Attachment 3 SBSFS UFGS 01 General Requirements Supplement 20220805.docx

NBSFS UFGS 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. DEFINITION OF INSTALLATION: Installation will be defined as the property and facilities located within the jurisdiction of New Boston Space Force Station (NBSFS), New Hampshire.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Furnish all management, supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to complete this contract, in accordance with the requirements contained in these technical specifications, and the associated Statement of Work.

3. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, REFERENCE STANDARDS, and PUBLICATIONS: Following document supplements and does not replace references listed in solicitation documents and becomes part of contract documents. Utilize referenced documents in accomplishment of contract while referring to this document. Standards and publications listed in each section of specifications form part of these specifications to extent referenced. Contractor shall conform to provisions of most recent issue of listed standard or publication at date of award and annually thereafter for multi-year contracts.

3.1. Work shall follow US Air Force, US Space Force, and US Air Force Space Command criteria. Website containing some of these criteria is http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=33

3.2. SPECIFICATIONS

3.2.1. Technical specifications for this work are Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS). UFGS website: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70. Any changes up to date of award shall immediately become requirements of this contract.

3.2.2. For road and bridge work, including related underground utilities, follow New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) standards and specifications. See website: http://www.nh.gov/dot/business/index.html. Any changes up to date of award shall immediately become requirements of this contract.

3.3. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC): UFC shall be used as standard building code and requirements for all construction under this contract. UFC website: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=29&c=4. Any changes up to date of award shall immediately become requirements of this contract.

3.4. Federal Mandates: Comply with all requirements, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Executive Orders (EO). See website: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=69.

3.5. Installation Design Standards: New Boston Space Force Station Facilities Excellence Plans shall be adhered to on this contract. Any possible deviations from this standard shall be brought to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval prior to implementation.

3.6. When not adequately described in preceding requirements, work will follow concise industrial and/or commercial standards for maintenance, repair, and minor construction of government facilities.

3.7. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER: NBSFS UFGS 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 1.6.4 Environmental Manager Provide Environmental Manager responsible for management of work site environmental issues and submission of plans and correspondence. Name of this person and alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the primary is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as part of Management Plan. Management Plan shall include current training, license, and certification necessary to successfully perform in position.

3.8. SECURITY MANAGER: NBSFS UFGS 01 80 00 SECURITY. Experienced with Department of Defense security procedures to arrange all needed security support, including security escorts for work in high-security areas. Security Manager shall manage submission and process for acquiring restricted area badge (RAB) badges for all personnel acting as escorts. Management Plan shall include current training, license, and certification necessary to successfully perform in position.

3.9. QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER: UFGS 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL. Provide Quality Control Manager responsible for quality of work. Name of this person and alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the primary is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as part of Management Plan. Management Plan shall include current training, license, and certification necessary to successfully perform in position.

3.10. SITE SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO): UFGS 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 1.7.1 Personnel Qualifications. Provide SSHO responsible for safety& health of work areas. Name of this person and alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the primary is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as part of Management Plan. Management Plan shall include current training, license, and certification necessary to successfully perform in position.

3.11. PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER: Provide Program/Project Manager responsible for performance of work. Name of this person and alternates, who shall act for the contractor when the primary is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as part of Management Plan. Management Plan shall include current training, license, and certification necessary to successfully perform in position.

3.11.1. Program/Project Manager shall have at least five (5) years’ experience in the management of commercial or industrial construction and renovation projects, involving all applicable disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil/architectural). Specifically, Program/Project Manager shall show experience managing similar work as performed under this contract.

3.11.2. Program/Project Manager or alternate shall have full authority over all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract with no dollar amount restrictions. Program/Project Manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours, within one (1) hour, to meet on the installation with government personnel. After normal duty hours Program Manager or alternate, and/or Base Project Manager/Superintendent or alternate shall be available to meet on installation within two (2) hours from the time of notification for emergency or urgent situations.

3.11.3. Program/Project Manager, alternate, and all key personnel shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

3.12. SUPERINTENDENT: UFGS 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 1.7.1 Superintendent Qualifications. Specifically, Program/Project shall show experience managing similar work as performed under this contract. Ideally there shall be distinct separation between project management/quality oversight and site Superintendent/SSHO duties. Management Plan shall include current training, license, and certification necessary to successfully perform in position.

3.13. DECISION AUTHORITY: Contractor shall have adequate oversight on installation during active construction, possessing authority to make monetary and management decisions on behalf of the contractor without assistance.

3.14. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: Ensure that employees have current and valid professional certification and licenses before starting work, and maintained throughout contract and identified in contractor’s Management Plan.

