Attachment 1 Specifications.pdf

PDF 2 MB Posted

Attached to
Sampling, Testing, and Removal of Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
FA5270-12-R-0011
Issued by
Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces

About this file

Attachment 1 Specification

View the file

Other files for this federal contract opportunity

Other files attached to Sampling, Testing, and Removal of Asbestos & Lead-Based Paint, newest first.
File Type Posted
Amendment 0002.pdf PDF
FA5270-12-R-0011 Amendment 01.pdf PDF
Attachment 6 ACM LBP Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf PDF
FA5270-12-R-0011 —
Exhibits A thru E.pdf PDF
Attachment 5 Seed Project.pdf PDF
Attachment 2 Schedule of Material Submittals.pdf PDF
Attachment 4 Asbestos Abatement Guideline EP1110-1-11 .pdf PDF
Attachment 3 Drawings.pdf PDF

On GovTribe

Work with this file on GovTribe

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Text version

Specifications

REVISED: 12 MAY 1998

for Project

PROJECT NO. LXEZ 12-2667

REMOVE ASBESTOS AND LEAD BASE PAINT,

VARIOUS BLDGS

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, OKINAWA, JAPAN

15 May 2012

FA5270-12-R-0011, Attachment 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION. PAGE NO.

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01 11 00 General Requirements 01 11 00-1 thru 18 01 56 00 Environmental Protection 01 56 00-1 thru 19

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 02 41 00 Demolition and Removal 02 41 00-1 thru 2 02 82 14.00 10 Asbestos Hazard Control Activities 02 82 14.00-1 thru 42 02 82 33.13 20 Removal/Control and Disposal of Paint 02 82 14.00-1 thru 16 with Lead

DIVISION 3 THRU 8 (NOT USED)

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

Section 09 65 00 Resilient Flooring 09 65 00-1 thru 4 09 68 00 Carpet 09 68 00-1 thru 5

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

This section applies to all divisions of these specifications except as specified otherwise in each individual Division.

1.01. STATEMENT OF WORK: The work consists of asbestos and lead base paint abatement at US forces facilities on the island of Okinawa. Requirements viewed as ancillary to projects may fall outside of scope of the abatement services procured through this contract. All works shall be accomplished in strict accordance with the contract specifications and drawings and subject to terms and conditions of the contract. The principle features of work are as described herein, basically removal of friable and non-friable asbestos materials, lead base paint and provision for new works.

1.02. PROJECT ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS: The Contractor shall appoint a skilled Licensed Construction Engineer or Architectural Engineer, in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 4, Contract Handling Regulations of the Prime Minister's Office of the Government of Japan, as the Project Engineer for this contract. A First Grade Construction Engineer or Architectural Engineer is required if the value of this contract is equal to or greater than $1 million or Yen equivalent, or the total value of all contracts the Contractor has through 18 CONS/LGCC is $3 million or Yen equivalent. A Second Grade Construction Engineer or Architectural Engineer is acceptable if the value of this contract is below $1 million or Yen equivalent, or the total value of all contracts the Contractor has through 18 CONS/LGC is less than $3 million or Yen equivalent. Competent Person is required for asbestos work, specified in specification section 02 82 14.00 10 and for lead base paint work is specified in section 02 82 33. 20.

1.03. DEFINITIONS: The term "United States" will appear before the word "Government" whenever the later word appears in this contract, except where the word "Government" refers to a different named Government. The term “COR” appearing in this contract refers to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.04. WORKMANSHIP:

A. Materials shall be installed in accordance with the approved recommendations of the manufacturer. The installation shall be accomplished by workmen skilled in this type of work.

B. Sufficient precautions shall be taken during the construction to protect all personnel from injury and to prevent damage of the U.S. Government owned materials and equipment. The Contractor damaged U.S. Government properties caused by this project shall be replaced with new materials or equipment without additional cost to the Government. The work shall proceed in such a manner as to minimize the spread of dust and flying particles. Contractor shall be liable for damage to privately owned property caused by contractor negligence or misconduct. Repair disturbed area during the execution of the project to it original condition at no cost to government.

C. Demolition and Salvage (Non-asbestos and lead based paint materials): Materials to be removed shall be removed carefully so as not to damage material which is to remain. Sufficient safety precautions shall be taken to protect all personnel from injury. All items to be removed, except items for Government salvage, shall be disposed of off base by the Contractor in an approved dumping area in accordance with the local law at no additional cost to the U.S. Government. Contractor shall restore all damaged surfaces and openings as a result of the work under this contract to match new and/or existing adjacent surfaces.

See section 02 82 14.00 10 and 02 82 33.13 20 for asbestos and lead based paint removal work.

1.05. DELIVERY AND STORAGE: Equipment and materials shall be properly stored and adequately protected and carefully handled to prevent damage before and during installation. Equipment and materials shall be handled, stored, and protected in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the Contracting Officer. Damaged or defective materials and equipment shall be replaced with new materials and equipment at no cost to the US Government.

