Attachment_1_-_SOW-_Access_Points_-_Final_10_May_16.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

ACCESS POINTS

PROJECT NUMBER

AJXF 15-0987

11 CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND 20762

10 May 2016

INDEX

SECTION 01010 STATEMENT OF WORK……………………..…Pages 01010-1 – 01010-6

SECTION 01012 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ………………………Pages 01012-1 – 01012-18

SECTION 01300 SUBMITTALS……………………………………Pages 01300-1 – 01300-12

SECTION 02225 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION……………………. Pages 02225-1 – 02225-5

SECTION 02230 SITE CLEARING…………………………………Pages 02230-1 – 02230-4

SECTION 02260 EXCAVATION SUPPORT/PROTECTION……...Pages 02260-1 – 02260-2

SECTION 02300 EARTHWORK……………………………………Pages 02300-1 – 02300-5

SECTION 02820 FENCE AND GATES…………………………….Pages 02820-1 – 02820-32

SECTION 03100 CAST IN-PLACE CONCRETE………………….Pages 03100-1 – 03100-9

SECTION 04050 MASONRY……………………………………….Pages 04050-1 – 04050-4

SECTION 09900 PAINTS & COATINGS…………………………..Pages 09900-1 – 09900-9

ATTACHMENT 1 Page 13 of 108

SECTION 01010

STATEMENT OF WORK

PART 1.0: STATEMENT OF WORK:

1.1. The work to be performed consists of furnishing all parts, labor, materials, equipment, supplies, services, and supervision necessary to inspect, test, construct, install and maintain new and repair existing fencing systems and swing-arm barriers at Joint Base Andrews, Brandywine, and Davidsonville, Maryland.

1.2. The work includes, but is not limited to the following major items of work and is listed for the Contractor’s convenience in order that the general scope of work involved may be determined.

1.2.1. SERVICES REQUIRED: The Contractor shall provide various fencing system and swing-arm barriers construction, maintenance and repair services, as required. Services required include, but are not limited to, the construction, maintenance, and repair of fencing systems and swing-arm barriers. Specific requirements for each job will be identified in individual delivery orders as issued by the Government under this contract.

1.2.2. INTENT: It is the intent of this contract to construct new fence systems and extend the serviceable life of existing fencing systems and swing-arm barriers by general maintenance and repair. Some fences may be repaired by complete replacement.

1.2.3. FENCE AND BARRIER TYPES: This work shall include, but is not limited to, various types of metal, chain link, wood, Attleboro, impasse, vinyl fencing systems and horizontal swing-arm type barriers.

1.2.4. UNITS OF MEASURE: Delivery orders may be in either U.S. Customary System or Metric units at the discretion of the Government.

1.2.5. ASSOCIATED WORK: The contractor shall be responsible for hazardous material testing and abatement, demolition and disposal, landscaping, carpentry, sheet metal, welding, painting, weather proofing, and similar trades related to the repair and replacement of various fencing systems and swing-arm barriers. Demolition may include the removal and disposal of lead containing materials. Landscaping may include site cleaning, removal and/or replanting of plant material, or new planting of materials when associated with the project. Painting may include touch-up work or annual application of weather proofing finishes (Thompson’s Water Seal and/or Linseed oils). Carpentry may include minor repairs to existing wooden fence systems and replacement of some wood components.

1.2.6. CONCRETE TESTING: Prior to Government acceptance of a delivery order the Contractor may be required to perform tests to determine one or more of the following as necessary:

1.2.6.1. Concrete Slump Test, (ASTM C143)

1.2.6.2. Compressive Strength Test, (ASTM C39/C39M-14a)

1.2.6.3. Flexural Strength Test, (ASTM C78/C78M-10e1)

1.2.6.4. All required testing shall be performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining, coordinating, and directing all required tests. The aforementioned testing required includes a visual inspection and assessment for proper concrete slump, proper compressive strength, and proper flexural strength. The Contractor shall note this information in the testing reports. Copies of all test report/results shall be submitted on an AF Form 3000, Materials Approval Submittal to the Contracting Officer for approval three (3) workdays after completion of tests and prior to the commencement of any work. Testing shall be adequate in number and comprehensiveness to determine the information required. Qualified individuals properly trained and equipped and who are regularly engaged in the performance of such tests shall accomplish all tests.

1.3. The Government will make available to the Contractor any information on file concerning existing conditions of any given fencing system identified for maintenance/repair or replacement. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify actual amount of work, dimensions, and field conditions, which affect the work prior to the commencement of any given delivery order. All work shall be in strict conformance to these specifications herein as well as the pertaining information found in the current editions of the Standard Building Code, BOCA National Code, and applicable local, state, and federal codes/regulations. All work to lead-containing materials shall be in accordance with (IAW) 29 CFR 1926.62. Work relating to asbestos containing materials shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1101 and SCDHEC Regulations 61, Subparts A and M.

