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FY17 AIRFIELD PAVEMENT MARKING ATTACHMENT B

PROJECT NUMBER GJKZ 17-0004

FAIRCHILD AFB, WA

DIVISION 32—EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work specified by this section consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, appliances, and materials required to remove 85 percent of the paint buildup from 100 percent of the painted area within a designated area of pavement. The paint removal is to be completed without damage to the pavement surface, joints, and joint and crack seals, or any other government property. The term "paint" used herein may include obsolete paint markings and/or loose and poorly bonded paint buildup.

1.1.1. Determination of Compliance. The determination of the 85 percent removal shall be accomplished by test as described in paragraph 3.4 COMPLIANCE TESTING.

1.1.2. Pavement Damage Survey. The Contracting Officer (CO) and/or the Contractor shall jointly inspect the work area before work commences. Any existing damage to the pavement systems shall be documented at that time. The Contractor shall repair damage incurred during the contracted operations in accordance with paragraph 7.1

1.1.3. Paint Removal. Paint shall be removed in accordance with paragraph 3.3 PAINT REMOVAL. The locations and configurations of markings to be removed are indicated in the contract drawings.

1.1.4. Test Strip Demonstration. The Contractor shall test all equipment and demonstrate on the designated pavement work areas the proposed method to be used to remove paint.

1.1.4.1. The CO and/or the CO’s designated representative will designate a test strip within the work area. The test strip shall be as wide as the full operating width of the equipment and at least 15 meters (50 feet) long. The test strip shall be long enough to determine the operating parameters of the vehicle(s) and equipment to be used for the work. The test strip shall be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Contractor’s methods and equipment to satisfactorily remove paint deposits from the pavement surfaces at the specified removal rate without damaging the pavement surface. Satisfactory removal shall be determined in accordance with section 6 of this specification, Compliance Testing. The CO and/or CO’s representative(s) shall be present at the test area to examine the pavement texture obtained on the test strip. The test strip shall be the measure of performance required of the Contractor for the paint removal project.

1.1.4.2. The Contractor shall not proceed with the work until the results of the test strip are satisfactory to the CO or authorized representative.

1.2. REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Act

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

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The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part VI, Temporary Traffic Control

UNITED STATES CODE (U.S.C.)

42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq., Resource Conservation Recovery Act

42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

49 U.S.C. 1801, et seq. Hazardous Materials Transportation Act

1.3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

All machines, tools and equipment used in the performance of the work shall be approved and maintained in satisfactory operating condition. Equipment operating on runways shall display low speed traffic markings and traffic warning lights.

1.3.1. Marking Removal Equipment: Equipment shall be mounted on rubber tires and shall be capable of removing markings from the pavement without damaging the pavement surface or joint sealant. Waterblasting equipment shall be capable of producing an adjustable, pressurized stream of water. Sandblasting equipment shall include an air compressor, hoses, and nozzles. The compressor shall be equipped with traps to maintain the air free of oil and water.

1.3.1.1. Shotblasting Equipment: Shotblasting equipment shall be capable of producing an adjustable depth of removal of marking and pavement. Each unit shall be self-cleaning and self-contained, shall be able to confine dust and debris from the operation, and shall be capable of recycling the abrasive for reuse.

1.3.1.2. Chemical Equipment: Chemical equipment shall be capable of application and removal of chemicals from the pavement surface, and shall leave only non-toxic biodegradable residue.

1.4. SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES of the BDS:

Product Data:

Equipment: Lists of proposed equipment, including descriptive data, and notifications of proposed Contractor actions as specified in this section.

Qualifications

Documentation on personnel qualifications, as specified.

Schedule of Work

Submit a schedule of work to the Contracting Officer for transmittal to the Operations Officer.

Describe the work to be accomplished; noting the location of work, distances from the ends of runways, taxiways, buildings, and other structures; and indicating dates and hours during which the work will be accomplished. Schedule the work to conform to aircraft operating schedules.

