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STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

TROOPWALK REPAIR NEAR B447

PROJECT NUMBER: 1139499

3/13/2024

PREPARED BY:

17TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON (AETC)

460 E. KEARNEY BOULEVARD

GOODFELLOW AFB, TX 76908-4104

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Table of Contents

PART 1.0 – SCOPE OF WORK

PART 2.0 – PRODUCTS

PART 3.0 – EXECUTION

PART 4.0 – SPECIAL CONDITIONS & PERMITS

PART 5.0 - SITE MAINTENANCE

PART 6.0 - CONSERVATION

PART 7.0 – RESPONSIBILITY

PART 8.0 - COMPLETION OF WORK

Project Attachments:

1. Statement of Work

2. Project Drawings

3. AF Form 66

4. Goodfellow Environmental Requirements

5. CLIN Schedule

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PART 1.0 – SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 GENERAL: The work to be performed under this contract and in accordance with this Statement of Work shall consist of furnishing all necessary parts, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, supervision, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary for providing all work shown in the project documents, and all applicable codes, regulations, standards, and criteria in effect at the date of solicitation.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Scope of Work includes the repair of a troopwalk on Goodfellow

Air Force Base.

1.3 LOCATION: Goodfellow Air Force Base is located in Tom Green County, on the southeast side of San Angelo, TX. and is bounded to the north by Highway #388 (Paint Rock Rd.), to the west by Fort McKavitt Rd and Bell Street/Christoval Road, to the south by Highway #1223 (San Antonio Hwy.) and to the east by the eastern city limits. Work location for this project is the section of troopwalk adjacent to B447 and B454.

1.4 WORK AND MECHANICS: The work for this project shall be executed in the best and most workmanlike manner, by qualified and efficient mechanics/tradesmen, skilled in their respective trades. Only certified journeymen in each respective trade, or apprentices under the direct supervision of certified journeymen, shall be permitted to install and/or supervise installation for this project. Individual trade work for this project shall be performed and quality maintained by the applicable trade, only. All trades shall coordinate their work with that of other trades. The Contractor shall coordinate and perform all operations in a manner that will result in a professional and expeditiously completed project. The work shall be in strict accordance with prevailing industry standards and manufacturer’s instructions.

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Period of Performance shall be sixty (60) calendar days.

1.6 WORKING CONDITIONS: Working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays, and days designated as “Family Days” by Air Education and Training Command (AETC). See the table below for reference for the 2023-2024 dates and refer to Section H of the solicitation/contract document for further information on working days. Any holiday falling on a Saturday will be observed the preceding Friday. Any Holiday falling on a Sunday will be observed the following Monday.

If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, a request must be made to the Contracting Officer in writing three (3) 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.

2024 2025 2026 Federal Holiday Holiday Family Holiday Family Holiday Family New Year’s Day 01 Jan 02 Jan 01 Jan - 01 Jan 02 Jan

Martin Luther King’s B-day 15 Jan - 20 Jan - 19 Jan Washington’s Birthday 19 Feb - 17 Feb - 16 Feb

Memorial Day 27 May 24 May 26 May 23 May 25 May 22 May

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The base could be closed because of security problems, adverse weather, or other events. Unless otherwise notified by the Government, the Contractor should monitor local television stations, radio stations, or Goodfellow’s Facebook page for notification of a possible base closure or late opening. The Contractor may not receive any other form of notification of a base closure from the Government, unless contacted by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the COR. The Contractor is responsible for notifying his/her employees. Contractor(s) do not report when the base is closed due to security problems and/or adverse weather.

1.6.1 TROOP SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: Troopwalks on GAFB are utilized by marching troops at all times during normal working hours. The Contractor shall submit within 7 calendar days after (NTP) a traffic and pedestrian plan showing pedestrian and marching troops and traffic flow altered by construction/demolition, including signage and barricades, and proposed alternate routing for approval by the Contraction Officer. Proposed alternate routing has been designated in the Technical Exhibits. Contracting Officer must approve plan before Contractor can commence any construction/demolition work.

1.6.2 WORKER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 (1910.146 and 1910.147) and 29 CFR 1926, and Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (AFOSH) standards including AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction. The Contractor shall also ensure that all work is performed in accordance with project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards, and handbooks, and with the edition in effect on the date of this solicitation of the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1. All job sites are subject to inspections by the Department of Labor. In the event of conflicts between the OSHA standards and these requirements, the most stringent shall apply.

