12. Specifications for Project VNVP 111089.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

DEMOLISH FACILITIES B17, B19, B2013,

CONSTRUCT WAREHOUSE B2003

PROJECT VNVP 111089

December 2011

PREPARED BY

ENGINEERING DIVISION

82d CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON / DS2

231 NINTH AVENUE

SHEPPARD AFB TX 76311-3333

PROJECT MANAGER: Anthony Sconzo

PHONE: (940) 676-5712

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Project VNVP 111089

Statement of Work

Specifications:

Division Section Title

01 General Conditions

01330 Temporary Facilities

1400 Quality Requirements

01410 Testing Lab

01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01600 Product Requirements

01611 Environmental Requirements

01700 Execution

01731 Cutting and Patching

01770 Closeout Procedures

01781 Project Record Documents

01782 Operations and Maintenance Data

01770 Closeout Procedures

02 Existing Conditions

02210 Grading

02221 Building Demolition

02230 Site Clearing

02300 Earthwork

02361 Termite Treatment

02751 Cement Concrete Paving

02820 Asbestos Abatement

02821 Chain Link Fence and Gate

02920 Establishment of Turf

03 Concrete

03300 Cast in Place Concrete

04 Not Used

05 Not Used

06 Not Used

07 Thermal & Moisture Protection

07900 Joint Sealants

08 Doors & Windows

08110 Hollow Metal Doors & Frames

08331 Overhead Coiling Doors

08711 Door Hardware

09 Finishes

091111 Non-Load Bearing Steel Framing

09250 Gypsum Wallboard

09912 Painting

10 Specialties

10520 Fire Protection Specialties

11 Equipment

11160 Loading Dock Equipment

12 Furnishings

13 Special Construction

13125 Metal Building Systems

14 Not Used

Attach. 1 Existing Asbestos Reports

Attach. 2 Demolition Practices Under The Asbestos NESHAP

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1.1 Work to be done: The work to be performed under this contract and in accordance with these contract documents consists of furnishing all necessary plant, labor and materials; and constructing, installing and performing all work shown and described in the contract documents, all of which are made a part thereof.

1.2 Character of Work and Mechanics: The contractor shall execute the work in the best and most workmanlike manner by qualified, careful and efficient mechanics skilled in the trade. The contractor’s work must be in strict accordance with the contract documents and standards of the industry. Only certified journeymen in respective trades, or apprentices under the direct supervision of certified journeymen, may install, supervise installation of, or alter or repair electrical and mechanical systems. Electrical and mechanical systems include, but are not limited to: pipe, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical wiring, fire protection systems, welding, equipment and devices. The contracting officer will recognize as certification a current state or municipal tested and issued plumbing/gas/air conditioning and electrical license upon approval.

The license must be available for government inspection at the pre-work conference and from mechanics and electricians at the jobsite throughout contract operations. For those trades not requiring a license, the contractor shall have a minimum of three years experience in the trade.

The government reserves the right to request work references.

1.3 Site Project Superintendent: The contractor is responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system to include a designated project superintendent who will be on-site at all times while work is in progress. The quality control system shall consist of plans, procedures and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both on-site and off-site. The site project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job, and shall ensure that all work performed by the general contractor’s forces and by subcontractors is in full compliance with the construction documents.

The site project superintendent will be responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including scheduling, quality and production. The site project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site and shall be responsible for all construction and construction-related activities at the site. Prior to the pre-construction conference, the general contractor shall provide the name and cell phone number of the designated on-site project superintendent in writing to the contracting officer. This information shall remain on file with the contracting officer throughout the duration of the contract, and shall be updated in writing by the general contractor in the event of, and at least two working days prior to, a personnel change. The designated on-site project superintendent shall be required to attend the pre-construction conference.

1.4 Location: Sheppard Air Force Base is located in Wichita County, in the northern part of Wichita Falls, Texas.

2. PRINCIPAL FEATURES:

2.1 The contractor will do all work with the building occupied and the work area unoccupied.

The contractor shall coordinate all work with the occupants, the contracting officer and the contracting officer’s representative, who may be an engineering contract inspector or SABER project manager, a design manager or a quality assurance person. Contractor progress is measured and reported in terms of completed, installed work.

2.2 Description of Work The project is VNVP 111089, Demolish Buildings B17, B19, B2013, Construct Warehouse 2003. Demolish Building’s complete per plans and specifications including all underground/above ground utilities. Cap off utilities per plans. After demolition activities contractor to turf area site where future construction is planned.

