Attachment 1 SABER SOW Updated.pdf

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SABER

STATEMENT OF WORK

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING

REQUIREMENTS

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, NORTH DAKOTA

October 1, 2024

STATEMENT OF WORK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK _______________________________________________ 5

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________ 5

1.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE __________________________________________________________ 5

1.3 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT ______________________________________________________ 5

1.4 PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES ______________________________________________________ 6

1.5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL ________________________________________________________ 6

1.6 SUPPORT CAPABILITIES: __________________________________________________________ 8

1.7 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS ___________________________________________ 8

1.8 ON‐SITE AVAILABILITY ____________________________________________________________ 9

SECTION 2 ‐ GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ___________________________________________ 10

2.1 CODES ________________________________________________________________________ 10

2.2 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS ________________________________________________ 11

2.3 QUALITY CONTROL (QC) _________________________________________________________ 11

2.4 QC COORDINATION MEETING ____________________________________________________ 12

2.5 DOCUMENTATION ______________________________________________________________ 12

2.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES __________________________________________________ 12

2.7 GENERAL OPERATION REQUIREMENTS: _____________________________________________ 13

2.8 TRAFFIC AND UTILITY SYSTEM INTERUPTIONS _______________________________________ 15

2.9 WORK HOURS _________________________________________________________________ 15

2.10 JOB SITE VERIFICATION/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RECORD DRAWINGS ________________ 15

2.11 MATERIAL SUBMITTALS & SHOP DRAWINGS _______________________________________ 15

2.12 PERMITS _____________________________________________________________________ 16

2.13 EXCAVATION AROUND UTILITIES _________________________________________________ 16

2.14 TESTING OF MATERIALS ________________________________________________________ 17

2.15 PROJECT SCHEDULING & COORDINATION __________________________________________ 18

2.16 NOISE CONTROL _______________________________________________________________ 18

2.17 CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________ 18

2.18 CONTRACTOR PARKING ________________________________________________________ 19

2.19 CONSTRUCTION SITE ___________________________________________________________ 19

2.20 TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ___________ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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2.21 BASE FIRE REGULATIONS ________________________________________________________ 21

2.22 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ______________________________________________________ 21

2.23 AIRFIELD REQUIREMENTS _________________________________ Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.24 WORK IN SPECIAL SECURITY AREAS _______________________________________________ 22

2.25 SAFETY ______________________________________________________________________ 22

2.26 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ___________________________________________ 23

2.27 MANAGEMENT PLAN __________________________________________________________ 27

2.28 SEVERE WEATHER _____________________________________________________________ 27

2.29 EQUIPMENT __________________________________________________________________ 28

2.30 MATERIALS ___________________________________________________________________ 28

2.31 REAL PROPERTY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT ___________________________________________ 28

2.32 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT ____________________________________________ 28

2.33 USE OF TOBACCO ______________________________________________________________ 28

2.34 INAPPROPRIATE WORK BEHAVIOR _______________________________________________ 28

2.35 COMPLETION OF CONTRACT _____________________________________________________ 28

2.36 GOVERNMENT SERVICES ________________________________________________________ 29

2.37 EMERGENCIES ________________________________________________________________ 29

SECTION 3 – TASK ORDER PROCESS ______________________________________________ 29

3.1 PROVISIONS ON CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY ________________________________ 29

3.2 PROVISIONS ON CIVIL ENGINEERING AUTHORITY _____________________________________ 29

3.3 ORDERING PROCEDURES _________________________________________________________ 30

3.4 TASK ORDER PROPOSAL EVALUATION ______________________________________________ 30

3.5 NEGOTIATIONS ________________________________________________________________ 31

3.6 COMMENCEMENT, EXECUTION, COMPLETION & PAYMENT OF WORK ____________________ 31

SECTION 4 ‐ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________ 36

4.1 Notice‐to‐Proceed (NTP): ________________________________________________________ 36

4.2 SUBMITTALS: __________________________________________________________________ 36

4.3 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS ____________________________________ 37

4.4 DD FROM 1354 CHECKLIST _______________________________________________________ 38

4.5 REQUIREMENTS CLARIFICATION ___________________________________________________ 39

4.6 COST PROPOSAL AND PERFORMANCE PERIOD SUMMARY SHEET ________________________ 39

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4.7 COST ESTIMATING SOFTWARE ____________________________________________________ 40

4.8 TASK ORDER PRICING ___________________________________________________________ 42

4.9 DRAWING STANDARDS __________________________________________________________ 44

4.10 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ______________________________________ 46

