Attachment 01 - Statement of Work (SOW) Revised_SAKW 23-5001_23AUG24.pdf

356TH EXPEDITIONARY CIVIL

ENGINEER GROUP

AIRFIELD PAVING CONTRACT

NORTHWEST FIELD, ANDERSEN AFB GUAM

REPAIR THUNDER LANDING ZONE

PROJECT NO. SAKW 235001

23 August 2024

FINAL SUBMITTAL

PREPARED BY:

356TH ECEG/EPBS

STATEMENT OF WORK

SAKW 235001 REPAIR THUNDER LANDING ZONE 1 May 2024

1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Contractor shall perform a full depth runway repair that is approximately 150’ wide by 8500’ long.

The project includes demolishing and removing all surface course and base course to existing subgrade.

After demolition, the Contractor shall compact the existing subgrade, provide new base course and runway surface course. The repair includes 10’ wide shoulders extending the full length of the runway on both sides. The Contractor shall paint all pavement markings, and the Contractor shall slope and grade non-engineered surfaces away from the runway in accordance with design guidance, plans, specifications, and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design and UFC 3- 260-02, Pavement Design for Airfields.

2.0 PROJECT LOCATION:

The project is located at the Northwest Field, Andersen AFB. See the attached site plan for the location.

3.0 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES:

The Contractor shall adhere to various codes, regulations and standards including, but not limited to, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Department of Defense (DoD) Building Code, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), Uniform Building Code (UBC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International, Air Force Civil Engineer Standards, DoD Directives, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations, and any related Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements.

While there are numerous engineering discipline-focused chapters in both the UFC and UFGS. All directives applicable to the awarded project shall be followed. In case of any conflicts among these codes, regulations, and specifications, the most stringent requirements must always be prioritized. It is important to note that documents provided or listed by the Government are for reference purposes only and do not exempt the Contractor from complying with any other applicable codes and regulations that are not explicitly addressed.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, tools, materials, equipment, related services, applicable licenses, permits and designs to complete the requirements in accordance with this Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall repair the Thunder Landing Zone (LZ) in accordance with the project requirements provided by this SOW, the Contracting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and as per the plans and specifications.

The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions, quantities, and site conditions. All dimensions, quantities and site conditions included should be interpreted as approximations. They should not be used as the sole source of quantities or existing condition information. Construction and demolition shall be in strict accordance with directed design, specifications, and construction standards. The information provided in this SOW and the provided specifications are the minimum standards required in this project.

Other incidental work required includes all items and considerations necessary to ensure a complete and usable final product including, but not limited to, the construction considerations not specifically stated elsewhere in this SOW. A complete and usable final product means that the product can be used to fully satisfy the requirements and the purpose of the project.

The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

4.1 DESIGN:

The Contractor shall provide a 100% final design which meets the requirements of this project. The LZ shall be designed as a class B runway using Assault Landing Zone criteria as specified in UFC 3- 260-01 and 3-260-02. 100,000 passes of a 502,000-pound C-17 and 50,000 passes of a 175,000-pound C-130 shall be used as the design pass level, design aircraft, and load. A preliminary 35% design provided by the Government recommends a general design. These parameters and designs shall be considered as the minimums.

4.2 WORK PHASING AND RELOCATION WORK:

To prevent exercise interruptions, the Contractor shall develop their project schedule in accordance with the Northwest Field operations and exercises schedule, accounting for interruptions throughout the duration of the project. It shall be the responsibility of the CO and COR to provide the full exercise schedule to the Contractor post award so the Contractor can properly develop project timelines. After the award of the contract, the COR shall coordinate a meeting between the Contractor and any relevant stakeholders who are operating out of or conducting exercises in the Northwest Field to develop a project schedule that includes phasing work as not to interrupt any of these operations or exercises.

