SPEC NKAK 09-1025 REPAIR RENOVATE DORM 748

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR:

REPAIR RENOVATE

DORM 748 (USMC)

NKAK 09-1025

Air Mobility Command

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE

ARKANSAS

Prepared By

CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON

ENGINEERING FLIGHT

9 January 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 14 16 – OCCUPANCY

SECTION 01 14 19 – COORDINATION

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 45 00 – QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01 50 00 – CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES & TEMPORARY CONTROLS

SECTION 01 57 22 – TREE PRESERVATION

SECTION 01 57 23 – STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES

SECTION 01 62 35 – RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS

SECTION 01 63 00 – SUBSTITUTIONS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS

SECTION 01 63 50 – MATERIAL SHIPMENTS

SECTION 01 69 99 – REAL PROPERTY RECORDS

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 00 00 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 02 41 00 – DEMOLITION

SECTION 02 42 00 – CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

SECTION 03 00 00 – CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

SECTION 04 00 00 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

SECTION 05 00 00 – METALS

SECTION 05 50 99 – MISCELLANEOUS METALS

SECTION 05 52 13 - HANDRAILS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 06 00 00 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 06 10 00 – ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 06 15 00 – FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 06 16 00 – CEMENTITIOUS CONCRETE BOARD SHEATHING

SECTION 06 22 06 – CABINET AND SHELVING HARDWARE

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 00 00 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 07 27 00 – CAULKING & SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

SECTION 08 00 00 – OPENINGS

SECTION 08 11 13 – STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 08 20 10 –FLUSH SOLID CORE WOOD DOORS

SECTION 08 30 00 – ACCESS DOORS

SECTION 08 71 00 – DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

SECTION 09 00 00 – FINISHES

SECTION 09 25 00 – GYPSUM DRYWALL SYSTEMS

SECTION 09 25 10 – FIBERGLASS CEILING PANEL

SECTION 09 51 00 – SUSPENDED ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

SECTION 09 66 00 – RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

SECTION 09 72 00 – WALL COVERINGS

SECTION 09 90 00 – PAINTING AND COATING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 00 00 – SPECIALTIES

SECTION 10 26 13 – WALL AND CORNER GUARDS

SECTION 10 44 16 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & CABINETS

SECTION 10 80 20 – TOILET ACCESSORIES

SECTION 10 82 00 – SHOWER DOORS

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

SECTION 11 00 00 – EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

SECTION 12 00 00 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13 00 00 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 14 00 00 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 15 – RESERVED

SECTION 15 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 16 – RESERVED

SECTION 16 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 17 – RESERVED

SECTION 17 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 18 – RESERVED

SECTION 18 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 19 – RESERVED

SECTION 19 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 20 – RESERVED

SECTION 20 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 00 00 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 21 05 23 – GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

SECTION 21 05 29 – HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 21 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 21 13 00 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

SECTION 22 00 00 – PLUMBING

SECTION 22 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 23 05 23 – GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED HVAC PIPING

SECTION 22 05 29 – HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 22 07 19 – PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

SECTION 22 11 16 – DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

SECTION 22 40 00 – PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

SECTION 23 00 00 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

SECTION 23 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SECTION 23 05 23 – GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED HVAC PIPING

SECTION 23 05 29 – HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 23 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 23 05 93 – TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

SECTION 23 07 19 – HVAC PIPING INSULATION

SECTION 23 33 00 - DUCT ACCESSORIES

SECTION 23 81 26 - SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS

DIVISION 24 – RESERVED

SECTION 24 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

SECTION 25 00 00 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 00 00 – ELECTRICAL

SECTION 26 00 05 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 26 01 01 - WORK IN EXISTING BUILDINGS

SECTION 26 05 00 - BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 26 05 04 - RACEWAYS

SECTION 26 05 12 - ELECTRICAL BOXES AND FITTINGS

SECTION 26 05 13 - PULLING CABLES

SECTION 26 05 18 - GROUNDING

SECTION 26 05 19 - WIRE AND CABLES

SECTION 26 05 43 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE

SECTION 26 05 48 - SEISMIC PROTECTION

SECTION 26 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION

SECTION 26 05 73 – OVER CURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

SECTION 26 05 74 – TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSOR (TVSS)

SECTION 26 06 20 – MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS

SECTION 26 06 25 - MOTOR STARTERS

SECTION 26 09 13 - METERING

SECTION 26 23 00 - DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD

SECTION 26 23 05 – SERVICE DISCONNECTS

SECTION 26 23 10 - EQUIPMENT DISCONNECT

SECTION 26 24 00 - PANEL BOARDS

SECTION 26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 26 50 00 - LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 00 00 – COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 27 20 00 - COMPUTER/TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 00 00 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 29 – RESERVED

