JFSD201346_Specifications_(2014Jun03).pdf

JFSD 201346

Repair Airfield Pavement Basic Contract

Spalls and Joints

Grand Forks AFB, ND June 2014

Technical Specifications

Airfield Pavements Basic Contract

Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota

Specification Number Pages

01000 Technical Provisions/ Statement of Work 1 - 41

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 42 - 48

02 41 00 Demolition 49 - 55

02742N Hot Mix Bituminous Pavement 56 - 65

32 01 19 Field Molded Sealants for Sealing Joints in Rigid Pavements 66 - 73

32 01 19.61 Resealing of Joints in Rigid Pavement 74 - 82

32 01 29.61 Partial Depth Patching of Rigid Pavement 83 – 98

32 11 16.16 Base Course for Rigid and Subbase Course for Flexible Paving 99 - 104

32 13 11 Concrete Pavement for Airfields and Other Heavy Duty Pavements 105 - 158

32 17 23.00 20 Pavement Markings 159 - 175

32 17 24.00 10 Pavement Markings 176 - 187

“AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS BASIC CONTRACT”

Technical Provisions

Section 01000

1. SCOPE OF WORK:

Work to Be Done: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor and materials to perform all work 1.1.

in strict accordance with these technical provisions and the project drawings.

Location: The site of the work is Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. 1.2.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work to be performed includes, but is not limited to, the following:

2.1. All transportation, set-up and removal of equipment.

2.2. Replacement of airfield pavement full slabs, spalls, and joint sealant over an area of airfield concrete pavements, as well as cracks in shoulder and runway asphalt. The boundaries shall be finalized at the preliminary construction meeting, with the contractor making a field investigation to verify the dimensions and other information shown on the government as-built drawings furnished by the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) office upon request.

Obtain permits, documentation, and apply/execute all other administrative and field requirements for 2.3.

compliance with Federal, North Dakota State, and local rules and regulations and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations.

The contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate facility mangers, Civil Engineering, and Security 2.4.

Forces personnel to the extent necessary to provide area access, develop required plans, traffic control, and to permit ongoing mission requirements. This coordination shall be completed and approved by 319 CES and/or the Contracting Officer (CO) ten days prior to the start of on-site work. Preliminary site investigations to prepare required submittals and plans may have to be completed prior to the ten day requirement of user coordination.

All work not specifically addressed in this specification or specifications thereafter shall be installed 2.5.

in strict accordance with the latest publications of the National Electric Code, Uniform Building Code, Air Force Instruction, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and Grand Forks AFB Architectural Compatibility Guide. The GFAFB Architectural Compatibility Guide is not included in these specifications, but will be provided upon request.

3. STANDARD TESTS, QUALITY, AND GUARANTEES:

Tests or trials to determine the effectiveness of performance of a completed assembly or fabricated 3.1.

system shall be made by the contractor.

All articles, supplies and equipment, parts, and assemblies thereof, of standard manufacturers or for 3.2.

which design requirements are not prescribed by these specifications shall be guaranteed against any failure in the proper use or operation caused by defective material, workmanship, or design for the full warranty time which is standard with the manufacturer and/or supplier.

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The contractor shall provide a minimum one year warranty on all work performed. A copy of the 3.3.

warranty shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer before final inspection of the facility.

4. WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST AND OTHER PERMITS:

Digging Permit: AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request, commonly referred 4.1.

to as a “Digging Permit”. The contractor shall initiate, prepare, and hand carry for signatures an AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request, 14-28 calendar days prior to any work (especially excavation) activities.

Base Civil Engineering will assist the contractor by providing points of contact; however, the responsibility for executing and tracking status of the work clearance request and coordinating utility markings with the Base Civil Engineer shops and/or other utility companies is solely that of the contractor. The contractor shall compose and provide sketches/drawings/ and dimensioning details showing the specific location of the intended area of work (especially excavation) when requesting an AF 103. The contractor shall physically stake, flag, or demarcate (in accordance with base civil engineer work clearance manager) to define the boundaries of all required utility locates at the location of proposed work. The contractor should allow 10-20 days for processing the work clearance request between the various activities that must coordinate on the request. The contractor shall submit to the CO and provide the Construction Representative with a copy of the completed AF Form 103 with all attached record utility drawings, and shall comply with all instructions for hand excavation and other methods of safeguarding the buried utilities prior to on-site work. The contractor shall take caution within the area 3 feet to either side of a utility pre-identified to the contractor. If the contractor damages any utility within this six-foot boundary, the contractor is responsible for restoring the utility to its original working condition. Work to repair the damaged utility will commence immediately and will continue uninterrupted until the utility is restored. If the contractor damages a utility that was not identified or is not within the 6-foot boundary of the utility marking, the contractor shall notify the CO and Construction Representative to determine the method of repair (i.e., in-house or by contract). If the damaged utility requires repair by an outside source or someone not in the contractor’s employ (e.g., someone to repair specialty lines) and the contractor is responsible for the damage; the contractor shall coordinate and schedule such persons making the repairs and shall furnish prompt payment for the work to such persons.

