DRAFT 01_B8523 Lab C-D Statement of Work.pdf

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Request for Proposal

Date of Document: 11 Nov 24

RPR RENOVATE AFRL LABORATORIES B8523

PROJECT # 19-SP005

WORK ORDER # 1081319

PROJECT MANAGER: Philipp Schull

412 CE / CENMP

AIR FORCE TEST CENTER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA 93523-8540

PHONE (661) 277-3567

PART 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SCOPE

1.00 The work covered by, but not limited to this statement of work, consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, engineering, equipment, materials, testing, disposal, abatement, etc. necessary to perform work and operations outlined in this construction project scope of work within PART 2 - PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. The Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA requests a proposal for work to be accomplished for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for RPR Renovate AFRL Laboratories B8523.

Contractor shall provide adequate safety precautions in construction area to prevent hazardous conditions, remove construction debris in a timely manner and always keep work area clean. Items damaged by contractor employees and/or any sub-contractors while working on this project shall be repaired or replaced with similar like in kind.

Contractor shall provide all resources (except as may be expressly stated in this contract as Government furnished utilities) necessary to deliver and perform the work in accordance with the minimum requirements identified below.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED UTILITIES

1.01 Water and electricity will be furnished to the Contractor from existing Base systems/outlets at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, material, and labor necessary to obtain the utilities from the existing systems/outlets.

WORK HOURS

1.02 The hours of work for this project shall be from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding

Federal holidays. No work shall commence without prior coordination with Edwards AFB Civil Engineering. Site work outside of these stated hours shall be submitted to in advance and contingent upon approval by the CE Project Manager, Shawn Scholey 412 CEG/CENMP, (661) 277-3567.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.03 All Contractor employees will be subject to a criminal history background check IAW DoDM 5200.08V3_AFMAN 31-101V3, Installation Perimeter Access Control, and 412th Test Wing Integrated Defense Plan (IDP) 31, Volume I (the AFMAN and IDP are both limited access documents but more details on the requirements/process in terms of background checks can be provided by the Contracting Office upon request). Vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license must be presented for vehicles. Installation Commanders may deny access and credentials based on information obtained during identity vetting that indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline, and morale of the installation.

Base Access. For Contractor personnel requiring frequent base access to perform work at Edwards AFB will be granted access via an Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Form 496, Application for AFMC Identification Card. Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Clause 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, the Prime Contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the CO with the following information (prior to submitting a request for Base access via an AFMC Form 496): 1) contract number, 2) location of work, 3) contract start and stop date (must be on or before contract’s expiration date), and 4) names of employees/ subcontractor employees needing access to the base, to include each employee’s company name.

It is recommended that the Prime Contractor provide a copy of the request letter to each employee for verification purposes when the employee comes to the Contracting Office at Building 2800 to get their AFMC Form 496 signed. Employees for which no request letter can be found or provided will result in the employee being asked to return on another date/time so verification can be made.

Base passes will be limited to the length of the contract not to exceed 3 years from the date the AFMC Form 496 is submitted to the Contracting Office for signature.

The AFMC Form 496 will be reviewed/approved by the CO, then taken by the Contractor employee to the Edwards AFB Pass & Registration Office in Building 3000 for the security portion and issuance of the Base pass.

The contractor shall comply with all base security regulations. Additionally, the contractor shall comply with actions dictated by force protection condition (FPCON) changes/measures and/or health protection condition (HPCON) changes/measures. For real-world situations/exercises, changes to force/health protection conditions could impact contractor performance of work and can include denial of access to the installation to perform work

Only employees who will be working on the contract consistently/frequently should be submitted for a long term Base pass.

The Contractor shall comply with all security requirements imposed by the Installation. Specific security considerations will be handled on an individual Task Order/contract basis as required.

The contractor shall report suspicious activity (refer to Edwards AFB Contractor Antiterrorism Awareness pamphlet) to Security Forces at 661-277-3340 in a timely manner.

The Contractor and its employees shall comply with all base traffic regulations.

No States are subject to Real ID Act enforcement at this time. The Department of Defense will accept standard State-issued driver's licenses and identification cards from all U.S. States and territories as proof of identity. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) website to get the latest information, https://www.dhs.gov/current-status-states-territories.

Contractor personnel who require routine physical access to the installation shall comply with Level I - Antiterrorism Awareness training requirements. Routine physical access applies to contractor personnel whose contract, performance work statement/statement of work has a 45 day or more period of performance. AT Level I training provides contractor employees with the requisite knowledge necessary to remain vigilant for possible terrorist threats. AT Level I training can be taken at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf for non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders.