The Government will try to schedule aircraft operations so as to permit the maximum amount of time for the Contractor’s work. However, in the event of any emergency, intense operational demands, adverse wind conditions, and other unforeseen difficulties, discontinue all work at locations in the aircraft operational area. Keep the approved schedule of work current and notify the Contracting Officer of any changes prior to beginning each day’s work.

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1.5. RADIO COMMUNICATION

No personnel or equipment will be allowed in the Controlled Movement Area (CMA) until radio contact has been made with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and permission is granted by ATC. A radio for this purpose will be made available by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall be in contact with ATC at all times during the removal work.

1.6. EMERGENCY LANDINGS AND TAKEOFF

Emergencies shall take precedence over all Contractor operations. Upon notification from ATC of emergency landing or imminent takeoff, all operations shall be stopped immediately and all personnel and equipment evacuated to an area not utilized for aircraft traffic which is behind the Instrument/VHR hold lines. Equipment shall be able to clear the work area within 20 minutes.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1. EQUIPMENT

2.1.1. Machinery. The equipment used in the removal process shall be mounted on pneumatic tires and shall remove deposits of paint without causing damage to pavement surfaces, joints, or joint and crack seal material. Provide equipment, tools, and machinery which are safe and in satisfactory condition at all times.

2.1.2. Lighting: The Contractor shall furnish all lighting necessary for night operations at no cost to the Government. Lighting will be directed or shaded to prevent interference with aircraft, the ATC tower, and other airfield operations. The Contractor shall be capable of removing all lighting equipment from the runway within 20 minutes of notification of an emergency. Night work must be coordinated with the Airfield Manager and approved in advance by the CO or authorized representative. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject night work on the day following night activities by the Contractor.

2.1.3. Storage. The Contractor shall store equipment and materials only in areas approved by the

CO.

2.2. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1. Communications Equipment: The Government will furnish radios to the Contractor for communication with the control tower during each work day. Radios will only be required for work in the CMA (runway and the helicopter landing area -if the helicopter landing pad is not closed).

Closure of the helicopter landing pad may be obtained if requested in advance. The Contractor will be provided radios with the proper frequencies (obtained from the Construction Manager at the pre-performance conference).

2.2.2. Water: Water will be furnished at no cost to the Contractor from a fire hydrant designated by the CO or authorized representative and located within a reasonable proximity to the work area. The Contractor shall install a gate valve and a Washington State approved, double back-flow prevention device on the fire hydrant tap. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, material, and labor

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1. WORK AREA PREPARATION

3.1.1. Compliance with Regulations. The Contractor shall ensure that any paint removal process is conducted in strict compliance with all local, state, and Federal environmental statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated under the Resource Conservation Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq., and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq.

3.1.2. Establishment of Work Zones. The Contractor shall provide all cones, barriers, lights, signs, placards, flags, and flagging personnel necessary to establish an adequate work zone and control traffic in and around the work zone. The Contractor shall establish and maintain work zones as necessary throughout the period of the contract, prominently identifying potential hazards and dangers to personnel and traffic in or near the work area. Work has been accomplished in the past using coordination with the Airfield Manager and by providing traffic control thus eliminating the requirement for physical barriers. The Contractor shall provide coordination with the Airfield Manager 24 hours in advance to insure that the Contractor’s work activities do not interfere with aircraft traffic.

3.1.2.1. As a minimum, the Contractor shall comply with AFI 32-1042, ETL 04-2, AFI 32-1044, and FAA AC 150/5370-2 for temporary pavement closures on airfields. Work on the helicopter landing pad must be scheduled ahead of time so that a NOTAM can be issued to close the landing pad.

3.2. OPERATIONS ON THE AIRFIELD

3.2.1. Airfield Access. Work will be performed in the controlled and restricted areas of the airfield.

Access to the general airfield controlled area will require an EAL and access to restricted areas shall require a 92 CES provided escort. All access to or through the base shall be coordinated with the CO or authorized representative. All access to or through the airfield shall be coordinated with the Airfield Manager.

