CADJ 24-1029 Construct North Base Electrical Feeder (SOW)_Final.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Construct North Base Electrical Feeder

CADJ 24-1029

United States Air Force in Europe Air Forces Africa

Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti

776TH EXPEDITIONARY AIR BASE AQUADRON

CIVIL ENGINEER FLIGHT

9 July 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

2. DESIGN EFFORT

3. SITE

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

5. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF CONTRACTOR MATERIALS

6. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

8. SCHEDULING AND PHASING OF WORK

9. INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL

10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

11. MILITARY INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

12. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE

13. WARRANTY OF WORK

1.

GENERAL

1.1. For the purposes of this document, GOVERNMENT refers to the United States Government as represented by the Contracting Officer (CO), Base Civil Engineer (BCE), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or their designated representative. CONTRACTOR refers to the CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR employees, personnel, tools and equipment.

1.2. The contractor shall provide all designs, management, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, supervision, and labor necessary to construct a complete and usable Primary Power project according to UFC 3-501-01, Electrical Engineering. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in this Statement of Work (SOW), all of such are to be procured by the Contractor and at the Contractor's expense. Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with this SOW. Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer and Project Engineer.

1.3. Limits of work shall be as indicated herein or on the contract drawings. The contractor shall not add to, modify, or remove any area which is beyond the limits of work.

1.4. Neither the Government’s review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required under this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this contract, and the Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Government in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor’s negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this contract.

1.5. At all times the Contractor must comply with Chabelley Airfield screening and escorting practices as dictated by the Government. This is to include visibly wearing a badge at all times.

2. DESIGN EFFORT

2.1. The purpose of this project is to lay down ~7500 feet of electrical cable capable of transferring 3 phase, 4160V, primary power in a ~2500 feet of trench buried 4 feet deep.

2.2. The proposed power lines shall be designed according to UFC 3-501-01, Electrical Engineering.

2.3. The Government has appointed a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to verify materials, work, and construction IAW this SOW.

2.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any surveys, excavations, soil borings, soil analyses, chemical tests, laboratory tests, concrete compressive strength tests and any other tests required for construction of this project and provide all test results to the CO and COR. Documentation of the above tests or surveys shall be provided in the Design Analysis. The Contractor shall provide investigation, site survey, and analysis to prepare the Design Analysis and Supporting Construction Documents.

2.5. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures. Preparation and completion of design and work shall meet all requirements listed herein and shall, at a minimum abide by the following, including all standards, codes, regulations, and publications incorporated by reference in the following. Unless specified elsewhere in this SOW, the most current standards, codes, regulations, and publications shall be used. UFCs and the EDRC/ITL TR-19-7 are downloadable from the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) webpage at www.wbdg.org.

2.5.1. USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements

2.5.2. UFC 3-220-10N, Soil Mechanics

2.5.3. UFC 4-010-01, Minimum Anti-terrorism Standard for Buildings

2.5.4. UFC 3-550-01, Exterior Electrical Power Distribution

2.5.5. NFPA, 70, National Electrical Code

2.5.6. NFPA, 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

2.6. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating all utilities in the area of construction, and for accommodating or modifying them as required for the construction of this project.

3. SITE

3.1. Construction Safety: The Contractor shall cordon off the construction area with Contractor-furnished cones, caution tape, rope, signs, flashing lights, etc. to ensure safety of personnel. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any work that does not meet specifications due to inadequate barricades. The contractor shall ensure site is cordoned off during hours of darkness with caution tape to ensure foot traffic does not transit through site during construction phase. Contractors shall provide 14 days notice for any road closure that will affect base population.

3.2. Site Clean-Up: The contractor shall remove trash and debris from the site daily. All materials and debris which result from construction operations shall be disposed of, in a legal manner, into appropriate trash receptacles provided by the contractor at or around the construction site.

3.3. Material Lay-Down Area: The Government will provide a location to serve as a material lay down area. The contractor is responsible for keeping this area orderly. The contractor shall be responsible for the security of all material located at this area.