1.6.3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAWS: 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 Safety Manual

EM 385-1-1.

1.6.4 VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS: Resolution of Department of Labor citations for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Standards is a Contractor responsibility and shall provide for no basis of a claim against the Goodfellow AFB.

Juneteenth 19 Jun - 19 Jun 20 Jun 19 Jun 22 Jun Independence Day 04 Jul 05 Jul 04 Jul 07 Jul

03 Jul 06 Jul Labor Day 02 Sep 30 Aug 01 Sep 29 Aug 07 Sep 04 Sep

Columbus Day 14 Oct - 13 Oct - 12 Oct Veterans Day 11 Nov - 11 Nov - 11 Nov

Thanksgiving Day 28 Nov 29 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov Christmas Day 25 Dec 24&31 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 25 Dec 24&31 Dec

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1.6.5 TOILET FACILITIES: There are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. Contractor shall provide their own portable/temporary toilet facilities. Location of portable toilet facilities shall be within the Contractor Mobilization/and or Storage area.

1.7 TOBACCO USE ON AETC FACILTIES: Contractors are advised that the Commander has placed restrictions on the smoking of tobacco products in AETC facilities. AFI 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force, outlines the procedures used by the Commander to control smoking in our facilities.

Contractor employees and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel.

Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas. Locations of designated smoking areas can be provided upon request.

1.8 WORK AREA ACCESS: Government escorts are not needed in this area.

1.9 SECURITY FORCES: The Contractor shall always comply with base law enforcement and security requirements to include base pass requirements.

1.9.1.1 BASE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: Goodfellow Air Force Base is a closed/controlled access base. The Government will conduct security/background checks on all construction personnel as required. Requirements are subject to change dependent upon current world situations, potential threats, and base exercises. 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 Jacobson Gate Visitor Control Center 325-654-4122 is the primary point of contact for passes.

1.9.1.2 INSTALLATION ACCESS PASS: Before arrival, a government card-holding person will submit a request for base access using the 17 Training Wing’s Base Access List (BAL) memorandum as a form of registration for each applicant. The BAL will include pertinent visitor information, reason for entry, frequency of entry, destination, times each day requiring entry, and duration of request.

1.9.1.3 ACCESS DENIAL: If it is determined a Contractor requesting access has been convicted of a felony or pled guilty to a felony charge within the past 10 years, or is considered not fit to obtain authorized access based on the information obtained during the identity vetting, or criminal history indicates the individual may present a threat to the good order, discipline and morale of the installation, Security Forces personnel will deny entry. The Contractor will be informed of the access denial, will be issued an Access Denial Letter, and will be informed on how they may appeal this order.

1.9.1.4 DENIAL APPEAL PROCESS. When denied access, contract visitors will be informed to report back their manager. If the contract worker and management are considering an appeal, it will be submitted by letter to the 17 SFS Commander, within 30 days of access denial. The 17 TRW/CC will approve/disapprove all appeals for entry.

1.9.1.5 ABNORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: For access on non-duty hours or down days:

a) Identify which workers need access for times not listed in 1.6 WORKING CONDITIONS.

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b) Ensure only workers that are already vetted are on the Extended-Hours request (no new personnel). New personnel require a new BAL and formal vetting.

c) Complete the “After Hours” BAL for workers requiring down day access to the installation.

If deliveries are not made during the operational hours listed as normal work hours, the request may be declined.

1.9.1.6 PASS HANDLING: All BALs have a duration not to exceed 180 days. When an employee is no longer employed by the Contractor or Sub-Contractor, all ex-employee passes are to be returned to the Government. If an issued pass is not returned, the Contract Officer may withhold funds, or the Installation Commander may consider debarment to the installation.

1.10 SAFETY: All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with

Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1926 (and 1910 if applicable), and Air Force Occupational Safety & Health (AFOSH) standards including AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction. The Contractor shall also ensure that all work is performed in accordance with project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards, and handbooks, and with the edition in effect on the date of this solicitation of the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1. In the event of conflicts between the OSHA standards and these requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Resolution of Department of Labor citations for violations of Occupational Safety and Health Standards is a Contractor responsibility and shall provide for no basis of a claim against the Government.

