Attachment_1_-_Specifications.pdf

FA301018R0013

Attachment 1

SECTION 000102

SPECIFICATION INDEX

SECTION 00102

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This document lists the specifications for the project pursuant to contract clause "DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications."

1.2 CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

Contract specifications are as follows:

SECTION NO. TITLE

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00102 LIST OF DRAWINGS

00103 SUMMARY OF PROJECT WORK

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL

01000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS WITH KEESLER AFB SUPPLEMENT

01001 HVAC COORDINATION COMMISSIONING AND CLOSEOUT

01140 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01150 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01330A PROJECT SCHEDULE

01355A ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01500 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

01561 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING

01732 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01770N CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01780A CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01782 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02000 GENERAL DEMOLITION

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 5

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 16 MINERAL FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

07 27 26 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 62 13 COPPER SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 WOOD DOORS

08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 81 00 GLAZING

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND SYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 10 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 65 00 RESILIENT FLOORING

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 11

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 21 00 WINDOW BLINDS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISIONS 15 – 20

RESSERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

22 05 48.00 20 MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION, AND SEISMIC CONTROL

22 08 00.00 25 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY. DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 08 00.00 25 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 11 25 FACILITY GAS PIPING

SECTION 00102

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 31 13.00 40 METAL DUCTS

DIVISION 24

RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 08 00.00 25 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 74.00 20 INTERIOR FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

DIVISIONS 29 - 30

RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS

DIVISIONS 34 - 49

NOT APPLICABLE/RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

SECTION 00102

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This document lists the drawings for the project pursuant to contract clause "DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications."

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

Contract drawings are as follows:

DRAWING TITLE

NO.

1. T1.0 TITLE SHEET

2. LS-101 LIFE SAFETY PLAN

3. C-100 EXISTING CONDITIONS, DEMOLITION AND EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

4. C-101 CIVIL SITE PLAN

5. C-102 PAVING, GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

6. C-103 SITE UTILITY PLAN

7. C-104 CIVIL DETAILS SHEET 1 OF 2

8. C-105 CIVIL DETAILS SHEET 2 OF 2

9. S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

10. S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN, SECTIONS & DETAILS

11. A-101 FLOOR PLAN, ROOF PLAN AND FINISH SCHEDULE

12. A-102 EQUIPMENT PLAN AND REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

13. A-201 ELEVATIONS

14. A-301 BUILDING SECTIONS AND WALL SECTION

15. A-501 OPENING SCHEDULE, FRAME TYPES, DOOR TYPES, ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND

TOILET ELEVATIONS

16. A-601 OPENING DETAILS

17. P-001 PLUMBING NOTES, LEGENDS & SCHEDULES

18. P-101 PLUMBING PLAN

19. P-102 SANITARY PLAN

20. P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

21. M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES, SYMBOLS & LEGENDS

22. M-101 MECHANICAL PLAN

23. M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

24. UE-001 SITE ELECTRICAL PLAN

25. E-001 ELECTRICAL NOTES, LEGENDS & SCHEDULES

26. E-002 COMMUNICATIONS LEGEND & SPECS

27. E-101 POWER PLAN

28. E-102 LIGHTING PLAN

29. E-103 COMMUNICATIONS PLANS

30. E-501 COMMUNICATIONS DETAILS

31. E-601 PANEL SCHEDULES

32. E-701 LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

33. FX-101 FIRE HAZARD PLAN

34. FX-111 FIRE SPRINKLER PLAN

35. FA-101 FIRE ALARM PLAN

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SECTION 00103

SUMMARY OF PROJECT WORK

SECTION 00103

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Description

1. Project scope includes the partial demolition of an existing concrete slab and apron and construction of a new 3,624 SF pre-engineered metal building warehouse and office building including associated plumbing, HVAC, lighting and power, lightning protection, fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

B. Location

1. The project is located on Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi at the corner of Hangar Rd. and Phantom Dr.

C. In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

1. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remains.

2. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.2 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

A. Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation by contacting the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days in advance. Scan the construction site with electromagnetic or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground paved surface where existing underground utilities or utilities encased in pier structures are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered during scanning in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.3.1 NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO EXCAVATION

A. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work and obtain a base dig permit from VECTRUS’s Customer Service Desk. Contact Miss Utility 48 hours prior to excavating. Contractor is responsible for marking all utilities not marked by Miss Utility or base utilities shop.

PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION NOT USED

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS WITH KEESLER AFB SUPPLEMENT

Section 01000

1.0 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment and materials and performing all operations in connection to the construction a new 3,624 SF pre-engineered metal building warehouse and office building including with associated plumbing, HVAC, lighting and power, lightning protection, fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems to include all work as indicated on drawings and in strict accordance with these specifications and applicable drawings and subject to terms and conditions of the contract.

B. All work shall be done in a neat and workmanlike manner and in keeping with generally accepted standards for similar work.

C. Contractor is responsible for field verifying all measurements and evaluating existing conditions.

1.1 WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Contractor shall take all necessary and prudent safety precautions to ensure the safety of the workforce and other exposed personnel.

a. Underground Utilities: Protect all active utilities. Any damage to existing utility lines caused by the Contractor will be the Contractors responsibility.

b. Hazardous Electrical Exposure: Provide Safety protection and precautions for any electrical exposure.

c. Permits: Contractors will be required to obtain permits as required by Keesler in the performance of their work. Contractors shall post or have readily available all permits before work is commenced

The following permits must be obtained anytime referenced work is required.

Dig Permit, VECTRUS Customer Service Burn Permit, Keesler AFB Fire Department Confined Entry Permit, Certified Personnel, obtain permit from VECTRUS project management personnel, or VECTRUS safety office. Notification to fire department of actual day and time work is accomplished.

1.2 MATERIAL DELIVERY AND STORAGE:

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall have all materials for his work delivered during normal working hours or shall have a representative present to receive shipments. The contractor should be particularly aware that all delivery vehicles must have sufficient information to locate project site. This includes name and address of the project site and name of prime contractor and a point of contact for delivery.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall be responsible for the storage of all material and equipment. All items shall be properly stored to maintain their original condition until actually installed.

1.3 REPAIR OF GOVERNMENT -OWNED FACILITIES:

In order to complete the work on this job, certain Government-owned facilities may have to be removed or altered in some way and others may be inadvertently damaged. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to return these facilities to a condition acceptable to the Government.

1.4 UTILITIES:

A. All reasonable amounts of electricity and water required for the completion of this project will be furnished to the Contractor without charge from existing Government facilities where feasible.

a. INTERRUPTION OF UTILITY SERVICE: Interruptions to utility services shall be minimized.

Necessary outages shall be coordinated with the Government a minimum of 21 days in advance of the planned outage. Contact the VECTRUS Construction Manager and Contracting Officer to arrange all outages.

b. TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES: Portable sanitation units for this project shall be supplied by the contractor. This includes maintenance, transportation to and from job site, secure placement of unit as not to obstruct normal public activity, and unit clean-out as needed. The type units provided and the placement location(s) shall be approved by the Government.

c. STORM DAMAGE: Should warnings of winds of gale force or stronger be issued, the Contractor shall take every practical precaution to minimize danger to persons and damage to property. These precautions shall be coordinated through the Government, [VECTRUS Construction Manager and Contracting Officer] and shall include closing all openings; removing all loose materials, tools, and equipment from exposed locations; as well as removing or securing scaffolding and other temporary work. Contractor will follow Keesler requirements for Hurricane Conditions in force.

d. SAFETY: The Contractor shall observe all Safety, Security, Traffic and Fire regulations presently enforced at Keesler Air Force Base. And comply with latest issue of OSHA requirements.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION

A. Material: All material furnished by the Contractor for this job shall be new, unused material of high quality.

All equipment and materials shall comply with the buy American act. Contractor shall notify Government if a deviation is required.

B. Cleaning: The Contractor shall maintain the premises, including any staging area or storage areas, free from accumulations of waste, debris, and rubbish caused by the Contractor’s work and shall minimize the spread of dust and flying particles. As work is completed, or at the end of each day, the site shall be cleaned and all waste material shall be properly disposed of.

1.6 JOBSITE MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AREAS:

A. The contractor shall maintain the jobsite and staging areas in conformance with Keesler standards.

B. Lay down/staging areas shall be kept neat and free of loose debris at all times. Grass shall be cut and maintained regularly. Height and maintenance shall be consistent with normal Base standards and consistent with the immediate area.

C. Jobsites and lay down/staging areas shall be enclosed with a 6’ chain link fence with brown fabric screening.

Materials and equipment may be stored inside storage units. Items stored in the lay down area shall be arranged neatly.