3.2.1.1. When working in the CMAs of the airfield, the Contractor shall two-way radio contact with ATC. The Contractor shall verbally inform ATC and Airfield Management when the work has been completed and all equipment, labor and materials have been removed from the airfield.

3.2.1.2. It is the intention of the Government to have runway operations limited or suspended to provide the contractor the best work environment available. However, work may be interrupted to provide a runway for aircraft in an emergency or when a special or unscheduled mission is assigned. If the runway is needed for aircraft operations, the Contractor shall remove all equipment from the operational surfaces of the runway and beyond the Instrument and/or VFR hold lines within 20 minutes of notification. A scheduled landing or departure that has been identified to the Contractor prior to the start of the Contractor’s work shift shall not be considered an interruption.

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3.2.2. Debris Removal. The Contractor shall remove all debris from the airfield surface as the work proceeds.

3.2.3. Work Schedule. The Contractor must adhere to the preapproved schedule for execution of the work, weather permitting, since airfield closures must be coordinated in advance. If the Contractor’s schedule is delayed by weather conditions or mechanical equipment breakdown, the Contractor shall notify the CO and a new work schedule will be established. The CO’s representative shall be responsible for coordinating the (runway, helicopter landing pad, and taxiway) closure schedule with the using agencies.

3.2.4. Environmental Limitations. Paint removal methods that use water or chemicals shall not be permitted when the air temperature is at 4.5 0C (40 0F) and falling, during lightning storms, or the pavement surface temperature is at 1.7 0C (35 0F) or less and falling.

3.2.5. Night Operations. Night work must be approved in advance by the CO. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject night work the day following night activities by the Contractor.

3.3. PAINT REMOVAL

Paint shall be removed by high pressure water (concrete only) and/or grinding. Do not permit high-pressure water application to remove the existing pavement surface/sealant. The Contractor may inject sand as an abrasive into the high pressure water system. The use of environmentally acceptable chemical agents or high velocity impact removal shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. Use of any chemicals or impact abrasive in the removal process must be approved in advance by the CO. The Government specifically reserves the right to reject the use of any paint removal process which the CO determines may pose unnecessary risks to aircraft due to foreign object damage (FOD) potential, human health, or the environment, as a result of its use, storage, or disposal. Painted markings equal to or greater than one meter (three feet) wide shall be removed at a minimum rate of 93 square meters (1000 square feet) per hour. Shot blast removal with magnetic plus vacuum recovery may be approved if process is in compliance with SRCAA regulations. Removal by grinding must include an integral vacuum attachment with filters that are to be tested for contaminate. The grinding process is to be in compliance with SRCAA regulations. Obtain the approval of residue removal and disposal method from the CO prior to beginning work.

3.4. COMPLIANCE TESTING

3.4.1. Compliance with the 85 percent removal from 100 percent of the area shall be determined by direct testing within the designated work area.

3.4.1.1. A 0.1 square meter (approximately one square foot) section of transparent material inscribed with a grid of 100 equal squares shall be used as a tool for quantitative measure of the 85 percent removal. Place the grid pattern on the pavement surface at random locations. Then count the squares which contain (rubber (and) paint) deposits. The number of squares containing (rubber (and) paint) deposits shall not exceed 15 in each of the randomly selected locations.

3.4.1.2. Each work area designated for paint removal shall be divided into at least four equal zones for the purpose of compliance testing. Within each zone, a minimum of seven random locations shall be evaluated. At least 85 percent of the randomly selected areas within each zone must meet the requirement described in paragraph 3.4.1.1. Each zone shall be evaluated independently. A zone not meeting the 85 percent removal requirement shall be recleaned by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

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3.4.2. Deposits of paint are defined as any surface deposit that can be removed by scratching the deposit with a flat sharp object (such as a pocket knife) without damaging the pavement surface.

