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MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE

FACILITY EXCELLENCE PLAN

June 2016

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1.0 GENERAL

2.0 CIVIL

3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL

4.0 LANDSCAPING

5.0 ARCHITECTURAL/STRUCTURAL

6.0 MECHANICAL

7.0 PLUMBING

8.0 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

9.0 FIRE ALARM/MASS NOTIFICATION

10.0 ELECTRICAL

11.0 COMMUNICATIONS

12.0 CAD STANDARDS

APPENDIX A AF103 ........................................................................................ A-1

APPENDIX B COMMUNICATIONS ACRONYMS ....................................B-1

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1.0 GENERAL

The design standards contained within this document shall be incorporated within all project specifications and drawings as applicable. This document supersedes the document titled “Architectural compatibility Guide” March Air Reserve Base (MARB)” dated 1992 in its entirety, prepared by Sverdrup Corporation, as well as all other Base distributed requirements that conflict with these Base Standards.

1.1 Design Guidance and Guide Specifications

In accordance with DOD Memorandum dated 29 May 2002, the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) shall be used for the planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization of facilities, regardless of funding source. Air Force Engineering Technical Letters (ETL) shall also to be used. Final project specifications shall be converted from SpecsIntact and provided in Adobe format. They shall also be provided in .doc format identifying any additions, corrections, or changes to the specifications completed. These documents are available on the Whole Building Design Guide website:

http://www.wbdg.org/

UFC 1-200-01, “General Building Requirements” contains references to Core UFCs in its Appendix A. The UFC states that these Core UFCs “provide the unique military building criteria that parallel the building code and apply to building systems found in most DoD facilities. In the case of conflicts between the International Building Code and the military criteria, use the military requirements.”

1.2 Referenced Design Guides and Standards

All documents shall be referenced and utilized as applicable. These documents are available on the Whole Building Design Guide website. If any documents used for design criteria conflict in requirements, it shall be at the discretion of MARB, Base Civil Engineering (BCE) office\ to use the most stringent requirement.

1.3 Professional Registration

Project documents will be developed under the direction of a registered Architect or a professional engineer currently licensed in the State of California, or Architect that is National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Certified, or a professional engineer currently licensed in the State Of California, or registered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) This requirement shall be in complete compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Each drawing shall only be signed, sealed, and dated by the registered architect or the professional engineer who is registered to practice in the particular field involved for work depicted on that drawing and serves as the Designer of Record for that work. Engineering corporations and partnerships and certain sole proprietorships shall obtain a Certificate of Authorization from the California Association of Professional Engineers and comply with all applicable registration requirements.

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1.4 Anti-Terrorism Force Protection

Comply with UFC 4-010-01 “DOD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings”.

1.4.1 Due to the sensitivity of the information, the plans and specifications will not identify the explosive weights from the UFC which form the basis of the design. Only the corresponding design blast pressure will be stated.

1.4.2 All plans and specifications for “inhabited” buildings as defined by the UFC will include an annotation that cites the version of UFC 4-010-01 that was used for design.

1.4.3 Standoff Distance

For new construction, provide construction which meets required standoff distances to adjacent buildings, enclosures, streets and parking.

1.4.4 Windows

1.4.4.1 The standard UFGS for aluminum windows contains specific requirements for the construction contractor to submit manufacturer’s technical literature demonstrating compliance with blast resistance in the form of an engineering analysis or independent blast testing of the window and the method of securing the proposed window frames to the designed structure.

1.4.4.2 For projects involving window or skylight replacements within existing “inhabited” buildings as defined by the UFC, the project design analysis shall include an engineering analysis with supporting calculations of the existing wall and roof supporting structural elements (the surrounding wall and roof elements and their connections to the rest of the structure) for the capacity to transfer blast loadings from the windows or skylights to supporting structural elements. If insufficient capacity exists, the project design must include modifications to the existing walls or roofs as necessary to provide the required support to resist attributed window or skylight blast loadings. In addition, anchorage of wood blocking or other substrates in the walls or roofs to secure the replacement window or skylight frames shall be evaluated and properly designed.

1.4.4.3 Incorporate emergency shutdown push button and button cover for HVAC systems.

The exact location of this button shall be coordinated during the design phase.

1.4.4.4 Mass notification required IAW UFC 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems.

1.5 Record Documents

The specifications shall be edited to require submission of two electronic copies on compact disc of final record (as-built) Final as-built Construction Document drawing submittals shall be in auto-cad format, marked “AS-BUILT” on each sheet, and all XREF’s shall be contained in the same folder as the sheet drawings. Final PDF’s of all the Construction drawing as-builts, must also be

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1.5.1 O&M Manuals in Adobe (.pdf) format. Comply with AF Engineering Technical Letter (ETL) 89-2 Standard Guidelines for Submission of Facility Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

1.5.2 Shop drawings/calculations for specific facility systems (AutoCAD format preferred/Adobe format acceptable), to include:

• Foundation/Structural Cast-In-Place Concrete Reinforcing

• Structural Steel Framing

• Metal Roof Truss Framing

• Precast Concrete Structures (i.e., drainage structures, floor/roof planks, masonry lintels, etc.)

