SpecificationElec_ _IDIQ.pdf

SPECIFICATION

INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS-INSPECTIONS,

TESTING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

AT

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY

15 May 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGES

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Statement of Work 3 to 4

01012 Special Conditions 5 to 8

01300 Submittals 9 to 12

01356 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures 13 to 17

01540 Affirmative Procurement 18 to 22

DIVISION 2 – SPECIFICATIONS

02080 Asbestos Abatement and Disposal 23 to 46

02110 Demolition 47 to 48

DIVISIONS 3 – CONCRETE

03001 Concrete 49 to 57

03200 Concrete Reinforcement 58 to 60

DIVISION 4 – MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 5 - METALS (05500) 61 to 65

DIVISION 6 - WOOD AND PLASTIC (NOT USED)

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 8 – FIRESTOPPING (07840) 66 to 69

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 15 – BASIC MECHANICAL (NOT USED)

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16120 Insulated Wire and Cable 69 to 73

16375 Electrical Distribution System, underground 74 to 83

16402 Interior Distribution System 83 to 104

16510 Interior Lighting 105 to 114

16520 Exterior Lighting 114 to 119

DIVISION 17 - THERMAL INSULATION (NOT USED)

Note: The attached specifications provide general guidance for common elements of work required by this contract. Task specific specifications will be provided with individual task orders as required.

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and supervision necessary to inspect, test, troubleshoot, construct, and maintain and repair electrical systems. The Contractor is required to submit safety plans for all testing, construction, and maintenance and repair projects prior to the commencement of work

1.2 Descriptions and Specifications. This specification is for the inspection, testing, construction, and maintenance and repair of facilities’ interior electrical systems, out to the buildings’ electric meter pans or point of connection to electric utility, located on Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst, New Jersey.

1.3 Description/Requirements. The Contractor shall inspect, test, troubleshoot, construct, maintain and repair interior electrical systems and related equipment out to the meter pan, including but not limited to, circuit breakers – all voltages and types, regulators/voltage controls, motor controls, thermostats, wiring, outlets, switches, and electrical materials. When contacted for what is deemed an emergency repair, (e.g., power outages), the contractor shall respond and be on site within three hours of time of notification.

1.3.1 The Contractor shall service, inspect, maintain, and test electrical systems and related equipment in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications. These services may include but are not limited to providing general inspections, making adjustments, calibrating, programming, testing, splicing, and terminating electrical cables, testing and calibrating circuit breakers and protective relays, infrared thermal inspections, adjustments and preventive maintenance. If services of outside utility company are needed the contractor shall notify and schedule with the utility company and be responsible for any fees that are incurred.

1.3.2 The Contractor shall inspect, troubleshoot, construct and repair electrical systems and related equipment in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications. Typical services may include but are not limited to the inspection, troubleshooting, construction, repair or replacement of meter pan, circuit breakers – all voltages and types, motor controls, electrical wiring and cables and other related components.

1.3.3 The Contractor shall inspect, troubleshoot, construct and repair secondary electrical services from the meter pan to the Utility pole. The contractor shall provide mark out services as required to identify underground electrical service lines. Typical services may include but are not limited to the inspection, troubleshooting, construction, repair or replacement of secondary underground electrical wiring, cables and other related components including miscellaneous concrete that is incidental to electrical repairs and installations.

1.3.4 The Contractor shall inspect, troubleshoot, construct, repair and replace fire alarm panels, mass notifications systems and building annunciator systems to include but not limited to King Fisher, Monaco, Edwards and Siemons

IAW manufacturers specifications.

1. 4 SITE VISIT: Due to the nature of the work, it shall be required that prior to estimating and submitting a quote for a IDIQ task order, the Contractor inspect the respective site(s) to verify and acquaint himself with existing conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting all applicable field measurements and counts.

The Contractor shall examine the site(s) with respect to the work to be performed, so as to ascertain any factors, which would affect the cost of the work to the extent that such information is reasonably attainable.

1.5 SAFETY STANDARDS AND DIRECTIVES: During the performance of all work under this IDIQ, the

Contractor shall strictly adhere to industry safety standards at all times including the use of proper safety equipment and attire. All construction, maintenance or repairs performed shall be done with apparatus de-energized except where otherwise specifically required and only with written authorization from the Commanding Officer and

Contracting Officer. At no time shall Contractor personnel enter buildings without contacting qualified Government personnel to gain access. Contractor personnel shall wear clothing identifying their company name at all times during the execution of this contract. All contractor personnel shall comply with the Safety/Health requirements and the standards and directives listed below:

a. Current Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA).

b. National Safety Council, Accidental Prevention Manual for Industrial Operations.

c. Applicable federal, state and local safety operating procedures.

d. National Safety Code (ANSI C2).

e. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 101) Life Safety Code.

f. Joint Base MDL Standards and Safety Regulations.

