Attachment5-SOW-W912C322R0007-GeneralRepairsB223-20220701.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK WITH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR REPAIRS AT BUILDINGS 223 AND 224

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 00 01 15 List of Drawings Section 01 11 00 a. Statement of Work – Building 223

b. Statement of Work – Building 224 Section 01 32 16.00 20 Small Project Construction Progress Schedules Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures Section 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements Section 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications Section 01 45 00.10 20 Quality Control for Minor Construction Section 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facility and Controls Section 01 57 19 Environmental Protection Section 01 58 00 Project Identification Section 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals Section 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 –CONCRETE

Section 03 30 53 Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 MASONRY

Section 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

Section 08 11 13 Steel Doors and Frames Section 08 14 00 Wood Doors Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

Section 09 30 10 Ceramic, quarry, and Glass Tiling Section 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings Section 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring Section 09 77 30 Fiberglass Reinforced Panels (FRP) Section 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

Section 10 14 00.20 Interior Signage Section 10 21 13 Toilet Partitions Section 10 28 13 Toilet Accessories

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 00 00 Plumbing, General Purpose

DIVISION 23- HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Section 23 35 19.00 20 Industrial Ventilation and Exhaust Section 23 37 13.00.40 Diffusers, registers and Grill

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section 26 05 00.00 40 Common Work Result for Electrical Section 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 28 – FIRE PROTECTION

Section 28 31 70 Interior Fire Alarm System, Addressable

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DIVISION 01- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

02/11

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This document lists the drawings for the project pursuant to contract clause "DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings, Maps & Specifications."

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

Contract drawings are as follows:

SHEET NO. DRAWING NO. TITLE

1 T-1 Title Sheet, Location Site Maps, Project Site Location and Index of Drawings

2 SI-1 Existing Building Floor Plan and Notes.

3 D-1 Bathrooms and Janitor Existing and Demolition Work Plan, Elevation and

Notes.

4 A-1 New Work Bathrooms and Janitor Plan, Elevations, Accessories and Finish Schedules.

5 A-2 Acoustical Ceiling Plan, Plumbing Equipment Plan, Concrete Block Wall and Door Sign Details.

6 E-1 Electrical New Work Plan, Elevations and Notes

1.3 REFERENCE DRAWINGS

The reference drawings are intended to show the existing site condition and the proposal restrooms renovation.

Drawings are the property of the Government and shall not be used for any purpose other than that intended by the contract. Information on procuring these drawings may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

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a. STATEMENT OF WORK – BUILDING 223

PART 1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Work to be done: Provide labor, equipment, materials, insurances, supervision, incidentals and all necessary to perform the work in connection with the “GENERAL REPAIR TO Building 223”, Fort Buchanan, P.R.

1.1.1 Prospective Bidders. It is recommended that all prospective bidders visit the site and familiarize with all conditions that might affect the work or cost thereof. On this visit, the contractor shall notify in writing any omitted data or discrepancy with the drawings or scope of work.

1.1.2 Location: The work is located in DAVIS STREET, Building 223 at Fort Buchanan, P.R.

1.1.3 The required work in all Architectural, Civil, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical trades shall be performed in accordance with US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Environmental Protection Agency and PR Environmental Quality Board Standards and Regulations and all applicable Technical Organizations and Regulatory Agencies listed in Paragraph 1.4. The required work is in general described as follows:

1.2. Administrative, Safety and Environmental Works shall be performed in accordance with DIVISION 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION 01 11 00, STATEMENT OF

WORK; SECTION 00 01 15, LIST OF DRAWINGS; SECTION 01 32 16.00 20, SMALL PROJECT

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE; SECTION 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 35 26., GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 01 42 00, SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS; SECTION 01 45 00.10 20, QUALITY CONTROL FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION; SECTION 01 50 00, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITY AND CONTROLS; SECTION 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; SECTION 01 58 00, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION; SECTION 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL; SECTION 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT

SUBMITTALS; SECTION 01 78 23, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

1.2.1 Demolition works: Contractor shall perform selective demolition, and disposal indicated in related specifications sections and drawings in accordance with attached Specifications in DIVISION 02, EXISTING CONDITIONS and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 02 41 00, DEMOLITION;

Demolition Work on Shower rooms shall include:

a. Existing acoustic and suspended ceiling system to be remove and dispose.

b. Remove the polish wax finish on the vinyl tiles floor. (Shower Rooms and Entrance Corridor)

c. Remove and dispose existing rubber wall base.