CAC holders may complete AT Level I training (Force Protection course) via my Learning at https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/. AT Level I training will be completed by all contractor personnel within 30 days of requiring access and annually thereafter. Tracking for each contractor or subcontractor employee is the responsibility of the COR or unit Antiterrorism Representative.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property, equipment and materials provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for: 1) any employee who no longer requires access to the work site; 2) upon request by a CO; and 3) upon completion or termination of the contract. The Prime Contractor shall ensure that all Base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of payment.

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on Edwards AFB.

BASE ACCESS

1.04 Proof of current vehicle registration, driver’s license and vehicle insurance must be made available prior to issuance of the base access permits. The Contractor shall obtain base access for his personnel, subcontractors, vehicles, and equipment by submitting the following information to the Project Manager with at least two (2) weeks advance notice and at least 5 working days prior to requiring access to the job site at AFRL:

Name of Individual Date of Birth U.S. Citizenship Status Legal Alien Registration Number if Naturalized U.S. Citizen Status Social Security Number Drivers’ License Number Vehicle License Number

HAZARDOUS NOISE

1.05 N/A

DISPOSAL OF WASTE/EXCESS MATERIAL

1.06 Any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement shall be removed and disposed of at a proper disposal site off Edwards Air Force Base by the Contractor in strict accordance with applicable Federal, State, County, and local laws. Disposal, discharge, deposit, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any material, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, paint, chemicals, etc. in areas other than proper disposal sites off Edwards Air Force Base shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. If any waste material is dumped in unauthorized areas, the contractor shall remove the material and restore the area to the condition of the adjacent undisturbed area. Contaminated ground shall be excavated, disposed of as directed by the Contracting Officer and replaced with suitable fill material, compacted, and finished to match adjoining surfaces. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and Air Force regulations pertaining to disposal of construction debris.

1.06A Submittal Requirements: Contractor shall furnish the following information to the Contracting Officer:

Name and address of the proposed landfill to be used for disposal of project related waste.

Landfill class.

Proposed materials to be disposed of at this location.

This information is to be submitted for all materials to be disposed of by the contractor, including hazardous waste as well as demolition debris, and will be submitted and approved before construction work begins. Copies of manifests and inventories of hazardous wastes that were disposed of during the contract must be provided to 412 CEG/CEV at the conclusion of the contract. The closeout submittal must contain all information required by the initial submittal.

1.06 B Disposal of Hazardous Materials: The contractor shall comply with all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the protection of the environment and emission of hazardous pollutants in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall also provide a copy to the Contracting Officer and the Base Environmental Protection Monitor of all correspondence with local, State, or Federal pollution control authorities. Any hazardous waste generated by the Contractor shall be the Contractor's responsibility to dispose of in accordance with the above-mentioned laws. This will include hauling all paint determined as hazardous waste to the nearest Hazardous Waste Dump. The contractor shall coordinate all movement of hazardous waste with 412 CEG/CEV Hazardous Manager (661) 277-1909 prior to movement.

SPILLAGE

1.07 Special measures shall be taken to prevent paints, chemicals, fuels, oils, grease, etc., from being spilled and particularly from entering surface or groundwater. In the event of paint, fuel, oils, or chemical spill the Contractor shall immediately take containment measures to prevent the spill from migrating and/or entering the base drainage system. Hazardous spill residue shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws pertaining to the protection of the environmental and emission of hazardous pollutants in the performance of this contract. Non-hazardous spillage shall be disposed of off base in accordance with Paragraph 1.06 of this document. All spills shall be reported as soon as possible to Environmental Compliance Branch at (661) 277-1401 and Base Safety at (661) 277-4640.

REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

1.08 The contractor shall comply with latest editions of Edwards Air Force Base safety standards and applicable OSHA standards. Resolution of citations for violations of Occupational Safety, Health Act Safety, and Health Standards is the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.08A Health and Accident Safety Plan (HASP): Contractor shall furnish their HASP for Government review and information prior to start of construction.

1.08 B Quality Control Plan: Contractor shall furnish their Quality Control Plan for Government review and information.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.09 For this specification, environmental pollution is defined as a presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents, which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to staff; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, and land, and involves noise, solid-waste management, as well as pollutants.

1.09A Applicable Regulations: To prevent and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the construction activities of the Contractor and any Subcontractor employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, they shall comply with the applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental, pollution control, and abatement in effect on the date of the solicitation.

1.09 B Protection of Land Resources: It is intended the land resources within the project boundaries of work performed under this contract be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project.

Insofar as possible, the Contractor shall confine activities to areas defined by plans and specifications.

1.09C Training: The Contractor shall implement an employee’s environmental awareness program which will be provided to construction and operation employees with information to encourage awareness and preservation of the desert ecosystem and the resources found in the Western Mojave Desert. This information shall be distributed to and discussed with all employees during employee orientation sessions.