1.06. STANDARD PRODUCTS: Materials and equipment shall be essentially the standard cataloged products of manufacturers regularly engaged in production design that complies with the specification requirements. Materials and equipment shall essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use at least two years prior to receipt of proposals. Where two or more units of the same type and class are required, these units shall be products of a single manufacturer.

1.07. MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received and approved by the Contracting Officer. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

1.08. WELDING: Welding shall be in accordance with qualified procedures using performance-qualified welders and welding operators. Procedures and welders shall be qualified in accordance with JIS Z 3801-1997 (Standard Qualification Procedure for Welding Technique) or ASME BP IX -2004 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications). The Contracting Officer shall be furnished with a copy of qualified procedures and a list of names and identification symbols of qualified welders and welding operators. The welder or welding operator shall apply his assigned symbol near each weld he makes as a permanent record.

1.09. SUBMITTALS:

A. See Attachment 2, AF Form 66 for the list of material submittal requirements. Contractor shall submit these material submittals to the Contracting Officer for approval not later than the date specified in submission due date block of AF 66. The time required for the Government review of each submittal is 14 calendar days after receipt of the submittal. Details of submittal requirements will be found within the individual sections. All submittals shall be in English or provided with English translation.

B. Related material submittals shall be turned-in for approval at the same time.

1.10. INTERPRETER: The Contractor shall have an English-speaking representative on the job site at all times during the performance of work under this contract. Failure to provide such representative could result in the Contractor's work being stopped (at his/her expense) until such time as one is provided.

1.11. TROPICAL CYCLONE CONDITIONS OF READINESS (TCCOR): In order to protect U.S.

Government property, the following actions will be taken upon declaration of Tropical Cyclone conditions and/or high wind warnings.

A. Tropical Cyclone Condition 3: When Condition 3 is declared, the Contractor will perform general clean up which will exceed the requirements contained in contract clause FAR 52.236-12 (APR 1984) entitled Cleaning Up. All loose debris, waste and excess Contractor owned supplies, materials and equipment will be removed from U.S. Government facilities and disposed of off base in accordance with local prefecture and Japanese laws at Contractor's expense. Work may continue provided effective and adequate clean up has been accomplished.

B. Tropical Cyclone Condition 2: When Condition 2 is declared, all exterior work will cease immediately and interior work will be continued until Condition 1C is given. The Contractor will take the necessary action listed below to secure the job site against damages which may result from anticipated weather conditions. The Contractor may be called at any time to complete tropical typhoonization;

therefore, he will provide emergency telephone numbers and/or addresses where at least three (3) officials of the company may be reached and notified that immediate typhoonization is necessary.

1. General Area Clean Up: Clean up and disposal of loose debris and waste will continue as directed by Paragraph A above.

2. Usable Lumber: Usable lumber will be taken inside of a building and tied by heavy wire, cable or rope. This lumber may be securely tied together and anchored to the ground if there is no room inside a building or no building available.

3. Barrels: All remaining barrels will be placed within the construction building when available.

When a building is not available, barrels will be tied together and securely staked to the ground or filled with sand or gravel.

4. Contractor Field Office: All Contractor field offices, if any, will be either (i) removed from the military installation or (ii) securely anchored by heavy cable as approved by the Base Civil Engineering services.

5. Concrete Forms, Form Supports, and Accessory Materials: All concrete forms, form supports and accessory materials required for future construction will be tied together into bundles with heavy wire, cable, or rope will be placed within the construction building or structures where available and practical.

6. Sand and Aggregate: All piles of sand will be completely covered by either a tarpaulin weighted with building blocks or other methods approved by the Base Civil Engineering representative.

7. Contractor Equipment: All medium size equipment will be removed, or placed close to a building or placed inside a building. Equipment placed close to a building will be secured with blocks or anchored with cable or both. Items of small equipment will be moved inside a building and secured or moved off U.S. Government facilities.

C. Tropical Cyclone Condition 1: When Condition 1 is declared without the normal progression through Condition 3 and/or 2, the Contractor will take actions listed in Paragraph 1 through 7 above.

These actions will commence immediately upon declaration of Condition 1. The Contractor will be notified either at the job site or at the emergency phone number and/or addresses when tropical typhoonization is required in accordance with this paragraph.

D. High Wind Warning: When wind gusts of 30 knots per hour or greater are forecasted, the Contractor may be required to accomplish general area clean up in accordance with Paragraph 1 above; to bundle and securely tie or securely cover and weight small wooden items, to remove and secure wooden barricades and to remove loose materials from roofs and other high unprotected areas.

E. Salvageable Material: Salvageable material may not be taken to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office after a tropical cyclone condition 3 is declared. The Contractor will be responsible for tropical typhoonization of such material.

