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DTFACT-09-R-00045

PART I - SECTION B

SUPPLIES/SERVICES & PRICE/COST

B.1 PRICES

b. Forest mitigation for Technical Center Expansion $__________

c. Tree Replacement along Lingbergh Drive $__________

Total of Base Contract $______________

CLIN 002 Option 1: Removal of Dead Trees for Area 2 $__________

CLIN 003 Option 2: Removal of Dead Trees for Area 3 $__________

CLIN 004 Option 3: Removal of Dead Trees for Area 4 $__________

CLIN 005 Option 4: Removal of Dead Trees for Area 5 $__________

CLIN 006 Option 5: Removal of Dead Trees for Area 6 $__________

Offerors must propose on CLINS 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, and 006. Failure to provide pricing for all CLINS will render your proposal ineligible for award. The FAA may or may not award the options. If the options are awarded, they will be exercised within 28 days from the NTP.

PART I - SECTION C

SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 REMOVAL OF DEAD TREES

C.1.1 General Intention and Description of Work

It is the declared and acknowledged intention and meaning to provide and secure all material, labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to provide tree removal of all mark dead or dying trees along Amelia Earhart Boulevard and Parking Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, and F1. Work includes, but is not limited to: traffic control, tree removal, stump grinding, and brush cutting.

The work site is at the Federal Aviation Administration’s William J. Hughes Technical Center (FAATC), Atlantic City International Airport, NJ. The work shall be performed in accordance with the referenced these specifications entitled “Removal of Dead Trees along Amelia Earhart Boulevard” and drawings number 243596 C101 entitled “Removal of Dead Trees Along Amelia Earhart Boulevard”, complete and ready for use.

C.1.2 Environmental

The Contractor shall provide storm water management controls prior to any tree clearing. This will include placing filter fabric over four catch basins with hay bales around the catch basins. At the completion of the project the environmental measures shall be removed and the captured soils removed. See Drainage Protection Detail.

C.1.3 Traffic Control

The Contractor shall notify the FAATC minimum in writing a minimum of two working days before work begins. The Traffic Control Plan will have been submitted and approved prior to the written start work notification. The contractor shall install all traffic control measures before work beings. The tree clearing is along Amelia Earhart Boulevard, FAATC main access to its main facility. The work is also along Parking Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, and F1 which are FAATC primary parking Lots. The road and parking lots are very busy with traffic and the drivers are not that considerate. The FAATC shall have access at all times along the road. A traffic lane may be closed or detoured provided that the proper signage, flagmen, detouring, and barricades are installed and implemented. This must be shown on the traffic control plan. Portions of the parking lots maybe closed but access through the parking lot must remain.

C.1.4 Tree Clearing

There are seven Tree Removal Areas along Amelia Earhart Boulevard and Parking Lots A, B, C, D, E, F, and F1 that have dead tree removal to be performed. Below is a Tree Removal Table listing each area, indicating the number of tree to be removed, adjacent Roads and Parking Lots, and brush clearing.

The FAATC has marked all the trees in Tree Removal Areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. The Contractor shall cut down all trees that are marked in the designated areas. Also the contractor shall allow for an additional 5% more trees to be cut down than those that are marked. The COTR shall field determine which additional trees shall be cut down. The trees range in size from 2” to 18” most being between 6” to 15” in diameter. The trees that are cut down shall become the property of the contractor. If the trees are chipped, they shall be chipped directly into a truck and be hauled off center. Wood chips will not be allowed to be stockpiled nor blown into the woods. See chart below for area and number of trees to be removed.

If during the course of tree clearing branches and limbs from another tree that are not to be removed are damaged, those limbs shall be cut back to the nearest “Y” or at the collar at the tree trunk.

All the tree clearing shall be done in such a way as to minimize the under brush disturbance. The Blueberry brush and laurel is to remain intact with minimal damage. Track equipment is not recommended. All equipment must be kept in good working order.

Amelia Earhart Boulevard and walks must be kept clear of all debris (trees, limbs, and bark) at all times. All debris shall be removed daily from FAATC property.

All fallen trees greater than 3 inches shall become the property of the contractor and removed as well.

