Saber Specs.pdf

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL:

1.1. PERFORMANCE OF WORK

1.1.1. Furnish all materials, labor, plant, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to perform work in accordance with statement of work, project drawings, project specifications, and all other applicable contract documents.

1.2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall identify and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes; DoD/Air Force instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policy letters including but not limited to the most recent version of; International Building Code (IBC); Unified Facility Criteria (UFC); Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC); Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); National Electrical Code (NEC); American Concrete Institute building code (ACI 318); AISC Steel Construction Manual; Adoption of Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Guidelines for Accessibility; Specifications included with this solicitation; and including all changes and amendments in effect on the date of issuance of this DO. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall refer to the latest version of The USAF Project Manager’s Guide to Design and Construction (located on the AFCEE website).

1.3. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND PROPERTY

(GFI, GFE, GFM, GFP)

The Government will provide information in the form of available plans, reports, maps, drawings, and designs as necessary to facilitate accomplishment of the work required in the contract Statement of Work. However, these GFIs show conditions as they existed at the completion of the the most recent As-builts. The Contractor shall verify (by field investigation) information shown on the GFI’s (which is relevant to the project) for accuracy to ensure a quality project.

1.4. DUTY HOURS

1.4.1. Normal Working Hours

Normal Working Hours are from 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The lunch period for contractors requiring escorts is from 1130 to 1230. Access to work sites will be restricted to these hours and days unless approved otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.2. Outside Normal Working Hours

Contractors may request to work outside of Normal Working Hours. Requests shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in writing, at least seven (7) working days prior to each period of work scheduled outside Normal Working Hours. Approval to work outside Normal Working Hours is at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Disapproval of a request to work outside of Normal Working Hours cannot be used by contractor as grounds for an alleged government delay.

1.4.3. Government Holidays

New Year's Day, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday, 3rd Monday in January President's Day, 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day, Last Monday in May

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Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, 1st Monday in September Columbus Day, 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25

Holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Contractor will not work on a government holiday without approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.5. EMPLOYEES

1.5.1. Registration and Licensure

All work performed for or on the DOD Installations that requires a state or local license or registration for that trade in nearby cities or areas, shall be required on all Randolph Air Force Base (AFB), Lackland AFB, Fort Sam Houston, Seguin Auxiliary Field and any other Department of Defense (DoD) facilities in the greater San Antonio Area projects. The work shall be accomplished by or under the direct supervision or direction of said licensed or registered individual. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licensure and permits at no additional cost to the government.

1.5.2. Superintendent

During all demolition or construction activities, contractor shall ensure all work is performed under the direct supervision of a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the contractor. If an assigned superintendent is deemed unsatisfactory due to experience or competency by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall replace said individual within three (3) business days at no additional cost to the government.

1.5.3. Illegal Drugs and Personal Weapons

Illegal drugs and personal weapons are prohibited at any time on any DOD Installation. If illegal drugs and/or personal weapons are found in employees possession on DOD Installation, that individual will be reported to Security Forces, their access pass will be revoked, and they will be escorted off of the installation.

State issued concealed weapons permits do not apply on Federal installations.

1.6. BASE ENTRANCE AND DRIVING POLICIES

1.6.1. Commercial Vehicles

1.6.1.1. All vehicles with more than two (2) axles or vehicles with company logo must enter and depart the base through South Gate. South Gate can be accessed via Lower Seguin Road. South Gate is open Monday through Friday from 0600 to 0830 for inbound traffic only. After 0830 South Gate is open to both inbound and outbound traffic until 1800. The South Gate can be accessed on Saturdays from 0800 to 1200. Special arrangements for access through the south gate shall be coordinated with the project manager or project inspector.

1.6.1.2. Contractor shall anticipate one (1) to two (2) hour delays for trucks at South Gate due to vehicle inspection requirements.

1.6.2. Contractor Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs)

1.6.2.1. Contractor POVs with no more than two (2) axels may access the installation from any gate that is open and/or convenient.

1.6.2.2. Main Gate is open to inbound and outbound traffic 24-hours a day, seven days a week, except for temporary security event closures.

1.6.2.3. East Gate is open Monday through Friday from 0600 to 0830 inbound only and from 1530 to 1800 outbound only.

1.6.2.4. West Gate is open to inbound and outbound traffic Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2200. West Gate is open to inbound and outbound traffic on weekends and holidays from 0900 to 2200.

1.6.2.5. Any POVs deemed unsafe by Security Forces or with expired stickers and/or paperwork will not be granted access to the installation.

1.6.3. Random Base Entry/Exit Check Points

The Installation Commander authorizes random base entry and exit point checks. Refusal to submit to these checks can result in loss of base driving privileges and debarment from the installation.