Ensure growth of turf. B2013 once demolished will be replaced with new warehouse facility B2003 complete with all new utilities, mechanical and electrical work and finishes.

Project performance period will be a total of 390 calendar days from NTP.

3. WORK HOURS, UTILITY OUTAGES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

3.1 Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal holidays. At the government’s option and with approval of the contracting officer, work may be permitted on Federal holidays, weekends or after 4:30 p.m. daily at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall provide written notice to the contracting officer at least 48 hours before starting the scheduled work.

3.2 Utility Outage: When an extended utility outage is necessary to perform the contract work in an occupied facility, regardless of whether or not the work area itself is occupied, the contractor shall perform the outage during non-duty hours at no additional cost to the government, unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall give written notice two weeks in advance of any scheduled outage.

3.3 Special Conditions: The contractor shall coordinate with any contracted-services supplier when the contracted services supplier's equipment must be removed, installed, reinstalled, or be otherwise affected or the supplier's personnel must be rescheduled to accommodate contractor's work.

4. BASE FIRE REGULATIONS:

4.1 The contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations in SAFBI 32-2001, 31 Jan 06. The contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work. The contractor shall understand and comply with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration welding and cutting requirements.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

5.1 Conformance with Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management System (ESOHMS): The contractor shall perform all work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified within Sheppard AFB. The contractor shall perform all work in a manner that conforms to all operational controls as identified within the Sheppard AFB ESOHMS Management Plan. The contractor shall provide any required monitoring and measurement information as necessary for Sheppard AFB to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, safety, occupational health, energy management, green procurement, and transportation management goals. In the event of a nonconformance with the installation ESOH management system, the contractor shall provide the contracting officer a written plan of corrective action to include the estimated completion date of all corrective actions.

5.1.1 Compliance with Environmental Laws: The contractor shall comply, and assure that all subcontractors comply, with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and standards related to environmental matters. The contractor shall also comply, and assure that all subcontractors comply, with all applicable specific instructions, policies, or references contained herein. Copies of local policies and procedures can be reviewed at the base environmental coordinator’s office, Bldg 1402, phone 676 6840.

5.2 Hazardous Materials: For the purposes of this document, hazardous materials are defined as any product, material, chemical or substance listed in 49 CFR 172.101 and 40 CFR 302-304.

Specifically, a hazardous material is any substance or material, in any quantity or form that has the potential to harm human health or the environment. Executive Order 13423, directs to the maximum extent possible, the reduction in usage of the following five priority chemicals:

cadmium, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury and naphthalene. There are known alternatives to the priority chemicals or products containing them. For example, electronic thermostats can be used in place of mercury-bearing switches; solders containing copper or silver can substitute for solder containing lead; and integrated pest management can be used in place of naphthalene.

5.2.1 Absolutely no hazardous material shall be brought onto Sheppard AFB until that material is authorized for use, by the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH) Team and properly recorded in the Air Force Environmental Management Information System. Point of contact to initiate this process is the base environmental coordinator’s office, bldg 1402, phone

(940) 676 7842. The requirements apply for all hazardous material that the user intends to bring onto government property for a particular process or application. The user will submit to the base environmental coordinator, through the contracting officer, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and any other supporting documentation for each hazardous chemical used In compliance with Sheppard AFBI 32-7001. This information will be provided as a submittal -using the AF Form 3000 - to the base environmental coordinator for review and approval, prior to introduction of that material to Sheppard AFB. The base environmental coordinator will be allowed 10 days for review of the contractor’s submittals. Guidance will be provided on the back of the AF Form 3000 as to which materials will require a AF Form 3952 (applicable sections only) to be filled out and submitted for input and tracking by EMIS.

5.2.2 Contractors will also submit a comprehensive list of the above-mentioned materials to the contracting officer. The list shall include the contract number, performance period, Material Safety Data Sheets, cost data per unit and a contractor representative for hazardous material matters. Prior to disposal of any container that contained hazardous material that was required to be tracked and reported, the contractor representative shall notify the base environmental coordinator for notification and instruction on proper disposal.

