Specifications_(2).pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

MAINTAIN RUNWAY/LANDING ZONE RUBBER REMOVAL

& AIRFIELD MARKINGS

PROJECT FNWZ 16-0058

MAY 2015

PREPARED: 7 CES/CENMP: REVIEWED: 7 CONS/LGCS:

Date Signature Date Signature

John D. Ford

PROJECT MANAGER

Capt. Hilary R. Ince

CONTRACTING OFFICER

These specifications consist of the various parts and provisions listed in the Table of Contents below and all attachments thereto:

05/20/2016

FORD.JOHN.

D.1229264750

Digitally signed by

FORD.JOHN.D.1229264750

DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USAF, cn=FORD.JOHN.D.1229264750 Date: 2016.05.20 16:05:34 -05'00'

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 02 GENERAL

SECTION 00 01 03 UTILITIES (CONTRACTOR IDENTIFIED)

SECTION 00 01 04 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SECTION 00 01 05 DYESS AFB FLIGHTLINE RULES

DIVISION 2-31 – NOT USED

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 01 11.51 PAINT REMOVAL FROM AIRFIELD

SECTION 32 01 11.52 RUNWAY RUBBER REMOVAL

SECTION 32 17 24.00 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Section 00 01 02 Dyess AFB, Texas GENERAL Maintain RWY/LZ Rubber Removal & Airfield Markings

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SECTION 00 01 02 - GENERAL

1. SCOPE: The work covered by this project consists of the Contractor furnishing all layout, survey, plant, labor, supervision, quality control, materials, equipment, machines, tools, appliances, services, supplies, and incidentals and of performing all operations in connection with the maintenance of runway and landing zone rubber removal and airfield markings. The scope of work includes but it is not limited to rubber removal with water jet blast, painting airfield markings, airfield markings removal, and other miscellaneous repairs. All work will be performed at Dyess AFB, Texas - complete and in strict accordance with the plans and specifications. Work will be released to contractor in work packages via individual task orders. The government reserves the right to utilize in-house forces to accomplish work on base pavements.

2. WORKING CONDITIONS:

2.1 The work area is located in the airfield at Dyess AFB which includes a main runway (Runway 16/34), an asphalt landing zone (Runway 162/342), a cement stabilized base material landing zone (Runway 161/341), a parallel taxiway (Taxiway “A”), 5 ladder taxiways (Taxiways B, C, D, E and F), aircraft parking/maintenance aprons and several aircraft maintenance hangar access aprons. The contractor will be given weekday access (Monday thru Friday) to pursue work efforts under this contract on airfield work areas other than on or within 100-feet of the Active Runway per contractor’s approved work plan. All required work efforts on or within 100-feet of the Active Runway shall be accomplished only on weekends from 1800 hours Friday until 0600 hours on the following Monday per contractor’s approved work plan.

2.2 Scheduling/Work Plan: To permit essential military operations to continue and allow the contractor to pursue work efforts under this contract, Contractor shall prepare a work plan and schedule all indicated work pursuant to all working conditions. Contractor shall submit such plan to the Contracting Officer for approval within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed (NTP) and allow the government at least 5 working days for review/approval.

The work plan shall address construction sequencing consistent with these working conditions. Should the Contracting Officer find any portion of the submitted work plan unsatisfactory, the contractor shall re-accomplish the work plan and resubmit for approval. No work shall start until the work plan has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The work plan/schedule shall address the following conditions:

a) Development/approval of required submittals.

b) Contractor’s procurement of a “Digging Permit” for the work area(s) identified in the delivery order.

c) Weekend only work requirements on or within 100-feet of the Active Runway.

d) Performance time.

e) Notification/coordination requirements with Base Operations.

f) Five anticipated adverse weather delays.

g) Contractor’s resources.

h) Airfield driving training requirements.

i) 14 Calendar days reserved for submittal/approval of a “free zone letter”.

j) Fourteen calendar days reserved for military operations.

k) Dyess AFB Flightline Rules (Section 01 14 20).

l) Other appropriate situations.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:

Except for work on the Active Runway, working hours for the Contractor will normally be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, additional government inspection forces may be required. The Contractor shall make his/her request to the Contracting Officer five (5) calendar days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. If such force is reasonably available, the

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Contracting Officer may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

3.1 DOWN TIME: Down time shall be defined as delays in excess of one hour at a given period, caused by the Government through no fault of the Contractor.

a. MEASUREMENT:

(1) Down time will be measured by the unit time-of-the-clock hour which will include all Contractor and sub-Contractor (at any tier) work forces scheduled for, or working during the hour.

