AVIANO MASTERSPECS 2020.pdf

AVIANO MASTER SPECIFICATIONS - 2020

INDEX

01100 GENERAL CONDITIONS

01101 PROJECT SIGN

02220 SITE DEMOLITION

02231 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

02315 EXCAVATION AND FILL

02510 WATER DISTRIBUTION

02530 SANITARY SEWAGE

02551 NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

02579 PRECAST CONCRETE PAVING BLOCKS FOR SIDEWALKS

02630 STORM DRAINAGE

02722 GRADED CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT

02724 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE AND SAND SUBBASE COURSE

02741 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PAVEMENT

02749 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR AIRFIELDS

02751 CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR AIRFIELDS AND OTHER HEAVY DUTY PAVEMENTS

02761 PAVEMENT AND AIRFIELD MARKING

02762 JOINTS, REINFORCEMENT, AND MOORING EYES IN CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

02821 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

02921 TURF

02930 EXTERIOR PLANTS

02935 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

03300 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03401 HOLLOW SLAB SYSTEM

03450 ARCHITECTURAL PRECAST CONCRETE

04200 MASONRY

04405 NATURAL STONE WORK

05120 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05310 STEEL DECKS

05500 METAL FABRICATIONS

06100 ROUGH CARPENTRY

07112 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07214 BOARD INSULATION

07220 07230

ROOF INSULATION

ROOF WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES

07231 WALL INSULATION

07240 EXTERIOR INSULATION AND FINISH SYSTEM

07321 CLAY ROOFING TILES

07600 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07840 FIRE STOPPING

07920 JOINT SEALANTS

08110 STEEL DOORS AND STEEL FRAMES

08120 ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES

08210 WOOD DOORS

08331 ROLLING SERVICE GRILLS

08520 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08800 GLAZING

09100 METAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

09212 EXTERIOR STUCCO

09220 INTERIOR PLASTER

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09250 GYPSUM AND CEMENT BOARD

09310 CERAMIC AND STONE COMPOSITE TILE

09510 ACOUSTICAL CEILING

09685 CARPET TILE

09721 FABRIC WALL COVERING

09900 PAINTS AND COATINGS

10153 TOILET AND PARTITIONS

10201 METAL WALL AND DOOR LOUVERS

10400 IDENTIFICATION DEVICES

10522 FIRE EXTINGUISHER, HOSE AND VALVE CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES

10652 OPERABLE PANEL PARTITIONS

10800 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

12490 BLINDS

12602 THEATER SEATING

13281 ENGINEERING CONTROL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

13855 ANALOG/ADDRESSABLE INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

15050 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

15070 MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROL

15080 INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

15181 CHILLED WATER AND HOT WATER PIPING

15192 FUEL OIL HANDLING SYSTEM

15400 PLUMBING

15514 LOW PRESSURE WATER HEATING BOILERS (UNDER 235 KW)

15601 CENTRAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT FOR AIR CONDITIONING

15720 AIR HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

15810 DUCTWORK AND DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES

15950 HVAC TESTING/ADJUSTING/BALANCING

15960 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR HVAC

16050 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

16303 UNDERGROUND TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINES

16316 SWITCHBOARDS

16360 SECONDARY SUBSTATION

16402 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

16510 INTERIOR LIGHTING

16530 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

16670 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

16710 STRUCTURED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING AND PATHWAY SYSTEM

16783 COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION (CATV) SYSTEMS

Section 01100 1

SECTION 01100

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 – APPLICABLE NORMS

1.1 The Italian norms for construction works and the instructions of materials suppliers shall be strictly observed for the execution of the works. In addition, contractor shall observe the following norms:

a. UNI-EN-ISO Norms – Demolition works; masonry works, pavement works, concrete reinforcement bars, structural steels, pipes, painting, plumbing, heating system and electrical system.

b. C.N.R.; ASTM; AASHTO norms – Aggregates, bitumen, bituminous mixtures and road works in general.

c. Legislative Decree No. 81 dated 9 April 2008.

d. CEI norms in force at tender date.

e. UNEL norms in force at tender date.

f. ENPI norms in force at tender date.

g. NEC norms in force at tender date.

h. AFI 91-202 Safety Program Management.

i. AFMAN 91-203 Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Standards.

j. U.F.C. norms in force at tender date

k. U.F.G.S. norms in force at tender date

l. DPR (Italian Presidential Decree) 177/11, norms on working in confined spaces.

m. FVG Regional Law 24/2015 on Permanent Fall Protection Devices

n. Environmental Regulations. Please refer to Attachment #5 at the end of this document for the list of fundamental environmental regulations contractor shall observe in order to comply with the US and Italian norms.

o. Other norms applicable to the specific project.

Manuals and regulations will be available for review at the Engineering Office, Bldg. 407 of Aviano Air Base, during normal working hours, from Monday to Friday, from 0800 to 1700

Section 01100 2 hrs. Further clarifications regarding the type of materials and the work specified in the Schedule to Work items or indicated in the drawings, will be provided during the site survey scheduled prior to the submittal of proposal.

