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FA3030-08-R-0003

SABER

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BITUMINOUS INTERMEDIATE AND SURFACE COURSES FOR ROADS, STREETS, AND PARKING LOTS

SECTION 01001

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Applicable provisions of the contract clauses, of the contract, will govern work under each section of these specifications. The work covered consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and of performing all operations in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.1. Each Task Order issued on this contract is for a broad range of real property maintenance, repair, alteration, and minor construction work. The work is required in support of Base Civil Engineering activities on Goodfellow AFB, Texas [to include Goodfellow Recreation Camp, Goodfellow AFB proper, Goodfellow Medical Clinic, Family Housing and all real property under the responsibility of Goodfellow AFB]. During the contract period the Government will identify construction tasks and associated design requirements needed to complete each specified project. The Contractor shall be required to maintain a management office on Goodfellow AFB base in which he/she receives Task Orders and provides other engineering management services required to accomplish those orders. The projects shall include tasks in a variety of trades such as carpentry, road repair, pavements, asbestos abatement, lead base paint abatement, roofing, excavation, demolition, interior electrical, HVAC, steam fittings, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, concrete masonry, welding, etc.

2.0. PRODUCTS: (Reserved)

3.0. EXECUTION:

3.1. General Requirements:

3.1.1. Radiation Permits and Authorizations: Civilian Contractors or any other agency bringing a radioactive device, e.g., soil or asphalt density meter, on Goodfellow AFB must have prior approval from the Base Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). An application to bring a radioactive device on Goodfellow AFB shall be forwarded to the Base RSO through the Contracting Officer at least 7 days prior to the anticipated use. The application package shall include:

1. Copy of the appropriate Nuclear Regulatory Commission License or State Permit to operate or own a radioactive device.

2. Copy of the operator’s qualifications and radiation safety training.

3. Radiation dosimeter results for the operator for the prior calendar year.

4. Statement of the expected storage and security requirements or other particular needs of the Contractor.

5. Copies of the last two leak tests, as required.

NOTE: Under no circumstances shall an unlicensed radioactive device be used on Goodfellow AFB without prior approval. Any questions on Contractor’s responsibilities regarding this requirement should be directed to the Base RSO, 17 MDOS/SGOAB, 325-654-3126, prior to the Contractor starting work.

3.1.2. Fire Protection: The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing adequate and proper fire protection for all phases of the contract work.

3.1.3. Fire Systems: Personnel performing work on installation of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and hood and duct systems shall be licensed by the State of Texas. A copy of the certificate shall be submitted. Prior to performing any work or disconnecting or shutting off any fire alarm, fire sprinkler system or hood and duct system; the Civil Engineer Alarms shop at (325) 654-3436 and Fire Protection (325) 654-3532/33/34 shall be notified by the Contractor. After completing work on any fire protection alarm system, sprinkler or commercial cooking suppression system, the proper completion documents and/or inspection and test documents, shall be completed and submitted to the Contracting Officer, that comply with NFPA 13, 72, 96, or NFPA 24 as applicable.

3.1.4. Base Fire Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations as set forth in GAFB Instruction 32-2001, titled “Base Fire Protection Program” in effect as of the date of this solicitation. All work shall be in strict compliance with NFPA-101. The Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work.

3.1.5. Material Safety Data Sheets: Contractor is required at all times, maintain, keep current, and make available upon request by the Contracting Officer, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on the material being used and stored by the Contractor or sub-contractor’s on this installation. Also the Contractor shall maintain and keep current a list of materials being used and stored including any Ozone Depleting Chemicals, any paint, and/or chemicals of any nature.

3.1.6. Hazardous Substances Spills: The Contractor shall report any spill of oil or hazardous material to the Goodfellow AFB Fire Department at 911 when using a Government phone or (325)-654-7000 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) when using a cellular or commercial/contractor provided phone. In the report identify the type of material that was spilled, the amount of material that was spilled, and the location of the spill. The Contractor shall contain the spill from spreading until the Goodfellow AFB Fire Department arrives. Every reasonable precaution shall be taken to prevent the spillage of oil or other hazardous substances.