This information shall also be provided to all visitors and subcontractors that will be on site. The Contractor shall have all persons participating in the environmental awareness program to sign an affidavit declaring that the individual understands and shall adhere to the guidelines set forth in the program material.

1.09D Protection of Water Resources: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes, or reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, painting materials, acids, or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions will not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project area.

1.09E Protection of Fish and Wildlife: The contractor shall always perform all work, taking all such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish or wildlife. Fouling or polluting of water will not be tolerated. Wash waters and waste shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or effectively treated prior to their release into any body of water.

1.09F Protection of Air Quality: Contractor shall comply with all air pollution restrictions applicable to this project. Waste materials shall not be burned on Government premises. If the contractor elects to dispose of waste materials, (other than hazardous waste) off Government premises, by burning, he shall make his own arrangements for such burning area and shall be responsible for all permits and conformance to all local, state, and federal regulations.

Protection of Desert Tortoise: Contractor personnel shall not touch, harm, harass, or kill desert tortoise.

Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of all desert tortoise sightings. The Contractor will be responsible for removing desert tortoises out of immediate danger. Should construction activities threaten the survival of any desert tortoises, those activities shall immediately cease until the Contracting Officer safely removes the tortoise(s). The Contracting Officer shall perform clearance surveys in all areas of planned disturbance. The Contractor will be available to accompany construction crews during period of tortoise activity to provide protection of these animals and their burrows.

AF Form 813: Contractor shall comply with the most current AF Form 813, Requirements Checklist attached to Appendix A of this document. During construction, the contractor shall have a quality control and oversight procedure to ensure the requirements of the environmental checklist are met and documented.

WELDING PERMITS

1.10 Contractor shall obtain welding permits from the Edwards Fire Department (661) 277-3124, Building 2860, before welding equipment or a cutting torch is used. Request permits 24 hours in advance of need date.

USE OF RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES

1.11 Use of equipment containing radioactive isotopes or any nuclear source, such as density testers, moisture detectors, etc.; must be approved by the USAF Radioisotope Committee through the installation Radiological Protection Officer (RPO). If such equipment is to be used in the work, the contractor must notify the RPO, through the Contracting Officer’s designated representative, no less than 14 days before the anticipated use of such equipment, in order that the required approval is obtained. Additionally, during the period of use of such equipment, the RPO is authorized to make periodic checks to insure that proper radiological health precautions are being followed. If the RPO determines that these precautions are not being followed, he will immediately notify the Contracting Officer to initiate corrective action.

NO SMOKING POLICY

1.12 There is an Air Force Policy of NO SMOKING in any Government vehicle or buildings in accordance with AFI 40-102 (4 March 2015). Smoking is permitted only in designated areas.

TRASH AND LITTER CONTROL

1.13 The Contractor shall develop a strict trash and litter control program. The litter control program shall consist of supplying an adequate number of covered trash and litter receptacles in all appropriate locations.

The contractor shall take precautions to prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) while working on or around the flight line. All equipment entering designated areas must be inventoried before and prior to leaving the designated areas.

POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP

1.14 Contractor shall remove and clean up all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, or any vestiges of construction resulting from this contract, upon completion of work as directed by the 412 CEG/CENMP Project Manager.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

1.15 The following items are prohibited from the work site: Cameras, computers, weapons, video and audio cassette players, recorders and tapes, binoculars, film, and computer media.

SAFETY

1.16 The contractor shall ensure that job site cleanliness will always be maintained, and barricades/safety cones will be utilized to isolate the job site from normal personnel traffic. Contractor shall follow most current version of the Government safety manual.

DIGGING PERMIT

1.17 No excavation of any kind shall be performed prior to contractor obtaining a completed AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request. Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all signatures on the AF Form 103 and submitting a completed copy of the form to the 412 CEG/CENMP Project Manager.

PART 2 – PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

The following minimum requirements have been identified and are the basis for a construction project, with minimum design requirements. The Contractor shall perform a site visit to field verify dimensions and site conditions for all areas being renovated prior to the start of work. The Contractor shall reference all 100% Final

Drawings, 100% Project Manuals, and 100% Project Specifications for all construction and reparations intended for the identified areas mentioned herein.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

I. BASE BID – IONIC LIQUIDS, ADD ALTERNATE D(MICRO REACTOR) LABORATORIES

(FSPM 16-1841)

The project scope of work shall provide additional laboratories into an existing open area within B8523. These laboratories will be located to the south of, and run parallel to, the existing Analytical Laboratory (Lab A). The Ionic Liquids Laboratory (Lab C) and add alternate D (the Micro Reactor Laboratory,Lab D) shall be constructed in tandem and will be paramount to the success of modern and future scientific endeavors.

Labs will have a 1-hour fire rated lid, and support system for the suspended ceiling, MEP, and sprinkler system.