1.2 HAZMAT HOUSEKEEPING

Prior to bringing any hazardous material into the base, the Contractor must contact BCE to coordinate the storage and handling of all hazardous materials. Contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable environmental regulations and laws pertaining to the storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

Hazardous materials: The Contractor shall identify all hazardous materials required for completion of the project.

Safety Data Sheets: The Contractor shall furnish English language versions of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of hazardous materials, chemical, toxic, and noxious, that will be used in the construction work, to 31st CES/CEIE for approval and coordination through SEG and SGPB. The Contracting Officer will provide sample of the SDS form to the Contractor.

Hazardous Waste Management Plan: The Contractor shall provide a hazardous waste management plan.

Chemicals Materials: The Contractor shall ensure that hazardous materials utilized during construction do not contain any chemicals listed as EPA 17 toxins. A list of the EPA 17 toxins con be obtained from the 31st CES/CEIE office.

Liquid, flammable or toxic substances: Any liquid, flammable, or any other toxic substances that are required for the execution of the works, shall be kept in properly labeled, special containers. Related data (quantity, characteristics and location) shall be transmitted to 31st CES/CEF or 31st CES/CEIE through the Director of Works.

1.3 SAFETY AND HEALTH

Contractor's activities shall be in compliance with the following: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Regulations, US Corps of Engineers Manual EM385-1-1 Nov. 2014, AFMAN 91-203 Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Standards, and Italian Legislative Decree 81/08 including subsequent amendments: in case of any differences, the more stringent applies.

An appointed professional shall develop a site-specific safety plan (PSC - Piano di Sicurezza e Coordinamento), in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 81/08). PSC is considered equivalent to the Accident Prevention Plan required by Manual USACE EM385-1-1.

Contractor shall consider the interference hazard in advance through a preliminary assessment plan: the DUVRI - Documento Unico per la Valutazione Rischi da Interferenze shall be coordinated with 31 FW/CCPP Base employees safety representative (Phone 0434 30 5709), in accordance with Legislative Decree 81/08.

Contractor shall develop a site-specific plan for operational safety (POS - Piano Operativo di Sicurezza) in accordance with Legislative Decree 81/08, prior to starting planned work activities. Employees training certificates shall be included in the POS documents.

Contractor’s design submittals may also include, as necessary, an Elaborato Tecnico della Copertura (Roof Fall Protection Operational Manual - ROM) in accordance with Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Law 24, 16 Oct 2015, on mandatory directions for permanent fall protection measure on roofing systems. Mentioned submittal package is subjects to 31 CES/CEOER’s approval in coordination with 31FW/SEG.

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Contractor’s activities connected with maintenance of Base facilities and infrastructures shall be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry regulations. For maintenance, surveys, repairs and plants installation requiring access to roof structures, activities shall be executed in accordance with OSHA 1910.28(b)(9)(i)(D) on fall arrest systems for fixed ladders, and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Law 24/2015 for mandatory directions on permanent fall protection measures on roofing systems.

Contractor’s activities connected with construction, installation, maintenance and repairs of systems, equipment, tools and machinery (including parts, accessories and appurtenances) covered by European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC shall be performed so as to maintain current compliance with mentioned directive. Machinery control logs shall be duly signed after each repair or maintenance operation by a certified Contractor’s representative.

Recertification processes, revamping or retrofitting of systems, equipment, tools and machinery (including parts, accessories and appurtenances) shall be performed in accordance with European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Related compliance certificates shall be duly signed by a Contractor’s representative.

Contractor's representatives shall receive a safety briefing during the pre-performance conference from Base 31 FW/SEG Occupational Safety Office. Electronic copy of POS will be provided to 31 FS/SEG (Phone 0434 30 4817).

Contractor’s activities within confined spaces are covered by OSHA 29 CFR 19.26.1200 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, respectively for Construction and General Industry.

Mentioned regulations shall be coordinated with Italian Presidential Decree DPR 177, dated 14 SEP 2011. Mandatory prescriptions on confined space shall be taken into consideration at the design stage for new contracts as well as for maintenance and repair contracts.

1.4 WASTE MANAGEMENT

The contractor will be responsible for the disposal of debris from the work site. The material will be disposed of in an authorized dumping area outside the base upon completion of the work; this includes the payment of dump fees. Transportation, storage, use, and disposal of materials utilized by the contractor to perform the work shall be at the contractor's expense and the contractor shall not utilize government facilities for these purposes.

The contractor shall provide to Base Representatives one (1) copy of the “Formulario Identificazione dei Rifiuti" (so-called FIR), in compliance with Italian Legislative Decree 22/1997 and Italian Legislative Decree 152/2006.