1.4. All discrepancies shall be absolved by coordination with the Contracting Officer or their representative.

PART 2.0: LOCATION:

2.1. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to install new fencing systems and/or existing fencing maintenance at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Davidsonville, Maryland Transmitter Site and Brandywine, Maryland Receiver Site. Fence projects will be awarded by individual delivery orders on an as needed basis. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

PART 3.0: AMBIENT FACTORS OF WORK:

3.1. 24-HOUR POINT OF CONTACT: The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with 24 hour phone numbers for his/her representative. These numbers should be provided at the pre-construction conference, but not later than ten (10) calendar days after contract Notice to Proceed is issued.

3.1.1. In the event a problem with the Contractor’s work develops which could damage building contents, Government property, or jeopardize any portion of the work, the 24-hour point of contact will be accessed and the Contractor’s representative will respond immediately upon notification to rectify the problem.

3.2. ASSIGNMENT OF WORK: Work will be assigned to the Contractor through the Contracting Officer by way of Delivery Order. The Contracting Officer’s Inspector shall identify fencing for repair and provide a written “Statement of Work” defining the general scope of work. The Contractor may be required to accomplish projects accompanied with fully developed specifications and drawings. Performance periods for each Delivery Order shall be agreed on prior to issuing the Delivery Order, through negotiations with the Contracting Officer.

3.3. ASSESSMENT OF WORK: Upon notification from the Contracting Officer and within two (2) work days of initial Government conducted site visit, the Contractor shall submit a detailed Statement of Work, and a detailed cost proposal with justification for non-priced items, a proposed performance period and detailed timeline of Delivery Order activities. At the Government conducted site visit, the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Inspector shall meet at the proposed job site to assess and document the kind and amount of work to be accomplished, any special conditions or existing adjacent building damage shall be identified at this time. After initial site visit, the Contractor’s proposal shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days for projects under $100,000, ten (10) calendar days for projects up to $200,000, and ten (10) calendar days for larger projects. Exceptions maybe granted by the Contracting Officer for Delivery Orders that are particularly complex. In cases of urgent need, the Government may request a quick response for proposal on a requirement. To handle such cases, the Contractor should have a plan to provide proposals within three (3) to five (5) calendar days (sooner if possible). Negotiations shall be held at the Contracting Officers request within five (5) workdays after submittal of the Contractor’s proposal.

3.4. ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK:

3.4.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all field measurements to accomplish the work. The Contractor shall carefully examine the entire site to become familiar with existing conditions and facilities available as well as difficulties involved in completing the work.

3.4.2. The Contractor will at all times follow the manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations for installation of material and/or equipment.

3.4.3. New construction work shall be in accordance with Joint Base Andrews design standards. If needed, structural design shall be performed following the guidelines specified by Military Handbook 1190, MIL-HDBK-1190. The government will not provide copies of Air Force standards. These standards can be obtained from the Construction Criteria Base (CCB), located on the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) website.

3.5. WORK COORDINATION: Contractor shall obtain the Construction Contract Inspector’s (CCI) approval prior to demolition or performing tests. The request for such approval shall be given with sufficient advance notice to permit an inspection of the area before the work or test, in strict conformance with the project specifications.

3.6. GENERAL TESTING: The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining, coordinating, and directing all required tests. Copies of all test reports/results shall be submitted on an AF Form 3000, Material Equipment Approval Submittal to the Contracting Officer for approval three (3) workdays after completed test and prior to the acceptance of tested material. Testing shall be adequate in number and comprehensiveness to determine the information required. Properly qualified, trained, and equipped individuals who regularly are engaged in the performance of such tests shall accomplish all tests.

PART 4.0: ENVIRONMENTAL:

4.1. CLEAN UP: All waste materials generated by all work under this contract shall be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of off base by the Contractor and his Subcontractors at any time IAW all applicable federal, state, or local codes, ordinances, regulations, court orders, or other types of rules or filings having the effect of law, including, but is not limited to the following:

4.1.1. Executive Order 11752, 17 December 1973

4.1.2. Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC Sec 1251 et. seq.

4.1.3. Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC Sec. 7401 et. seq.

4.1.4. Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended, 42 USC Sec. 6901 et. seq.

4.1.5. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended, 7 USC Sec. 736, et. seq.

4.1.6. Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, 16 USC Sec. 153 et. seq.

4.1.7. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended by Super-fund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, as amended 42 USC Sec 9601, et. seq.

4.1.8. Federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines on thermal processing and land disposal of solid waste (40 CFR 240 and 241)

4.2. Handling of hazardous wastes, as defined by federal and state laws, shall be coordinated with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Management Office (11 CES/CEV) ext: 981-7120.