D. All temporary storage trailers and storage containers shall present a neat and clean appearance and shall be in a state of good repair and shall be located within the fenced area described in paragraph above.

E. If allowed by the contract and if approved by the Government, an office mobile unit may be located outside of a fenced area. At a minimum, this unit shall be in a paved area and shall present a neat, professional appearance. Unit shall be of Keesler standard colors, shall have presentable skirting and access stairs.

Ancillary items, such as porches and canopies, shall be neat and painted Keesler brown. Contractor shall submit a picture of the proposed unit for approval and before unit is moved to Base.

F. Execution of work may require excavation or other type of work both at and away from primary work area.

These areas shall be secured and work times shall be kept to a minimum. Open excavations shall be directly in progress or shall be covered directly after work complete. Open excavations requiring extended period of inactivity shall be temporarily backfilled. In no case shall an excavation be open for more than 72 hours.

Barricades, fences and other warning devices shall be maintained neatly at all times.

Section 01000

1.7 INTERUPTION OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING SERVICE:

Interruptions to any mechanical, electrical or plumbing services shall be minimized. Necessary outages shall be coordinated with the Government a minimum of 21 days in advance of the planned outage. The Contractor shall fill out a “Utility Service Outage Request Form” and submit it to the Government through the VECTRUS Construction Manager. The Government may require the contractor to attend a coordination meeting to access the purpose, intent, and impact of the outage request with the facility and any or all operations departments. Contractors shall not shut-down or start-up any mechanical, electrical or plumbing system without the coordination and/or permission of the Government. The VECTRUS Construction Manager may request that a VECTRUS technician be onsite at the time of start up or shut down.

1.8 Environmental Protection:

Contractor personnel shall, at all times, perform all work and take such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbances to the ecological balance of the environment. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and Air Force environmental regulations. Use good management practices to protect air, water, land and wildlife and to prevent noise, solid waste, radiant energy, dust and radioactive pollutants. In the event of a chemical or hazardous material spill, the contractor must immediately notify the Keesler Fire Department at 911 (identify that you are located on Keesler AFB) and the VECTRUS environmental representative at 228-377-1262.

A. Required Asbestos Abatement and Management Procedures:

a. These steps are in accordance with Air Force Instruction, EPA, and MDEQ. OSHA governs all worker safety and must be complied with by contractors and subcontractors. These requirements are summarized in the Keesler Air Force Base Asbestos Operations and Management Plan. Please reference the Plan. These steps are required by all personnel or contractors doing work on Keesler Air Force Base.

b. If the personnel or contractor encounters what they think may be asbestos, they are required to stop and call the KAFB Asbestos Point of Contact (APOC) at the Keesler Environmental Section, which is Janet Lanier at 228-377-1262 or EMCS after hours. Once it is determined by the APOC that asbestos is present, the following actions described below are required (Only the APOC and Bioenvironmental are certified to make that determination).

1.9 Security Requirements:

The Contractor is responsible for obtaining passes to enter the installation. The contractor shall coordinate with Government Contracting Officer to obtain approval and documentation for application of passes/ID.

2.00 BUILDING OCCUPANCY

Contractor shall perform all work during normal working hours except as otherwise approved to accommodate agreed upon “shut-downs” and other required “after hours” work.

3.00 SCHEDULE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing a schedule to meet construction time.

B. For this contract the Contractor shall have 270 calendar days to complete the work.

C. The Contractor shall develop, and submit for approval a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule indicating all work activities including required interruptions of utilities, facilities activities, traffic flow, etc.

3.1 PHASING OF WORK

A. It is the intent of this project to install all utility lines complete and ready for service prior to interruption of existing lines and that minimum down time will be necessary for connections to new lines and abandonment of existing line.

B. No facility shall have their services, or any other utility or service disrupted during normal working hours without prior approval. Weekend “shut-downs” may be permitted but must be coordinated through, and approved by, the Government.

C. This will require careful planning, phasing and sequencing of the work, as well as providing temporary services as required.

D. Contract phasing shall be fully developed by the Contractor with the User, the Contracting Officer and the Government Construction Manager (Government) and shall insure that the Contractor’s Phasing Plan fully allows the facility services to remain open and that there are no interferences with the facility’s ability to meet its scheduled obligations.