1.6 COMPLETION TIME: Work to be performed under this agreement shall be completed within the time specified in each individual IDIQ task order.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE: All work performed under this agreement is subject to inspection by the Contracting

Officer during its execution and upon completion. All work rejected by the Contracting Officer due to nonconformance with the specifications or referenced applicable documents, shall be corrected by the Contractor as directed, at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8 FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Final acceptance of all work performed under this agreement shall be made by the

Contracting Officer upon completion of all requirements indicated in the specifications and individual IDIQ task order.

1.9 FAILURE TO COMPLY: If the Contractor fails to comply with the specifications herein, it may result in the cancellation of this agreement and/or the work herein.

1.10 UNFORSEEN CONDITIONS: Should unforeseen conditions arise during the commencement of work, the

Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and await his direction. If the Contractor resolves the unforeseen condition without proper notification and direction by the Contracting Officer, he does so at his own risk and relieves the Government of any liability for payment or damage if additional costs are incurred.

SECTION 01012

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART I – GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. STAGING AREA: If required, the staging area will be assigned by the COTR and will be on Joint Base

McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL). The staging area may be fenced to identify the limits of the contractor responsibility. If the contractor has any dumpsters in the staging area, they shall be clearly marked with a sign "For Private Use Only, Not For Use of Base Personnel.” Dumpsters shall be emptied when contents mound to height of sides. Upon completion of all work outlined in the contract and specifications, the contractor shall remove his construction materials and his equipment from the confines of the installation.

Only an office trailer and one (1) storage trailer will be allowed at JB MDL in a site designated by the

COTR.

B. MARKING OF EQUIPMENT, TRAILERS, AND TEMPORARY OFFICES: The contractor shall ensure that equipment and trucks used on the job are conspicuously marked with both name and telephone number of owner or leaser. All contractor and subcontractor temporary offices, trailers and fencing shall have signs affixed to the exterior, which state the name of the contracting firm, and a name and telephone number of the responsible contracting firm official. The letter size of the firm name shall be a minimum of 8 inches high with all lettering professionally and neatly prepared. All office trailers on the work site shall be a beige color conforming to architectural standards of JB MDL. All trailers, office and storage, shall be kept in good condition.

C. CLEANLINESS: The contractor shall protect Government property and furnishings that may be in, or adjacent to the work area with appropriate clean drop cloths, barricades, dust stops, or other provisions as suggested by the CCI prior to starting work. The contractor shall remove all debris, tools, materials and equipment and other items when work is completed in each particular area.

D. DAILY CLEAN-UP: Daily construction site and staging area clean-up shall be accomplished by the contractor. This clean-up shall include the placing of construction material and equipment in a neat and orderly arrangement on the site. Equipment and materials must not block access to existing facilities.

Refuse, debris, rubble, and garbage shall be removed at the end of each workday. The contractor shall inspect the site daily to ensure that all paper, cardboard, demolition products and similar materials are removed to provide a litter free appearance. On base access routes utilized by construction equipment and/or delivery vehicles shall be maintained free from clay or mud balls, clods, and mud. During the growing season (April through October), all grass areas around the contractor’s trailer and within ten feet of exterior contract construction areas or within ten feet of buildings shall be mowed and trimmed to maintain neat grassy areas of reasonable length, by the contractor. Grass height shall never be allowed to exceed 6 inches. Contractors performing only interior renovation work of occupied facilities and with no exterior work area are not responsible for grass mowing and trimming.

E. Equipment may not be left at worksites if work is stopped for more than 24 hours. Such equipment must be taken back to the remote storage site unless specifically approved to remain by the CO. For utility projects, materials cannot be left on site unless installation will begin within one week. If work does not begin within one week, the material must immediately be delivered to the contractor storage yard.

F. Temporary construction fencing shall be plastic fencing four-foot spaced stakes four feet high, unless otherwise indicated by the COTR.

G. Contractor personnel must park in approved parking areas. Parking on the grass is not permitted.

Contractor vehicles will not be allowed to drive on grass to gain access to worksites unless the CO approves specific routes in advance.

1.2 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. It shall be understood that where there are conflicts within the specifications the matter shall be submitted promptly to the CO "in writing" for determination and resolution in consultation with CE. Normally, the items of higher standard shall govern.

B. No exclusions from, or limitations in, the language used in the specifications shall be interpreted as meaning that the appurtenances or accessories necessary to complete a required system or item of equipment are to be omitted.

C. Information as to the general construction of a facility shall be derived from existing structural and architectural drawings and specifications only as available at the Base Civil Engineering print room.

D. The use of words in the singular shall not be considered as limiting where other indications denote that more than one item is referred to.

1.3 PHASING OF WORK

Work to be accomplished, which will interrupt utilities, must be coordinated with the COTR.