3.1.7. Instruction Manuals: When required instruction manual(s) shall be provided and labeled on front and side with project title, project number, facility number. Include all wiring diagrams and parts lists.

3.1.8. Warranties: Any warranties given to the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier from a manufacturer of equipment or other items, which are provided under this contract, shall be transferred to the Government upon final acceptance in accordance with the clause contained in the basic contract. Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached.

3.1.9. Electrical Service and Communications: The contractor will not disturb electrical and/or communications facilities and wiring. Where such facilities require removal for accomplishment, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of the requirement, for the accomplishment of such removals by the Government. If damaged by construction activities, the contractor shall restore service within 24 hours at no cost to the government.

3.1.10. Existing Facilities: The existing dimensions and locations shown on the applicable drawings are for approximation purposes only. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations will be at the contractor’s risk and shall not relieve the contractor from accomplishing the work required by the contract at the price awarded by the government.

3.1.11. Reference Standards and Publications: The standards and publications listed in each section of these specifications form part of these specifications to the extent referenced. The Contractor shall conform to the provision of standard or publication in effect on the date of this solicitation. Upon contract award the contractor shall be required to comply with the standard in effect on the date of modification to exercise option. All construction work performed under this contract shall comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations and must meet or exceed SABER specifications.

3.2. Security Requirements:

3.2.1. Goodfellow Air Force Base is a closed/controlled access base. Security requirements will be briefed at the pre-construction conference and handouts outlining specific requirements will be provided. Requirements are subject to change dependent upon current world situations and potential threats. Full cooperation by Contractor work forces is required. Contractor should anticipate certain notification and reporting requirements, preparation of forms and lists for pass and identification of employees and their vehicles, entry restrictions, key/lock control, and compliance with all base traffic rules, and regulations.

3.2.2. Goodfellow AFB security may be viewed as being one of two broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or area of Goodfellow AFB in question.

3.2.3. The lowest level of security exists in general access areas. These areas are all of Goodfellow AFB outside of the "USAF Controlled" areas.

3.3.3. “USAF Controlled” access areas are the higher-level security areas. Presence within these controlled access area is by authorization; and/or escort and the movement of authorized personnel in and out of these areas may be limited. Contractor personnel are permitted access to these areas on a need basis only.

3.3.4. Identification of Contractor Vehicles: Contractor vehicles should be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent/magnetic signage to aide the Security Forces (Law Enforcement) in identifying and permitting them, exempt from basewide exercises.

END OF SECTION 01001

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1.1. Definitions:

1.1.1. Submittal: A submittal is a package of project information, samples drawings, cut-sheets, schedules, certifications, etc., submitted to the Contracting Officer for Government review and/or approval.

1.1.2. Deviation: A specific submittal where an item is identified as not agreeing with the contract requirements and the Contractor is requesting a substitution or change.

1.1.3. Approval/disapproval: Specific judgment reserved to the Contracting Officer concerning a submittal's compliance with the plans and specifications.

1.2. Purpose: Submittals are directed for the convenience of the Government in reviewing the Contractor's planned approach and compliance with the requirements of the contract. It is also a mechanism whereby the Contractor may propose deviations, color choices, shop drawings, etc. at an early point in the contract where changes in approach will have less impact on the materials ordering process.

1.3. Authority: The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for the contents of a submittal. Through the physical act of submitting, the contractor certifies that all items listed or implied, fully meet the intended purpose, functionality, and quality requirements of the plans and specifications, or are submitted as a specific deviation thereto.

1.3.1. The Contractor shall ensure that submittal materials provided, including those provided directly by his suppliers, accurately describe the items in the necessary detail required for a full review.

1.3.2. The submittal of a "system" either as a routine action or as a deviation, shall be considered a submittal of an integrated collection of component parts.

1.3.3. The Government's approval of a submittal, in whole or in part, shall not be construed as approval of any substitution of any deviation, or of any factor which places an item not in compliance with the plans and specifications, unless said item is specifically processed as a deviation.