3.2 GENERAL

A. The contractor shall coordinate his work with the Government Construction Manager (Government) to avoid interference with necessary activities within and adjacent to the construction site. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of all trades to prevent any conflicts. The Contractor before proceeding with the construction shall resolve any conflicts of components.

B. Normal Work Hours The Contractor will perform all work during work hours between 7:00 A. M. and 5:00 P.M. but work after these normal business hour shall be required if necessary to complete the work as scheduled and as required by phasing requirements. The Contractor will not normally be permitted to work on weekends or on the following legal holidays (or the day the federal government observes these holidays) unless he has coordinated such work with the Government at least 72 hours in advance:

a. New Year's Day f. Labor Day

b. Martin Luther King, Mr.’s Birthday g. Columbus Day

c. Washington's Birthday h. Veteran's Day

d. Memorial Day i. Thanksgiving Day

e. Independence Day j. Christmas Day

4.0 SITE VISIT

Bidder is responsible for site investigation in accordance with contract clause entitled "Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work" (FAR 52.236-3).

5.0 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor must comply with the contract clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction" (FAR 52.236-21). See paragraph 19.01 entitled "INTENT OF DRAWINGS".

6.00 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS [SEE SPECIFICATIONS]

A. SUBMITTAL REGISTER

a. Within fourteen calendar days after receipt of "Notice of award," of the contract, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer a Submittal Register to indicate the Contractor's scheduled submittal dates.

b. The Register shall contain all items (shop drawings, manufacturer's literature, certificates of compliance, material samples, guarantees, etc.) that the Contractor shall submit for review and approval action during the life of the contract.

B. The Contractor will submit four (4) copies of all required submittals unless otherwise specifically indicated.

6.1 DESCRIPTIVE DATA

A. The Contractor shall submit three copies of AF Form 3000, Material Submittal Approval, to the Government for approval. Included shall be manufacturer's descriptive data for materials, fixtures, and equipment the Contractor proposes to incorporate in the work. The submittal shall include catalog numbers, diagrams, drawings, and such additional descriptive data and samples required to properly evaluate all items. When specifications require materials to conform to Federal, Military, Commercial, AGTM, etc., specifications and standards, the Contractor shall submit supplier's or manufacturer's Certification of Conformance in addition to other descriptive data. Catalog numbers and trade names specified indicate examples of a standard product. Other manufacturers' products may be substituted contingent upon approval. Approval of all items must be obtained prior to fabrication or purchase. Payment for work incorporating these materials will not be made if required material submittals have not been approved. Approval of materials, fixtures, and equipment will be based on manufacturer's published ratings and conformance with specifications.

B. The Material Descriptive Data Submittal shall include, but shall not be limited to, the information C. indicated in the appropriate specification section.

D. The Shop Drawing Submittal shall include, but shall not be limited to, the information indicated in the appropriate specification section.

E. The Samples Submittal shall include, but shall not be limited to, the information indicated in the appropriate specification section.

6.2 CONTRACTOR DEVIATION

When data is submitted for approval, the Government's approval of such data shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for errors or deviation from contract drawings and specifications. In the case of a deviation, the Contractor shall inform the Government in writing of the request for deviation with all the specific data related to the change.

7.0 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS

Any publication referenced in this specification, but not shown in each part under paragraph entitled "APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS", also form a part of these specifications to the extent referenced.

8.0 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING [REQUIRED]

A. Provide and install six-foot (6’) high chain link fence, including gates as indicated, in accordance with commercial (not residential) industry standards.

B. Zinc coated steel fabric or wire not less than (9) gauge.

C. Hot-dipped galvanized steel fence supports, framing and fittings of commercial grade sizes and weights.

D. Provide Keesler standard brown vision screen.

9.0 REMOVAL PROCEDURES

No removed items will be reused in this contract unless specifically listed in these specifications and/or on the drawings. All removed equipment becomes the property of the Contractor unless noted otherwise. The Contractor will be required to furnish lifting equipment as necessary to remove the equipment, and shall provide all equipment to transport the removed items off base. All unused material or debris will be removed from Government-controlled property. Use of Government-contracted dumpsters is prohibited. Unused materials, debris and rubbish shall be disposed of off base in a permitted landfill. The Contractor shall comply with Mississippi Department of Environmental Management Regulations.

