General_Requirements_Spec_01_01_00_-_Jan16.pdf

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUMMARY OF WORK

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.

29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Standards, 2014

29 CFR 1910 OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards Publication V2206

AFI 41-210 Authorized Health Care and Health Care Benefits in the Military Health Services System (MHSS), 28Dec01

AFI 91-203 Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, 15Jun12

EM 385-1-1 Army Corps of Engineer Safety & Health Requirements Manual, 30Nov14

Kadena ABI 32-2001 Fire Prevention and Protection, 16May12

NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2013

NFPA 241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2013

1.2 Contract Description: The Contractors shall furnish all labor, management, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, incidental engineering, and transportation, except otherwise specified herein, necessary to perform the work. The Contractors are responsible for adhering to the current regulations and specifications in force at the time of the task order or modification award.

1.3 Interpreter: A Japanese-English interpreter shall attend any meetings with the Government, including but not limited to the site visit, and the pre-construction conference. 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 Contract's work being stopped (at his/her expense) until such time as one is provided.

1.4 Written Communications in English: Any project files or written correspondences generated by the Contractor shall be submitted in the English language. All proposal documents required under this Contract, including, but not limited to, cost estimate, 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 the Contractor’s expense. All written documents shall be subject to approval by the government.

PART 2 PERTINENT INFORMATION

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2.1 Base Regulations: The Contractor, Contractor’s employees, and subcontractor(s) shall become familiar with and agree to comply with all Kadena Air Base Regulations, including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations. All Contractors shall keep themselves within the limits of the work site (and avenues of ingress and egress), and shall not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and have received written authorization such as an Entry Authorization List (EAL) or free zone letter. If restricted area is not designated a free zone then only those contractor personnel listed on the EAL or similar document may enter the restricted area. The Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

2.2 Entry on Okuma Rec. Center: Contractor shall plan and schedule work-starting times in an appropriate manner. As THREATCON conditions change at Okuma, the entry procedure will become slow and restrictive in some cases. Since these conditions are subject to change at any time, it is the Contractor’s responsibilities to insure their workers arrive at the gates in adequate time to perform work under the Standard workdays and hours for the contract period. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that sufficient personnel within their staffing office have approved escort capabilities on their base pass to sign in personnel to the base on a day to day basis. The Contractor’s personnel are restricted to the area of the task order only. Transiting of areas not in the contract is not permitted except as required in the performance of this contract. Current Security Conditions on Kadena Air Base may be obtained at the Main Gates, from the Contracting Officer (CO), and/or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). Current Kadena Pass duration is one year from date of pass issuance, and will be renewed each year of this contract.

2.3 Key Personnel

2.3.1 Project Superintendent: A Project Superintendent shall be assigned to each task order issued to the contractor. The Project Superintendent shall be available to the Contracting Officer or COTR upon request. The Project Superintendent shall have overall responsibility for all operations at the jobsite and be authorized to make decisions, negotiate task order terms and sign contract documents on behalf of the contractor. The Project Superintendent shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a superintendent on construction projects similar in size and scope to task orders of this contract. Project Superintendent may be required to be a licensed 1st Class Sekou Kanri-gishi or equivalent when it is required in the Task Order.

2.3.2 CQC System Manager: The Contractor shall identify as a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System Manager an individual within their work organization who shall be responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years construction experience as a CQC System Manager on construction projects similar in size and scope to task orders of this contract. The CQC Manager shall be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

2.3.3 Jobsite Foreman (Genba Kantoku): The Jobsite Foreman supervises jobsite workers, controls all jobsite activities, and oversees the safety program for jobsite workers. The Jobsite Foreman shall have a minimum of three (3) years construction experience as a jobsite foreman on construction projects similar to task orders of this contract. This Jobsite Foreman shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime contractor. An alternate for the Jobsite Foreman will be identified

Section 01 01 00 – Page 3 Jan-2016 to serve in the event of the primary Jobsite Foreman’s absence. The Jobsite Foreman shall be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

2.4. Commencement of Work: Upon issuance of award the Contractor shall attend the pre-performance conference with the Government. Upon issuance of the Notice To Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall begin all required construction activities.