F. Contractor's Representative: The Contractor's representative will not leave the job site after notification under Paragraphs B, C and D above until the area has been inspected and cleared by a Base Civil Engineering representative. The Contractor may request an inspection by calling Chief, Team CECCC, and telephone number 634-1147 for Air Force projects. For Army projects, Army Inspector’s telephone number is 644-4972.

G. The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three individuals (who speak English) who can be contacted during typhoon emergencies. The individuals named by the Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring the various forms of communications (i.e., local and AFN radio and television stations) during the typhoon season.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring these individuals are available during and after duty hours - include weekends.

H. If the Government has to perform typhoonization of a construction site or field office, due to the non-availability of the designated individuals, the Contractor may be held liable for all cost associated with performing said work. In addition, Contractor waives all claims to damage or loss that arise from Government's actions.

1.12. JAPANESE ROAD LAWS: The following Japanese Road Laws, Article Number 43 and 43-2, will be strictly complied with the Contractor on U.S. Military installations, Okinawa, Japan.

A. Article 43 - The Road Law Japan (Prohibitive acts relative to roads)

B. No person shall commit the following described acts:

1. Damaging the road, causing roads to be littered with debris, polluting the roads with debris or fallout from motor vehicles or otherwise defacing roads unreasonably or without the due cause.

2. Article 43-2 (Measures to be taken to prevent cargo or things loaded on motor vehicles from falling out).

3. The agency managing a road, may, when there is reasonable cause for him to feel that things or cargo being carried, on a motor vehicle may fall out and damage, pollute or otherwise deface the road in which manner as to hinder or obstruct traffic, order the operator of the vehicle in question to take steps or measures necessary to prevent occurrence of such hindrance by stopping operation of the vehicle or corrective the method of loading or the method of traveling or operation of the vehicle.

1.13. AVAILABILITY OF BUILDING/FACILITY: The building/facility to be worked on will be occupied or unoccupied during the construction period. The primary construction areas under this contract will be unoccupied and made available to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide safe access at all times for building/facility occupants on exit hallways which require joint use. The Contractor shall provide temporary utility connections of occupied areas in the event disruption of utilities will exceed 2 hours. Damage to Government and/or personal property by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.14. BARRICADES:

A. Contractor shall provide approved barriers to prevent dust from going into other areas. Where necessary, the Contractor shall utilize vacuum equipment during his work to minimize dirt emission. The Contractor shall provide, if necessary, temporary partitions to prevent spread of dust in adjacent areas. If partition is required, build an acceptable wood or metal framing and apply 3/8” minimum thickness sheathing. The COR shall determine if partition is required.

B. Contractor shall provide barrier/signs to keep unauthorized persons from entering working area.

C. If barricades/fences are required, Contractor shall ensure that the barricade/fence are free of peeling or flaking/deteriorated paint. Barricades/fences shall not be painted or repainted with lead-based paint.

1.15. WORKDAYS AND HOURS: The Contractor shall be allowed to work 0730 to 1800 hours and Monday through Friday, and allowed to work 0800 to 1800 hours for Military Family Housing, Monday through Friday, and excluding the following U.S. Legal holidays.

(1) 1 January New Years Day

(2) 3rd Monday of January Martin Luther King's Birthday

(3) 3rd Monday of February President's Day

(4) Last Monday of May Memorial Day

(5) 4 July Independence Day

(6) 1st Monday of September Labor Day

(7) 2nd Monday of October Columbus Day

(8) 11 November Veteran's Day

(9) 4th Thursday of November Thanksgiving Day

(10) 25 December Christmas Day

When U.S. Government legal holidays occur on Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday or following Monday shall not be considered work days unless changes in work schedules are approved by the Contracting Officer. Any deviations from the above shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer for approval on a case-by-case basis.

No construction will be allowed between two (2) days before and two (2) days after Thanksgiving Day and from 22 December through 4 January of the following year for military family housing projects.

1.16. WORK AREA: The Contractor's personnel are restricted to the area of construction only.

Transiting of areas not in the contract is not permitted except as required in the performance of this contract.

1.17. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: The accident prevention provision of the contract will require compliance with the Corps of Engineer Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 Sep 2008, entitled "Safety and Health Requirements". Construction activities exposed by explosives facilities or operations: This separation requirement applies to all construction activities whether being accomplished by civilian, military, or host nation personnel. Document a risk assessment, including the control measures taken.

Locally maintain the risk assessment documentation until operations have been completed and personnel have permanently vacated the work site. If this separation cannot be maintained, obtain a waiver (AFMAN 91-201). Contact 18 WG/SEW.

1.18. FINAL INSPECTION: Final inspection will be conducted during the period of Monday through Friday between 0800 hours and 1615 hours. The U.S. Government will perform the inspection within 72 hours after (1) written notification by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer or (2) the contract completion date whichever comes first. Final inspection falling due on weekends or U.S. legal holidays will be postponed to the following workday.

1.19. NOTIFICATION BEFORE STARTING ON-SITE WORK: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer a minimum of fourteen 14 calendar days prior to starting on-site work.

