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1. Equipment.

SECTION 01600

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

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The government expects the contractor to provide his/her own equipment and/or hire subcontractors who have their own equipment common to the trade in which they are employed (i.e., portable toilets, traffic barricades, flag persons, safety equipment, waste, .swell and compaction, paperwork fees, etc.). However, the coefficient does NOT include direct costs that are abnormal for a specific trade or practice oftha.t trade. For example, a delivery order requires painting of both interior and exterior walls on a two story-housing unit. Any contractor or sub-contractor normally performing this type work would reasonably be expected to have scaffolding capable of reaching this height. So, the government does not consider the associated cost of the scaffolding a direct cost for inclusion in the delivery order. Instead, they consider it part of the contractor's coefficient. Conversely, if the delivery order required painting of the exterior of a control tower 100 fe.et above the ground, the government would not expect the contractor or subcontractor who normally engages in painting, to have scaffolding capable of reaching such a height. Therefore, the government would consider the associated cost direct and allowable on the delivery order.

1.1. Equipment Condition.

Equipment and vehicles used on base shall be safe and in good operating condition. The contracting officer (CO), or designated representative, reserves the right to inspect anyon-base equipment and reject such equipment if he/she considers it unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for work. The contractor must notify the CO of any contractor equipment broken down on any base road. Every effort should be made to move broken down equipment to the nearest parking lot before leaving it.

1.2. Equipment Requirements.

The government will not use this contract solely to satisfy equipment requirements (such as dishwashers, ranges, carpets, swimming pool accessories, etc.). However, delivery orders issued hereunder may include incidental requirements for equipment that are reasonable components of construction projects.

1.3. Rental Equipment.

The government will NOT pay separate costs for equipment rental and/or its use. This includes all safety equipment. The items listed in the R.S. Means Pricing Guide include all "usual" equipment common to the task performed.

2. Material.

2.1 Government Furnished EquipmentlMaterials.

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As a rule, the government will NOT furnish equipment/materials (GFE/GFM) except for equipment specified in the solicitation or elsewhere in these specifications. However, the government reserves the right to provide GFE/GFM for use on any delivery order. In such cases the delivery order shall contain, Schedule D, Schedule a/Government Furnished Property listing GFE/GFM that pertain to the project. The contractor, with their own forces and resources shall transport all GFE/GFM, if any, described on each delivery order from the government storage area to the work site indicated on the delivery order at no cost to the government. Since unit prices in the R.S.Means include materials/equipment, work using GFE/GFM shall be performed under the unit price less the cost of materials and accomplished by use of the non-prepriced items clause, the labor rate of an R.S. Means line item for a similar installation that is agreed upon by the contractor and the government, or shall be negotiated as non-prepriced items in accordance with the non-prepriced provisions of the contract. Once GFE/GFM are released to the contractor for transportation to the project site, the contractor shall assume the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to GFE/GFM. The contractor shall follow the instructions of the CO or his/her authorized representative regarding the disposition of GFE/GFM not used in performance of a delivery order.

2.2 Contractor Storage.

The contractor is solely responsible for securing equipment and/or materials used in the performance of this contract and stored on base. The contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for loss or damage to government-furnished property. Cover material stored within the area of contract operations and protect against mechanical and climatic damage or loss. The contractor may NOT leave equipment or materials on any roof (or tower) without prior approval from the CO. Store equipment removed in performance of work where directed by the CO or his/her representative, and reuse in work as required by drawings and specifications.

Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected, cleaned and replaced equal or better than its condition prior to starting work. Tie down all materials stored in an open area to prevent damage to government property particularly during unusual weather conditions, e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, and high winds. If the contractor cannot be notified of impending severe. weather conditions or does not take appropriate action to secure materials and/or equipment, the government may secure the equipment and/or materials and bill the contractor for the incurred cost. The contractor shall repair or replace, at his/her expense, any damage to government property that occurs as a result of negligence. Do not store construction debris in the outside storage area or hold in this area for resale. On all storage trailers and buildings, clearly post a notice of who to contact in case of emergency. The contractor must remove all materials, equipment, and temporary buildings prior to termination of contract and final payment. Any ma-terials, equipment, or temporary buildings discovered after contract final acceptance shall become the property of the government and disposed of as abandoned property.

GOVERNMENT LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO CONTRACTOR

PROPERTY: The government shall not be held liable for contractor expense due to loss or damage of contractor property, including stock, or for expenses incidental to such loss or damage.

(l) Hazardous Material.

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The contractor shall take all action necessary to eliminate and minimize the use of hazardous materials and hazardous waste at all work sites. Materials classified as hazardous by Federal or state environmental rules, regulations, or laws, shall be handled and processed for disposal in ac-cordance with those environmental statutes, regulations, and/or laws. The contractor shall submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for those materials considered hazardous in accordance with the requirements of AFOSH Standard 161-21. The contractor is responsible for all such materials that are residue from contractor furnished supplies and materials brought to the job site by the contractor, and for any such materials identified herein or by the drawings. The contractor shall report any spill of oil or hazardous material to the CO and to the civil engineer service call desk immediately (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Clean up shall be a contractor expense.

The contractor shall bring to the attention of the CO any previously unknown material suspected of being hazardous that he/she encounters during execution of the work. The CO will make a determination whether the contractor shall perform tests to determine if the material is hazardous. If the CO directs the contractor to perform the tests, and/or if the material is hazardous and require additional protective measures, a contract change may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract. The contractor shall remove from the base any unused or not to be used hazardous products.

