01010 General Requirements.doc

Base Pavements IDIQ

JCGU 09-1700

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - GENERAL

1. SCOPE:

The work covered by this project 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 connection with project JCGU 09-1700, INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ), Base Pavements IDIQ, Goodfellow AFB, Texas, complete and in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.

2. WORKING CONDITIONS:

2.1 Special Instructions:

2.1.1 Special Provisions For Measurements:

2.1.1.1 Quantity Takeoff: Prior to the award of a Task Order, the Contracting Officer's representative and the Contractor shall visit the site or examine the plans together as appropriate and determine the appropriate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) of each item in Schedule B required to complete the contemplated work. A sample Task Order format is included at the end of this section.

2.1.1.2 Measurement for Payment of Pavements: Measurement for payment of pavements shall be as established in Schedule B.

2.1.1.3 Performance Time: Performance time for each Task Order will be negotiated with issuance of each Task Order. In the event materials selected by the Government cannot be obtained within the specified performance period the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. Notification shall include the earliest delivery dates for the required materials.

2.1.1.4 Occupied Facilities: The work to be performed on this project will include work near/adjacent to occupied facilities and the Contractor shall phase his work to comply with the phasing requirements as described in the respective Task Order. The Contractor shall coordinate the work of all activities whereby both the Government and the Contractor can continue operations with the least possible interference and inconvenience. The Contractor shall conduct all work such that means of ingress and egress from any facility, fire response routes, etc., are maintained.

2.1.1.5 Traffic Control/Maintenance of Construction Operations: The Contractor shall be fully responsible for furnishing, installing, and maintaining suitable, approved signs, barricades, roped barriers, etc., to warn occupants of hazardous areas at the jobsite for the duration of the Task Order at no additional cost to the Government. All traffic control/signage shall be in accordance with the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the edition in effect on the date of solicitation. Barricades shall contain warning lights operating in a flashing mode from dusk to dawn. Warning lights shall be in accordance with the current requirements of ITE Standard for Flashing and Steady Burn Warning Lights. When required, a traffic control plan shall be submitted for each respective Task Order via AF Form 3000.

2.1.1.6 Utility Outages: When extended utility outages are necessary to perform the contract work regardless of whether or not the work area itself is occupied, the outage shall be performed by the Contractor during non-normal work hours at no additional cost to the Government, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting officer. The Contractor shall provide 14 calendar day written notice in advance of scheduled outage. When required, a utility outage plan shall be submitted for each Task Order via AF Form 3000.

2.1.1.7 Construction Staking: Construction surveying/staking for all Task Orders shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Work shall consist of horizontal/vertical control layout, final elevation determination for drainage flowlines for both above surface (to include curb and gutter flowlines and spot elevations for both street/parking lot drainage) and below surface drainage (to include both drainage structures and underground storm drain pipelines). The Contractor shall ensure positive drainage. All work shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government.

2.1.1.8 Utility and Site Data: Upon award of the basic contract, the Contractor will receive one CD-ROM consisting of the current base map and utility information. The Contractor shall use the CD-ROM to retrieve all necessary drawings and data required to estimate and prepare proposals for individual Task Order’s to be issued under this contract

2.2. Special Considerations: A construction schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer when required by the Task Order. Contractor shall include AF Forms 3064 and 3065, due within 10 days of NTP, when submitting a construction schedule.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:

Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. Refer to Section H of the solicitation/contract document for further information on working days. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, a request must be made to the Contracting Officer in writing four (4) calendar days in advance of his/her intention. If the required base personnel are reasonably available, the Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

4.1 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, AFOSH standards, project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards and handbooks, and the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1 all editions in effect on the date of the solicitation. 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.

4.2 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. The plan, approved by the Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission (TWCC) and meeting all of the requirements of the COE Safety Manual, shall be submitted For Information Only (FIO) in accordance with paragraph 16, SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.

4.3 All holes/pits/trenches/manway openings, etc, that are to be left open shall be surrounded with a 48 inch high mesh fence with highly visible orange plastic coating with warning signs posted “Keep Out”. Guardrails, fences, barricades and warning lights or other illumination shall be provided in roadwork construction or near vehicular traffic areas. Fence shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and located a minimum of 3 feet from the opening so as to prevent an individual, should they fall across the fencing, from falling into the opening. Holes shall also be covered, when not being worked in, with three quarter inch plywood or a metal grating that will prevent small children from entering the hole.

4.4 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:

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

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

c. Radiation dosimetry results for the operator for the prior calendar year, if applicable.

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

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

f. Under no circumstances shall an unlicensed radioactive device be used on Goodfellow AFB. 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.