4.11 WARRANTY __________________________________________________________________ 47

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION ____________________________________________________ 49

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SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING

REQUIREMENTS (SABER) STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1.1 The Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirement (SABER) contract is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract required to accomplish a broad range of construction, sustainment, restoration and modernization projects on real property at Minot Air Force Base (MAFB), North Dakota (ND) that are of a suitable size and complexity to allow for quick design execution and construction. Work may include maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation and new construction. MAFB is home to two major Air Force units, the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing. The MAFB SABER contract’s primary goal is to expedite contract award by reducing 5th Civil Engineering Squadron’s (5 CES) design work and acquisition lead time. Prompt response and execution of all task orders is required. The Contracting Officer (CO) will issue a request for proposal (RFP) describing basic requirements for each individual Task Order (TO). Following review of the Contractor’s TO proposal, the CO will negotiate with the Contractor an individual TO.

1.1.2 Each construction project will be awarded on a TO basis, issued against the basic contract.

Each TO shall specify work that may include a variety of project scopes and disciplines. The Government may choose to execute the individual TOs through either a design build method or a design bid build method. The Contractor may be required to provide for multiple projects at one time.

1.1.3 The Contractor shall accomplish all work under the SABER Program in accordance with (IAW) the SABER Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract (hereto further known as the “Contract”) and all Contract Attachments.

1.2 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1.2.1 In the event of a conflict between the text of this SOW and the references sited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained. This is to include but is not limited to the specifications, drawings, sketches and other information provided with each individual TO. For conflicts between requirements included in the SOW, the most stringent requirements shall apply, unless specifically requested in writing by the Government.

1.3 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

1.3.1 The Government is not obligated to issue any particular type of work under this contract and reserves the right to accomplish work using Government workforces or by other contracts, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

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1.4 PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES

1.4.1 The Contractor is required to furnish all materials, labor, plant, tools, transportation, equipment, testing services, quality control and incidentals necessary to provide complete and fully operational facilities and/or systems. The final product provided by the Contractor shall conform to the Government accepted commercial/industrial quality standards regarding fit, finish, form and function as detailed in each TO’s SOW, the SABER Technical Specifications and industry standards as typically referenced to and utilized by the trades industries.

1.4.2 The successful awardee selected as the SABER Contractor shall be a general construction firm, capable of providing a minimum design and diversified construction services. At a minimum, the Contractor shall maintain the following management and technical support capabilities throughout the duration of this contract. An organization chart shall be provided fully depicting all staff members, their title, full or part time, and shall be updated as changes occur.

1.4.3 The successful awardee shall provide sufficient technical support and project management to assure quality and completeness of TO proposals, accommodate a number of concurrent active projects, provide flexibility of design staff and subcontractor pool to handle rapid increases in work volume, process submittals in a timely manner, and perform according to schedule.

1.5 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

1.5.1 Contractor’s Contract Manager (CM): The CM shall be responsible for the overall performance of this contract. The CM shall have a minimum bachelor’s degree in a construction related field and have a minimum of 5 years of contract related experience as primary manager with a general contracting firm engaged in multiple disciplines of commercial construction projects. This individual(s) shall have direct oversight of all project design and planning activities. The name of this person and alternates, who shall act for the Contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO. The CM will be responsible for all document submissions to the CO and meeting all applicable deadlines.

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1.5.2 Contractor’s Quality Control Manager (QCM): The QCM provides quality control management for all active TOs and executes the Quality Control (QC) plan. The QCM shall have a minimum bachelor’s degree in a construction related field and 3 years of quality control experience with a general contracting firm engaged in multiple disciplines of commercial construction projects. The QCM shall visit each active project site daily to ensure full compliance with all safety requirements, quality conformance, and verify that the materials and workmanship are in accordance with the approved construction drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical specifications. The QCM shall create, update, and maintain project specific quality control reports and submit quality control and safety inspection reports, schedule and coordinate testing procedures, and attend all status meetings, site visits, and pre-final/final inspections. They shall verify and document materials compliance with specifications and should stop work to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work. This individual shall reject work that is deficient and direct superintendents and subcontractors to correct this deficient work. The QCM under this contract cannot may provide and execute the services of the CM or Project Superintendent pending approval of Organization Structure.