1.11 REFERENCES: The Contractor shall identify and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; statutes; Executive Orders; Department of Defense/Air Force manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policies. The Contractor shall comply with the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Whole Building Design Guide Construction Criteria Base Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) and all related libraries. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable requirements. In addition to the documents referenced above, all publications listed herein shall be the most current editions in effect at the time of solicitation and form a part of this SOW:

ASTM INTERNATIONAL

ASTM C270 Mortar of Unit Masonry ASTM D1751 Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction ASTM C39 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

U.S. Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (OSHA)

OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.252 Welding, Cutting and Brazing (General Requirements) OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1926

Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges (2024)

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1.12 SITE VISITS: The Contractor may visit the premises to become thoroughly familiar with details of the work and working conditions, verify dimensions in the field, and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies before starting the work.

PART 2.0 – PRODUCTS

2.1 REFERENCES TO MATERIALS, MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS: Materials shall be the standard product of manufacturer’s regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products.

The products furnished shall meet the quality and specifications indicated herein.

2.1.1 RIVER ROCK AGGREGATE: Washed and graded Colorado river natural gravel. Gravel gradation shall be one-eight inch (1/8”) to one-half inch (1/2”).

2.1.2 BRICK PAVERS AND MORTAR: Brick pavers and mortar shall match those of existing troopwalks at Goodfellow AFB. Acme (Eureka) #260 solid modular brick or approved equal. Brick mortar shall conform to ASTM C270 with 1800 psi compressive strength.

2.1.3 CONCRETE: Concrete materials shall conform to applicable requirements of ASTM C94, Alternative No. 2. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3500 psi. The maximum size of aggregate shall be 3/4 inches.

2.1.4 PREMOLDED EXPANSION JOINT FILLER: Expansion joint filler to match existing expansion joints, compressed redwood, shall conform to ASTM D1751, 3/8-inch thick, unless otherwise indicated.

2.1.5 BASE COURSE: Stabilized base aggregate shall consist of crushed limestone or other approved materials. Aggregates shall meet the physical requirements for flexible base materials indicated in Item 247, Type A, Grade 1-2, TxDOT.

2.2 PRODUCT DATA: Contractor shall submit product data and test reports for Government Review via AF Form 66.

PART 3.0 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL: All work shall be performed as shown and in accordance with the manufacturer’s diagrams and instructions, unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and site conditions. Price increase adjustments to the original contract price will not be issued because the Contractor was not aware of existing conditions. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment required to perform all dismantling, repairs and installation as listed in this statement of work.

3.2 DEMOLITION: The Contractor shall demolish existing troopwalk concrete, brick pavers, expansion joints, and base material as specified in the Technical Exhibits.

The Contractor shall recycle or divert construction wastes from landfill disposal to the maximum extent practicable. Contractor shall track recycling and waste disposal and submit the report on the provided Construction Waste Management Form for Government Approval at the end of the

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3.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The work includes demolition, salvage of identified items and materials, and removal of resulting rubbish and debris as described in this SOW and Technical Exhibits and in accordance with best commercial practices. Rubbish and debris shall be removed from Government property daily, unless otherwise directed, to avoid accumulation at the demolition site. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be stored in areas specified by the Contracting Officer. In the interest of occupational safety and health, the work shall be performed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections. In the interest of conservation, salvage shall be pursued to the maximum extent possible; salvaged items and materials shall be disposed of as specified.

3.2.2 DEMOLITION MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Contractor shall submit a demolition management plan for Government Approval. The Demolition Plan shall include the following items:

a) Items to Remain in Place: Precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Any damaged items to be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer.

b) Existing Construction Limits and Protection: Mitigations to the disturbance of existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction, provisions to prevent settlement or other movement, protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas, and removal of dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

c) Dust and Debris Control: Prevention of the spread of dust and debris to adjacent occupied facilities and adjoining site and roadways.

3.3 INSTALLATION: The Contractor shall compact existing subgrade and install new compacted base course and concrete troopwalk slab as described in the Technical Exhibits. The Contractor shall also include installation of brick pavers, and exposed aggregate finish to match existing troopwalk.

3.4 TESTING AND COMMISIONING: 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 COR in a timely manner prior to any required testing, including but not limited to: testing & balancing, pressure testing, leak testing, and/or Bac-T testing. All test results shall be submitted to the COR on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal. Testing laboratories must be licensed to operate in the State of Texas.