• Roofing System Manufacturer’s Technical Literature on Materials and Installation Details

• Blast Resistant Window/Door

Independent Testing Agency Reports Anchorage Design Calculations Installation Drawings

• Irrigation System Drawings

• Fire Suppression System Layout and Hydronic Calculations

• HVAC System Layout and Controls

• Hydronic Piping System(s) Layout

• Fire Alarm / Mass Notification System

• Lighting Control

• Electronic Keying Systems

1.6 Interior and Exterior Signage shall comply with UFC 3-120-1. See section 5.2 for specific base signage requirements and attached Appendix E. The AMC Exterior Sign Standards references AFP 32-1097 which has been replaced by UFC 3-120-1.

1.7 Construction signage shall comply with ETL 02-9 Construction Signs for MILCON Projects. Color of signs shall be in compliance with March ARB custom colors per Chapter 5, Architectural plan.

1.8 Airfield

The following applies to all project design and construction on March ARB. Comply with the requirements of UFC 3-260-01 “Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design”.

1.8.1 All projects involving construction activities within the “controlled” areas of the airfield shall include FAR Clause 252.236-7005 “Safety Precautions”. See also

DFARS 236.570 (B) (3).

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1.8.2 The construction specifications shall include the requirement for two-way communication with the March ARB Airfield Manager is required when applicable.

1.8.3 Special FAA waivers and Wing Commander Approval may be required for crane use and other airfield incursions on March ARB. An airfield construction waiver may also be required. The waiver application process must initiate through the March ARB Civil Engineer (minimum 60 days approval). Waivers may be necessary for any location on March ARB, not just the airfield.

1.8.4 Ensure that special airfield obstruction lighting is in compliance with UFC 3-260-01.

1.8.5 The construction specifications shall include the requirement for all vehicle operators to complete Airfield Driver Training through March ARB.

1.9 Utility Metering Requirements

1.9.1 All contractors must measure water usage including but not limited to the usage by the construction equipment, construction trailer, water trucks, concrete batch plant, and irrigation. When possible and economically feasible, permanent metering shall be provided for electric, natural gas, and water utilities at every March ARB facility so that utility consumption for each facility can be monitored and tracked over time.

Whenever possible electric meters shall be located inside the electrical room, otherwise they shall be located in the mechanical room. Water meters shall be located inside the mechanical room. Gas meters shall be located on the building exterior at the gas service entrance at the rear of the building.

1.9.2 Compliance with the DoD/Air Force Metering Guidance is mandatory. When meters are installed, they shall be compatible with existing meters and meter reading systems.

Refer to UFGS 33-51-13.00-30 for gas meters and UFGS 26-27-13.10-30 for electric meters.

1.10 System Maintainability Requirements

1.10.1 System maintainability is a critical aspect of a facility. Provide adequate clearances around all pieces of equipment for periodic maintenance, inspection and cleaning.

Provide manufacturer’s recommended minimum clearances or code required clearances, whichever is more stringent. System maintainability shall be coordinated between all systems. Service of one piece of equipment shall not require disturbance of adjacent equipment (for example do not block access to lights with piping or conduit). The designer shall reference ETL 01-1 “Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Design Checklist” during design development to ensure system maintainability requirements are met.

1.10.2 System maintainability has three broad categories. The design analysis and O&M manuals shall address the following features/procedures in detail.

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1.10.2.1 Routine Maintenance (filters, lights, lubrication, inspection, etc.) requires the most frequent and easiest access. Where maintenance access requires the use of portable ladders they shall be no more than 10’ maximum. Provide adequate space to use them properly. Access requirements over 10’ require ship ladders, stairs, platforms, catwalks, etc. unless approved otherwise by March ARB.

1.10.2.2 Component Replacement (coils, fans, motors, etc.) requires less frequent access.

However since this normally has the greatest impact on the facility user this work must be done quickly and efficiently. Provide all items necessary to perform these tasks (work platforms, equipment access hatches/panels, hoists, cranes, freight elevators, ladders, stairs, etc.).

1.10.2.3 Equipment Replacement (air handling unit, switchgear, boilers, heat pumps, etc.)

requires the least access. Since this occurs very seldom the need for permanent equipment to support these tasks is not required. However, equipment replacement must be accommodated and the facility shall include items such as removable wall sections, access routes, etc. to allow replacement with the least amount of collateral damage.

1.10.3 All equipment, including filters, controls, control valves, backflow preventers, and coils shall be easily accessible and have ample room for servicing, inspection, and cleaning. Isolation valves shall be provided for each HVAC unit, zone, branch, long runs, etc. as necessary for proper isolation and maintenance. Coils shall be fully removable without requiring demolition of any building components. Piping configuration at all coils shall include unions to facilitate easy removal.