d. Remove and dispose exiting shower gypsum board walls.

e. Remove and dispose existing shower stall and receptor.

f. Remove and dispose existing exhaust fan and grill.

g. Remove and dispose existing toilets and flush valves.

h. Remove and dispose existing Lavatories sink including faucet, valves, flexible connection hose and drainage pipes.

i. Remove and dispose existing toilet grab bars.

j. Remove and dispose exiting semi-recessed paper tower/waste receptacle dispenser.

k. Remove and storage existing paper tower & soap dispensers.

l. Remove and dispose exiting shower tower bars.

m. Remove and dispose exiting wood door and metal frame, (shower room #1 only).

1.2.2 New Architectural/Structural works; Contractor shall perform all new works indicated in drawing Sheets A-1 and A-2 in accordance with attached specifications in DIVISION 07, THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS:, SECTION 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS, specifications in DIVISION 08, DOORS AND WINDOWS and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES; SECTION 08 14 00, WOOD DOOR; SECTION 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE, , specifications in DIVISION 09, FINISHES and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 09 30 10, CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING; SECTION 09 51 00, ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS;SECTION 09 65 00, RESILENT FLOORING, SECTION 09 90 00, PAINTING AND COATINGS;, specifications in DIVISION 10, SPECIALTIES indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 10 28 13, TOILET ACCESSORIES.

New Work shall include:

1.2.2.1 New Shower room #1 and #2 works:

a. Install new reflected ceiling system with 2’ x 2’ sag and humidity resistant ceiling tiles similar or equal to ARMSTRONG 607A on white corrosion resistance suspension grid 2” x 15/16” and supported on walls with molding. The system shall be supported by hanger wire gauge #12 and tied to the structural roof and shall including earthquake clips and accessories.

b. Fill the floor level difference with self-leveling concrete. The self-leveling concrete shall be similar or equal to ARDEX V 1000.

c. Install ceramic floor tiles 12” x 24”, non-slip equal or similar to DALTILE Concrete look tile, Imagica.

Install cove base 6” x 12” similar or equal to the floor tiles selected. Contractor shall submit color to Government selection.

d. Install Fiberglass Reinforced Panels (FRP) trowel-on adhesives at walls from ceramic wall base up to new reflected ceiling level. FRP Shall be similar or equal to Sequentia 48” x 96” industrial wall panel, embossed finish including all necessary moldings, inside/outside corners, division bars and end caps. Contractor shall submit colors for government Selection.

e. New 80 CFM Ceiling exhaust similar or equal to BROAN model RB80.

f. Install new two wall toilet bar 48" x 36" similar or equal to AJW US130X-G4836R 1.5.

g. Install new surface mounted waste receptacle similar or equal to Bradley 344, 12 gallon.

h. Install paper towel dispenser previously removed and stored.

i. Install new toilet tissue dispenser similar or equal to San Jamar model H-1347.

j. Install new lavatory sink with faucet, shut-off valves, flexible connections, drainage pipe & carrier. (See plumbing scope of works for equipment specifications).

k. Provide and install new fixed tilt mirror 24” x 36” similar or equal to Bradley 7405-2436.

l. Install soap dispenser previously removed and stored.

m. Provide and Install new toilet seat cover dispenser equal or similar to San Jamar TS510TBK.

n. Install new Recessed shampoo shelf soap dish similar or equal to, Swanstone RS-2215-010 SWAN Corporation.

o. Supply, install and paint 16 ga. Galvanized steel door frame similar or equal to USA Fire Door F10 with new 1 ¾” prefinished solid core wood door similar or equal to TRUDOOR including 1.5 pair 4.5” ball bearing stainless steel hinges, Privacy level lock similar or equal to Yale 4702LN MO, adjustable door closer similar or equal to Sargent 1131 and Stainless Steel 2-1/2” door stop wall bumper, Concave, similar or equal to Trimco 1270CV (Shower room #1).

p. At shower room #2 Contractor shall paint existing metal frame, install new adjustable door closer similar or equal to Sargent 1131 and new Stainless Steel 2-1/2” door stop wall bumper, Concave, similar or equal to Trimco 1270CV.

1.2.2.2 Other new works:

a. The sunken floor at corridor and two office shall be level using concrete self-leveling product similar or equal to ARDEX V1000. The concrete self-leveling shall be install over existing vinyl tiles. As indicated in the asbestos/led report the vinyl tiles mastic is contaminated with asbestos, for that reason Contractor shall not disturb tiles mastic to avoid contact with contaminated material.