1.20. WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST: The Contractor shall obtain a digging permit (Work clearance) before any excavation and work is started. The form AF IMT 103 (s) and the offices to be contacted will be provided by 718 CES/CEPMD (AF) and the contractor is responsible for obtaining the required coordination. Those areas which are known to contain underground utility lines will be designated as caution areas. The Contractor must exercise extreme caution when accomplishing the required excavation work. Hand excavation is required within 3 feet of existing utility lines. The US Government reserves the right to repair all Contractor damaged utility lines by the Contractor without additional cost to the Government.

1.21. PREPARATION OF MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS: The submittals contemplated by the clause, FAR 52.236-5 (APR 1984) herein titled, "Material and Workmanship" shall be accomplished in accordance with instructions pertaining to AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal.

The Contractor is responsible for the submission of all required submittals, whether or not they are listed on the Materials Submittal list found in the contract specifications.

1.22. PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS: The reports contemplated by the clause FAR 52.236-15 (APR 1984) herein entitled, "Schedules for Construction Contracts" shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instruction pertaining to AF Form 3064, Contract Progress Schedule and AF Form 3065, Contract Progress Report. The Contract Progress Schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within fourteen (14) calendar days prior to start of on-site work.

1.23. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS AT THE SITE: The Contractor shall maintain in good condition at the site one copy of all drawings, specifications addenda, modifications, approved shop drawings and other related documents affecting the work. Drawings and specifications shall be marked to record all changes during construction. These documents shall be made available to the COR during construction and shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the work.

1.24. MATERIALS ON-HAND PRIOR TO STARTING ON-SITE WORK: On-site construction shall not start until such time that sufficient Contractor-furnished materials are on hand so as to afford progress in accordance with the approved Contract Progress Schedule, or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.25. USE OF EXPLOSIVES: The use of explosives is not permitted on U.S. Government installations.

1.26. FIRE SAFETY REGULATION: The Contractor shall obtain a permit from the Base Fire Chief prior to conducting any welding or soldering or whenever the use of open flame is necessary during the construction phase. The Contractor and his employees will be required to adhere to 18th Wing Instruction 32-2001, "Fire Prevention and Protection", dated 17 July 2009.

1.27. AVAILABILITY OF LATRINE: Latrine is not available in the project area. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing latrines for his personnel. Location of the latrines shall be designated by the COR. Any and all contractor latrines shall be removed from U.S. Government property prior to issuance of final payment. See Attachment 5.

1.28. AVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICE: The Government will furnish electricity and water to the Contractor at no cost in accordance with FAR 52.236-14 (APR 1984) entitled "Availability and Use of Utility Services".

1.29. CLEAN-UP AREA: All Contractor-generated debris and rubbish shall be collected daily at the end of the day and deposited at locations designated by the COR.

1.30. DEBRIS AND RUBBISH CONTROL: For removal and transport of debris and rubbish, use only roadway and street designated by the COR. Remove and transport debris and rubbish in a manner so as to prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Contractor shall be responsible for clean-up for any spills on roadways, streets, and other areas. Burning of debris and rubbish on U.S. installations is prohibited. Concrete, masonry, and other materials, other than concrete permitted to remain in place, shall be disposed of outside the limits of Government-controlled land by the Contractor.

1.31. DISPOSAL OF SALVAGEABLE/UNSALVAGEABLE MATERIALS: Materials and equipment to be removed will remain the property of the U.S. Government, unless determined to be unsalvageable. The determination of which materials are unsalvageable will be made by the COR. Daily, unsalvageable materials will be disposed outside U.S. Government installations, at no cost to the U.S.

Government, in accordance with Government of Japan, Prefecture of Okinawa, and municipal laws or provisions. Salvageable materials shall be delivered to a warehouse or storage area as specified by the COR at no cost to the U.S. Government.

1.32. DISPOSITION OF EXCESS CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS: The disposition of excess Contractor-furnished United States materials have been exempt from Japanese Customs duties and taxes pursuant to Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. If the U.S. Government and Contractor agree that the Contractor is to retain such excess materials, they shall be reported to the Prefectural Government Customs office authorities for payment of applicable duties and tax fees.

1.33. UTILITIES OUTAGES:

A. The number of utility interruptions in existing system shall be held to a minimum. Outages to facilitate the new connections to the existing system shall be scheduled to take place during the “off peak” period, or during the periods of minimum demand between 0900 and 1500 hours.

B. Maximum utility outage for any one interruption shall not exceed 4 hours per day, unless the need for a longer outage can be fully justified in writing to the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor disagrees with the contract documents in the phasing and scheduling of utility interruptions, the Contractor shall submit a written plan for the approval of the COR. Such alternate plans, when approved shall be part of the contract documents. In no event shall utility outages be granted for a period in excess of 8 hours, unless suitable temporary connections, approved by the COR, are provided which satisfy the customer's essential operational needs. Power shall be restored to all affected areas at the end of each working day.