1.6.4. Driving on Randolph AFB and any other Department of Defense (DoD) facilities in the greater San

Antonio Area

1.6.4.1. Contractor and sub-contractor employees will comply with the base traffic code (RAFBI Sup 1, 31- 204). Speed limit on Randolph AFB is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Speed limit in all housing areas is 15 mph. Speed limit in all service drives and parking lots is 5 mph.

1.6.4.2. Electronic detection devices are used for measuring speed on DOD Installations. Contractors and their employees are cautioned to obey all speed laws, parking regulations and traffic control devices.

Failure to do so can result in loss of driving privileges and debarment.

1.6.4.3. POVs are prohibited from driving on the flightline, taxiways and aircraft parking areas, except when specific permission has been granted by Airfield Management.

1.6.4.4. All personnel operating or riding in a privately owned, government or contractor vehicles are required to wear seat belts on DOD Installations. Employees will not ride upon any part of a vehicle not intended for carrying a passenger nor will they ride in or upon truck or trailer beds.

1.6.4.5. Use of cell phones while driving on base is prohibited, unless the device is hands free.

1.6.4.6. If you are involved in a traffic accident on Randolph AFB (or other DOD installations), contact

Security Forces at (210) 652-5700 (or the respective installation Security Forces). Inform Security Forces if an ambulance is needed and they will dispatch one. In minor accidents, if the vehicles create a traffic hazard, they may be moved off the roadway away from the flow of oncoming traffic.

1.7. SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items indicated in the contract to be salvaged shall remain the property of the Government. The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the Government designated storage area located on base. Contractor shall be responsible for storage and protection of salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

1.8. PRECONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.8.1. Submit requests to Work Non-Duty Hours

1.8.2. Welding/Burn Permits

Obtain a welding permit issued by Randolph AFB (or other DOD installations) Fire Department, 902 CES/CEF (or the respective installations Fire Dept), Bldg. 700, (210) 652-6915, before welding or using a torch/flame during demolition or construction on base. Follow all fire and safety regulations.

1.8.3. Welders Certification

Before assigning any welder, welding operator, or tacker to work under this contract, submit the names of the welders, welding operators, and tackers to be employed, and certification that each individual is qualified. The certification must state the type of welding and positions for which the welder, welding operator, or tacker is qualified, the code and procedure under which the individual is qualified, the date qualified, and the name of the firm and person certifying the qualification tests.

1.8.4. Digging Permits

Obtain a blank AF Form 103, BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST (often called a digging permit) from 902 CES/CEOS (210) 652-4212. Contact from 902 CES/CEOS,

(210) 652-4212 to schedule a digging permit (AF Form 103) to excavate on Randolph AFB. The contractor is responsible to coordinate proper procedures of the other DOD Installations through the designated POC at time of award when executing delivery orders at other Installations. Request digging permits at least 10 working days in advance. The 902 CES dispatcher will assign a Job Order Number and schedule a time for the base agencies to meet at the job site with the job superintendent.

The superintendent must contact the Time Warner Cable and AT&T dig test dispatcher (800) 344- 8377, base communications office (210) 652-4518, and San Antonio River Authority (SARA) at (210) 302-4200 for sanitary sewer. AT&T utilities are only located in housing areas; base communications is located everywhere else. After each agency including Time Warner and AT&T has signed the AF Form 103, deliver the form to the 902 CES/CEOI Infrastructure Support for final approval signatures.

Contractor shall provide a copy to the project inspector. The AF Form 103 must be updated every 30 days. Return the form to 902 CES/CEOI Infrastructure Support for update approval signatures.

1.8.5. Utility Outage Request

Coordinate all utility outages through the Contracting Officer or his representative. Included are electric power, water, chilled water, heating water, natural gas, telephone, fiber, and sewer services.

The contractor shall submit a Utility Outage Request 10 working days in advance of the anticipated work. The Contracting Office will grant written approval for the outage. Coordinate all work to ensure that the outage will be of minimum duration. If the Government cancels an approved scheduled utility outage, the Contractor will reschedule another outage at least 24 hours in advance and will not claim for equitable adjustment or increased costs of performance as a result of any unforeseen cancellation. Once a utility outage is arranged and work starts, continue working until the utility is restored.

1.8.6. Crane and Lift Clearance Permit

Permits and coordination for use of construction cranes and construction lifts with booms capable of extending greater than 25 feet above grade shall be obtained by the Contractor from project manager or project inspector in Hangar 62. Crane/lift permits shall be requested 15 working days prior to planned use. For cranes or other equipment that will extend above 65 feet anywhere on Base, or 25 feet or more in height employed within the area extending from 5th Street East or West onto the flightline, waivers are required and must be applied for a minimum of 45 days in advance.