2.4.1 Work Clearance Request for Each Task Order: Prior to commencing on-site construction work for each task order, the contractor must submit a work clearance request (AF Form 103) through the COR for approval. Site Permits for constructing storage area, if required, shall be submitted to the COTR for approval. On-site work shall not commence without an approved AF Form 103.

2.4.2 Outages: The Contractor shall schedule all work to cause the least amount of interference with activity operations. Permission to interrupt any facility access, roads or utility services shall be requested in writing a minimum of 45 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

Interruptions of facility access, roads and utility services shall be allowed only when they will not cause interference with the operations of the activity.

2.4.3 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 a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

2.4.4 The Contractor shall remove and dispose of Contractor generated debris outside the confines of Okuma unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with Japanese environmental standards and laws, at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor generated debris shall be removed from Government facilities at the end of each shift, or more frequently if required, to keep the space usable.

2.5 Working Hours: Normal Construction Working Hours and Work Days for base facilities shall be from 07:30 to 17:30, and for Housing facilities from 08:00 to 16:30, Monday through Friday, excluding U.S. Federal holidays, listed in below, and other days specifically designated by the Contracting Officer.

U.S. Legal Holidays: The following are the only observed federal holidays.

- January (New Year’s Day)

- 3rd Monday of January (Martin Luther King’s Birthday)

- 3rd Monday of February (President’s Day)

- Last Monday of May (Memorial Day)

- 4 July (Independence Day)

- 1st Monday of September (Labor Day)

- 2nd Monday of October (Columbus Day)

- 11 November (Veteran’s Day)

- 4th Thursday of November (Thanksgiving Day)

- 25 December (Christmas Day)

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2.5.1 Work Outside Normal Hours (subject to the approval by the Government): If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside the normal hours or on Saturday, Sundays, or holidays, a written request shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or COTR for approval. The Contractor shall allow 14 calendar days notice to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress. If work is to be accomplished after daylight hours, the Contractor shall illuminate the area in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer or COTR. Unless directed by the Contracting Officer, work accomplished outside normal working hours shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

2.5.2 Special Conditions: The buildings/facilities may be in use by the Government during the contract period. The Contractor shall make all necessary provisions to keep interference to a minimum as to the scheduling of work and storage of materials. Scheduling and performance of work shall be done in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to personnel using the buildings/facilities and the least possible interference with activities in and around the buildings/facilities. The Contractor shall provide adequate weather protection for the buildings/facilities at the end of each workday.

2.6 TROPICAL CYCLONE CONDITIONS OF READINESS (TCCOR): In order to protect people and U.S. Government property, the following actions will be taken upon declaration of Tropical Cyclone conditions and/or high wind warnings.

2.6.1 Tropical Cyclone Condition 3: When Condition 3 is declared, the Contractor will perform general area clean up which will exceed the requirements contained in contract FAR 52.236 12 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.

2.6.2 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 (Contractor activities to safeguard lives and proterty taker upon declaration of tropical cyclone conditions or high winds) is necessary.

a General Area Clean Up: Clean up and disposal of loose debris and waste will continue as directed by Paragraph 2.6.1.

b Barrels and Similar Containers: 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.

c Contractor Field Office: Contractor Field Office: All Contractor field offices will be either (i) removed from the military installation or (ii) securely anchored by heavy cable as approved by the

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COTR.

d 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.

2.6.3 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 2.6.2 a through f 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 numbers and/or addresses when tropical typhoonization is required in accordance with this paragraph.

2.6.4 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 2.6.2. a;

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.

2.6.5 Tropical Cyclone Condition 1Emergency (TC 1-E): All outside activities are prohibited.

2.6.6 TC-1 Recovery: Destructive sustained winds of 50 knots are no longer occurring. No outdoor activity is authorized other than workers from pre-designated emergency crews.