10.0 EXCAVATION: [SEE SPECIFICATIONS]

11.0 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS

Whenever the Contractor uses portable electrical tools or equipment in an outside location or in an interior wet location where floor is conductive such as concrete, the Contractor shall provide and use a portable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This shall apply wherever electric power is supplied through Government-controlled facilities.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the GFCI in operating condition and testing it before each use.

12.0 FIRE REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall comply with all aspects of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publication 241, "Safeguarding Building Construction and Demolition Operations," dated 1980 and the latest edition of the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)3-600-01.

13.0 ASBESTOS

No friable asbestos containing materials will be installed as a part of this contract. Spray application of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials to exposed walls, ceilings, ducts, columns, etc. is prohibited. In the event friable asbestos containing materials are encountered during "rip out" and demolition operations, the Contractor shall notify the Government Construction Manager and Contracting Officer and will take appropriate abatement action.

14.0 INTENT OF DRAWINGS

All drawings are diagrammatic and are intended to qualify the materials specified and indicate their intended relationship to each other. The drawings are not to be scaled, rather field conditions should dictate placement. The various scales used on the drawings may not allow the indications of all fittings, offsets, and accessories that may be required. The Contractor is to carefully investigate the conditions that would affect the work to be performed and shall arrange such work accordingly.

15.0 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS [SEE SPECIFICATIONS]

The Contractor shall provide to the Government marked drawings commonly referred to as "as-builts" indicating conditions that differ from that shown on the contract plans The Contractor will review with the Government the "as-builts" on a bi-weekly basis to ensure an accurate up-to-date set of documents is being kept. Changes are to be noted as the work progresses. The Contractor will utilize a Government-furnished copy of the contract drawings with the changes neatly indicated in red using the drafting standards and legends indicated in the contract drawings. One copy is required and will be submitted to the Government at the final inspection. If there are no changes, a title sheet (from the contract drawings) will only be required with the note "NO CHANGES" marked appropriately.

16.0 TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall be responsible for the orderly handling of traffic through the work at all times during the life of the construction contract. This shall be accomplished in conformity with all state, local, federal, and military Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

17.0 CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE

At the end of each working day the Contractor shall clean up the work site which includes the construction area(s), construction office area(s), material storage area(s), parking and eating area(s), and any other area(s) affected by the construction process. Stacked material shall not be within 8m (25-feet) of an active roadway. Tracking of soil, mud or other construction debris or substance on any Base street, parking area, sidewalk, patio, driveway, turf, or other area shall not be permitted. The Contractor shall keep all turfed areas clean within the construction limits, and shrubs and other elements in the landscape shall be maintained.

18.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. The work includes demolition or removal of all construction indicated or specified. All material and debris resulting from this project shall become property of the Contractor and shall be hauled off and disposed off base at the Contractor's expense. Organic waste from ground clearing operations may be disposed of at the Base compost facility, but check with the Government for final clearance. All solid wastes including but not limited to wood, sheetrock, metal, wire, paint, painted brick, painted concrete, painted rock, painted anything, and etc. shall be disposed of in an approved state certified landfill at the Contractor's expense.

B. Clean concrete, brick, rock, and dirt do not require disposal in a certified landfill. This material shall be disposed off base in any legal manner that will not result in liability to the United States Air Force. Payment for services to the Contractor shall not be released until Contractor has provided copies of all landfill receipts to the Government. The Contractor shall comply with all state, local, federal, and military Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

19.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE REPORTING

An environmental release report shall be completed for all environmental releases that are caused by an Air Force activity or which occur on an Air Force installation or facility. Examples of environmental releases are listed as follows but not limited to: oil releases to navigable waters, hazardous substance release above the reportable quantity, vinyl chloride releases, excessive emissions over amount allowed in permits, hazardous material incidents occurring during transportation, underground storage tank spills and releases, and any emergency incidents of environmental contamination. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government in the event of any environmental release.

The following information shall be documented; the time, type, amount, and cause of release.

20.0 PROTECTION OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE DURING CONSTRUCTION:

The Contractor will be responsible for repairing all damage to the surrounding landscape caused during construction. All ruts and holes filled and leveled, areas cleaned, and covered with new sod consisting of an approved species. Any damaged shrubs or bushes shall be replaced in kind unless otherwise dictated in the Drawings and Specifications. No trees shall be cut and trimmed or removed without the approval of the base Arborist and VECTRUS Construction Manager.

