B678 Sow Duct Cleaning - w 2 year option.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

SERVICES

CLEAN DUCTING BUILDING 678

W/ OPTIONAL TWO YEAR RE-CLEANING

AT

JOINT BASE MDL, LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY

January 28, 2022

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to provide duct cleaning throughout building 678.

2.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, equipment, materials, transportation, supplies and supervision to meet all of the following requirements in accordance with DoD criteria and industry standards:

ENTIRE BUILDING

There are 12 (Total) Existing Air Handlers (AHU-RTU) on the roof, comprised of eight (8) new AHU’s; one (1) older AHU that serves the ADMACS area and two (2) RTU’s on the roof top above of the Laser Lab (VLA new addition) and one 91) above the IDATS lab.

There are eight (8) new (one year old) AHU’s that are made by York/Johnson Controls:

AHU #1: Custom YC Model, Serial # TLGM 133650 AHU #2: Custom YC Model, Serial # TLGM 133660 AHU #3: Custom YC Model, Serial # TLGM 133670 AHU #4: Custom YC Model, Serial # TLGM 133630 AHU #5: Solution XT Model, Serial # CLGMXT 0097 XTO AHU #6: Solution XT Model, Serial # CLGMXT 0118 XTO AHU #7: Solution XT Model, Serial # CLGMXT 0103 XTO AHU #8: Custom YC Model, Serial # TLGM 133640 AHU #9: is older and serves the ADMACS suite, model unknown (contractor to verify) RTU’s #10 & #11: above the Laser Lab (VLA Addition, model unknown (contractor to verify) AHU/RTU #12: above the IDATS Lab inside ETL, model unknown (contractor to verify)

· The structure is a one story building, however the ceiling heights vary and range from 10 feet to 24 feet in height.

· The building has several secure rooms (secure suite room, avionics room etc.) where access is restricted. The contractor shall address this in their schedule and shall coordinate with the COR to ensure no disruption to these rooms.

· Contractor shall clean existing air handlers, duct and vents in each section, including entire air conditioning duct system, see below for additional details.

· Some locations of Air Handlers Quadrants and duct work are in secured area and access will be scheduled with the Navy inspector, security officer and that’s department’s supervisor. Contractor shall work directly with the inspector to secure this access one week in advance of the scheduled work.

· Existing ducting mains are a mix of lined and unlined, square rigid metal flex and round tubing. See mechanical schedule and layouts on the various drawings for dimensions. ADMACS and CASS Lab had ductwork renovations, there is flex duct and round ducts.

· The contractor is to use the existing available drawings provided by the Navy along with a pre bid site visit to determine the overall length, size, materials, dimensions etc. of the ducting and components noted herein for bidding purposes.

· Duct cleaning to include all fan units, inspection and cleaning of diffuser vents, variable Air Volume (VAV’s), supply/return vents, and all connected insulated and flex type ducting. Work shall also include but is not limited to supply, return vents, diffusers, AHU’s, VAV’s, roof top units (RTU’s), two ceiling mounted Lieberts (Node Room and Avionics Weapons), four ceiling mounted supplemental units in bathrooms and two by the security officer’s area.

· All VAV boxes and VAV box coil should be removed washed and reinstalled. Contractor shall take care to ensure these units do not break up during the cleaning.

· Contractor shall provide all equipment including but not limited to scissor lift as necessary for accessing all components including but limited to duct, vent AHU’s etc.

· Contractor shall take notes on where dirty filters or no filters are present are in need of replacement by the on base HVAC Shop and shall provide a list with location and filter sizes to the Project Manager.

· SCHEDULE COORDINATION. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all phases of operations with the appropriate base personnel through the COR. Work shall be accomplished in accordance with the work schedule in section 3 below.

· Contractor shall clean ducting according National Air Duct Cleaners Association guidelines as follows.

HVAC System Component Inspections and Site Preparations:

· HVAC System Component Inspections: Prior to the commencement of any cleaning work, the HVAC cleaning contractor shall perform a visual inspection of the HVAC system to determine appropriate methods, tools and equipment required to satisfactorily complete the project. The cleanliness inspection should include air handling units and representative areas of the HVAC system and components and duct work.

· The cleanliness inspection shall be conducted without negatively impacting the indoor environment through disruption of settled dust or other debris. In cases where contamination is suspected, environmental engineering measures should be implemented.