4.3. If the Contractor or any of his Subcontractors creates a hazardous substance spill, to include oil spills, they must implement initial notification procedures consistent with the installation’s Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan.

4.4. Spill containment and clean-up (concerning spills attributed to the Contractor) beyond the Contractor’s ability will be arranged or accomplished by the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the cost to the Government for the clean-up.

4.5. POLLUTION CONTROL:

4.5.1. DUST: The Contractor shall maintain all work areas free from excess dust, the amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the building and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance occurs. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create, hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding, or pollution.

4.5.2. LEAD BASED PAINT (LBP): All fencing and barrier materials or finishes containing more than 5 percent by weight lead based paint (LBP) shall be removed and disposed of per current EPA and OSHA regulations. The Contractor shall ensure that the material is disposed of in an approved manner IAW LBP removal plans, bills of lading, and manifests being available for review by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide and submit for approval on AF Form 3000 a written LBP removal plan by individuals fully qualified and certified to accomplish such plans. The LBP removal plan shall be submitted for approval not later than ten (10) calendar days after the contract Notice to Proceed is issued.

4.6. LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND REGULATIONS:

4.6.1. COMPLIANCE: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable requirements stated in the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.

4.6.2. All materials used in the performance of this contract shall be applied in strict accordance with manufacturer’s printed label instruction, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and all applicable safety and environmental Standards. All hazardous materials warning labels and MSDS shall be kept on-site for review until completion of construction.

4.6.3. The use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances, Asbestos Containing Materials, and Lead Containing Materials are strictly prohibited.

4.7. OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS: Ozone Depleting Chemicals, Class I and II listed in Attachment 2 of AFI 32-7080 are to be recovered by the Contractor and returned to the Government. The Ozone Depleting Chemicals may not be sold or given away to private industry unless otherwise specified by the government.

4.8. RECYCLING: In support of national environment effort, the Contractor shall recycle all ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the project. The Contractor shall also recycle general administrative refuse associated with this project. This refuse includes cardboard, one gallon mark 1 and 2 plastic bottles, type 1 and 2 plastic soda bottles, aluminum and steel soda cans, and mixed paper. All recyclable materials shall be turned into a local recycling center off base.

5.0: MATERIAL SUBMITTALS:

5.1. Ten (10) calendar days after notice to proceed or as established by the Contracting Officer and before starting installation of any materials or equipment, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer submittals for approval. Each submittal shall contain an AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal and three (3) copies of supporting documents. The submittals shall include manufacturer’s styles or catalog numbers, cuts and other descriptive data including shop drawings to completely describe equipment proposed for use. Submittals describing material and equipment for any system shall be submitted at one time; these submittals must be complete: No consideration will be given by the Contracting Officer to partial or incomplete system submittals. Approval of proposed materials will be based on manufacturer’s published data, laboratory test reports, certifications, catalog cuts, samples, shop drawings, etc. No equipment, material, etc., shall be installed until submittal approval has been obtained. Prior to beginning work under any individual delivery order the Contractor shall submit components that differ or are in addition to those of the basic system(s) approved above. The contractor shall maintain a submittal register and work from it as much as possible.

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SECTION 01012

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

1.1. TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE: The Commander, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, or his/her representative, is designated as the Construction Contract Inspector (CCI). This designation includes, but is not limited to, the following specific functions of this contract:

1.1.1. Technical administration and inspection.

1.1.2. Recommending approval of shop drawings, samples and materials.

1.1.3. Testing materials not otherwise specified to be performed by the Contractor or others.

1.1.4. Coordinating work operations.

1.2. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Drawings and the specifications are the property of the Government and shall not be used for purposes other than those contemplated by the contract.

1.3. SUBMITTALS:

1.3.1. SD-60 Health and Safety Plan.

1.3.2. SD-08 Approved Sediment an Erosion Control Plan.

1.3.3. Radioactive Materials Documentation.

1.3.4. Site Layout Plan: Submit for approval a detailed scaled drawing showing the layout of the construction site plan prior to starting work. As minimum the drawing shall include the locations of office and storage trailers, equipment storage and material staging areas, construction entrance(s) including placement of safety signs (i.e. hard hat area, etc.), workers parking area, and trash dumpsters and containers. The submittal shall also include photographs of the site prior to disturbance by the start of work.

1.3.5. SD-01 Construction photographs.

1.4. BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST, AF FORM 103: Prior to commencing construction work or whenever the ground surface is to be disturbed deeper the three inches (3”) or when erecting structures or operating equipment near overhead lines, the Prime Contractor performing work shall be responsible for obtaining and having in their possession at all times while digging, an approved AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request (Digging Permit). Details on how to procure and complete the AF Form 103 can be obtained from CE Customer Service at 301-981-5151.