4.5 Confined Space Entry: All operations involving entry into confined spaces are performed by the Contractor and shall meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, AFOSH Std 91-25 (may be viewed at the website http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/pubs/publist.asp?puborg=AF&series=91), and specifically the following:

a. All entry supervisors, attendees, and confined space entrants shall have been properly trained in the safety hazards, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), entry procedures, and self-rescue. Records of this training must be readily available.

b. Entry supervisors shall maintain a Master Entry Plan (MEP) consisting of:

(1) Descriptions of confined spaces to be entered including location, classification, and acceptable entry conditions.

(2) Designation of authorized entry supervisors, entrants, and attendees.

(3) Identification of the types of tasks to be performed in the confined space, including duration.

(4) Procedures for entry, and emergency rescue.

(5) Identification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), communication equipment, rescue equipment, testing equipment, and monitoring equipment; conditions under which they will be used; and verification of condition of equipment.

(6) Designation of frequency and type of atmospheric monitoring.

(7) Designation of controls required (e.g., lockout/tagout, ventilation, etc.).

(8) Procedures for communication during confined space operations.

c. All confined spaces shall be tested by a qualified person using a properly calibrated monitor for percent oxygen, lower explosive limit (LEL), and toxicity each time before entry and periodically during operations that have the potential to alter atmospheric conditions.

4.6 Welding, Cutting and Brazing: Inspection of all welding, cutting and brazing operations shall be completed by Fire Protection prior to any operation. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate operable fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers shall comply with NFPA 10. Contractor shall comply be with OSHA STD29 CFR 1910.252 Welding, Cutting and Brazing (General Requirements) and AFOSH 91-5 Welding, Cutting and Brazing, which may be viewed at the following website: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/shared/media/epubs/AFOSHSTD91-5.pdf. Air Force Form 592 USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing permit will be issued prior to any operation and shall be kept on site till completion of operation or permit expires. Contact Fire Protection at (325)-654-3532/33/34 for issuance of permit.

4.7 Base Fire Regulations: Base Fire Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations as set forth in GAFB Instruction 32-2001, titled “Base Fire Prevention 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.

5. STREET CLOSINGS:

5.1 When road closures are required, written notification must be made to the Contracting Officer a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance. One lane of traffic shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall notify the Security Forces at (325)-654-3504 and Base Fire Protection at (325)-654-3532 three days prior to any closures.

5.2 The final street repair shall be completed within 14 days after the start of any street demolition for utility crossings or other purposes. Any part of the street returned to service prior to final repair shall be maintained smooth with temporary cold-lay asphalt surface course prior to close of business day that work has commenced. All physically exposed portions of the work shall be properly covered or repaired the same business day that the work began.

6. DISPOSITION OF WASTE AND EXCESS MATERIALS:

6.1 The Contractor shall make waste determinations for all wastes generated in the performance of this contract, in accordance with the provisions set out in 40 Code of Federal Register (CFR) Part 261, at the time and point of generation. The Contractor shall properly sample, analyze, or by use of process knowledge classify all wastes in accordance with Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 335, Subchapter R at no additional cost to the Government. Unless the Contractor can demonstrate that a waste is non-hazardous, the Contractor shall manage the waste as a hazardous waste until sample test results prove otherwise. All non-hazardous wastes, special wastes, and hazardous wastes (including but not limited to construction debris, material containers, material residues and unwanted excess materials) resulting from the performance of work under this contract shall be removed from and disposed of off Goodfellow AFB by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government and in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor dispose of wastes or excess material in trash dumpsters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, creeks, streams or other property of Goodfellow AFB. The Contractor and the Government will be co-generators of all wastes resulting from the performance of this contract. Refer to Section 01400-Environmental Protection, paragraph 3, DISPOSAL OF WASTES, for special requirements on disposal of waste types.

6.2 Dumping/cleaning out of concrete trucks on Goodfellow AFB is prohibited. Concrete truck chutes only may be rinsed at the construction site. Wastewater and concrete from this rinse shall be collected in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic-lined box or pit provided by the Contractor at the site. At the end of pouring operations, the Contractor shall excavate all the waste and liner and properly dispose of same. The pit shall be completely backfilled and the site restored to original conditions.

6.3 All equipment and materials to be removed from the project site not specifically identified for turn-in to the Government shall become the property of the Contractor upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The Contractor shall turn-in all materials specifically designated for turn-in to the Government to a location at Goodfellow AFB, as designated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall obtain a receipt from the Government employee responsible for receiving the returned equipment or material as evidence of compliance. A copy of the receipt(s) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection of the project. Following is a list of equipment or materials to be turned-in: Items, if applicable, will be listed on individual Task Orders.