· Site Evaluation and Preparations: Contractor shall conduct a site evaluation, and establish a specific, coordinated plan which details how each area of the building will be protected during the various phases of the project.

General HVAC System Cleaning Requirements:

· Containment: Debris removed during cleaning shall be collected and precautions must be taken to ensure that debris is not otherwise dispersed outside the HVAC system during the cleaning process.

· Particulate Collection: Where the particulate collection equipment is exhausting inside the building, HEPA filtration with 99.97% collection efficiency for 0.3-micronsize (or greater) particles shall be used.

· Controlling Odors: Measures shall be employed to control odors and/or mist vapors during the cleaning process.

· The contractor shall cut the existing ducts and VAV’s as necessary for proper access. Access as required shall be at a minimum to limit the number of openings and shall be closed suing sealant, screw and Duct tape at all openings. Where possible use existing opening and resize as required.

· Air-volume control devices: Dampers and any air-directional mechanical devices inside the HVAC system must have their position marked prior to cleaning and upon completion must be restored to their marked position.

· Service Openings: The contractor shall utilize service openings, as required for proper cleaning, at various points of the HVAC system for physical and mechanical entry, and inspection.

· Other openings shall be created where needed and they must be created so they can be sealed in accordance with industry codes and standards.

· Ceiling sections (tile): The contractor may remove and reinstall ceiling sections to gain access to HVAC systems during the cleaning process.

· Air distribution devices (registers, grilles & diffusers): The contractor shall clean all air distribution devices.

· Air handling units, blowers and exhaust fans: The contractor shall ensure insure that supply, return, and exhaust fans and blowers are thoroughly cleaned.

· Clean all air handling units (AHU) internal surfaces, components and condensate collectors and drains.

· Assure that a suitable operative drainage system is in place prior to beginning wash down procedures.

· Clean all coils and related components, including evaporator fins.

· Visual inspection: The HVAC system shall be inspected visually to ensure that no visible contaminants are present.

· The coil will be considered clean only if the coil is free of foreign matter and chemical residue, based on a thorough visual inspection.

· Remove any and all obstructions from the ductwork that may be blocking the air flow.

· Rooftop AHU units must be shut off by the USAF HVAC shop one at a time while each line is cleaned, a USAF HVAC technician must be present on the job to turn off the unit at the beginning of the shift and restart the unit after it has been cleaned.

Mechanical cleaning methodology:

· Source Removal Cleaning Methods: The HVAC system shall be cleaned using Source Removal mechanical cleaning methods designed to extract contaminants from with the HVAC system and safely remove contaminants from the facility.

· All methods used shall incorporate the use of vacuum collection devices that are operated continuously during cleaning.

· All methods require mechanical agitation devices to dislodge debris adhered to interior HVAC system surfaces, and safety conveyed to vacuum collection devices.

· Acceptable methods shall not potentially damage the integrity of the duct work, liners or system components.

· Cleaning coils will render the coil visibly clean. The condensate drain pan shall be operational. Clean all heating coils in all of the VAV boxes without removing the heating coils, to include vacuuming, brushing and or combing the coils.

Cleanliness Verification

· Visual inspection: The HVAC system shall be inspected visually to ensure that no visible contaminants are present.

· At the conclusion of the project, the Contractor shall provide a written and signed report of the success of the cleaning project.

· Clean all heating coils in all of the VAV boxes without removing the heating coils, to include vacuuming, brushing and or combing the coils.

Option 2 year Cleaning:

The Government would like to include an Option CLIN as part of this contract to perform qty. one (1) Air Duct Cleaning Service cleaning (as defined above) with the ability to exercise the option for a second re-cleaning in 2 years as needed with the same parameters above. The period of performance for the option would be 90 days after the date of the notice to proceed to invoke the option.

3.0 SCHEDULE:

3.1 Contractor shall accomplish work during normal duty - working hours, (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) excluding nights, weekend and alternate duty (flex) Friday.

3.2 The contractor shall schedule the work prior to operating and by approval of the facility staff as needed.

3.3 The contractor will schedule the work by contacting the COR, coordinating a date and time with a minimum one week prior notification.

3.4 The contractor shall provide in writing a schedule of the work and shall receive acceptance from the DoD prior to mobilizing.