1.2.3 Mechanical/Plumbing works, contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawing Sheet P-1 in accordance with, attached specifications in DIVISION 22, PLUMBING and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 22 00 00, PLUMBING GENERAL PURPOSE, attached specifications in DIVISION 23, HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 23 37 13.00

40, DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS & GRILLS.

1.2.3.1 Restrooms Work (#1 and #2) shall include:

a. Supply and Install new Madera Chair height Ever Clean Toilet System with manual piston flush valve 1.28 gpf /4.8 Lpf, elongated floor mount similar or equal to American Standard 2854128.020 including heavy duty black seat with open front. Contractor need to make sure that the new toilet shall be compatible with the existing water and sewage rough-in. The plumbing work will include verifying that existing utility lines are clean and adequate prior to make equipment connection to the sewage systems.

b. Furnish and install new wall hung lavatory sink with 4-inch center-set similar or equal to American Standard model 0355027.020. Install lavatory faucet Equal or similar to Colony Pro Model 6053.204.002 By American Standard with 1-1/4” grid strainer drain assembly, 1-1/4” metal P-Trap with clean-out, two (2) 3/8” chrome angle stop valves and two (2) ½” Compression x 3/8” braided stainless steel flexible faucet supply hose. Contractor shall be sure that the new lavatory sink can be installed in the existing carriers.

c. Install new Round sliding shower enclosure with base similar or equal to DL-6703-04CL.

d. Install Filter Shower rail system similar or equal to SPECTRA 9238759.002 and faucet similar or equal SERIN T064WDXH501.002 by American Standard.

e. Contractor shall perform all plumbing work in accordance to the technical specifications, plumbing codes and regulations.

f. Provide all accessories, fittings, caulking and sealants for the proper installation of all plumbing fixtures and equipment.

g. Utility Outages: Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum. Water outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and facility users. Each request shall state the facilities to be impacted, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved. Water outages shall be arranged for Monday thru Friday or for weekends or holidays at the convenience of Government and Post facility users. Contractor shall submit written request to the government to initiate coordination for outages 30 days prior of intended event.

1.2.3.2 Other plumbing works.

a. Supply and install new water cooler fountain similar or equal to ELKAY EZS8L.

b. Install new ¾” cooper replacing the existing PVC potable water pipe.

c. Install new 2” DIAM. PVC schedule 40 pipe to discharge the used water to the existing concrete storm sewer open Channel. Contractor shall install 2” screen termination mesh cap at the end of the PVC pipe.

d. Supply and install new water filter system with two step filtration, with sediment filter cartridge & premium filter cartridge 2.5 GPM flow rate, Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) media prevent lime scale & bacteria growth when filter is not in use. Connect the ice maker & water fountain with ½” x 5’-0” stainless steel water hose. The installation shall include one pressure gage on the filter system outlet.

1.2.4 Electrical Work: Contractor shall perform selected Demolition, Disposal and new Electrical Work indicated at this SOW and related drawings in accordance with the Technical Specifications. The mentioned works shall be completed in accordance with the specifications on DIVISION 26-ELECTRICAL, which includes Section 26 05

00.00 40, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.

Provide all labor, equipment and material to install new power, lighting, and corresponding electrical wiring required, and incidental related work, ready for operation.

All work shall be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code NFPA-70 latest edition, Life Safety Code NFPA 101, American Disability Act (ADA), Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) TI-800-1 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

1.2.4.1 Electrical Demolition Plan:

a. Remove and dispose receptacles on each bathroom.

b. Remove and dispose receptacles on office area.

c. Remove and store fire detection fixture on bathroom # 2.

d. Remove and store strobe lights on bathrooms.

e. Remove and dispose lighting fixtures on bathrooms.

f. Remove and dispose lighting switches on bathrooms.