2.6.7 TC - Storm Watch: Normal activities may resume with caution two hours after declaration of

STORM WATCH.

2.6.8 Salvageable Material: Salvageable material may not be taken to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) after a tropical cyclone condition is declared. The Contractor will be responsible for tropical typhoonization of such material.

2.6.9 Contractor’s Representative: The COTR will not leave the job site after notification under Paragraphs 2.6.2, 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 above until the area has been inspected and cleared by said representative. The Contractor may request an inspection by contacting the task order Project Manager or Inspector..

2.6.10 The Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least two 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 - to include weekends.

2.6.11 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

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2.7 Installation Fire, Safety, and Environmental Regulations:

a. The contractor shall comply with all pertinent requirements and regulations determined by Fire Department, to include EM-385-1-1 and NFPA 241, and insure compliance by all subcontractors. All temporary wiring at the construction site shall be installed with ground fault protection.

b. The contractor shall not commence work at the job site until an Accident Prevention Plan, Job

Hazard Analysis, and Environmental Protection Plan are submitted for review and approved by the contracting Officer.

c. Work Progress Schedule: In addition to the requirement of the construction schedule set forth in the contract, the contractor shall, when required by the Government, provide and submit to COTR photographs and a detailed work progress schedule in the form of a Bar Chart Work Schedule showing the step-by-step phases of work to be accomplished prior to performing actual work. The contractor shall require coordination with COTR to make a work progress schedule. The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or divisions and confined to limited area which shall be completed before work in other sections or divisions are begun.

d. Temporary Protection Plan: When requested by the Government, the Contractor shall provide appropriate temporary protection plans such as nets, barricades, protective covering, to protect Government personnel and workers at construction work site during construction, and submit the Temporary Protection Plan to the COTR to the respective work site commencement. The Contractor shall be responsible to minimize the inconvenience and avoid any danger to the Government personnel and workers.

2.8 Damage to Utilities:

a. In the event that the contractor causes utility failure/disruption, the contractor will first make the area safe, then immediately contact COTR and the Contracting Officer. COTR is responsible for coordination with the 18 CES.

b. If the damaged utilities were previously known or shown to the contractor, and there was negligence on their part which has worsened the utilities, the utilities will be repaired by the contractor in a timely manner at no cost to the Government.

c. If the damaged utilities are not known or shown, not previous marked by BCE personnel and indicated areas of concern are not noted on AF IMT 103, to the Contractor, and there is no negligence on his part, they will be repaired at the Government’s expense.

2.9 Delivery and Storage: Materials and equipment stored at the Contractors pre-approved materials storage area shall be properly stored, adequately protected from adverse weather conditions, and carefully handled to prevent damage during transit to and from task order work sites, and during material installation on all task order project work sites. Damaged or defective task order materials and equipment shall be replaced with new materials and or equipment at no additional cost to the

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Government. Materials stored on task order sites will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor for secure and proper handling. The Contractor will secure facilities, offices, housing units, or any other type of structure listed on the task order at the end of each workday.

2.10 Availability of Latrine/Utility Service: Unless identified in the Task Order, the Contractor will not be allowed to use the existing latrines of facilities listed on the task order during standard and non-standard work days and hours. The use of Military Family Housing (MFH) unit bathrooms is not permitted at any time the MFH unit on the task order is occupied. If the Government has relocated the occupant from the housing unit, and the Contractor has sole entry into the housing unit, existing bathroom facilities may be used. Contractor will be required to conduct final cleanup of any areas used or occupied by Contractor personnel during the performance of the task order. When latrines are not available in the work area, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing latrines for his personnel.

Location of the latrine(s) will be designated and approved by the Task Order Facility Manager and COTR. Contractor furnished latrines shall be removed from Government property within three calendar days after final acceptance of the project. Contractor may use all approved and available services (i.e., electricity, water, and sewage) at the task order construction site. COTR will approve any connections to any existing facility utility before connection is made.