21.0 STAGING AREA

The Contractor will be provided space as indicated for an office trailer and staging of materials in support of this project and must provide protection and security for it in that area. If not identified on contract drawings the location will be mutually agreed upon and within a reasonable distance to the construction area. Contractor will be required to provide temporary fencing with Keesler AFB standard brown screening around all trailer and staging areas.

Contractor will be responsible for job site security as required.

22.0 TESTING

Where specific tests are required by this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Government at least 24 hours prior to testing. The Contractor shall turn in a test report, if required, to the Government as soon as possible. The Contractor shall not proceed with any work that would cover up the work being tested until the Government has approved the work being tested.

23.0 CONDUCT OF WORK

The Contractor shall conduct his work so the Government property and personnel, other personnel, and work areas shall be protected at all times from inconvenience, damage of any nature, or injury caused by this work until completion of the contract.

24.0 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PROPERTY

A. In the event of damages of any nature caused by this work (including maintenance and warranty operations) due to improper protection, precaution, or safety measures, such damages shall be repaired or such property shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense, cost, or charge to the Government.

B. In the event the Contractor does not satisfactorily repair or replace such damage caused by the work of the contract, the Government reserves the right to make the necessary corrections and deduct from the contract price the cost to the Government for inconveniences, labor material, etc. involved.

25.0 BARRICADES

The Contractor shall furnish, place and maintain all required barricades as directed by the Safety Office and the Government Project Manager, and access driveways and doors will remain clear at all times.

26.0 CLEANING SCHEDULE

A. Clean sites of all construction related and project related debris on a regular basis or as required by the Government.

B. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from the work areas and the site.

All base roads are to be cleaned of dirt/debris as directed.

C. Execute final cleaning prior to the final inspection.

27.0 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES [SEE SPECIFICATIONS]

Closeout procedures will be conducted for each construction area/building as if it were a separate project. When the Contractor is ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall notify the Government (in writing) within two (2) working days of the desired inspection date. During the inspection, the Contractor and the Government shall document all deficiencies on a "punch list." The Government will provide a formal copy of the punch list to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting all punch list items prior to the end of the contract completion date and notify the Government (in writing) when the contractor is ready for re-inspection.

28.0 Controlled/Restricted Areas.

The Contractor shall implement local Base procedures for entries to Air Force control/restricted areas where Contractor personnel will work.

29.0 WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION

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

30.0 TRAFFIC LAWS

All Contractor personnel shall comply with Base traffic regulations.

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SECTION 01001 HVAC COORDINATION COMMISSIONING AND CLOSE-OUT

SECTION 01001

1.0 HVAC PROJECT COORDINATION MEETINGS:

The General and/or Prime Contractor shall send his Mechanical Foreman to all Tuesday morning project coordination meetings. These meetings shall be held in the Civil Engineering Building (B.4705) every Tuesday morning at 7:30 am unless notified otherwise. The contractors’ representative shall be the point of contact for the project and the most familiar with the project progress and details. The purpose of these meetings shall be for project update and coordination purposes.

2.0 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT SEQUENCE:

The General Contractor and Mechanical Contractor are required to coordinate the following sequence with the PAE STM, Designer/Engineer and PAE CEOM shop supervisor one month prior to the beginning of the Certified Factory Start-Up for all equipment. All coordination requests must be submitted in writing or e-mail to the STM. The Contractor shall submit proof of Factory Technician Start-Up Certification and Factory Start-Up Report for approval in the submittal process. All of the following procedures are sequential and must therefore be coordinated and executed in sequential order. The Contractor will be allowed to proceed to each sequential item based on successful completion of each item as approved and directed by the STM.

1. Controls Commissioning with Commissioning Reports for all Devices: The Contractor shall not proceed to item #2 until all controls commissioning reports for all devices are submitted to the STM and approved. Controls commissioning reports shall be submitted upon the immediate completion of controls commissioning so as not to delay the project. The Contractor shall begin delivery of all Close-Out materials at this point (see item #7).

2. Operational Test: After completion of installation, all mechanical systems shall be started and operated to prove proper functioning of each item of equipment. All operating test shall be scheduled with the STM and performed to the satisfaction of the STM. The contractor shall coordinate the controls contractor to be present. Should any element or individual piece of equipment not perform properly, the Contractor shall make all required corrections and repeat the operational test for the equipment in question and/or any other related equipment that must operate in unison to the satisfaction of the STM before proceeding to item #3.

