformance with all federal and state regulations.

Contaminated soil from petroleum product storage/spills shall be considered special waste in compliance with 30 TAC 324, 330-335 and shall be handled, stored, transported, and disposed as such in accordance with the SAFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Costs of all soil tests, transportation, disposal, backfill, etc. associated with any spill caused by the contractor shall be a responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall drain any accumulation of uncontaminated rainwater from the secondary containment area in accordance with SAFB Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3).

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3.19 SPCC Plans: Should the contractor need store on site petroleum product in a tank larger than 1,320 gallons (cumulative capacity of all tanks larger than 55 gallons in size), the contractor shall comply with 40 CFR 112, which requires a standalone Spill Prevention, Countermeasures and Control (SPCC) plan. The contractor must have a plan even if the tank(s) have secondary containment.

This plan must be submitted to the construction inspector prior to placing the tank in place on

SAFB.

3.20 Radioactive Materials: The Contractor shall obtain authorization to bring any nonexempt radioactive material (such as density gauges or moisture meters) onto Sheppard AFB by contacting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV Office, using the NRC Form 241. Before bringing any radioactive material onto Sheppard AFB, the contractor shall forward a copy of the NRC Form 241 to:

Bioenvironmental Engineer 527 5th Ave Bldg 500 Sheppard AFB TX 76311

Attachments: To be acquired prior to work starting

1) AF Form 103 Will be acquired prior to work start

2) Schedule of Material Submittals

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