Disposal of materials in violation of the applicable laws (i.e. Legislative Decree 152/2006 as subsequently amended and supplemented) will result in a material breach of the contract.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to handle and dispose of hazardous material in the appropriate manner, as prescribed by the Italian law, governing the handling of such materials, and to provide all required documentation and related coordination to obtain the necessary authorizations. Removal, handling and disposal of hazardous materials shall be in compliance with all local and national applicable regulations. It is not allowed to wash tools in the available sinks or discharge contaminated water resulting from work into the drainage system or on the ground.

1.5 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ITALIAN LAWS

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Submit the certificates of compliance in both English and Italian, grouped for facility, system and subsystem. In addition to the hard copies signed officially, include the information related to all the certifications into an editable electronic spreadsheet (CERT. DATABASE).

Refer to Attachment#1 for the template to be used.

1.5.1 Static Load Testing

The Contractor shall comply with the pertinent articles of Italian Decree 17 Jan 2018 and subsequent modifications and supplements. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for construction, supervision, static load tests, final testing, and for all costs associated with this procedure. Italian Decree 17 Jan 2018 requires the static load tests to be performed under the supervision of an engineer or architect registered on the National Professional Rolls of Italy for at least ten years (10). Prior to performing the tests, submit to the Contracting Officer the names and certified credentials of proposed testing personnel, engineer(s) or architect(s) they propose to perform the static load testing.

1.5.2 Mechanical and Electrical Work Certifications

As a condition of final acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting

Officer a certificate of compliance for all contract work certifying that all electrical and mechanical work complies with Italian Ministerial Decree 37/2007, and that the provided work is adequate and safe for the designated use.

1.5.3 Other Certifications

In addition to the certifications listed above, the Contractor shall provide all other certifications and testing required by Italian Law. Such certifications may include but are not limited to the following:

a. Certificate of approval of the grounding and lightning protection systems, in accordance to CEI Norms and Italian Presidential Decree No. 462/01.

b. Certificate of compliance for heating systems above 100,000 kcal/hr. in accordance with Italian Law No. 373 dated 30 April 1976 and N.10 dated 9 Jan 1991.

c. Certificate of compliance for fire prevention systems in accordance with

Presidential Decrees dated 01 Aug 2011.

d. Certificate for elevator systems test in accordance with Italian Law No. 1415 dated

24 October 1942.

e. Certification for Explosion Proof (ATEX) systems in accordance with European

Directive 2014/34/UE.

f. HVAC System booklet IAW Italian Ministerial Decree 10 Feb 2014.

g. Roofs Lifeline, Fall protection, access ladder certification documents as per art. 6 of FVG Regional Law 24/2015, shop drawings and maintenance booklet IAW Par.

9.1.6 of UNI EN 11158

h. All installed mechanical and electrical equipment shall have the required Italian Mark of Quality and shall conform to Italian Presidential Decree No. 459, dated 24 July 1996, with "CE" marking; relevant certificates shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer for each item of equipment installed;

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i. Once NTP is issued, Contractor is required to contact CEAOR and schedule a meeting to fill FormDD1354 with appropriate project data for real property capitalization. Contractor is required to provide final Form DD1354 for 31CES/CD signature before contract close out;

j. For works requiring periodical verification in accordance with Host Nation Norms, Contractor will submit all required certifications in a Technical Booklet format (“Fascicolo Tecnico”).

PART 2 – MATERIALS

2.1 All materials shown on drawings and listed in the Schedule of Work Items or anyhow necessary for the accomplishment of project will be furnished and installed by the Contractor except those shown on drawings which will be furnished and installed by the U.S.

Government and installed by the Contractor.

2.2 DEMOLITION AND REPAIR/SUSTAINMENT WORK ON EXISTING

STRUCTURES

During possible partial demolition or repair / sustainment operation of bearing structures the

Contractor shall provide for the shoring of existing structures, for the safety of personnel and building, being responsible for any accident and/or damage. Shoring will be performed in a way to assure the integral conservation of structures not to be demolished or modified.

Shoring shall be inspected by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative prior to proceeding with any demolition work of structural elements.

2.3 REMOVED MATERIALS

The materials to be removed, (specified on drawings and/or on the Schedule of Work Items) shall be handled as follows:

2.3.1 Unsalvageable materials

Shall be transported to public dump in accordance with Italian communal norms in force. The

Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall determine which materials are unusable. Under no circumstances will the Contractor attempt to sell or otherwise use such material unless and until he first obtains, the necessary permits, licenses etc. from the Italian Government Officials and will hold the U.S. Government free and harmless from his failure to do so.

2.3.2 Salvageable materials

Shall be loaded, unloaded and stacked at a warehouse of Aviano Air Base. The Contracting Officer’s

Technical Representative shall determine which material is salvageable and the storage location.

Maximum distance will be 15 km.

2.3.3 Materials to be reused in the project

Shall be removed with care and stored by the Contractor on site, after inspection of operating state of such fixtures which will be done jointly with the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for preservation of such fixtures

Section 01100 6 and before their installation, in the location he shall provide for cleaning and rehabilitation work.