1.10.4 The design shall ensure that all maintenance and repair activities can be performed safely and efficiently without the need for extensive material handling (e.g. A-frames) or access equipment (e.g. portable ladders over 10 feet).

1.10.5 Wherever possible locate all valves, pumps, strainers, controls, sensors, and other items requiring regular service such that they can be maintained from floor level.

Provide permanent maintenance access where not accessible from floor level.

1.10.6 Coordinate locations of piping, conduit, etc., to avoid blocking access to cranes, hoists, ladders or similar items even if it necessitates longer runs of the pipe or conduit.

1.10.7 All above ceiling utilities (cable trays, ductwork, junction boxes, utility piping, etc.)

shall be accessible for a worker to reach two sides plus the service side with a minimum 3'-3" (1 m) clearance (greater if required for component maintenance/disassembly).

1.10.8 Water treatment systems for boilers/chillers/geothermal systems shall be designed and installed such that chemical handling is accomplished at floor level.

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1.11 LEED Requirements

Comply with Air Force Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) Implementing Guidance dated 02 June 2011 (see attached Appendix D). Attachments to the guidance memorandum are available upon request made to the MARB Civil Engineer. The guidance states that all new vertical construction and major renovations shall meet the USGBC current LEED Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) as well as additional requirements. The designer shall evaluate the requirements of this guidance and how they pertain to a particular project before beginning the design process.

1.12 Energy Management Requirements

Comply with March ARB Energy Management Policy Conflicts between requirements of this Policy and the requirements of this document shall be evaluated on a project by project basis.

1.13 Access for People with Disabilities

Per DoD Policy Memorandum of 31 Oct 2008 and HQ USAF/A7C Memorandum of 16 July 2009, facilities which qualify under the memorandum (essentially those which are open to the general public or where civilian workers may be employed) on military installations shall comply with the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Guidelines for Accessibility. Careful consideration shall be given during project design to avoid incorporating accessibility design and construction standards for those facilities or features which are specifically exempted from meeting accessibility standards (essentially those which are for use exclusively by able-bodied military personnel).

1.14 Notifications

1.14.1 It is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain an AF Form 103 “Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request” from the government project representative.

Instructions to complete the form can be found on the back page of the AF Form 103.

The contractor shall complete the form and receive government approval prior to initiating any activity on the site. See Appendix A-1. It is also the responsibility of the contractor to notify the Contracting Officer’s technical representative, and Base Civil Engineering Section: At least 72 hours before work is to start.

1.14.2 When work stoppage of more than 48 hours duration is anticipated.

1.14.3 At least 5 working days in advance of required utility outages for individual facilities and 14 working days if outage affects multiple facilities, unless otherwise noted in the contract documents.

1.14.4 At least 3 working days in advance of any cuts or borings under roadways.

1.14.5 At least 5 working days in advance of desired time for final inspections. Coordination of time for final inspections shall be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance.

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1.14.6 The failure to make the arrangements specified in paragraphs 1.14 through 1.14.5 above may result in non-acceptance of work.

1.14.7 When applicable, phasing of the work will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer or their duly authorized representative who will determine availability of areas for stockpiling of materials, ingress/egress to/from site, and the specific location where the work will be performed. The Contractor shall restrict employees to the immediate area wherein the work required under this contract is to be accomplished.

For airfield projects, each day prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall notify Base Operation, Phone No. 951-655-4404, of the number of personnel, equipment, and vehicles that will be working on the airfield runways, and shoulder. The project inspector shall also be notified.

1.14.8 Where work requires cutting of asphalt or concrete paved roads for trenches or any other purpose, the Contractor shall provide a temporary cold mix asphalt patch within 24 hours of backfilling and compaction. For all roads where trenches must remain open outside of construction hours, the Contractor must cover the opening with steel traffic plate and post warning signs and pylons, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Also, all road closures will be reported to the Base Fire Department at least one day prior to closing and will be reported when re-opened to normal traffic flow.

1.15 Real Property Records DD 1354 Submission

The contract agent shall provide DD 1354 IAW UFC 1-300-08 to the real property officer. The agent is typically a government entity such as the Air Force, NAVFAC, USACE, or 452 Civil Engineering. This includes an interim submission prepared after substantial completion of construction, in preparation for the facility transfer on the date available for use and before, or coincident with, beneficial occupancy. This also includes a final version submitted within 10 days of the effective date and before occupancy. During construction the agent will ensure the contractor updates or validates the interim 1354 as appropriate.