1.8.7. Road Closure Permit

Blocking or restricting normal traffic flow on any roadway is not authorized without an approved road closure. Street closures must be coordinated through 902 CES Project Manager a minimum of 15 working days in advance so information can be published in the Wingspread (base weekly newspaper) prior to the event. During construction, the Contractor shall provide access and temporary relocated roads as necessary to maintain traffic. The contractor shall provide traffic control (i.e. flaggers) as necessary to maintain a safe traffic flow. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer. . The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property.

The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations. All barricades must be supplied by the contractor and will be removed as soon as possible.

1.8.8. Inventory of Installed Property

Submit a list of new equipment or units of equipment that require gas, water, or electrical utilities connections. (Examples: AHUs, fans, A/C, compressors, condensers, chillers, boilers, furnaces, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling towers, tanks, fire hydrants, sinks, water closets, urinals, lavatories, shower stalls, & other large plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, electric heating equipment, motors, and other electrical equipment.) Use Table 1, attached to the end of this section, and make entries as equipment installed or removed. This list, as a minimum, shall contain information in Table 1. Submit completed list to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at least 2 weeks before pre-final inspection. Upon receipt of Government Furnished Equipment, the Contractor shall submit records in accordance with paragraph entitled, "Government Furnished Property," of this section.

1.9. PROTECTION OF CONTRACTOR PROPERTY

Security Forces patrols will periodically check Contractor equipment. This service is a courtesy, but the government is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Contractor shall secure all property during lunch and at close of work daily. No private security guards will be permitted. Direct questions about securing property to the Security Forces Resource Protection Section, (210) 652-2510.

Report thefts or vandalism to the Desk Sergeant at (210) 652-5700.

1.10. EXERCISES

1.10.1. DOD Installations conduct regular exercises to ensure readiness in the event there is a terrorist attack or natural disaster. Exercises may last up to four (4) hours at a time. Contractor shall be prepared to participate in exercises if required. Participation may include stopping work, denied access to the base, moving vehicles away from buildings or participating in stringent identification and/or vehicle inspection. Contractor shall participate as required at no additional cost to the government.

1.10.2. Contract work that is time-sensitive (e.g. pouring concrete) shall not be affected by exercises. In the event there is a conflict, contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer or 902 CES Project Manager immediately to resolve the issue.

1.11. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1.11.1. Inspection and final acceptance will be made as the contractor completes all work covered by the contract, each delivery order, and all work associated with a complete entity within a delivery order.

The contractor shall request pre-final and final inspections 48 hours in advance in writing through the Contracting Officer. Inspections shall be staggered such that two inspections will not occur at the same time.

1.11.2. Incomplete work will not be accepted for final inspection. The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's representative reserves the right to cancel an inspection for an unreasonable number of deficiencies or if a major entity of work remains incomplete. Request rescheduled inspections 48 hours in advance.

1.11.3. After completion of all pre-final/final inspections, a list of the noted deficiencies will be provided to the contractor.

1.12. WATER CONSERVATION

Conserve water to the greatest extent possible. If Randolph AFB or other DOD Installations within the San Antonio area implement water usage restrictions, the contractor is required to comply with these restrictions, at no additional cost to the Government. In the event the contractor cannot comply with water usage restrictions and still meet other contract requirements (particularly when installing sod or hydromulch), then he can request permission from the Contracting Officer for relief from the restrictions by submitting a Request for Waiver of Water Restrictions. The Contracting Officer will consider such cases on an individual basis and grant waivers only in extreme cases. Submit detailed requests with appropriate manufacturer's/supplier's data to show unavoidable noncompliance with the water usage restrictions. In the event a restriction is conditionally waived, use only the minimum amount of water necessary to comply with contract requirements.

2. SAFETY

2.1. General Requirements

2.1.1. Contractor and their employees shall provide a safe and healthful workplace for employees while performing contract work. Contractor accidents involving injury to Air Force personnel or damage to government property shall be reported to the Project Manager, Contracting Officer, the 502 ABW Ground Safety Office at (210) 652-1842, and any provision outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.236-13, Accident Reporting.

2.1.2. Contractor shall at all times during the life term of this contract, maintain, keep current, and make available upon request by the Contracting Officer, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that list all items currently being stored by the Contractor or his/her sub-contractor on this installation, that includes but not necessary limited to any Ozone Depleting Chemicals, any items that are listed as being a Hazard under SECTIONS 013535, 014100, and 028000, any paint, and/or chemicals of any nature.