Tree Removal Table

TREE REMOVAL AREA

AREA

in Acres

NEXT TO TRAFFIC FACILITY

APPROX. QUANITY OF MARKED TREES TO REMOVE

BRUSH CLEARING REQUIRED

BASE BID OR OPTION NUMBER

2.0 -Amelia Earhart Boulevard -Road A -Parking Lot B

As required

Base Bid

1.7 -Amelia Earhart Boulevard -Parking Lot A

Option 1

0.5 Building 300 Road A

Option 2

2.1 Amelia Earhart Boulevard Parking Lot B,C,D,E,F1 &F

PL BC 17

PL CD 27

PL DE 8

PL EF 11

PL F1 14

PL F 5

TOTAL 85

As required

Option 3

1.6 Amelia Earhart Boulevard North Reservoir Rd

Option 4

1.8 Amelia Earhart Boulevard

Option 5 Total

10.1 -N. Reservoir Rd

C.1.5 Brush Clearing

In Area 1 some brush clearing will be necessary in order to perform the tree removal. If the underbrush is required to be removed it shall be cut done (brush hogged) to two inches above grade. Amelia Earhart Boulevard and walks must be kept clear of all debris (trees, limbs, and bark) at all times. All debris shall be removed daily from FAATC property.

C.1.6 Repair of Disturbed Areas

All areas damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or by temporary storage of materials or equipment shall be repair to there original condition. All soil areas grade changes shall be covered with 6” of topsoil, fine graded, and seeded with mixture of perennial rye and fescue grasses.

C.1.7 Cleaning Up

Remove debris, scraps, waste materials, rubbish, and trash from the work area at the end of each work day. Dispose of materials in State-approved landfills.

C.2 TREE REPLACEMENT ALONG LINGBERGH DRIVE

C.2.1 General Intention and Description of Work

It is the declared and acknowledged intention and meaning to provide and secure all material, labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to provide 41 Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees and 38 Ornamental Grasses along Lindbergh Drive and Amelia Earhart Boulevard. Work includes, but is not limited to: traffic control, tree planting, tree guying and staking, and maintenance for 1 year after planting to insure proper root growth and tree development.

The work site is at the Federal Aviation Administration’s William J. Hughes Technical Center (FAATC), Atlantic City International Airport, NJ. The work shall be performed in accordance with the referenced these specifications entitled “Tree Replacement Along Lindbergh Drive” and drawing number 249999 titled “Tree Replacement Along Lindbergh Drive”.

C. 2.2 Products

C.2.2.1 Plant Material

Plant materials are trees and ornamental grasses shall conforming to the American Standard for Nursery Stock (ANSI Z60.1) sponsored by the American Nursery and Landscape Association. Hortus III is the authority for all plant names. Ensure that all plants are legibly labeled with their botanical names, including English name, genus, species, variety, and cultivar. Plant materials are, Trees: Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees (Prunus Serrulata, Yoshino).

Shrubs: Zebra Ornamental Grass (Miscanthus Sinensis).

Ensure that the plant materials are healthy, vigorous, and true to species, variety, and cultivar, with well-developed branch and root systems typical of the genus, species, variety, and cultivar. Use plant materials that are free from disfiguring knots, gall, sun scald injuries, bark abrasions, fresh or healed mechanical wounds, or other objectionable disfigurements. Ensure that container-grown plants are well established in the container and have a root mass that will retain its shape and hold together when removed from the container, but that does not exhibit circling or kinked roots. Provide certifications to the COTR that the plant materials were inspected for diseases and infestation according to the applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations. See table on drawings for plant size and quantity.

C.2.2.2 Topsoil

Provide topsoil containing no stones, lumps, roots, or similar objects larger than 2 inches in any dimension. Topsoil ph shall be between 6.5 and 7.0. If it is not it shall be adjusted to be brought within that range. Ensure that topsoil has a minimum organic content of 2.75 percent by weight. If the organic content is less than 2.75 percent, increase the organic content by adding compost (such as composted leaves, yard trimmings, food scraps, food processing residuals, manure, other agricultural residuals, forest residues, bark, and paper, at a rate necessary to attain the minimum organic content.

C.2.2.3 Amenities

Use fertilizer for establishing turf that has a commercial designation of 10-20-10, or use any 1-2-1 ratio fertilizer containing a minimum of 5 percent nitrogen, 10 percent available phosphoric acid, and 5 percent soluble potash.

Use pulverized limestone composed of more than 85 percent calcium and magnesium carbonates equivalent to more than 40 percent calcium and magnesium oxides.

C.2.3 Traffic Control

The Contractor shall notify the FAATC minimum in writing a minimum of two working days before work begins. The Traffic Control Plan will have been submitted and approved prior to the written start work notification. The contractor shall install all traffic control measures before work beings. The tree planting is along Amelia Earhart Boulevard and Lindbergh Drive, FAATC main access to its main facilities. These roads are very busy with traffic and the drivers are not that considerate. The FAATC shall have access at all times along the road. A traffic lane may be closed or detoured provided that the proper signage, flagmen, detouring, and barricades are installed and implemented. This must be shown on the traffic control plan.