1.16 Operational Readiness Inspection and Practice Exercise Occurrences

At any time during the construction period, one or more Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) and/or practice exercise may be held at March ARB. If the ORI does not involve the work area, contractor may be allowed to continue work. If the ORI involves the work area, contractor's operations will be controlled in accordance with the standard security procedures and may be required to cease work in the affected area. The maximum duration of an ORI is 7 calendar days while that of a practice exercise is 2 calendar days. The Contractor shall be entitled to extension of the time for the completion of the work as the Contracting Officer shall determine to be just and proper; provided, however, that such claim for such extension of time is made by the Contractor in writing to the Contracting Officer within one week from the time when any such cause for delay occurs.

1.17 Work Schedule

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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 listed above, notify the Contracting Officer five days in advance of intention to work during other periods. Approval by the Contracting Officer is required prior to working hours other than those listed above.

1.18 Material, Scrap, Debris, and Equipment

All material, equipment, scrap and debris removed from the construction site and not indicated on the contract drawings or in the Technical Provisions to be relocated or reused, shall become the property of the Contractor and disposed of at an off base site. The Contractor acknowledges that allowance in the contract price has been made for the value, if any, of the materials and equipment that are salvaged.

1.19 Miscellaneous Repair

Where the drawings and specifications indicate that repairs are to be made, but do not show in detail the materials or methods to be used, the Contractor shall make all repairs in accordance with good practices of the trades involved.

1.20 Welding

Any Contractor performing welding or soldering with open flame is responsible for obtaining a welding permit from the Base Fire Department. A licensed welder shall perform the work. Also, the use of flame producing devices such as tar kettles, blow torches, etc.; will require a burn permit from the Base Fire Department.

1.21 Regulations

The Contractor will be briefed on applicable regulations at the pre-performance conference. Base agencies involved will include Civil Engineering, Fire Department, Law Enforcement, Safety, Bio- Environmental and Flight Operations, as applicable. Regulations covered include, but are not limited to, base entry passes, traffic speed, theft reporting, fire reporting, emergency hospital care, procurement authority, civil engineering inspection, and airfield precautions.

1.22 Submittals

1.22.1 The Contractor shall forward to the Contracting Officer for approval all submittals required by the technical sections of the specifications. Contractor shall use AF Form 3000 when making submittals. Cross reference the submitted items by listing the technical section number and paragraph requiring submission.

1.22.2 When the Contracting office is another entity, other than March ARB Contracting Office, the submittals will be made per the specified format of the contracting entity, or as specified in the project specifications.

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2.0 CIVIL

2.1 General

2.1.1 Design drawings shall include a project location plan showing the location of the project site on March ARB. The plan shall show the Commercial Entrance Gate and the contractor’s access/haul route from the Gate to the project site.

2.1.2 The construction drawings shall include a project site plan showing the contractor’s material staging and construction trailer areas and location of temporary construction fencing. The location of the nearest electric service as a source of temporary service shall be considered when determining the location of the trailer. The drawings shall include all requirements for the temporary electrical service connection, including the service metering, disconnect, conductors, etc. If Contractor requires sanitary sewer or water connections the above requirements shall apply. Depending on the connection point coordination with utility provider in addition to March ARB Civil Engineering would be required.

2.1.3 Project site plans shall indicate both “True North” and “Project North”. “Project North” shall typically be oriented upward on the drawing sheet (preferred) or to the left, unless approved otherwise by March, ARB. “Project North” shall also be indicated on all plan view drawings, including floor plans and detail plans for all disciplines. “Project North” orientations shall be consistent between all sheets.

2.1.4 Survey Control

Site grading plans shall show horizontal and vertical control source(s) including benchmark identification, horizontal coordinates and vertical elevation information. Benchmarks used or established by the designer and/or its contracted surveyors shall include State Plane Coordinates, horizontal and vertical datum. Submit survey data sheets on newly established benchmarks.

2.2 Roadways, Parking, and Sidewalks (Non Airfield)

2.2.1 Specify State of California Department of Transportation materials and mix designs for graded aggregate base, intermediate and wearing surface courses of hot-mix hot-laid asphalt concrete, Portland cement concrete materials and mix design for flatwork, curb and gutter, driveway, miscellaneous concrete and trench backfill.

2.2.2 Standard parking configuration shall comply with UFC 3 201 01 2-5.2.5.Base standard parking space shall be 9’-0” wide x 18’-0” deep.

2.2.3 All roadway and parking lot curb shall be integral curb and gutter and shall comply with State of California Department of Transportation Integral Curb and Gutter Details at a Minimum. Upon approval by March ARB, exceptions may be permitted in situations where small portions of existing curb are replaced and must match existing.

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2.2.4 In general all streets and parking lots shall be provided with integral curb and gutter.

Upon approval by March, ARB, exceptions may be permitted for perimeter control, service and access roadways or similar pavement areas. The use of parking bumpers or wheel stops at vehicle parking areas is not permitted without proper frontal clearances. Where the use of integral curb and gutter is not possible, comply with UFC 3 201-01 2-6.2; 2-6.3 and 2-6.4

2.2.5 Utilize Cal-Trans standard drawings for curb ramps. Curb ramps on March ARB will include truncated dome detectable warnings consisting of 2’ x 3’ (nominal) minimum size, with color to be Federal Yellow, or current California Title 24 requirement.

