Attachment_1_-_Specifications.pdf

PROJECT:

RENOVATE ARNOLD HALL

FOR 36 AES

BUILDING 5901

PROJECT NUMBER: MAHG18-9002

W.O. # 81272

January 2019

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

Keesler AFB 508 L Street Keesler AFB, MS 39534

MAHG189002 RENOVATE ARNOLD HALL FOR 36 AES 5901, KEESLER AFB, MS

19NOVEMBER2018

INDEX

SECTION NAME

00 10 20 DRAWING LIST

01 00 00 KEESLER

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 15 00 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 33 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 35 50 ENVIRONMENTAL

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 73 20 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 00 CLOSE OUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 20 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

06 40 20 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

09 25 50 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES

09 51 10 ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

09 65 00 LVT FLOORING

09 65 10 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 65 50 RESILIENT ACCESSORIES

09 91 00 PAINT

09 93 23 STAINS AND TRANSPARENT FINISHES

10 80 10 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

16 00 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS-ELECTRICAL

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

10 22 26 OPERABLE PARTITIONS

BOTTLE FILING STATION

SECTION 00 10 20

LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This document lists the drawings for the project.

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

Contract drawings are as follows:

DRAWING No. TITLE T1.0 R1.0 D1.0 D1.1 D1.2 A1.0 A1.1 A1.2 A2.0 A3.0 E1.0

TITLE SHEET

REFERENCE DRAWINGS: EXISTING FLOORPLAN & REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

DEMOLITION FLOORING PLAN

DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

RENOVATED FLOOR PLAN

RENOVATED FLOORING PLAN

RENOVATED REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

DETAILS

RENOVATED ELECTRICAL PLAN

END OF SECTION

SECTION 01 00 00

KEESLER

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials, and performing all operations in connection with renovating building 5901 Arnold Hall, 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.

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

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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, [government technical monitor] 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.

4. 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.

1.6 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.

1.7 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.

1.8 INTERUPTION OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING SERVICE

A. Interruptions to any mechanical, electrical or plumbing services shall be minimized. Necessary outages shall be coordinated with the GOVERNMENT a minimum of 10 days in advance of the planned outage. The Contractor shall fill out a “Utility Service Outage Request Form” and submit it to the GOVERNMENT. 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.

1.9 Environmental Protection

A. 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 228-377-1839 and the GOVERNMENT representative at 228-377-8255.

B. Required Asbestos Abatement and Management Procedures:

1. 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.

2. 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 which is Terry James at the Keesler Environmental Section. He can be reached at 228-377-1262 or 228-377-3004 during duty hours and 228-348-0864 during off hours. Once it is determined by the Asbestos POC that asbestos is present, the following actions are required (Only the APOC and Bioenvironmental are certified to make that determination).

1.10 Security Requirements

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

2.1 BUILDING OCCUPANCY

A. Building(s) will remain operational and may be occupied during construction. 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.

3.1 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 365 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.

3.2 PHASING OF WORK

A. It is the intent of this project to renovate the Facility in groups of rooms / Common Area at a time.

No work shall begin in an occupied area until the previous Work area is released to the Contracting Officer. Two week notice shall be given to the Contracting Officer in order to move occupants of the next Work Area before construction.

B. Contract phasing shall be fully developed by the Contractor with the User and the Government Technical 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.

3.3 GENERAL

A. The contractor shall coordinate his work with the Government Technical 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:

1. New Year's Day

2. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s

Birthday

3. Washington's Birthday

4. Memorial Day

5. Independence Day

6. Labor Day

7. Columbus Day

8. Veteran’s Day

9. Thanksgiving Day

10. Christmas Day

4.1 SITE VISIT

A. Bidder is responsible for site investigation in accordance with contract clause entitled "Site

Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work" (FAR 52.236-3).

5.1 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. 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".

6.1 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS

A. SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1. 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.

2. 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.

6.2 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 indicated in the appropriate specification section.

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

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

6.3 CONTRACTOR DEVIATION

A. 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 f o r deviation with all the specific data related to the change.

7.1 REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS

A. 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.

8.1 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING [not required on this project]

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.

9.1 REMOVAL PROCEDURES

A. 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.

10.1 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS

A. 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.

11.1 IRE REGULATIONS

A. 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 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)3-600-01 dated 17 April 03.

12.1 ASBESTOS

A. 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 Project Manager and will take appropriate abatement action.

13.1 INTENT OF DRAWINGS

A. 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.

14.1 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. 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 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 d r a w i n g s . 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.