C.2.4 Tree and Grass Planting

There are two planting areas, one along Lindbergh Drive and the other along Amelia Earhart Boulevard. The attached drawing shows the layout for these two areas.

The trees and grasses shall be planted between September 15 and October 31.

The contractor shall layout the plant locations as per the drawings. The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees and Ornamental Grasses shall be alternately spaced. The contractor shall make sure that the beep out has been performed prior to excavating

Excavate pits for balled and burlap plants and containerized plants to a minimum of 2 times the width of the root ball and no deeper than the root ball as measured from the bottom of the trunk flare to the bottom of the ball. Ensure that side slopes of all pits taper down from the rim of the pit to the outer edge of the bottom of the ball. Ensure that the sides of the pits are loosened and roughened to promote root penetration.

Prune according to ANSI A 300 to preserve the natural character of each plant. Limit pruning at the time of planting to the removal of dead, conflicting, and broken branches. Do not prune the leaders of trees. Ensure that experienced personnel, using properly conditioned equipment and methods in keeping with accepted horticultural practice, perform all pruning.

Set plants plumb and at the same depth at which they were grown in the nursery, except set trees with a trunk flare 1/2 to 1 inch above the surrounding grade to allow for settling. Set roots for the various conditions as follows:

Backfill will be with topsoil around the root system. Topsoil shall be hand-tamped, and pit area watered at the rate of 15 gallons per square yard to settle the topsoil and to remove air pockets. Ensure that the topsoil is not frozen at the time of backfilling. Where necessary, backfill areas that have settled with topsoil. Form a 4-inch high compacted berm using topsoil around individual plants to a diameter equal to that of the pit. Ensure that the berm functions properly throughout the plant establishment period.

Water plants with sufficient frequency and quantity to ensure that the soil surrounding the root system remains moist but not saturated.

Immediately after planting, stake or guy trees either 1 inch or more in caliper or more than 3 feet in height. Ensure that guy wires allow for normal sway. Ensure that trees remain plumb.

Provide shredded tree mulch around each tree and each ornamental grass at a minimum of 4 foot diameter at two inches thick. Neatly edge the beds to produce a smooth, flowing edge line.

Amelia Earhart Boulevard, Lindbergh Drive, and walks must be kept clear of all debris (trees, limbs, and bark) at all times. All debris shall be removed daily from FAATC property.

Maintain plants in a healthy growing condition during the life of the Contract by watering, weeding, spraying with pesticides, pruning, re-mulching, maintaining guys and stakes, and other operations as necessary.

C.2.5 Plant Establishment Period

Establishment shall include providing necessary care to firmly establish the new plantings. All plants shall be nursery grown and shall bear certification indicating species, common name, and grade. Trees shall be healthy, living specimens which are considered to be number one grade stock. Planting procedures shall be accordance with accepted nursery standards. The contractor may invoice and payment will be made when initial planting is complete; however, the contractor will water and otherwise care for new plants sufficiently to ensure proper development. All plants which die or fail to develop noticeable growth within one year of planting, shall be replaced by plants of the same species, size, and color by the Contractor, at no additional cost to the government. A 1 year maintenance period will begin on the new plantings when complete.

The plant establishment period shall be one year long unless there are plants that need to be replaced. The replaced plants will then have a one year establishment period.

Upon completion of all plantings, the contractor shall request that an inspection be made by the FAATC to determine if the plants are alive and healthy. If the FAATC determines that plants are missing or not alive and healthy; they shall be replaced within 3 weeks. Replant plants as specified above,. If replacing plants outside of the optimal planting season (March 1 to May 15 & August 15 to December 1), only use containerized or balled and burlap plants that are certified as being dug dormant. The plant establishment period will begin when the FAATC determines that 100 percent of the plants are alive and healthy.

Ensure the plantings are cared for during the plant establishment period by keeping the plants in a healthy growing condition by watering, weeding, spraying with pesticides, pruning, re-mulching disturbed areas, maintaining guys and stakes, and by other operations as horticulturally necessary.

The FAATC will re-inspect the plants approximately 1 year after the start of the plant establishment period. If the FAATC determines that plants need to be replaced, replant plants as specified above within 3 weeks. If replanting outside of the optimal planting season, only use containerized or balled and burlap plants that are certified as being dug dormant. If all plants are healthy and thriving the plant establishment period shall be concluded.

At the conclusion of the plant establishment period contractor is to remove stakes, guys, guy wires, and dispose of weeds and debris. Mulch should be reapplied and all shall be edged.

C.2.6 Repair of Disturbed Areas

All areas damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or by temporary storage of materials or equipment shall be repaired to their original condition. All soil areas grade changes shall be covered with 6” of topsoil, fine graded, and seeded with mixture of perennial rye and fescue grasses.

