Attch 1-Specification 27Aug2024.pdf

Specification for Garage and Demo of S1428 at Stockbridge Test Site 27 August, 2024

Vendor to submit quotation to AFRL/RI to replace the S1428 carport structure with a new structure as described below. Intended use for this building will be for cold storage of mission related research equipment.

Project Description:

The Contractor shall provide all management, labor, material, equipment, (unless furnished by the Government), transportation, and supervision to accomplish demolition of the existing S1428 carport and provide and install a new garage at the AFRL Stockbridge Test Site as defined in the Specification document.

1. Specifications and Performance of New Structure

Basic Physical Attributes:

a) The building shall have delivery and complete installation included with the purchase.

b) The building shall be 30.0 ' long x 40.0 ' wide within +/- 6” tolerances.

c) The building shall have 12.0’ sidewalls.

d) The building shall fit onto the existing concrete pad that was used for the existing carport.

e) The building shall have (2) overhead garage doors and (2) entrance doors. (See section 2 for additional details)

f) The building shall have (6) windows. (See section 2 for additional details)

g) The building shall have a 3/12 roof pitch with standard gable shape.

h) The building shall have 6” overhangs.

i) The building shall have a warranty of: Offerors shall provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public in customary commercial practice

j) The building shall have a minimum of 26 ga. metal panel siding.

k) The building shall have a minimum of 12 ga. steel for the structural frame tubing.

l) The building shall have (1) 2A-10B:C – 5 lb. fire extinguisher, bracket mounted next to the main entrance/exit door.

m) The building is to have a tan exterior wall color with clay wainscoting color and black roof color.

n) The building shall meet all applicable building codes, please refer to the AFRL Rome

Laboratory General Provisions document, Section 5, Air Force specific welding permits.

o) The building shall have a ground snow load of 65 PSF minimum.

p) The building shall have a 105-mph minimum wind load capability.

q) The building shall meet the requirements for reinforcement/anchor method(s) to the foundation to comply with the wind uplift code requirements.

r) The design of the building shall meet seismic considerations for a Risk Category II, Importance Factor I, Site Class D, Seismic Design Category B.

2. Door and Window Materials

Doors:

• The building is to have (2) 36” x 80” 9-Lite steel or fiberglass entry doors with lockable hardware.

• The building is to have (2) 12’ x 10’ uninsulated steel or aluminum overhead doors to be similar in color to the exterior metal siding panels. Overhead doors shall have mechanical electric openers. Include all hardware (lockable).

Windows:

• The building is to have (6) 24” x 36” windows that meet a U-value of 0.30 or better. Grids are optional. If operable, windows shall include locking mechanisms.

3. Installation

• Vendor shall utilize only factory-trained personnel for the erection of the metal building.

Workmanship will be consistent with the highest industry standards and/or commercial practices.

• Electrical for this building will come from surrounding pads and/or buildings to the new B1428 garage. Installation of the electrical systems will be performed by AFRL, but garage door openers are to be installed by the contractor.

4. Contractor Storage / Construction Site:

A. The Contractor may be provided an area to stage materials, store equipment and tools, and maintain miscellaneous items. This area shall be secured by the Contractor, and any losses to the contained equipment/materials shall be no fault of the Government. The Government Representative and CO shall be provided access.

B. The area shall be maintained in a neat and orderly appearance. The CO shall instruct the

Contractor to clean the storage area if it is deemed necessary. The Contractor shall respond within two (2) hours of being notified by the CO, and immediately clean the area.

This cleanup is considered fulfillment of the basic contract and charges shall not be applied back to the Government. The Contractor is required to maintain their jobsite and material storage area in a neat appearance at all times.

C. The Contractor is solely responsible for securing equipment and/or materials used in the performance of this contract and stored on base. The Contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for loss or damage to government-furnished property.

D. Cover material stored within the area of contract operations and protect against mechanical and climatic damage or loss. The Contractor may NOT leave equipment or materials on any roof (or tower) without prior approval from the CO. Store equipment removed in performance of work where directed by the CO or Government Representative, and re- use in work as required by drawings and specifications.

Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected, cleaned, and replaced equal or better than its condition prior to starting work. Tie down all materials stored in an open area to prevent damage to government property particularly during unusual weather conditions, e.g., tornadoes, high winds.

E. If the Contractor cannot be notified of impending severe weather conditions or does not take appropriate action to secure materials and/or equipment, the Government may secure the equipment and/or materials and bill the Contractor for the incurred cost.

F. The Contractor shall repair or replace, at Contractor’s expense, any damage to government property that occurs as a result of their work or negligence. Do not store construction debris in the outside storage area or hold in this area for resale.

G. On all storage trailers and temporary buildings, clearly post a notice of who to contact in case of emergency.

H. The Contractor shall remove all materials, equipment, and temporary buildings prior to termination of contract and final payment. Any materials, equipment, or temporary buildings discovered after contract final acceptance shall become the property of the government and be disposed of as abandoned property.

I. The Contractor shall dispose of all trash and debris generated during the contract.

Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor dispose of wastes or excess material in AFRL trash dumpsters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, creeks, streams or other property of AFRL Rome Laboratory. The Contractor shall store all refuse in appropriate trash containers on the job site. Location for a dumpster at the site shall be as directed by the CO and Government Representative.

J. All mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the Contractor’s operations (including subcontractors and suppliers) on streets and parking lots used as access to the work or staging areas shall be cleaned off the same day.

K. The Contractor shall have all refuse removal trucks covered and secured prior to leaving the job site. If any materials are observed falling off the trucks, the truck shall be stopped and reloaded to prevent damage caused directly or indirectly by falling debris, to any other vehicles. The Contractor shall bear the monetary responsibility to repair all damage associated with falling debris.

L. The Contractor shall remove each dumpster prior to final inspection. The Contractor shall repair any damage to the surface the dumpster may have caused.

M. The project site must be cleaned up at the end of each day. All debris (whether blown in or Contractor generated) on the job site shall be picked up and disposed of properly. All materials shall be neatly stacked and secured to prevent wind gusts from blowing materials around the base. If the CO or Government Representative deems the site is unsightly (beyond normal construction), or Safety indicates unsafe conditions from clutter, or other miscellaneous incidents, the Contractor shall be instructed to immediately halt construction and clean up the site. All clean-up costs associated with a project shall be included in the Contractors proposal. All surfaces not directly associated with the project requirements shall be returned to original condition at the conclusion of the project (this includes but is not limited to accesses, grass, dirt, sprinkler systems, etc.).

N. Trees, Shrubs, Grass and Irrigation Systems: The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to prevent injury to plants and subsurface systems on the project site unless designated to be removed. The Contractor shall not remove or prune any plants without approval from the CO or Government Representative. Plants that are damaged during construction shall be replaced at no expense to the Government with a one year warranty. Replacement plantings shall be accomplished during appropriate planting season. Damaged shrubs or hedges shall be replaced with plants of equal size, type, and value. Any subsurface system damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired by the Contractor.

O. All tools shall be secured in such a way as to prevent any injury to occupants, and clearly barricaded/fenced off with warning tape surrounding the items. Plywood used for barriers; barricades and fencing; cones, etc., are part of the Contractor supplied equipment/supplies and shall be factored into the Contractor’s proposal / bid.

5. Welding Permits:

A. If applicable, before any welding and cutting (hot work) operations are performed a hot work permit (AF Form 592, USAF Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Permit) shall be obtained.

B. All fire and safety regulations are to be followed stringently. Contractor’s failure to obtain a welding permit shall not be reason for time extension to the performance period.

6. Refuse/Dumpsters:

A. All dumpsters shall be emptied before the debris gets higher than the sides of the dumpster. The Government Representative may instruct the Contractor to remove the dumpster, or replace with an empty, due to overfilling in which case the Contractor shall accommodate within four (4) hours at no additional cost to the Government.

7. Environmental Laws and Regulations

A. REFERENCES. The publications listed below form the basis for any remediation work under this contract. Additional references may be identified as required in the task orders. Work done under individual task orders shall utilize the latest issue of the publication dated at the time of the task order award. When a required publication is not referenced in this list or the task order, the Contractor shall utilize one that has national applications. Where conflicts arise between publications, the most stringent shall apply.

1. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards – General

Construction.

29 CFR 1926 Occupational Safety and Health Standards -Construction

Industry.

29 CFR 1926.62, Lead Exposure in Construction.

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Hazardous Materials

Communication Regulations.

49 CPR 178 Shipping Container Specifications.

2. Definition of Hazardous Materials: Refer to hazardous and toxic materials/substances included in Subparts H and Z of 29 CFR 1910; and to others as additionally defined in Fed. Std. 313. Those most commonly encountered include asbestos; Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's), lead based paints, ozone depleting chemicals (ODC's), explosives, and radioactive material, but may include others.

The most likely products to contain asbestos are ceiling tile, floor tile and tile mastic, roofing materials and flashing mastics, pipe and boiler insulation, wall coverings, sheet rock joint compound, transite materials, etc.

3. Petroleum Contaminated Soil: The Contractor is advised that petroleum contaminated soil may be encountered in area(s) where contract work is to be performed. Two types of contaminated soil that may be encountered:

(a) Unsaturated petroleum contaminated soil

(b) Saturated petroleum contaminated soil.

(c) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have set standards in 29 CFR, Part 1926.55 for gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists.

The Contractor is advised that, should petroleum contaminated soil be encountered, the Contractor is to immediately stop work and notify the Government Representative/ CO.

4. Lead Based Paint (LBP): The Contractor is advised that LBP may be encountered in areas that contract work is to be performed and should such encounter occur, the Contractor shall apply the following - OSHA's applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29 CFR 1926.62 Lead Exposure in Construction, 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Hazardous Materials Communication Regulations, and 49 CPR 178 Shipping Container Specifications, that apply to LBP:

5. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with the applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work and shall hold the Government harmless for any action on the Contractor’s part or that of their employee or subcontractors, which results in illness, injury or death.

6. All work shall comply with applicable state and local safety and health requirements and the Army Corps of Engineer Safety Manual EM-385-1, the Air Force Office of Safety and Health (AFOSH) standard, OSHA CFR Part 1910 and CFR Part 1926, and Local Fire Department Safety regulations throughout the duration of this contract. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply. The Contractor or any of their subcontractors who are responsible for handling hazardous and / or toxic materials shall have the necessary certification before doing so and shall provide evidence of certification to the Government Representative / CO prior to commencement of work.

7. Disposal of Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) – if refrigerants or clean agent fire extinguishment are part of the work, prevent discharge of Class I and Class II ODS to the atmosphere. Place recovered ODS in cylinders meeting AHRI Guideline K suitable for the type ODS (filled to no more than 80 percent capacity) and provide appropriate labeling. Class I and Class II ODS shall be disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR 82. Turn over all recovered ODS to AFRL/RI - RIOCV.

8. The Contractor shall conduct initial and periodic training for their employees and ensure that all subcontractor employees have had proper safety and awareness training.

9. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a safety plan to ensure the safety requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The safety plan shall be subject to Government approval. Contractor compliance with the safety plan will be monitored by the Government.

10. The Contractor shall record and report to the CO within one (1) hour of occurrence all available facts relating to each instance of injury to either the Contractor, subcontractor or Government personnel, or damage to Government property. In the event of an accident or mishap, the Contractor shall take prudent and reasonable action to establish control of the accident or mishap scene, until relieved by the Contracting Officer, or designated agent of the CO. If the Government elects to conduct an investigation of the accident or mishap, the Contractor and/or subcontractor shall cooperate fully and assist Government personnel in the investigation until such is complete.

11. OSHA requirements and compliance:

(a) It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure its employees and sub-contractors have a comprehensive understanding and full compliance with OSHA requirements. Contractor shall follow the safety and health rules of the installation, OSHA and this SOW.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for compliance with the OSHA (Public law 91- 596). The Contractor shall have a Safety and Health Plan and corresponding site safety checklist. The Contractor's Health and Safety plan shall include appropriate measures to ensure the Contractor reacts promptly to investigate, correct, and track alleged safety and health violations and uncontrolled hazards in the Contractor work areas. Submit the plan to the CO when requested.