3.4.1 CONCRETE STRENGTH TESTING: The Contractor shall perform concrete strength testing of at minimum one specimen per load of concrete and submit results for Government Approval. Specimens shall be cast and tested at 28 days in accordance with ASTM C39 and under standard conditions. Any specimen to result in a compressive strength less than the 3500 psi shall be deemed non-compliant, and the Contractor shall replace all non-compliant concrete at no additional expense to the Government.

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3.5 INSPECTION REQUESTS: Contractor shall provide the Government a minimum 24 hours written notice prior to the scheduled inspection. Any work that covers or inhibits the ability of a government inspector from completing his QA inspections under standard construction conditions is subject to removal and replacement at the Contractor’s expense.

3.5.1 QUALITY CONTROL: In all work performed, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform proper QC inspections throughout the project to ensure a quality product. The Government inspector is responsible for adequate Quality Assurance (QA) for the work accomplished.

3.5.2 PRE-FINAL INSPECTIONS: The Contractor shall conduct a pre-final walk-through inspection and publish the pre-final inspection findings in a pre-final inspection report. The Contractor shall certify that 100% of the Contractor’s QC punch list is completed prior to requests for a Government pre-final inspection, with their completed QC punch list attached. The Contractor shall conduct a pre-final walk-through inspection with a Government representative and publish the inspection findings in a Government pre-final inspection report. Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions listed in the attached Project Documents regarding pre-final inspection requirements. Pre-final inspection report shall include a list of Contractor warranty and manufacturer warranty books/certificates from newly installed equipment and materials. At the pre-final inspection, the Contractor shall present a draft DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Real Property to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) or other appropriate organization for review.

The Contractor shall be responsible for completing and submitting to the Government the Project Closeout Checklist during this Pre-Final Inspection.

3.5.3 FINAL INSPECTIONS: At the contract final inspection, there will be a joint Government- Contractor inspection to include operational testing of all fire detection, plumbing, communications, electrical, mechanical devices, and equipment to ensure all facility systems are functioning and operable. Under no circumstances will Goodfellow AFB occupy or operate in any building areas under construction without consent from the Contractor or in emergency situations.

The Contractor shall certify that 100% of the pre-final punch list is completed prior to requests for a Government final inspection. The Contractor shall conduct a final inspection and publish the findings in a final inspection report (Punch List) in accordance with the format specified in the attached Project Documents. The inspection shall concentrate on the items identified at the pre-final inspection and recorded in the pre-final report. The final inspection report shall (1) certify that all items of the design have been implemented and that the construction is complete; (2) include a record of as-built drawings and specifications verifying that all development standards have been met; (3) schedule to complete the punch list; (4) One year Contractor warranty and manufacturer warranty books/certificates from newly installed equipment and materials. At the final inspection, the Contractor shall provide a completed DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Real Property to the Contracting Officer.

3.6 SUBMITTALS: All submittals listed on the attached AF Form 66 shall be submitted for Government Approval (GA) or For Information Only (FIO) using AF Form 3000. The Contractor shall not be authorized to perform any work on site without approved submittals.

3.6.1 SCHEDULES: The Contractor shall submit schedules for tracking work progress.

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3.6.2 WORK PLAN: The Contractor shall submit the procedures proposed for the accomplishment of the work. The procedures shall provide for safe conduct of the work, including procedures and methods to provide necessary supports, lateral bracing and shoring when required, careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, protection of property which is to remain undisturbed, coordination with other work in progress, and timely disconnection of utility services.

The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and best commercial practices.

3.6.3 SAMPLES: Prior to construction, the Contractor shall submit samples of the river rock exposed aggregate and brick pavers for Government approval. The Contractor shall submit a mock-up exposed aggregate concrete sample after river rock sample has been approved.

3.6.4 CONSTRUCTION WARRANTY: The Contractor shall provide at minimum a one (1) year Construction warranty for all work conducted on this project.

The Contractor shall identify all items being installed that are guaranteed or under warranty for more than a one-year period and provide validated copies of the manufacturer’s warranty to the Government. All warranty information shall be filed by the Contractor in the name of Goodfellow AFB. All warranties shall be identified by product with a listing of the name and address of the company and the expiration date of the guarantee or warranty.