2.4 SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND COLORS

The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative will select equipment, materials and colors from among the charts and factory samples which will be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Government in accordance with the indications of the project documents. It will be the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative’s option to request all samples and catalogues of materials to be incorporated in the project to ensure the satisfactory and proper completion of the work. All samples shall be returned to Contractor.

2.5 SUBMITTALS

This paragraph applies only to those items not subject to the “brand name or equal” provision of the contract and listed in AF Form 3052. Within 15 days from the date of notice to proceed, or in accordance with the prescriptions given by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative’s approval the data requested by the project documents and listed in the paragraph entitled “Material Approval” in order to ascertain that the material corresponds to the technical characteristics of the project. The submittals consisting of AF Form 3000, and catalog contracts (numbers of copies are specified in the submittal register), beside the samples, will be in English or Italian with the English translation attached. The list preparation shall be coordinated with the work schedule keeping in mind that the Government needs at least 15 days for the approval. Every disapproved item shall be resubmitted following the same procedure. A copy of the AF Form 3000 and related attachments will be returned to the Contractor. No work will be started prior to obtaining the approval for the proposed material and equipment.

The approval of submittals does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for proper application and installation of the items, of other evident or hidden defects. Shop drawings, for electric equipment shall include construction drawings, diagrams and schematics for power circuits and control circuits, and component reference list.

2.6 USE OF BRAND NAMES IN SPECIFICATIONS

Unless otherwise specifically provided on this contract, reference to any equipment, material article or patented process by trade name, make or category number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition, and the Contractor may, at his option use any equipment, material, article, or process which, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, is equal to that named. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative all required data and samples as may be called for these technical provisions or which the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative determines necessary for approval prior to use of the items during work performance.

2.7 “EQUIVALENT” ITEMS PROPOSED BY CONTRACTOR

If the Contractor intends to propose “brand names” different than the ones specified by U.S.

Government, he/she will clearly indicate the “equivalent” proposed item, the manufacturer, Section 01100 7 type, catalog No., etc. in the List of Equivalent Proposed Items attached to AF Form 3052 which shall be returned to the Government together with the proposal. Each equivalent item listed shall be supported by the relevant technical documentation (catalog cuts, certificates, technical descriptions, calculations, etc.) in order to prove the equivalency of the technical characteristics of the product listed in the project document. Such documentation shall also be attached to the proposal.

2.8 INFORMATION DATA

Minimum 30 days prior to the work completion date, submit a draft of the Closeout

Transmittal (attachment # 1) for Government approval. At the pre-final, provide the approved Closeout Transmittal package containing all the final closeout documentation, including revised project documents, warranty management, testing, adjusting and balancing, O&M Manuals, as-built drawings, certificates of compliance and all required reports. Final documentation shall be sent with AF Form 3000, to the 31 Contracting Office for approval.

2.8.1 Number and Type of Copies

Final documentation at Project Closeout should be delivered to 31 CES in the electronic and paper format depending on the type of document in accordance to Table 1 . In particular, all the official documents that need to be wet signed in accordance to the Italian Law should be delivered in hard copy with the original signature and stamp.

TYPE OF DOCUMENT HARD COPY

(Wet Signed)

ELEC. COPY

(CD/DVD)

Calculations Yes ( 3) Yes (2)

AS-BUILT Drawing Yes ( 3) Yes (2) Test Report Yes ( 3) Yes (2)

Declaration of Conformity Yes ( 3) Yes (2) Certificates Yes ( 3) Yes (2)

Operation and Maintenance Manual N/A Yes (2) Other …. ……

Table 1

2.8.2 Transmittal Document

The Closeout Package in the CD/DVD format shall always contain a Closeout Transmittal Document (CTD) detailing all the files which are part of the package.

Refer to attachment #1 of these specifications for the template to be used as CTD. The fields to be filled out by the Contractor are the columns listed below:

CLOSEOUT TRANSMITTAL fields to be filled by the Contractor

Column Data description B Facility Number C Type of document ( XLS, DOC,PDF,DWG…etc.)

D G=General, A=Architectural, M=mechanical, E=Electric… E Short description of the document

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G Document applicable Revision H1 Number of hard copies delivered H2 Number of Electronic copies delivered I Additional Notes

Table 2

2.8.3 Naming Convention

The electronic files included in the optical disc (DVD or CD) should be named in accordance with the column “F” (Document Name) of the CTD (Closeout Transmittal). Refer to attachment #2 as an example.

2.8.4 Operation, Maintenace and Warranty Checklist

The Closeout Package should always include the Operation, Maintenance and

Warranty Checklist (O&M-W Checklist), detailing all the assets, parts and pieces of equipment installed with the specific project. Refer to attachment #3 as an example.

The Column “N” of the O&M-W Checklist shall make reference to the unique ID number of Closeout Transmittal (Column “A”).

The O&M-W Checklist shall be provided in the Closeout Package in both the electronic and pdf format.

2.8.5 Electronic Copies Labelling

The CD/DVD should have a Label showing as a minimum the Revision and Date, the Project references, number of files, transmittal front sheet and Closeout Transmittal list.

