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AJXF 16-1623, Demo Bldg 1682

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

PROJECT AJXF 16-1623

DEMO BLDG 1682

FEBRUARY 2016

BASE CIVIL ENGINEER

11 CES/CENM

3710 FETCHET AVENUE

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD 20762-4803

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

DESCRIPTION

PAGE

01010

Statement of Work

01010-1 – 01010-3 01012 Special Conditions 01012-1 – 01012-17 01300

Submittals

01300-1 – 01300-11 01355

Environmental Standards

01355-1 – 01355-18 01505

Construction Waste Management

01505-1 – 01505-7 02065

Building Demolition

02065-1 – 02065-3 02921

Site Restoration

02921-1 – 02921-8 13280

Removal and Disposal of Lead Based 13280-1 – 13280-6

Paint Containing Materials

13283

Removal and Disposal of Asbestos

13283-1 – 13283-18

Containing Materials

15001

Mechanical General Requirements

15001-1 – 15001-1

16011

Electrical General Requirements

16011-1 – 16011-1 16015

Communications Demolition General 16015-1 – 16015-4

Requirements

SECTION 01010

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SUMMARY OF WORK: Provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials and appliances and perform all operations necessary to demolish Building 1682, located at Joint Base Andrews, MD in accordance with all specifications, drawings and clauses.

2. SUMMARY OF PROJECT: Building 1682 is a 19,100 SF cast-in-place concrete and brick veneer building constructed in 1973 with a full basement renovated in 2011. Provide demolition of interior infrastructure including sewer, water, mechanical, electrical, communications and commercial cable systems. All utilities or systems shall be terminated or capped outside of the building at the nearest practicable point such as a main, trunk line, duct bank or manhole.

3. MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK: The following is a list of the major items of work to be performed by the contractor. The list is general in nature and is not intended to be complete listing of every minor operation to be performed. Major items of work shall be performed by the contractor to provide the government a complete and usable job. All materials, products and equipment incidental to each specific system or major item of work shall be provided as necessary to achieve complete and usable product. Workmanship shall be of high quality and shall conform to the standards of workmanship of the craft and trade involved. Major items are as follows:

3.1 Demolish a two story with full basement cast-in-place concrete building used as office space.

3.1.1 Demolish all interior infrastructure systems including mounted furnishings, plumbing, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, HVAC, electrical, communications, fire suppression, elevator and commercial cable.

3.1.2 Demolish the walls, slab, footings and foundation of the basement and backfill with compacted structural fill suitable to support a new structure on the site.

3.2 Demolish surface, underground or overhead exterior utilities including sewer, water, electric, communications and commercial cable TV to the nearest practicable termination point such as a main, trunk line, pole, duct bank or manhole that will allow utilities that connect with other buildings to remain functional during and after demolition operations. All costs for removal, disconnection and capping by Washington Gas, Terrapin Utilities, Inc and others shall be included in the contractor’s proposal.

3.3 Provide 90% soil compaction in 6” lifts for the entire area of work including the basement area and excavation and backfilling where utilities have been removed.

3.4 Provide demolition, removal and disposal of exterior slabs, equipment pads, sidewalks, curb and gutter, paving, areaways and walkways as shown on the drawings.

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3.5 Provide site protection and screening in accordance with Section 01012, Special Conditions.

3.6 Provide complete site restoration including filling and compaction to 90% density of the disturbed areas within 4” of the finished grade, seed, fertilizer, top soil, soil conditioners or sod.

3.6.1 Provide repair of concrete and blacktop paving surfaces to remain disturbed during demolition operations.

3.7 Remove all demolished material and properly dispose of it off Base in accordance with all local, State and Federal regulations.

3.8 Hazardous materials

3.8.1 Exterior/Interior hazmat testing

3.8.1.1 Test for asbestos, lead based paint, petroleum, chemically contaminated or heavy metal residue containing soil around the building site wherever the soil will be disturbed by demolition or trenching operations for utility demolition or capping. Perform destructive inspection and test for asbestos, lead based paint, petroleum, chemically contaminated or heavy metal residue containing building materials.

3.8.1.2 Test for asbestos, lead based paint, petroleum, chemically contaminated or heavy metal residue containing ground water or rain water in trenches exposed by utility demolition including filtering, containment, hauling and proper disposal.