1.4 BASE CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST, AF FORM 103, DIGGING PERMIT

A. Prior to commencing construction work or whenever the ground surface is to be disturbed deeper than three inches (3") or when erecting structures or operating equipment near overhead lines, the contractor or any subcontractors performing work shall be responsible for obtaining an AF Form 103 from the COTR, and personally obtain signatures required from Base organizations and have it in their possession at all times while digging.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for completing the AF Form 103. The points of contact for approvals are listed on the AF Form. The request shall include details and methods to be used for the excavation. A

Drawing/Sketch of the site to be excavated will also be required. The AF Form 103 is valid for 30 calendar days and can be renewed by the COTR for an additional 30 calendar days.

1.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The contractor shall comply with all Air-Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards.

A. CONFINED SPACES: Contractors who enter confined spaces during construction operations shall do so in strict accordance with Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standard 127-25. The contractor shall request the proper permits for access from the COTR, in writing a minimum of 10 work days prior to confined space entry. The 87 th

Air Base Wing Safety Office shall issue all permits.

B. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA): Contractors shall comply with OSHA 1926, Construction Standards, and the portions of OSHA 1910 standards that are applicable to construction. The

Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 will be used in the absence of guidance in OSHA regulations.

1.6 FIRE PROTECTION: All welding and burning operations shall be accomplished in strict compliance with the requirements outlined in AFOSH Standard 127-5; the National Fire Protection Association Standard, and the

Department of the Army Corps of Engineers General Safety Requirement Manual EM 385-1-1. Prior to starting welding, cutting, brazing, burning and/or any other flame or spark producing operations, the contractor or subcontractor performing the work shall obtain a burning permit from the Base Fire Department on a daily basis. This permit, USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing (AF Form 592), is the only acceptable authorization for performance of this type of work. The request for this permit can be accomplished by contacting the JB

MDL Fire Department at (609) 754-3975. A Fire Department representative will respond to the work site, evaluate the site conditions and issue the required permit as required. Under normal conditions, the Fire

Department representative will respond to the work site within one hour after receiving the request for the permit, for that day. A copy of each permit shall be retained at the project site, until work for which the permit was issued is completed. The contractor or subcontractor shall provide required equipment, materials, shields, extinguishers, sand and other devices at each location where work of the type requiring a permit is conducted.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: The contractor shall provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the contract as defined herein. Environmental protection shall be provided to correct conditions that might endanger the environment during normal construction operations. The contractor shall comply with all local, State and Federal Laws.

A. VEGETATION AND MULCH: Temporary protection shall be provided on side and back slopes when rough grading is complete or when sufficient soil is exposed to require protection to prevent erosion.

Protection shall be afforded by accelerated growth of permanent vegetation, temporary vegetation, mulching, or netting. Slopes too steep for stabilization by other means shall be stabilized by hydro-seeding, mulch anchored in place, covering with anchored netting, sodding, or such combination of these and other methods as may be necessary for effective erosion control.

B. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION: Upon completion and acceptance of the construction, the contractor shall remove all signs of temporary construction facilities such as work areas, structures, and foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, debris and other vestiges of construction. All areas shall be restored to pre contract construction conditions, including grading, sodding and other restorations.

1.9 TRENCHING AND EXCAVATION: Excavation and related work shall be completed in scheduled phases between blocks or manholes for installations requiring testing. Work shall be barricaded in accordance with Army

Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 and AFOSH Standard 127-66. For excavations in which testing is not required, the trenches shall be backfilled at the end of the day except to the last 15 feet. Backfilling must be accomplished daily; established structures and plantings must be avoided; excavation shall not begin until material and equipment for the specified portion of the job is available on the site. Trenches or excavations, which cut roads, parking lots, driveways and delivery routes, shall be fully coordinated between the contractor, COTR and the JB

MDL Fire Department, Rescue and Security Police prior to excavation. The contractor shall provide non-skid surface, steel road plates until the vehicle routes are permanently repaired. Excavations and the repair, which will traverse completely across vehicle routes, shall be scheduled in stages, which allow crossing of vehicles until road plates, and/or permanent repairs are in place.

1.10 BARRICADES: Barricades are required in accordance with the quoted safety regulations. Each job site will be clearly identified by signs, and protected by barriers suitably marked by reflective materials, and illumination for easy sighting after dark.

1.11 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING REQUIREMENTS: When notified by the COTR that a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the contractor shall immediately take action to tie down, or otherwise secure, structures, materials, and equipment on the job site that could become missiles as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorms, or other weather related conditions. This requirement is applicable twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Protective measures shall not be a basis for an equitable adjustment, but shall be considered to be part of the contractor’s bid.

1.12 PRICING ADDITIONAL WORK: Except for work covered by bid items, the current Means Construction Cost

Data will be used to calculate all modifications for extra work to the contract. Actual material prices, if available, shall be used in lieu of Means prices for materials. The contractor shall provide invoices to substantiate material prices when requested by the government. Overhead and profit on modifications will be in accordance with rates proposed by the contractor in the contract.