1.2.4.2 Electrical Installation Plan:

a. Furnish and install new GFCI receptacles as indicated on drawings.

b. Furnish and install new 2 x 4 Lighting fixtures, equal or similar to METALUX 22GR-LD4-24-FI-UNV- L835-CD1-U. New T8 light fixtures must be single ended and required to bypass light fixture ballast. Do not dispose ballast, return to government via project COR.

c. Furnish and install new passive infrared lighting switch on each bathroom.

d. Furnish and install new ceiling type motion sensor for lighting control.

e. Reinstall stored fire detection fixture on bathroom #2. Reconnect this fixture to existing fire alarm control panel.

f. Reinstall stored strobe lights on each bathroom. Reconnect and reprogram this fixture to existing fire alarm control panel.

g. Connect existing and new exhaust fan to each bathroom’s lighting circuit.

h. Furnish and install new cover plates for removed receptacles on office area.

i. Furnish and install new heat detector on bathroom #1, must be compatible with existing fire alarm system (Fire Lite), connect and program this item to existing fire alarm control panel.

j. Use AWG # 12 THHN / THWN – 2 , AWG # 12 ground for lighting an receptacle circuits.

k. Use 3 / 4 “ EMT conduits to extend receptacle circuits located on office area. Use 4 x 4 Junction boxes above acoustic ceiling to splice these circuits.

l. Furnish and install new incandescent emergency light, damp location rated, 120 / 277 V AC, Equal or similar to LUMAPRO 6CGL2. These lighting fixtures shall be connected to existing lighting circuit but only operate and activate when power outage occurs.

m. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to perform connections and programming to existing fire alarm control panel.

1.2.4.5 Electrical General:

Use appropriate splicing methods as indicated by drawings and latest version of NFPA 70.

All electrical works shall be done by a certified Electrician.

Contractor shall verify and confirm circuits prior performing works indicated on drawings.

Provide plastic labels to each cover plate of toggle switch, lighting fixture and conductors, indicating circuit number and panel-board where circuit is connected.

When Performing works on acoustic ceiling, maintain lighting fixtures and motion sensors in place. Unless specified otherwise. When acoustic Ceiling is installed, properly fit each fixture in place.

Utility Outages: Work shall be scheduled to hold power outages to a minimum. Power outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and facility users. Requests for utility outages and connections shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 30 calendar days in advance of the time required. Each request shall state the facilities to be impacted, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved. Power outages shall be arranged by

Contractor for Monday thru Friday or for weekends at the convenience of Government and post facility users.

Utilities outages during a holiday are to be considered an exceptional event, under emergency condition or circumstances, that otherwise will result in a significant adverse impact to the contract.

1.2.4.5 Fire protection General:

Coordinate site visit with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and ARA Contractor prior to performing any work related to the fire alarm system. Only COR shall coordinate the visit with ARA.

Minimum Conduit Size Shall be 3 / 4 “. (Maximum Conduit Fill 40%)

Quantity of conductors and size shall be in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations.

All Conductors shall be color coded. No T taps or splices will be allowed. Run Conductors from device to device or device to control panel.

1.3 BID SCHEDULE:

1.3.1 BASE BID: See CLIN Section in the Solicitation.

1.4 CODES AND STANDARDS

1.4.1 GENERAL:

1.4.1.1 The project shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, design parameters or regulations noted in this section or other sections in the Statement of Work. In the event of conflict between codes, standards, or regulations, the most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.4.1.2 Reference to standard specifications of any technical society, organization, or association, or to codes, manuals or regulations of Federal, State, or local, authorities shall mean the latest standard, code, manual, regulation, specification, or tentative specification adopted and published at least 30 days prior to submittal of proposals, unless specifically stated otherwise.

1.4.1.3 The reference of any code or standard listed below to the “building official” or the authority having “jurisdiction” or “governmental authority” shall be interpreted to refer to the Contracting Officer as being the authority for code interpretation.

1.4.2. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1.4.2.1 GENERAL: Construction shall be in accordance with the following codes, standards, and regulations. The most stringent shall govern when differences occur.

1.4.2.2 Building, Structural, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: the 2011 edition of the Standard Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and the Puerto Rico State Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.

1.4.2.3 Electrical Codes: National Electrical Code, 2011 edition. National Electrical Safety Code, latest edition.

NFPA and National Safety Code.

1.4.2.4 National Fire Protection Association Fire Codes, latest edition, and MIL.HANDBOOK 1008A, Fire Protection for Facilities.

1.4.2.5 Applicable OSHA Standards and Regulations.

1.4.2.6 Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and ADA Standards, whichever is stricter.

1.4.3 STRUCTURAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, structural design and construction will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications:

1.4.3.1 The Aluminum Association, “Specifications for Aluminum Structures”.

1.4.3.2 American Concrete Institute (ACI), “ACI-31B, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete”.

1.4.3.3 American Concrete Institute (ACt), “ACI-SSO, Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures.

1.4.3.4 American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), “Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings”.