3.8.1.3 Test for asbestos, lead based paint, petroleum, chemically contaminated or heavy metal residue containing sludge in utility structures to be demolished including manholes, vaults, pits or any other contained areas that provide a collection point or containment area for sludge or sludge that has dried after ground water or rain water has evaporated.

3.8.2 Exterior/Interior hazmat removal

3.8.2.1 Properly demolish, remove, handle, contain and dispose of asbestos, lead based paint, petroleum, chemical or heavy metal residue, liquids or solids containing hazardous materials from the interior or exterior of the building and site at an approved hazardous materials facility.

3.8.2.2 Determine and perform pre-disposal testing from the selected, approved disposal site, including a report to the disposal facility for asbestos, lead based paint, petroleum, chemical or heavy metal residue containing hazardous material.

3.8.2.3 No payment for disposal of hazardous materials shall be made until a signed manifest from the approved receiving facility has been presented to the Contracting Officer.

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3.9 Site utilities: Provide excavation, de-watering, removal, handling and disposal of all underground utilities within the area of disturbance.

3.10 Coordination of work operations: Provide coordination with 744th Communications Squadron for the removal/disconnection of cable TV, commercial telephone and Base telephone service. Terrapin Utility Services, Inc (TUS). owns the sewer and water utilities on JBA. All operations including demolition, disconnection, cut-off, termination, extension or addition must be coordinated through TUS and all fees to be paid TUS shall be negotiated between the contractor and TUS. Demolition, disconnection, removal cut-off or extension of natural gas utility must be coordinated through Washington Gas. and all fees to be paid Washington Gas shall be negotiated between the contractor and Washington Gas.

3.11 In addition to the requirements of Section 01012, Special Conditions, paragraph 1.38, EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLANS, the contractor is further required to solicit the services of a permit expediter to ensure a timely acquisition of the required MDE permits. Application to MDE by the permit expediter must be made within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor shall provide a copy of the application to MDE to the 11 CONS Contracting Officer within 5 business days of application to MDE.

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END OF SECTION 01010

SECTION 01012

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE: The Commander, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, or his 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 between CES and Base 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. Upon contract award, the government will make available to the contractor upon request, one complete copy of the plans and specifications. Any additional copies required shall be the contractor's responsibility.

1.3 SUBMITTALS: Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300 "Submittals".

1.3.1 SD-60 Health and Safety Plan.

1.3.2 SD-08 Approved Sediment and Erosion Control Plan: An MDE approved soil erosion and sediment control plan must be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to start of any work operations..

1.3.3 Site Layout Plan: Submit for approval a detailed scaled drawing showing the layout of the demolition site plan prior to starting work. As a minimum the drawing shall include the locations of office and storage trailers, equipment storage and material staging areas, construction entrance(s) including temporary stabilized construction entrance where required temporary sanitary facilities, shadow box fence including placement of safety signs (i.e. hard hat area, etc.), workers parking area, and trash dumpsters and containers.

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1.4 BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST, AF FORM 103:

1.4.1 Prior to commencing construction work or whenever the ground surface is to be disturbed deeper than three inches (3”) or when erecting structures or operating equipment near overhead lines, the General contractor performing such work shall be responsible for application processing and renewal of the AF Form 103 and having in their possession at all times while digging, an approved AF Form 103, in accordance with Joint Base Andrews Regulation 91-5.

14.2 After utilities have been marked in the field by Miss Utility, Cable companies or Base personnel, the contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the markings until work operations have been completed.

1.5 BASE REGULATIONS:

1.5.1 The contractor shall conform to all Base Regulations and directives 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.

1.5.2 Temporary Stabilized Construction Entrance: The nature of the project may also require a temporary stabilized construction The entrance shall be constructed as required by the Sediment and Storm water Management Plan permits 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. The contractor is responsible for application and processing of MDE permits/waivers. It is expected that the contractor will engage the services of an A&E expediter to accomplish the application and processing of permits/waivers. It is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain permits and waivers expeditiously. Any delays resulting from MDE’s time to approve permits or waivers shall result in a time extension only. The contractor is responsible for any costs associated in obtaining permits and waivers and any costs associated with any delays in the process. Contractor delays in processing permits and waivers will be at the contractor’s expense.

1.6 ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

1.6.1 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

1.6.2 Confined Spaces:

1.6.2.1 Contractors entering confined spaces during construction operations shall do so in strict accordance with AFOSH Standard 91-25.

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1.6.2.2 The contractor shall request the proper permits for access from the contracting officer, in writing a minimum of 10 work days prior to confined space entry.