4. SPECIFICATIONS:

4.1. Civil/Structural:

4.1.1. The Contractor shall conduct all site preparation work including all safety precautions and earthwork.

4.1.2. Siting shall be in accordance with the provided site plans (Attachment 1), and coordinated with the CO or COR prior to start of work.

4.1.3. The Contractor shall obtain an approved dig permit from the BCE prior to the start of any excavation. The Contractor will schedule a minimum of 14 days between the submission for a dig permit and the expected excavation start date. No excavation activities can occur without an approved dig permit.

4.1.4. The Contractor shall grade all finished areas to ensure proper drainage away from the facility while ensuring this work does not cause water to accumulate near surrounding airfield pavement features, roads or facilities in accordance with UFC 3-220-10N, Soil Mechanics, and applicable USACE Engineering Manuals and Engineering Technical Letters. For existing grades that will remain but which were disturbed by the Contractor’s operations, grade as directed by the BCE.

4.1.5. The Contractor shall design a ~2,500 foot power distribution system to provide 4160V, 3 phase, 60 Hz primary power. The power lines shall be buried in a duct bank at least 4 feet below the ground surface.

4.1.6. The contractor shall pour four (4) concrete pads sized for 150 kVA Secondary Distribution Centers (SDC), 1 concrete pad sized for a 200 kVA transformer, 1 concrete pad sized for a 60Hz – 400Hz converter and two (2) concrete pads sized for Primary Switching Centers (PSC) at the locations specified by the BCE on the project site map.

4.1.6.1. An adequately sized pad in section 4.1.6 is defined as a rectangular concrete pad that extends out from under the PSC/SDC/transformer by 1 foot in every direction. (For example, if the transformer has dimensions of 3 feet by 4 feet, it will be centered on a pad that is 5 feet by 6 feet).

4.1.6.1.1. The electrical connections to the SDCs shall be placed as conduit stub-ups inside of the pads. A minimum 3 meter (10 foot) long, 19 mm (3/4 inch) diameter solid copper grounding rod shall be cast into each concrete pad at a spot that allows for the proper installation of the SDC and within 2 meters of the final position of the SDC.

4.1.6.1.2. Electrical stub ups must be designed to enter into the high voltage side of the SDC, inside of the cabinet.

4.1.6.2. Site-Work: The Contractor shall provide a leveled site with a compacted, well-graded, crushed-stone base course in accordance with the design approved by a licensed Professional Engineer and in accordance with UFC 3-260-02. The compacted base course shall extend a minimum of 6 inches beyond the edges of the concrete on all sides. The base course shall be a minimum of 100 mm (4 inches) over subgrade to meet a minimum 95 percent of ASTM D 1557 maximum density for aggregate. If subgrade does not provide sufficient compaction at the base course minimum of 100 mm (4 inches), base course less than 254 mm (10 inches) will still meet 95 percent of ASTM D 1557 maximum density for aggregate. Base course greater than 254 mm (10 inches) depth will meet 100 percent of ASTM D 1557 maximum density in the top 152 millimeters (6 inches) and 95 percent of ASTM D 1557 maximum density for the remaining thickness for aggregate. The Contractor will test the base course for compaction on every concrete pad. The Contractor will provide a statement of the test results to the CO and COR.

4.1.6.3. Backfill, Excavate, and Level: The Contractor shall excavate, backfill, level and compact areas as required to achieve grades as necessary for the concrete foundation. All removed material will be left at the site and spread by the Contractor. Once the foundation is constructed, a base course (soil or gravel) will be backfilled and graded on all edges of the concrete pad to within 5 cm (2 in) of the top of the concrete. The backfilled material will be used to create a 3:1 sloped shoulder alongside the concrete pads. The contractor will haul and any excess fill material left over at the end of the project to a pre-approved designated dump area and spread material to a level grade. The CO or COR will approve the final layout.

4.1.6.4. Reinforcement: All reinforcement shall be appropriately placed within the foundation in accordance with the design approved by a Professional Engineer. The Contractor shall submit the design for the reinforcement to the Government for review. All review comments shall be resolved prior to the Contractor providing material submittals, ordering materials, or commencing construction. The reinforcement shall be free of dirt, oil, paint, grease, mill scale and any loose or thick rust that could impair bonding of the steel with the concrete.