1.3.4. Any and all deviations from those stated requirements of the plans and specifications, shall be identified by the Contractor, specifically in writing as a submittal deviation, for either the system as a whole or as a specific item of the whole upon which the deviation is to be exercised. The deviation shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review.

2.0. PRODUCTS: (Reserved)

3.0. EXECUTION:

3.1. Submittals (MATERIALS, etc.) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days after the NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP) is signed for each Task Order or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

3.2. Reference: The Contractor shall refer to the applicable paragraph in the contract specifications and/or sheet number in chronological order of the contract drawings that requires the submittal. The submittals shall be either Government Approval (GA) or For Information Only (FIO). Government approval is typically required for extensions of design, critical materials/equipment, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. FIO Submittals are for the Government's information and real property record purposes; they will not be approved/disapproved nor returned to the Contractor. It shall be determined on the Task Order which type of submittal shall be submitted.

3.3. At time of award, the Contracting Officer will furnish forms on which the submittals can be tabulated. In preparing the submittals, the Contractor shall reconcile the times with approved contract progress chart/schedule. Furnishing of the submittals shall not be interpreted as relieving the Contractor of his obligation to comply with all of the contract requirements for the items listed in the specifications and drawings.

3.4. Submittals shall be submitted in three (4) sets except as otherwise noted. One copy of each drawing and each list will be returned, marked to indicate approval or disapproval.

END OF SECTION 01330

SECTION 01351

SAFETY, HEALTH AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

1.0. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The purpose of this section is to provide the contractor with instructions for safety requirements, technical constraints, and relationship. No data will be delivered as a result of this section.

1.1. Related Sections: (Reserved)

1.2 Submittals: (Reserved)

1.3. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND REGULATIONS: The following documents form a part of this annex to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between these documents and this section, the contents of this section shall take precedence.

1.3.1. Air Force Publications and Forms:

AFI 32-1024

Standard Facility Requirements

AFI 32-7062

Base Comprehensive Planning

AF Form 103

Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request.

1.3.2. Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR, Part 1910 and Part 1926

1.3.3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101

1.3.4. National Electric Code (NEC)

2.0. PRODUCTS: (Reserved)

3.0. EXECUTION:

3.1. General Safety:

3.1.1. The Contractor shall organize and maintain a safety program. The Contractor's management organization shall include administrative, liaison, and technical functions to implement, direct, monitor, control, and allocate resources for these tasks and allied safety efforts within other tasks of the project. As a minimum, the safety tasks herein shall be accomplished by the contractor to assure that the safety requirements are satisfied.

3.1.1.1. All companies who conduct business within the state of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Worker’s Compensation laws (Texas House Bill 62), have an approved company safety policy and an Accident Prevention Plan. In addition to meeting the TWCC requirements; the plan must also include the requirements of COE Safety Manual 385-1-1.

3.1.2. The Contractor shall document the approach used to satisfy safety requirements. The Contractor's files containing safety and safety related data shall be available for review by the Government as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring subcontractors provide necessary support to satisfy requirements. The Contractor shall include a stipulation in all subcontracts to require subcontractors to comply with the safety provision as applicable.

3.1.4. All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, and AFOSHA standards. Including, the national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards and handbooks, and with the latest edition in effect on the date of this solicitation of the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1. The Contractor shall comply with all mandatory requirements for lockout/tag out, hazard communication, fall protection, personnel protection equipment, scaffolding, powered construction equipment, and all project related safety and health requirements.

3.1.5. Confined Space Entry: All operations involving entry into confined spaces shall meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 and AFOSH Std 91-25 (http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/pubs).

3.2. System Safety:

3.2.1. The Contractor shall ensure integration of system safety into the overall contractual effort which satisfies the requirements of MIL-STD-882.

3.3. Ground Safety:

3.3.1. The Contractor shall conduct a mishap prevention program in accordance with applicable OSHA standards.

3.3.2. No welding or open flames of any kind shall be permitted before the Contractor has obtained an approved AF Form 592, from the base Fire Prevention Section at (325)-654-3532. If approval is granted, welding/cutting etc. shall be accomplished IAW applicable safety standards.