1.6.2.3 All permits shall be issued by Base Safety, 301 981 1827.

1.6.2.4 The contractor shall provide any and all necessary testing, sampling, ventilation, 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 OSHA 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 approved 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 Operation: 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, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252. Prior to starting any welding, brazing, or burning operations, the contractor shall obtain a Burning Permit issued by the Base Fire Department. 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 two hours 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 127-56 and by the Base Fire Department.

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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 capacities 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 well 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 flammables or 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 Mutual or any National Acceptable Testing Laboratory. Extinguishers not meeting this requirement are not 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 two days in advance and prior to taking the system out of operation, so that the contracting officer may notify the Base Fire Department of the requirement. The contractor shall also verify that the fire department has in fact been notified, prior to taking systems out of service.

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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 at all times the general or any of his subcontractors is executing work.

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 only in areas assigned by the contracting officer, or as specified in the work site layout plan.

1.12 SPEED LIMIT: The base speed limit is 25 miles per hour unless posted otherwise. The speed limit in all Family Housing areas is 15 mph.

1.13 CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEE RESTRICTION: Contractor employees shall be restricted to areas of the base within the scope of this work; plus, 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 shall be performed during the normal work week, Monday thru Friday, 0700 to 1700. 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 five 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 become missiles 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. Additional details among that listed below can be found at the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website here:

https://www.epa.gov/regulatory-information-topic/regulatory-information-topic-waste#solid

1.16.1 Sediment: Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff water or wind.

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1.16.2 Solid Waste: Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials, except hazardous waste as defined in paragraph entitled "Hazardous Waste," resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community activities.

1.16.3 Rubbish: Materials that cannot be recycled.

1.16.4 Debris: Debris resulting from demolition activities must be managed in order to minimize waste destined for disposal at a landfill.

1.16.5 Chemical Wastes: This includes salts, acids, alkalizes, herbicides, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

1.16.6 Sanitary Wastes:

1.16.6.1 Sewage: Wastes characterized as domestic sanitary sewage.

1.16.6.2 Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

1.16.7 Hazardous Waste: Hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR 261 or as defined by applicable state and local regulations.

1.16.8 Oily Waste: Petroleum products including all fuels and lubricants and bituminous materials.

1.16.9 Rubble: Fill materials generated from non-reinforced concrete masonry, asphalt construction and natural earth resulting from excavation.

1.16.10 Landscaping Waste: Trees, limbs, brush, stumps and other vegetation generated from the clearing and grubbing of natural areas.

1.16.11 Temporary Construction: Upon completion and acceptance of the construction, the contractor shall remove all signs of temporary construction facilities such as work areas, structures, and foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, debris and other vestiges of construction. All areas shall be restored to pre-contract construction conditions, including grading, sodding and other restorations.

1.16.12 Erosion and Sediment Control Measures:

1.16.12.1 Burn Off: Burn-off of ground cover will not be permitted.

1.16.12.2 Reduction of Exposure of Unprotected Erodible Soils: Earthwork brought to final grade shall immediately be finished as indicated and specified. Side slopes and back slopes shall be protected immediately upon completion of rough grading.

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Earthwork shall be planned and conducted in such a manner as to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Unprotected exposure shall not exceed 7 days.

1.16.12.3 Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils: Methods as required shall be utilized too effectively prevent erosion and control of sedimentation and shall be as required by the approved State control plan. Items shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1.16.12.3.1 Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff: The rate of runoff from all construction sites shall be mechanically retarded and controlled. Provision of silt fencing, straw bales and other methods shall be required for any and all areas in which excavation or other types of soil disturbance is performed. Temporary diversion ditches may be constructed to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

1.16.12.3.2 Vegetation and Mulch: Protection shall be provided on side and back slopes when rough grading is complete or when sufficient soil is exposed to require protection to prevent erosion.

Protection shall be afforded by accelerated growth of permanent vegetation, temporary vegetation, mulching and netting. Slopes too steep for stabilization by other means shall be stabilized by hydro-seeding, mulch anchored in place, covering with anchored netting, sod, or such combination of these and other methods as may be necessary for effective erosion control. Control shall be provided no more than 7 days after disturbance of the area.

1.16.13 Control and Disposal of Solid Wastes: Wastes shall be placed in closed metal containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling and disposal shall be conducted in a manner to prevent contamination of the site and other areas. All containers 5 gallons and larger brought onto base shall have the prime contractor's name and telephone number conspicuously marked thereon.