2.2.6 Provide connecting sidewalks from all building entrance/exits. Mechanical, electrical, and communications room entrances shall be accessible via sidewalks or pavements.

2.2.7 Where required for construction activities, project designs shall include temporary traffic control plans for any road or lane closures. The design of temporary traffic control including signs and devices for road and lane closures and detour routes shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Highway Administration “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)”, latest edition.

2.2.8 Consider utilizing permeable paving systems for certain specific areas such as building equipment service access lanes which are located in non-prominent areas and which will receive minimal traffic. Use of permeable paving systems must be approved by March ARB CE.

2.2.9 Curbs shall be constructed on graded crushed aggregate in a minimum thickness matching adjacent roadway construction. Sidewalks shall be constructed on graded crushed aggregate or structural fill a minimum thickness of 4 inches.

2.2.10 Access for Fire Fighting Vehicles. Comply with UFC 300 600-01. Also verify with Base Fire department for any updated, new, or revised requirements.

2.3 Concrete for Airfield Pavements

Specifications for concrete airfield pavements shall comply with ETL 06-2 “Alkali-Aggregate Reaction in Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Airfield Pavements, Section 12: Avoiding ASR in New Construction”. If a potentially reactive aggregate must be used, then a low-alkali concrete mix design is mandatory and active mitigation methods must also be used.2.3.2 In accordance with 06-2, recycled concrete from concrete undergoing ASR reactions should not be recycled in any application within the airfield pavement structure, e.g., use as aggregate in PCC mixtures, as base course aggregate, or in drainage layers. Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) should be contacted for assistance if an ASR-reacting concrete is being proposed for recycling on an airfield paving project.

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2.4 Concrete for Non-Airfield Pavements and Structural Concrete

2.4.1 Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Mitigation. Project specifications shall require the use of concrete mix designs which demonstrate mitigation of the potential for ASR. Only concrete mix designs that have been tested to demonstrate required ASR mitigation characteristics shall be acceptable. As a minimum, concrete mix designs shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO T303 or ASTM C1567, as applicable based on the type of cement proposed for use, and shall demonstrate less than 0.08% expansion of mortar bars at 28 days after casting. The use of CalTrans approved concrete mix designs which have been tested and demonstrate mitigation of ASR as required above is acceptable. Testing results for compliance with ASR mitigation shall be submitted with the proposed concrete mix designs for approval prior to use.

2.4.2 In general, for standard cast-in-place concrete construction, the project specifications shall require the use of curing compound conforming to the requirements of ASTM C309 “Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete”, for Type 2 (white pigmented), Class B designation. For concrete surfaces which are to receive an architectural finish, the use of polyethylene sheeting in conjunction with continuous moisture curing is acceptable. Clear curing compound is not permitted.

All exposed concrete surfaces shall be protected with curing compound immediately after final concrete finishing is accomplished. Surfaces exposed after formwork removal prior to the end of the required curing period shall be provided with supplemental curing materials until the curing period ends.

2.4.3 All concrete shall be provided with sufficient crack control and expansion joints.

Locations and details of control, expansion, and construction joints shall be shown on the design drawings. This does not eliminate the installation contractor from the liability for cracking, due to not placing proper expansion joints, per his individual trade, or Manufacturer requirements. All expansion joints, construction joints, etc., shall be filled with appropriate backer-rod and caulking, and color to match adjacent surfaces, and approval by March ARB Civil Engineering.

2.4.4 To minimize crack development or propagation, all floor slabs and equipment pads shall be provided with either steel reinforcing bars or welded wire fabric or a combination of both. Fiber reinforcement alone shall not be allowed.

2.5 Site Utilities

2.5.1 General: Project drawings shall incorporate a coordinated site utility plan which shows all existing and new site utilities including water, storm, sanitary, gas, fuel, electric and communications lines. Irrigation plans can be separate. When possible, avoid or minimize the placement of utilities within new or existing paved areas. Also avoid or minimize the placement of utility access points such as manholes, cleanouts, or valve boxes, within new or existing paved areas. Site Utilities are not allowed to cross Graeber street underground by trenching the existing roadway. The only means

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2.5.2 Above grade utility features covered in Fire Dept. Section, electrical transformers and switchgear, gas meters, etc., of which are located within or adjacent to vehicular traffic areas shall be protected by concrete filled Schedule 40 steel pipe bollards.