3. Certified Factory Start-up with Certified Factory Start-up Report: After equipment installation and operational test are completed; the Contractor shall provide the services of a manufacturer certified field representative for starting the unit and training for the PAE CEOM operator(s) and or technician(s) at no additional costs. Training can occur sequential to Certified Factory Start-Up if successful and the STM is provided the Certified Factory Start-Up Report immediately upon completion, approved, and Certified Factory Training has been previously coordinated. Uncertified vendor field representatives are not allowed.

Factory certified vendor field representatives are only allowed if they are approved during the submittal process. The contractor shall coordinate the controls contractor to be present. The Contractor shall present PAE STM with all required copies of the O&M manuals upon completion of Factory Start-Up and prior to Training.

4. Test and Balance: The contractor shall provide complete Test & Balance service as dictated by the specifications. Any deviations from the Test & Balance specification shall be requested in writing to the PAE STM and approved by the Designer/Engineer. The Contractor shall request in writing all pertinent information required for Test & Balance if additional or any information is needed. The Test & Balance Report shall be presented to the Designer/Engineer within 48 Hours for approval by the Designer/Engineer.

The Designer/Engineer shall have 1 week to review upon receipt thereof. Additional details of the Test & Balance requirements are presented specifically in the Test & Balance section of the specifications.

5. Training for newly installed Mechanical Systems and Devices:

a. Scheduling: Typically, training is only scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday each week; but exceptions may be permitted on request. Requests for Rescheduling training must be presented in writing or e-mail and may be contingent to a 7-day advance notice. All systems and devices must be fully tested and functioning prior to beginning scheduled training. It is the installers responsibility to ensure that the equipment works BEFORE PAE CEOM staff arrive for training.

b. Start-up and/or Operational Reports: All equipment reports shall be completed in full and delivered to PAE STM prior to beginning the training.

c. Training: Shall be provided by Certified Factory Technician(s) and must include demonstrated performance of all designed system and device functions. Any failures identified during the training which are not immediately (less than 15 minutes) repairable will result in training stoppage until corrected and ALL system component operations re-verified prior to resuming the training.

d. Rescheduling of Training: If any failure is identified prior to or during training which requires rescheduling of the training; The contractor shall notify the PAE STM in writing or e-mail, who in turn, will notify PAE CEOM Supervisors and coordinate. The reschedule date will not require a 7 day notice but will be accommodated at the earliest time based on PAE STM/CEC/CEOM work load and manning.

6. Pre-Final Inspection: When requested by the STM and/or the Contractor and deemed necessary by the STM a courtesy Pre-Final Inspection shall be provided to the contractor. Written comments shall be offered to the Contractor and the Contractor shall address all issues before requesting Final Inspection.

7. Final Inspection (95% complete): The Contractor shall request a date/time/place for Final Inspection in writing or e-mail to the PAE STM when the Contractor has verified all items are completed by the Contractors work force and/or sub-contractors. Upon approval and coordination of the Final Inspection Request, the STM shall approve Contractor Progress Payment Request to 95% completion. The STM shall provide the contractor in writing a punch-list of any issues found during the course of inspection. The Contractor shall request in writing or e-mail a Re-Inspection of punch list items when the contractor has verified his work force or sub-contractors have successfully completed all punch-list items.

8. Close-Out Materials: The Contractor shall provide the following Close-Out materials immediately following Final Inspection. The Contractor is encouraged to begin assimilating and submitting Close-Out Materials upon initiation of the End of Project Close-Out Sequence. The Contractor shall present PAE STM with all required copies of the O&M manuals upon completion of Factory Start-Up and prior to Training. The following items shall be submitted to the PAE buyer prior to approval of the 100% Progress Payment

a. Unit Input Report (Refrigerant).

b. Contractor Warranty.

c. Equipment Warranties.

d. O&M manuals and/or equipment (not submittal for materials and equipment) for all submittal required equipment.

e. Copies of all Permits if not already received.

9. Approve final invoiced payment (100% complete): Upon receipt and approval of all Close-Out Materials, the PAE STM shall approve the Contractors 100% Progress Payment .

3.0 UTILITY OUTAGES: The Contractor shall be responsible to request Utility Outages using a copy of the “UTILITY OUTAGE REQUEST FORM” at the end of this section.