SECTION 29 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 30 – RESERVED

SECTION 30 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 31 00 00 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 00 00 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 13 14 – CONCRETE WORK FOR WALKWAYS

SECTION 32 05 33 - 120-DAY LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT

SECTION 32 92 23 – SODDING

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

SECTION 33 00 00 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 34 00 00 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 35 – WATERWAY & MARINE CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 35 00 00 – WATERWAY & MARINE CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 36 – RESERVED

SECTION 36 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 37 – RESERVED

SECTION 37 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 38 – RESERVED

SECTION 38 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 39 – RESERVED

SECTION 39 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 40 – PROCESS INTEGRATION

SECTION 40 00 00 – PROCESS INTEGRATION

DIVISION 41 – MATERIAL PROCESSING & HANDLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 41 00 00 – MATERIAL PROCESSING & HANDLING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 42 – PROCESS HEATING COOLING & DRYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 42 00 00 – PROCESS HEATING COOLING & DRYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 43 – PROCESS GAS & LIQUID HANDLING PURIFICATION & STORAGE EQUIPMENT

SECTION 43 00 00 – PROCESS GAS & LIQUID HANDLING PURIFICATION & STORAGE EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 44 – POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

SECTION 44 00 00 – POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 45 – INDUSTRY SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 45 00 00 – INDUSTRY SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 46 – RESERVED

SECTION 46 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 47 – RESERVED

SECTION 47 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

SECTION 48 00 00 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

DIVISION 49 – RESERVED

SECTION 49 00 00 – RESERVED

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 PROJECT SCOPE

Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, materials and equipment necessary to fully meet all requirements of this Summary of Work, Construction Specifications, Construction Drawings and all other Contract Documents related to and/or titled: “NKAK 09-1025 REPAIR RENOVATE DORM 748 (USMC)” at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas.

1.02 PRINCIPAL FEATURES

A. Principle features of the work consist of but are no limited to the following:

B. GENERAL

1. The Contractor is required to provide all services necessary for the construction of this project.

2. The purpose of this project is to renovate the existing facility interior and exterior to provide a durable, aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance, energy efficient facility and as described below.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for any surveys, excavations, soil borings, soil analyses, chemical tests, laboratory tests, pressure tests, electrical tests, corrosion and cathodic protection tests, asbestos and lead-based paint surveys, and any other tests required for a complete and usable facility and construction of this project.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating all utilities in the area of construction, and for accommodating or modifying them, as required for the construction of this project.

C. CIVIL/STRUCTURAL

1. The Contractor shall provide and install a turn-down concrete equipment pad as shown on the drawings. Finish elevation of pad shall be 12” above finish grade. See Section 32 13 14 – CONCRETE WORK FOR WALKWAYS for base course and concrete requirements.

D. WALLS AND CEILINGS

1. The Contractor shall remove all existing vinyl wall covering, repair and provide surface preparation of all existing wall substrates. Provide and install new breathable Vinyl Wall Covering in accordance with the Finish Schedule and Section 09 72 00. Provide and install knock down finish, primer coat and paint coats in accordance with the Finish Schedule and Section 09 90 00.

2. The Contractor shall remove all “popcorn” type ceiling material. The Contractor shall repair and prep existing substrate and provide heavy texture surface, prime coat and paint coats to all ceiling surfaces. Ceiling color shall be bright white.

3. The Contractor shall provide and install corner guards at all outside corners in all public areas. Corner guards shall be 2” x 2” on extruded aluminum bracket from floor to ceiling similar to Koroguard G100/G10E

4. The Contractor shall provide and install new ceiling grid and new ceiling tile throughout. This includes the bathrooms. . Ceiling tile shall be 2’ x 2’ x 3/4” thick with a tegular edge and fine fissured. All field cuts shall be painted and match the factory cuts. For all bathrooms ceiling tile grid and tile shall be plastic or plastic coated to match existing.

5. The Contractor shall provide and install all repairs to walls as necessary to repair nail holes, screw holes, nicks, dings, missing paper, et cetera.

6. The Contractor shall clean existing surface mounted fire extinguisher cabinets.

7. The Contractor shall clean, repair, refinish, and/or replace existing steel and wood railing in stairwells to create a finished and new appearance.

8. The Contractor shall provide and install mechanically attached room number signage and directional signage. Room number signage shall have room number and blank window for slide-in name and unit symbol.

E. FLOORING

1. The Contractor shall remove all existing flooring, thresholds and wall base unless noted otherwise. The Contractor shall repair existing substrates to received new flooring, thresholds and wall base.

2. The Contractor shall remove and replace carpet throughout the building. All carpeting shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Air Force Carpet handbook, ETL 07-04 and UFC 3-120-10. Carpeting shall be a minimum heavy traffic/heavy wear rated carpeting. Carpeting shall also have a geometric pattern and shall be a branded fiber. Density shall be no less than 7000 average pile density. All areas with carpeting shall also have 4 inch high seamed edge carpeted wall base from matching roll stock.

3. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace existing non-skid extruded aluminum stair treads.

4. The Contractor shall remove and replace all wall base in stairwells which does not receive porcelain ceramic tile wall base. New wall base shall not be vinyl or rubber wall base.

5. The Contractor shall provide and install 2” – 4” wide extruded aluminum transition thresholds at all changes in floor coverings. Transition thresholds shall be mechanically and adhesively attached. Vinyl and rubber transition strips will not be acceptable.

6. The Contractor shall take care to not damage or remove any existing floor tile located below the existing carpeted areas. Tile shall remain in place and carpet shall be placed directly over existing tile. Notify the Contracting Officer Immedietly if the tile will not remain in place and stop work in that area.

F. OPENINGS

1. The Contractor shall provide surface preparation, welding, grinding of all steel door frames and install filler, primer and paint coats to restore all steel door frames to a like new appearance and function.

2. The Contractor shall remove and replace all damaged, rusted, rotted and/or loose steel door frames and/or wood door frames and replace with 16 gage welded corner steel door frames, grouted full with masonry or concrete and mechanically anchored to existing structure.

3. The Contractor shall remove all existing door closers AND shall provide and install new door closers with adjustable closing force on all existing doors. Box-up all existing closers and return to the government for reuse.

4. The Contractor shall remove existing wood doors as indicated on drawings and replace with bonded staved solid core birch face stain grade doors, clear coated.

5. The Contractor shall ensure all interior doors include the following hardware and are the same/matching throughout. Reuse of existing serviceable hardware is acceptable.

6. Solid core stain grade birch face wood doors

7. 5” x 20” lites where existing and/or required

8. Welded corner steel frames with silencers.

9. Brushed aluminum or stainless steel kick plates

10. Ball bearing hinges

11. Curved return lever handle locksets

12. Deadbolts

13. Wall stops

14. Adjustable force door closers

15. ICU peep viewers on occupant rooms only

16. Touch-Bar panic hardware on all egress doors

17. See also Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware

18. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace all damaged windows to create a like new appearance.

19. The Contractor shall replace all window screens to create a like new appearance.

G. BATHROOMS

1. The Contractor shall clean and repair existing ceramic tile floors and walls.

2. The Contractor shall regrout ceramic tile in shower walls and floor.

3. The Contractor shall provide and install new obscured glass shower door where door is damaged beyond repair. Clean and repair all other doors.

4. The Contractor shall replace all water closets including flush valve assemblies with low flow fixtures to create a new like appearance throughout.

5. The Contractor shall replace shower head with low flow fixture.

6. The Contractor shall provide and install new towel bars, robe hooks, wash cloth holders, et cetera to create a new like appearance of all items at all locations.

7. The Contractor shall provide and install new medicine cabinet where indicated on drawings or where existing is damaged beyond repair.

H. CABINETRY

1. The Contractor shall provide and install a metal stud and gypsum wall board soffit above the kitchen wall cabinets. Soffit shall extend above the drop ceiling and drop ceiling shall be modified to accommodate new soffit.

2. The Contractor shall repair existing cabinet over toilet. Replace all missing hardware. Paint existing cabinet as required for a like new appearance..

3. The Contractor shall provide and install solid stain grade wood cabinetry base cabinet at lavatories in occupant. All base cabinets shall have solid wood stain grade toe-kick base. 3/4” furniture grade plywood is acceptable for drawer, sides, bottoms, backs and for backs of cabinets and adjustable shelving. MDF, OSB, particle board and other similar products are not acceptable. Concealed hinges, ball bearing slides and non-snagging pulls shall be used for all hardware.

4. The contractor shall repair existing kitchen cabinets by replacing all missing hardware, and refinishing the existing cabinet fronts and surfaces.

5. The Contractor shall provide and install integral coved 4” backsplash and 2” bull nose solid surface countertops in occupant room lavatories at all kitchen cabinetry, built-in dining table and side wall dining table. Solid surface material shall be burn resistant, and shall have geometric, speckled and marbleized patterns to choose from.

I. MECHANICAL & PLUMBING

1. The Contractor shall remove and replace all existing supply and return air diffusers and grilles with brushed aluminum grilles and diffusers, for all grilles and diffusers which are to remain in use.

2. The Contractor shall clean, prepare surface, paint, repair, all fan coil units and associated plumbing as necessary to restore to a like new appearance and function. The Contractor shall also install new air filters after the pre-final inspection.

3. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace vitreous china sinks at lavatories in occupant rooms to create a new like appearance.

4. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace faucet sets, at lavatories in occupant rooms to create a new like appearance.

5. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace sprinkler heads and/or escutcheons in all areas to create a new like appearance.

6. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace existing exhaust fans in bath rooms in all areas to create a new like appearance. New fans (if used) shall have a low SONE rating and shall be rated for at least 180 CFM.

7. The Contractor shall provide and install a fusible link 9.9 pound ABC Dry Chemical fire suppression device in the cabinet above the cooktop in the kitchen.

J. FIRE DETECTION & SUPPRESSION

1. The Contractor shall remove all existing detectors and fire suppression heads as necessary for scraping, painting, ceiling tile replacement, ceiling grid replacement, et cetera and reinstall at appropriate heights.

2. The Contractor shall provide and Install additional exit signage, strobes, horns, pull stations, et cetera as required to meet current codes and regulations.

K. ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. The Contractor shall remove all electrical outlet covers, switch plates covers, devices, and data/phone covers as necessary for wall preparation and painting of walls, ceiling, trim, et cetera.

2. The Contractor shall remove all surface mounted wall and ceiling items and reinstall recessed within wall cavities or drop ceiling, unless wall or ceiling is concrete block or concrete. Items on CMU/concrete shall have a finished appearance.

3. The Contractor shall provide and install new recessed florescent ceiling light in each shower.

4. The Contractor shall provide and install surface mounted ceiling light and switch in all occupant room closets. Fixture may be an exposed lamp fixture with a single or double T8 32 watt florescent lamp. IBC 2006 Section 1205.3.

5. The Contractor shall provide and install new “oversize” stainless steel device covers in all locations for receptacles, switches, phone jacks, data jacks, cable/satellite jacks et cetera.

6. The Contractor shall provide and install new exterior grade ceiling fans with light kits in all occupant rooms, day rooms and kitchen area. Light kits shall have a minimum of three 13 watt compact florescent lamps installed and shall not require removal of the globe to change the lamps.

7. The Contractor shall clean, repair and/or replace all existing light fixtures and lamps at all locations to create a new like appearance.

L. The above general outline of the principal features does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work required by the plans and specifications.

1.03 PROJECT AREA LIMITATIONS

All work shall be performed in the immediate project area. Refer to the drawings.

1.04 DOCUMENTS

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Check all Government furnished construction drawings immediately upon receipt;

2. Compare all Government furnished construction drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

3. Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies

4. Be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (1.04 A).

B. Large scale drawings shall, in general, govern over small scale drawings. Figures marked on drawings shall, in general, be followed in preference to scale measurements.

C. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work, but shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

D. The Contractor shall maintain a complete set of construction drawings, construction specifications, project related sketches, pictures, approved Contract modifications (if any) and all approved submittals on the job site at all times. One set of such construction drawings shall be designated the "Record Drawings" upon which as-built data shall be neatly recorded and dated in red ink by the Contractor. Contemporaneous annotation of accurate As-Built data on the Record Drawings is to be verified by the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative, as a prerequisite to the Contractor receiving progress payments. Upon completion of construction, the Contractor shall submit a copy of record drawings and update Contractor furnished AutoCAD drawing files (*.dwg) with As-Built information and digitally stamp these all of these drawings as “As-Built”. The digital stamp shall include the wording “As Built,” the name of the construction Contractor and the month and year of construction completion. These drawing files shall be turned over to the Contracting Officer on compact disk (CD) prior to final payment.

E. The Contractor shall perform an as-built geographic information survey (GIS) survey of all new or modified exterior construction and provide this information to the Government as specified in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

F. Where conflicts between the drawings and specifications occur, whether Contractor produced or Government provided, the more stringent, requirement shall be followed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

END OF SECTION – SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 14 16 – OCCUPANCY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 OCCUPANCY

A. Facilities designated for work under this contract will be unoccupied during construction.

B. Contractor shall verify degree of occupancy with the Government, prior to proposal.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION – OCCUPANCY

SECTION 01 14 19 – COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 TERMS

The initials “CO” shall mean the Contracting Officer. The initials “COR” refer to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will be the Base Civil Engineer’s Project Manager assigned from the Civil Engineer Squadron to monitor this contract. This is applicable to all specification sections.

1.02 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Little Rock Air Force Base work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all days of the week except Saturday, Sunday and Federal Holidays. Contractor shall not perform any work outside of these work hours without obtaining written approval from the Contracting Officer. If weekend or evening work is required due to utility outages or other requirements, such work shall not be performed without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer and such work shall be accomplished at no additional cost to the Government. The Contracting Officer requires at least seven (7) calendar days notice, in writing, from the Contractor to provide written approval or disapproval.

1.03 UTILITIES

A. Existing electrical service to the facility shall be maintained until new electrical service is in place and ready for operation.

B. Utility interruptions shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. The following shall apply:

1. Electrical primary power outages will be performed by the Civil Engineer Squadron and shall be fully coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written request for such work at least two (2) weeks prior to the desired date. Electrical primary outages shall be limited to four (4) hours.