4.3 GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION:

a) The Contractor shall conduct a geotechnical exploration of the project area to use as basis of design.

b) Services include site investigation and characterization in accordance with established professional industry standard to include, but not limited to: ASTM D 6429-20, Standard Guide for Selecting Surface Geophysical Methods; ASTM D 6431-18, Standard Guide for Using the Direct Current Resistivity Method for Subsurface Site Characterization; ASTM D6432-19, Standard Guide for Using the Surface Ground Penetrating Radar Method for Subsurface Investigation; and UFC 3-220-01, Geotechnical Engineering, With Change 1.

c) The Contractor will conduct geotechnical exploration utilizing test pits, soil boring, surface Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and Direct Current Resistivity (DCR) methods per UFC 3-220- 01.

d) The Contractor shall deliver a geotechnical report with maps outlining the soil and subsurface conditions. This shall include, but is not limited to, the geology of the area and professional interpretation based on the geophysical data of:

a. Soils/unconsolidated layers

b. Depth to bedrock

c. Depth to water table

d. Voids, sinkholes, and soil classifications

Detailed maps on the extent of the voids and sinkholes encountered will be furnished with coordinates and stationing.

e) The Contractor shall provide recommendations for follow-on subsurface intrusive, as well as non-intrusive, investigations for design of a runway and parking apron. This shall include, but is not limited to, the number and types of borings, test pits, sampling and testing.

f) The Contractor shall ensure that interpretation of the geophysical data and field work is conducted and overseen by a licensed US Professional Geologist, Professional Geological Engineer or Professional Engineer (Geotechnical) that has at a minimum five years of professional experience using geophysical methods. This shall be delivered as part of the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

g) The Contractor shall provide an Exploration Plan to the COR at post award conference.

h) The Contractor shall provide daily GPR raw data and maps, as well as draft electrical resistivity interpretation to the COR.

4.4 DEMOLITION/REMOVAL WORKS:

a) The Contractor shall demolish and dispose of existing surface course pavement.

b) The Contractor shall excavate and dispose of existing base course/select fill necessary to reflect the desired elevation and required design slopes per UFC 3-260-01.

c) The Contractor shall remove heavy vegetation and other unsuitable materials that are encroaching on the shoulders.

d) The Contractor shall remove and/or demolish other airfield features not specifically mentioned above but are required to be removed or demolished to accommodate completion of this contract.

e) If required by the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, the Contractor shall conduct Explosives Safety

Submission/Munitions and Explosives of Concern (ESS/MEC) and provide a field survey layout at both shoulder areas. The Contractor shall conduct full clearance ahead of construction as per Joint Region Marianas (JRM) ESS requirements and the amendments. If the Contractor identifies any unexploded ordnances (UXO), the Contractor shall notify the CO and COR of their findings. The Contractor shall not continue with work in the immediate area until Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) has deemed the site safe.

f) All construction debris shall be disposed of properly at an approved off base disposal site location at no additional cost to the Government.

4.5 CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION WORK:

a) The Contractor shall conduct a topographic survey and develop a report of the immediate LZ.

b) The Contractor shall provide and prepare a 12” thick base course to its desired finished elevation on the LZ and 6” base course on the shoulders. However, where shoulders intersect with taxiways, they should made to the 12” thickness to match up with the taxiway base course. Base course preparation shall include elevation and grade adjustments as per UFC 3-260-01 and UFC 3-260-02.

c) New pavement elevations and slopes shall match to meet existing elevations and slopes, including design considerations for proper drainage and runoffs. The Contractor shall provide smooth transitions between the existing and new pavements.

d) The Contractor shall provide new 5” thick Asphalt Concrete (AC) pavement surface course on the

LZ.

e) The Contractor shall provide new 3” thick AC pavement on the shoulders. However, where shoulders intersect with taxiways, the surface course shall be made to the 5’’ thickness to match up with Taxiway surface course thickness.

f) The Contractor shall install taxiway airfield markings as per Air Force Instruction (AFI) 13-217, Assault Zone Procedures and UFC 3-260-04, Airfield and Heliport Marking. Before any painting occurs, the Contractor shall submit Airfield Painting Plan to indicate how markings shall be painting which will be Approved/Disapproved by the COR.

5.0 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the requirements of the basic airfield paving contract compliance with the Architectural Compatibility and Base Design Standards (ACBDS) as applicable, the Contractor shall accomplish the following:

a) The Contractor shall maintain a safety plan for all work required for the project. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with OSHA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Manual (USACE EM) 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual regulations, and the specifications of the airfield paving contract. The safety plan includes requirements, but not limited to, security, fire protection, hazardous materials, and working conditions.

b) Prior to any construction activities for any individual project, the Contractor shall read and acknowledge the associated AF Form 813, Request for Environmental Impact Analysis and adhere to its requirements.

c) The Contractor shall require any construction employees working onsite to read and acknowledge the associated AF Form 813.