1. Maximum possible utility (electrical, water, HVAC,.) outages during normal business hours: 1-2 hours pending (unless approved temporary service is provided) 4 week notification and approval by Base Command, MSG, PAE and facility personnel.

2. Maximum possible utility (electrical, water, HVAC,.) outages after normal business hours and requiring PAE shop support:

Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Down Fridays only) Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pending 4 week notification and approval by Base Command, MSG, PAE and facility personnel.

3. Maximum possible utility (electrical, water, HVAC,.) outages after normal business hours and not requiring PAE shop support:

Thurs. 6:00 PM - Monday 5:00 am (Down Friday weekend) Friday 6:00 PM - Monday 5:00 am Pending 4 week notification and approval by Base Command, MSG, PAE and facility personnel.

UTILITY OUTAGE REQUEST FORM

Date Submitted:

Project Number and Facility Name and Number:

Outage Time and Duration:

Proposed Outage Type and System(s) to be taken out of service:

Mechanical:

Electrical:

Plumbing:

Other (Explain Type):

Work Location:

Workers Access Routes and Entry Points (Be specific):

Any known Impacts to Facility Operations (Be specific):

Areas of the Facility that will be affected:

Back Out Measures that will be employed if needed:

Protective Measures Employed for Workers Safety:

Temporary Measures that will be utilized to protect the facility and its mission:

Check Out Procedures for bringing system back on line:

Notification Lead Time:

Contractors Signature/Date:

PAE Operations Signature/Date:

PAE STM Signature/Date:

Facility Representative's Signature/Date:

SECTION 01140

WORK RESTRICTIONS

Section 01140

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Contractor regulations; G Transportation of personnel, materials, and equipment; G

1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.2.1 Activity Regulations

A. Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Ingress and egress of Contractor material deliveries at the Activity is limited to the commercial gate. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours (6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Wear hard hats and all required personal protection in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

1.2.1.1 Employee List

A. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, in writing, the names of two designated representatives authorized to request personnel and vehicle passes for employees and subcontractor's employees prior to commencement of work under this contract. The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements of "Important Clarifications - Contractors - How to Gain Access," using most recent copy, in obtaining access to the Keesler AFB complex for the life of the contract. A copy of these requirements will be provided at the preconstruction

1.2.2 Working Hours

A. Regular working hours shall consist of a period between 7 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 5 days per week, excluding Government holidays.

1.2.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

A. Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval. Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours.

During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.4 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the paragraph "Work Outside Regular Hours."

SECTION 01140

WORK RESTRICTIONS

Section 01140

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service. It is the intension of this project to continue operations of existing utility service until such time as the new utility can be made ready for service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph entitled "Work Outside Regular Hours." Approvals will be required for all outages, contractor shall work with the Government representatives to schedule these outages. Approvals for outages may take up to 3 weeks for approval and must be scheduled to allow for approvals.

d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor shall not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Government Representatives giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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SECTION 01150

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

1.2 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1(2003) Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

B. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals QC Plan; G, C. Submit a QC plan within 15 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award.

1.4 QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

A. Establish and maintain a QC program as described in this section. The QC program consists of a QC

Manager, a QC plan, a Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, QC meetings, three phases of control, submittal review and approval, testing, and QC certifications and documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations which comply with the requirements of this contract. The QC program shall cover on-site and off-site work and shall be keyed to the work sequence. No work or testing may be performed unless the QC Manager is on the work site.

B. Preliminary Work Authorized Prior to Acceptance The only work that is authorized to proceed prior to the acceptance of the QC plan is mobilization of storage and office trailers, temporary utilities, and surveying.

C. Acceptance

Acceptance of the QC plan is required prior to the start of construction. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require changes in the QC plan and operations as necessary, including removal of personnel, to ensure the specified quality of work. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to interview any member of the QC organization at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications.

D. Notification of Changes Notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any proposed change, including changes in the QC organization personnel, a minimum of seven calendar days prior to a proposed change.

Proposed changes shall be subject to the acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 QC ORGANIZATION

QC Manager

Duties

Provide a QC Manager to implement and manage the QC program. In addition to implementing and managing the QC program, the QC Manager may perform the duties of project superintendent. The QC Manager is required to attend the Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, conduct the QC meetings, perform the three phases of control, perform submittal review and approval, ensure testing is performed and provide QC certifications and documentation required in this contract.