RFP_No._FA5205-13-R-0005_Atch_1-2_Specificaions.pdf

Misawa Air Base May 2011 – Specifications REPR Airfield Lighting System

Misawa Air Base

Specifications

The Gov’t 100% Complete Design”

QKKA11-1200P3 (Area 2) REPR Airfield Lighting System

Prepared for:

Department of the Air Force

35 CES/CEPM

Misawa Air Base, Japan

Prepared by:

AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

999 Town & Country Road Orange, CA 92868

4PAE08 Contract Number FA8903-08-D8770-SK14 AFCESA Project Number MISA-10-S-3095

May 02, 2011

REPR Airfield Lighting System MISAWA AIR BASE

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 16.00 20 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 40.00 20 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 62 35 RECYCLED / RECOVERED MATERIALS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 75 00 STARTING AND ADJUSTING

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - Not Used

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - Not Used

DIVISION 05 - Not Used

DIVISION 06 - Not Used

DIVISION 07 - Not Used

DIVISION 08 – Not Used

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - Not Used

DIVISION 11 - Not Used

DIVISION 12 - Not Used

DIVISION 13 - Not Used

DIVISION 14 - Not Used

DIVISION 21 - Not Used

DIVISION 22 - Not Used

DIVISION 23 – Not Used

DIVISION 25 - Not Used

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 13.00 40 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 05 19.00 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 56 20.00 10 AIRFIELD LIGHTING AND VISUAL NAVIGATION AIDS

DIVISION 27 - Not Used

DIVISION 28 - Not Used

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 16.16 BASE COURSE FOR RIGID AND SUBBASE COURSE

32 11 24 GRADED CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT

32 12 10 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 15 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR AIRFIELDS

32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 17 24.00 10 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 92 19 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - Not Used

DIVISION 34 - Not Used

DIVISION 35 - Not Used

DIVISION 40 - Not Used

DIVISION 41 - Not Used

DIVISION 42 - Not Used

DIVISION 43 - Not Used

DIVISION 44 - Not Used

DIVISION 45 - Not Used

DIVISION 46 - Not Used

DIVISION 48 - Not Used

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REPR Airfield Lighting Systems MISAWA AIR BASE

Section 01 11 00 Page 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E 2114 (2008) Standard Terminology for

Sustainability Relative to the Performance of

Buildings

1.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E

2114, Section 01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, and as specified.

a. "Environmentally preferable products" have a lesser or reduced effect on the environment in comparison to conventional products and services. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product.

b. "Indoor environmental quality" is the physical characteristics of the building interior that impact occupants, including air quality, illumination, acoustics, occupant control, thermal comfort, daylighting, and views.

c. "Operational performance" is the functional behavior of the building as a whole or of the building components.

d. "Sustainability" is the balance of environmental, economic, and societal considerations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Upon receipt of Government Furnished Equipment, the Contractor shall submit records in accordance with paragraph entitled, "Government Furnished Property," of this section.

Submit the following items to the Contracting Officer:

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Utility Outage Requests

Utility Connection Requests

Borrow Permits

Excavation Permits

Welding Permits

1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Scope

The work covered by these construction documents consists of furnishing all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform all operations required to complete ready for use, all in accordance with these specifications and the applicable drawings, for the Project QKKA 11-1200P3

(Area 2) Repair Airfield Lighting System, Misawa Air Base, Japan.

1.4.2 Location

The project is located within airfield area including Taxiways Alpha area at the Misawa Air Base, Japan.

1.4.3 Project Description

The work to be performed in connection with the project includes, but is not limited to the following:

a. Existing Airfield Lighting System

i. Replace existing taxiway edge lights with LED type lights with isolation transformers.

ii. Replace existing 5kV circuits.

iii. Replace existing isolation transformers for existing LED type taxiway lights.

iv. Install new taxiway end lights.

v. Install new taxiway edge lights

vi. Trenching and backfill for installation of new conduits.

vii. Install new electrical conduit and junction boxes.

viii. Install new airfield signs.

ix. Replace existing pull box covers.

xi. Modify existing windcones.

xii. Modify existing handholes.

1.4.4 Phasing Of Work

a. The work is divided into two distinct phases (east and west sides of

Airfield) and sub-phases.

b. The construction phasing requires night time work (except as noted on the phasing drawings).

c. Each phase of the work requires additional construction sequencing and coordination with the Base Airfield Management.