1.5.3 Contractor’s Project Superintendent (PS): The PS provides on-site supervision. The PS shall have a minimum of 2 years of previous experience as a project superintendent (exclusive of time employed as a tradesman or working foreman) for a general contracting firm overseeing one or more multi-discipline commercial construction projects. The PS shall visit each active project site daily, submit detailed progress reports (AF Form 3065) for each TO as outlined in Section 4.2.5, schedule and coordinate subcontractors and material suppliers, and attend all status meetings, site visits and pre-final/final inspections. The PS duty shall include notifying the Government inspector or representative of the arrival of subcontractors at project sites.

The PS cannot be the CM or QCM, and subcontractors may not perform duties of the PS.

1.5.4 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one (1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have a minimum of five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience in supervising/managing general construction.

1.5.5 If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an equally-qualified alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO.

When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO, and must be on the project site at all times when work is being performed. Note that the DR is a collateral duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full time occupation. The SSHO can be the QCM or PS on this contract.

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1.6 SUPPORT CAPABILITIES:

1.6.1 The Contractor shall also provide and maintain the following capabilities to support the MAFB SABER contract.

1.6.2 Technical Design/Drafting: Areas of required technical design competence shall include, but are not limited to civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and drafting/surveying crafts. The Contractor shall provide quality, cost effective design for multiple TOs simultaneously within the time constraints. Provide a computer aided design and drafting (CADD) technician to support producing AutoCad drawings and construction documents for each individual TO. CADD drawings shall be compatible with government software and security requirements.

1.6.3 Trades Craftsman: Contractor shall provide a qualified, competent, academically and/or experienced construction Trades Craftsman capable to lay out the work and perform construction in an orderly and timely manner. Trades craftsmen shall have knowledge of the most current building codes and regulations in their area of expertise.

1.6.4 Cost Estimating/Negotiating: Provide estimating/negotiating support capable of producing accurate quantity take-offs and cost estimates for multi-discipline construction projects within the time constraints specified.

1.7 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

1.7.1 The Contractor shall ensure that employees and subcontractor employees have current, valid licenses and certifications necessary to perform their functions. Any cost or time associated with obtaining licenses or certifications shall be at the Contractor’s expense. The Government is not responsible for any employee that is not able to gain access to the base. Access may be denied for various reasons, mainly due to criminal records.

1.7.2 The Contractor shall not employ any person who is or was an employee of the US Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

1.7.3 Required experience levels shall be maintained throughout the duration of the contract. When personnel changes are required, resumes and a revised organization chart shall be submitted to the CO for approval within five (5) business days of absence of personnel. This requirement is only for those with positions identified in this SOW as key positions.

1.7.4 The CO may require that any employee of the Contractor/subcontractor whose conduct, in the opinion of the CO, interferes with proper discipline at the installation where the services are performed, be removed from the installation.

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1.7.5 The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits necessary for construction. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all Uniform Codes, Standards, and environmental regulations are adhered to. Any Code, Standard, or regulatory deficiencies will be corrected at the expense of the Contractor. The most common permit is the Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request, AF Form 103, which includes coordination with various privatized utility companies, Federal, and Air Force POCs.

1.8 ON-SITE AVAILABILITY

1.8.1 The Project Superintendent shall be on the installation during active construction work except as approved by the CO. The CM, or designated alternate, and PS shall be available through phone contact at most any time during standard working hours. The CM shall have the ability to respond to matters that arise to include the following functions: contract management, TO management, estimating, negotiating, scheduling, and construction quality control. The CM, or designated alternate CMs, and the project superintendents can be contacted by telephone throughout the period of this contract. For each specific TO issued, the Contractor shall establish an alternate CM and/or superintendent to act on behalf of the Contract Manager and/or Project Superintendent during his absence from a particular jobsite.

1.8.2 Throughout the life of this contract, whenever there are active TOs, the CM shall be available to meet with the CO at Building 165 or the designated facility promptly after notification by telephone or electronic communication during normal business hours. The CM shall be available to meet with the CO at Building 165 or the designated facility within three (3) working days when there are no active TOs unless otherwise directed by the CO. The CM shall provide overall contract management, including full authority to develop TO proposals, negotiate and sign TOs, provide subcontract purchasing and administration, review material submittals and shop drawings, and shall attend all status meetings, site visits and pre-final/final inspections.

1.8.3 The Contractor shall notify the CO and the CE Project Manager (PM) when the PS plans to be absent from the site for more than two (2) consecutive workdays. Prior to returning to the project the CM shall notify the CO and the PM.

