JA-8_-_Div_I_Specifications.pdf

SECTION 01010

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

1.1. SCOPE OF WORK:

1.1.1. Remove and dispose of all hazardous materials, and demolish buildings as needed:

1.1.2 Restore site as required.

1.1.3 Reference each delivery order for detailed scope of work.

1.2. MAJOR AREAS OF WORK: Reference each individual delivery order for Scope of Work, and Site Plan drawing.

1.2.1. Contractor shall investigate the existing site/building conditions prior to submitting bid.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1.3.1. Reference each individual delivery order.

1.3.2. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, plant, equipment, supplies, and coordination required to test and remove lead, asbestos, and all hazardous materials, such as PCB’s, etc. prior to demolition of buildings.

1.3.3. Removal of asbestos, lead, and hazardous containing materials includes the incidental procedures and equipment required to protect workers, and visitors to the building and/or area from exposure to airborne asbestos fibers and lead.

1.3.4. Asbestos, lead, and hazardous abatement includes the transport and disposal of all abated materials.

1.3.7. The Contractor shall provide all necessary manpower, equipment, and personnel protective equipment necessary to perform the work. The Contractor is STRONGLY advised to visit the project site to determine the location and condition of all asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials identified by the independent laboratory employed by the Contractor.

1.4. The end result of this project will be to provide a facility free of asbestos, ACM, lead or lead containing material, and hazardous materials prior to demolition of buildings.

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PROJECT LOCATION:

1.5 All work under this contract will be performed on Eielson AFB.

2. NOTIFICATION OF WORK START

2.1 Coordinate with appropriate utility locating agencies, including base communications cable maintenance (Item 1 through 18) of Air Force Form 3 (Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request). Form 3 will be given to the contractor during the pre-construction meeting. Contractor shall complete and follow all instructions on Air Force Form 3 before start of work.

2.2 Contractor shall schedule a meeting time to meet with each utility agency at the work site to locate affected utilities.

2.3 Contractor shall maintain all marked utilities in the field once they are initially marked by each utility agency. In cases where utilities were marked late in the year and operations had to be shut down for winter, marked utilities would still have to be maintained by the contractor by placing stakes or transcribing the marks on a drawing. When construction resumes, contractor shall re-mark the site and may request verification of utility locations at no additional cost to him.

2.4 Clearance request is not valid until signed by the approving officer (Block 21 of Form 3). Approving officer will not sign until all locates are marked and all utility locating agencies signatures are on the form. Excavation work shall commence within 30 days after the approving officer’s signature, otherwise clearance request is invalid and a new request is required. Notify Contracting Officer immediately if new utilities were installed by others and not marked after all initial locates are made.

3. WORK SCHEDULE:

3.1 Work Hours: Work hours on this project shall be limited to Monday through Friday, between 0700 hours through 1900 hours, excluding federal holidays, unless approved otherwise in writing by the Contracting Officer. Should the Contractor desire to work other than these hours, Contractor must request approval of deviation in writing at least 72 hours prior to the period of the intended deviation. The Contractor shall not accomplish the deviation in work hours unless permitted to do so in writing by the Contracting Officer.

4. FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all national, state, local and Air Force fire and safety regulations. A copy of Air Force and Eielson AFB fire and safety regulations can be reviewed at the Project Management Office, 354 Civil Engineering, 2310 Central Avenue.

4.2 Prior to using any open flame devices, welding equipment and other similar

01010-2 operations contractor and subcontractor personnel performing this type of work shall be certified to issue AF Form 592, USAF Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit. Compliance with the requirements set forth in NFPA Standard No 241 (Building Construction and Demolition Operations), NFPA 51B, AFOSH 91-5 and OSHA 1910-252 is mandatory.

4.3 Training of Contractor Employees: Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees, including the employees of subcontractors receive an initial fire reporting procedures briefing prior to beginning any work under the scope of this project. The Contractor’s designated safety representative shall conduct this briefing. As new employees of the Contractor and subcontractor are added during completion of this project, the Contractor shall submit a written record of all of his/her employees and subcontractor employees receiving this briefing.

4.4 Contractor Fire Prevention Responsibility

4.4.1 The contractor shall provide a “firewatch” person during all welding performed on-base, which includes any welding work on heavy equipment anywhere on-base.

4.4.2 It is the inherent responsibility of the Contractor to practice good fire prevention measures while working on Eielson Air Force Base.

4.4.2.1 When work is accomplished in/on structures, contract personnel will confine smoking to established/designated smoking area(s).

4.4.2.2 Flammable paints, oil, varnishes, etc., stored in inside storage shall be in a metal storage cabinet or in outside storage in a controlled area.

Flammables being used outside of these areas are limited to a one day supply.