15.1 TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. 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.

16.1 CONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE

A. 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.

17.1 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 and disposed of 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 of 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).

18.1 ENVIRONMENTAL RELEASE REPORTING

A. An environmental release report shall be completed for all environmental releases that are c a u s e d 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.

19.1 PROTECTION OF EXISTING LANDSCAPE DURING CONSTRUCTION: n/a

20.1 STAGING AREA

A. 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.

21.1 TESTING

A. 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.

22.1 CONDUCT OF WORK

A. 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.

23.1 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.

24.1 BARRICADES

A. 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.

25.1 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.

26.1 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. 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.

27.1 CONTROLLED/RESTRICTED AREAS.

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

28.1 WEAPONS, FIREARMS, AND AMMUNITION

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

29.1 TRAFFIC LAWS

A. All Contractor personnel shall comply with Base traffic regulations.

SECTION 01 14 00

WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

1. SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

2. Contractor regulations; G

3. Transportation of personnel, materials, and equipment; G

1.2 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

A. Activity Regulations

1. 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.

B. Employee List

1. 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

C. Working Hours

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

D. Work Outside Regular Hours

1. 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.

E. Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

1. 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."

2. 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.

3. 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 representative to schedule these outages. Approvals for outages may take up to 3 weeks for approval and must be scheduled to allow for approvals.

4. 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 Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

SECTION 01 15 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1 REFERENCES

A. 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)

A. 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

A. QC Manager

1. 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. The QC Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the three phases of control and documentation performed by others.

2. Qualifications. An individual experienced as a superintendent, inspector, QC Manager, project manager, or construction manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this contract. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.

3. Construction Quality Management Training. In addition to the above experience requirements, the QC Manager shall have completed the course Construction Quality Management for Contractors and will have a current certificate.

1.6 QC PLAN

A. Requirements

1. Provide, for acceptance by the CONTRACTING OFFICER, a QC plan submitted in a three-ring binder that covers both on-site and off-site work and includes the following with a table of contents listing the major sections identified with tabs.

1.7 QC ORGANIZATION

A. A chart showing the QC organizational structure and its relationship to the production side of the organization.

1.8 NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. In resume format, for each person in the QC organization. Include the CQM for Contractors course certification required by the paragraph entitled "Construction Quality Management Training".

1.9 DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF QC PERSONEL

A. Of each person in the QC organization.

1. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS: A listing of outside organizations such as Contracting Office rural and consulting engineering firms that will be employed by the Contractor and a description of the services these firms will provide.

2. APPOINTMENT LETTERS: Letters signed by an officer of the firm appointing the QC Manager and stating that they are responsible for managing and implementing the QC program as described in this contract. Include in this letter the QC Manager's authority to direct the removal and replacement of non-conforming work.

3. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES AND INITIAL SUBMITTAL REGISTER: Procedures for reviewing, approving and managing submittals. Provide the name(s) of the person(s) in the QC organization authorized to review and certify submittals prior to approval.

4. TESTING LABORATORY INFORMATION: Testing laboratory information required by the paragraphs "Accredited Laboratories" or "Testing Laboratory Requirements", as applicable.

5. TESTING PLAN AND LOG: A Testing Plan and Log that includes the tests required, referenced by the specification paragraph number requiring the test, the frequency, and the person responsible for each test.

6. PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE REWORK ITEMS: Procedures to identify, record, track and complete rework items.

7. DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES: Use Government formats.

8. LIST OF DEFINABLE FEATURES: A Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) is a task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has the same control requirements and work crews.

The list shall be cross-referenced to the Contractor's Construction Schedule and the specification sections. For projects requiring a Progress Chart, the list of definable features of work shall include but not be limited to all items of work on the schedule.

9. For projects requiring a Network Analysis Schedule, the list of definable features of work shall include but not be limited to all critical path activities.

10. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING THREE PHASES OF CONTROL: For each DFOW provide Preparatory and Initial Phase Checklists. Each list shall include a breakdown of quality checks that will be used when performing the quality control functions, inspections, and tests required by the contract documents. The preparatory and initial phases shall be conducted with a view towards obtaining quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems.

11. PERSONNEL MATRIX: Not Applicable.

12. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION INSPECTION: See the paragraph entitled

"COMPLETION INSPECTIONS".