2.14 Drawings and Specifications on Sites: Contractor shall maintain in good condition on all project work sites one copy of all task order project drawings, specifications, modifications, and other related documents affecting the work. Contractor shall keep record drawings at the job site of all changes and corrections from the negotiated requirements. These documents shall be made available to the Contracting Officer and Technical Representative during construction site inspections.

2.15 OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910) Publication V2206; OSHA Construction Industry Standards (29 CFR 1926), 2014. One source of these regulations is OSHA Publication 2207, which includes a combination of both Parts 1910 and 1926 as they relate to construction safety and health. They are for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain and comply to updated versions of all OSHA standards and publications.

PART 3 EXECUTION

a. The contractors shall consider the project scope, customers’ requirements, code requirements, safety requirements, quality, maintainability, operability, and cost when preparing his proposal. The technical services necessary for preparation of the proposal shall be included in the contractors’ overhead.

b. Material Requirements: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government furnished, the Contractor shall provide all materials required for this contract. Unless indicated otherwise, all replacement materials and parts shall be equal to or better than the manufacturer’s original and shall comply with the specifications and all applicable Government, Commercial, and Industrial Standards/Codes.

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c. Material Disposal Requirements: The Contractor’s material disposal costs shall include hauling and disposal costs for work performed in accordance with all applicable local, JEGS, or U.S. laws and regulations.

3.2 Safety Meeting: A safety meeting is required to be conducted on all task orders 45 calendar days before the scheduled start of onsite work. For task orders not able to meet this 45 days requirement a safety meeting will be required a minimum of two weeks in advance of onsite work start. The Contractor is responsible for recording the meeting minutes and submitting to the Contracting Officer and COR within three calendar days. The meeting minutes shall be approved by the Government. The Contractor’s safety and health provisions pertinent to the work performed under each task order will be reviewed during this meeting. The Contractor shall be prepared to discuss in detail, the required safety and health measures for control of any unsafe or unhealthy potential site conditions that might exist on any task order project site. The level of detail for the safety meeting is dependent upon the nature of the work and the potential inherent hazards. At a minimum, the Contractor will discuss the topics listed in para 3.3.1.1 through 3.3.1.7. COTR will conduct review and file meeting minutes in project main folder as a file record of meeting issues and topics discussed. COTR will schedule the date and time of the safety meeting. COTR will notify Government representatives from the task order facility or facilities, and 18 CES/CEO (Operations Flight) to attend. In the event additional coordination is required due to special project conditions (power outages, airfield work, controlled or restricted area, etc.) on individual task orders, COTR will notify the affected base agency to attend the safety meeting.

3.2.1. The following issues will be discussed as a minimum:

3.2.1.1. Contract start and completion date.

3.2.1.2. Facility access limitations, Utility outages and occupant notifications and procedures.

3.2.1.3. Construction site safety and emergency contacts.

3.2.1.4. Any possible construction work phasing.

3.2.1.5. User responsibilities.

3.2.1.5.1. Services required from other Government agencies (communication and data.)

3.2.1.5.2. Escort requirements.

3.2.1.6. Contingencies (Typhoon, Force Protection and Anti Terrorist Threatcons.)

3.3 Availability of Materials: On-site construction shall not start until sufficient Contractor furnished materials are on hand, to afford progress in accordance with the approved progress schedule, or as directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit in writing to the Contracting Officer if sufficient materials are not on hand, provide the shipping date, and invoice for all materials not yet received.

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3.4 Preparation of Progress Schedules and Reports: The reports contemplated by the FAR 52.236-15 herein entitled “Schedules for Construction Contracts” shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions 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 14 calendar days before starting on-site work.

3.5 Preparation of Material Approval Submittals: The submittals contemplated by the FAR 52.236-5 herein titled “Material and Workmanship” shall be accomplished in accordance with instructions pertaining to AF IMT 3000, Material Approval Submittal. The Contractor is responsible for the submission of all required submittals, listed on the AF Form 66, Materials Submittal list found in the contract specifications.