1.4.3.5 American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), “Specifications of the Design of Cold-Formed Steel structural Members”.

1.4.3.6 American National Standards Institute (ANSI), “American Standard Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Masonry”.

1.4.3.7 American Welding Society (AWS), “Structural Welding Code”.

1.4.3.8 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ASCE-7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

1.4.3.9 American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) as noted.

1.4.3.10 Brick Institute of America (BIA), Recommended Building Code Requirements for Engineered Brick Masonry”.

1.4.3.11 Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), “Low Rise Building Systems Manual”.

1.4.3.12 National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), “Specifications for the Design and Construction of Load Bearing Concrete Masonry”.

1.4.3.13 National Forest Products Association, “National Design Specifications for Stress Grade Lumber and Its Fastenings”.

1.4.3.14 Steel Deck Institute (SDI), “Publication 25” and “Diaphragm Design Manual”.

1.4.3.15 Steel Joist-Institute (SJI), ‘Standard Specifications, Load Tables and Weight Tables for Steel Joists and Joists Girders”, 40th Edition.

1.4.4 ARCHITECTURAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, architectural design will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications.

1.4.4.1 The design shall not provide for the physically handicapped (interior and exterior), in accordance with “Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards” and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whichever is stricter.

1.4.5 PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, plumbing and mechanical design will meet the latest editions of the following codes, standards, and specifications:

1.4.5.1 Exterior water lines shall meet AWWA specifications for the Service required. Domestic water lines, if plastic, shall bear the NSF seal.

1.4.5.2. Sanitary sewers shall be installed in accordance with all Federal, State and local regulations. The dump station shall be tied into the existing gravity sanitary sewer system.

1.4.5.3 All mechanical equipment provided, furnished and installed shall be in compliance with local codes and ordinances and the applicable codes and standards of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the American Gas Association (AGA), the Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the American Standard Plumbing Code.

1.4.5.4 Plumbing shall be designed and installed in accordance with the latest edition of the National Standard Plumbing Code.

1.4.5.5 The proposed building shall be analyzed for fire code compliance utilizing the National Fire Protection Association (NEPA) standards.

1.4.6 ELECTRICAL: In addition to the general requirements stated above, electrical equipment shall conform to the requirements of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Standards Association, National Electrical Manufacturers Associations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1.4.7 FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection construction shall be in accordance with the Standard Building Code (SBC) and the NFPA National Fire Codes latest editions, current as of the date of the contract.

1.5 Existing Work. In addition to “FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements”:

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

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

1.6 DELIVERY LOCATION

The Contractor shall deliver any materials or equipment to be used in conjunction with this project to Building 223 at Fort Buchanan, PR.

1.7 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.7.1 Activity Regulations

The Contractor shall ensure his personnel employed on base become familiar with and obey base regulations. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.7.2 Protection of Premises

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the Government and private property from damage as a result of his operations. Existing property damaged shall be promptly restored, repaired or replaced to its original condition by the Contractor at his own expense.

1.7.3 Access Roads

The Contractor shall at all times refrain from the use of any roads, grounds, or other facilities which have not been specifically authorized for his use.

1.7.4 Contractor Personnel Requirements

a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the General Clauses entitled "Identification of Employees 1965 Jan", the Contractor will be required to coordinate with the Contracting Officer, background checks and clearance for his personnel in order to have access to the military installation and the job site. Contractor is responsible for providing adequate identification of his personnel while accessing the military installation.

b) All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date.

Government is responsible for providing the training, in this section, to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html. Also, the contractor and subcontractor(s) employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days after contract start date.

If contract last for more than a year, all these personnel must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

c) Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

d) The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. Government is responsible for providing the training to contractor personnel at no cost to the contractor. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 20 calendar days after contract award.

e) For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DoD Employees and Contractors is available at the following website: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm

1.7.5 Temporary Pass

The latest version DD Form 369 for each personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer in order to obtain a temporary pass/access. This pass is valid for the duration of project. All Contractor's personnel shall wear clothing and/or identification badges identifying them as company employees.

a. Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

b. Any background that comes with remarks needs to be address by the correspondent employee and resubmit for clearance. Failure to pass background check will denied access to Fort Buchanan automatically. Waivers are not allowed under this section.

All non-us garrison id card applicants will provide a valid and original form of id (state driver’s license, passport, and so forth, which complies with public law 109-13 (the real id act of 2005)). this is to prove identity (for enroll-ment into the aie database if available) and issue a visitor pass or card. security personnel processing an applicant will screen documents for evidence of tampering, counterfeiting, or other alteration.