13. TRAINING PROCEDURES AND TRAINING LOG: Not Applicable.

1.10 COORDINATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING MEETING

A. During either the Pre-Construction conference, but prior to the start of construction, discuss the QC program required by this contract. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a mutual understanding of the QC details, including documentation, administration for on-site and off-site work, and the coordination of the Contractor's management, production and the QC personnel. At the meeting, the Contractor will be required to explain how three phases of control will be implemented for each DFOW. Contractor's personnel required to attend shall include the QC Manager, project manager, and superintendent. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared by the QC Manager and signed by both the Contractor and the CONTRACTING OFFICER. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the signed minutes to all attendees.

1.11 QC MEETINGS

A. After the start of construction, the QC Manager shall conduct QC meetings weekly at the work site with the superintendent and the foreman responsible for the ongoing and upcoming work.

The QC Manager shall prepare the minutes of the meeting and provide a copy to the CONTRACTING OFFICER within two working days after the meeting. As a minimum, the following shall be accomplished at each meeting:

1. Review the minutes of the previous meeting;

2. Review the schedule and the status of work and rework;

3. Review the status of submittals;

4. Review the work to be accomplished in the next two weeks and documentation required;

5. Resolve QC and production problems (RFIs, etc.);

6. Address items that may require revising the QC plan; and g. Review Accident Prevention

Plan (APP).

1.12 THREE PHASES OF CONTROL

A. The three phases of control shall adequately cover both on-site and off-site work and shall include the following for each DFOW.

1. Preparatory Phase

a. Notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER at least two work days in advance of each preparatory phase. Conduct the preparatory phase with the superintendent and the foreman responsible for the definable feature of work. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions in the daily CQC Report and in the QC checklist. Perform the following prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work:

b. Review each paragraph of the applicable specification sections;

c. Review the contract drawings;

d. Verify that appropriate shop drawings and submittals for materials and equipment have

0 0 been submitted and approved. Verify receipt of approved factory test results, when required;

e. Review the testing plan and ensure that provisions have been made to provide therequired QC testing;

f. Examine the work area to ensure that the required preliminary work has been completed;

g. Examine the required materials, equipment and sample work to ensure that they are on hand and conform to the approved shop drawings and submitted data;

h. Review the APP and appropriate Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met, and that required Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are submitted; and

i. Discuss construction methods and the approach that will be used to provide quality construction by planning ahead and identifying potential problems for each DFOW.

2. Initial Phase

a. Notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER at least two work days in advance of each initial phase. When construction crews are ready to start work on a DFOW, conduct the Initial Phase with the foreman responsible for that DFOW. Observe the initial segment of the work to ensure that it complies with contract requirements. Document the results of the Initial Phase in the daily CQC Report and in the QC checklist. Perform the following for each DFOW:

b. Establish the quality of workmanship required;

c. Resolve conflicts;

d. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory; and

e. Check work procedures for compliance with the APP and the appropriate AHA to ensure that applicable safety requirements are met.

3. Follow-Up Phase

a. Perform the following for on-going work daily, or more frequently as necessary, until the completion of each DFOW and document in the daily CQC Report and in the QC checklist:

b. Ensure the work is in compliance with contract requirements;

c. Maintain the quality of workmanship required;

d. Ensure that testing is performed by the approved laboratory;

e. Ensure that rework items are being corrected; and

f. Perform safety inspections.

4. Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

a. Additional preparatory and initial phases shall be conducted on the same DFOW if the quality of on-going work is unacceptable, if there are changes in the applicable QC organization, if there are changes in the on-site production supervision or work crew, if work on a DFOW is resumed after substantial period of inactivity, or if other problems develop.

5. Notification of Three Phases of Control for Off-Site Work

a. Notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER at least two weeks prior to the start of the preparatory and initial phases.

1.13 SUBMITTAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL

A. Procedures for submission, review, and approval of submittals are described in the submittal section of the specification.

1.14 TESTING

A. Except as stated otherwise in the specification sections, perform sampling and testing required under this contract.

B. Accreditation Requirements

1. Construction materials testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation authority and will be required to submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of Accreditation. The laboratory's scope of accreditation must include the appropriate ASTM standards (i.e.; E 329, C 1077, D 3666, D 3740, A 880, E 543) listed in the technical sections of the specifications. Laboratories engaged in Hazardous Materials Testing shall meet the requirements of OSHA and EPA. The policy applies to the specific laboratory performing the actual testing, not just the "Corporate Office."