Labs will be constructed to accommodate the Ionic Liquids General Purpose Laboratories, Ionic Liquids Flex Laboratory, Ionic Liquids Computer Desk Area, X-Ray Equipment Room, X-Ray Chiller Room, LN2 Dewar Staging Room, and Laboratory Storage.

Labs will be protected throughout using a hydraulically designed fully automatic wet-pipe sprinkler system and will both be provided with a Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System in accordance with UFC 3-600-0.

Labs C/D will be provided with new plumbing and cooling, heating, and ventilation systems to meet current codes and changing load requirements.

Labs will be provided with new LED lighting and power as required for laboratory and mechanical equipment and new electrical panelboards to meet current codes.

Labs will be provided with a new telecommunications system in accordance with UFC 3-580-01.

Code compliance will also include analysis of the ADA and Life Safety of the building, reparation of the existing elevators, installation of a water pressure reducing valve, and the installation of a booster pump.

2.1 A Demolition/Modifications:

Existing USAF Real Property equipment shall be removed, as needed, by the AFRL after coordination with the AFRL Facility Manager.

Existing electrical and mechanical equipment shall be removed, as needed, should they interfere with the construction of Labs.

Existing containment curbs and low walls shall be removed, as needed, to allow for entry and exit into corridors and chemical washdown stations should they interfere with the construction of Labs.

Existing slab-on-grade shall be removed, as needed, for underground piping.

Portions of the existing raised concrete “housekeeping” pads shall be removed, as needed.

Existing utility trench possesses a concrete lid which shall be ground flush with the concrete floor.

Existing air supply ductwork shall be removed over new equipment platform. Cap supply branch ducts at main or as shown on 100% Final Drawings.

Existing piping and ductwork in the way of new space build out shall be removed. Cap branch piping and branch ductwork at main. Patch and paint penetrations through wall to either match existing or new wall depending on location.

Existing 36-inch underground duct stubbed through floor shall be removed and capped flush with floor.

Existing vent ductwork, associated controls and ductwork through east wall shall be removed. Patch and paint penetration through wall with materials to match new wall.

Existing piping located over new equipment platform in the way of new equipment shall be removed. Cap supply branch ducts at main or as shown on drawings.

Existing piping in the way of new space build out shall be removed. Cap branch piping and branch ductwork at main. Patch and paint penetrations through wall to either match existing or new wall depending on location.

Sanitary floor drains shall be capped. Patch floor with materials to match existing. Existing underground sanitary piping shall remain abandoned in place.

High bay light fixtures are to be removed in areas which conflict with new work and are to be reused in the future equipment platform and corridor. Abandoned conduit from previously demolished equipment shall remain.

Electrical panels and transformers noted on the demolition plan that conflict with new work shall be removed.

Existing north elevator (EL-2) shall be fully modernized and repaired including replacing the hydraulic cylinder, piston, and cylinder head.

Existing south elevator (EL-1) has been demoed and what is remaining is the cab frame. EL-1 shall be fully modernized and repaired by replacement.

2.1 B New Work - Architectural:

Labs will be utilizing the existing corridor along the southern perimeter of Lab A, and new corridors along the eastern and southern perimeter of Labs will need to be constructed. Each corridor will need to provide one of two exit access routes and shall have 1-hour fire rated walls and lid enclosures per code.

All individual lab rooms and circulation corridors are to be considered together as a Lab Unit and are required to have a 1-hour fire rated wall surrounding its perimeter. Two Lab Units exist, the first encompassing rooms: 301, 303, 305, 307, and 308, with the other encompassing rooms: 302, 304, 306, 309, and 310. Between the two Units, a 1- hour fire rated wall is required.

A new equipment platform shall be constructed above the east portion of the labs and will be provided with a 1-hour fire rated wall.

Walls within the lab perimeter and separate from the HVAC system are not required to have a 1-hour fire rated wall.

Lab rooms 305 and 306 are to be designated as the primary explosive testing rooms. As such, the perimeter walls of are to be double studded.

Refer Fire Protection and Code Analysis for establishment of the Lab Units Control Areas and MAQ’s applicable to the Lab Unit.

Gypsum board, thermal insulated, and metal studded perimeter and partition walls shall be used to provide energy efficiency, and a stabilized work environment. The partition wall shall also include sound batt insulation.

Structural components shall be added as required to support the new mechanical platform.

Viewing windows shall be placed between all labs and desk areas for required viewing and safety measures.

Wall labs shall be coated with epoxy semi-gloss paint.

Uninsulated metal panels shall be repaired with matching materials when walls are damaged during new work.

Existing metal panels shall receive new interior furred walls with metal studs, gypsum boards, moisture barriers, and thermal insulation to account for environmental stability needed for laboratory work.