1.13 GRASS AND GROUNDS REPAIR: The contractor shall grade the site within 2 workdays of backfilling any area that is worked between 16 March through 30 October. No grass will be applied in the months of Nov through Feb. Any repaired areas that occur in the Nov through Feb timeframe will be seeded the following March. Topsoil and seeding shall be done within one week of backfilling. The contractor shall supply invoices to the government showing quantity of topsoil delivered to the site to allow the government to verify the required depth is provided. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements in the contract.

END OF SECTION 01012

SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS: Submittals shall be as required throughout the construction documents and the Material

Approval Submittal list. Failure to include an item on the Material Approval Submittal list will not relieve the

Contractor from responsibility to submit the item as specified in the construction documents.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. SHOP DRAWINGS: If requested, drawings prepared by the contractor, subcontractors, distributors or other sources which graphically show relationships of various components of the work, schematic diagrams of systems, layouts of particular elements, connections and other relational aspects of the work, shall be originals. Reproductions or copies of these drawings, for submittal purposes, shall not be accepted.

B. MANUFACTURERS CATALOG CUTS/DATA: Manufacturers catalog sheets, brochures, diagrams, schedules, performance charts, illustrations and other standard descriptive data or documentation regarding the work.

C. SAMPLES: Physical samples to illustrate materials, color, shape, construction, and workmanship and to establish standards by which complete work is to be judged.

D. CERTIFICATES/CERTIFICATIONS: Statement signed by responsible officials of a manufacturer of a product, system or material, attesting that the product, system or material meets specified requirements.

The statement must be dated after the award of this contract, must name the project, and must list the specific requirements, which are being certified.

E. PERFORMANCE TEST REPORTS: Reports of inspections or tests, including analysis and interpretation of test results. Each report shall be properly identified. Test methods used shall be identified and test results shall be recorded.

F. WORK PLAN: The work plan will be a detailed listing of work to be done and the sequence in which it will be accomplished. The work plan will indicate time frames and level of effort required for each task.

The work plan will indicate the effect of each phase on the following phase and the impact if not complete before starting the next action.

1.3 CONTRACTORS OPTION:

A. For products specified only by a reference standard, the Contractor shall select a product meeting that standard which is available from a commercial source.

B. Where names of manufacturers’ products or equipment appear in these specifications, the products of other manufacturers will receive equal consideration. Items to be submitted as "equal" must meet the same noted specifications or acknowledged trade standard for quality, finish and/or operation. The Contractor is required to provide documentation that the substituted product meets the specification requirements. The ultimate decision authority on whether a proposed substitute product meets specifications requirements is the

Contracting Officer’s, whose decision shall be final, binding and not subject to the contract disputes act nor the contract clause herein pertaining to it.

PART 2 - PRODUCT

2.1 GENERAL: A transmittal Form, AF Form 3000, "Material Approval Submittal", shall accompany all submittals.

2.2 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Present shop drawings in a clear and thorough manner.

B. Identify item covered by the shop drawing by reference to drawing number and detail or specification paragraph.

C. Submit three copies of all initial drawings, if drawings are on disc they will be in AutoCAD format.

2.3 MANUFACTURERS CATALOG CUTS/DATA

A. Information should be standard data and/or information published by the manufacturer of the product.

B. The specific type, size, capacity and part number will be annotated on the manufacturer’s information.

C. Submit three copies of catalog cuts/data to the Contracting Officer.

2.4 SAMPLES: Office samples shall be of sufficient size and quantity to clearly illustrate the following:

A. Functional characteristics of the product, with integrally related parts and attachment devices.

B. Color, textures and patterns.

C. Method of installation or application.

D. Submit two samples of each product to the Contracting Officer.

2.5 CERTIFICATES/CERTIFICATIONS

A. Certificate/Certification will describe the item to be certified.

B. The name and address of the contractor shall be on the document.

C. Date(s) of certification and date of shipment if appropriate.

D. Submit three copies of Certificate/Certification to the Contracting Officer.

2.6 PERFORMANCE/LABORATORY TEST REPORTS

A. Test reports shall identify the test made, the date of the test, the Contractor’s name and address performing the tests, and the authorizing signature for certification of the validity of test methods and results.

B. Test result must be clear and ready understandable.

C. Submit three copies of the reports to the Contracting Officer.

2.7 WORK PLAN

A. The work plan will be a detailed procedure for accomplishing the required task. The plan will identify

Contractor responsibilities and methods of monitoring and control.

B. Submit three copies of the work plan to the Contracting Officer.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Review submittals prior to submission. Transmit submittals to the Contracting Officer for approval.

B. Coordinate each submittal with requirements of work.

C. Contractor's responsibility for errors and omissions in submittals shall not be relieved by the Contracting

Officer's review of submittals.

D. Make submittals in groups containing all related systems, devices, equipment and products to ensure that information is available for checking each item when it is received.