3.5 The contractor shall prepare a schedule of the work to be performed including start dates, durations and sequence of the work. Said schedule shall be submitted to the DOD in advance of starting any work and shall be reviewed and approved by the DOD prior to starting any work. The contractor shall provide an ongoing written weekly (Monday) updated schedule and submit this to the COR, Navy and the building manager.

4.0 PROJECT LOCATION:

The work is located throughout the building on all levels of building 678. Building 678 is situated off Hancock road on JB MDL, Lakehurst portion. Use Lakehurst main gate entrance (Lansdowne Road & Route 547). Proceed to second left (Hancock Road). Building 678 is ~ ½ mile on the left side, building number sign will be on building.

5.0 SUBMITTALS: N/A

6.0 SITE VISIT:

6.1 A site visit during the procurement process is highly recommended and the bidder or contractor is obligated to verify any and all measurements and specification requirements during an on-site visit prior to providing his proposal for the work. The Contractor accepts responsibility for any issues that arise due to his lack of attendance at the site visit or choosing to not conduct the site visit prior to providing a proposal for the work.

6.2 The meeting time will be established by the Navy contracting officer. There will not be any other site visits except this one that the CO will coordinate.

6.3 The site visit meeting location for this specific project (if scheduled) shall commence at the south parking lot for building #5 (engineering) and the POC shall conduct the site visit and shall escort all bidders to the building 678 situated just past hangar #1 (east side) of Hancock Road JB MDL, Lakehurst portion.

7.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

7.1 The work site shall remain clean and clutter free since this area is an active employment site. All dumpsters or other containers for trash and debris shall be located in areas designated by the building manager and shall be subject to removal and / or relocation at the building manager’s request. These requirements shall not impact the performance period.

7.2 All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, applicable building codes and standards including but not limited to the following:

· National Electrical Code (NCE)

· National Fire Protection Assoc.(NFPA)

· Occupational, Safety and Health Admin. (OSHA)

· Under Writers Lab. (UL)

· American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

· National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)

Contractor will comply with all the requirements of the National Fire Code Standard 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations 2002 edition.

The contractor shall comply with Joint Base MDL Safety, AFOSH (Air Force Occupational Safety and Health) Guidelines and OSHA. Contact the Joint Base Safety Office for further information. 732- 323-7182.

7.3 Any adjacent areas dissembled, damaged, or removed by the contractor during installation shall be properly repaired by the contractor at no expense to the Government. Any and all debris / trash generated by this project shall be removed and properly disposed of off base by the contractor. The contractor or his representative (QAP) shall be on site during duty hours or the hours of work being accomplished. The contractor shall coordinate the time that work will be accomplished with the points of contact listed below. The contractor shall be responsible for daily clean up at the work site and complete restoration of the area after completion of the work. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, applicable building codes and standards, NEC, NFPA, BOCA, & CABO, and OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) codes.

8.0 POINTS OF CONTACT: Comment by Crowe, Francis J (Site Operations Facilities) CIV USN NAWCAD NJ (USA): Need new POC’s Comment by Thesing, David A CIV USN NAWCAD NJ (USA):

Tech POC: General Engineer-David Thesing 732-267-3498 david.a.thesing.civ@us.navy.mil Please copy POC’s listed with all correspondences.

The Contractor Manager or an alternate shall be available within sixty (60) minutes notice during normal duty hours, 7:00 am to 4:00pm or any other time should an emergency arise, to meet with Government personnel to discuss any problems encountered at the work site. Contractor will supply Government Quality Assurance Personnel (QAP) with phone number for contacting purposes.

9.0 SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

9.1 The contractor shall fully read and meet all conditions and submit all required documentation as set forth in the buy package/ bid documents requirements and complete those requirements in full.

9.2 In addition, as a minimum, simultaneously with their bid the contractor shall also submit the following but not limited to separate detailed technical documents addressing the following items:

9.2.1 List of relevant and recent completed project references, showing that the contractor and any sub companies have mechanics with experience and are technically proficient in this specific type of required work. Said list shall provide as a minimum a point of contact person (POC) with POC’s full name, email, title, company & department name, phone number, address, email and a detail description on the work performed.