C.2.7 Cleaning Up

Remove debris, scraps, waste materials, rubbish, and trash from the work area at the end of each work day. Dispose of materials in State-approved landfills.

C.3 FOREST MITIGATION FOR TECHNICAL CENTER EXPANSION

C3.1 Introduction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center formerly established an upland forest mitigation bank in 1996 consisting of approximately 632 acres. A forest restoration area consisting of 84.13 acres within the forest mitigation bank was also established to offset unavoidable habitat loss from present and future FAA development activities. The amount of mitigation area needed for each development activity is determined by evaluating habitat quality of the impacted area(s) offset by equal amounts of habitat quality in the established mitigation bank. Evaluation of habitat quality was performed using the Habitat Evaluation Procedure (HEP) developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

As a result of the habitat evaluation procedure conducted for infrastructure expansion of the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), enhancement of 15.66 acres of the upland forest restoration area is required to mitigate environmental impacts. The WJHTC will construct a Developmental Test and Evaluation facility, a new Certification Testing lab, along with expanding the existing Explosive Storage Bunker. Development of facilities is located in the existing TSL campus and is identified as Block 101, Lot 9, on the Egg Harbor Township Tax Map. The upland forest mitigation bank is located near Buildings 176 & 188.

Development in the WJHTC campus has been designed to minimize disturbance to environmental resources; however, the development does involve permanent loss of a limited area of forested land. As a result, a forest mitigation plan was developed which requires implementation prior to construction.

C.3.2 Goals

The goal of the stated work is to offset impacts from developments by enhancing the ecological habitat value of 15.66 acres of the established forest restoration area. The general location of restoration area(s) to be enhanced are shown as polygon A (see Attachment J, file titled “mitigation-area-final-acres”). To obtain established goals and desired endpoints, selective thinning of the restoration area will be used to improve stand composition and growth rates.

Goals and endpoints include:

Tree canopy closure between 80 percent and 95 percent, desired to provide highly suitable habitat for a variety of songbirds.

Tree overstory height should be a minimum height of 16 m and greater than 18 m to be optimal for most species.

The minimal diameter breast high (DBH) of overstory trees should be approximately 25 cm although more suitable conditions would be obtained with an average DBH of 40 cm.

The desired number of snags >25 cm is a minimum of 5 snags per ha.

The number of mast-producing tree species should be maximized in order to provide the greatest benefit to wildlife. This would include soft mast-producing trees such as cherries as well as a mixture of hard mast-producing species including white oaks, red oaks and hickories.

A 60 percent stocking density should be maintained on the site. The stocking density of a stand relates to the number and size (i.e., basal area) of tree species in a given area relative to a theoretical ideal (or fully stocked) stand. In order to maximize mast production, it is recommended that forest stands be maintained between 60 and 100 percent of their stock density. The lower stock density value of 60 percent will provide an additional benefit by promoting faster tree overstory growth.

C.3.3 Objectives

Thinning objectives are prioritized below in order of decreasing priority. These objectives meet the proposed management goals discussed above and should ensure forest restoration areas provide maximum benefits to the forest wildlife community. It is recognized, not all portions of the mitigation area will meet all of these objectives because current conditions do not provide the required tree species diversity. However, these objectives should be met as close as reasonably feasible given existing site limitations.

Provide tree overstory canopy consisting of 25 percent conifers and 75 percent hardwoods. This objective will be based on an area basis (i.e., square footage of restoration area comprised of conifer/hardwood saplings with associated spacing rather than number of remaining stems post-thinning).

Provide hardwood tree canopy comprised of 33 percent northern red oak, 33 percent white oak (chestnut oak and/or post oak may be substituted if necessary) and 33 percent hickory/black cherry (favoring hickory if present). This objective will maximize mast-producing tree diversity.

Thinning will favor larger DBH saplings over smaller DBH saplings. However, this objective is secondary to the two objectives listed above.

C.3.4 Scope of Work

Work is to be conducted on 15.66 acres of the forest restoration area previously established as a mitigation area for the original development of facilities. To achieve management goals and endpoints listed, silvicultural management activities will focus on maximizing tree growth. Increased growth rates will be accomplished via space thinning to remove competition from less desirable tree saplings. Spacing thinning is a type of mechanical thinning used in young forested to improve stand growth. This method is based on the simple concept that larger diameter trees need more space than smaller trees. On a young stand, a good rule of thumb is to use a D+5 spacing where D represents the DBH of the tree that is to remain in inches, with each inch equaling one foot. For example, a two-inch sapling that is to be left would have seven feet of spacing surrounding it (2 feet + 5 feet). This spacing is fairly consistent with the desired goal of obtaining a stocking density of approximately 60 percent.