3.15. MANAGEMENT PLAN: Provide a management plan that includes a description of the firm’s quality control program, a position description for all personnel, verify required minimum qualifications, and specifies what positions will be cross-utilized with other positions. Responsibility for maintaining qualifications remains with the contractor. Contractor shall provide personnel meeting the minimum requirements and qualifications specified in position descriptions and included in contractor’s Management Plan. A complete organizational chart shall be submitted and kept current as part of the Management Plan. Once plan is approved as a part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) it becomes part of the contract. Changes to the Management Plan shall be submitted at least ten (10) calendar days prior to implementing such changes.

3.16. LEAD CRAFTSMEN/TRADESMEN: Lead craftsmen/tradesmen in the standard trades must be certified or licensed at the minimum level of journeyman (or equivalent for non-standard trades), or as required by contract documents for work being performed, whichever is greater.

4. EXECUTION:

4.1. UFGS 01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 1.8 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING CONFERENCE. Before work begins on contract Contracting Officer will arrange for a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract in general, including administrative matters, performance requirements, security procedures and requirements, unexploded ordinance avoidance procedures, accident prevention, safety, and fire prevention.

4.2. BUSINESS TELEPHONE: At the beginning of this contract, provide Contracting Officer with a contractor personnel telephone number listing for regular working hours. Also provide after hours (emergency) telephone numbers for twenty-four (24) hour contact for emergencies or problems with contractor facilities. Provide Contracting Officer with an updated phone list whenever changes in personnel or phone numbers occur. Also identify any communications equipment that will require special coordination and clearance with installation communications authorities.

4.3. WORK HOURS: Complete project work between the hours of 0700-1700 local time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays. Access to the work site is restricted to these hours and days. All other times shall be considered non-standard hours. Contractor may not work during non-standard hours unless request and justification is approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall submit a request and justification for working non-standard hours to the Contracting Officer at least five (5) working days prior to working non-standard hours. Work that requires inspection during accomplishment or that prevents inspection of other work after accomplishment must be coordinated with and approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. Inclement weather, operational delays, and security related delays might affect the contractor’s work periods. Contractor shall make allowances for these events, as resulting lost time will not be reimbursable.

4.3.1. For non-standard work hour requests, provide an email to the CO stating “Contractor Project Manager agrees with the following four (4) requirements for working other than normal contract hours and shall insure all contractor and subcontractor personnel follow the guidelines without exception.”

4.3.1.1. A qualified Superintendent is on site, and Superintendent has authority to expend funds to take immediate action should the need arise.

4.3.1.2. Personnel working in restricted areas are escorted by authorized contractor personnel with no assistance from government or government contractor personnel.

4.3.1.3. No utilities shall be interrupted that would affect mission areas or installation as a whole requiring call in of off-duty personnel or action above and beyond normal requirements for on duty personnel. No ground disturbing activities, including excavation, vibration, and similar operations are likewise allowed.

4.3.1.4. Engineering personnel shall be allowed to inspect the work performed, prior to being covered, up to 1000 the next standard work day. This includes any related testing requirements.

4.3.2. WORK INTERRUPTIONS AND DELAYS: Contractor may be required to temporarily stop work for operational requirements, special events, installation exercises, weather related closures or restrictions directed by the Installation Commander, or while Distinguished Visitor (DV) familiarization visits/tours are conducted. Contractor shall make allowances for these events and resulting lost time will not be reimbursable.

4.4. SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: UFGS 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

4.5. FIRE PROTECTION: UFGS 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.6. SITE VISIT: Government shall conduct a site visit for this project when requested. Discussion may include, but are not limited to: scope of work, method of construction, sequence of operations, progress schedule, means of access to project site, delivery and storage of materials and equipment, work restrictions, coordination requirements, project goals, liquidated damages, and potential difficulties/problems.

4.7. ON-SITE CONDITIONS: Drawings showing the location of equipment are diagrammatic and may not show every detail required. In addition, site conditions will not always permit installation in the locations shown. Drawings showing equipment altered, or installed may require deviation from configuration of installation drawings. All such minor details of work which are not shown on the drawings, as well as such items not specifically mentioned in the specifications, but which are essential and necessary for the completion of the work, and to make all systems or equipment operational, shall be considered as incidental and shall be included as part of the work. When this situation occurs, the final placement of permanently installed items shall be subject to approval by the applicable CO. Inspect all areas/items of possible conflict. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations will be at the contractor's risk and shall not relieve the contractor from accomplishing the work required by the contract.