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1.4.5 Airfield Lighting Expert

The contractor shall appoint an Airfield Lighting Expert to ensure compliance with UFC 3-535-01 & UFC 3-535-02. The Airfield Lighting Expert must have a minimum 5 year’s experience as an Airfield Lighting manufacturer’s Engineer or a minimum 5 year’s experience with US Air Force

Runway Lighting projects for material, shop drawing approvals and construction advice. Material and shop drawing submittals are required for

Airfield Lighting Expert’s approval signature.

1.5 WORK RESCHEDULING

1.5.1 Exterior construction work during Winter Period

Period from 15 December through 15 March in the following year, dates specified inclusive, is defined as "Winter Period" for the purpose of construction contracts to be performed in Misawa Air Base, Japan. During such period, the contractor shall obtain approval from Contracting Officer prior to performing exterior construction work such as excavation, backfill, asphalt/concrete placement, paint, etc.

1.5.1.1 Work Permitted during winter period

Replacement of existing taxiway edge lights, isolation transformers, box covers and cables with new, and modification of windcones.

1.5.2 Availability of Work Site and Working Hours

a. The contractor shall provide a notice to the Contracting Officer at least fourteen (14) days prior to commencement of the on-site work in order for coordination with the using activity. The work site will be made available to the Contractor as follows:

(1) Five days a week, Monday through Friday except U.S. legal holidays

(2) Working Hours: 2200 hours to 0600 hours

The above working days and hours may be extended by the Contracting Officer upon the Contractor's request, on the stipulation that work requiring inspection by the Government or work unable to be inspected by the

Government on the following day shall not be performed during the extended days and hours.

b. U.S. Legal Holidays. If a U.S. holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a U.S. holiday; and if a U.S.

holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a

U.S. holiday. The following is a list of U.S. holidays:

New Year's Day

1st of January

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. 3rd Monday of January

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President's Day 3rd Monday of February

Memorial Day Last Monday of May

Independence Day 4th of July

Labor Day 1st Monday of September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October

Veteran's Day 11th November

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November

Christmas Day 25th December

c. Should Misawa AFB be put under security alert or exercise, and the contractor is restricted from accessing the work site. The Construction contract period will be adjusted accordingly by the Contracting Officer.

Contracting Officer shall notify the contractor of unavailability of the work site.

1.6 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

Contractor shall distribute copies of the Environmental Goals to each subcontractor and the Contracting Officer. The overall goal for design, construction, and operation is to produce a building that meets the functional program needs and incorporates the principles of sustainability.

Specifically:

a. Preserve and restore the site ecosystem and biodiversity; avoid site degradation and erosion. Minimize offsite environmental impact.

b. Use the minimum amount of energy, water, and materials feasible to meet the design intent. Select energy and water efficient equipment and strategies.

c. Use environmentally preferable products and decrease toxicity level of materials used.

d. Use renewable energy and material resources.

e. Optimize operational performance (through commissioning efforts) in order to ensure energy efficient equipment operates as intended.

Consider the durability, maintainability, and flexibility of building systems.

f. Manage construction site and storage of materials to ensure no negative impact on the indoor environmental quality of the building.

g. Reduce construction waste through reuse, recycling, and supplier take-back.

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1.7 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting

Officer’s representative (COR) a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.8 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.9 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.9.1 Work Clearance Permit (AF Form 103)

Coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 30 days in advance is required for the issuance of work-clearance permit (AF Form 103) along with requests for the establishment of a field office, erection of portable toilet facilities, excavations, parking blocks, etc. prior to commencement of work.

1.9.2 Utility Outage Requests and Utility Connection Requests

The Contractor shall verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground obstruction not indicated or specified to be removed. But indicated in locations to be transversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum.

Utility outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the

Government.

Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for utility outages and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

Coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 30 days in advance is required for the issuance of work-clearance permit (AF Form 103) along with requests for utility outages and connections. Each request shall

Section 01 11 00 Page 6 state the system involved, area involved, approximate duration of outage, and the nature of work involved.

1.9.3 Base Civil Engineering Work and Welding Permits

Base Civil Engineering Work Permits - The contractor is responsible for obtaining a coordinated and approved Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance

Request (AF IMT 103) before any site work begins. Coordination with the

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) 30 days in advance is required for open flam work or welding.