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 CODES

2.1.1 All construction accomplished pursuant to this Contract shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and codes including, but not limited to, the following (any exception must be approved in writing by the CO prior to construction start-up for All Projects):

Instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, policy letters, and rules (including all changes and amendments);

Executive Orders (EOs);

Air Force Engineering Technical Letters (AFETLs);

Air Force/Department of Defense (DOD) instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations;

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs);

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2.2 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

2.2.1 Manufacturer’s instructions pertaining to the use or installation of products, materials, or equipment, used or installed in the execution of work under this Contract, form a part of these specifications as though specifically set forth therein. These instructions apply, whether furnished as a normal, usual, or customary practice of the manufacturer or if furnished in response to a requirement stipulated within. In the event of conflict between the specification of drawings and manufacturer’s instructions, the Contractor shall bring such conflict to the attention of the CO for resolution before proceeding with the work involved.

2.3 QUALITY CONTROL (QC)

2.3.1 The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Program and submit a Quality Control Plan

(CQP) that meets the minimum standards of this Contract and IAW Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL. The QCP shall be submitted at the beginning of this contract and update the QCP at the beginning of every option year (if exercised) to ensure the QCP has the most up to date information. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system consisting of plans, procedures, personnel, control, instructions, tests, records, forms, and organization necessary to manage all Contract TOs to produce end products which comply with the Contract requirements. The system shall cover all construction operations, both on-site and off-site, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers and purchasing agents.

2.3.2 It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide, inspect, and document the level of quality that has been established by the minimum standards of this Statement of Work (SOW). The QCM shall direct the execution of the Contractor’s QCP to encompass all future TO’s and shall be submitted to the CO at the beginning of this contract, and will cover all TO’s under this contract.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME);

American National Standards Institute (ANSI);

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE);

National Plumbing Code (NPC);

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA);

National Electrical Code (NEC);

International Building Code (IBC);

Life Safety Code;

Environmental Protection Agency Regulations;

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA);

Conversation Commission requirements for local towns having jurisdiction of the work area;

Air Force, AFGSC, and DOD Environmental Policy;

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines;

North Dakota State and Local Laws; and North Dakota Department of Environmental Services.

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2.3.3 The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes to their QCP and operations, including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

2.4 QC COORDINATION MEETING

2.4.1 The Contractor shall meet with the CO or authorized Government Representative and discuss the Contractor’s Quality Control System. The Contractor shall submit the QCP for review a minimum of five (5) calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details shall be developed, including the forms for recording the QC operations, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both on-site and off-site work, and the interrelationship of Contractor’s management and control with the Government’s quality assurance. The Contractor shall prepare meeting minutes to be signed by both the Contractor and the CO. The minutes shall become a part of the Contract file.

2.4.2 The Governments acceptance of the QCP will be required prior to the start of the SABER Contract. Construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the QCP or acceptance of an interim plan. Work outside of the features of work included in an accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance of the QCP or another interim plan.

2.4.3 Prior to submittal, the QCP representative shall check & approve all items, and sign & date each item indicating action taken. If the TO requires shop drawings, each of the Contractor’s appropriate reviewing officials shall sign or initial the drawings as evidence of review. The CO may refuse any shop drawings submitted without evidence of the Contractor’s review, coordination, and approval. The CO’s approval shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in such drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract.

2.5 DOCUMENTATION

2.5.1 Inspection System: Details of the Contractor’s inspection system that monitors the execution of any task completed under this contract must specify the areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, how often inspections will be accomplished, and titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections.

2.5.2 Deficiency Prevention: A method for identifying and preventing quality deficiencies and their causes.

2.5.3 Inspection Files: The Contractor shall maintain on site records of all the inspections conducted by the Contractor and the necessary corrective actions taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Government throughout the performance period of this contract.

2.6 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

CONTRACTOR STORAGE LOCATION:

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2.6.1 As required for each TO, the Contractor may be assigned an area located on or near each construction site to stage materials, store equipment and tools, and maintain miscellaneous items. If approved, the Contractor’s storage area shall conform to the Specification Section 01 50 00 and shall be utilized for the purpose of this contract only, or as authorized by the CO.

All equipment/materials/supplies required to establish and maintained the staging area shall be at the Contractor’s expense. Portable buildings and structures may be used in these staging areas; however, the space shall not be used for occupancy. The assigned area must be properly fenced in accordance with Section 2.19.1.