A check of records through the national crime information center (NCIC) interstate identification index (iii) is the army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto army installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors. the FBI permits the use of NCIC iii for vetting visitors to ensure the security of military installations.

Procedures: the NCIC-iii and “persons” files checks are accomplished by using the “QWI” inquiry under the purpose code c. the QWI is an NCIC inquiry message which provides the authorized user with the capability to access both the NCIC-iii (for criminal history) and NCIC persons files simultaneously with one inquiry. the NCIC persons files includes wanted persons, known or appropriately suspected terrorist (KST) list, missing person file, foreign fugitive, wanted person, gang, protection order, immigration violator, identity theft, supervised release, violent person, protective interest files and the national sex offender registry. This requirement applies to all unaffiliated personnel (visitors) not in possession of one of the ID cards real id: contractor personnel shall possess a valid real ID (ex. PR driver license with the star) to request access at fort Buchanan. This is mandatory after October 1, 2020. Contractor is responsible to ensure all employees driving or requesting access at fort Buchanan possess a valid real ID.”

1.8 Project civil, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical system/components installation, workmanship, parts, labor, integrity, and service costs shall be warranted for a period of not less than one year from the date of Government final acceptance.

1.9 Project scheduling: Contractor shall develop a work plan and properly coordinate the project construction and execution to minimize adverse personnel daily operations. Plan shall be discussed with concerned DPW officials and approved by the COR and the Contracting Officer.

1.10 Project execution: Prior to submitting a project work schedule, contractor shall establish a draft/preliminary work schedule/plan and properly coordinate all building construction interior work. Preliminary Plan shall be discussed with concerned DPW officials and approved by the COR and the Contracting Officer.

1.10.1 Project Phasing: A Single Phase and Sequence shall be considered by Contractor for project development.

The Government is to turn building to the contractor empty of furniture, modular partitions/cubicle desks and stored equipment and materials. Military and/or Civilian Personnel will not be working inside building during contract performance.

1.11 Other Project Requirements and Considerations:

The contractor shall comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance and Post regulations.

All work shall be performed by certified personnel and in accordance with manufacturer recommendations for the products to be used.

The contractor shall comply with all technical specifications provided as part of the contract documents.

The contractor shall comply with all applicable safety and material handling and storage specifications and procedures for the work to be performed, based on industry standards.

The contractor shall submit, for approval within five (5) calendar days after Notice to Proceed, a work schedule of planned performance.

The contractor shall submit for approval the submittal register with listed items for materials to be used in this project including the Material Safety Data Sheet (M.S.D.S), if applicable, to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after award of contract.

The contractor shall clean job site daily and dispose all debris, resulting from the project operation, to an authorized disposal facility off Fort Buchanan.

1.12 Equipment and system testing: Control, protection devices, and other system components shall be tested to demonstrate proper operation and compliance with specifications and for the purpose intended. Contractor must notify the Government in advance the details of the tests, to include date, time, and location to allow the Government rep(s) the opportunity to attend the testing event. Tests must be conducted in the presence of the designated Government representative, unless otherwise indicated by proper authority. Any safety, protection, and/or control system component operation malfunction/deficiency shall be notified to the Government and properly corrected before final Government acceptance.

1.13 Project discrepancies: This scope of work shall serve as a guide to the contractor in executing the job. In no way this SOW pretends to tell the Contractor how to execute the work, but rather to indicate what the contract is looking for and the expected quality of the products and job performed. In case where the contractor is in doubt as to the particular part of the job due to the discrepancies in the scope of work, drawings and the specifications, contractor shall notify in written the Contracting Officer of the same.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 The contractor is responsible for verifying actual dimensions at the job site prior submitting required proposal to the KO, in order to consider actual building conditions/ dimensions in his/her proposal. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) office in Fort Buchanan will coordinate with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and contractors to assure that the site will be available for inspection and measurements.

3.2 After contract award, the awarded Contractor shall verify again all dimensions and existing conditions that affect the contract performance, final product, and warranty, prior to start any work.

Any deviation from normal or assumed conditions related to the site, civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, engineering works that affect contract performance.

Any detrimental interference of inserts, conduits, openings, or any mechanical and electrical equipment not shown in the drawings and specifications.

Any recommendations to improve contract execution and final product including related cost estimate.

Any discrepancies that shall be evaluated base on Contractor’s experience and expertise.