2. Water outages will be performed by the Civil Engineer Squadron and shall be fully coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a written request for such work at least two (2) weeks prior to the desired date.

3. Communications Utilities.

The Contractor shall not disturb communication wiring to facilities. Where such facilities require removal of communication equipment and wiring to accomplish the work involved, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least five (5) work days in advance of the requirement, for scheduling such removals by the Government. The Contractor shall allow for the accomplishment of such removals by the telephone company or communications personnel for the systems they service. If construction activities damage any communication equipment or wiring, the Contractor shall restore services as soon as possible, but no later than 24-hours, and at no cost to the Government.

4. Excavating Around or Locating Existing Utilities.

Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall identify and locate all valve or utility shut-off locations for use in the event of accidental damage. To preclude accidental damage, the Contractor shall locate all known utilities (i.e., communication, natural gas, fuel supply, etc.) by hand digging prior to any excavation with power equipment. The Contractor shall note any utilities discovered during excavations that are missing or incorrect on the contract drawings (including any erroneous dimensions on Government record drawings), or those utilities staked by the user, and clearly identify those discoveries on the as-built drawings.

1.04 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

A. The Contractor shall conduct and schedule all work in a manner to cause as little disruption as possible to the existing facilities and operation. Phase work as may be indicated on drawings or required by the contract.

B. The Contractor shall ensure that the existing building is maintained weatherproof at all times. The buildings HVAC system shall also be maintained in full operating order by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide and install 40% efficient construction filters and shall maintain the filters throughout the construction timeframe in all return air, outside air and exhaust air inlets in the construction area or where dust and debris may enter the duct.

1.05 SITE VISITATION

A. The Contractor shall be responsible to visit the project site prior to, and during, the course of construction to verify existing conditions, actual sizes, and other requirements outlined in the other sections of the specifications.

B. Existing Facilities/Job Site Verification.

Record drawings, showing existing facilities and underground utilities, are available to the Contractor through the Base Civil Engineer office. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy, availability or adequacy of existing as-built/record drawings. The Contractor is responsible to verify all dimensions and actual conditions when developing contract proposal. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations will be at the Contractor’s risk and shall not relieve the Contractor from accomplishing the work required by the contract at the price awarded by the Government. The Contractor shall immediately repair any utility line shown on a record drawing (or made known to the Contractor) and damaged during construction work, at no cost to the Government.

1.06 BASE REGULATIONS

The Contractor shall conform to all base regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, debris removal, fire, traffic and personnel clearances, insofar as they pertain to the Contractor's activities on Little Rock Air Force Base. Contractor shall ensure conformance by all employees and Sub-Contractors.

1.07 FIRE PROTECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for conformance with base fire regulations and NFPA 241, including Appendix A. These regulations are available for review during duty hours at the Base Fire Station located in Building 239. Fire extinguishers required during the construction period shall be furnished and maintained by the Contractor and removed by the Contractor upon acceptance of the facility by the Contracting Officer. No welding/cutting and open flame operation shall be allowed in facilities when automatic fire detection and suppression systems are out of service unless the Contractor posts a fire guard for 24 hours after welding/cutting and open flame operation or certifies the facility fire safe.

1.08 WELDING PERMIT

A. Prior to performing any welding, cutting or brazing, the Contractor shall obtain a properly completed AF Form 592 (Burning Permit) from the Base Fire Department. A permit is required per job, per day. Contractor shall return all welding, cutting, or brazing permits to the CES Fire Department at the end of each week, at a minimum. The Contractor shall maintain a fully charged fire extinguisher on site at all times regardless as to whether or not welding, cutting, or brazing is being performed.

1.09 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (DIGGING PERMIT)

A. A properly completed AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, shall be obtained by the Contractor prior to performing any excavation.

B. A separate AF Form 103 is shall be obtained by the Contractor for each excavation to be accomplished.

C. Contractor shall submit a request for AF Form 103 a minimum of 14 calendar days and a maximum of 28 days prior to desired start of excavation. The Contractor shall allow a minimum of 14 calendar days for processing.

D. Each request shall be in writing and designate the location of the proposed excavation and the scheduled date.

E. The completed AF Form 103 will contain information for locating existing utilities and telephone lines. The Contractor shall keep the AF Form 103 at the excavation site and shall comply with instructions for hand excavation and with other methods of safeguarding the buried utilities.

F. In addition to the requirement to obtain a construction permit and prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall perform a pipe/cable location survey using a variety of modern locating equipment suitable for locating various types of pipe and cable. The Contractor shall use a signal generating locator such as a Goldak Gold Digger 4400 for metallic pipe and cable. For non-metallic pipe use a vibration generator such as a Fuji Tecom PL-130 or an RD-500. For non-metallic sewer pipe use a snake with attached generator. The Contractor shall mark all locations on the ground. The Contractor shall submit a sketch showing the found locations of utilities to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to beginning excavation. The Contracting Officer will provide available information as to the existence and location of known utilities with the approved construction permit. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing damage to utilities, whether known or unknown, due to any failure on the Contractor’s part to perform a rigorous survey.