The laboratories shall remain unoccupied until the fire protection systems have been updated for the entire building.

Floor finishes shall be appropriate for a research laboratory.

Floor finishes shall primarily be a troweled epoxy system and must be able to resist harsh chemical spills.

Flooring shall meet static control capability requirements, with the exception of lab rooms 305 and 306, which shall be static dissipative with non-spark qualities.

Circulation spaces shall have a luxury vinyl floor tile.

All flooring shall be resistant to all chemicals used in these laboratories.

Ceilings in the laboratories shall be furnished with suspended acoustic tiles.

Communicating corridors and service spaces shall have a 1-hour fire rated horizontal assembly above the acoustic ceiling tiles to create a fire-rated safe passage.

All door and viewing window frames shall be hollow metal.

All doors into individual lab rooms shall have unequal leaf combinations to provide enlarged openings to allow for material and equipment into the spaces and shall have at least one glass panel for viewing. Doors connecting to access and exit corridors shall have narrow glass lites.

Viewing windows between labs are provided for observation and safety considerations and shall be placed as fume hood and structural bracing components allow.

Personal Protective Gear shall be stowed in appropriate cubbies, or on hooks, in locations near laboratory entrance points.

Remaining exterior doors not included in the plans shall be replaced on the eastern facing side of building to match previously replaced doors.

Repair and/or replace, as necessary, exterior wall on the eastern facing side of building. Paint to match the Analytical Laboratory, Lab A.

2.1 C New Work – Mechanical:

New air distribution system shall consist of a variable air volume (VAV), makeup air unit (MAU-1C), with economizer sections, and boilers (B-1C and B-2C).

The ventilation for all areas shall be provided by the MAU located on the equipment platform in Labs and an air-cooled chiller (CH-1C) shall be located outside on grade in a new mechanical yard. The MAU shall consist of chilled water cooling and hot water heating, MERV 8 and MERV 13 filters, double-walled construction, blow through type, and VFD motor. Supply fan on VAV shall be controlled by a VFD.

Conditioned 100% outside air shall be ducted from the MAU to the supply air valves (SAV) in the labs, VAV boxes in the corridors, entry, and storage, all with hot water reheat coils. MAU shall be provided with a circulating pump to prevent freezing should outdoor temperatures fall below 40℉. Ductwork shall be provided from the MAU to louvers with automatic air dampers in the exterior wall for intake air.

Humidification shall be provided by separate propane gas-fired packaged humidifiers (H-1C and H-2C) located on the equipment platform. Tubing shall be provided from the humidifiers and installed in the main supply outside air ducts to the spaces.

Lab areas shall be sectioned into multiple zones with each lab suite as its own zone, served by a supply air valve (SAV) and exhaust air valve (EAV). Each SAV shall have hot water reheat control and shall be controlled by a local thermostat, mounted 48-inches above the finished floor and tied into the building DDC temperature control system. The SAV unit discharge air sensor shall be tied into the DDC system for monitoring. Each SAV shall have the ability to measure damper position, airflow, and discharge air temperature. Labs shall be designed for a minimum of 8 ACH.

Corridors, entry, and storage shall have their own zone served by a VAV. Each VAV shall be pressure independent with hot water reheat control and controlled by a local thermostat mounted 48-inches above the finished floor and tied into the building DDC temperature control system. The terminal unit discharge air sensor shall be tied into the DDC for monitoring. Each VAV shall have the ability to measure damper position, airflow, and discharge air temperature.

Lab spaces shall maintain a negative air pressure relative to surrounding spaces. Room air pressure controllers and monitors shall be provided to measure and maintain negative air pressure of -0.01 to -0.05

in. wg. In the lab relative to the surrounding spaces. Pressure monitors and controllers shall be set to alarm should the doors remain open for a set time. Alarm shall be a visible alarm shown on monitors. Exhaust air shall be provided from spaces by a combination of fume hoods, glove boxes, elephant trunks, and general exhaust of air grilles. Lab C room 304 shall be provided with elephant trunks at the central lab bench.

All air shall be exhausted from lab spaces through multiple sets of variable volume roof-mounted upblast exhaust fans sized for 100% redundancy. Exhaust fans must be laboratory exhaust type with high velocity plume throw of minimum 10-feet above roof, be AMCA “A” rated, and have all aluminum construction.

Exhaust air from each lab space shall be ducted to exhaust air valves (GEX, MEX, HEX).

Ionic Liquids General Purpose Lab room 305 shall be served by one constant volume perchlorate acid fume hood. Washdown rings and spray nozzles inside ductwork shall be provided via a washdown button with solenoid valves at DCW piping.

Fume hoods shall be provided with controllers and airflow monitors with alarms and statuses tied into existing DDC building automation system for monitoring. Air flow monitoring shall be provided with VFDs, ductwork shall comply with necessary chemical classifications.

Air distribution systems shall consist of supply and exhaust ductwork routed above ceiling spaces. High-volume, low-velocity air diffusers shall be provided in front of fume hoods. Air devices shall be constructed using steel or aluminum with factory applied enamel finish.

Two electric unit heaters controlled by a local thermostat shall be provided for the equipment platform and a DDC temperature sensor shall be added into the equipment platform to monitor the space. When space temperature exceeds a certain temperature, an alarm will be sent to BAS.

Forced summer ventilation shall be provided for the equipment platform using one blast exhaust fan located on the roof and ducted down to a 12-inches above finished floor to provide ventilation exhaust. A wall louver connected to an automatic air damper shall provide outside air to the space. Louvers shall be constructed of extruded aluminum with drainable blades and bird screens and shall be AMCA certified.

Supply air ductwork shall be externally installed with mineral fiber insulation with a vapor barrier jacket.

Exhaust ductwork in mechanical rooms where moisture is present shall be insulated.

Insulation in mechanical rooms without a ceiling shall be insulated with a fiberglass mineral fiber board with white ASJ jacket.

Lab exhaust ductwork shall be internally coated with corrosive resistant epoxy excluding the exhaust ductwork for the perchlorate acid fume hoods.

Galvanized sheet metal shall be used for system ductwork except where a flexible duct to diffuser or grille is used.

HVAC system shall be designed with acoustics in mind and noise criteria meeting ASHRAE standards or less shall be achieved.

Fire and smoke separations shall be maintained per all applicable NFPA codes.

Mechanical systems and equipment shall be designed with the ability to lock out, tag out.

Heating water plant shall consist of two packaged propane gas fired boilers located on the equipment platform sized for 65% of the load. Boilers shall provide hot water to the MAU and supply air valves.

Boilers shall be provided with packaged boiler controls and shall generate 160℉ supply water and 130℉ return water.

The heating water distribution system will consist of pumps, hydronic air controls system, chemical treatment system, and hot water distribution piping. Provide expansion tank and air control shot-type feeder for manual chemical feed for the hot water piping. Emergency shutdown switch shall be provided in accordance with the IBC and IMC.

Two variable-speed, base mounted, suction hot water pumps shall be provided which shall be sized for 100% system flow. One pump will be 100% standby, and both shall operate in a primary/backup arrangement.

Hydronic air control system shall include an ASME rated tangential air separator, diaphragm expansion tank, and buffer tank. Chemical treatment system shall include a shot feeder to maintain the hot water system’s water quality. Hot water distribution piping shall be routed above the ceilings and isolation valve shall be at each piece of equipment to allow for ease of maintenance. Air vents shall be provided at high points and drain valves shall be provided at low points. Two-way control valves shall be provided at each heating coil with a three-way valve used at a reheat coil at the end of the system.

Contractor shall provide a 3/4-inch reduced pressure backup preventer for makeup water to heating water system.

System piping shall be schedule 40 black steel with welded, threaded, or grooved joints and fittings or Type L copper with soldered joints and fittings. Pipes shall be insulated with a mineral fiber insulation.

Thermal expansion compensation shall be provided by piping offset or expansion loops.

Cooling shall be provided by a new high efficiency packaged air cooled chiller (CH-1C) located outside in the mechanical yard and have a storage tank sized for 3 gal/ton located underneath the chiller. The chiller shall provide chilled water to the MAU.

Chilled Water (CHW) pumps and air control system shall be located on the equipment platform in labs.

CHW shall be routed to the cooling coil. Two base-mounted, end-suction, variable speed pumps, each sized for 100% total flow. One pump shall be 100% standby. The pumps shall operate in a primary/backup arrangement. Freeze protection package (30% propylene glycol) shall be provided for outdoor chiller, exterior piping, and chilled water coils. Pre-mixed glycol feed tank and pump shall be provided.

CHW air control system shall include an ASME rate tangential air separator and buffer tank. Isolation valves shall be provided at each piece of equipment to allow for ease of maintenance. Air vents shall be provided at high points and drain valves shall be provided at low points. Two-way control valves shall be provided at each coil.

Contractor shall provide a 3/4-inch reduced pressure backup preventer for makeup water to CHW system.

System piping shall be schedule 40 black steel with welded, threaded, or grooved joints and fittings or Type L copper with soldered joints and fittings. Piping shall be insulated with cellular glass insulation or flexible elastomeric insulation. All CHW piping insulation will include a continuous vapor barrier.

Propane gas shall be provided by the existing 23,000-gal propane gas tank located outside of the existing propane yard.

Propane gas piping shall be schedule 40 black steel, all welded joints and fittings in concealed locations.