1.16.13.1 Disposal of Rubbish and Debris: The contractor shall plan their demolition in order to divert debris and rubbish from being sent to landfills. Remaining wastes must be transported off government property and disposal shall be in a manner that complies with Federal, State and Local requirements. The contractor shall provide the contracting officer with a copy of the State and/or Local permit, or license, which reflects such agencies' disposal authorization. The permit, or license, and the location of the disposal area shall be provided to the contracting officer prior to transporting materials off government property. As required by Department of Defense Integrated Solid Waste Policy (Feb 2008) and EO 13423, the contractor shall develop a Waste Management Plan that outlines how a solid waste diversion rate of 50% by weight will be achieved.

01012-7 This includes accounting for the weight of crushed rubble re-used as backfill. All debris or recoverable materials generated from the dismantlement / demolition is the property of the contractor. Any value realized from those salvaged or recoverable materials accrues to the contractor. The contractor will submit a Waste Management Report at the completion of work detailing how this goal was met, with supporting documentation. This data indicating materials recycled reused will be used to support DOD’s and AF’s recycling goals. More detail on these plans is included in specification Section 01505.

This Waste Management report should also include information on the final disposition of asbestos and lead based paint removed from the site, including fully executed manifests, Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) screening results, post-demolition soil samples for lead, and a brief explanation of what measures were taken to address these issues.

1.16.13.2 Garbage: Garbage shall be disposed, by the contractor, off base. Garbage shall be kept in sealed metal containers until disposal is effected. The preparation, cooking, or disposal of food on the project site is strictly prohibited.

1.16.13.3 Sewage, Odor and Pest Control: Chemical toilets or comparably effective units shall be utilized. Wastes shall be periodically collected and removed from the base. Measures shall be taken to control pests and to mask, or eliminate, undesirable odors.

1.16.13.4 Chemical Waste: Chemical wastes shall be stored in corrosion resistant containers and shall be disposed at least monthly, unless directed otherwise. Disposal of chemical wastes shall be in accordance with Federal, State and Local requirements. Fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Lubricants and oils, to be discarded, shall be disposed in accordance with approved procedures meeting Federal, State and Local regulations. The contracting officer shall be notified immediately of oil and hazardous material spills which may be large enough to violate Federal, State and Local regulations.

1.16.13.5 Rubble and Landscaping Waste: Rubble and landscaping waste shall be disposed as herein before specified for "Disposal of Rubbish and Debris”.

1.16.14 Dust Control:

1.16.14.1 Dust shall be minimized on and around the work site at all times; including, non-work hours, weekends and Federal legal holidays. Soil, at the site and other areas disturbed by contractor's operations, shall be sprinkled or treated with dust suppressers as necessary to control dust. Dry power sweeping will not be permitted.

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Vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power sweeping shall be done instead. Air blowing will be permitted only for removing non-particulate debris as from reinforcing bars. Sandblasting will not be permitted unless the dust therefore is confined. Only wet cutting of concrete blocks, concrete and asphalt will be permitted. Unnecessary shaking of bags will not be permitted where concrete mortar and plaster milling is done. For construction in building interiors, provide all work required for and actively prevent the spread of dust and debris to all portions of the building and to avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area.

1.16.14.2 Dust Control Plan: Submit a plan for controlling the accumulation of dirt, debris, and dust on roadways and other surfaces adjacent to the construction site. As a minimum the plan shall include the name of the contractor and equipment to be used for cleaning the streets of this material and the measures to be taken to reduce transportation of mud onto adjacent roadways (i.e. rotating or replacing the stones in the temporary stabilized construction entrance to clean the truck tires).

1.16.15 Noise: The maximum use of "low noise emission products", as certified by the Environmental Protection Agency, shall be made when available. Blasting or explosives will not be permitted.

1.17 PRELIMINARY 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 ten days in advance of requirement.

1.18 TRUCK HAULING ON BASE: The contractor shall be responsible for covering open-bodied vehicles transporting sand, gravel, fill materials, dirt, construction debris, rubble, or other 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.

1.19 MATERIAL STORAGE AREA: This contract will require the contractor to maintain the following separate staging area:

1.19.1 Supplemental Storage Area: The contractor will 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.

1.19.2 Primary Storage Area: The storage at the site will be limited to the materials that are needed to be used within a week. The storage area will be enclosed by a construction fence, as described later.