Welding Permit - The Contractor shall submit a request for open flame work

("Hot Work Permit) to the Base Fire Department for approval prior to commencing any open flame or welding operations. A Base Fire Department representative will visit the work site prior to commencement of the work and the Contractor shall demonstrate the work to be performed and precautions to be taken to prevent a fire. Open flame work will not begin without approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative (open flame and welding permit) or until the Fire Department arrives at work site if required.

1.10 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered during scanning in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.11 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged shall remain the property of the Government.

Scrap metal shall be turned over to DRMO by contractor at no cost to

The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the Government designated storage area located within 10 kilometers of the construction site.

Contractor shall maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Contractor's system of property control may be used if approved by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall be responsible for storage and protection of salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

1.12 REQUIREMENTS AT AIRFIELD

1.12.1 Construction Waiver

The contractor shall be prepared waiver document package (UFC 3-260-01, Section 14) 3 months prior to US government, project engineer, 35CES/CEPM to obtain a construction waiver for men and equipment.

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Obtain a construction waiver 3 months minimum prior to the construction start date with map of hauling route, working hours and places.

1.12.2 Entry Authorization

Obtain 35OSS/CC approval of Entry Authorization List in the controlled area during construction period. It takes about 3 weeks for approval process of

EAL.

1.12.3 Communication/Radio Requirements

The contractor needs radios for communication with the Air Control Tower

(ATC) during the performance of contract on the airfield. The contractor propose 35CES/CECP Engineering LMR Manager's to use government's radio transceivers battery powered portable radios within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Access to the airfield worksite shall be accomplished through coordination with airfield management. Contractor is required to remain in voice contact with the airfield traffic controller (control tower) at all times.

Permission must be granted, by the control tower, prior to movement of any kind across airfield runways, taxiways, and clear zones. Transceivers shall remain accountable, on-base in locked storage, when not being used.

1.12.4 Airfield Driving Training

All workers operating a vehicle on the Airfield will receive Flight line

Drivers Training in English/Japanese and be certified by Airfield Management prior to operating vehicles on the Airfield. All workers/sub-contractors must comply with 36 FWI 13-202. Contractor must obtain POV passes from

Airfield (AFLD) management prior to driving a vehicle onto the AFLD.

The contractor can conduct survey and construction occurring within

Controlled Movement Area (CMA) after completion of Airfield Driver’s

Briefing conducted by 35OSS/OSAM (one hour briefing for all workers) for each project or be escorted. Minimum three foremen should acquire the

Airfield Driver’s License for one project site if it required. The three day’s Airfield Driving Training is required to get Airfield Driving certification.

1.12.5 Daily Site Clean-up

The contractor shall inspect the worksite and perform any necessary clean-up prior to departure at the end of the work day. Clean-up shall also be performed periodically throughout the work day to allow for expedient evacuation of the runway. No equipment will be allowed to remain on the airfield without prior coordination and approval of the Airfield Manager, 35

OSS/OGSAM, 226-4430/2833.

Prior to opening the runway and taxiway the Contractor shall conduct a safety inspection of the work area to determine that all personnel and equipment have been removed from the runway, that all potential Foreign

Object Debris (FOD) have been removed, and that the runway and taxiway are ready for air operations. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Base

Operations staff at all times, and shall correct any deficiencies prior to opening the runway and taxiway.

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1.12.6 Equipment

All machines, tools, and equipment used in the performance of the work shall be approved, maintained in satisfactory operating condition, and no taller than fifteen (15) feet in height. All heavy equipment shall be able to meet runway evacuation requirements.

1.12.7 Night Operations

Normal aircraft flight operations hours are from 0600 to 2200 hours, 7 days per week. The Contractor may request working hour changes through the

Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. Requests shall be made 7 days in advance of the desired change. When night operations are to be conducted by the Contractor, all necessary lighting will be furnished by the contractor at no cost to the Government. Lighting will be shaded or directed so as not to interfere with aircraft or control tower operations.

1.12.8 Workday Notification

The contractor shall notify Base Airfield Management, 35OSS/OSA, 226-3180 of the location and duration of work prior to work each day. The contractor shall notify Base Airfield Management when departing airfield at the end of the working day.