(2) No delays less than one hour in duration at any given period will be measured nor considered for down time, nor will delays of less than one hour be cumulative over several time periods.

(3) Down time will not be measured/considered for delays before or after contract work schedule hours as defined in the contract General Provisions.

(4) No time after 10 minutes from the time that Contractor is notified that he can resume work after a stoppage will be considered down time.

Contractor shall comply with all security requirements under paragraph 1A-13 of this specification section to qualify for down time compensation.

b. PAYMENT: Payment for down time will be made at the contract unit price for down time as shown on the bid schedule in accordance with the Contact Clause entitled Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

4. SAFETY AND HEALTH:

4.1 All Contractor operations shall be conducted and performed in accordance with Department of Labor, OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, project identified national standards, military manuals, instructions, pamphlets, standards and handbooks, and with the Corps of Engineers (COE) Safety Manual 385-1-1 dated 03 Sep 96.

4.2 All companies who conduct business within the state of Texas must, in accordance with Texas Workman Compensation laws (Texas House Bill 62), have an approved company safety policy and an Accident Prevention Plan. The plan, approved by the Texas Workman Compensation Commission (TWCC), shall be submitted for approval in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTALS. In addition to meeting the TWCC requirements; the plan must also include the requirements of COE Safety Manual 385-1-1.

4.3 All holes/pits/trenches/manway openings, etc, that are to be left open shall be surrounded with a 48 inch high mesh fence with highly visible orange plastic coating. The fence shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and located a minimum of 3 feet from the opening so as to prevent an individual, should they fall across the fencing, from falling into the opening. Holes shall also be covered, when not being worked in, with three quarter inch plywood or a metal grating that will prevent small children from entering the hole.

4.4 Radiation Permits and Authorizations: Contractors contemplating the use of devices containing radioactive materials (i.e., soil moisture/density probes) or non-ionizing radiation producing equipment (radio frequency radiation emitters or lasers) while performing work on this contract must obtain written authorization/permit from the Dyess AFB Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), 7 ADOS/SGGB. To obtain the required authorization permit, an application to bring a radioactive device on Dyess AFB must be forwarded to 7 ADOS/SGGB, 697 Louisiana Loop, Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1367 (this is mailing address, physical address is 880 Third St.) or (325)696- 2325/3289, at least 45 days prior to the anticipated use. Without the proper authorization, Contractors will not be allowed to bring these devices on base. Also, Contractor shall provide Bioenvironmental Engineering (7

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ADOS/SGGB) a copy of contractor’s radioactive materials permit and training certificates, if radioactive material will be brought onto Dyess AFB.

4.5 Confined Space Entry: All operations involving entry into confined spaces shall meet the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146, AFOSH Std 91-25, and specifically the following:

a. All entry supervisors, attendees, and confined space entrants shall have been properly trained in the safety hazards, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), entry procedures, and self-rescue. Records of this training must be readily available.

b. Entry supervisors shall maintain a Master Entry Plan (MEP) consisting of:

(1) Descriptions of confined spaces to be entered including location, classification, and acceptable entry conditions

(2) Designation of authorized entry supervisors, entrants, and attendees

(3) Identification of the types of tasks to be performed in the confined space, including duration

(4) Procedures for entry, and emergency rescue

(5) Identification of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), communication equipment, rescue equipment, and monitoring equipment; conditions under which they will be used; and verification of condition of equipment

(6) Designation of frequency and type of atmospheric monitoring

(7) Designation of controls required (e.g., lockout/tagout, ventilation, etc.)

(8) Procedures for communication during confined space operations

c. All confined spaces shall be tested by a qualified person using a properly calibrated monitor for percent oxygen, lower explosive limit (LEL), and toxicity each time before entry and periodically during operations that have the potential to alter atmospheric conditions. Supervisors shall contact 7 BW/SEG when these or any other entry conditions are not consistent with the MEP.

5. STREET CLOSINGS: Not applicable.

6. DISPOSITION OF WASTE, EXCESS, SCRAP, AND SALVAGE MATERIALS:

The title to all waste, excess, scrap, and salvage materials generated as a direct result of this contract is vested in the Contractor – unless specifically excepted below. Further (unless listed below in exceptions), these materials shall be disposed of off the Base by the Contractor in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Regulations. Contractor’s attention is also directed to Section 01 57 20 Environmental Protection, the paragraph “Disposal of Wastes, Waste Minimization, and Excess Materials.” Following is a list of materials (Exceptions) that will be generated as a result of this contract and shall be turned-in to the Government at a location at Dyess AFB designated by the Contracting Officer:

Exceptions: Exceptions, if any, will be stated in individual delivery orders.

7. STORAGE AREA (I.E. TEMPORARY FIELD OFFICE, STAGING AREAS, TOOL/JOB SHACKS,

AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES):

There are no Government furnished covered or secure storage areas. Limited on-base, off site storage will be permitted on a space available basis. The location on Dyess AFB of the Contractor’s temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings required temporarily in the performance of the work, shall require written approval of the Contracting Officer. Plans showing temporary field office, storage, and other construction buildings shall be submitted for approval (GA) of the Contracting Officer. Utilities at the storage area may or may not be available for Contractor use. The Government implies no responsibility for lost or stolen materials, equipment or tools, the security of which lies solely with the Contractor. Contractor shall keep his storage areas clean, neat and orderly and will keep grass mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches. Temporary fencing used by

00 01 02 - 4 the Contractor to delineate constructor sites shall be securely anchored with tension wires and posts as required to prevent sagging and an unsightly appearance. Fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor in this manner throughout the life of the contract. Due to high winds in west Texas, Contractor shall take every precaution to preclude trash from blowing off site.

7.1 CONSTRUCTION AREA & CONTRACTOR LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION: Contractor shall keep their construction areas clean, neat and orderly and will keep grass mowed to a maximum height of 4 inches.

8. TOILET FACILITIES:

There are no toilet facilities available for Contractor use. Contractor shall provide his own portable/temporary toilet facilities.

9. CLEAN-UP: The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the construction site and storage area(s) free from accumulation of waste, rubbish, or construction debris. All loose or light weight materials shall be secured to prevent blowing or scattering. The burning of trash or construction debris is strictly prohibited on Dyess AFB.

Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all construction debris, tools, equipment, and materials not the property of the Government. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the work site and storage area(s) in a clean, neat and workmanlike condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

10. FINAL INSPECTION:

The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's desired final inspection date seven (7) calendar days in advance of that desired date to permit proper coordination. The date selected shall provide adequate time for Contractor performed corrections of final inspection deficiencies within the contract performance time. The Contracting Officer will be the final authority for determining whether or not the Contractor's performance is sufficiently advanced to warrant a final inspection.

11. TESTING:

Costs of all tests, unless specifically indicated as being performed by the Government, will be at the Contractor's expense. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to schedule all tests and to notify the Contracting Officer or his representative in a timely manner prior to any required testing. All test results shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal.

12. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, AND TRAINING:

12.1 As-Built Drawings: The Contractor shall maintain two sets of project drawings for "as-built" notations and marking. The Contractor shall update these plans to indicate "as-built" construction and shall submit them to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection under the cover of an AF Form 3000. Updated notations and markings shall be neat, clear, and legible in all respects.

13. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Dyess AFB security may be viewed as being one of three broad levels, the level in effect being dependent on the location or area of Dyess AFB in question.

a. The lowest level of security exists in General Access Areas. These areas are all of Dyess AFB outside of the "USAF Controlled" and "USAF Restricted" areas.

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b. USAF controlled access areas are the mid-level security areas. Presence within the controlled access area is by authorization; however, the movement of authorized personnel in and out of these areas is generally not impeded. Contractor personnel are given access to these areas.

c. The third and highest level of security on Dyess AFB is that within the USAF Restricted areas. These areas are further subdivided to be known as Priority A, Priority B, or Priority C areas.

13.1 Referencing the above, the work on this contract will be in the following classifications:

General Access Area USAF Controlled Access Area USAF Restricted Area

All areas outside of the All of the airfield except the 3-Bay 3-Bay parking apron, the USAF Controlled and parking apron, the B-1B/C-130 B-1B/C-130 Parking Apron, and Restricted Areas Parking Apron, and occasionally occasionally the Transient Apron the Transient Apron. .

13.2 Requests for changes to the work schedule for work in USAF restricted areas, must be submitted a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance for approval and coordination of Dyess AFB Security Forces.

13.3 Dyess Air Force Base is a closed base. All personnel entering must have specific permission of the installation commander for entry. This permission is granted when a Contractor employee is issued an identification card.

Information necessary to obtain identification cards will be provided by the Contracting Officer at the pre-performance conference. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that all of its employees obtain, and keep on their person at all times while working on the base, a USAF identification card. Upon completion of the work or termination of an employee, the Contractor shall be responsible for turn in of identification cards no longer needed to the Contracting Officer or to the Pass and Registration Office of the Security Forces. Failure to turn in badges will result in last payment of payroll to be withheld and revocation of any future badges issued by Pass and Registration Office to the employee and the contractor.

13.4 MARKING/LIGHTING OF CONSTRUCTION AREAS

Contractor shall enclose his contract work area, with airport barriers similar to model MS4202-5, color “safety orange”, manufactured by MARKSTAAR or approved equal. Supplement the barriers with red lights, either flashing or steady-burning. Flashing lights shall be at least five candelas effective intensity and flash at a rate of from 55 to 160 flashes per minute. Continuous burning lights shall have an effective intensity of 10 candelas.

Lighted barricades used in close proximity shall all be the same type (flash rate) and color. Place barricades at maximum intervals of 50 feet and use dual barricades and lights on corners and ends. The intent of this requirement is to comply with UFC 3-260-01”Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design”, section 14 “Construction Phasing Plan and Operational Safety on Airfields During Construction” and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-2E “Operational Safety on Airports During Construction” and that all personnel (Contractors', Air Force, and visitors) will know the authorized boundary of each Contractor's area and thereby minimize unauthorized movement, and to help promote safety. The contractor shall provide a point of contract (Person’s name and phone number) on-call 24 hours a day for emergency maintenance of airport hazard lighting and barricades and for coordinating immediate response to construction related issues that might adversely affect the airfield.

14. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES: Contractor vehicles must be marked on each side with company name with either permanent or semi-permanent/magnetic signage.

15. WARRANTIES:

Any warranties given to the Contractor or sub-Contractor at any tier from a manufacturer of equipment or other items which are provided under this contract shall be transferred to the government upon final acceptance.

Contractor shall submit in writing a single listing with all applicable warranties attached. Negative responses are likewise required in writing.

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16. SUBMITTALS:

16.1 Required Submittals:

All submittals required by the Contract Documents shall be submitted for approval; and as a minimum, all submittals listed/scheduled on the attached AF Form 66 shall be submitted to Contracting Officer for approval using AF Form 3000 as a transmittal document. Where a submittal cannot be provided within the required submission date, Contractor shall submit in writing a letter stating the reasons why and furnishing a new projected submission date.

16.2 Variations/Deviations/Departures from the Contract Documents:

Contractor proposed variations, deviations or departures from the contract requirements shall be noted/marked in red on each copy of the submittal data and shall be provided with a letter attachment to the AF Form 3000 summarizing the proposed variation, deviation, or departure. Variations, deviations, or departures shall contain sufficient information to permit complete evaluation. Additional sheets may be used to fully explain why a variation, deviation, or departure is requested. The Government reserves the right to disapprove or rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted/unmarked/not-clearly-defined variations, deviations or departures.

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Section 00 01 03 Dyess AFB, Texas UTILITIES Maintain RWY/LZ Rubber Removal & Airfield Markings

Utilities – Section 00 01 03 - page 1 of 4

SECTION 00 01 03 – UTILITIES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. SCOPE: This section covers identification, interruption and use of utilities.

2. IDENTIFICATION: THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT KNOW THE LOCATION OF UTILITIES

IN THE WORK AREA. Accordingly, the Contractor shall be SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for locating and marking the exact location of all existing utilities within the contract work area prior to any excavating, trenching, backfilling or disturbance. The Contractor is SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for any and all damage to existing utilities in the contract work area. Upon request by the Contractor, the Government shall furnish all available information in its possession concerning utilities in the contract work area.

However, the accuracy of the information provided by the Government is not guaranteed and is only intended to provide some measure of assistance to the Contractor. The Contractor shall call 7 CS/SCOIT at 696-8065 a minimum of five (5) calendar days in advance to have underground communications cable routes marked. Base Civil Engineering does not have nor shall it provide record drawings of Bell Telephone cable plant. In the event the Contractor identifies utilities in the contract work area which interfere with the newly proposed construction, the Contracting Officer shall be immediately notified and the Government shall take necessary corrective action at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer as-built drawings clearly identifying the exact location of all utilities identified in the work area prior to project final inspection.

2.1 Contractor must initiate a Work Clearance Request AF Form 103 (digging permit) from 7 CES/ CEPM a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of any construction work. Excavation is not authorized without issuance of a completed and approved AF Form 103. After initial issue, it is the Contractor's responsibility to keep the Work Clearance Request coordinated and up-to-date/current through the remainder of the contract.

2.2 Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any communication device shall be coordinated in advance with 7 CS/SCOIT at 696-8065. Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any Cable TV device shall be also be coordinated in advance with 7 CS/SCOIT (ask for the NCOIC of Cable TV) at 696-2400.

Communications and Cable TV devices to remain shall be protected as required when work proximity dictates.

2.3 Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any fire protection device or intrusion detection systems shall be coordinated in advance with 7 CES/CEOFE at 696-5184. Any removal/relocation/reconnection of any security system should be coordinated with 7 SFS/S5C at 696-8523.

2.4 The locating and marking devices utilized by the contractor for existing utilities or proposed work shall be 2” wooden stakes with multicolored whiskers 4” to 6” in length.

3. INTERRUPTIONS:

3.1 Planned Utility Outages: The Contractor shall coordinate all requests for utility outages with the Contracting Officer in writing fourteen (14) calendar days prior to date of requested outage. Water, gas, steam, sewer and electrical outages shall be held to a maximum duration of 2 hours unless otherwise approved in writing. See Contractor Request for Utility Outage included in this Section.

3.2 Unplanned Utility Outages (Accidental Disruption of Utilities): In the event of accidental disruption of any utility, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting officer of the unplanned outage.

The Contractor shall immediately take every reasonable step to repair the damage in a manner acceptable to the Government and will restore the utility to full use as soon as practicable. If the Contractor so desires, and the Government agrees, the Government may complete necessary repairs to the damaged utility and withhold from payments due to the Contractor the necessary amount to defray all costs associated with the repair of the utility.

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4. USE: All reasonable quantities of existing utilities will be made available to the Contractor without charge. Any temporary connections or lines required shall be installed, maintained, and removed at the Contractor's expense. Any damage associated with the use of these utilities shall be repaired and/or replaced in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer at Contractor's expense. See Contractor Request for Use of Dyess AFB Fire Hydrants included in this Section.

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The following information must be prepared and forwarded, on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, to the CO for approval and coordination with Civil Engineering.

Request For Utility Outage

From: __________________________________________________________________

Contract No:__________________Description and Location of Contract: __________

Date of Outage Requested:___________Type of Outage:_________________________

Location Affected by Outage:

Description of Work to be performed and Other Utilities Affected:

Requested Civil Engineer Support:

Date:_______________ Time:________________________

Type of Support:

Electrical X-5184_______ Water X-4481__________________

Access X-4155_________ Road Closure X-4155____________

Alarms X-5195_________ Fire Dept Standby X-4930________

Duration of Outage: Start:_____ Completed:____________________

Signature:

Contractor Representative: Date:

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The following information must be prepared and forwarded, on AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, to the Contracting Officer for approval and coordination with Civil Engineering’s Fire Department and Utilities prior to use of Base fire hydrants.

Contractor Request for Use of Dyess AFB Fire Hydrants.

Project Title ___________________________________________________________________

1. The ____________________________ Company requests the use of fire hydrant number _______for the purpose of ______________________________________ used in the performance of the contract to ___________________________. Period of hydrant use will be ________________ to _____________.

I understand approval is contingent on all of the following:

a. The company providing a suitable connection with a Class III Back Flow Preventer (reduced pressure principle device) and screw type globe valve to be attached to the hydrant. The connection will be 2 1/2" National Standard fire thread. The backflow device and valve shall be installed prior to hydrant use & properly supported to prevent damage to fire hydrant threads.

b. Call the Water Shop for certification of your backflow device PRIOR TO INSTALLATION at 325-696-1807. Non-compliant devices will be removed without notice.

c. Backflow preventers shall be installed with the vent facing down & at least 12" clearance below the unit.

d. Leaving the connection in place during approval period.

e. Insuring the hydrant is fully opened and left in that position during approval period, except in periods of freezing weather. If hydrant is closed, it must be RECERTIFIED prior to reopening.

f. Insuring an approved fire hydrant wrench is used to open/close the hydrant.

g. Insuring all servicing from the hydrant is done at the top of the vehicle or tank. No bottom servicing will be permitted.

h. Using no quick opening valves causing excess water hammer in the main.

i. Discontinuing hydrant use if there is any hydrant malfunction or leakage from underground and reporting same to the Fire Department, 696-2486.

2. I understand and agree that __________________________Company assumes full responsibility for any damage to the hydrant, water mains, adjacent grounds, vegetation, buildings, or streets resulting from hydrant use.

(Signature) (Date)

(Print Name) (Print Title)

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Section 00 01 04 Dyess AFB, Texas ENVIRONMENTAL Maintain RWY/LZ Rubber Removal & Airfield Markings

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SECTION 00 01 04 – ENVIRONMENTAL

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PUBLICATIONS: In accordance with (IAW) Executive Orders (EO) 13101, 13123, 13134, and 13148, federal, state, and local environmental protection laws, Dyess Air Force Base (DAFB) is committed to the principals of “Leadership in Environmental Management” and “Greening the Federal Government.” In addition, DAFB implements EO 13045, 13229, and 13296, to ensure protection from environmental health and safety risks. The specifications and standards contained in this section are to ensure that DAFB meets the mandates as established by statute and EOs, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational, Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) policy and guidance.

1.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS: The following list serves as the basis for standards of environmental protection for work accomplished on DAFB:

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act authorized Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG), The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB Circular A-119, DOE's Federal Energy Management Program Product Efficiency Recommendations, EPA's Waste Minimization Priority Chemicals, EPA's Indoor Environments Program Recommendations, and EPA's Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center Recommendations.

1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS:

1.3.1. General:

1.3.1.1. Resource Management: Promote stewardship of the earth's resources. The earth's resources include: perpetual resources, renewable resources, and non-renewable resources.

Preserve or renew biodiversity and ecosystems.

Maximize use of bio-based and recycled content materials.

Maintain or improve water quality and promote water stewardship.

Employ job-site recycling and salvage procedures.

Employ DfE methodologies.

1.3.1.2. Toxicity/IEQ: Promote good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Aspects of IEQ include:

light quality, acoustic quality, and air quality.

Utilize a precautionary approach.

Maximize use of non-toxic, non-hazardous, healthy, and safe building materials.

1.3.1.3. Performance: Promote efficiencies in operational performance. Aspects of operational performance include: durability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and water efficiency.

1.4. CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER: The Contractor shall designate an onsite party responsible for overseeing the environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1.4.1. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years construction experience on projects of similar size and scope;

minimum 2 years experience with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) such as ISO 14001; and familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

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1.4.2. Responsibilities: The Contractor’s environmental manager shall ensure:

Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

Implementation of Contractor’s environmental protection plans prepared IAW EPA EMS or ISO 14000 standards.

Training for Contractor personnel IAW their position requirements, and shall include at a minimum, an overview of environmental issues related to the building industry and overview of environmental issues and regulations related to the project.

1.5 CONFORMANCE with ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:

The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the agency, organizational, or facility environmental management system (EMS) applicable for your contract. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management Programs and Operational Controls identified by the agency, organizational, or facility EMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the organization to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All Contractor employees must complete Air Force provided initial EMS awareness-level training. The COR needs to ensure the contractor and their employees complete the training prior to work start and maintain a list of completion in the contract folder for accountability and inspection. The following steps need to be completed by the contractor in order to logon and complete the required training:

To access and register to the ESOH Training Network:

Go to www.esohtn.com

Click on the to enter, then

Find the Registration box on the bottom right side of the screen.

Type into the Registration Password box esohtn

Click on Create an Account, and Follow the instructions on each screen to complete each step of the registration process all blocks with an “*” must be filled.

Step 1. First and Last Name and email address

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Step 2 Account information User Id and password

Step 3 User Type: Select “Construction Contractor “or “Non-Construction” Next

Step 4 Organization information, Select “Dyess AFB”, for your company name if listed, if not listed

Select “Company not Listed”. Select contractor number if applicable—Next.

Step 5 Under Job Functions select “Environmental Requirements for Contractors (Mandatory for all Installation Contractors)” Next

Step 6 Select “I agree”

Step 7 Select “Go To Training”

Step 8 Select “Go to my Training Modules”

Step 9 Select “Go to training” and complete training, complete test and print certificate

When training is complete, forward certificate to the Contractor.

PART 2 – RESOURCE PROTECTION

2. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES: Construction, renovation or demolition activities are not exempt from air emission, storm water, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance, environmental protection or pollution prevention rules and regulations. Contractor shall investigate, comprehend, and comply with all environmental rules and regulations applicable to his chosen method of accomplishment of the work under this contract.

2.1. PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES: The Contractor shall confine his construction activities to areas defined by the plans or specifications. Except in areas to be cleared, do not remove, cut, deface, injure or destroy trees or shrubs without the CO’s approval. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorage unless authorized by the CO. Where such use of ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.1.1. Restoration or Replacement of Landscape Damage: Any trees or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or operations shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition at the Contractor's expense. The CO will decide what method of restoration shall be used, and whether damaged trees shall be treated or removed and disposed of under requirements for clearing and grubbing. If damaged trees are to be removed, they are to be replaced with equivalent, undamaged trees and landscaping features at the Contractor’s expense.

2.1.2 Topsoil and other Construction Fill Material from Off Base: Contractor must comply with the Federal Noxious Weed Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2801-2814; 7CFR360: the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.); 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772 and 7781-7786; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3; and Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species. The Contractor shall not introduce any invasive or noxious weed identified on the latest Federal Noxious Weed List (Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974), the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Quarantines and noxious plants, Chapter 19 (24 May 2006). State of Texas;

the DAFB Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, Chapter 7.12, Invasive Species Management.