3.5.1 Submittals: Material submittal requirements shall be listed on the AF Form 66 submitted with each task order proposal. Submittals will be required on all materials used on each task order. Details of submittal requirements will be found within the individual sections of the technical specifications. All material submittal requests for approval will be accomplished in English or provided with English translation. Each submittal shall include information as described in the technical specifications or as shown on the drawings. Submittals shall accompany the Contractor's proposal on each project.

3. 6 Photographic Record The contractor shall furnish COR with the photographic records of each sequence of work which will be hidden or makes it difficult to examine the condition of work such as base coats, primer paint coats etc.

3.7 All Contractor-furnished replacement materials to be used under this contract shall be compatible with that existing equipment on which it is to be used; shall be of equal or better quality than original equipment specifications; shall comply with applicable Government, commercial, or industrial standards such as Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), etc; shall conform to the applicable technical specifications;

and used in accordance with original design and manufacture intent. Items not listed in technical specifications shall be of standard industrial grade and quality. If the original manufacturer has updated the quality of parts for current production, parts supplied under this contract shall equal or exceed the updated quality.

3.8 Fire Prevention during Construction

3.8.1 FIRE SAFETY REGULATION: The Contractor shall obtain a permit (AF592) from the Kadena Fire Prevention Section (Bldg 739) prior to conducting any type welding or soldering or whenever the use of open flame is necessary during the construction phase. The Contractor and employees will be required to adhere to Kadena ABI 32-2001,”Fire Prevention and Protection”, dated 16 May 12, or most current version.

3.8.1.1 All contract workers will have knowledge and information provide to them for reporting emergencies (Fire, Medical, Security forces, PMO)

Kadena AB, MUNS Area, Camp Shields, Chibana Golf, Chibana MFH, and O’Donnell Garden MFH areas:

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From on-base Call: 911 From Off-base/Cell phone: 098-934-5911

Marine Corp Camps and White Beach Naval Installation:

From on-base Call: 911 From Off-base/Cell phone: 098-911-1911

3.8.2 Fire Extinguisher: The Contractor shall provide as a minimum the number, size, and type of fire extinguisher in accordance with the latest NFPA 10. The Contractor shall comply with the Fire Department’s policies if they are more stringent than NFPA 10. Fire extinguisher shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed upon completion of the project.

3.8.3 Housekeeping: Accumulations of combustible material shall be removed from the building area on a daily basis.

3.8.4 Handling of Gasoline: Gasoline shall be stored in safety containers. Adequate ventilation shall be provided to safely dispose of flammable vapors where flammable liquids are utilized. Gasoline powered equipment shall be refueled away from of the building area.

3.8.5 Notification of Fire: The fire poster shall be posted in conspicuous locations and at telephones in construction shacks, and the every contractor employee shall be familiar with methods for notifying the Fire Department.

3.8.6 Confined Spaces: When work is required in permit-required confined space the Contractor shall have their own specified Confined-Space program. This program must meet OSHA standards and/or Japanese laws. Before entering a designated permit-required confined space, the Contractor shall accomplish the following:

a. Appoint an entry supervisor who is a fully qualified and certified Operations Chief of Hazardous Work in Oxygen-Deficient Air in accordance with Japanese laws and/or in accordance with provisions established in OSHA Standards, 29CFR 1910. 146 and AFI 91-203. The Contractor shall submit certificates(s) to the Contracting Officer of the entry supervisor, during the material submittal stage on any task order with this requirement.

b. Government Confined Spaces Responsibility: Brief the Contractor on the contents of the space and hazards that make the space permit-required, on the precautions and procedures that have been implemented by organization to protect Air Force workers. 18 CES/CEF review the Contractors emergency rescue responsibilities.

c. All areas designated, as non-permit required confined space shall be properly vented of all potentially harmful vapors and dust. When using material that produce unpleasant vapors in occupied facilities, proper ventilation will be maintained at all times. All supply and return air systems will be sealed and tested to assure no vapors enter unaffected areas. Warning signs shall be posted indicating usage of potentially harmful vapors. All electrical receptacles will be taped over to reduce explosion hazards.

d. 18 CES/CEF must be notified prior to entry of any confined space.