C. Outages of utilities requiring the presence of U.S. Government personnel to turn off and turn on utilities shall be identified and submitted, in writing, to the COR.

1. For multi-facility outages, the request shall be submitted a minimum of 60 to 45 workdays.

2. For single facility outage, the request shall be submitted a minimum of 14 workdays.

D. In the event of an emergency, such as typhoon or military exercise, the COR shall declare such event to the Contractor and the Contractor shall have a period of no more than two (2) hours to return all utility services to normal operation.

E. For proper coordination with existing facilities, Contractor will inform the COR a minimum of 10 days prior to any power interruption. No power outage on Saturdays in MFH nor utility outage until Contractor receives written approval from the Contracting Officer or COR.

F. Contractor shall make use of temporary connections if power cannot be returned to normal by 1500 hours daily. Temporary connections are authorized to restore service interrupted by accident until permanent repairs are made during a normal work day. All temporary connections will be removed upon restoration of normal service. Temporary connections shall be made in a manner that the safety of the personnel in the area of the work or personnel traveling through the area of work are properly safeguarded. Under no circumstance shall a temporary connection be made that is hazardous to the public, Contractor or Government personnel.

1.34. TRAFFIC CONTROL:

A. Whenever construction activities will interfere with vehicular traffic, the Contractor shall always provide an open lane for vehicular traffic. The Contractor shall provide a flagman when two way lane is reduced to one lane traffic.

B. The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain adequate barriers, warning signs, rubber cones, lights, traffic control guards for night warning signals, and any other essential safety devices for the protection of the general public, at all closures, excavations, detours, and points of danger at all times. If the Contractor fails to provide required traffic and safety measure and they have to be provided by the U.S. Government, the Contractor shall be held liable for all incurred cost. Such cost shall be deducted from the Contract.

1.35. DISCONNECTION OF SERVICES: If it becomes necessary to interrupt the utility service to building or utilities not a part of this contract, prior approval shall be obtained in writing from the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall request such approval fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of when it is needed.

1.36. WARNING SIGNS: Necessary bilingual warning signs will be provided by Contractor and will be used in construction areas. Contractor will protect open excavations with barricades and battery-powered lights at night as warning lights. These lights are to be continuously operated. Warning signs and battery-powered lights shall be removed only after the affected area has been inspected and accepted as directed by the CO.

1.37. STORAGE OF MATERIAL AND FIELD OFFICE: Storage of materials and field office or assembly area on the base will not be authorized for this contract as sufficient space is not available. The Contractor should be financially prepared to maintain the materials off base at his own expense.

1.38. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS IN ENGLISH: All documents required under this contract, including but not limited to, safety hazard analysis plans, all correspondence of any nature whatsoever, and all other written communications, documents, drawings, reports, etc., of every description, shall be written in English or translated into English, before being provided to the Government by the Contractor.

Delays encountered because a translated copy was not submitted shall be at the Contractor's expense.

1.39. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT: The following information applies to both the specification and drawings. All references to "approve, approval, approved" or "directed" shall be by the Contracting Officer, except where is specifically delegated to the COR in this Section or in writing by the Contracting Officer. Any reference to "shall take a Sample" or "in the presence of" shall be by the COR. All references to "proposal opening" shall be replaced with "the date for receipt of proposals".

1.40. VERIFICATION OF FIELD MEASUREMENTS: Locations of the existing work shown on the drawings are approximate. The Contractor is responsible for verifying the exact locations in the field.

1.41. INTERFERENCE WITH GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: The Contractor shall establish work procedures and methods to avoid interference with existing operations within or adjacent to the construction area. Free passage into adjoining or adjacent building/areas not in the contract will not be permitted except as approved by the Contracting Officer. Procedures and methods shall also provide for safe conduct of work and protection of property which is to remain undisturbed.

1.42. MANAGING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS:

A. In all contracts where radioactive materials will be used, such as earthwork using a nuclear densometer paint testing with an XRF, etc., Contractors must obtain approval from the Installation Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO) at least 30 calendar days before bringing the materials to Kadena Air Base, regardless of which agency manages the project. The IRSO is the 18th Medical Group's Bioenvironmental Engineer (18 AMDS/SGPB, 634-4752), located at Building 428. The Contractor must submit to the IRSO the following:

1. A brief description of the proposed activities.

2. A copy of a valid U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission or USAF Radioisotope Committee (or DoD sister service equivalent) license or permit. Local national contractors or Japanese Self-Defense Forces must have proof of a valid license or similar approval from the Government of Japan to possess and use radioactive materials.

3. Japanese Contractors will comply with GOJ regulation: The Law Concerning Prevention of Radiation Hazards Due to Radio-Isotopes, etc., Law No. 167, Jun 10, 1957 and subsequent revisions.

4. A copy of NRC Form 241, Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States, Areas of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction, or Offshore Waters, or equivalent form or letter, listing the specific licensable items intended for use on Kadena Air Base.