2.1.3. Contractor and their employees are subject to no-notice inspections by the Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA) Programs and Department of Labor inspectors. Contractor and their employees shall comply with applicable guidance set forth by law. These include but are not limited to:

STANDARD SUBJECT

EM 385-1-1 US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual OSHA 1910 OSHA Standards for General Industry OSHA 1926 OSHA Standards for Construction NEC National Electric Code AFI 91-207 USAF Traffic Safety Program (and as supplemented)

2.2. Site Control

Contractor shall provide positive control of all construction sites. Contractor shall ensure all individuals entering construction site are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Contractor shall direct any individuals accessing construction site without PPE to leave site immediately. Contractor shall report names of any individuals refusing to leave site to Contracting Officer and 902 CES Project Manager.

2.3. Explosive Hand Tools

If explosive operated hand tools are used, notify 502 ABW Ground Safety Office at (210) 652-1842.

Explosive cartridges shall be stored in metal containers and shall be limited to a one (1) day supply.

Contractor shall provide adequate controls to prevent loss and/or theft of cartridges used and stored on the installation.

2.4. Fire Prevention

Comply with fire prevention practices as set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other recognized fire prevention agencies. Welding/Burn Permits and Welders Certifications are required whenever the use of a torch or flame for welding or cutting is required.

2.5. Severe Weather

In the event of severe weather, the Contracting Officer will direct contractor to secure all materials and equipment. Contractor shall secure his materials and equipment to protect government property from damage as directed by Contracting Officer. If contractor fails or refuses to secure materials and equipment as directed, Air Force personnel will accomplish the work at contractor’s expense and contractor shall be responsible for all time and material costs. Contractor shall check all job sites and storage areas within two (2) hours of a severe weather event to ensure debris is removed, fences and barricades are stood up and repaired, and sites are safe and secure.

2.6. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

2.6.1. Use of radioisotopes or radiation producing equipment (density gauges, NDE weld testing, etc.) must be approved by the installation commander's representative, the Base Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), 359 MDG/SGPD, Bioenvironmental Engineering Office, at Randolph AFB, Phone: (210) 652-3256, at least 30 days before scheduled use of any radioactive material. The contractor is responsible to coordinate proper procedures of the other DOD Installations through the designated POC at time of award when executing delivery orders at other Installations. Send a written request to 359 MDG/SGPD at least 40 days before bringing the radioactive material on base. The Statement of Work must require use of radioactive materials. The written request must include at a minimum:

2.6.1.1. A brief description of the proposed activity.

2.6.1.2. A copy of the NRC or agreement state use of radioactive materials. The license must be current as shown by the expiration date or include a deemed timely filed notice from the issuing agency and either specifically list the base or grant approval for work at temporary job sites in the United States where the NRC or agreement state has jurisdiction. Agreement state licensees using NRC regulated materials must supply a copy of the NRC Form 241 approved by the base's NRC Region according to 10 CRF 150.20. (Note: State licensees may not work on Air Force installations where exclusive federal jurisdiction exists for more than 180 calendar days per calendar year without first getting a NRC license. If a NRC or agreement state license is not available, Air Force licensing through AFMOA must be applied for and approved before using radioactive materials.

2.6.1.3. The name, local address and telephone number for the responsible local representative and the name, address and telephone number of the RSO named on their license.

2.6.1.4. A copy of that part of the Air Force contract describing work to be done at the base and the inclusive dates of work.

2.6.1.5. An acknowledgment that the base's RSO can make periodic checks to ensure that contractor personnel follow radiation safety practices to prevent exposures to Air Force personnel and avoid contamination of Government property. In addition, the base's RSO must have authority to suspend contractor operations believed to be unsafe. In the event work the RSO suspends the work, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

3. SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

3.1. PROJECT SCOPE

All work shall be in conformance with the Government Statement of Work (SOW), specifications and sketches/drawings including the furnishing of all materials, labor, plant, tools, transportation, equipment, services (including engineering/technical design support) and incidentals necessary thereto.

3.2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Each Delivery 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 Randolph Air Force Base (AFB), Lackland AFB, Fort Sam Houston, Seguin Auxiliary Field and any other Department of Defense (DoD) facilities in the greater San Antonio Area. This contract will be an indefinite quantity type with approximately 15,000 construction line items. During the contract period the Government will identify construction tasks and associated design requirements needed to complete each specified job. The Contractor will be required to maintain a management office on Randolph AFB in which he/she receives delivery orders and provide other engineering management services required to accomplish those orders. The jobs will include tasks in a variety of trades such as carpentry, road repair, pavements, asbestos abatement; lead base paint abatement, roofing, excavation, demolition, interior electrical, steam fittings, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, concrete masonry, welding, etc.

3.3. SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES:

The Contractor will receive a formal request for detailed estimates as the basis for issuance of delivery orders under the contract. The request will include a work request number, project title, general scope of work, and will state any special instructions or conditions that may exist with respect to the work.