1.12.9 Runway Evacuation Requirement

a. Alert Aircraft Launches: Runway must be cleared within five (5) minutes of notification. Equipment/personnel must be positioned on the shoulder of the runway, outside the runway lights.

b. Aircraft Approach/Landing/Departure: The contractor's equipment and personnel must be cleared off the runway and at the hold short line of the adjoining taxiway within ten (10) minutes of notification.

c. In-flight Emergency: Immediate equipment/personnel evacuation is required. This will not be an "Exercise" situation.

d. Personnel must park equipment with a height of 3 meter or higher 50 meter away from taxiway or runway then leave the work site immediately upon advice from Control Tower.

e. Prior to opening the runway the Contractor shall conduct a safety inspection of the work area to determine that all personnel and equipment have been removed from the runway, that all potential Foreign Object Debris

(FOD) have been removed, and that the runway is ready for air operations.

The Contractor shall cooperate with the Base Operations staff at all times, and shall correct any deficiencies prior to opening the runway.

1.12.10 Airfield Work Requirement

a. Taxiways can be used to access and to leave work site after obtaining permission from the Control Tower through radio communication.

b. Runway is off limits at all times.

c. The workers will not be able to work closer than 100ft of the runway unless specified in the temporary construction waiver. Coordination will

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d. Work will be authorized to be accomplished on both ends of the runway at the same time.

e. Personnel Protection: All personnel at site are required to wear ear protection from aircraft noise.

f. Marked and/or flagged for high daytime visibility and, if appropriate, lighted for nighttime operations.

1.12.11 Haul Routes

The Contractor will be required to use the haul routes identified by the

Contracting Officer’s representative (COR). The Contractor shall maintain the haul routes and shall keep the dust under control by wetting the surface as required. Sweeping and cleaning of pavements will be done as necessary to remove spillage resulting from hauling operations. After all hauling and construction has been completed, the Contractor will restore the earth areas used for haul routes and construction activities to original condition by fine grading, shaping, compacting and sodding and shall clean and sweep all paved areas as required. Any pavement damage as a result of hauling operations under this contract shall be promptly repaired by the Contractor, as approved by the Contracting Officer. The cost of maintenance and repair of the haul routes shall be considered as a subsidiary obligation of the

Contractor.

Prior to entering an active taxiway the Contractor shall conduct a thorough

FOD check as required and remove all potential Foreign Object Debris (FOD) from vehicle tires.

1.12.12 Verification of Dimensions

The contract drawings show the extent and general arrangement of work to be done. The contractor must visit the site and become thoroughly familiar with all details of the work and working conditions and verify all dimensions in the field. Advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies before performing work.

1.12.13 Suspension of Power

The contractor shall request approval from the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative 14 days prior to the suspension of electrical power in coordination with all relative activities through AF Form 103.

The electrical power outage of the existing Airfield Lighting System will be permitted between 2200 and 0600 hours, non-operational hours.

1.12.14 Availability and Use of Utility Services

a. Water and Electricity will be available at the work site or in the vicinity of the work site. All reasonably required amounts of such utility services will be furnished to the Contractor without charge.

b. Water and Electricity is/are not available at work site. There is no source for such utility services in the vicinity of the

Section 01 11 00 Page 10 work site. Therefore, the Contractor shall provide all required utility services using the most suitable and safety equipment furnished by the Contractor.

1.12.15 Availability of Sanitary Facilities

Toilet facilities are: * available * not available for Contractor's use.

1.13 Material Approval Submittals

The material approval submittals listed in Schedule of Contractor's

Submittals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval in accordance with the Contract Clause of this contract and instructions indicated in AF Form 3000 within 30 calendar days after the date of award of the contract after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP) of the individual

TOs, but before starting installation of any materials. Items listed in the schedule are principal materials only. This listing does not in any way limit the responsibility of the contractor to submit any materials specified in the technical provision of this contract when called for by the Contracting Officer.

1.14 Temporary Facilities

The contractor shall provide temporary office/storage as required for his/her operations. Work clearance permit shall be obtained by coordinating

AF Form 103 with the relative activities for location of temporary facilities prior to erection. Paints, solvents and other flammable materials shall not be stored in the project building. The contractor may have telephone installed in his field office for his use in connection with this project Subject to approval of the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. All expenses related to the installation and use of such telephone will be borne by the contractor.

1.15 Final/BOD Inspection

Final/BOD inspection will be performed Monday through Friday excluding holidays, between 0800 through 1600 hours, subject to the flight operation at the airfield. The contractor shall submit a request for Final/BOD inspection in writing, at least 48 hours prior to his desired day and time.

After considering flight operation and other factors involved in the operation of airfield, the day and time of Final/BOD inspection will be determined by the Government and notified the contractor at least eight (8) hours prior to such determined day and time.

1.16 Confined Spaces

The Contractor shall coordinate entries into permit-required confined spaces with 35 CES/CEF (Fire Department). Contractor will provide time/date, location, duration of work, and type of work to be performed to

Fire Department. Contractor will notify Fire Department at completion of the entry.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that

List of contact personnel; G

View location map; G

Progress and completion pictures; G

SF 1413

SD-04 Samples

Color boards; G,

1.2 COLOR BOARDS FOR AIR FORCE PROJECTS: NOT APPLICABLE.

1.3 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES: NOT APPLICABLE.

1.4 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: NOT APPLICABLE

1.5.1 Subcontractors and Personnel

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

1.5.2 Identification Badges

1.5.2.1 Request for Contractor's Employee Passes and Vehicle Passes

a. Prior to the start of on-site work, the Contractor shall submit applications for base passes (listed below) to the Contracting Officer, for all employees, including subcontractor employees, and vehicles requiring access to Misawa Air Base in order to perform this Contract.

(1) 5 AF For 99, Application for Base Pass, for employees.

(2) 35 FW Form 54, Application for Vehicle Registration, for vehicles.

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(b.) Upon completion of this Contract, the Contractor shall return all employess and vehicles passes to the Visitor Center (35 SFS/S-5/VC), Bldg. 301, and obtain a Certification of Receipt. Final Payment will be withheld until the Contractor has accomplished required clearances.

1.6 SUPERVISION

Have at least one qualified supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language on the job site during working hours. In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the contract, then that individual shall also have fluent English communication skills.

1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule prices, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, prosecution of the work, and clear expections of the "Interim DD Form 1354" Submittal. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work shall also attend.

1.8 ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) ADDRESS

The Contractor shall establish and maintain electronic mail (e-mail) capability along with the capability to open various electronic attachments in Microsoft, Adobe Acrobat, and other similar formats. Within 10 days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a single (only one) e-mail address for electronic communications from the

Contracting Officer related to this contract including, but not limited to contract documents, invoice information, request for proposals, and other correspondence. The Contracting Officer may also use email to notify the

Contractor of base access conditions when emergency conditions warrant, such as hurricanes, terrorist threats, etc.

Not Used

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

used, a designation following th "G" designation identifies the office that

Construction schedule; G

1.2 ACCEPTANCE

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for acceptance a construction schedule in accordance with the terms in

Contract Clause "FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts," except as modified in this contract. Acceptance of an error free Baseline

Schedule and updates is a condition precedent to processing the Contractor's pay request.

1.3 SCHEDULE FORMAT

1.3.1 Network Analysis Schedule (NAS)

The Contractor shall use the critical path method (CPM) to schedule and control project activities.

The Project Schedule shall show submittals, government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, all on-site construction, inspection, testing, and closeout activities. Government and Contractor on-site work activities shall be driven by calendars that reflect Saturdays, Sundays and all Federal Holidays as non-work days.

With the exception of the Contract Award and End Contract milestone activities, no activities shall be open-ended; each activity shall have predecessor and successor ties.

Each activity shall be assigned its appropriate Responsibility Code indicating responsibility to accomplish the work indicated by the activity, Phase Code and Work Location Code.

Date/time constraint(s) and/or lags, other than those required by the contract, shall not be allowed unless accepted by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall include as the last activity in the contract schedule, a milestone activity named "Contract Completion Date". The "Contract

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Completion Date" milestone shall have a "Mandatory Finish" constraint equal to the contract completion date.

1.3.1.1 NAS Submittals and Procedures

Submit all network analysis and updates in hard copy and on pdf format that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.4 UPDATED SCHEDULES

Update the Construction schedule at monthly intervals or when the schedule has been revised. The updated schedule shall be kept current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work. Submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed.

1.5 3-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDUL: NOT APPLICABLE.

1.6 CORRESPONDENCE AND TEST REPORTS:

All correspondence (e.g., letters, Requests for Information (RFIs), e-mails, meeting minute items, Production and QC Daily Reports, material delivery tickets, photographs, etc.) shall reference Schedule activities that are being addressed. All test reports (e.g., concrete, soil compaction, weld, pressure, etc.) shall reference schedule activities that are being addressed.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken.

Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including

(but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves;

test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list);

certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows:

Submittals which are required prior to start of construction (work) or commencing work on site or the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract. Includes schedules, tabular list of data, or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work, submitted after start of construction work contract notice to proceed or next major phase of construction.

List of proposed Subcontractors

List of proposed products

Construction Progress Schedule

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Submittal register

Work plan

Quality control(QC) plan

1.1.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.3 Work

As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, except those SD-

01 Pre-Construction Submittals noted above, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with this section.

Submittal Register; G

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.3.1 Government Approved [G]

Government approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled, "Specifications and

Drawings for Construction," they are considered to be "shop drawings."

1.3.2 Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only.They are not considered to be "shop drawings" within the terms of the

Contract Clause referred to above.

1.4 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

1.4.1 Submittals Required from the Contractor

All submittals shall be sent via overnight express mail service. All costs associated with the overnight express mail service shall be borne by the construction Contractor. Costs associated with the overnight express mail of submittals related to proposed submittal variances of resubmittals necessary

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1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

Transmit each submittal, except sample installations and sample panels to office of approving authority. Transmit submittals with transmittal form prescribed by Contracting Officer and standard for project. On the transmittal form identify Contractor, indicate date of submittal, and include information prescribed by transmittal form.

1.5.2 Identifying Submittals

When submittals are provided by a Subcontractor, the Prime Contractor is to prepare, review and stamp with Contractor's approval all specified submittals prior to submitting for Government approval.

Identify submittals, except sample installations and sample panels, with the following information permanently adhered to or noted on each separate component of each submittal and noted on transmittal form. Mark each copy of each submittal identically, with the following:

a. Project title and location.

b. Construction contract number.

c. Date of the drawings and revisions.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer and any other subcontractor associated with the submittal.

e. Section number of the specification section by which submittal is required.

f. Submittal description (SD) number of each component of submittal.

g. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description, for example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

h. Product identification and location in project.

1.5.3 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Shop drawings are not to be less than 210 by 297 mm nor more than 1189 by

841 mm, except for full size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless other form is required.

Drawings are to be suitable for reproduction and be of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters with dark lines on a white background.

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Present A4 297 by 210 mm sized shop drawings as part of the bound volume for submittals required by section. Present larger drawings in sets.

Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates, in addition to information required in paragraph entitled, "Identifying Submittals," of this section.

Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location adjacent to the title block. Place the Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

Reserve a blank space, no smaller than 50 millimeter on the right hand side of each sheet for the Government disposition stamp.

Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings; prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings. Identify materials and products for work shown.

Include the nameplate data, size and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry and technical society publication references.

1.5.4 Format of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Present product data submittals for each section as a complete, bound volume. Include table of contents, listing page and catalog item numbers for product data.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product which is being submitted;

indicate specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

Supplement product data with material prepared for project to satisfy submittal requirements for which product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

Provide product data in metric dimensions. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with English units only, submit metric dimensions on separate sheet.

Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry and technical society publication references. Should manufacturer's data require supplemental information for clarification, submit as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry and technical society reference standards of the organizations such as American

National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National

Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories

(UL), and Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance. In lieu of the label or listing, Section 01 33 00 Page 5 submit a certificate from an independent testing organization, competent to perform testing, and approved by the Contracting Officer. State on the certificate that the item has been tested in accordance with the specified organization's test methods and that the item complies with the specified organization's reference standard.

Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal and marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data identically. Partial submittals will not be accepted for expedition of construction effort.

Submit manufacturer's instructions prior to installation.

1.5.5 Format of SD-04 Samples

Furnish samples in sizes below, unless otherwise specified or unless the manufacturer has prepackaged samples of approximately same size as specified:

a. Sample of Equipment or Device: Full size.

b. Sample of Materials Less Than 50 by 75 mm: Built up to A4 297 by 210 mm.

c. Sample of Materials Exceeding A4 297 by 210 mm: Cut down to A4 297 by

210 mm and adequate to indicate color, texture, and material variations.

d. Sample of Linear Devices or Materials: 250 mm length or length to be supplied, if less than 250 mm. Examples of linear devices or materials are conduit and handrails.

e. Sample of Non-Solid Materials: 750 ml. Examples of non-solid materials are sand and paint.

f. Color Selection Samples: 50 by 100 mm. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified. Sizes and quantities of samples are to represent their respective standard unit.

g. Sample Panel: 1200 by 1200 mm.

h. Sample Installation: 10 square meters.

Samples Showing Range of Variation: Where variations in color, finish, pattern, or texture are unavoidable due to nature of the materials, submit sets of samples of not less than three units showing extremes and middle of range. Mark each unit to describe its relation to the range of the variation.

Reusable Samples: Incorporate returned samples into work only if so specified or indicated. Incorporated samples are to be in undamaged condition at time of use.

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Recording of Sample Installation: Note and preserve the notation of area constituting sample installation but remove notation at final clean up of project.

When color, texture or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

1.5.6 Format of SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

Provide design data and certificates on 297 by 210 mm paper. Provide a bound volume for submittals containing numerous pages.

1.5.7 Format of SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Provide reports on 297 by 210 mm paper in a complete bound volume.

Indicate by prominent notation, each report in the submittal. Indicate specification number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.5.8 Format of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data (O&M)

Comply with the requirements specified in Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE DATA for O&M Data format.

1.5.9 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11 Closeout

Submittals

When submittal includes a document which is to be used in project or become part of project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply Contractor's approval stamp to document, but to a separate sheet accompanying document.

Provide all dimensions in administrative submittals in metric. Where data are included in preprinted material with English units only, submit metric dimensions on separate sheet.

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.6.1 Number of Copies of SD-02 Shop Drawings

Submit six copies of submittals of shop drawings requiring review and approval only by QC organization and seven copies of shop drawings requiring review and approval by Contracting Officer.

1.6.2 Number of Copies of SD-03 Product Data and SD-08 Manufacturer's

Instructions

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.3 Number of Samples SD-04 Samples

a. Submit two samples, or two sets of samples showing range of variation, of each required item. One approved sample or set of samples will be retained by approving authority and one will be returned to Contractor.

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b. Submit one sample panel or provide one sample installation where directed. Include components listed in technical section or as directed.

c. Submit one sample installation, where directed.

d. Submit one sample of non-solid materials.

1.6.4 Number of Copies SD-05 Design Data and SD-07 Certificates

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.6.5 Number of Copies SD-06 Test Reports and SD-09 Manufacturer's Field

Reports

Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.6.6 Number of Copies of SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Submit Five copies of O&M Data to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.6.7 Number of Copies of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals and SD-11

Closeout Submittals

Unless otherwise specified, submit three sets of administrative submittals.

1.7 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government.

1.7.1 Considering Variations

Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, after consulting with the DOR, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value

Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the

1.7.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting

Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government, including the

DOR's written analysis and approval. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation

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Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

1.7.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor, including its

Designer(s) of Record, warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.7.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations.

1.8 SUBMITTAL REGISTER AND DATABASE

Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment.

This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. Maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with

Section 01 45 00.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS). The Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format

1.8.1 Use of Submittal Register

Submit submittal register. Submit with QC plan and project schedule.

Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the QC plan and the project schedule:

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control.

1.8.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor with each submittal throughout contract.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record

Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC.

Column (l) List date of submittal transmission.

Column (q) List date approval received.

1.8.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

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Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

Column (m) through (p) List Date related to review actions.

Column (q) List date returned to Contractor.

1.8.4 Government Review Action Codes Contractor Action Code and Action Code

Entries for columns (j) and (o), are to be used are as follows (others may be prescribed by Transmittal Form):

NR - Not Received

AN - Approved as noted

A - Approved

RR - Disapproved, Revise, and Resubmit

"A" - "Approved as submitted"; "Completed"

"B" - "Approved, except as noted on drawings"; "Completed"

"C" - "Approved, resubmission required"; "Resubmit"

"D" - "Returned by correspondence"; "Completed"