Pressure regulating valves shall be provided at all gas-fired equipment, as required, based on gas pressure.

Provide new first stage regulator at the propane tank for increased propane load serving all operating labs (A, B, and C/D). Provide new second stage regulator at the building serving Lab C/D area.

Oxygen depleting system including oxygen deficiencies monitor, remote horn and strobe, and remote controller and display will be provided in each lab. Oxygen deficiency monitors to be located at 48-inches above finished floor unless otherwise noted.

Toxic gas detection system including but not limited to toxic gas detector, remote horn and strobe, and remote controller and display will be provided in each lab. Toxic gas detectors to be located at 48-inches above finished floor unless otherwise noted.

Plumbing fixtures shall be water conservation type.

Plumbing fixtures shall meet ADA requirements as shown in final drawings.

Lab sinks shall be provided throughout the lab areas as shown in final drawings.

Reverse Osmosis (RO) water shall be provided at all lab sinks from existing RO system installed under Lab A. Provide new RO water circulating pump sized to serve Labs.

RO water tap with valve located under lab sink shall be provided as required for water polishers.

Provide eye wash drench fixtures with pull-out washdown capabilities at all lab sinks. Provide with thermostatic mixing valve to provide tepid water fixture.

Provide recessed or surface mounted combination floor mounted shower/eyewash stations as shown on plumbing floor plans. Eye/face wash bowl, dust cover, and spray ring to be stainless steel. Emergency shower/eyewash must comply with ANSI standards. Provide with thermostatic mixing value to provide tepid water fixture.

Domestic Cold Water (DCW) shall be provided by new branch pipe connected into existing DCW piping located near the new lab area. Provide new lead-free reduced pressure backflow preventer at new branch takeoff.

CPVC or Type K copper piping shall be used for trap primer piping below the slab. All other domestic water piping shall be Type L copper with soldered joints. All domestic water systems shall be insulated with jacketed glass fiber insulation. Exposed drain lines shall also be insulated wit PVC jacket. Water hammer arrestors shall be provided in the domestic water distribution system.

Provide piping and equipment identification. Above ground piping to be identified with the type of service and direction of flow. Provide laminate plastic nameplates for valves except stop valves in fixture supply piping. Provide piping labels every 25 feet and at each side of a wall or floor penetration.

Domestic hot water shall be provided by a new 150 MBH high efficiency condensing type propane gas water heater located on equipment platform. Provide an in-line circulating pump for domestic hot water distribution to fixtures.

Provide new lead-free backflow preventer and water piping in room 310 for water cooled chiller connections servicing X-Ray equipment provided by users.

Provide new lead-free backflow preventer serving the perchloric acid hood wash down water piping.

Sanitary waste system shall be drained by gravity and consist of PVC piping for the under slab and cast-iron piping for the above slab sanitary and vent systems. Piping shall be based on requirements of the IPC.

Provide new sanitary piping connected to existing 6-inch sanitary main branch piping located on the east side of the building perimeter.

Provide all new vent piping. Combine fixture vents to minimize penetrations through roof.

Provide a new acid neutralization tank serving the perchloric acid hood.

Provide floor sink in room 310 for water cooled chiller discharge.

Floor sinks shall be provided on the equipment platform in Labs.

Specialty gases specified for use within labs may include nitrogen gas, liquid nitrogen, oxygen, helium, liquid helium, hydrogen, medical compressed air, and a vacuum.

Provide new nitrogen gas piping to serve new labs with gas pressure regulator valve located outside in the mechanical yard. Connect into existing campus nitrogen gas service. Nitrogen shall be routed to lab benches, room perimeter locations and fume hoods as required.

Central vacuum will be routed to lab benches, room perimeter locations, and fume hoods as required. Tie new central vacuum serving Labs C/D to existing central vacuum installed as part of Lab A. New central vacuum was provided under Lab A and will serve Labs B, C/D.

Infrastructure for connection from glove boxes to H2/GN2 mixed cylinder will be provided. Cylinder and final connections provided by user.

Contractor shall reference Sheet P-106 B8523 Repair Fire Protection Systems 100% Final Drawings and provide a Water Pressure Reducing Valve (WPRV-4-FPE Drawing Notes P001 and P023).

Contractor shall reference Sheet P-108 B8523 Repair Fire Protection Systems 100% Final Drawings and install a Government-furnished Booster Pump (BP-1-FPE).

2.1 D New Work – Electrical:

Electrical panels shall be provided in the space to serve laboratory equipment, mechanical, and miscellaneous loads for the lab area. Electrical panels shall be located adjacent to the area the panel is serving. GFCI protection shall be provided at the panel breakers as required. Existing panel LP-6331602 shall serve new lighting circuits.

New LED fixtures shall be installed to achieve 80-100 fc in lab areas and 30-40 fc in non-lab areas. On and off switches shall be provided to control lighting in lab areas. Occupancy sensors shall serve corridors and storage rooms. Weatherproof on and off light switches shall serve lights in the outdoor mechanical yard. Emergency egress light fixture equipped with battery backup and a photocell shall serve the exterior access door.

Power shall be provided to specific laboratory equipment as required.

Convenience receptacles shall provide a minimum of 25-foot spacing along the perimeter of the rooms.

Power shall be served to island workbenches via a center core service chase in the workbench. If the island bench is to have overhead shelving, receptacles shall be mounted on the vertical panel under the shelving.

Should an island bench not have overhead shelving, receptacles shall be tombstone mounted on the workbench.

Workbenches along the perimeter of the room shall receive power via a wall mount dual channel raceway with receptacles at 24-inch spacing in one channel and data reserved for the second channel. The raceway is to be mounted above workbench surface height. Receptacles on the raceway are to be connected to alternating circuits. Each circuit serving receptacles shall serve a maximum of six receptacles.

Power for mechanical equipment shall be provided as required. Refer to the Mechanical Narrative for more detailed information.

In the event of a loss of primary electrical power, an alternate electrical power source shall be provided for life safety. The alternate power source shall be served via battery backups, integral to each specified light fixture required to provide illuminance for life safety.

Exit signs shall be photoluminescent.

II. BID OPTION 1 – IONICS LIQUIDS ADD ALTERNATE D (MICRO REACTOR)

LABORATORIES LAB PLANNING REQUIREMENTS

All casework, floor base, sinks, cabinets, countertops, tables, wall shelves, work benches, fume hoods, accessories, and assemblies listed in sheets Q-001 through Q-602 shall be included under this option.

All rough electrical, plumbing, exhaust ducting, and mechanical work shall remain in the base SOW.

Laboratory casework shall be metal coated with flush inset panels.

Countertops and sinks shall be 1-inch-thick epoxy and shelving may be phenolic resin.

Fume hoods shall be provided with tempered glass, heavy duty frames, and open sash alarms.

One stainless steel fume hood shall be provided in each of the Ionic Liquids General Purpose Lab rooms 305 and 306.

Two stainless steel fume hoods shall be provided in each of each Ionic Liquids Flex Lab room 301 and the

Micro Reactor General Purpose Lab room 302.

ASBESTOS/LEAD/ PCB/MERCURY INFORMATION

2.2 If required, contractor shall submit lead asbestos abatement plan to CE for approval by Kern County through Environmental Management. Contractor shall be responsible to take additional samples as required to complete abatement plan. Sample asbestos report available upon request.

CONSTRUCTION REPORTS AND SUBMITTALS

2.3 A Final construction drawings shall be provided in PDF and electronic format. Final submittal construction drawings, calculation reports, manufacturer catalog cut sheets and specifications shall meet requirement specified by contract. Contractor shall submit Final Submittal to the Contracting Officer.

2.3B As-built drawings shall be provided in PDF and electronic format. Contractor shall submit As Built submittal to the Contracting Officer.

PART 3 REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT POLICY AND CRITERIA

3.1 Project requirements and construction shall conform to the latest editions of Standard Air Force Criteria, including applicable Air Force/ Department of Defense regulations, manuals, pamphlets, and the Edwards AFB Design Standards2017. Latest construction techniques and architectural sensitivity shall be considered when developing project requirements and incorporated into project requirements and construction to obtain both quality and economy in the finished product. Project requirements and construction shall be in accordance with all environmental requirements of governing authorities including, but not limited to, Federal, State of California, Kern County and Edwards AFB.

REFERENCES

3.2 A Air Force manuals, publications, and guide specifications will not be furnished. Manuals, publications, and specifications may be acquired from Government web sites or other base agencies. The Edwards AFB Design Standards 2017 is available through the Contracting Officer.

3.2B A 100% design package has been developed and is provided as reference and are available for review at

Edwards AFB Civil Engineering GIS Section, Building 3500, (661)277-1535. Conditions shall be field verified by Contractor to ensure proper assembly regarding the designs.

3.2C Base specific criteria and materials information can be obtained through project manager Shawn Scholey

(661) 277-3567.

3.2D List the specific, latest versions of all codes and guidance references used for project in the specifications.

3.2 E Project and construction shall conform to the latest editions of the following, but not limited to:

International Building Code, 2018 NFPA 101, 2018, Life Safety Code NFPA 1, 2018, Fire Code NFPA 10, 13, 14, 20, 30, 45, 54, 57, 70, 72, 80, 90A, 101, and 291 International Plumbing Code International Mechanical Code ABA Architectural Barriers Act Standards 2015 Edwards Air Force Base Facility Standard, Current Edition

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