7. STORAGE AREA (I.E. TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE, STAGING AREAS, TOOL/JOB SHACKS, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES):

There are no Government furnished covered or secure storage areas. Limited storage may be permitted at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and on a space available basis. The location on Goodfellow AFB of the Contractor’s temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings required temporarily in the performance of the work, shall require written approval of the Contracting Officer. Plans showing temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings shall be submitted for Government Approval (GA). Utilities at the storage area may or may not be available for Contractor use. The Government implies no responsibility for lost or stolen materials, equipment or tools, the security of which lies solely with the Contractor. Contractor shall keep his storage areas clean, neat and orderly and shall keep all vegetation mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches. Temporary fencing used by the Contractor to delineate construction sites shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and an unsightly appearance. Fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor in this manner throughout the life of the contract. Due to high winds in west Texas, Contractor shall take every precaution to preclude trash and materials from blowing off site.

8. TOILET FACILITIES:

There are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. Contractor shall provide his own portable/temporary toilet facilities.

9. CLEAN-UP:

The Contractor shall at all times keep the construction site, construction trailer(s)/building(s), and storage area(s) clean, neat, workman like condition, free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, weeds, overgrown grass or construction debris, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. All loose or light weight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited on Goodfellow AFB. Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Refer to Section 01400 - Environmental Protection, paragraph 2.4.2, Post-Construction Cleanup or Obliteration.

10. FINAL INSPECTION:

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer in writing of the Contractor's desired final inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination. The date selected shall provide adequate time for Contractor performed corrections of final inspection deficiencies within the contract performance time. The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the Contractor's performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a final inspection.

11. TESTING:

11.1 Costs of all tests, unless specifically indicated as being performed by the Government, shall be at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall schedule all tests and notify the Contracting Officer or his/her representative in a timely manner prior to any required testing. All test results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal. Where test reports are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours after the tests are performed, the results may be faxed to the Contracting Officer at a number provided at the preconstruction conference.

11.2 Testing laboratories must be licensed to operate in the State of Texas and must meet the following:

a. “Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification” , published by American Council of Independent Laboratories

b. Basic requirements of latest edition of ASTM E329 “Standard Recommended Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete, Steel, and Bituminous Materials Used in Construction”

c. Latest edition of ASTM E 548, “ Qualifications for Testing Labs”

12. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND REAL PROPERTY DOCUMENTATION:

12.1 As-built Drawings : The Contractor shall maintain two sets of project drawings with red-lined "as-built" notations and marking. The Contractor shall update these plans to indicate "as-built" construction and shall submit them to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection under the cover of an AF Form 3000. Also prior to the final inspection, the Contractor shall copy and submit the red-lined changes in a CADD software that is fully compatible with Autodesk’s AutoCAD 2009 Civil 3D (or greater) software. In addition, the Contractor shall develop and submit GIS data sets on all improved areas. These data sets must be compatible with ArcGIS v9.2 (or greater) format. Both AutoCAD and GIS files shall be in the NAD83 (Texas Central) coordinate system. The Contractor shall submit these files on a single CD-ROM under the cover of an AF Form 3000. The CD-ROM label shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) Brand and version of the CADD software used to generate the drawing files; (2) Short description of the contents including a cross reference of the drawing file names on the CD and the project drawings sheet sequence numbers or sheet titles; (3) Statement marking the CD-ROM as “as-built” drawings; and (4) any directions required to open files. Updated notations and markings shall be neat, clear, legible and accurate in all respects.

12.2 DD Form 1354 Checklist: The Contractor shall complete a DD Form 1354 Checklist for real property documentation purposes, a copy of this checklist will be provided to the Contractor upon request. This checklist shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection under the cover of an AF Form 3000.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

13.1 Goodfellow Air Force Base is a closed/controlled access base. As an effort to minimize peak traffic flows at the entry gates, the Contractor, his employees, and his subcontractors are highly encouraged to avoid scheduling deliveries through the entry control gates from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. Monday through Friday as there could be significant delays. Security requirements will be briefed at the pre-construction conference and handouts outlining specific requirements will be provided. Screening measures are in place and suitability for employees to access the installation will be determined during the conference. 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. The south gate Visitor Control Center (325)-654-4122 is the OPR for passes.

13.2 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 project.

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

b. “USAF Controlled” access areas are the higher-level security areas. Presence within these controlled access area is by authorization; and/or escort. 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. Access to controlled areas will require the Contractor to coordinate all requests through the Government organization occupying the project site. The Contractor is advised there may be delays gaining access to controlled areas. No delay less than one hour in duration will be considered for down time, nor will delays of less than one hour be cumulative over several time periods.