Compliance with this scope of work by all sub-contractors shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

9.2.2 A detailed capability statement must be provided showing that the contractor and any sub-contractors are competent to perform this required work. The following information as a minimum shall be provided in the company’s Capability Statement: Name and company branding, slogan (if any) summary description of the company; Core Capabilities; Description of major services offered; Federal Small Business Certifications; Contract Vehicles in which you participate (Federal and State); State Certifications document that records the individual and organizational achievements, competencies, and the business accreditations, letters of recommendations.

9.2.3 Provide detailed manufacturer’s cut sheets, shop submittal of the product(s), specifications and manufacturers information ensuring full compliance with the statement of work and bid documents requirements.

10.0 RFI, CLARIFICATIONS and QUESTIONS:

All request for information, clarifications and questions are to be submitted in writing to the Navy contracting officer. All enquires may be submitted prior to the bid close date in accordance with the buy package stipulations. All enquires after this date will not be answered prior to the bid closing date

11.0 HOT ENTRY:

All hot work requires a hot work permit issued by the Joint Base Fire Prevention Office. The contractor shall contact the Joint Base Fire Prevention Office, to acquire a copy of Guidelines for issuing Hot Work Permits. Joint Base Fire Prevention Office: McGuire: (609) 754-2451; Dix: (609) 562-5484/6430; Lakehurst: (732) 323-7580/7878.

12.0 BASE ENTRY:

12.1 The contractor shall obtain the necessary passes and /or identification for entry into Joint Base McGuire, Dix, and Lakehurst for all employees prior to commencement of work. The Government reserves the right to refuse to issue an entrance pass to any employee for any reason deemed valid by the Government. The contractor shall be required to provide the Security Forces with vehicle registration(s), proof(s) of insurance, driver license(s), and a picture ID(s), full Social Security number etc. to obtain a pass for entry onto the base. The Pass and Registration building is at the Lakehurst Welcome Center which is located on Rt. 547, Lakehurst, NJ (building 620 at main gate area just off route 547).

12.2 All bidders or contractors entering the base shall obtained from the Security Pass & ID office, Navy contracting or the COR the JBMDL SFFL 4, contractor request form (FKA: Security Force Entry Authorization List (EAL) form). Said form shall be fully completed and prepared by the bidder and submitted to Pass and ID five working days in advance of required access date(s) in accordance with DOD rules and regulations. Said form shall first be submitted to the POC listed herein at least five working days prior to the site visit for processing. It is encumbered upon the bidder or contractor to ensure this form is received and processed prior to access onto the base.

13.0 SECURITY FORCE AND FIRE PROTECTION:

USE 911 TO REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES (POLICE, FIRE, EMS)

The Base Security Police Non-Emergency telephone number is 609-562-6001.

14.0 PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

All work shall be completed within a ninety (90) calendar day period.

15.0 INSPECTION / ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT COMPLETION:

A final inspection will be scheduled upon completion of all work. Contact the Quality Assurance Evaluator two (2) days prior to completion for a site visit.

16.0 HEALTH:

16.1 The contractor shall meet all JBMDL, Navy, DOD and NAWCAD operating policies including “COVID-19 and Beyond” or later requirements. Any changes by the contractor required to meet any of these or any other health requirements shall not be used to adjust or renegotiate the overall contract amount.

16.2 All contractors shall be required each and every working day to follow all Navy/DoD safety/health protocol including health temperature check, verification, documentation etc.

17.0 SAFETY COMPLIANCE: The contractor shall comply with Installation safety regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) and the portions of OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910, 1926, OPNAVINST 5100.23G CH-1, and AFMAN 91-203 applicable to your operations.

18.0 SUPERVISION:

18.1 Proper, adequate and proficient supervision shall be provided by the Contractor throughout all phases of the work, including training and licensing.

18.2 The Contractor shall provide the supervision, manpower, equipment, material, services, supplies and transportation necessary to ensure oversight services throughout accomplishment of this task order. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to establish and maintain open communications between all the concerned parties/authorities associated with accomplishment of this task order

19.0 WARRANTY:

Provide 1 year warranty on labor & material from the date of final inspection and acceptance.

20.0 AS-BUILTS DOCUMENTS: N/A

21.0 SECURITY, POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION:

21.1 USE 911 TO REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES (POLICE, FIRE, EMS). When talking to 911, tell them you are located on the Lakehurst portion at the JB MDL, they will transfer you to Base security.