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3.9. Construction Project Signs and Protection of Work Area:

3.9.1 Construction Project Signs and Occupant Notification: Building(s) painted under this project will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area. The Contractor shall provide and maintain construction signs on all project sites. Signs shall be installed on sites by the contract start date and shall be removed by the contract completion date. Location of project signs will be coordinated with the Facility Manager, and Project Manager. Contractor may install company signs at temporary site office locations. Request for company sign will be submitted to Contractor Officer and the Project Manager in writing for approval.

3.9.2 Before work is started, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. 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.

3.9.3 Protection of Government and Personal Property: The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of furniture, appliances, and other items that remain in the housing unit(s) or facility work areas affected on all task orders. After a family housing unit or facility task order has been issued to the Contractor, full responsibility for the security of the work area and Government or personal property will be the responsibility of the Contractor. Damage to furniture, appliances, or any other items caused by Contractor negligence, (i.e., failure to secure task order site) shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense. Any damage found prior to construction shall be documented by COTR and acknowledged in writing by the contractor.

3.9.4. Protection of Floor/Area Surfaces: Floor and wall surfaces will be protected by use of canvas tarpaulins or polyethylene sheets. Contractor will be responsible for protection of all surrounding interior rooms or areas not affected by the task order scope of work. Protective work areas will be constructed by the furnishing and installation of temporary framework covered by polyethylene sheeting around the construction area to prevent dust contamination. The contractor and COTR should inspect protected area before starting construction. Any damage found prior to construction shall be documented by COTR and acknowledged in writing by the contractor.

3.9.5 Government Work Clearance Request: Technical Representative will submit AF IMT 103, Base Civil Engineering (BCE) Work Clearance Request, with routing coordination indicated to the Contracting Officer, with the Governments request for proposal documents. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to obtain necessary signatures and coordination from BCE shops, as determined on AF

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IMT 103 by the Technical Representative. AF IMT 103 will be signed and approved by Commander, Engineer Flight or its designee, no more than 30 calendar days before construction start date. Contractor shall post AF IMT 103 on all project sites at the start of any project construction whether interior or exterior works. AF IMT 103 shall contain project and site drawings with details showing exact location, depth and description of the type of work to be accomplished; the Contractor’s intended point of entry and exit from each jobsite and the parking area for Contractor’s vehicle and trash accumulation point.

All Contractor’s requests for utility markings by BCE shop personnel will be made no less than 14 working days before the start of onsite work. The Contractor shall be present for all work site utility markings. Upon completion of utility markings by the Government, it shall be the Contractors responsibility to maintain all markings until completion of each project. Those areas, which are known to contain underground utility lines, will be designated as caution areas. The Contractor shall exercise extreme caution when accomplishing the required excavation work and protect all other utilities not affected. Hand excavation is required within three feet of existing utility lines. The Contractor shall be responsible for prompt repair of any damage caused by negligence and return the area to its original condition. The Government reserves the right to repair all contractor damaged utility lines and deduct the repair cost from the task order in the event of non-expedient repair.

3.10 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.

3.11 Traffic Control: 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. Any changes in normal vehicular traffic shall be coordinated within 14 calendar days before work start with the 18 SFS/SFO (Operations), 18 CES/CEOFE (Electrical Shop), and Technical Representative. 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 Government, the Contractor shall be held liable for all incurred cost.

3.12 Vehicle Control: Remove and transport construction debris and rubbish in a manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent area. Use roadways and streets with the most direct route to off base dump facilities. Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup of any spills on roadways, streets, and other areas surrounding the construction site. The contractor shall NOT park or run vehicles on grass areas. Only equipment required in direct performance of work will be permitted to enter grass areas.