USAF Welding, Cutting, or Brazing Permit: Prior to any soldering, brazing, torch cutting, or welding, 4.2.

the contractor must obtain a signed AF Form 592, USAF Welding, Cutting, or Brazing Permit, from the base Fire Department, Technical Services element. When any of these activities take place in or near a combustible facility or materials, the contractor shall personally coordinate with the fire department for live fire watch provided by the fire department as they see fit. The contractor shall restore any smoke detectors that automatically notify the base fire department (if available), or post a fire guard/watch for 24 hours a day following the activity until the situation is remedied. Contractors must attend Fire Department Task Certification prior to welding, cutting, brazing or open flame work. Contact the Base Fire Department for information. Contractor must submit certification compliance to the Contracting Officer prior to performing any welding, cutting, brazing or open flame work. All fires are to be reported to the Base Fire Department. In the event of an emergency, call 911.

Demolition and Asbestos Notification: NOT USED 4.3.

Air Permit: NOT USED. 4.4.

5. UTILITIES COORDINATION:

Utility Interruptions/Outages: The contractor shall perform the work under this contract with a 5.1.

minimum of utility outage time for any facility or system. The contractor shall make every attempt to

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schedule any work that requires utility outages which will close down or limit normal activities in the building, construction area, or other affected areas (as determined by the contractor with coordination of engineering project management personnel) at a time other than regular work periods of the organization occupying the facility. Whenever outages occur on weekends, holidays or after normal duty hours, the contractor shall perform the work at such times as designated at no additional cost to the Government.

5.1.1. Prior to outage: Wherever possible, portions of the work that can be accomplished without an outage shall be done prior to actual outage. All materials, equipment, and labor required to facilitate work during an outage shall be available on site before the utility service is interrupted.

Approval for outage: The contractor shall submit requests for utility outages a minimum of ten (10) 5.2.

working days prior to initiating the outage. The contractor must receive approval from the CO and/or the Construction Representative (CR) before interrupting utilities. The contractor shall personally coordinate all utility outages with affected facility users and the Base Civil Engineering Operations Flight shops that oversee/control the system(s). Solely notifying only the Construction Representative (CR) is NOT adequate.

Contractor’s Responsibility: The contractor is responsible for shutting down the utility using the 5.3.

contractor’s workforce or by requesting the shutdown from the utility company (or Civil Engineer Shop) responsible for the service. The Civil Engineer Shop typically having jurisdiction will shut down the primary utility. Once work begins on an approved outage, work must continue without interruption until utility services to the affected line(s) and/or facility are restored. Exceptions require pre-approval from the

CO/CR.

Procedure: Control of the base electrical system is the responsibility of the Base Utility 5.4.

Superintendent (Bldg 411). All switching of electrical equipment/circuits must be approved by the base Utility Superintendent or designated authorized representative. Work on de-energized high voltage lines or equipment is not permitted until the Base Utility Superintendent or designated authorized representative has issued a safe clearance procedure to the Contractor Superintendent in accordance with AFI 32-1064, (25 May 2006 revision) available at: http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFI/afi_32_1064.pdf.

Communications Utilities (Telephone, Fiber Optic, Cable Television): The contractor shall not 5.5.

disturb communication wiring to facilities. Where such facilities require removal of existing, reconfiguration of existing, and/or installation of new communication equipment and wiring to accomplish the work involved, the contractor shall coordinate with the base Communications Squadron prior to actual work to determine the scope of effort and gain authority from the Communications Squadron to work on communications systems. The contractor shall allow for the accomplishment of such removals by the telephone company or communications personnel for the systems they service. If construction activities damage communications equipment or wiring, the contractor shall restore services as soon as possible, but within no more than 24 hours and at no cost to the government.

Excavating Around or Locating Existing Utilities: Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall 5.6.

identify and locate all valve or utility shut-off locations for use in the event of accidental damage. To preclude accidental damage, the contractor shall locate all known utilities (i.e., communication, natural gas, fuel supply, water, power, etc.) by hand digging or hydro-excavating prior to any excavation with other power equipment. The contractor shall note any utilities discovered during excavations that are missing or incorrectly represented on the AF Form 103 and associated attachments, the contract drawings (including any erroneous dimensions on government record drawings), or those utilities staked by the user; and clearly identify those discoveries on project redline and as-built drawings.