3.7 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL DAILY REPORTS: The Contractor shall establish and submit to the Contracting Officer a written daily quality control report to assure compliance of this project package. Any work found not to comply with the contract shall be promptly removed, replaced, or corrected in an approved manner. Written Daily Quality Control Report shall be submitted at the end of each work period, to include, but not be limited to the following:

a) Number and skill level workers and start and end time of various tasks.

b) Materials delivered to job site.

c) Work accomplished or in progress.

d) Remarks or special instructions on delays and safety.

3.8 DD FORM 1354: The Contractor shall prepare and submit a draft DD Form 1354 prior to the Pre-

Final Inspection. If no Pre-Final Inspection will take place, the Contractor shall submit a draft DD Form 1354, make edits as required by the Government, and a Final DD Form 1354 prior to the Final Inspection.

PART 4.0 – SPECIAL CONDITIONS & PERMITS

4.1 BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST: The Contractor shall obtain and process AF Form 103 for approval prior to commencement of work for this project. The Contractor shall always have the completed form on site.

4.1.1 PROCESSING AF FORM 103: Due to the requirement for multiple agencies to coordinate on these requests, expect 14 days for paperwork processing. Contractor requests should be submitted at the earliest possible date to preclude delays.

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4.2 UTILITIES: Approximate location of existing utilities has been provided in the Project

Documents. Drawings are for reference and bidding purposes only. The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions in determining the exact location of all existing utilities within the contract work area prior to any excavating, trenching, backfilling, or disturbance. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government will provide all available information in its possession concerning utilities in the contract work area. Contractor shall hand dig around gas/water utilities.

4.2.1 UTILITY OUTAGES: When a utility outage is necessary to perform the contract work in an occupied facility, regardless of whether the work area is occupied, the outage shall be performed by the Contractor during non-duty hours at no additional cost to the Government, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall notify the Contract Inspector of outage requirements to include buildings affected; length of outage; and reasons for outage. The Contractor must allow affected occupants a minimum of two – (2) weeks’ notice prior to outage.

The Contractor is also required to provide the Contracting Office a written notification of the requested outage.

4.2.2 ACCIDENTAL UTILITY DISRUPTIONS: In the event of accidental disruption of any utility, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting officer of the unplanned outage.

After reporting it to the Contracting Officer, call Civil Engineering (325-654-3436) to inform them of an outage with what type of utility you may have encountered.

The Contractor shall immediately take every reasonable step to repair the damage in a manner acceptable to the Government and shall restore the utility to full use as soon as practicable.

4.2.3 LIMITS OF GOVERNMENT UTILITY INFORMATION: The Government does not have, nor will it provide, record drawings of Frontier telephone cable plant and Optimum cable. The Contractor shall call 17 CS/SCMP at 325-654-3010 a minimum of five (5) calendar days in advance to have underground communications cable routes marked. In addition, the Contractor shall also notify 1-800-DIG-TESS. In the event the Contractor identifies utilities in the contract work area, which interfere with the newly proposed construction, the Contracting Officer shall be immediately notified, and the Government will take necessary corrective action at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer as-built drawings clearly identifying the exact location of all utilities identified in the work area prior to project final inspection.

4.3 STREET CLOSINGS: 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. Personnel exposed to a traffic environment during hours of darkness, periods of reduced visibility, or as part of construction or maintenance activities, shall use reflective vest/accessories. Ft. Lancaster is expected to be closed during the demolition of B443. Contractor shall submit notification as indicated above and shall not exceed (60) days of closure to this road.

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4.4 BASE FIRE REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with Base Fire Regulations as set forth in the latest edition of GAFB Instruction 32-2001, titled “Base Fire Protection Program”. The Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work. All work shall be in strict compliance with all National Fire Codes.

4.4.1 WELDING, CUTTING, AND BRAZING: Fire Protection shall complete inspection of all welding, cutting and brazing operations prior to any operation. The Contractor shall provide the appropriate operable fire extinguisher AFOSH 91-5 Welding, Cutting and Brazing. 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 for issuance of permit.

4.4.2 FIRE HYDRANT USE REQUIREMENTS: To use water from a Fire Hydrant on GAFB, the Contractor shall submit the form: Contractor Request for Use of Goodfellow AFB Fire Hydrants. The form is available upon request, and mandates that the Contractor use a 2½” National Standard fire thread, Class III Back Flow Preventer and keep it in good operational order.