5. The name, local address and telephone number for the responsible local representative and the name, address and telephone number of the RSO named on their license/permit or equivalent.

6. Controls to be implemented to prevent intentional theft or accidental loss of the radioactive material, including physical security measures and method of accountability.

7. A copy of that part of the AF contract describing work to be done at Kadena Air Base and the inclusive dates of the work.

8. An acknowledgment that the IRSO can make periodic checks to ensure that Contractor Personnel follow radiation safety practices to prevent exposures to AF personnel and avoid contamination of government property. Contractor operations believed to be unsafe due to radiation hazards can be grounds for suspension of work by the IRSO.

B. Notify the contracting officer, Fire Department, or Security Forces via telephone, specifically requesting the IRSO to respond, in the event of any theft, misplacement, or accident occurs involving their radioactive material. The Contractor will provide written notification to the IRSO within 24 hours following telephone notification.

C. Notify the IRSO and contracting officer or sponsoring unit commander in writing when their radioactive materials are no longer required for use or have departed Kadena Air Base.

1.43. COMMUNICATION LINES:

A. The Contractor must notify the 18 CS/SCX (634-2033) thru COR, at least two weeks in advance to have communication lines staked. Any properly identified communication lines damaged by the Contractor's work shall be repaired by Japanese Government licensed communication linemen at the Contractor's expense. The repair action must meet USG or local Nippon Telephone & Telegraph (NTT) standards. The U.S. Government reserves the right to repair all Contractor damaged communications line and deduct the repair cost from the contract.

B. Existing cables shall be uncovered by hand digging. Extreme care shall be used during digging to avoid penetrating or otherwise damaging the cable insulation. Power digging equipment shall be used for extensions only in the direction away from buried cables. Communication utilities will be identified electrically by the 18th Communication Squadron, Cable Maintenance work center, and if they cannot be identified accurately, they will be identified by appearance after the Contractor has exposed them.

C. If a communications cable must be moved, it shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer or the COR and a government cable technician will advise on the best way to relocate it. The Contractor shall relocate the cable as directed. If the required relocation is not indicated in the contract drawings and specifications, any additional cost required to accomplish the relocation will be by the Government.

1.44. PROTECTION OF PROPERTIES:

A. The Contractor shall cover all furniture, equipment, appliances and other items (not removed) and the floor with minimum two layers 6 mil. thickness plastic sheeting sealed with tape.

B. The occupant is responsible for the removal of all valuable and/or fragile personal items from the construction area.

C. Contractor personnel shall not smoke inside the building where the work is being performed. The Contractor shall place butt cans outside the building in a designated smoking area.

1.45. AIRFIELD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (AIR FORCE PROJECTS):

A. The contractor shall coordinate all airfield work with the Airfield Manager a minimum of 10 work days (M - F) prior to work start. The contractor is responsible to ensure all vehicle operators (includes subcontractors and delivery agencies) are flight line drivers qualified or are escorted by a qualified operator at all times. All contractor vehicles require a temporary vehicle pass to operate on the flight line. The contractor must provide a complete vehicle listing to 18 OSS/OSAM 10 days prior to work start. The listing must include make, model, and license plate number of each vehicle that will be operated on the flight line. Vehicle operations on the flight line will be kept to the absolute minimum.

The haul route will be the permitted road access to and from the job site designated/approved by 18 OSS/OSAM. Access road shall be coordinated with Airfield Management and Security Force.

B. During night operations the contractor must provide sufficient lighting for work to be conducted safely. For work within Radio Controlled Areas (100 feet from runways, overruns, helipads, and centerline road) all contractor vehicles must be equipped with flashing overhead yellow lights and have established two-way radio (set to airfield ramp net) contact with Kadena Tower.

C. No personnel or equipment will be allowed on the runways, overruns, helipads, or centerline road until two-way radio contact has been made and approval granted by Kadena Tower as stated in 18 WGI 13-202 (31 Jan 2006), Flight Line Driving.

D. Contractor FREE ZONE requests must be completed IAW 18 WGI 31-101 (1998), Kadena Air Base Physical Security Program. The Contractor shall provide a ¼ inch yellow or white rope for the entire perimeter of the free zone supported by steel rods with an eye a the top and a solid concrete block a the bottom to hold it up. Signs (“FREE ZONE” on one side and RESTRICTED AREA” on the other side) shall be in stalled as required Contractor must receive an approved Temporary Airfield Construction Waiver from 718 CES/CECD signed by 18 WG/CC prior to work start IAW UFC 3-260-01 (1 Nov 2001), Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design. Lighted barricades must be installed around all job sites unless the Airfield Manager approves safe substitute or non use.