2.6.2 All Contractor supplies and equipment are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Government is not liable for the theft, vandalism, or damage of any Contractor supplies, equipment or property. The Contractor shall secure his materials and protect all equipment from damage. Once a project is awarded and construction begins, the site is the responsibility of the Contractor to secure.

2.6.3 Any equipment/material the Contractor removes, and which requires reinstallation as part of the job requirements shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All damaged material shall be replaced with equipment/material of equal quality and function by the Contractor at their own expense.

2.6.4 The Contractor will not be provided an on-base office space location for the Contractor’s administrative/management personnel in this contract.

2.6.5 A permanent on-base storage area will not be made available for Contractor owned material/equipment. Staging areas will be provided for each project in the vicinity of the construction.

2.7 GENERAL OPERATION REQUIREMENTS:

2.7.1 The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the construction activities in the areas indicated to allow for Government occupancy and access.

2.7.2 The Contractor shall confine operations to areas within the contract limits indicated. Portions of the site beyond areas in which construction operations are indicated are not to be disturbed.

2.7.3 The Contractor shall keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the Government at all times. The Contractor shall not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. The Contractor shall schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on site.

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2.7.4 The Contractor shall maintain worksite cleanliness in accordance with the project specifications. This shall include cleaning all haul routes and using covers over the beds of trucks hauling materials. The Contractor shall respond within one hour to all Government requests to clean the site. Ultimately it will be the CO, and not the Contractor, who will determine that which constitutes a clean work site. The Contractor shall clean all painted walls, installed flooring (vacuum and shampoo carpet & sweep and polish hard flooring), windows, doors, cabinets, etc prior to contract final inspection. Any and all construction site cleaning may be included in the Contractor’s coefficient.

2.7.5 The Contractor shall perform work so as not to interfere with Government operations. The

Contractor shall maintain lawns, landscaping, trees, shrubs, etc. within the work area. The Contractor shall repair any lawn areas damaged as a result of construction to the satisfaction of the CO. The Contractor shall keep vehicles off grass areas, when possible. The Contractor shall protect areas under and around trees to prevent damage to tree roots. The Contractor shall rope off or place barriers around any trees and shrubs within the work area to protect from construction damage. The Contractor shall place the tree barrier at the drip line of the tree. The Contractor shall ensure that vehicles, construction materials, etc. are kept a safe distance from trees to ensure minimal damage from soil compaction.

2.7.6 The Contractor shall notify the Government per the following notification schedule:

Start of Work In writing to the CO and construction inspector: seven (7) days prior to start;

Telephone notice to the construction inspector: 24 hours prior to start of work

Work Clearance Request Fourteen (14) days prior to excavation Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit

Request (Burn Permit) One (1) day prior to work

Concrete Placement Two (2) days prior to work Materials Testing One (1) day prior to testing Outage Request Twenty‐one (21) days prior to associated work Abatement Five (5) days prior to respective work

Staging Request Thirty (30) days prior to associated work Airfield Waiver Request Ninety (90) days prior to associated work

Pre/Final Inspection Request Minimum four (4) days Beneficial Occupancy Seven (7) days prior to occupancy

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2.8 TRAFFIC AND UTILITY SYSTEM INTERUPTIONS

2.8.1 The Contractor and employees shall comply with base traffic regulations. Traffic control signage shall be installed per North Dakota Department of Transportation Standards. All signs, warning lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices shall be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor shall maintain the normal traffic egress to and from the installation during construction at all times. If traffic flow on any roadway is to be modified for any reason, the Contractor must notify the CO and coordinate a road closure by submitting a traffic coordination plan for approval to the CO twenty-one (21) working days prior to commencing with construction activities. The schedule and phasing of roadway lane closure will be discussed in a pre-construction meeting.

2.8.2 Utility outages that affect occupied buildings must be accomplished outside of the buildings normal operating hours unless otherwise indicated by the CO. See Specification Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for procedures on requesting utility outages.

2.9 WORK HOURS

2.9.1 As stated in Specifications Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS Government work hours are between 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and Government Holidays. The Contractor shall not commence work in housing areas before 8:30 AM and shall terminate work by 4:30 PM. Access to work sites will be restricted to these hours and days. Work that requires Government inspection shall be completed during normal work hours unless otherwise approved by the CO.

2.9.2 See Specification Section 01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS for information on working other than normal hours.

2.10 JOB SITE VERIFICATION/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RECORD DRAWINGS

2.10.1 Record drawings showing existing facilities and underground utilities may be available to the Contractor through the PM. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and actual conditions when developing TO proposals. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations shall 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.