The contractor will be responsible for identifying tasks, refining quantities, pricing non-priced tasks, preparing working drawings, developing performance times, preparing a detailed scope/statement of work and submitting a formal proposal to the Contract Administrator the prescribed format. Following Government review of the proposal, the Contract Administrator will arrange and conduct a proposal review meeting with the Contractor for resolving any variations involving price, time or quantities.

This meeting may be combined with a site visit or may be preceded by a site visit for more complex projects. The SABER Project Manager when necessary will attend all meetings. Following Government review and approval of the proposal, the Contract Administrator will prepare and issue a Delivery order, and the Contractor will subsequently begin the work.

3.4. PRE-FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall conduct a pre-final walk through inspection and publish the pre-final inspection findings in a pre-final inspection report. Commissioning needs to be completed prior to the pre-final inspection taking place.

3.5. FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall conduct a final inspection and publish the findings in a final inspection report in accordance with the format specified at the pre-construction conference and the RFP. The inspection shall concentrate on the items identified at the pre-final inspection and recorded in the pre-final inspection report. The final inspection report shall: (1) certify that all items of the design have been implemented and that the construction is complete, and (2) include a record of “signed and sealed” as-built drawings and specifications verifying that all development standards have been met. At the final inspection, the Contractor shall present a completed DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Real Property to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) or other appropriate organization for signature and acceptance.

3.6. DELIVERY AND WARRANTY

The Contractor shall complete all inspection and commissioning requirements prior to pre- final inspection. The warranty shall be issued in accordance with FAR 52.246-21 (Warranty of Construction). Extended warranties offered by the Contractor and its subcontractors or suppliers may be accepted at the Government’s discretion.

3.7. CONSTRUCTION FENCE & SIGN

3.7.1. A construction fence is required to provide adequate barriers to prevent access to the construction site at all times. Perforated orange plastic safety fence is NOT PERMITTED & shall not be used on DOD Installations. The contractor shall provide a 6 foot high temporary fabric screened chain link fence for construction security/safety. Fabric shall be Green, Brown or Black in color. The fence shall be installed and maintained in a true & plumb condition. Sections of fence which are considered by the Contracting Officer as being worn or damaged shall be removed & replaced. Any deviation from a fabric screened 6 foot fence shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

3.7.2. Contractor shall post on each construction yard fence, a sign which shall indicate contractor company name, project name and TYMX number, superintendent's name and a 24 hour available response phone number. The sign shall be a minimum of 3 feet wide and 2 feet high and shall be secured to the fence.

3.8. SITE TRAILER

Job site office trailers located within the cantonment area (all land area between the east and west flightline) must meet the respective DOD Installations architectural compatibility color scheme. Job site dumpster's and hoppers are excluded from the architectural compatibility requirement. Utility 'tie-ins', where available, are the contractor's responsibility. The Government reserves the right to charge for utilities. The site shall be returned to the existing condition prior to the installation of the office trailer.

3.9. TOILET FACILITIES

Toilet facilities are not available for use by Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide portable toilet facilities.

3.10. HVAC AND ENERGY MONITORING CONTROLS SYSTEM (EMCS)

The contractor shall ensure that all EMCS fiber lines and equipment remain connected and functioning at all times during the contract. The contractor shall coordinate demolition or construction activities with the Project Manager and EMCS shop, 902 CES/CEOFA, before any work begins. . The contractor is responsible to coordinate proper procedures of the other DOD Installations through the designated POC at time of award when executing delivery orders at other Installations. EMCS lines that are severed, or equipment that is damaged, shall be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense. Work to correct the damage shall begin within 24 hours. All work to repair or replace equipment, or install new fiber lines to other connecting facilities, shall be accomplished according to the 902 CES/CEOFA shop standards, for EMCS installation.

3.11. EXCAVATION

The contractor shall complete a Digging Permit before starting any excavation work on base.

Excavated material is the property of the contractor and shall be removed from the base. Only soil that is to be reused, as fill at the project site, may remain at the construction area. The SABER Project Manager shall assist the contractor in obtaining the excavation permits. The contractor shall provide drawings and details showing exact location and description of the type of excavation to be accomplished. Should any one of the coordination points indicate an additional underground utility or structure over and above those shown on the contract drawing either by sketch on the contractor's drawing by field pointing or by flagging, the contractor shall be responsible for protection of each of the items indicated. Should damage occur to any of the items indicated by the contractor, contract drawings or coordinating agency to the permit, the contractor shall be responsible for prompt repair of the damage to return the item to its original workable condition.