1.4.1. AF Form 103: The AF Form 103 will be completed between 10-14 calendar days prior to the actual start of excavation or excavation operation and will remain valid for 30 calendar days. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer in writing a minimum of 5 workdays prior to each expiration date, to notify of the need to revalidate the form.

1.5. BASE REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall conform to all Base Regulations and directives. As far as possible, those that pertain to security, safety, traffic, fire, and personnel clearances, insofar as they apply to the Contractor’s activities, will be identified specifically at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and placing barricades, providing traffic control, safety watchmen and lighting and safety devices during all construction activities.

1.5.1. Security Requirements: All commercial vehicles must enter through the Pearl Harbor Gate and will be subject to a search which will include all vehicle compartments and transported containers. Contractors are advised that such searches may result in delays averaging 40 to 60 minutes depending upon the day of the week and time of day. All Contractor employees working on the base longer than 5 workdays shall obtain a contractor badge from the Visitor Control Center (VCC) by appointment which will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer or his/her representative. All Contractor employees applying for a security badge shall be subjected to a background check through the National Crime Information Center conducted by the Security Forces Squadron. Contractors must coordinate diligently for delivery of perishable deliveries such as concrete or bituminous material.

1.5.2. Weapons: Weapons of any sort are not authorized on Joint Base Andrews, this includes guns, knives, swords, nunchakus, brass knuckles, or any other weapon that has a sole purpose to injure or maim. Combination tools such as Leatherman and small pocket knives with folding blades less than four inches are authorized if used in the performance of duty. Those found in violation of this directive are subject to apprehension, criminal charges and debarment from the installation.

1.5.3. Illegal Controlled Substance: The U.S. federal government is the most vocal opponent of the drug industry and it has set the de facto international standards regarding the legality and illegality of different drugs. Illegal controlled substance and narcotics are not authorized on Joint Base Andrews what so ever, controlled substances may not be transported on the installation via vehicle or on an individual’s person, i.e., marijuana/Cannabis, cocaine, crack cocaine, LSD, Methamphetamine (Meth), Heroin, Anabolic steroids, Psilocybin mushrooms, are some examples of forbidden substances (this list is not all inclusive). Prescription medications are authorized for the person the medication is prescribed for; however, the medication must not be expired and the label must clearly indicate the name of the person the medication is prescribed for. Otherwise the prescription medication may be deemed illegal by law enforcement officials. Those found in violation of this directive are subject to apprehension, criminal charges and debarment from the installation.

1.6. ACCIDENT PREVENTION: The Contractor shall comply with all Air Force Occupational Safety & Health Standards (AFOSH Standards). Copies of AFOSH Standards are available for review thru the Base Safety office. Active work areas shall be kept free of equipment and materials not in use, and clear of debris, projecting nails, strapping and other objects not necessary for the work in progress.

1.6.1. Confined Spaces: Contractors entering confined spaces during construction operations shall do so in strict accordance with AFOSH Standard 127-25. The Contractor shall request the proper permits for access from the Contracting Officer, in writing a minimum of 10 days prior to confined space entry. All permits shall be issued by base safety. The Contractor shall provide any and all necessary testing, sampling, ventilation, and equipment and supervision services to enter confined spaces.

1.7. OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT: Contractors shall comply with OSHA 1926, Construction Standards and the portions of 1910 standards that are applicable to construction. The Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 will be used in the absence of guidance in OSHA standards.

1.7.1. Health and Safety Plan Submittal: SD-60. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for Government review, a site/contract-specific Health and Safety Plan in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.120.

1.7.2. Safety Plan: The Plan shall establish a site/contract-specific program for medical surveillance, training, hazard assessment, worker protection, site control, accident prevention and response to emergencies. Standard practices and procedures of industrial hygiene, occupational health and safety, and environmental protection shall be prescribed in the plan. The Plan shall also include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials associated with the contract.

1.7.3. Plan Review: This Plan must be reviewed by the appropriate base agency prior to the commencement of all on-base work.

1.8. FIRE PROTECTION: Welding, Cutting, Brazing and Burning Operations

1.8.1. Welding Operations: All welding and burning operations will be accomplished in strict compliance with the requirements outlined in AFOSH Standard 91-5; the National Fire Protection Association Standard 51B, Joint Base Andrews Instruction 32-2001 and the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers General Safety Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1. Prior to starting any welding, brazing, or burning operations, the Contractor shall ensure that the person performing the work obtains a permit to do so. This permit, USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing (AF Form 592), is the only acceptable authorization for performing this type of work. The request for this permit can be accomplished by contacting the Joint Base Andrews Fire Department at (301) 981-4985. A Fire Department representative will respond to the work site, evaluate the conditions and issue the appropriate permit as required. Normally, this is accomplished within one hour after receiving the request from the person requesting the permit. A copy of each permit will be retained at the work site until the work has been completed. The Contractor shall provide, as a minimum, two portable fire extinguishers acceptable to the Base Fire Department at each location where operations of this type are to be conducted. Extinguishers shall meet the requirements outlined in AFOSH Standard 91-56 and by the Base Fire Department.