E. Do not begin any work, which requires submittal approval without first obtaining Contracting Officer approval.

F. Respond to review comments on submittals within ten working days.

3.2 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS

A. Make submittals as specified by the Materials Approval Submittal list.

B. Allow 14 calendar days for review by the Government of each submittal item.

C. Delays caused by tardiness in delivery of submittals by the Contractor will not be an acceptable basis for extension of the contract completion date.

3.3 RESUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Make all revisions required by the Contracting Officer. If the

Contractor considers any required revisions to be a change, the Contractor shall so notify the Contracting Officer as provided for under the contract clause entitled "Changes".

3. 4 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. The Contractor may submit separate requests for substitution of a product other than that required by the contract documents. Substitutions must be supported by technical and physical evidence that the substitution will provide the same results as the item specified out in the contract documents. Failure to provide the supporting data will result in rejection of the substitution.

B. Substitutions must be marked clearly and the product to be substituted shall be indicated clearly on the submittal.

C. Three copies of the substitutions shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.5 REVISION AFTER APPROVAL: When a submittal has been reviewed by the Contracting Officer, resubmittal or substitution of material or equipment will not be considered unless accompanied by an explanation to the Contracting Officer for acceptance as to why the revision is necessary.

END OF SECTION 01300

DIVISON 1

SECTION 01356

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL: The Contractor shall implement the storm water pollution prevention measures specified in this section in a manner that complies with requirements herein or JB MDL. Under the federal Clean Water Act, 33

USC §1251 et seq., and the New Jersey Water Pollution Control Act, NJSA 58:10A-1 et seq., this Specification applies to all construction projects that clear, grade or excavate parcels that are one acre or larger. See NJAC 7:14A-

1.2 “Storm Water Discharge,” also NJAC 7:8 Storm water Management. As a best management practice, this

Specification also applies to all construction projects that clear, grade or excavates parcels less than one acre. The

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 section 438 (EISA 438) requires all federal projects which disturb an area greater than 5000 square feet must maintain or restore, to the maximum extent technically feasible, the predevelopment hydrology of the property with regard to the temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.

Following the design requirements for NJAC 7:8 will in most cases meet the intent of EISA 438.

1.2 REFERENCES: The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

A. ASTM D 4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics

B. ASTM D 4491 Water permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity

C. ASTM D 4533 Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles

D. ASTM D 4632 Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles

E. ASTM D 4751 Determining apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile

F. ASTM D 4873 Identification, Storage, and Handling and Samples of Geotextile rolls.

G. NJAC 7:8 Stormwater Management

H. NJAC 7:14A New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

I. Energy Security and Independence Act 2007 section 438

1.3 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROLS: The controls and measures required by the Contractor are set forth below.

A. STABILIZATION PRACTICES: The stabilization practices to be implemented shall include temporary seeding, mulching, protection of trees, preservation of mature vegetation, etc. In his daily report the

Contractor shall record the dates when the major grading activities occur (e.g., clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment, digging and grading); when construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a site or portion of a site; and when stabilization activities are initiated. Except as provided in the paragraphs Unsuitable Conditions and No Activity for Less Than 21 calendar Days, stabilization practices shall be as soon as practicable, but be initiated no more than after 14 calendar days in any portion of the site where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased.

B. UNSUITABLE CONDITIONS: Where the initiation of stabilization measures by the fourteenth day after construction activity temporarily or permanently ceases is precluded by unsuitable condition caused by the weather, stabilization practices shall be initiated as soon as practicable after condition become suitable.

C. NO ACTIVITY FOR LESS THAN 21 calendar DAYS: Where construction activity will resume on a portion of the site within 21 calendar days from when activities ceased (e.g., the total time period that construction activity is temporarily ceased is less than 21 calendar days), then stabilization practices do not have to be initiated on that portion of the site by the fourteenth day after construction activity temporarily ceased.

D. STRUCTURAL PRACTICES: Structural practices shall be implemented to divert flows from exposed soils and otherwise limit runoff and the discharge of pollutants, which includes, but is not limited to soils, sand and rock, from exposed areas of the site. Structural practices shall also include any device indicated and submitted on the drawing and specifications submitted for the proposed project.

E. SILT FENCES: The Contractor shall provide silt fences as a temporary structural practice to minimize erosion and sediment runoff. Silt fences shall be properly installed and maintained to effectively retain sediment immediately after completing each phase of work where erosion would occur in the form of sheet and rill erosion (e.g. clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment and grading). Silt fences shall be installed in the location indicated on the drawings, if so indicated, or in any additional places to best effectuate and control erosion and sediment runoff. Particular attention shall be given to placing silt fences around the perimeter of the contraction site, or each portion of the construction site, as conditions dictate.

Final removal of silt fence barriers shall be upon approval by the Contracting Officer (CO) after the site is stabilized.