Asbestos: Work involving the disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos containing materials; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and the disposal and removal of asbestos, shall comply with the requirements of 40 CFR, Part 61, Subparts A and M, ETL 1110- 1-118 and DA circular 40-83-4, and any state or local requirements. All work shall comply with applicable Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply. The contractor or any of his subcontractors responsible for handling hazardous and toxic materials shall have the necessary certification before doing so.

The contractor shall provide copies of required. state notifications to the SABER Manager. For all asbestos work not requiring state notification, notify the SABER Manager five (5) working days prior to starting asbestos work.

*** WARNINGS ***

THE CONTRACTOR IS WARNED THAT EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE ASBESTOS

HAS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH FOUR DISEASES: LUNG CANCER, PLEURAL

OR PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA, CERTAIN GASTROINTESTINAL

CANCERS, AND ASBESTOSIS.

STUDIES INDICATE THERE ARE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED HEALTH

DANGERS TO PERSONS EXPOSED TO ASBESTOS WHO SMOKE, AND

FURTHER, TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEIR PERSONS WHO BECOME

INDIRECTLY EXPOSED AS A RESULT OF THE EXPOSED WORKER BRINGING

ASBESTOS LADEN WORK CLOTHING HOME TO BE LAUNDERED.

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(2) The contractor or subcontractor performing asbestos removal must be licensed/certified and have access to qualified crews for work with asbestos removal.

(3) The contractor(s) is advised that friable and/or nonfriable asbestos containing material may be encountered in areas where contract work is to be performed. Friable asbestos containing materials are any materials that contain more than one percent asbestos by weight that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize, or reduce to powder when dry. Nonfriable asbestos containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturant, impregnate or coating. Nonfriable asbestos containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routing handling and end use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during controlled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removing, demolishing, or other similar activities.

(4) Care must be taken to avoid releasing, or causing to be released, asbestos fiber into the atmosphere where they may be inhaled or ingested.

(5) OSHA has set standards at 29 CFR 1926.58 for exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers, methods of compliance, medical surveillance, housekeeping procedures and measures that must be taken when working with or around asbestos containing materials. 29 CFR 1926 has been identified as applicable to construction. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established standards at 40 CFR 61.140-156 for the control of asbestos emissions to the environment and the handling and disposal of asbestos wastes.

(6) Friable asbestos containing materials are not permitted by current criteria and shall not be used in new construction or modification projects (ETL 1110-1-118,27 May 83). Plans and specifications for all new construction and modification projects will be reviewed to ensure that asbestos containing materials are not used.

(7) Maintenance, modification, or demolition activities where exposure to asbestos dust may occur from previously installed friable or nonfriable asbestos containing materials will be identified. All precautions, to include proper work practices, medical surveillance, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, and environmental protection requirements of OSHA, EPA, and DA Circular 40-83-4, as applicable, shall be strictly adhered to.

(8) For additional safety instructions reference the SABER Technical Specifications.

Contractor employees and subcontractors shall take extra precautions to avoid releasing, or causing release of, asbestos fiber into the atmosphere where they may be inhaled or ingested.

(9) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set standards at C29 CFR

1926.1101 for exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers, methods of compliance, medical surveillance, housekeeping procedures and measures to take when working with or around materials containing asbestos. C29 CFR 1926.1101 has is applicable to construction (C29 CFR 1926.1101 gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists).

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(10) The Environniental Protection Agency (EPA) has established standards at 40 CFR 61.140- 156 for the control of asbestos emissions to the environment and the handling and disposal of asbestos wastes.

(11) The contractor may encounter friable and/or non-friable asbestos containing material in the area(s) where he/she must perform contract work. Friable asbestos containing materials means any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize, or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos containing materials are impregnated or coated. Non-friable asbestos containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during controlled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities.

(12) Friable asbestos containing materials are NOT permitted by current criteria and shall NOT be used in new construction or modification projects. The contractor shall review all plans and specifications for all new construction and modification projects to insure that friable asbestos containing materials are not used.

(13) The contractor may engage in maintenance, modification, or demolition activities and identify a potential for exposure to asbestos dust from previously installed friable or non-friable asbestos-containing material. In these circumstances, the contractor shall strictly adhere to all precautions, to include proper work practices, medical surveillance, respiratory protection, indus-trial hygiene, and environmental protection requirements of OSHA (C29 CFR 1926.1101) and EPA (40 CFR 61.140-156), as applicable.

Use of Radioactive Devices: Under no circumstances shall the contractor use an unlicensed radioactive device on base. Prior to USiI~lga radioactive device (i.e., soil or asphalt density meter) on base, the contractor shall submit an application to the CO for approval by the base Radiation Protection Officer. The contractor shall submit the application thirty (30) to sixty (60) calendar days prior to the anticipated use. The application will consist of the following:

• A copy of the appropriate NRC license or state permit to operate/own the radioactive device.

• A copy of the operator's qualifications and/or radiation safety training.

• Radiation dosimeter results for the operator for the past calendar year.

• A statement of the expected start date and the length of the contract (delivery order) ..

• A statement of expected storage and security requirements or other peculiar needs of the contractor.

• Copies of the last two leak tests, if appropriate.

Lead Based Paint: The contractor shall comply with the provisions described in Section 02090 Lead Abatement.

Mold identification and abatement: The contractor shall comply with the provisions described in Section 02090 Mold Abatement