3.3.3. The Contractor shall develop and be prepared to implement procedures for evacuation and/or protection of people and facilities in the event of severe weather. These procedures will include provisions for securing or repositioning of equipment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any evacuation operations.

3.4. Explosive Safety: (see applicable safety manual EM 385-1-1)

3.5. Industrial Safety: (see applicable safety manual EM 385-1-1)

3.6. Flight Safety: (This section not used.)

3.7. Mishap/Hazard Investigation:

3.7.1. The Contractor shall report promptly within one hour, by telephone to the Contracting Officer, 654-5174, all available data relating to each instance of a mishap involving any personnel and government property. During weekends, holidays or after Standard Duty hours, the Contractor shall notify the Security Police Desk Sergeant at 654-3504.

3.7.2. The Contractor shall secure, and impound, immediately the mishap scene, wreckage, and the mishap documentation until released by the investigation safety officer. Such release will be accomplished through the Contracting Officer.

3.7.3. The Contractor, and all related subcontractors within his control, shall support the government, as it requires, in any mishap or hazard investigation. This support shall include, but not be limited to, technical assistance as well as access to undelivered internal contractor data.

END OF SECTION 01351

SECTION 01410

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. All publications shall be the latest version/edition/revision of the documents listed below, in effect on the date of this solicitation, except where a date is given.

1.1 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

29 CFR, Part 1910 Hazardous Waste Operation and Emergency Response

40 CFR, Part 82 Protection of Stratospheric Ozone

40 CFR, Part 117 Determination of Reportable Quantities for Hazardous Substances

40 CFR, Part 122 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Regulations

40 CFR, Parts 260 - 282 Solid Waste Regulations

40 CFR, Part 302 Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification

49 CFR, Parts 171-176 Hazardous Materials Regulations, Department of Transportation, (DOT) Rules

1.2 Environmental Protection Agency Publication (EPA):

EPA Publication No. SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste

1.3 Environmental Laws:

Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act (AHPA)

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)

Clean Air Act (CAA) and all amendments

Clean Water Act (CWA) as amended

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA)

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended

Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA)

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NCP)

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)

Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)

Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), as amended

1.4 State Regulations (Texas Administrative Code):

25 TAC

Occupational Health

30 TAC

General Permit to Discharge Waste

30 TAC

290.47 Customer Service Inspection Certificate

30 TAC

Public Drinking Water

30 TAC

Industrial Solid Waste and Municipal Hazardous Waste

30 TAC

Consolidated Permits

30 TAC

Water Well Drillers General Provisions

2. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES: Construction activities are NOT exempt from air emission, stormwater, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance rules and regulations. Contractor shall investigate, comprehend, and comply with all environmental rules and regulations applicable to his chosen method of accomplishment of the work under this contract.

2.1 Protection of Land Resources: The Contractor shall confine his construction activities to areas defined by the plans and specifications and/or an approved Storage Area. Except in areas to be cleared, the Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure or destroy trees or shrubs without the Contracting Officer's permission. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorage unless authorized by the Contracting Officer. Where such use of ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.2 Protection of the Stratospheric Ozone: The Contractor shall comply with 40 CFR Part 82. To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall utilize safe alternatives and products made with or containing safe alternatives to Class I or II ozone depleting substances, identified under 42 U.S.C. 7671K. Class I Ozone Depleting Substance is defined in section 602 (a) of CAA and includes the following chemicals:

CFC-11

CFC-12

CFC-13

CFC-111

CFC-112

CFC-113

CFC-114

CFC-115

CFC-211

CFC-212

CFC-213

CFC-214

CFC-215

CFC-216

CFC-217

halon-1211 halon-1301 halon-2402 carbon tetrachloride methyl chloroform

Per manufacturer’s recommendations, Contractor shall utilize acceptable refrigerant substitutes such as:

HCFC - 22

HCFC - 123

HFC - 134A

2.3 Protection of Historical and Archaeological Resources: All known Historical, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources, if any, within the Contractors work area will be designated on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall take precautions during the contract to preserve all resources as they existed at the time of contract award and comply with AHPA and ARPA. The Contractor shall provide all protective devices such as off limit markings, fencing, barricades or other devices as designated on the contract drawings and shall be responsible for preservation of the sites during this contract.