4.8. RECORD DOCUMENTS: During the progress of the work, keep a record set of documents on the job site meeting the requirements of UFGS 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS, and make them available to the Contracting Officer or their onsite Contracting Officer Representative upon request. If contractor fails to maintain the record drawings as required herein, Contracting Officer shall consider satisfactory progress has not been achieved for the period in question. Final payment will be withheld until record documents are submitted, and approved by Contracting Officer.

4.9. DELIVERY OF MATERIALS: Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made without impact to government operations and personnel. Contractor shall not have materials or equipment shipped FOB NBSFS without prior approval of CO/ COR. Any deliveries to any facility on base shall be coordinated in advance with the COR a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance. Contractor shall follow base entry procedures and time tables for delivery approval prior to delivery.

4.10. CLEAN-UP: Access/egress routes in and around construction areas shall be maintained free of debris and safe. Prior to departure from the work area each day, remove and properly dispose of all waste materials or rubbish generated by the project work. Upon completion of the project, conduct a thorough final cleaning.

4.11. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: Any damage done by the contractor to property shall be repaired to prior conditions. Take measures to protect and insure uninterrupted operation of security fence prior to work start. Match the existing conditions and meet the requirements of these specifications. Contracting Officer shall determine if the repair work done is sufficient. Report any security fence damage immediately to BDOC Security personnel (603-471-2284/2285) and COR.

4.12. TRASH REMOVAL: Unsalvageable materials shall become property of the contractor and be disposed of at contractor's expense. Materials to be removed shall be removed without damage to adjacent areas. All damage resulting from the removal activity shall be repaired by the contractor at no additional cost to government. Repair shall be made with materials of like nature, type and construction as were damaged or exist adjacent to the areas to be repaired.

4.13. MONTHLY REPORTING: UFGS 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL Submit reports monthly showing tons of material disposed of at landfill and tons of material diverted from a landfill for each material removed from site.

5. PERMITS: UFGS 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 1.8 LICENSES AND PERMITS. All environmental permits shall be coordinated and approved through COR and Environmental Office a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to permit submission request.

6. STANDARD PRODUCTS: Materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacturing of such products, which are of a similar material, design, and workmanship.

6.1. All locksets and cores shall be Best seven-pin compatible.

6.2. Restoration of Disturbed Ground

6.2.1. Before covering area shall be raked clean of all debris and a magnet shall be used to insure all metallic items are removed.

7. Place six (6”) inches of compacted topsoil and seed with New Hampshire native grass seed mix. Seed mix shall meet NHDOT grass seed or approved equivalent.

8. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: UFGS 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES Submit to Contracting Officer all items listed or specified for each proposal within ten (10) working days after contract award, or as otherwise established or directed by the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise directed by these specifications, one (1) electronic copy of each submittal, and for design/build projects additional one (1) paper copy of each Adobe PDF drawing shall be provided. Submittals pertinent to materials and equipment that require advance approval shall be scheduled and approved prior to acquisition or delivery. Each submittal shall contain all requirements necessary for review and approval as a complete package, and in sufficient detail for ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Submittals shall include: project schedule, descriptive literature (i.e. manufacturer catalog cuts, diagrams, operation charts/data); test reports; certificates of compliance; actual material sample; color samples large enough to determine compliance with installation color standards; fabricator's drawings; shop drawings; certifications, warranties and other such required submittals including closeout documents. All 100% Adobe PDF construction drawings shall have required professional stamp and signature upon submission or shall be rejected without review.

8.1. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMISSION: Use AF Form 3000, Material Submittal, in strict accordance with the instructions. Form shall be reproduced by the contractor (the instructions on the back need not be reproduced). Special care should be exercised to ensure proper listing of the specification/drawing reference pertinent for each item submitted. All submittals shall be prepared and provided with a copy of AF3000. Submit an electronic copy to the CO and cc COR. Subsequent re-submittals shall utilize the same number as the original submittal with additional alpha character. (See 5.6.1)

8.2. APPROVED SUBMITTALS: Upon completion of review by the government approved AF3000, Material Submittal shall be provided to the contractor. Copies of each submittal document shall be retained on file by CO.

8.3. INTENT OF APPROVALS: Approval of submittal by CO shall not be construed as acceptance, but shall indicate only that the general method of construction and detailing as submitted appears satisfactory when reviewed against contract documents. Approval shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for any error that may exist, as the contractor under requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions and design of adequate connections, details, and satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved by CO, no re-submittal for purpose of substituting materials or equipment shall be given consideration unless accompanied by an acceptable explanation stating why a substitution is necessary.