2.11 MATERIAL SUBMITTALS & SHOP DRAWINGS

2.11.1 The Contractor shall identify all material and articles requiring approval covered by the Materials and Workmanship Clause - FAR 52.236-5.

2.11.2 The Contractor shall submit a Submittal Register in accordance with Specification Section 01

33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

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2.11.3 Submittal reviews and approvals will be accomplished in accordance with Specification Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

2.11.4 The CM, or approved alternate, shall verify and sign all material submittals and shop drawings prior to submission to the CO.

2.12 PERMITS

2.12.1 Work clearance request: The Contractor shall complete the Air Force Dig Permit in accordance with Specifications Section 10 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK. The Contractor shall initiate, prepare and submit AF 103, Work Clearance Request, commonly referred to as dig permit. The PM will assist the Contractor by providing points of contact; however, the Contractor shall be solely responsibility for executing the digging permit and coordinating utility markings with the MAFB Fire Department, MAFB Security Forces, MAFB Safety Office, MAFB Communications, ND One-Call, and MAFB CE Operations. The Contractor shall submit the completed and coordinated AF 103, Work Clearance Request, to 5 CE Operations at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to any proposed excavation.

2.12.2 Burn Permits: The Government will not allow the burning of material and/or debris.

2.12.3 Environmental Permits: The Contractor shall obtain all required Environmental Permits and file required notifications to regulatory agencies IAW Federal, State, and local regulations.

The Contractor shall correct, solely at his expense, and to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory agency, all violations they have caused. This includes any fines, penalties, or related actions imposed on the Contractor, as well, compensating the Government for any fines, penalties, or related actions imposed as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall submit a copy of all Environmental Permits received to the PM.

2.13 EXCAVATION AROUND UTILITIES

2.13.1 The Contractor shall verify as-built and field conditions. The Government will not guarantee the accuracy and adequacy of existing as-built drawings.

2.13.2 The Government will exercise reasonable attempts to identify/locate buried lines. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate 5th CES shops and private utility surveyors have marked existing underground utilities prior to starting excavation.

2.13.3 The Government and privatized utilities will be marked to reflect existing buried utility lines.

The marked area is typically considered three (3) feet in all directions from the mark. Any lines identified by flags or identified on the drawings/digging permit and area within three (3) feet in either direction of the said utility shall be avoided by the Contractor.

2.13.4 To preclude accidental damage, the Contractor shall locate all known utilities (i.e., communication, natural gas, fuel supply, etc.) by hand digging or potholing by hydro-excavation prior to any excavation with power equipment. The Contractor shall note any utilities discovered during excavations that are missing or incorrect or abandoned on the CONSTRUCTION SET drawings (including any erroneous dimensions on Government

17 | P a g e record drawings) or those utilities marked or flagged by the Government or privatized utility companies and clearly identify those discoveries on the Redline drawings and AutoCAD™ As-Built drawings. Information to update shall include, but not be limited to, the actual location of all subsurface utility lines encountered, including each change in direction by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features; valves, splice boxes, etc. located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point; and the depth below the surface of each utility run.

2.13.5 The Contractor shall immediately notify the CO, Contract Administrator (CA), PM, construction inspector, private utility company and fire department when any utility line is damaged.

2.13.6 If identified/marked lines are broken, all repair costs for damages shall be incurred by the Contractor. If the Contractor is deemed responsible for the damaged line, the Contractor shall immediately repair the line to its prior condition. In an emergency situation, or if the CO determines the Contractor is not responding within a reasonable time, the Government reserves the right to repair the damage and bill the Contractor at CE shop rates.

2.13.7 If the broken line is unknown and not flagged or identified on the drawings, the repair cost will be incurred by the Government or privatized utility owning the line, unless determined otherwise by the CO.

2.13.8 The Contractor shall backfill all excavations immediately when possible, and always withing one (1) week of completion of work.

2.13.9 The Contractor shall temporarily repair road cuts to assure a smooth transition until accomplishing final repairs.

2.13.10 The Contractor shall complete final grading within one (1) week of the completion of work involving disturbance to grounds/back filling. The Contractor shall complete final landscaping within three (3) weeks of the beginning of a planting season to all areas available for such work.

2.14 TESTING OF MATERIALS

2.14.1 All material or system tests that are charged as a direct TO expense shall be certified and submitted in the original form. The Contractor shall notify both the PM and the CO at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to conducting tests.