1.8.2. Fire Fighting Equipment: In areas of buildings not otherwise authorized by Government installed equipment, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain emergency fire fighting equipment such as water barrels, buckets, shovels and garden hoses of type and capabilities satisfactory to the Base Fire Department and the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will be required to make a thorough inspection of each building in which work has been performed at the close of the operations each work day. This inspection will be made to ensure that all necessary safeguards relative to potential fire hazards are in effect and working. The Contractor will familiarize themselves and their personnel on the location of all telephones needed for fire reporting, the applicable procedures and all Joint Base Andrews Fire Regulations.

1.8.3. Housekeeping: The Contractor shall at all times maintain good-housekeeping practices to reduce the risk of fire damage and/or personal injury. All scrap materials; rubbish and refuse shall be removed daily from in and around the building and shall not be permitted to be strewn on adjacent property.

1.8.4. Storage of Flammables: Suitable secure storage space shall be provided by the Contractor, outside the immediate building area for the storing of flammable/combustibles of any type. No storage will be permitted inside of the building. The storage space shall be properly identified in accordance with applicable Federal, National and Local Regulations as outlined by the Base Fire Department. Flammable or combustible liquids being used inside the building will be kept to a minimum and removed from the building during unused periods.

1.8.5. Fire extinguishers: Two operational fire extinguishers shall be required at each area or location where hazardous operations are being performed. These include, but are not limited to, welding, cutting, brazing, burning, soldering or melting. Operations that produce flying or dripping slag, metal or embers shall have sufficient non-combustible materials on site to protect against fire damage or personal injury due to the operation. This may include fire resistant blankets, as required, by the Base Fire Department. When supplemental temporary heating devices are used, a fire watch will be present to cover all periods when such devices are in operation.

1.8.6. Extinguisher Requirements: Both portable fire extinguishers shall meet or exceed a rating of 4A-40BC, as listed by Underwriters Laboratory, Factory Manual or any National Acceptable Testing Laboratory. Extinguishers not meeting this requirement are not acceptable. They must be operational at the time of inspection to be acceptable. All extinguishers must be pinned and sealed to be acceptable.

1.8.7. Fire Alarms: For work operations which require any Base fire detection, alarm or suppression system to be disabled, the Contractor shall request in writing a minimum of 3 days in advance and prior to taking the system out of operation, so that the Contracting Officer may notify the CE Customer Service Unit of the requirement. The Contractor shall also verify that the Fire Department has in fact been notified, prior to taking systems out of service. The Contractor may call the dispatcher at (301) 981-4985.

1.9. COORDINATION OF WORK OPERATIONS: The work to be performed under this contract is on an active Air Force Base. The Contractor shall coordinate all work operations with the Contracting Officer prior to starting any work under this contract. The Contractor shall have a superintendent who speaks, reads, writes and understands the English language to act for the Contractor and to be available on the job site throughout each workday.

1.10. NOTIFICATION: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, when planning to be absent from the project site for more than two work days. Prior to returning to the project, The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer.

1.11. CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEE PARKING: The Contractor’s employees shall park in areas assigned by the Contracting Officer.

1.12. SPEED LIMIT: The Base speed limit is 25 miles per hour (mph) unless posted otherwise. The speed limit in all Family Housing areas is 15 mph. Speeding tickets and fines are issued for violations and shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

1.13. CONTRACTOR’S EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS: Contractor employees shall be restricted to areas of the base within the scope of this work; direct routes to and from the site as may be approved at the pre-performance conference with regard to work scheduling and material handling. The Contractor’s employees will have in their possession at all times a valid picture ID and their base identification pass.

1.14. WORK HOURS: Work for all operations, other than that in, around or associated with Family Housing, shall be performed during the normal work week, Monday thru Friday, 0700 to 1700. Work in, around or associated with Family Housing shall be from 0800 to 1700, Monday thru Friday. Work shall not be scheduled for any Federal Holiday. Deviations from the normal work week will not be granted except under unusual circumstances. Requests for permission to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and/or Federal Holidays shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval in writing, a minimum of 5 work days in advance of the proposed scheduled change.