d) The Contractor shall notify the COR that he/she has read and acknowledged the project AF Form 813, and that all personnel working onsite has read and acknowledged the project AF Form 813, while adhering to it for the duration of the project.

e) The Contractor shall provide, install, and maintain all necessary signs, lights, flares, barricades, markers, cones, and other protective facilities and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection and safety of the public and/or military traffic and operations.

f) The Contractor shall submit a work schedule to the CO and COR for review/approval prior to commencement of work.

g) The Contractor shall coordinate mobilization of all laborers, material, and equipment with Base Operations to minimize disruption of base activities during the performance period.

h) The Contractor shall ensure the work areas are cleaned and back to original condition upon completion of the project.

i) All utilities, structures, and/or improvements identified as to remain shall be maintained in good condition to receive the proposed utilities, structures, and/or improvements. Should these items become damaged due to Contractor construction operations, the Contractor shall restore these items to its original or better condition at their own expense to the satisfaction of the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron.

j) During the performance, the Contractor shall secure all materials and the work site in the event of a typhoon or inclement weather.

k) The Contractor shall obtain an AF Form 103, Work Clearance Request prior to the start of work and any other applicable permits required for work being accomplished.

l) The Contractor shall remove all construction debris and dispose of it properly according to with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations to an approved off-base disposal area.

m) During the construction process, the Contractor shall ensure the repaired or replaced items are to the satisfaction of the CO.

n) The Contractor is responsible for verifying all dimensions, quantities, and site conditions. All dimensions, quantities and site conditions included should be interpreted as approximations. They should not be used as the sole source of quantities or existing condition information.

o) The Contractor shall submit as-built drawings to the CME in ANSI D (22”x 34”) size Mylar sheets and two (2) sets of CD-ROMs containing native CADD files, PDF of drawings and other documentation (photos, support files, etc.) as applicable.

p) The Contractor is responsible for other administrative work not mentioned above but required by the Basic Contract.

q) The Contractor shall coordinate utility outages with the COR. If any power or equipment outages are necessary, the Contractor shall schedule them through the COR at least 30 days in advance.

6.0 PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

The normal work hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. No work shall be performed outside normal duty hours unless authorized in writing by the CO.

Any work outside normal work hours must be requested at least 3 days in advance.

The performance period of this project is 640 calendar days commencing on the date of contract award.

The performance period includes the design, all required procurement of materials, construction, testing, corrections if required, final testing, acceptance, and other requirement necessary to deliver a complete and usable facility.

7.0 DESIGN SUBMISSIONS:

a) Two (2) submissions are required: a draft submission and a final (100% design) submission. The project PE must review the 100% design submission of plans, specifications, submittal register and certify in writing that the design is in compliance with applicable UFCs and all other applicable criteria. This certification letter must be submitted with the 100% submission.

b) In addition to other submission requirements, which may be specified in this contract, the following is required. The draft submission shall depict the program of requirements. The final submission shall include all disciplines required for the project.

c) Drawing sheets shall include, but not be limited to, architectural, structural, mechanical, fire protection, electrical, and life safety drawings.

d) Calculations shall be provided by the Contractor.

e) At the Final Document Submission each drawing, shop drawing and submitted specification and calculation document shall be signed by, bear the seal of, and show the State Certificate Number of the Architect and/or Engineer who prepared the document and/or is responsible for its preparation.

f) For each performance and installation requirement, the QCP shall clearly identify:

a. Item/system to be tested,

b. Exact test(s) to be performed,

c. Measured parameters,

d. Inspection/testing organization, and

e. The stage of construction development when tests are to be performed.

f. Each inspection/test shall be included in the overall construction schedule. The

Contractor is not relieved from required performance tests should these not be included in the plan. The QCP is intended to document those inspections/tests necessary to assure the Government that product delivery, quality and performance are as required. It also serves as an inspection coordination tool between the Contractor and the Government.

The QCP shall be prepared and submitted to the Government for acceptance during final design development.

g) During construction, the Contractor must update the QCP if any changes are necessary due to any changes or schedule constraints. The Government's CO and COR must be notified immediately by the contractor of any schedule and/or procedural changes.

h) Calculations shall be titled with each analysis clearly indicating subject/problem being studied, applied references, assumptions, and analysis of answer. All numerical references to length, temperature, pressure, energy, mass, weight, work, power, etc. shall be presented in English units.

i) Drawing levels of detail and quality of representation shall adhere to the AIA guideline "Architectural Graphic Standards" and A/E/C CAD Standard Release 6.0. All original drawings shall be at least 11” x 17”, with each sheet offering North-arrows, Key Plans and graphic scales.