Stains are defined as materials in the pavement surface microtexture that cannot be removed without damaging the pavement surface. Stain is generally embedded in the surface of the pavement below the horizontal plane of the surface texture. The Contractor is not responsible for stain removal.

3.5. DAMAGE REPAIR AND CLEANUP

3.5.1. Pavement Damage Repair. Any damage to the pavement surface, joints, joint and crack seals, or other Government property incurred during the performance of the work shall be repaired by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. Repair methods and materials shall be approved by the CO prior to performance of the repairs. Repairs shall be completed within the performance period for the contract.

3.5.2. Cleanup. The Contractor shall remove from the airfield all debris, waste, and by-products generated by the removal operations the same day and shall dispose of these wastes in strict compliance with all applicable state, local, and Federal environmental statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated under the Resource Conservation Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq., and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C.

1801, et seq.

3.6. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

3.6.1. The Contractor shall submit a Waste Identification and Disposal Plan describing his proposed actions regarding waste collection, control, identification, and disposal. The plan will address disposal methods and requirements for hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

3.6.2. Lead-based paints have been detected in underlying, older layers of paint at numerous locations on the airfield. The possibility of the existence of lead based at any location can be assumed. The Contractor shall submit a plan of action detailing the proposed procedures for lead-based paint removal, including all air and bulk sampling and analysis, for approval by the CO’s environmental representative. The plan shall include all procedures and equipment required for worker protection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as local and state requirements.

3.6.2.1. The Contractor shall control, collect, and perform toxicity characteristic leaching procedure (TLCP) tests on all waste generated as a result of paint removal. Disposal will be hazardous or non-hazardous, depending on the test result compared with the regulatory requirements for disposal of the waste.

3.6.2.2. Soil samples shall be taken and tested by the Contractor in the vicinity of the work areas before and after paint removal operations (eight to ten composite samples for each 300 linear meters (1000 feet) of work area.) These tests are to ensure there is no increase in the level of lead contamination due to the Contractor’s work. Any increase in lead content of the soil shall be reduced to its former level or below by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

3.6.3. The Contractor shall draft any written notification required by local, state, or Federal laws, regulations, or guidelines, and shall submit such notification to the CO for approval. After approval from the CO, the Contractor shall submit the written notifications and/or permits to the appropriate regulating authority. Proof of regulatory (local, state, and Federal) approved submittals must be presented to the CO prior to the start of any work.

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3.7. METHOD OF OPERATION AND EXECUTION

3.7.1. Safety: The Contractor shall ensure that any paint removal process is conducted in strict compliance with all local, state, and Federal environmental statutes and regulations, including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated under 29 C.F.R. 1910, et seq., 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.; and 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq.

3.7.2. Traffic Controls: The Contractor shall provide all cones, barriers, lights, signs, placards, flags, and flagging personnel necessary to establish an adequate and safe work zone and control traffic in and around the work area. The Contractor shall establish and maintain work zones as necessary throughout the period of the contract, prominently identifying potential hazards and dangers to personnel and traffic in or near the work area. As a minimum, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of AFI 32-1042, ETL 04-2, AFI 32-1044 and FAA AC 150/5370-2 for temporary pavement closures on airfields.

3.7.3. Environmental Regulations: The Contractor shall remove all debris, waste, spillage, and by-products generated by the removal operations from the base and shall strictly comply with all applicable state, local, and Federal environmental statutes and regulations regarding disposal, including, but not limited to, regulations promulgated under 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq.; and 49 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.

3.7.4. Airfield Coordination: The performance of work in the CMAs shall be coordinated with the CO and Airfield Manager. Verbal communications shall be maintained with ATC before and during work in all CMA areas of the airfield. ATC shall be advised when the work is completed. A radio for this purpose shall be provided to the Contractor by the CO.

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