Refer to attachment # 4 as an example.

2.8.6 Pdf Files

Each manual has to be assembled into a composite electronically - indexed file. Group documents for facility, system and subsystem into individual composite bookmarked files, then create a composite manual, so that resulting bookmarks reflect the system, subsystem, and equipment names in a readily navigable file tree. Configure electronic manual to display bookmark panel upon opening file.

PART 3 – SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours authorized on base, are from 0800 to 1700 hrs., Monday through

Friday. Any working hours different from the authorized hours must be previously approved by the Contracting Officer.

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3.2 UTILITY CUT-OFF

When interruption of every existing utilities (gas, power, water, etc) is deemed necessary for the installation of the lines or equipment, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative for approval three (3) weeks prior to his/her scheduled starting of work. Such interruption shall not be started before receipt of the approved request, nor shall interruptions request be submitted at the end of the week (from Friday through Sunday). The request shall state the duration of interruptions and the description of work to be done.

3.3 STORAGE SHED

It will be Contractor’s option to provide one or more storage sheds to store materials and work tools. The available area, for the assembly of such shed, shall be indicated by the designated representative of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. At work completion the shed shall be disassembled and the area shall be restored to its original condition.

3.4 AIRFIELD SAFETY TRAINING

The Contractor shall contact Airfield Management to receive flight line driver and airfield safety training prior to start of any work beginning on the flight line. In case a crane is required, written request will have to be submitted to the C.O. for approval at least three (3) weeks in advance prior to the planned installation.

3.5 TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONNEL AND MATERIALS

It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to transport the personnel to and from the job site and to load, transport, unload and place all supplies, materials and equipment involved in this contract.

3.6 UTILITIES

Electric power, existing grounding system and water available in the area, will be made available to the Contractor by the U.S. Government. Connections and disconnections will be at Contractor’s expense and utilities are to be restored to their original condition at no extra cost to the Government. All damages caused, if any, to the existing utilities will be repaired immediately at Contractor’s expenses, also in case that such repairs are made by Government’s personnel and as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Before starting the works, the Contracting Officer will indicate the point from where water and electric power will be taken. The Contractor will be entitled to provide for himself/herself, if desired, a power generator set, at his/her own expense. The electrical characteristics of available power will be indicated in project documents.

3.7 TOILET FACILITY

Base Toilets, if available close to the site of project works, may be used by Contractor’s personnel provided there are no instructions to the contrary in the project documents.

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3.8 EXCAVATIONS

The Contractor shall initiate no excavation work prior to receiving an approved AF Form

103. This form will be prepared by U.S. Government personnel.

PART 4 - LABOR

All installation and construction operations, calibrations and tests during service, etc., shall be performed in a workmanlike manner by skilled tradesmen being qualified to perform the most difficult operations pertaining to their respective craft. The use of common labor for operations normally assigned to skilled tradesmen will not be accepted.

PART 5 – DEFINITIONS

As used throughout this master specification set the terminologies used such as: project, drawings, project documents and documents mean the additional specifications. Schedule of Work Items, Drawings and other documents which compose the specific individual project to be performed and for which a proposal is solicited separately.

PART 6 - ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In case of conflict between this master specification set and the individual project documents, the difference shall be resolved by giving precedence to the individual project documents.

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ATTACHMENT #1

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ATTACHMENT #2

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ATTACHMENT #3

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ATTACHMENT #4

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ATTACHMENT #5

List of relevant Environmental Regulations.

Name Title Issue Date

Current Date

AFI32-7001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 16-Apr-15 23-Aug-19

AFI32-7020

THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION

PROGRAM 7-Nov-14 18-Apr-16

AFI32-7040

AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE AND RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT 4-Nov-14 31-Oct-19

AFI32-7042 WASTE MANAGEMENT 7-Nov-14 21-Oct-19

AFI32-7044

STORAGE TANK ENVIRONMENTAL

COMPLIANCE 18-Aug-15 22-Apr-16

AFI32-7064

INTEGRATED NATURAL RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT 18-Nov-14 22-Nov-16

AFI32-7065 CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 19-Nov-14 6-Oct-16

AFI32-7066

ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEYS IN REAL

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS 26-Jan-15 26-Jan-15

AFI32-7086 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 4-Feb-15 4-Feb-15

AFI32-7091

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OUTSIDE THE

UNITED STATES 18-Mar-16 18-Mar-16

AFPD32-70

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS IN AIR

FORCE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 30-Jul-18 30-Jul-18

DoDI 4715.05

Environmental Compliance at Installations Outside the United States 1-Nov-13 1-Nov-13

DoDI 4715.05-G Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document 1-May-07 31-Aug-18

DoDI 4715.08

Remediation of Environmental Contamination Outside the United States 1-Nov-13 31-Aug-18

4000 Ser N00/283

Environmental Final Governing Standards, Italy, 2012 revision 2 7-Sep-12 17-Jun-15

5090 Ser N00/031

Lead Environmental Component Guidance for Remediation Processes within Italy 22-Jan-19 22-Jan-19

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SECTION 01101

PROJECT SIGN

PART 1 - PROJECT SIGN

1.1 Scope

Furnish labor and material required for the construction and painting of a sign as shown on the attached sketch.