Minimum lettering height shall be 0.4 centimeters (5/32 inch). All numerical references to length, temperature, pressure, energy, mass, weight, work, power, etc. shall be presented in metric units with English units immediately following in brackets. Site/Floor layout and Elevations shall be at least 1:100 (1/8" = 1'0") scale.

j) The Contractor shall provide the Government via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/); electronic copies of all drawings, specifications, calculations, etc. for each required submission. User guide for DoD SAFE is located at https://safe.apps.mil/.

k) Design submissions shall be made directly to the CO and COR. Submissions shall be made in accordance with the schedule represented within the Contractor's accepted schedule, having an allowance that the Government will take two (2) weeks to review each submission, and respond to the contractor with comments or acceptance.

8.0 DESIGN/SUBMISSIONS REVIEWS:

Reviews will be made by the CO and COR. As part of its review, the Government may offer submission reviews to other governing functional managers.

8.1 REVIEW PERIOD:

The Government shall be allowed two (2) weeks to review these submission materials from the date of receipt from the Contractor.

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8.2 PURPOSE:

The Government will review Contractor design submissions to verify adherence to contract requirements. Design reviews by the Government are not to be interpreted as resulting in an approval of the Contractor's apparent progress toward meeting contract requirements but are intended to discover any information which can be brought to the Contractor's attention which might prevent costly errors and misdirection. The Contractor shall remain completely responsible for designing, constructing the project in full compliance with the requirements of this contract.

8.3 RESOLUTION OF COMMENTS:

The Contractor shall resolve all design review comments in writing, indicating one of the following:

a) Adoption and action taken,

b) Adoption with Modifications and action taken,

c) Alternative Resolution and action taken, or

d) Rejection

In cases other than unqualified adoption, the Contractor shall provide a statement as to why the reviewer's objection and/or recommendation are inappropriate. Design review comments shall not relieve the Contractor from compliance with terms and conditions of this contract.

Contractor's comment resolution shall be transmitted to the Government within 14 calendar days of comment receipt.

9.0 INSPECTION AND TESTS:

The Contractor shall perform inspections and tests throughout the design and construction process, including: design support (existing conditions/needs assessments), construction installation (placement/qualification measurements), and final inspections/tests (commissioning/performance certification). Periodic "Quantity" inspections shall also be conducted to support progress payment requests.

All inspections and tests called for in this RFP and/or required to verify documented contract assumptions, to establish work accomplishment, or to certify performance attainment shall be witnessed by the Government and coordinated through the Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall notify the CO in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to conducting.

10.0 WARRANTY:

In addition to any other warranties in this contract, work performed under this contract shall conform to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier. This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date that the Government takes possession.

The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of (1) The Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements; (2) Any defect of equipment, material or workmanship; or (3) Contractor negligence. The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause.

With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice: Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the CO; and enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the CO. In the event the Contractor’s warranty has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor, manufacturer or supplier warranty.

11.0 SUBMITTALS:

In addition to the submittals required under the basic contract, the Contractor shall ensure submittals are submitted according to the timelines identified on the Submittal Register, schedule, or material submittals from and on an AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal, and the following submittals:

a) PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

i) See Request for Proposal Letter (RFPL).

b) SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

i) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

ii) Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (CQC)

iii) Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

iv) Construction Schedule

v) Geotechnical Exploration Plan

vi) Airfield Painting Plan

vii) Topographic Survey

viii) Draft Geotechnical Report and Maps

ix) Final Geotechnical Report and Maps

x) AF Form 103 prior to the start of work, and any other applicable permits required for work being accomplished.

11.1 APPROVED SUBMITTALS:

The approval by the CO will not be construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information appear to be satisfactory.

Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for compliance with the contract. After the CO has approved submittals, no re-submittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be given consideration unless accompanied by an explanation as to why a substitution is necessary.

12.0 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS:

The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the CO or COR and promptly furnish corrected submittals in the form and number of copies as specified for the initial submittal. When the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittal to constitute a change to the contract notice shall promptly be given, in writing to the CO and COR for determination. Should the Contractor be required to resubmit a submittal more than twice, the estimated cost to process the submittal may be deducted from the contracted amount for each additional resubmittal.

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