F. STRAW BALES: The Contractor shall provide bales of straw as a temporary structural practice to minimize erosion and sediment runoff. Bales shall be properly installed and maintained to effectively retain sediment immediately after completing each phase of work (e.g. clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment and grading) and in each independent runoff area (e.g., after clearing and grubbing in an area between a ridge and drain). Bales shall be places as work progresses and shall be removed, replaced and/or relocated as needed from work to progress in the drainage area. Particular attention shall be given to placing bales around drains and storm sewers in order to effectively minimize erosion and sediment runoff into those receptacles. Areas where straw bales are to be used may also be indicated on the shop drawings, or in any additional places to best effectuate and control erosion and sediment runoff. Final removal of the straw bale barriers shall be upon approval by the Contracting Officer after the site is stabilized. In addition to the direction provided in this paragraph, rows of bales of straw shall be provided as follows:

1. Along the downhill perimeter edge of all areas disturbed.

2. Along the top of the slope or top bank of drainage ditches, channels, swales, etc., which traverse disturbed areas.

3. Along the toe of all cut slopes and fill slopes of the construction areas.

G. DIVERSION DIKES: Diversion dikes shall have a maximum channel slope of 2 percent and shall be adequately compacted to prevent failure. The minimum height measured from the top of the dike to the bottom of the channel shall be 0.5 m. The minimum base width shall be 1.8.m and the minimum top width shall be 0.6 m. The Contractor shall ensure that the diversion dikes are not damaged by construction operations or traffic. Diversion dikes shall be located as required for the project.

H. STORMWATER CATCH BASIN PROTECTION: The contractor shall provide appropriate protection for all Stormwater catch basins or inlets within the construction area, and all basins and/or inlets immediately downstream from the construction site.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPONENTS FOR SILT FENCES

A. FILTER FABRIC: The geo textile shall comply with industry standard and the requirements of ASTM

D4439 and shall consist of polymeric filaments that are formed into a stable network such that the filaments retain their relative positions. The filament shall consist of a long-chain synthetic polymer composed of at least 85 percent by weight of ester, propylene, or amide, and shall contain stabilizers and/or inhibitors added to the base plastic to make the filaments resistant to deterioration due to ultraviolet and heat exposure. Synthetic filter fabric shall contain ultraviolet ray inhibitors and stabilizers to provide a minimum of six months of expected usable construction life at a temperature range of –18 to 49 degrees C, The filter fabric shall meet the following requirements:

FILTER FABRIC FOR SILT SCREEN FENCE

PHYSICAL PROPERTY TEST PROCEDURE STRENGTH STANDARD

Grab Tensile Elongation % ASTM D 4632 445 N min; 30% Max.

Trapezoid Tear ASTM D 4533 245 N min.

Permittivity ASTM D 4491 0.2 sec –1

AOS (US Std. Sieve) ASTM D 4751 20-100

B. SILT FENCE STAKES & POSTS: The Contractor may use either wooden stakes or steel posts for fence construction. Wooden stakes utilized for silt fence construction shall have e a minimum cross section of 50 mm by 50 mm when oak is used and 100mm by 100mm when pine is used and shall have a minimum length of 1.5m. Steel posts (standard “U” of “T” section) utilized for silt fence construction shall have e a minimum mass of 1.98kg per linear meter and a minimum length of 1.5m.

C. MILL CERTIFICATE OR AFFIDAVIT: A mill certificate or affidavit shall be provided attesting that the fabric and factory seams meet chemical, physical and manufacturing requirements specified above. The mill certificate or affidavit shall specify that actual Minimum Average Roll Values and shall identify the fabric supplied by roll identification numbers. The Contractor shall submit a mill certificate or affidavit signed by a legally authorized official from the company manufacturing the filter fabric. Filter fabric shall be identified, stored and handled in accordance with ASTM D 4873.

2.2 COMPONENTS FOR STRAW BALES

A. The straw in the bales shall be stalks from oats, wheat, rye, barley, rice or from grasses such as Byhalia, Bermuda, etc., furnished in air-dry condition. The bales shall have a standard cross section of 350 mm by

450mm. All bales shall either be wire- bound or string-tied. The Contractor may use either wooden stakes or steel posts to secure the straw bales to the ground. Wooden stakes utilized for this purpose shall have minimum dimensions of 50 mm by 50 mm and shall have a minimum length of 1m. Steel posts (standard

“U” of “T” section) utilized for silt fence construction shall have e a minimum mass of 1.98kg per linear meter and a minimum length of 1m.

B. Contractor shall select and provide protective devices according to applicability for each basin or inlet.

Acceptable methods are limited to (unless proposed substitute is submitted to and approved by the

Construction Contract Inspector):

1. Straw Bale Inlet/Basin Protection: Straw Bale barriers (straw meeting standards established in 3.2 above), staked with a minimum of two stakes or rebar driven through each bale. This method of inlet protection is applicable where the inlet drains a relatively flat area (slopes no greater than 5 percent), and where sheet or overland flows occur (flows not exceeding 0.5 Cubic feet/sec (0.014

cu. meter/sec)) are typical. The method should not apply to inlets receiving concentrated flows, such as in street or highway medians.