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1.20 STAGING AREA:

1.20.1 The haul route and staging area shall be identified by the Contracting Officer at the Pre-construction conference on Joint Base Andrews. Daily construction work site and staging 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". At the end of the work day, 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.

1.20.2 Staging Area Security: The contractor's assigned staging area shall be secured and installed in a true and plumb manner and shall be fabric covered, 6 foot high chain link construction. The fence fabric shall be brown, matching Federal Standard No. 505a, Color 20045 and without wind slots. All fencing 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. Fencing shall be permanently installed in the ground. 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 the 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 of the fence 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 staging area fence line. Assume that assigned staging areas will be on grassy areas. Security and maintenance of the staging area and contents thereof is the contractor’s sole responsibility. The contractor shall restore the staging area to its original condition at the end of all construction. Erosion control fence and safety fence shall be maintained in a neat and orderly appearance. As a minimum the contractor shall perform weekly checks of the condition of the erosion control fence and safety fence. Sagging or falling fences shall be immediately repaired. Any grass on the construction site shall be cut at least once a week during the growing season. The grass immediately adjacent to both sides of the erosion control fence and safety fence, shall also be maintained to keep a neat and professional appearance.

1.20.3 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.

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1.20.5 Chain link fencing: Six foot high, brown fabric covered chain link fencing shall be the standard fencing type location of fence shall be submitted and shown on the approved site layout plan. Ventilation slots in the fabric fence covering shall not be permitted. The fencing shall be installed in a straight, plumb manner without leaning or sagging with fence posts installed in the ground and set in concrete. Anchoring of fence posts in concrete blocks will not be permitted. Install fence fabric on the windward side of the fence where possible.

1.20.6 Other fencing: The contractor shall provide a temporary safety fence with gates and warning signs at the construction site prior to the start of work to protect 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. Where safety fence protects excavated areas it shall be high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 1.1 m (42 inches) high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 3 m (10 foot) centers, constructed at the approved location in a plumb, taut and straight manner. 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. Silt fencing shall installed in a plumb, taut and straight manner and be maintained in that condition until the contractor’s operations are complete and soil erosion and sediment control measures may be removed.

1.21 MARKING OF EQUIPMENT, TRAILERS AND TEMPORARY OFFICES:

1.21.1 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.

1.21.2 Office Storage Trailers: Contractor’s office and storage trailers shall be in new or like new condition and be painted Federal Specification Number 595b-23531 ‘Tan’ or approved equal on the exterior. Trailers will include “Skirts” that will prevent storage of material under the trailers. All trailers and other temporary structures used as field offices to house personnel or for storage shall be anchored to the ground.

1.22 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 contractor will not be permitted to use government telephone service.

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1.23 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 emptied and cleaned at least every week 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 will be located behind the construction fence or out of the public view.

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

1.25 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES: The contractor shall not interrupt existing utilities without obtaining written permission from the contracting officer a minimum of seven work days in advance. The outage request shall be made, in writing, at least ten 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 a minimum. The contractor shall make final connections to existing utility services, furnish material, perform excavation, backfilling, tamping, and 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.

1.26 LANDSCAPE PROTECTION: 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 3/4inch 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. Except as otherwise required by the contract, all disturbed of damaged landscaping shall be restored to its original condition. This condition will be as documented in the photographs of the undisturbed site submitted with the site layout plan.

1.27 CUTTING AND PATCHING: The contractor shall perform necessary cutting and patching to existing walls, ceiling, floor 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.

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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 CO.

1.28 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.

1.29 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.

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

1.30.1 Appearance of Workmen: 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. The contractor's vehicles shall display emblems indicating the company name. Work clothes shall consist of shoes, shirt, and long pants, or long coveralls.

1.30.2 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 those employees not properly attired, those employees using profane language or employees which act in an unsafe or reckless manner.

1.30.3 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, dust-stops, or other provisions as determined by, or approved by, the contracting officer prior to starting work. The contractor shall remove all debris, tools, materials and equipment and other items when work is completed in each particular area.

1.30.4 Daily Clean-Up: Daily construction site and staging 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 on the site. Equipment and materials must not block access to existing facilities. Rubbish, debris, rubble, and garbage shall be disposed of daily. At the end of the work day, the contractor shall inspect the site and area to ensure that all paper, cardboard, demolition products and similar materials are removed to provide a litter-free appearance.