13.3 Referencing the above, the work on this contract will typically be in general access areas and will be further defined in each Task Order.

14. 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 in identifying and permitting them exemption from basewide exercises.

15. 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, Section I. Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached. Negative responses are likewise required in writing.

16. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

16.1 The submittals listed on the attached AF Form 66 shall be required and shall be submitted for approval or information using AF Form 3000. Where a submittal cannot be provided within the required submission date, Contractor shall submit in writing a letter stating the reasons why and furnishing a new projected submission date.

16.2 Submittal Classification: Submittals are classified as follows and delineated as such on AF Form 66 under the "Remarks" column:

16.2.1 Government Approved - GA: Government approval is typically required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the contract clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings".

16.2.2 For Information Only - FIO: All submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract clause referred to above.

16.3 General Requirements:

a. GA and FIO submittal data shall be transmitted under separate AF Forms 3000 and assigned different Submission Numbers.

b. The Contractor shall designate on each AF Form 3000, in the "Submission Number" block, either FIO or GA to show the transmittal type. This procedure allows ready identification of FIO or GA submittals.

c. Submittals transmitted with AF Form 3000 shall be identified by marking it with the same Submission Number appearing in the "Line Number" column on the AF Form 66.

16.4 Specific Requirements for FIO Submittals:

a. A single fully coordinated FIO submittal shall be made for each technical section listed/required on the AF Form 66. Each FIO submittal listed on the AF Form 66 shall be submitted as a separate item on the AF Form 3000 in the order they appear on the AF Form 66. Technical data provided with the AF Form 3000 shall conform to the requirements in each Technical Section. Submittals involving colors and interior design shall all be transmitted concurrently.

b. Items such as mill certificates or other test data that are usually unavailable until the equipment/material is actually manufactured/fabricated must still be identified on the initial AF Form 3000. An explanation stating this data shall be submitted later by Submittal Number (fill in Submission Number) after materials are manufactured/fabricated (or other explanations as appropriate) shall be included with this identification. A separate submittal for long lead-time equipment or material may be made if sufficient data is furnished to show contract compliance. (An explanation shall be provided on a separate sheet, if necessary, explaining why a partial submittal is being made. Explanation shall include the estimated delivery date of the equipment/ material and the Submission Number of the submittal that shall contain data required by the particular specification section for the remaining equipment/materials.) Samples of materials must be submitted along with technical data, not under separate transmittals.

16.5 FIO Submittal Review:

a. The Contractor has full responsibility for reviewing and certifying that all FIO submittal data and all equipment and/or materials fully comply with the contract. FIO Submittals are for the Government's information and real property record purposes; they will not be approved/disapproved nor returned to the Contractor.

b. The Government may perform quality assurance reviews and re-reviews of FIO submittals at any time during the contract. If the Government determines submittal data is incomplete or not in compliance with contract, comments will be provided. Comments will state, "Disagree with Contractor's Certified Compliance" and list items not in compliance or not provided as required by the contract. The Contractor shall respond to all comments by return FIO resubmittal on a new AF Form 3000.

16.6 Specific Requirements for Government (GA) Approved Submittals:

a. The Contractor is responsible for controlling and ensuring all data submitted is complete and in full compliance with contract requirements.

b. A separate submittal shall be made for each technical section with GA submittals. FIO submittal data shall not be mixed with GA submittal data.

c. The Government will provide written comments and/or approval/ disapproval action as appropriate. One (1) copy of the submittal, along with any comments, will be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a resubmittal with all data necessary to show compliance with Government comments on all disapproved submittals.

16.7 Variations/Deviations/Departures from the Contract Drawings or Specifications:

a. Contractor proposed variations, deviations or departures from the contract requirements shall be noted/marked in red on the face/cover of each copy of the submittal data and shall be provided with a letter attachment to the AF Form 3000 summarizing the proposed variation, deviation, or departure. For FIO submittal deviations an asterisk "*" shall be placed in the block under "Submission Number" next to the "FIO." These submittals will then be automatically redesignated GA. Variations, deviations, or departures will be processed and approved the same as GA submittals. Variations, deviations, or departures shall contain sufficient information to permit complete evaluation. Additional sheets may be used to fully explain why a variation, deviation, or departure is requested. The Government reserves the right to disapprove or rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted/ unmarked variations, deviations or departures.

b. Any submittal annotated by a supplier/vendor with “Field Verify,” “Select Color,” and the like must be accompanied by the Contractor’s written response to the supplier’s query.

16.8 Government approval of submittals indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information appear satisfactory. Approval does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor remains responsible for the dimensions and design of adequate connections, details, material compatibility and satisfactory construction of all work necessary to fulfill the intent of this project.

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