The goal is to leave a residual stand comprised of pitch pine, northern red oak, white oaks (preferably white oak but may also include post oak and chestnut oak), hickory, and black cherry. Implementation of the stated objectives will guide the tasks procedures used to meet these goals.

C.3.5 Tasks

Delineate and define 15.66 of the mitigation area(s) to be thinned.

Select and mark trees to remain.

Removed and chip less desirable trees.

Review and make any make any thinning adjustments or corrections necessary.

TASK 1. Area Identification

Prior to conducting the thinning operation, the outer boundaries of the thinning limits will be demarcated in the field by a qualified American Forester (Forester). A qualified Forester must have either graduated from a four-year college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) with a major in forest management, forest biology, forest science or natural resource management or be registered/certified as a Forester with the State of New Jersey and/or SAF.

TASK 2. Mark-out

The Forester will identify and record each sapling that is to be retained within the mitigation area(s) where thinning will occur.

Data recorded shall include the tree sapling species, DBH and proposed thinning spacing for each sapling retained.

Trees to be retained will be flagged with bright surveyors ribbon in order to ensure that it is not mistakenly cut during the thinning operation Upon completion of mark-out and prior to conducting the thinning operation, the Forester will meet with representative(s) from the FAA Environment and Safety Sub-team and the thinning crew to ensure that the thinning operation objectives are not misunderstood or misinterpreted.

TASK 3. Cut and Chip

Thinning will commence in the more advanced stands that contain larger tree saplings (i.e., Polygons C, J, L, A, I and K, Figure 1) before proceeding to the remaining area(s).

Removed saplings and brush will be chipped and scattered throughout the forest mitigation area. No wood chip mulch shall be left in visible mounded piles.

TASK 4. Site Approval Clean-up

Thinning is to be inspected and approved by the Forester in cooperation with FAA Environmental and Safety Sub-team Staff.

C.3.6 Other Requirements

Contractor, with the assistance of the FAA, shall complete all necessary security and identification procedures in order to access the facility, including the National Agency Check and Inquiries .

Contractor shall adhere to all FAA security, safety, vehicle and airport regulations as well as those of the New Jersey Air National Guard and South Jersey Transportation Authority when surveying leased properties.

Contractor shall pre-coordinate all field days with FAA Point of Contact.

Before fieldwork starts, FAA and the contractor shall arrive at a mutual agreement on how the data shall be recorded for expedient entry into the GIS system. In accordance with this agreement, the FAA shall provide GPS and GIS support.

Contractor will be required to provide data and notes to other cooperators or federal agencies for inclusion in associated reports.

All data and information collected, analyzed, and published from this contract are property of the United States Government under FAA authority and shall be restricted in its use and release pursuant to written approval of the FAA POC. Publications or presentations from this study shall require FAA approval.

Contractor understands all plants, animals, or other physical items on the Technical Center are the property of the US government and none may be removed, collected or harvested except as specifically authorized by this contract or any required State or Federal permit(s)

Contractor shall report the observation of any rare plant or wildlife species in the final report and file any necessary forms to record these observations.

PART I - SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

NOT APPLICABLE

PART I - SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 3.1-1 CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (December 2005)

This screening information request (SIR) or contract, as applicable, incorporates by reference the provisions or clauses listed below with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available, or offerors and contractors may obtain the full text via Internet at:

http://conwrite.faa.gov (on this web page, select "Search and View Clauses").

PART I - SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 3.1-1 CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (December 2005) This screening information request (SIR) or contract, as applicable, incorporates by reference the provisions or clauses listed below with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available, or offerors and contractors may obtain the full text via Internet at:

http://conwrite.faa.gov (on this web page, select "Search and View Clauses").

F.2 3.2.2.3-71 Starting, Performing and Completing Work (Alternate I) (July 2004)

The Contractor must:

(a) begin work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date you receive the notice to proceed,

(b) perform the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 35 calendar days for dead tree removal, *420 calendar days for tree replacement, and 365 calendar days for forest mitigation after receiving the notice to proceed. The time allowed for completion must include final cleanup of the premises and the correction of all punch list items.

* Contractor shall complete all plantings by October 30, 2009 and continue maintenance identified in Section C for 1 year after the date of plantings.

NOTE: The notice to proceed is anticipated to be authorized within 42 calendar days after contract award. This is to allow time for completion of the security background checks on contractor personnel. See Clause H.1 titled “Contractor Access and Use of Premises” (subparagraph titled “Security”) in Part I, Section H, “Special Contract Requirements” for more information.