PART 2 - GENERAL

The Contractor shall identify the project by means of an appropriate sign mounted in a conspicuous area of the work site, as indicated by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. The sign shall be erected within 10 days of initiation of work at the job site.

The sign shall be 120 cm wide x 80 cm high and shall be constructed of a material suitable to withstand exposure to inclement weather for the duration of the contract, and must not show evidence of warping, cracking, or other defects. The sign shall have a blue background with white lettering, and shall contain the following information in English:

a. Project No.

b. Project description

c. Constructed under Supervision of Base Civil Engineering

d. Contracted by 31st Contracting Squadron

e. Contractor

f. Design Engineer

g. Inspector

h. Contract Management: 31 CONS Construction Flight

i. ERP Coord

Lettering of the sign will be as shown on the following sketch, and may be painted or stenciled directly on sign. The sign will remain the property of the Contractor, and shall be promptly removed upon completion of the project.

The contractor shall also provide project and safety signs in accordance with Law 81/08 and subsequent amendments (Ministerial Decree 22 Jan 2019).

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Section 02220 1

SECTION 02220

SITE DEMOLITION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA No. 241 (2013) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alterations, and Demolition Operations.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD):

DOD-FGS-Italy (2012) Environmental Final Governing Standards for

Italy

ITALIAN SAFETY NORM:

Law Decree n.81 09 April 2008 Unified Text, Safety Regulations; realization of Article 1 of the Law 03 Aug 2007, n. 123, in the area of safeguarding the health and safety on the work place

ITALIAN TRASH DISPOSAL NORM:

D.M. 28 Apr 1998, n.406 Rules for implementation of the European Union directive, on the regulation of the National Register of companies caring out the management of waste

Circular 04 Aug 1998, Compilation of waste loading and unloading register n.GAB/DEC/812/98 and transport forms

D.M. 13 Mar 2003 Waste acceptance criteria in landfills

D.M. 03 Ago 2005 Definition of the criteria to waste acceptance in landfills

D.Lgs. 03 Apr 2006, n.152 Environmental standards

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D.M. 05 Apr 2006, n. 186 Regulation amending the D.M. 05 Feb 1998 colled

“Identification of the non-hazardous waste subject to the simplified recovery procedures, in compliance to D.Leg. 05 Feb 1997, n,22, para 31 and 33”

D.Lgs. 16 Jan 2008, n.4 Additional and corrective provisions to D.Lgs. 03 Apr

2006, n.152, laying down environmental standards

D.Lgs. 03 Dic 2010, n. 205 Regulation amending the Directive 2008/98/CE of the

European Parliament and of the European Council on waste, dated 19 Nov 2008

ITALIAN NORMS ON ASBESTOS MATERIAL TREATMENT:

Law 27 Mar 1992, No. 257 Norms concerning the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos.

Ministerial Decree 06 Sep 1994 Norm and technical methodologies for compliance with Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art. 6, comma 3, and Art. 12, comma 2 concerning the concerning the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos.

Legislative Decree n.114 17 Mar 1995, Implementation of the requirements 87/217/CEE concerning the prevention and reduction of the environment pollution due to the asbestos.

Circular No. 7 12 Apr 1995 Explanatory circular of the Ministerial Decree dated

06.09.1994.

Ministerial Decree 14 May 1996 Norms and technical methodologies for reclamation actions as stated by Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art.5, comma 1, letter f) concerning: “Norms for the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos”.

Legislative Decree 05 Feb 1997, No. 22 Implementation of the requirements 1/156/CEE regarding waste, 91/689/CEE regarding hazardous waste and 94/62/CEE regarding packaging and waste packaging.

Ministerial Decree 12 Feb 1997 Criteria for homologation of products replacing the asbestos.

Ministerial Decree 26 Mar 1998 List including the name of the firms and list of the materials replacing the asbestos that have obtained the homologation.

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Decree 20 Aug 1999 Increase of the norms and technical methodologies for reclamation actions as stated by Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art.5, comma 1, letter f, concerning: “Norms for the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos”.

Deliberation 14 Mar 2001 Modification to the deliberation dated 1 February

2000, protocol No. 002/CN/ALBO, concerning “Criteria to be enrolled in the Albo Categoria 10:

Reclamation of asbestos containing goods” (Deliberation No. 004/CN/Albo).

Decree 25.07.2001 Rectification of Decree 20 August 1999 concerning

“Increase of the norms and technical methodologies for reclamation actions as stated by Law No. 257, dated 27 March 1992, Art.5, comma 1, letter f) concerning norms for the discontinuance of the use of the asbestos”.

Decree of the Council of Regulations for the determination of the Ministers President model and the procedures to keep the 10.12.2002, No. 308 register in case of mesothelioma due to the asbestos according to Legislative Decree No. 277, dated 15 August 1991, Art.36, comma 3.