Contractor shall repair or replace any damage to lawns or shrubs caused by construction equipment or activities. Contractor personnel shall load all loose debris on trucks leaving the site in a manner that will prevent dropping materials on streets, and conform to local ordinances. Fasten suitable cover such as a tarpaulin over the load before entering surrounding streets. The Contractor shall promptly clean up any materials or construction debris that fall from any haul trucks.

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3.13 Construction Site Maintenance: Contractor shall at all times, keep the construction area, including storage areas used by him/her, free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish and in a neat and orderly manner. Upon completion of the construction, the Contractor shall leave the work premises in a clean, neat, and professional condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. The Government will require this condition before final acceptance of all work under this contract. Day-to-day project site cleanup is consistent with the Industry Standard for safe working conditions, and all projects ready for Government final inspection will be final cleaned for the inspection and use by Government personnel following the final inspection.

3.13.1 If the Contractor utilizes construction site dumpsters on task order projects, the Contractor shall secure the dumpster in such a manner that prevents unauthorized use and accidental spreading of debris due to adverse weather conditions. The Contractor shall post signs on the dumpster(s) noting it as a CONTRACTOR DUMPSTER and NOT FOR PUBLIC USE. On a minimum weekly basis, the Contractor shall remove and dispose of any waste or excess material, resulting from any contract requirement off base. The Contractor shall dispose of such materials in accordance with applicable federal or local laws, ordinance or regulations.

3.14 Emergency Medical Treatment: The local Kunigami Fire Station will provide emergency medical treatment to Contractor employees for injuries incurred while working on Okuma and can be reached at 098-041-5100 or 098-041-5700.

3.15 Delivery and Handling of Materials and Equipments: Delivery and handling of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

3.16 Barricades and Warning Signs: The Contractor shall provide bilingual barriers/signs to keep unauthorized persons from entering the airfield work or restricted work areas. Battery-powered lights will be used at night as warning signs when directed by the Contracting Officer or COTR. The construction areas shall be continuously illuminated while on site work is performed during hours of darkness. Warning signs and/or battery-powered lights illuminating restricted or controlled area work sites will be removed only when directed by the Contracting Officer or COTR.

3.17 Safety Requirements: The contractor shall provide and use safety devices such as rubber gloves, protective barriers, and danger signs to protect and warn personnel in the test vicinity. The contractor shall replace any devices or equipment, which are damaged due to improper test procedures or handling.

The Contracting Officer and Technical Representative reserve the right to inspect any on-site equipment and reject such equipment if considered unsafe, in poor operating condition, or inappropriate for work.

The accident prevention provision of the contract will require compliance with the Army Corps of Engineer Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 30 Nov 14, entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual.”

3.17.1 Delivery of outdoor air should precede occupancy to purge the air of contaminants that built up during construction or prior to occupancy in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62-2001.

3.18 Implementation of Warranty: Contractor shall designate a representative to implement the warranties included in this contract. The name, address, telephone number of the warranty representative shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days prior to the task order completion, or beneficial occupancy of the work or part thereof.

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3.18.1 The warranty of construction clause requires the Contractor to repair latent defects in materials, equipment, workmanship or design furnished under this Contract, for a period of one year after acceptance by the Government. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer, a copy of Standard Commercial warranties on all applicable equipment items installed and subject to latent or factory defects. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and furnishing these warranties, whether or not; they are listed as a submittal item.

3.18.2 In the event of a warranty call, the Base Civil Engineer, along with the Technical Representative will perform an initial evaluation of the situation and carry out all necessary examinations, tests, etc., to determine that the failure was due to a defect in equipment, materials and/or workmanship furnished under the terms of this contract. The Engineering activity shall prepare a fully supported written report of their findings, and forward it to the Contracting Officer for warranty action.

3.18.3 After a Technical Representative determination that a valid warranty item exists, and depending on the urgency of repair required, the Contractor will be either immediately notified by the Contracting Officer or Technical Representative, and shall be expected to respond to Urgent requirements, i.e., those making any facility system or function, Non-operational, within 24 hours. Corrective action on non-urgent warranty repair items shall be initiated within 72 hours.

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