3.3 Not Applicable

3.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMMENCE WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT FOR

BOTH BUILDINGS 223 AND 224 WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS AND NO MORE THAN 15 CALENDAR

DAYS AFTER BEING NOTIFIED TO PROCEED BY CONTRACTING OFFICER, AND COMPLETE THE

SPECIFIC WORK ORDER, AND HAVE BOTH FACILITIES READY FOR USE (COMPLETED) IN 180

CALENDAR DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF NOTICE TO PROCEED AS REQUIRED BY Contracting Officer.

3.4.1 Not Applicable

3.4.2 Safety Requirements

Contractors shall comply with the latest version of EM 385-1-1 entitled: General Safety Requirements (including interim changes) that is in effect on the date of solicitation (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1_English_2003.pdf).

Prior to making an offer, bidders should check the HQUSACE Safety and Occupational Health web site indicated above for the latest changes. No separate payment will be made for compliance with this paragraph or for compliance with other safety and health requirements of this contract.

3.4.3 Construction Progress Schedule

The contractor shall submit for approval a construction progress schedule of planned performance within 5 calendar days after Notice to proceed issuance.

3.4.4 Schedule of Prices

The contractor shall submit within 15 calendar days after contract award one electronic version of the schedule of prices; a detail breakdown of the contract price, giving the quantities for each of the various kinds of work, the unit prices, and the total prices thereof. Schedule of Prices shall be based on same items and amounts as per Contractor’s proposal and add percentages for each work totaling to 100% at the bottom.

3.4.5 Project Sign

The contractor shall install a project identification sign in accordance with the attached sketch. The location shall be approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.4.6 Working Hours

Regular working hours shall be from 0700 to 1600 Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Government holidays and Good Friday. Working outside regular working hours will require prior approval from the Government. A written request shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for approval, 15 calendar days prior to commencement.

3.4.7 Preconstruction Conference

After award of the contract and prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, and prosecution of the work. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work are also recommended to attend.

3.4.7.1 Contractor shall provide all required submittals and documentation necessary to start project execution.

Additional contract requirements

3.5.1 Contractor shall dispose solid waste debris resulting from demolition according to their classification:

Non-hazardous solid waste: to be disposed as construction debris.

3.5.2 Not Applicable

3.5.3 Not Applicable

3.5.4 Not Applicable

3.5.5 Weekly Report

Contractor shall submit a weekly report to the Contracting Officer’s Representative with the following but not limited information:

Work performed every day Weather conditions Personnel working every day Equipment being used Evidence of Materials dispose or recycling, (waste and recycling manifest)

3.5.6 Contract Specifications

Contractor shall comply with attached Specifications listed in the “TABLE OF CONTENTS” Sheets 1, 2 and 3.

3.5.7 Attachments for Submittals

Material Approval Submittal Form (SOFB-DOC Form 3000-R-E, MAY 2005) with instructions.

Submittal Register Form (ENG FORM 4288-R, JAN 97).

Project Sign sketch, as per attachment.

3.5.8 Temporary Signage

Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary signs, markings, and barricades to protect personnel and project areas.

3.5.9 Base Operations Disruptions

Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with the normal operations of the Post because the facilities (streets, driveways, parking areas) and surrounding buildings will remain in operation during the entire construction period.

3.5.10 Final Inspection

Contractor shall request final inspection in writing with at least fourteen (14) working days in advance for proper coordination and approval by the Contracting Officer.

3.5.11 Material Storage

The Contractor shall store materials only in places approved by the KO. No fire hazardous materials of flammable liquids shall be stored or otherwise maintained within a building or structure, except as approved, and in accordance with the local fire regulations.

3.5.12 Environmental Protection

In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement, and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled: General Safety Requirements, in effect on the date of solicitation. For the purposes of this contract, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements of agents which adversely affect human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetics and facility operational purposes. The contractor must submit the waist or recycling manifest every time carry out material from the base.

3.5.13 Clean-up

All clothes, cotton, wastes, sanding disks, and other cleaning materials which might constitute a fire hazard shall be placed in a metal container or destroyed at the end of each workday. Upon completion of the work, all staging, scaffolding, containers, and debris shall be removed from the site or destroyed in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Adjacent areas and surfaces negatively affected during the performance of this contract shall be left clean and returned to the original condition.

3.5.14 Salvage

The Contractor shall dispose-off the Installation all existing materials and equipment which are required to be removed or disconnected to perform the work, but are not indicated or specified for salvage, and that have been properly identified and authorized for disposal by the Contracting Officer.