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http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFI/afi_32_1064.pdf

Existing Utilities/Job Site Verification: Record drawings (as-builts) showing existing facilities and 5.7.

underground utilities are available to the contractor through the Base Civil Engineer Drafting Office and Operations Customer Service. The government does not guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of existing as-built/record drawings. The contractor is responsible for field verifying all dimensions and actual conditions when developing project proposals. Failure to verify the dimensions and locations will be at the contractor’s risk and shall not relieve the contractor from accomplishing the work required by the contract at the price awarded by the government. The contractor shall immediately repair any utility lines shown on a record drawing (or made known to the contractor via ground marking) and damaged during construction work at no cost to the government. Prior to digging, the contractor shall review available drawings and located utilities to determine if all utilities on the drawings have been located. Should the drawings indicate the existence of an underground utility, but no markings exist to indicate the utility has been located, the contractor shall verify all locates are completed prior to below grade excavations.

6. FIRE REGULATIONS: Compliance with local, Air Force, and NFPA 241 (Safeguarding Building Construction and Building Operation) regulations are mandatory. Fire extinguishers rated and approved by the National Fire Protection Association; of sufficient size, type, and quantity to cope with all known hazards shall be available and provided by the contractor during the execution of this contract.

Contractor’s Responsibility: It is the primary contractor’s responsibility to provide personnel properly 6.1.

trained in safe welding, cutting, open flame operations and trained in specific requirements of AFOSH Standard 91-5 and CFR 1910 252. These individuals shall be certified in writing by the installation Fire Department under issue of the AF Form 592 for the duration of the contract. It shall be the responsibility of the primary contractor to coordinate all certification training instruction with the installation Fire Department.

Fire Guard: NOT USED 6.2.

Fire Protection, Detection, or Suppression Systems: Established systems shall remain operational to 6.3.

the maximum extent possible. Systems in areas unaffected by this contract shall remain operational throughout contract duration. Interruption (disconnection) of systems shall be coordinated a minimum of

(7) seven calendar days in advance with the Contracting Officer and the Base Fire Department.

7. CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES:

GENERAL: The government does not guarantee a lot on Grand Forks Air Force Base for contractor 7.1.

use, but there is the possibility for placement of one in Contractor’s Row.

7.1.1. Storage Area: All contractor storage shall be located in an area located inside the boundary of the project site and shall be properly screened and secured. Indoor storage areas are not guaranteed by the government, and there are no alternate storage areas on base. The contractor may store materials and trailers off base at the contractor’s expense.

7.1.2. A visually acceptable site at Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Air Force Station is an important construction standard. Contractor storage sites made available on the work site shall be properly screened from public view, kept clean and secured by the contractor at the contractor’s expense. The contractor shall maintain trailers and portable storage containers in good condition or must remove them when no longer required. The exterior appearance of such items shall be in accordance with base color standards (Light Brown SW6093, Linen White SW6119, Medium Brown SW 6067, and Dark Bronze SW 6006). The contractor is solely responsible for the security of contractor property and general housekeeping of the project area(s). This includes, but is not limited to, vegetation (weed control) and

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height maintenance to base standards, daily trash and refuse debris collection and containerization, and construction materials stacked, neatly palletized or enclosed in trailers.

7.1.3. The government will provide utilities (water and electricity) for project work areas when available.

The government will NOT modify points of distribution to accommodate contractor project activities. The contractor may modify points of distribution at contractor expense with prior approval from the CO. The government will not provide utilities solely for construction heating purposes. At remote project work areas where no utilities are available, the contractor shall furnish utility services.

7.1.4. When an on-site water source is required and the only reasonable option, the government will furnish water from a fire hydrant or an adjacent facilities point of distribution selected by the Base Civil Engineer with coordination through the Base Fire Dept and the Contracting Officer (CO). The contractor shall provide and install the proper backflow prevention device, valve and hydrant wrench. The contractor shall be liable for any damage caused to government property resulting from improper operation of fire hydrant(s).

7.1.5. Contractor personnel may use existing toilet facilities if available on the premises and approved by the facility occupants/facility manager unless otherwise instructed by the CO or designated representative.

At construction sites where toilet facilities are not readily available, the contractor shall provide chemical sanitary toilets. The contractor shall service the chemical toilets regularly subject to government inspection by the base medical officer. The contractor shall correct all identified sanitary deficiencies within 24 hours of inspection.