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On-base access routes utilized by construction equipment and/or delivery vehicles shall be maintained free from clay or mud balls, clods, and mud. During the growing season (April thru October), all grass areas in the contractor’s construction area, within ten feet of contractor staging and construction areas or within 10 feet of buildings or portions of buildings under construction shall be mowed and trimmed to maintain neat grassy areas of reasonable length, by the contractor. Grass height shall never be allowed to exceed 6 inches. The 55 gallon trash containers shall be emptied a minimum of once a day or more often as necessary and directed by the contracting officer.

The site dumpsters shall be emptied a minimum of once a week or more often if determined necessary and directed by the contracting officer in order to keep the site clean of trash. Dumpsters and containers shall not be allowed to overflow and permit trash to enter the site or adjacent areas.

1.30.5 Cleaning Roadways: All roadways adjacent to the construction site which accumulate construction dirt, debris, of dust shall be cleaned at least once a week or more often if determined necessary and directed by the contracting officer in order to maintain a neat appearance.

1.31 DUMPSTER USE: The contractor shall be fully responsible for securing construction dumpsters from potential filling or use by unauthorized personnel. Securing may be through the use of lockable covers or by controlling access to the dumpsters through the use of fencing that matches that specified for the contractor staging area or by locating the dumpsters within the assigned staging area. Site dumpsters shall be emptied as least once a week, or as needed to keep the site free of debris and trash.

1.31.1 Dumpsters: The dumpsters shall be painted Federal Specification Number 595b-23531 ‘Tan’ or approved equal, free of graffiti, and be equipped with a securable cover. The cover shall be in place at all times except when trash is being deposited or removed.

1.31.2 Trash Containers: Trash containers shall consist of 55 gallon drums painted Federal Specification Number 595b-23531 ‘Tan’ or approved equal, free of graffiti, and have ‘TRASH’ printed in 10 inch high white lettering on the side of the container at two locations opposite each other. The contractor shall provide a minimum of one trash container for each 1,000 square feet of construction area. Trash container shall be emptied at least once a day.

1.32 PHASING OF EXCAVATION FOR UTILITIES: Excavation shall not begin until materials and equipment for that specific portion of the job are on site and the contracting officer has granted approval for excavation. Requests for utility outages shall be in writing and shall be made a minimum of 5 business days prior to the outage date. Backfilling of all excavations shall be accomplished only after inspection of the underground construction by the contracting officer and after approval by the contracting officer to begin excavation backfill is given. Coordinate request for utility installation and inspections with the contracting officer two days in advance. Backfill performed prior to contracting officer’s inspection of the installation shall be removed by the contractor.

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Backfill shall be accomplished as soon as possible after installation of the utility. Site Restoration: Rough grading of utility cuts shall be accomplished immediately after backfilling excavated trenches. Soil and sediment control measures shall also be provided immediately. Final grading, including the placing of new topsoil, as required, shall be accomplished as soon as possible. Required landscaping, sodding, or seeding, mulching and spreading of straw cover shall be accomplished at the earliest possible time after backfilling, but in no circumstance more than 7 calendar days after excavation is performed.

1.33 TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING: Excavation and related work shall be completed in scheduled phases between blocks or manholes for installations requiring testing. Work shall be barricaded in accordance with Corps of Engineer Manual EM 385-1-1 and OSHA 1926.956. For excavations in which testing is not required, the trenches shall be backfilled at the end of the day except for the last 15 feet. Backfilling must be accomplished daily; established structures and plantings must be avoided. Excavation shall not begin until material and equipment for the specified portion of the job is available on the site. Trenches or excavations which cut roads, parking lots, driveways and delivery routes shall be fully coordinated between the contractor, QAE and Base Fire, Rescue and Security Police prior to excavation. The contractor shall provide non-skid surface, steel road plates until the vehicle routes are permanently repaired. Excavations and the repair which will traverse completely across vehicle routes shall be scheduled in stages which will allow crossing of vehicles until road plates and/or permanent repairs are in place.

1.34 BARRICADES: Barricades are required in accordance with the quoted safety regulations. "Each job site will be clearly identified by signs, and protected by barriers suitably marked by reflective materials, and illumination for easy sighting after dark." This provision is required in accordance with AFOSH Standard 127-66, Chapter 4, para 4-1, f(1). Where steel plates are used over open trenches, they shall be secured to prevent vehicle damage. Unusual or specific requirements for signs or lighting are as required or specified in the specifications. When special requirements are indicated, they will take precedence over applicable Special Condition paragraphs. Safety signs shall be posted at all entrances to the construction site.