PART 5.0 - SITE MAINTENANCE

5.1 PROTECT SURROUNDINGS: The Contractor shall protect adjacent property, buildings, and their contents free of dust, dirt, or other materials from construction activities. Work areas shall be maintained in a neat, clean, safe condition and shall, at a minimum, be cleaned at the end of each shift. All streets and roadways in/or adjacent to the site shall always remain free of project generated trash and debris. Parking on turf is not permitted without written approval.

5.1.1 GOVERNMENT STORAGE: There are no Government furnished covered or secure storage areas.

5.1.2 CONTRACTOR STORAGE AND DELIVERIES: All equipment and materials delivered shall be secured with protection from the weather, high winds, humidity, temperature variation, dirt, and any other contaminants. The project documents will designate Contractor storage and laydown yards. All Contractor storage areas shall be maintained including yard/grass regularly cut/trimmed by the Contractor, as required on a daily basis. At all times, all Contractor trailers shall maintain a professional appearance. All project storage areas shall be kept free of debris, leaks, stains, or splashes and kept in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Any contamination of the storage area by a hazardous substance shall be immediately remediated by the Contractor, in accordance with the contract above at no additional expense to 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.

5.2 SITE CLEANLINESS: The Contractor shall collect all trash, debris, refuse, garbage, etc., that is generated and place it in appropriate disposal containers with lids on a periodic basis or as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Disposal shall be outside the limits of Government property. Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines, criteria, and regulations. Restoration of the original ground contours is required unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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5.3 BARRIERS AND SIGNAGE: Prior to the start of any work for this project, the Contractor shall provide 48-inch-high mesh fence with highly visible orange plastic coating around the site perimeter. 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.

5.3.1 HOLES AND TRENCHES: All holes which are left open shall be surrounded with a 48-inch-high mesh fence with highly visible orange plastic, warning signs, and blinking light from dusk to dawn. When not being worked, all exposed trenches and holes shall be covered with three quarter inch plywood or a metal grating that will prevent anyone from entering the trench/hole.

5.3.2 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing suitable, approved signs, barricades, roped barriers, etc., to warn occupants of hazardous areas at the job site for the entire duration of the contract. The Contractor shall always ensure safe pedestrian/troop marching access from construction activities. Contractor shall be responsible for installing appropriate signage regarding worker health safety, wage determination laws, and OSHA requirements as required in the Contractor work trailer or on the security fence if a trailer is not provided.

5.4 SITE CONTROLS: The amount of dust resulting from demolition shall be controlled to prevent the spread of dust to occupied portions of the construction site and to avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Use of water will not be permitted when it will result in, or create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding and pollution. The Contractor shall ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported and shall be responsible for placing and securing bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government; any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer. The use of explosives and burning shall not be permitted.

5.4.1 EROSION CONTROL PLAN: The Contractor shall submit an erosion control plan, including practices for erosion control and stormwater runoff prevention for the construction site and laydown area.

5.5 CONCRETE TRUCKS: Cleaning out of concrete trucks on Goodfellow AFB is prohibited. Only a concrete truck’s chute 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 Contractor shall dispose of all concrete debris to an authorized off base site and shall remove all concrete debris and residue at the end of the project at no additional cost to the Government. The pit shall be completely backfilled, and the site restored to original conditions.

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5.6 REFUELING EQUIPMENT: If the project requires equipment that is powered by diesel or unleaded fuel, the Contractor shall designate a refueling area in the perimeter of their laydown yard. The refueling area shall have a tarp or waterproof liner placed under the refueling area.

Equipment in need of fuel shall be taken to this location to be refueled. Manage and store fuel, lubricants, and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws, and regulations.

Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded must be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with 40 CFR 279, State, and local laws, and regulations. Storage of fuel on the project site is not allowed. Fuel must be brought to the project site each day that work is performed. Spills shall be reported to the Contracting Officer.

PART 6.0 - CONSERVATION

6.1 UTILITIES CONSERVATION: The Contractor shall use good judgment in the conservation of Government utilities. Prevailing energy conservation practices shall be adhered to and enforced by the Contractor. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. For this contract, utilities, such as water and electricity, will be furnished by the government at no cost to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems unless dictated in the project documents. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished.

PART 7.0 – RESPONSIBILITY

7.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The above Parts 1 through 6 do not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, and materials required by this Statement of Work.

PART 8.0 - COMPLETION OF WORK

8.1 OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS: The Contractor shall insure that work for this project is performed in accordance with the criteria herein and that all equipment and systems shall be fully operational at the completion of work for this project.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK