Attachment_2_-_Construction_Standards.docx

Attachment 2 – Construction Standards

1. SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS

1.1. The 7 CES Readiness Storage facility is a new construction, 4,950 SF, K-Span (steel arch building). This building will be primarily used as a warehouse for the storage of material (see Statement of Work).

1.2. The Contractor shall furnish and install a fire alarm system, and ensure all electrical and communications connections are completed and tested to allow for the required detection, alert, and notification of fire related incidents per Air Force and base standards.

2. HOURS OF OPERATION

2.1. Normal Hours. The Contractor shall perform all the routine services required under this contract during the following hours: 0700 through 1600 Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays, or when the base is officially closed by the Base Commander.

2.2. Recognized Holidays. The Contractor shall not perform work on the following days unless previously approved by the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. NOTE: Normally, if the holiday falls on Saturday, it is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

2.3. No Smoking in Work Place. There will be no smoking at the job site. This also includes all facilities on Dyess AFB, TX. Smoking areas are designated outdoors, away from facility entrances, at Government designated smoking areas.

3. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The Contractor shall provide all required submittals specified in the AF66 Submittal Schedule (Attachment 4), in addition to all labor, material, equipment, and incidentals required to install and connect the specified requirements from the Statement of Work for the newly constructed 7 MXG Warehouse.

3.2. The building fire detection installation process will consist of the installation of all items specified in the proposed design drawings and specifications consistent with the base addressable fire alarm system.

4. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

4.1. Security. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is a potential threat to the health, safety, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.2. Appearance. Personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees.

4.3. Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DoD 5500-7-R. Off-duty military personnel cannot work at an hourly rate of pay less than the minimum or prevailing wage. The Air Force does not permit off-duty employment in jobs temporarily vacated by a firm's striking employees. However, off-duty Air Force military personnel who were employed by a contracting firm before it became involved in a labor dispute need not be required to terminate employment solely because of the dispute.

4.4. Contract Manager. The Contractor shall appoint a Project Manger (PM) to provide daily supervision and quality control, and who shall represent the Contractor and be responsible for the performance of the work throughout the term of the contract. The name of this person, and an alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO and the Government Inspector within 5 days of NTP issuance. The Project Manager (PM) shall be able to speak, read, write, and understand English. The PM shall be able to effectively communicate with Contractor employees.

4.5. Employee Training. The Contractor is responsible for all internal employee training at no additional cost to the government, to include but not limited to, required environmental training.

4.6. Employee Certifications. The Contractor shall have valid Contractor’s license with the State of Texas. The Contractor shall submit proof of compliance with this item. General Contractors are required to have license or hire Sub-Contractors with a valid Contractors license with the State of Texas Contractors Licensing Board.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND HEALTH

5.1. General Requirements. Establish and implement an environmental, safety, fire prevention and health program that ensure the best practices are utilized in management, operations and maintenance of site facilities and equipment, and in other activities. The program shall include procedures to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and publications. Provide safe and healthful workplaces and conduct periodic self-inspections for hazards or deficiencies. Conduct job safety analyses for each work task not governed by TO or other definitive guidance and anytime a new work task or process is introduced to the industrial or non-industrial workplace to determine potential hazards. Comply with the highest degree of environmental protection or safety practices where any disagreements between requirements exist.

5.2. Specific Environmental Requirements

5.2.1. Existing Conditions. Identify and document any substandard environmental conditions or practices, and any existing contamination, in writing, to the Government Inspector within 7 days of contract award. The Government indemnifies the Contractor from pre-existing contamination.

5.2.2. Point of Contact. Designate in writing to the Contracting Officer within 7 days after contract award an Environmental Coordinator as the focal point for all environmental issues regarding this SOW.

5.2.3. Environmental Protection Procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Protection Procedures (EPP) in accordance with Dyess AFB.

5.2.4. Hazardous Materials. A list of all hazardous materials with applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer a minimum 7 calendar days prior to use.

6. SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIEMENTS

6.1. Existing Conditions. Identify and document any substandard safety, fire prevention, health conditions or practices, in writing, to the Contracting Officer within 7 days of contract award.

6.2. Point of Contact. Designate in writing a Contractor Safety Representative as the focal point for all safety and health issues to the Government Inspector and Wing Safety Office within 7 days after contract award and within 10 days as changes occur. Issues not resolvable at the local level will be handled under the administration of the CO. The Contractor Safety Representative, within 10 days of the conversion date, will contact the Wing Safety Office for safety orientation and will attend safety meetings as needed.

6.3. Safety Inspections. Conduct safety inspections as required. The Wing Safety Office shall have the authority to conduct work site visits to ensure the Contractor is using and managing Air Force facilities and equipment according to Air Force Instructions/Standards.

6.4. Hazard Reporting. The Contractor shall promptly report hazards involving Air Force personnel, facilities, and/or equipment to the Government Inspector and Wing Safety Office.

7. MISHAP NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING. The Contractor shall immediately report any and all injuries and damage involving the Contractor, Air Force civilian or military personnel to the Government Inspector and the Wing Safety Office.

7.1. Cooperate fully and assist Government personnel in any Government investigation of the mishap, until released by the mishap investigative authority through the CO. Safety personnel shall have the right, at any time, to investigate and report all mishaps involving Air Force personnel and property. The CO and Contractor Safety Representative may accompany Air Force mishap investigation personnel but may not release information regarding the mishap without written approval of the AF Safety investigating official or senior installation commander.

7.2. Maintain records of Contractor employee’s occupational injuries, illnesses, and other related activities as required.

8. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE/OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH.

8.1. Contractor Liability. The Contractor shall be liable and responsible for all damages, remediation, and costs resulting from:

8.1.1. Hazardous Chemical Discharge. Discharge or spills resulting from Contractor negligence.

8.1.2. Non-Compliance with Environmental Regulations. Failure to follow any federal, state, or local laws/regulations.

8.2. Fines and Corrective Actions. Any fines or corrective actions assessed by any regulatory or governing agency due to the actions or omissions of the Contractor in carrying out his duties.

9. FIRE PREVENTION. Establish and implement procedures to ensure careful handling and storage of flammable and combustible products IAW National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 30 and National Fire Codes.

10. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

10.1. The Contractor will be required to comply with all security measures while on Dyess AFB. The Contractor will submit a list of employees requiring access to the base to the CO at least 7 days prior to work start.

10.2. Activities of the Contractor, Contractor employees, and sub-contractors, while on base, will be in accordance with base regulations, including those of the fire marshal as well as security directives. This includes, but is not limited to, giving right of way to all emergency vehicles that are in response, properly wearing seat belts at all times, and refraining from use of cell phones while driving except when using a hands-free device.

11. HOUSEKEEPING AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES. The Contractor must maintain the Contractor assigned areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. Remove trash from all the work areas and store all flammables in an approved flammable storage container and ensure the area is left in an orderly manner at the end of each work day.

11.1. Sanitary Facilities. The Contractor’s employees may use the nearest sanitary facilities. Portable bathroom facilities are allowed. The location will be identified at the Pre-Performance meeting. The Contractor shall not use facilities in controlled or restricted areas IAW security requirements.

11.2. Refuse Collection. Waste generated by the Contractor in performance of the services specified with this SOW shall be disposed of by the Contractor off base in compliance with State and Local ordinances, including hazardous materials in which proper disposal instructions shall be complied with. The Contractor shall comply with all base recycling regulations. All trash, debris, and refuse caused by the job shall be removed and disposed of and shall be deposited in an approved receptacle or container furnished by the Contractor. The job site shall be cleaned at the end of each work day.

11.3. Disposal and Temporary Accumulation Points. The Contractor shall use approved hauling routes (as approved by the Government) to prevent interference with base operations. If necessary, the Contractor shall be responsible for securing any required State and Local hauling permits from the authorized approving official, if required. Temporary accumulation points must be identified and approved by the Government before commencement of work. In order to prevent problems with traffic, noise, wear and tear on roads, or other problems having the potential to adversely affect health, safety, or the environment, the Government reserves the right to regulate routes, intervals, delivery points, and times for collection.

11.4. Hauling. All debris hauled by the Contractor shall comply with industry standards for compliance with disposal of construction and environmental debris to include but not limited to, leakage, spillage, or blowing during transportation. The Contractor shall respond to all environmental and spill responses within one hour of occurrence or Government identification during contract work hours. Response after duty hours shall also be within one hour.

11.5. Disposal. All debris collected by the Contractor shall be disposed of in an authorized landfill or transfer station. No disposal or burning of debris is authorized on Dyess AFB property. The Contractor shall provide the Government evaluator with a copy of each dump receipt at the conclusion of every disposal of hazardous waste.

11.6. Transportation Routes. The Contractor shall ensure all debris or dirt is promptly removed from any transportation routes as a result of leakage, spillage or blowing from hauling equipment and vehicles. The Contractor shall remove all dirt and mud caused by tracks of hauling equipment within one hour of notification by the Government.

12. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State worker’s compensation and occupational disease statutes.

12.1. Employer’s Liability. Coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers.

12.2. Bodily Injury Liability. Coverage of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

12.3 Property Damage Liability. This type of insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

12.4. Automobile Liability (Contractor’s Vehicles). Automobiles used in conjunction with performing the contract and operated in the United States shall have coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

13. ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS. All records, documents, and associated papers provided by the Government and generated during the period of this contract become government property and will remain in place upon contract termination or completion. During the period of the contract, records, documents, and associated papers shall be available for review.

14. CONDITIONS OF WORK. All efforts will be made to allow complete access of the work area to the Contractor(s) and sub-contractor(s) and maintain the area free of traffic to personnel. Temporary facilities constructed by the Contractor to prevent interruption of normal work activity are subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

15. UTILITY OUTAGES.

15.1. Any utilities affecting buildings other than at the project site that are programmed to be interrupted during installation shall be scheduled at least 10 days in advance of the outage and at a time convenient for the Government. The “Utility Outage Notice” will be completed by the Contractor and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. No interruptions shall be made until the outage notice is approved and returned to the Contractor. Notification forms that are to be filled out by the Contractor will be provided at the pre-performance conference. Utilities will include all overhead and underground utilities as well as road closures or partial closures.

15.2. Prior to work commencing, the Contractor shall survey the site to familiarize themselves with the work to be done. The project coordinator will contact appropriate base personnel so that existing underground utilities that are to remain in-place can be marked. At any point where the Contractor’s routes cross base utilities, the Contractor must hand-dig those locations. This must occur when the routes come within 3 feet of the existing utilities. If the Contractor hits and/or damages any existing utilities, they must immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the Contractor must cease work. Base personnel will be dispatched to inspect the situation. Any damages caused by his/her efforts shall be the financial responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor must repair the damage caused or obtain the services of personnel experienced in the repairs to the damaged utility.

16. CONTRACTOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and equipment necessary to accomplish the contract work. Power equipment shall be equipped with safety and noise limiting devices. The equipment shall be in a safe and efficient operating condition. The Contractor will not park vehicles in the project area during non working hours. Vehicles will not be allowed on lawns or sidewalks without prior written approval. All equipment will be clearly marked with the Company’s name. Seatbelts must be worn at all times while operating a vehicle on base. Additionally, the use of cellular phones without a hands-free operation is prohibited while operating a vehicle on base.

17. INSPECTION. The Government will provide an inspector to verify work quality. The inspector will be the spokesman for compliance with base standards and, if present, the specifications and drawings. Controversies between the inspector and the Contractor will be resolved by the Contracting Officer. If, for some reason, a change in the primary or alternate inspector is required, the Contractor will be notified in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall coordinate Contractor activities with the Government Inspector.

17.1. Pre-Final Inspection. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer and/or Administrator a minimum 24 hours in advance of the proposed pre-final inspection date/time.

17.2. Final Inspection. The Contractor will notify the project coordinator of his/her estimated work completion date at least 4 days in advance, so that a final inspection can be held by base personnel. Any deficiencies found shall be rectified by the Contractor and the Contractor shall inform the project inspector when the deficiencies have been corrected. The project coordinator will re-inspect the completed work to verify the corrections prior to acceptance of the completed work.

17.3 Testing and Certification. All testing and certification required per codes and regulations specified in this contract shall require notification and attendance of Government personnel to include the Government Inspector, 7 CES Fire Department, and 7 CES Alarm Shop.

17.4 As-Builts, O&M Manuals. All final drawings and applicable O&M manuals shall be submitted to the CO within 14 calendar days of the final inspection. Three hard copies and one CD copy shall be submitted.

18. GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT. The Government Points of Contact for this contract shall be: SSgt Joe Wells, Contract Administrator, 325-696-1085, and Capt Tim Chow, Project Engineer, 714-785-5616.

SECTION 2

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

1. Government-Furnished Services. Government-furnished services include services provided by Government activities as well as contracted services.

1.1 Utilities. All reasonable quantities of utilities will be made available from existing utilities to the Contractor without charge. Any temporary connection or lines that may be required will be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at his/her own expense and in such a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer to match previously existing conditions. Removal of such connections or lines will be accomplished prior to final acceptance of the project. The Contractor shall provide any necessary portable power.

1.2. The Government will provide law enforcement, fire protection, and security.

1.3. The Government will provide emergency medical treatment for Contractor personnel. Treatment will be at the Contractor’s expense.

FA4661-16-Q-0024 – Attachment 2