2.1.3. Post-Construction Cleanup or Obliteration: The Contractor shall obliterate all evidence of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess materials, or any other vestiges of construction. It is anticipated that excavation, filling, and plowing of roadways will be required to restore the area to near natural conditions

Environmental – Section 00 01 04 - page 4 which will permit the growth of vegetation thereon. The disturbed areas shall be graded and filled as required, and topsoil shall be spread to a depth of approximately three inches over the entire area and the entire area seeded with at least two pounds (pure live seed) of common Bermuda per 1,000 square feet and then watered as required until a lush hardy growth is established to the satisfaction of the CO.

Restoration to original contours is required unless otherwise directed by the CO.

2.2. PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: The Contractor shall comply with Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82 (40 CFR Part 82). To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall utilize safe alternatives and products made with, or containing, safe alternatives to Class I or II ozone depleting substances (ODS) identified in 42 U.S.C. 7671K. A Class I ODS is defined in section 602 (a) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and includes the following chemicals:

CFC-11 CFC-12 CFC-13 CFC-111 CFC-112

CFC-113 CFC-114 CFC-115 CFC-211 CFC-212

CFC-213 CFC-214 CFC-215 CFC-216 CFC-217

halon-1211 halon-1301 halon-2402 carbon tetrachloride methyl chloroform

2.3. PROTECTION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES: All known historical, archaeological, and cultural resources, if any, within the Contractor’s work area will be designated on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall take precautions during the contract to preserve all resources as they existed at the time of contract award and comply with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 36 CFR 60-61 and 800-812; and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10. The Contractor shall provide all protective devices such as off-limit markings, fencing, barricades or other devices as designated on the contract drawings and shall be responsible for preservation of the sites during this contract.

2.3.1. Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: All items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest outside of designated areas that are discovered in the course of any construction activities shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor shall protect the find in-place by leaving the archaeological find undisturbed and by using flags to mark a 50-foot radius area around the find. The find shall be immediately reported to the CO so that the proper authorities may be notified. All work shall be stopped in the immediate area of the discovery until directed by the CO to resume work.

Any work required to preserve or protect these finds shall be accomplished before work resumes.

2.4 . PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, tributaries, lakes, or reservoirs with substances including, but not limited to, fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acids, construction wastes, contaminated storm water runoff, or other harmful materials identified in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams--particularly the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 CFR 151-158 and 320-338, 40 CFR 15, 20-25, 100-149, 220-233, 400-471, 501, and 503, and 49 CFR 130; Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), National Contingency Plan (NCP), and Oil Pollution Act (OPA), 30 CFR, 33 CFR, 40 CFR, 46 CFR, and 40 CFR; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 40 CFR 141-149 and 42 CFR 50, 59, and 124; Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), 40 CFR 370-372; Texas Drinking Water Standards, Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 290 (30 TAC 290); and the Texas Water Code, 30 TAC 205,216, 220, 279, 305, 307-308, 311-312, 314, and 321. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in lakes, reservoirs, or streams through or adjacent to the project areas. For construction sites of one (1) acre or more, and at least 30 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall prepare a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWP3) and file with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a Notice of Intent (NOI), TCEQ-20022 (02/03) or successor form. The construction site notice specified in the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit (TPDES GP) for Part II.D.2 shall be posted as specified in the permit.

Construction activities that start on or after 15 December of one year and are completed in all respects, Environmental – Section 00 01 04 - page 5 including final stabilization, by 14 February of the next year may utilize low rainfall erosive waiver provisions of the TPDES GP, which do not require a SWP3, but do require submittal of an NOI to TCEQ using TCEQ-20064 (02/03) or successor form, and posting of a construction notice for Part II.D.1 of the GP. Contractor shall submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) as required by the GP using TCEQ-20023 (02/03) or successor form. Contractor shall perform notifications as required by the GP. There shall be no fill, to include trees and vegetation, placed in a wetland or water of the U.S. as they are defined by the CWA or the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Wetlands and/or possible wetlands in the work area will be delineated prior to awarding of the contract. The Contractor shall be aware of CWA Section 404 requirements and permits and shall be responsible for compliance. Vehicles shall not pass through wetlands unless absolutely necessary, and mats will be placed on the area for protection prior to driving. Certain documents must be prepared, filed, and/or posted as generally outlined in the table below and specifically stated in the TPDES GP:

Site Size, Acres

Low Erosive Provision Applies

Notice of Intent (NOI) Required

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) Required

Construction Site Notice

(CSN)