2.3.1 Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: All items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest outside of designated areas which are discovered in the course of any construction activities shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor shall protect the find in-place by leaving the archaeological find undisturbed and by using flags to mark a 50-foot radius area around the find. The find shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer so that the proper authorities may be notified. All work shall be stopped in the immediate area of the discovery until directed by the Contracting Officer to resume work. Any work required to preserve or protect these finds shall be accomplished before work resumes.

2.4 Protection of Water Resources: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes, or reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, acids, construction wastes, situation from stormwater runoff, or other harmful materials identified in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams--particularly the 30 TAC Chapter 205 and Chapter 305, CWA, FWPCA, NCP, OPA, SDWA, and PPA (And all subsequent Amendments). All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in lakes, reservoirs, or streams through or adjacent to the project areas. Notification must be submitted 30 days prior to the start of construction for all clearing, excavation, and grading of more than 1 acre. At least 30 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall file a Notice of Intent (NOI) TCEQ Form 20022 for stormwater discharges associated with his construction activities with the TCEQ. The Contractor shall also file a Notice of Termination (NOT) TCEQ Form 20023 promptly upon completion of his construction activities. These forms may be found at the TCEQ website (http://www.tceq.state.tx.us). The prime Contractor’s principal shall sign to certify the NOI/NOT. (Note: A copy of the NOI/NOT shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and. Base Environmental Coordinator. A pre-requisite of filing the NOI is to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). This plan shall meet all TCEQ and State standards and show the Contractor’s proposed methodology for controlling erosion, sedimentation, and pollution at the site. Copies of this plan shall be submitted for Government approval (GA) and copies of the NOI/NOT shall be submitted for information (FIO). There shall be no fill, to include trees and vegetation, placed in a wetland or water of the U.S. as they are defined by the CWA, or the 1987 Corps of Engineers Manual for wetlands. Wetlands and/or possible wetlands in the work area will be delineated prior to awarding of the contract. The Contractor shall be aware of CWA Section 404 requirements and permits and shall be responsible for compliance. Vehicles shall not pass through wetlands unless absolutely necessary; mats shall be placed on the area for protection prior to driving.

2.4.1 Erosion Control: The Contractor shall control erosion, sedimentation, and disposing of wastes. Surface drainage from cuts and fills within the construction limits, whether or not completed, and from borrow and waste disposal areas, shall, if turbidity producing materials are present, be held in suitable sedimentation ponds, or the areas shall be graded to control erosion within acceptable limits. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures such as silt fences, berms, dikes, drains, or sedimentation basins, if required to meet the above standards, shall be provided and maintained until permanent drainage and erosion control facilities are completed and operative. Control measures shall be inspected daily and repaired as required after each rain event. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time during construction operations shall be held to a minimum. Unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall apply as soon as practicable an approved temporary mulch on denuded ground. This shall apply to all areas not subject to appreciable traffic during construction, including areas that are to receive some form of construction later, if ground is to be exposed 60 days or more. Stream/drainage ditch crossings by fording with equipment shall be limited to control turbidity and in areas of frequent crossings temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be installed. Any temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be removed upon completion of the project. Fills and waste areas shall be constructed by selective placement to eliminate to the extent practicable silts or clays on the surface that will erode and contaminate adjacent streams or lakes.

2.4.2 Post-Construction Cleanup or Obliteration: The Contractor shall obliterate all evidence of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess materials, or any other vestiges of construction. It is anticipated that excavation, filling, and plowing of roadways shall be required to restore the area to near natural conditions, which will permit the growth of vegetation thereon. The disturbed areas shall be graded and filled as required, and topsoil shall be spread to a depth of approximately four inches over the entire area and the entire area seeded with 30 pounds (pure live seed) of common Bermuda per 1000 square feet and then watered as required until a lush hardy growth is established to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. During the dormant season of Bermuda grass, the Contractor shall insure that there is no erosion of the area until Bermuda seed can be planted. Restoration to original contours is required unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

2.5 Protection of Fish and Wildlife: The Contractor shall follow all Federal, State, County and Municipal laws regarding the protection of fish and wildlife--particularly the ESA. The Contractor shall at all times perform all work and take such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish and wildlife. The Contractor shall not alter water flows or otherwise disturb native habitat adjacent to the project area, which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, are critical to fish, or wildlife. Construction of check dams in live streams will not be permitted. Fouling or polluting of water will not be permitted. Wash waters shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or otherwise treated prior to their release into a river or other waterway.

2.6 Protection of Air Quality: The Contractor shall investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal laws concerning air pollution, particularly the CAA (and all subsequent amendments). All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in the air nor will objectionable particulates be released to the air. Material usage of welding rods, welding gases, paints, thinners, solvents, and asphalt will require reporting to (through Contracting Officer) GAFB Air Program Manager, 17 CES/CEVC 325-654-5946 monthly throughout the project (VIA AF Form 3000). No material shall be burned at the project site.

2.6.1 Dust Control: The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust in accordance with all applicable local, state, and Federal regulations for the control of dust and particulate emissions. Temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling with water are required to control dust. Sprinkling with water shall be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times. Gravel paving shall be provided for entrance and exit drives, parking areas, and unpaved roads carrying more than 25 vehicles per day on the construction site.

3. Disposal Of Wastes (Non-Hazardous, Special, And Hazardous) Generated at Goodfellow AFB:

3.1 Non-Hazardous Wastes: Contractor shall transport and dispose of all non-hazardous wastes to and in a State of Texas permitted facility or other disposal facility permitted by the state in which the disposal facility is located.

3.2 Special Wastes: Special wastes are any wastes that are non-hazardous yet have to be stored, transported, and/or disposed of in a special manner, i.e. petroleum contaminated soil. Contractor shall store, transport and dispose of all Special Wastes in accordance with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations as applicable. Contractor shall dispose of Special Wastes in a State of Texas permitted facility. The disposal facility must also be approved by the Base Environmental Coordinator prior to transportation. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the disposal facility for disposal of Special Wastes. Contractor shall prepare all necessary paper work, including but not limited to bill of lading, manifests, etc. at no additional cost to the Government.

3.3 Hazardous Wastes:

3.3.1 The Contractor shall strictly adhere to 30, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 305. The Contractor shall accumulate, transport and dispose of all hazardous waste in accordance with federal hazardous waste regulations 40 CFR 260-279 and Texas state solid and hazardous waste regulation 30 TAC 335, and transportation regulations 49 CFR 171-176. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain all records, shipping documents, training certificates, plans and other documents required and for the period specified in 30, TAC, Chapter 305 and Chapter 335. The Contractor shall submit for information (FIO) a copy of all of the records, shipping documents, training certificates, plans and other documents required in Chapter 335 to the Contracting Officer. This includes copies of the manifests and land disposal restrictions. All manifests and land disposal restrictions must be signed by the Base Environmental Coordinator.

3.3.2 The Contractor shall remove all hazardous waste from Goodfellow AFB on a daily basis unless the accumulation and storage is specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer and the Base Environmental Coordinator. Such approval must be given prior to the generation of any hazardous waste. Approval for accumulation or storage of hazardous wastes in excess of 55 gallons or greater than 1 quart acutely hazardous waste, for greater than three (3) calendar days will require a minimum lead time of forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of the receipt of the request and may not be approved at that time. The Contractor shall transport hazardous wastes from Goodfellow AFB to a Treatment, Storage, or Disposal (TSD) facility permitted by the State of Texas, the EPA, and approved by the Base Environmental Coordinator in accordance with paragraph 3.3.1. Under no circumstances shall disposal or treatment (as defined in 30, TAC 335, Subpart A, Section 335.1) of hazardous wastes be allowed on Goodfellow AFB by the Contractor.