2. Curb Sediment Barriers: Perforated metal or plastic curb sediment (box) barriers shall be used.

Proposed substitutions must be submitted and approved by the Government Construction Contract

Inspector. This method of inlet protection is applicable at curb inlets where an overflow capability is necessary to prevent excessive ponding in front of the structure.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION OF SILT FENCES: Silt fences shall extend a minimum of 400 mm above the ground surface and shall not exceed 860 mm above the ground surface. Filter fabric shall be from a continuous roll cut to the length of the barrier to avoid the use of joints. When joints are unavoidable, filter fabric shall be spliced together at the support post, with a minimum 150 mm overlap, and securely sealed. A trench shall be excavated approximately

100mm wide by 100 mm deep on the upslope side of the location of the silt fence. The trench shall be backfilled and the soil compacted over the filter fabric. Silt fence shall be removed upon approval by the CO.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF STRAW BALES: Straw bales shall be placed in a single row, lengthwise on the contour with ends of adjacent bales tightly abutting one another. Straw bales shall be installed so that bindings are oriented around the sides rather than along the tops and bottoms of the bales in order to prevent deterioration of the bindings.

The barrier shall be entrenched and backfilled. A trench shall be excavated the width of a bale and the length of the proposed barrier to a minimum depth of 100 mm. After the bales are staked and chinked (gaps filled by wedging with straw) the excavated soil shall be back filled against the barrier. Backfill soil shall conform to the ground level on the downhill side and shall be built up to 100 mm against the uphill side of the barrier. Loose straw shall be scatter over the area immediately uphill from a straw bale barrier to increase barrier efficiency. Each bale shall be securely anchored by at least two stakes driven through the bale. The first stake or steel post in each bale shall be driven toward the previously laid bale to force the bales together. Stakes or steel posts shall be driven 450 mm deep into the ground to securely anchor the bales.

2.3 INSTALLATION OF INLET/BASIN PROTECTIVE DEVICES

A. STRAW BALE INLET/BASIN PROTECTION: The bales must be installed such that the lower surface of the bales are at a level of at least 2” lower than the level of the ground to the exterior of the inlet protection device, but no deeper than 4” . The soil surrounding exterior of the device must be compacted to prevent piping.

B. CURB SEDIMENT BARRIERS: The barrier must be placed over the top of the inlet or basin, and sized appropriately to ensure clearance with all (non-curb) sides. DOT No. 1 Coarse Aggregate should be filled against the exterior, to the top of the barrier.

3.4 MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall maintain the temporary and permanent vegetation, erosion and sediment control measure and other protective measures in good and effective operating condition by performing routine inspections to determine condition and effectiveness, by restoration of destroyed vegetative cover, and by repair of erosion and sediment control measures and other protective measures, The following procedures shall be followed to maintain the protective measures.

A. SILT FENCE MAINTENANCE: Silt fences shall be inspected in accordance with Paragraph 3.5 -

INSPECTIONS. Any required repairs shall be made promptly. Close attention shall be paid to the repair of damage silt fencing resulting from end runs and undercutting. Should the fabric on a silt fence decompose or become ineffective, and the barrier is still necessary, the fabric shall be replaced promptly and the old material disposed of correctly. Sediment deposits shall be removed when deposits reach one-third of the height of the barrier. When a silt fence is no longer required, it shall be removed in accordance with

Paragraph 1.3.E. –Silt Fences. The immediate area occupied by the fence and any sediment deposits shall be shaped into an acceptable grade. The area disturbed by this shaping shall be seeded in accordance with

Paragraph 1.3.A-Stabilization Practices.

B. STRAW BALE MAINTENANCE: Straw bale barriers shall be inspected in accordance with Paragraph

3.5 - INSPECTIONS. Any required repairs shall be made promptly. Close attention shall be paid to the repair of damaged bales, end runs and undercutting beneath bales. Necessary repairs to barriers or replacement of bales shall be accomplished promptly. Sediment deposits shall be removed when deposits reach one half of the height of the barrier. Bale rows used to retain sediment shall be turned uphill at the end of each row. When a straw barrier is not longer required, it shall be remove in accordance with

Paragraph 1.3.F - Straw Bales. The immediate area occupied by the bales and hay sediment deposits shall be shaped into an acceptable grade. The area disturbed by this shaping shall be seeded in accordance with

Paragraph 1.3.A-Stabilization Practices.

C. INLET/BASIN PROTECTIVE DEVICE MAINTENANCE: Maintenance of Straw Bale devices shall be maintained in accordance with Paragraph 1.3.F-Straw Bale maintenance. For box filters, if the stone filter becomes clogged with sediment so that it no longer adequately performs its function, the stone must be pulled away from the barrier, cleaned and replaced.