Required

Notice of Termination

(NOT)

Required

Provide to

MS4

< 1 N/A No No No No N/A 1 - < 5 Yes No No Yes No CSN 1 - < 5 No No Yes Yes No CSN > = 5 No Yes Yes Yes Yes NOI, NOT

2.4.1. Erosion Control: The Contractor shall control erosion and disposing of wastes. Surface drainage from cuts and fills within the construction limits, whether or not completed, and from borrow and waste disposal areas, shall, if turbidity producing materials are present, be held in suitable sedimentation ponds, or the areas shall be graded to control erosion within acceptable limits. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures such as berms, dikes, drains, or sedimentation basins, if required to meet the above standards, shall be provided and maintained until permanent drainage and erosion control facilities are completed and operative. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time during construction operations shall be held to a minimum. Unless otherwise approved by the CO, the Contractor shall apply, as soon as practicable, an approved, temporary mulch on denuded ground. This shall apply to all areas not subject to appreciable traffic during construction, including areas that are to receive some form of construction later, if ground is to be exposed 60 days or more. Stream crossing by fording with equipment shall be limited to control turbidity and in areas of frequent crossings temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be installed. Any temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be removed upon completion of the project.

Fills and waste areas shall be constructed by selective placement to eliminate to the extent practicable silts or clays on the surface that will erode and contaminate adjacent streams or lakes.

2.4.2 Drinking Water: Contractor shall comply with and provide documentation required by 30 TAC

290.46 (j), pertaining to customer service inspections.

2.4.2.1. General: The Contractor shall ensure a customer service inspection (CSI) certificate is completed and approved by the CO prior to providing continuous water service to all new construction, to existing service where contaminant hazards are suspected, or in conjunction with major renovation or expansion of the drinking water distribution system.

2.4.2.2. Form: The Contractor shall use the most current CSI certificate form found in Title 30 290.47(d) of TAC. See paragraph 4.3 of this section for submittal of certificate form.

2.4.2.3 License: The inspection and certificate may only be completed by a Plumbing Inspector, a Water Supply Protection Specialists licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, or a Customer Service Inspector who has completed a TCEQ-approved course, passed an examination administered by

Environmental – Section 00 01 04 - page 6 the executive director, and holds a current professional certification or endorsement as a customer service inspector.

2.5. PROTECTION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Contractor shall follow all federal, state, county and municipal laws regarding the protection of fish and wildlife--particularly the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 16 U.S.C. 703-712, Endangered Species Act (ESA), 7 CFR 355-356 and 50 CFR 17, 23-24, 81, 217, 222, 225-227, 402, 424, 450-453, and 31 TAC 65 & 69. The Contractor shall at all times perform all work and take such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish and wildlife. The Contractor shall not alter water flows or otherwise disturb native habitat adjacent to the project area which, in the opinion of the CO, are critical to fish or wildlife. Construction of check dams in live streams will not be permitted. Fouling or polluting of water will not be permitted. Wash waters shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or otherwise treated prior to their release into a river or other body of water. The CO must approve the release of any wash waters or waste waters into a river or other body of water prior to the release of any wash waters or waste waters.

2.6. PROTECTION OF AIR QUALITY: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws concerning air pollution, particularly the CAA, 40 CFR 50-95 and 30 TAC 101-122. Although the Contractor is responsible for complying with all rules/regulations associated with air quality, the requirements must be coordinated through 7 CES/CEIE (all registrations, permits, hourly/daily/weekly/monthly records, MSDSs, notices, etc.) prior to the start of any construction/demolition/repair. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in the air nor will objectionable particulates be released to the air. No material shall be burned on DAFB.

2.6.1. Dust Control: The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust IAW all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for the control of dust and particulate emissions. Temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling with water are required to control dust. Sprinkling with water shall be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times. Gravel paving shall be provided for entrance and exit drives, parking areas, and unpaved roads carrying more than 25 vehicles per day on the construction site.

2.7. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply will all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure protection of human health and safety IAW Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 20 CFR 1900-1990; and the Texas Health and Safety Code, 25 TAC et al.

2.8. WORKER, COMMUNITY, AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROTECTION LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure worker and community right-to-know and protection requirements are met IAW the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR 300-374; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CFR 355-372; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), 40 CFR 106-110 and 171-180; and Texas Hazards Communication Act, 25 TAC 295.

PART 3 - DISPOSAL OF WASTES, WASTE MINIMIZATION, AND EXCESS MATERIALS:

3.1. WASTE MANAGEMENT & MINIMIZATION: The Contractor shall manage waste generated IAW the Resource…