Should the contractor’s hazardous material requirements change during the performance period, the contractor’s representative shall immediately notify the base environmental coordinator of such changes, provide as a submittal using the AF Form 3000, any new hazardous material that is being requested for use to the base environmental coordinator for review and approval and guidance. The contractor will report by fax or email through the contracting officer to the base environmental coordinator on a monthly basis, all hazardous/potentially hazardous materials identified during the submittal process for use on Sheppard AFB so that proper capture and reporting of this information can be accomplished.

5.2.4 Hazardous material shall only be stored at Sheppard AFB with approval from the base environmental coordinator, 82d Training Wing safety office and base fire department. The contractor shall observe all hazardous material storage practices in accordance with regulations, policies, plans, and procedures employed by the base environmental coordinator, 82d Medical Group bioenvironmental engineer, safety office, and base fire department for hazardous materials stored on base. This includes, but is not limited to, Sheppard AFB Plan 705 and the Sheppard AFB Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3).

5.2.5 Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODC) certification. This supply/service does not require the use of Class I ODCs identified in the Air Force Policy in performance of this contract, nor does it require delivering these Class I ODCs in any items of supply or as part of any service.

5.3 Hazardous and Special Waste Generated by the Contractor: For the purposes of this document, hazardous and special wastes shall include those identified in 40 CFR 261, (Hazardous Waste Identification) and any wastes identified as either hazardous or Special Waste by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in 30 TAC 324, 330-335.

5.3.1 All hazardous waste or special waste generated by the contractor during or as a result of this project shall be identified, characterized, containerized, and transported to a permitted disposal facility in strict accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 260-279 (Hazardous Waste and Used Oil Regulations), 30 TAC 324, 330-335 (TCEQ Industrial and Hazardous Waste Regulations), and Sheppard AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Any anticipated hazardous or special waste generation shall be identified to the contracting officer’s representative (may be a Quality Assurance person, SABER project manager or construction inspector)/base environmental coordinator prior to ANY generation of such waste. The base environmental coordinator will assist the contractor in determining any special handling or storage procedures.

5.3.2 The contractor shall provide a completed Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest to document all authorized parties and locations involved in the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of all hazardous and special wastes. The contractor shall provide the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator a draft copy of the manifest for review no less than 3 working days prior to any hazardous or special waste shipment from the installation. The base environmental coordinator will sign as the generator for Sheppard AFB.

The contractor shall submit the completed original manifest to the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator not later than 30 days after waste has been shipped from the base.

5.3.3 All contractors involved in projects which include the removal and/or disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminated light ballasts shall comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 761. PCB containing ballasts are special wastes and must be managed as such. The contractor shall inform the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator immediately when activities involving the removal of PCB light ballasts begins.

5.3.4 All contractors involved in projects, which include the removal and/or disposal of fluorescent, mercury vapor, or HID Sodium Vapor lamps shall comply with the requirements of this section. Fluorescent lamps have been determined by the TCEQ to be a universal hazardous waste and must be managed in accordance with 40 CFR 260-279 and 30 TAC 330-335. The contractor shall inform the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator immediately when activities involving the removal of the aforementioned lamps begin.

5.4 Unidentified Hazardous or Regulated Material/Waste Encountered by the Contractor: The contractor shall notify the contracting officer’s representative upon encountering any material, not identified in the contract documents, thought to be hazardous to workers, personnel in the area, or the environment. The government shall be responsible for characterization, storage, transportation and disposal of the waste, if necessary. Upon discovery of unidentified materials/waste, the contractor shall immediately contact the base environmental coordinator who will assist the contractor in determining appropriate procedures to be used.

5.5 Asbestos Containing Building Materials: No asbestos containing materials shall be used in this project. The contractor shall certify, in writing to the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator, that no asbestos containing materials will be used in this project.

5.6 Asbestos. All contractors involved in projects that include the removal/abatement and/or disposal of asbestos shall:

5.6.1 Handle asbestos-containing waste in strict accordance with federal guidelines found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 (40CFR) Part 61, Subpart M. Disposal must be in accordance with 30 TAC 330.196(b)(6).

5.6.2 Conform to federal regulations regarding asbestos abatement activities, 29 CFR 1926.1101.

Asbestos abatement shall adopt, by reference, rules regarding demolition and renovation activities covered under 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M (NESHAP).

5.6.3 Conduct the removal of asbestos containing material flooring under the most current version of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) “Recommended Work Practices for the Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings.” Any proposed deviation from using the RFCI removal methods shall be coordinated and must have written approval by the base asbestos program manager, (940) 676 6840.

5.6.4 Be responsible for preparing and submitting the 10 working day Texas Dept of State Health Services (DSHS) demolition/renovation notification(s). Copies of the notification(s) shall be submitted through the contracting officer’s representative, the base contracting office, and the base asbestos program manager, (940) 676 6840.

5.6.5 Provide a copy of the submitted DSHS notification to the Contracting Officer’s representative/environmental coordinator a minimum of 15 working days in advance of the actual asbestos abatement. The Contractor shall be liable for any regulatory citation or notice of violation resulting from an incorrectly prepared DSHS notification form.

5.6.6.1 Be responsible for the payment of the Texas DSHS Notification fee. Proof of payment must be submitted to the contracting officer’s representative, the base contracting office, and the base asbestos program manager.

5.6.7 Provide a completed Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest to document all authorized parties and locations involved in the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of all hazardous and special wastes. The contractor shall provide the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator a draft copy of the manifest, for review, no less than 3 working days prior to any hazardous or special waste shipment from the installation. The base environmental coordinator will sign as the generator for Sheppard AFB

5.6.8 Should the contractor encounter previously unidentified or suspected ACM that must be disturbed to comply with the contract documents, the contractor shall cease all work that would disturb the suspect material and shall immediately notify the contracting officer’s representative.

The contractor shall take steps, as appropriate, to ascertain the material’s composition and determine any remedial actions necessary.

5.7 Lead Based Paint (LBP). All contractors involved in projects that include the removal/abatement and/or disposal of LBP shall:

5.7.1 Comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, Interim Final Rule for Lead Exposure in Construction, as well as the Texas Environmental Lead Reduction rules. The contractor shall also comply with the OSHA respiratory protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134.

5.7.2 Isolate any surface that has been identified as containing LBP to limit access. The contractor shall remove objects from the isolated areas and the floor if possible. The contractor shall cover fixed objects with 6 mil plastic sheeting. The contractor shall lightly wet or mist the work area to reduce airborne concentrations of dust.

5.7.3 After completing work, the contractor shall containerize the LBP waste, plastic sheeting, clothing and other miscellaneous LBP contaminated items in accordance with 40 CFR 171-180.

The contractor shall then wet wipe walls and floors with a tri-sodium phosphate detergent and thoroughly HEPA vacuum walls, floors and thoroughly HEPA vacuum the work area. In facilities that house or cater to children, the contractor shall collect and analyze wipe samples.

Clearance of lead in dust levels shall be below the HUD abatement clearance criteria before the work area is released back to the government.

5.7.4 Be responsible for providing air monitoring in conformance with OSHA standards to ensure the level of protection complies with applicable regulatory guidelines.

5.7.5 Properly dispose of lead debris identified by the government as hazardous waste in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations, and the Sheppard AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

5.7.6 Provide a completed Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest to document all authorized parties and locations involved in the generation, transportation, storage and disposal of all hazardous and special wastes. The contractor shall provide the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator a draft copy of the manifest, for review, no less than 3 working days prior to any hazardous or special waste shipment from the installation. The base environmental coordinator will sign as the generator for Sheppard AFB. The contractor shall submit the completed original manifest to the contracting officer’s representative/base environmental coordinator not later than 30 days after waste has been shipped from the base.

5.7.7 Should the contractor encounter previously unidentified or suspected LBP that must be disturbed to comply with the contract documents, the contractor shall cease all work that would disturb the suspect material and shall immediately notify the contracting officer’s representative.

The contractor shall take steps, as appropriate, to ascertain the material’s composition and determine any remedial actions necessary.

5.8 Nuisance and Polluting Activity Prohibited: Polluting, dumping, or discharging of any harmful, nuisance, or regulated materials (such as concrete truck washout, vehicle maintenance fluids, residue from saw cutting operations, solid waste and hazardous substances) into building drains, site drains, streams, waterways, holding ponds or to the ground surface shall not be permitted. The contractor shall be held responsible for any damages that may result. Further, the contractor shall conduct activities in such a fashion to avoid creating any legal nuisance, including but not limited to, suppressing noise and dust, controlling erosion, and implementing other measures as necessary to minimize off-site impacts of work activities.

5.9 Recycled and Recovered Materials in Construction: The affirmative procurement provisions of Section 6002 of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Executive Order 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management”, require the use of the recycled and recovered materials and products identified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, 40 CFR 247, in Government construction projects. Caveats to the use of these materials and products are they must meet the performance requirements of the specifications, not delay the progress of the construction project or not be cost prohibitive. Materials listed under this authority throughout these specifications indicate the minimum recycled/reuse material content for this construction project.

5.9.1 Other recovered/recycled materials not listed may be submitted for evaluation by the contracting officer’s representative /Project Manager and approval/disapproval by the contracting officer. Alternate materials shall be equal to or exceed the specified items in terms of durability, appearance and performance standards. All material and product submittals shall list recycled or recovered materials and percentage content.

5.9.2 Reports: In compliance with DoD Integrated (Non-Hazardous) Solid Waste Management Policy dated 1 Feb 08, implementation of the solid waste and recycling requirements of Executive Order 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management” 24 Jan 07 requires contractors removing Construction & Demolition debris (C&D) from Sheppard Air Force Base to divert 50 percent of the C&D debris and also report the quantity in tons of C&D debris land filled; and quantity/type of C&D debris recycled/diverted from landfill (i.e. asphalt, concrete, wood material and scrap metal) through the contracting officer to the contracting officer’s representative, at the beginning of each month. The contracting officer’s representative will forward this report each month to base environmental coordinator, Bldg 1402, phone (940 676 2415.

5.9.3 Environmental Management System Training Requirements: In compliance with SAF/AQ and AF/A4/7 Memo, Conformance with AF EMS Requirements AF Installations, 11 Dec 06, contractor personnel working on an Air Force installation where the Air Force has implemented its EMS must complete Air Force-provided initial EMS awareness-level training. Training can be accomplished through the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Training Network (ESOHTN). The website is http://esohtn.com (password: esohtn). Only contractor supervisory personnel will be required to complete the awareness-level training. Prior to beginning any work on Sheppard AFB, the Contractor shall ensure, and certify to the Contracting Officer, that all on-site supervisory personnel have completed any ESOHMS training as required and contained within the following. This certification shall include certification that all on-site employees have been briefed as outlined below:

"On-site contractor supervisory personnel shall log onto the web-site http://esohtn.com and register as a new trainee by using the password "esohtn." During registration, the applicant shall select the applicable "Contractor Name" from the pull-down menu, and shall select any "Job Functions" applicable to this contract.

Following completion of all applicable training modules, the contractor shall ensure the on-site supervisory personnel have provided an awareness briefing to all on-site personnel to ensure every employee is aware of the Sheppard AFB ESOHMS requirements. These training and certifications shall be completed before beginning any work on Sheppard AFB. The contractor shall provide training documentation through the contracting officer to the contracting officer’s representative before the contract start date. The contracting officer’s representative will forward this information to the base environmental coordinator’s office, Bldg 1402, phone (940) 676 2001.

5.10 Green Procurement: In order to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) “Green Procurement Program (GPP)” policy, Sheppard AFB requires the use of environmentally preferable products and services in accordance with federally mandated preference programs.

These program elements include; recovered material products, energy and water efficient products, alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, priority chemicals, and environmentally preferable products. These program elements are described on the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive website (http://www.ofee.gov).

5.10.1 Products and Materials: The procurement originators (82 CES/CEC for base construction or 82 CES/CEOEI for base services) shall ensure that the proper research is done to determine if there are products, or materials that fall under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg) available for use in the required service or construction project. A written determination will be done for each project or service, and will be signed by the 82d Civil Engineering Squadron Commander or his/her designee. If products are found that meet the performance standards, are reasonably priced and available from more than one source, the procurement originator will ensure they are included in the specification and or SOW prior to solicitation. The contracting officer upon receipt of the written determination will include the applicable FAR clauses and provisions in the solicitation and final award document. The contractor shall propose and upon award use these specified environmentally preferable products and materials in the performance and or construction of the project. If it is determined that a product does not meet Government performance requirements, the contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would still meet the performance requirements with the lowest environmental impact. Products that fall under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg) shall meet the minimum recovered (recycled) content. Bio-based products shall be used upon issuance of the bio-based product listing from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) (http://www.usda.gov), if specified in the specifications or SOW during solicitation. If specified, the contractor shall purchase and use ENERGY STAR® or other energy-efficient items listed on the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list.

6. SITE MAINTENANCE, CLEANUP, MOWING AND TRIMMING:

6.1 Site Maintenance: The contractor shall protect adjacent property, buildings and their contents from dust, dirt, or other materials. The contractor shall wet down dry materials, settle debris and prevent blowing dust. The contractor shall maintain work areas in a neat, clean and safe condition. Work areas must, at a minimum, be cleaned daily.

6.2 Cleanup: The contractor shall collect all trash, debris, refuse, garbage, etc., which the contractor generates and places in appropriate containers with lids or approved covers daily.

These materials must be hauled from the site by appropriate means daily, unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer. Disposal must be outside the limits of government property.

Disposal must be at a municipal solid waste landfill or by other approved methods and must conform to all local, state and federal guidelines, criteria and regulations.

6.3 Mowing and Trimming: The contractor shall perform mowing and trimming operations on his job site or storage site at no additional cost to the government. Vegetation must be mowed and trimmed when it reaches a height of five (5) inches. Mowing and trimming must be to a height of three (3) inches. Mowing must be accomplished with a rotary mower that distributes the clippings evenly on the soil surface. The contractor shall mow during normal duty hour periods and in such manner that the soil and grass will not be damaged. The contractor may not operate towed mowers and self-propelled riding mowers within three (3) feet of trees and shrubs.

Areas next to trees and shrubs must be mowed with hand-propelled mowers.

7. ENERGY CONSERVATION:

The contractor shall use good judgment in the conservation of government utilities. The contractor shall adhere to and enforce prevailing energy conservation practices.

8. RESPONSIBILITY:

8.1 The above summaries 1 through 7 do not in any way limit the contractor’s responsibility to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, and materials required by the contract documents referenced herein.

8.2 Approval for Excavation: Before performing any excavation, grading, trenching or other operations whereby existing underground utilities may be damaged, the contractor shall complete AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (commonly referred to as a "Digging Permit").

8.2.1 The form, as received by the contractor, will list points of contact and telephone numbers for each of the various underground utilities (Telephone, gas, water, electrical, etc.) existing in the work area. It is the contractor’s responsibility to contact the point of contact for each utility listed, request that any utilities existing in the work area be marked, and obtain each point of contact's certification on the form. After each point of contact has been contacted and has certified such by signing or initialing the form, the form must then be delivered to the contracting officer’s representative.

8.2.2 The government (or owner, in the case of privately owned utilities such as telephone service) is responsible for marking the location of utilities in the work area. Typically, flags and/or paint will be used to mark the earth and/or pavement to provide semi-permanent identification of the utility location. The government will not indicate/mark the depth of the utility below the existing grade. The contractor shall allow sufficient time for the government to accomplish this task at no additional cost to the government. Once the utilities are marked, the contractor is responsible for maintaining the flags/paint at their proper location(s).

8.2.3 No excavation will be permitted until all utilities existing in the area have been marked.

The contractor is responsible for repairing any underground utilities damaged because of this work if the actual location of the damaged utility is within a lateral zone 3 feet on either side of the government/commercially-provided mark indicating the location of that utility. This 3-foot zone on either side of the mark provided is a hand-dig only area. Since depth of the utility is not provided, the contractor assumes responsibility for any depth determination necessary.

9. STORAGE AND PARKING:

9.1 The contractor’s storage and parking will be near the job site, as designated by the contracting officer.

9.2 Petroleum Storage: The contractor shall store all fuel or petroleum products, whether new or used, in appropriate containers and within a concrete, or earthen bermed area with an impermeable liner (40 Mil), or other containment as approved by the base environmental coordinator. All storage areas shall be marked with appropriate signs (i.e., Flammable Storage - No Smoking Within 50 ft). All fuel tanks and petroleum storage containers shall be structurally sound and in good condition, be kept sealed when not in use, and be grounded and bonded in accordance with NFPA guidelines. The containment area shall be sized to hold fluid volume equal to 110% of the largest storage container, with a minimum of one foot of freeboard for earthen berms. The contractor shall maintain the containment area to its original conditions throughout the duration of use. The contractor shall immediately clean up and dispose of any evidence of a fuel or oil spill in conformance with all federal and state regulations.

Contaminated soil from petroleum product storage/spills shall be considered special waste in compliance with 30 TAC 324, 330-335 and shall be handled, stored, transported, and disposed as such in accordance with Sheppard AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Costs of all soil tests because of spills shall be a responsibility of the contractor. Contractor shall drain any accumulation of rainwater from the containment area in accordance with Sheppard AFB Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3).

9.3 Storage Areas: The contractor shall keep all storage areas free of debris, refuse, spills, leaks, stains, splashes and excessive materials. All storage areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean and safe condition. The contractor at no additional expense to the government shall clean up any areas that incur contamination by any hazardous material or substances immediately.

Remediation may include subsequent soil analysis if directed by the government. The contractor shall store all hazardous materials in a contractor supplied trailer or storage unit, which shall be leakproof or contain secondary containment devices. The storage unit shall be secured when contract personnel are not present.

9.4 Storm Water Discharges The contractor must comply with the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 40 CFR 122.26, dated 8 Dec 99, Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) multisector general permit number TXR05U800, dated 14 Oct 06, and the TPDES general permit number TXR150000 relating to discharges from construction activities, dated 5 Mar 03, for permit requirements for storm water discharges associated with construction activities, and shall comply with all provisions of Sheppard AFB

SWP3.

9.4.1 Construction Activity Disturbing equal to or greater than 1 Acre: Clean Water Act storm water regulations require construction permit(s). The Contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local storm water permit requirements to include Notice of Intent; (NOI), Notice of Change; (NOC), Notice of Termination; (NOT), Construction Site Notices, SWP3, pre and post storm water run-off mitigation plans, soil erosion and control requirements, best management practices, pollution prevention measures, and storm water run-off monitoring. The storm water permit requirements are mandatory on any construction project equal to or greater than one acre.

Copies of all storm water notices, Construction Site Notices, SWP3 and monitoring data must be submitted on an Air Force Form 3000 to the base environmental coordinator for review, (940) 676-5720.

9.4.2 SPCC Plans. A contractor, who temporarily stores a tank larger than 1,320 gallons (cumulative capacity of all tanks larger than 55 gallons in size) and the tank(s) store petroleum products of any kind in any form on-site to fuel construction equipment and vehicles, must comply with 40 CFR 112, requirement to have a stand alone Spill Prevention, Countermeasures and Control (SPCC) plan. The contractor must have a plan even if the tank(s) have secondary containment. This plan must be submitted to the base environmental coordinator through the contracting officer’s representative prior to placing the tank in place on Sheppard AFB.

10. TESTING PARAGRAPHS:

All testing indicated in these contract documents to be performed by the government will be performed only at the option of the government.

11. SAFETY:

11.1 The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety requirements.

The contractor is also required to comply with the American General Contractors' Safety Manual and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

11.2 The contractor shall obtain authorization to bring any nonexempt radioactive material (such as density gauges or moisture meters) onto Sheppard AFB by contacting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region IV Office, using the NRC Form 241. Before bringing any radioactive material onto Sheppard AFB, The contractor shall forward a copy of the NRC Form 241 to:

Bioenvironmental Engineer 149 Hart St, Bldg 1200 Sheppard AFB TX 76311-3448

12. COLOR AND MATERIAL SELECTIONS:

12.1 The government will not select colors and materials until the contractor submits all samples of all materials requiring color selections to the government in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES. In addition, before the government selects colors, the contractor shall certify in writing that all colors and samples submitted are current and are acceptable to the contractor for government selection of colors at no additional cost to the government.

12.2 The contractor shall carefully remove any samples not applicable to the contract from the submittal. The contractor shall submit, for government selection, the manufacturer's full range of applicable colors, patterns, and textures for the various materials required by the contract and within the guidelines previously stated.

12.3 In the event that the contractor submits discontinued, non-current, or nonapplicable colors, textures, or samples to the government and the government selects them, the contractor shall bear all labor and material correction costs for fabricating, shipping, restocking, removing, repairing damaged materials and installing all materials required by the government to correct the project.

12.4 The contractor is responsible for notifying the government in writing when the contractor has submitted all submittals requiring color selections. The contractor shall submit all products requiring color selections on individual material approval submittal forms, one item per form

13. PHASING REQUIREMENTS:

13.1 Project will be phased construction.

Phase 1: Demolish Building B2013

Phase 2: Construct Building B2003

Phase 3: Demolish Building B17

Phase 4: Demolish Building B19

14. TREES, SHRUBS AND HEDGES:

14.1 The contractor shall act to prevent injury to plants in or near the project site unless they are designated to be removed. The contractor shall not remove or prune any plants without approval from the contracting officer or his designated representative.

14.2 Plants damaged during construction must be replaced at no expense to the government and with a one-year warranty following replacement. Replacement plantings must be accomplished between November 1 and April 1. Damaged trees must be replaced with Class I trees, minimum 2" caliper, as defined in Texas Agriculture Extension Service (TAES) Publication L-1683, Evaluation of Texas Shade Trees, June 87. Damaged shrubs or hedges must be replaced with plants of equal size, type and value.

14.3 The contracting officer or his designated representative will determine the extent of damage in accordance with National Arborist Association Standards, American Standard for Nursery Stock, TAES Publications L-1683, Evaluation of Texas Shade Trees, and L-1516, Damage Recovery Opportunities for Loss of Landscape Trees, May 77.

15. TOPSOIL AND MULCH:

15.1 Topsoil must be obtained from approved off-base sources. The topsoil sources must be inspected by the Base Agronomist to determine if the selected soils meet the following requirements. The topsoil must be a sandy loam or sandy clay loam from the top four to six inch layer of soil. Topsoil must be fertile, friable, natural surface soil, free of subsoil, clods, shale, trash, toxic substances, stones, Johnson grass, all grass from Cyperacae family, or other objectionable and hard to eradicate vegetation. Topsoil must be a Class II soil as defined by the Soil Conservation Service from the Enterprise, Hardeman, Yahola or Yomont series.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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SECTION 01330 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government's responsive action.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government's responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

1.3 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate each submittal with fabrication, purchasing, testing, delivery, other submittals, and related activities that require sequential activity.

2. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. Government reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Submittals Schedule: Comply with requirements in AF form 66 "Schedule of Material Submittals" for list of required.

C. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for resubmittals.

Time for review shall commence on Government's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including resubmittals.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise specifically identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Transmittal: Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Government will discard submittals received from sources other than Contractor.

1. Transmittal Form: Use AF Form 3000.

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F. Resubmittals: Make resubmittals in same form and number of copies as initial submittal.

1. Note date and content of previous submittal on AF Form 3000.

2. Note date and content of revision on AF Form 3000.

3. Resubmit submittals until they are marked "approved” by Government.

G. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating "approved” by Government.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Printed performance curves.

g. Operational range diagrams.

h. Compliance with specified referenced standards.

i. Testing by recognized testing agency.

B. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Fully illustrate requirements in the Contract Documents. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Shopwork manufacturing instructions.

g. Templates and patterns.

h. Schedules.

i. Notation of coordination requirements.

j. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

k. Relationship to adjoining construction clearly indicated.

l. Seal and signature of professional engineer if specified.

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m. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

2. Sheet Size: Except for templates, patterns, and similar full-size drawings, submit Shop Drawings on sheets at least 8-1/2 by 11 inches but no larger than 24 by 36 inches.

C. Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

1. Transmit Samples that contain multiple, related components such as accessories together in one submittal package.

2. Identification: Attach label on unexposed side of Samples that includes the following:

a. Generic description of Sample.

b. Product name and name of manufacturer.

c. Sample source.

d. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

3. Disposition: Maintain sets of approved Samples at Project site, available for quality-control comparisons throughout the course of construction activity. Sample sets may be used to determine final acceptance of construction associated with each set.

4. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

a. Number of Samples: Submit one full set(s) of available choices where color, pattern, texture, or similar characteristics are required to be selected from manufacturer's product line. Government will return submittal with options selected.

5. Samples for Verification: Submit full-size units or Samples of size indicated, prepared from same material to be used for the Work, cured and finished in manner specified, and physically identical with material or product proposed for use, and that show full range of color and texture variations expected. Samples include, but are not limited to, the following: partial sections of manufactured or fabricated components; small cuts or containers of materials; complete units of repetitively used materials; swatches showing color, texture, and pattern; color range sets; and components used for independent testing and inspection.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

2. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements specified in Division 1 Section

"Quality Requirements."

B. Welding Certificates: Prepare written certification that welding procedures and personnel comply with requirements in the Contract Documents. Submit record of Welding Procedure

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Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) on AWS forms. Include names of firms and personnel certified.

C. Installer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that Installer complies with requirements in the Contract Documents and, where required, is authorized by manufacturer for this specific Project.

D. Manufacturer Certificates: Prepare written statements on manufacturer's letterhead certifying that…