Ministerial Decree 13.03.2003 Criteria of admissibility of the wastes in the dump site.

Law Decree n.81 09 April 2008 Unified Text, Safety Regulations on Asbestos Treatment ; realization of Article 1 of the Law 03 Aug 2007, n. 123, in the area of safeguarding the health and safety on the work place

REGIONAL NORMS AND LAWS

Regional Law 20 Oct 2017 n.34 Comprehensive rules for waste management and circular economy

1.1.1 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste Disposal (RAEE)

Disposal of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste (RAEE) shall be in compliance with Legislative Decree No. 151 dated 25 July 2005: Accomplishment of the European Directive Relevant to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Waste.

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1.2 SUBMITTALS

Statements: A demolition plan giving the procedures proposed for the accomplishment of salvage, demolition and removal work shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative and approved before work is started. The procedures shall provide for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged and coordination with other work in progress. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, the sequence of operations and in case of demolition of adherence built constructions or in case of partial demolitions they shall also include the calculation of provisional structures which are to bear possible walling and, if the size of the work requires it, also a geotechnical report about the adjoining buildings.

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The work includes the demolition and/or the removal of all construction indicated or specified. All materials resulting from demolition work, except as indicated or specified otherwise, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the limits of Government property. Trash and debris shall be removed from the station daily, unless otherwise directed, and shall not be allowed to accumulate on the site. Such materials which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, cannot practically be removed daily shall be neatly stored on the site where directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 ASBESTOS

Asbestos containing materials shall be treated in compliance with the Specification 13281

“Engineering Control of Asbestos Containing Materials” of this Contract Document.

1.5 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTROL

Dust resulting from salvage, demolition and removal work shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust and avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it may result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution.

1.6 PROTECTION

1.6.1 Protection of Existing Work from Damage

Protect existing work which is to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain on the property of the Government by temporary covers, shoring, bracing and supports. Repair such items which are damaged during performance of the work or replace with new. Do not overload structural elements. Provide new supports or reinforcement for existing construction which is weakened by demolition or removal work.

1.6.2 Weather Protection

The interior of the building and all materials and equipment shall be protected from the weather at all times. Where removal of existing roofing is necessary to accomplish work, materials and workmen necessary to provide adequate and approved temporary covering of

Section 02220 5 exposed areas shall be kept in readiness at all times. Temporary coverings shall be attended as necessary to insure their effectiveness and prevent displacement.

1.6.3 Protection of the Trees and Shrubs

Protect trees and shrubs within the project site that might be damaged during demolition, and that are indicated to be left in place. Restore trees scarred or damaged by Contractor equipment or operations to a satisfactory condition or replace them as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

1.6.4 Facilities

Protect all electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities.

1.6.5 Protection of Personnel

Where pedestrians’ and drivers’ safety is endangered in the area of work removal, barricades for traffic shall be used and advance notice shall be given to the Contracting Officer prior to beginning any such work.

1.7 USE OF EXPLOSIVES

Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.8 BURNING

Burning will not be permitted.

1.9 RELOCATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Repair items to be relocated which are damaged or replace damaged items with new undamaged items as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXISTING ITEMS TO BE REMOVED (IF APPLICABLE)

Existing items and/or equipment shall be dismantled or delivered to Gvt personnel in accordance with C.O. direction.

3.2 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.2.1 Title to Materials

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Title to all materials and equipment to be removed, except as specified otherwise, is vested in the Contractor upon receipt of notice to proceed. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed.

3.2.2 Material to be salvaged

Salvaged material shall be stored as directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.2.3 Reuse of materials and equipment

Carefully remove and store materials indicated to be reused or relocated to prevent damage and reinstall as the work progresses.

3.3 CLEAN-UP

3.3.1 Debris and Rubbish Control

Debris and rubbish shall be removed each day and transported in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Clean up spillage from streets and adjacent areas.

3.3.2 Regulations

National, Provincial, and local regulations regarding hauling and disposal shall be complied with.

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Section 02231 1

SECTION 02231

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This work shall consist of clearing and grubbing all areas within the project area containing vegetation and that are to be regraded or built upon. All work shall be in accordance with these specifications and as indicated on the drawings. The clearing and grubbing shall consist of clearing and grubbing the project area of all existing vegetation, rubbish, large stones, and all other objectionable material. Grubbing shall include removal of stumps, roots, and matted roots. All spoil material resulting from the clearing and grubbing operation shall be removed from the site.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

3.1 PROTECTION

3.1.1 Roads and Walks

Keep roads and walks free of dirt and debris at all times.

3.1.2 Trees to remain

Protect with barricades any trees which are designated to remain in areas to be cleared and grubbed.

3.1.3 Existing facilities

Protect with barricades any existing facilities which are designated to remain in areas to be cleared and grubbed.