1.010 OCCUPANCY OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

When the Contractor has complete or partial occupancy of any building or facility, the Contractor shall be responsible for properly informing the Contracting Officer’s Representative of any condition which would jeopardize the building or its contents, such as loss of heat, air conditioning, danger of pipes freezing, loss of electric power, water, sewer or gas services or loss of building security. Contractor shall call telephone number 987-6434 and inform the Contracting Officer’s Representative or, if after duty hours, call 987-6553, CE Service Call. Contractor is responsible for correcting all situations under the scope of this contract or caused by the Contractor, and shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and/or CE Service Call immediately for situations not covered by this contract, or emergency situations beyond the Contractor’s control.

1.011 ASBESTOS

A. Removal of any discovered asbestos materials shall not be accomplished by this Contract. Asbestos known or found to be within the facility shall be removed by others meeting OSHA, EPA and State requirements.

B. Access:

1. The Contractor shall not perform any work that will disturb any discovered asbestos. The Contracting Officer will retain an independent Asbestos Specialty Contractor under separate contract who will provide necessary access to such areas.

2. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Contracting Officer when the facility is available for asbestos removal. A minimum of twenty-five (25) calendar days shall be allowed for asbestos to be removed. The Contractor shall not be allowed to work in the area during this time.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative of any additional asbestos discovered during construction. The Contracting Officer will obtain testing of the material in question and instruct the Contractor accordingly.

1.012 CHLOROFLUOROCARBON (CFC) REFRIGERANTS: Restrictions, Precautions and Controls

A. The Contractor shall not vent or cause to be vented chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants (R-11, R-12, R-22, R-113, R-114, R-115, R-501, R-502, or any other mixtures containing CFCs) to the atmosphere during repair or maintenance work on the equipment covered by this Contract.

B. The Contractor shall have available refrigerant recovery or reclaim equipment to perform the work. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the EPA registration of the recovery equipment. This registration shall also be provided during warranty work, if the equipment used is different than that used during construction.

C. Contractor personnel who operate refrigerant reclaim or recycling equipment shall possess the necessary state and local certificates for operating that equipment. The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the CFC certification for the personnel removing the refrigerant. This certification shall also be provided during warranty work, if the personnel involved are different than those who installed the equipment.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all requirements, permitting the licensing and certification required by state or local ordinance to work on refrigeration systems.

E. The Contractor shall provide containers for the reclaimed refrigerant and shall return all reclaimed refrigerant and containers to the Government and provide documentation of the quantity recovered.

F. Replacement compressors and other replacement equipment used in repairing CFC-containing systems shall be compatible with CFC replacement refrigerants. If such would result in an increase in cost, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to the replacement.

1.013 LEAD BASED PAINT (LBP) AND COATINGS CONTAINING LEAD

A. This contract may involve disturbance or demolition of construction material coated with LBP and/or coatings that may contain some level of lead. The Government will test representative surfaces to be disturbed under this contract using an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer and results will be provided upon written request. The Government will test other appropriate representative surfaces to be disturbed at the written request of the Contractor. The Government will not be the removal agent for LBP or coatings containing lead.

B. Results of the XRF analysis with readings from .0 mg/cm2 up to 1 mg/cm2 are considered inconclusive and indicate only that a trace amount of lead may be present, but still may easily present an exposure hazard to workers. The Contractor at no additional cost to the Government shall accomplish any further sampling or testing required to comply with any law, standard, or regulation. A certified laboratory must perform all testing. The Contractor shall provide a copy of all test results to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

C. The Contractor shall submit a written plan prepared by a competent person detailing demolition, removal, disposal and clean-up processes and procedures to be followed when dealing with the items addressed in this section. Precautions to ensure Government or other personnel near the work are not exposed to lead above accepted levels shall be included in the plan.

D. The Contractor shall handle and dispose of all construction materials coated with LBP and/or coatings containing lead in accordance with all federal, state, local, and base laws/regulations. The Contractor shall collect and analyze samples of demolition debris coated with LBP or coatings containing lead, including surface coatings that have been removed, to determine if the debris should be characterized as hazardous waste. All waste that has been deemed hazardous shall be disposed of through the base Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements and procedures for disposal: Some waste may be recycled in accordance with Section 01450 Quality Control (01 45 00) of this specification.

1. Present HAZMO/CAP (Bldg. 350, Rm. 18, 987-5247) with analytical results and ORG shop code.

2. Make appointment with DRMO, 987-3715. Waste must be to DRMO within 3 days after HAZMO/CAP has logged in the waste.

3. Deliver waste (Properly containerized and labeled per DOT 49 CFR 173) along with analytical results sheet, and paperwork provided by HAZMO/CAP (DRMS Form 1930, DD Form 1348 and AF Form 2005) to DRMO per scheduled appointment.