F.3 Working Hours

(a) Regular Working Hours: Regular working hours shall consist of an 8-1/2 hour period between the hours of 7:30AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday. Federal holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) that fall within the work week will not be considered work days. When any of these designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When any of these designated holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a legal holiday.

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days: Any other day designated by Federal Statute, by Executive Order, by the President’s Proclamation, or by the Technical Center’s Director. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed, other than their normal compensation of the time worked.

When the Federal, State, Local and other governmental entities grant excused absence to its employees, assigned contractor personnel may also be dismissed; however, they will not be directly reimbursed for the excused absence. Information about Center delayed openings or closings may be obtained by calling (609) 485-6100.

(b) Work Outside Regular Working Hours: No work will be required outside of regular working hours (i.e., during the period between 5:00PM and 6:30AM), inclusive, and such period has not been considered in computing the time allowed for completion.

All work outside regular working hours requires the Contracting Officer’s approval. The contractor shall provide a written request at least 15 calendar days prior to the time the contractor desires to do the work outside regular working hours to allow for arrangements to be made by the government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours.

F.4 Pre-Construction Conference

Pursuant to Contract Clause 3.2.2.3-62, “Preconstruction Conference (July 2004)”, within 5 calendar days after contract award, and before any on-site work is started, the Contractor, and such subcontractors as the Contractor may select, shall attend and participate in a pre-construction conference with the Contracting Officer and his/her representatives at the WJHTC. The Contracting Officer will advise the contractor as to the exact location. This meeting will be used to assure that there is a clear understanding of the contract requirements, including labor standard provisions, scheduling, safety requirements, submittal requirements, and the rights and obligations of the parties. Selective Contractor submittals identified in the contract documents are required at or before the pre-construction conference and the notice-to-proceed with the work will not be issued without the submittals being made, unless the Contracting Officer waives any or all such requirements, in writing. Any work performed by the Contractor without this approval is strictly at the Contractor’s own risk.

F.5 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT

At or before the pre-construction conference the Contractor shall provide a list of personnel and equipment to be used on the job and identify the job superintendent. The Contractor shall prepare a list of emergency phone numbers and post it in conspicuous places.

F.6 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

The traffic control plan shall show how the traffic will be controlled, diverted, and detoured. The plan shall show phases of traffic control if required. The plan shall show types and number of controls used. Plan shall talk about notifying the FAATC. The plan shall be prepared to include barricades, cones, signs, and flagmen if necessary. The Contractor shall provide traffic control devices along Amelia Earhart Boulevard before any work begins in that area. The contractor shall provide warning and caution signage of construction and barricades to control traffic and protect the traffic and workers. A traffic lane or a portion of parking lot may be closed or detoured provided that the proper signage, flagmen, detouring, and barricades are installed and implemented. This must be shown on the traffic control plan. A portion of Parking Lot A, B and C shall be closed off while working along Parking Lot A, B & C. The Traffic Control Plan shall show how the contractor intends to close the parking lot off.

F.7 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN

Provide Companies Site Safety and Health Plan.

F.8 Final Cleanup

Contract Clause 3.2.2.3-53, “Cleaning Up and Roadway Maintenance (July 2004)”, applies. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish and construction facilities from the site. Do not burn, bury, or otherwise dispose of trash on the project site. Final cleanup must be accomplished within the time allotted for completion of the contract.

F.9 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

Pursuant to Contract Clauses 3.2.2.3-45, “Material and Workmanship (July 2004)” and 3.2.2.3-60, “Specifications, Drawings and Material Offers (July 2004)”, the Contractor shall prepare and submit for government review and approval the construction submittals specified herein and in other sections of the project specification. Definitions, processing, required formats and required quantities for construction submittals are specified in project specification Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

a) Preconstruction Submittals: As per the definition provided in specification Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, all preconstruction submittals are required prior to issuance of a notice to proceed with the work. Notice to proceed will not be issued until the following preconstruction submittals have been submitted and approved by the government:

Submittal Description Where Specified Due Date

Performance Bond Section I 10 calendar days after contract award

Payment Bond Section I 10 calendar days after contract award

contract award

b) Names of employees to be badged within 5 working days after approval of number of employees to be badged

c) NACI Packages – ASAP after approval of names of employees to be badged

Submittal Description Where Specified Due Date

Equipment

F.10 DELIVERABLES FOR FOREST MITIGATION

F.10.1 Deliverables

Forester shall provide a draft report for review to include all raw data, incidental observations, recommendations for future management, and any additional management observations relevant to meeting the FAA stated goals and objectives for the mitigation area(s).

All Data and reports shall be supplied to the FAA in electronic form in accordance with the FAA’s electronic data standards (See Attachment J).

Contractor or Subcontractor shall provide for selective thinning 8”-12” diameter of 15.66 acres and chipping and removal of medium brush, without grubbing, of 15.66 acres.

F.10.2 Report Deliverable Deadlines and Billing

Draft report(s) and data are to be supplied to the FAA contact for review and comment within 12 months from the date of contract award.

Final report(s) and data addressing all of the FAA comments shall be provided to the FAA 30 days from the date review comments are received by the contractor.

PART I - SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 3.10.1-23 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE-CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (July 2008)

(a) The Contracting Officer may appoint other Government personnel to accomplish certain contract administration matters. While there shall be various titles and divisions of duties for these individuals, generically they are known as Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs). The Contracting Officer will provide written notice of COTR appointment(s), setting forth the authorities and limitations, to the Contractor within ____ calendar days prior to the notice to proceed. COTR duties may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Perform as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer for technical matters, including interpretation of specifications and drawings, and inspection and review of work performed.

(2) Perform as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer for administrative matters, including reviewing payments, and updated delivery schedules.

(b) These representatives are authorized to act for the Contracting Officer in all specifically delegated matters pertaining to the contract, except:

(1) contract modifications that change the contract price or cost, technical requirements or time for performance, unless delegated field change order authority;

(2) suspension or termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, either for default or for convenience;

(3) final decisions on any matters subject to appeal, e.g., disputes under the "Contract Disputes" clause; and

(4) final acceptance under the contract.

(End of clause)

G.2 ADDRESSES OF KEY GOVERNMENT OFFICES

a. CONTRACTING OFFICE

b. PROJECT OFFICE

c. PAYING OFFICE

G.3 INVOICE SUBMISSION

The contractor shall submit a properly executed original of its regular invoice identified by contract number to the following address:

G.4 INTERPRETATION OR MODIFICATION

No oral statement of any person, and no written statement of anyone other than the Contracting Officer, or his/her authorized representative, shall modify or otherwise affect the terms or meaning of the schedule or specifications. All requests for interpretation or modifications shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer. Contractor response to oral contract changes from any source other than the Contracting Officer or a person with such delegated authority is at its own risk of liability.

G.5 Government Representatives

(a) General Duties and Responsibilities: To amplify the differing roles and responsibilities of the various Government representatives, the following descriptions are provided; they are not intended to be restrictive but are for illustrative purposes only. The contract clauses that define the various administrative roles and responsibilities shall take precedence over these general descriptions.

(b) Contracting Officer. The contract work will be under the management and oversight of the Contracting Officer designated on the SF 1442. Except where specifically stated otherwise, the Contracting Officer will have complete charge of, and will exercise full supervision of, the work so far as it affects the interests of the Government. The Contracting Officer has authority to:

. Enter into contracts and bind the Government

. Administer contracts; ensure compliance with all the terms and conditions of the contract

. Issue changes

. Terminate contracts

. Ensure that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, have been met

. Safeguard the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships

. Ensure that sufficient funds are available for obligation

. Request and consider the advice of specialists in audit, law, engineering, and other fields as appropriate

. Appoint Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) to the project, except that these representatives will not be authorized to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer in any matters pertaining to:

(1) contract modifications that change the contract price or time for performance,

(2) suspension (except for emergency conditions) or termination of the Contractor’s right to proceed, either for default or for convenience of the FAA; and

(3) final decisions on any matters subject to appeal, as provided in the Disputes clause.

Pursuant to Contract Clause 3.10.1-23, “Contracting Officer’s Representative – Construction Contracts (July 1996)”, the Contracting Officer will appoint Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) in writing no later than 10 calendar days after contract award, unless otherwise specified. COTR as used in this contract means the Resident Engineer, the Construction Representative (also referred to as Construction Inspectors), the FAA Safety Officer and the FAA’s Fire Inspector.

(c) Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineer will be the focal point for all technical matters that pertain to the contract. The Resident Engineer will exercise the right of the Government to accept materials, workmanship, and construction-in-place; and, when needed, will initiate change order requests to the Contracting Officer. The Resident Engineer has authority to:

. Monitor services being performed to assure that the Contractor uses personnel meeting the requisite qualifications cited in the contract

. Ensure the Contractor’s compliance with safety and security requirements

. Serve as the principal contact through which the Contractor can relay questions and problems of a technical nature

. Serve as the focal point for receipt, review, and approval of all Contractor-provided shop drawings and other specified submittals to demonstrate compliance with the contract specifications

. Review inspection reports and test results prepared by the Contractor and the FAA Construction Representative

. Issue formal field changes as needed to document authorized variations from the contract drawings and specifications that do not involve any change in cost or impact the performance time

. Review and evaluate the technical and cost aspects of the Contractor’s proposals for formal change order requests, and furnish to the Contracting Officer comments and recommendations; assist in negotiation of supplemental agreements when needed

. Monitor the Contractor’s monthly progress reports and review monthly invoices and certify for payment

. Determine the amount (quantity) of the items of work to be paid for on a unit-priced basis

. Arrange for and conduct progress review meetings with the Contractor (and the principal subcontractors when needed)

. Keep the Contracting Officer informed of any technical or contractual difficulties encountered, progress of work, and potential problem areas under the contract.

