Attachment5_SOW_W912C323Q013A_Bldg 613_Rev1_20230524.docx

Section 00800 - Special Contract Requirements

STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Section 03 50 33 Miscellaneous Cast – in Place Concrete

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

Section 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

Section 22 00 00 Plumbing, General Purpose

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

Section 26 05 00.00 40 Common Work Results For Electrical

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Continuation)

ATTACHMENTS (ELECTRONIC VERSION)

NO.1 ------------- INSTALLATION HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN – MAY 2016

FORM 3000RE -MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTAL FORM MAY 2005

FORM 4288-R --SUBMITTAL REGISTER FORM JAN 1997

SKETCH --------- PROJECT SIGN SAMPLE

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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:

and Index of Drawings

1.3 REFERENCE DRAWINGS

The reference drawings are intended only to show the existing site condition. Drawings are 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. Half or full size drawings may be inspected during regular working hours at the Engineering Division Office, Directorate of Public Works, Building #34, Fort Buchanan, PR.

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SECTION 01 11 00

STATEMENT OF WORK

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 “Installation of Underground conduits for Fuel Point Automatization project” - Building 613, Fort Buchanan, PR” in accordance with all regulations, codes (to include Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), terms and conditions.

1.1.1 Prospective Bidders: All prospective bidders area encourage to visit project site and familiarize with all conditions that might affect the work or cost thereof. On this visit, the contractor will verify quantities, dimensions, details and notify in writing any omitted data or discrepancy with the drawings or scope of work.

1.1.2 Location: The work is located in South Terminal Road, Building 613 at Fort Buchanan, P.R. as shown on drawings.

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

1.2.1 Administrative: Safety and Environmental Works shall be performed in accordance with this SECTION 01 11 00, STATEMENT OF WORK and DIVISION 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 00 01 15, LIST OF DRAWINGS; SECTION 01 20 00.00 20, PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS; SECTION 01 32 16.00 20, SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES; 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 FACILITIES AND CONTROLS; SECTION 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS; SECTION 01 58 00, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION; SECTION 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT; SECTION 01 78 00, CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES; SECTION 01 78 23, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

1.2.2 Demolition Works: Contractor shall perform selective demolition, disposal and recycling works indicated in related specifications sections and drawing D-101 in accordance with attached Specifications in DIVISION 02, EXISTING CONDITIONS and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

The Contractor shall perform the following:

1.2.3 Architectural/Structural Works: Contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawings A-101 and A-102 in accordance with:

a. Attached specifications in DIVISION 03, CONCRETE and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 03 50 33, MISCELLANEOUS CAST – IN – PLACE CONCRETE.

b. Attached specifications in DIVISION 09, FINISHES and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 09 90 00, PAINTS AND COATINGS.

c. Attached specifications in DIVISION 22, PLUMBING indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 22 00 00, PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE.

d. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 26, ELECTRICAL and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 26 05 00.00 40, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.

Work shall include, but not limited to:

1.2.3.1 Provide a 3,000 psi concrete encasement for conduit protection during transition from underground to an exposed condition, as indicated on drawings. Concrete shall be plaster finished and painted, matching the adjacent structure.

1.2.3.2 Furnish and install detectable buried metal warning tape to identify the underground conduits, as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.3 Backfill, compaction and top with a 3” asphalt topping to bring back to the original condition, as a minimum requirement. Excavated soil can be used for backfill with the proper compaction, as indicated on drawings.

1.2.3.4 Repair and paint existing wall segment after cores for finish to match original condition or better.

1.2.4 Plumbing Work: Not applicable.

1.2.5 Mechanical Work: Not applicable.

1.2.6 Electrical Work: Contractor shall perform all works indicated in drawings A-101 and A-102 in accordance with:

a. Attached sepcifications in DIVISION 26, ELECTRICAL and indicated in the TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 26 05 00.00 40, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL.

1.2.6.1 Furnish and install 3(ea.) new 1” RGS PVC COATED (underground) and 1” RGS (exposed) conduits, condulets and accesories, including pulling wires. Each conduit shall include 1” Crouse Hinds EY connectors at each end, and a protection concrete pedestal for conduit transition (underground to exposed), as indicated on drawings.

1.2.6.2 Furnish and install a 20” x 13” x 8” stainless steel explosion proof junction box NEMA 4X for exterior use, as indicated on drawings. This junction box shall include stainless steel cover bolts, special neoprene gasket, plugged openings (drilled and tapped holes), unistrut brackets and enclosure mounting accessories as recommended by the manufacturer. Enclosure shall comply with the intended location and NFPA-70, Art. 500.7. Explosion proof Junction Box #2 shall include 1” holes pre-furnished by manufacturer, as indicated on drawings. No holes shall be done on the field. For spare holes, use an explosion proof knockout seal as recommended by manufacturer.

1.2.6.4 All electrical conduits and junction boxes shall be properly secured to structures and walls to prevent shaking and damages.

1.2.6.5 Electrical conduits arriving at building 613 thru 3(ea.) RGS LB condulets shall enter one (1) foot into the building. Those conduits shall be properly sealed with an endcap.

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 Representative/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 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.

1.3 BID SCHEDULE:

1.3.1 BASE BID: See CLIN Section of 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, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 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 latest 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, latest 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 (AlSl), “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. 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.

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

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 shall be designed in accordance with the Standard Building Code (SBC), NFPA National Fire Codes especially NFPA SOlD (NFC) latest edition as of the date of the contract.