E. All work, equipment, and materials must meet or exceed the specifications listed in AFI 13-213 (8 Dec 2005), Airfield Management, UFC 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport Planning and Design, AFI 32- 1044 (4 Mar 1994), Visual Air Navigation Systems, ETL 04-2 Standard Airfield Pavement Marking Schemes, UFC 3-535-01 (17 Nov 05), Design Standards for Visual Air Navigation Facilities and 18 WGI 13-202 (31 May 06), Flight Line Driving.

F. Contractor shall provide his personnel with ear protection against aircraft noise.

G. At no time shall the Contractor’s personnel or equipment comes within 50 feet of any aircraft parked or moving.

H. Contractor must secure all equipment left on site at the end of each day. All equipment/material storage locations located on flight line must be approved by Airfield Management. No areas will be approved within 1,000 feet of runway centerline, 200 feet of taxiway centerline, or 125 feet from edge of Apron (Unless the Airfield Manager approves a safe substitute).

I To preclude Foreign Object Damage (FOD), tires of Contractor’s vehicles shall be free of mud and foreign objects when using taxiways and access routes. Work areas shall be kept clean. All aggregates and excavated materials should be covered to preclude FOD to aircraft. All piles of sand/gravel materials such as aggregates, excavated material, and dirt shall not be stored on the airfield at any time.

J. Limit the number of vehicles in the work area, and no private vehicles shall be permitted in the work area or on the flight line.

K. Emergency Landing and Takeoff: Inflight and Ground Emergencies: In the event of a bona-fide emergency the contractor must be able to evacuate all workers and equipment to an area designated by airfield management within 3 minutes. Emergencies shall take precedence over Contractor operations.

Upon notification from the control tower of an emergency landing or takeoff, all operations shall be stopped immediately and all personnel/equipment evacuated to an area not used for aircraft traffic which is at least 200 feet measured perpendicular to and away from the near edge of the runway. Equipment shall be able to clear the work area within 3 minutes.

L. Restricted areas are depicted in 18 WG Operations Plan 207. Access into restricted areas will be by “Government Escort”.

M. All Flight line contractor drivers must comply with 18 WGI 13-202, Flight line Driving.

Contractors will receive a flight line safety brief and instruction on flight line driving prior to the construction start date. Contact 18 OSS/OSAM Flight Line Driving Program Manager at 634-1451 and Airfield Management at 634-0475/2564 to setup an appointment.

1.46. AVAILABILITY OF FACILITY (AIR FIELD): The building to be worked on will be occupied during the construction period, the Contractor will not obstruct the control tower operation during construction time. The Contractor will coordinate with 18OSS/OSAM (Using Agency) through the Contracting Officer representative (COR) for daily construction schedules prior to start of work each day.

1.47. WORK PROCEDURES:

Military Family Housing Unit(s):

A. By 1600 hours, one day prior to commencement of work as specified on the schedule, the Contractor shall pick up door keys for family housing unit(s) from the Construction Management Office (CECCI), telephone 634-2191, Building 250, Kadena Air Base, and return the keys to the same office or to the inspector no later than 1615 hours upon completion of final inspection.

B. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of furniture appliances, and other items that remain in the housing unit(s) to be worked on, during course of work. Damage to these items caused by the Contractor’s negligence shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Contractor liability shall be the lesser of the depreciated replacement or repair cost (as determined by Air Force instruction).

Contractor shall notify occupants 24 hours in advance prior to turning off any utility to the unit or building.

C . After a family housing unit has been issued to the Contractor, he will be responsible for its security and safekeeping.

1.48. TEMPORARY FENCING AROUND CONSTRUCTION SITE: The Contractor shall provide temporary fencing of the construction area during construction. After construction, the temporary fence shall be removed and disturbed and/or damaged area shall be restored to their original condition. New sod shall be used to restore damaged grass areas and the sod shall be placed edge to edge in staggered pattern.

1.49. COMPETENT PERSON AND ASBESTOS BUILDING INSPECTOR: Certified competent person and asbestos building inspector should be belong to the main contractor.

1.50. TESTING LABORATORY: The testing laboratory shall be recognized by federal, GOJ, Prefectural regulations and approved by DET 3, USAFSAM inspection. The testing laboratory must be accredited asbestos analysis under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).

1.51. ITEM WORK DESCRIPTION:

REMOVAL WORK

(1) Item Nos. A001, B001, C001, D001 & E001: Removal of Asbestos Single Layer Resilient