2.14.2 Contractor shall take casting and testing of concrete strength test cylinders, beams and cores in the presence of, and as directed by, the PM and as required in the specifications. The Contractor shall notify both the PM and the CO at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the placement of any concrete. The Contractor shall lab test cylinders, beams and cores immediately with black permanent marker to clearly indicate the cylinder number, project number and date. Cylinders, beams and cores shall remain on the project site until they are tested.

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2.15 PROJECT SCHEDULING & COORDINATION

2.15.1 The Contractor shall submit a detailed project construction schedule in accordance with Specifications Section 01 32 16.00 20 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGESS

SCHEDULES.

2.16 NOISE CONTROL

2.16.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control. The Government may require that operations that generate excessive noise be scheduled at other than standard work hours.

2.17 CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE

2.17.1 The Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment so as to prevent theft or mechanical/climatic damage. The Contractor shall maintain storage in a neat and orderly manner.

2.17.2 The Contractor shall dispose of all trash and debris generated during the contract. Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to Federal, State and local guidelines and regulations. The Contractor shall perform mowing and trimming operations on their job site or storage site at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall mow and trim vegetation when it reaches a height of five (5) inches. The Contractor shall mow and trim to a height of three (3) inches. The Contractor shall mow with a rotary mower that leaves the clippings evenly distributed on the soil surface. The Contractor shall mow during normal duty hour periods and in such a manner that the soil and grass shall not be damaged. Towed mowers and self-propelled riding mowers shall not be operated within three (3) feet of trees and shrubs. Areas next to trees and shrubs shall be mowed with hand-propelled mower.

2.17.3 Prior to completion of the work each day, the Contractor shall handle, transport, store, and dispose of all waste materials and rubbish generated by any work under this Contract. If the Contractor temporarily stores waste material or rubbish in a dumpster controlled by the Contractor, the Contractor shall secure the dumpster in such a manner that prevents unauthorized use. The Contractor shall post signs on the dumpster(s) noting it as a Contractor Dumpster and Not for Public Use. On a minimum weekly basis, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of any waste or excess material resulting from any Contract requirement.

Location of a dumpster at the site will be as directed by the PM or TO Inspector.

2.17.4 The Contractor shall clean all mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the

Contractor’s operations (including subcontractors and suppliers) on installation roads, streets and parking lots the same day.

2.17.5 The Contractor shall have all refuse removal trucks covered and secured prior to leaving the job site. If any materials are observed falling off the trucks, the Contractor truck shall stop and reload the truck to prevent any damage to any other vehicles caused directly/indirectly by falling debris. The Contractor shall bear the monetary responsibility to repair all damage associated with falling debris.

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2.17.6 There are no approved concrete truck cleanout sites on any of the installations included in this Contract. The Contractor shall instruct the truck to wash out into the Contractor’s dumpster only. If the concrete truck cleans out anywhere else on installations, the clean-up charges will be billed back to the Contractor and against the individual TO.

2.17.7 The MAFB refuse contract supplies dumpsters for Government produced refuse only. The Contractor shall not dump refuse from any TO in the Government dumpsters. If the CO discovers TO refuse in Government dumpsters, the CO may instruct the Contractor to immediately remove the refuse or have the Government resources remove it at the Contractor’s expense.

2.17.8 The Contractor shall clean up each project site at the end of each day. The Contractor shall pick up and properly dispose of all debris (whether blown in or Contractor generated) on the job site. The Contractor shall neatly stack and secure all materials to prevent wind gusts from blowing materials around the base. If the CO deems the site is unsightly the Contractor will be instructed to halt construction and clean up the site.

2.17.9 Trees, Shrubs, Grass and Irrigation Systems: The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to prevent injury to plants and subsurface irrigation systems on the project site unless designated to be removed. The Contractor shall not remove or prune any plants without approval from the CO or their designated representative. The Contractor shall replace plants that are damaged during construction at no expense to the Government with a one (1) year warranty. The Contractor shall replace damaged shrubs or hedges with plants of equal size, type, and value. The Contractor shall repair any subsurface irrigation system damages caused during construction.

2.17.10 Note: All labor, equipment, materials and rentals/fees required to prepare and update a Worksite Layout Plan, and to establish and maintain approved worksite layout to include but not be limited to all the physical aforementioned plan requirements, shall be at no additional cost to the Government and is considered field overhead, a part of the Contractor’s coefficient.