1.4.8 TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND REGULATORY AGENCIES:

Throughout the Construction Industry including master specification guides developed by United States Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Specifications Institute and the American Institute of Architects, certain acronyms and/or abbreviations are used to refer to various technical and regulatory organizations which provide standards for their respective trade. The following acronyms and abbreviations are defined to mean the listed organization, and are provided for the Contractor’s convenience. Both names and addresses are subject to change, and are not guaranteed to be up-to-date. Where no other standard or specification is provided, the standards of these organizations apply to this contract unless otherwise specified.

ACPPA Asbestos Cement Pipe Producers Association

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

NEC National Electric Code (by NFPA)

NESC National Electrical Safety Code (IEEE)

RCRBSJ Research Council on Riveted and Bolted Structural Joints “Specification for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts”

Mechanical Codes”

Girders”, “Diaphragm Design Manual”, and “Steel Roof Deck Design Manual”

UBC Uniform Building Code, International Conference of Building Officials 5270 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

UFC Unified Facilities Criteria

1.5 Existing Work. In addition to “FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing 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 Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer. 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 the LRC Fuel Point, next to Building 613 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, including 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 or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. 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 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil.

c) 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.

d) Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other thereafter regulations.

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. 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) 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.

1.7.5 Temporary Pass

A 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. Contractor must activate the pass every 30 days at VCC to validate the access. 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. Approved access are provided annually. Once the Contracting Officer execute the Option Period a new DD Form 369 is required to renew the access for another year. 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 facilities construction work (exterior and interior). Plan shall be discussed and coordinated with concerned DPW officials and end users.

1.10.1 Project Phasing: A Single Phase and Sequence shall be considered by Contractor. Facility shall be empty of furniture, stored equipment and materials. Military and/or Civilian Personnel will not be working inside the facility during contract performance.

1.11 Other Project Requirements and Considerations:

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

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

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

1. 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.

1. The contractor shall submit, for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, a work schedule of planned performance.

1. The contractor shall submit, for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, a Safety Plan.

1. The contractor shall submit, for approval within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, an Environmental Plan.

1. The contractor shall submit for approval the submittal register with listed items for materials to be used in this project including the Safety Data Sheet (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, he/she shall notify in written the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) 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. It is highly encouraged to do this during a pre-award site visit(s) to be determined by the Contracting Officer. The Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) in Fort Buchanan will coordinate with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and Contractor to assure that the area 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. The contractor shall notify in written to the Contracting Officer within 20 calendars days after award is issued, and before commencing the work, the following:

a. Any conflicting detail or discrepancy within the scope of work, drawings and specifications.

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

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

d. Any recommendations to improve contract execution and final product including related cost estimate based on value engineering (see Clause)

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

3.3 If there are no discrepancies on field conditions, the contractor shall verify existing field conditions and notify the Contracting Officer within 20 calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued and before commencing the work that the existing field conditions are satisfactory and will not affect contract performance, final product and warranty. Although there is a Notice to Proceed (NTP), Contractor will not be authorized to start the works if this Written Notification is not submitted before to the Contracting Officer via the project’s assigned COR.

3.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this Contract within 10 and not more than 15 calendar days after being notified to proceed by Contracting Officer (unless otherwise indicated in the NTP) and have facility ready for use in 90 calendar days after issuance of Notice To Proceed as required by Contracting Officer.

3.4.1 Delay Penalty

The Contracting Officer will charge a daily penalty of $XXX.XX for every day Contractor is over the Period of Performance including correction time for Final Inspection Deficiencies. Previously approved delay days by the COR will be added to extend the 90 calendar days Period of Performance.

3.4.2 Safety Requirement

Contractors shall comply with the latest versions 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 15 calendar days after contract award.

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 on the contract price, giving the quantities for each of the various kinds of work, the unit prices, and the total prices thereof.

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.

3.5 Additional contract requirements

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

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

1. Hazardous solid waste: to the nearest approved certified landfill.

3.5.2 Not applicable

3.5.3 Contractor shall obtain all applicable and necessary federal, state and local permits from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the P.R. Environmental Quality Board including but not limited to: Solid Waste Generation and Disposal, Air Quality (Dust Control).

3.5.4 Weekly Report

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

3.5.5 Contract Specifications

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

3.5.6 Attachments for Submittals Technical Specifications

a. Material Approval Submittal Form (SOFB-DOC Form 3000-R-E, Feb 2002) with instructions.

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

c. Project Sign sketch as per attachment.

3.5.7 Temporary Signage and barricades

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

3.5.8 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 (buildings, streets, driveways, parking areas) and surrounding buildings will remain in operation during the entire construction period.

3.5.9 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.

3.5.10 Material Storage

The Contractor shall store materials only in places where directed and shall provide a plastic safety fence for protection, if needed. No fire hazardous materials of flammable liquids shall be stored or otherwise maintained within a building or structure, except as approved by the Contracting Officer, and in accordance with the local fire regulations.

3.5.11 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.

3.5.12 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 applicable regulation. Adjacent areas and surfaces negatively affected during the performance of this contract shall be left clean and returned to the original condition.

3.5.13 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 Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.5.14 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.

3.5.15 ACCIDENT REPORTS: The Contractor and his sub-contractors shall maintain an accurate record, and shall report to the Contracting Officer within established OSHA standards, exposure data and all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury,…