1.15. SEVERE WEATHER WARNING REQUIREMENTS: When notified by the Contracting Officer that a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the Contractor shall immediately take action to tie down, or otherwise secure structures, materials, and equipment on the job site that could cause a hazardous or dangerous condition or otherwise result in damage to property and personnel as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorms, or other weather-related conditions. This requirement is applicable twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

1.16. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The Contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the contract as defined herein. Environmental protection shall be provided to correct conditions that might endanger the environment during normal construction operations. Contractor shall try, as economically deemed feasible to procure materials with recycling content. The Contractor shall try to identify and actively minimize the use of hazardous materials.

1.17. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLANS: The Contractor shall bear sole responsibility for all actions required of him by the approved erosion and sediment control plans submitted to the State of Maryland by the Government unless an approval plan or waiver is provided by the Government. This responsibility shall be throughout the life of the project and continue until released from responsibility by both the Contracting Officer and the Maryland Dept. of Environment (MDE) authorities. Contractors shall take note that MDE authorities frequently require continued compliance with erosion and sediment control plans well beyond the actual completion of other construction work. In addition to the State of Maryland requirements, the Contractor shall provide continuous maintenance to the silt fence and other sediment control barriers to ensure a neat appearance. This shall require, as a minimum, for the Contractor to remove built-up mud and debris on the exterior surface of silt fences, ensure fences are stretched taut, and ensure silt fences are installed straight and true.

1.18. USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS:

1.18.1. Civilian Contractors bringing radioactive materials or devices containing radioactive sources on base must have prior approval from the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor must submit the following documentation to the Contracting Officer for review:

1.18.1.1. Copy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission License or Agreement State License, along with any amendments, covering the radioactive material to be used.

1.18.1.2. Copy of the user’s qualification and radiation safety training.

1.18.1.3. Radiation dosimetry results from the prior calendar year.

1.18.1.4. Statement of expected use (use rate) of radioactive materials or devices for the length of the contract.

1.18.1.5. Statement of storage and security checks (if applicable).

1.18.2. Under no circumstances will a Contractor use an unlicensed radioactive source/device on base. The Contractor should refer any questions regarding his responsibility on this issue to the Contracting Officer prior to the starting of any work. Since the Air force considers contracts involving radioactive materials a hazardous items contract, the provisions of AFR 67-8, Chapter 3, section 3.3(f) will also apply.

1.19. PRELIMININARY AND FINAL INSPECTIONS: The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer and shall request scheduling of the final and pre-final inspections, in writing a minimum of five work days in advance of requirement.

1.20. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: During the progress of the work, one identical size print of each of the drawings accompanying this specification shall be neatly and clearly marked in red to show variations between the construction actually provided and that indicated or specified in the contract documents. The as-built drawings shall be kept up-to-date at the work site at all times during the contract, and shall be available for inspection by the Contracting Officer upon request. This includes marking the drawings to show any deviations which have been made, including buried or concealed construction and utility features revealed during the course of construction. As-built shall record horizontal and vertical locations of buried utilities that differ from the contract drawings. Show the size, manufacturer’s name, model number, capacity, and electrical power characteristics of the equipment installed. Where a choice of materials or methods, or both, is permitted herein, and where variations in the scope or character of the indicated or specified are permitted either by award on bidding items specified for the purpose or by subsequent change to the contract, the as-built drawings shall define the construction actually provided. The representation of such variations shall conform to standard drafting practice and shall include such supplementary notes, legends, and details as may be necessary for legibility and clear portrayal of the as-built construction. The as-built drawings shall be available for review by the Contracting Officer at all times. Requests for progress payments may not be approved if marked prints are not current. As-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled final inspection. Disapproval of the as-built drawings shall result in cancellation of the scheduled final inspection until such time as the as-built drawings are approved. Requests for final payment will not be approved until as-built drawings are approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.21. TRUCK HAULING ON BASE: The Contractor shall be responsible for covering open-bodied vehicles transporting sand, gravel, fill materials, dirt, construction debris, rubble, or material which may become airborne and create air pollution on Base. Alternate means, approved by the Contracting Officer, may be employed to achieve the same results as would coverings. All dirt, rubble or debris carried onto existing base pavements by Contractor operations shall immediately be removed by the Contractor.

1.22. MATERIAL STORAGE AREA: This contract will require the Contractor to maintain the following separate staging areas:

1.22.1. Supplemental Storage Area – The Contractor shall use this for storage of items not immediately required at the construction site. Contractors will be responsible for the security of his property and general housekeeping of the area.

1.22.2. Primary Storage Area – The Storage at the site shall be limited to the materials that are needed to be used within a 5 work day time period. The storage area will be enclosed by a construction fence, as described in paragraph 1.23.5.