3.1.4 Barricades

Erect barricades for trees and existing facilities to remain prior to commencing other clearing and grubbing operations. Barricades shall consist of a 1.2 m to 2 m high wire or wood fencing supported by posts on 3 m to 4 m centers. Erect barricades at or outside the tree or shrub drip line. Barricades for existing facilities shall be placed as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. No traffic or storage shall be permitted within the barricaded

Section 02231 2 areas. Upon completion of all work all barricades shall become property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Government property.

3.1.5 Utility Lines

Protect existing utility lines that are indicated to remain from damage. Notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative immediately of damage to or an encounter with an unknown existing utility line. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repairs of damage to existing utility lines that are indicated or made known to the Contractor prior to start of clearing and grubbing operations. When utility lines that are to be removed are encountered within the area of operations, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative in ample time to minimize interruption of the service.

3.1.6 Roots, stumps and logs, organic and metallic debris, brush and refuse shall be excavated and removed to a depth of not less than 400 millimeters below the original soil surface in areas indicated as construction areas under this contract. Depressions made by grubbing shall be filled with suitable material and compacted in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 02315, "Excavation and Fill" to make the surface conform to the original adjacent surface of the ground.

3.2 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Clearing and grubbing shall consist of clearing the designated area of all saplings, brush and undergrowth and removing all trees, brush stumps, roots and all objectionable material.

Trees to remain are shown on the drawings. All trees within the limits of construction, as shown on the drawings, are to be removed as indicated; those designated to remain shall be protected as specified in Section 02220, "Site Demolition".

3.2.1 A tree is defined as any type of plant having a diameter greater than 200 millimeters. A plant with a diameter between 50 millimeters and 200 millimeters is defined as a sapling. A plant less than 50 millimeters in diameter is brush or undergrowth.

3.2.2 Tree trunks, branches or saplings with diameter 50 millimeters or less shall be removed from the project site and dispose of outside the Base to authorized suitable dumping areas according to applicable regulations. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative shall be able to enquire at any time about the disposal in accordance with the law. Burning will not be permitted.

3.3 PRUNING

Trim trees designated to be left standing within the cleared areas of dead branches 40 millimeters or more in diameter. Neatly cut limbs and branches to be trimmed close to the bole of the tree or main branches. The Contractor shall exercise care to avoid tree skinning during the trimming. Cut trees in such a manner as to reduce to the maximum the stump and to minimize the cicatrisation time. Perform the cut in such a manner as to avoid the water stagnation and stump rottenness. The Contractor shall protect the larger clefts by means of proper grafting wax to avoid rottenness, fungus and/or insect attacks.

Section 02315 1

SECTION 02315

EXCAVATION AND FILL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to thereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by references thereto:

ITALIAN LAWS

D.Lgs. 03 Apr 2006, n.152 Environmental standards

D.Lgs. 09 Apr 2008, n.81 Unified Text, Safety Regulations; realization of Article 1 of the Law 03 Aug 2007, n. 123, in the area of safeguarding the health and safety on the work place

D.P.R. 13 Jun 2017, n.120 Regulation of the simplified technical norms for excavated earthen materials (soil and rock) in compliance with D.L. 12 Sep 2014, n.133, para 8, converted with amendments by Law n.164 of 11 Nov 2014

ITALIAN/EUROPEAN HARMONIZATION STANDARDS (UNI EN ISO)

UNI EN 13286-2 (2010) Unbound and hydraulically bound mixtures - Part 2: Test methods for laboratory reference density and water content - Proctor compaction

UNI EN 933-8 (2015) Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates - Part 8: Assessment of fines - Sand equivalent test

EN ISO 14688-1 (2018) Geotechnical investigation and testing - Identification and classification of soil - Part 1:

Identification and description

EN ISO 14688-2 (2018) Geotechnical investigation and testing - Identification and classification of soil - Part 2: Principles for a classification

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UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA

U.F.C. 3-320-04FA (2004) Back-fill for Subsurface Structures

U.F.C. 3-220-01 (2012) Geotechnical Engineering

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

U.F.G.S. 31-23-00.00 (2015) Excavation and Fill with Change 2

OTHER

Aviano Design Guide (2017 Revision)

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 Certified Laboratory Test Reports

Before delivery of materials, certified copies in triplicate of the reports of all tests required herein under materials and in referenced publications shall be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer. The testing shall have been performed in an independent laboratory approved by the Contracting Officer. Additional testing shall be submitted when the source of materials is changed. Certified test reports are required for the following:

a. Porous fill for capillary water barrier.

b. Select fill material

1.2.2 Field Test Reports

a. Fill and backfill test

b. Select material test

c. Porous fill test for capillary water barrier

d. Density tests

1.2.3 Records

The Contractor shall submit a request for digging permit as required in paragraph 1.4 following.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION

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The data on sub-surface soil conditions indicated in the contract drawings are not intended as representations or warranties of the continuity of such conditions between soil borings. It is expressly understood that the Government will not be responsible for any interpretation or conclusion drawn there from by the Contractor. The data are made available for the convenience of the Contractor.