1.014 FLUORESCENT BALLAST AND LAMP DISPOSAL

A. All ballasts from demolished light fixtures shall be examined for markings, labels, etc. that identify the presence (or absence) of PCB’s. If no identifying Non-PCB characteristics can be determined, the ballast shall be considered as being PCB ballast. It shall be containerized, processed through the Centralized Accumulation Point (CAP), and then turned in to DRMO for PCB disposal. The ballasts that are clearly identifiable as Non-PCB may be recycled or disposed as solid wastes. The hours of the CAP office are 0700 to 1600, M-F, 987-8073. The Contractor shall call DRMO in advance for a turn-in appointment @ 987-3715. The Contractor shall not attempt to (1) turn-in PCB ballast without processing said items through the CAP and (2) deliver same to DRMO without an appointment.

B. Container: Contractor shall store all PCB ballasts in either new UN approved steel or plastic open head drums as specified in 49 CFR 178.504 and 509. All used and/or reconditioned containers are unacceptable. The steel or plastic drums may not exceed 55 gallons in size. The total weight of container and PCB ballasts must not exceed the inscribed manufacturer container weight specifications. Contractor may store PCB containers on-site up to one week (five days), at which time the container shall be turned in to DRMO. The Contractor may turn in PCB containers at a more frequent rate, e.g., daily, etc., if so desired. PCB containers shall be stored within the confines of the immediate project site. The PCB containers shall not be exposed to the elements, placed in the open, nor allowed to collect rainwater. When not in use, each PCB container shall be covered with its appropriate lid. Contractor shall label each container as specified in 40 CFR 761 and 49 CFR 172.101. The number of PCB ballasts in each container shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to turn in to DRMO.

C. Detached light fixtures that are clearly identified as having non-PCB ballasts shall be placed in Government supplied dumpsters which will be picked up, on site, by the Base Recycling Center.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for all QA/QC functions required in segregating PCB ballasts from non-PCB ballasts. The CAP will not perform any inspection, segregation, or identification of said ballast for the Contractor. The Contractor is fiscally responsible for any improper disposal of PCB ballasts. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality shall be notified should any Contractor be found violating any State or Federal regulations on PCB ballast disposal.

E. Fluorescent lamps shall be packaged, processed through the CAP, and then delivered to DRMO. Contractor may store fluorescent tubes in their original container or an appropriately sized cardboard box. In the event a cardboard box is used, each tube shall be protected from breakage by using appropriate egg crate or bubble-wrap packing.

1.015 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

A. Before bringing any radioactive materials onto Little Rock AFB, the Contractor shall first submit the following information on an AF Form 3000, for review and approval by the AW Bioenvironmental Engineer. Examples of materials that may contain radioactive materials are soil moisture and soil density testing instruments. Additional information on this subject can be found in AF 40-201 MANAGING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN THE U.S. AIR FORCE.

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/pubfiles/af/40/afi40-201/afi40-201.pdf B. Proper Nuclear regulatory Committee (NRC) or Arkansas State license (Includes NRC Reciprocity Form 241 and Arkansas State License). For DoE organizations and DoE Contractor’s written certification that they are exempt from NRC license requirements is required.

C. Copies of training certification for instrument operators.

D. Dates and location of use on Little Rock AFB.

E. Acknowledgement that instrument is transported in compliance with 49 CFR requirements.

F. All testing equipment, containing a radioactive source, shall be operated in accordance with an approved radioactive equipment plan. This plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and approved by the AW Bioenvironmental Engineer, prior to bringing the equipment on to Little Rock AFB.

This plan shall include:

1. The name and type of equipment.

2. The type and size of radiation source.

3. The dates and locations of the equipment's usage.

4. The radiological controls that the Contractor will use while operating the equipment.

G. A different radioactive equipment plan will be required for each different type of equipment, type of radioactive source, or size of radioactive source. A data sheet for each piece of radioactive equipment shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer to forward to the AW Bioenvironmental Engineer. The data sheet shall contain the following information:

1. Name of equipment.

2. Name and address of equipment manufacturer.

3. Type and size of radiation source.

4. The location of the radioactive equipment on LRAFB.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION – COORDINATION

SECTION 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUBMITTALS

A. Catalog cut sheets, brochures, shop drawings and/or samples shall be clearly marked/indicated by the Contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer for the items on the schedule, drawings and other sections of the specifications. All salient features of materials required to be submitted shall be easily found in the submittal package for each item and not require research on the part of the Government to determine compliance with Contract requirements. Related items such as mechanical/electrical components shall be submitted at one time for coordination purposes. Color coordinated items such as paint, carpet, vinyl wall covering, vinyl composition tile, ceramic tile, toilet partitions, and so forth shall be submitted at one time to facilitate color comparison/selection by the Contracting Officer. Two (2) copies of AF Form 3000 shall be utilized for each numbered submittal. Different categories of submittal items are not to be grouped on the same AF Form 3000.