8.4. SUBMITTALS NOT APPROVED: make all corrections required by the CO and furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies as specified for initial submittals within five (5) working days.

8.4.1. Re-submittals shall maintain the same original number with an alpha indicator in parentheses following it. This alpha indicator shall start with “(A)” and continue through the alphabet for further re-submittals. For example, if the original submission number was 01, the first re- submittal would be numbered 01(A), and the second re-submittal would be numbered 01(B).

8.4.2. If the contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, notice should be promptly given to the CO via a Request for Information (RFI).

8.5. SUBMITTAL REGISTER: All submittal items shall be tracked via a Submittal Register. Items shall be separated by specification divisions. Numbering of items in each division shall start at “1” and ascend for each subsequent item. For example, the third item on the Submittal Register in Division 16 would be 16-3, and the thirteenth item in Division 4 would be 4-13.

8.6. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE: Any certificate required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification shall be signed by a corporate officer of the manufacturing company and contain name and address of contractor, location, quantity, and date of shipment or delivery certificates apply.

8.7. SUBMITTAL DEVIATIONS: If contractor desires to submit a variance to any project requirement, this must be clearly stated and submitted on a separate AF Form 3000. Demonstrate that suggested alternate meets or exceeds project requirements to the government’s benefit. A statement from the Project Manager stating the substitution meets or exceeds the specification shall be included or the submittal shall be disapproved and returned without review. Any deviations are subject to approval by CO.

9. CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION: Construction work closely related to and/or located at the site of the work under this contract, including other military projects, other construction contracts and normal maintenance and repair work may occur. This may include utility shutoffs and crossovers, equipment delivered through Main Gate or pavement and striping operations.

10. AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES: All reasonably required amounts of water and electricity, where available, shall be made available to the contractor by the Government from existing system outlets and supplies. Make all temporary connections and install distribution lines. All temporary lines shall be installed and maintained by the contractor in a safe and workmanlike manner subject to approval by the CO / Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and shall be removed by the contractor in like manner prior to final acceptance of the construction. Reasonable quantities of electricity and water used to make final tests of completely installed systems will be furnished by the Government.

10.1. FIRE HYDRANT CONNECTIONS: Only compatible adapters shall be utilized for hydrant connections. All connections to fire hydrants shall be provided with a backflow preventer. Only NBAFS Water Shop personnel shall install a backflow preventer when required for a hydrant connection, and require forty-eight (48) hours advance notice. A hydrant wrench of the correct size shall be used to control the flow. Any use of fire hydrants shall be coordinated with Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to work.

10.2. CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES: Operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities and comply with energy conservation directives for each installation.

10.2.1. Supplemental lighting shall be used only in areas where and when work is being performed, to include entrance/egress routes. When work areas are vacated, lighting shall be turned off.

10.2.2. Mechanical equipment for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall be adjusted by authorized craftsman only.

10.2.3. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished.

11. UTILITY OUTAGES: Request in writing any utility outage necessitated by the project work at least ten (10) working days prior to the proposed outage, unless otherwise coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and when necessary approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. Do not operate any valve, circuit breaker, or other utility shut-off device unless approved by Contracting Officer. Contractor shall verify that there are no conflicts with the scheduled outage immediately before shutting off the utility.

11.1. REQUESTS: Request shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, and cc the COR. It shall reference the specific Delivery Order; stipulate specific utility system and/or circuits to be affected; location of work; time, date, and duration of requested outage for each system; and describe contingency plans for restoring utility to service.

11.2. RESTRICTIONS: Outages shall be kept to a minimum both in number and in duration. Where multiple outages are required, as many outages as can be accurately scheduled shall be submitted as a group. No outage shall exceed four (4) hours unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer.

11.3. Damage to any utility resulting from actions by the contractor shall be repaired at no cost to the government. Timeframes for repair shall be as follows: 1) Emergency-immediately and within two (2) hours, 2) Urgent-within four (4) hours, 3) Routine-within the next full day.

12. PARKING: Parking of contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the project lay down area at the location designated by Contracting Officer, or in the Chestnut Hill parking lot outside the gate. Privately-owned vehicles parked in B100 parking lot are limited to project management only. All others shall park in the Chestnut Hill parking lot and be shuttled in by Project Management or in company-owned vehicles. Under no circumstance shall the contractor park vehicles and/or equipment, even temporarily, on the grass, unless approved in advance by Contracting Officer. Company name shall be prominently displayed on all construction vehicles. Parking shall not violate environmental, fire or safety regulations. Anticipate vehicle leaks and immediately address with clean absorbent pads.

13. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Comply with AFI 31-218 and recommendations contained in Part 6 of U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to ensure proper warnings to motorists and adequate traffic control. Traffic control signage shall be installed in accordance with MUTCD and New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) Standards. All signs, warning lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices shall be provided by the contractor. At all times maintain normal traffic egress to and from installation during construction. If traffic flow on any roadway is to be modified for any reason, contractor shall notify Contracting Officer, NBSFS Safety Office, and NBSFS Security Forces by submitting a traffic coordination plan for approval to Contracting Officer and COR ten (10) working days prior to commencing construction activities. Schedule and phasing of roadway lane closure shall be discussed in preconstruction meeting. All lights shall be maintained continuously dusk till dawn until removed. Procedures shall be included in submittal for maintenance of traffic controls after hours, on weekends, and over holidays.

14. SANITARY PROVISIONS: Use of government facilities is only allowed upon request from the COR, otherwise provide and maintain availability of sanitary services. If contractor provides temporary toilets, they shall ensure that they satisfy installation, and state and local health requirements for the use of construction personnel and protection of environment. Location, type, proposed maintenance, etc., shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to placing toilets. Temporary toilets shall be promptly removed at the completion of construction. All costs incurred in connection with temporary toilets shall be borne by the contractor. At no time shall portable sanitation systems have a noticeable odor, and shall be placed on pavement unless specifically authorized by COR.

15. SMOKING: Designate a smoking area onsite, outside, away from entrances and limit smoking to this authorized outside area only. Smoking shall be in accordance with applicable installation and DoD policy. Specifically, workers shall not smoke while working.

16. WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST: Obtain and process AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request far enough in advance to allow at least five (5) days for coordination for the work under this project. AF Form 103 may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and shall be properly completed, coordinated, and approved. NBAFS was once a bombing range and all construction involving ground intrusive work, including but not limited to excavation, surface scraping, or vibrations, requires unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance via the Work Clearance Request process. Operational Risk Management (ORM) form signed by installation commander will be provided contractor during Request for Proposal. Attach ORM form to AF Form 103 during processing. Provide COR coordinated AFF103 prior to commencement of any work for review and approval/signature of Base Civil Engineer or designated representative. One (1) copy of the approved AF Form 103 shall be prominently displayed at worksite or quickly available upon request, with copy of ORM when applicable. Any additional excavation prompting UXO clearance notification (ORM) shall be provided to CO and COR at least twenty-eight (28) days in advance. Government shall arrange for UXO (ORM) clearance processing following additional onsite excavation notice from contractor.

16.1. In all cases have contingency plans for continuing work during utility outages caused by the contractor or outside forces. Plan shall include procedures for promptly repairing utility breaks/interruptions made or caused by the contractor.

16.2. UFGS 01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK Location of underground utilities is not readily known in the work area. NBAFS has no utility locate service. Locate, identify, and mark all utility lines in the vicinity of the project work site using ground penetrating radar (GPR). Mark the limits of site work/excavation to indicate location, direction, length, and depth of site work/excavation in order to facilitate the field marking of existing utilities. Hand digging where utilities are unknown, or within three (3’) feet of a known utility is HIGHLY recommended.

16.3. Provide as attachment to AF Form 103 approved construction drawings showing exact location and a detailed description of work to be accomplished. Promptly answer questions encountered during coordination of AFF103 and cc by email Contracting Officer and COR. During AFF103 coordination should coordinators indicate additional utility lines or structures in place to those shown on the drawings or location field marking, protect of each of the indicated utilities. If this constitutes a change in work conditions contact Contracting Officer immediately. It is contractor’s responsibility to verify exact location of all indicated utility lines and structures, and protect them in project work area. Should damage occur to any utility line or structure, promptly repair the damage to return the item to its original working condition.

17. ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES: Contractor shall not disturb electrical and/or communications utilities and wiring not discussed in contract documents. Where utilities require removal for accomplishment of project work per contract documents schedule work fourteen (14) days in advance with Contracting Officer. If work is outside contract documents immediately notify Contracting Officer. If utilities are damaged by contractor’s construction activities, restore service within twenty-four (24) hours at no cost to the government. Specific requirements for NBAFS are as follows:

17.1. All installations below travelled ways shall include vacant four (4) inch weight-rated PVC conduit unused with pullbox both sides of travelled way.