3.12. MATERIAL REMOVED:

All materials removed from and not reused in the project as specified herein or shown on the applicable drawings remain the property of the government, except as noted below. The Contracting Officer will determine if materials removed from the job site are salvable or unsalvageable. Salvable materials shall be disposed of as directed by the Contracting Officer. Materials to be removed shall be removed without damage to adjacent areas. All damage resulting from removal shall be repaired by the contractor at no cost to the government with materials of like nature, type and construction as were damaged or exist adjacent to the areas to be repaired. When material is designated as unsalvageable, the material from that point shall become the property of the contractor. The disposal of any materials removed from this project shall be accomplished in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and local statutes, regulations, and executive orders in effect at the time of disposal. Materials excavated and or part of demolition shall be removed from the work site on the day of excavation and or demolition and or placed in approved dumpsters as determined by the Contracting Officer

3.13. ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES:

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 at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of the requirement, for the accomplishment of such removals by the Government. If damage by construction activities occurs, the contractor shall restore service within twenty-four (24) hours at no additional cost to the government.

3.14. CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

Haul all contractor generated debris from the construction site daily to a Contractor selected disposal area located outside the DOD Installation. Haul refuse in tight fitting trucks/vehicle beds to prevent debris spillage on roadways and all airfield areas. The contractor shall immediately pick up all debris that falls on the roadways or airfield areas. On a monthly basis, the contractor shall report to the project manager the amount of construction debris (in pounds or tons) that was disposed of and/or recycled. Keep the construction site neat, orderly and safe for workmen at all times. Bring construction vehicles, materials & equipment to the site daily. Return any construction material not installed & all construction equipment to the contractor storage yard at the end of the duty day. Ensure that all construction equipment & material is removed daily. The Contractor shall take positive action to prevent work-generated refuse from entering the sewer systems. Burning of trash or rubbish is not permitted on project site. During the contract construction period, the contractor shall maintain a neat appearance up to 5'outside the fence boundary, cutting grass and weeds as required matching the height of adjacent area. Within the boundary of the construction fence, the contractor shall not let grass or weeds exceed 12" in height.

For any work required on or near the airfield of the DOD Installation, the contractor shall take the utmost care to prevent any foreign object debris (FOD) from entering the airfield. As requested by the contracting officer, the contractor shall be prepared to respond to the airfield with a sweeper (at no additional cost to the government) to ensure FOD hazards are removed from the construction area. If a sweeper is requested by the contracting officer, sweeper activity shall be coordinated with the 902 CES (or other DOD Installation CES) project manager and Airfield Management office to ensure no disruption to airfield operations. The contractor will be required to undergo controlled area training (approximately 30 min) at the base Airfield Management facility prior to starting construction on or near the airfield.

3.15. BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS

Furnish, install & maintain barricades, construction fence and warning signs unless instructed otherwise. Furnish, install & maintain compliant barricades, warning signs. Use TYPE-I Barricades as indicated in the Texas Department of Transportation publication Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) COMPLIANT WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE LIST 5/03.

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/general_services/manuals.htm.

For night application, use barricades with warning lights, Low-Intensity Electric Flashers, Type A.

3.16. CONTRACTOR STORAGE AREA

Notwithstanding Contract Clause, FAR 52.236-10, Operation and Storage Areas, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer and in turn, availability and need, a storage area may be provided at a location indicated by the project manager. Utility 'tie-ins', where available, are the contractor's responsibility. The Government reserves the right to charge for utilities. Security shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

3.16.1. Erect a commercial grade six (6) feet high security fence comparable to existing fences in the area.

Angle iron "temporary posts" giving an un-maintained rented appearance is unacceptable.

3.16.2. Maintain grass (4" high), eliminate weeds (with herbicide) along the fence line and cut at least five (5) feet outside the fence. Each contractor is responsible for his fence line. Each contractor shall maintain common fence lines.

3.16.3. Discard trash and debris in the contractor's containers (dumpsters). Do not allow debris to accumulate.

3.16.4. At work completion, clean the storage area. This area must be free of any materials, trash or debris before receipt of final payment. Existing fencing shall remain Government property. If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements stated above, the Contracting Officer will direct the contractor to vacate the storage area within 72 hours. The contractor shall have no legal recourse for any additional cost. The storage area shall be returned to the existing condition prior to the start of the contract.

3.17. UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

3.17.1. Existing Utilities

Record drawings showing existing underground utilities are located at 902 CES/CEPM (210) 652- 2598, Hangar 62, Randolph AFB. Drawings are available on request. . The contractor is responsible to acquire the Record drawings from the other DOD Installations as needed. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of the as-built utility drawings. It is the contractor's responsibility to verify all as-built conditions. The Contractor shall repair any utility line (shown on the record drawings or made known to the Contractor) damaged during construction immediately at no cost to the Government. Existing non-metallic utilities (water, gas, others) employ a No. 12 AWG insulated, stranded, tracer wire routed with the pipe for locating. New or branches of such utilities shall be installed with loop or extensions to those tracers, terminate in boxes similar to those required for cathodic protection test stations. The contractor shall coordinate all sewer line work with the San Antonio River Authority before proceeding with any actions on the utility. The site irrigation system shall be considered part of the utility system.

3.17.2. Road Crossings

Crossing Streets and paved areas on DOD Installations will require crossing utilities through cased bores, employing guide shoes and end seals. Boring systems that utilize non-ferrous casings are preferred, as they will not require cathodic protection. Underground utility crossing of existing roads and pavements shall employ cased bores unless otherwise approved by Contracting Officer. Casing shall be PVC or PE material, utilities installed on guide shoes, with commercial casing ends seals.

Open cut of pavement for road crossing is not authorized except for extreme cases. In the event open cut is required, application for permission to cut must be submitted 15 working days prior to the proposed digging. Asphalt pavement patches will be required to be oversized to assure sufficient area of sub-grade and base is worked to tie to existing. Restoration of all roads, pavements, and street crossings or other damage resulting from trench, equipment, or other activities shall match existing and be warranted to last as well as the adjacent paved area. This is a warranty that may extend significantly beyond the normal one year construction warranty.

3.17.3. Corrosion Protection

3.17.3.1. Installation

All underground ferric (chilled water, bore casing, gas, fuel, and water) piping/tanks and elevated/ground water/fuel tanks require corrosion protection. Unless otherwise specified, employ sacrificial anodic protection, complete with test stations. Contractor shall directly coordinate the installation with the Randolph AFB Corrosion Technician, 902 CES/CEP, (210) 652-3155 and the Contracting Officer. . The contractor is responsible to coordinate proper procedures of the other DOD Installations through the designated POC at time of award when executing delivery orders at other Installations.

3.17.3.2. Initial Inspection

All corrosion protection installation shall be inspected while individual items of the work are in process of being completed and is properly uncovered for inspection by the Randolph Corrosion Technician.

3.17.3.3. Final Inspection

Final Inspection shall be requested when all work on the corrosion protection installation has been satisfactorily completed, all deficiencies, if any, corrected, is in conformance with plans and specifications, and is properly uncovered for final inspection by the Randolph AFB Corrosion Technician. . The contractor is responsible to coordinate proper procedures of the other DOD Installations through the designated POC at time of award when executing delivery orders at other Installations

3.18. RESTORATION AND CLEANUP

3.18.1. All excavations other than building foundations, must have site restoration (sod, hydromulch, pavement or other scheduled restoration), completed within 14 calendar days (excluding approved rain delay days) after excavation has been completed.

3.18.2. Any damage to turf, facilities, pavement, curb or flatwork resulting from vehicle and equipment operations shall be restored to original condition at no additional cost to the Government.

3.18.3. Damaged turf areas shall be prepared by (1) tilling the soil to a minimum depth of 6 inches, (2) removing all rocks and foreign material larger than ½ inch in diameter and (3) grading area to ensure no low areas that could pond water. In the event that soil contains excessive amounts of rock and other foreign material, contractor may remove material to a depth of 6 inches and replace with clean topsoil free of rocks and organic material. Any soil removed shall be disposed of off base by the contractor.

3.18.4. Sod shall be installed in all disturbed areas unless otherwise approved by the Government.

3.18.4.1. Prior to installing sod, contractor shall remove soil as required to ensure finished grade of newly installed sod matches existing grade of existing turf.

3.18.4.2. Sod shall consist of Common Bermuda, Raleigh St. Augustine or Zoysia. Sod type depends on location of installation. Contractor shall ensure installed sod matches existing turf in area. Installed sod shall be healthy without signs of distress or weed infestation.

3.18.4.3. Contractor shall water and roll all newly installed sod with a drum to ensure a smooth surface free of lumps. Contractor shall cut all sod as required to ensure no overlap of material.

3.18.4.4. Contractor shall be responsible for watering newly installed sod for a period of six weeks or until roots penetrate soil. Contractor shall irrigate areas using non-potable water located at the Randolph Oaks Golf Course to the maximum extent possible. Use of potable water to irrigate turf must be approved by the Government. In the event potable water is used, contractor shall ensure system utilizes a timer and shall ensure no irrigation takes place between 0600 and 1800 daily.

3.18.5. Large disturbed areas may be seeded if approved by the Government.

3.18.5.1. Seeding shall be completed by hydromulching or broadcasting. Seeding will not be accepted until

70% of disturbed areas are stabilized with a minimum of 4 inches of grass. Contractor shall be responsible for overseeding as many times as necessary to achieve accepted standards.

3.18.5.2. Seeding shall consist of Common Bermuda. A seasonal mix may be used in the fall and winter that consists of Common Bermuda, Fescue and Annual Ryegrass. Perennial Ryegrass shall not be used at any time.

3.18.5.3. Contractor shall be responsible for watering seeded areas until areas are stabilized as described in

4.16.5.1. Contractor shall irrigate areas using non-potable water located at the Randolph Oaks Golf Course to the maximum extent possible. Use of potable water to irrigate turf must be approved by the Government. In the event potable water is used, contractor shall ensure system utilizes a timer and shall ensure no irrigation takes place between 0600 and 1800 daily.

3.19. FINAL SITE WORK

3.19.1. Contractor shall remove construction fence when construction is completed. Contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing of all construction debris, rocks, silt fence, etc. prior to acceptance by the Government.

3.19.2. Contractor shall ensure site is properly graded and stabilized so site may be mowed by commercial grade lawn tractors. All ruts, mounds, etc. must be repaired by Contractor prior to acceptance by the Government.

3.19.3. Following completion of 4.17.1 and 4.17.2, contractor shall be responsible for mowing turf area a minimum of one time. Contractor shall mow additional times as required to ensure grass does not exceed 4 inches in height in the event that turf is not accepted due to areas being less than 70% stabilized.

3.19.4. Contractor shall have all existing lawn irrigation system within the project site tested following construction to ensure sprinkler heads function properly and that irrigation lines are not broken.

Elements of the irrigation system that are broken shall be repaired and/or replaced by Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Request for testing shall be made through the Contracting Office.

4. FLIGHTLINE WORK

4.1. The contractor or a designated employee shall attend an in-depth briefing conducted by the Air

Field Management (Bldg 8) on the flightline operations, plus exact routes to and from the work area.

4.2. Training and certification are required for all contractor personnel driving a vehicle on the flightline.

The contractor’s job superintendent, quality assurance, or safety officer shall be trained and certified.

The 902 CES/CEOA Requirements Section, Hangar 62 shall provide information to the contractor on the procedure to become certified. Other drivers may be trained through 902 CES/CEOA or by one of the certified individuals mentioned above.

4.3. Thoroughly coordinate work with Airfied Operations through the Project Manager. Submit projected weekly schedule 7 working days in advance. In the event of a start time for paving has been approved and coordinated, and the contractor does not start; the coordination cycle may require the full 7 days before a new start will be allowed. Maintain radio communication with the tower during work performance. Radios shall be provided by Airfield Operations and turned in to Airfield Operations at the end of each day.

4.4. All vehicles entering the flightline must enter through an approved entry point & the operator must stop & perform a complete check for FOD (Foreign Object Debris). Entry onto the flightline shall not be made from Golf Course Road or the taxiway. Insure that all vehicles are clear of mud, rocks, debris or any loose materials when crossing over the south taxiway on Golf Course Road or entering the flightline from any of the authorized entry points. Never park or drive vehicles where they prevent the normal aircraft or fueling operations.

4.5. Visit the job site to verify location, conditions, and dimensions prior to starting work. Establish safe vehicle and haul routes to/from the job site. Coordinate approval of routes with Airfield Management.

Establish locations for material and equipment storage. Coordinate approval of storage of material and equipment with Airfield Management. Complete, or substantially complete, all work in an area before commencing work in any other area unless prior approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer.

Plan work so as to provide access for aircraft and emergency vehicles at all times. The contractor shall use a vacuum sweeper to remove dust and debris to prevent possible Foreign Object Damage (FOD) to jet engines caused by ingestion. A vacuum sweeper will be maintained on location during all operations that may generate dangerous particles. The site will be maintained to prevent material or debris from migrating outside of the work area due to normal activity and normal wind conditions. If notified of material or debris outside of the work area due to unusual activity or weather conditions, the contractor will coordinate with Airfield Management to ensure aircraft movement and aircraft maintenance operations are not affected. The contractor shall ensure daily cleanup is accomplished to ensure possible FOD material is secured to prevent migration outside of the site.

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

5.1. OBTAINING AND RETRIEVING IDENTIFICATION MEDIA

As prescribed by the AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor access to Air Force installations, the contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

5.1.1. The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract.

5.1.2. No later than three days prior to work commencing, the contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead (or e-mail correspondence) to the 902 CES Project Manager (with copy to Contract Administrator), with the following required information: project title, project number, location of work site, , work schedule, and names of contractor employees needing access to the base, including full legal name, date of birth, SSAN, state issued I.D. Card/Drivers License #, name of sub-contractor if not employed directly by contractor, and length of time required for pass (Government will provide template to be used in submitting visitor pass request).