3.3.3 A violation or alleged violation of 30 TAC 335 can and has resulted in the State of Texas issuing fines and penalties, both civil and criminal. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and/or the US EPA may at any time and without notice inspect the Contractor’s operations and records for compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. The Government will, as is deemed necessary, inspect the Contractor’s operations and records for compliance with 30 TAC 335 and 40 CFR 260-279. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with the TCEQ, US EPA and/or Government representatives during these inspections, if any. The Contractor shall be fully and totally responsible for payment of all fines and/or penalties imposed by the TCEQ or US EPA for violation of regulations governing hazardous waste management during performance of this contract.

3.4 Contractor shall submit certification of proper disposal (via AF Form 3000) of all wastes including original manifests signed by the transportation agent and the disposal facility operator to the Contracting Officer prior to the Final Inspection.

4. MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION: During the life of this contract the Contractor shall maintain all facilities constructed for pollution control under this contract as long as the operations creating the particular pollutant are being carried out or until the material concerned has become stabilized to the extent that pollution is no longer being created. During the construction period the Contractor shall conduct frequent training courses for his maintenance personnel. The curricula shall include methods of detection of pollution, familiarity with pollution standards, and installation and care of vegetation covers, plants, and other facilities to prevent and correct environmental pollution.

5. PESTICIDES (INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES, ETC.): Application of all pesticides shall be accomplished by certified pest control personnel or under the supervision of a State of Texas certified pest control operator. Delivery and storage of pesticides shall be monitored by certified personnel to insure the adequacy of containers and the safe storage of toxic materials. Disposal of containers and chemicals will be monitored to prevent pollution of natural drainage systems or the unintentional release of pesticide particulates into the air. The Contractor shall comply with FIFRA and submit copies of certifications for operator to Contracting Officer (via AF Form 3000) for approval prior to application of Insecticide, Fungicides, and Herbicides. Additionally, the Base Entomology Shop at Goodfellow AFB shall be notified at (325-654-3496) at least five calendar days in advance by the Contractor of proposed application of any pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc. and copies of all application records shall be submitted to the Base Entomology Shop. The Contractor shall use the Contractor’s or the Government’s GAFB Pesticide Application Form. The GAFB Pesticide Application Form is available at Base Civil Engineer Environmental Flight upon request.

6. POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT TO KNOW REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Hazardous Materials Requirements and Forms: Contractors using any hazardous materials on the installation must comply with the review procedures as authorized by Federal, Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force regulations.

6.1.1 IAW FAR Clause 52.223-3, each contractor must provide the Contracting Officer with a list of proposed hazardous materials that it plans to use on the installation during the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer an AF Form 3000, Material and Approval Submittal listing all hazardous materials to be utilized during the contract (a worksheet shall be provided with each MSDS).

6.1.2 Contractors must obtain Air Force authorization prior to using the materials on the installation, and must report usage data to the Civil Engineer Environmental Flight.

6.1.3 The Contractor shall submit an AF Form 3000 (as cited above in paragraph 6.1.1) and a current MSDS with worksheet complying with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material identified in this clause to the Contracting Officer with all the supporting information and documentation (including MSDS) necessary to obtain HAZMAT usage authorization.

6.1.4 AF Form 3000 must be updated during performance of the contract whenever new or different hazardous materials are required by the Contractor and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer with MSDSs NLT 15 days prior to delivery of hazardous materials to Goodfellow AFB.

6.1.5 The Contracting Officer will transmit the Contractor submittal to the Installation HAZMAT Management Program (IHMP) for processing. If the HAZMAT is a Class I ODS, the Contracting Officer must also have a copy of the applicable and current Air Force Senior Acquisition Official (SAO) approval of the Class I ODS requirements.

6.1.6 For each contractor-identified chemical that the IHMP determines does not meet the Air Force definition of a HAZMAT, IHMP requirements do not apply. The team will notify the Contracting Officer that the Contractor has authorization from the team to bring and use that material on the installation without reporting usage.

6.1.7 For each contractor-identified HAZMAT that the team determines does meet the Air Force definition of a HAZMAT, the team will require Civil Engineer (CE) authorization and Wing…