17.2. Size conduit, minimum 1”, for communication locations for three (3) CAT6, 24-gage solid conductor 4- pair cable.

17.3. Size all communication locations to accept Leviton quik-port style connectors and wall plates.

17.4. All communication locations will provide a pathway back to the communication cabinet in facility and include appropriate pull cable.

17.5. Government shall install all communication wiring and devices, and terminate all communication connections.

17.6. NBSFS does not provide office space.

17.7. Contractor shall notify CO at beginning of project of communication requirements, to include installation schedule for field offices. Contractor is responsible for coordinating with communication service provider and providing modem directly to NCC (603-471-2221) for off installation connection. Communication service provider shall provide necessary hardware connection off installation to modem, and necessary hardware connection, conduit (EMT) and cabling to contractor field office(s). All materials required including modem and router are contractor’s responsibility. Contractor will pay all costs for commercial service providers (COMCAST, FairPoint, etc.). COR will coordinate all service provider access with NCC with fourteen (14) calendar days’ notice. Service providers will be responsible for necessary installation from nearest building switch to contractor’s field offices, to include removal and restoration at completion of work. Installation shall be per UFGS for temporary installation of field office or better. Installation shall anticipate inclement weather, landscape maintenance, and snow removal operations, Maintenance of installed communication pathway is contractor’s responsibility.

17.8. Contractor shall receive prior approval from CO for use of mobile radios, including hand-held devices, base stations, vehicle mounted radios, etc.

18. CONDITIONS OF WORK:

18.1. DISRUPTIONS: Perform work to minimize disruption to normal NBAFS operations.

18.2. AREA OF WORK: Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable working area.

18.3. REGULATIONS AND POLICIES: Comply with all applicable NBSFS policies and regulations pertaining to safety, unexploded ordnance, health, security, controlled substances and alcohol usage, traffic control, fire prevention, and environmental protection.

19. ROUTE: Only route designated by Contracting Officer shall be utilized by contractor for access to work site.

20. FILL MATERIALS: Excess fill materials, including rock, gravel, waste concrete/asphalt, etc., shall be removed off installation and recycled or disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations. Excess fill shall not be disposed of in any 100-year floodplain as regulated by the New Hampshire State Department of Environmental Services. Additional fill material, subject to approval under UFGS 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, shall be hauled and delivered to site from off base site as a necessary part of work.

21. CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Company vehicles and rentals operated on NBSFS shall have company name prominently displayed. Contractor shall obtain entry passes at Building 103 (B103) Pass & Registration for vehicles, specifically if required to transport materials and equipment into restricted areas. Contractor shall present current proof of insurance, driver’s license, current state vehicle registration, and other documentation as needed to obtain vehicle entry pass. Vehicles transporting materials and equipment are required to submit to search by entering Truck Check Area at B131 Main Gate. Reference section NBSFS UFGS 01 80 00 SECURITY.

22. CONTRACTOR STORAGE / LAY DOWN YARD: Contractor is responsible for storage of all materials and equipment used under this contract. If space is available at construction site exact location shall be discussed during the pre-construction conference subject to approval of Contracting Officer. Area(s) provided to contractor shall be maintained in clean, neat, and serviceable condition. Security shall be responsibility of contractor. Environmental laws pertaining to storage of materials, prevention of spills with absorbent material and prompt cleanup with absorbent material shall be strictly adhered. Equipment found to be leaking on open ground shall be removed from site immediately. Notify COR and Environmental Office. Contractor shall protect the ground with absorbent medium under equipment that could potentially leak, and maintain stocked spill response kit on site.

23. WORKING CONDITIONS: Perform all work with continuous daily progress. Government will not accept or permit days of no work except for drying or curing of previous work or as directed by CO. Government may require contractor to work around other government equipment within work area. Contractor shall protect all government equipment within work area from dust, debris, and damage. Government shall hold contractor responsible for any damages. Maintain work site and emergency egress routes and exits free of debris, passable and safe. Contractor personnel shall strictly adhere to safety standards and practices during term of contract.

24. PROJECT COORDINATION.

24.1. Coordinate all work schedules with the Contracting Officer (CO) or designated representative and with Base Civil Engineer Project Manager prior to the start of work. Before initiating any work, confer with CO or his/her representative(s) at the pre-construction conference and agree on:

24.1.1. sequence of procedures;

24.1.2. means of access to premises and buildings;

24.1.3. space for storage of materials and equipment;

24.1.4. delivery of materials and use of approaches;

24.1.5. communications;

24.1.6. other incidentals to project.

24.2. Interruption of Work. If it becomes necessary to interrupt work activities in buildings and/or areas for construction purposes, request permission, in writing, from CO fourteen (14) working days in advance. Submit written requests for approved street closings fourteen (14) working days prior to closing of the street.