2.18 CONTRACTOR PARKING

2.18.1 The Contractor’s employees, suppliers, and subcontractor vehicles shall not park vehicles on grass surfaces without CO approval. The Contractor shall repair any lawn areas damaged as a result of construction to the satisfaction of the CO. In addition, the Contractor shall not drive vehicles over grass surfaces unless indicated in the TO SOW or approved by the Contracting Officer. Any grass surfaces damaged or destroyed as a result of this Contract shall be restored by the Contractor at no additional costs to the Government.

2.19 CONSTRUCTION SITE

2.19.1 Construction Fencing: Specification Section 01 50 00, Temporary Construction Facilities and Control Specification, subsection 2.2.3, Contractor shall provide and use construction safety fencing to enclose a work area whenever there is potential hazard to passersby such as open excavation, heavy equipment, falling debris, hazardous materials, etc. Fencing shall be considered Contractor-supplied equipment and should be factored into the Contractor’s

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2.19.2 Construction Signs

2.19.2.1All construction sites shall have signs posted that say, Construction Area, Authorized Personnel Only, Hard Hat Area, Construction in Progress, and Detour (with an arrow), as applicable. Construction signage that may interfere with access to building or transportation routes should be coordinated with the CO. Construction signage shall be considered Contractor-supplied equipment and shall be factored into the Contractor’s coefficient. . Amount of materials required shall be determined by the Contractor and included in their Coefficient.

2.19.3 Barricades

2.19.3.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an adequate supply of movable barricades for use on SABER job sites. Each barricade shall be self-supporting, wood or metal construction, minimum of 42″ high, with reflective surfaces. Each barricade shall be readily identified with the Contractor’s name of barricade supplier (if applicable) prior to any use.

2.19.3.2 Barricades on streets or in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic must have battery-powered flashers for night use. Cones may only be used to temporarily block pedestrian traffic.

Extended pedestrian or road traffic blockages must use barricades with tape strung between.

2.19.3.3 All open excavation shall be secured with barricades, webbed fencing or flashing lighted barricades on all sides, and have nylon web construction fencing completely surrounding the site, a minimum of 5’ away from the hole. All excavations over four (4) feet in depth must meet barrier strength standards as required in EM385-1-1 and OSHA 1926, whichever is more stringent.

2.19.3.4 The barricades shall be considered Contractor-supplied equipment and should be factored into the Contractor’s coefficient. They shall be maintained in good condition throughout the contract period and remain the property of the Contractor.

2.20 TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

2.20.1 The Contractor shall not drive any construction equipment with metal wheels or tracks (i.e., roller, excavator, etc.) on the streets of MAFB. All equipment shall be loaded on a trailer and hauled to the location. Any damage to installation roads or parking lots as a result of Contractor owned equipment shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

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2.21 BASE FIRE REGULATIONS

2.21.1 The Contractor shall comply with current Base Fire Regulations. The Contractor shall use no explosives or fire in performing the work. The Contractor shall understand and comply with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) welding and cutting requirements.

2.22 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

2.22.1 The Contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the Installation

Commander and/or the agency occupying the space where the Contractor shall perform the work.

2.22.2 The Contractor and their employees shall comply with installation traffic regulations.

2.22.3 Telephone System Security Monitoring: All communications with DOD organizations are subject to Communications Security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel shall be aware that telecommunications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian Contractor personnel will be advised that any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a military organization; they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The Contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with official DOD information.

2.22.4 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods to ensure safeguarding of all keys issued to the Contractor. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without authorization. The Contractor shall only allow access to authorized individuals. The Contractor shall report lost keys to the CO and any re-keying required for maintaining security will be at the Contractors expense.

2.23 AIRFIELD REQUIREMENTS

2.23.1 The Contractor shall coordinate through the CA and PM for restrictions involving access to the flight line, taxiway and runway areas. The Contractor shall comply with Air Force. Instruction AFI 13-204, Volume 1, and the instruction of the Airfield Manager at all times.

2.23.2 The Contractor shall conform to all Federal (FAA), State, and local requirements for working in or near an active airfield.

2.23.3 Special care shall be required to control foreign objects and dust near the airfield.

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2.24 WORK IN SPECIAL SECURITY AREAS

2.24.1 At least fourteen (14) working days prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall submit, in writing, a list of personnel who shall perform work in special security areas.

2.24.2 Security Forces may require a local agency check on all personnel involved in the accomplishment of work in special security areas prior to the commencement of work. The Contractor shall allow for approximately thirty (30) days for this check. Contractor shall be responsible for routing forms to appropriate base personnel for signature.

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