C. Laboratory Accreditation Authorities

1. Laboratory Accreditation Authorities include the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), International Accreditation Services, Inc. (IAS), U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Materials Testing Center (MTC), the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) (Approval authority for WABO is limited to projects within Washington State), and the Washington Area Council of Engineering Laboratories (WACEL) (Approval authority by WACEL is limited to projects within the EFA Chesapeake and Public Works Center Washington geographical area).

D. Capability Check

1. The CONTRACTING OFFICER retains the right to check laboratory equipment in the proposed laboratory and the laboratory technician's testing procedures, techniques, and other items pertinent to testing, for compliance with the standards set forth in this contract.

E. Test Results

1. Cite applicable Contract requirements, tests or analytical procedures used.

2. Provide actual results and include a statement that the item tested or analyzed conforms or fails to conform to specified requirements. If the item fails to conform, notify the CONTRACTING OFFICER immediately. Conspicuously stamp the cover sheet for each report in large red letters "CONFORMS" or "DOES NOT CONFORM" to the specification requirements, whichever is applicable. Test results shall be signed by a testing laboratory representative authorized to sign certified test reports. Furnish the signed reports, certifications, and other documentation to the CONTRACTING OFFICER via the QC Manager.

1.15 QC CERTIFICATIONS

A. Contractor Quality Control Report Certification

1. Each CQC Report shall contain the following statement: "On behalf of the Contractor, I certify that this report is complete and correct and equipment and material used and work performed during this reporting period is in compliance with the contract drawings and specifications to the best of my knowledge except as noted in this report."

B. Invoice Certification

1. Furnish a certificate to the CONTRACTING OFFICER with each payment request, signed by the QC Manager, attesting that as-built drawings are current and attesting that the work for which payment is requested, including stored material, is in compliance with contract requirements.

C. Completion Certification

1. Upon completion of work under this contract, the QC Manager shall furnish a certificate to the

CONTRACTING OFFICER attesting that "the work has been completed, inspected, tested, and is in compliance with the contract."

1.16 COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

A. Punch-Out Inspection

1. Near the completion of all work or any increment thereof established by a completion time stated in the Contract clause "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work," or stated elsewhere in the specifications, the QC Manager shall conduct an inspection of the work and develop a punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings and specifications. Include in the punch list any remaining items of the "Rework Items List", which were not corrected prior to the Punch-Out inspection. The punch list shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. A copy of the punch list shall be provided to the CONTRACTING OFFICER. The QC Manager or staff shall make follow-on inspections to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, the Contractor shall notify the Government that the facility is ready for the Government "Pre- Final Inspection".

B. Pre-Final Inspection

1. The Government will perform this inspection to verify that the facility is complete and ready to be occupied. A Government pre-final punch list may be developed as a result of this inspection.

The QC Manager shall ensure that all items on this list are corrected prior to notifying the Government that a "Final" inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Any items noted on the "Pre-Final" inspection shall be corrected in a timely manner and shall be accomplished before the contract completion date for the work or any particular increment thereof if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates.

C. Final Acceptance Inspection

1. The QC Manager, the superintendent, or other Contractor management personnel and the

CONTRACTING OFFICER will be in attendance at this inspection. Additional Government personnel may be in attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the CONTRACTING OFFICER based upon results of the "Pre-Final Inspection". Notice shall be given to the CONTRACTING OFFICER at least 14 days prior to the final inspection.

The notice shall state that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being unacceptable will be complete by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection.

Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this inspection will be cause for the CONTRACTING OFFICER to bill the Contractor for the Government's additional inspection cost in accordance with the contract clause "Inspection of Construction".

1.17 DOCUMENTATION

A. Maintain current and complete records of on-site and off-site QC program operations and activities.

The forms identified under the paragraph "INFORMATION FOR THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (CONTRACTING OFFICER)" shall be used. Reports are required for each day work is performed.

Account for each calendar day throughout the life of the contract. Every space on the forms must be filled in. Use N/A if nothing can be reported in one of the spaces. The superintendent and the QC Manager must prepare and sign the Contractor Production and CQC Reports, respectively.

The reporting of work shall be identified by terminology consistent with the construction schedule.

In the "remarks" section in this report which will contain pertinent information including directions received, problems encountered during construction, work progress and delays, conflicts or errors in the drawings or specifications, field changes, safety hazards encountered, instructions given and corrective actions taken, delays encountered and a record of visitors to the work site. For each remark given, identify the Schedule Activity No. that is associated with the remark.

B. Quality Control Validation

1. Establish and maintain the following in a series of three ring binders.