7.1.6. Elevators: NOT USED.

7.1.7. Explosive Operated Hand Tools: The contractor shall comply with OSHA Standard 1926.302© when utilizing explosive operated hand tools. On the installation, the contractor shall store explosive cartridges in metal containers and limit the quantity to one day’s supply. The contractor shall provide adequate controls to prevent loss/theft of cartridges used and stored on the installation.

7.1.8. Severe Weather: The contractor shall develop and be prepared to implement procedures to evacuate and/or protect people and facilities under the contractor’s control in the event of severe weather. These procedures shall include provisions for securing or repositioning of equipment. The contractor shall notify the CO of any evacuation procedures. Upon receipt of a severe weather warning, the following sequence of actions shall occur.

7.1.8.1. The CO or designated representative will instruct the contractor of the severe weather warning.

7.1.8.2. The contractor shall take immediate action to tie down, remove, protect, or secure contractor materials and equipment to the satisfaction of the Air Force construction representative, providing reasonable assurance that the severe weather will not damage government property. If the contractor fails to secure materials and equipment and it becomes a hazard, Air Force personnel may accomplish the work and potential charges to the contractor may result thereof.

7.1.9. Temporary Closures: To prevent outside intrusion into a work area, at the end of each day the contractor shall close up each and every exterior fence or security barrier (as applicable) resulting from work. Closure(s) shall remain in place when the contractor is not actively working on the site(s), including each and every day, night, weekends, and holidays to sustain in-place security. Temporary closure(s) shall be constructed of same material as originally removed and anchored in place if necessary, or similar construction as approved by the base civil engineer through the CO.

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7.1.10. Access Roads: In accordance with Dirt and Dust Control contained herein, and as required (minimum at the end of each day), the contractor shall inspect for and clear all mud, dirt, debris, foreign objects, or spills of any kind from the contractor’s operations (including subcontractors and suppliers) on streets and parking lots used as access to the work or staging areas. The contractor shall ensure all taxiways, runways, parking aprons and hard surfaces in or around the airfield, used to access the work or staging areas, remain clean at all times.

7.1.11. Contractor-Generated Refuse: 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.

Unsecured and unattended dumpsters tend to collect stray refuse from other than contract operations. To avoid this, the contractor shall secure the dumpster during non-working times and post signs (if necessary) on the dumpster(s) noting it as NOT FOR PUBLIC USE. On a regular (minimum weekly) basis, the contractor shall remove and dispose of any waste or excess material resulting from any contract requirement, off base at no expense to the government. The contractor shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws, ordinance or regulations. Trucks for hauling refuse and waste materials shall have tight fitting covers to prevent spillage on roadways. The contractor shall use designated haul routes as agreed upon in discussions prior to on-site project work.

7.1.12. Excavations: The government will not allow piles of soil to reside in the work area for unreasonable amounts of time. The contractor shall backfill all excavations, for whatever purpose, within one week or gain approval to have excavations remain open longer by the CM through the CO. The contractor shall temporarily repair road cuts with cold patch asphalt to assure a smooth transition until accomplishing final patching. Loose gravel or fugitive materials that can be carried by traffic shall not be used. For all disturbances to grounds, the contractor shall complete final grading within one week of the disturbance/backfilling. The contractor shall complete final landscaping or seeding within acceptable recognized planting seasons for the GFAFB local area, and/or the nursery of origin written recommendations for subject plantings.

7.1.13. Screening: NOT USED.

7.1.14. Covered Chutes: NOT USED.

7.1.15. Contaminated Soils: Work requested of the contractor may include removal and/or dumping of contaminated soils. Contaminated soils are defined as “soils that contain non-hazardous materials such as aircraft fuel, heating fuel oil, solvents, and other materials as identified by the base environmental coordinator.” The contractor shall report any material suspected of containing contaminants to the CO or his/her designated representative. If contaminated soils are discovered, the contractor shall NOT use the contaminated soil/debris for backfill or removed from the base without written approval from the CO, or his/her designated representative. The contractor shall store this soil on an impervious liner, compatible with the contaminant, and covered with the same impervious material. These contaminants shall be tested by the contractor and coordinated with the applicable base environmental program manager (319 CEIEC) as necessary. After determining the soil status, the contractor may move the soil as directed by the 319 CEIEC through the CO or the appropriate agency (ND State Health Dept, EPA).

7.1.16. Wet Lands: NOT USED.

7.1.17. HAZMAT: The contractor shall handle and store hazardous materials only in areas approved by the agency responsible for the specific material (i.e., fire department, environmental element, etc.), and comply with the contractor’s approved, and the bases Spill Prevention and Countermeasures Plan (319

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CES/CEIEC: POC). The contractor shall report any spill of oil or hazardous material to the civil engineer service call desk, and take every reasonable precaution to prevent/contain the spillage of oil or other hazardous substances.

7.1.18. Disposals: The contractor shall control the disposal of fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, acids, or harmful materials, both on and off government premises and shall comply with applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams while per-forming work under this contract. The contractor shall NOT dispose of any waste or residual material on the ground or in any storm sewer or drainage system. The contractor shall take special measures to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, herbicides, and insecticides from entering public waters. Do not allow water used in on-site material processing, concrete curing, foundation and concrete clean-up, and other waste waters to reenter a stream if an increase in the turbidity of the stream could result.

7.1.19. Emissions: The contractor shall limit emissions of organic solvents into the atmosphere. This rule applies to use, clean-up, and disposal of organic, photo chemically reactive, and non-photochemically reactive solvents and materials containing these solvents.

7.1.20. VOC: The contractor shall limit the quantity of volatile organic compounds in exterior paint coatings. This applies to any coatings applied to stationary structures and their appurtenances, pavements, and curbs.

7.1.21. Lead Content: The contractor shall NOT use paints or coatings containing lead in excess of 0.009 percent by weight of total non-volatile content in accordance with Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1303. Pavement paints or coatings within reach of children in housing, recreation, and public areas shall have zero lead content.

7.1.22. PCBs: NOT USED.

7.1.23. Noise Control. The contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

7.1.24. Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: The contractor shall instruct all employees and subcontractors to carefully preserve all items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest discovered in the course of any construction activities. The contractor shall leave the archaeological find undisturbed and shall immediately report the find to the CO for reporting to the proper authorities.

7.1.25. Vehicle Control: The contractor shall NOT park or run vehicles on grass areas for shortcuts, and or convenience. Only equipment required in direct performance of work will be permitted to enter grass areas. The contractor shall repair or replace any damage done to lawns or shrubs caused by construction equipment or related project activities. Contractor personnel shall load all loose debris on trucks leaving the site in a manner that will prevent dropping materials on streets, and conform to local ordinances.

Fasten suitable cover such as a tarpaulin over the load before entering surrounding streets. The contractor shall promptly clean up any materials that falls from trucks. The use of cell phones is prohibited on Grand Forks AFB while operating a motorized vehicle. Seat belts are required at all time while driving a vehicle.

Base speed limits are strictly enforced, and violation(s) may result in suspended base driving privileges.

7.1.26. Equipment Condition: Equipment and vehicles used on base shall be safe and in good operating condition. The contracting officer (CO), CM, Base Safety, or designated representative, reserves the right to inspect any on-base equipment and reject such equipment if he/she considers it unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for the work being performed.

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7.1.27. Government Furnished Equipment: As a rule, the government will NOT furnish equipment/materials (GFE/GFM) except for equipment specified in the solicitation/RFP or elsewhere in these specifications. However, the government reserves the right to provide GFE/GFM for use on any contract or task order. In such cases, the contract or task order shall contain Schedule D, Schedule of Government Furnished Property listing GFE/GFM that pertain to the project. The contractor shall transport all GRE/GFM, if any, from the government storage area to the work site indicated on the task order. Once GFE/GFM is released to the contractor for transportation to the project site, the contractor shall assume the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to GFE/GFM. The contractor shall follow the instructions of the CO or authorized representative regarding the disposition of GFE/GFM not consumed in performance of this contract.

PLANS: 7.2.

7.2.1. Project Site Plan: Prior to starting the work, the contractor shall submit an individual Site Plan through CO to the Construction Manager for approval showing the layout and details of all pertinent attributes used for the project. The base approval authority, normally the Construction Manager and/or Base Civil Engineer, will approve the plan prior to on-site activities. The plan shall include the location of the safety and construction fences, location of all site trailers, equipment and material storage area, construction entrances, trash dumpster locations, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker/construction vehicle parking areas. Overhead site diagrams, and or photographs prior to the start of work may be included with the plan. The CM can provide overhead site photographs to assist the contractor in completion of the project site plan. All areas which may have potential to the tracking of earthen materials shall also be identified. The contractor shall also indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. At completion of work, the contractor shall remove the temporary facilities and restore the site to the original, pre-work condition.

7.2.2. Dirt and Dust Control Plan: As part of the project site plan, or as an individual plan the contractor shall identify and submit for approval truck and material haul routes leading from the base entry point to the work site. This plan shall include details for controlling fugitive dust, dirt, debris, and rubbish generated on established base haul route/roadway caused by construction activities. As a minimum, the plan shall identify the contractor’s equipment utilized for cleaning along the haul route and measures to prevent and reduce dirt, dust, and debris from being deposited and dispersed along roadways. The plan shall also include frequency of maintenance/cleaning.

7.2.3. Health & Safety Plan: The contractor shall submit a complete health and safety plan for the proposed work. Plan/Program shall be in compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, 29 CFR 1910, and other occupational health and safety requirements of the contract. Plan shall provide a detail description of procedures to comply with health and safety requirements.

CONTRACTOR’S TEMPORARY FACILITIES: 7.3.

7.3.1. Administrative Field Offices: Contractor's administrative field office shall be in good to new condition, and the exterior color must adhere to base standard color standards as stated previously in this section. Locations, if granted, shall be pre-approved by the CM/Base Civil Engineer through the CO.

Storage of material/debris under the trailers is prohibited. Power and water will be provided by the government in reasonable quantities, and if they are reasonably available within proximity of the approved location. Connections to existing government utilities shall be made by the contractor at no expense to the government. Modification of existing points of distribution from existing government infrastructure shall be approved prior to, and performed by the contractor at no expense to the government. Communication lines and service will not be provided by the government. The contractor

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shall utilize available commercial services in the area as necessary. The duration of such field office presence will be determined by the government upon request of the contractor.

7.3.2. Dumpsters: Dumpsters shall be painted dark bronze SW6006 and equipped with secure covers.

The cover shall be closed at all times, except when being loaded with trash and debris. Locate dumpsters behind the construction fence or out of the public view. Empty site dumpsters when they become 90% of full capacity, or as needed to allow full closure of the covers. All other exterior trash containers shall be dark bronze SW6006 utilized in the construct site area. Locate the trash containers behind the construction fence or out of the public view. Empty trash containers as required to prevent over filling.

Large demolition normally requires a large dumpster without lids-these are acceptable but shall not have debris higher than the sides before emptying. Ensure mandated recyclable material (paper, glass, and cardboard, etc) is collected and taken to the recycling center at Bldg 672.

7.3.3. Temporary Sanitation Facilities: All temporary sewer and sanitation facilities shall be self-contained units with both urinals and stool capabilities. Ventilate the units to control odors and fumes and empty and clean them at least once a week or more often if required by the Contracting Officer. The doors shall be self-closing. The exterior of the unit will match the base standards (Ref 7.1.2 this section), unless the facility is behind the construction fence or out of the public view.

7.3.4. Construction Site Maintenance, Safety Fence, and Construction Fence:

7.3.4.1. Site Maintenance: The construction site must be kept neat, clean, and free of debris. Clean up shall be performed at the end of each work day in conjunction with a complete general clean up at the end of the project. Cut grass (to include weeds) within the construction and storage sites to maintain a maximum height of 4 inch or less. Trim grass around fences and other obstructions where a mower cannot reach. Grass and/or weeds allowed to grow on stockpiled earth are not acceptable at any height.

Contractor identification signs are not required, however if the contractor chooses to erect signs at construction sites, they will be in compliance with base requirements and color scheme and approved by the CM/Base Civil Engineer before being erected.

7.3.4.2. Safety Fence: The contractor shall also provide a temporary safety fence (with gates as applicable) and warning signs at the construction site prior to the start of work to protect the public from construction activities. The safety fence will match the base standard (dark brown) (or bright orange where it protects excavated areas), high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 42 inches high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 10 foot centers. The contractor must remove the fence from the work site upon completion of the contract. The fence shall be maintained to avoid sagging and a general state of disrepair while it is deployed on the construction site.

7.3.4.3. Construction Fence: The contractor shall install fences to isolate construction sites as required by the RFP. The construction fence shall be constructed of galvanized chain-link type metal or approved equal, a minimum of 2.13 m (7 feet) high, supported, and tightly secured to steel posts located on minimum 3 m (10 feet) centers. The construction fence shall be covered with dark brown fabric securely attached to the fence with 1”x2”x6’ wood batten strips on both sides five feet on center for the purpose of obscuring view of the site.

7.3.5. Indoor Barricades: NOT USED.

7.3.6. Outdoor Barricades: The contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain adequate barricades, warning signs, and warning lights to isolate outdoor construction areas. The contractor shall identify and barricade all open trenches and excavations at the end of each work day. In the vicinity of traveled ways (pedestrian and vehicular), the contractor shall use flashing barricades with spacing not to exceed 25 feet.

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In other areas, the contractor may use unlit barricades, flagging, rope, fences or other suitable means. The contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, including any revisions.

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES AND UTILITY AVAILABILITY: All reasonable quantities of utilities (water and electricity) will be made available to the contractor without charge. The Government may not be held responsible for interruptions of utility service and shall not be liable for contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service.

Water: A centrally located water filling station for contractors is located at Facility 537. This is the 8.1.

preferred location to fill water trucks/portable tanks. For more information regarding the filling station, contact the designated construction representative.

Refuse Collection: The contractor is responsible for disposing of construction debris and contractor-8.2.

generated refuse at construction sites safely and properly in accordance with this section. Recycle center is for base residents only, contractors shall dispose of recyclables at own expense off base.

Insect and Rodent Control: When the contractor detects an insect or rodent problem, he/she shall 8.3.

notify the appropriate facility manager or construction representative for entomology services.

Security Police and Fire Protection: The government will provide security police and fire protection 8.4.

to the extent necessary to ensure a secure and safe construction site. In return for these services, the contractor shall adhere to the security and fire directives, instructions, and policies of Grand Forks AFB.

Emergency Medical Services: In the event of a severe emergency, the 319th Medical Facility, during 8.5.

hours of operation, will respond and transport, if necessary, a contractor employee to one of the local hospitals. The contractor shall reimburse the government for these services.

9. WORK SEQUENCE:

Commencement of Work: Notice To Proceed (NTP) letters for the individual awarded task orders 9.1.

under this basic contract shall be the instruction to commencement of work for said task orders. Work shall begin within the number of days specified on the contract.

Project Execution: The work performed under this contract will be adjacent to occupied and 9.2.

unoccupied facilities/areas. The contractor shall perform all work with continuous daily progress. The government will not accept or permit days of no work or times laps of inactivity by the contractor except for drying or curing of previous work or as directed by the CO. In some cases, the government will require the contractor to work around building entrances or make accommodations for facility access within the overall work area to facilitate the contractors work and safe access/egress from a facility. The contractor must, and shall protect all government facility exterior appurtenances, and landscaping within the work area from overspray, debris, and damage. The government will hold the contractor responsible for any damages caused by contractor operations as a result of lack of adequate protection of government property.

NOTE: Once finishes become stained/damaged and it cannot be restored, the contractor shall be held responsible to replace such items at no cost to the government. The contractor shall maintain the work site, entry/egress, and vehicular exits free of debris, and safe at all times. Contractor personnel shall strictly adhere to safety standards (OSHA and AFOSH) and practices at all times during the term of the contract.

Forced Work Stoppage: In case of emergency the contractor shall call 911. The CO, base fire chief, 9.3.

and other base authorized emergency response personnel, or their representative(s), have the authority to order the contractor to terminate work and clear the area of personnel and equipment. The contractor shall

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comply to such an order with all possible speed. When the previously mentioned authority figures or their representative(s) interrupt the contractor’s operations, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer of the delay.

Interruption of Utility Services: The contractor shall not hold the government responsible for 9.4.

interruptions of utility service. Nor will the government be liable for contractor delays, damages, or increased costs occasioned by any such interruption of service. The contractor always has the choice to provide backup power generation, and such in the event of base utility outages.

Work in Secure Areas: The contractor shall comply with security regulations imposed by the 9.5.

installation commander and/or the agency responsible for the project location. Rules of entry will be established and directed to the contractor at the preconstruction meeting for associated projects. For specifics, refer to Section 17 for Base Entry Procedures and Airfield Requirements.

10. ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS: 10.1.

10.1.1. Subcontractors and Personnel: Furnish a list of key contact personnel of the contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

10.1.2. Supervision: Have at least one qualifying supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, that individual shall also possess fluent English communication skills. The Contractor shall submit a letter to the CO designating both site supervisor for task orders and a project manager for the duration of contract.

10.1.3. Project Management: The contractor shall have available a project construction manager to respond to the requirements of this contract. The contractor’s project manager shall have sufficient authority to effectively manage the contract from the project location or reasonable proximity. The contractor shall notify the CO and the CE Construction Representative when the project manager plans to be absent or and/or unavailable to include duration of such absence.

Records Management Requirements by the Contractor: The contractor shall make available in a 10.2.

timely manner, any permits, reports, or general performance data required in the PWS/SOW. The contractor shall also mark any/all proprietary information in the records submitted to the Air Force/government for Freedom of Information Act purposes. The contractor shall create, handle and maintain records for the Air Force, regardless of medium, (in a pre-agreed medium that can be used by the Air Force ) in accordance with the requirements established in AFRIMS Records Disposition Schedule (RDS), AFI 33-322, Records Management program, AFI 33-364, Records Disposition Procedures and Responsibilities, and AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records. Full text versions of these publications are available for download at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil. The contractor’s records person should attend Records Management Orientation Training conducted by the Base Records Manager. Inquiries as to the specific actions necessary to meet the requirements established in the above referenced publication may be directed to the GFAFB Records Management Office at (701) 747-6143 or 319th CS/SCXK, Bldg 314, GFAFB, ND, 58205-6436.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: After award of the contract but prior to commencement of 10.3.

any work at the site, the contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual

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http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, and prosecution of the work. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work shall also attend.

AVAILABILITY OF CADD DRAWING FILES: After award and upon request, the electronic 10.4.

“Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)” drawings files will be made available to the contractor for use in preparation of construction data related to the referenced contract subject to the following terms and conditions. Data contained on these electronic files shall not be used for any purpose other than as a convenience in the preparation of construction data for the referenced project. Any other use or reuse shall be at the sole risk of the contractor and without liability or legal exposure to the Government. The contractor shall make no claim and waives to the fullest extent permitted by law, any claim or cause of action of any nature against the Government, its agents or sub consultants that may arise out of or in connection with the use of these electronic files. The contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify and hold the Government harmless against all damages, liabilities or costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees and defense costs, arising out of or resulting from the use of these electronic files. These electronic CADD drawing files are not construction documents. Differences may exist between the CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. The Government makes no representation regarding the accuracy or completeness of the electronic CADD files and the corresponding construction documents. In the event that a conflict arises between the signed and sealed construction documents prepared by the Government and the furnished CADD files, the signed and sealed construction documents shall govern. The contractor is responsible for determining if any conflict exists. Use of these CADD files does not relieve the contractor of duty to fully comply with the contract documents, including and without limitation, the need to check, confirm and coordinate the work of all contractors for the project. If the contractor uses, duplicates and/or modifies these electronic CADD files for use in producing construction data related to this contract, all previous indicia of ownership (seals, logos, signatures, initials and dates) shall be removed.

ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS: The contractor shall establish and maintain electronic 10.5.

mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments in Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the contractor of base access condition when emergency conditions warrant, such as blizzards, terrorist threats, etc. Multiple email address will not be allowed. It is the contractor’s responsibility to make timely distribution of all Contracting Officer initiated e-mail with its own organization including field office (s). The contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any changes to this e-mail address.

11. NOTIFICATION TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE (CMO) AND PROJECT

COORDINATION: The contractor shall notify CMO (Designated Construction Representative) at least seven days in advance of starting all work. This shall include, but is not limited to, notification when the initial work shall begin; when work shall resume after stoppage exceeding five work days; and when work shall begin following all specified exclusion periods. The official Notice to Proceed does not constitute sufficient notification to CMO that work shall begin.

The contractor shall coordinate all work schedules with the contracting officer (CO) and with the 11.1.

designated Base Civil Engineer Construction Representative (CR) prior to the start of work. The contractor shall participate in progress meetings as directed by the CO and/or the CR. Attendance at these meetings may include the contractor’s corporate management representative(s) at the CO’s discretion.

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Interruption of Activities to Base Personnel: If it becomes necessary to interrupt base activities in 11.2.

buildings and/or areas for construction purposes (except as otherwise described in the contract), the contractor shall request permission, in writing, from the CO five (5) working days in advance. The contractor shall submit written requests for approved street/parking lot closings ten (10) working days prior to closing of the street/parking lot.

Work Near Medical Facilities: NOT USED. 11.3.

Work on Military Family Housing Projects: NOT USED. 11.4.

Contractor Furnished Equipment Data: NOT USED. 11.5.

Work Schedule: Grand Forks Air Force Base standard work hours are 0800 to 1630 hours; Monday 11.6.

through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Working hours for the contractor will normally align with the base standard hours. If the contractor desires to work during periods other than the base standard work hours, additional Government inspection forces may be required. Therefore, to gain approval to work non-standard hours/days, the contractor shall make a written request to the Contracting Officer a minimum of three working days in advance of the contractor’s intention to work during periods other than standard work hours/days. Additionally, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the contractor, the actual cost of inspection at overtime rates may be charged to the contractor. These contract price adjustments may be made as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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