24.3. Paving and Painting. Prior to start of any paving or painting under this contract, coordinate start and completion dates in writing with CO five (5) working days prior to the scheduled start date.

24.4. Temporary Construction. Any contractor installed temporary construction intended to prevent interruption of normal work activity or loss of utility services is subject to approval of Base Civil Engineer Project Manager through the CO.

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NBSFS UFGS 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SUPPLEMENT

1. GENERAL: Contractor shall maintain safe and healthy conditions for all personnel performing or coming into contact work required by this contract, including visitors.

2. EXECUTION

2.1. Safety Program

2.1.1. Comply with current US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety Manual EM 385-1-1.

2.1.2. Prepare for CO approval a project specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) per Appendix A.

2.1.3. Operations outside approved APP shall prompt submission of Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), signed by corporate safety professional officer. When approved AHA becomes part of APP.

2.1.4. Contractor shall document the approach used to satisfy safety requirements. Contractor's files containing safety and safety related data shall be available for review by government representative upon request.

2.2. Specific Safety Requirements.

2.2.1. No welding or open flame shall be permitted onsite prior to the contractor obtaining approval through the Safety Office. Contractor may utilize their own Hot Work Permit form if approval is granted when the Health and Safety Plan is reviewed. Permit still requires notification and approval of Safety Office. Welding shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable safety standards. A person trained in the use of a fire extinguished shall be used as the Welders Fire Watch while welding or cutting is being performed. A mandatory one (1) hour fire watch shall be documented in the Daily Inspection Record and by Superintendent signing and dating contractor’s Hot Work Permit at end of each day attaching to Daily Report. Hot Work Permit shall be available for review by government representative.

2.2.2. Contractor shall submit Confined Space Program as part of the Accident Prevention Plan. Individual delivery orders shall identify work in designated confined spaces. Certifications of personnel for entry shall be submitted to Contracting Officer for approval prior to work occurring.

2.2.3. In case of emergency or situation deemed unsafe by CO and Safety Manager, government representative(s) have authority to order contractor to terminate work and clear area of personnel and equipment. Contractor shall comply immediately.

2.3. Mishap/Hazard Investigation

2.3.1. Contractor shall report promptly ((maximum one (1) hour)), by telephone to CO all available information relating to each instance of a mishap involving any personnel or government property. Contractor shall comply with OSHA reporting for any contractor personnel or equipment mishaps and notify COR of progress periodically within day until compliance has been satisfied. During weekends, holidays, or after normal duty hours, notify installation’s Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) 603-471-2285/2284.

2.3.2. Contractor shall secure and impound immediately mishap scene, wreckage, and mishap documentation until released by investigation Safety Officer, via Contracting Officer. Photo documentation shall be initiated upon mishap occurrence and maintained throughout. All photos shall be copied and issued to Contracting Officer’s Representative immediately upon termination of urgency.

2.3.3. Contractor and all related subcontractors shall support government, as required, in any mishap or hazard investigation. Support shall include, but not be limited to, technical assistance as well as access to undelivered internal contractor data.

END OF SECTION NBSFS 01 35 26 SAFETY SUPPLEMENT

August 5, 2022

NBSFS SUPPLEMENT

-UFGS 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

-UFGS 01 57 19.01 20 SUPPLEMENTAL TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

-UFGS 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

1. SCOPE: Work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and performing all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of construction operations under this contract.

2. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Comply with all applicable Federal, DoD, USAF, USSF, State, and local laws and regulations, and NBSFS Operating Instructions concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

3. NOTIFICATION: Contracting Officer will notify the contractor verbally and in writing of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. After receipt of notice immediately take corrective action.

4. IMPLEMENTATION: Prior to commencement of work meet with NBSFS Environmental Office and Contracting Officer’ Representative to develop mutual understandings relative to compliance with this provision and administration of the environmental pollution control program.

5. AIR QUALITY

5.1. Comply with all provisions of installation Air Operating permits regarding management of air quality.

5.1.1. No burning of material is allowed on installation by contractor.

5.1.2. No ozone-depleting chemicals or materials shall be used on this project.

5.2. Apply and submit to NHDES all air permits required for the installation of qualifying sources or devices as specified in NH CAR Env-A 600. Submit completed permit application(s) to Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to submittal to NHDES. Contractors shall be responsible for all fees and associated requirements.

5.3. Employ best management practices for control of fugitive dusts.

5.4. Ensure all company-owned and employee-owned gasoline and diesel vehicles driven on installation comply with emissions inspection requirements of applicable air quality zone and are currently registered and inspected with their home state. Drivers shall surrender documentation to Contracting Officer upon request.