1.23. STAGING AREA: The haul route shall be identified on the contract drawings, if it is required. The staging area will be assigned by the Contracting Officer at the preconstruction conference and will be on Joint Base Andrews. Daily construction work site and site area clean up shall be accomplished by the Contractor. This clean up shall include the placing of construction material and equipment in a neat and orderly arrangement. Rubbish, debris, rubble and garbage shall be disposed of daily off base and shall not be permitted to accumulate. If the Contractor has any dumpsters in the staging area, they shall be clearly marked with a sign “for private use only, not for use of base personnel”. Dumpsters shall be emptied when contents mount to height of sides. At the end of the workday, the Contractor shall inspect the site to ensure that all paper, cardboard and similar materials are removed to provide a litter free appearance. Upon completion of all work outlined in the contract drawings and specifications, the Contractor shall remove from the confines of the Base, his construction materials and his equipment.

1.23.1. Staging Area Security: The Contractor’s assigned staging area shall be secured and shall be completely enclosed by the Contractor with a minimum 6-foot high temporary fence. The fence shall have a minimum of two 6-foot wide access gates on opposing sides of the site. The temporary staging area fence shall provide a neat and professional exterior appearance, shall be installed in a true and plumb manner and shall be of chain link construction with a solid and conservative screen. All fencing and barriers shall be sight proof and shall be provided prior to any placement of Contractor items in the staging area at the start of the construction contract. The Contractor shall maintain all Contractor material and construction items as well as construction dumpsters within the confines of his staging area. The Contractor shall be required to maintain the appearance and order of assigned staging area both within and without, during the entire duration of the construction contract. During the growing season (April thru October), the Contractor shall mow and trim all grass areas within the staging area fence and to a 3-foot minimum distance outside the boundary to maintain neat grassy areas of reasonable length. Grass height shall never be allowed to exceed 6 inches. Grass shall not be allowed to grow up along the temporary fence line. Assuming that assigned staging areas will be on grassy area. Security and maintenance of the staging area and contents thereof is the Contractors sole responsibility. The Contractor shall restore the staging area to its original condition at the end of all construction.

1.23.2. Vandalism: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding the construction site and the staging area, and all construction equipment and materials against vandalism and theft.

1.23.3. Temporary Stabilized Construction Entrance: The nature of the project may also require a temporary stabilized construction entrance at non-paved areas when exiting to paved areas. The entrance shall be constructed as required by the Sediment and Storm Water Management Plan permit drawings. The Contractor shall maintain the temporary stabilized construction entrance such that it functions adequately in the removal of sediment from construction vehicle tires. Stones in the entrance shall be periodically rotated or changed to ensure construction vehicle tires are clean when leaving the site.

1.23.4. Shadowbox Fence: Location of fence shall be submitted and shown on the approved site layout plan. The shadow-box fence shall be constructed around the perimeter of all construction, staging, and storage areas prior to the start of any work. The details are shown on the sketches contained at the end of this section of the specifications. The shadow-box fence shall be maintained by the Contractor during the life of the contract and, upon completion and acceptance of the work, shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site.

1.23.5. The Contractor shall provide a temporary safety fence with gate and warning signs at the construction site prior to the start of work to protect the members of the public from construction activities. The safety fence will enclose those areas not within the construction fence. The construction fence may be used in lieu of a safety fence. The safety fence shall be dark brown color (where it protects excavated area), high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 1.1 meters (42 inches) high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 3 meters (10 foot) centers, constructed at the approved location. The safety fence shall be maintained by the Contractor during the life of the contract and, upon completion and acceptance of the work, shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site.

1.24. MARKING OF EQUIPMENT, TRAILERS AND TEMPORARY OFFICES: The Contractor shall ensure that equipment and trucks used on the job, are conspicuously marked with both name and telephone number of owner or leaser. All Contractor temporary offices and trailers shall have signs affixed to the exterior, which state the name of the contracting firm, and a name and number of the responsible contracting firm official. The letter size of the firm name shall be a minimum of 8” high with all lettering professionally and neatly prepared.

1.25. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES: Water and electricity will be available for use by the Contractor from the Government’s existing system outlets and supplies to perform the work under this contract at no cost to the Contractor. The location(s) of the temporary connection points will be designated by the Contracting Officer prior to permitting connections. Materials, labor and other items required to provide the hook up necessary to use the existing Government utility shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. Electric energy shall not be used for resistance heating except within the Contractor’s office trailer or unless specifically allowed in the technical sections. The Contactor will not be permitted to use Government telephone service.

1.26. TEMPORARY SANITATION FACILITIES: All temporary sewer/sanitation facilities shall be self-contained units with both urinals and stool capabilities. The units shall be sufficiently ventilated to control odors and fumes and should be empted and cleaned at least every seven (7) calendar days or more often if required by the Contracting Officer. The doors should be self-closing. The exterior of the unit shall be Federal Standard 595A, No. 20045 Brown and No. 23531 Tan. The facility shall be located behind the construction fence or out of the public view.