3.5.15 Safety Program

The Contractor shall submit a plan detailing the Safety Program in accordance with the safety requirements for approval. The Contractor shall meet with representatives of the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and the Installation Safety Officer (ISO) to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the ground rules for the administration of the Safety Program prior to commencing the work.

3.5.16 ACCIDENT REPORTS: The Contractor and his sub-contractors shall maintain an accurate record, and shall report to the Contracting Officer, exposure data and all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, material, supplies, and equipment incidental to work performed under the contract.

3.5.17 STORM PROTECTION: Should warnings of wind of gale force or stronger be issued, the Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize dangers to persons, to the work, and to adjacent property. These precautions shall include removing all loose materials, tools, and/or equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing other temporary work.

3.5.18 HOT WORK, The Contractor shall notify Fire Department daily in the event “hot work” is to be performed.

A DA Form 5383-R (Hot Work Permit) authorizes open flame, welding operations or other hazardous potential fire actions. Contractor shall furnish his own portable fire extinguishers as required (minimum two each of 10 lbs) to comply with the Fire Department instructions.

Fire/Ambulance Service Emergency number: (787) 707-5911/4911

3.5.19 EQUIPMENT STANDARDS: The Contractor shall submit proof that the equipment which he proposes to furnish under these specifications conforms to the standards of the Underwriters Laboratories. The label of Underwriters Laboratories shall be accepted as conforming to these requirements. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any nationally recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the (stated item) has been tested and conforms to the standards, including methods of test, of the Underwriters Laboratories.

3.5.20 Contractor shall submit for approval all materials to be used in this contract with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Submittal Status Log Sheet. Submittals shall be delivered to Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after contract award.

3.5.21 All details, sections, and notes shown in the sketches are intended to be typical and shall applied to similar situations elsewhere unless otherwise noted.

3.5.22 Contractor shall protect existing buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment during working period and will be responsible for any damages resulting from operation and/or execution of this contract.

3.6 SHOP DRAWINGS, MANUFACTURES DATA AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE

CONTRACTOR:

As soon as practicable after award of the contract, and before procurement of fabrication; submit, except as specified otherwise, to the Contracting Officer, all the Shop Drawings, manufacturers data and certifications required in the technical specification sections listed in the “TABLE OF CONTENTS”.

3.7 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS:

Except when otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain the construction project signs at the worksite(s) covered under this contract. The construction project signs (a project identification sign and a safety performance sign) shall be as indicated in the Appendix I and attached sketch, and shall be erected, where directed, within 10 calendar days after contract award. The signs shall be of the construction, size, format, and style indicated, shall be neatly and sturdily constructed, and shall be securely erected in a workmanlike manner to support the sign properly for the life of the contract. The name of the facilities shown in the appendix is for illustration only. No sign shall be prepared until the facility name applicable to the work under this contract has been furnished by the Contracting Officer. The location shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or

COR.

Upon completion of construction and when so directed by the Contracting Officer, the construction project signs shall be removed by the Contractor during the final cleanup process. The signs shall be disposed of by the contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

All costs connected with the furnishing, installation, maintenance, and removal of the construction project signs shall be included in the total contract price.

APPENDIX 1

INTRODUCTION: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS

a. The use of signs to identify Department of the Army managed or supervised design, construction, and rehabilitation projects both for military and civil works is an important part of efforts to keep the public informed of the these operations. For the purpose, a construction project sign has been adopted.

b. This sign is to be displayed and mounted for reading by passing viewers. Exact placement location will be in front of building 223, Fort Buchanan, PR.

c. The panel size and graphic formats have been standardized for visual consistency throughout all Department of the Army operations, as shown on page 01 11 00.00 40 - 11.

d. Panels are fabricated using HDO plywood with dimensional lumber uprights and bracing. The sign faces are non-reflective vinyl.

e. Construction permit shall be requested by the Contractor with a site layout and location of the Project Sign to the Contracting Officer for approval.

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b. STATEMENT OF WORK – BUILDING 224

PART 1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1 Work to be done: Provide labor, equipment, materials, insurances, supervision, incidentals and all necessary to perform the work in connection with the “GENERAL REPAIR TO Building 224”, Fort Buchanan, P.R.

1.1.1 Prospective Bidders. It is recommended that all prospective bidders visit the site and familiarize with all conditions that might affect the work or cost thereof.