5.5. Restrict emissions of smoke and fugitive particulates to levels less than twenty (20%) percent opacity at the point of emission, and to levels that do not visibly disperse beyond installation’s property boundaries unless an exemption has been approved.

5.6. Create no noxious odors.

5.7. Do not utilize cutback asphalt or any coating included in the definition of cutback asphalt during the months of March through September, unless cutback asphalt is used solely as a penetrating prime coat or if user can demonstrate to NHDES Air Pollution Control Division under the conditions of its intended use it will not exceed state requirements for use.

5.8. Ensure all permits are transferred to installation for inclusion into installation air operating permit prior to project completion.

6. WATER QUALITY

6.1. Potable Water: If potable water lines are damaged during construction notify Environmental Office and COR immediately. Disinfect all water lines that do not remain full of water under pressure. Disinfecting shall be in accordance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard 601 and shall not be considered complete until two (2) consecutive days bacterial samples show no contamination. Bacteriological samples shall be analyzed by a laboratory certified by the State of New Hampshire and be at contractor’s expense. All test results shall be immediately submitted to government for review and water shall not be turned on until Contracting Officer approval.

6.2. Storm Water: Restricted materials shall not be introduced to sanitary sewer disposal system since all materials go to a leach field. All discharges to the sewer shall meet Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements and shall not exceed installation permit requirements.

6.2.1. Non-storm water discharges shall not be introduced to storm drain system without prior approval from Environmental Office.

6.2.2. Comply with AFETL 14-1 for affected construction areas one (1) acre and smaller and prepare a stormwater control site plan certified by a qualified stormwater professional.

7. NATURAL RESOURCES. Comply with restrictions of Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, New Hampshire Endangered Species Conservation Act, Energy Independence and Security Act, Clean Water Act, and forestry requirements of DODI 4715.3 and DODI 7310.5.

7.1. Vegetate disturbed areas and protect disturbed ground surfaces from erosion. All sediment and erosion control measures shall be in place, staked and inspected by Contracting Officer Representative prior to disturbing ground surfaces.

7.2. If disturbing over one (1) acre contractor shall obtain an EPA Construction General Stormwater permit in place before starting, and shall comply with all conditions outlined in required storm-water pollution plan. Use only wildlife-friendly erosion control materials, free of plastic mesh.

7.3. Do not touch, harass, or take any wildlife species on NBSFS.

7.4. Do not disturb any wetland without Contracting Officer approval.

7.5. Do not disturb any area outside the project footprint without permission from Contracting Officer, including stockpiling of material.

7.6. Wash all construction vehicles including mowing equipment before entering NBSFS and before leaving to reduce the spread of exotic invasive species. Do not use soap unless prior base authorization.

8. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

8.1. Handle and dispose of all solid waste generated at the job site. Make all arrangements for disposal of any wastes including wastes requiring special handling such as asbestos, rubble, etc. Complete all required laboratory testing and any documentation submittals required by landfill owner. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) written approval is required for any non-inert materials such as asphalt containing materials, asphalt roofing materials, steel containing materials, etc. disposed of in a landfill.

8.2. Dispose of all construction/demolition and related solid wastes, garbage, and refuse at an off- site solid waste disposal facility possessing the appropriate City or County Certificate of Designation unless otherwise specified. Immediately submit manifest to Contracting Officer.

8.3. No waste or materials shall be left on the installation after completion of any project under this contract.

8.4. All non-hazardous wastes shall be properly disposed of off installation through a licensed landfill site. Demolition rubble shall not be buried anywhere on installation or at worksite. Any cleanups and costs of cleanup of improper waste disposals or removals of improperly placed hazardous or landfill restricted waste materials shall be the responsibility of contractor. Submit receipts (weigh tickets) for all wastes removed from site immediately upon receipt to Contracting Officer clearly showing amount and type(s) of material disposed and receiver’s contact information and signature. Updates shall be made to the monthly waste documents and submitted.

8.5. Develop a contractor recycling program. Strive towards a 50% diversion of solid waste from landfills.

8.6. Report monthly and at end of project amount (by weight) of non-hazardous solid waste disposed by landfill and incineration; amount (by weight) of non-hazardous solid waste diverted from landfill by reuse, mulching, recycling, donation, and composting. Use template provided at end of section.

9. TOXICS HAZARDS. To include but not be limited to asbestos, lead, including lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), radon, and pesticides. Perform a survey of work area for these materials prior to construction phase of project.