4.4.2.3 Temporary wiring must be in compliance with Article 305 of the National Electric Code.

4.4.2.4 The Contractor will be responsible for notifying the base Fire Department and the 354 CES Alarm Shop prior to any alarm or sprinkler system shutdowns at least 48 hours in advance.

4.4.2.5 Welding, cutting or brazing will only be done after a valid AF Form 592 has been issued by an individual certified by the Base Fire Protection Flight to issue welding permits

4.4.2.6 Fire extinguishers required during construction will be supplied by the Contractor. The contractor shall provide at least 2 operating fire extinguishers at the hot work location.

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6. SAMPLING AND TESTING

6.1 Unless otherwise stated herein, or designated otherwise in writing by the Contracting Officer, all required sampling and testing shall be by the Contractor at his own expense. All tests shall be performed using specified testing procedures, or if no procedure is specified, the standard testing procedure used by the ASTM will be used. The contractor shall identify, characterize, containerize, store, and dispose of all hazardous wastes in strict accordance with federal guidelines found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 (40 CFR) parts 260-270, FWI (Fighter Wing Instruction) 32-7005 Hazardous Materials Management, all local guidelines, and as specified.

6.2 At least 72 hours prior to performing any testing, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when such testing will be performed so that the test may be observed by the Contracting Officer and/or his/her designated representatives.

In addition to the specified testing requirements herein, the Government may perform additional verification testing at its own expense. All necessary samples and/or work associated with such samples for such testing shall be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Repairs required to the work to correct the evidence of such Governmental testing shall be completed at the Contractor's expense within 24 hours unless otherwise directed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

7. UTILITIES

7.1 Reasonable amounts of water, electricity and other available utilities will be furnished to the Contractor at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall exercise strict conservation practices in the use of these utilities. Should the Contractor be found to be not using utility conservation practices, the contractor shall be notified by the Contracting Officer and excess usage continues then the cost of this utility use will be passed along to the Contractor for the remaining performance period of the Contract.

8. UTILITY OUTAGES

8.1 Scheduled: Request for all outages and interruption of utility services shall be made in writing to the Contracting Office at least 10 working days prior to the desired period of outage. All outages are subject to approval, in writing, by the Contracting Officer and will be allowed only at the convenience of the Government. This notification shall be made prior to the utility outage and in sufficient time to give the utility personnel ample opportunity to arrange and schedule discontinuance of utility services. The Contractor shall hold all outages to a minimum number of shortest possible duration. Since some of the work may take place in a military family housing area, requests for utility outages will receive close scrutiny. Water & Sewer outages shall not deprive the housing occupants of domestic water & sewer services. Water shut off for Military Family Housing shall be done between 0900 and 1600, unless the

01010-4 water can be re-routed or temporary water lines are installed. For isolated valve replacement water shut off shall be between 0900 and 1600, and for complete water line replacement, a temporary service shall be provided. The contractor shall make provisions for temporary water and sewer services to the affected homes throughout the duration of the contract. The contractor shall submit his plan to the contracting officer 14 days prior to start of work as to how he will meet this requirement for approval prior to starting any work . Refer to specification section 01020 – Scope of Work, for Government and Contractor’s responsibilities related to specific utility disconnects.

8.2 Unscheduled: Reimburse the US Government for man-hours, materials, and circuit cost when damage to or interruption of service on any cable occurs through negligence of the excavator/contractor, including any failure to obtain proper coordination of Wing Form 3 prior to commencement of construction or excavation in accordance with paragraph 9.1 of this section.

9. CLEARANCE WORK REQUEST

9.1 Permit: Before any excavation, alteration or other construction work is begun, the Contractor shall obtain and fully process an Air Force Form 3, Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request. The form requires extensive coordination with several base agencies, including furnishing all locations, detailed information and sketches regarding any proposed excavation(s). Processing a separate request for each planned excavation is required; each phase of processing the form and its attachments shall be completed prior to commencing work involving that phase. Contractor shall expect two weeks to process this form, and during military exercises it could take longer. This form can be obtained from the Construction Management Office, Base Civil Engineering, Eielson AFB, 2310 Central Avenue; it shall be prominently displayed on the job site at all times for review by the Contracting Officer and/or his or her designated representative. A copy of the signed form shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

Completion of Form AF Form 3 includes certifying compliance with institutional controls indicated by the environmental office, coordination in getting the form coordinated, and returning the form to the environmental office when the project has been completed.

9.2 Before work is started, contractor shall obtain all necessary permits required by Federal, State, and local jurisdictions for project completion to include, but not limited to, storm water construction permit and sedimentation and erosion control.

9.3 Protection of Existing Utilities: The Contractor shall safeguard and protect from damage all marked utilities encountered or uncovered during digging, excavation, and backfilling unless identified for demolition. Any damaged utilities caused by contractor’s negligence shall be repaired immediately at no

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9.3.1 Contractor shall restore damaged communications cable(s) and circuits to original condition and full operation if any damage does occur. Notification of damage shall be made immediately to the Base Communications office and to the Contracting Officer; restoration efforts shall commence within 1 hour.

Failure to commence restoration within the required time limit, or to make continuous progress toward restoration, or to complete acceptable restoration within a 4-hour time limit or an alternate time limit negotiated with and established by the Contracting Officer, shall result in suspension of all other contract work until acceptable restoration is completed and approved by the Contracting Officer.

9.3.2 In cases where a cable is damaged for reasons noted above, the Contractor shall, if lacking the qualified trades in his organization, employ as necessary such qualified trades or employ another Contractor having such trades to restore the cable and circuits to original condition and full operation at no expense to the Government.

9.3.3 The Government reserves the right to protect a damaged cable from further damage or deterioration and the right to restore priority circuits; these actions shall not relieve the Contractor of his full responsibility for restoration.

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11. CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

11.1 The Contractor shall coordinate all work to minimize inconvenience to adjacent facility occupants and to airfield operations.

11.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for moving equipment required for access to complete the work.

11.3 Polluting, dumping, or discharging of any harmful, nuisance, or regulated materials (such as concrete truck washout, vehicle maintenance fluids, residue from saw cutting operations, Solid Waste and Hazardous Substances) into building drains, site drains, streams, waterways, holding ponds or to the ground surface shall not be permitted and the contractor shall be held responsible for any and all damages which may result. The contractor shall conduct its activities in such a fashion which avoids creating any legal nuisance including, but not limited to, suppression of noise and dust, control of erosion, and implementation of other measures as necessary to minimize off-site impacts of work activities.

11.4 Contractor shall comply with base quiet hours (2200 to 0600).

11.5 The contractor will not allow fugitive dust to migrate off the jobsite as described in 18 AAC 50.

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11.6 As required by 18 AAC 50.045(d) and condition 54 of Air Quality Permit 264TVP01, comply with the Eielson AFB Fugitive Dust Emission Plan to include:

11.6.1 Fugitive dust emissions (airborne dust generated by vehicles operating on unpaved surfaces, transfer or transport of dust producing materials, soil stockpiling, etc.) shall be controlled at the construction site, along haul routes, and at staging areas.

11.6.2 Water spraying shall be conducted as necessary, determined by contracting officer, to minimize fugitive dust generation.

11.6.3 Limit traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces to 15 mph.

11.6.4 Any uncontaminated dirt or mud, which is tracked onto paved roads, shall be cleaned away that day. Depending on conditions, the roadway will be watered before cleaning or if a street sweeper is used, it will have a water system that controls dust around the sweeper during operation.

11.7 The contractor shall protect adjacent property, buildings, and their contents from dust, dirt, or other materials. Contractor is to wet down dry materials and settle debris enough to prevent dust or material from blowing into surrounding parking areas and buildings. Work areas shall be maintained in a neat and safe condition.

11.8 The contractor shall collect all trash, debris, refuse, garbage, etc., which he generates and place it in appropriate containers with lids or approved covers on a daily basis. Disposal shall be outside the limits of government property.

Disposal shall be by sanitary landfill or other approved methods and shall conform to all local, state, and federal guidelines, criteria, and regulations.

11.9 The contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall hold and save the government, its offers and agents, free and harmless from liability on any nature occasioned by the contractor’s performance.

11.10 Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the contractor without expense to the government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the contractor and shall be removed by the contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

11.11 The contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

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Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer or the vehicle or prescribed by any federal, state, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the contractor shall protect them from damage. The contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

12. ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION SITE

12.1 Contracting Officer will designate access routes for use by Contractor and his work force.

12.2 Contractor will be responsible to maintain, repair, and restore existing work areas, which are used by him and his work force to the original conditions immediately prior to his commencement of work.

12.3 Employee parking shall be restricted to those areas so designated.

12.4 The Security Forces will enforce traffic regulations, parking area assignments and security and the Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate to the fullest extent. Contractor shall not go around, remove, or relocate any barriers, drop cables, or other security devices.

12.5 Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, Security Forces, and entry control personnel, 72-hour advance notice for each entry into restricted areas.

Delays due to lack of providing the 72-hour notice to enter these areas shall be at the Contractor's expense.

12.6 Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining visitors and vehicle passes for all employees, subcontractors, and suppliers, prior to accessing the base. All commercial vehicles are required to be searched prior to accessing the base at the Hursey Gate.

13. CONTRACTOR'S STORAGE AREA

13.1 The Government will provide an outside area adjacent to the work area for Contractor's storage. The Contractor shall be required to maintain this area in accordance with the storm water protection requirements and to the satisfaction of the Government. The Contractor shall erect an approved temporary fence around this storage area. The fence shall be 8’ high chain link, screened with slats or fabric. Submit fence plan for approval. The Government in no way will be responsible for the security of any items stored in this area. Contractor will return the area in the same condition as when he received it.

11.12 All fuel or petroleum products shall be stored in doubled-walled tanks or within a containment area with an impermeable liner. The storage area shall be

01010-8 marked with appropriate signage (i.e. “Flammable Storage - No Smoking within 50 ft.”). All fuel tanks and petroleum storage containers shall be grounded and bonded in accordance with NFPA. The containment area shall be sized at 110% of the largest storage container with a minimum of one foot of freeboard for earthen berms. Any evidence of fuel or oil spills shall be immediately cleaned up by the contractor at no additional expense to the government.

Bermed areas shall be removed at the completion of the job and the area restored to its original condition. All contamination shall be removed from the site and disposed of in conformance with all federal and state regulations.

Costs of all soil tests as a result of spills shall be a responsibility of the contractor.

11.13 All other storage areas shall be kept free of debris, leaks, stains, or splashes and kept in a neat, clean, and safe condition. Any hazardous substance which may cause contamination of the storage area shall be stored in a contractor supplied trailer which shall be secured when not in use.

14. BARRICADES

14.1 Construct and maintain barricades as required by OSHA and Wing Safety personnel, sufficient to prevent injury to persons and damage to property.

14.2 Cover unattended trenches and holes.

14.3 Provide and maintain warning lights and signs, as necessary, to prevent damage or injury. Keep warning lights burning from dusk to dawn.

15. COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS

15.1 If any part of this project is pursued during periods of cold or inclement weather, the Contractor shall take all appropriate precautions to protect facilities and work involved in the project scope from damage by cold/or inclement weather.

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17. SUBMITTALS

17.1 Government review time for submittals will normally be 15 calendar days.

Submittals with complicated hazardous materials surveys, mechanical items, electrical items, or submittals with a large number of items, will require 30 calendar days review time.

17.2 Rejection of submittals for technical violations of the drawings or specifications will not be grounds for an extension of the performance period. If re-submittals are required, all parts of the original submittal package will be resubmitted together with changes so that coordination may be maintained.

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17.3 All submittals will be submitted hardcopy with clearly marked tabs separating each item. Submittals will be consolidated by type (i.e. mechanical, electrical) and all submittals for each specification section will be submitted at the same time.

17.4 Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements shall be executed in four copies. Each certificate shall be signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the manufacturing company and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply. Copies of laboratory test reports submitted with certificates shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the test to which the report applies.

Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet the specific requirements.

17.5 All submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the Contractor’s Quality Control personnel prior to submission to the Government.

18. CODES

18.1 References to standards, codes, specifications, recommendations and regulations refer to the latest edition/printing issued prior to the bid opening date.

18.2 These project documents, and the joint and several phases of construction hereby contemplated are to be governed, at all times, by applicable provisions of the Federal Law(s), including but not limited to, the latest amendments of the following:

18.2.1 Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91- 596.

18.2.1.1 By agreement between the US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and State Department of Labor, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), applicable OSHA regulations as amended by the State of Alaska are enforced for Contractors and Contractor personnel only by DOSH. At no time will the level of protection afforded the worker be less than the most strict of either the Federal or State regulations.

18.2.1.2 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Parts 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards) and 1926 (Safety and Health Regulations for Construction).

18.2.2 Federal Standard 313B, as it pertains to the procurement, identification, marking and control of potentially toxic or hazardous materials, and to the

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18.2.3 International Building Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code.

18.2.4 National Electric Code.

18.2.5 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.

18.2.6 NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

18.3 Applicable portions of standards listed in the Specifications that are not in conflict with Contract Documents or with the Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR).

18.4 Any and all Air Force, 354th Figther Wing, or Eielson Air Force Base Regulations as pertain to construction, safety, fire, health and associated activities are hereby made part of this Specification.

18.5 Modifications or exceptions to standards shall be considered as amendments, and unmodified portions shall remain in full effect.

18.6 State of Alaska Title 18 AAC 60, Solid Waste Management Regulations.

18.6.1 Insure tonnage landfilled and tonnage recycled/ composted is reported to 3

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19. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

19.1 The Specifications have been partially "streamlined" and some words and phrases have been intentionally omitted. Missing portions shall be supplied by inference as with notes on drawings.

19.2 The words "approved", "inspected", "directed", "selected", and similar words and phrases shall be presumed to be followed by "by Contracting Officer". The words "satisfactory", "submitted", "reported", and similar words or phrases shall be presumed to be followed by "to Contracting Officer".

19.3 Words like "install", "provide", "furnish", and "supply" shall be construed to include complete furnishing and installing or constructing unless modified by additional information.

19.4 Instructions, directions and requirements as specified shall be considered to be followed by the phrase "unless otherwise specified or indicated".

20. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:

20.1 Project location plan.

20.2 Utility maps of the project site (electrical, water, sewer, and gas)

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20.3 As-builts and photos (as available).

21. SALVAGE

21.1 Refer to specification section 01020 – Scope of Work.

22. DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

22.1 Solid Wastes: Contractor will be required to dispose of all solid wastes generated by base projects at state permitted off-base sanitary landfill facilities.

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with Eielson’s Hazardous Waste Program Manager at 377-1659, prior to disposing of clean demolition debris at off-base landfill facilities.

22.2 All non-hazardous Construction & Demolition (C&D) debris generated by the project shall be disposed of at the Fairbanks North Star Borough Sanitary Landfill, Reeves C&D Landfill, or other state permitted off-base landfill.

22.3 Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) shall be identified by the contractor prior to demolition. Contractor shall identify, abate, transport and dispose of all ACM at an off base, state-permitted asbestos landfill. Contractor shall abate ACM to the extent that remaining demolition debris shall be free of asbestos, allowing for debris’ disposal at a C&D landfill. If necessary, contractor shall provide for the testing services of demolition debris to ensure it is asbestos-free.

Contractor shall coordinate with the Insulation Shop Supervisor, at 377-1577 for asbestos disposal procedures. See Section 5.3, Asbestos Handling and Disposal, for further guidance on asbestos abatement.

22.4 Clean concrete (no asbestos or other contaminants present) shall be separated from other demolition debris. Contractor shall transport and dispose of all clean concrete at an Eielson AFB location to be designated at the time of disposal by the Eielson Natural Resources Office. Contractor shall coordinate with the Eielson Natural Resources Office at 377-5182 to arrange for the disposal of clean concrete.

22.5 Waste hauling from Eielson AFB to off-base disposal locations will meet or exceed all requirements and restrictions levied by the State of Alaska and the Municipality of Fairbanks, including:

22.5.1 Meeting of any weight restrictions for any public roadways utilized.

22.5.2 Covering and securing all loads of waste materials to ensure that no materials are lost from each load during transit. Insure that no FOD material falls from loads.

22.5.3 Prevention of overloading with earth materials such that load contents are prevented from escaping during transit.

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22.6 Tracking & Reporting of solid waste: The Contractor shall be responsible for tracking and reporting all solid waste, including but not limited to hazardous waste, clean demolition debris, and debris that is salvaged, recycled, or reused. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a report to the Government at the end of the project, which includes quantities, material type, and disposal landfill facilities/locations, with dates of disposal. In addition to this requirement the contractor shall report by weight (pounds or tons) to Eielson’s Hazardous Waste Program Manager (377-1659) on a quarterly basis.

22.7 The Contractor shall make every effort to salvage, recycle, or reuse as much material as reasonably possible.

22.8 Liquid Wastes

22.8.1 Runoff and residues generated from any process including water-washing processes shall not be directly wasted to the sanitary sewer or to the storm drain system. They shall be collected, sampled and disposed of based on the results of the analysis of samples, compliance with EPA requirements and this specification.

23. HEALTH HAZARDS

23.1 Health Hazards: The Contractor shall comply with the following sections of this specification regarding the recognized health hazards – Section 01120 and 01121.

23.2 Confined Spaces: The Contractor shall comply with 29 CFR 1910.146 and AFOSH Standard 91-25 for confined space procedures. Contractor shall coordinate with the 354 FW/SEG (Safety Office) to determine which spaces on Base are designated as confined spaces, and that any joint entry by Contractor and Air Force personnel must be coordinated by the Base Confined Space Entry Team (Safety, Bioenvironmental Engineering and Fire Department).

24. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

24.1 The Contractor shall strictly comply with Section 01120 of this specification for protection of personnel, Government property, and the environment, and for hazardous material handling, use and disposal.

24.2 Work that disturbs soil shall be managed in accordance with the Eielson AFB Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP2 Plan) to comply with the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) and shall prevent erosion, control sediment and not allow pollution to discharge to storm water inflows. Coordinate with the Eielson SWP2 Program Manager at 377-1678.

25. HAZARDOUS WASTE

25.1 The Contractor shall strictly comply with Section 01121 of this specification for

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25.2 Immediately call 377-SPIL (552-7745) if a hazardous substance or petroleum product is released or if during excavation contaminated soil, debris, or an unknown storage tank is encountered.

26. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

26.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an effective quality control program that complies with the Clause of the Contract entitled "Inspection of Construction", (52.246-12).

26.2 The Contractor shall establish a quality control system to perform and document sufficient inspections and tests of all items of work, including that of his subcontractors, to ensure conformance with applicable specifications and drawings with respect to the materials; procedures; workmanship; construction finish; functional performance; and specific compliance with all safety requirements concerning personnel, equipment, and the construction product.

This control system will be established for all construction work performed.

The Contractor's control system will specifically include but not be limited to the surveillance and tests required in the Technical Specifications of the contract specifications.

26.3 The Contractor's quality control system shall be adequate to cover all construction operations and should be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The Contractor's quality control system shall include three phases of inspection for all definable features of work as follows:

26.3.1 Preparatory Inspection: This shall be performed and documented prior to beginning work on any definable feature of construction. It shall include a review of the contract requirements; a check of all required shop drawings/ submittal data to ensure proper approval; a physical examination of materials/ equipment to ensure conformance with the approved shop drawings/submittal data and contract specifications and that all materials and/or equipment are on hand; a check to see that all material/equipment required to be tested, has been tested and the results submitted and approved; provisions have been made to provide required control testing, and an examination of work area has been made to ascertain completion of the preliminary work.

26.3.2 Initial Inspection: This shall be performed and documented as soon as Work begins on a representative portion of a particular feature of work and shall include examination of the quality of workmanship as well as a review of control testing for compliance with contract requirements.

26.3.3 Follow-up Inspections: These shall be performed and documented daily to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements, including control testing, until completion of the particular feature of work.

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26.4 This quality control program shall be implemented by the establishment of a quality control organization headed by one full time person who will be at the job site at all times construction is in progress and whose primary responsibility shall be quality control compliance with the contract plans and specifications.

In addition to implementing and managing the QC Program, the QC Manager may perform the duties of Project Superintendent. This person must have at least a high school education with a minimum of five years of experience in construction and/or inspection of the type of work required by this contract.

Other qualifications, i.e., degrees, general supervision, and experience will be considered. The QC will report directly to a level no lower than the Contractor's top field management.

26.5 The Contractor's quality control program shall provide for review and approval by him of shop drawing material as required by this Contract. The Contractor shall designate one individual who shall certify that each submittal has been reviewed in detail and that it is correct and in strict conformance with the contract drawings and specifications, except for where a specific request for deviation is being requested.

26.6 After the task order is awarded and before construction operations are started, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer, or his representative, and discuss quality control requirements. The meeting shall develop mutual understanding relative to details of the system including inspections, administration of the system, and the interrelationship of Contractor and Government inspection.

26.7 Material Submittal: Submission and approval of the Contractor's quality control plan.

26.7.1 A quality control plan shall be furnished to the Government by the Contractor in four copies within 30 calendar days after award or as specified on the AF Form 66. This plan shall include procedures, instructions, and reports to be used to provide adequate coverage for all quality control activities required by this contract, and to ensure quality construction in accordance with the plans and specifications. In addition, this plan shall include the following:

26.7.1.1 Names, qualifications, and organization of personnel to be used for quality control. Use submittal 1 "Appointment of Quality controller", attached at the end of this section.

26.7.1.2 Specific responsibilities and authority of each of the quality control personnel.

26.7.1.3 Test Program including names and qualifications of all independent test laboratories to be employed and the specific tests that each will perform.

Other tests to be performed and the Contractor quality control personnel who will be responsible for each test will be listed. The test program will

01010-15 also include the method for prior approval of test procedures and equipment, and the methods used to calibrate the testing equipment and otherwise ensure the reliability of information obtained from the tests.

Where a minimum number of tests is specified in the Technical Specifications, additional tests may be required by the Contracting Officer to ensure the adequacy of the work at no additional cost to the Government.

26.7.1.4 Responsibilities and procedures for coordination and advance notice to the Government for all inspections and test required to be witnessed by the Government.

26.7.1.5 Forms for reporting and documenting all quality control activities.

Responsibilities and procedures for reporting and documenting all quality control activities, to include deficiencies noted, correction of deficiencies, and re-testing or re-inspection of deficiencies.

26.7.1.6 The procedures to be followed for the receipt, storage, and handling of construction items to include the method of verifying that the items used are approved.

26.7.1.7 Copies of all letters of direction to the Contractor's representatives responsible for quality control, outlining their duties and responsibilities, signed by a responsible officer of the firm.

26.7.1.8 Any other specific requirements unique to the type of work as determined from a review of the contract documents.

26.7.2 When the Contractor proposes to make any changes in the CQC plan or implementation, during construction, he must notify the Contracting Officer in writing. Such change shall not be implemented prior to acceptance, in writing, by the Contracting Officer. A legible copy of the accepted plan and any changes to the plan directed or accepted by the Government, will be kept available at the job site.

26.7.3 Unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer, no construction will be started on any task order until the Contractor's quality control plan for the contract is accepted. This is not to preclude commencing work as required by the Contract, which includes preparation and submission of specified plans, programs, registers, schedules, shop drawings, and pre-mobilization coordination, and otherwise establish intent to perform in a timely manner.

26.8

26.8 In addition to the qualifications contained in paragraph 26.3 above, the Contractor's quality control organization will have the capability of performing the following required functions.

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26.8.1 Check materials at the site against Contract specifications and the "approved" shop drawings, which shall be maintained at the job site for the duration of the Contract.

26.8.2 Prepare and maintain current records of all quality control operations to include those of subcontractors.

26.8.3 Review and submit all required guarantees.

26.8.4 Monitor safety program for effectiveness and conformance with the Contract requirements and furnish documentation of deficiencies noted and corrected.

26.8.5 Report to the Government any discrepancies in plans and/or specifications.

26.9 The Contractor shall submit a listing of all current construction deficiencies to the Contracting Officer at the time he makes a request for an acceptance inspection. The Contracting Officer will determine whether to schedule an acceptance inspection based in part upon his review of this listing for accuracy and completeness.

26.10 In addition to the Contractor's quality control program, the Government may direct or perform such additional inspections and tests as considered necessary by the Contracting Officer to ensure proper performance.

26.11 Should recurring deficiencies as determined by the Government indicate that the quality control system is not adequate or quality control reporting is sub-standard, corrective action shall be taken as directed by the Contracting Officer. This may require the assignment of additional full time quality control personnel or the removal and replacement of ineffective personnel. If deficiencies in the work performed indicate that the Contractor's quality control system does not produce the desired results, corrective actions in both the quality control system and the work will be taken by the Contractor. In addition, the Contractor shall not build upon or conceal any defective work. If the Contractor does not promptly make the necessary corrections, the Contracting Officer may issue a suspension of work, suspending all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

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SUBMITTAL 1

Appointment of Quality Controller:

(Name) is appointed as quality controller on the

IDIQ project (delivery order no./title)___________________________________________ with the authority to regulate the quality of the work so that it conforms to the contract.

The quality controller is authorized to order discontinuance of any operation causing non-conforming work.

The quality controller has at least 5 years prior experience in the supervision and inspection of hazardous material abatement and demolition projects similar to that required in this IDIQ contract. The quality controller understands all requirements of these specifications.

Contractor's Signature

Printed or Typed Name

Printed or Typed Company

Date

I acknowledge receipt of this letter.

Quality Controller's Signature

Printed or Typed Name

Printed or Typed Company

Date

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DEMO

Section 01020

1.1.0. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment, necessary to complete the work items outlined on EACH INDIVIDUAL DELIVERY ORDER, and in accordance with the attached Specifications and Drawings. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.

1.1.1. PROJECT LOCATION: All work under this project will be performed on Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB), Alaska. Work areas and limited access areas shall be indicated on the drawings with each individual delivery order.

1.2.0. SCOPE OF WORK: This scope of work is intended to outline the Contractor’s general work items. Incidental work may be required to accomplish the intent of the contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure they include all areas of work on each individual delivery order.

1.3.1 Provide a complete hazardous materials and hazardous waste survey for each building, including test reports and identification of all asbestos containing materials (refer to section 01125-1.3.3), lead containing materials (refer to section 01126-1.4.40), and any other hazardous materials that exist. Survey shall be submitted 30 days prior to beginning abatement.

1.3.2 Provide temporary fence for security around demolition site, prior to beginning abatement, and maintain through project completion. Temporary fence shall be chain link, minimum 6’-0” high, and shall be continuous and secure around site, free from gaps or breaks. Appropriate signage shall be conspicuously posted on fence, around construction site, including but not limited to Danger – Keep Out!

1.3.3 After all abatement is accomplished the contractor will compile the quantities of hazardous materials removed from each project and supply the information to the Eielson Hazardous Waste Program Manager for incorporation on an AF Form 300. The contractor will be required to sign the AF Form 300 as the remover of the material.

1.3.4 Remove and properly dispose of all hazardous materials and hazardous waste, including but not limited to, asbestos and lead-containing materials, in accordance with the attached specifications, local, state, and federal regulations. Salvage, reuse, or recycle metals (i.e., conduit, piping, wiring, etc.)

to the greatest extent possible.

1.3.5 Demolish all buildings in accordance with the scope on each delivery order.

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1.3.6 Remove foundations in their entirety within the construction site in accordance with the scope on each delivery order.

1.3.7 Building demolition limits extend to 5 feet around perimeter of building.

1.3.8 Disposal of all non-hazardous solid waste shall be off base with the exception of materials outlined in Section 1010.

1.3.9 All demolition areas required to be backfilled, shall be backfilled with a sub-soil fill material, minimum of 24 inches, compacted, with an approved, topsoil cover material, capable of sustaining growth. All fill and topsoil cover shall be of sufficient compaction to prevent settlement or voids.

1.3.10 Finished contours of demolition area backfill at each demolition site shall be level, with a 2% slope to allow for positive drainage.

1.3.11 Provide approved seed, or hydro-seed, lawn material over all areas backfilled and covered by the Contractor, as specified at demolition site locations.

1.3.12 Provide approved pit run gravel over all areas backfilled and covered by the Contractor, as specified at demolition site locations.

1.3.13 Completed work shall protect storm water from pollution (erosion, sediment, or waste). If site is to be left natural, (no pavements), it shall be revegetated in accordance with the best management practices of the Clean Water Act and shall encourage groundwater infiltration.

1.3.14 Topsoil and gravel are available in limited quantities on Eielson AFB for acquisition in support of site restoration activities. The contractor shall coordinate with the Eielson Natural Resources Office at 377-5182 to determine material requirements, availability, and proper pit procedures. If using Eielson AFB borrow materials, the contractor shall provide pit development, rehabilitation, and/or expansion work as required by the Natural Resources Office for the privilege of using the borrow pits.

1.3.15 Contractor shall plant grass in graded area according to the following specifications:

1.3.15.1 Work includes spreading topsoil and furnishing all seeding as required.

1.3.15.2 Fertilizer shall meet Federal Specification O-f-241C(1).

1.3.15.3 No planting shall be done in freezing weather and grass cover shall be planted prior to 15 August.

1.3.15.4 Substitutions will only be considered if written proof of unavailability from local vendors is provided.

1.3.15.5 Seeding Material:

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Lawn seed shall meet the following standard:

Variety Proportion Germination

Arctared Creeping Red Fescue 50% 90%

Park Kentucky Bluegrass 50% 80%

Rate of application: 4 pounds per 1000 SF.

1.3.15.6 Mulch for seeding shall be screened topsoil, free of large woody material.

1.3.15.7 Seeded areas shall have a minimum 6” of topsoil.

1.4.0 UTILITIES SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall notify the Government 10 working days prior to beginning abatement/demolition in each building. The contractor’s responsibilities related to existing utilities include the following:

1.4.1 Water: Where water service connects directly to a water main, contractor shall cut and cap the service pipe at the main and abandon in place. Where water service connects to a manhole, contractor shall plug the service line at the manhole with a proper water plug for the service line type and size, provided no other service lines from other buildings are connected to the same service line.

1.4.2 Sewer: Where sewer service connects directly to a sewer main, contractor shall cut and cap the service pipe and abandon in place. Where sewer service connects to a manhole, contractor shall plug the service line at the manhole with a proper sewer plug for the service line type and size, provided no other service lines from other buildings are connected to the same service line.

1.4.3 Electrical: The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating power requirements inside each building with the Government, prior to beginning the abatement phase of the work. The Contractor shall notify the Government 14 days prior to beginning abatement in each building. All interior electrical equipment within the building limits shall be the property of the Contractor to salvage or dispose of as required.

1.4.4 Communications: The Contractor shall be responsible for notifying the 354 Communications Squadron (354 CS), 377-2949, 10 working days prior to beginning any communications demolition work in each building. Contractor shall be responsible for providing 6 inch Pre-form Stainless Steel splice case. At completion of splicing, the Contractor shall backfill the dig area, level with grade.

1.4.5 Steam: Contractor shall disconnect steam service at the manhole or other areas as described in the delivery order.

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1.4.6 Mechanical: The contractor shall remove and dispose of all mechanical equipment within each building, and properly remove and dispose of any hazardous material and hazardous waste from equipment.

1.4.7 Utilidor: Contractor shall abandon utilidor housing in place or demolish in its entirety as described in the delivery order.

1.5.0. ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION:

1.5.1 Hazardous materials abatement: Materials to be removed by the Contractor include, but are not limited to, asbestos, lead, light bulbs, ballasts, PCB’s, LBP, and other hazardous waste, in accordance with federal guidelines found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 (40 CFR) parts 260-270, FWI (Fighter Wing Instruction) 32-7005 Hazardous Materials Management, all local guidelines, and as specified.