21.2 Contractors shall follow all AT (Anti-Terrorism) and Contract Security Appendix from the JB MDL Joint Integrated Defense Plan (JIDP) regulations.

21.3 The Base Security/Police Non-Emergency telephone number is 609-754-6001.

22.0 SAFETY COMPLIANCE:

22.1 All contractors have to follow EM385 1-1 to work on the base. Including providing an accident prevention plan (APP) and activity hazard analysis plan (AHA) for the work they are doing. And shall include Appendix A of the EM385 with the requirements for a contractor to provide for acceptance prior to work beginning.

22.2 Safety plans (AHA & APP) shall be submitted in accordance with EM 385 1-1 Appendix A (November 2014) and AFMAN 91-203. Plans shall be submitted in advance of scheduled work in accordance with the 87th CES Safety department’s requirements.

22.3 Contact the JBMDL Ground Safety office (at Lakehurst) at 732-323-2525.

22.4 The Air Force CES 87th Safety department needs to have the SOW attached in the submittal when the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) are submitted for their review and acceptance. This needs to be done before any work can be started, after the project has been awarded to a contractor.

22.5 The Safety Plan The contractor shall comply with Installation safety regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) and the portions of OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910, 1926, OPNAVINST 5100.23G CH-1, and AFMAN 91-203 applicable to your operations. The detailed provisions of the act for accident prevention are directly applicable to your operations. Also refer to Air Force contracting safety publications, AF Pamphlet P91-210 latest edition. It is also the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all Sub-Contractors comply with these requirements. Contact the NAWCAD Safety Office for further information. Contractors have the responsibility to follow all industrial safety provisions. Contractors are also responsible for Hazard Communications Training to all contractors and subcontractors working for your company.

22.6 The contractor must immediately report all contractor mishaps involving JB MDL personnel injuries and/or property/equipment damage to the contracting officer who is responsible to notify the 87 ABW Safety Office. Do not disturb the mishap scene until proper officials authorize movement. When the contracting officer becomes aware of any safety directives’ noncompliance by the contractor that could cause injury to JB MDL personnel or damage to JB MDL property or equipment, he/she will inform the contractor. The contractor must take immediate steps to correct the situation.

22.7 NAWCAD Safety personnel may periodically monitor contractor activities, if necessary, only to ensure the safety of JB MDL personnel and protection of government property. If a safety procedure or condition exists requiring correction by the contractor, 87 ABW Safety will contact the contracting officer to initiate corrective action.

22.8 JB MDL reserves the right to enter and inspect, with or without prior notice and with the contracting officer’s concurrence, any and all facilities and (or) project locations on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. 87 ABW Safety personnel may periodically monitor contractor activities, if necessary, only to ensure the safety of JB MDL personnel and protection of government property. If a safety procedure or condition exists requiring correction by the contractor, 87 ABW Safety will contact the contracting officer to initiate corrective action.

22.9 Contractor shall comply with all base regulations and directives that pertain to security, safety, traffic, fire and personnel clearances in so far as they apply to the contractor’s activities or as directed by the contracting officer or their representatives. The contractor shall immediately be responsible for providing and placing barricades, lighting, signage and safety devices during construction activities.

22.10 The contractor shall be responsible to obey all traffic signs and laws and shall be responsible for all traffic tickets, fines or citations received.

22.11 The use of tobacco products within JBMDL work space is prohibited.

23.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:

23.1 The contractor is required to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, State and Federal regulations, and Air Force instructions in effect at the time of performance of this contract. The laws and regulations include, but are not limited to: environmental and occupational safety and health.

23.2 The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with construction and operating permits, and also responsible for penalties, fines, or natural resource damage claims that may be required or assessed by the State of New Jersey, Federal or Local Governments resulting from contractor performance, or failure to perform, during the course of this contract. The Government will inspect for environmental compliance at their discretion, and will notify the POC of any discrepancies found. In addition, the contractor may be subject to contractual sanctions including, but not limited to withholding, offset, termination, suspension, and debarment and adverse past performance assessment. Contact numbers (609) 754-6166 or (732) 323-7800.