1.27. HARD HATS: All Contractor personnel shall be required to wear a hard hat while on the construction site.

1.28. INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES: The Contractor shall not interrupt existing utilities without written permission from the Contracting Officer a minimum of seven (7) work days in advance. The outage request shall be made, in writing, at least ten (10) work days in advance of the outage and it shall state the date and duration of the proposed outage. The Contractor shall adjust work schedules to keep outages to minimum. The Contractor shall make final connections to existing utility services, furnish material, perform excavation, backfilling, tamping, finish surface repairs and other labor incidental to making the utility connections. Outages shall not be performed until all required materials and appurtenances are on the construction site. Construction work associated with an outage shall be accomplished in a workmanlike manner, in accordance with the technical provisions referenced and specified in other sections.

1.29. OCCUPIED BUILDING: The Contractor will be working in and around an existing building which is occupied and fully furnished. The existing building must remain functional during construction operations. The Contractor shall confine work operations and personnel to the specified areas of construction unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not be permitted to use the buildings toilet facilities; therefore, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide portable toilets in designated work areas.

1.30. PROTECTION AND MOVING OF PROPERTY: The Contractor shall be responsible for protection off all existing Government features, furnishings and for moving the furnishings in the area of work as necessary to accomplish required work elements and replacing same in their original position. Protection shall include covers, tarps, plastic sheets, barriers and other protection devices.

1.31. LANDSCAPE PROTECTION/RESTORATION: Provide protection for all existing landscape features such as trees, shrubs, bushes, plantings and sod in and around the area of construction. No existing trees, shrubs, bushes, or other items shall be affected in any way, by contractor actions, unless required by specifications. Prior to any demolition or construction in proximity to any existing landscape feature; the feature shall be protected by fencing, barricades, temporary removal and/or other approved devices. When construction requires that heavy machinery work in close proximity to existing mature trees, the trees shall be protected with a strong 2”x4” frame with 3/4” plywood sheeting barricade or enclosure. No movement or operation of heavy equipment within a tree shadow area or drip line shall be permitted. Any features which require pruning or trimming in order to place new construction materials or to allow clearance for new materials or equipment, shall be pruned or trimmed in a workmanlike manner. All damaged items shall be replaced in kind with new, by the Contractor. Any disturbed soil shall be hydro seeded with type to match surrounding areas.

1.32. CUTTING AND PATCHING: The Contractor shall perform necessary cutting and patching to existing wall, ceiling, floor, pavements and other areas as necessary for the performance of the contract. Work that is patched, replaced, shall match similar existing work. Cutting and patching shall be performed by mechanics skilled in the trades involved. Patching material shall be of the same type, style, thickness, color, texture and finish to match existing adjacent surfaces. Patching of all brick building exterior finishes shall be performed by the complete removal of all damaged full or partial bricks and the provision of complete new masonry units, keyed into the existing construction and mortar that matches existing construction. Roof and wall openings shall be adequately protected against the elements during all construction phases. Unless otherwise provided by the drawings or specifications, structural members shall not be cut or altered without prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

1.33. DUST BARRIERS: Dust shall be minimized at all times. Dust tight barriers shall be constructed by the Contractor within the work area before any demolition or construction. The Contractor shall also close off areas which are to remain occupied.

1.34. SECURITY AREAS: Work to be accomplished under this contract is on a secure base and the Contractor will not be granted unlimited access. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer a minimum of five workdays prior to commencement of work to arrange for security passes and to become acquainted with security requirements. The Contractor shall not deviate from any and all indicated security requirements.

1.35. HIGH VISIBILITY AREAS: Work performed under this contract is in a designated high visibility area.

1.35.1. Appearance of workman: All Contractor employees shall wear work shirts bearing a patch on the front left breast, with the company name or emblem and shall possess at all times an identification card indicating the individual’s name, company name, and bearing a picture of the individual. Workmen shall be neat, clean and presentable when working on base. When in or around housing units they shall be particularly presentable and they shall show identification cards to housing occupants prior to entering occupied quarters. The Contractor’s vehicles shall display emblems indicating the company name. Work clothes shall consist of shoes, shirt, and long pants, or long coveralls.

1.35.2. Objectionable Employees: The Contracting Officer, in writing, may require the Contractor to remove from the work site, area, or Base, objectionable employees. Objectionable employees include, but are not limited to, those employees not properly attired, those employees using profane language or employees which act in an unsafe or reckless manner.

1.35.3. Cleanliness: The Contractor shall protect Government property and furnishings that may be in, or adjacent to, the work area with appropriate clean drop cloths, barricades,…