1. All items shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase, delivery or installation.

2. All items shall be submitted in four (4) copies not more than twenty (20) calendar days after Contractor's receipt of Notice to Proceed. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals shall be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer, prior to final inspection.

3. Not less than ten (10) business days shall be allowed for review of submittals by the Government.

4. Two copies of submittals will be returned to the Contractor unless otherwise specified. A sample of all items requiring color selection will be retained by the Contacting Officer for reference.

5. Refer to Section 01 63 00 - Substitutions and Product Options.

6. Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the EPA’s buy recycled program. See Section 01 62 35 RECYCLED/RECOVERED MATERIALS.

1.02 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

The Contractor shall furnish three (3) copies, one (1) hard copy and two (2) CD ROM, of all operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals. O&M manuals shall contain complete instructions for the operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the system, and shall include complete parts breakdown diagrams. Manuals shall also contain complete wiring schematics and diagrams. Manuals shall be in booklet form with binder and shall be arranged in logical sections for easy reference.

1.03 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SERVICE

A. The Contractor shall perform a geographic information system (GIS) survey of all exterior construction that is installed or modified in this contract. This includes changes to the building footprint, all at-grade or above-grade structures and pavements, all underground utilities and associated appurtenances, and newly planted trees.

B. The Contractor shall deliver all as-built survey data files in a format that is directly readable and compatible with the CES Geospatial Data System (GDS). The database of the GIS shall include all files, both graphic and non graphic, required for the project that are not included in the GDS/CADD software (i.e., color tables, pen tables, font libraries, symbol libraries, user command files, plot configuration files, AML plot routines, etc.).

C. Nongraphic data shall be developed and delivered to CES in the format specified in the Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) Standards. The Contractor will provide the nongraphic data in a format, which can be directly imported to, displayed and edited within, and output from the database software specified by the Government.

D. All GIS development (including geospatial data acquisition and map development for use in a GIS) shall conform to the most current release of SDSFIE. The most current release of the SDSFIE is available for download from the CADD/GIS Technology Center’s Internet Website (http:/tsc.wes.army.mil). All delivered digital GIS data files shall also be submitted in strict compliance with the SDSFIE for the target GIS software system (i.e., the most current version of the Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc. (ESRI) ArcGIS). The Contractor shall submit a written request for approval of any deviations from the Government’s established standards. No deviations from the Government’s established standards will be permitted unless the Contracting Officer has issued prior written approval of such deviation.

E. The Contractor shall be required to provide professional services specific to the use and application of ESRI ArcGIS, including all components and extensions. The ArcGIS components and extensions shall include, but not be limited to, ArcView, ArcEditer, ArcInfo, ArcReader, ArcPac, ArcScene, ArcObjects, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, and relational database management systems (RDMS) software (e.g., Microsoft Access and SQL Server). The Contractor will be required to provide digital products directly supported by ArcGIS with no intermediate file translation required.

F. All surveying/mapping work performed as part of this contract shall conform to the Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards for Architecture, Engineering, Construction (A/E/C), and Facility Management. The most current standards of the Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards are available for download from the Federal Geographic Data Committee’s Internet Website http://www.fgdc.gov .

G. The Contractor shall provide metadata files for all geospatial data. Geospatial data are defined as information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth. The Metadata file shall conform to the Federal Geographic Data Committee Metadata Standards. The most current standards of the Federal Geographic Data Committee are available for download from the Federal Geographic Data Committee’s Internet Website http://www.fgdc.gov . The digital metadata files shall be provided to the Government along with each final product deliverables.

H. The Contractor shall have the capability to submit digital products or deliverables on read-only memory (CD-ROM).

I. The Contractor shall be required to develop, deliver, install, and test the digital media containing the geospatial data at the Government’s target GDS.

J. The Government will only accept the final product for full operation, without conversion or reformatting, in the target software format for use on the target platform specified herein. The target platform is a Microsoft Windows Based, with a Microsoft Windows XP operating system.

1.04 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) SUBMITTALS

A. All submittals for products shall include the MSDS when an MSDS is required by law for that product.

B. MSDS’s shall also be submitted on AF Form 3000 for all products to be used during the course of the project, not otherwise requiring a submittal, but which may be of a toxic, hazardous, flammable or otherwise dangerous nature.

C. Approval by the Hazardous Materials Office (HAZMO), Building 350, 987-5247, is required before bringing the materials on base. Little Rock AFB AF-EMIS Contractor Worksheet and an MSDS must accompany the submitted material. This Contractor worksheet will be furnished by the Government along with an instruction guide.