4.1.6.5. Formwork: The Contractor shall do all formwork installation. Forms shall be properly aligned, adequately supported, and mortar tight. The form surfaces shall be smooth and free from irregularities, dents, sags or holes.

4.1.6.6. Vapor Barrier: The Contractor shall place a minimum of 5-mil vapor barrier under the slab on grade. Visqueen or comparable plastic sheeting are acceptable vapor barriers.

4.1.6.7. Placement Restrictions: Concrete shall not be placed when the air temperature is below 7°C (45°F) and falling. Concrete may be placed when the air temperature in the shade is 4°C (40°F) and rising. Concrete exceeding 40°C (100°F) shall be rejected.

4.1.6.8. Transit Time: The maximum allowable time between the initial introduction of water into the mix and depositing the concrete in place shall be 45 minutes, unless a water reducing and retarding admixture has been added to the mix, then the maximum allowable elapsed time shall be 90 minutes. If the above time intervals are exceeded, the Contractor shall completely remove the previously placed fresh concrete and re-pour the pad.

4.1.6.9. Protection from Weather: The contractor shall have weather protection available at the site at all times when concrete placement operations are underway for protection of the surface of the concrete. When rain appears imminent, stop all paving operations and have all available personnel cover the surface of the unhardened concrete with the protective covering.

4.1.6.10. Delivery Certification: A delivery ticket shall be furnished with each batch of concrete delivered to the job site. At a minimum, the delivery ticket shall include the quantities of materials incorporated into the batch and the time of initial introduction of water to the mix. The delivery ticket shall be signed and dated by the plant manager or his designee. Upon arrival at the project site, the superintendent or foreman shall record the arrival time, and the time at which the concrete is completely discharged from the truck and sign the delivery ticket. The delivery tickets shall be provided to the Contracting Officer or Project Engineer at the earliest opportunity, not to exceed 24 hours after completion.

4.1.6.11. Placement: Immediately prior to concrete placement, the forms and base material shall be thoroughly dampened. Concrete shall be placed on the aggregate base course to the slab thickness required by the plans (when consolidated and finished). Measurement will be obtained at all points and the surface will at no point be below the grade specified for the finished surface (within a tolerance of 2 cm or 0.79 inches). Deposit the concrete in a manner that will require as little re-handling as possible. Any necessary hand spreading shall be done with shovels or other tools designed for distributing concrete, not rakes. Ensure that workers do not walk in the freshly deposited concrete with earth or other damaging substances on their boots or shoes.

4.1.6.12. Consolidation: Each layer of concrete shall be consolidated by internal vibrating equipment. Internal vibration shall be systematically accomplished by inserting the vibrator through the fresh concrete in the layer below at a uniform spacing over the entire area of placement.

4.1.6.13. Curing: Begin curing immediately after placement and continue for at least 7 days. All concrete shall be cured and protected from premature drying and extremes in temperature. The contractor shall utilize burlap mats or other approved materials to cover and provide moisture for concrete surfaces not in contact with forms. Thoroughly saturate the mats with water before placing them. Use mats of such dimensions that as laid they extend to at least 5 cm (2 inches) beyond the edges of the strip of concrete placed. Place and weigh down the mats to cause them to remain in intimate contact with the surface being cured throughout the curing period. Maintain the mats fully moist and in position for the entire curing period. Curing shall continue for a period of seven days.

4.1.6.14. Removal of Forms: Do not remove forms from freshly placed concrete until it has set for at least 12 hours. Remove forms carefully to avoid damage to the slab. The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any damaged concrete.

4.1.6.15. Finishing Formed Surfaces: The Contractor shall ensure all fines and loose materials are removed, and all surface defects greater than 5 mm (0.2 in) are filled. All honeycomb areas and other defects shall be repaired. All unsound concrete shall be removed and repaired. All concrete edges, joints, and surfaces shall be neat, clean, and aesthetically pleasant (based on a standard evaluated by the COR). Portions of concrete or joints that are not aesthetically pleasant will be removed and redone by the Contractor.

4.1.6.16. Joints: The Contractor shall install construction joints and contraction joints as needed.

4.1.6.17. Cleaning Joints: if the contractor decides to saw the contraction joints, the Contractor shall remove the resulting slurry with a jet of water under pressure. After flushing, blow out the joints with compressed air. Immediately prior to joint sealant installation, clean the joints using compressed air to remove all traces of debris and dust within the joint.

4.1.6.18. Compressive Strength: 4000 psi after 30 days. Whenever a test result is outside the specification limits, the concrete shall be removed and replaced. Concrete shall be sulfate resistant. Water-cement ratio should not exceed 0.5. Government inspectors can take concrete cylinder samples during slab placement and test them for compressive strength compliance. The Government can reject concrete that is unsatisfactory during placement. The arithmetic average of any three consecutive strength tests equals or exceeds ƒ’c. No individual strength test falls below ƒ’c by more than 3.45 MPa (500 psi).

4.1.6.19. The Contractor shall make a minimum of four concrete cylinders for each concrete pour. One-half of the cylinders shall be tested at 7 days and the remaining cylinders at 30 days. All tests shall be reported to the Contracting Officer via material submittal, as listed on the Material Submittal Schedule.

4.1.6.20. The Contractor shall take cylinders for every concrete pour and report all compressive strength results to the Government. At a minimum, 7-day and 30-day compressive strengths must be reported to the Government. Slump tests must also be conducted onsite during a concrete pour. Government inspectors can take concrete cylinder samples during slab placement and test them for compressive strength compliance. Slump tests will also be conducted, slump of 10.16-15.24 cm (4-6 in) is required. The Government can reject concrete that is unsatisfactory during placement.

4.2. Electrical

4.2.1. The electrical system shall be sized to provide 3 phase, 4160V primary power over a distance of ~2500 feet. The Contractor shall be responsible for connecting the newly laid electrical system to the installation’s power plant. All connection work must be coordinated with the CO and BCE a minimum of 14 days in advance.

4.2.1.1. The Contractor-provided power lines shall be run in a 6-channel duct bank, two rows of three stacked, utilizing gray schedule 40 PVC, 5 inches in diameter in the power line sections between the power plant and Manhole 4 (MH #4). The power lines shall be run in a 4-channel duct bank, two rows of two stacked, utilizing gray schedule 40 PVC, 5 inches in diameter in the power line sections between the Manhole #4 (MH #4) and the 200 kVA transformer.

4.2.1.2. When the power line passes beneath a roadway and as marked on the attached site plan, the contractor shall use Type EB Schedule 20 PVC, 5 inches in diameter ductbank installed in concrete encasement. The contractor shall provide at least 3 inches of concrete encasement on all sides of the ductbank.

4.2.1.2.1. The Contractor shall submit a design for the ductbank encased with concrete and not encased in concrete with their quote submission. The concrete shall be rated for 3,000 psi.

4.2.1.2.2. The contractor shall begin encasing lines in concrete within five feet of any road crossing. For example, if a twenty (20) foot road is being crossed by the power line, thirty (30) total feet will be encased for that crossing.

4.2.1.3. All phases are required to be installed in the same single conduit on the bottom row of the ductbank. All unused conduit will be capped off and consistently marked for future use.

4.2.1.4. All power lines, to include PSC, SDC, and manhole hookups, shall be inside of conduit unless explicitly approved otherwise in written communication with CO and BCE.

4.2.1.5. Provide 3 in (75 mm) clearance between conduits utilizing interlocking plastic spacers. For primary distribution circuits, provide spare conduits such that at least 1/3 of the duct bank contains empty conduits with a minimum of at least one spare conduit.

4.2.1.6. Include pull wires (pull string or pull rope) in all spare ducts.

4.2.1.7. The Contractor shall ensure that all applicable locater tape, tracer wire and sand are placed to allow for proper surveying of the lines. This is to include a bed of sand 12 inches thick beneath the duct bank, 12 inches of sand placed on top of the duct bank, with locater tape placed on top of the sand.

4.2.1.7.1. Upon burial of the distribution cable, the COR will confirm that the tracer wire functions properly before Final Acceptance of the project. Should the COR not be able to accurately trace the wire, the Contractor shall re-lay wire as needed.

4.2.1.7.2. The Contractor shall provide cable racks in all new manholes. Route cable installations inside manholes along those walls providing the longest route and the maximum spare cable lengths.

4.2.2. The Contractor shall place seven (7) electrical manholes at the locations indicated by the BCE on the attached site plan. The manhole shall be precast concrete and be in accordance with the following interior specifications: a minimum depth of 6.5 feet, a width of 6 feet, and length of 8 feet. The Contractor shall follow the attached manhole design.

4.2.2.1. The manholes shall have a steel frame and cover, a drainage sump, cable racks, and pulling irons. The manholes shall have 6 duct terminator holes on each wall at a diameter that will ensure a secure fit with the conduits.

4.2.2.2. The Contractor shall place six (6) inches of compacted gravel or base course underneath each manhole before installation. The duct terminator holes shall line up appropriately with the conduits to form a fully connected conduit and manhole system. The Contractor shall perform all necessary site work to ensure that the top of the manhole is no more than three (3) inches above the surrounding finished grade and that the surrounding finished grade slopes water away from the manhole cover. Grout or a similar sealant shall be placed around the duct terminator hole and the conduit in order to seal the duct terminator holes and prevent water and soil from infiltrating into the manhole. The duct terminators not being connected to conduit in the manholes shall be plugged to prevent water and soil intrusion through the duct terminators.

4.2.2.2.1. The power lines shall be routed through each manhole. Each manhole will contain one cable termination per power line running through the manhole.

4.2.2.2.2. The concrete shall be rated to a strength of 3,000 psi.

4.2.2.2.3. The manhole shall fulfill H20 loading requirements in accordance with UFC 3-550-01, section 3-11.5.5.

4.2.2.2.4. The contractor shall tag all underground cables in the SDCs and manholes.

4.2.2.2.5. The contractor shall not place the following items inside the manholes:

· Load junctions.

· Separable splices (bolt-T connections).

· T-splices and Y-splices on systems rated for greater than 15 kV.

· T-splices and Y-splices on all medium voltage systems.

· Power distribution equipment, including transformers and switches.

4.2.3. The Contractor shall place two Primary Switching Centers (PSC) in the power plant as sited by the BCE.

4.2.3.1. The Contractor is responsible for all necessary connections to the power plant and to the SDCs to allow the PSCs to function as designed. The Contractor shall coordinate any power outages with the CO and the BCE.

4.2.3.2. The Contractor shall follow the site plan when trenching inside the power plant. The Contractor shall submit a schedule 14 days prior with the dig permit request to remove the section of fence, trench the lines, and replace the fence. Temporary security fence must be installed at the end of every day during work at the power plant. This work must be coordinated with the CO and approved by the BCE.

4.2.3.3. The Contractor shall use the PSC manufacturer’s recommended spacers to raise each PSC two feet above the concrete pad.

4.2.4. The Contractor shall place 4 SDC transformers on concrete pads poured by the contractor as outlined in section 4.1.6. The SDCs shall be centered on the pad with utility stub ups under the high voltage side of the SDC cabinet.

4.2.5. The Contractor shall place a 60-to-400Hz converter on a concrete pad as outlined in section 4.1.6.

4.2.6. The Contractor shall place a 200 kVA transformer on a pad as outlined in section 4.1.6 at a location as indicated by the BCE.

4.2.6.1. The contractor shall run the newly laid power lines through each SDC, using properly-sized elbow joints to connect the lines to the SDC.

4.2.7. Whenever it is necessary for the newly laid electrical cable to cross a communications line, the electrical cable shall be laid at least three feet below the existing communications line. The slope of the electrical cable shall not exceed 1 foot of drop or rise per 5 horizontal feet. If the communications line being crossed is above ground, then the power line must still be 4 feet below ground.

5. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL OF CONTRACTOR MATERIALS

5.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the receipt, unloading, security and handling of all equipment and materials required for the completion of this work. The Contractor shall identify storage area requirements and coordinate said location with the Government. Contractor shall provide security fencing around any stored material. The Contractor shall separate metal, concrete, rubble, and burnable items. Contractor shall dispose of materials.

5.2. At the end of the project, the entire site must be cleared of all excess equipment and trash brought onto Chabelley Airfield by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for any grading and other site work around the trenched power lines to restore the site to its original form.

6. GOVERNMENT-FUNISHED ITEMS

6.1. There are no government-furnished items in this project.

7. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

7.1. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary supplies, fuels, lubricants, solvents, parts, materials, equipment, products, tools, electricity, any other items, and all services that are required to perform this statement of work.

7.2. Schedule of Work: Upon receipt of Notice to Proceed for this project, the contractor shall immediately commence with scheduling of all design and demolition activities. The contractor shall provide the government with a schedule of work within seven calendar days.

7.3. Weekly Progress Report: The Contractor shall provide the inspector with a demolition report on a weekly basis, summarizing progress against the schedule of work. The weekly progress report shall include (at a minimum): completed activities, upcoming activities, equipment order status, vehicle and manpower totals, summary of issues, completion percentage (progress) of contracted work. Templates are available upon request.

7.4. Project Manager: The Contractor shall provide an English speaking Project Manager. The Contractor shall provide a site foreman who speaks English and shall be available on site at all times while work is underway.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP)

8.1. Design and Construction Period of Performance will be determined post-solicitation.

9. SCHEDULING AND PHASING OF WORK

9.1. The Contractor shall develop a schedule based on the PoP and other data below. The PoP shall include a design phase and a construction phase.

9.2. Design: The Contactor shall start the design phase upon receipt of the Design Notice to Proceed (DNTP) from the CO. The design period shall include two (2), thirty (30) calendar day design periods for the Contractor to proceed from 30% to 60% design, and from 60% to 90% design. The Government shall have a fourteen (14) calendar day review period after the submittal of 60% and 90% design periods. The Contractor shall have fourteen (14) days to finalize 100% drawings after receiving approval from the 90% Government design review.

9.2.1. Prior to beginning onsite construction, the Contractor shall submit material catalog data, material samples, design drawings and related calculations to the CO for approval. The Contractor shall be responsible for implementation, coordination, and execution of all regulatory reviews, ensure technical adequacy of the final design, and provide quality control of all phases of the contract. Upon review by the Government, the submittals along with any comments will be returned to the Contractor. The Contractor shall modify the submittals per the Government’s comments and resubmit within three calendar days for final approval. Upon final approval, the Contractor shall commence with the procurement and demolition activity accordingly.

9.3. Pre-Construction: A Pre-Construction (Pre-Con) meeting is required prior to work start. Topics to be covered include Force Protection escorts, project schedule, approved haul routes, approved lay down areas, period of performance and any contractor issues or concerns. Attendance is required by the Contractor to begin work. Pre-Con members include the Contracting Officer, BCE Project Engineer, Construction Manager, and may also include the Physical Security representative, Force Protection representative, Fire Inspector representative, User, Wing Safety and Airfield Management. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to waive the Pre-Con meeting requirement.

9.4. Construction: The Contractor shall start the 180 calendar day construction PoP upon receipt of the Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP) from the CO. The Contractor shall be responsible for managing construction within the performance period for this project.

9.5. Post-Construction: Post-Construction activities include the pre-final and final inspections as described in this statement of work. This shall occur at least three days before the end of the performance period.

10. INSPECTIONS AND QUALITY CONTROL

10.1. The Contractor shall comply with the general terms of the overall contract with respect to demolition quality control, inspections of the work by the Government, and acceptance inspections. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan to the Government for review and approval.

10.2. The Contractor shall deliver all copies of all submittals to the CO IAW the AF Form 66 Schedule of Material Submittals.

10.3. The Contractor shall submit a 30% design with their bid package. The submittal and all subsequent plans shall be IAW EDRC\ITL TR-19-7 and shall include but are not limited to: site survey, site plan, demolition plan, grading plan, and construction plan. All design submittals shall include a Design Analysis. The Contractor shall provide two (2) sets of design files, one (1) compatible with AutoCAD 2020 and one (1) in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. All materials and documents supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government.

10.4. Design reviews will be conducted by the Government and shall have a fourteen (14) day review period. The review will evaluate the compliance of the design criteria given in this SOW to include all standards, codes, regulations, and publications incorporated by reference.

10.5. All review comments will be sent via email to the Contractor. The Contractor shall respond to Government comment within three (3) days of when the comments are sent from the Government.

10.6. The Contractor shall provide a detailed Project Schedule within seven (7) calendar days from the DNTP. The Project Schedule shall include all major work tasks with supporting durations.

10.7. The Contractor shall submit progress reports on an AF Form 3065 Contract Progress Report provided to the Government every seven (7) days. Progress payments will be made based solely by an approved Government progress report. Progress Reports will be developed by the Contractor and Government separately for review. The CO will evaluate discrepancies between Contractor and Government reports before any and all progress payments.

10.8. The Contractor shall coordinate with the CO to complete and process a Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (AF IMT 103); commonly referred to as a “Dig Permit”. The AF IMT 103 shall be submitted within fourteen (14) calendar days from the DNTP. All Utility markings or markers shall be maintained by the Contractor throughout the duration of the project. The approved AF IMT 103 shall be maintained on-site by the Contractor for the duration of the construction. If a utility is severed or damaged due to neglect or if attributed to the fault of the Contractor, the Contractor shall repair and return the utility back to the same condition it was prior to the damage, within four (4) hours, at no additional cost to the Government.

10.9. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an adequate Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure materials and services are provided IAW the SOW to include all but not limited to referenced codes, standards, and publications. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective materials and workmanship through a QCP. The QCP shall be used to ensure the work complies with the awarded Contract. The Contractor shall submit the QCP within seven (7) calendar days after the 90% design phase approval.

10.10. The Contractor shall submit all certified testing documentation via Materials Submittal Form (AF 3000) to the CO for approval by the Government.

10.11. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient measurements and record data throughout the construction period in order to provide two (2) sets of As-Built Drawings, one (1) compatible with AutoCAD 2020, and one (1) in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government.

10.12. The Contractor shall provide the CO, in writing, their version of each conference or meeting in which the project was discussed. These meeting minutes shall be provided to the Contracting Officer a maximum of five (5) business days after the date of the conference or meeting. This written record will not be considered under the clause “Changes,” Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FAR) 52.243-4. Any such notification will be submitted separately.

10.13. In the event corrections to designs are required during construction, the Contractor shall provide a written description of the required changes along with design drawings, if necessary, to the Contracting Officer for Government review and concurrence prior to construction.

11. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

11.1. Safety Plan: Prior to executing any work on the project, the Contractor shall submit for review a site-specific safety plan. This plan shall be as described in the most recent edition of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1 (http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/soh/em385/current/current38511.htm) and should reference the applicable sections of 29 US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926. Upon approval of this plan the Contractor is to ensure compliance with the approved plan. The Contractor retains all responsibility for job site safety before, during, and after completion of the work.

11.2. Work Stoppage: The CO, COR, Government Construction Inspector and/or Force Protection (FP) Escort may stop work at any time due to a potential safety hazard. The Contractor shall immediately inform the CO of any work stoppages. The CO is the only person allowed to restart work.

11.3. Fire Prevention: The Contractor shall comply with special fire prevention requirements on base, specifically the requirements regarding no smoking inside any building or within 50 feet of any flammable or combustible materials. (This includes most of the wooden and fabric buildings on the base). Any smoking materials shall be disposed of in an approved receptacle. 776 EABS Fire Department personnel shall perform random fire safety inspections. The Contractor shall avoid any citations by exercising complete and strict compliance with all fire prevention rules. The Contractor may be held liable for any damages caused by their personnel whether or not they were bound to be compliant with these rules.

11.4. Hazardous Materials: The Contractor shall certify that products do not contain mercury, lead, hexavalent chromium, toluene, chlorinated solvents, hydrolysable chlorine derivatives, ethylene based glycol ethers and their acetates, nor any carcinogen. When tested, the lead content shall not exceed 0.06% by weight of the dry film and the test for chromium content shall be negative.

12. MILITARY INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

12.1. Security Requirements: The Contractor employees will be issued the proper access badges by the installation security forces. These items will be issued and controlled by the Government. The Contractor’s Project Manager shall manage all passes issued to their employees. The Contractor shall obtain, understand, and comply with “Escort Briefing to Contractors”, 332 AEWI 31-102, from Security Forces. On site, the Contractor shall comply with base security requirements. In the situation where demolition occurs in a restricted area, the Government will provide escorts for all contractor employees working on site.

12.1.1. Upon contract award, the Contractor shall have 30 days to supply the CO a finalized list of all personnel and vehicles, including Subcontractors, requiring access to CADJ for the duration of the project. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining Base Access for all Contractor and Subcontractor personnel for the project’s full duration. Contractor and subcontractor personnel will be removed from the Base Entry Authorization List (EAL) upon Government’s acceptance of the project. Contractor shall coordinate through the CO for extensions of base access when required to complete the project.

12.2. Alarm Conditions: In the event the 776 EABS/CC directs the installation to assume emergency conditions, the Contractor shall comply with all instructions of Government personnel (Force Protection) to protect the health and safety of employees/residents and minimize or eliminate potential damage and/or injuries.

12.3. Material Delivery: The Contractor shall provide 4 days’ notice prior to bringing any material deliveries on base. The Contractor may be required to offload materials at a site selected by the CO for search purposes. Once the material has been cleared, the Contractor shall reload the material and proceed to the job site. Stockpiling of material shall be allowed at a Government-approved site. The Government reserves the right to refuse access of vehicles not having prior coordination.

12.4. Road Closures & Utility Outages: Any required road closures or utility outages shall be scheduled and coordinated with the Government a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled outage/closure.

12.5. Hours of Operation: The hours of operation for performing these services shall be from 0800 - 1600 hours Monday - Saturday until the project is complete. In the event the Installation Commander directs a temporary shutdown of the jobsite, the contractor shall immediately remove all employees until directed to return. Any government-caused delays as a result of a temporary shutdown that may require an adjustment to the contract will be coordinated through the contracting officer.

13. PROJECT ACCEPTANCE

13.1. Beneficial Occupancy: A portion of the project may be accepted on behalf of the Government. At this point this portion is considered complete and accepted by the Government.

13.2. Pre-Final Inspection: The Contractor shall request from the CO a Pre-final inspection for the project. This typically takes place 7-10 calendar days prior to project completion or end of performance period. The inspection allows an opportunity for the Contractor to correct small discrepancies. The Pre-Final Inspection may be accepted as final if no exceptions are noted.

13.3. Final Inspection and Acceptance: The Contractor shall request from the CO a Final inspection for the project. This typically takes place at 3 days before project completion or 3 days before the end of the performance period.

13.3.1. Attendance at the Final Inspection is mandatory of the Contractor. Attendees shall have written authority by the company to speak on the behalf of the company and able to obligate the company.

13.3.2. The Final inspection will be attended by the CO, COR, Ground Safety, Project Engineer, Air Field Management, Construction Inspector and Contractor. At this time, a comparison of the Statement of Work (SOW) to completed project shall take place.

13.3.3. Any discrepancies shall be added to a Punch List for the Contractor to complete.

13.3.4. Upon completion of the Final Inspection the Government shall take over ownership of the project.

14. WARRANTY OF WORK

14.1. Warranty: The Contractor shall be responsible for workmanship and quality of materials 365 calendar days after completion of final acceptance.

14.2. Damage: The Contractor is not responsible for damage done to the project by the Government, Hostile Action or Act of God after final acceptance.

14.3. Warranty Call: The Contractor shall be notified by 776 EABS/CE personnel in the event a warranty item needs to be addressed. The Contractor must present a course of action to resolve the situation to 776 EABS/CE personnel in writing. The Contractor shall respond to emergency calls within 24 hours and routine calls within 72 hours.

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