(d) Construction Representative. The Construction Representative, also referred to as the Lead Construction Inspector in this contract, will be the primary point of contact at the site between the Contractor and the Government. The Construction Representative will review the Contractor’s progress reports, perform surveillance of the Contractor’s testing and inspection procedures, and perform such job inspections and independent testing as deemed appropriate by the Contracting Officer and the Resident Engineer. The Construction Representative will visit the site on a regular basis, usually at least once per day unless limited construction activity is underway. The Construction Representative has authority to:

. Inspect all work, both during and after completion, as well as all materials and equipment furnished. Such inspections may extend to all or any part of the work and to the preparations, fabrication, or manufacture of the materials or equipment to be used and incorporated into the job.

. Notify the prime Contractor of any failure of the work or material to conform to the specifications, drawings, and other contract terms and conditions.

. Issue written Stop Work Orders under emergency conditions where continuation of the work would adversely affect the completed project or cause that portion of the work to be removed because it is clearly unacceptable.

. Prepare daily inspection report of observations, etc. and review documentation provided by the Contractor of their inspection and testing efforts as part of the Contractor’s quality control obligations, etc.

. Maintain general surveillance over the Contractor’s and subcontractor’s safety practices, and request the Contractor to take appropriate and timely action to correct shortcomings. Report to the Contracting Officer, Resident Engineer, and the FAA Safety Officer as soon as practical any instances in which the Contractor does not promptly effect corrective action, or the Contractor has recurring deficiencies of the same type.

. Arrange for inspection support from specialists in the various trades as needed to properly address Contractor performance and adequacy of the work (e.g. mechanical and plumbing work, electrical work, fire detection and alarm systems)

(e) FAA Safety Officer. The FAA Safety Officer will maintain general awareness of the contract progress and perform on-site reviews of the Contractor’s compliance with his Safety Plan and with applicable OSHA standards (namely 29 CFR 1926) for the work underway. The FAA Safety Officer will also:

. Ensure that FAA safety policies are communicated to the Contractor (usually at the pre-construction conference at the beginning of the job)

. Review and comment on the Contractor-provided safety plan for the job (the FAA Safety Officer does not approve the Contractor’s Safety Plan, as this is solely a Contractor’s responsibility)

. Issue written Stop Work Orders under emergency conditions where continuation of the work would obviously jeopardize the health or safety of any of the Contractor’s workers or any of the Government personnel in the vicinity; for violations of a lesser nature, or repeated violations, provide a written notice to the Construction Representative, Contracting Officer, and Resident Engineer.

. Issue permits for confined space entry.

. If any accidents or mishaps occur on the job, review the Contractor’s documentation for sufficiency, etc. and, if appropriate, investigate and prepare an independent report on apparent causes, etc.

(f) FAA Fire Inspector: The FAA Fire Inspector will maintain general awareness of the job progress and conduct periodic inspections of the work site for familiarity (in case it becomes necessary to respond to a fire or other emergency). The FAA Fire Inspector has authority to:

. Review and comment on Contractor-provided shop drawings and other submittals to ensure compliance with the contract requirements, the requirements of the NFPA life safety codes, and conformity with local detection and alarm systems

. Inspect the work site to ensure avenues of egress are maintained at all times (not obstructed), combustibles are properly stored, etc.

. Issue permits for welding and burning/cutting

(g) Contractor Responsibility Notwithstanding: The provisions of this paragraph or provisions elsewhere in this contract regarding supervision, approval, or direction by the Contracting Officer, Resident Engineer, Construction Representative, FAA Safety Officer, and FAA Fire Inspector are not intended to and will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the accomplishment of the work, either as regards sufficiency or the time of performance.

PART I - SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall ensure that all contractor personnel employed on the WJHTC become familiar with and obey all WJHTC and FAA regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations.

Safety: A full Safety Briefing will be given by the government at the Preconstruction Conference.

Fire Traffic: Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Ingress and egress of contractor vehicles at the WJHTC is limited to the Visitors’ Center gate.