Placement of bollards shall not obstruct operational or maintenance access to the protected feature. Electrical transformers and switchgear shall be provided with a minimum of 10 feet clearance on door sides of the equipment. Bollards adjacent to facilities shall be painted the same color as the Facility. Standalone bollards away from buildings shall be painted Federal Yellow with a 6-inch wide band of reflective tape, and shall be affixed to all bollards. Note: water, sewer and gas will have specific utility owner requirements outside the limits of Base owned portions after backflow, meter, etc.

2.5.3 Provide reinforced concrete collars around all cleanouts and valve boxes located within turfed areas (not required within paved areas).

2.5.4 All new underground utility line installations (with exception of electric and communications) shall include a tracer wire with special at grade terminals.

2.5.5 Existing underground utilities proposed to be taken out of service as a part of the project design shall not be abandoned in place. Discontinued utilities under existing paved areas shall also be removed and the paved areas appropriately patched.

Discontinued utilities shall be removed back to the system main. Removal of water services shall include the service connection at the distribution main and the necessary repair of the main resulting from the removal work (i.e., corporation stops and saddles or tees shall be removed and the main repaired). This may necessitate isolation of the water distribution main and/or scheduling of a utility outage, therefore the design documents must address this requirement accordingly. Removal of sanitary and storm sewer laterals shall be to the main and resulting opening properly patched.

Removal of sanitary and storm sewer mains shall be to the nearest manhole. Utilities to be disposed of shall be properly tested (such as asbestos water line) prior to disposal. During design, examine existing As-builts, that are available, and at entire perimeter of project, use underground radar detection, pot holing, or other techniques and means used for utility identification, in order to limit the issues that arise from unknown existing underground utilities.

2.5.6 Utilities not shown

If the Contractor encounters, within the construction limits of the entire project, utilities not shown on the plans and not visible as of the date of this contract, and such utilities interfere with construction operations, immediately notify the Contracting officer as to the necessity for removal or relocation. Utility maps for gas, water, sewer and electrical lines will be made available to the Contractor at the March ARB CE office.

2.5.7 Protection of existing Utilities

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Special precautions shall be taken in the vicinity of underground utility routes. Excavation shall be performed carefully, hand digging in any areas within 3 feet of indicated or suspected utility routes whether shown in drawings or staked out. Only after the utility lines have been exposed by hand digging, will mechanical means of excavation be allowed in the vicinity.

2.5.8 Project plans shall include utility line profiles which depict existing and new surface grades, pipelines, utility crossings, and utility structures such as manholes, inlets, and valve boxes.

2.5.9 Project plans shall include utility trench details for paved and non-paved areas. For trench details within existing paved areas show the graded aggregate base stepped beyond each side of the maximum trench width a minimum of 12” and the asphalt or concrete pavement stepped beyond the graded aggregate base a minimum of 12”.

2.5.10 Equipment pads shall be minimum 4” above finished grade and extend 12” minimum beyond all equipment. They shall be sloped to drain properly, within the permitted limits of the equipment to be mounted thereon. For example, oil filled transformers are limited in the degree of slope from horizontal.

2.5.11 The Government will furnish such fresh water and electric current at existing outlets as may be required for the work to be performed under this contract at no cost to the contractor. Any temporary connections or lines that may be required will be installed, maintained and removed by the Contractor at contractor's expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. Removal of such connections or lines will be accomplished prior to final acceptance of the construction.

2.6 Gas Distribution

March ARB owns the gas distribution system on its property. Gas line installation (including regulators and meters) shall be included in the construction. Note construction should include everything from the gas main to the building. Also in many cases, the project will also include meter and lateral from main. Provide dirt legs and isolation valves at each piece of gas equipment.

Follow all Southern California Gas Company guidelines and requirements for all installations of Gas lines and equipment.

2.7 Storm Water Systems

2.7.1 Structures

Manholes and drainage inlets shall be precast concrete and shall be used at all changes in horizontal or vertical alignment. Inaccessible junction boxes (i.e., without manhole lids) shall not be used.

Maximum spacing of manholes or drainage inlet structures shall be 300 feet. Cast-in-place steps shall be used in all drainage structures with a depth greater than 4-feet. Manholes and drainage inlets shall have cast-in-place concrete flow channels.

2.7.2 Pipe

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Minimum pipe size shall be 12 inch unless approved otherwise by March ARB. Allowable pipe types are 1) reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) Type III, IV, or V as appropriate for the depth of cover and type of loading, and 2) high density polyethylene (HDPE). Non-allowed pipe types are ductile iron, corrugated steel, and corrugated aluminum. Note: this is covered under UFC 3-201-01 3-4.1.

2.7.3 Building downspouts shall discharge directly to an underground storm water collection system whenever possible. Building downspout collection piping shall be PVC SDR 35 or HDPE and a minimum of 6 inch diameter. Transitions shall be through painted cast-iron boots at grade. When not possible, concrete splash blocks directed away from building foundations and to permeable soil are required for roof drainage.