23.3 Hazardous waste manifests must be signed by the Environmental Flight Hazardous Waste Coordinator, (732) 323-5319 Building 5 at Lakehurst.

23.4 Contractor is responsible for the handling and the associated costs of disposal for all solid wastes generated. Cardboard and all types of metal shall be source separated and recycled. Contractor shall provide disposal slips from licensed disposal stations to ensure proper disposal of all materials.

Contractor to provide their own waste receptacles and dumpster and will remove all waste at the end of each working shift. Contractor will not leave any cardboard boxes, or any other waste from the project on site.

23.5 The contractor is required to comply with all applicable State and Federal laws, State and Federal regulations, and Air Force instructions in effect at the time of performance of this contract. The laws and regulations include, but are not limited to: environmental and occupational safety and health.

23.6 The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with construction and operating permits, and also responsible for penalties, fines, or natural resource damage claims that may be required or assessed by the State of New Jersey, Federal or Local Governments resulting from contractor performance, or failure to perform, during the course of this contract. The Government will inspect for environmental compliance at their discretion, and will notify the Contracting Officer (CO) of any discrepancies found. In addition, the contractor may be subject to contractual sanctions including, but not limited to it holding, offset, termination, suspension, and debarment and adverse past performance assessment. Contact numbers (609) 754 6166 or (732) 754 6167.

23.7 SOLID WASTE, HAZARDOUS WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The contractor is responsible for the proper handling, disposal, and costs of solid and hazardous wastes and hazardous materials generated by or utilized during the course of its activities. Proper handling also includes recycling and material recovery. The terms solid and hazardous wastes, and hazardous materials, include, but are not limited to, those defined in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Toxic Substances Control Act, the New Jersey Solid Waste Management Act, the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act and the regulations promulgated pursuant to those Acts. The contractor shall also be responsible for any enforcement action that may be taken by the State of New Jersey, other State or the Federal Government related to handling, transportation and the proper disposal of solid and hazardous waste and hazardous materials. If notification, certifications, documentation, manifests, permits or any other written materials are required by law to be obtained, prepared and/or submitted, the contractor shall prepare same and provide a written copy to the CO, and a copy to the Environmental Flight (87th & 787th CES/CEIE) within the timeframes set forth in the law and regulations governing the action. Hazardous waste manifests must be signed by the Environmental Flight Hazardous Waste Coordinator, (609) 754 6167 at Building 2404 for the Dix and McGuire Areas and (732) 323 1011 Building 5 for Lakehurst. JB MDL is not responsible for any hazardous materials brought on base by the contractor that may become hazardous waste during the course of performance. Contractor shall remove those materials from the base at their own expense and risk.

23.7.1 Source Separation of Solid Waste: Wastes shall be placed in closed metal containers that are emptied on a regular schedule. Solid waste shall be separated and placed in individual containers in a manner that facilitates recycling of the various categories of waste. Contractor is responsible for the handling and the associated costs of disposal for all solid wastes generated.

23.7.2 Recycling: Concrete and asphalt shall be recycled where practicable. Contractor shall deliver these recyclables to a permitted/authorized facility and report all quantities of materials recycled to the CO and to 787 CES/CEIE. All other waste shall be disposed of in accordance with paragraph 1.04A, above.

23.7.3 Hazardous Material Handling: Any hazardous material or chemical to be used or stored by the contractor must be approved, in writing, by the CO prior to the contractor bringing it on the Base. The contractor must utilize an AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, listing each container of hazardous material stored, kept, or utilized, to include Safety Data Sheets (SDS). {Include on Material Approvals Submittal List} SDS sheets must also be displayed on-site for access by contractor employees as well as the Government, per OSHA requirements. All hazardous materials brought onsite must be stored inside containers that meet secondary containment requirements.

23.8 CLEAN AIR ACT PERMITS: JB MDL is responsible for obtaining and renewing all air permits for all stationary sources on Base that are owned by the Government and for mobile sources such as Government vehicles. Permits are required for boilers 1 MMBtu/Hr. and larger, generators 100KW and larger and tanks containing fuel or anything other than air distillates greater than 10,000 gallons. The contractor shall provide written notification to the CO and 787 CES/CEIE office sixty (60) days prior to bringing any equipment of this threshold size on base. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain air permits for all contractor-owned and installed air pollution sources. The contractor is responsible for compliance with the Government’s air permits and shall maintain all documentation and record keeping required to support those permits in a format acceptable to and approved by the CO. The documentation must be prepared and maintained by the contractor and readily available for on-site inspection by environmental regulators.