D. DIVERSION DIKE MAINTENANCE: Diversion dikes shall be inspected in accordance with Paragraph

3.5–INSPECTIONS. Close attention shall be paid to the repair of damaged diversion dikes and necessary repairs shall be accomplished promptly. When diversion dikes are no longer required, they shall be shaped to an acceptable grade. The areas disturbed by the shaping shall be seeded in accordance with Paragraph

1.3.A-Stabilization Practices.

3.5 INSPECTIONS

A. GENERAL: The Contractor shall inspect disturbed area of the construction site, areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation that have not been finally stabilized, stabilization proactive, structural practices, other controls and areas where vehicles exit the site at least one every seven (7) calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of any storm that produces 13mm or more rainfall at the site.

Where sites have been finally stabilized, such inspection shall be conducted at least once every month.

B. INSPECTION DETAILS: Disturbed areas and areas used for material storage that are exposed to precipitation shall be inspected for evidence of and the potential for pollutants entering the drainage system. Erosion and sediment control measures identified in this Section- Storm Water Pollution

Prevention shall be adhered to ensure that it is operating correctly Discharge locations or points shall be inspected to ascertain whether erosion control measures are effective in preventing significant impacts to receiving waters and storm drains. Location where vehicles exit the site shall be inspected for evidence of offsite sediment tracking.

C. INSPECTION REPORTS: For each inspection conducted, the Contractor shall prepared a report summarizing the scope of the inspection, the name of the person conducting the inspection, the date(s) of inspection and major observations relating to implementation of this Section - Storm Water Pollution

Prevention, noting maintenance performed and actions taken. The report shall be furnished to the CO within 24 hours of the inspection as part of the Contractor’s daily Report. A copy of the inspection report shall be maintained on the job site.

SECTION 01540

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT & POLLUTION PREVENTION: Affirmative Procurement

Programs are required pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. §6962, and are a mandatory component of the Air Force Pollution Prevention Program pursuant to Air Force Instruction 32-

7080, Compliance Assurance and Pollution Prevention. In addition, Executive Order 13101, Greening the

Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition, EO 13148, Greening the

Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management, EO13149, Greening the Government Through

Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency, requires federal agencies to purchase environmentally preferable products where possible. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) lists the products covered in the Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG), 40 C.F.R. §§247.1 to 247.17, on the USEPA website: http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm. This specification contains guidelines necessary for implementing affirmative procurement for construction and service contracts.

1.2 AUTHORITY AND REFERENCES

A. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 6002 (42 U.S.C.§ 6962).

B. Executive Order (EO) 13101, Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal

Acquisition.

C. EO 13148, Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management

D. EO13149, Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency

E. Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Part 247, Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for

Products containing Recovered Material.

F. Air Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7080, Pollution Prevention Program

G. Title 48, C.F.R., Parts 23, 36 and 52, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01300-Submittal Procedures: See Section 01300 for submittal procedures

B. Product Data: Submit data on proposed environmentally preferable products.

C. The contractor shall submit documentation certifying that products meet or exceed the specified requirements. The Contractor shall submit samples of the product intended for use for project record

1.4 DEFINITIONS

CPG definitions for affirmative procurement are found specifically at 40 C.F.R. §247.3.

http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.htm

1.5 EXEMPTIONS

A. USEPA RECOMMENDATIONS: The USEPA recommends minimum content levels for those items listed in the attached AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT REPORTING FORM. These levels are mandatory for Air Force procurements unless one of the following exemptions applies. RCRA provides the following exemptions from the requirement to purchase EPA-designated items pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §6962(c):

1. The product is not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time.

2. The product fails to meet the performance standards set forth in applicable specifications or fails to meet reasonable performance standards of the procuring agency.

3. The product is not available at a reasonable price.

B. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The Contractor is responsible for completion of the attached

Affirmative Procurement Reporting Form with respect to the work and products being provided. The

Prime Contractor is responsible for insuring that all sub-contractors comply with this specification. Each contractor shall provide written documentation to support his/her decision not to acquire items meeting the minimum content levels. This documentation shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. In the event the documentation fails to support the contractor's findings, the Contracting Officer shall return the documentation to the Contractor citing the reason(s) for disapproval. The Contractor shall resubmit and address the deficiencies.

1.6 USEPA DESIGNATED ITEMS: The USEPA designated items are listed below and are also found at

40 C.F.R. §§247.10 through 247.17. The contractor is required to utilize the list in effect at the time of performance of this contract. Not all of these materials may be required for this project. Please refer to the drawings and specifications for applicability. The attached AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT

REPORTING FORM shall be used to demonstrate compliance with the stated procurement requirements.

Please note that Paper Products, Vehicular Products and Non-Paper Office Products are also part of the

CPG, but are excluded here due to…