2.8 Sanitary Sewers

2.8.1 The Sanitary Sewer Collection System on March ARB is owned and maintained Western Municipal Water District (WMWD). System ownership by WMWD includes the building lateral and begins at the lateral cleanout or at 5-feet from the building line, whichever is closest to the building. Project design and construction must comply with the WMWD requirements. Projects designs shall provide for a cleanout 5 feet from the building. In addition, the March ARB Standard Specifications will require specific contractor requirements regarding permits, impact fees and notifications. At the 65 % design stage, the project designer will submit plans to the WMWD for its assessment of the appropriate Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) count, an estimated Impact Fee, and Inspection Fee. This information shall then be incorporated within the specifications by the designer.

2.8.2 The preferred material is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings for new sanitary sewer gravity mains and laterals. Provide a clean-out on the main sanitary sewer lateral at the 5’ building line.

2.9 Water Distribution

2.9.1 The water distribution system is owned and maintained by Western Municipal Water District (WMWD). System ownership by WMWD includes the building lateral and begins at the meter/backflow. Note shall be inserted on the drawings, or contained within the contract documents, with specific current verbiage for coordination of fees, plan check, permits, etc. with both WMWD for their portion and MARB for their portion.

2.9.2 The preferred material is Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings meeting the requirements of AWWA C900, “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, and Fabricated Fittings, 4 in. Through 12 In. for Water Distribution” or AWWA C905 “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings 14 In. Through 48 In.” for underground water distribution and fire suppression service lines. Ductile-iron pipe and fittings may also be specified.

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2.9.3 Domestic Water Service and Fire Suppression Service will not utilize a common service pipeline unless approval for an exception is obtained from March ARB Civil Engineer.

2.9.4 Connections to an existing water distribution system main for a domestic water service line may be made either by the “wet tap” method or by installation of a new “tee” in conjunction with a scheduled utility outage. The “wet tap” method may be used only when the new water service line diameter is at least four (4) inches in nominal diameter smaller than the existing water main diameter. The diameter of the tapping hole shall not be less than the required service line size. Fire suppression system service lines shall typically be made by the installation of a new “tee” unless the designer can demonstrate that a “wet tap” can be made with the resulting tapping hole diameter of no less than the fire suppression service line diameter requirement.

Note Coordination with WMWD is required. Disinfection of potable-water system piping and appurtenances for distribution mains and building laterals shall be in accordance with WMWD requirements. The new water lines to remain isolated from the March ARB distribution system until approval to connect into service is provided by WMWD.

2.9.5 Fire Hydrants

2.9.5.1 Fire hydrant style, placement, spacing, orientation, and protection shall be in accordance with requirements mandated by WMWD. The fire hydrants subsequently become the property of WMWD. All installations must coordinate, and be in compliance with any WMWD specific requirements.

2.9.5.2 Fire hydrants shall be above ground, dry barrel, traffic type meeting the requirements of AWWA C502, “Dry Barrel Fire Hydrants”, having two 2-1/2 inch hose outlets and one 4-1/2 inch main pumper suction connection with national standard fire hose threads in accordance with NFPA 24 and NFPA 1963, Fire Hose Connections. Main operating nut and nozzle cap nut design shall be the “pentagonal” or “five-point” type.

2.9.5.3 Fire hydrant installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of AWWA C600, “Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances”. Plan details shall show the centerline height of the main pumper nozzle at 18” (+/- 1 inch) above final grade with an 18-inch square reinforced concrete collar at hydrant base for hydrants located within turfed areas and a drainage pit filled with course gravel at the hydrant elbow drain port.

2.9.5.4 Fire hydrants shall be painted Federal yellow color. Through periodic maintenance March ARB will paint fire hydrant bonnets in the appropriate color based on flow capacity in accordance with NFPA 291, “Fire Flow and Marking of Hydrants”.

2.9.6 See Sections 10 and 11 for electrical and communications requirements.

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2.9.7 The temporary electric service connection source location for construction activities, including the requirement for a temporary transformer if needed, shall be shown on the project construction drawings.

2.10 Excavation and Grading

2.10.1 Site plans shall identify a project Benchmark which provides horizontal and vertical survey controls.

2.10.2 Whenever possible, project designs should endeavor to balance earthwork cut and fill quantities. Existing soils which are suitable for reuse should be reutilized to the maximum extent possible to avoid the need and cost of removal from the site. Project estimates shall include estimated quantities of any existing soils which will necessarily need to be removed from the site. Note: All Surplus Materials are required to be off hauled and disposed of Off Site / Off Base.

2.10.3 Site plans shall show existing and new surface elevation contours for turfed and paved areas. Spot elevations shall be provided for specific or critical locations, such as along drainage swales, at drainage structures, top of curbing, or breaks in grade.

2.10.4 Maximum slope of turfed areas shall be 3H:1V to facilitate mowing operations.

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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL

For environmental requirements, contact:

452 MSG/CEV

DSN: 447-2197

COMM: 951-655-2197

3.1 The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and March ARB environmental permits, management plans, and goals. Guidance on March ARB environmental requirements is available from the 452D MSG/CEV. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations.

3.2 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Construction General Permit Requirements, and EISA 438 Requirements

3.2.1 Construction General Permit Storm Water Requirements

3.2.1.1 The Contractor shall obtain coverage under the NPDES construction general permit (CGP) from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) when the project or task order disturbs an acre or more than an acre, or less than an acre if it is part of a larger common plan. The Contractor shall prepare all necessary documents such as the NOI, maps, SWPPP, Risk Assessment, and forward to March ARB, CEV for review and approval. After approval by CEV and certification by 452 MSG/CE (BOS), the Contractor shall file the project fee statement and pay the application fee to the SWRCB. No construction activities shall commence until a permit is acquired.

3.2.1.2 The Contractor shall comply with all the terms and conditions of the CGP and its latest amendments. The Contractor shall implement its project’s SWPPP including implementing appropriate and effective Best Management Practices (BMPs) IAW the

CGP.

3.2.1.3 The Contractor shall prepare all required information, reports, and documents for its project and forward to CEV review and approval. After CEV approval and BCE certification, the Contractor’s project submittal will be filed with the State (SMARTs).

3.2.1.4 The Contractor shall comply with all CGP requirements including inspection, sampling, reporting, maintaining BMPs, protecting denuded areas in the project site and paying its annual fee until an approved NOT is received.

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3.2.2 Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) Section 438

If the project involves development or redevelopment of a footprint that exceed 5000 square feet, use site design and storm water management controls for the site drainage areas or areas to maintain or restore, to the maximum extent technically feasible, the pre-development hydrology of the drainage area or areas with regard to the temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow.

Development or redevelopment refers to actions that result in the alteration of the landscape during construction of buildings or other infrastructure such as parking lots, roads, etc. Provide the Maximum Extent Technically Feasible Determination to CEV for review.

3.2.3 Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs)

3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall implement and maintain effective BMPs in or similar to the 2009 California Storm water BMP Manual and its latest amendments to effectively prevent sediment, chemicals, nutrients, fertilizer, or other pollutants from migrating into the storm water system, Water of the US, and surface water via storm water runoff, non-storm water discharge or wind. Typical BMPs will include erosion and sediment controls, tracking controls, vehicle and equipment fueling and maintenance, spill prevention and control, concrete waste management, solid waste management, liquid waste management, and stockpile management.

3.2.3.2 The Contractor shall have adequate supplies of BMPs and qualified personnel on-site at all times during the project duration to include effective response to incidental utilities mishap or water line break. Effective response is preventing muddy water from migrating into the storm water drainage system i.e. street gutter.

3.2.3.3 The contractor shall stabilize, cover and or protect all exposed soils (areas/stockpiles/trenches), during the land-disturbing activities or remaining upon completion of construction, to prevent erosion and sediment transport due to wind and rain.

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4.0 LANDSCAPING

All landscape design shall comply with March ARB Historical District SHPO (State of California Historical Preservation Office) requirements where applicable. Refer to The Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. In other areas, adhere to the current UFC 3-201-02, “LID” (Low Impact Development), LEED, and drought tolerant planting requirements, and criteria contained in the USAF Landscape Design Guide. Available at:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/AFDG/usaf_landscape.pdf

4.1 All landscape construction work shall minimally conform to the Air Force Master Landscape Construction Specifications. Available at:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/AF/LANDSCAPESPECS/landscape.pdf

4.2 Projects will include a Landscaping Plan and supporting details in accordance with the requirements of UFC 3-201-02 “Landscape Architecture”. When included in the project, landscape designs, plantings, and irrigation systems shall be appropriate to the natural environment and consistent with the installation’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. Designs shall utilize drought tolerant planting to the maximum extent possible, and using low-maintenance trees, shrubs, vines and ground cover. Xeriscaping is a comprehensive landscaping program that emphasizes climate appropriate vegetation and water conservation.

4.3 Turf Grass Establishment

Areas of the Base to be planted in turf grass shall require sodding and not seeding for both general turf grass establishment and repair of existing turfed areas. In general, seeding shall be used for turf grass establishment within airfield areas only, except sod may be necessary in areas subject to jet blast. Planting of grass on March Air Reserve Base will be Princess 777 Bermuda grass seed.

Princess-77 is a hybrid Bermuda grass that meets the performance requirements of MARB. If Princess & Bermuda grass seed becomes un-available Zenith Zoysia Grass seed maybe used as an alternative. Turf grass establishment by the contractor shall include:

• An appropriately designed irrigation system as necessary based on site and climatic conditions.

• Princess-77 should be planted when soil temperatures are consistently above 65º F (18º C).

For best results, take a soil sample and follow fertility recommendations prior to planting.

Care must be taken not…