23.9 LAND USE: Development, including building of docks, piers, bulkheads, bridges, pipelines, cables and filling, dredging or removing of sand or other materials near or on navigable waterways requires a permit. Activities that occur within 150 feet of a wetland may require a permit. JB MDL is responsible for selecting and securing the appropriate approvals, unless the contractor is directed, in writing, to make permit determinations and acquire permits under this contract.

23.10 WATERS AND WATER SUPPLY: It is not permissible to discharge any materials to the navigable waters of the United States without a permit. Accordingly, discharges to or in areas that may reasonably reach or impact wetland areas and all other watercourses, including ditches, is prohibited without a permit. All discharges to storm drains, including but not limited to, soils and sediments contained in water runoff or dewatering operations, are prohibited. An appropriate soil erosion control plan shall be developed and utilized by the contractor for construction projects to ensure that discharges o not occur. See appropriate engineering drawings of this contract for more specific soil erosion and sediment control requirements. Contractor shall comply with JB MDL area specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, a copy of which is available in 787 CES/CEIE, in building 5.

23.10.1 Protection of Erodible Soils: Earthwork shall be planned and conducted in such a manner as to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Earthwork brought to final grade shall be immediately finished as indicated and specified. The rate of runoff from any construction site shall be mechanically retarded and controlled. Use of hay bale filtration, diversion ditches or other sound engineering device shall be used to retard and divert runoff from entering US waters.

23.10.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Measures: Temporary protection shall be provided on side and back slopes when rough grading is complete, or when sufficient soil is exposed, to require protection to prevent erosion. Protection shall be afforded by accelerated growth of permanent vegetation, temporary vegetation, mulching, or netting. Slopes too steep for stabilization by other means shall be stabilized by hydro-seeding, mulch anchored in place, covering with anchored netting, sodding or such combination of these and other methods as may be necessary for effective erosion control and to prevent a point source discharge.

23.11 LEAD PAINT AND ASBESTOS: If lead paint and/or asbestos materials are to be abated or removed pursuant to this contract, see Sections 02081 and/or 02080 respectively for contractor requirements. If this contract does not contain those Sections, and lead paint and/or asbestos is found or suspected during the execution of this contract, the contractor, at their expense, shall ave those substances tested by a certified laboratory in accordance with the protocol set forth in New Jersey and Federal law. If the contractor positively identifies these materials at the action level set forth in the law and regulations, he must notify the CO by providing the laboratory results and cease work in those areas that might disturb those items until abatement issues are addressed and resolved. Work may continue as long as the suspected or identified materials are not disturbed.

23.12 NOTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SPILLS: In the event that the contractor spills or releases any unpermitted substance, hazardous substance or hazardous waste into the environment, the contractor shall immediately report the incident to the Fire Department, the CO, and the designated Government representative. The contractor shall be liable for the costs of clean up and remediation of any spills or the release of such substance into the environment. USE 911 TO REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES (POLICE, FIRE, EMS). When talking to 911, tell them you are located on the Lakehurst portion at the JB MDL, they will transfer you to Base security.

23.13 FUEL STORAGE: Gas or diesel fuels shall not be stored on the construction site, or on Base, without prior written approval from the CO. Appropriate containers shall be utilized with proper secondary containment.

24.0 FIRE PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS:

24.1 The contractor shall be advised that all fire alarm and suppression system components, including all smoke detectors, heat detectors, horns, strobes, pull stations, control panels, sprinklers, fusible links, valves, gauges, etc. shall be protected from dirt, dust, paint, and damage. The contractor shall comply with the most current editions of the NFPA Codes and Installation Fire Prevention Standard JBMDL I 32-2001. All open flame/hot work or disconnection of fire protection alarms or suppression systems requires prior approval of the Joint Base Fire Prevention Office: McGuire: (609) 754-2451; Dix: (609) 562-5484/6430; Lakehurst: (732) 323-7580/7878. Any disconnection, connection or installation of fire protection alarms or suppression systems shall require an acceptance test performed by the contractor and witnessed by the Fire Prevention Office.

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