Flooring and Mastic (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos resilient flooring including adhesives; clean-up, seal surface and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(2) Item Nos. A002, B002, C002, D002 & E002: Removal of Asbestos Double Layer Resilient Flooring and Mastic (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos resilient flooring including adhesives; including clean-up, seal surface and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(3) Item Nos. A003, B003, C003, D003 & E003: Removal of Carpet with Asbestos Mastic (Non- Friable), shall include removal , handling and packaging of carpet and asbestos mastic; including clean-up, seal surface and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(4) Item Nos. A004, B004, C004, D004 & E004: Removal of Asbestos Vinyl Cove Base and Mastic, Using Containment Area (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos vinyl cove base and mastic using containment area: including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(5) Item Nos. A005, B005, C005, D005 & E005: Removal of Asbestos Vinyl Cove Base and Mastic, Using Glove Bag (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos vinyl cove base and mastic using glove bag procedures; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(6) Item Nos. A006, B006, C006, D006 & E006: Removal of Asbestos Containing Acoustic Ceiling Tile (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos containing ceiling tile; including removal of metal suspension system, clean-up, and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(7) Item Nos. A007, B007, C007, D007 & E007: Removal of Ceiling or Wall Sprayed Asbestos Materials (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging sprayed asbestos material; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(8) Item Nos. A008, B008, C008, D008 & E008: Removal of Asbestos Ceiling or Wall Insulation (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos ceiling or wall insulation; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(9) Item Nos. A009, B009, C009, D009 & E009: Removal of Asbestos Duct, Tank and Boiler Insulation (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos duct, tank and boiler insulation; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(10) Item Nos. A010, B010, C010, D010 & E010: Removal of Asbestos Duct Flange Gasket (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos duct connection gasket; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(11) Item Nos. A011, B011, C011, D011 & E011: Removal of Asbestos Pipe Fitting Gasket (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos pipe fitting gasket; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(12) Item Nos. A012, B012, C012, D012 & E012: Removal of Asbestos Flexible Joint at Air Handler Unit or Duct (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos flexible joint;

including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(13) Item Nos. A013, B013, C013, D013 & E013: Removal of Asbestos Pipe Insulation by Using Containment Area (1/2”ø to 2”ø) (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos pipe insulation for pipe sized 1/2” diameter to 2” diameter using containment area; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(14) Item Nos. A014, B014, C014, D014 & E014: Removal of Asbestos Pipe Insulation by Using Glove Bag (1/2”ø to 2”ø) (Friable), shall include removal , handling and packaging of asbestos pipe insulation for pipe sized 1/2” diameter to 2” diameter using glove bag procedures; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(15) Item Nos. A015, B015, C015, D015 & E015: Removal of Asbestos Pipe Insulation by Using Containment Area (2-1/2”ø to 6”ø) (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos pipe insulation for pipe sized 2-1/2” diameter to 6” diameter using containment area; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(16) Item Nos. A016, B016, C016, D016 & E016: Removal of Asbestos Pipe Insulation by Using Glove Bag (2-1/2”ø to 6”ø) (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos pipe insulation for pipe sized 2-1/2” diameter to 6” diameter using glove bag procedures; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(17) Item Nos. A017, B017, C017, D017 & E017: Removal of Asbestos Cement Board or Gypsum Board Wall Partition with Stud (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos cement board or gypsum board wall partition with stud; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications

(18) Item Nos. A018, B018, C018, D018 & E018: Removal of Asbestos Cement Board or Gypsum Board Wall Sheathing with Furring (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos cement board or gypsum board wall sheathing and furring; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications

(19) Item Nos. A019, B019, C019, D019 & E019: Removal of Asbestos Cement Board or Gypsum Board Ceiling with Suspension System (Non-Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos cement board or gypsum board ceiling and suspension system; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(20) Item Nos. A020, B020, C020, D020 & E020: Removal of Asbestos Cement Plaster (Non- Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos cement plaster; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(21) Item Nos. A021, B021, C021, D021 & E021: Removal of Asbestos Tape with Electrical Insulated Cable (Friable), shall include removal, handling and packaging of asbestos Tape with electrical insulated cable; including clean-up and all incidental work necessary to complete the work in accordance with technical specifications.

(22) Item Nos. A022, B022, C022, D022 & E022: Removal of Lighting Fixture, shall include removal and disposal of lighting fixtures, support brackets or suspension system; including clean-up and all incidental work in accordance with technical specifications.

(23) Item Nos. A023, B023, C023, D023 & E023: Removal of Wall or Base Cabinet, shall include removal and disposal of wall or base cabinet (1’ to 2’D x 3’H), support brackets, counter top and sink, including capping, clean-up and all incidental work in accordance with technical specifications.

(24) Item Nos. A024, B024, C024, D024 & E024: Removal of Non-Asbestos Duct or Pipe Insulation, shall include removal and disposal of insulation, support bracket or suspension system;

including clean-up and all incidental work in accordance with technical specifications.

(25) Item Nos. A025, B025, C025, D025 & E025: Removal of Non-Asbestos Wall or Ceiling Insulation, shall include removal and disposal of insulation, support suspension system; including clean-up and all incidental work in accordance with technical specifications.

(26) Item Nos. A026, B026, C026, D026 & E026: Removal of Duct, shall include removal and disposal of duct, support bracket or suspension system; including clean-up and all incidental work in accordance with technical specifications.

(27) Item Nos. A027, B027, C027, D027 & E027: Removal of Steel Pipe or Stack, (1/2”ø to 2”ø),…

This is the start of the file's text. The full file is on GovTribe.

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .